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Sun Y, Liu C, He L. Adenosine A2A Receptor Antagonist Sch58261 Improves the Cognitive Function in Alzheimer's Disease Model Mice Through Activation of Nrf2 via an Autophagy-Dependent Pathway. Antioxid Redox Signal 2024; 41:1117-1133. [PMID: 38717958 DOI: 10.1089/ars.2023.0455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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Aims: Adenosine, an important endogenous neuromodulator, contributes to a broad set of several neurodegenerative diseases. The adenosine A2A receptor (A2AR) is the most involved in neuropathological effects and plays an important role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, the effect of A2AR antagonist and the underlying mechanism in AD model mice remains unclear. Results: The amyloid beta (Aβ)1-42-induced mice AD models were used in this study. Several behavioral experiments were performed to evaluate the improvement of AD mice treated with A2AR antagonist. For mechanism analysis, autophagy-related proteins, Kelch-like ECH-associated protein1 (Keap1)-nuclear factor erythroid-derived factor 2-related factor (Nrf2) pathway activation, and synaptic function were studied using Western blot, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, transmission electron microscope, real-time quantitative PCR, and patch clamp. Pharmacological blockade of adenosine A2AR by SCH58261 (SCH) ameliorated cognitive deficits and decreased expression levels of several AD biomarkers, including Aβ and hyperphosphorylation of Tau. Moreover, SCH activated the Nrf2 pathway through autophagy mediated Keap1 degradation, resulting in the improvement of neuron autophagy dysfunction, synaptic plasticity, and synaptic transmission. Innovation: Our data clarified that the SCH (an antagonist of A2AR) could increase the level of autophagy, promote the ability of antioxidative stress by the activation of Keap1-Nrf2 pathway, and improve the synaptic function in Aβ1-42-induced AD mice or cell model, which provided a potential therapeutic strategy for AD. Conclusion: A2AR antagonism represents a promising strategy for the anti-AD agent development through autophagy-dependent pathway. Antioxid. Redox Signal. 41, 1117-1133.
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- Yi Sun
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Brain Disease Bioinformation, Research Center for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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Liu J, Tang H, Chen F, Li C, Xie Y, Kang R, Tang D. NFE2L2 and SLC25A39 drive cuproptosis resistance through GSH metabolism. Sci Rep 2024; 14:29579. [PMID: 39609608 PMCID: PMC11605005 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-81317-x] [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: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2024] [Indexed: 11/30/2024] Open
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Cuproptosis is a recently discovered form of regulated cell death triggered by mitochondrial copper accumulation and proteotoxic stress. Here, we provide the first evidence that glutathione (GSH), a major non-protein thiol in cells, acts as a cuproptosis inhibitor in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) cells. Mechanistically, GSH inhibits cuproptosis by chelating copper, contrasting its role in blocking ferroptosis by inhibiting lipid peroxidation. The classical cuproptosis inducer, ES-Cu (elesclomol plus copper), increases the protein stability of the transcription factor NFE2L2 (also known as NRF2), leading to the upregulation of gene expression of glutamate-cysteine ligase modifier subunit (GCLM) and glutamate-cysteine ligase catalytic subunit (GCLC). GCLM and GCLC are rate-limiting enzymes in GSH synthesis, and increased GSH is transported into mitochondria via the solute carrier family 25 member 39 (SLC25A39) transporter. Consequently, genetic inhibition of the NFE2L2-GSH-SLC25A39 pathway enhances cuproptosis-mediated tumor suppression in cell culture and in mouse tumor models. These findings not only reveal distinct mechanisms of GSH in inhibiting cuproptosis and ferroptosis, but also suggest a potential combination strategy to suppress PDAC tumor growth.
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- Jiao Liu
- DAMP Laboratory, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510150, Guangdong, China.
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- DAMP Laboratory, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510150, Guangdong, China
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- DAMP Laboratory, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510150, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Endoscopy Center, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130033, Jilin, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 75390, USA
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- Department of Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 75390, USA.
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Liu D, Zhu Y. Unveiling Smyd-2's Role in Cytoplasmic Nrf-2 Sequestration and Ferroptosis Induction in Hippocampal Neurons After Cerebral Ischemia/Reperfusion. Cells 2024; 13:1969. [PMID: 39682718 PMCID: PMC11639856 DOI: 10.3390/cells13231969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2024] [Revised: 11/19/2024] [Accepted: 11/20/2024] [Indexed: 12/18/2024] Open
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SET and MYND Domain-Containing 2 (Smyd-2), a specific protein lysine methyltransferase (PKMT), influences both histones and non-histones. Its role in cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (CIR), particularly in ferroptosis-a regulated form of cell death driven by lipid peroxidation-remains poorly understood. This study identifies the expression of Smyd-2 in the brain and investigates its relationship with neuronal programmed cell death (PCD). We specifically investigated how Smyd-2 regulates ferroptosis in CIR through its interaction with the Nuclear Factor Erythroid-2-related Factor-2 (Nrf-2)/Kelch-like ECH-associated protein (Keap-1) pathway. Smyd-2 knockout protects HT-22 cells from Erastin-induced ferroptosis but not TNF-α + Smac-mimetic-induced apoptosis/necroptosis. This neuroprotective effect of Smyd-2 knockout in HT-22 cells after Oxygen-Glucose Deprivation/Reperfusion (OGD/R) was reversed by Erastin. Smyd-2 knockout in HT-22 cells shows neuroprotection primarily via the Nuclear Factor Erythroid-2-related Factor-2 (Nrf-2)/Kelch-like ECH-associated protein (Keap-1) pathway, despite the concurrent upregulation of Smyd-2 and Nrf-2 observed in both the middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) and OGD/R models. Interestingly, vivo experiments demonstrated that Smyd-2 knockout significantly reduced ferroptosis and lipid peroxidation in hippocampal neurons following CIR. Moreover, the Nrf-2 inhibitor ML-385 abolished the neuroprotective effects of Smyd-2 knockout, confirming the pivotal role of Nrf-2 in ferroptosis regulation. Cycloheximide (CHX) fails to reduce Nrf-2 expression in Smyd-2 knockout HT-22 cells. Smyd-2 knockout suppresses Nrf-2 lysine methylation, thereby promoting the Nrf-2/Keap-1 pathway without affecting the PKC-δ/Nrf-2 pathway. Conversely, Smyd-2 overexpression disrupts Nrf-2 nuclear translocation, exacerbating ferroptosis and oxidative stress, highlighting its dual regulatory role. This study underscores Smyd-2's potential for ischemic stroke treatment by disrupting the Smyd-2/Nrf-2-driven antioxidant capacity, leading to hippocampal neuronal ferroptosis. By clarifying the intricate interplay between ferroptosis and oxidative stress via the Nrf-2/Keap-1 pathway, our findings provide new insights into the molecular mechanisms of CIR and identify Smyd-2 as a promising therapeutic target.
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- Daohang Liu
- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Bioactive Small Molecules, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, China;
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Bioactive Small Molecules, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, China;
- School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau 999078, China
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Ingersoll AJ, McCloud DM, Hu JY, Rape M. Dynamic regulation of the oxidative stress response by the E3 ligase TRIP12. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2024.11.25.625235. [PMID: 39651249 PMCID: PMC11623662 DOI: 10.1101/2024.11.25.625235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2024]
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The oxidative stress response is centered on the transcription factor NRF2 and protects cells from reactive oxygen species (ROS). While ROS inhibit the E3 ligase CUL3 KEAP1 to stabilize NRF2 and elicit antioxidant gene expression, cells recovering from stress must rapidly reactivate CUL3 KEAP1 to prevent reductive stress and oxeiptosis-dependent cell death. How cells restore efficient NRF2-degradation upon ROS clearance remains poorly understood. Here, we identify TRIP12, an E3 ligase dysregulated in Clark-Baraitser Syndrome and Parkinson's Disease, as a component of the oxidative stress response. TRIP12 is a ubiquitin chain elongation factor that cooperates with CUL3 KEAP1 to ensure robust NRF2 degradation. In this manner, TRIP12 accelerates stress response silencing as ROS are being cleared, but limits NRF2 activation during stress. The need for dynamic control of NRF2-degradation therefore comes at the cost of diminished stress signaling, suggesting that TRIP12 inhibition could be used to treat degenerative pathologies characterized by ROS accumulation.
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Schmuckli-Maurer J, Bindschedler AF, Wacker R, Würgler OM, Rehmann R, Lehmberg T, Murphy LO, Nguyen TN, Lazarou M, Monfregola J, Ballabio A, Heussler VT. Plasmodium berghei liver stage parasites exploit host GABARAP proteins for TFEB activation. Commun Biol 2024; 7:1554. [PMID: 39572689 PMCID: PMC11582615 DOI: 10.1038/s42003-024-07242-x] [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: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 11/10/2024] [Indexed: 11/24/2024] Open
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Plasmodium, the causative agent of malaria, infects hepatocytes prior to establishing a symptomatic blood stage infection. During this liver stage development, parasites reside in a parasitophorous vacuole (PV), whose membrane acts as the critical interface between the parasite and the host cell. It is well-established that host cell autophagy-related processes significantly impact the development of Plasmodium liver stages. Expression of genes related to autophagy and lysosomal biogenesis is orchestrated by transcription factor EB (TFEB). In this study, we explored the activation of host cell TFEB in Plasmodium berghei-infected cells during the liver stage of the parasite. Our results unveiled a critical role of proteins belonging to the Gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor-associated protein subfamily (GABARAP) of ATG8 proteins (GABARAP/L1/L2 and LC3A/B/C) in recruiting the TFEB-blocking FLCN-FNIP (Folliculin-Folliculin-interacting protein) complex to the PVM. Remarkably, the sequestration of FLCN-FNIP resulted in a robust activation of TFEB, reliant on conjugation of ATG8 proteins to single membranes (CASM) and GABARAP proteins. Our findings provide novel mechanistic insights into host cell signaling occurring at the PVM, shedding light on the complex interplay between Plasmodium parasites and the host cell during the liver stage of infection.
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- Institute of Cell Biology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- Graduate School for Cellular and Biomedical Sciences, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Institute of Cell Biology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- Graduate School for Cellular and Biomedical Sciences, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Institute of Cell Biology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Institute of Cell Biology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Casma Therapeutics, 400 Technology Sq, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Casma Therapeutics, 400 Technology Sq, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Medical Biology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Medical Biology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine (TIGEM), Pozzuoli, Naples, Italy
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- Casma Therapeutics, 400 Technology Sq, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
- Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine (TIGEM), Pozzuoli, Naples, Italy
- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
- Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
- Medical Genetics Unit, Department of Medical and Translational Science, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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Wang T, Liu M, Li X, Zhang S, Gu H, Wei X, Wang X, Xu Z, Shen T. Naturally-derived modulators of the Nrf2 pathway and their roles in the intervention of diseases. Free Radic Biol Med 2024; 225:560-580. [PMID: 39368519 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2024.09.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2024] [Revised: 09/19/2024] [Accepted: 09/23/2024] [Indexed: 10/07/2024]
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Cumulative evidence has verified that persistent oxidative stress is involved in the development of various chronic diseases, including pulmonary, neurodegenerative, kidney, cardiovascular, and liver diseases, as well as cancers. Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) plays a pivotal role in regulating cellular oxidative stress and inflammatory reactions, making it a focal point for disease prevention and treatment strategies. Natural products are essential resources for discovering leading molecules for new drug research and development. In this review, we comprehensively outlined the progression of the knowledge on the Nrf2 pathway, Nrf2 activators in clinical trials, the naturally-derived Nrf2 modulators (particularly from 2014-present), as well as their effects on the pathogenesis of chronic diseases.
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- Tian Wang
- Key Lab of Chemical Biology (MOE), Shandong Engineering Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Standard, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, PR China
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- Key Lab of Chemical Biology (MOE), Shandong Engineering Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Standard, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, PR China
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- Key Lab of Chemical Biology (MOE), Shandong Engineering Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Standard, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, PR China
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- Key Lab of Chemical Biology (MOE), Shandong Engineering Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Standard, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, PR China
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- Key Lab of Chemical Biology (MOE), Shandong Engineering Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Standard, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, PR China
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- Shandong Center for Food and Drug Evaluation and Inspection, Jinan, Shandong, PR China
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- Key Lab of Chemical Biology (MOE), Shandong Engineering Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Standard, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, PR China
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- Key Lab of Chemical Biology (MOE), Shandong Engineering Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Standard, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, PR China.
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- Key Lab of Chemical Biology (MOE), Shandong Engineering Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Standard, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, PR China.
