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Mungara P, Waiss M, Hartwig S, Burger D, Cordat E. Unraveling the molecular landscape of kAE1: a narrative review. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 2024. [PMID: 38669699 DOI: 10.1139/cjpp-2023-0482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
Abstract
Kidney anion exchanger 1 (kAE1) is an isoform of the AE1 protein encoded by the SLC4A1 gene. It is a basolateral membrane protein expressed by α-intercalated cells in the connecting tubules and collecting duct of the kidney. Its main function is to exchange bicarbonate and chloride ions between the blood and urine to maintain blood pH at physiological threshold. The kAE1 protein undergoes multiple post-translational modifications such as phosphorylation and ubiquitination and interacts with many different proteins such as claudin-4 and carbonic anhydrase II. Mutations in the gene may lead to the development of distal renal tubular acidosis, characterized by the failure to acidify the urine, which may result in nephrocalcinosis and in more severe cases, renal failure. In this review, we discuss the structure and function of kAE1, its post-translational modifications, and protein-protein interactions. Finally, we discuss insights gained from the study of kAE1 mutations in humans and in mice.
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- Priyanka Mungara
- Department of Physiology, Membrane Protein Disease Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE, Canada
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Kidney Research Centre, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Physiology, Membrane Protein Disease Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Wang X, Zhang D, Zhu Y, Li D, Shen L, Wang Q, Gao Y, Li X, Yu M. Protein lysine acetylation played an important role in NH 3-induced AEC2 damage and pulmonary fibrosis in piglets. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 908:168303. [PMID: 37939958 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168303] [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: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Gaseous ammonia (NH3), as a main air pollutant in pig farms and surrounding areas, directly affects animal and human health. The lung, as an important organ for gas exchange in the respiratory system, is damaged after NH3 exposure, but the underlying mechanism needs to be further explored. In this study, seven weeks old piglets were exposed to 50 ppm NH3 for 30 days, and displayed pulmonary fibrosis. Then, the toxicological mechanism of NH3-induced pulmonary fibrosis was explored from the aspects of whole genome wide protein expression and post-translational modification. Totally, 404 differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) and 136 differentially lysine acetylated proteins (DAPs) were identified. The expression or lysine acetylation levels of proteins involved in mitochondrial energy metabolism including fatty acid oxidation (CPT1A, ACADVL, ACADS, HADHA, and HADHB), TCA cycle (IDH2 and MDH2), and oxidative phosphorylation (NDUFB7, NDUFV1, ATP5PB, ATP5F1A, COX5A, and COX5B) were significantly changed after NH3 exposure, which suggested that NH3 disrupted mitochondrial energy metabolism in the lung of piglets. Next, we found that type 2 alveolar epithelial cells (AEC2) damaged after NH3 exposure in vivo and in vitro. Integrin-linked kinase (ILK) was enriched in focal adhesion pathway, and showed significantly up-regulated acetylation levels at K191 (FC = 2.99) and K209 sites (FC = 1.52) after NH3 exposure. We illustrated that ILK-K191 hyper-acetylation inhibited AEC2 proliferation and induced AEC2 apoptosis by down-regulating pAKT-S473 in vitro. In conclusion, for the first time, our study revealed that protein acetylation played an important role in the process of NH3-induced pulmonary fibrosis in piglets. Our findings provided valuable insights into toxicological harm of NH3 to human health.
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- Xiaotong Wang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Center for Advanced Science in Animal Breeding and Health Breeding, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Center for Advanced Science in Animal Breeding and Health Breeding, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Center for Advanced Science in Animal Breeding and Health Breeding, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Center for Advanced Science in Animal Breeding and Health Breeding, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Center for Advanced Science in Animal Breeding and Health Breeding, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Center for Advanced Science in Animal Breeding and Health Breeding, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Engineering, the Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Center for Advanced Science in Animal Breeding and Health Breeding, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; Key Laboratory of Smart Animal Farming Technology, Ministry of Agriculture, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Center for Advanced Science in Animal Breeding and Health Breeding, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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Zhang J, Xin Y, Ling X, Liang H, Zhang L, Fang C, Ma J. Nucleoporin 93, a new substrate of the E3 ubiquitin protein ligase HECTD1, promotes esophageal squamous cell carcinoma progression. Hum Cell 2024; 37:245-257. [PMID: 37993750 DOI: 10.1007/s13577-023-01005-2] [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: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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Nucleoporin 93 (NUP93) is an important component of the nuclear pore complex, exhibiting pro-tumorigenic properties in some cancers. However, its function in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) has not been elucidated. This study aimed to investigate the effects of NUP93 in ESCC and the underlying mechanisms involved. Through analysis of public human cancer datasets, we observed higher expression of NUP93 in esophageal cancer tissues than in normal tissues. Stable ESCC cell lines with NUP93 overexpression or knockdown were established by lentiviral vector transduction and puromycin selection. NUP93 knockdown suppressed the proliferation, colony formation, cell cycle transition, migration, and invasion of ESCC cells, while the overexpression of NUP93 displayed opposite effects. NUP93 positively regulated epithelial-mesenchymal transition and AKT signaling transduction in ESCC cells. In addition, NUP93 increased the expression of programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) in ESCC cells and attenuated NK cell-mediated lysis of ESCC cells. In vivo experiments demonstrated that NUP93 promotes the growth of ESCC in nude mice, enhances Ki67 and PD-L1 expression, and promotes AKT signaling transduction in xenografts. Mechanistically, we demonstrated that the HECT domain E3 ubiquitin protein ligase 1 (HECTD1) contributes to the ubiquitination and degradation of NUP93 and acts as a tumor suppressor in ESCC. To conclude, this study has shown that NUP93 has pro-tumor properties in ESCC and that HECTD1 functions as an upstream regulator of NUP93 in ESCC. These findings may contribute to the investigation of potential therapeutic targets in ESCC.
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- Jinfeng Zhang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Esophagus and Mediastinum, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, 150# Haping Road, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Esophagus and Mediastinum, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, 150# Haping Road, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Esophagus and Mediastinum, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, 150# Haping Road, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Esophagus and Mediastinum, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, 150# Haping Road, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Esophagus and Mediastinum, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, 150# Haping Road, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Esophagus and Mediastinum, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, 150# Haping Road, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Esophagus and Mediastinum, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, 150# Haping Road, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
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Kao YS, Wang LC, Chang PC, Lin HM, Lin YS, Yu CY, Chen CC, Lin CF, Yeh TM, Wan SW, Wang JR, Ho TS, Chu CC, Zhang BC, Chang CP. Negative regulation of type I interferon signaling by integrin-linked kinase permits dengue virus replication. PLoS Pathog 2023; 19:e1011241. [PMID: 36930690 PMCID: PMC10057834 DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1011241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Dengue virus (DENV) infection can induce life-threatening dengue hemorrhagic fever/dengue shock syndrome in infected patients. DENV is a threat to global health due to its growing numbers and incidence of infection in the last 50 years. During infection, DENV expresses ten structural and nonstructural proteins modulating cell responses to benefit viral replication. However, the lack of knowledge regarding the cellular proteins and their functions in enhancing DENV pathogenesis impedes the development of antiviral drugs and therapies against fatal DENV infection. Here, we identified that integrin-linked kinase (ILK) is a novel enhancing factor for DENV infection by suppressing type I interferon (IFN) responses. Mechanistically, ILK binds DENV NS1 and NS3, activates Akt and Erk, and induces NF-κB-driven suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 (SOCS3) expression. Elevated SOCS3 in DENV-infected cells inhibits phosphorylation of STAT1/2 and expression of interferon-stimulated genes (ISGs). Inhibiting ILK, Akt, or Erk activation abrogates SOCS3 expression. In DENV-infected mice, the treatment of an ILK inhibitor significantly reduces viral loads in the brains, disease severity, and mortality rate. Collectively, our results show that ILK is a potential therapeutic target against DENV infection.
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- Yi-Sheng Kao
- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- The Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Center of Infectious Disease and Signaling Research, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Center of Infectious Disease and Signaling Research, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- National Institute of Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology, National Health Research Institutes, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Pathology, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
- Department of Cosmetic Science, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Center of Infectious Disease and Signaling Research, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- The Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Center of Infectious Disease and Signaling Research, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Center of Infectious Disease and Signaling Research, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Center of Infectious Disease and Signaling Research, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Pediatrics, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Microbiology & Immunology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- The Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Center of Infectious Disease and Signaling Research, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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He W, Cheng Z, Huo Z, Lin B, Wang X, Sun Y, Yu S, Cao S, Xue J, Liu R, Lv W, Li Y, Hong S, Xiao H. STRA6 Promotes Thyroid Carcinoma Progression via Activation of the ILK/AKT/mTOR Axis in Cells and Female Nude Mice. Endocrinology 2023; 164:6967061. [PMID: 36592123 DOI: 10.1210/endocr/bqac215] [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: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Metastasis has emerged to be an important cause for poor prognosis of thyroid carcinoma (TC) and its molecular mechanisms are not fully understood. STRA6 is a multifunctional membrane protein widely expressed in embryonic and adult tissues. The function and mechanism of STRA6 in TC remain elusive. OBJECTIVE We aimed to explore the role of STRA6 in TC progression and provide a therapeutic target for TC. METHODS The expression and clinicopathological relevance of STRA6 were explored in TC. Stable STRA6-knockdown TC cells were established and used to determine the biological function of STRA6 in vitro and in vivo. RNA sequencing and co-immunoprecipitation were performed to unveil the molecular mechanism of STRA6 in TC progression. The potential of STRA6 as a therapeutic target was evaluated by lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) containing siRNA. RESULTS STRA6 was upregulated in TC and correlated with aggressive clinicopathological features, including extrathyroidal extension and lymph node metastasis, which contributed to the poor prognosis of TC. STRA6 facilitated TC progression by enhancing proliferation and metastasis in vitro and in vivo. Mechanistically, STRA6 could interact with integrin-linked kinase (ILK) and subsequently activate the protein kinase B/mechanistic target of rapamycin (AKT/mTOR) signaling pathway. We further unveiled that STRA6 reprogrammed lipid metabolism through SREBP1, which was crucial for the metastasis of TC. Moreover, STRA6 siRNA delivered by LNPs significantly inhibited cell growth in xenograft tumor models. CONCLUSIONS Our study demonstrates the critical roles of STRA6 contributing to TC progression via the ILK/AKT/mTOR axis, which may provide a novel prognostic marker as well as a promising therapeutic target for aggressive TC.
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- Weiman He
- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China
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- Department of Pulmonary Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China
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- Institute of Precision Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China
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Guevara-Garcia A, Fourel L, Bourrin-Reynard I, Sales A, Oddou C, Pezet M, Rossier O, Machillot P, Chaar L, Bouin AP, Giannone G, Destaing O, Picart C, Albiges-Rizo C. Integrin-based adhesion compartmentalizes ALK3 of the BMPRII to control cell adhesion and migration. J Biophys Biochem Cytol 2022; 221:213529. [PMID: 36205720 PMCID: PMC9552562 DOI: 10.1083/jcb.202107110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
Abstract
The spatial organization of cell-surface receptors is fundamental for the coordination of biological responses to physical and biochemical cues of the extracellular matrix. How serine/threonine kinase receptors, ALK3-BMPRII, cooperate with integrins upon BMP2 to drive cell migration is unknown. Whether the dynamics between integrins and BMP receptors intertwine in space and time to guide adhesive processes is yet to be elucidated. We found that BMP2 stimulation controls the spatial organization of BMPRs by segregating ALK3 from BMPRII into β3 integrin-containing focal adhesions. The selective recruitment of ALK3 to focal adhesions requires β3 integrin engagement and ALK3 activation. BMP2 controls the partitioning of immobilized ALK3 within and outside focal adhesions according to single-protein tracking and super-resolution imaging. The spatial control of ALK3 in focal adhesions by optogenetics indicates that ALK3 acts as an adhesive receptor by eliciting cell spreading required for cell migration. ALK3 segregation from BMPRII in integrin-based adhesions is a key aspect of the spatio-temporal control of BMPR signaling.
