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Seol SI, Kang IS, Lee JS, Lee JK, Kim C. Taurine Chloramine-Mediated Nrf2 Activation and HO-1 Induction Confer Protective Effects in Astrocytes. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:169. [PMID: 38397767 PMCID: PMC10886344 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13020169] [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: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Taurine is ubiquitously distributed in mammalian tissues, with the highest levels in the brain, heart, and leukocytes. Taurine reacts with hypochlorous acid (HOCl) to produce taurine chloramine (Tau-Cl) via the myeloperoxidase (MPO) system. In this study, we elucidated the antioxidative and protective effects of Tau-Cl in astrocytes. Tau-Cl increased the expression and nuclear translocation of nuclear factor E2-related factor (Nrf2) and the expression of Nrf2-regulated antioxidant genes, including heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1). Nrf2 activity is negatively regulated by Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1). Tau-Cl decreased the level of the reduced thiol groups of Keap1, resulting in the disruption of the Keap1-Nrf2 complex. Consequently, Tau-Cl rescued the H2O2-induced cell death by enhancing HO-1 expression and suppressing reactive oxygen species. In conclusion, Tau-Cl confers protective effects in astrocytes by disrupting the Keap1-Nrf2 complex, thereby promoting Nrf2 translocation to the nucleus, wherein it binds to the antioxidant response element (ARE) and accelerates the transcription of antioxidant genes. Therefore, in astrocytes, the activation of the Keap1-Nrf2-ARE pathway by Tau-Cl may increase antioxidants and anti-inflammatory mediators as well as other cytoprotective proteins, conferring protection against brain infection and injury.
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- Song-I Seol
- Department of Anatomy, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea;
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- Laboratory of Leukocyte Signaling Research, Department of Pharmacology, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea; (I.S.K.); (J.S.L.)
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- Laboratory of Leukocyte Signaling Research, Department of Pharmacology, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea; (I.S.K.); (J.S.L.)
- BK21, Program in Biomedical Science & Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea;
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- Laboratory of Leukocyte Signaling Research, Department of Pharmacology, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea; (I.S.K.); (J.S.L.)
- BK21, Program in Biomedical Science & Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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Sun HJ, Wang ZC, Nie XW, Bian JS. Therapeutic potential of carbon monoxide in hypertension-induced vascular smooth muscle cell damage revisited: from physiology and pharmacology. Biochem Pharmacol 2022; 199:115008. [PMID: 35318039 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2022.115008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 03/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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As a chronic and progressive disorder, hypertension remains to be a serious public health problem around the world. Among the different types of hypertension, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a devastating disease associated with pulmonary arteriole remodeling, right ventricular failure and death. The contemporary management of systemic hypertension and PAH has substantially grown since more therapeutic targets and/or agents have been developed. Evolving treatment strategies targeting the vascular remodeling lead to improving outcomes in patients with hypertension, nevertheless, significant advancement opportunities for developing better antihypertensive drugs remain. Carbon monoxide (CO), an active endogenous gasotransmitter along with hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and nitric oxide (NO), is primarily generated by heme oxygenase (HO). Cumulative evidence suggests that CO is considered as an important signaling molecule under both physiological and pathological conditions. Studies have shown that CO confers a number of biological and pharmacological properties, especially its involvement in the pathological process and treatment of hypertension-related vascular remodeling. This review will critically outline the roles of CO in hypertension-associated vascular remodeling and discuss the underlying mechanisms for the protective effects of CO against hypertension and vascular remodeling. In addition, we will propose the challenges and perspectives of CO in hypertensive vascular remodeling. It is expected that a comprehensive understanding of CO in the vasculature might be essential to translate CO to be a novel pharmacological agent for hypertension-induced vascular remodeling.
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- Hai-Jian Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, No. 24 Tongjia Lane, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, No. 24 Tongjia Lane, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases, Shenzhen People's Hospital (The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China; National University of Singapore (Suzhou) Research Institute, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215000, China.