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Ren J, Pei Q, Dong H, Wei X, Li L, Duan H, Zhang G, Zhang A. Tripartite motif 25 inhibits protein aggregate degradation during PRRSV infection by suppressing p62-mediated autophagy. J Virol 2024; 98:e0143724. [PMID: 39480084 PMCID: PMC11575163 DOI: 10.1128/jvi.01437-24] [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: 08/19/2024] [Accepted: 10/06/2024] [Indexed: 11/02/2024] Open
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Viral infection causes endoplasmic reticulum stress and protein metabolism disorder, influencing protein aggregates formation or degradation that originate from misfolded proteins. The mechanism by which host proteins are involved in the above process remains largely unknown. The present study found that porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) infection promoted the degradation of intracellular ubiquitinated protein aggregates via activating autophagy. The host cell E3 ligase tripartite motif-containing (TRIM)25 promoted the recruitment and aggregation of polyubiquitinated proteins and impeded their degradation caused by PRRSV. TRIM25 interacted with ubiquitinated aggregates and was part of the aggregates complex. Next, the present study investigated the mechanisms by which TRIM25 inhibited the degradation of protein aggregates, and it was found that TRIM25 interacted with both Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (KEAP1) and nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), facilitated the nuclear translocation of Nrf2 by targeting KEAP1 for K48-linked ubiquitination and proteasome degradation, and activated Nrf2-mediated p62 expression. Further studies indicated that TRIM25 interacted with p62 and promoted its K63-linked ubiquitination via its E3 ligase activity and thus caused impairment of its oligomerization, aggregation, and recruitment for the autophagic protein LC3, leading to the suppression of autophagy activation. Besides, TRIM25 also suppressed the p62-mediated recruitment of ubiquitinated aggregates. Activation of autophagy decreased the accumulation of protein aggregates caused by TRIM25 overexpression, and inhibition of autophagy decreased the degradation of protein aggregates caused by TRIM25 knockdown. The current results also showed that TRIM25 inhibited PRRSV replication by inhibiting the KEAP1-Nrf2-p62 axis-mediated autophagy. Taken together, the present findings showed that the PRRSV replication restriction factor TRIM25 inhibited the degradation of ubiquitinated protein aggregates during viral infection by suppressing p62-mediated autophagy.IMPORTANCESequestration of protein aggregates and their subsequent degradation prevents proteostasis imbalance and cytotoxicity. The mechanisms controlling the turnover of protein aggregates during viral infection are mostly unknown. The present study found that porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) infection promoted the autophagic degradation of ubiquitinated protein aggregates, whereas tripartite motif-containing (TRIM)25 reversed this process. It was also found that TRIM25 promoted the expression of p62 by activating the Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (KEAP1) and nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) pathway and simultaneously prevented the oligomerization of p62 by promoting its K63-linked ubiquitination, thus suppressing its recruitment of the autophagic adaptor protein LC3 and ubiquitinated aggregates, leading to the inhibition of PRRSV-induced autophagy activation and the autophagic degradation of protein aggregates. The present study identified a new mechanism of protein aggregate turnover during viral infection and provided new insights for understanding the pathogenic mechanism of PRRSV.
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- Jiahui Ren
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
- International Joint Research Center of National Animal Immunology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Animal Pathogens and Biosafety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
- International Joint Research Center of National Animal Immunology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Animal Pathogens and Biosafety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
- International Joint Research Center of National Animal Immunology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Animal Pathogens and Biosafety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
- International Joint Research Center of National Animal Immunology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Animal Pathogens and Biosafety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Agronomy, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
- International Joint Research Center of National Animal Immunology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Animal Pathogens and Biosafety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
- Longhu Laboratory of Advanced Immunology, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
- International Joint Research Center of National Animal Immunology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Animal Pathogens and Biosafety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
- Longhu Laboratory of Advanced Immunology, Zhengzhou, China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Animal Pathogens and Biosafety, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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Choi EJ, Oh HT, Lee SH, Zhang CS, Li M, Kim SY, Park S, Chang TS, Lee BH, Lin SC, Jeon SM. Metabolic stress induces a double-positive feedback loop between AMPK and SQSTM1/p62 conferring dual activation of AMPK and NFE2L2/NRF2 to synergize antioxidant defense. Autophagy 2024; 20:2490-2510. [PMID: 38953310 PMCID: PMC11572134 DOI: 10.1080/15548627.2024.2374692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
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Co-occurring mutations in KEAP1 in STK11/LKB1-mutant NSCLC activate NFE2L2/NRF2 to compensate for the loss of STK11-AMPK activity during metabolic adaptation. Characterizing the regulatory crosstalk between the STK11-AMPK and KEAP1-NFE2L2 pathways during metabolic stress is crucial for understanding the implications of co-occurring mutations. Here, we found that metabolic stress increased the expression and phosphorylation of SQSTM1/p62, which is essential for the activation of NFE2L2 and AMPK, synergizing antioxidant defense and tumor growth. The SQSTM1-driven dual activation of NFE2L2 and AMPK was achieved by inducing macroautophagic/autophagic degradation of KEAP1 and facilitating the AXIN-STK11-AMPK complex formation on the lysosomal membrane, respectively. In contrast, the STK11-AMPK activity was also required for metabolic stress-induced expression and phosphorylation of SQSTM1, suggesting a double-positive feedback loop between AMPK and SQSTM1. Mechanistically, SQSTM1 expression was increased by the PPP2/PP2A-dependent dephosphorylation of TFEB and TFE3, which was induced by the lysosomal deacidification caused by low glucose metabolism and AMPK-dependent proton reduction. Furthermore, SQSTM1 phosphorylation was increased by MAP3K7/TAK1, which was activated by ROS and pH-dependent secretion of lysosomal Ca2+. Importantly, phosphorylation of SQSTM1 at S24 and S226 was critical for the activation of AMPK and NFE2L2. Notably, the effects caused by metabolic stress were abrogated by the protons provided by lactic acid. Collectively, our data reveal a novel double-positive feedback loop between AMPK and SQSTM1 leading to the dual activation of AMPK and NFE2L2, potentially explaining why co-occurring mutations in STK11 and KEAP1 happen and providing promising therapeutic strategies for lung cancer.Abbreviations: AMPK: AMP-activated protein kinase; BAF1: bafilomycin A1; ConA: concanamycin A; DOX: doxycycline; IP: immunoprecipitation; KEAP1: kelch like ECH associated protein 1; LN: low nutrient; MAP3K7/TAK1: mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 7; MCOLN1/TRPML1: mucolipin TRP cation channel 1; MEFs: mouse embryonic fibroblasts; MTORC1: mechanistic target of rapamycin kinase complex 1; NAC: N-acetylcysteine; NFE2L2/NRF2: NFE2 like bZIP transcription factor 2; NSCLC: non-small cell lung cancer; PRKAA/AMPKα: protein kinase AMP-activated catalytic subunit alpha; PPP2/PP2A: protein phosphatase 2; ROS: reactive oxygen species; PPP3/calcineurin: protein phosphatase 3; RPS6KB1/p70S6K: ribosomal protein S6 kinase B1; SQSTM1/p62: sequestosome 1; STK11/LKB1: serine/threonine kinase 11; TCL: total cell lysate; TFEB: transcription factor EB; TFE3: transcription factor binding to IGHM enhancer 3; V-ATPase: vacuolar-type H+-translocating ATPase.
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- Eun-Ji Choi
- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
- College of Pharmacy, Ajou University, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
- Department of BioHealth Regulatory Science, Graduate School of Ajou University, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Division of Cancer Biology, Research Institute, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- State Key Laboratory for Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Fujian, Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Fujian, Xiamen, China
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- Division of Cancer Biology, Research Institute, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Natural Products Research Institute and College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- State Key Laboratory for Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Fujian, Xiamen, China
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- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
- College of Pharmacy, Ajou University, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
- Department of BioHealth Regulatory Science, Graduate School of Ajou University, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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Zhang Y, Li Y, Ren T, Duan JA, Xiao P. Promising tools into oxidative stress: A review of non-rodent model organisms. Redox Biol 2024; 77:103402. [PMID: 39437623 PMCID: PMC11532775 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2024.103402] [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: 07/28/2024] [Revised: 10/07/2024] [Accepted: 10/16/2024] [Indexed: 10/25/2024] Open
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Oxidative stress is a crucial concept in redox biology, and significant progress has been made in recent years. Excessive levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) can lead to oxidative damage, heightening vulnerability to various diseases. By contrast, ROS maintained within a moderate range plays a role in regulating normal physiological metabolism. Choosing suitable animal models in a complex research context is critical for enhancing research efficacy. While rodents are frequently utilized in medical experiments, they pose challenges such as high costs and ethical considerations. Alternatively, non-rodent model organisms like zebrafish, Drosophila, and C. elegans offer promising avenues into oxidative stress research. These organisms boast advantages such as their small size, high reproduction rate, availability for live imaging, and ease of gene manipulation. This review highlights advancements in the detection of oxidative stress using non-rodent models. The oxidative homeostasis regulatory pathway, Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1-Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Keap1-Nrf2), is systematically reviewed alongside multiple regulation of Nrf2-centered pathways in different organisms. Ultimately, this review conducts a comprehensive comparative analysis of different model organisms and further explores the combination of novel techniques with non-rodents. This review aims to summarize state-of-the-art findings in oxidative stress research using non-rodents and to delineate future directions.
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- Yuhao Zhang
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, National and Local Collaborative Engineering Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization and Formulae Innovative Medicine, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for High Technology Research of TCM Formulae, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, National and Local Collaborative Engineering Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization and Formulae Innovative Medicine, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for High Technology Research of TCM Formulae, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, National and Local Collaborative Engineering Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization and Formulae Innovative Medicine, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for High Technology Research of TCM Formulae, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, National and Local Collaborative Engineering Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization and Formulae Innovative Medicine, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for High Technology Research of TCM Formulae, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, National and Local Collaborative Engineering Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization and Formulae Innovative Medicine, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for High Technology Research of TCM Formulae, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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Li CH, Yang TM, Fitriana I, Fang TC, Wu LH, Hsiao G, Cheng YW. Maintaining KEAP1 levels in retinal pigment epithelial cells preserves their viability during prolonged exposure to artificial blue light. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY. B, BIOLOGY 2024; 260:113037. [PMID: 39332313 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2024.113037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2024] [Revised: 08/07/2024] [Accepted: 09/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/29/2024]
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Exposure to artificial blue light, one of the most energetic forms of visible light, can increase oxidative stress in retinal cells, potentially enhancing the risk of macular degeneration. Retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells play a crucial role in this process; the loss of RPE cells is the primary pathway through which retinal degeneration occurs. In RPE cells, Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (KEAP1) is located in both the nucleus and cytosol, where it binds to nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) and p62 (sequestosome-1), respectively. Blue light exposure activates the NRF2-heme oxygenase 1 (HMOX1) axis through both canonical and noncanonical p62 pathways thereby reducing oxidative damage, and initiates autophagy, which helps remove damaged proteins. These protective responses may support the survival of RPE cells. However, extended exposure to blue light drastically decreases the viability of RPE cells. This exposure diminishes the ability of KEAP1 to bind to p62 and reduces the level of KEAP1. Inhibition of autophagy does not prevent KEAP1 degradation, the NRF2-HMOX1 axis, or blue-light-induced cytotoxicity. However, proteasome inhibitor along with a transient increase in the amount of KEAP1 in RPE cells, partially restores the p62-KEAP1 complex and reduces blue-light-induced cytotoxicity. In vivo studies confirmed the downregulation of KEAP1 in damaged RPE cells. Mice subjected to periodic blue light exposure exhibited significant atrophy in the outer retina, particularly in the peripheral areas. Additionally, there was a significant decrease in c-wave electroretinography and pupillary light reflex, indicating functional impairments in both visual and nonvisual physiological processes. These data underscore the essential role of KEAP1 in managing oxidative defense and autophagy pathways triggered by blue light exposure in RPE cells.
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- Ching-Hao Li
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; Taipei Medical University-Research Center of Urology and Kidney (RCUK), School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Ph.D. Program in Drug Discovery and Development Industry, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Ph.D. Program in Drug Discovery and Development Industry, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Ph.D. Program in Drug Discovery and Development Industry, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
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Jiang X, Yu M, Wang WK, Zhu LY, Wang X, Jin HC, Feng LF. The regulation and function of Nrf2 signaling in ferroptosis-activated cancer therapy. Acta Pharmacol Sin 2024; 45:2229-2240. [PMID: 39020084 PMCID: PMC11489423 DOI: 10.1038/s41401-024-01336-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/19/2024]
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Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent programmed cell death process that involves lipid oxidation via the Fenton reaction to produce lipid peroxides, causing disruption of the lipid bilayer, which is essential for cellular survival. Ferroptosis has been implicated in the occurrence and treatment response of various types of cancer, and targeting ferroptosis has emerged as a promising strategy for cancer therapy. However, cancer cells can escape cellular ferroptosis by activating or remodeling various signaling pathways, including oxidative stress pathways, thereby limiting the efficacy of ferroptosis-activating targeted therapy. The key anti-oxidative transcription factor, nuclear factor E2 related factor 2 (Nrf2 or NFE2L2), plays a dominant role in defense machinery by reprogramming the iron, intermediate, and glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4)-related network and the antioxidant system to attenuate ferroptosis. In this review, we summarize the recent advances in the regulation and function of Nrf2 signaling in ferroptosis-activated cancer therapy and explore the prospect of combining Nrf2 inhibitors and ferroptosis inducers as a promising cancer treatment strategy.
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- Xin Jiang
- Department of Medical Oncology, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Multi-omics Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Liver Diseases, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310016, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Jinhua, 321000, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Multi-omics Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Liver Diseases, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310016, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Multi-omics Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Liver Diseases, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310016, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Multi-omics Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Liver Diseases, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310016, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Multi-omics Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Liver Diseases, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310016, China.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Multi-omics Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Liver Diseases, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310016, China.
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Martinez-Canton M, Galvan-Alvarez V, Martin-Rincon M, Calbet JAL, Gallego-Selles A. Unlocking peak performance: The role of Nrf2 in enhancing exercise outcomes and training adaptation in humans. Free Radic Biol Med 2024; 224:168-181. [PMID: 39151836 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2024.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2024] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Accepted: 08/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024]
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Since the discovery of the nuclear factor erythroid-derived 2-like 2 (Nrf2) transcription factor thirty years ago, it has been shown that it regulates more than 250 genes involved in a multitude of biological processes, including redox balance, mitochondrial biogenesis, metabolism, detoxification, cytoprotection, inflammation, immunity, autophagy, cell differentiation, and xenobiotic metabolism. In skeletal muscle, Nrf2 signalling is primarily activated in response to perturbation of redox balance by reactive oxygen species or electrophiles. Initial investigations into human skeletal muscle Nrf2 responses to exercise, dating back roughly a decade, have consistently indicated that exercise-induced ROS production stimulates Nrf2 signalling. Notably, recent studies employing Nrf2 knockout mice have revealed impaired skeletal muscle contractile function characterised by reduced force output and increased fatigue susceptibility compared to wild-type counterparts. These deficiencies partially stem from diminished basal mitochondrial respiratory capacity and an impaired capacity to upregulate specific mitochondrial proteins in response to training, findings corroborated by inducible muscle-specific Nrf2 knockout models. In humans, baseline Nrf2 expression in skeletal muscle correlates with maximal oxygen uptake and high-intensity exercise performance. This manuscript delves into the mechanisms underpinning Nrf2 signalling in response to acute exercise in human skeletal muscle, highlighting the involvement of ROS, antioxidants and Keap1/Nrf2 signalling in exercise performance. Furthermore, it explores Nrf2's role in mediating adaptations to chronic exercise and its impact on overall exercise performance. Additionally, the influence of diet and certain supplements on basal Nrf2 expression and its role in modulating acute and chronic exercise responses are briefly addressed.
