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Listro R, Marra A, Cavalloro V, Rossino G, Linciano P, Rossi D, Casali E, De Amici M, Mazzeo G, Longhi G, Fusè M, Dondio G, Pellavio G, Laforenza U, Schepmann D, Wünsch B, Collina S. Sigma receptor and aquaporin modulators: chiral resolution, configurational assignment, and preliminary biological profile of RC752 enantiomers. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2024; 239:115902. [PMID: 38101238 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2023.115902] [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: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
Abstract
The key role of chiral small molecules in drug discovery programs has been deeply investigated throughout last decades. In this context, our previous studies highlighted the influence of the absolute configuration of different stereocenters on the pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and functional properties of promising Sigma receptor (SR) modulators. Thus, starting from the racemic SR ligand RC752, we report herein the isolation of the enantiomers via enantioselective separation with both HPLC and SFC. After optimization of the eco-sustainable chiral SFC method, both enantiomers were obtained in sufficient amount (tens of mg) and purity (ee up to 95%) to allow their characterization and initial biological investigation. Both enantiomers a) displayed a high affinity for the S1R subtype (Ki = 15.0 ± 1.7 and 6.0 ± 1.2 nM for the (S)- and (R)-enantiomer, respectively), but only negligible affinity toward the S2R (> 350 nM), and b) were rapidly metabolized when incubated with mouse and human hepatic microsomes. Furthermore, the activity on AQP-mediated water permeability indicated a different functional profile for the enantiomers in terms of modulatory effect on the peroxiporins gating.
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Affiliation(s)
- Roberta Listro
- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Pavia, Via Sant 'Epifanio 14, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, Via Luigi Mangiagalli 25, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Viale Europa 11, 25123 Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Viale Europa 11, 25123 Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Viale Europa 11, 25123 Brescia, Italy
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- Aphad SrL, Via della Resistenza, 65, Buccinasco 20090, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Human Physiology Unit, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Human Physiology Unit, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Institut für Pharmazeutische und Medizinische Chemie, Corrensstraße 48, Münster D-48149, Germany
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- Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Institut für Pharmazeutische und Medizinische Chemie, Corrensstraße 48, Münster D-48149, Germany; Institut für Pharmazeutische und Medizinische Chemie, Universität Münster, Corrensstraße 48, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
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Pellavio G, Demichelis MP, Sommi P, Anselmi-Tamburini U, Scotti C, Laforenza U. Polyacrylic-Coated Solid Nanoparticles Increase the Aquaporin Permeability to Hydrogen Peroxide. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 25:372. [PMID: 38203543 PMCID: PMC10778986 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25010372] [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: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
Abstract
Aquaporins (AQPs) allow the diffusion of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and act as ROS scavenging systems, which are important for controlling the redox state of cells. Recently, cerium oxide nanoparticles were found to increase the water and H2O2 permeability by modulating AQPs. To further analyze the action of nanoparticles (NPs) on AQP, we examined the effect of the NPs presenting different core compositions (CeO2, Gd2O3, Fe3O4, and TiO2), hydrodynamic sizes, and surface functionalization. The NPs produced an increase in H2O and H2O2 permeability as a general trend. The hydrodynamic sizes of the NPs in the range of 22-100 nm did not produce any significant effect. The chemical nature of the NPs' core did not modify the effect and its intensity. On the other hand, the NPs' functionalized surface plays a major role in influencing both water and H2O2 permeability. The results suggest that NPs can play a significant role in controlling oxidative stress in cells and might represent an innovative approach in the treatment of a number of pathologies associated with an increased oxidative status.
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- Giorgia Pellavio
- Human Physiology Unit, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.P.); (P.S.)
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- Human Physiology Unit, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.P.); (P.S.)
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- Unit of Immunology and General Pathology, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy;
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- Human Physiology Unit, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.P.); (P.S.)
- Center for Health Technologies (CHT), University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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Mu K, Kitts DD. Intestinal polyphenol antioxidant activity involves redox signaling mechanisms facilitated by aquaporin activity. Redox Biol 2023; 68:102948. [PMID: 37922763 PMCID: PMC10643476 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2023.102948] [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: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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Ascertaining whether dietary polyphenols evoke an antioxidant or prooxidant activity, which translates to a functional role required to maintain intestinal cell homeostasis continues to be an active and controversial area of research for food chemists and biochemists alike. We have proposed that the paradoxical function of polyphenols to autoxidize to generate H2O2 is a required first step in the capacity of some plant phenolics to function as intracellular antioxidants. This is based on the fact that cell redox homeostasis is achieved by a balance between H2O2 formation and subsequent outcomes of antioxidant systems function. Maintaining optimal extracellular and intracellular H2O2 concentrations is required for cell survival, since low levels are important to upregulate endogenous antioxidant capacity; whereas, concentrations that go beyond homeostatic control typically result in an inflammatory response, growth arrest, or eventual cell death. Aquaporins (AQPs) are a family of water channel membrane proteins that facilitate cellular transportation of water and other small molecule-derived solutes, such as H2O2, in all organisms. In the intestine, AQPs act as gatekeepers to regulate intracellular uptake of H2O2, generated from extracellular polyphenol autoxidation, thus enabling an intracellular cell signaling responses to mitigate onset of oxidative stress and intestinal inflammation. In this review, we highlight the potential role of AQPs to control important underlying mechanisms that define downstream regulation of intestinal redox homeostasis, specifically. It has been established that polyphenols that undergo oxidation to the quinone form, resulting in subsequent adduction to a thiol group on Keap1-Nrf2 complex, trigger Nrf2 activation and a cascade of indirect intracellular antioxidant effects. Here, we propose a similar mechanism that involves H2O2 generated from specific dietary polyphenols with a predisposition to undergo autoxidation. The ultimate bioactivity is regulated and expressed by AQP membrane function and thus, by extension, represents expression of an intracellular antioxidant chemoprotection mechanism.
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- Kaiwen Mu
- Food Science, Food Nutrition and Health Program. Faculty of Land and Food System, The University of British Columbia, 2205 East Mall, Vancouver, B.C, V6T 1Z4, Canada
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- Food Science, Food Nutrition and Health Program. Faculty of Land and Food System, The University of British Columbia, 2205 East Mall, Vancouver, B.C, V6T 1Z4, Canada.
