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Szczepanska-Sadowska E, Cudnoch-Jędrzejewska A, Żera T. Molecular Interaction Between Vasopressin and Insulin in Regulation of Metabolism: Impact on Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:13307. [PMID: 39769071 PMCID: PMC11678547 DOI: 10.3390/ijms252413307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2024] [Revised: 12/05/2024] [Accepted: 12/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/04/2025] Open
Abstract
Numerous compounds involved in the regulation of the cardiovascular system are also engaged in the control of metabolism. This review gives a survey of literature showing that arginine vasopressin (AVP), which is an effective cardiovascular peptide, exerts several direct and indirect metabolic effects and may play the role of the link adjusting blood supply to metabolism of tissues. Secretion of AVP and activation of AVP receptors are regulated by changes in blood pressure and body fluid osmolality, hypoxia, hyperglycemia, oxidative stress, inflammation, and several metabolic hormones; moreover, AVP turnover is regulated by insulin. Acting on V1a receptors in the liver, AVP stimulates glycogenolysis, reduces synthesis of glycogen, and promotes fatty acid synthesis and acetyl CoA carboxylase activity. Stimulating V1b receptors in the pancreatic islands, AVP promotes release of insulin and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and potentiates stimulatory effects of glucose and ACTH on secretion of insulin. Simultaneously, insulin increases AVP secretion by neurons of the paraventricular nucleus and the supraoptic nucleus. There is strong evidence that secretion of AVP and its metabolic effectiveness are significantly altered in metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Both experimental and clinical data indicate that inappropriate interactions of AVP and insulin play an important role in the development of insulin resistance in obesity and diabetes mellitus.
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- Ewa Szczepanska-Sadowska
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Physiology, Centre for Preclinical Research, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Physiology, Centre for Preclinical Research, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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Pampanella L, Petrocelli G, Forcellini F, Cruciani S, Ventura C, Abruzzo PM, Facchin F, Canaider S. Oxytocin, the Love Hormone, in Stem Cell Differentiation. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2024; 46:12012-12036. [PMID: 39590307 PMCID: PMC11592854 DOI: 10.3390/cimb46110713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2024] [Revised: 10/23/2024] [Accepted: 10/23/2024] [Indexed: 11/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Oxytocin (OXT) is a neurohypophysial nonapeptide that exerts its effects mainly through the oxytocin receptor (OXTR). Several studies have pointed out the role of OXT in the modulation of stem cell (SC) fate and properties. SCs are undifferentiated cells characterized by a remarkable ability to self-renew and differentiate into various cell types of the body. In this review, we focused on the role of OXT in SC differentiation. Specifically, we summarize and discuss the scientific research examining the effects of OXT on mesodermal SC-derived lineages, including cardiac, myogenic, adipogenic, osteogenic, and chondrogenic differentiation. The available studies related to the effects of OXT on SC differentiation provide little insights about the molecular mechanism mediated by the OXT-OXTR pathway. Further research is needed to fully elucidate these pathways to effectively modulate SC differentiation and develop potential therapeutic applications in regenerative medicine.
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- Luca Pampanella
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (L.P.); (G.P.); (F.F.); (C.V.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (L.P.); (G.P.); (F.F.); (C.V.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (L.P.); (G.P.); (F.F.); (C.V.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro 43/B, 07100 Sassari, Italy;
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (L.P.); (G.P.); (F.F.); (C.V.); (S.C.)
- National Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Stem Cell Bioengineering, National Institute of Biostructures and Biosystems (NIBB), Via di Corticella 183, 40129 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (L.P.); (G.P.); (F.F.); (C.V.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (L.P.); (G.P.); (F.F.); (C.V.); (S.C.)
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (L.P.); (G.P.); (F.F.); (C.V.); (S.C.)