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- Miriam Martinez-Canton
- Department of Physical Education, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Campus Universitario de Tafira s/n, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35017, Spain; Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences (IUIBS), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Paseo Blas Cabrera Felipe "Físico" s/n, 35017, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Department of Physical Education, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Campus Universitario de Tafira s/n, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35017, Spain; Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences (IUIBS), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Paseo Blas Cabrera Felipe "Físico" s/n, 35017, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Department of Physical Education, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Campus Universitario de Tafira s/n, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35017, Spain; Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences (IUIBS), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Paseo Blas Cabrera Felipe "Físico" s/n, 35017, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Department of Physical Education, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Campus Universitario de Tafira s/n, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35017, Spain; Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences (IUIBS), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Paseo Blas Cabrera Felipe "Físico" s/n, 35017, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain; Department of Physical Performance, The Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Postboks, 4014 Ulleval Stadion, 0806, Oslo, Norway; School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Education, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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- Department of Physical Education, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Campus Universitario de Tafira s/n, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35017, Spain; Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences (IUIBS), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Paseo Blas Cabrera Felipe "Físico" s/n, 35017, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
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Kam MK, Park JY, Yun GH, Sohn HY, Park JH, Choi J, Koh YH, Jo C. Rottlerin Enhances the Autophagic Degradation of Phosphorylated Tau in Neuronal Cells. Mol Neurobiol 2024; 61:9633-9645. [PMID: 38671330 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-024-04182-9] [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: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Intra-neuronal accumulation of hyper-phosphorylated tau as neurofibrillary tangles (NFT) is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease (AD). To prevent the aggregation of phosphorylated tau in neurons, decreasing the phosphorylated tau protein levels is important. Here, we examined the biological effects of rottlerin, a phytochemical compound extracted from the Kamala tree, Mallotus philippinensis, on phosphorylated tau levels. Notably, rottlerin decreased the levels of intracellular phosphorylated and total tau. A marked increase in the LC3-II, a hallmark of autophagy, was observed in these cells, indicating that rottlerin strongly induced autophagy. Interestingly, rottlerin induced the phosphorylation of Raptor at S792 through the activation of adenosine-monophosphate activated-protein kinase (AMPK), which likely inhibits the mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1), thus resulting in the activation of transcription factor EB (TFEB), a master regulator of autophagy. In addition, nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) activity increased in the presence of rottlerin. The decrease of phosphorylated tau levels in the presence of rottlerin was ameliorated by the knockdown of TFEB and partially attenuated by the knockout of the Nrf2 gene. Taken together, rottlerin likely enhances the degradation of phosphorylated tau through autophagy activated by TFEB and Nrf2. Thus, our results suggest that a natural compound rottlerin could be used as a preventive and therapeutic drug for AD.
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- Min Kyoung Kam
- Division of Brain Disease Research, Department for Chronic Disease Convergence Research, Korea National Institute of Health, 187 Osongsaengmyeong2-Ro, Osong-Eup, Cheongju-Si, 363-951, Chungcheongbuk-Do, Korea
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- Division of Brain Disease Research, Department for Chronic Disease Convergence Research, Korea National Institute of Health, 187 Osongsaengmyeong2-Ro, Osong-Eup, Cheongju-Si, 363-951, Chungcheongbuk-Do, Korea
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- Division of Brain Disease Research, Department for Chronic Disease Convergence Research, Korea National Institute of Health, 187 Osongsaengmyeong2-Ro, Osong-Eup, Cheongju-Si, 363-951, Chungcheongbuk-Do, Korea
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- Division of Brain Disease Research, Department for Chronic Disease Convergence Research, Korea National Institute of Health, 187 Osongsaengmyeong2-Ro, Osong-Eup, Cheongju-Si, 363-951, Chungcheongbuk-Do, Korea
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- Division of Brain Disease Research, Department for Chronic Disease Convergence Research, Korea National Institute of Health, 187 Osongsaengmyeong2-Ro, Osong-Eup, Cheongju-Si, 363-951, Chungcheongbuk-Do, Korea
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- Division of Brain Disease Research, Department for Chronic Disease Convergence Research, Korea National Institute of Health, 187 Osongsaengmyeong2-Ro, Osong-Eup, Cheongju-Si, 363-951, Chungcheongbuk-Do, Korea
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- Division of Brain Disease Research, Department for Chronic Disease Convergence Research, Korea National Institute of Health, 187 Osongsaengmyeong2-Ro, Osong-Eup, Cheongju-Si, 363-951, Chungcheongbuk-Do, Korea
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- Division of Brain Disease Research, Department for Chronic Disease Convergence Research, Korea National Institute of Health, 187 Osongsaengmyeong2-Ro, Osong-Eup, Cheongju-Si, 363-951, Chungcheongbuk-Do, Korea.
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Endo A, Komada M, Yoshida Y. Ubiquitin-mediated endosomal stress: A novel organelle stress of early endosomes that initiates cellular signaling pathways: USP8 serves as a gatekeeper of ubiquitin-mediated endosomal stress to counteract the activation of cellular signaling pathways. Bioessays 2024; 46:e2400127. [PMID: 39194376 DOI: 10.1002/bies.202400127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2024] [Revised: 08/08/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
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Cells utilize diverse organelles to maintain homeostasis and to respond to extracellular stimuli. Recently, multifaceted aspects of organelle stress caused by various factors have been emerging. The endosome is an essential organelle, functioning as the central hub for membrane trafficking in cooperation with the ubiquitin system. However, knowledge regarding endosomal stress, which refers to organelle stress of the endosome, is currently limited. We recently revealed ubiquitin-mediated endosomal stress of early endosomes (EEs) and its responsive signaling pathways. These findings shed light on the relevance of ubiquitin-mediated endosomal stress to physiological and pathological processes. Here, we present a hypothesis that ubiquitin-mediated endosomal stress may have significant roles in biological contexts and that ubiquitin-specific protease 8 is a key regulator of ubiquitin clearance from EEs.
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- Akinori Endo
- Laboratory of Protein Metabolism, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Cell Biology Center, Institute of Innovative Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama, Japan
- School of Life Science and Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama, Japan
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- Laboratory of Protein Metabolism, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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Hayashi M, Okazaki K, Papgiannakopoulos T, Motohashi H. The Complex Roles of Redox and Antioxidant Biology in Cancer. Cold Spring Harb Perspect Med 2024; 14:a041546. [PMID: 38772703 PMCID: PMC11529857 DOI: 10.1101/cshperspect.a041546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
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Redox reactions control fundamental biochemical processes, including energy production, metabolism, respiration, detoxification, and signal transduction. Cancer cells, due to their generally active metabolism for sustained proliferation, produce high levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) compared to normal cells and are equipped with antioxidant defense systems to counteract the detrimental effects of ROS to maintain redox homeostasis. The KEAP1-NRF2 system plays a major role in sensing and regulating endogenous antioxidant defenses in both normal and cancer cells, creating a bivalent contribution of NRF2 to cancer prevention and therapy. Cancer cells hijack the NRF2-dependent antioxidant program and exploit a very unique metabolism as a trade-off for enhanced antioxidant capacity. This work provides an overview of redox metabolism in cancer cells, highlighting the role of the KEAP1-NRF2 system, selenoproteins, sulfur metabolism, heme/iron metabolism, and antioxidants. Finally, we describe therapeutic approaches that can be leveraged to target redox metabolism in cancer.
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- Makiko Hayashi
- Department of Pathology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York 10016, USA
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- Department of Gene Expression Regulation, Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Gene Expression Regulation, Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8575, Japan
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Tang D, Kang R. NFE2L2 and ferroptosis resistance in cancer therapy. CANCER DRUG RESISTANCE (ALHAMBRA, CALIF.) 2024; 7:41. [PMID: 39534872 PMCID: PMC11555182 DOI: 10.20517/cdr.2024.123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2024] [Revised: 10/09/2024] [Accepted: 10/16/2024] [Indexed: 11/16/2024]
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NFE2-like basic leucine zipper transcription factor 2 (NFE2L2, also known as NRF2), is a key transcription factor in the cellular defense against oxidative stress, playing a crucial role in cancer cell survival and resistance to therapies. This review outlines the current knowledge on the link between NFE2L2 and ferroptosis - a form of regulated cell death characterized by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation - within cancer cells. While NFE2L2 activation can protect normal cells from oxidative damage, its overexpression in cancer cells contributes to drug resistance by upregulating antioxidant defenses and inhibiting ferroptosis. We delve into the molecular pathways of ferroptosis, highlighting the involvement of NFE2L2 and its target genes, such as NQO1, HMOX1, FTH1, FTL, HERC2, SLC40A1, ABCB6, FECH, PIR, MT1G, SLC7A11, GCL, GSS, GSR, GPX4, AIFM2, MGST1, ALDH1A1, ALDH3A1, and G6PD, in ferroptosis resistance. Understanding the delicate balance between NFE2L2's protective and deleterious roles could pave the way for novel therapeutic strategies targeting NFE2L2 to enhance the efficacy of ferroptosis inducers in cancer therapy.
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- Daolin Tang
- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TA 75390, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TA 75390, USA
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Khramtsov YV, Ulasov AV, Rosenkranz AA, Slastnikova TA, Lupanova TN, Georgiev GP, Sobolev AS. Modular Nanotransporters Deliver Anti-Keap1 Monobody into Mouse Hepatocytes, Thereby Inhibiting Production of Reactive Oxygen Species. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:1345. [PMID: 39458673 PMCID: PMC11511107 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16101345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2024] [Revised: 10/09/2024] [Accepted: 10/18/2024] [Indexed: 10/28/2024] Open
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Background/Objectives: The study of oxidative stress in cells and ways to prevent it attract increasing attention. Antioxidant defense of cells can be activated by releasing the transcription factor Nrf2 from a complex with Keap1, its inhibitor protein. The aim of the work was to study the effect of the modular nanotransporter (MNT) carrying an R1 anti-Keap1 monobody (MNTR1) on cell homeostasis. Methods: The murine hepatocyte AML12 cells were used for the study. The interaction of fluorescently labeled MNTR1 with Keap1 fused to hrGFP was studied using the Fluorescence-Lifetime Imaging Microscopy-Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (FLIM-FRET) technique on living AML12 cells transfected with the Keap1-hrGFP gene. The release of Nrf2 from the complex with Keap1 and its levels in the cytoplasm and nuclei of the AML12 cells were examined using a cellular thermal shift assay (CETSA) and confocal laser scanning microscopy, respectively. The effect of MNT on the formation of reactive oxygen species was studied by flow cytometry using 6-carboxy-2',7'-dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate. Results: MNTR1 is able to interact with Keap1 in the cytoplasm, leading to the release of Nrf2 from the complex with Keap1 and a rapid rise in Nrf2 levels both in the cytoplasm and nuclei, ultimately causing protection of cells from the action of hydrogen peroxide. The possibility of cleavage of the monobody in endosomes leads to an increase in the observed effects. Conclusions: These findings open up a new approach to specifically modulating the interaction of intracellular proteins, as demonstrated by the example of the Keap1-Nrf2 system.
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- Yuri V. Khramtsov
- Laboratory of Molecular Genetics of Intracellular Transport, Institute of Gene Biology of Russian Academy of Sciences, 34/5 Vavilov St., 119334 Moscow, Russia; (Y.V.K.); (A.V.U.); (A.A.R.); (T.A.S.); (T.N.L.); (G.P.G.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular Genetics of Intracellular Transport, Institute of Gene Biology of Russian Academy of Sciences, 34/5 Vavilov St., 119334 Moscow, Russia; (Y.V.K.); (A.V.U.); (A.A.R.); (T.A.S.); (T.N.L.); (G.P.G.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular Genetics of Intracellular Transport, Institute of Gene Biology of Russian Academy of Sciences, 34/5 Vavilov St., 119334 Moscow, Russia; (Y.V.K.); (A.V.U.); (A.A.R.); (T.A.S.); (T.N.L.); (G.P.G.)
- Faculty of Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 1–12 Leninskie Gory St., 119234 Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Molecular Genetics of Intracellular Transport, Institute of Gene Biology of Russian Academy of Sciences, 34/5 Vavilov St., 119334 Moscow, Russia; (Y.V.K.); (A.V.U.); (A.A.R.); (T.A.S.); (T.N.L.); (G.P.G.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular Genetics of Intracellular Transport, Institute of Gene Biology of Russian Academy of Sciences, 34/5 Vavilov St., 119334 Moscow, Russia; (Y.V.K.); (A.V.U.); (A.A.R.); (T.A.S.); (T.N.L.); (G.P.G.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular Genetics of Intracellular Transport, Institute of Gene Biology of Russian Academy of Sciences, 34/5 Vavilov St., 119334 Moscow, Russia; (Y.V.K.); (A.V.U.); (A.A.R.); (T.A.S.); (T.N.L.); (G.P.G.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular Genetics of Intracellular Transport, Institute of Gene Biology of Russian Academy of Sciences, 34/5 Vavilov St., 119334 Moscow, Russia; (Y.V.K.); (A.V.U.); (A.A.R.); (T.A.S.); (T.N.L.); (G.P.G.)