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Rossino G, Marra A, Listro R, Peviani M, Poggio E, Curti D, Pellavio G, Laforenza U, Dondio G, Schepmann D, Wünsch B, Bedeschi M, Marino N, Tesei A, Ha HJ, Kim YH, Ann J, Lee J, Linciano P, Di Giacomo M, Rossi D, Collina S. Discovery of RC-752, a Novel Sigma-1 Receptor Antagonist with Antinociceptive Activity: A Promising Tool for Fighting Neuropathic Pain. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:962. [PMID: 37513874 PMCID: PMC10386076 DOI: 10.3390/ph16070962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Neuropathic pain (NP) is a chronic condition resulting from damaged pain-signaling pathways. It is a debilitating disorder that affects up to 10% of the world's population. Although opioid analgesics are effective in reducing pain, they present severe risks; so, there is a pressing need for non-opioid pain-relieving drugs. One potential alternative is represented by sigma-1 receptor (S1R) antagonists due to their promising analgesic effects. Here, we report the synthesis and biological evaluation of a series of S1R antagonists based on a 2-aryl-4-aminobutanol scaffold. After assessing affinity toward the S1R and selectivity over the sigma-2 receptor (S2R), we evaluated the agonist/antagonist profile of the compounds by investigating their effects on nerve growth factor-induced neurite outgrowth and aquaporin-mediated water permeability in the presence and absence of oxidative stress. (R/S)-RC-752 emerged as the most interesting compound for S1R affinity (Ki S1R = 6.2 ± 0.9) and functional antagonist activity. Furthermore, it showed no cytotoxic effect in two normal human cell lines or in an in vivo zebrafish model and was stable after incubation in mouse plasma. (R/S)-RC-752 was then evaluated in two animal models of NP: the formalin test and the spinal nerve ligation model. The results clearly demonstrated that compound (R/S)-RC-752 effectively alleviated pain in both animal models, thus providing the proof of concept of its efficacy as an antinociceptive agent.
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- Giacomo Rossino
- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Biology and Biotechnology "L. Spallanzani", University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Biology and Biotechnology "L. Spallanzani", University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Biology and Biotechnology "L. Spallanzani", University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Human Physiology Unit, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Human Physiology Unit, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Aphad SrL, Via della Resistenza, 65, 20090 Buccinasco, Italy
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- Institut für Pharmazeutische und Medizinische Chemie, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Corrensstraße 48, D-48149 Münster, Germany
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- Institut für Pharmazeutische und Medizinische Chemie, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Corrensstraße 48, D-48149 Münster, Germany
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- BioScience Laboratory, IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori (IRST) "Dino Amadori", 47014 Meldola, Italy
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- BioScience Laboratory, IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori (IRST) "Dino Amadori", 47014 Meldola, Italy
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- BioScience Laboratory, IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori (IRST) "Dino Amadori", 47014 Meldola, Italy
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- Medifron DBT, Seoul 08502, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- JMackem Co. Ltd., Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- JMackem Co. Ltd., Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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Xu J, Du P, Liu X, Xu X, Ge Y, Zhang C. Curcumin supplementation increases longevity and antioxidant capacity in Caenorhabditis elegans. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1195490. [PMID: 37346299 PMCID: PMC10279890 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1195490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023] Open
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Curcumin is well known as a potent antioxidant and free radical scavenger and has great potential for anti-aging applications. In this study, we investigate the molecular mechanism of curcumin in prolonging the lifespan of C. elegans. Four concentrations of curcumin (10, 25, 50, and 100 µM) were administered, and the optimal treatment concentration was determined by analyzing the nematode lifespan, physiology, and biochemistry. Additionally, RNA-seq and qRT-PCR were performed to explore the antioxidant effect of curcumin and its underlying mechanism. Results revealed that curcumin could significantly improve the survival capacity of C. elegans without influencing its growth. Curcumin was observed to significantly decrease the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) under extreme conditions such as heat stress and paraquat stress. In addition, curcumin increased the amount of nematode mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) replication. RNA-seq results revealed that the underlying mechanism of curcumin in C. elegans is related to the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway. qRT-PCR results confirmed that the expression of oxidative stress-related genes (sod-1, sod-2, sod-3, gst-4) was increased, and the expression of MAPK signaling pathway-related genes (sek-1, pmk-1, nsy-1) was significantly downregulated. Furthermore, the administration of curcumin extended the lifespan of nematodes, potentially through the enhancement of oxidative stress resistance and the downregulation of the MAPK signaling pathway. These findings improve our understanding of both lifespan extension and the potential mechanism of curcumin in C. elegans.
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Lillian A, Zuo W, Laham L, Hilfiker S, Ye JH. Pathophysiology and Neuroimmune Interactions Underlying Parkinson's Disease and Traumatic Brain Injury. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24087186. [PMID: 37108349 PMCID: PMC10138999 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24087186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder clinically defined by motor instability, bradykinesia, and resting tremors. The clinical symptomatology is seen alongside pathologic changes, most notably the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNpc) and the accumulation of α-synuclein and neuromelanin aggregates throughout numerous neural circuits. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been implicated as a risk factor for developing various neurodegenerative diseases, with the most compelling argument for the development of PD. Dopaminergic abnormalities, the accumulation of α-synuclein, and disruptions in neural homeostatic mechanisms, including but not limited to the release of pro-inflammatory mediators and the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), are all present following TBI and are closely related to the pathologic changes seen in PD. Neuronal iron accumulation is discernable in degenerative and injured brain states, as is aquaporin-4 (APQ4). APQ4 is an essential mediator of synaptic plasticity in PD and regulates edematous states in the brain after TBI. Whether the cellular and parenchymal changes seen post-TBI directly cause neurodegenerative diseases such as PD is a point of considerable interest and debate; this review explores the vast array of neuroimmunological interactions and subsequent analogous changes that occur in TBI and PD. There is significant interest in exploring the validity of the relationship between TBI and PD, which is a focus of this review.
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- Alyssa Lillian
- New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University, 185 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 08901, USA
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- New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University, 185 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 08901, USA
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- New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University, 185 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 08901, USA
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- New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University, 185 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 08901, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University, 185 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 08901, USA
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Pellavio G, Sommi P, Anselmi-Tamburini U, DeMichelis MP, Coniglio S, Laforenza U. Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles Regulate Oxidative Stress in HeLa Cells by Increasing the Aquaporin-Mediated Hydrogen Peroxide Permeability. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231810837. [PMID: 36142747 PMCID: PMC9506032 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231810837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Some aquaporins (AQPs) allow the diffusion of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), the most abundant ROS, through the cell membranes. Therefore, the possibility of regulating the AQP-mediated permeability to H2O2, and thus ROS scavenging, appears particularly important for controlling the redox state of cells in physiological and pathophysiological conditions. Several compounds have been screened and characterized for this purpose. This study aimed to analyze the effect of cerium oxide nanoparticles (CNPs) presenting antioxidant activity on AQP functioning. HeLa cells express AQP3, 6, 8, and 11, able to facilitate H2O2. AQP3, 6, and 8 are expressed in the plasma membrane and intracellularly, while AQP11 resides only in intracellular structures. CNPs but not cerium ions treatment significantly increased the water and H2O2 permeability by interacting with AQP3, 6, and especially with AQP8. CNPs increased considerably the AQP-mediated water diffusion in cells with oxidative stress. Functional experiments with silenced HeLa cells revealed that CNPs increased the H2O2 diffusion mainly by modulating the AQP8 permeability but also the AQP3 and AQP6, even if to a lesser extent. Current findings suggest that CNPs represent a promising pharmaceutical agent that might potentially be used in numerous pathologies involving oxidative stress as tumors and neurodegenerative diseases.
