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Zhang S, Zhou Y, Shen J, Wang Y, Xia J, Li C, Liu W, Hayat K, Qian M. Early-Life Exposure to 4-Hydroxy-4'-Isopropoxydiphenylsulfone Induces Behavioral Deficits Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Mice. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:15984-15996. [PMID: 39194383 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c04760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
Abstract
Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) during gestation and lactation is considered to be a potential risk factor for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in both humans and animals. As a novel alternative to BPA, 4-hydroxy-4'-isopropoxydiphenylsulfone (BPSIP) is frequently detected in breast milk and placental barrier systems, suggesting potential transmission from the mother to offspring and increased risk of exposure. Gestation and lactation are critical periods for central nervous system development, which are vulnerable to certain environmental pollutants. Herein, we investigated the behavioral impacts and neurobiological effects of early-life exposure to BPSIP (0.02, 0.1, and 0.5 mg/kg body weight/day) in mice offspring. Behavioral studies indicated that BPSIP exposure induced ASD-like behaviors, including elevated anxiety-related behavior and decreased spatial memory, in both male and female pups. A distinct pattern of reduced social novelty was observed only in female offspring, accompanied by significant alterations in antioxidant levels. Transcriptome analysis demonstrated that differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were mainly enriched in pathways related to behaviors and neurodevelopment, which were consistent with the observed phenotype. Besides, a decrease in the protein levels of complex IV (COX IV) across all tested populations suggests a profound impact on mitochondrial function, potentially leading to abnormal energy metabolism in individuals with autism. Additionally, changes in synaptic proteins, evidenced by alterations in synapsin 1 (SYN1) and postsynaptic density protein-95 (PSD95) levels in the cerebellum and hippocampus, support the notion of synaptic involvement. These findings suggest that BPSIP may induce sex-specific neurotoxic effects that involve oxidative stress, energy generation, and synaptic plasticity.
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- Shengnan Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Exposure and Health Intervention of Zhejiang Province, Interdisciplinary Research Academy, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Exposure and Health Intervention of Zhejiang Province, Interdisciplinary Research Academy, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Exposure and Health Intervention of Zhejiang Province, Interdisciplinary Research Academy, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Exposure and Health Intervention of Zhejiang Province, Interdisciplinary Research Academy, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Exposure and Health Intervention of Zhejiang Province, Interdisciplinary Research Academy, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Exposure and Health Intervention of Zhejiang Province, Interdisciplinary Research Academy, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Exposure and Health Intervention of Zhejiang Province, Interdisciplinary Research Academy, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Exposure and Health Intervention of Zhejiang Province, Interdisciplinary Research Academy, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Exposure and Health Intervention of Zhejiang Province, Interdisciplinary Research Academy, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
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Zhang X, Lei Y, Zhou H, Liu H, Xu P. The Role of PKM2 in Multiple Signaling Pathways Related to Neurological Diseases. Mol Neurobiol 2024; 61:5002-5026. [PMID: 38157121 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-023-03901-y] [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: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) is a key rate-limiting enzyme in glycolysis. It is well known that PKM2 plays a vital role in the proliferation of tumor cells. However, PKM2 can also exert its biological functions by mediating multiple signaling pathways in neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), cognitive dysfunction, ischemic stroke, post-stroke depression, cerebral small-vessel disease, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease (PD), epilepsy, neuropathic pain, and autoimmune diseases. In these diseases, PKM2 can exert various biological functions, including regulation of glycolysis, inflammatory responses, apoptosis, proliferation of cells, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, or pathological autoimmune responses. Moreover, the complexity of PKM2's biological characteristics determines the diversity of its biological functions. However, the role of PKM2 is not entirely the same in different diseases or cells, which is related to its oligomerization, subcellular localization, and post-translational modifications. This article will focus on the biological characteristics of PKM2, the regulation of PKM2 expression, and the biological role of PKM2 in neurological diseases. With this review, we hope to have a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms of PKM2, which may help researchers develop therapeutic strategies in clinic.
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- Xiaoping Zhang
- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.
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Li RQ, Zhu WW, Li C, Zhan KB, Zhang P, Xiao F, Jiang JM, Zou W. Hippocampal warburg effect mediates hydrogen sulfide-ameliorated diabetes-associated cognitive dysfunction: Involving promotion of hippocampal synaptic plasticity. Neurosci Res 2024:S0168-0102(24)00087-7. [PMID: 39025266 DOI: 10.1016/j.neures.2024.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2024] [Revised: 07/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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Our previous studies have reported that hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has ability to improve diabetes-associated cognitive dysfunction (DACD), but the exact mechanisms remain unknown. Recent research reveals that Warburg effect is associated with synaptic plasticity which plays a key role in cognition promotion. Herein, the present study was aimed to demonstrate whether hippocampal Warburg effect contributes to H2S-ameliorated DACD and further explore its potential mechanism. We found that H2S promoted the hippocampal Warburg effect and inhibited the OxPhos in the hippocampus of STZ-induced diabetic rats. It also improved the hippocampal synaptic plasticity in STZ-induced diabetic rats, as evidenced by the change of microstructures and the expression of different key-enzymes. Furthermore, inhibited hippocampal Warburg effect induced by DCA markedly abolished the improvement of H2S on synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus of STZ-induced diabetic rats. DCA blocked H2S-attenuated the cognitive dysfunction in STZ-induced diabetic rats, according to the Y-maze, Novel Objective Recognition, and Morris Water Maze tests. Collectively, these findings indicated that the hippocampal Warburg effect mediates H2S-ameliorated DACD by improving hippocampal synaptic plasticity.