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van Leeuwen ALI, Dekker NAM, Jansma EP, Boer C, van den Brom CE. Therapeutic interventions to restore microcirculatory perfusion following experimental hemorrhagic shock and fluid resuscitation: A systematic review. Microcirculation 2020; 27:e12650. [PMID: 32688443 PMCID: PMC7757213 DOI: 10.1111/micc.12650] [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: 03/16/2020] [Revised: 07/07/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Objective Microcirculatory perfusion disturbances following hemorrhagic shock and fluid resuscitation contribute to multiple organ dysfunction and mortality. Standard fluid resuscitation is insufficient to restore microcirculatory perfusion; however, additional therapies are lacking. We conducted a systematic search to provide an overview of potential non‐fluid‐based therapeutic interventions to restore microcirculatory perfusion following hemorrhagic shock. Methods A structured search of PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library was performed in March 2020. Animal studies needed to report at least one parameter of microcirculatory flow (perfusion, red blood cell velocity, functional capillary density). Results The search identified 1269 records of which 48 fulfilled all eligibility criteria. In total, 62 drugs were tested of which 29 were able to restore microcirculatory perfusion. Particularly, complement inhibitors (75% of drugs tested successfully restored blood flow), endothelial barrier modulators (100% successful), antioxidants (66% successful), drugs targeting cell metabolism (83% successful), and sex hormones (75% successful) restored microcirculatory perfusion. Other drugs consisted of attenuation of inflammation (100% not successful), vasoactive agents (68% not successful), and steroid hormones (75% not successful). Conclusion Improving mitochondrial function, inhibition of complement inhibition, and reducing microvascular leakage via restoration of endothelial barrier function seem beneficial to restore microcirculatory perfusion following hemorrhagic shock and fluid resuscitation.
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- Anoek L I van Leeuwen
- Department of Anesthesiology, Experimental Laboratory for VItal Signs, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Physiology, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Experimental Laboratory for VItal Signs, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Physiology, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Medical Library, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Experimental Laboratory for VItal Signs, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Experimental Laboratory for VItal Signs, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Physiology, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Khadem Al-Hosseini M, Rahideh ST, Saadati A, Rahmati N, Azadeh F, Janani L, Shidfar F. The effect of vitamin C supplementation in the last month of pregnancy on neonatal bilirubin levels; A double-blind randomized clinical trial. Complement Ther Med 2020; 50:102359. [PMID: 32444041 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2019] [Revised: 02/24/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Jaundice is a typical condition in the neonatal period, particularly in the Asian continent. Drowsiness and disruption of breastfeeding, behavioral and neurological disorders, hearing loss and mental retardation are the results of impairment in controlling it. The increase in oxidant substances can stimulate the heme oxygenase enzyme and increase the conversion of heme to bilirubin. In some studies, vitamin C levels in the blood of infants with hyperbilirubinemia were lower than in healthy infants. DESIGN In this double-blind clinical trial study, 144 healthy pregnant women aged 20-40 years who were in 34th weeks of gestation were randomly divided into intervention, and control groups and until the end of pregnancy, they took a 500 mg tablet of vitamin C or placebo (Preparation of starch) daily. Demographic information, dietary intake, and physical activity level of the participants were also evaluated. The total blood bilirubin level was measured on the fifth day after birth using a sample of the neonatal heel. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software version 22. In this study P-value < 0. 05 was considered significant. RESULTS Of the 144 participants, 128 of them completed the intervention. There was no significant difference between the two groups at the level of vitamin C intake through diet, and anthropometric indices, but the total bilirubin level in the neonates of the two groups was statistically different (P = 0.02). CONCLUSION Vitamin C supplementation in the last month of pregnancy had a significant effect on neonatal bilirubin level and decreased it significantly.