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- Amaris Guevara-Garcia
- Institute for Advanced Biosciences, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1209, Centre National de La Recherche Scientifique 5309, Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France,Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1292, Centre National de La Recherche Scientifique Equipe Mixte de Recherche Biomimetism and Regenerative Medicine 5000, Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France,Centre National de La Recherche Scientifique, Grenoble Institute of Technology, Laboratoire des Matériaux et du Génie Physique, Unité Mixte de Recherche 5628, Grenoble, France
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- Institute for Advanced Biosciences, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1209, Centre National de La Recherche Scientifique 5309, Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France
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- Institute for Advanced Biosciences, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1209, Centre National de La Recherche Scientifique 5309, Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France
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- Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1292, Centre National de La Recherche Scientifique Equipe Mixte de Recherche Biomimetism and Regenerative Medicine 5000, Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France,Centre National de La Recherche Scientifique, Grenoble Institute of Technology, Laboratoire des Matériaux et du Génie Physique, Unité Mixte de Recherche 5628, Grenoble, France
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- Institute for Advanced Biosciences, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1209, Centre National de La Recherche Scientifique 5309, Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France
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- Institute for Advanced Biosciences, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1209, Centre National de La Recherche Scientifique 5309, Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France
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- Centre National de La Recherche Scientifique, Interdisciplinary Institute for Neuroscience, Interdisciplinary Institute for Neurosciences, Unité Mixte de Recherche 5297, Université Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1292, Centre National de La Recherche Scientifique Equipe Mixte de Recherche Biomimetism and Regenerative Medicine 5000, Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France,Centre National de La Recherche Scientifique, Grenoble Institute of Technology, Laboratoire des Matériaux et du Génie Physique, Unité Mixte de Recherche 5628, Grenoble, France
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- Institute for Advanced Biosciences, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1209, Centre National de La Recherche Scientifique 5309, Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France
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- Institute for Advanced Biosciences, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1209, Centre National de La Recherche Scientifique 5309, Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France
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- Centre National de La Recherche Scientifique, Interdisciplinary Institute for Neuroscience, Interdisciplinary Institute for Neurosciences, Unité Mixte de Recherche 5297, Université Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Institute for Advanced Biosciences, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1209, Centre National de La Recherche Scientifique 5309, Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France
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- Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1292, Centre National de La Recherche Scientifique Equipe Mixte de Recherche Biomimetism and Regenerative Medicine 5000, Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France,Centre National de La Recherche Scientifique, Grenoble Institute of Technology, Laboratoire des Matériaux et du Génie Physique, Unité Mixte de Recherche 5628, Grenoble, France
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- Institute for Advanced Biosciences, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale U1209, Centre National de La Recherche Scientifique 5309, Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France,Correspondence to Corinne Albiges-Rizo:
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Støle TP, Lunde M, Shen X, Martinsen M, Lunde PK, Li J, Lockwood F, Sjaastad I, Louch WE, Aronsen JM, Christensen G, Carlson CR. The female syndecan-4−/− heart has smaller cardiomyocytes, augmented insulin/pSer473-Akt/pSer9-GSK-3β signaling, and lowered SCOP, pThr308-Akt/Akt and GLUT4 levels. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:908126. [PMID: 36092718 PMCID: PMC9452846 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.908126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: In cardiac muscle, the ubiquitously expressed proteoglycan syndecan-4 is involved in the hypertrophic response to pressure overload. Protein kinase Akt signaling, which is known to regulate hypertrophy, has been found to be reduced in the cardiac muscle of exercised male syndecan-4−/− mice. In contrast, we have recently found that pSer473-Akt signaling is elevated in the skeletal muscle (tibialis anterior, TA) of female syndecan-4−/− mice. To determine if the differences seen in Akt signaling are sex specific, we have presently investigated Akt signaling in the cardiac muscle of sedentary and exercised female syndecan-4−/− mice. To get deeper insight into the female syndecan-4−/− heart, alterations in cardiomyocyte size, a wide variety of different extracellular matrix components, well-known syndecan-4 binding partners and associated signaling pathways have also been investigated.Methods: Left ventricles (LVs) from sedentary and exercise trained female syndecan-4−/− and WT mice were analyzed by immunoblotting and real-time PCR. Cardiomyocyte size and phosphorylated Ser473-Akt were analyzed in isolated adult cardiomyocytes from female syndecan-4−/− and WT mice by confocal imaging. LV and skeletal muscle (TA) from sedentary male syndecan-4−/− and WT mice were immunoblotted with Akt antibodies for comparison. Glucose levels were measured by a glucometer, and fasting blood serum insulin and C-peptide levels were measured by ELISA.Results: Compared to female WT hearts, sedentary female syndecan-4−/− LV cardiomyocytes were smaller and hearts had higher levels of pSer473-Akt and its downstream target pSer9-GSK-3β. The pSer473-Akt inhibitory phosphatase PHLPP1/SCOP was lowered, which may be in response to the elevated serum insulin levels found in the female syndecan-4−/− mice. We also observed lowered levels of pThr308-Akt/Akt and GLUT4 in the female syndecan-4−/− heart and an increased LRP6 level after exercise. Otherwise, few alterations were found. The pThr308-Akt and pSer473-Akt levels were unaltered in the cardiac and skeletal muscles of sedentary male syndecan-4−/− mice.Conclusion: Our data indicate smaller cardiomyocytes, an elevated insulin/pSer473-Akt/pSer9-GSK-3β signaling pathway, and lowered SCOP, pThr308-Akt/Akt and GLUT4 levels in the female syndecan-4−/− heart. In contrast, cardiomyocyte size, and Akt signaling were unaltered in both cardiac and skeletal muscles from male syndecan-4−/− mice, suggesting important sex differences.
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- Thea Parsberg Støle
- Institute for Experimental Medical Research, Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- *Correspondence: Thea Parsberg Støle,
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- Institute for Experimental Medical Research, Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- K. G. Jebsen Center for Cardiac Research, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute for Experimental Medical Research, Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- K. G. Jebsen Center for Cardiac Research, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute for Experimental Medical Research, Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- K. G. Jebsen Center for Cardiac Research, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute for Experimental Medical Research, Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- K. G. Jebsen Center for Cardiac Research, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute for Experimental Medical Research, Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- K. G. Jebsen Center for Cardiac Research, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute for Experimental Medical Research, Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- K. G. Jebsen Center for Cardiac Research, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute for Experimental Medical Research, Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- K. G. Jebsen Center for Cardiac Research, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute for Experimental Medical Research, Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- K. G. Jebsen Center for Cardiac Research, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute for Experimental Medical Research, Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute for Experimental Medical Research, Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- K. G. Jebsen Center for Cardiac Research, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute for Experimental Medical Research, Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Fedorova O, Parfenyev S, Daks A, Shuvalov O, Barlev NA. The Role of PTEN in Epithelial–Mesenchymal Transition. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14153786. [PMID: 35954450 PMCID: PMC9367281 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14153786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 07/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Simple Summary The PTEN phosphatase is a ubiquitously expressed tumor suppressor, which inhibits the PI3K/AKT pathway in the cell. The PI3K/AKT pathway is considered to be one of the main signaling pathways that drives the proliferation of cancer cells. Furthermore, the same pathway controls the epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT). EMT is an evolutionarily conserved developmental program, which, upon aberrant reactivation, is also involved in the formation of cancer metastases. Importantly, metastasis is the leading cause of cancer-associated deaths. In this review, we discuss the literature data that highlight the role of PTEN in EMT. Based on this knowledge, we speculate about new possible strategies for cancer treatment. Abstract Phosphatase and Tensin Homolog deleted on Chromosome 10 (PTEN) is one of the critical tumor suppressor genes and the main negative regulator of the PI3K pathway. PTEN is frequently found to be inactivated, either partially or fully, in various malignancies. The PI3K/AKT pathway is considered to be one of the main signaling cues that drives the proliferation of cells. Perhaps it is not surprising, then, that this pathway is hyperactivated in highly proliferative tumors. Importantly, the PI3K/AKT pathway also coordinates the epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT), which is pivotal for the initiation of metastases and hence is regarded as an attractive target for the treatment of metastatic cancer. It was shown that PTEN suppresses EMT, although the exact mechanism of this effect is still not fully understood. This review is an attempt to systematize the published information on the role of PTEN in the development of malignant tumors, with a main focus on the regulation of the PI3K/AKT pathway in EMT.
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Zhang J, Gregorich ZR, Tao R, Kim GC, Lalit PA, Carvalho JL, Markandeya Y, Mosher DF, Palecek SP, Kamp TJ. Cardiac differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells using defined extracellular matrix proteins reveals essential role of fibronectin. eLife 2022; 11:e69028. [PMID: 35758861 PMCID: PMC9236614 DOI: 10.7554/elife.69028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Research and therapeutic applications using human pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (hPSC-CMs) require robust differentiation strategies. Efforts to improve hPSC-CM differentiation have largely overlooked the role of extracellular matrix (ECM). The present study investigates the ability of defined ECM proteins to promote hPSC cardiac differentiation. Fibronectin (FN), laminin-111, and laminin-521 enabled hPSCs to attach and expand. However, only addition of FN promoted cardiac differentiation in response to growth factors Activin A, BMP4, and bFGF in contrast to the inhibition produced by laminin-111 or laminin-521. hPSCs in culture produced endogenous FN which accumulated in the ECM to a critical level necessary for effective cardiac differentiation. Inducible shRNA knockdown of FN prevented Brachyury+ mesoderm formation and subsequent hPSC-CM generation. Antibodies blocking FN binding integrins α4β1 or αVβ1, but not α5β1, inhibited cardiac differentiation. Furthermore, inhibition of integrin-linked kinase led to a decrease in phosphorylated AKT, which was associated with increased apoptosis and inhibition of cardiac differentiation. These results provide new insights into defined matrices for culture of hPSCs that enable production of FN-enriched ECM which is essential for mesoderm formation and efficient cardiac differentiation.
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- Jianhua Zhang
- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - MadisonMadisonUnited States
- Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center, University of Wisconsin - MadisonMadisonUnited States
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - MadisonMadisonUnited States
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - MadisonMadisonUnited States
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - MadisonMadisonUnited States
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - MadisonMadisonUnited States
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - MadisonMadisonUnited States
- Department of Genomic Sciences and Biotechnology, University of BrasíliaBrasíliaBrazil
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - MadisonMadisonUnited States
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - MadisonMadisonUnited States
- Morgridge Institute for ResearchMadisonUnited States
- Department of Biomolecular Chemistry, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadisonUnited States
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- Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center, University of Wisconsin - MadisonMadisonUnited States
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, University of WisconsinMadisonUnited States
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - MadisonMadisonUnited States
- Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center, University of Wisconsin - MadisonMadisonUnited States
- Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - MadisonMadisonUnited States
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Fan X, Xia L, Zhou Z, Qiu Y, Zhao C, Yin X, Qian W. Tau Acts in Concert With Kinase/Phosphatase Underlying Synaptic Dysfunction. Front Aging Neurosci 2022; 14:908881. [PMID: 35711910 PMCID: PMC9196307 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2022.908881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by two pathological features: neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs), formed by microtubule-associated protein tau, and abnormal accumulation of amyloid-β (Aβ). Multiple evidence placed synaptic tau as the vital fact of AD pathology, especially at the very early stage of AD. In the present review, we discuss tau phosphorylation, which is critical for the dendritic localization of tau and synaptic plasticity. We review the related kinases and phosphatases implicated in the synaptic function of tau. We also review the synergistic effects of these kinases and phosphatases on tau-associated synaptic deficits. We aim to open a new perspective on the treatment of AD.