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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Zuchowski Y, Carty JS, Trapani JB, Watts JA, Bock F, Zhang M, Terker AS, Zent R, Delpire E, Harris RC, Arroyo JP. Kidney collecting duct-derived vasopressin is not essential for appropriate concentration or dilution of urine. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol 2024; 326:F1091-F1100. [PMID: 38695074 PMCID: PMC11381022 DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00057.2024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
Abstract
We have previously shown that kidney collecting ducts make vasopressin. However, the physiological role of collecting duct-derived vasopressin is uncertain. We hypothesized that collecting duct-derived vasopressin is required for the appropriate concentration of urine. We developed a vasopressin conditional knockout (KO) mouse model wherein Cre recombinase expression induces deletion of arginine vasopressin (Avp) exon 1 in the distal nephron. We then used age-matched 8- to 12-wk-old Avp fl/fl;Ksp-Cre(-) [wild type (WT)] and Avp fl/fl;Ksp-Cre(+) mice for all experiments. We collected urine, serum, and kidney lysates at baseline. We then challenged both WT and knockout (KO) mice with 24-h water restriction, water loading, and administration of the vasopressin type 2 receptor agonist desmopressin (1 µg/kg ip) followed by the vasopressin type 2 receptor antagonist OPC-31260 (10 mg/kg ip). We performed immunofluorescence and immunoblot analysis at baseline and confirmed vasopressin KO in the collecting duct. We found that urinary osmolality (UOsm), plasma Na+, K+, Cl-, blood urea nitrogen, and copeptin were similar in WT vs. KO mice at baseline. Immunoblots of the vasopressin-regulated proteins Na+-K+-2Cl- cotransporter, NaCl cotransporter, and water channel aquaporin-2 showed no difference in expression or phosphorylation at baseline. Following 24-h water restriction, WT and KO mice had no differences in UOsm, plasma Na+, K+, Cl-, blood urea nitrogen, or copeptin. In addition, there were no differences in the rate of urinary concentration or dilution as in WT and KO mice UOsm was nearly identical after desmopressin and OPC-31260 administration. We conclude that collecting duct-derived vasopressin is not essential to appropriately concentrate or dilute urine.NEW & NOTEWORTHY Hypothalamic vasopressin is required for appropriate urinary concentration. However, whether collecting duct-derived vasopressin is involved remains unknown. We developed a novel transgenic mouse model to induce tissue-specific deletion of vasopressin and showed that collecting duct-derived vasopressin is not required to concentrate or dilute urine.
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Grants
- R38 HL167237 NHLBI NIH HHS
- NIEHS ES103361-01 HHS | NIH | National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
- RO1DK093501 HHS | NIH | National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
- DK7569 HHS | NIH | NIDDK | Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolic Diseases (DEM)
- VA Merit Award 00507969 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- ASN-Kidney Cure career development award ASN Foundation for Kidney Research (ASN Foundation)
- DK62794 HHS | NIH | NIDDK | Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolic Diseases (DEM)
- K08 DK135931-01 HHS | NIH | National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
- Ben J. Lipps fellowship ASN Foundation for Kidney Research (ASN Foundation)
- I01-BX002196 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- K08DK134879 HHS | NIH | National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
- DP5OD033412 HHS | NIH | OSC | Common Fund (NIH Common Fund)
- 5R38HL167237 HHS | NIH | National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
- DK127589 HHS | NIH | National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
- DK51265 HHS | NIH | NIDDK | Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolic Diseases (DEM)
- DK069921 HHS | NIH | National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
- P30DK114809 HHS | NIH | NIDDK | Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolic Diseases (DEM)
- DK95785 HHS | NIH | NIDDK | Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolic Diseases (DEM)
- Harold Amos Medical Facutly Develoopment Program Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
- HHS | National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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- Yvonne Zuchowski
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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- Epigenetics and Stem Cell Laboratory, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, United States
