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Zhou H, Liu Y, Zhou T, Yang Z, Ni B, Zhou Y, Xu H, Lin X, Lin S, He C, Liu X. IL-23 Priming Enhances the Neuroprotective Effects of MSC-Derived Exosomes in Treating Retinal Degeneration. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2024; 65:8. [PMID: 39102262 PMCID: PMC11309046 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.65.10.8] [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: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024] Open
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Purpose Neuroinflammation is a characteristic feature of neurodegenerative diseases. Mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes (MSC-exo) have shown neuroprotective effects through immunoregulation, but the therapeutic efficacy remains unsatisfactory. This study aims to enhance the neuroprotective capacity of MSC-exo through IL-23 priming for treating retinal degeneration in mice. Methods MSC were primed with IL-23 stimulation in vitro, and subsequently, exosomes (MSC-exo and IL-23-MSC-exo) were isolated and characterized. Two retinal degenerative disease models (NaIO3-induced mice and rd10 mice) received intravitreal injections of these exosomes. The efficacy of exosomes was assessed by examining retinal structural and functional recovery. Furthermore, exosomal microRNA (miRNA) sequencing was conducted, and the effects of exosomes on the M1 and M2 microglial phenotype shift were evaluated. Results IL-23-primed MSC-derived exosomes (IL-23-MSC-exo) exhibited enhanced capability in protecting photoreceptor cells and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells against degenerative damage and fostering the restoration of retinal neural function in both NaIO3-induced retinal degeneration mice and rd10 mice when compared with MSC-exo. The exosomal miRNA suppression via Drosha knockdown in IL-23-primed MSC would abolish the neuroprotective role of IL-23-MSC-exo, highlighting the miRNA-dependent mechanism. Bioinformatic analysis, along with further in vivo biological studies, revealed that IL-23 priming induced a set of anti-inflammatory miRNAs in MSC-exo, prompting the transition of M1 to M2 microglial polarization. Conclusions IL-23 priming presents as a potential avenue for amplifying the immunomodulatory and neuroprotective effects of MSC-exo in treating retinal degeneration.
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- Hong Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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Upadhyay M, Bonilha VL. Regulated cell death pathways in the sodium iodate model: Insights and implications for AMD. Exp Eye Res 2024; 238:109728. [PMID: 37972750 PMCID: PMC10841589 DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2023.109728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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The sodium iodate (NaIO3) model of increased oxidative stress recapitulates dry AMD features such as patchy RPE loss, secondary photoreceptors, and underlying choriocapillaris death, allowing longitudinal evaluation of the retinal structure. Due to the time- and dose-dependent degeneration observed in diverse animal models, this preclinical model has become one of the most studied models. The events leading to RPE cell death post- NaIO3 injection have been extensively studied, and here we have reviewed different modalities of cell death, including apoptosis, necroptosis, ferroptosis, and pyroptosis with a particular focus on findings associated with in vivo and in vitro NaIO3 studies on RPE cell death. Because the fundamental cause of vision loss in patients with dry AMD is the death of these same cells affected by NaIO3, studies using NaIO3 can provide valuable insights into RPE and photoreceptor cell death mechanisms and can help understand mechanisms behind RPE degeneration in AMD.
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- Mala Upadhyay
- Cole Eye Institute, Ophthalmic Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Cole Eye Institute, Ophthalmic Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA; Department of Ophthalmology, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA.
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Malih S, Song YS, Sorenson CM, Sheibani N. Choroidal Mast Cells and Pathophysiology of Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Cells 2023; 13:50. [PMID: 38201254 PMCID: PMC10778483 DOI: 10.3390/cells13010050] [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: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) remains a leading cause of vision loss in elderly patients. Its etiology and progression are, however, deeply intertwined with various cellular and molecular interactions within the retina and choroid. Among the key cellular players least studied are choroidal mast cells, with important roles in immune and allergic responses. Here, we will review what is known regarding the pathophysiology of AMD and expand on the recently proposed intricate roles of choroidal mast cells and their activation in outer retinal degeneration and AMD pathogenesis. We will focus on choroidal mast cell activation, the release of their bioactive mediators, and potential impact on ocular oxidative stress, inflammation, and overall retinal and choroidal health. We propose an important role for thrombospondin-1 (TSP1), a major ocular angioinflammatory factor, in regulation of choroidal mast cell homeostasis and activation in AMD pathogenesis. Drawing from limited studies, this review underscores the need for further comprehensive studies aimed at understanding the precise roles changes in TSP1 levels and choroidal mast cell activity play in pathophysiology of AMD. We will also propose potential therapeutic strategies targeting these regulatory pathways, and highlighting the promise they hold for curbing AMD progression through modulation of mast cell activity. In conclusion, the evolving understanding of the role of choroidal mast cells in AMD pathogenesis will not only offer deeper insights into the underlying mechanisms but will also offer opportunities for development of novel preventive strategies.