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- Xing Fan
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical School, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education of China, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical School, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education of China, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical School, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education of China, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical School, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education of China, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical School, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education of China, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical School, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education of China, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Tissue Engineering Technology Products, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical School, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education of China, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Tissue Engineering Technology Products, Nantong University, Nantong, China
- *Correspondence: Wei Qian
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Chen H, Cheng M, Gao P, Zhang X, Li G, Wang L, Qin L, Li H. GDC-0941 activates integrin linked kinase (ILK) expression to cause resistance to GDC-0941 in breast cancer by the tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α signaling pathway. Bioengineered 2022; 13:10944-10955. [PMID: 35477364 PMCID: PMC9208486 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2022.2066758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Breast cancer is characterized by high morbidity and mortality. GDC-0941 is a PI3K inhibitor with oncogenic effects in breast cancer. However, certain breast cancer cells are insensitive to GDC-0941. Hence, the mechanism of GDC-0941 in breast cancer resistance was investigated in this study. Breast cancer cell lines BT-474, MCF7, Hs-578-T, MDA-MB-231, MDA-MB-453, and MDA-MB-468 were cultured in different medium and then treated with 100 or 500 nM GDC-0941, 100 nM OSU-T315, or TNF-α antibody. Moreover, ILK and shILK were transfected into cells. The half maximal inhibitory concentrations (IC50) for GDC-0941 were detected using CCK-8 assay. The levels of ILK, AKT, PDK1, S6, and p70S6K expression were detected using western blotting and qPCR. In addition, the mouse model of breast cancer was constructed to measure the tumor size, volume, and weight. The results showed that GDC-0941 decreased cell survival rate, downregulated the phosphorylation of AKT, S6, and p70S6K, and promoted the expression of ILK, while it had little effect on PDK1 expression. GDC-0941 inhibited the increases in p-AKT, p-S6, and p-p70S6K caused by ILK overexpression and promoted ILK knockdown-induced reduction of p-AKT, p-S6, and p-p70S6K. In addition, the combination of OSU-T315 and GDC-0941 decreased p-AKT, p-S6, and p-p70S6K level, tumor volume, and tumor weight. GDC-0941 promoted ILK expression by upregulating TNF-α level. Taken together, GDC-0941 increased ILK level by upregulating TNF-α, thus affecting AKT expression and the sensitivity of breast cancer cells to GDC-0941.
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- Haifeng Chen
- Department of Thyroid and Breast Diseases, Jincheng People's Hospital, Jincheng, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Diseases, Jincheng People's Hospital, Jincheng, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Diseases, Jincheng People's Hospital, Jincheng, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Diseases, Jincheng People's Hospital, Jincheng, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Diseases, Jincheng People's Hospital, Jincheng, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Diseases, Jincheng People's Hospital, Jincheng, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Diseases, Jincheng People's Hospital, Jincheng, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Diseases, Jincheng People's Hospital, Jincheng, Shanxi, China
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Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3: Ion Channels, Plasticity, and Diseases. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23084413. [PMID: 35457230 PMCID: PMC9028019 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23084413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Glycogen synthase kinase 3β (GSK3) is a multifaceted serine/threonine (S/T) kinase expressed in all eukaryotic cells. GSK3β is highly enriched in neurons in the central nervous system where it acts as a central hub for intracellular signaling downstream of receptors critical for neuronal function. Unlike other kinases, GSK3β is constitutively active, and its modulation mainly involves inhibition via upstream regulatory pathways rather than increased activation. Through an intricate converging signaling system, a fine-tuned balance of active and inactive GSK3β acts as a central point for the phosphorylation of numerous primed and unprimed substrates. Although the full range of molecular targets is still unknown, recent results show that voltage-gated ion channels are among the downstream targets of GSK3β. Here, we discuss the direct and indirect mechanisms by which GSK3β phosphorylates voltage-gated Na+ channels (Nav1.2 and Nav1.6) and voltage-gated K+ channels (Kv4 and Kv7) and their physiological effects on intrinsic excitability, neuronal plasticity, and behavior. We also present evidence for how unbalanced GSK3β activity can lead to maladaptive plasticity that ultimately renders neuronal circuitry more vulnerable, increasing the risk for developing neuropsychiatric disorders. In conclusion, GSK3β-dependent modulation of voltage-gated ion channels may serve as an important pharmacological target for neurotherapeutic development.
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Rao TD, Xu M, Eng S, Yang G, Manson R, Rosales N, Kumar R, Veillard IE, Zhou Q, Iasonos A, Ouerfelli O, Djaballah H, Spriggs DR, Yeku OO. Dual Fluorescence Isogenic Synthetic Lethal Kinase Screen and High-Content Secondary Screening for MUC16/CA125 Selective Agents. Mol Cancer Ther 2022; 21:775-785. [PMID: 35413118 DOI: 10.1158/1535-7163.mct-21-0572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Significant strides have been made in the development of precision therapeutics for cancer. Aberrantly expressed glycoproteins represent a potential avenue for therapeutic development. The MUC16/CA125 glycoprotein serves as a biomarker of disease and a driver of malignant transformation in epithelial ovarian cancer. Previously, we demonstrated a proof-of-principle approach to selectively targeting MUC16+ cells. In this report, we performed a synthetic lethal kinase screen using a human kinome RNAi library and identified key pathways preferentially targetable in MUC16+ cells using isogenic dual florescence ovarian cancer cell lines. Utilizing a separate approach, we performed high-content small-molecule screening of 6 different libraries of 356,982 compounds for MUC16/CA125 selective agents and identified lead candidates that showed preferential cytotoxicity in MUC16+ cells. Compounds with differential activity were selected and tested in various other ovarian cell lines or isogenic pairs to identify lead compounds for Structural Activity Relationship (SAR) selection. Lead siRNA and small molecule inhibitor candidates preferentially inhibited invasion of MUC16+ cells in vitro and in vivo and we show that this is due to decreased activation of MAP kinase, and non-receptor tyrosine kinases. Taken together, we present a comprehensive screening approach to the development of a novel class of MUC16-selective targeted therapeutics and identify candidates suitable for further clinical development.
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- Thapi Dharma Rao
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, United States
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, United States
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, United States
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, United States
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, United States
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, United States
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, United States
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, United States
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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Kim CH, Kim DE, Kim DH, Min GH, Park JW, Kim YB, Sung CK, Yim H. Mitotic protein kinase-driven crosstalk of machineries for mitosis and metastasis. Exp Mol Med 2022; 54:414-425. [PMID: 35379935 PMCID: PMC9076678 DOI: 10.1038/s12276-022-00750-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Accumulating evidence indicates that mitotic protein kinases are involved in metastatic migration as well as tumorigenesis. Protein kinases and cytoskeletal proteins play a role in the efficient release of metastatic cells from a tumor mass in the tumor microenvironment, in addition to playing roles in mitosis. Mitotic protein kinases, including Polo-like kinase 1 (PLK1) and Aurora kinases, have been shown to be involved in metastasis in addition to cell proliferation and tumorigenesis, depending on the phosphorylation status and cellular context. Although the genetic programs underlying mitosis and metastasis are different, the same protein kinases and cytoskeletal proteins can participate in both mitosis and cell migration/invasion, resulting in migratory tumors. Cytoskeletal remodeling supports several cellular events, including cell division, movement, and migration. Thus, understanding the contributions of cytoskeletal proteins to the processes of cell division and metastatic motility is crucial for developing efficient therapeutic tools to treat cancer metastases. Here, we identify mitotic kinases that function in cancer metastasis as well as tumorigenesis. Several mitotic kinases, namely, PLK1, Aurora kinases, Rho-associated protein kinase 1, and integrin-linked kinase, are considered in this review, as an understanding of the shared machineries between mitosis and metastasis could be helpful for developing new strategies to treat cancer. Improving understanding of the mechanisms linking cell division and cancer spread (metastasis) could provide novel strategies for treatment. A group of enzymes involved in cell division (mitosis) are also thought to play critical roles in the spread of cancers. Hyungshin Yim at Hanyang University in Ansan, South Korea, and co-workers in Korea and the USA reviewed the roles of several mitotic enzymes that are connected with metastasis as well as tumorigenesis. They discussed how these enzymes modify cytoskeletal proteins and other substrates during cancer progression. Some regulatory control of cell cytoskeletal structures is required for cancer cells to metastasize. Recent research has uncovered crosstalk between mitotic enzymes and metastatic cytoskeletal molecules in various cancers. Targeting mitotic enzymes and the ways they influence cytoskeletal mechanisms could provide valuable therapeutic strategies for suppressing metastasis.
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- Chang-Hyeon Kim
- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, 15588, Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, 15588, Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, 15588, Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, 15588, Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, 15588, Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, 15588, Korea
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Kingsville, TX, 78363, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, 15588, Korea.
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Lu Z, Yuan S, Ruan L, Tu Z, Liu H. Partitioning defective 6 homolog alpha (PARD6A) promotes epithelial–mesenchymal transition via integrin β1-ILK-SNAIL1 pathway in ovarian cancer. Cell Death Dis 2022; 13:304. [PMID: 35379775 PMCID: PMC8980072 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-022-04756-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Partitioning-defective protein 6 (Par6) family proteins have been demonstrated to be closely associated with the occurrence and development of cancers. It is well accepted that dysregulation of epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) greatly contributes to carcinogenesis and metastases of ovarian cancer. So far, the roles of Par6 in EMT of ovarian cancer are not clear. Functional experiments were carried out to study the roles of PARD6A in EMT of ovarian cancer in vitro and in vivo, and EMT pathways potentially affected by PARD6A expression were screened. We found that PARD6A was significantly highly expressed in tissues of ovarian cancer patients in III-IV stages, poorly differentiated or with lymphatic metastases versus I-II stages, moderately or well differentiated, or without lymphatic metastases, respectively. PARD6A knockdown suppressed EMT of SKOV3 and A2780 cells in vitro and ovarian cancer metastasis in vivo, while overexpression of PARD6A promoted EMT in HO8910 and OVCAR8 cells. It was indicated that PARD6A affected EMT of ovarian cancer cells through SNAIL1 signaling pathway and subsequently modulated the expression of VIMENTIN and E-cadherin, which was further confirmed by knockdown and overexpression of SNAIL1 experiments. PARD6A was also demonstrated to regulate expression of SNAIL1 by modulating integrin β1 and ILK proteins, specifically it was shown that the transcription of SNAIL1 was regulated by ILK in this study. In addition, expression of ILK in ovarian cancer tissues was demonstrated to be correlated with tumor stages and lymphatic metastases clinically. In this study, we identified a novel role of PARD6A as an inducer of cell migration and invasion, which is likely to play an important role in metastasis of ovarian cancer. The molecular pathways of EMT mediated by PARD6A-Integrin β1-ILK-SNAIL1 and finally implemented by E-cadherin and VIMENTIN may provide a novel strategy for drug development for ovarian cancer therapy in the near future.