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- M Khadem Al-Hosseini
- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Research Center, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Health Deputy, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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The microvasculature plays a central role in the pathophysiology of hemorrhagic shock and is also involved in arguably all therapeutic attempts to reverse or minimize the adverse consequences of shock. Microvascular studies specific to hemorrhagic shock were reviewed and broadly grouped depending on whether data were obtained on animal or human subjects. Dedicated sections were assigned to microcirculatory changes in specific organs, and major categories of pathophysiological alterations and mechanisms such as oxygen distribution, ischemia, inflammation, glycocalyx changes, vasomotion, endothelial dysfunction, and coagulopathy as well as biomarkers and some therapeutic strategies. Innovative experimental methods were also reviewed for quantitative microcirculatory assessment as it pertains to changes during hemorrhagic shock. The text and figures include representative quantitative microvascular data obtained in various organs and tissues such as skin, muscle, lung, liver, brain, heart, kidney, pancreas, intestines, and mesentery from various species including mice, rats, hamsters, sheep, swine, bats, and humans. Based on reviewed findings, a new integrative conceptual model is presented that includes about 100 systemic and local factors linked to microvessels in hemorrhagic shock. The combination of systemic measures with the understanding of these processes at the microvascular level is fundamental to further develop targeted and personalized interventions that will reduce tissue injury, organ dysfunction, and ultimately mortality due to hemorrhagic shock. Published 2018. Compr Physiol 8:61-101, 2018.
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- Ivo Torres Filho
- US Army Institute of Surgical Research, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, Texas, USA
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Veith NT, Histing T, Menger MD, Pohlemann T, Tschernig T. Helping prometheus: liver protection in acute hemorrhagic shock. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2017; 5:206. [PMID: 28603721 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2017.03.109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Acute hemorrhagic hypovolemic shock is caused by a significant high blood loss and leads to hemodynamic instability. The decrease in intravascular volume results in cellular hypoxia and finally in damage to organs such as the liver and the kidney. The liver plays a decisive role in the development or prevention of multiple organ failure after hemorrhagic shock. Despite the large number of experimental studies, the knowledge of pathophysiological mechanisms in the liver after hemorrhagic shock is incomplete. The aim of this mini review was to provide an overview of the pathophysiological changes in liver function after acute hemorrhagic shock and to address treatment options to improve liver perfusion.
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- Nils T Veith
- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Saarland, D-66421 Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Saarland, D-66421 Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Institute for Clinical and Experimental Surgery, University of Saarland, D-66421 Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Saarland, D-66421 Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Institute of Anatomy, Saarland University, D-66421 Homburg/Saar, Germany
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Wang JL, Chen Y, Song XQ, Lu ML, Zhao B, Ma L, Chen EZ, Mao EQ. Biliary tract external drainage protects against multiple organs injuries of severe acute pancreatitis rats via heme oxygenase-1 upregulation. Pancreatology 2017; 17:219-227. [PMID: 28209258 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2017.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2016] [Revised: 12/25/2016] [Accepted: 01/30/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of biliary tract external drainage (BTED) on severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) in rats and the relationship with heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) pathway. METHODS Thirty SD rats weighing 250-300 g were randomly assigned into five groups (n = 6): sham surgery (SS) group, SAP group, SAP + BTED group, SAP + zinc protoporphyrin IX (ZnPP) group, SAP + BTED + ZnPP group. The SAP model was induced via retrograde injection of 4% sodium taurocholate (1 mL/kg) into biliopancreatic duct through duodenal wall. BTED was performed by inserting a cannula into the bile duct of SAP rats. Tissue and blood samples were collected 24 h after surgery. Pathological changes in organs were scored. The level of amylase, alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), diamine oxidase (DAO), lipopolysaccharide (LPS), myeloperoxidase (MPO) and ability to inhibit hydroxyl radical(·OH) in serum were measured. The expression of hemeoxygenase-1 (HO-1), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in tissues were analyzed by RT- PCR and western-blot. RESULTS Organs damage in SAP rats was significantly alleviated by BTED (p < 0.05). Compared to the SAP group, the serum level of amylase, ALT, AST, DAO, MPO, and LPS were significantly lower in the SAP + BTED group, and the ability to inhibit ·OH was significantly higher (p < 0.05). The BETD treatment led to a significant reduction of TNF-α, IL-6 level and a significant increase of HO-1 level in tissues than in SAP rats (p < 0.05). ZnPP significantly inhibited all above mentioned changes. CONCLUSIONS BTED protected multiple organs against SAP related injuries via HO-1 upregulation.