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- Sara Malih
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI 53705, USA; (S.M.); (Y.-S.S.)
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran 15614, Iran
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI 53705, USA; (S.M.); (Y.-S.S.)
- McPherson Eye Research Institute, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI 53705, USA;
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- McPherson Eye Research Institute, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI 53705, USA;
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI 53705, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI 53705, USA; (S.M.); (Y.-S.S.)
- McPherson Eye Research Institute, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI 53705, USA;
- Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI 53705, USA
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Mini-αA-Crystallin Stifled Melittin-Induced Haemolysis and Lymphocyte Lysis. Int J Pept Res Ther 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s10989-023-10502-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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AbstractMelittin, the most potent pharmacological ingredient of honey bee venom, induces haemolysis, lymphocyte lysis, long-term pain, localised inflammation, and hyperalgesia. In this study, efforts were made to subdue the melittin’s ill effects using a chaperone peptide called ‘mini-αA-crystallin’ (MAC) derived from eye lens αA-crystallin. Haemolytic test on human red blood cells, percentage viability, and DNA diffusion assay on Human peripheral blood lymphocytes (HPBLs) were performed with melittin in the presence or absence of MAC. Propidium iodide and Annexin V-FITC dual staining were performed to analyse quantitative levels of necrotic and apoptotic induction by melittin in the presence or absence of MAC on HPBLs using a flow cytometer. A computational study to find out the interactions between MAC and melittin was undertaken by modelling the structure of MAC using a PEP-FOLD server. The result showed that MAC inhibited melittin-induced lysis in nucleated (lymphocytes) and enucleated (RBC) cells. Flow cytometric analysis revealed a substantial increase in the necrotic and late apoptotic cells after treating HPBLs with melittin (4 µg/ml) for 24 h. Treatment with MAC at a 2:1 molar ratio prevented HPBLs from developing melittin-induced necrosis and late apoptosis. In the docking study, hydrogen, van der Waals, π-π stacking, and salt bridges were observed between the MAC and melittin complex, confirming a strong interaction between them. The MAC-melittin complex was stable during molecular dynamics simulation. These findings may be beneficial in developing a medication for treating severe cases of honeybee stings.
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Mini- αA Upregulates the miR-155-5p Target Gene CDK2 and Plays an Antiapoptotic Role in Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells during Oxidative Stress. J Ophthalmol 2023; 2023:6713094. [PMID: 36824443 PMCID: PMC9943629 DOI: 10.1155/2023/6713094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Background Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of serious vision loss in the elderly. Regulating microRNA (miRNA) gene expression offers exciting new avenues for treating AMD. This study aimed to investigate whether miRNAs and their target genes play an antiapoptotic role during oxidative stress-induced apoptosis of retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells via mini-αA. Methods ARPE-19 cells were treated with 3.5 mM NaIO3 for 48 h to establish a retinal degeneration model. Cells were treated with mini-αA (10, 15, and 20 μM) for 4 h. miR-155-5p was knocked down and overexpressed. Cell viability and apoptosis were measured using the Cell Counting Kit-8 assay and flow cytometry, respectively. The reactive oxygen species level was detected by flow cytometry. miR-155-5p target genes were predicted via bioinformatics. Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes analyses were performed for miR-155-5p target genes. A quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction was performed to detect miRNAs and cell cycle-related target genes. Western blotting was performed to measure the levels of apoptotic pathway genes encoding Bcl-2, Bax, cleaved caspase-3, and cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2). Dual-luciferase reporter gene assay was performed to verify the targeted binding relationship between miR-155-5p and CDK2. Results NaIO3 can induce oxidative damage and promote apoptosis. Conversely, mini-αA had inhibitory effects and could reverse the oxidative damage and apoptosis triggered by NaIO3 in the retinal degeneration model. The expression of miR-155-5p was upregulated in cells treated with NaIO3 and was downregulated after mini-αA treatment. Furthermore, miR-155-5p can target the following cell cycle-related and proliferation-related genes: CDK2, CDK4, CCND1, and CCND2. Moreover, our study indicated that miR-155-5p was involved in the antioxidative damage and antiapoptotic effects of mini-αA via CDK2 regulation. Conclusions miR-155-5p promotes the antioxidative damage and antiapoptotic effects of mini-αA during oxidative stress-induced apoptosis of RPE cells via CDK2 regulation. This study provides a new therapeutic target for AMD.