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Vanderbilt Center for Kidney Disease, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Vanderbilt Center for Kidney Disease, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Vanderbilt Center for Kidney Disease, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Vanderbilt Center for Kidney Disease, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Department of Veterans Affairs, Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Vanderbilt Center for Kidney Disease, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Department of Veterans Affairs, Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Vanderbilt Center for Kidney Disease, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Tsukamoto H, Olesen ND, Petersen LG, Suga T, Sørensen H, Nielsen HB, Ogoh S, Secher NH, Hashimoto T. Circulating Plasma Oxytocin Level Is Elevated by High-Intensity Interval Exercise in Men. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2024; 56:927-932. [PMID: 38115226 DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000003360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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PURPOSE We evaluated whether repeated high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE) influences plasma oxytocin (OT) concentration in healthy men, and, given that OT is mainly synthesized in the hypothalamus, we assessed the concentration difference between the arterial (OT ART ) versus the internal jugular venous OT concentration (OT IJV ). Additionally, we hypothesized that an increase in cerebral OT release and the circulating concentration would be augmented by repeated HIIE. METHODS Fourteen healthy men (age = 24 ± 2 yr; mean ± SD) performed two identical bouts of HIIE. These HIIE bouts included a warm-up at 50%-60% maximal workload ( Wmax ) for 5 min followed by four bouts of exercise at 80%-90% Wmax for 4 min interspersed by exercise at 50%-60% Wmax for 3 min. The HIIE bouts were separated by 60 min of rest. OT was evaluated in blood through radial artery and internal jugular vein catheterization. RESULTS Both HIIE bouts increased both OT ART (median [IQR], from 3.9 [3.4-5.4] to 5.3 [4.4-6.3] ng·mL -1 in the first HIIE, P < 0.01) and OT IJV (from 4.6 [3.4-4.8] to 5.9 [4.3-8.2] ng·mL -1 , P < 0.01), but OT ART-IJV was unaffected (from -0.24 [-1.16 to 1.08] to 0.04 [-0.88 to 0.78] ng·mL -1 , P = 1.00). The increased OT levels were similar in the first and second HIIE bouts (OT ARTP = 0.25, OT IJVP = 0.36). CONCLUSIONS Despite no change in the cerebral OT release via the internal jugular vein, circulating OT increases during HIIE regardless of the accumulated exercise volume, indicating that OT may play role as one of the exerkines.
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- Institute of Advanced Research for Sport and Health Science, Ritsumeikan University, Shiga, JAPAN
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- Department of Anesthesia, Rigshospitalet, Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, DENMARK
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Toyo University, Saitama, JAPAN
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- Department of Anesthesia, Rigshospitalet, Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, DENMARK
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Camerino C. The Pivotal Role of Oxytocin's Mechanism of Thermoregulation in Prader-Willi Syndrome, Schaaf-Yang Syndrome, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2066. [PMID: 38396741 PMCID: PMC10888953 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25042066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Oxytocin (Oxt) regulates thermogenesis, and altered thermoregulation results in Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), Schaaf-Yang syndrome (SYS), and Autism spectrum disorder (ASD). PWS is a genetic disorder caused by the deletion of the paternal allele of 15q11-q13, the maternal uniparental disomy of chromosome 15, or defects in the imprinting center of chromosome 15. PWS is characterized by hyperphagia, obesity, low skeletal muscle tone, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Oxt also increases muscle tonicity and decreases proteolysis while PWS infants are hypotonic and require assisted feeding in early infancy. This evidence inspired us to merge the results of almost 20 years of studies and formulate a new hypothesis according to which the disruption of Oxt's mechanism of thermoregulation manifests in PWS, SYS, and ASD through thermosensory abnormalities and skeletal muscle tone. This review will integrate the current literature with new updates on PWS, SYS, and ASD and the recent discoveries on Oxt's regulation of thermogenesis to advance the knowledge on these diseases.