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- Jin-Long Wang
- Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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- Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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- Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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- Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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- Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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- Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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- Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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- Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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Carbon monoxide protects against hemorrhagic shock and resuscitation-induced microcirculatory injury and tissue injury. Shock 2015; 43:166-71. [PMID: 25243427 DOI: 10.1097/shk.0000000000000264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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UNLABELLED Traumatic injury is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Microcirculatory activation and injury from hemorrhage contribute to organ injury. Many adaptive responses occur within the microcirculatory beds to limit injury including upregulation of heme oxygenase (HO) enzymes, the rate-limiting enzymes in the breakdown of heme to carbon monoxide (CO), iron, and biliverdin. Here we tested the hypothesis that CO abrogates trauma-induced injury and inflammation protecting the microcirculatory beds. METHODS C57Bl/6 mice underwent sham operation or hemorrhagic shock to a mean arterial pressure of 25 mmHg for 120 minutes. Mice were resuscitated with lactated Ringer's at 2× the volume of maximal shed blood. Mice were randomized to receive CO-releasing molecule or inactive CO-releasing molecule at resuscitation. A cohort of mice was pretreated with tin protoporphyrin-IX to inhibit endogenous CO generation by HOs. Primary mouse liver sinusoidal endothelial cells were cultured for in vitro experiments. RESULTS Carbon monoxide-releasing molecule protected against hemorrhagic shock/resuscitation organ injury and systemic inflammation and reduced hepatic sinusoidal endothelial injury. Inhibition of HO activity with tin protoporphyrin-IX exacerbated liver hepatic sinusoidal injury. Hemorrhagic shock/resuscitation in vivo or cytokine stimulation in vitro resulted in increased endothelial expression of adhesion molecules that was associated with decreased leukocyte adhesion in vivo and in vitro. CONCLUSIONS Hemorrhagic shock/resuscitation is associated with endothelial injury. Heme oxygenase enzymes and CO are involved in part in diminishing this injury and may prove useful as a therapeutic adjunct that can be harnessed to protect against endothelial activation and damage.
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Gomez H, Kautza B, Escobar D, Nassour I, Luciano J, Botero AM, Gordon L, Martinez S, Holder A, Ogundele O, Loughran P, Rosengart MR, Pinsky M, Shiva S, Zuckerbraun BS. Inhaled Carbon Monoxide Protects against the Development of Shock and Mitochondrial Injury following Hemorrhage and Resuscitation. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0135032. [PMID: 26366865 PMCID: PMC4569171 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0135032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2014] [Accepted: 07/16/2015] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Aims Currently, there is no effective resuscitative adjunct to fluid and blood products to limit tissue injury for traumatic hemorrhagic shock. The objective of this study was to investigate the role of inhaled carbon monoxide (CO) to limit inflammation and tissue injury, and specifically mitochondrial damage, in experimental models of hemorrhage and resuscitation. Results Inhaled CO (250 ppm for 30 minutes) protected against mortality in severe murine hemorrhagic shock and resuscitation (HS/R) (20% vs. 80%; P<0.01). Additionally, CO limited the development of shock as determined by arterial blood pH (7.25±0.06 vs. 7.05±0.05; P<0.05), lactate levels (7.2±5.1 vs 13.3±6.0; P<0.05), and base deficit (13±3.0 vs 24±3.1; P<0.05). A dose response of CO (25–500 ppm) demonstrated protection against HS/R lung and liver injury as determined by MPO activity and serum ALT, respectively. CO limited HS/R-induced increases in serum tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-6 levels as determined by ELISA (P<0.05 for doses of 100–500ppm). Furthermore, inhaled CO limited HS/R induced oxidative stress as determined by hepatic oxidized glutathione:reduced glutathione levels and lipid peroxidation. In porcine HS/R, CO did not influence hemodynamics. However, CO limited HS/R-induced skeletal muscle and platelet mitochondrial injury as determined by respiratory control ratio (muscle) and ATP-linked respiration and mitochondrial reserve capacity (platelets). Conclusion These preclinical studies suggest that inhaled CO can be a protective therapy in HS/R; however, further clinical studies are warranted.