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Emerging therapeutic roles of small heat shock protein-derived mini-chaperones and their delivery strategies. Biochimie 2022; 208:56-65. [PMID: 36521577 DOI: 10.1016/j.biochi.2022.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The small heat shock protein (sHsp) family is a group of proteins in which some are induced in response to external stimuli, such as environmental and pathological stresses, while others are constitutively expressed. They show chaperone-like activity, protect cells from apoptosis, and maintain cytoskeletal architecture. Short sequences or fragments ranging from approximately 19-20 residues in sHsps were shown to display chaperone activity in vitro. These sequences are termed sHsp-derived mini-peptides/mini-chaperones. These peptides offer an advantage in providing protective and therapeutic effects over full-length proteins owing to their small molecular weight and easy uptake into the cells. Research on sHsp mini-chaperone therapy has recently received attention and advanced tremendously. sHsp mini-chaperones have shown a wide range of therapeutic effects, such as anti-aggregation of proteins, anti-apoptotic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, senolytic, and anti-platelet activity. The administration of mini-chaperones into the several disease animal models, including experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis, cataract, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and thrombosis through various routes reduced symptoms or prevented the progression of the disease. However, it was found that the therapeutic potential of sHsp mini-chaperones is limited by their short turnover and enzymatic degradation in circulation. Nonetheless, carrier molecules approach such as nanoparticles, cell penetration peptides, and extracellular vesicles increased their efficacy by enhancing the uptake, retention time, protection from enzymatic degradation, and site-specific delivery without altering their biological activity. In this context, this review highlights the recent advances in the therapeutic potential of sHsp-derived mini-chaperones, their effect in experimental animal models, and approaches for increasing their efficacy.
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Niu Z, Shi Y, Li J, Qiao S, Du S, Chen L, Tian H, Wei L, Cao H, Wang J, Gao L. Protective effect of rapamycin in models of retinal degeneration. Exp Eye Res 2021; 210:108700. [PMID: 34245755 DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2021.108700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a complex retinal disease with no viable treatment strategy. The causative mechanistic pathway for this disease is not yet clear. Therefore, it is highly warranted to screen effective drugs to treat AMD. Rapamycin are known to inhibit inflammation and has been widely used in the clinic as an immunosuppressant. This study aimed to investigate the protective effect of rapamycin on the AMD retinal degeneration model. The AMD models were established by injection of 35 mg/kg sodium iodate (NaIO3) into the tail vein. Then the treated mice intraperitoneally received rapamycin (2 mg/kg) once a day. The histomorphological analysis showed that rapamycin could inhibit retinal structure damage and apoptosis. Experiments revealed that rapamycin significantly attenuated inflammatory response and oxidative stress. Our experimental results demonstrated that rapamycin has protected the retinal against degeneration induced by NaIO3. The therapeutic effect was more significant after 7 days of treatment. Therefore, our study potentially provides a powerful experimental support for the treatment of AMD.
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- Zhanyu Niu
- School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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- Colloge of Life Sciences, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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- School of Stomatology of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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Phadte AS, Sluzala ZB, Fort PE. Therapeutic Potential of α-Crystallins in Retinal Neurodegenerative Diseases. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:1001. [PMID: 34201535 PMCID: PMC8300683 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10071001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2021] [Revised: 06/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The chaperone and anti-apoptotic activity of α-crystallins (αA- and αB-) and their derivatives has received increasing attention due to their tremendous potential in preventing cell death. While originally known and described for their role in the lens, the upregulation of these proteins in cells and animal models of neurodegenerative diseases highlighted their involvement in adaptive protective responses to neurodegeneration associated stress. However, several studies also suggest that chronic neurodegenerative conditions are associated with progressive loss of function of these proteins. Thus, while external supplementation of α-crystallin shows promise, their potential as a protein-based therapeutic for the treatment of chronic neurodegenerative diseases remains ambiguous. The current review aims at assessing the current literature supporting the anti-apoptotic potential of αA- and αB-crystallins and its potential involvement in retinal neurodegenerative diseases. The review further extends into potentially modulating the chaperone and the anti-apoptotic function of α-crystallins and the use of such functionally enhanced proteins for promoting neuronal viability in retinal neurodegenerative disease.