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Yu Y, Liu W, Zhan X, Zhong Y, Feng Y, Cao Q, Tan B. Synergistic effect of Tripterygium glycosides and cisplatin on drug-resistant human epithelial ovarian cancer via ILK/GSK3β/Slug signal pathway. Am J Transl Res 2022; 14:2051-2062. [PMID: 35422913 PMCID: PMC8991152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The side-effects of therapeutic drugs and the intrinsic or acquired cisplation resistance are considered impediments in the clinic treatment of human epithelial ovarian cancer, which contribute heavily to the startlingly high mortality. It is imperative to look for drugs to inhibit cancer and minimize the chemotherapy resistance safely and effectively from the Chinese herbal medicine. In the present study, we evaluated the anti-cancer effect of Tripterygium glycosides (GTW) and its sensitizing effect with cisplation (DDP) both in vitro and in vivo. The 5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine (EdU) proliferation assay, transwell assay, and scratch wound healing assay demonstrated that GTW and DDP+GTW prominently inhibited the proliferation, migration, and invasion of SKOV3/DDP cells. In addition, treatment using GTW and DDP+GTW for 24 h significantly decreased the expression of ILK, p-AKT, p-GSK3β, N-Cadherin, and Slug, and markedly enhanced the expression of E-cadherin. Moreover, animal results confirmed that GTW and DDP+GTW significantly inhibited the tumor volume, increased the apoptosis of tumors cells and reduced the production of tumor markers CA125 and HE4 in mice serum. Similar to the results in vitro, GTW and DDP+GTW significantly inhibited the expression of proteins in epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and ILK/GSK3β/Slug signal pathway in tumors in vivo. In conclusion, our results indicated that GTW may be served as a potential therapeutic drug combination with DDP to treat drug resistant ovarian cancer via regulating ILK/GSK3β/Slug signal pathway.
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- Yayuan Yu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang UniversityNanchang 330006, Jiangxi, P. R. China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jiaxing University Affiliated Women and Children HospitalJiaxing 314000, Zhejiang, P. R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang UniversityNanchang 330006, Jiangxi, P. R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang UniversityNanchang 330006, Jiangxi, P. R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang UniversityNanchang 330006, Jiangxi, P. R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang UniversityNanchang 330006, Jiangxi, P. R. China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang UniversityNanchang 330006, Jiangxi, P. R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang UniversityNanchang 330006, Jiangxi, P. R. China
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Indoxyl sulfate- and P-cresol-induced monocyte adhesion and migration is mediated by integrin-linked kinase-dependent podosome formation. Exp Mol Med 2022; 54:226-238. [PMID: 35246616 PMCID: PMC8980039 DOI: 10.1038/s12276-022-00738-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Cardiovascular disease is an important cause of death in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Protein-bound uremic toxins, such as p-cresyl and indoxyl sulfate (IS), are poorly removed during hemodialysis, leading to vascular endothelial dysfunction and leukocyte extravasation. These processes can be related to dynamic adhesion structures called podosomes. Several studies have indicated the role of integrin-linked kinase (ILK) in the accumulation of integrin-associated proteins in podosomes. Here, we investigated the involvement of ILK and podosome formation in the adhesion and extravasation of monocytes under p-cresol (pc) and IS exposure. Incubation of THP-1 human monocyte cells with these toxins upregulated ILK kinase activity. Together, both toxins increased cell adhesion, podosome formation, extracellular matrix degradation, and migration of THP-1 cells, whereas ILK depletion with specific small interfering RNAs suppressed these processes. Interestingly, F-actin colocalized with cortactin in podosome cores, while ILK was colocalized in podosome rings under toxin stimulation. Podosome Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein (WASP)-interacting protein (WIP) and AKT protein depletion demonstrated that monocyte adhesion depends on podosome formation and that the ILK/AKT signaling pathway is involved in these processes. Ex vivo experiments showed that both toxins induced adhesion and podosome formation in leukocytes from wild-type mice, whereas these effects were not observed in leukocytes of conditional ILK-knockdown animals. In summary, under pc and IS stimulation, monocytes increase podosome formation and transmigratory capacity through an ILK/AKT signaling pathway-dependent mechanism, which could lead to vascular injury. Therefore, ILK could be a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of vascular damage associated with CKD. An enzyme involved in organizing structural proteins into protrusions of the cell membrane helps facilitate the movement of white blood cells that occurs in chronic kidney disease and can lead to cardiovascular damage. Laura Calleros from the University of Alcalá, Madrid, Spain, and colleagues showed how toxic metabolites that build up in the bloodstream as kidneys fail induce the activity of an enzyme called integrin-linked kinase (ILK). This enzyme in turn spurs white blood cells to form protrusions called podosomes that make the cells more mobile, enabling them to move out of blood vessels and into surrounding tissues where they can cause inflammation -mediated injury. ILK inactivation reversed these effects. Therapies that target the enzyme could therefore help limit the cardiovascular complications of chronic kidney disease.
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The Molecular Interaction of Collagen with Cell Receptors for Biological Function. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14050876. [PMID: 35267698 PMCID: PMC8912536 DOI: 10.3390/polym14050876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Collagen, an extracellular protein, covers the entire human body and has several important biological functions in normal physiology. Recently, collagen from non-human sources has attracted attention for therapeutic management and biomedical applications. In this regard, both land-based animals such as cow, pig, chicken, camel, and sheep, and marine-based resources such as fish, octopus, starfish, sea-cucumber, and jellyfish are widely used for collagen extraction. The extracted collagen is transformed into collagen peptides, hydrolysates, films, hydrogels, scaffolds, sponges and 3D matrix for food and biomedical applications. In addition, many strategic ideas are continuously emerging to develop innovative advanced collagen biomaterials. For this purpose, it is important to understand the fundamental perception of how collagen communicates with receptors of biological cells to trigger cell signaling pathways. Therefore, this review discloses the molecular interaction of collagen with cell receptor molecules to carry out cellular signaling in biological pathways. By understanding the actual mechanism, this review opens up several new concepts to carry out next level research in collagen biomaterials.
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Falsetti L, Viticchi G, Zaccone V, Guerrieri E, Moroncini G, Luzzi S, Silvestrini M. Shared Molecular Mechanisms among Alzheimer’s Disease, Neurovascular Unit Dysfunction and Vascular Risk Factors: A Narrative Review. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10020439. [PMID: 35203654 PMCID: PMC8962428 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10020439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common type of dementia, affecting 24 million individuals. Clinical and epidemiological studies have found several links between vascular risk factors (VRF), neurovascular unit dysfunction (NVUd), blood-brain barrier breakdown (BBBb) and AD onset and progression in adulthood, suggesting a pathogenetic continuum between AD and vascular dementia. Shared pathways between AD, VRF, and NVUd/BBB have also been found at the molecular level, underlining the strength of this association. The present paper reviewed the literature describing commonly shared molecular pathways between adult-onset AD, VRF, and NVUd/BBBb. Current evidence suggests that VRF and NVUd/BBBb are involved in AD neurovascular and neurodegenerative pathology and share several molecular pathways. This is strongly supportive of the hypothesis that the presence of VRF can at least facilitate AD onset and progression through several mechanisms, including NVUd/BBBb. Moreover, vascular disease and several comorbidities may have a cumulative effect on VRF and worsen the clinical manifestations of AD. Early detection and correction of VRF and vascular disease by improving NVUd/BBBd could be a potential target to reduce the overall incidence and delay cognitive impairment in AD.
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- Lorenzo Falsetti
- Internal and Subintensive Medicine Department, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria “Ospedali Riuniti” di Ancona, 60100 Ancona, Italy;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-071-596-5269
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- Neurologic Clinic, Marche Polytechnic University, 60126 Ancona, Italy; (G.V.); (S.L.); (M.S.)
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- Internal and Subintensive Medicine Department, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria “Ospedali Riuniti” di Ancona, 60100 Ancona, Italy;
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- Emergency Medicine Residency Program, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60121 Ancona, Italy;
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- Neurologic Clinic, Marche Polytechnic University, 60126 Ancona, Italy; (G.V.); (S.L.); (M.S.)
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- Neurologic Clinic, Marche Polytechnic University, 60126 Ancona, Italy; (G.V.); (S.L.); (M.S.)
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Inherited cardiomyopathies are a major cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide and can be caused by mutations in a wide range of proteins located in different cellular compartments. The present review is based on Dr. Ju Chen's 2021 Robert M. Berne Distinguished Lectureship of the American Physiological Society Cardiovascular Section, in which he provided an overview of the current knowledge on the cardiomyopathy-associated proteins that have been studied in his laboratory. The review provides a general summary of the proteins in different compartments of cardiomyocytes associated with cardiomyopathies, with specific focus on the proteins that have been studied in Dr. Chen's laboratory.
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- Marie-Louise Bang
- 1Institute of Genetic and Biomedical Research (IRGB), National Research Council (CNR), Milan Unit, Milan, Italy,2IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano (Milan), Italy
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- 3Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine Cardiology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California
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- 3Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine Cardiology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California
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Górska A, Mazur AJ. Integrin-linked kinase (ILK): the known vs. the unknown and perspectives. Cell Mol Life Sci 2022; 79:100. [PMID: 35089438 PMCID: PMC8799556 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-021-04104-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Integrin-linked kinase (ILK) is a multifunctional molecular actor in cell-matrix interactions, cell adhesion, and anchorage-dependent cell growth. It combines functions of a signal transductor and a scaffold protein through its interaction with integrins, then facilitating further protein recruitment within the ILK-PINCH-Parvin complex. ILK is involved in crucial cellular processes including proliferation, survival, differentiation, migration, invasion, and angiogenesis, which reflects on systemic changes in the kidney, heart, muscle, skin, and vascular system, also during the embryonal development. Dysfunction of ILK underlies the pathogenesis of various diseases, including the pro-oncogenic activity in tumorigenesis. ILK localizes mostly to the cell membrane and remains an important component of focal adhesion. We do know much about ILK but a lot still remains either uncovered or unclear. Although it was initially classified as a serine/threonine-protein kinase, its catalytical activity is now questioned due to structural and functional issues, leaving the exact molecular mechanism of signal transduction by ILK unsolved. While it is known that the three isoforms of ILK vary in length, the presence of crucial domains, and modification sites, most of the research tends to focus on the main isoform of this protein while the issue of functional differences of ILK2 and ILK3 still awaits clarification. The activity of ILK is regulated on the transcriptional, protein, and post-transcriptional levels. The crucial role of phosphorylation and ubiquitylation has been investigated, but the functions of the vast majority of modifications are still unknown. In the light of all those open issues, here we present an extensive literature survey covering a wide spectrum of latest findings as well as a past-to-present view on controversies regarding ILK, finishing with pointing out some open questions to be resolved by further research.
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- Agata Górska
- Department of Cell Pathology, Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Wroclaw, ul. Joliot-Curie 14a, 50-383, Wrocław, Poland.
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- Department of Cell Pathology, Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Wroclaw, ul. Joliot-Curie 14a, 50-383, Wrocław, Poland.
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Wang L, Li J, Di LJ. Glycogen synthesis and beyond, a comprehensive review of GSK3 as a key regulator of metabolic pathways and a therapeutic target for treating metabolic diseases. Med Res Rev 2021; 42:946-982. [PMID: 34729791 PMCID: PMC9298385 DOI: 10.1002/med.21867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 08/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Glycogen synthase kinase‐3 (GSK3) is a highly evolutionarily conserved serine/threonine protein kinase first identified as an enzyme that regulates glycogen synthase (GS) in response to insulin stimulation, which involves GSK3 regulation of glucose metabolism and energy homeostasis. Both isoforms of GSK3, GSK3α, and GSK3β, have been implicated in many biological and pathophysiological processes. The various functions of GSK3 are indicated by its widespread distribution in multiple cell types and tissues. The studies of GSK3 activity using animal models and the observed effects of GSK3‐specific inhibitors provide more insights into the roles of GSK3 in regulating energy metabolism and homeostasis. The cross‐talk between GSK3 and some important energy regulators and sensors and the regulation of GSK3 in mitochondrial activity and component function further highlight the molecular mechanisms in which GSK3 is involved to regulate the metabolic activity, beyond its classical regulatory effect on GS. In this review, we summarize the specific roles of GSK3 in energy metabolism regulation in tissues that are tightly associated with energy metabolism and the functions of GSK3 in the development of metabolic disorders. We also address the impacts of GSK3 on the regulation of mitochondrial function, activity and associated metabolic regulation. The application of GSK3 inhibitors in clinical tests will be highlighted too. Interactions between GSK3 and important energy regulators and GSK3‐mediated responses to different stresses that are related to metabolism are described to provide a brief overview of previously less‐appreciated biological functions of GSK3 in energy metabolism and associated diseases through its regulation of GS and other functions.
