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Li N, Li H, Wei L, Chen H, Wu Z, Yuwen S, Yang S. The Downregulation of MMP23B Facilitates the Suppression of Vitality and Induction of Apoptosis in Endometrial Cancer Cells. Reprod Sci 2024:10.1007/s43032-024-01581-0. [PMID: 38782818 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-024-01581-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
Abstract
Endometrial cancer is a malignant tumor that commonly occurs in the female reproductive system and its incidence is still increasing. The mechanism of the development of endometrial cancer has not yet been fully clarified, so we need to continuously study the relevant mechanisms of endometrial cancer and continue to explore its biomarkers in order to discover more precise and effective treatment methods for endometrial cancer. RT-qPCR (Real-Time quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction) experiments were used to detect the expression level of MMP23B (Matrix Metalloproteinase 23B) in endometrial cancer cells; the clinical data of the TCGA (The Cancer Genome Atlas) database were downloaded, and gene expression profiles were analyzed to investigate the correlation between MMP23B (Matrix Metalloproteinase 23B) and the survival prognosis of endometrial cancer, and functional enrichment analysis was performed on MMP23B (Matrix Metalloproteinase 23B) related genes. After silencing MMP23B (Matrix Metalloproteinase 23B), CCK8 (Cell Counting Kit-8), RT-qPCR (Real-Time quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction), scratch assay, and transwell assay were used to detect cell viability, levels of apoptotic factors, migration rate, and invasion number of endometrial cancer, respectively. MMP23B (Matrix Metalloproteinase 23B) was highly expressed in endometrial cancer, which is closely related to a poor survival prognosis for endometrial cancer, and may act on endometrial cancer through apoptosis-related functions. The downregulation of MMP23B (Matrix Metalloproteinase 23B) reduced the cell viability of endometrial cancer cells, upregulated the expression levels of CASP3 (Caspase-3), CASP8 (Caspase-8) and CASP9 (Caspase-9) in cells, and inhibited cell migration and invasion.
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- Ning Li
- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Guangxi International Zhuang Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Pathology, Guangxi International Zhuang Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Science, Medicine and Health Research Institute of Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Science, Medicine and Health Research Institute of Guangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Graduate School, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Graduate School, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Reproductive Health and Infertility, Guangxi International Zhuang Medicine Hospital, Affiliated to Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
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Ajoolabady A, Pratico D, Ren J. Endothelial dysfunction: mechanisms and contribution to diseases. Acta Pharmacol Sin 2024:10.1038/s41401-024-01295-8. [PMID: 38773228 DOI: 10.1038/s41401-024-01295-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024] Open
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The endothelium, lining the inner surface of blood vessels and spanning approximately 3 m2, serves as the largest organ in the body. Comprised of endothelial cells, the endothelium interacts with other bodily components including the bloodstream, circulating cells, and the lymphatic system. Functionally, the endothelium primarily synchronizes vascular tone (by balancing vasodilation and vasoconstriction) and prevents vascular inflammation and pathologies. Consequently, endothelial dysfunction disrupts vascular homeostasis, leading to vascular injuries and diseases such as cardiovascular, cerebral, and metabolic diseases. In this opinion/perspective piece, we explore the recently identified mechanisms of endothelial dysfunction across various disease subsets and critically evaluate the strengths and limitations of current therapeutic interventions at the pre-clinical level.
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- Amir Ajoolabady
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA
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- Alzheimer's Center at Temple, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Shanghai, 200032, China.