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- Ashutosh S. Phadte
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA; (A.S.P.); (Z.B.S.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA; (A.S.P.); (Z.B.S.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA; (A.S.P.); (Z.B.S.)
- Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
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Song JY, Fan B, Che L, Pan YR, Zhang SM, Wang Y, Bunik V, Li GY. Suppressing endoplasmic reticulum stress-related autophagy attenuates retinal light injury. Aging (Albany NY) 2020; 12:16579-16596. [PMID: 32858529 PMCID: PMC7485697 DOI: 10.18632/aging.103846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Excessive light exposure is a principal environmental factor, which can cause damage to photoreceptors and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells and may accelerate the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In this study, oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and autophagy caused by light exposure were evaluated in vitro and in vivo. Light exposure caused severe photo-oxidative stress and ER stress in photoreceptors (661W cells) and RPE cells (ARPE-19 cells). Suppressing either oxidative stress or ER stress was protective against light damage in 661W and ARPE-19 cells and N-acetyl-L-cysteine treatment markedly inhibited the activation of ER stress caused by light exposure. Moreover, suppressing autophagy with 3-methyladenine significantly attenuated light-induced cell death. Additionally, inhibiting ER stress either by knocking down PERK signals or with GSK2606414 treatment remarkably suppressed prolonged autophagy and protected the cells against light injury. In vivo experiments verified neuroprotection via inhibiting ER stress-related autophagy in light-damaged retinas of mice. In conclusion, the above results suggest that light-induced photo-oxidative stress may trigger subsequent activation of ER stress and prolonged autophagy in photoreceptors and RPE cells. Suppressing ER stress may abrogate over-activated autophagy and protect the retina against light injury.
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- Jing-Yao Song
- Department of Ophthalmology, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Hemooncolog, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- A.N.Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Zinc and Autophagy in Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21144994. [PMID: 32679798 PMCID: PMC7404247 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21144994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Revised: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Zinc supplementation is reported to slow down the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), but there is no general consensus on the beneficiary effect on zinc in AMD. As zinc can stimulate autophagy that is declined in AMD, it is rational to assume that it can slow down its progression. As melanosomes are the main reservoir of zinc in the retina, zinc may decrease the number of lipofuscin granules that are substrates for autophagy. The triad zinc–autophagy–AMD could explain some controversies associated with population studies on zinc supplementation in AMD as the effect of zinc on AMD may be modulated by genetic background. This aspect was not determined in many studies regarding zinc in AMD. Zinc deficiency induces several events associated with AMD pathogenesis, including increased oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation and the resulting lipofuscinogenesis. The latter requires autophagy, which is impaired. This is a vicious cycle-like reaction that may contribute to AMD progression. Promising results with zinc deficiency and supplementation in AMD patients and animal models, as well as emerging evidence of the importance of autophagy in AMD, are the rationale for future research on the role of autophagy in the role of zinc supplementation in AMD.
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Chen Q, Lin H, Deng X, Li S, Zhang J. MiR
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in oxidative stress‐induced apoptosis in retinal pigment epithelial cells. Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2020; 48:682-688. [PMID: 32173992 DOI: 10.1111/ceo.13751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Revised: 03/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Qianyin Chen
- Guangzhou Aier Eye Hospital Aier Eye Hospital Group Guangzhou China
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- Guangzhou Aier Eye Hospital Aier Eye Hospital Group Guangzhou China
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- Aier School of Ophthalmology Central South University Changsha China
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- Aier School of Ophthalmology Central South University Changsha China
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- Guangzhou Aier Eye Hospital Aier Eye Hospital Group Guangzhou China
- Aier School of Ophthalmology Central South University Changsha China
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Song JY, Wang XG, Zhang ZY, Che L, Fan B, Li GY. Endoplasmic reticulum stress and the protein degradation system in ophthalmic diseases. PeerJ 2020; 8:e8638. [PMID: 32117642 PMCID: PMC7036270 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.8638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 01/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Objective Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress is involved in the pathogenesis of various ophthalmic diseases, and ER stress-mediated degradation systems play an important role in maintaining ER homeostasis during ER stress. The purpose of this review is to explore the potential relationship between them and to find their equilibrium sites. Design This review illustrates the important role of reasonable regulation of the protein degradation system in ER stress-mediated ophthalmic diseases. There were 128 articles chosen for review in this study, and the keywords used for article research are ER stress, autophagy, UPS, ophthalmic disease, and ocular. Data sources The data are from Web of Science, PubMed, with no language restrictions from inception until 2019 Jul. Results The ubiquitin proteasome system (UPS) and autophagy are important degradation systems in ER stress. They can restore ER homeostasis, but if ER stress cannot be relieved in time, cell death may occur. However, they are not independent of each other, and the relationship between them is complementary. Therefore, we propose that ER stability can be achieved by adjusting the balance between them. Conclusion The degradation system of ER stress, UPS and autophagy are interrelated. Because an imbalance between the UPS and autophagy can cause cell death, regulating that balance may suppress ER stress and protect cells against pathological stress damage.