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- Li Wang
- Proteomics, Metabolomics, and Drug Development Core, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Macau, China.,Cancer Center of the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China.,Institute of Translational Medicine, University of Macau, Macau, China.,Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for Precision Oncology, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Macau, China.,Cancer Center of the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China.,Institute of Translational Medicine, University of Macau, Macau, China.,Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for Precision Oncology, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Macau, China.,Cancer Center of the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China.,Institute of Translational Medicine, University of Macau, Macau, China.,Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for Precision Oncology, University of Macau, Macau, China
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Sarı Kılıçaslan SM, İncesu Z. Effects of integrin-linked kinase on protein kinase b, glycogen synthase kinase-3β, and β-catenin molecules in ovarian cancer cells. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES 2021; 24:1500-1508. [PMID: 35317111 PMCID: PMC8917846 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2021.58716.13042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study examines the impact of integrin-linked kinase (ILK), protein kinase B (AKT), glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK-3β), and β-catenin signal molecules in SKOV-3 ovarian cancer cells adhered to fibronectin. MATERIALS AND METHODS Expression levels of α4, αv, β1, and β6 integrin subunits known as the fibronectin ligand were investigated with the flow cytometry technique. The effects of ILK, AKT, GSK-3β, and β-catenin on the binding of SKOV-3 cells to fibronectin were examined by using the Real-Time Cellular Analysis (RTCA) method. Additionally, the interaction of these proteins was investigated by using Western blot analysis. RESULTS The results show that the expression levels of integrin subunits were ranked as αv (67.8%), followed by α4 (48.55%), β6 (32.05%), and β1 (31%) on SKOV-3 cells. RTCA results showed that ILK (10 µM Cpd22), GSK-3β (50 μM GSK-3β inhibitor-XI), AKT (35 µM FPA 124), and β-catenin (50 μM cardamonin) inhibitors decreased significantly (P<0.01) binding to fibronectin at 24 hr. Western studies in SKOV-3 cells adhered to fibronectin have shown that in inhibition of ILK, AKT expression was strongly inhibited, whereas, in the inhibition of AKT, ILK expression was strongly inhibited. Furthermore, the expression of β-catenin is partially reduced in inhibition of these two molecules. In β-catenin inhibition, AKT and ILK expressions are also strongly inhibited. CONCLUSION ILK, AKT, GSK-3β, and β-catenin were found to be fundamental molecules in binding of SKOV-3 cells to fibronectin. ILK and AKT affect strongly the level of expression of each other, and both also affect the signal path of β-catenin.
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- Seda Mehtap Sarı Kılıçaslan
- Anadolu University, Faculty of Education, 26470, Eskişehir, Turkey,Corresponding author: Seda Mehtap Sarı Kılıçaslan. Faculty of Education, Anadolu University, 26470, Eskisehir, Turkey. Tel: +90 (222) 335 0580; Fax: +90 (222) 335 0579;
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- Anadolu University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biochemistry Science, 26470, Eskişehir, Turkey
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Kinases of the Focal Adhesion Complex Contribute to Cardiomyocyte Specification. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms221910430. [PMID: 34638793 PMCID: PMC8508671 DOI: 10.3390/ijms221910430] [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: 08/05/2021] [Revised: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Differentiation of pluripotent stem cells to cardiomyocytes is influenced by culture conditions including the extracellular matrices or similar synthetic scaffolds on which they are grown. However, the molecular mechanisms that link the scaffold with differentiation outcomes are not fully known. Here, we determined by immunofluorescence staining and mass spectrometry approaches that extracellular matrix (ECM) engagement by mouse pluripotent stem cells activates critical components of canonical wingless/integrated (Wnt) signaling pathways via kinases of the focal adhesion to drive cardiomyogenesis. These kinases were found to be differentially activated depending on type of ECM engaged. These outcomes begin to explain how varied ECM composition of in vivo tissues with development and in vitro model systems gives rise to different mature cell types, having broad practical applicability for the design of engineered tissues.
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Interplay between extracellular matrix components and cellular and molecular mechanisms in kidney fibrosis. Clin Sci (Lond) 2021; 135:1999-2029. [PMID: 34427291 DOI: 10.1042/cs20201016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by pathological accumulation of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins in renal structures. Tubulointerstitial fibrosis is observed in glomerular diseases as well as in the regeneration failure of acute kidney injury (AKI). Therefore, finding antifibrotic therapies comprises an intensive research field in Nephrology. Nowadays, ECM is not only considered as a cellular scaffold, but also exerts important cellular functions. In this review, we describe the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in kidney fibrosis, paying particular attention to ECM components, profibrotic factors and cell-matrix interactions. In response to kidney damage, activation of glomerular and/or tubular cells may induce aberrant phenotypes characterized by overproduction of proinflammatory and profibrotic factors, and thus contribute to CKD progression. Among ECM components, matricellular proteins can regulate cell-ECM interactions, as well as cellular phenotype changes. Regarding kidney fibrosis, one of the most studied matricellular proteins is cellular communication network-2 (CCN2), also called connective tissue growth factor (CTGF), currently considered as a fibrotic marker and a potential therapeutic target. Integrins connect the ECM proteins to the actin cytoskeleton and several downstream signaling pathways that enable cells to respond to external stimuli in a coordinated manner and maintain optimal tissue stiffness. In kidney fibrosis, there is an increase in ECM deposition, lower ECM degradation and ECM proteins cross-linking, leading to an alteration in the tissue mechanical properties and their responses to injurious stimuli. A better understanding of these complex cellular and molecular events could help us to improve the antifibrotic therapies for CKD.
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Tsirtsaki K, Gkretsi V. The focal adhesion protein Integrin-Linked Kinase (ILK) as an important player in breast cancer pathogenesis. Cell Adh Migr 2021; 14:204-213. [PMID: 33043811 PMCID: PMC7553581 DOI: 10.1080/19336918.2020.1829263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Cell-extracellular matrix interactions, or focal adhesions (FA), are crucial for tissue homeostasis but are also implicated in cancer. Integrin-Linked Kinase (ILK) is an abundantly expressed FA protein involved in multiple signaling pathways. Here, we reviewed the current literature on the role of ILK in breast cancer (BC). Articles included in vitro and in vivo experiments as well as studies in human BC samples. ILK attenuation via silencing or pharmaceutical inhibition, leads to apoptosis or inhibition of epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition, and cell invasion whereas ILK overexpression suppresses anoikis and promotes tumor growth and metastasis. Finally, ILK is upregulated in BC tumors and its expression is associated with grade, and metastasis. Therefore, ILK should be evaluated as a potential anti-cancer pharmaceutical target.
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- Katerina Tsirtsaki
- Department of Life Sciences, School of Sciences, European University Cyprus , Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Sciences, European University Cyprus , Nicosia, Cyprus
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Zou R, Wu S, Wang Y, Kang X, Zhao S, Shi H, Zheng D, Gao B, Ma S, Niu L, Gao Y. Role of integrin‑linked kinase in static compressive stress‑induced autophagy via phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase in human periodontal ligament cells. Int J Mol Med 2021; 48:167. [PMID: 34278436 PMCID: PMC8285053 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2021.5000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) is achieved by using mechanical stimuli, which lead to the remodeling of periodontal tissues. Previous findings have demonstrated that autophagy may be one of the cell responses to mechanical stress. As a key structure in the integrin pathway, integrin linked‑kinase (ILK) may play a role in the transmission of these mechanical signals. In addition, ILK is an important upstream molecule that regulates autophagy, under the influence of phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase (PI3K). Therefore, exploring the effect of mechanical stress on autophagy and the associated role of ILK/PI3K is of utmost significance to understanding the mechanism behind OTM. In the present study, human periodontal ligament cells (hPDLCs) were embedded into a collagen‑alginate complex hydrogel for three‑dimensional (3D) culturing. Static compressive stress (2.5 g/cm2) was loaded using the uniform weight method for 5, 15, 30, and 60 min. The autophagy of hPDLCs was detected by the expression of Beclin‑1 (BECN1) and ATG‑5 using RT‑qPCR and LC3, respectively, using immunofluorescence. The results showed that the level of autophagy and gene expression of ILK increased significantly under static compressive stress. In ILK‑silenced cells, static compressive stress could also upregulate ILK expression and increase the levels of autophagy. After PI3K inhibition, the increase in the autophagy level and the upregulation of ILK expression disappeared. These findings suggest that static compressive stress can induce autophagy in hPDLCs in a rapid, transient process, regulated by ILK and PI3K. Moreover, this static stress can upregulate ILK expression in a PI3K‑dependent manner.
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- Rui Zou
- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, P.R. China
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- College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, P.R. China
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- College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, P.R. China
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Mrówczyńska E, Mazur AJ. Integrin-Linked Kinase (ILK) Plays an Important Role in the Laminin-Dependent Development of Dorsal Root Ganglia during Chicken Embryogenesis. Cells 2021; 10:cells10071666. [PMID: 34359835 PMCID: PMC8304069 DOI: 10.3390/cells10071666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Integrin-linked kinase (ILK) is mainly localized in focal adhesions where it interacts and modulates the downstream signaling of integrins affecting cell migration, adhesion, and survival. The interaction of dorsal root ganglia (DRG) cells, being part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS), with the extracellular matrix (ECM) via integrins is crucial for proper PNS development. A few studies have focused on ILK’s role in PNS development, but none of these have focused on chicken. Therefore, we decided to investigate ILK’s role in the development of Gallus gallus domesticus’s DRG. First, using RT-PCR, Western blotting, and in situ hybridization, we show that ILK is expressed in DRG. Next, by immunocytochemistry, we show ILK’s localization both intracellularly and on the cell membrane of DRG neurons and Schwann cell precursors (SCPs). Finally, we describe ILK’s involvement in multiple aspects of DRG development by performing functional experiments in vitro. IgG-mediated interruption of ILK’s action improved DRG neurite outgrowth, modulated their directionality, stimulated SCPs migration, and impacted growth cone morphology in the presence of laminin-1 or laminin-1 mimicking peptide IKVAV. Taken together, our results show that ILK is important for chicken PNS development, probably via its exposure to the ECM.
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- Ewa Mrówczyńska
- Correspondence: (E.M.); (A.J.M.); Tel.: +48-71-375-7972 (E.M.); +48-71-375-6206 (A.J.M.)
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- Correspondence: (E.M.); (A.J.M.); Tel.: +48-71-375-7972 (E.M.); +48-71-375-6206 (A.J.M.)
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Integrin linked kinase (ILK) is a vital signaling protein ubiquitously expressed throughout the body. It binds to intracellular integrins to help promote signaling related to cell adhesion, apoptosis, proliferation, migration, and a plethora of other common cellular functions. In this review, ILKs role in the liver is detailed. Studies have shown ILK to be a major participant in hepatic ECM organization, liver regeneration, insulin resistance, and hepatocellular carcinoma.