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- Claudia Camerino
- Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, P.za G. Cesare 11, 70100 Bari, Italy;
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology “V. Erspamer”, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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Santos TDO, Cruz-Filho JD, Costa DM, Silva RPD, Anjos-Santos HCD, Santos JRD, Reis LC, Kettelhut ÍDC, Navegantes LC, Camargo EA, Lauton-Santos S, Badauê-Passos D, Mecawi ADS, Lustrino D. Non-canonical Ca 2+- Akt signaling pathway mediates the antiproteolytic effects induced by oxytocin receptor stimulation in skeletal muscle. Biochem Pharmacol 2023; 217:115850. [PMID: 37832795 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2023.115850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
Abstract
Although it has been previously demonstrated that oxytocin (OXT) receptor stimulation can control skeletal muscle mass in vivo, the intracellular mechanisms that mediate this effect are still poorly understood. Thus, rat oxidative skeletal muscles were isolated and incubated with OXT or WAY-267,464, a non-peptide selective OXT receptor (OXTR) agonist, in the presence or absence of atosiban (ATB), an OXTR antagonist, and overall proteolysis was evaluated. The results indicated that both OXT and WAY-267,464 suppressed muscle proteolysis, and this effect was blocked by the addition of ATB. Furthermore, the WAY-induced anti-catabolic action on protein metabolism did not involve the coupling between OXTR and Gαi since it was insensitive to pertussis toxin (PTX). The decrease in overall proteolysis induced by WAY was probably due to the inhibition of the autophagic/lysosomal system, as estimated by the decrease in LC3 (an autophagic/lysosomal marker), and was accompanied by an increase in the content of Ca2+-dependent protein kinase (PKC)-phosphorylated substrates, pSer473-Akt, and pSer256-FoxO1. Most of these effects were blocked by the inhibition of inositol triphosphate receptors (IP3R), which mediate Ca2+ release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum to the cytoplasm, and triciribine, an Akt inhibitor. Taken together, these findings indicate that the stimulation of OXTR directly induces skeletal muscle protein-sparing effects through a Gαq/IP3R/Ca2+-dependent pathway and crosstalk with Akt/FoxO1 signaling, which consequently decreases the expression of genes related to atrophy, such as LC3, as well as muscle proteolysis.
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- Tatiane de Oliveira Santos
- Laboratory of Basic and Behavioral Neuroendocrinology (LANBAC), Department of Physiology, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil; Graduate Program in Physiological Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Basic and Behavioral Neuroendocrinology (LANBAC), Department of Physiology, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil; Graduate Program in Physiological Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Basic and Behavioral Neuroendocrinology (LANBAC), Department of Physiology, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil; Graduate Program in Physiological Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Basic and Behavioral Neuroendocrinology (LANBAC), Department of Physiology, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil; Graduate Program in Physiological Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Basic and Behavioral Neuroendocrinology (LANBAC), Department of Physiology, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil; Graduate Program in Physiological Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Physiological Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, Rural Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Biochemistry & Immunology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Biochemistry & Immunology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Physiological Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Physiological Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Basic and Behavioral Neuroendocrinology (LANBAC), Department of Physiology, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil
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- Department of Biophysics, São Paulo Medical School, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Basic and Behavioral Neuroendocrinology (LANBAC), Department of Physiology, Center for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil; Graduate Program in Physiological Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, SE, Brazil.
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Della Peruta C, Lozanoska-Ochser B, Renzini A, Moresi V, Sanchez Riera C, Bouché M, Coletti D. Sex Differences in Inflammation and Muscle Wasting in Aging and Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24054651. [PMID: 36902081 PMCID: PMC10003083 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24054651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023] Open
Abstract
Only in recent years, thanks to a precision medicine-based approach, have treatments tailored to the sex of each patient emerged in clinical trials. In this regard, both striated muscle tissues present significant differences between the two sexes, which may have important consequences for diagnosis and therapy in aging and chronic illness. In fact, preservation of muscle mass in disease conditions correlates with survival; however, sex should be considered when protocols for the maintenance of muscle mass are designed. One obvious difference is that men have more muscle than women. Moreover, the two sexes differ in inflammation parameters, particularly in response to infection and disease. Therefore, unsurprisingly, men and women respond differently to therapies. In this review, we present an up-to-date overview on what is known about sex differences in skeletal muscle physiology and disfunction, such as disuse atrophy, age-related sarcopenia, and cachexia. In addition, we summarize sex differences in inflammation which may underly the aforementioned conditions because pro-inflammatory cytokines deeply affect muscle homeostasis. The comparison of these three conditions and their sex-related bases is interesting because different forms of muscle atrophy share common mechanisms; for instance, those responsible for protein dismantling are similar although differing in terms of kinetics, severity, and regulatory mechanisms. In pre-clinical research, exploring sexual dimorphism in disease conditions could highlight new efficacious treatments or recommend implementation of an existing one. Any protective factors discovered in one sex could be exploited to achieve lower morbidity, reduce the severity of the disease, or avoid mortality in the opposite sex. Thus, the understanding of sex-dependent responses to different forms of muscle atrophy and inflammation is of pivotal importance to design innovative, tailored, and efficient interventions.