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- Jing-Yao Song
- Department of Ophthalmology, Second Hospital of Jilin University, ChangChun, China
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- Department of Traumatic Orthopedics, Third People's Hospital of Jinan, Jinan, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Second Hospital of Jilin University, ChangChun, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Second Hospital of Jilin University, ChangChun, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Second Hospital of Jilin University, ChangChun, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Second Hospital of Jilin University, ChangChun, China
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Stankowska DL, Nam MH, Nahomi RB, Chaphalkar RM, Nandi SK, Fudala R, Krishnamoorthy RR, Nagaraj RH. Systemically administered peptain-1 inhibits retinal ganglion cell death in animal models: implications for neuroprotection in glaucoma. Cell Death Discov 2019; 5:112. [PMID: 31285855 PMCID: PMC6609721 DOI: 10.1038/s41420-019-0194-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Accepted: 06/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Axonal degeneration and death of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) are the primary causes of vision loss in glaucoma. In this study, we evaluated the efficacy of a peptide (peptain-1) that exhibits robust chaperone and anti-apoptotic activities against RGC loss in two rodent models and in cultured RGCs. In cultures of rat primary RGCs and in rat retinal explants peptain-1 significantly decreased hypoxia-induced RGC loss when compared to a scrambled peptide. Intraperitoneally (i.p.) injected peptain-1 (conjugated to a Cy7 fluorophore) was detected in the retina indicative of its ability to cross the blood-retinal barrier. Peptain-1 treatment inhibited RGC loss in the retina of mice subjected to ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. A reduction in anterograde axonal transport was also ameliorated by peptain-1 treatment in the retina of I/R injured mice. Furthermore, i.p. injections of peptain-1 significantly reduced RGC death and axonal loss and partially restored retinal mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit 6b2 (COX 6b2) levels in rats subjected to five weeks of elevated intraocular pressure. We conclude that i.p. injected peptain-1 gains access to the retina and protects both RGC somas and axons against the injury caused by I/R and ocular hypertension. Based on these findings, peptain-1 has the potential to be developed as an efficacious neuroprotective agent for the treatment of glaucoma.
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- Dorota L Stankowska
- 1Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, North Texas Eye Research Institute, UNT Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX 76107 USA
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- 2Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center and Department of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO 80045 USA
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- 2Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center and Department of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO 80045 USA
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- 1Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, North Texas Eye Research Institute, UNT Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX 76107 USA
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- 2Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center and Department of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO 80045 USA
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- 3Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics, UNT Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX 76107 USA
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- 1Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, North Texas Eye Research Institute, UNT Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX 76107 USA
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- 2Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center and Department of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO 80045 USA.,4Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO 80045 USA
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Li R, Liu Y, Xie J, Huang X, Zhang L, Liu H, Li L. Sirt3 mediates the protective effect of hydrogen in inhibiting ROS-induced retinal senescence. Free Radic Biol Med 2019; 135:116-124. [PMID: 30735837 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2019.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2018] [Revised: 01/30/2019] [Accepted: 02/04/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Hydrogen possesses antioxidative effects and cures numerous types of ophthalmopathy, but the mechanism of hydrogen on ROS-induced retinal senescence remains elusive. In this study, retinal morphology revealed that hydrogen reduced the number and size of vitreous black deposits in Bruch's membrane in NaIO3 mice. Hydrogen also reduced ROS levels in the retina as assessed by DHE staining. Moreover, this result was consistent with the downregulation of expression of the oxidative stress hallmark OGG1. These findings suggested that hydrogen can reduce retinal oxidative stress induced by NaIO3, and this result was further verified using the antioxidant ALCAR. Mechanistic analysis revealed that hydrogen significantly inhibited the downregulation of Sirt3 expression, and this notion was confirmed using AICAR, which restores Sirt3 expression and activity. Moreover, hydrogen reduced the expression of p53, p21 and p16 and the number of blue-green precipitations in the retinas of NaIO3 mice as assessed by SA-β-gal staining. We also found that hydrogen decreased the expression of the DNA damage-related protein ATM, cyclinD1 and NF-κB but increased the expression of the DNA repair-related protein HMGB1, suggesting that hydrogen inhibits senescence in retinas of NaIO3 mice. Additionally, OCT examination revealed that hydrogen suppressed retinal high reflex formation significantly and prevented the retina from thinning. This result was supported by ERG assays that demonstrated that hydrogen prevented the reduction in a- and b-wave amplitude induced by NaIO3 in mice. Thus, our data suggest that hydrogen may inhibit retinal senescence by suppressing the downregulation of Sirt3 expression through reduced oxidative stress reactions.
