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Bakun OV, Voloshynovych NS, Dyak KV, Ostapchuk VH, Koval HD, Piddubna AA, Iacoban SR. Probiotics and NLRP3 mRNA inflammasome levels in women with endometriosis-related infertility undergoing assisted reproductive technologies. J Med Life 2023; 16:1439-1444. [PMID: 38313171 PMCID: PMC10835550 DOI: 10.25122/jml-2023-0056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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This research was conducted at Bukovinian State Medical University and the Centre of Reproductive Medicine and included a total of 30 infertile women. The control group consisted of 10 women with tubal infertility resulting from a prior history of inflammation, who, following a comprehensive clinical and laboratory assessment, exhibited no other underlying health conditions and could be regarded as essentially healthy individuals. Participants in the control group ranged from 21 to 42 years, with an average age of 29.75 years. The control group did not receive the probiotic Femina Probiz. The main group, on the other hand, included 20 women diagnosed with external genital endometriosis who were undergoing assisted reproductive technologies. These patients were administered the probiotic Femina Probiz manufactured by Unic Biotech Ltd in India. They were instructed to take one tablet containing 10×10^9 Lactobacillus organisms twice daily for one month as part of their preparatory treatment before proceeding with assisted reproductive technologies. The levels of NLRP3 inflammasome were measured before and after this preparatory phase. The incidence of primary infertility was significantly higher in patients belonging to the main group.
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, Allergology and Endocrinology, Bukovinian State Medical University, Chernivtsi, Ukraine
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, Allergology and Endocrinology, Bukovinian State Medical University, Chernivtsi, Ukraine
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Polizu Clinical Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Cardiac Arrhythmias. Cells 2023; 12:cells12050679. [PMID: 36899814 PMCID: PMC10001005 DOI: 10.3390/cells12050679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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Electrophysiological and structural disruptions in cardiac arrhythmias are closely related to mitochondrial dysfunction. Mitochondria are an organelle generating ATP, thereby satisfying the energy demand of the incessant electrical activity in the heart. In arrhythmias, the homeostatic supply-demand relationship is impaired, which is often accompanied by progressive mitochondrial dysfunction leading to reduced ATP production and elevated reactive oxidative species generation. Furthermore, ion homeostasis, membrane excitability, and cardiac structure can be disrupted through pathological changes in gap junctions and inflammatory signaling, which results in impaired cardiac electrical homeostasis. Herein, we review the electrical and molecular mechanisms of cardiac arrhythmias, with a particular focus on mitochondrial dysfunction in ionic regulation and gap junction action. We provide an update on inherited and acquired mitochondrial dysfunction to explore the pathophysiology of different types of arrhythmias. In addition, we highlight the role of mitochondria in bradyarrhythmia, including sinus node dysfunction and atrioventricular node dysfunction. Finally, we discuss how confounding factors, such as aging, gut microbiome, cardiac reperfusion injury, and electrical stimulation, modulate mitochondrial function and cause tachyarrhythmia.