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- Chiara Della Peruta
- Unit of Histology and Medical Embryology, Department of Anatomy, Histology, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Roma, Italy
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- Unit of Histology and Medical Embryology, Department of Anatomy, Histology, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Roma, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, LUM University, 70010 Bari, Italy
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- Unit of Histology and Medical Embryology, Department of Anatomy, Histology, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Roma, Italy
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- Institute of Nanotechnology (Nanotec), National Research Council (CNR), c/o Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Roma, Italy
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- Unit of Histology and Medical Embryology, Department of Anatomy, Histology, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Roma, Italy
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- Unit of Histology and Medical Embryology, Department of Anatomy, Histology, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Roma, Italy
- Correspondence:
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- Unit of Histology and Medical Embryology, Department of Anatomy, Histology, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Roma, Italy
- Biological Adaptation and Ageing (B2A), Institut de Biologie Paris-Seine, Sorbonne Université, CNRS UMR 8256, Inserm U1164, 75005 Paris, France
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Diep PT, Chaudry M, Dixon A, Chaudry F, Kasabri V. Oxytocin, the panacea for long-COVID? a review. Horm Mol Biol Clin Investig 2022; 43:363-371. [DOI: 10.1515/hmbci-2021-0034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Objectives
In this hypothesis paper we explore the underlying mechanisms for long-COVID and how the oxytocinergic neurones could be infected by SARS-CoV-2 leading to a reduction in plasma oxytocin (OXT). Furthermore, we aim to review the relevance of OXT and hypothalamic function in recovery from long-COVID symptoms and pathology, through exploring the pro-health effects of the OXT neuropeptide.
Methods
A review of published literature was surveyed using Google Scholar and PubMed.
Results
Numerous experimental data can be shown to correlate with OXT and long-COVID symptoms and conditions, thus providing strong circumstantial evidence to support our hypothesis. It is postulated that the reduction in plasma OXT due to acute and post-viral damage to the hypothalamus and oxytocinergic neurones contributes to the variable multi-system, remitting and relapsing nature of long-COVID. The intranasal route of OXT application was determined to be most appropriate and clinically relevant for the restoration of oxytocinergic function post COVID-19 infection.
Conclusions
We believe it is imperative to further investigate whether OXT alleviates the prolonged suffering of patients with long-COVID. Succinctly, OXT may be the much-needed post-pandemic panacea.
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- Phuoc-Tan Diep
- Department of Pathology , NHS Foundation Trust - University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay , Kendal , UK
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- Department of Pathology , NHS Foundation Trust - University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay , Kendal , UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London , London , UK
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- School of Pharmacy , University of Jordan , Amman , Jordan
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Scicchitano BM, Bouchè M, Nervi C, Coletti D. A tribute to Professor Sergio Adamo, Full Professor of Histology and Embryology at Sapienza University, Rome. Eur J Transl Myol 2022; 32. [PMID: 35244364 PMCID: PMC8992673 DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2022.10434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Sergio Adamo prematurely left us on January 7th 2022, just one year after his retirement, leaving his family, friends and colleagues deeply sad and grieving. Sergio was a full Professor of Histology and Embryology at the Sapienza University of Rome. Since the foundation of the Institute of Histology and Embryology more than 50 years ago, he dedicated himself to the institution, research, and teaching with integrity, generosity, and a great sense of teamwork. Sergio's main research interests have been the mechanisms of myogenesis, muscle homeostasis and regeneration under normal and pathological conditions. Most relevant results obtained by Sergio and his collaborators indicate novel functions for the neurohypophyseal hormones, vasopressin and oxytocin, upon striated muscle differentiation, trophism, and homeostasis. Here we like to give the proper tribute to a mentor, a colleague and a sincere friend. He left an indelible mark on the professional and personal lives of all of us and his absence provokes a profound sense of emptiness. “The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt.” Bertrand Russell
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- Bianca Maria Scicchitano
- Sezione di Istologia ed Embriologia, Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita e Sanità Pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma.
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- DAHFMO-Unità di Istologia ed Embriologia Medica, Sapienza Università di Roma, Roma.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Biotecnologie medico-chirurgiche , Sapienza Università di Roma, Roma.
