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Li DH, Wu L, Chen FQ, Liu XK, Mei JQ. Mechanism of Huo-Xiang-Zheng-Qi in Preventing and Treating COVID-19: A Study Based on Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Techniques. Nat Prod Commun 2022; 17:1934578X2211020. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x221102028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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Objective: The Chinese herbal formula Huo-Xiang-Zheng-Qi (HXZQ) is effective in preventing and treating coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) infection; however, its mechanism remains unclear. This study used network pharmacology and molecular docking techniques to investigate the mechanism of action of HXZQ in preventing and treating COVID-19. Methods: The Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform (TCMSP) was used to search for the active ingredients and targets of the 10 traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) of HXZQ prescription (HXZQP). GeneCards, Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM), Pharmacogenomics Knowledge Base (PharmGKB), Therapeutic Target Database (TTD), and DrugBank databases were used to screen COVID-19-related genes and intersect them with the targets of HXZQP to obtain the drug efficacy targets. Cytoscape 3.8 software was used to construct the drug-active ingredient–target interaction network of HXZQP and perform protein–protein interaction (PPI) network construction and topology analysis. R software was used to perform Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis. Finally, AutoDock Vina was utilized for molecular docking of the active ingredients of TCM and drug target proteins. Results: A total of 151 active ingredients and 250 HXZQP targets were identified. Among these, 136 active ingredients and 67 targets of HXZQP were found to be involved in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. The core proteins identified in the PPI network were MAPK1, MAPK3, MAPK8, MAPK14, STAT3, and PTGS2. Using GO and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis, HXZQP was found to primarily participate in biological processes such as defense response to a virus, cellular response to biotic stimulus, response to lipopolysaccharide, PI3K-Akt signaling pathway, Th17 cell differentiation, HIF-1 signaling pathway, and other signaling pathways closely related to COVID-19. Molecular docking results reflected that the active ingredients of HXZQP have a reliable affinity toward EGFR, MAPK1, MAPK3, MAPK8, and STAT3 proteins. Conclusion: Our study elucidated the main targets and pathways of HXZQP in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. The study findings provide a basis for further investigation of the pharmacological effects of HXZQP.
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- De-hui Li
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Hebei Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Shi Jiazhuang, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Hebei Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Shi Jiazhuang, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Hebei Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Shi Jiazhuang, China
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- Graduate School of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Hebei Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Shi Jiazhuang, China
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Liu Q, Zhou S, Wang X, Gu C, Guo Q, Li X, Zhang C, Zhang N, Zhang L, Huang F. Apelin alleviated neuroinflammation and promoted endogenous neural stem cell proliferation and differentiation after spinal cord injury in rats. J Neuroinflammation 2022; 19:160. [PMID: 35725619 PMCID: PMC9208139 DOI: 10.1186/s12974-022-02518-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Spinal cord injury (SCI) causes devastating neurological damage, including secondary injuries dominated by neuroinflammation. The role of Apelin, an endogenous ligand that binds the G protein-coupled receptor angiotensin-like receptor 1, in SCI remains unclear. Thus, our aim was to investigate the effects of Apelin in inflammatory responses and activation of endogenous neural stem cells (NSCs) after SCI. Methods Apelin expression was detected in normal and injured rats, and roles of Apelin in primary NSCs were examined. In addition, we used induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) as a carrier to prolong the effective duration of Apelin and evaluate its effects in a rat model of SCI. Results Co-immunofluorescence staining suggested that Apelin was expressed in both astrocytes, neurons and microglia. Following SCI, Apelin expression decreased from 1 to 14 d and re-upregulated at 28 d. In vitro, Apelin promoted NSCs proliferation and differentiation into neurons. In vivo, lentiviral-transfected iPSCs were used as a carrier to prolong the effective duration of Apelin. Transplantation of transfected iPSCs in situ immediately after SCI reduced polarization of M1 microglia and A1 astrocytes, facilitated recovery of motor function, and promoted the proliferation and differentiation of endogenous NSCs in rats. Conclusion Apelin alleviated neuroinflammation and promoted the proliferation and differentiation of endogenous NSCs after SCI, suggesting that it might be a promising target for treatment of SCI.