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- Nicole Martucci
- Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh School of MedicinePittsburgh, PAUSA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh School of MedicinePittsburgh, PAUSA
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Almasabi S, Ahmed AU, Boyd R, Williams BRG. A Potential Role for Integrin-Linked Kinase in Colorectal Cancer Growth and Progression via Regulating Senescence and Immunity. Front Genet 2021; 12:638558. [PMID: 34163519 PMCID: PMC8216764 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.638558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Integrin-linked kinase (ILK) has been implicated as a molecular driver and mediator in both inflammation and tumorigenesis of the colon. ILK functions as an adaptor and mediator protein linking the extracellular matrix with downstream signaling pathways. ILK is broadly expressed in many human tissues and cells. It is also overexpressed in many cancers, including colorectal cancer (CRC). Inflammation, as evidenced by inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), is one of the highest risk factors for initiating CRC. This has led to the hypothesis that targeting ILK therapeutically could have potential in CRC, as it regulates different cellular processes associated with CRC development and progression as well as inflammation in the colon. A number of studies have indicated an ILK function in senescence, a cellular process that arrests the cell cycle while maintaining active metabolism and transcription. Senescent cells produce different secretions collectively known as the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP). The SASP secretions influence infiltration of different immune cells, either positively for clearing senescent cells or negatively for promoting tumor growth, reflecting the dual role of senescence in cancer. However, a role for ILK in senescence and immunity in CRC remains to be determined. In this review, we discuss the possible role for ILK in senescence and immunity, paying particular attention to the relevance of ILK in CRC. We also examine how activating Toll-like receptors (TLRs) and their agonists in CRC could trigger immune responses against cancer, as a combination therapy with ILK inhibition.
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- Saleh Almasabi
- Centre for Cancer Research, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, VIC, Australia.,Cartherics, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, VIC, Australia.,Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Molecular and Translational Sciences, Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Cancer Research, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Cartherics, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Cancer Research, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, VIC, Australia.,Department of Molecular and Translational Sciences, Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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The Role of GSK-3β in the Regulation of Protein Turnover, Myosin Phenotype, and Oxidative Capacity in Skeletal Muscle under Disuse Conditions. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22105081. [PMID: 34064895 PMCID: PMC8151958 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22105081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Skeletal muscles, being one of the most abundant tissues in the body, are involved in many vital processes, such as locomotion, posture maintenance, respiration, glucose homeostasis, etc. Hence, the maintenance of skeletal muscle mass is crucial for overall health, prevention of various diseases, and contributes to an individual’s quality of life. Prolonged muscle inactivity/disuse (due to limb immobilization, mechanical ventilation, bedrest, spaceflight) represents one of the typical causes, leading to the loss of muscle mass and function. This disuse-induced muscle loss primarily results from repressed protein synthesis and increased proteolysis. Further, prolonged disuse results in slow-to-fast fiber-type transition, mitochondrial dysfunction and reduced oxidative capacity. Glycogen synthase kinase 3β (GSK-3β) is a key enzyme standing at the crossroads of various signaling pathways regulating a wide range of cellular processes. This review discusses various important roles of GSK-3β in the regulation of protein turnover, myosin phenotype, and oxidative capacity in skeletal muscles under disuse/unloading conditions and subsequent recovery. According to its vital functions, GSK-3β may represent a perspective therapeutic target in the treatment of muscle wasting induced by chronic disuse, aging, and a number of diseases.
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Feng Y, Le F, Tian P, Zhong Y, Zhan F, Huang G, Hu H, Chen T, Tan B. GTW inhibits the Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer via ILK/AKT/GSK3β/Slug Signalling Pathway. J Cancer 2021; 12:1386-1397. [PMID: 33531984 PMCID: PMC7847657 DOI: 10.7150/jca.52418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background: Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) accounts for the most lethal of all gynaecological cancers which is attributed to metastasis, invasiveness and drug resistance. A crucial link has been found between epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cancer metastasis and chemo-resistance. Previous studies have confirmed that one of the main components of tripterygium glycosides (GTW)-triptolide (TPL) has anticancer effects. Methods: The purpose of this study is to determine whether GTW could inhibit EMT in A2780/DPP cells in vitro and in vivo, and explore the underlying mechanism. Results: In vitro results showed that GTW inhibited cell proliferation, invasion and migration, and intensified the sensitivity of A2780/DDP cells to cisplatin (DDP). GTW, especially GTW+DDP, significantly inhibited the expression of N-cadherin, integrin-linked kinase (ILK), phospho-protein kinase B/AKT (PKB/p-AKT), phospho-glycogen synthase kinase (p-GSK3β) and Slug, while it increased E-cadherin levels by inhibiting EMT via the ILK/AKT/GSK3β/Slug signalling pathway. Animal results indicated that GTW, especially GTW+DDP, significantly reduced tumour burden, prolonged the life span of mice, and down-regulated the levels of tumour markers CA125 and HE4 by regulating EMT through the ILK/AKT/GSK3β/Slug signalling pathway. Conclusion: Our results highlighted the significance of EMT in EOC metastasis, invasiveness and resistance to DDP and investigated the potential role of GTW as an adjuvant therapeutic agent in chemo-resistant EOC.
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- Ying Feng
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, PR China
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, PR China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330031, PR China
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, PR China
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, PR China
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, PR China
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, PR China
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, PR China
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330031, PR China
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, PR China
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Almalki WH, Alzahrani A, Mahmoud El-Daly MES, Fadel Ahmed ASHF. The emerging potential of SIRT-3 in oxidative stress-inflammatory axis associated increased neuroinflammatory component for metabolically impaired neural cell. Chem Biol Interact 2020; 333:109328. [PMID: 33245927 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2020.109328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2020] [Revised: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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People suffering from conditions like epilepsy, where there is an excess of neuron excitement, stroke, and cardiac arrest, where there are oxygen and glucose deprivation, Alzheimer, Parkinson, and Huntington's disease that causes metabolic and also oxidative stress-inflammatory axis; are known to be more vulnerable to disturbances in the metabolism, and there is a lot of inadequacy in defining the inflammation's mechanistic connections, as well as neurodegeneration and the bioenergetic deficiencies in the CNS. We retrieved relevant studies from PubMed/ScienceDirect/Medline/Public library of science/Mendeley/Springer link as well as Google Scholar. We used various keywords both individually and in combination with the literature search. 'Epidemiology of neurodegenerative disorders', 'neurodegenerative diseases associated hyper inflammation', 'Mechanism of inflammation in neuronal cell', 'Involvement of SIRTin inflammation', 'Pathogenesis of mitochondrial associated metabolic impairment in neurons', 'Reactive oxygen species-mediated mitochondrial dysfunction' were a few of the keywords used for the search. PINCH, which is a chronic neuro-inflammatory component that cannot be detected in matured neurons which are healthy, though expressed in oxidative stress inflammatory axis related tauopathy and diseases that cause neurodegeneration. We attempted to study the regulatory mechanisms that cause changes in the bioenergetics and its neuronal defects and mitochondrial subcellular localization that are PINCH protein-mediated on the other handSIRT1, the most intensively studied sirtuin, in oxidative stress-mediated inflammatory consequence for many diseases but very few research data explore the role of SIRT-3 for correction of the chronic neuroinflammatory component. Thus, in this review, we investigate the very recently identified molecules involving in the pathogenesis during stimulated oxidative stress-inflammatory axis in the excitatory neuronal cell which changes brain metabolism. Simultaneously, in CNS neurons of diseases with a component of chronic neuroinflammation which exhibit neuroprotective response, the consequences (mechanistic and biological) of SIRT-3, could be emerging future targets for neurodegenerative disorder treatment with impaired metabolisms.
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- Waleed Hassan Almalki
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Clinical Pharmacy, Albaha University, Saudi Arabia
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Cancer cells die when their decimated DNA damage response (DDR) unsuccessfully handles DNA damage. This notion has been successfully exploited when targeting PARP (poly ADP-ribose polymerase) in homologous recombination-deficient cells. With the greater understanding of DDR achieved in the last decade, new cancer therapy targets within the DDR network have been identified. Intriguingly, many of the molecules that have advanced into clinical trials are inhibitors of DDR kinases. This special issue is devoted to discussing the mechanism of cell killing and the level of success that such inhibitors have reached in pre-clinical and clinical settings.
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- Vanesa Gottifredi
- Fundación Instituto Leloir - Instituto de Investigaciones Bioquímicas de Buenos Aires. Consejo de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Avenida Patricias Argentinas 435, C1405BWE, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Jin Q, Jin X, Liu T, Lu X, Wang G, He N. A disintegrin and metalloproteinase 8 induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition to promote the invasion of colon cancer cells via TGF-β/Smad2/3 signalling pathway. J Cell Mol Med 2020; 24:13058-13069. [PMID: 32954649 PMCID: PMC7701584 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.15907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2019] [Revised: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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A disintegrin and metalloproteinase 8 (ADAM8) protein is a multi‐domain transmembrane glycoprotein which involves in extracellular matrix remodelling, cell adhesion, invasion and migration. ADAM8 and epithelial‐mesenchymal transition (EMT) play an important role in tumour invasion has been well established. However, the interaction between ADAM8 and EMT has remained unclear. The data of colon cancer patients obtained from TCGA (The Cancer Genome Atlas) and GTEx (Genotype‐Tissue Expression Project) were analysed by the bioinformatics research method. The expression of ADAM8 in colon cancer cells was up‐regulated and down‐regulated by transfecting with the expression plasmid and small interfering RNA, respectively. Transwell invasion assay, immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry, Western blotting and qRT‐PCR were utilized to study the effect of ADAM8 on colon cancer cell's EMT and its related mechanisms. Analysis of TCGA and GTEx data revealed that ADAM8 was linked to poor overall survival in colon cancer patients. Besides, ADAM8 was correlated with multiple EMT biomarkers (E‐cadherin, N‐cadherin, Vimentin, Snail2 and ZEB2). In vitro, we also proved that the up‐regulation of ADAM8 could promote EMT effect and enhance the invasive ability of colon cancer cells. On the contrary, the down‐regulation of ADAM8 in colon cancer cells attenuated these effects above. Further studies suggested that ADAM8 modulated EMT on colon cancer cells through TGF‐β/Smad2/3 signalling pathway. Our research suggested that ADAM8 could be a potential biomarker for the prognosis of colon cancer and induced EMT to promote the invasion of colon cancer cells via activating TGF‐β/Smad2/3 signalling pathway.
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- Qianna Jin
- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Kim Y, Kim OK. Potential Roles of Adipocyte Extracellular Vesicle-Derived miRNAs in Obesity-Mediated Insulin Resistance. Adv Nutr 2020; 12:566-574. [PMID: 32879940 PMCID: PMC8009749 DOI: 10.1093/advances/nmaa105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2020] [Revised: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Recently, extracellular microRNAs (miRNAs) from adipose tissue have been shown to be involved in the development of insulin resistance. Here, we summarize several mechanisms explaining the pathogenesis of obesity-induced insulin resistance and associated changes in the expression of obesity-associated extracellular miRNAs. We discuss how miRNAs, particularly miR-27a, miR-34a, miR-141-3p, miR-155, miR210, and miR-222, in extracellular vesicles secreted from the adipose tissue can affect the insulin signaling pathway in metabolic tissue. Understanding the role of these miRNAs will further support the development of therapeutics for obesity and metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes.