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MESH Headings
- Adenosine Triphosphate/metabolism
- Administration, Inhalation
- Animals
- Carbon Monoxide/administration & dosage
- Carbon Monoxide/pharmacology
- Carbon Monoxide/therapeutic use
- Cells, Cultured
- Interleukin-6/blood
- Lactic Acid/blood
- Male
- Mice
- Mice, Inbred C57BL
- Mitochondria, Liver/drug effects
- Mitochondria, Liver/metabolism
- Mitochondria, Muscle/drug effects
- Mitochondria, Muscle/metabolism
- Oxidative Stress
- Resuscitation
- Shock, Hemorrhagic/metabolism
- Shock, Hemorrhagic/prevention & control
- Shock, Hemorrhagic/therapy
- Swine
- Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/blood
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- Hernando Gomez
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
- The Center for Critical Care Nephrology University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
- The Center for Critical Care Nephrology University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
- Vascular Medicine Institute, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
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- The Center for Critical Care Nephrology University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
- Vascular Medicine Institute, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
- VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
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Müllebner A, Moldzio R, Redl H, Kozlov AV, Duvigneau JC. Heme Degradation by Heme Oxygenase Protects Mitochondria but Induces ER Stress via Formed Bilirubin. Biomolecules 2015; 5:679-701. [PMID: 25942605 PMCID: PMC4496691 DOI: 10.3390/biom5020679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2015] [Revised: 04/08/2015] [Accepted: 04/16/2015] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Heme oxygenase (HO), in conjunction with biliverdin reductase, degrades heme to carbon monoxide, ferrous iron and bilirubin (BR); the latter is a potent antioxidant. The induced isoform HO-1 has evoked intense research interest, especially because it manifests anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic effects relieving acute cell stress. The mechanisms by which HO mediates the described effects are not completely clear. However, the degradation of heme, a strong pro-oxidant, and the generation of BR are considered to play key roles. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of BR on vital functions of hepatocytes focusing on mitochondria and the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). The affinity of BR to proteins is a known challenge for its exact quantification. We consider two major consequences of this affinity, namely possible analytical errors in the determination of HO activity, and biological effects of BR due to direct interaction with protein function. In order to overcome analytical bias we applied a polynomial correction accounting for the loss of BR due to its adsorption to proteins. To identify potential intracellular targets of BR we used an in vitro approach involving hepatocytes and isolated mitochondria. After verification that the hepatocytes possess HO activity at a similar level as liver tissue by using our improved post-extraction spectroscopic assay, we elucidated the effects of increased HO activity and the formed BR on mitochondrial function and the ER stress response. Our data show that BR may compromise cellular metabolism and proliferation via induction of ER stress. ER and mitochondria respond differently to elevated levels of BR and HO-activity. Mitochondria are susceptible to hemin, but active HO protects them against hemin-induced toxicity. BR at slightly elevated levels induces a stress response at the ER, resulting in a decreased proliferative and metabolic activity of hepatocytes. However, the proteins that are targeted by BR still have to be identified.
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- Andrea Müllebner
- Institute for Medical Biochemistry, Veterinary University Vienna, Veterinaerplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria.
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- Institute for Medical Biochemistry, Veterinary University Vienna, Veterinaerplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria.
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology, Donaueschingenstraße 13, 1200 Vienna, Austria.
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology, Donaueschingenstraße 13, 1200 Vienna, Austria.
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- Institute for Medical Biochemistry, Veterinary University Vienna, Veterinaerplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria.