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Bakun OV, Andriiets OA, Hresko MD, Voloshynovych NS, Koval HD, Dudka YA. A NEW APPROACH TO ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES PREPARATION IN WOMEN WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS ASSOCIATED INFERTILITY USING PROBIOTICS. POLSKI MERKURIUSZ LEKARSKI : ORGAN POLSKIEGO TOWARZYSTWA LEKARSKIEGO 2023; 51:234-238. [PMID: 37589108 DOI: 10.36740/merkur202303108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Aim: To examine the expression Nlrp3-inflammasome in the blood of women with endometriosis-associated infertility using assisted reproductive technologies with included probiotic and estimate a new approach with included probiotic for preparation to assisted reproductive technologies. PATIENTS AND METHODS Materials and methods: For the purpose of the research we examined 30 infertile women. Control group consisted of 10 women with tubal infertility due to an inflammatory process in the anamnesis, in whom, as a result of a complex clinical and laboratory examination, no other diseases were detected and in terms of their health they could be equated with practically healthy women (age from 21 to 42 years, the average age was 29.75 years) and who did not take probiotic. The main group consists from 20 women with external genital endometriosis were included in assisted reproductive technologies. Patients from main group took probiotic produced by Unic Biotech Ltd, India. 1 tablet twice a day with 10×109 Lactobacillus during 1 month in complex preparation (treatment) before assisted reproductive technologies. The indices of Nlrp3 - Inflammasome determined before and after preparation. The study was performer in Bukovinian State Medical University and Centre of Reproductive Medicine. To analyze the expression of the NLPP3-inflammasome gene and determine the relative normalized expression of NLPP3 mRNA, we used the polymerase chain reaction with reverse transcription in real time (RT-PCR). The object for molecular genetic studies by the RT-PCR method was the fraction of mononuclear cells isolated from the whole blood of patients with endometriosis. The value of p (authenticity difference) was determined by Student's table-Fischer. Differences between contrasting averages were considered significant at p <0.05. RESULTS Results: Analized the results of our research stated that in main group expression of Nlrp-3 inflammasome was 24,43, which is significantly higher than after preparation (0,70 accordingly). In control group expression of Nlrp3-inflammasome was 0,54. Expression of Nlrp-3 inflammasome increased in patients before preparation more than 34 times compare with patients after preparation accordingly. CONCLUSION Conclusions: consequently, after using probiotic, the increased level of Nlrp3-inflammasome sharply decreases, indicating the effectiveness and the possibility of use in the programme for assisted reproductive technologies preparation.
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- Oksana V Bakun
- BUKOVINIAN STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, CHERNIVTSI, UKRAINE
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- BUKOVINIAN STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, CHERNIVTSI, UKRAINE
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Liu Z, Meng Y, Wei Q, Miao Y, Yu L, Li Y, Zhang B. The Protective Activity of Penehyclidine Hydrochloride against Renal Ischemia/Reperfusion-Mediated NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation is Induced by SIRT1. J INVEST SURG 2021; 35:1050-1061. [PMID: 34696682 DOI: 10.1080/08941939.2021.1995541] [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: 10/20/2022]
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Background: The activation of alveolar macrophages (AMs) modulated via leucine-rich repeat (NLR) pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome activation is key to the progression of renal ischemia/reperfusion (rI/R)-mediated acute lung injury (ALI). Sirtuin-1 (SIRT1) can attenuate NLRP3 inflammasome activation during I/R stress and may be an important mechanism underlying ALI pathogenesis. Penehyclidine hydrochloride (PHC), an anticholinergic drug, exerts protective effects against rI/R-mediated ALI. This study aimed to decipher the effects of PHC on SIRT1 activation and the underlying mechanism of the protective activity of PHC against rI/R-mediated ALI.Materials and methods: We used an ALI rat model and the rat AMs cell line NR8383 to assess the degree of lung injury in vivo and in vitro.Results: The results show that PHC attenuates rI/R-mediated lung injury indices, myeloperoxidase, and apoptosis in vivo. It decreases the rI/R-mediated release of prostaglandin E2 and nitric oxide, mitochondrial reactive oxygen species production, and the activity of NADPH oxidase-4 in vitro. PHC ameliorates the rI/R-induced activation of the thioredoxin-interacting protein, caspase 1 (P10 unit), and NLRP3 inflammasome, along with reduced activation of interleukin-1β and interleukin-18 in vitro. We show that PHC alleviates the rI/R-induced reduction of SIRT1 and the depletion of SIRT1 eliminates the ameliorating activity of PHC on the NLRP3 inflammasome activation in vitro. Conclusions: In summary, the findings suggest that PHC ameliorates the rI/R-mediated ALI through the SIRT1-mediated NLRP3 inflammasome activation.
