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Cui H, Sun D, Meng S, Ma TJ, Ye Z, Li ZH. SIRT1 inhibits apoptosis of human lens epithelial cells through suppressing endoplasmic reticulum stress in vitro and in vivo. Int J Ophthalmol 2024; 17:1205-1216. [PMID: 39026915 PMCID: PMC11246941 DOI: 10.18240/ijo.2024.07.04] [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: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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AIM To explore the effect of silent information regulator factor 2-related enzyme 1 (SIRT1) on modulating apoptosis of human lens epithelial cells (HLECs) and alleviating lens opacification of rats through suppressing endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. METHODS HLECs (SRA01/04) were treated with varying concentrations of tunicamycin (TM) for 24h, and the expression of SIRT1 and C/EBP homologous protein (CHOP) was assessed using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), Western blotting, and immunofluorescence. Cell morphology and proliferation was evaluated using an inverted microscope and cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay, respectively. In the SRA01/04 cell apoptosis model, which underwent siRNA transfection for SIRT1 knockdown and SRT1720 treatment for its activation, the expression levels of SIRT1, CHOP, glucose regulated protein 78 (GRP78), and activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4) were examined. The potential reversal of SIRT1 knockdown effects by 4-phenyl butyric acid (4-PBA; an ER stress inhibitor) was investigated. In vivo, age-related cataract (ARC) rat models were induced by sodium selenite injection, and the protective role of SIRT1, activated by SRT1720 intraperitoneal injections, was evaluated through morphology observation, hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining, Western blotting, and RT-PCR. RESULTS SIRT1 expression was downregulated in TM-induced SRA01/04 cells. Besides, in SRA01/04 cells, both cell apoptosis and CHOP expression increased with the rising doses of TM. ER stress was stimulated by TM, as evidenced by the increased GRP78 and ATF4 in the SRA01/04 cell apoptosis model. Inhibition of SIRT1 by siRNA knockdown increased ER stress activation, whereas SRT1720 treatment had opposite results. 4-PBA partly reverse the adverse effect of SIRT1 knockdown on apoptosis. In vivo, SRT1720 attenuated the lens opacification and weakened the ER stress activation in ARC rat models. CONCLUSION SIRT1 plays a protective role against TM-induced apoptosis in HLECs and slows the progression of cataract in rats by inhibiting ER stress. These findings suggest a novel strategy for cataract treatment focused on targeting ER stress, highlighting the therapeutic potential of SIRT1 modulation in ARC development.
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- Hui Cui
- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing 100089, China
- Senior Department of Ophthalmology, the Third Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing 100089, China
- Senior Department of Ophthalmology, the Third Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing 100089, China
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- Senior Department of Ophthalmology, the Third Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Senior Department of Ophthalmology, the Third Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Senior Department of Ophthalmology, the Third Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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Yildiz SH, Karaosmanoğlu C, Duman R, Varol N, Özdemir Erdoğan M, Solak M, Duman R, Elmas M. Relationship between expression levels of TDRD7 and CRYBB3 and development of age-related cortico-nuclear cataracts. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL HUMAN GENETICS 2023. [DOI: 10.1186/s43042-023-00396-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023] Open
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Background
The human lens develops age-related cataracts (ARCs) because of the complicated effects of aging and stressful conditions. Under conditions involving oxidative stress, cells form stress granules (SGs). TDRD7 has been identified as an RNA granule component and an important component of SGs. TDRD7 plays a role in the post-transcriptional expression of genes, such as the crystallin gene CRYBB3. Therefore, the present study investigated TDRD7 and CRYBB3 mRNA expressions in relation to age-related cortico-nuclear cataracts.
Methods
Quantitative real-time PCR was used to determine the expression levels of TDRD7 and CRYBB3 in 52 patients with ARC and 52 healthy controls. Anterior lens capsules and peripheral blood samples from patients with ARC were included in the patient group, and peripheral blood samples from healthy subjects and human lens epithelial cells (HLE-B3) were included in the control group. Gene expression levels in the different age groups were compared. Correlation analysis was used to assess the gene expression levels and age.
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The expression of TDRD7 and CRYBB3 was significantly up-regulated (P < 0.0001) in anterior lens capsules compared to that in HLE-B3 cells. Similarly, the expression of TDRD7 (P = 0.0004) and CRYBB3 (P < 0.0001) was higher in the peripheral blood samples of patients with ARC than in those of healthy subjects. Significant upregulation (P < 0.05) was observed in the 71–81-year age group of patients. No correlation was found between gene expression levels and age.
Conclusion
Significantly higher expression levels of TDRD7 and CRYBB3 in patients with ARC than in controls suggest that TDRD7 and CRYBB3 are associated with the development of age-related cortico-nuclear cataracts and the aging process under chronic stress.