- Faculty of Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 1–12 Leninskie Gory St., 119234 Moscow, Russia
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Yeung SHS, Lee RHS, Cheng GWY, Ma IWT, Kofler J, Kent C, Ma F, Herrup K, Fornage M, Arai K, Tse KH. White matter hyperintensity genetic risk factor TRIM47 regulates autophagy in brain endothelial cells. FASEB J 2024; 38:e70059. [PMID: 39331575 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202400689rr] [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: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 08/27/2024] [Accepted: 09/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/29/2024]
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White matter hyperintensity (WMH) is strongly correlated with age-related dementia and hypertension, but its pathogenesis remains obscure. Genome-wide association studies identified TRIM47 at the 17q25 locus as a top genetic risk factor for WMH formation. TRIM family is a class of E3 ubiquitin ligase with pivotal functions in autophagy, which is critical for brain endothelial cell (ECs) remodeling during hypertension. We hypothesize that TRIM47 regulates autophagy and its loss-of-function disturbs cerebrovasculature. Based on transcriptomics and immunohistochemistry, TRIM47 is found highly expressed by brain ECs in human and mouse, and its transcription is upregulated by artificially induced autophagy while downregulated in hypertension-like conditions. Using in silico simulation, immunocytochemistry and super-resolution microscopy, we predicted a highly conserved binding site between TRIM47 and the LIR (LC3-interacting region) motif of LC3B. Importantly, pharmacological autophagy induction increased Trim47 expression on mouse ECs (b.End3) culture, while silencing Trim47 significantly increased autophagy with ULK1 phosphorylation induction, transcription, and vacuole formation. Together, we demonstrate that TRIM47 is an endogenous inhibitor of autophagy in brain ECs, and such TRIM47-mediated regulation connects genetic and physiological risk factors for WMH formation but warrants further investigation.
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- Sunny Hoi-Sang Yeung
- Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Division of Neuropathology, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Human Genetics Center, Division of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Neuroprotection Research Laboratories, Departments of Radiology and Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Charlestown, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Neuropathology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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Mohammed WH, Sulaiman GM, Abomughaid MM, Klionsky DJ, Abu-Alghayth MH. The dual role of autophagy in suppressing and promoting hepatocellular carcinoma. Front Cell Dev Biol 2024; 12:1472574. [PMID: 39463763 PMCID: PMC11502961 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2024.1472574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2024] [Accepted: 09/25/2024] [Indexed: 10/29/2024] Open
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The 5-year survival rate for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a deadly form of liver cancer, is quite low. Although drug therapy is successful, patients with advanced liver cancer frequently develop resistance because of the significant phenotypic and genetic heterogeneity of these cells. The overexpression of drug efflux transporters, downstream adaptive responses, malfunctioning DNA damage repair, epigenetic modification, the tumor microenvironment, and the extracellular matrix can all be linked to drug resistance. The evolutionary process of autophagy, which is in charge of intracellular breakdown, is intimately linked to medication resistance in HCC. Autophagy is involved in both the promotion and suppression of cancer by influencing treatment resistance, metastasis, carcinogenesis, and the viability of stem cells. Certain autophagy regulators are employed in anticancer treatment; however, because of the dual functions of autophagy, their use is restricted, and therapeutic failure is increased. By focusing on autophagy, it is possible to reduce HCC expansion and metastasis, and enhance tumor cell reactivity to treatment. Macroautophagy, the best-characterized type of autophagy, involves the formation of a sequestering compartment termed a phagophore, which surrounds and encloses aberrant or superfluous components. The phagophore matures into a double-membrane autophagosome that delivers the cargo to the lysosome; lysosomes and autophagosomes fuse to degrade and recycle the cargo. Macroautophagy plays dual functions in both promoting and suppressing cancer in a variety of cancer types.
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- Wasnaa H. Mohammed
- Department of Biotechnology, College of Applied Sciences, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Applied Sciences, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Bisha, Bisha, Saudi Arabia
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- Life Sciences Institute, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Bisha, Bisha, Saudi Arabia
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Qiu M, Ma K, Zhang J, Zhao Z, Wang S, Wang Q, Xu H. Isoliquiritigenin as a modulator of the Nrf2 signaling pathway: potential therapeutic implications. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1395735. [PMID: 39444605 PMCID: PMC11496173 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1395735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 09/24/2024] [Indexed: 10/25/2024] Open
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Nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), a transcription factor responsible for cytoprotection, plays a crucial role in regulating the expression of numerous antioxidant genes, thereby reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and safeguarding cells against oxidative stress. Extensive research has demonstrated the involvement of Nrf2 in various diseases, prompting the exploration of Nrf2 activation as a potential therapeutic approach for a variety of diseases. Consequently, there has been a surge of interest in investigating the Nrf2 signaling pathway and developing compounds that can modulate its activity. Isoliquiritigenin (ISL) (PubChem CID:638278) exhibits a diverse range of pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, anticancer, and anti-tumor properties. Notably, its robust antioxidant activity has garnered significant attention. Furthermore, ISL has been found to possess therapeutic effects on various diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, kidney diseases, and cancer, through the activation of the Nrf2 pathway. This review aims to evaluate the potential of ISL in modulating the Nrf2 signaling pathway and summarize the role of ISL in diverse diseases prevention and treatment through modulating the Nrf2 signaling pathway.
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- Mangmang Qiu
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi’an Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi’an Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi’an Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- Institute of Basic and Translational Medicine, Xi’an Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- Institute of Basic and Translational Medicine, Xi’an Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi’an Medical University, Xi’an, China
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Chen YD, Lin XP, Ruan ZL, Li M, Yi XM, Zhang X, Li S, Shu HB. PLK2-mediated phosphorylation of SQSTM1 S349 promotes aggregation of polyubiquitinated proteins upon proteasomal dysfunction. Autophagy 2024; 20:2221-2237. [PMID: 39316746 PMCID: PMC11423667 DOI: 10.1080/15548627.2024.2361574] [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: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 09/26/2024] Open
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Dysregulation in protein homeostasis results in accumulation of protein aggregates, which are sequestered into dedicated insoluble compartments so-called inclusion bodies or aggresomes, where they are scavenged through different mechanisms to reduce proteotoxicity. The protein aggregates can be selectively scavenged by macroautophagy/autophagy called aggrephagy, which is mediated by the autophagic receptor SQSTM1. In this study, we have identified PLK2 as an important regulator of SQSTM1-mediated aggregation of polyubiquitinated proteins. PLK2 is upregulated following proteasome inhibition, and then associates with and phosphorylates SQSTM1 at S349. The phosphorylation of SQSTM1 S349 strengthens its binding to KEAP1, which is required for formation of large SQSTM1 aggregates/bodies upon proteasome inhibition. Our findings suggest that PLK2-mediated phosphorylation of SQSTM1 S349 represents a critical regulatory mechanism in SQSTM1-mediated aggregation of polyubiquitinated proteins.
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- Yun-Da Chen
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Medical Research Institute, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan, China
- Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Research Unit of Innate Immune and Inflammatory Diseases (2019RU063), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Medical Research Institute, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan, China
- Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Research Unit of Innate Immune and Inflammatory Diseases (2019RU063), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Medical Research Institute, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan, China
- Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Research Unit of Innate Immune and Inflammatory Diseases (2019RU063), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Medical Research Institute, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan, China
- Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Research Unit of Innate Immune and Inflammatory Diseases (2019RU063), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Medical Research Institute, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan, China
- Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Research Unit of Innate Immune and Inflammatory Diseases (2019RU063), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Medical Research Institute, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan, China
- Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Research Unit of Innate Immune and Inflammatory Diseases (2019RU063), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Medical Research Institute, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan, China
- Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Research Unit of Innate Immune and Inflammatory Diseases (2019RU063), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Medical Research Institute, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan, China
- Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Research Unit of Innate Immune and Inflammatory Diseases (2019RU063), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Wuhan, China
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Cheng X, Tan Y, Li H, Zhang Z, Hui S, Zhang Z, Peng W. Mechanistic Insights and Potential Therapeutic Implications of NRF2 in Diabetic Encephalopathy. Mol Neurobiol 2024; 61:8253-8278. [PMID: 38483656 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-024-04097-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 09/21/2024]
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Diabetic encephalopathy (DE) is a complication of diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes (T2D), characterized by damage in the central nervous system and cognitive impairment, which has gained global attention. Despite the extensive research aimed at enhancing our understanding of DE, the underlying mechanism of occurrence and development of DE has not been established. Mounting evidence has demonstrated a close correlation between DE and various factors, such as Alzheimer's disease-like pathological changes, insulin resistance, inflammation, and oxidative stress. Of interest, nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) is a transcription factor with antioxidant properties that is crucial in maintaining redox homeostasis and regulating inflammatory responses. The activation and regulatory mechanisms of NRF2 are a relatively complex process. NRF2 is involved in the regulation of multiple metabolic pathways and confers neuroprotective functions. Multiple studies have provided evidence demonstrating the significant involvement of NRF2 as a critical transcription factor in the progression of DE. Additionally, various molecules capable of activating NRF2 expression have shown potential in ameliorating DE. Therefore, it is intriguing to consider NRF2 as a potential target for the treatment of DE. In this review, we aim to shed light on the role and the possible underlying mechanism of NRF2 in DE. Furthermore, we provide an overview of the current research landscape and address the challenges associated with using NRF2 activators as potential treatment options for DE.
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- Xin Cheng
- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese & Western Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.139 Middle Renmin Road, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, People's Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorder, Changsha, 410011, China
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- School of Mathematics, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese & Western Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.139 Middle Renmin Road, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, People's Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorder, Changsha, 410011, China
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- YangSheng College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Geratology, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410005, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese & Western Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.139 Middle Renmin Road, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, People's Republic of China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorder, Changsha, 410011, China.
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese & Western Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.139 Middle Renmin Road, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, People's Republic of China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorder, Changsha, 410011, China.
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Shilovsky GA. p62: Intersection of Antioxidant Defense and Autophagy Pathways. Mol Biol 2024; 58:822-835. [DOI: 10.1134/s0026893324700390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 01/05/2025]
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Roths M, Rudolph TE, Krishna S, Michael A, Selsby JT. One day of environment-induced heat stress damages the murine myocardium. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2024; 327:H978-H988. [PMID: 39212770 PMCID: PMC11482254 DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00180.2024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 08/19/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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The physiological consequences of environment-induced heat stress (EIHS), caused by prolonged exposure to excess heat and humidity, are largely unknown. The purpose of this investigation was to determine the extent to which EIHS alters cardiac health. We hypothesized that 24 h of EIHS would cause cardiac injury and cellular dysfunction in a murine EIHS model. To test this hypothesis, 7-wk-old female mice were housed under thermoneutral (TN) conditions (n = 12; 31.2 ± 1.01°C, 35 ± 0.7% humidity) or EIHS conditions (n = 14; 37.6 ± 0.01°C, 42.0 ± 0.06% humidity) for 24 h. Environment-induced heat stress increased rectal temperature by 2.1°C (P < 0.01) and increased subcutaneous temperature by 1.8°C (P < 0.01). Body weight was decreased by 10% (P = 0.03), heart weight/body weight was increased by 26% (P < 0.01), and tissue water content was increased by 11% (P < 0.05) in EIHS compared with TN. In comparison with TN, EIHS increased protein abundance of heat shock protein (HSP) 27 by 84% (P = 0.01); however, HSPs 90, 60, 70, and phosphorylated HSP 27 were similar between groups. Histological inspection of the heart revealed that EIHS animals had increased myocyte vacuolation in the left ventricle (P = 0.01), right ventricle (P < 0.01), and septum (P = 0.01) compared with TN animals. Biochemical indices are suggestive of mitochondrial remodeling, increased autophagic flux, and robust activation of endoplasmic reticulum stress in hearts from EIHS mice compared with TN mice. These data demonstrate that 1 day of EIHS is sufficient to induce myocardial injury and biochemical dysregulation.NEW & NOTEWORTHY The consequences of prolonged environment-induced heat stress (EIHS) on heart health are largely unknown. We discovered that a 24-h exposure to environmental conditions sufficient to cause EIHS resulted in cardiac edema and histopathologic changes in the right and left ventricles. Furthermore, among other biochemical changes, EIHS increased autophagic flux and caused endoplasmic reticulum stress. These data raise the possibility that thermic injury, even when insufficient to cause heat stroke, can damage the myocardium.
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- Melissa Roths
- Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, United States
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- Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, United States
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- Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, United States
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- Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Ames, Iowa, United States
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- Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, United States
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Zhang M, Wang J, Liu R, Wang Q, Qin S, Chen Y, Li W. The role of Keap1-Nrf2 signaling pathway in the treatment of respiratory diseases and the research progress on targeted drugs. Heliyon 2024; 10:e37326. [PMID: 39309822 PMCID: PMC11414506 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e37326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2024] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Accepted: 09/01/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024] Open
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Lungs are exposed to external oxidants from the environment as in harmful particles and smog, causing oxidative stress in the lungs and consequently respiratory ailment. The NF-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) is the one with transcriptional regulatory function, while its related protein Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1) inhibits Nrf2 activity. Together, they form the Keap1-Nrf2 pathway, which regulates the body's defense against oxidative stress. This pathway has been shown to maintain cellular homeostasis during oxidative stressing, inflammation, oncogenesis, and apoptosis by coordinating the expression of cytoprotective genes and making it a potential therapeutic target for respiratory diseases. This paper summarizes this point in detail in Chapter 2. In addition, this article summarizes the current drug development and clinical research progress related to the Keap1-Nrf2 signaling pathway, with a focus on the potential of Nrf2 agonists in treating respiratory diseases. Overall, the article reviews the regulatory mechanisms of the Keap1-Nrf2 signaling pathway in respiratory diseases and the progress of targeted drug research, aiming to provide new insights for treatment.