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- Qing Liu
- Institute of Neurobiology, Binzhou Medical University, 346 Guanhai Road, Laishan, 264003, Shandong, China
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- Institute of Neurobiology, Binzhou Medical University, 346 Guanhai Road, Laishan, 264003, Shandong, China
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- Institute of Neurobiology, Binzhou Medical University, 346 Guanhai Road, Laishan, 264003, Shandong, China
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- Institute of Neurobiology, Binzhou Medical University, 346 Guanhai Road, Laishan, 264003, Shandong, China
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- Institute of Neurobiology, Binzhou Medical University, 346 Guanhai Road, Laishan, 264003, Shandong, China
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- Institute of Neurobiology, Binzhou Medical University, 346 Guanhai Road, Laishan, 264003, Shandong, China
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- Institute of Neurobiology, Binzhou Medical University, 346 Guanhai Road, Laishan, 264003, Shandong, China
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- Institute of Neurobiology, Binzhou Medical University, 346 Guanhai Road, Laishan, 264003, Shandong, China
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- Institute of Neurobiology, Binzhou Medical University, 346 Guanhai Road, Laishan, 264003, Shandong, China.
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- Institute of Neurobiology, Binzhou Medical University, 346 Guanhai Road, Laishan, 264003, Shandong, China. .,School of Health and Life Sciences, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 17 Shandong Road, Qingdao, 266071, China.
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Huang H, Xue J, Zheng J, Tian H, Fang Y, Wang W, Wang G, Hou D, Lin J. Bioinformatic analysis of the gene expression profile in muscle atrophy after spinal cord injury. Sci Rep 2021; 11:21903. [PMID: 34754020 PMCID: PMC8578571 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-01302-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Spinal cord injury (SCI) is often accompanied by muscle atrophy; however, its underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Here, the molecular mechanisms of muscle atrophy following SCI were investigated. The GSE45550 gene expression profile of control (before SCI) and experimental (14 days following SCI) groups, consisting of Sprague–Dawley rat soleus muscle (n = 6 per group), was downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus database, and then differentially expressed gene (DEG) identification and Gene Ontology, pathway, pathway network, and gene signal network analyses were performed. A total of 925 differentially expressed genes, 149 biological processes, and 55 pathways were screened. In the pathway network analysis, the 10 most important pathways were citrate cycle (TCA cycle), pyruvate metabolism, MAPK signalling pathway, fatty acid degradation, propanoate metabolism, apoptosis, focal adhesion, synthesis and degradation of ketone bodies, Wnt signalling, and cancer pathways. In the gene signal network analysis, the 10 most important genes were Acat1, Acadvl, Acaa2, Hadhb, Acss1, Oxct1, Hadha, Hadh, Acaca, and Cpt1b. Thus, we screened the key genes and pathways that may be involved in muscle atrophy after SCI and provided support for finding valuable markers for this disease.
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- Hui Huang
- Department of Sports Medicine, Hainan General Hospital (Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University), Haikou, 570311, Hainan, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Affiliated Haikou Hospital, Central South University Xiangya School of Medicine, Haikou, 570208, Hainan, China
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- Department of Pathology, Hainan General Hospital (Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University), Haikou, 570311, Hainan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Changzhi, Changzhi, 046000, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Hainan General Hospital (Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University), Haikou, 570311, Hainan, China
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- Department of Emergency, Hainan General Hospital (Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University), Haikou, 570311, Hainan, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Hainan General Hospital (Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University), Haikou, 570311, Hainan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Haikou Hospital, Central South University Xiangya School of Medicine, Haikou, 570208, Hainan, China.