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- Giorgia Pellavio
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Human Physiology Unit, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Human Physiology Unit, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Human Physiology Unit, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Human Physiology Unit, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0382-98-7568
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Clinical value and molecular mechanism of AQGPs in different tumors. MEDICAL ONCOLOGY (NORTHWOOD, LONDON, ENGLAND) 2022; 39:174. [PMID: 35972604 PMCID: PMC9381609 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-022-01766-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Aquaglyceroporins (AQGPs), including AQP3, AQP7, AQP9, and AQP10, are transmembrane channels that allow small solutes across biological membranes, such as water, glycerol, H2O2, and so on. Increasing evidence suggests that they play critical roles in cancer. Overexpression or knockdown of AQGPs can promote or inhibit cancer cell proliferation, migration, invasion, apoptosis, epithelial-mesenchymal transition and metastasis, and the expression levels of AQGPs are closely linked to the prognosis of cancer patients. Here, we provide a comprehensive and detailed review to discuss the expression patterns of AQGPs in different cancers as well as the relationship between the expression patterns and prognosis. Then, we elaborate the relevance between AQGPs and malignant behaviors in cancer as well as the latent upstream regulators and downstream targets or signaling pathways of AQGPs. Finally, we summarize the potential clinical value in cancer treatment. This review will provide us with new ideas and thoughts for subsequent cancer therapy specifically targeting AQGPs.
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Pellavio G, Martinotti S, Patrone M, Ranzato E, Laforenza U. Aquaporin-6 May Increase the Resistance to Oxidative Stress of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Cells. Cells 2022; 11:cells11121892. [PMID: 35741021 PMCID: PMC9221246 DOI: 10.3390/cells11121892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an aggressive cancer of the pleural surface and is associated with previous asbestos exposure. The chemotherapy drug is one of the main treatments, but the median survival ranges from 8 to 14 months from diagnosis. The redox homeostasis of tumor cells should be carefully considered since elevated levels of ROS favor cancer cell progression (proliferation and migration), while a further elevation leads to ferroptosis. This study aims to analyze the functioning/role of aquaporins (AQPs) as a hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) channel in epithelial and biphasic MPM cell lines, as well as their possible involvement in chemotherapy drug resistance. Results show that AQP-3, -5, -6, -9, and -11 were expressed at mRNA and protein levels. AQP-6 was localized in the plasma membrane and intracellular structures. Compared to normal mesothelial cells, the water permeability of mesothelioma cells is not reduced by exogenous oxidative stress, but it is considerably increased by heat stress, making these cells resistant to ferroptosis. Functional experiments performed in mesothelioma cells silenced for aquaporin-6 revealed that it is responsible, at least in part, for the increase in H2O2 efflux caused by heat stress. Moreover, mesothelioma cells knocked down for AQP-6 showed a reduced proliferation compared to mock cells. Current findings suggest the major role of AQP-6 in providing mesothelioma cells with the ability to resist oxidative stress that underlies their resistance to chemotherapy drugs.
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- Giorgia Pellavio
- Human Physiology Unit, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy;
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- DiSIT-Dipartimento di Scienze e Innovazione Tecnologica, University of Piemonte Orientale, viale Teresa Michel 11, 15121 Alessandria, Italy; (S.M.); (M.P.); (E.R.)
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- DiSIT-Dipartimento di Scienze e Innovazione Tecnologica, University of Piemonte Orientale, viale Teresa Michel 11, 15121 Alessandria, Italy; (S.M.); (M.P.); (E.R.)
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- DiSIT-Dipartimento di Scienze e Innovazione Tecnologica, University of Piemonte Orientale, viale Teresa Michel 11, 15121 Alessandria, Italy; (S.M.); (M.P.); (E.R.)
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- Human Physiology Unit, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0382-98-7568
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Pierscionek BK. Anti-cataract therapies: is there a need for a new approach based on targeting of aquaporins? Expert Opin Ther Targets 2021; 25:1027-1031. [PMID: 34930082 DOI: 10.1080/14728222.2021.2017423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Barbara K Pierscionek
- Faculty of Health, Education, Medicine and Social Care, Medical Technology Research Centre, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford Campus, Chelmsford UK
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Combined Effect of Cold Atmospheric Plasma and Curcumin in Melanoma Cancer. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:1969863. [PMID: 34825002 PMCID: PMC8610675 DOI: 10.1155/2021/1969863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Curcumin (CUR) has interesting properties to cure cancer. Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) is also an emerging biomedical technique that has great potential for cancer treatment. Therefore, the combined effect of CAP and CUR on inducing cytotoxicity and apoptosis of melanoma cancer cells might be promising. Here, we investigated the combined effects of CAP and CUR on cytotoxicity and apoptosis in B16-F10 melanoma cancer cells compared to L929 normal cells using MTT method, acridine orange/ethidium bromide fluorescence microscopic assay, and Annexin V/PI flow cytometry. In addition, the activation of apoptosis pathways was evaluated using BCL2, BAX, and Caspase-3 (CASP3) gene expression and ratio of BAX to BCL2 (BAX/BCL2). Finally, in silico study was performed to suggest the molecular mechanism of this combination therapy on melanoma cancer. Results showed that although combination therapy with CUR and CAP has cytotoxic and apoptotic effects on cancer cells, it did not improve apoptosis rate in melanoma B16-F10 cancer cells compared to monotherapy with CAP or CUR. In addition, evaluation of gene expression in cancer cell line confirmed that CUR and CAP concomitant treatment did not enhance the expression of apoptotic genes. In silico analysis of docked model suggested that CUR blocks aquaporin- (AQP-) 1 channel and prevents penetration of CAP-induced ROS into the cells. In conclusion, combination therapy with CAP and CUR does not improve the anticancer effect of each alone.