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- Mengyang Zhang
- Qingdao Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao, Shandong, 266112, China
- Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai, Shandong, 264003, China
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- Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai, Shandong, 264003, China
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- Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai, Shandong, 264003, China
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- Qingdao Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao, Shandong, 266112, China
- Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai, Shandong, 264003, China
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- Qingdao Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao, Shandong, 266112, China
- Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai, Shandong, 264003, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510120, China
- Section of Physiology, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, 92093, USA
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- Qingdao Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao, Shandong, 266112, China
- Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai, Shandong, 264003, China
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Akabane T, Sagae H, van Wijk K, Saitoh S, Kimura T, Okano S, Kodama K, Takahashi K, Nakajima M, Tanaka T, Takagi M, Nakajima O. Heme deficiency in skeletal muscle exacerbates sarcopenia and impairs autophagy by reducing AMPK signaling. Sci Rep 2024; 14:22147. [PMID: 39333763 PMCID: PMC11437137 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-73049-9] [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: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 09/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Heme serves as a prosthetic group in hemoproteins, including subunits of the mammalian mitochondrial electron transfer chain. The first enzyme in vertebrate heme biosynthesis, 5-aminolevulinic acid synthase 1 (ALAS1), is ubiquitously expressed and essential for producing 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA). We previously showed that Alas1 heterozygous mice at 20-35 weeks (aged-A1+/-s) manifested impaired glucose metabolism, mitochondrial malformation in skeletal muscle, and reduced exercise tolerance, potentially linked to autophagy dysfunction. In this study, we investigated autophagy in A1+/-s and a sarcopenic phenotype in A1+/-s at 75-95 weeks (senile-A1+/-s). Senile-A1+/-s exhibited significantly reduced body and gastrocnemius muscle weight, and muscle strength, indicating an accelerated sarcopenic phenotype. Decreases in total LC3 and LC3-II protein and Map1lc3a mRNA levels were observed in aged-A1+/-s under fasting conditions and in Alas1 knockdown myocyte-differentiated C2C12 cells (A1KD-C2C12s) cultured in high- or low-glucose medium. ALA treatment largely reversed these declines. Reduced AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) signaling was associated with decreased autophagy in aged-A1+/-s and A1KD-C2C12s. AMPK modulation using AICAR (activator) and dorsomorphin (inhibitor) affected LC3 protein levels in an AMPK-dependent manner. Our findings suggest that heme deficiency contributes to accelerated sarcopenia-like defects and reduced autophagy in skeletal muscle, primarily due to decreased AMPK signaling.
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- Takeru Akabane
- Department of Functional Genomics, Major of Innovative Medical Science Research, Yamagata University School of Medicine/Research Center for Molecular Genetics, Institute for Promotion of Medical Science Research, Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine, Iida-Nishi 2-2-2 Yamagata, Yamagata, 990-9585, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan
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- Department of Functional Genomics, Major of Innovative Medical Science Research, Yamagata University School of Medicine/Research Center for Molecular Genetics, Institute for Promotion of Medical Science Research, Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine, Iida-Nishi 2-2-2 Yamagata, Yamagata, 990-9585, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan
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- Department of Functional Genomics, Major of Innovative Medical Science Research, Yamagata University School of Medicine/Research Center for Molecular Genetics, Institute for Promotion of Medical Science Research, Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine, Iida-Nishi 2-2-2 Yamagata, Yamagata, 990-9585, Japan
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- Department of Functional Genomics, Major of Innovative Medical Science Research, Yamagata University School of Medicine/Research Center for Molecular Genetics, Institute for Promotion of Medical Science Research, Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine, Iida-Nishi 2-2-2 Yamagata, Yamagata, 990-9585, Japan
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- Department of Functional Genomics, Major of Innovative Medical Science Research, Yamagata University School of Medicine/Research Center for Molecular Genetics, Institute for Promotion of Medical Science Research, Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine, Iida-Nishi 2-2-2 Yamagata, Yamagata, 990-9585, Japan
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- Department of Functional Genomics, Major of Innovative Medical Science Research, Yamagata University School of Medicine/Research Center for Molecular Genetics, Institute for Promotion of Medical Science Research, Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine, Iida-Nishi 2-2-2 Yamagata, Yamagata, 990-9585, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan
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- Department of Functional Genomics, Major of Innovative Medical Science Research, Yamagata University School of Medicine/Research Center for Molecular Genetics, Institute for Promotion of Medical Science Research, Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine, Iida-Nishi 2-2-2 Yamagata, Yamagata, 990-9585, Japan.
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Szaefer H, Licznerska B, Baer-Dubowska W. The Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor and Its Crosstalk: A Chemopreventive Target of Naturally Occurring and Modified Phytochemicals. Molecules 2024; 29:4283. [PMID: 39339278 PMCID: PMC11433792 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29184283] [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: 07/31/2024] [Revised: 08/30/2024] [Accepted: 09/07/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) is an environmentally sensitive transcription factor (TF) historically associated with carcinogenesis initiation via the activation of numerous carcinogens. Nowadays, the AhR has been attributed to multiple endogenous functions to maintain cellular homeostasis. Moreover, crosstalk, often reciprocal, has been found between the AhR and several other TFs, particularly estrogen receptors (ERs) and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor-2 (Nrf2). Adequate modulation of these signaling pathways seems to be an attractive strategy for cancer chemoprevention. Several naturally occurring and synthetically modified AhR or ER ligands and Nrf2 modulators have been described. Sulfur-containing derivatives of glucosinolates, such as indole-3-carbinol (I3C), and stilbene derivatives are particularly interesting in this context. I3C and its condensation product, 3,3'-diindolylmethane (DIM), are classic examples of blocking agents that increase drug-metabolizing enzyme activity through activation of the AhR. Still, they also affect multiple essential signaling pathways in preventing hormone-dependent cancer. Resveratrol is a competitive antagonist of several classic AhR ligands. Its analogs, with ortho-methoxy substituents, exert stronger antiproliferative and proapoptotic activity. In addition, they modulate AhR activity and estrogen metabolism. Their activity seems related to a number of methoxy groups introduced into the stilbene structure. This review summarizes the data on the chemopreventive potential of these classes of phytochemicals, in the context of AhR and its crosstalk modulation.
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- Hanna Szaefer
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 3 Rokietnicka Street, 60-806 Poznań, Poland; (B.L.); (W.B.-D.)
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Gan L, Wang W, Jiang J, Tian K, Liu W, Cao Z. Dual role of Nrf2 signaling in hepatocellular carcinoma: promoting development, immune evasion, and therapeutic challenges. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1429836. [PMID: 39286246 PMCID: PMC11402828 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1429836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the predominant form of liver cancer and ranks as the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally. The liver performs a wide range of tasks and is the primary organ responsible for metabolizing harmful substances and foreign compounds. Oxidative stress has a crucial role in growth and improvement of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Nuclear factor erythroid 2 (1)-related factor 2 (Nrf2) is an element that regulates transcription located in the cytoplasm. It controls the balance of redox reactions by stimulating the expression of many genes that depend on antioxidant response elements. Nrf2 has contrasting functions in the normal, healthy liver and HCC. In the normal liver, Nrf2 provides advantageous benefits, while in HCC it promotes harmful effects that support the growth and survival of HCC. Continuous activation of Nrf2 has been detected in HCC and promotes its advancement and aggressiveness. In addition, Activation of Nrf2 may lead to immune evasion, weakening the immune cells' ability to attack tumors and thereby promoting tumor development. Furthermore, chemoresistance in HCC, which is considered a form of stress response to chemotherapy medications, significantly impedes the effectiveness of HCC treatment. Stress management is typically accomplished by activating specific signal pathways and chemical variables. One important element in the creation of chemoresistance in HCC is nuclear factor-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2). Nrf2 is a transcription factor that regulates the activation and production of a group of genes that encode proteins responsible for protecting cells from damage. This occurs through the Nrf2/ARE pathway, which is a crucial mechanism for combating oxidative stress within cells.
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- Lin Gan
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Seventh People’s Hospital of Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Seventh People’s Hospital of Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical and Pharmaceutical College, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Seventh People’s Hospital of Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Seventh People’s Hospital of Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Seventh People’s Hospital of Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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Martinez-Canton M, Galvan-Alvarez V, Gallego-Selles A, Gelabert-Rebato M, Garcia-Gonzalez E, Gonzalez-Henriquez JJ, Martin-Rincon M, Calbet JAL. Activation of macroautophagy and chaperone-mediated autophagy in human skeletal muscle by high-intensity exercise in normoxia and hypoxia and after recovery with or without post-exercise ischemia. Free Radic Biol Med 2024; 222:607-624. [PMID: 39009244 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2024.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
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Autophagy is essential for the adaptive response to exercise and physiological skeletal muscle functionality. However, the mechanisms leading to the activation of macroautophagy and chaperone-mediated autophagy in human skeletal muscle in response to high-intensity exercise remain elusive. Our findings demonstrate that macroautophagy and chaperone-mediated autophagy are stimulated by high-intensity exercise in normoxia (PIO2: 143 mmHg) and severe acute hypoxia (PIO2: 73 mmHg) in healthy humans. High-intensity exercise induces macroautophagy initiation through AMPKα phosphorylation, which phosphorylates and activates ULK1. ULK1 phosphorylates BECN1 at Ser15, eliciting the dissociation of BECN1-BCL2 crucial for phagophore formation. Besides, high-intensity exercise elevates the LC3B-II:LC3B-I ratio, reduces total SQSTM1/p62 levels, and induces p-Ser349 SQSTM1/p62 phosphorylation, suggesting heightened autophagosome degradation. PHAF1/MYTHO, a novel macroautophagy biomarker, is highly upregulated in response to high-intensity exercise. The latter is accompanied by elevated LAMP2A expression, indicating chaperone-mediated autophagy activation regardless of post-exercise HSPA8/HSC70 downregulation. Despite increased glycolytic metabolism, severe acute hypoxia does not exacerbate the autophagy signaling response. Signaling changes revert within 1 min of recovery with free circulation, while the application of immediate post-exercise ischemia impedes recovery. Our study concludes that macroautophagy and chaperone-mediated autophagy pathways are strongly activated by high-intensity exercise, regardless of PO2, and that oxygenation is necessary to revert these signals to pre-exercise values. PHAF1/MYTHO emerges as a pivotal exercise-responsive autophagy marker positively associated with the LC3B-II:LC3B-I ratio.
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- Miriam Martinez-Canton
- Department of Physical Education, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Campus Universitario de Tafira s/n, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35017, Spain; Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences (IUIBS), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
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- Department of Physical Education, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Campus Universitario de Tafira s/n, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35017, Spain; Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences (IUIBS), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
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- Department of Physical Education, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Campus Universitario de Tafira s/n, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35017, Spain; Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences (IUIBS), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
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- Department of Physical Education, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Campus Universitario de Tafira s/n, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35017, Spain; Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences (IUIBS), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
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- Department of Physical Education, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Campus Universitario de Tafira s/n, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35017, Spain; Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences (IUIBS), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
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- Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences (IUIBS), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain; Department of Mathematics, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Campus Universitario de Tafira s/n, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35017, Spain
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- Department of Physical Education, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Campus Universitario de Tafira s/n, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35017, Spain; Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences (IUIBS), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
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- Department of Physical Education, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Campus Universitario de Tafira s/n, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35017, Spain; Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences (IUIBS), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain; Department of Physical Performance, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway.
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Jiang Y, Liu B, Fu L, Li F. UBE2C regulates the KEAP1/NRF2 signaling pathway to promote the growth of gastric cancer by inhibiting autophagy. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 276:134011. [PMID: 39032892 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134011] [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: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the most common malignant tumors in the world, ranking fourth in incidence and second in mortality among malignant tumors. In recent years, there has been some progress in biological treatment and targeted treatment for gastric cancer, but the prognosis for gastric cancer patients remains pessimistic, and the molecular mechanisms involved are not yet clear. In this study, bioinformatics analysis showed that Ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme E2C(UBE2C) was abnormally expressed in various types of cancer. Furthermore, UBE2C protein and mRNA expression was significantly elevated in gastric cancer tissues and cells. Silencing UBE2C significantly inhibited the proliferation and migration of gastric cancer cells. Mechanistically, UBE2C overexpression inhibited gastric cancer cell autophagy, leading to the accumulation of p62. Furthermore, immunoprecipitation results showed that UBE2C overexpression promoted the interaction between p62 and KEAP1, while inhibiting the binding of NRF2 to KEAP1, thereby weakening the ubiquitination and degradation of NRF2. In addition, the silencing of UBE2C leads to a reduction in the nuclear accumulation of NRF2. Importantly, the NRF2 activator TBHQ reversed the inhibition of gastric cancer cell proliferation and migration caused by the silencing of UBE2C. In summary, our study provides new insights into the molecular mechanisms of UBE2C in anti-cancer therapy.
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- Yunhe Jiang
- Department of Pathogenobiology, The Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Chinese Ministry of Education, College of Basic Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Cardiovascular Disease Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Pathogenobiology, The Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Chinese Ministry of Education, College of Basic Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Pathogenobiology, The Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Chinese Ministry of Education, College of Basic Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, China; The Key Laboratory for Bionics Engineering, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun, China; Key Laboratory for Health Biomedical Materials of Jilin Province, Jilin University, Changchun, China; Engineering Research Center for Medical Biomaterials of Jilin Province, Jilin University, Changchun, China; State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Xinjiang, China.
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Luchkova A, Mata A, Cadenas S. Nrf2 as a regulator of energy metabolism and mitochondrial function. FEBS Lett 2024; 598:2092-2105. [PMID: 39118293 DOI: 10.1002/1873-3468.14993] [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: 03/09/2024] [Revised: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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Nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) is essential for the control of cellular redox homeostasis. When activated, Nrf2 elicits cytoprotective effects through the expression of several genes encoding antioxidant and detoxifying enzymes. Nrf2 can also improve antioxidant defense via the pentose phosphate pathway by increasing NADPH availability to regenerate glutathione. Microarray and genome-wide localization analyses have identified many Nrf2 target genes beyond those linked to its redox-regulatory capacity. Nrf2 regulates several intermediary metabolic pathways and is involved in cancer cell metabolic reprogramming, contributing to malignant phenotypes. Nrf2 also modulates substrate utilization for mitochondrial respiration. Here we review the experimental evidence supporting the essential role of Nrf2 in the regulation of energy metabolism and mitochondrial function.