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Sales LP, Hounkpe BW, Perez MO, Caparbo VF, Domiciano DS, Borba EF, Schett G, Figueiredo CP, Pereira RMR. Transcriptomic characterization of classical monocytes highlights the involvement of immuno-inflammation in bone erosion in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1251034. [PMID: 37868981 PMCID: PMC10588645 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1251034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Introduction Evidence-based data suggest that under inflammatory conditions, classical monocytes are the main source of osteoclasts and might be involved in bone erosion pathophysiology. Here, we analyze the transcriptomic profile of classical monocytes in erosive and non-erosive rheumatoid arthritis patients in order to better understand their contribution to bone erosion. Methods Thirty-nine premenopausal RA patients were consecutively enrolled and divided into two groups based on the presence of bone erosions on hand joints. Classical monocytes were isolated from peripheral blood through negative selection, and RNA-seq was performed using a poly-A enrichment kit and Illumina® platform. Classical monocytes transcriptome from healthy age-matched women were also included to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs). Therefore, gene sets analysis was performed to identify the enriched biological pathways. Results RNA-seq analysis resulted in the identification of 1,140 DEGs of which 89 were up-regulated and 1,051 down-regulated in RA patients with bone erosion compared to those without bone erosions. Among up-regulated genes, there was a highlighted expression of IL18RAP and KLF14 related to the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, innate and adaptive immune response. Genes related to collagen metabolism (LARP6) and bone formation process (PAPPA) were down-regulated in RA patients with erosions. Enriched pathways in patients with erosions were associated with greater activation of immune activation, and inflammation. Interestingly, pathways associated with osteoblast differentiation and regulation of Wnt signaling were less activated in RA patients with erosions. Conclusion These findings suggest that alterations in expression of monocyte genes related to the inflammatory process and impairment of bone formation might have an important role in the pathophysiology of bone erosions in RA patients.
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- Lucas Peixoto Sales
- Rheumatology Division, Bone Metabolism Laboratory, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Rheumatology Division, Bone Metabolism Laboratory, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Rheumatology Division, Bone Metabolism Laboratory, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Rheumatology Division, Bone Metabolism Laboratory, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Rheumatology Division, Bone Metabolism Laboratory, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Rheumatology Division, Bone Metabolism Laboratory, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine 3-Rheumatology and Immunology, Friedrich Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Rheumatology Division, Bone Metabolism Laboratory, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Rheumatology Division, Bone Metabolism Laboratory, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Hadzic S, Wu CY, Gredic M, Kojonazarov B, Pak O, Kraut S, Sommer N, Kosanovic D, Grimminger F, Schermuly RT, Seeger W, Bellusci S, Weissmann N. The effect of long-term doxycycline treatment in a mouse model of cigarette smoke-induced emphysema and pulmonary hypertension. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol 2021; 320:L903-L915. [PMID: 33760647 DOI: 10.1152/ajplung.00048.2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of death and a still incurable disease, comprising emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In addition to airflow limitation, patients with COPD can suffer from pulmonary hypertension (PH). Doxycycline, an antibiotic from the tetracycline family, in addition to its pronounced antimicrobial activity, acts as a matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inhibitor and has anti-inflammatory properties. Furthermore, doxycycline treatment exhibited a beneficial effect in several preclinical cardiovascular disease models. In preclinical research, doxycycline is frequently employed for gene expression modulation in Tet-On/Tet-Off transgenic animal models. Therefore, it is crucial to know whether doxycycline treatment in Tet-On/Tet-Off systems has effects independent of gene expression modulation by such systems. Against this background, we assessed the possible curative effects of long-term doxycycline administration in a mouse model of chronic CS exposure. Animals were exposed to cigarette smoke (CS) for 8 mo and then subsequently treated with doxycycline for additional 3 mo in room air conditions. Doxycycline decreased the expression of MMPs and general pro-inflammatory markers in the lungs from CS-exposed mice. This downregulation was, however, insufficient to ameliorate CS-induced emphysema or PH. Tet-On/Tet-Off induction by doxycycline in such models is a feasible genetic approach to study curative effects at least in established CS-induced emphysema and PH. However, we report several parameters that are influenced by doxycycline and use of a Tet-On/Tet-Off system when evaluating those parameters should be interpreted with caution.