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Pellavio G, Rossino G, Gastaldi G, Rossi D, Linciano P, Collina S, Laforenza U. Sigma-1 Receptor Agonists Acting on Aquaporin-Mediated H 2O 2 Permeability: New Tools for Counteracting Oxidative Stress. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:9790. [PMID: 34575952 PMCID: PMC8467392 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22189790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Revised: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Sigma1 Receptor (S1R) is involved in oxidative stress, since its activation is triggered by oxidative or endoplasmic reticulum stress. Since specific aquaporins (AQP), called peroxiporins, play a relevant role in controlling H2O2 permeability and ensure reactive oxygen species wasted during oxidative stress, we studied the effect of S1R modulators on AQP-dependent water and hydrogen peroxide permeability in the presence and in the absence of oxidative stress. Applying stopped-flow light scattering and fluorescent probe methods, water and hydrogen peroxide permeability in HeLa cells have been studied. Results evidenced that S1R agonists can restore water permeability in heat-stressed cells and the co-administration with a S1R antagonist totally counteracted the ability to restore the water permeability. Moreover, compounds were able to counteract the oxidative stress of HeLa cells specifically knocked down for S1R. Taken together these results support the hypothesis that the antioxidant mechanism is mediated by both S1R and AQP-mediated H2O2 permeability. The finding that small molecules can act on both S1R and AQP-mediated H2O2 permeability opens a new direction toward the identification of innovative drugs able to regulate cell survival during oxidative stress in pathologic conditions, such as cancer and degenerative diseases.
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- Giorgia Pellavio
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Human Physiology Unit, University of Pavia, I-27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.P.); (G.G.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology Section, University of Pavia, I-27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.R.); (D.R.); (P.L.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Human Physiology Unit, University of Pavia, I-27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.P.); (G.G.)
- Centre for Health Technology (CHT), University of Pavia, I-27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology Section, University of Pavia, I-27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.R.); (D.R.); (P.L.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology Section, University of Pavia, I-27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.R.); (D.R.); (P.L.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology Section, University of Pavia, I-27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.R.); (D.R.); (P.L.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Human Physiology Unit, University of Pavia, I-27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.P.); (G.G.)
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Evaluation of antioxidant and anti-ulcerogenic effects of Eremurus persicus (Jaub & Spach) Boiss leaf hydroalcoholic extract on ethanol-induced gastric ulcer in rats. Inflammopharmacology 2021; 29:1503-1518. [PMID: 34435283 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-021-00868-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate the antioxidant and protective effect of E. persicus leaf hydroalcoholic extract (EPE) in preventing gastric ulcers induced by ethanol in rats. Wistar rats weighing 180-220 g were randomly divided into five groups. These groups included negative control (normal) group, positive control (ethanolic) group, comparative control (ranitidine recipient) group, group recipient the dose of 250 mg/kg plant extract, and group recipient the dose of 500 mg/kg plant extract. One hour after gavage of the drug and extract, the gastric ulcer was induced by feeding 1 ml of 96% ethanol to each animal except the rats of the negative control group. After one hour, the rats were killed, and their stomachs were separated. Then, the gastric Ulcer index (UI), pH, oxidative stress parameters, and histopathological changes in the stomach of all groups were measured. Pre-treatment of ethanol-induced rats with the EPE reduced (P < 0.05) the ulcer index and gastric juice pH, compared to ethanolic group rats. Furthermore, pre-treatment with EPE at a dose-dependent manner, alleviated the gastric oxidative stress injury in rats through increase the activity of CAT, tissue NO· and GSH levels. EPE also was able to decrease the levels of ROS, MDA, PCO and serum NO·. According to the results, it can be concluded that pre-treatment with EPE prevents the formation of gastric ulcers caused by ethanol, which can be attributed to the antioxidant activity of plant polyphenols compounds.
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Pellavio G, Laforenza U. Human sperm functioning is related to the aquaporin-mediated water and hydrogen peroxide transport regulation. Biochimie 2021; 188:45-51. [PMID: 34087390 DOI: 10.1016/j.biochi.2021.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/23/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Aquaporins (AQPs) are transmembrane water channels and some of them are permeable in addition to water to other small solutes including hydrogen peroxide. The sperm cells of mammals and fishes express different AQPs, although there is no agreement in the literature on their localization. In humans, AQP3 and AQP11 are expressed mainly in the tail, AQP7 in the head and AQP8 in the midpiece. Thanks to the results of experiments with KO mice and to data obtained by comparing sub-fertile patients with normospermic subjects, the importance of AQPs for the normal functioning of sperms to ensure normal fertility emerged. AQP3, AQP7 and AQP11 appeared involved in the sperm volume regulation, a key role for fertility because osmoadaptation protect the sperm against a swelling and tail bending that could affect sperm motility. AQP8 seems to have a fundamental role in regulating the elimination of hydrogen peroxide, the most abundant reactive oxygen species (ROS), and therefore in the response to oxidative stress. In this review, the human AQPs expression, their localization and functions, as well as their relevance in normal fertility are discussed. To understand better the AQPs role in human sperm functionality, the results of studies obtained in other animal species were also considered.
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- Giorgia Pellavio
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Human Physiology Unit, University of Pavia, Pavia, I-27100, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Human Physiology Unit, University of Pavia, Pavia, I-27100, Italy.
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Dobrowolny G, Barbiera A, Sica G, Scicchitano BM. Age-Related Alterations at Neuromuscular Junction: Role of Oxidative Stress and Epigenetic Modifications. Cells 2021; 10:1307. [PMID: 34074012 PMCID: PMC8225025 DOI: 10.3390/cells10061307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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With advancing aging, a decline in physical abilities occurs, leading to reduced mobility and loss of independence. Although many factors contribute to the physio-pathological effects of aging, an important event seems to be related to the compromised integrity of the neuromuscular system, which connects the brain and skeletal muscles via motoneurons and the neuromuscular junctions (NMJs). NMJs undergo severe functional, morphological, and molecular alterations during aging and ultimately degenerate. The effect of this decline is an inexorable decrease in skeletal muscle mass and strength, a condition generally known as sarcopenia. Moreover, several studies have highlighted how the age-related alteration of reactive oxygen species (ROS) homeostasis can contribute to changes in the neuromuscular junction morphology and stability, leading to the reduction in fiber number and innervation. Increasing evidence supports the involvement of epigenetic modifications in age-dependent alterations of the NMJ. In particular, DNA methylation, histone modifications, and miRNA-dependent gene expression represent the major epigenetic mechanisms that play a crucial role in NMJ remodeling. It is established that environmental and lifestyle factors, such as physical exercise and nutrition that are susceptible to change during aging, can modulate epigenetic phenomena and attenuate the age-related NMJs changes. This review aims to highlight the recent epigenetic findings related to the NMJ dysregulation during aging and the role of physical activity and nutrition as possible interventions to attenuate or delay the age-related decline in the neuromuscular system.