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- Run-Qi Li
- The Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Department of Neurology, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- Institute of Neuroscience, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- The Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Emergency department, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- Institute of Neuroscience, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- The Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Department of Neurology, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- The Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Department of Neurology, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- Institute of Neuroscience, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China; The First Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Neurology, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China.
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- The Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Department of Neurology, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China.
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Oliveira MK, Batista TH, Rojas VCT, Vitor-Vieira F, Reis L, Giusti FCV, Giusti-Paiva A. Neuromodulator hydrogen sulfide attenuates sickness behavior induced by lipopolysaccharide. J Neuroimmunol 2024; 389:578324. [PMID: 38422691 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2024.578324] [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: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Sickness behavior reflects a state of altered physiology and central nervous system function that occurs during systemic infection or inflammation, serving as an adaptive response to illness. This study aims to elucidate the role of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in regulating sickness behavior and neuroinflammatory responses in a rat model of systemic inflammation. Adult male Wistar rats were treated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to induce sickness behavior. Intracerebroventricular (i.c.v.) pretreatments included aminooxyacetic acid (AOAA), an inhibitor of H2S synthesis, and sodium sulfide (NaHS), an H2S donor. Behavioral assays were conducted, along with the assessment of astrocyte activation, as indicated by GFAP expression in the hypothalamus. Pretreatment with NaHS mitigated LPS-induced behavioral changes, including hypophagia, social and exploratory deficits, without affecting peripheral cytokine levels, indicating a central modulatory effect. AOAA, conversely, accentuated certain behavioral responses, suggesting a complex role of endogenous H2S in sickness behavior. These findings were reinforced by a lack of effect on plasma interleukin levels but significant reduction in GFAP expression. Our findings support the central role of H2S in modulating neuroinflammation and sickness behavior, highlighting the therapeutic potential of targeting H2S signaling in neuroinflammatory conditions.
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- Merelym K Oliveira
- Programa de Pós-Graduação Multicêntrico em Ciências Fisiológicas, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Universidade Federal de Alfenas (Unifal-MG), Alfenas, MG, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação Multicêntrico em Ciências Fisiológicas, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Universidade Federal de Alfenas (Unifal-MG), Alfenas, MG, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação Multicêntrico em Ciências Fisiológicas, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Universidade Federal de Alfenas (Unifal-MG), Alfenas, MG, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação Multicêntrico em Ciências Fisiológicas, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Universidade Federal de Alfenas (Unifal-MG), Alfenas, MG, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biociências, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Universidade Federal de Alfenas (Unifal-MG), Alfenas, MG, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biociências, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Universidade Federal de Alfenas (Unifal-MG), Alfenas, MG, Brazil; Centro de Inovação e Ensaios Pré-Clínicos (CIEnP), Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Fisiológicas, Centro de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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Tian JS, Zhao YH, Ling-Hu T, Wu WZ, Wang XX, Ji C, Zhao WD, Han YM, Qin XM. A novel insight for high-rate and low-efficiency glucose metabolism in depression through stable isotope-resolved metabolomics in CUMS-induced rats. J Affect Disord 2023; 331:121-129. [PMID: 36948469 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2023.03.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Revised: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Existing research has suggested that depression results in disorders of glucose metabolism in the organism which causing insufficient energy supply. However, the overall changes in glucose metabolism that arise from depression have not been clarified. METHODS In this study, the depression-like behavior in chronically unpredictable mild stressed rats was investigated, and the fate of glucose was tracked through isotope tracing and mass spectrometry, with a focus on metabolite changes in cecal contents. RESULTS As indicated by the results, the isotopic results of cecal contents can indicate the metabolic end of the organism. Moreover, the TCA cycle activity was notably reduced, and the gluconeogenesis pathway was abnormally up-regulated in the CUMS-induced rats. The organism expedited other glucose metabolism pathways to make up for the insufficiency of energy. As a result, the activity of the inefficient glycolysis pathway was increased. LIMITATIONS Existing research has only investigated the metabolism of 13C-glucose, and lipids and proteins have been rarely explored. CONCLUSIONS The chronic unpredictable mild stress can inhibit the entry of pyruvate into mitochondria in SD rats, such that the activity of TCA is reduced, and insufficient energy supply is caused. The organism is capable of expediting other glucose metabolism rate pathways to make up for the insufficiency of energy, whereas it still cannot compensate for the loss of energy. As a result, CUMS-induced rats exhibited high-rate and low-efficiency glucose metabolism.
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- Jun-Sheng Tian
- Modern Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine of Shanxi University, No.92, Wucheng Road, Taiyuan 030006, China; Key Laboratory of Effective Substances Research and Utilization in TCM of Shanxi Province, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China; The Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Molecular Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Modern Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine of Shanxi University, No.92, Wucheng Road, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Modern Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine of Shanxi University, No.92, Wucheng Road, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Modern Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine of Shanxi University, No.92, Wucheng Road, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Modern Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine of Shanxi University, No.92, Wucheng Road, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- School of Physical Education, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- School of Physical Education, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- School of Physical Education, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Modern Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine of Shanxi University, No.92, Wucheng Road, Taiyuan 030006, China; Key Laboratory of Effective Substances Research and Utilization in TCM of Shanxi Province, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China; The Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Molecular Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China.
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Wang YB, Song NN, Ding YQ, Zhang L. Neural Plasticity and Depression Treatment. IBRO Neurosci Rep 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ibneur.2022.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/08/2022] Open
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