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- Ruichan Li
- Department of Cell Biology, Taizhou University, Taizhou, PR China.
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- Department of Cell Biology, Taizhou University, Taizhou, PR China.
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- Department of Cell Biology, Taizhou University, Taizhou, PR China.
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- Chemistry and Life College, Chengdu Normal University, Chengdu, PR China.
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- Jinzhoushi Oral Cavity Hospital, Jinzhou, PR China.
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- Department of Cell Biology, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, PR China.
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- Department of Cell Biology, Taizhou University, Taizhou, PR China.
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Saito Y, Kuse Y, Inoue Y, Nakamura S, Hara H, Shimazawa M. Transient acceleration of autophagic degradation by pharmacological Nrf2 activation is important for retinal pigment epithelium cell survival. Redox Biol 2018; 19:354-363. [PMID: 30216854 PMCID: PMC6138993 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2018.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2018] [Revised: 08/28/2018] [Accepted: 09/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Non-exudative age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is mainly caused by the accumulation of lipofuscin and drusen on the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE). Both oxidative stress and autophagic dysfunction accelerate the deposition of lipofuscin at the RPE. One of the key regulators in the response against oxidative stress is the NF-E2-Related Factor 2 (Nrf2)-kelch like ECH associated protein 1 (Keap1) axis, which is also closely associated with the autophagy pathway. Nrf2 activation upregulates the expression levels of certain anti-oxidative enzymes [e.g. Heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1)], which attenuates oxidative damage. However, until now, the relationship between cytoprotective effects of Nrf2 activation and autophagic degradation remain unclear. To address these questions, we investigated the effects of a novel Nrf2 activator, RS9, on RPE damage. We found that RS9 protected ARPE-19 cells against NaIO3-induced oxidative damage, and that the protective effects of RS9 were inhibited by co-treatment with zinc protoporphyrin, an HO-1 inhibitor. Next, we examined the involvement of autophagic degradation in the protective effects of RS9. Co-treatment with RS9 and chloroquine, a lysosomal acidification inhibitor, inhibited the protective effect. Furthermore, western blotting and immunostaining showed that RS9 accelerated autophagy flux and induced transient upregulation of p62 [also known as sequestosome 1 (SQSTM1)]. Co-treatment with chloroquine and RS9 also inhibited the degradation of autophagosomes. Transient upregulation of SQSTM1 by RS9 was unaltered by HO-1 knockdown using siRNA. RS9 and chloroquine had the same actions in light damaged adult zebrafish retina as those in vitro. In conclusion, we clarified the relationship between acceleration of the autophagy pathway and the cytoprotective effects of Nrf2 activation in RPE cells and zebrafish retina. These findings indicated that Nrf2 activation could be a promising therapeutic approach for non-exudative AMD by supporting RPE maintenance.
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- Yuichi Saito
- Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Biofunctional Evaluation, Gifu Pharmaceutical University, 1-25-4 Daigakunishi, Gifu 501-1196, Japan
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- Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Biofunctional Evaluation, Gifu Pharmaceutical University, 1-25-4 Daigakunishi, Gifu 501-1196, Japan
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- Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Biofunctional Evaluation, Gifu Pharmaceutical University, 1-25-4 Daigakunishi, Gifu 501-1196, Japan
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- Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Biofunctional Evaluation, Gifu Pharmaceutical University, 1-25-4 Daigakunishi, Gifu 501-1196, Japan.