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- DAHFMO-Unità di Istologia ed Embriologia Medica, Sapienza Università di Roma, Roma.
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The wonder exerkines-novel insights: a critical state-of-the-art review. Mol Cell Biochem 2021; 477:105-113. [PMID: 34554363 PMCID: PMC8755664 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-021-04264-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Several benefits can be acquired through physical exercise. Different classes of biomolecules are responsible for the cross-talk between distant organs. The secretome of skeletal muscles, and more widely the field of organokines, is ever-expanding. “Exerkine” has emerged as the umbrella term covering any humoral factors secreted into circulation by tissues in response to exercise. This review aims at describing the most interesting exerkines discovered in the last 3 years, which are paving the way for both physiological novel insights and potential medical strategies. The five exerkines identified all play a significant role in the healthy effect of exercise. Specifically: miR-1192, released by muscles and myocardium into circulation, by modulating cardioprotective effect in trained mice; miR-342-5p, located into exosomes from vascular endothelial cells, also a cardioprotective miRNA in trained young humans; apelin, released by muscles into circulation, involved in anti-inflammatory pathways and muscle regenerative capacity in rats; GDF-15, released into circulation from yet unknown source, whose effects can be observed on multiple organs in young men after a single bout of exercise; oxytocin, released by myoblasts and myotubes, with autocrine and paracrine functions in myotubes. The systemic transport by vesicles and the crosstalk between distant organs deserve a deep investigation. Sources, targets, transport mechanisms, biological roles, population samples, frequency, intensity, time and type of exercise should be considered for the characterization of existing and novel exerkines. The “exercise is medicine” framework should include exerkines in favor of novel insights for public health.
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Lee SE, Kim HH, Chae MK, Park EJ, Choi S. Predictive Value of Estimated Lean Body Mass for Neurological Outcomes after Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. J Clin Med 2020; 10:jcm10010071. [PMID: 33379208 PMCID: PMC7794946 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10010071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Revised: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background: Postcardiac arrest patients with a return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) are critically ill, and high body mass index (BMI) is ascertained to be associated with good prognosis in patients with a critically ill condition. However, the exact mechanism has been unknown. To assess the effectiveness of skeletal muscles in reducing neuronal injury after the initial damage owing to cardiac arrest, we investigated the relationship between estimated lean body mass (LBM) and the prognosis of postcardiac arrest patients. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included adult patients with ROSC after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest from January 2015 to March 2020. The enrolled patients were allocated into good- and poor-outcome groups (cerebral performance category (CPC) scores 1–2 and 3–5, respectively). Estimated LBM was categorized into quartiles. Multivariate regression models were used to evaluate the association between LBM and a good CPC score. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) was assessed. Results: In total, 155 patients were analyzed (CPC score 1–2 vs. 3–5, n = 70 vs. n = 85). Patients’ age, first monitored rhythm, no-flow time, presumed cause of arrest, BMI, and LBM were different (p < 0.05). Fourth-quartile LBM (≥48.98 kg) was associated with good neurological outcome of postcardiac arrest patients (odds ratio = 4.81, 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.10–25.55, p = 0.04). Initial high LBM was also a predictor of good neurological outcomes (AUROC of multivariate regression model including LBM: 0.918). Conclusions: Initial LBM above 48.98kg is a feasible prognostic factor for good neurological outcomes in postcardiac arrest patients.
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- Sung Eun Lee
- Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Ajou University, 164 Worldcup-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon 16499, Korea; (S.E.L.); (M.K.C.); (E.J.P.); (S.C.)
- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Ajou University, Suwon 16499, Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Ajou University, 164 Worldcup-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon 16499, Korea; (S.E.L.); (M.K.C.); (E.J.P.); (S.C.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-31-219-7751; Fax: +82-31-219-7760
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Ajou University, 164 Worldcup-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon 16499, Korea; (S.E.L.); (M.K.C.); (E.J.P.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Ajou University, 164 Worldcup-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon 16499, Korea; (S.E.L.); (M.K.C.); (E.J.P.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Ajou University, 164 Worldcup-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon 16499, Korea; (S.E.L.); (M.K.C.); (E.J.P.); (S.C.)