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- Zhaohui Liu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, Hebei, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, Hebei, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, Hebei, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, Hebei, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, Hebei, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Botou Hospital, Cangzhou, Hebei, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Botou Hospital, Cangzhou, Hebei, China
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Yang xin shi tablet enhances adaptability to exercise training by relieving statin-induced skeletal muscle injury. Chin Med J (Engl) 2021; 133:2266-2268. [PMID: 32941236 PMCID: PMC7508429 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000001028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Wang W, Cao Z, Liang H, Zhao C, Gong B, Hu J. Effect of low-dose ethanol on NLRP3 inflammasome in diabetes-induced lung injury. Exp Anim 2021; 70:364-371. [PMID: 33814530 PMCID: PMC8390306 DOI: 10.1538/expanim.20-0123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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To observe the changes in NLR family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome in a rat model of diabetes-induced lung injury, and investigate the effect of low-dose ethanol on the production of NLRP3 inflammasome. The type I diabetic mellitus (DM) rat model was established, and the rats were divided into four groups: normal control group (CON group), low-dose ethanol group (EtOH group), diabetes group (DM group) and DM+EtOH group. The rats were fed for 6 and 12 weeks, respectively. The ratio of lung wet weight/body weight (lung/body coefficient) was calculated, and the changes of pulmonary morphology and fibrosis were observed by HE and Masson staining. The changes in pulmonary ultra-structure were examined by electron microscopy. The expressions of mitochondrial acetaldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) and NLRP3 inflammasome key factors, NLRP3, ASC and caspase-1 proteins were detected by western blot. Compared with the CON group, the lung/body coefficient was increased (P<0.05), lung fibrosis occurred, ALDH2 protein expression was decreased, and NLRP3, ASC and caspase-1 protein expressions were increased in the DM rats (P<0.05). Compared with the DM group, the lung/body coefficient and fibrosis degree were decreased, ALDH2 protein expression was increased (P<0.05), and NLRP3, ASC and caspase-1 protein expressions were decreased in the DM+EtOH group (P<0.05). Hence, low-dose ethanol increased ALDH2 protein expression and alleviated diabetes-induced lung injury by inhibiting the production of NLRP3 inflammasome.
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- Wenlian Wang
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College; 287 Changhuai Road, Anhui 233004, P.R. China.,Department of Tuberculosis, the Second Hospital of Nanjing, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 1-1 Zhongfu Road, Jiangsu 210000, P.R. China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College; 287 Changhuai Road, Anhui 233004, P.R. China
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- Department of Physiology, Bengbu Medical College, 2600 Donghai Avenue, Anhui 233030, P.R. China.,Bengbu Medical College Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular Diseases, Bengbu Medical College, 2600 Donghai Avenue, Anhui 233030, P.R. China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College; 287 Changhuai Road, Anhui 233004, P.R. China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College; 287 Changhuai Road, Anhui 233004, P.R. China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College; 287 Changhuai Road, Anhui 233004, P.R. China
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Zhou F, Li C, Zhang SY. NLRP3 inflammasome: a new therapeutic target for high-risk reproductive disorders? Chin Med J (Engl) 2020; 134:20-27. [PMID: 33395071 PMCID: PMC7862815 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000001214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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ABSTRACT The NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome is a key regulator of the host's immune response, and many immune and metabolic disorders are linked to its activation. This review aimed to investigate and clarify the relationship between this inflammasome and high-risk reproductive disorders. Papers cited here were retrieved from PubMed up to August 2020 using the keywords "NLRP3" or "NALP3", "caspase-1", "endometriosis", "gestational diabetes", "interleukin (IL)-18", "IL-1β", "pre-eclampsia (PE)", "preterm birth", "polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)", "recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA)", and combinations of these terms. The results show that NLRP3 inflammasome is associated with various high-risk reproductive disorders and many inflammatory factors are secreted during its activation, such as IL-1β induced during the development of endometriosis. PCOS is also associated with activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome, especially in overweight patients. It also participates in the pathogenesis of RSA and is activated in fetal membranes before preterm birth. The placentas of pregnant women with PE show higher expression of the NLRP3 inflammasome, and gestational diabetes mellitus occurs simultaneously with its activation. Current evidence suggest that the NLRP3 inflammasome plays an important role in female reproductive disorders. New treatment and management methods targeting it might help reduce the incidence of such disorders and improve neonatal outcomes.
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- Feng Zhou
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital Affiliated to School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Key Laboratory of Reproductive Dysfunction Management of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310016, China
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Electrical stimulation induces mitochondrial autophagy via activating oxidative stress and Sirt3 signaling pathway. Chin Med J (Engl) 2020; 134:628-630. [PMID: 33105161 PMCID: PMC7929685 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000001165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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