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Wollborn J, Wunder C, Stix J, Neuhaus W, Bruno RR, Baar W, Flemming S, Roewer N, Schlegel N, Schick MA. Phosphodiesterase-4 inhibition with rolipram attenuates hepatocellular injury in hyperinflammation in vivo and in vitro without influencing inflammation and HO-1 expression. J Pharmacol Pharmacother 2015; 6:13-23. [PMID: 25709347 PMCID: PMC4319242 DOI: 10.4103/0976-500x.149138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2014] [Revised: 07/09/2014] [Accepted: 11/17/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Objective: To investigate the impact of the phophodiesterase-4 inhibition (PD-4-I) with rolipram on hepatic integrity in lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced hyperinflammation. Materials and Methods: Liver microcirculation in rats was obtained using intravital microscopy. Macrohemodynamic parameters, blood assays, and organs were harvested to determine organ function and injury. Hyperinflammation was induced by LPS and PD-4-I rolipram was administered intravenously one hour after LPS application. Cell viability of HepG2 cells was measured by EZ4U-kit based on the dye XTT. Experiments were carried out assessing the influence of different concentrations of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and LPS with or without PD-4-I. Results: Untreated LPS-induced rats showed significantly decreased liver microcirculation and increased hepatic cell death, whereas LPS + PD-4-I treatment could improve hepatic volumetric flow and cell death to control level whithout influencing the inflammatory impact. In HepG2 cells TNF-α and LPS significantly reduced cell viability. Coincubation with PD-4-I increased HepG2 viability to control levels. The heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1) pathway did not induce the protective effect of PD-4-I. Conclusion: Intravenous PD-4-I treatment was effective in improving hepatic microcirculation and hepatic integrity, while it had a direct protective effect on HepG2 viability during inflammation.
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- Jakob Wollborn
- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, University Hospital Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, University Hospital Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Pathology, Klinikum Nürnberg, Nürnberg, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, University Hospital Würzburg, Germany ; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, University Hospital Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, University Hospital Würzburg, Germany ; Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University Medical Center, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, Vascular, and Paediatric Surgery (Department of Surgery I), University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, University Hospital Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, Vascular, and Paediatric Surgery (Department of Surgery I), University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, University Hospital Würzburg, Germany
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Chen-Roetling J, Song W, Schipper HM, Regan CS, Regan RF. Astrocyte overexpression of heme oxygenase-1 improves outcome after intracerebral hemorrhage. Stroke 2015; 46:1093-8. [PMID: 25690543 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.115.008686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) catalyzes the rate-limiting reaction of heme breakdown and may have both antioxidant and pro-oxidant effects. In previous studies, HO-1 overexpression protected astrocytes from heme-mediated injury in vitro. In the present study, we tested the hypothesis that selective astrocyte overexpression of HO-1 improves outcome after intracerebral hemorrhage. METHODS Male and female transgenic mice overexpressing human HO-1 driven by the GFAP promoter (GFAP.HMOX1) and wild-type controls received striatal injections of autologous blood (25 μL). Blood-brain barrier disruption was assessed by Evans blue assay and striatal cell viability by methylthiazolyldiphenyl-tetrazolium bromide assay. Neurological deficits were quantified by digital analysis of spontaneous cage activity, adhesive removal, and elevated body swing tests. RESULTS Mortality rate for wild-type mice was 34.8% and was similar for males and females; all GFAP.HMOX1 mice survived. Striatal Evans blue leakage at 24 hours was 23.4±3.2 ng in surviving wild-type mice, compared with 10.9±1.8 ng in transgenics. Perihematomal cell viability was reduced to 61±4% of contralateral at 3 days in wild-type mice, versus 80±4% in transgenics. Focal neurological deficits were significantly reduced and spontaneous cage activity was increased in GFAP.HMOX1 mice. CONCLUSIONS Selective HO-1 overexpression in astrocytes reduces mortality, blood-brain barrier disruption, perihematomal cell injury, and neurological deficits in an autologous blood injection intracerebral hemorrhage model. Genetic or pharmacological therapies that acutely increase astrocyte HO-1 may be beneficial after intracerebral hemorrhage.
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- Jing Chen-Roetling
- From the Department of Emergency Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA (J.C.-R., C.S.R., R.F.R.); and Lady Davis Institute, Jewish General Hospital, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (W.S., H.M.S.)
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- From the Department of Emergency Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA (J.C.-R., C.S.R., R.F.R.); and Lady Davis Institute, Jewish General Hospital, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (W.S., H.M.S.)