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Hainan General Hospital (Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University), Haikou, 570311, Hainan, China.
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A Time-Course Study of the Expression Level of Synaptic Plasticity-Associated Genes in Un-Lesioned Spinal Cord and Brain Areas in a Rat Model of Spinal Cord Injury: A Bioinformatic Approach. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22168606. [PMID: 34445312 PMCID: PMC8395345 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22168606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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"Neuroplasticity" is often evoked to explain adaptation and compensation after acute lesions of the Central Nervous System (CNS). In this study, we investigated the modification of 80 genes involved in synaptic plasticity at different times (24 h, 8 and 45 days) from the traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI), adopting a bioinformatic analysis. mRNA expression levels were analyzed in the motor cortex, basal ganglia, cerebellum and in the spinal segments rostral and caudal to the lesion. The main results are: (i) a different gene expression regulation is observed in the Spinal Cord (SC) segments rostral and caudal to the lesion; (ii) long lasting changes in the SC includes the extracellular matrix (ECM) enzymes Timp1, transcription regulators (Egr, Nr4a1), second messenger associated proteins (Gna1, Ywhaq); (iii) long-lasting changes in the Motor Cortex includes transcription regulators (Cebpd), neurotransmitters/neuromodulators and receptors (Cnr1, Gria1, Nos1), growth factors and related receptors (Igf1, Ntf3, Ntrk2), second messenger associated proteins (Mapk1); long lasting changes in Basal Ganglia and Cerebellum include ECM protein (Reln), growth factors (Ngf, Bdnf), transcription regulators (Egr, Cebpd), neurotransmitter receptors (Grin2c). These data suggest the molecular mapping as a useful tool to investigate the brain and SC reorganization after SCI.
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Niu SP, Zhang YJ, Han N, Yin XF, Zhang DY, Kou YH. Identification of four differentially expressed genes associated with acute and chronic spinal cord injury based on bioinformatics data. Neural Regen Res 2021; 16:865-870. [PMID: 33229721 PMCID: PMC8178775 DOI: 10.4103/1673-5374.297087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Complex pathological changes occur during the development of spinal cord injury (SCI), and determining the underlying molecular events that occur during SCI is necessary for the development of promising molecular targets and therapeutic strategies. This study was designed to explore differentially expressed genes (DEGs) associated with the acute and chronic stages of SCI using bioinformatics analysis. Gene expression profiles (GSE45006, GSE93249, and GSE45550) were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus database. SCI-associated DEGs from rat samples were identified, and Gene Ontology and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment analyses were performed. In addition, a protein-protein interaction network was constructed. Approximately 66 DEGs were identified in GSE45550 between 3–14 days after SCI, whereas 2418 DEGs were identified in GSE45006 1–56 days after SCI. Moreover, 1263, 195, and 75 overlapping DEGs were identified between these two expression profiles, 3, 7/8, and 14 days after SCI, respectively. Additionally, 16 overlapping DEGs were obtained in GSE45006 1–14 days after SCI, including Pank1, Hn1, Tmem150c, Rgd1309676, Lpl, Mdh1, Nnt, Loc100912219, Large1, Baiap2, Slc24a2, Fundc2, Mrps14, Slc16a7, Obfc1, and Alpk3. Importantly, 3882 overlapping DEGs were identified in GSE93249 1–6 months after SCI, including 3316 protein-coding genes and 567 long non-coding RNA genes. A comparative analysis between GSE93249 and GSE45006 resulted in the enrichment of 1135 overlapping DEGs. The significant functions of these 1135 genes were correlated with the response to the immune effector process, the innate immune response, and cytokine production. Moreover, the biological processes and KEGG pathways of the overlapping DEGs were significantly enriched in immune system-related pathways, osteoclast differentiation, the nuclear factor-κB signaling pathway, and the chemokine signaling pathway. Finally, an analysis of the overlapping DEGs associated with both acute and chronic SCI, assessed using the expression profiles GSE93249 and GSE45006, identified four overlapping DEGs: Slc16a7, Alpk3, Lpl and Nnt. These findings may be useful for revealing the biological processes associated with SCI and the development of targeted intervention strategies.