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- Gabriella Dobrowolny
- Department of Anatomy, Histology, Forensic Medicine and Orthopaedics (DAHFMO)-Unit of Histology and Medical Embryology, Sapienza University of Rome, Laboratory Affiliated to Istituto Pasteur Italia-Fondazione Cenci Bolognetti, 00161 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Histology and Embryology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (A.B.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Histology and Embryology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (A.B.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Histology and Embryology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (A.B.); (G.S.)
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Lv H, Li Y, Xue C, Dong N, Bi C, Shan A. Aquaporin: targets for dietary nutrients to regulate intestinal health. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2021; 106:167-180. [PMID: 33811387 DOI: 10.1111/jpn.13539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Revised: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Aquaporins (AQP) are a class of water channel membrane proteins that are widely expressed in the gut. The biological functions of aquaporins, which regulate the absorption and secretion of water molecules and small solutes, maintain the stable state of the intestine, regulate cell proliferation and migration, participate in the process of intestinal inflammation, and mediate tumorigenesis, demonstrate the physiological significance of these channels in intestinal health. The pathology of many intestinal diseases is associated with changes in the location and expression of aquaporins, such as intestinal infection, which can change the expression and distribution of AQPs in intestinal tissues/cells by affecting cytokines and chemokines. This can lead to various intestinal diseases such as diarrhoea, which also suggests the importance of aquaporins in the prevention and treatment of intestinal diseases. This review summarizes the relationship between aquaporins and intestinal physiology and diseases and focuses on drugs (such as plant extracts) or diets that can regulate intestinal health by regulating aquaporins. It provides a basis for establishing aquaporins as biomarkers and therapeutic targets for intestinal health.
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- Hao Lv
- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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Yoo S, Yang HC, Lee S, Shin J, Min S, Lee E, Song M, Lee D. A Deep Learning-Based Approach for Identifying the Medicinal Uses of Plant-Derived Natural Compounds. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:584875. [PMID: 33519445 PMCID: PMC7845697 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.584875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Medicinal plants and their extracts have been used as important sources for drug discovery. In particular, plant-derived natural compounds, including phytochemicals, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, are gaining attention as they promote health and prevent disease. Although several in vitro methods have been developed to confirm the biological activities of natural compounds, there is still considerable room to reduce time and cost. To overcome these limitations, several in silico methods have been proposed for conducting large-scale analysis, but they are still limited in terms of dealing with incomplete and heterogeneous natural compound data. Here, we propose a deep learning-based approach to identify the medicinal uses of natural compounds by exploiting massive and heterogeneous drug and natural compound data. The rationale behind this approach is that deep learning can effectively utilize heterogeneous features to alleviate incomplete information. Based on latent knowledge, molecular interactions, and chemical property features, we generated 686 dimensional features for 4,507 natural compounds and 2,882 approved and investigational drugs. The deep learning model was trained using the generated features and verified drug indication information. When the features of natural compounds were applied as input to the trained model, potential efficacies were successfully predicted with high accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity.
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- Sunyong Yoo
- School of Electronics and Computer Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School and Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, South Korea
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- School of Electronics and Computer Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea
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- School of Electronics and Computer Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea
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- School of Electronics and Computer Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea
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- Big Data Steering Department, National Health Insurance Service, Wonju, South Korea
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Research Institute of Medical Science, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hospital, Gwangju, South Korea
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- Bio-Synergy Research Center, Daejeon, South Korea
- Department of Bio and Brain Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, South Korea
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Martinotti S, Pellavio G, Patrone M, Laforenza U, Ranzato E. Manuka Honey Induces Apoptosis of Epithelial Cancer Cells through Aquaporin-3 and Calcium Signaling. Life (Basel) 2020; 10:life10110256. [PMID: 33120979 PMCID: PMC7692226 DOI: 10.3390/life10110256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Revised: 10/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Honey is a natural product with a long use in traditional medicine and is well recognized to regulate different biological events. It is an important source of various biological or pharmacological molecules and, therefore, there is a strong interest to explore their properties. Evidence is growing that honey may have the potential to be an anticancer agent acting through several mechanisms. Here we observed for the first time in a cancer cell line a possible mechanism through which honey could induce an alteration in the intracellular reactive oxygen species and homeostatic balance of intracellular calcium concentration leading to cell death by apoptosis. This mechanism seems to be enhanced by manuka honey’s ability to maintain high H2O2 permeability through aquaporin-3.
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- Simona Martinotti
- DiSIT- Dipartimento di Scienze e Innovazione Tecnologica, University of Piemonte Orientale, viale Teresa Michel 11, 15121 Alessandria, Italy; (S.M.); (M.P.)
- DiSIT- Dipartimento di Scienze e Innovazione Tecnologica, University of Piemonte Orientale, piazza Sant’Eusebio 5, 13100 Vercelli, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Human Physiology Unit, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.P.); (U.L.)
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- DiSIT- Dipartimento di Scienze e Innovazione Tecnologica, University of Piemonte Orientale, viale Teresa Michel 11, 15121 Alessandria, Italy; (S.M.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Human Physiology Unit, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.P.); (U.L.)
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- DiSIT- Dipartimento di Scienze e Innovazione Tecnologica, University of Piemonte Orientale, viale Teresa Michel 11, 15121 Alessandria, Italy; (S.M.); (M.P.)
- DiSIT- Dipartimento di Scienze e Innovazione Tecnologica, University of Piemonte Orientale, piazza Sant’Eusebio 5, 13100 Vercelli, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0131-360260; Fax: +39-0131-360243
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Rossino G, Rui M, Pozzetti L, Schepmann D, Wünsch B, Zampieri D, Pellavio G, Laforenza U, Rinaldi S, Colombo G, Morelli L, Linciano P, Rossi D, Collina S. Setup and Validation of a Reliable Docking Protocol for the Development of Neuroprotective Agents by Targeting the Sigma-1 Receptor (S1R). Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E7708. [PMID: 33081037 PMCID: PMC7589021 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21207708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Revised: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Sigma-1 receptor (S1R) is a promising molecular target for the development of novel effective therapies against neurodegenerative diseases. To speed up the discovery of new S1R modulators, herein we report the development of a reliable in silico protocol suitable to predict the affinity of small molecules against S1R. The docking method was validated by comparing the computational calculated Ki values of a test set of new aryl-aminoalkyl-ketone with experimental determined binding affinity. The druggability profile of the new compounds, with particular reference to the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) was further predicted in silico. Moreover, the selectivity over Sigma-2 receptor (S2R) and N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor, another protein involved in neurodegeneration, was evaluated. 1-([1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)-4-(piperidin-1-yl)butan-1-one (12) performed as the best compound and was further investigated for acetylcholinesterase (AchE) inhibitor activity and determination of antioxidant activity mediated by aquaporins (AQPs). With a good affinity against both S1R and NMDA receptor, good selectivity over S2R and favorable BBB penetration potential together with its AChE inhibitory activity and its ability to exert antioxidant effects through modulation of AQPs, 12 represents a viable candidate for further development as a neuroprotective agent.