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- From the Department of Emergency Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA (J.C.-R., C.S.R., R.F.R.); and Lady Davis Institute, Jewish General Hospital, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (W.S., H.M.S.)
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- From the Department of Emergency Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA (J.C.-R., C.S.R., R.F.R.); and Lady Davis Institute, Jewish General Hospital, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (W.S., H.M.S.)
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- From the Department of Emergency Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA (J.C.-R., C.S.R., R.F.R.); and Lady Davis Institute, Jewish General Hospital, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (W.S., H.M.S.).
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Zhao B, Fei J, Chen Y, Song XQ, Ma L, Wang L, Chen EZ, Mao EQ. 1069. Pharmacological preconditioning with vitamin c attenuates intestinal injury via the induction of heme oxygenase-1 after hemorrhagic shock in rats. Intensive Care Med Exp 2014. [PMCID: PMC4797907 DOI: 10.1186/2197-425x-2-s1-p85] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Zhao B, Fei J, Chen Y, Ying YL, Ma L, Song XQ, Huang J, Chen EZ, Mao EQ. Vitamin C treatment attenuates hemorrhagic shock related multi-organ injuries through the induction of heme oxygenase-1. Altern Ther Health Med 2014; 14:442. [PMID: 25387896 PMCID: PMC4246491 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6882-14-442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2013] [Accepted: 07/22/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Vitamin C (VitC) has recently been shown to exert beneficial effects, including protecting organ function and inhibiting inflammation, in various critical care conditions, but the specific mechanism remains unclear. Induction of heme oxygenase (HO)-1, a heat shock protein, has been shown to prevent organ injuries in hemorrhagic shock (HS) but the relationship between VitC and HO-1 are still ill-defined so far. Here we conducted a systemic in vivo study to investigate if VitC promoted HO-1 expression in multiple organs, and then tested if the HO-1 induction property of VitC was related to its organ protection and anti-inflammatory effect. METHODS Firstly, to determine the HO-1 induction property of VitC, the HO-1 level were measured in tissues including kidney, liver and lung of the normal and HS model of Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats after VitC treatment (100 mg/kg body weight). Secondly, to testify if VitC prevented HS related organ injuries via inducing HO-1, the HS model of rats were separately pre- and post-treated with VitC, and some of them also received Zinc protoporphyrin (Znpp), a specific HO-1 inhibitor. The HO-1 activity in tissues was tested; the organ injuries (as judged by histological changes in tissues and the biochemical indicators level in serum) and inflammatory response in tissues (as judged by the level of pro-inflammatory cytokines Tumor necrosis factor-α and Interleukin-6 ) were analyzed. RESULTS The HO-1 mRNA and protein level in kidney, liver, and lung were highly induced by VitC treatement under normal and HS conditions. The HO-1 activity in tissues was enhanced by both VitC pre- and post-treatment, which was shown to improve the organ injuries and inhibit the inflammatory response in the HS model of rats. Of note, the beneficial effects of VitC were abolished after HO-1 activity was blocked by Znpp. CONCLUSIONS VitC led to a profound induction of HO-1 in multiple organs including the kidney, liver and lung, and this property might be responsible for the organ protection and inflammation inhibitory effects of both pre- and post-treatment with VitC in HS.