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- Alina Luchkova
- Centro de Biología Molecular Severo Ochoa (CSIC/UAM), Cantoblanco, Madrid, Spain
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- Centro de Biología Molecular Severo Ochoa (CSIC/UAM), Cantoblanco, Madrid, Spain
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- Centro de Biología Molecular Severo Ochoa (CSIC/UAM), Cantoblanco, Madrid, Spain
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Hinz K, Niu M, Ni HM, Ding WX. Targeting Autophagy for Acetaminophen-Induced Liver Injury: An Update. LIVERS 2024; 4:377-387. [PMID: 39301093 PMCID: PMC11412313 DOI: 10.3390/livers4030027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/22/2024] Open
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Acetaminophen (APAP) overdose can induce hepatocyte necrosis and acute liver failure in experimental rodents and humans. APAP is mainly metabolized via hepatic cytochrome P450 enzymes to generate the highly reactive metabolite N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone imine (NAPQI), which forms acetaminophen protein adducts (APAP-adducts) and damages mitochondria, triggering necrosis. APAP-adducts and damaged mitochondria can be selectively removed by autophagy. Increasing evidence implies that the activation of autophagy may be beneficial for APAP-induced liver injury (AILI). In this minireview, we briefly summarize recent progress on autophagy, in particular, the pharmacological targeting of SQSTM1/p62 and TFEB in AILI.
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- Kaitlyn Hinz
- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA
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Vu T, Wang Y, Fowler A, Simieou A, McCarty N. TRIM44, a Novel Prognostic Marker, Supports the Survival of Proteasome-Resistant Multiple Myeloma Cells. Cells 2024; 13:1431. [PMID: 39273003 PMCID: PMC11394402 DOI: 10.3390/cells13171431] [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: 07/02/2024] [Revised: 08/20/2024] [Accepted: 08/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024] Open
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TRIM44, a tripartite motif (TRIM) family member, is pivotal in linking the ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) to autophagy in multiple myeloma (MM). However, its prognostic impact and therapeutic potential remain underexplored. Here, we report that TRIM44 overexpression is associated with poor prognosis in a Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) cohort of 858 patients, persisting across primary and recurrent MM cases. TRIM44 expression notably increases in advanced MM stages, indicating its potential role in disease progression. Single-cell RNA sequencing across MM stages showed significant TRIM44 upregulation in smoldering MM (SMM) and MM compared to normal bone marrow, especially in patients with t(4;14) cytogenetic abnormalities. This analysis further identified high TRIM44 expression as predictive of lower responsiveness to proteasome inhibitor (PI) treatments, underscoring its critical function in the unfolded protein response (UPR) in TRIM44-high MM cells. Our findings also demonstrate that TRIM44 facilitates SQSTM1 oligomerization under oxidative stress, essential for its phosphorylation and subsequent autophagic degradation. This process supports the survival of PI-resistant MM cells by activating the NRF2 pathway, which is crucial for oxidative stress response and, potentially, other chemotherapy-induced stressors. Additionally, TRIM44 counters the TRIM21-mediated suppression of the antioxidant response, enhancing MM cell survival under oxidative stress. Collectively, our discoveries highlight TRIM44's significant role in MM progression and resistance to therapy, suggesting its potential value as a therapeutic target.
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- Trung Vu
- Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine for the Prevention of Human Diseases (IMM), The University of Texas-Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77021, USA; (T.V.); (Y.W.)
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- Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine for the Prevention of Human Diseases (IMM), The University of Texas-Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77021, USA; (T.V.); (Y.W.)
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- The Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, Houston, TX 77030, USA;
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- The Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA;
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- Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine for the Prevention of Human Diseases (IMM), The University of Texas-Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77021, USA; (T.V.); (Y.W.)
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Tian Y, Tang L, Wang X, Ji Y, Tu Y. Nrf2 in human cancers: biological significance and therapeutic potential. Am J Cancer Res 2024; 14:3935-3961. [PMID: 39267682 PMCID: PMC11387866 DOI: 10.62347/lzvo6743] [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: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 08/07/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024] Open
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The nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) is able to control the redox balance in the cells responding to oxidative damage and other stress signals. The Nrf2 upregulation can elevate the levels of antioxidant enzymes to support against damage and death. In spite of protective function of Nrf2 in the physiological conditions, the stimulation of Nrf2 in the cancer has been in favour of tumorigenesis. Since the dysregulation of molecular pathways and mutations/deletions are common in tumors, Nrf2 can be a promising therapeutic target. The Nrf2 overexpression can prevent cell death in tumor and by increasing the survival rate of cancer cells, ensures the carcinogenesis. Moreover, the induction of Nrf2 can promote the invasion and metastasis of tumor cells. The Nrf2 upregulation stimulates EMT to increase cancer metastasis. Furthermore, regarding the protective function of Nrf2, its stimulation triggers chemoresistance. The natural products can regulate Nrf2 in the cancer therapy and reverse drug resistance. Moreover, nanostructures can specifically target Nrf2 signaling in cancer therapy. The current review discusses the potential function of Nrf2 in the proliferation, metastasis and drug resistance. Then, the capacity of natural products and nanostructures for suppressing Nrf2-mediated cancer progression is discussed.
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- Yu Tian
- Research Center, Huizhou Central People's Hospital, Guangdong Medical University Huizhou, Guangdong, China
- School of Public Health, Benedictine University Lisle, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Respiratory, Chongqing Public Health Medical Center Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Administration, Huizhou Central People's Hospital, Guangdong Medical University Huizhou, Guangdong, China
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- Research Center, Huizhou Central People's Hospital, Guangdong Medical University Huizhou, Guangdong, China
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Wang Y, Lyu L, Vu T, McCarty N. TRIM44 enhances autophagy via SQSTM1 oligomerization in response to oxidative stress. Sci Rep 2024; 14:18974. [PMID: 39152142 PMCID: PMC11329658 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-67832-x] [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: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024] Open
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The deubiquitinase tripartite motif containing 44 (TRIM44) plays a critical role in linking the proteotoxic stress response with autophagic degradation, which is significant in the context of cancer and neurological diseases. Although TRIM44 is recognized as a prognostic marker in various cancers, the complex molecular mechanisms through which it facilitates autophagic degradation, particularly under oxidative stress conditions, have not been fully explored. In this study, we demonstrate that TRIM44 significantly enhances autophagy in response to oxidative stress, reducing cytotoxicity in cancer cells treated with arsenic trioxide. Our research emphasizes the critical role of the posttranslational modification of sequestosome-1 (SQSTM1) and its importance in improving sequestration during autophagic degradation under oxidative stress. We found that TRIM44 notably promotes SQSTM1 oligomerization in both PB1 domain-dependent and oxidation-dependent manners. Furthermore, TRIM44 amplifies the interaction between protein kinase A and oligomerized SQSTM1, leading to enhanced phosphorylation of SQSTM1 at S349. This phosphorylation event activates NFE2L2, a key transcription factor in the oxidative stress response, highlighting the importance of TRIM44 in modulating SQSTM1-mediated autophagy. Our findings support that TRIM44 plays pivotal roles in regulating autophagic sensitivity to oxidative stress, with implications for cancer, aging, aging-associated diseases, and neurodegenerative disorders.
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- Yuqin Wang
- Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine for the Prevention of Human Diseases (IMM), The University of Texas-Health Science Center at Houston, 1825 Pressler St., IMM-630A, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine for the Prevention of Human Diseases (IMM), The University of Texas-Health Science Center at Houston, 1825 Pressler St., IMM-630A, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine for the Prevention of Human Diseases (IMM), The University of Texas-Health Science Center at Houston, 1825 Pressler St., IMM-630A, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine for the Prevention of Human Diseases (IMM), The University of Texas-Health Science Center at Houston, 1825 Pressler St., IMM-630A, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
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Ye C, Yan C, Bian SJ, Li XR, Li Y, Wang KX, Zhu YH, Wang L, Wang YC, Wang YY, Li TS, Qi SH, Luo L. Momordica charantia L.-derived exosome-like nanovesicles stabilize p62 expression to ameliorate doxorubicin cardiotoxicity. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:464. [PMID: 39095755 PMCID: PMC11297753 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02705-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Doxorubicin (DOX) is a first-line chemotherapeutic drug for various malignancies that causes cardiotoxicity. Plant-derived exosome-like nanovesicles (P-ELNs) are growing as novel therapeutic agents. Here, we investigated the protective effects in DOX cardiotoxicity of ELNs from Momordica charantia L. (MC-ELNs), a medicinal plant with antioxidant activity. RESULTS We isolated MC-ELNs using ultracentrifugation and characterized them with canonical mammalian extracellular vesicles features. In vivo studies proved that MC-ELNs ameliorated DOX cardiotoxicity with enhanced cardiac function and myocardial structure. In vitro assays revealed that MC-ELNs promoted cell survival, diminished reactive oxygen species, and protected mitochondrial integrity in DOX-treated H9c2 cells. We found that DOX treatment decreased the protein level of p62 through ubiquitin-dependent degradation pathway in H9c2 and NRVM cells. However, MC-ELNs suppressed DOX-induced p62 ubiquitination degradation, and the recovered p62 bound with Keap1 promoting Nrf2 nuclear translocation and the expressions of downstream gene HO-1. Furthermore, both the knockdown of Nrf2 and the inhibition of p62-Keap1 interaction abrogated the cardioprotective effect of MC-ELNs. CONCLUSIONS Our findings demonstrated the therapeutic beneficials of MC-ELNs via increasing p62 protein stability, shedding light on preventive approaches for DOX cardiotoxicity.
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- Cong Ye
- School of Medical Technology, Xuzhou Key Laboratory of Laboratory Diagnostics, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou city, Jiangsu Province, 221004, PR China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang city, Jiangxi Province, PR China
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- School of Medical Technology, Xuzhou Key Laboratory of Laboratory Diagnostics, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou city, Jiangsu Province, 221004, PR China
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- School of Medical Technology, Xuzhou Key Laboratory of Laboratory Diagnostics, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou city, Jiangsu Province, 221004, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang city, Jiangxi Province, PR China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou city, Jiangsu Province, PR China
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- School of Medical Technology, Xuzhou Key Laboratory of Laboratory Diagnostics, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou city, Jiangsu Province, 221004, PR China
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- School of Medical Technology, Xuzhou Key Laboratory of Laboratory Diagnostics, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou city, Jiangsu Province, 221004, PR China
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- School of Medical Technology, Xuzhou Key Laboratory of Laboratory Diagnostics, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou city, Jiangsu Province, 221004, PR China
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- School of Medical Technology, Xuzhou Key Laboratory of Laboratory Diagnostics, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou city, Jiangsu Province, 221004, PR China
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- Department of Stem Cell Biology, Atomic Bomb Disease Institute, Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
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- School of Medical Technology, Xuzhou Key Laboratory of Laboratory Diagnostics, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou city, Jiangsu Province, 221004, PR China.
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- School of Medical Technology, Xuzhou Key Laboratory of Laboratory Diagnostics, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou city, Jiangsu Province, 221004, PR China.
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Grondin M, Chabrol C, Averill-Bates DA. Mild heat shock at 40 °C increases levels of autophagy: Role of Nrf2. Cell Stress Chaperones 2024; 29:567-588. [PMID: 38880164 PMCID: PMC11268186 DOI: 10.1016/j.cstres.2024.06.001] [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: 05/30/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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The exposure to low doses of stress induces an adaptive survival response that involves the upregulation of cellular defense systems such as heat shock proteins (Hsps), anti-apoptosis proteins, and antioxidants. Exposure of cells to elevated, non-lethal temperatures (39-41 °C) is an adaptive survival response known as thermotolerance, which protects cells against subsequent lethal stress such as heat shock (>41.5 °C). However, the initiating factors in this adaptive survival response are not understood. This study aims to determine whether autophagy can be activated by heat shock at 40 °C and if this response is mediated by the transcription factor Nrf2. Thermotolerant cells, which were developed during 3 h at 40 °C, were resistant to caspase activation at 42 °C. Autophagy was activated when cells were heated from 5 to 60 min at 40 °C. Levels of acidic vesicular organelles (AVOs) and autophagy proteins Beclin-1, LC3-II/LC3-I, Atg7, Atg5, Atg12-Atg5, and p62 were increased. When Nrf2 was overexpressed or depleted in cells, levels of AVOs and autophagy proteins were higher in unstressed cells, compared to the wild type. Stress induced by mild heat shock at 40 °C further increased levels of most autophagy proteins in cells with overexpression or depletion of Nrf2. Colocalization of p62 and Keap1 occurred. When Nrf2 levels are low, activation of autophagy would likely compensate as a defense mechanism to protect cells against stress. An improved understanding of autophagy in the context of cellular responses to physiological heat shock could be useful for cancer treatment by hyperthermia and the protective role of adaptive responses against environmental stresses.
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- Mélanie Grondin
- Département des Sciences Biologiques, Centre d'Excellence en Recherche sur les Maladies Orphelines - Fondation Courtois (CERMO-FC), Faculté des Sciences, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Département des Sciences Biologiques, Centre d'Excellence en Recherche sur les Maladies Orphelines - Fondation Courtois (CERMO-FC), Faculté des Sciences, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Département des Sciences Biologiques, Centre d'Excellence en Recherche sur les Maladies Orphelines - Fondation Courtois (CERMO-FC), Faculté des Sciences, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada.