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- Stefan Hadzic
- Cardiopulmonary Institute (CPI), University of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany
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- Cardiopulmonary Institute (CPI), University of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany
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- Cardiopulmonary Institute (CPI), University of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany
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- Cardiopulmonary Institute (CPI), University of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany.,Institute for Lung Health (ILH), Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany
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- Cardiopulmonary Institute (CPI), University of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany
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- Cardiopulmonary Institute (CPI), University of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany
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- Cardiopulmonary Institute (CPI), University of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany
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- Cardiopulmonary Institute (CPI), University of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany.,Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- Cardiopulmonary Institute (CPI), University of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany
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- Cardiopulmonary Institute (CPI), University of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany
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- Cardiopulmonary Institute (CPI), University of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany.,Institute for Lung Health (ILH), Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany.,Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Cardiopulmonary Institute (CPI), University of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany
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- Cardiopulmonary Institute (CPI), University of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany
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Chin YT, Liu CM, Chen TY, Chung YY, Lin CY, Hsiung CN, Jan YS, Chiu HC, Fu E, Lee SY. 2,3,5,4'-tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-β-D-glucoside-stimulated dental pulp stem cells-derived conditioned medium enhances cell activity and anti-inflammation. J Dent Sci 2020; 16:586-598. [PMID: 33854707 PMCID: PMC8025232 DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2020.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Revised: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background/purpose Dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) contribute to the regeneration of various tissues and have superior proliferation, immune privilege, and anti-inflammation properties to other mesenchymal stem cells. 2,3,5,4'-tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-β-D-glucoside (THSG) not only enhances the aforementioned properties of DPSCs but also promotes self-renewal and reprogramming-like ability. However, whether THSG enhances the aforementioned properties and abilities through direct or indirect interaction mechanisms remains unclear. To address this knowledge gap, we examined the effects of THSG-stimulated DPSC-derived conditioned medium (THSG-CM) on the activity and anti-inflammation properties of cells. Materials and methods DPSCs were treated with various concentrations of THSG to produce THSG-CM, which was then collected, analyzed, and lyophilized. A cytokine profiling antibody assay was used to compare protein components between THSG-treated and nontreated CM. Human skin fibroblasts (HSFs) and human gingival fibroblasts (HGFs) were used to investigate the effect of THSG-CM on cell proliferation, anti-inflammation, and wound healing abilities; for this investigation, MTS assay, quantitative real-time PCR analysis, and 2-well silicone inserts wound model were conducted. Results We observed that THSG enhanced the secretion of growth- and immune-associated proteins in THSG-CM and increased the proliferation of HSFs and HGFs. Furthermore, THSG-CM significantly attenuated lipopolysaccharide-stimulated mRNA levels of cytokines in both cells and improved wound healing abilities. Conclusion We conclude that THSG-CM had more beneficial effects on cell activity and anti-inflammation in the HSFs and HGFs than DPSC-derived CM. DPSC-derived CM can be developed into a cell-free regenerative strategy in the future, and its therapeutic efficacy may be improved by THSG-CM.
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- Yu-Tang Chin
- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Center for Tooth Bank and Dental Stem Cell Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Dentistry, Wan-Fang Medical Center, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Dentistry, Wan-Fang Medical Center, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Center for Tooth Bank and Dental Stem Cell Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, National Defense Medical Center and Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Dentistry, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Xindian, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Center for Tooth Bank and Dental Stem Cell Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Dentistry, Wan-Fang Medical Center, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Aversano A, Rossi FW, Cammarota F, De Paulis A, Izzo P, De Rosa M. Nitrodi thermal water downregulates protein S‑nitrosylation in RKO cells. Int J Mol Med 2020; 46:1359-1366. [PMID: 32945437 PMCID: PMC7447308 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2020.4676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Balneotherapy and spa therapy have been used in the treatment of ailments since time immemorial. Moreover, there is evidence to suggest that the beneficial effects of thermal water continue for months following the completion of treatment. The mechanisms through which thermal water exerts its healing effects remain unknown. Both balneological and hydroponic therapy at 'the oldest spa in the world', namely, the Nitrodi spring on the Island of Ischia (Southern Italy) are effective in a number of diseases and conditions. The aim of the present study was to investigate the molecular basis underlying the therapeutic effects of Nitrodi spring water in low-grade inflammation and stress-related conditions. For this purpose, an in vitro model was devised in which RKO colorectal adenocarcinoma cells were treated with phosphate-buffered saline or phosphate-buffered saline prepared with Nitrodi water for 4 h daily, 5 days a week for 6 weeks. The RKO cells were then subjected to the following assays: 3-(4,5- Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide assay, Transwell migration assay, western blot analysis, the fluorimetric detection of protein S-nitrosothiols and S-nitrosylation western blot analysis. The results revealed that Nitrodi spring water promoted cell migration and cell viability, and downregulated protein S-nitrosylation, probably also the nitrosylated active form of the cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 protein. These results concur with all the previously reported therapeutic properties of Nitrodi spring water, and thus rein-force the concept that this natural resource is an important complementary therapy to traditional medicine.