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Carraro U. Thirty years of translational research in Mobility Medicine: Collection of abstracts of the 2020 Padua Muscle Days. Eur J Transl Myol 2020; 30:8826. [PMID: 32499887 PMCID: PMC7254447 DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2019.8826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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More than half a century of skeletal muscle research is continuing at Padua University (Italy) under the auspices of the Interdepartmental Research Centre of Myology (CIR-Myo), the European Journal of Translational Myology (EJTM) and recently also with the support of the A&CM-C Foundation for Translational Myology, Padova, Italy. The Volume 30(1), 2020 of the EJTM opens with the collection of abstracts for the conference "2020 Padua Muscle Days: Mobility Medicine 30 years of Translational Research". This is an international conference that will be held between March 18-21, 2020 in Euganei Hills and Padova in Italy. The abstracts are excellent examples of translational research and of the multidimensional approaches that are needed to classify and manage (in both the acute and chronic phases) diseases of Mobility that span from neurologic, metabolic and traumatic syndromes to the biological process of aging. One of the typical aim of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is indeed to reduce pain and increase mobility enough to enable impaired persons to walk freely, garden, and drive again. The excellent contents of this Collection of Abstracts reflect the high scientific caliber of researchers and clinicians who are eager to present their results at the PaduaMuscleDays. A series of EJTM Communications will also add to this preliminary evidence.
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- Ugo Carraro
- Interdepartmental Research Centre of Myology (CIR-Myo), Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, Italy
- A&C M-C Foundation for Translational Myology, Padova, Italy
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Benoni A, Renzini A, Cavioli G, Adamo S. Neurohypophyseal hormones and skeletal muscle: a tale of two faces. Eur J Transl Myol 2020; 30:8899. [PMID: 32499895 PMCID: PMC7254424 DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2019.8899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The neurohypophyseal hormones vasopressin and oxytocin were invested, in recent years, with novel functions upon striated muscle, regulating its differentiation, trophism, and homeostasis. Recent studies highlight that these hormones not only target skeletal muscle but represent novel myokines. We discuss the possibility of exploiting the muscle hypertrophying activity of oxytocin to revert muscle atrophy, including cancer cachexia muscle wasting. Furthermore, the role of oxytocin in cardiac homeostasis and the possible role of cardiac atrophy as a concause of death in cachectic patients is discussed.
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- Alexandra Benoni
- Histology and Embryology Section, Dept. AHFOS, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Histology and Embryology Section, Dept. AHFOS, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Histology and Embryology Section, Dept. AHFOS, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Histology and Embryology Section, Dept. AHFOS, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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Ma M, Li L, Chen H, Feng Y. Oxytocin Inhibition of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer by Suppressing the Expression of Fibroblast Activation Protein-α. Front Neurosci 2020; 13:1317. [PMID: 31920487 PMCID: PMC6923180 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2019.01317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Oxytocin (OXT) and its receptor (OXTR) are present in the gastrointestinal system and are involved in gastrointestinal tumorigenesis. However, the effect of OXTR signaling on the development of colorectal cancer (CRC) and its underlying mechanisms remain unexplored. To address these issues, we first examined the expressions of OXT, OXTR, and several cancer-associated proteins using colon “tissue chips” from a spectrum of malignant progression of the colon, which included normal colon tissue, chronic colitis, colorectal adenoma, and colorectal adenocarcinoma (CAC). The results showed that the expressions of OXT and OXTR decreased gradually with the malignant progression of the disease. Stimulation of CAC tissues with OXT increased OXTR expression while down-regulated FAPα and CCL-2 protein expressions in a concentration- and time-dependent manner. Moreover, cell invasion experiment showed that OXT treatment reduced the invasion ability of colon cancer cells and blocking OXTR with atosiban blocked OXT-reduced invasion ability of human colon cancer cell lines Ls174T and SW480. The results indicate that OXT has the potential to inhibit CRC development via down-regulating the immunosuppressive proteins FAPα and CCL-2. When the OXTR signaling is weakened, colon tissues may transform to CRC. These findings also highlight the possibility of applying OXT to inhibit CRC development directly.
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- Mingxing Ma
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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