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Zhu D, Li P, Wang L, He Y, Zhang HZ. Aberrant expression of COL4A1 in age-related cataract and its effect on cell proliferation, apoptosis and gene expression changes. Int J Ophthalmol 2023; 16:333-341. [PMID: 36935791 PMCID: PMC10009602 DOI: 10.18240/ijo.2023.03.01] [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: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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AIM To evaluate the regulation of the aberrant expression of collagen type IV alpha 1 chain (COL4A1) in the development of age-related cataract (ARC). METHODS Quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and Western blot analysis were employed to evaluate the expression of COL4A1 in ARC patients and healthy controls. The proliferation, apoptosis, cell cycle and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of human lens epithelial cell (HLE-B3) were further analyzed under the condition of COL4A1 gene silence. Alteration of gene expression at mRNA level after knockdown COL4A1 were also evaluated by qRT-PCR on HLE-B3 cells. RESULTS The aberrant expression of COL4A1 was identified a clinically associated with the ARC. Silencing of COL4A1 promoted the apoptosis and inhibited the proliferation of HLE-B3 by blocking the cell cycle. Moreover, COL4A1 gene silence didn't affect the cytoskeleton of HLE-B3 but down-regulated the Collagen type IV Alpha 2 Chain (COL4A2), paired box 6 (PAX6), procollagen-lysine 2-oxoglutarate 5-dioxygenases 1 (PLOD1) and procollagen-lysine 2-oxoglutarate 5-dioxygenases 2 (PLOD2) expression levels in HLE-B3 cells. Silencing the COL4A1 gene induced EMT of the HLE-B3 cells by promoting the transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) expression. CONCLUSION Silencing of COL4A1 induces S-phase arrest, also inhibits the proliferation and enhance HLE-B3 apoptosis and EMT, and down-regulates the expression of COL4A2, PAX6, PLOD1 and PLOD2. Thus, the expression alteration of COL4A1 may play a critical role in the pathogenesis of ARC.
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- Dan Zhu
- Department of Optometry, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Xijing 986 Hospital Department, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710054, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Optometry, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Optometry, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi Province, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an 710038, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Optometry, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi Province, China
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Zhao S, Huang Z, Jiang H, Xiu J, Zhang L, Long Q, Yang Y, Yu L, Lu L, Gu H. Sirtuin 1 Induces Choroidal Neovascularization and Triggers Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Promoting LCN2 through SOX9 Deacetylation. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:1671438. [PMID: 35720180 PMCID: PMC9203240 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1671438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 05/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Increasing studies have identified the function of sirtuin-1 (SIRT1) in ocular diseases. Hence, this study is aimed at exploring the potential role of SIRT1 in choroidal neovascularization- (CNV-) induced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) development and the associated mechanism. Expression of SIRT1/SOX9/LCN2 in the hypoxic cells was determined, and their interactions were predicted by bioinformatics websites and followed by the verification by luciferase assay and chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP). Their in vitro effects on hypoxic cells concerning cell viability, apoptosis, migration, and angiogenesis were detected through gain- and loss-of-function assays. Besides, their in vivo effect was explored using the established CNV mouse models. Highly expressed LCN2, SOX9, and SIRT1 were observed in hypoxic cells. LCN2 was increased by SOX9 and SIRT1 deacetylated SOX9 to promote its nuclear translocation, which further inhibited the viability of human retinal pigment epithelial cells and promoted cell apoptosis and angiogenesis as well as CNV-induced AMD formation. The relieving role of LCN2 inhibition on CNV-induced AMD without toxicity for mice was also demonstrated by in vivo experiments. Overall, SIRT1 promoted the formation of CNV-induced AMD through SOX9 deacetylation-caused LCN2 upregulation, representing a promising target for CNV-induced AMD management.
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- Su Zhao
- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550002, China
- School of Clinical Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550002, China
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- School of Basic Medical Science, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550002, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550002, China
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- School of Basic Medical Science, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550002, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550002, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550002, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550002, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550002, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Shenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen 5180403, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550002, China
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Shukal DK, Malaviya PB, Sharma T. Role of the AMPK signalling pathway in the aetiopathogenesis of ocular diseases. Hum Exp Toxicol 2022; 41:9603271211063165. [PMID: 35196887 DOI: 10.1177/09603271211063165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) plays a precise role as a master regulator of cellular energy homeostasis. AMPK is activated in response to the signalling cues that exhaust cellular ATP levels such as hypoxia, ischaemia, glucose depletion and heat shock. As a central regulator of both lipid and glucose metabolism, AMPK is considered to be a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of various diseases, including eye disorders. OBJECTIVE To review all the shreds of evidence concerning the role of the AMPK signalling pathway in the pathogenesis of ocular diseases. METHOD Scientific data search and review of available information evaluating the influence of AMPK signalling on ocular diseases. RESULTS Review highlights the significance of AMPK signalling in the aetiopathogenesis of ocular diseases, including cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, retinoblastoma, age-related macular degeneration, corneal diseases, etc. The review also provides the information on the AMPK-associated pathways with reference to ocular disease, which includes mitochondrial biogenesis, autophagy and regulation of inflammatory response. CONCLUSION The study concludes the role of AMPK in ocular diseases. There is growing interest in the therapeutic utilization of the AMPK pathway for ocular disease treatment. Furthermore, inhibition of AMPK signalling might represent more pertinent strategy than AMPK activation for ocular disease treatment. Such information will guide the development of more effective AMPK modulators for ocular diseases.[Formula: see text].