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- Giacomo Rossino
- Department of Drug Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology Section, University of Pavia, V.le Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.R.); (M.R.); (L.P.); (P.L.); (D.R.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology Section, University of Pavia, V.le Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.R.); (M.R.); (L.P.); (P.L.); (D.R.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology Section, University of Pavia, V.le Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.R.); (M.R.); (L.P.); (P.L.); (D.R.)
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 48, 48149 Münster, Germany; (D.S.); (B.W.)
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 48, 48149 Münster, Germany; (D.S.); (B.W.)
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Trieste, 30126 Trieste, Italy;
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Human Physiology Unit, University of Pavia, via Forlanini 6, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.P.); (U.L.)
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Human Physiology Unit, University of Pavia, via Forlanini 6, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.P.); (U.L.)
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università di Pavia, V.le Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy;
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine, University of Milan, Via Saldini 50, 20133 Milan, Italy;
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- Department of Drug Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology Section, University of Pavia, V.le Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.R.); (M.R.); (L.P.); (P.L.); (D.R.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology Section, University of Pavia, V.le Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.R.); (M.R.); (L.P.); (P.L.); (D.R.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology Section, University of Pavia, V.le Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.R.); (M.R.); (L.P.); (P.L.); (D.R.)
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Lei X, An M, Wang Y, Yi S, Zhu Y, Hu S, Li Y, Zhu S. The Effects of Acute and Chronic Inflammation on the Dynamics of Fluid Shift of Ringer's Solution and Hemodynamics during Surgery. Biol Pharm Bull 2020; 43:1455-1462. [PMID: 32759599 DOI: 10.1248/bpb.b19-00631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the influences of acute and chronic inflammation on the dynamics of fluid shift of Ringer's solution and hemodynamics in patients during surgery. Thirty-seven patients with the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) grades I-II were enrolled and allocated to two study groups according to the type of disease and operation and inflammation, including patients undergoing emergency appendectomy (Acute group, n = 19) and patients undergoing elective cholecystectomy (Chronic group, n = 18). All of the patients were administered 15 mL/kg of Ringer's lactated (LR) solution at a constant rate over 35 min before the induction of anesthesia. Plasma dilution (PD), volume expansion (VE), volume expansion efficiency (VEE), and extravascular volume (EVV) were calculated based on the concentration of hemoglobin within 2 h post-infusion. Heart rate (HR), arterial blood pressure and urine output were also recorded. PD and VE peaked at the end of infusion, while VEE peaked at the beginning of infusion in all of the patients. After infusion, PD, VE and VEE in the Acute group were all higher than those in the Chronic group (p < 0.05). PD and VE were higher during anesthesia or surgery than during awake or non-surgery (p < 0.001). The mean arterial pressure (MAP) and diastolic pressure (DBP) in the Acute group were significantly lower (p < 0.001) and HR was significantly higher (p < 0.001) than in the Chronic group during the study periods. It was suggested that patients with acute inflammation be treated with individualized fluid therapy during surgery.
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- Xiuzhen Lei
- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Clinical Research Center, Shaoxing People's Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital of Zhejiang University)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Clinical Research Center, Shaoxing People's Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital of Zhejiang University)
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Clinical Research Center, Shaoxing People's Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital of Zhejiang University)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University
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Antioxidants in Sport Sarcopenia. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12092869. [PMID: 32961753 PMCID: PMC7551250 DOI: 10.3390/nu12092869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 09/12/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The decline of skeletal muscle mass and strength that leads to sarcopenia is a pathology that might represent an emergency healthcare issue in future years. Decreased muscle mass is also a condition that mainly affects master athletes involved in endurance physical activities. Skeletal muscles respond to exercise by reshaping the biochemical, morphological, and physiological state of myofibrils. Adaptive responses involve the activation of intracellular signaling pathways and genetic reprogramming, causing alterations in contractile properties, metabolic status, and muscle mass. One of the mechanisms leading to sarcopenia is an increase in reactive oxygen and nitrogen species levels and a reduction in enzymatic antioxidant protection. The present review shows the recent experimental models of sarcopenia that explore molecular mechanisms. Furthermore, the clinical aspect of sport sarcopenia will be highlighted, and new strategies based on nutritional supplements, which may contribute to reducing indices of oxidative stress by reinforcing natural endogenous protection, will be suggested.
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Bayat E, Rahpeima Z, Dastghaib S, Gholizadeh F, Erfani M, Asadikaram G, Mokarram P. Stevia rebaudiana extract attenuate metabolic disorders in diabetic rats via modulation of glucose transport and antioxidant signaling pathways and aquaporin-2 expression in two extrahepatic tissues. J Food Biochem 2020; 44:e13252. [PMID: 32515037 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2019] [Revised: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Today, plant-based therapies have been attracted attention to overcome diabetes complications. This study was an attempt to evaluate whether antidiabetic and nephroprotective effects of Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni (SRB) can be exerted via upregulation of GLUT-4, SNAP23, and Stx4 in skeletal muscles or modulation of AQP2 mRNA expression and antioxidant signaling pathway activity (Nrf2/Keap1) in kidneys. To achieve this aim, diabetes was induced via STZ-nicotinamide (STZ-NA). Diabetes increased the level of Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), serum creatinine, Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS), and Keap1 mRNA expression, which was coincide with reduction in mRNA levels of Nrf2, GLUT4, SNAP23, and Stx4. SRB and metformin compensate mentioned variables. However, SRB extract was more effective than metformin to increase the levels of GLUT4 and Nrf2 mRNA. It seems that SRB might attenuate the diabetic complications via manipulating the glucose uptake components in peripheral tissues and might exert the nephroprotective effects by modulation of AQP2, and Nrf2/Keap1 mRNA expression. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Synthetic antidiabetic drugs have been only partially successful in controlling the diabetic complications. Moreover, use of these drugs is associated with a number of adverse effects. Over the past few years, a renewed attention has been paid to the prevention and treatment of diabetes using medicinal plants and functional foods. SRB that have been known as natural sweetener for centuries, is a such natural agent that has high source of various phytochemicals with antidiabetic, renal protective, antitumor, and antioxidant properties. In the current study, possible molecular mechanisms of insulin-mimetic and nephroprotective effects of SRB extract was evaluated in diabetic rats. Due to powerful antihyperglycemic and nephroprotective effects of SRB extract that were showed in this study and previous studies, hence the fact that SRB is to be highlighted for future research as a new therapeutic agent for diabetes.