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- Su-Ping Niu
- Key Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration (Peking University), Ministry of Education; Office of Academic Research, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration (Peking University), Ministry of Education; Trauma Medicine Center, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration (Peking University), Ministry of Education; Office of Academic Research, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration (Peking University), Ministry of Education; Department of Trauma and Orthopedics, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration (Peking University), Ministry of Education; Department of Trauma and Orthopedics, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration (Peking University), Ministry of Education; Department of Trauma and Orthopedics, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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Wang Z, Wang W, Zhao W, Wang Z, Yang J, Wang W, Teng P, Su X, Li D, Zhang X, Wang H, Hao M. Folate inhibits miR-27a-3p expression during cervical carcinoma progression and oncogenic activity in human cervical cancer cells. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 122:109654. [PMID: 31918266 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2019.109654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2019] [Revised: 10/30/2019] [Accepted: 11/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Folate deficiency has been long implicated in cancer development. Although the role of folate in preventing cervical cancer is still unclear, emerging evidence shows that microRNAs (miRs) have great influence on tumor cell migration and invasion. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to conduct an integrated analysis of miR expression in squamous cell carcinoma tissues with adequate or deficient serum folate. Further, study conducted tissue validation and functional analysis of miRs to uncover novel pathogenic mechanisms on the role of folate in squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). MATERIALS AND METHODS miR expression profiles were obtained from five paired primary SCC tumors with sufficient or deficient serum folate levels through Affymetrix GeneChip microRNA 4.0. This was followed by an integrated bioinformatics analysis and expanded sample size to verify core miRs by molecular biological validation. HeLa and SiHa cells with different concentrations of folate were used to clarify the roles of miR-27a on cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. MiR-27a expression was measured by the quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Cell counting proliferation, wound healing, and transwell invasion assays were used to determine cell survival, proliferation, migration, and invasion abilities, respectively. RESULTS Our study found increasing miR-27a expression in serum of normal, high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL), and SCC tissues (in order of magnitude), which trend was negatively correlated with serum folate content. Further, there were significant differences in cellular miR-27a expression between 200 nM and 500 nM folate concentrations, with higher folate concentrations showing lower proliferation, migration, and invasion in SCC. Finally, miR-27a promoted proliferation and invasion in HeLa cells, whereas a miR-27a inhibitor blocked cell proliferation and invasion. CONCLUSION There is a significant association between miR-27a expression and folate during cervical carcinoma progression. Therefore, miR-27a could be used as a new biomarker for SCC diagnosis and prediction, suggesting a new therapeutic strategy for SCC treatment.
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- Zhe Wang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China.
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McCallum-Loudeac J, Anderson G, Wilson MJ. Age and Sex-Related Changes to Gene Expression in the Mouse Spinal Cord. J Mol Neurosci 2019; 69:419-432. [PMID: 31267314 DOI: 10.1007/s12031-019-01371-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2019] [Accepted: 06/25/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The spinal cord is essential for neuronal communication between the brain and rest of the body. To gain further insight into the molecular changes underpinning maturation of the mouse spinal cord, we analysed gene expression differences between 4 weeks of age (prior to puberty onset) and adulthood (8 weeks). We found 800 genes were significantly differentially expressed between juvenile and adult spinal cords. Gene ontology analysis revealed an overrepresentation of genes with roles in myelination and signal transduction among others. The expression of a further 19 genes was sexually dimorphic; these included both autosomal and sex-linked genes. Given the presence of steroid hormone receptors in the spinal cord, we also looked at the impact of two major steroid hormones, oestradiol and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) on spinal cord gene expression for selected genes. In gonadectomised male animals, implants with oestradiol and DHT produced significant changes to spinal cord gene expression. This study provides an overview of the global gene expression changes that occur as the spinal cord matures, over a key period of maturation. This confirms that both age and sex are important considerations in studies involving the spinal cord.