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- Dhaval K Shukal
- 534329Iladevi Cataract and IOL Research Centre, Memnagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.,76793Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- 534329Iladevi Cataract and IOL Research Centre, Memnagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.,76793Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- 534329Iladevi Cataract and IOL Research Centre, Memnagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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Impact of circadian disruption on health; SIRT1 and Telomeres. DNA Repair (Amst) 2020; 96:102993. [PMID: 33038659 DOI: 10.1016/j.dnarep.2020.102993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Revised: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Circadian clock is a biochemical oscillator in organisms that regulates the circadian rhythm of numerous genes over 24 h. The circadian clock is involved in telomere homeostasis by regulating the diurnal rhythms of telomerase activity, TERT mRNA level, TERRA expression, and telomeric heterochromatin formation. Particularly, CLOCK and BMAL1 deficiency contribute to telomere shortening by preventing rhythmic telomerase activity and TERRA expression, respectively. Telomere shortening increases the number of senescent cells with impaired circadian rhythms. In return, telomerase reconstitution improves impaired circadian rhythms of senescent cells. SIRT1 that is an NAD+-dependent deacetylase positively regulates circadian clock and telomere homeostasis. SIRT1 contributes to the circadian clock by mediating CLOCK/BMAL1 complex formation, BMAL1 transcription and PER2 disruption. On the other hand, SIRT1 ensures telomere homeostasis by inducing telomerase and shelterin protein expression and regulating telomere heterochromatin formation. SIRT1 inhibition leads to both circadian clock and telomeres dysfunction that inhibit its activity. In light of this current evidence, we could suggest that the BMAL1/CLOCK complex regulates the telomere homeostasis in SIRT1 dependent manner, and also telomere dysfunction inhibits circadian clock function by suppressing SIRT1 activity to induce age-related diseases. We consider that increasing SIRT1 activity can prevent age-related diseases and help healthy aging by protecting telomere integrity and circadian clock function for individuals subjected to circadian rhythm disruption such as shift works, individuals with sleep disorders, and in the elderly population.
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Ge J, Liu N, Wang X, Du Y, Wang C, Li Z, Li J, Wang L. Evaluation of the efficacy of optimal pulsed technology treatment in patients with cataract and Meibomian gland dysfunction in the perioperative period. BMC Ophthalmol 2020; 20:111. [PMID: 32188437 PMCID: PMC7081679 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-020-01357-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2019] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of M22 Optimal Pulsed Technology (OPT) applied in patients with age-related cataract and Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) in perioperative period. Methods This prospective observational study was carried out in the Jinan Mingshui Eye Hospital (Zhangqiu, China). We studied 60 patients (30 in the OPT treatment group and 30 in the conventional surgery group) with age-related cataract and MGD who underwent phacoemulsification and evaluated the efficacy of OPT treatment before and 1 month and 3 months after surgery. Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire, biomicroscopic examination of lid margins, Meibomian gland yielding secretion score (MGYSS), corneal fluorescein staining scores (CFS), tear film break-up time (TBUT), tear meniscus height (TMH) and the morphology of the MG (meibography) followed by Keratograph 5 M (K5M) were used to assess the patients’ conditions. Results There were significant differences in the scores of OSDI, MGYSS, TBUT, and CFS between the preoperative and postoperative outcomes (p < 0.05). In the OPT treatment group, the postoperative ocular surface condition was obviously better and the patient satisfaction rate was higher than those before surgery. There were significant differences in the scores of OSDI, EMAS, MGYSS and CFS before and 1 month after surgery (p < 0.05). In addition, there were also significant differences in the scores of OSDI, EMAS, MGYSS and MGLS before and 3 months after surgery (p < 0.05). No complications appeared during OPT treatment. Conclusions Cataract surgery can aggravate MGD and is detrimental to ocular surface health. OPT treatment was a safe and effective intervention for patients with MGD and cataract during perioperative period.
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- Jinling Ge
- Department of Ophthalmology, Jinan Mingshui Eye Hospital, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Jinan Mingshui Eye Hospital, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Jinan Mingshui Eye Hospital, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Jinan Mingshui Eye Hospital, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Jinan Mingshui Eye Hospital, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Jinan Mingshui Eye Hospital, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Jinan Mingshui Eye Hospital, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, NO. 324 Jingwuweiqi Road, Jinan, Shandong Province, China.
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