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- Elahe Bayat
- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Autophagy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Damiano S, Muscariello E, La Rosa G, Di Maro M, Mondola P, Santillo M. Dual Role of Reactive Oxygen Species in Muscle Function: Can Antioxidant Dietary Supplements Counteract Age-Related Sarcopenia? Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20153815. [PMID: 31387214 PMCID: PMC6696113 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20153815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2019] [Revised: 07/30/2019] [Accepted: 08/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Sarcopenia is characterized by the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength. In older people, malnutrition and physical inactivity are often associated with sarcopenia, and, therefore, dietary interventions and exercise must be considered to prevent, delay, or treat it. Among the pathophysiological mechanisms leading to sarcopenia, a key role is played by an increase in reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (ROS/RNS) levels and a decrease in enzymatic antioxidant protection leading to oxidative stress. Many studies have evaluated, in addition to the effects of exercise, the effects of antioxidant dietary supplements in limiting age-related muscle mass and performance, but the data which have been reported are conflicting. In skeletal muscle, ROS/RNS have a dual function: at low levels they increase muscle force and adaptation to exercise, while at high levels they lead to a decline of muscle performance. Controversial results obtained with antioxidant supplementation in older persons could in part reflect the lack of univocal effects of ROS on muscle mass and function. The purpose of this review is to examine the molecular mechanisms underlying the dual effects of ROS in skeletal muscle function and the analysis of literature data on dietary antioxidant supplementation associated with exercise in normal and sarcopenic subjects.
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- Simona Damiano
- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Chirurgia, Università di Napoli "Federico II", Via S. Pansini, 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Chirurgia, Università di Napoli "Federico II", Via S. Pansini, 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Chirurgia, Università di Napoli "Federico II", Via S. Pansini, 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Chirurgia, Università di Napoli "Federico II", Via S. Pansini, 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Chirurgia, Università di Napoli "Federico II", Via S. Pansini, 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Chirurgia, Università di Napoli "Federico II", Via S. Pansini, 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
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Peroxiporins in Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20061371. [PMID: 30893772 PMCID: PMC6471688 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20061371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2019] [Revised: 03/09/2019] [Accepted: 03/15/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The transport of H2O2 across membranes by specific aquaporins (AQPs) has been considered the last milestone in the timeline of hydrogen peroxide discoveries in biochemistry. According to its concentration and localization, H2O2 can be dangerous or acts as a signaling molecule in various cellular processes as either a paracrine (intercellular) and/or an autocrine (intracellular) signal. In this review, we investigate and critically examine the available information on AQP isoforms able to facilitate H2O2 across biological membranes (“peroxiporins”), focusing in particular on their role in cancer. Moreover, the ability of natural compounds to modulate expression and/or activity of peroxiporins is schematically reported and discussed.
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Waly MI, Al-Bulushi IM, Al-Hinai S, Guizani N, Al-Malki RN, Rahman MS. The Protective Effect of Curcumin against Nitrosamine-Induced Gastric Oxidative Stress in Rats. Prev Nutr Food Sci 2019; 23:288-293. [PMID: 30675457 PMCID: PMC6342541 DOI: 10.3746/pnf.2018.23.4.288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2018] [Accepted: 10/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Curcumin has a wide spectrum of biological, pharmaceutical, and antioxidant effects in cancer experimental models. Nitrosamine is commonly used as an experimental oxidizing agent which induces gastric oxidative stress and gastric carcinogenesis in rats. We examined the antioxidant potential effect of curcumin against nitrosamine-induced gastric oxidative stress in rats. Forty Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 4 groups (10 rats/group). The control group was fed a standard diet and received a single dose of normal saline, the nitrosamine-treated group was fed a standard diet and received an intraperitoneal injection of nitrosamine at a single dose of 100 mg/kg body weight (b.w.). The other two groups received a daily dose of curcumin (200 mg/kg b.w.) via intra-gastric intubation in the presence or absence of nitrosamine injection. After 16 weeks, all rats were sacrificed, and the gastric tissues were dissected for histopathological examination and for biochemical measurements of oxidative stress indices. Our results showed that nitrosamine causes oxidative stress in gastric tissues as evidenced by glutathione depletion, increased level of lipid peroxides, nitric oxide release, impairment of total antioxidant capacity, DNA oxidative damage, and inhibition of antioxidant enzymes (catalase, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione reductase, and superoxide dismutase). Histopathological findings revealed abnormal gastric architecture in association with nitrosamine injection compared to the non-treated control group. Curcumin significantly suppressed the gastric oxidative damage associated with nitrosamine treatment and mitigated its histopathological effect. These results suggest that curcumin, as an antioxidant, has a therapeutic effect against oxidative stress-mediated gastric diseases.
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- Mostafa Ibrahim Waly
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Oman.,Nutrition Department, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21526, Egypt
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Oman
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Oman
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Oman
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Oman
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Oman
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Aquaporin 11-Dependent Inhibition of Proliferation by Deuterium Oxide in Activated Hepatic Stellate Cells. Molecules 2018; 23:molecules23123209. [PMID: 30563120 PMCID: PMC6321126 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23123209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2018] [Revised: 12/01/2018] [Accepted: 12/04/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Deuterium oxide (D2O) has been reported to be active toward various in vitro cell lines in combination with phytochemicals. Our objective was to describe, for the first time, the effect of D2O on the proliferation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs). After D2O treatment, the p53-cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) pathway was stimulated, leading to inhibition of the proliferation of HSCs and an increase in the [ATP]/[ADP] ratio. We also evaluated the role of aquaporin (AQP) 11 in activated HSCs. We found that D2O treatment decreased AQP11 expression levels. Of note, AQP11 levels elevated by a genetic approach counteracted the D2O-mediated inhibition of proliferation. In addition, the expression levels of AQP11 negatively correlated with those of p53. On the other hand, cells transfected with an AQP11-targeted small interfering RNA (siRNA) showed enhanced inhibition of proliferation. These findings suggest that the inhibition of cell proliferation by D2O in activated HSCs could be AQP11 dependent. Our previous studies have documented that bisdemethoxycurcumin (BDMC) induces apoptosis by regulating heme oxygenase (HO)-1 protein expression in activated HSCs. In the current study, we tested whether cotreatment with BDMC and D2O can modulate the AQP11-dependent inhibition of cell proliferation effectively. We observed that D2O cotreatment with BDMC significantly decreased cell proliferation compared to treatment with D2O alone, and this effect was accompanied by downregulation of HO-1 and an increase in p53 levels.