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- Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Biofunctional Evaluation, Gifu Pharmaceutical University, 1-25-4 Daigakunishi, Gifu 501-1196, Japan.
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- Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Biofunctional Evaluation, Gifu Pharmaceutical University, 1-25-4 Daigakunishi, Gifu 501-1196, Japan.
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Lin YC, Horng LY, Sung HC, Wu RT. Sodium Iodate Disrupted the Mitochondrial-Lysosomal Axis in Cultured Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther 2018; 34:500-511. [PMID: 30020815 DOI: 10.1089/jop.2017.0073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Low doses of sodium iodate (NaIO3) impair visual function in experimental animals with selective damage to retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and serve as a useful model to study diseases caused by RPE degeneration. Mitochondrial dysfunction and defective autophagy have been suggested to play important roles in normal aging as well as many neurodegenerative diseases. In this study, we examined whether NaIO3 treatment disrupted the mitochondrial-lysosomal axis in cultured RPE. METHODS The human RPE cell line, ARPE-19, was treated with low concentrations (≤500 μM) of NaIO3. The expression of proteins involved in the autophagic pathway and mitochondrial biogenesis was examined with Western blot. Intracellular acidic compartments and lipofuscinogenesis were evaluated by acridine orange staining and autofluorescence, respectively. Mitochondrial mass, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), and mitochondrial function were quantified by MitoTracker Green staining, tetramethylrhodamine methyl ester staining, and the MTT assay, respectively. Phagocytosis and the degradation of photoreceptor outer segments (POS) were assessed by fluorescence-based approaches and Western blot against rhodopsin. RESULTS Treatment with low concentrations of NaIO3 decreased cellular acidity, blocked autophagic flux, and resulted in increased lipofuscinogenesis in ARPE-19 cells. Despite increases in protein levels of Sirtuin 1 and PGC-1α, mitochondrial function was compromised, and this decrease was attributed to disrupted MMP. POS phagocytic activities decreased by 60% in NaIO3-treated cells, and the degradation of ingested POS was also impaired. Pretreatment and cotreatment with rapamycin partially rescued NaIO3-induced RPE dysfunction. CONCLUSIONS Low concentrations of NaIO3 disrupted the mitochondrial-lysosomal axis in RPE and led to impaired phagocytic activities and degradation capacities.
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- Ying-Cheng Lin
- 1 Institute of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, National Yang-Ming University , Taipei, Taiwan .,2 Department of Ophthalmology, Yang-Ming branch, Taipei City Hospital , Taipei, Taiwan
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- 1 Institute of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, National Yang-Ming University , Taipei, Taiwan .,3 Research Center for Drug Discovery, National Yang-Ming University , Taipei, Taiwan
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- 3 Research Center for Drug Discovery, National Yang-Ming University , Taipei, Taiwan
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- 1 Institute of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, National Yang-Ming University , Taipei, Taiwan .,3 Research Center for Drug Discovery, National Yang-Ming University , Taipei, Taiwan .,4 Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University , Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Zhang XY, Ng TK, Brelén ME, Wu D, Wang JX, Chan KP, Yung JSY, Cao D, Wang Y, Zhang S, Chan SO, Pang CP. Continuous exposure to non-lethal doses of sodium iodate induces retinal pigment epithelial cell dysfunction. Sci Rep 2016; 6:37279. [PMID: 27849035 PMCID: PMC5110957 DOI: 10.1038/srep37279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2016] [Accepted: 10/27/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), characterized by progressive degeneration of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), is the major cause of irreversible blindness and visual impairment in elderly population. We previously established a RPE degeneration model using an acute high dose sodium iodate to induce oxidative stress. Here we report findings on a prolonged treatment of low doses of sodium iodate on human RPE cells (ARPE-19). RPE cells were treated continuously with low doses (2-10 mM) of sodium iodate for 5 days. Low doses (2-5 mM) of sodium iodate did not reduce RPE cell viability, which is contrasting to cell apoptosis in 10 mM treatment. These low doses are sufficient to retard RPE cell migration and reduced expression of cell junction protein ZO-1. Phagocytotic activity of RPE cells was attenuated by sodium iodate dose-dependently. Sodium iodate also increased expression of FGF-2, but suppressed expression of IL-8, PDGF, TIMP-2 and VEGF. Furthermore, HTRA1 and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition marker proteins were downregulated, whereas PERK and LC3B-II proteins were upregulated after sodium iodate treatment. These results suggested that prolonged exposure to non-lethal doses of oxidative stress induces RPE cell dysfunctions that resemble conditions in AMD. This model can be used for future drug/treatment investigation on AMD.