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Zhang Y, Li C, Zhang M, Gao F, Zhao Y, Kong X. Selective autophagy receptor p62 promotes antibacterial and antiviral immunity in common carp (Cyprinus carpio). FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2024; 151:109719. [PMID: 38914181 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2024.109719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2024] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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Sequestosome 1 (SQSTM1/p62) is a selective autophagy adapter protein that participates in antiviral and bacterial immune responses and plays an important regulatory role in clearing the proteins to be degraded and maintaining intracellular protein homeostasis. In this study, two p62 genes were cloned from common carp (Cyprinus carpio), namely Ccp62-1 and Ccp62-2, and conducted bioinformatics analysis on them. The results showed that Ccp62s had the same structural domain (Phox and Bem1 domain, ZZ-type zinc finger domain, and ubiquitin-associated domain) as p62 from other species. Ccp62s were widely expressed in various tissues of fish, and highly expressed in immune organs such as gills, spleen, head kidney, etc. Subcellular localization study showed that they were mainly distributed in punctate aggregates in the cytoplasm. After stimulation with Aeromonas hydrophila and spring viraemia of carp virus (SVCV), the expression level of Ccp62s was generally up-regulated. Overexpression of Ccp62s in EPC cells could inhibit SVCV replication. Upon A. hydrophila challenge, the bacterial load in Ccp62s-overexpressing group was significantly reduced, the expression levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and interferon factors were increased, and the survival rate of the fish was improved. These results indicated that Ccp62s were involved in the immune response of common carp to bacterial and viral infections.
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- Yunli Zhang
- Engineering Lab of Henan Province for Aquatic Animal Disease Control, College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Henan Province, PR China
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- Engineering Lab of Henan Province for Aquatic Animal Disease Control, College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Henan Province, PR China.
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- Engineering Lab of Henan Province for Aquatic Animal Disease Control, College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Henan Province, PR China
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- Engineering Lab of Henan Province for Aquatic Animal Disease Control, College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Henan Province, PR China
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- Engineering Lab of Henan Province for Aquatic Animal Disease Control, College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Henan Province, PR China
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- Engineering Lab of Henan Province for Aquatic Animal Disease Control, College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Henan Province, PR China.
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Green CD, Brown RDR, Uranbileg B, Weigel C, Saha S, Kurano M, Yatomi Y, Spiegel S. Sphingosine kinase 2 and p62 regulation are determinants of sexual dimorphism in hepatocellular carcinoma. Mol Metab 2024; 86:101971. [PMID: 38925249 PMCID: PMC11261290 DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2024.101971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2024] [Revised: 06/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third leading cause of cancer mortality, and its incidence is increasing due to endemic obesity. HCC is sexually dimorphic in both humans and rodents with higher incidence in males, although the mechanisms contributing to these correlations remain unclear. Here, we examined the role of sphingosine kinase 2 (SphK2), the enzyme that regulates the balance of bioactive sphingolipid metabolites, sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) and ceramide, in gender specific MASH-driven HCC. METHODS Male and female mice were fed a high fat diet with sugar water, a clinically relevant model that recapitulates MASH-driven HCC in humans followed by physiological, biochemical cellular and molecular analyses. In addition, correlations with increased risk of HCC recurrence were determined in patients. RESULTS Here, we report that deletion of SphK2 protects both male and female mice from Western diet-induced weight gain and metabolic dysfunction without affecting hepatic lipid accumulation or fibrosis. However, SphK2 deficiency decreases chronic diet-induced hepatocyte proliferation in males but increases it in females. Remarkably, SphK2 deficiency reverses the sexual dimorphism of HCC, as SphK2-/- male mice are protected whereas the females develop liver cancer. Only in male mice, chronic western diet induced accumulation of the autophagy receptor p62 and its downstream mediators, the antioxidant response target NQO1, and the oncogene c-Myc. SphK2 deletion repressed these known drivers of HCC development. Moreover, high p62 expression correlates with poor survival in male HCC patients but not in females. In hepatocytes, lipotoxicity-induced p62 accumulation is regulated by sex hormones and prevented by SphK2 deletion. Importantly, high SphK2 expression in male but not female HCC patients is associated with a more aggressive HCC differentiation status and increased risk of cancer recurrence. CONCLUSIONS This work identifies SphK2 as a potential regulator of HCC sexual dimorphism and suggests SphK2 inhibitors now in clinical trials could have opposing, gender-specific effects in patients.
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- Christopher D Green
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA, USA.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan; CREST, JST, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan; CREST, JST, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA, USA
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Deng J, Li N, Hao L, Li S, Aiyu N, Zhang J, Hu X. Transcription factor NF-E2-related factor 2 plays a critical role in acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome (ALI/ARDS) by regulating ferroptosis. PeerJ 2024; 12:e17692. [PMID: 39670103 PMCID: PMC11637007 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.17692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 12/14/2024] Open
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NRF2 is an important transcription factor that regulates redox homeostasis in vivo and exerts its anti-oxidative stress and anti-inflammatory response by binding to the ARE to activate and regulate the transcription of downstream protective protein genes, reducing the release of reactive oxygen species. Ferroptosis is a novel iron-dependent, lipid peroxidation-driven cell death mode, and recent studies have shown that ferroptosis is closely associated with acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome (ALI/ARDS). NRF2 is able to regulate ferroptosis through the regulation of the transcription of its target genes to ameliorate ALI/ARDS. Therefore, This article focuses on how NRF2 plays a role in ALI/ARDS by regulating ferroptosis. We further reviewed the literature and deeply analyzed the signaling pathways related to ferroptosis which were regulated by NRF2. Additionally, we sorted out the chemical molecules targeting NRF2 that are effective for ALI/ARDS. This review provides a relevant theoretical basis for further research on this theory and the prevention and treatment of ALI/ARDS. The intended audience is clinicians and researchers in the field of respiratory disease.
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- JiaLi Deng
- School of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Chau DDL, Yu Z, Chan WWR, Yuqi Z, Chang RCC, Ngo JCK, Chan HYE, Lau KF. The cellular adaptor GULP1 interacts with ATG14 to potentiate autophagy and APP processing. Cell Mol Life Sci 2024; 81:323. [PMID: 39080084 PMCID: PMC11335243 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-024-05351-8] [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: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/22/2024]
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Autophagy is a highly conserved catabolic mechanism by which unnecessary or dysfunctional cellular components are removed. The dysregulation of autophagy has been implicated in various neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD). Understanding the molecular mechanism(s)/molecules that influence autophagy may provide important insights into developing therapeutic strategies against AD and other neurodegenerative disorders. Engulfment adaptor phosphotyrosine-binding domain-containing protein 1 (GULP1) is an adaptor that interacts with amyloid precursor protein (APP) to promote amyloid-β peptide production via an unidentified mechanism. Emerging evidence suggests that GULP1 has a role in autophagy. Here, we show that GULP1 is involved in autophagy through an interaction with autophagy-related 14 (ATG14), which is a regulator of autophagosome formation. GULP1 potentiated the stimulatory effect of ATG14 on autophagy by modulating class III phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase complex 1 (PI3KC3-C1) activity. The effect of GULP1 is attenuated by a GULP1 mutation (GULP1m) that disrupts the GULP1-ATG14 interaction. Conversely, PI3KC3-C1 activity is enhanced in cells expressing APP but not in those expressing an APP mutant that does not bind GULP1, which suggests a role of GULP1-APP in regulating PI3KC3-C1 activity. Notably, GULP1 facilitates the targeting of ATG14 to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). Moreover, the levels of both ATG14 and APP are elevated in the autophagic vacuoles (AVs) of cells expressing GULP1, but not in those expressing GULP1m. APP processing is markedly enhanced in cells co-expressing GULP1 and ATG14. Hence, GULP1 alters APP processing by promoting the entry of APP into AVs. In summary, we unveil a novel role of GULP1 in enhancing the targeting of ATG14 to the ER to stimulate autophagy and, consequently, APP processing.
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- Dennis Dik-Long Chau
- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Diseases, School of Biomedical Sciences, LKS Faculty of Medicine, and State Key Laboratory of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Laboratory of Drosophila Research, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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Han B, Zhen F, Sun Y, Sun B, Wang HY, Liu W, Huang J, Liang X, Wang YR, Chen XS, Li SJ, Hu J. Tumor suppressor KEAP1 promotes HSPA9 degradation, controlling mitochondrial biogenesis in breast cancer. Cell Rep 2024; 43:114507. [PMID: 39003742 DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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The oxidative-stress-related protein Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (KEAP1) is a substrate articulator of E3 ubiquitin ligase, which plays an important role in the ubiquitination modification of proteins. However, the function of KEAP1 in breast cancer and its impact on the survival of patients with breast cancer remain unclear. Our study demonstrates that KEAP1, a positive prognostic factor, plays a crucial role in regulating cell proliferation, apoptosis, and cell cycle transition in breast cancer. We investigate the underlying mechanism using human tumor tissues, high-throughput detection technology, and a mouse xenograft tumor model. KEAP1 serves as a key regulator of cellular metabolism, the reprogramming of which is one of the hallmarks of tumorigenesis. KEAP1 has a significant effect on mitochondrial biogenesis and oxidative phosphorylation by regulating HSPA9 ubiquitination and degradation. These results suggest that KEAP1 could serve as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target in the treatment of breast cancer.
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- Bing Han
- Department of Breast Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, 150 Haping Road, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province 150040, China
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- Department of Breast Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, 150 Haping Road, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province 150040, China
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- Department of Breast Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, 150 Haping Road, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province 150040, China
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- Research Center for Pharmacoinformatics (The State-Province Key Laboratories of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China), College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, 157 Baojian Road, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province 150081, China
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- Department of Breast Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, 150 Haping Road, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province 150040, China
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- Department of Breast Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, 150 Haping Road, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province 150040, China
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- Department of Breast Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, 150 Haping Road, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Preservation of Human Genetic Resources and Disease Control in China (Harbin Medical University), Ministry of Education, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province 150081, China
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- Department of Breast Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, 150 Haping Road, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province 150040, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 23 Youzheng Street, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province 150001, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases (SKLFZCD), Department of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province 150081, China.
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- Department of Breast Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, 150 Haping Road, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province 150040, China; Key Laboratory of Preservation of Human Genetic Resources and Disease Control in China (Harbin Medical University), Ministry of Education, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province 150081, China.
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Vitale R, Marzocco S, Popolo A. Role of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity: A Brief Account. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:7477. [PMID: 39000584 PMCID: PMC11242665 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25137477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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Cardiotoxicity is the main side effect of several chemotherapeutic drugs. Doxorubicin (Doxo) is one of the most used anthracyclines in the treatment of many tumors, but the development of acute and chronic cardiotoxicity limits its clinical usefulness. Different studies focused only on the effects of long-term Doxo administration, but recent data show that cardiomyocyte damage is an early event induced by Doxo after a single administration that can be followed by progressive functional decline, leading to overt heart failure. The knowledge of molecular mechanisms involved in the early stage of Doxo-induced cardiotoxicity is of paramount importance to treating and/or preventing it. This review aims to illustrate several mechanisms thought to underlie Doxo-induced cardiotoxicity, such as oxidative and nitrosative stress, inflammation, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Moreover, here we report data from both in vitro and in vivo studies indicating new therapeutic strategies to prevent Doxo-induced cardiotoxicity.
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, Italy; (R.V.); (S.M.)
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Armeli F, Mengoni B, Laskin DL, Businaro R. Interplay among Oxidative Stress, Autophagy, and the Endocannabinoid System in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Role of the Nrf2- p62/SQSTM1 Pathway and Nutraceutical Activation. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2024; 46:6868-6884. [PMID: 39057052 PMCID: PMC11276139 DOI: 10.3390/cimb46070410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2024] [Revised: 06/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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The onset of neurodegenerative diseases involves a complex interplay of pathological mechanisms, including protein aggregation, oxidative stress, and impaired autophagy. This review focuses on the intricate connection between oxidative stress and autophagy in neurodegenerative disorders, highlighting autophagy as pivotal in disease pathogenesis. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play dual roles in cellular homeostasis and autophagy regulation, with disruptions of redox signaling contributing to neurodegeneration. The activation of the Nrf2 pathway represents a critical antioxidant mechanism, while autophagy maintains cellular homeostasis by degrading altered cell components. The interaction among p62/SQSTM1, Nrf2, and Keap1 forms a regulatory pathway essential for cellular stress response, whose dysregulation leads to impaired autophagy and aggregate accumulation. Targeting the Nrf2-p62/SQSTM1 pathway holds promise for therapeutic intervention, mitigating oxidative stress and preserving cellular functions. Additionally, this review explores the potential synergy between the endocannabinoid system and Nrf2 signaling for neuroprotection. Further research is needed to elucidate the involved molecular mechanisms and develop effective therapeutic strategies against neurodegeneration.
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- Federica Armeli
- Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Corso della Repubblica, 79, 04100 Latina, Italy; (F.A.); (B.M.)
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- Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Corso della Repubblica, 79, 04100 Latina, Italy; (F.A.); (B.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA;
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- Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Corso della Repubblica, 79, 04100 Latina, Italy; (F.A.); (B.M.)
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Wu M, Li H, Zhai R, Shan B, Guo C, Chen J. Tanshinone IIA positively regulates the Keap1-Nrf2 system to alleviate pulmonary fibrosis via the sestrin2-sqstm1 signaling axis-mediated autophagy. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 129:155620. [PMID: 38669964 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Activation of myofibroblasts, linked to oxidative stress, emerges as a pivotal role in the progression of pulmonary fibrosis (PF). Our prior research has underscored the therapeutic promise of tanshinone IIA (Tan-IIA) in mitigating PF by enhancing nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) activity. Nevertheless, the molecular basis through which Tan-IIA influences Nrf2 activity has yet to be fully elucidated. METHODS The influence of Tan-IIA on PF was assessed in vivo and in vitro models. Inhibitors, overexpression plasmids, and small interfering RNA (siRNA) were utilized to probe its underlying mechanism of action in vitro. RESULTS We demonstrate that Tan-IIA effectively activates the kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1)-Nrf2 antioxidant pathway, which in turn inhibits myofibroblast activation and ameliorates PF. Notably, the stability and nucleo-cytoplasmic shuttling of Nrf2 is shown to be dependent on augmented autophagic flux, which is in alignment with the observation that Tan-IIA induces autophagy. Inhibition of autophagy, conversely, fosters the activation of extracellular matrix (ECM)-producing myofibroblasts. Further, Tan-IIA initiates an autophagy program through the sestrin 2 (Sesn2)-sequestosome 1 (Sqstm1) signaling axis, crucial for protecting Nrf2 from Keap1-mediated degradation. Meanwhile, these findings were corroborated in a murine model of PF. CONCLUSION Collectively, we observed for the first time that the Sqstm1-Sesn2 axis-mediated autophagic degradation of Keap1 effectively prevents myofibroblast activation and reduces the synthesis of ECM. This autophagy-dependent degradation of Keap1 can be initiated by the Tan-IIA treatment, which solidifies its potential as an Nrf2-modulating agent for PF treatment.