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- Antonietta Aversano
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, I-80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, I-80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, I-80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, I-80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, I-80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, I-80131 Naples, Italy
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Wang G, Yin L, Peng Y, Gao Y, Gao H, Zhang J, Lv N, Miao Y, Lu Z. Insulin promotes invasion and migration of KRAS G12D mutant HPNE cells by upregulating MMP-2 gelatinolytic activity via ERK- and PI3K-dependent signalling. Cell Prolif 2019; 52:e12575. [PMID: 30838710 PMCID: PMC6536446 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.12575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2018] [Revised: 12/16/2018] [Accepted: 12/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Objectives Hyperinsulinemia is a risk factor for pancreatic cancer, but the function of insulin in carcinogenesis is unclear, so this study aimed to elucidate the carcinogenic effects of insulin and the synergistic effect with the KRAS mutation in the early stage of pancreatic cancer. Materials and methods A pair of immortalized human pancreatic duct‐derived cells, hTERT‐HPNE E6/E7/st (HPNE) and its oncogenic KRASG12D variant, hTERT‐HPNE E6/E7/KRASG12D/st (HPNE‐mut‐KRAS), were used to investigate the effect of insulin. Cell proliferation, migration and invasion were assessed using Cell Counting Kit‐8 and transwell assays, respectively. The expression of E‐cadherin, N‐cadherin, vimentin and matrix metalloproteinases (MMP‐2, MMP‐7 and MMP‐9) was evaluated by Western blotting and/or qRT‐PCR. The gelatinase activity of MMP‐2 and MMP‐9 in conditioned media was detected using gelatin zymography. The phosphorylation status of AKT, GSK3β, p38, JNK and ERK1/2 MAPK was determined by Western blotting. Results The migration and invasion ability of HPNE cells was increased after the introduction of the mutated KRAS gene, together with an increased expression of MMP‐2. These effects were further enhanced by the simultaneous administration of insulin. The use of MMP‐2 siRNA confirmed that MMP‐2 was involved in the regulation of cell invasion. Furthermore, there was a concentration‐ and time‐dependent increase in gelatinase activity after insulin treatment, which could be reversed by an insulin receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor (HNMPA‐(AM)3). In addition, insulin markedly enhanced the phosphorylation of PI3K/AKT, p38, JNK and ERK1/2 MAPK pathways, with wortmannin or LY294002 (a PI3K‐specific inhibitor) and PD98059 (a MEK1‐specific inhibitor) significantly inhibiting the insulin‐induced increase in MMP‐2 gelatinolytic activity. Conclusions Taken together, these results suggest that insulin induced migration and invasion in HPNE and HPNE‐mut‐KRAS through PI3K/AKT and ERK1/2 activation, with MMP‐2 gelatinolytic activity playing a vital role in this process. These findings may provide a new therapeutic target for preventing carcinogenesis and the evolution of pancreatic cancer with a background of hyperinsulinemia.
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- Guangfu Wang
- Pancreas Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Pancreas Institute, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Pancreas Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Pancreas Institute, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Pancreas Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Pancreas Institute, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Pancreas Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Pancreas Institute, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Pancreas Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Pancreas Institute, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Pancreas Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Pancreas Institute, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Pancreas Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Pancreas Institute, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Pancreas Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Pancreas Institute, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Pancreas Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Pancreas Institute, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Cardiovascular Disease: An Introduction. BIOMATHEMATICAL AND BIOMECHANICAL MODELING OF THE CIRCULATORY AND VENTILATORY SYSTEMS 2018. [PMCID: PMC7123129 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-89315-0_1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a collective term designating all types of affliction affecting the blood circulatory system, including the heart and vasculature, which, respectively, displaces and conveys the blood.
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