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Effect of aquaporin 3 knockdown by RNA interference on antrum formation in sheep secondary follicles cultured in vitro. ZYGOTE 2018; 26:350-358. [PMID: 30289102 DOI: 10.1017/s096719941800031x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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SummaryThe objectives were to develop an effective protocol for transfection of ovine secondary follicles and to assess the effect of attenuating aquaporin 3 (AQP3) using a small interfering RNA (siRNA-AQP3) on antrum formation and follicular growth in vitro. Various combinations of Lipofectamine® volumes (0.5, 0.75 or 1.0 µl), fluorescent oligonucleotide (BLOCK-iT ™) concentrations (3.18, 27.12 or 36.16 nM) and exposure times (12, 14, 16, 18 or 20 h) were tested. The BLOCK-iT™ was replaced by siRNA-AQP3 in the transfection complex. Ovine secondary follicles were isolated and cultured in vitro for 6 days using standard protocols. Follicles were transfected on day 0 or 3 or on both days (0 and 3) and then cultured for an additional 3 or 6 days. As revealed by the fluorescence signal, the Lipofectamine®/BLOCK-iT™ complex (0.75 µl + 27.12 nM by 12 h of incubation) crossed the basement membrane and granulosa cell and reached the oocytes. In general, the rate of intact follicles was higher and the rate of antrum formation was lower in transfected follicles compared with control follicles. In conclusion, ovine secondary follicles can be successfully transfected during in vitro culture, and siRNA-mediated attenuation of AQP3 gene reduced antrum formation of secondary follicles.
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Tesse A, Grossini E, Tamma G, Brenner C, Portincasa P, Marinelli RA, Calamita G. Aquaporins as Targets of Dietary Bioactive Phytocompounds. Front Mol Biosci 2018; 5:30. [PMID: 29721498 PMCID: PMC5915544 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2018.00030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2018] [Accepted: 03/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Plant-derived bioactive compounds have protective role for plants but may also modulate several physiological processes of plant consumers. In the last years, a wide spectrum of phytochemicals have been found to be beneficial to health interacting with molecular signaling pathways underlying critical functions such as cell growth and differentiation, apoptosis, autophagy, inflammation, redox balance, cell volume regulation, metabolic homeostasis, and energy balance. Hence, a large number of biologically active phytocompounds of foods have been isolated, characterized, and eventually modified representing a natural source of novel molecules to prevent, delay or cure several human diseases. Aquaporins (AQPs), a family of membrane channel proteins involved in many body functions, are emerging among the targets of bioactive phytochemicals in imparting their beneficial actions. Here, we provide a comprehensive review of this fast growing topic focusing especially on what it is known on the modulatory effects played by several edible plant and herbal compounds on AQPs, both in health and disease. Phytochemical modulation of AQP expression may provide new medical treatment options to improve the prognosis of several diseases.
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- Angela Tesse
- Centre National de La Recherche Scientifique, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, l'Institut du Thorax, Universitè de Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Laboratory of Physiology, Department of Translational Medicine, University East Piedmont, Novara, Italy
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- Department of Biosciences, Biotecnhologies and Biopharmaceutics, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy
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- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale UMR-S 1180-LabEx LERMIT, Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, Châtenay Malabry, France
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- Clinica Medica "A. Murri", Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, Medical School, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy
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- Instituto de Fisiología Experimental, CONICET, Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Rosario, Argentina
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- Department of Biosciences, Biotecnhologies and Biopharmaceutics, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy
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Simioni C, Zauli G, Martelli AM, Vitale M, Sacchetti G, Gonelli A, Neri LM. Oxidative stress: role of physical exercise and antioxidant nutraceuticals in adulthood and aging. Oncotarget 2018; 9:17181-17198. [PMID: 29682215 PMCID: PMC5908316 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.24729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 261] [Impact Index Per Article: 43.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2018] [Accepted: 03/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Physical exercise is considered to be one of the beneficial factors of a proper lifestyle and is nowadays seen as an indispensable element for good health, able to lower the risk of disorders of the cardiovascular, endocrine and osteomuscular apparatus, immune system diseases and the onset of potential neoplasms. A moderate and programmed physical exercise has often been reported to be therapeutic both in the adulthood and in aging, since capable to promote fitness. Regular exercise alleviates the negative effects caused by free radicals and offers many health benefits, including reduced risk of all-cause mortality, sarcopenia in the skeletal muscle, chronic disease, and premature death in elderly people. However, physical performance is also known to induce oxidative stress, inflammation, and muscle fatigue. Many efforts have been carried out to identify micronutrients and natural compounds, also known as nutraceuticals, able to prevent or attenuate the exercise-induced oxidative stress and inflammation. The aim of this review is to discuss the benefits deriving from a constant physical activity and by the intake of antioxidant compounds to protect the body from oxidative stress. The attention will be focused mainly on three natural antioxidants, which are quercetin, resveratrol and curcumin. Their properties and activity will be described, as well as their benefits on physical activity and on aging, which is expected to increase through the years and can get favorable benefits from a constant exercise activity.
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- Carolina Simioni
- Department of Morphology, Surgery and Experimental Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Morphology, Surgery and Experimental Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
- CoreLab, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Biology Laboratory, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Morphology, Surgery and Experimental Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Morphology, Surgery and Experimental Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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Aquaporin Membrane Channels in Oxidative Stress, Cell Signaling, and Aging: Recent Advances and Research Trends. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2018; 2018:1501847. [PMID: 29770164 PMCID: PMC5892239 DOI: 10.1155/2018/1501847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2017] [Revised: 01/29/2018] [Accepted: 02/20/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are produced as a result of aerobic metabolism and as by-products through numerous physiological and biochemical processes. While ROS-dependent modifications are fundamental in transducing intracellular signals controlling pleiotropic functions, imbalanced ROS can cause oxidative damage, eventually leading to many chronic diseases. Moreover, increased ROS and reduced nitric oxide (NO) bioavailability are main key factors in dysfunctions underlying aging, frailty, hypertension, and atherosclerosis. Extensive investigation aims to elucidate the beneficial effects of ROS and NO, providing novel insights into the current medical treatment of oxidative stress-related diseases of high epidemiological impact. This review focuses on emerging topics encompassing the functional involvement of aquaporin channel proteins (AQPs) and membrane transport systems, also allowing permeation of NO and hydrogen peroxide, a major ROS, in oxidative stress physiology and pathophysiology. The most recent advances regarding the modulation exerted by food phytocompounds with antioxidant action on AQPs are also reviewed.
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