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- Mingyu Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China; Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China; Jiangsu Agri-Animal Husbandry Vocational College, Taizhou 22530, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China; Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China; Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China; Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China; Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China.
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McDowell JA, Kosmacek EA, Baine MJ, Adebisi O, Zheng C, Bierman MM, Myers MS, Chatterjee A, Liermann-Wooldrik KT, Lim A, Dickinson KA, Oberley-Deegan RE. Exogenous APN protects normal tissues from radiation-induced oxidative damage and fibrosis in mice and prostate cancer patients with higher levels of APN have less radiation-induced toxicities. Redox Biol 2024; 73:103219. [PMID: 38851001 PMCID: PMC11201354 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2024.103219] [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: 05/07/2024] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024] Open
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Radiation causes damage to normal tissues that leads to increased oxidative stress, inflammation, and fibrosis, highlighting the need for the selective radioprotection of healthy tissues without hindering radiotherapy effectiveness in cancer. This study shows that adiponectin, an adipokine secreted by adipocytes, protects normal tissues from radiation damage invitro and invivo. Specifically, adiponectin (APN) reduces chronic oxidative stress and fibrosis in irradiated mice. Importantly, APN also conferred no protection from radiation to prostate cancer cells. Adipose tissue is the primary source of circulating endogenous adiponectin. However, this study shows that adipose tissue is sensitive to radiation exposure exhibiting morphological changes and persistent oxidative damage. In addition, radiation results in a significant and chronic reduction in blood APN levels from adipose tissue in mice and human prostate cancer patients exposed to pelvic irradiation. APN levels negatively correlated with bowel toxicity and overall toxicities associated with radiotherapy in prostate cancer patients. Thus, protecting, or modulating APN signaling may improve outcomes for prostate cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy.
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- Joshua A McDowell
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198, USA.
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Vatankhah M, Panahizadeh R, Safari A, Ziyabakhsh A, Mohammadi-Ghalehbin B, Soozangar N, Jeddi F. The role of Nrf2 signaling in parasitic diseases and its therapeutic potential. Heliyon 2024; 10:e32459. [PMID: 38988513 PMCID: PMC11233909 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
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In response to invading parasites, one of the principal arms of innate immunity is oxidative stress, caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS). However, oxidative stresses play dual functions in the disease, whereby free radicals promote pathogen removal, but they can also trigger inflammation, resulting in tissue injuries. A growing body of evidence has strongly supported the notion that nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF) signaling is one of the main antioxidant pathways to combat this oxidative burst against parasites. Given the important role of NRF2 in oxidative stress, in this review, we investigate the activation mechanism of the NRF2 antioxidant pathway in different parasitic diseases, such as malaria, leishmaniasis, trypanosomiasis, toxoplasmosis, schistosomiasis, entamoebiasis, and trichinosis.
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- Mohammadamin Vatankhah
- Zoonoses Research Center, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
- Students Research Committee, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Zoonoses Research Center, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
- Students Research Committee, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Zoonoses Research Center, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Zoonoses Research Center, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Zoonoses Research Center, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Genetics and Pathology, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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Ferrari L, Bauer B, Qiu Y, Schuschnig M, Klotz S, Anrather D, Juretschke T, Beli P, Gelpi E, Martens S. Tau fibrils evade autophagy by excessive p62 coating and TAX1BP1 exclusion. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eadm8449. [PMID: 38865459 PMCID: PMC11168460 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adm8449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
Abstract
The accumulation of protein aggregates is a hallmark of many diseases, including Alzheimer's disease. As a major pillar of the proteostasis network, autophagy mediates the degradation of protein aggregates. The autophagy cargo receptor p62 recognizes ubiquitin on proteins and cooperates with TAX1BP1 to recruit the autophagy machinery. Paradoxically, protein aggregates are not degraded in various diseases despite p62 association. Here, we reconstituted the recognition by the autophagy receptors of physiological and pathological Tau forms. Monomeric Tau recruits p62 and TAX1BP1 via the sequential actions of the chaperone and ubiquitylation machineries. In contrast, Tau fibrils from Alzheimer's disease brains are recognized by p62 but fail to recruit TAX1BP1. This failure is due to the masking of fibrils ubiquitin moieties by p62. Tau fibrils are resistant to deubiquitylation, and, thus, this nonproductive interaction of p62 with the fibrils is irreversible. Our results shed light on the mechanism underlying autophagy evasion by protein aggregates and their consequent accumulation in disease.
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- Luca Ferrari
- Max Perutz Labs, Vienna Biocenter Campus (VBC), Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Vienna, Austria
- University of Vienna, Max Perutz Labs, Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Vienna, Austria
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- Max Perutz Labs, Vienna Biocenter Campus (VBC), Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Vienna, Austria
- University of Vienna, Max Perutz Labs, Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Vienna, Austria
- Vienna BioCenter PhD Program, Doctoral School of the University of Vienna and Medical University of Vienna, Campus-Vienna-Biocenter 1, 1030 Vienna, Austria
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- Max Perutz Labs, Vienna Biocenter Campus (VBC), Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Vienna, Austria
- University of Vienna, Max Perutz Labs, Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Vienna, Austria
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- Max Perutz Labs, Vienna Biocenter Campus (VBC), Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Vienna, Austria
- University of Vienna, Max Perutz Labs, Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Neuropathology and Neurochemistry, Department of Neurology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Max Perutz Labs, Mass Spectrometry Facility, Vienna Biocenter Campus (VBC), Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Molecular Biology, 55128 Mainz, Germany
- Institute of Developmental Biology and Neurobiology (IDN), Johannes Gutenberg-Universität, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Division of Neuropathology and Neurochemistry, Department of Neurology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Max Perutz Labs, Vienna Biocenter Campus (VBC), Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Vienna, Austria
- University of Vienna, Max Perutz Labs, Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Vienna, Austria
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Chen X, Tsvetkov AS, Shen HM, Isidoro C, Ktistakis NT, Linkermann A, Koopman WJ, Simon HU, Galluzzi L, Luo S, Xu D, Gu W, Peulen O, Cai Q, Rubinsztein DC, Chi JT, Zhang DD, Li C, Toyokuni S, Liu J, Roh JL, Dai E, Juhasz G, Liu W, Zhang J, Yang M, Liu J, Zhu LQ, Zou W, Piacentini M, Ding WX, Yue Z, Xie Y, Petersen M, Gewirtz DA, Mandell MA, Chu CT, Sinha D, Eftekharpour E, Zhivotovsky B, Besteiro S, Gabrilovich DI, Kim DH, Kagan VE, Bayir H, Chen GC, Ayton S, Lünemann JD, Komatsu M, Krautwald S, Loos B, Baehrecke EH, Wang J, Lane JD, Sadoshima J, Yang WS, Gao M, Münz C, Thumm M, Kampmann M, Yu D, Lipinski MM, Jones JW, Jiang X, Zeh HJ, Kang R, Klionsky DJ, Kroemer G, Tang D. International consensus guidelines for the definition, detection, and interpretation of autophagy-dependent ferroptosis. Autophagy 2024; 20:1213-1246. [PMID: 38442890 PMCID: PMC11210914 DOI: 10.1080/15548627.2024.2319901] [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: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
Abstract
Macroautophagy/autophagy is a complex degradation process with a dual role in cell death that is influenced by the cell types that are involved and the stressors they are exposed to. Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent oxidative form of cell death characterized by unrestricted lipid peroxidation in the context of heterogeneous and plastic mechanisms. Recent studies have shed light on the involvement of specific types of autophagy (e.g. ferritinophagy, lipophagy, and clockophagy) in initiating or executing ferroptotic cell death through the selective degradation of anti-injury proteins or organelles. Conversely, other forms of selective autophagy (e.g. reticulophagy and lysophagy) enhance the cellular defense against ferroptotic damage. Dysregulated autophagy-dependent ferroptosis has implications for a diverse range of pathological conditions. This review aims to present an updated definition of autophagy-dependent ferroptosis, discuss influential substrates and receptors, outline experimental methods, and propose guidelines for interpreting the results.Abbreviation: 3-MA:3-methyladenine; 4HNE: 4-hydroxynonenal; ACD: accidentalcell death; ADF: autophagy-dependentferroptosis; ARE: antioxidant response element; BH2:dihydrobiopterin; BH4: tetrahydrobiopterin; BMDMs: bonemarrow-derived macrophages; CMA: chaperone-mediated autophagy; CQ:chloroquine; DAMPs: danger/damage-associated molecular patterns; EMT,epithelial-mesenchymal transition; EPR: electronparamagnetic resonance; ER, endoplasmic reticulum; FRET: Försterresonance energy transfer; GFP: green fluorescent protein;GSH: glutathione;IF: immunofluorescence; IHC: immunohistochemistry; IOP, intraocularpressure; IRI: ischemia-reperfusion injury; LAA: linoleamide alkyne;MDA: malondialdehyde; PGSK: Phen Green™ SK;RCD: regulatedcell death; PUFAs: polyunsaturated fatty acids; RFP: red fluorescentprotein;ROS: reactive oxygen species; TBA: thiobarbituricacid; TBARS: thiobarbituric acid reactive substances; TEM:transmission electron microscopy.
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- Xin Chen
- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Modification and Degradation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The University of Texas McGovern Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine 3, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus at the Technische Universität Dresden, Germany
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Radboud Center for Mitochondrial Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Human and Animal Physiology, Wageningen University, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Pharmacology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- Institute of Biochemistry, Brandenburg Medical School, Neuruppin, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
- Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
- Caryl and Israel Englander Institute for Precision Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Peninsula Medical School, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute for Cancer Genetics, and Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Metastasis Research Laboratory, GIGA Cancer-University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ, USA
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Cambridge Institute for Medical Research, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
- UK Dementia Research Institute, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology, R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Endoscopy Center, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Pathology and Biological Response, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
- Center for Low-temperature Plasma Sciences, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
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- Affiliated Cancer Hospital & Institute of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Modification and Degradation, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- The Second Department of Hematology and Oncology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Biological Research Center, Institute of Genetics, Szeged, Hungary
- Department of Anatomy, Cell and Developmental Biology, Eotvos Lorand University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Orthopedics, Changzheng Hospital, Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Clinical Research Center of Pediatric Cancer, Changsha, China
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- DAMP Laboratory, Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Departments of Surgery and Pathology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy
- National Institute for Infectious Diseases IRCCS “Lazzaro Spallanzani”, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics, The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Friedman Brain Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Functional genomics, Department of Biology, Copenhagen University, Denmark
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Massey Cancer Center, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, USA
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- Pathology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Wilmer Eye lnstitute, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
- Metabolomics and Cell Biology Platforms, Gustave Roussy Cancer, Villejuif, France; Gustave Roussy Cancer, Villejuif, France
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- Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, Europe
- Faculty of Medicine, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
- Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, Moscow, Russia
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- LPHI, University Montpellier, CNRS, Montpellier, France
- Institut du Cancer Paris CARPEM, Department of Biology, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biophysics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Environmental Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University, New York, USA
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- Institute of Biological Chemistry, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Florey Institute, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
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- Department of Neurology with Institute of Translational Neurology, University of Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Physiology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Bunkyo-ku Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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- Department of Molecular, Cell and Cancer Biology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Institute of Thoracic Oncology Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- College of Medical Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Biochemistry, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Medicine, Newark, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, St. John’s University, New York City, NY, USA
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- The HIT Center for Life Sciences, School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China
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- Institute of Experimental Immunology, University of Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Cellular Biochemistry, University Medical Center Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany
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- Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics, University of California, San Francisco, USA
- Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases, University of California, San Francisco, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine, Frazer Institute, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, Ian Frazer Centre for Children’s Immunotherapy Research, Child Health Research Centre, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Department of Neurobiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Cell Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Life Sciences Institute and Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, Université de Paris, Sorbonne Université, INSERM U1138, Institut Universitaire de France, Paris, France
- Metabolomics and Cell Biology Platforms, Gustave Roussy Cancer, Villejuif, France; Gustave Roussy Cancer, Villejuif, France
- Institut du Cancer Paris CARPEM, Department of Biology, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Department of Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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Wang B, Pareek G, Kundu M. ULK/Atg1: phasing in and out of autophagy. Trends Biochem Sci 2024; 49:494-505. [PMID: 38565496 PMCID: PMC11162330 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibs.2024.03.004] [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: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
Abstract
Autophagy - a highly regulated intracellular degradation process - is pivotal in maintaining cellular homeostasis. Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) is a fundamental mechanism regulating the formation and function of membrane-less compartments. Recent research has unveiled connections between LLPS and autophagy, suggesting that phase separation events may orchestrate the spatiotemporal organization of autophagic machinery and cargo sequestration. The Unc-51-like kinase (ULK)/autophagy-related 1 (Atg1) family of proteins is best known for its regulatory role in initiating autophagy, but there is growing evidence that the functional spectrum of ULK/Atg1 extends beyond autophagy regulation. In this review, we explore the spatial and temporal regulation of the ULK/Atg1 family of kinases, focusing on their recruitment to LLPS-driven compartments, and highlighting their multifaceted functions beyond their traditional role.
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- Bo Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China; Shenzhen Research Institute of Xiamen University, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA.
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