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- Jeremy McCallum-Loudeac
- Department of Anatomy, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Otago, P.O. Box 56, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Otago, P.O. Box 56, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Otago, P.O. Box 56, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand.
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Wang T, Wu B, Zhang X, Zhang M, Zhang S, Huang W, Liu T, Yu W, Li J, Yu X. Identification of gene coexpression modules, hub genes, and pathways related to spinal cord injury using integrated bioinformatics methods. J Cell Biochem 2019; 120:6988-6997. [PMID: 30657608 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.27908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2018] [Accepted: 09/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Spinal cord injury (SCI) is characterized by dramatic neurons loss and axonal regeneration suppression. The underlying mechanism associated with SCI-induced immune suppression is still unclear. Weighted gene coexpression network analysis (WGCNA) is now widely applied for the identification of the coexpressed modules, hub genes, and pathways associated with clinic traits of diseases. We performed this study to identify hub genes associated with SCI development. Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) data sets GSE45006 and GSE20907 were downloaded and the significant correlativity and connectivity between them were detected using WGCNA. Three significant consensus modules, including 567 eigengenes, were identified from the master GSE45006 data following the preconditions of approximate scale-free topology for WGCNA. Further bioinformatics analysis showed these eigengenes were involved in inflammatory and immune responses in SCI. Three hub genes Rac2, Itgb2, and Tyrobp and one pathway "natural killer cell-mediated cytotoxicity" were identified following short time-series expression miner, protein-protein interaction network, and functional enrichment analysis. Gradually upregulated expression patterns of Rac2, Itgb2, and Tyrobp genes at 0, 3, 7, and 14 days after SCI were confirmed based on GSE45006 and GSE20907 data set. Finally, we found that Rac2, Itgb2, and Tyrobp genes might take crucial roles in SCI development through the "natural killer cell-mediated cytotoxicity" pathway.
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- Tienan Wang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, China
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Spann RA, Lawson WJ, Grill RJ, Garrett MR, Grayson BE. Chronic spinal cord changes in a high-fat diet-fed male rat model of thoracic spinal contusion. Physiol Genomics 2017; 49:519-529. [PMID: 28821567 DOI: 10.1152/physiolgenomics.00078.2017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2017] [Accepted: 08/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Individuals that suffer injury to the spinal cord can result in long-term, debilitating sequelae. Spinal cord-injured patients have increased risk for the development of metabolic disease, which can further hinder the effectiveness of treatments to rehabilitate the cord and improve quality of life. In the present study, we sought to understand the impact of high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity on spinal cord injury (SCI) by examining transcriptome changes in the area of the injury and rostral and caudal to site of damage 12 wk after injury. Adult, male Long-Evans rats received either thoracic level contusion of the spinal cord or sham laminectomy and then were allowed to recover on normal rat chow for 4 wk and further on HFD for an additional 8 wk. Spinal cord tissues harvested from the rats were processed for Affymetrix microarray and further transcriptomic analysis. Diverse changes in gene expression were identified in the injured cord in genes such as MMP12, APOC4, GPNMB, and IGF1 and 2. The greatest signaling changes occurred in pathways involved in cholesterol biosynthesis and immune cell trafficking. Together, the cord changes in the chronically obese rat following thoracic SCI reveal further potential targets for therapy. These could be further explored as they overlap with genes involved in metabolic disease.
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- Redin A Spann
- Department of Neurobiology and Anatomical Sciences, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi; and
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- Department of Neurobiology and Anatomical Sciences, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi; and
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- Department of Neurobiology and Anatomical Sciences, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi; and
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- Department of Pharmacology and Nephrology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
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- Department of Neurobiology and Anatomical Sciences, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi; and
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