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- Xiao-Yu Zhang
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Department of Ophthalmology, The Fourth People’s Hospital of Shenyang, Shenyang, China
- Shenyang Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Fourth People’s Hospital of Shenyang, Shenyang, China
- Shenyang Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Fourth People’s Hospital of Shenyang, Shenyang, China
- Shenyang Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Shenyang, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Raju M, Santhoshkumar P, Krishna Sharma K. Alpha-crystallin-derived peptides as therapeutic chaperones. Biochim Biophys Acta Gen Subj 2015; 1860:246-51. [PMID: 26141743 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbagen.2015.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2015] [Revised: 06/19/2015] [Accepted: 06/26/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The demonstration of chaperone-like activity in peptides (mini-chaperones) derived from α-crystallin's chaperone region has generated significant interest in exploring the therapeutic potential of peptide chaperones in diseases of protein aggregation. Recent studies in experimental animals show that mini-chaperones could reach intended targets and alter the disease phenotype. Although mini-chaperones show potential benefits against protein aggregation diseases, they do tend to form aggregates on storage. There is thus a need to fine-tune peptide chaperones to increase their solubility, pharmacokinetics, and biological efficacy. SCOPE OF REVIEW This review summarizes the properties and the potential therapeutic roles of mini-chaperones in protein aggregation diseases and highlights some of the refinements needed to increase the stability and biological efficacy of mini-chaperones while maintaining or enhancing their chaperone-like activity against precipitation of unfolding proteins. MAJOR CONCLUSIONS Mini-chaperones suppress the aggregation of proteins, block amyloid fibril formation, stabilize mutant proteins, sequester metal ions, and exhibit antiapoptotic properties. Much work must be done to fine-tune mini-chaperones and increase their stability and biological efficacy. Peptide chaperones could have a great therapeutic value in diseases associated with protein aggregation and apoptosis. GENERAL SIGNIFICANCE Accumulation of misfolded proteins is a primary cause for many age-related diseases, including cataract, macular degeneration, and various neurological diseases. Stabilization of native proteins is a logical therapeutic approach for such diseases. Mini-chaperones, with their inherent antiaggregation and antiapoptotic properties, may represent an effective therapeutic molecule to prevent the cascade of protein conformational disorders. Future studies will further uncover the therapeutic potential of mini-chaperones. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled Crystallin Biochemistry in Health and Disease.
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- Murugesan Raju
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO 65212, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO 65212, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO 65212, USA; Department of Biochemistry, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO 65212, USA.
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Alpha crystallins in the retinal pigment epithelium and implications for the pathogenesis and treatment of age-related macular degeneration. Biochim Biophys Acta Gen Subj 2015; 1860:258-68. [PMID: 26026469 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbagen.2015.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2015] [Revised: 05/13/2015] [Accepted: 05/17/2015] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND αA- and αB crystallins are principal members of the small heat shock protein family and elicit both a cell protective function and a chaperone function. α-Crystallins have been found to be prominent proteins in normal and pathological retina emphasizing the importance for in-depth understanding of their function and significance. SCOPE OF REVIEW Retinal pigment epithelial cells (RPE) play a vital role in the pathogenesis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This review addresses a number of cellular functions mediated by α-crystallins in the retina. Prominent expression of αB crystallin in mitochondria may serve to protect cells from oxidative injury. αB crystallin as secretory protein via exosomes can offer neuroprotection to adjacent RPE cells and photoreceptors. The availability of chaperone-containing minipeptides of αB crystallin could prove to be a valuable new tool for therapeutic treatment of retinal disorders. MAJOR CONCLUSIONS α-Crystallins are expressed in cytosol and mitochondria of RPE cells and are regulated during oxygen-induced retinopathy and during development. α-Crystallins protect RPE from oxidative-and ER stress-induced injury and autophagy. αB-Crystallin is a modulator of angiogenesis and vascular endothelial growth factor. αB Crystallin is secreted via exosomal pathway. Minichaperone peptides derived from αB Crystallin prevent oxidant induced cell death and have therapeutic potential. GENERAL SIGNIFICANCE Overall, this review summarizes several novel properties of α-crystallins and their relevance to maintaining normal retinal function. In particular, the use of α-crystallin derived peptides is a promising therapeutic strategy to combat retinal diseases such as AMD. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled Crystallin biochemistry in health and disease.
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