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- Yujeong Kim
- Division of Food and Nutrition, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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Yan L, Cheng G, Yang G. GSKIP protects cardiomyocytes from hypoxia/reoxygenation-induced injury by enhancing Nrf2 activation via GSK-3β inhibition. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2020; 532:68-75. [PMID: 32828530 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2020.06.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Glycogen synthase kinase (GSK)-3β interaction protein (GSKIP), a key regulator of signaling transduction, is implicated in multiple pathological processes. However, whether GSKIP is involved in myocardial infarction is unknown. The present study was designed to determine the potential involvement of GSKIP in myocardial hypoxia/reoxygenation (H/R) injury, as an in vitro model for the study of myocardial infarction. Our data showed that H/R treatment triggered a marked decrease in GSKIP expression in cardiomyocytes. The upregulation of GSKIP significantly rescued the decreased viability of H/R-exposed cardiomyocytes and attenuated H/R-induced apoptosis and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. On the contrary, the depletion of GSKIP enhanced the sensitivity of cardiomyocytes to H/R-induced injury. Further data exhibited that GSKIP overexpression upregulated the nuclear expression of nuclear factor-erythroid-derived 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and increased Nrf2/antioxidant response element (ARE)-mediated transcription activity associated with upregulation of GSK-3β phosphorylation. Interestingly, inhibition of GSK-3β by a chemical inhibitor markedly enhanced Nrf2/ARE activation and abrogated GSKIP depletion-exacerbated sensitivity to H/R-induced injury. In addition, Nrf2 inhibition markedly reversed GSKIP overexpression-induced cardioprotective effect against H/R injury. Overall, these results demonstrate that overexpression of GSKIP alleviates H/R-induced apoptosis and oxidative stress in cardiomyocytes by enhancing Nrf2/ARE antioxidant signaling via GSK-3β inhibition. Our study indicates a potential role of GSKIP in myocardial infarction and GSKIP may serve as a promising molecular target for cardioprotection.
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- Li Yan
- Department of Cardiology, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, China.
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Møldrup A, Lindberg MN, Galsgaard ED, Henriksen U, Dalgaard LT, Nielsen JH. Regulation of integrin α6A by lactogenic hormones in rat pancreatic β-cells: Implications for the physiological adaptation to pregnancy. Acta Physiol (Oxf) 2020; 229:e13454. [PMID: 32056357 DOI: 10.1111/apha.13454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2019] [Revised: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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AIM During pregnancy, the maternal β-cell mass is increased in order to adapt to the physiological changes in insulin demand. Lactogenic hormones stimulate rodent β-cell attachment and proliferation in vitro. The aim of this study was to identify adhesion molecules involved in expansion of the β-cell mass during pregnancy in the rat. METHODS Quantitative RT-PCR was used to evaluate the expression of several integrins and laminins in isolated neonatal rat islets in response to growth hormone (GH) and prolactin (PRL) treatment. Double-immunofluorescence staining of rat pancreas was used to localize the expression of integrin α6β1. β-cell proliferation was evaluated by incorporation of bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU). The role of STAT5 phosphorylation was tested by addition of STAT5 mutants. RESULTS We found that the mRNA level of integrin-α6A, was upregulated 2.5-fold by PRL or GH. During pregnancy, a biphasic 3.4-4.5-fold increase of integrin-α6A and B mRNA levels was detected. A disintegrin peptide (DP) reduced the hormone-stimulated mitotic activity in neonatal rat β-cells from 2.9 ± 0.4-fold to 1.3 ± 0.3-fold. The hormone-induced expression of α6β1 integrin was shown to be mediated via STAT5 as a dominant negative (DN) mutant prevented and a constitutive active (CA) mutant augmented the hGH-stimulated expression. The DP was found to inhibit hGH-induced transactivation of the PRL receptor promoter 1A and reduce the hGH-induced phosphorylation of STAT5. CONCLUSION These results show that integrin-α6 in β-cells is upregulated by lactogenic hormones and is required but not sufficient for the expansion of the β-cell mass in pregnancy in the rat, which may have implications for the understanding and treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences University of Copenhagen Copenhagen Denmark
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- Department of Science and Environment Roskilde University Roskilde Denmark
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Simond AM, Muller WJ. In vivo modeling of the EGFR family in breast cancer progression and therapeutic approaches. Adv Cancer Res 2020; 147:189-228. [PMID: 32593401 DOI: 10.1016/bs.acr.2020.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Modeling breast cancer through the generation of genetically engineered mouse models (GEMMs) has become the gold standard in the study of human breast cancer. Notably, the in vivo modeling of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) family has been key to the development of therapeutics and has helped better understand the signaling pathways involved in cancer initiation, progression and metastasis. The HER2/ErbB2 receptor is a member of the EGFR family and 20% of breast cancers are found to belong in the HER2-positive histological subtype. Historical and more recent advances in the field have shaped our understanding of HER2-positive breast cancer signaling and therapeutic approaches.
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- Alexandra M Simond
- Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Research Center, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada; Department of Biochemistry, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Research Center, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada; Department of Biochemistry, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada; Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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Huang Y, Gunst SJ. Phenotype transitions induced by mechanical stimuli in airway smooth muscle are regulated by differential interactions of parvin isoforms with paxillin and Akt. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol 2020; 318:L1036-L1055. [PMID: 32130030 DOI: 10.1152/ajplung.00506.2019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Mechanical tension and humoral stimuli can induce transitions in airway smooth muscle phenotype between a synthetic inflammatory state that promotes cytokine secretion and a differentiated state that promotes the expression of smooth muscle phenotype-specific proteins. When tissues are maintained under high tension, Akt activation and eotaxin secretion are suppressed, but expression of the differentiation marker protein, smooth muscle myosin heavy chain (SmMHC), is promoted. When tissues are maintained under low tension, Akt activation and eotaxin secretion are stimulated, and the differentiated phenotype is suppressed. We hypothesized that mechanical stimuli are differentially transduced to Akt-mediated signaling pathways that regulate phenotype expression by α-parvin and β-parvin integrin-linked kinase/PINCH/parvin (IPP) signaling complexes within integrin adhesomes. High tension or ACh triggered paxillin phosphorylation and the binding of phospho-paxillin to β-parvin IPP complexes. This inhibited Akt activation and promoted SmMHC expression. Low tension or IL-4 did not elicit paxillin phosphorylation and triggered the binding of unphosphorylated paxillin to α-parvin IPP complexes, which promoted Akt activation and eotaxin secretion and suppressed SmMHC expression. Expression of a nonphosphorylatable paxillin mutant or β-parvin depletion by siRNA promoted the inflammatory phenotype, whereas the depletion of α-parvin promoted the differentiated phenotype. Results demonstrate that phenotype expression is regulated by the differential interaction of phosphorylated and unphosphorylated paxillin with α-parvin and β-parvin IPP complexes and that these complexes have opposite effects on the activation of Akt. Our results describe a novel molecular mechanism for transduction of mechanical and humoral stimuli within integrin signaling complexes to regulate phenotype expression in airway smooth muscle.
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- Youliang Huang
- Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology and Physiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology and Physiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Role of Akt Activation in PARP Inhibitor Resistance in Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:cancers12030532. [PMID: 32106627 PMCID: PMC7139751 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12030532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Revised: 02/19/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors have recently been introduced in the therapy of several types of cancers not responding to conventional treatments. However, de novo and acquired PARP inhibitor resistance is a significant limiting factor in the clinical therapy, and the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. Activity of the cytoprotective phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase (PI3K)-Akt pathway is often increased in human cancer that could result from mutation, expressional change, or amplification of upstream growth-related factor signaling elements or elements of the Akt pathway itself. However, PARP-inhibitor-induced activation of the cytoprotective PI3K-Akt pathway is overlooked, although it likely contributes to the development of PARP inhibitor resistance. Here, we briefly summarize the biological role of the PI3K-Akt pathway. Next, we overview the significance of the PARP-Akt interplay in shock, inflammation, cardiac and cerebral reperfusion, and cancer. We also discuss a recently discovered molecular mechanism that explains how PARP inhibition induces Akt activation and may account for apoptosis resistance and mitochondrial protection in oxidative stress and in cancer.
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Iida M, Harari PM, Wheeler DL, Toulany M. Targeting AKT/PKB to improve treatment outcomes for solid tumors. Mutat Res 2020; 819-820:111690. [PMID: 32120136 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrfmmm.2020.111690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Revised: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 02/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The serine/threonine kinase AKT, also known as protein kinase B (PKB), is the major substrate to phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) and consists of three paralogs: AKT1 (PKBα), AKT2 (PKBβ) and AKT3 (PKBγ). The PI3K/AKT pathway is normally activated by binding of ligands to membrane-bound receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) as well as downstream to G-protein coupled receptors and integrin-linked kinase. Through multiple downstream substrates, activated AKT controls a wide variety of cellular functions including cell proliferation, survival, metabolism, and angiogenesis in both normal and malignant cells. In human cancers, the PI3K/AKT pathway is most frequently hyperactivated due to mutations and/or overexpression of upstream components. Aberrant expression of RTKs, gain of function mutations in PIK3CA, RAS, PDPK1, and AKT itself, as well as loss of function mutation in AKT phosphatases are genetic lesions that confer hyperactivation of AKT. Activated AKT stimulates DNA repair, e.g. double strand break repair after radiotherapy. Likewise, AKT attenuates chemotherapy-induced apoptosis. These observations suggest that a crucial link exists between AKT and DNA damage. Thus, AKT could be a major predictive marker of conventional cancer therapy, molecularly targeted therapy, and immunotherapy for solid tumors. In this review, we summarize the current understanding by which activated AKT mediates resistance to cancer treatment modalities, i.e. radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and RTK targeted therapy. Next, the effect of AKT on response of tumor cells to RTK targeted strategies will be discussed. Finally, we will provide a brief summary on the clinical trials of AKT inhibitors in combination with radiochemotherapy, RTK targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
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- M Iida
- Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin in Madison, Madison, WI, USA.
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- Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin in Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin in Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Division of Radiobiology and Molecular Environmental Research, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany; German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Partner Site Tuebingen, and German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany.
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Wang M, Guo J, Zhang L, Kuek V, Xu J, Zou J. Molecular structure, expression, and functional role of Clec11a in skeletal biology and cancers. J Cell Physiol 2020; 235:6357-6365. [PMID: 32003015 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.29600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2019] [Accepted: 01/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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C-type lectin domain family 11 member A (Clec11a), also known as stem cell growth factor (SCGF), C-type lectin superfamily member 3 (CLECSF3), or osteolectin was initially identified as a growth factor for hematopoietic progenitor cells. The human Clec11a gene encodes a polypeptide of 323 amino acids with characteristics of a secreted glycoprotein encompassing two integrin-binding motifs, RGD (Arg-Gly-Asp) and LDT (Leu-Asp-Thr), a putative leucine zipper domain, and a functional C-type lectin domain. It regulates hematopoietic differentiation and homeostasis and exhibits a protective effect against severe malarial anemia and lipotoxicity. Furthermore, Clec11a promotes the differentiation of mesenchymal progenitors into mature osteoblasts in vitro and plays an important role in the maintenance of adult skeleton age-related bone loss and fracture repair. Receptor ligand binding results in activation of downstream signaling cascades including glycogen synthase kinase 3 (GSK3), β-catenin, and Wnt, resulting in the expression of osteoblast-related gene transcripts including Alp, Runx2, Lef1, and Axin2. In addition, Clec11a is also associated with the development of several cancers, including leukemia, multiple myeloma, and gastrointestinal tract tumors. To date, however, the mechanisms governing transcription regulation of the Clec11a gene are not known and remain to be uncovered. Understanding the function and mechanism of action of Clec11a will pave the way for the development of Clec11a as a novel therapeutic target for conditions such as cancer, anemia, and skeletal diseases.
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- Miao Wang
- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.,School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.,School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.,School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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Yuan M, Xie F, Xia X, Zhong K, Lian L, Zhang S, Yuan L, Ye J. UNC5C‑knockdown enhances the growth and metastasis of breast cancer cells by potentiating the integrin α6/β4 signaling pathway. Int J Oncol 2020; 56:139-150. [PMID: 31789389 PMCID: PMC6910211 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2019.4931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2018] [Accepted: 11/13/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Unc‑5 Netrin Receptor C (UNC5C) is a netrin‑1 dependence receptor that mediates the induction of apoptosis in the absence of netrin‑1. The present study found that UNC5C is heterogeneously expressed in breast cancer cell lines. By knocking down UNC5C in SK‑BR‑3 and ZR‑75‑30 cells and overexpressing UNC5c in MDA‑MB‑231 cells, it was demonstrated that UNC5C exerts an inhibitory effect on the growth and metastasis of breast cancer cells. The mechanism involved a UNC5C‑knockdown‑induced enhancement of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)3, MMP7, MMP9 and MMP10 expression via activation of the PI3K/AKT, ERK and p38 MAPK signaling pathways. Notably, UNC5C directly interacted with integrin α6, which is involved in the growth and metastasis of breast cancer cells. Additionally, UNC5C‑knockdown enhanced the phosphorylation of FAK and SRC, which are key kinases in the netrin‑1/Unc5C and netrin‑1/integrin α6/β4 signaling pathways. This suggests that netrin‑1 functions as an integrator for both the netrin‑1/Unc5C and netrin‑1/integrin α6/β4 signaling pathways. UNC5C‑knockdown potentiated netrin‑1/integrin α6/β4 signaling. Given that UNC5C‑knockdown inhibited integrin‑liked protein kinase phosphorylation at Thr‑173, at least in SK‑BR‑3 cells, this may be an inhibitory phosphorylation site rather than activating phosphorylation site for relaying integrin signaling.
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- Mingjing Yuan
- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, Innovation Center for Cell Signaling Network, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, Innovation Center for Cell Signaling Network, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102
- Organ Transplantation Institute, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, Innovation Center for Cell Signaling Network, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, Innovation Center for Cell Signaling Network, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102
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- School of Life Science, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, Innovation Center for Cell Signaling Network, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, Innovation Center for Cell Signaling Network, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102
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Zhang L, Wen Z, Han L, Zheng Y, Wei Y, Wang X, Wang Q, Fang X, Zhao L, Tong X. Research Progress on the Pathological Mechanisms of Podocytes in Diabetic Nephropathy. J Diabetes Res 2020; 2020:7504798. [PMID: 32695831 PMCID: PMC7368941 DOI: 10.1155/2020/7504798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Revised: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is not only an important microvascular complication of diabetes but also the main cause of end-stage renal disease. Studies have shown that the occurrence and development of DN are closely related to morphological and functional changes in podocytes. A series of morphological changes after podocyte injury in DN mainly include podocyte hypertrophy, podocyte epithelial-mesenchymal transdifferentiation, podocyte detachment, and podocyte apoptosis; functional changes mainly involve podocyte autophagy. More and more studies have shown that multiple signaling pathways play important roles in the progression of podocyte injury in DN. Here, we review research progress on the pathological mechanism of morphological and functional changes in podocytes associated with DN, to provide a new target for delaying the occurrence and development of this disorder.
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- Lili Zhang
- Department of Endocrinology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, China
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- Graduate College, Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Graduate College, Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, China
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- Graduate College, Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Graduate College, Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, China
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Han F, Konkalmatt P, Mokashi C, Kumar M, Zhang Y, Ko A, Farino ZJ, Asico LD, Xu G, Gildea J, Zheng X, Felder RA, Lee REC, Jose PA, Freyberg Z, Armando I. Dopamine D 2 receptor modulates Wnt expression and control of cell proliferation. Sci Rep 2019; 9:16861. [PMID: 31727925 PMCID: PMC6856370 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-52528-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2019] [Accepted: 10/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is one of the most conserved signaling pathways across species with essential roles in development, cell proliferation, and disease. Wnt signaling occurs at the protein level and via β-catenin-mediated transcription of target genes. However, little is known about the underlying mechanisms regulating the expression of the key Wnt ligand Wnt3a or the modulation of its activity. Here, we provide evidence that there is significant cross-talk between the dopamine D2 receptor (D2R) and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways. Our data suggest that D2R-dependent cross-talk modulates Wnt3a expression via an evolutionarily-conserved TCF/LEF site within the WNT3A promoter. Moreover, D2R signaling also modulates cell proliferation and modifies the pathology in a renal ischemia/reperfusion-injury disease model, via its effects on Wnt/β-catenin signaling. Together, our results suggest that D2R is a transcriptional modulator of Wnt/β-catenin signal transduction with broad implications for health and development of new therapeutics.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Cell Proliferation
- Dependovirus/genetics
- Dependovirus/metabolism
- Disease Models, Animal
- Embryo, Mammalian
- Epithelial Cells/metabolism
- Epithelial Cells/pathology
- Gene Expression Regulation
- Gene Knockdown Techniques
- Genetic Vectors/chemistry
- Genetic Vectors/metabolism
- Humans
- Kidney Tubules, Proximal/metabolism
- Kidney Tubules, Proximal/pathology
- Male
- Mice
- Mice, Inbred C57BL
- Primary Cell Culture
- Promoter Regions, Genetic
- RNA, Small Interfering/genetics
- RNA, Small Interfering/metabolism
- Receptors, Dopamine D2/genetics
- Receptors, Dopamine D2/metabolism
- Reperfusion Injury/genetics
- Reperfusion Injury/metabolism
- Reperfusion Injury/pathology
- Signal Transduction
- Transfection
- Wnt3A Protein/genetics
- Wnt3A Protein/metabolism
- beta Catenin/genetics
- beta Catenin/metabolism
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- Fei Han
- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
- Kidney Disease Center, First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Department of Computational & Systems Biology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Institute of Human Nutrition, College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 22904, USA
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 22904, USA
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- Department of Computational & Systems Biology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, 20052, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA.
- Department of Cell Biology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, 20052, USA.
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The exosome-mediated autocrine and paracrine actions of plasma gelsolin in ovarian cancer chemoresistance. Oncogene 2019; 39:1600-1616. [PMID: 31700155 PMCID: PMC7018662 DOI: 10.1038/s41388-019-1087-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2019] [Revised: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 10/25/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Ovarian cancer (OVCA) is the most lethal gynecological cancer, due predominantly to late presentation, high recurrence rate and common chemoresistance development. The expression of the actin-associated protein cytosolic gelsolin (GSN) regulates the gynecological cancer cell fate resulting in dysregulation in chemosensitivity. In this study, we report that elevated expression of plasma gelsolin (pGSN), a secreted isoform of GSN and expressed from the same GSN gene, correlates with poorer overall survival and relapse-free survival in patients with OVCA. In addition, it is highly expressed and secreted in chemoresistant OVCA cells than its chemosensitive counterparts. pGSN, secreted and transported via exosomes (Ex-pGSN), upregulates HIF1α–mediated pGSN expression in chemoresistant OVCA cells in an autocrine manner as well as confers cisplatin resistance in otherwise chemosensitive OVCA cells. These findings support our hypothesis that exosomal pGSN promotes OVCA cell survival through both autocrine and paracrine mechanisms that transform chemosensitive cells to resistant counterparts. Specifically, pGSN transported via exosomes is a determinant of chemoresistance in OVCA.
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Moreno CS. SOX4: The unappreciated oncogene. Semin Cancer Biol 2019; 67:57-64. [PMID: 31445218 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2019.08.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2019] [Revised: 07/31/2019] [Accepted: 08/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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SOX4 is an essential developmental transcription factor that regulates stemness, differentiation, progenitor development, and multiple developmental pathways including PI3K, Wnt, and TGFβ signaling. The SOX4 gene is frequently amplified and overexpressed in over 20 types of malignancies, and multiple lines of evidence support that notion that SOX4 is an oncogene. Its overexpression is due to both gene amplification and to activation of PI3K, Wnt, and TGFβ pathways that SOX4 regulates. SOX4 interacts with multiple other transcription factors, rendering many of its impacts on gene expression context and tissue-specific. Nevertheless, there are common themes that run through many of the effects of SOX4 hyperactivity, such as the promotion of cell survival, stemness, the epithelial to mesenchymal transition, migration, and metastasis. Specific targeting of SOX4 remains a challenge for future cancer research and drug development.
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- Carlos S Moreno
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Whitehead Bldg, Rm 105J, 615 Michael St. Atlanta, GA, USA.
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Tan J, Digicaylioglu M, Wang SX, Dresselhuis J, Dedhar S, Mills J. Insulin attenuates apoptosis in neuronal cells by an integrin-linked kinase-dependent mechanism. Heliyon 2019; 5:e02294. [PMID: 31463398 PMCID: PMC6706370 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e02294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2018] [Revised: 06/04/2019] [Accepted: 08/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
Abstract
Insulin promotes neuronal survival by activating a phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI 3-kinase)/AKT-dependent signaling pathway and reducing caspase activation. We investigated a role for integrin-linked kinase (ILK) in insulin-mediated cell survival in cultured neurons and differentiated R28 cells. We used a serum and depolarization withdrawal model to induce apoptosis in cerebellar granule neurons and a serum withdrawal model to induce apoptosis in differentiated R28 cells. ILK knock-out decreased insulin-mediated protection as did the addition of pharmacological inhibitors of ILK, KP-392 or QLT-0267. Prosurvival effects of insulin were rescued by Boc-Asp (O-methyl)-CH2F (BAF), a pancaspase inhibitor, in the presence of KP-392. Insulin and IGF-1 decreased caspase-3 activation, an effect that was inhibited by KP-392 and QLT-0267. Western blot analysis indicates that insulin-induced stimulation of AKT Ser-473 phosphorylation was decreased after the ILK gene was conditionally knocked-out, following overexpression of AKT-DN or in the presence of QLT-0267. Insulin and IGF-1 stimulated ILK kinase activity in primary neurons and this was inhibited following ILK-DN overexpression. Western blot analysis indicates that insulin exposure upregulated the expression of the cellular inhibitor of apoptosis protein c-IAP2 in an extracellular matrix-dependent manner, an effect blocked by KP-392. These results indicate that ILK is an important effector in insulin-mediated neuroprotection.
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- Jacqueline Tan
- Department of Biology, Trinity Western University, Langley, British Columbia, Canada
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- Departments of Neurosurgery and Physiology, Scripps Research, 10550 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Department of Biology, Trinity Western University, Langley, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Biology, Trinity Western University, Langley, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Biology, Trinity Western University, Langley, British Columbia, Canada
- Corresponding author.
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Zhao G, Song Y, Dong L, Shi H, Li H, Yang L, Wang J. Silencing of lemur tyrosine kinase 2 restricts the proliferation and invasion of hepatocellular carcinoma through modulation of GSK-3β/Wnt/β-catenin signaling. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2019; 517:722-728. [PMID: 31395338 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2019.07.122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2019] [Revised: 07/29/2019] [Accepted: 07/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Lemur tyrosine kinase 2 (LMTK2) was recently identified as a novel cancer-related gene in several human cancers. However, little is known of its function in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Here we aim to investigate the expression pattern, biological function, and regulatory mechanism of LMTK2 in HCC. We found that LMTK2 was highly expressed in HCC tissues, and patients with high expression of LMTK2 in tumor tissues had shorter survival times. LMTK2 expression was also elevated in HCC cell lines, and LMTK2 silencing markedly repressed the proliferation and invasion of HCC cells. By contrast, LMTK2 overexpression exerted promotion effects on HCC cell proliferation and invasion. Our results demonstrate that LMTK2 silencing decreases the phosphorylation of glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK-3β) and the expression of an active β-catenin protein, leading to inhibition of Wnt/β-catenin signaling. Notably, GSK-3β inhibition significantly reversed the LMTK2 silencing-mediated antitumor effect on proliferation, invasion, and Wnt/β-catenin signaling in HCC cells. LMTK2 silencing retarded the tumor growth of HCC cells in an in vivo xenograft tumor model, associated with downregulation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling. In conclusion, our findings suggest that silencing of LMTK2 suppresses the proliferation and invasion of HCC cells through the inhibition of Wnt/β-catenin signaling, via GSK-3β, highlighting the importance of LMTK2/GSK-3β/Wnt/β-catenin signaling in HCC progression.
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- Gang Zhao
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, China
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