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Protective Effect of Adenoviral Transfer of Heme Oxygenase-1 Gene on Rats With Severe Acute Pancreatitis. Am J Med Sci 2014; 348:224-31. [PMID: 24694788 DOI: 10.1097/maj.0000000000000225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Zhao B, Fei J, Chen Y, Ying YL, Ma L, Song XQ, Wang L, Chen EZ, Mao EQ. Pharmacological preconditioning with vitamin C attenuates intestinal injury via the induction of heme oxygenase-1 after hemorrhagic shock in rats. PLoS One 2014; 9:e99134. [PMID: 24927128 PMCID: PMC4057195 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0099134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2014] [Accepted: 05/09/2014] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Pre-induction of heme oxygenase (HO)-1, which is regarded as an effective method of “organ preconditioning”, exerts beneficial effects during hemorrhagic shock (HS). However, the available HO-1 inducers exhibit disadvantages such as toxicity or complex technical requirements. Therefore, a safe and convenient HO-1 inducer would be promising and could be exploited in the treatment of foreseeable hemorrhaging, such as prior to major surgery. Here we investigated the effect of vitamin C (VitC), a common antioxidant, on intestinal HO-1 expression and examined whether VitC pretreatment prevented HS related intestinal tissue injuries after HO-1 induction. First, we conducted an in vitro study and found that HO-1 expression in rat intestinal epithelial cells (IEC-6) was induced by non-toxic VitC in a time and concentration dependent manner, and the mechanism was related to the activation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2). Next, we conducted an in vivo study and found that VitC induced intestinal HO-1 protein expression (mainly observed in the intestinal epithelial cells) and HO-1 activity in normal SD rats, and that these HO-1 levels were further enhanced by VitC in a rat model of HS. The HS related intestinal injuries, including histological damage, pro-inflammatory cytokine levels (tumor necrosis factor and interleukin-6), neutrophil infiltration and apoptosis decreased after VitC pretreatment, and this alleviating of organ injuries was abrogated after the inhibition of HO-1 activity by zinc protoporphyrin-IX. It was of note that VitC did little histological damage to the intestine of the sham rats. These data suggested that VitC might be applied as a safe inducer of intestinal HO-1 and that VitC pretreatment attenuated HS related intestinal injuries via the induction of HO-1.
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- Bing Zhao
- Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, the Third People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- * E-mail: (EQM); (EZC)
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- Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Edmunds MC, Czopek A, Wigmore SJ, Kluth DC. Paradoxical effects of heme arginate on survival of myocutaneous flaps. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 2013; 306:R10-22. [PMID: 24089372 DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.00240.2013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI) contributes to partial flap and solid organ transplant failure. Heme-oxygenase 1 (HO-1) is an inducible, cytoprotective enzyme which protects against IRI in solid organ transplant models. Heme arginate (HA), a HO-1 inducer, is a promising, translatable, preconditioning agent. This study investigated the effects of preconditioning with HA on the clinical outcome of a myocutaneous IRI model. Forty male Lewis rats were randomized to intravenously receive 1) Control-NaCl, 2) HA, 3) HA and tin mesoporphyrin (SnMP), a HO-1 inhibitor; and 4) SnMP alone. Twenty-four hours later, an in situ transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap was performed under isoflurane anesthesia. Viability of flaps was measured clinically and by laser-Doppler perfusion scanning. In vitro work on human epidermal keratinocytes (HEKa) assessed the effects of HA, SnMP, and the iron chelator desferrioxamine on 1) cytotoxicity, 2) intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) concentration, and 3) ROS-mediated DNA damage. In contrast to our hypothesis, HA preconditioning produced over 30% more flap necrosis at 48 h compared with controls (P = 0.02). HA-containing treatments produced significantly worse flap perfusion at all postoperative time points. In vitro work showed that HA is cytotoxic to keratinocytes. This cytotoxicity was independent of HO-1 and was mediated by the generation of ROS by free heme. In contrast to solid organ data, pharmacological preconditioning with HA significantly worsened clinical outcome, thus indicating that this is not a viable approach in free flap research.
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- Marie-Claire Edmunds
- Medical Research Council Centre for Inflammation Research, Queen's Medical Research Institute, Department of Surgery, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom; and
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Resuscitation after hemorrhagic shock: the effect on the liver--a review of experimental data. J Anesth 2012; 27:447-60. [PMID: 23275009 DOI: 10.1007/s00540-012-1543-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2012] [Accepted: 12/05/2012] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The liver is currently considered to be one of the first organs to be subjected to the hypoxic insult inflicted by hemorrhagic shock. The oxidative injury caused by resuscitation also targets the liver and can lead to malfunction and the eventual failure of this organ. Each of the various fluids, vasoactive drugs, and pharmacologic substances used for resuscitation has its own distinct effect(s) on the liver, and the anesthetic agents used during surgical resuscitation also have an impact on hepatocytes. The aim of our study was to identify the specific effect of these substances on the liver. To this end, we conducted a literature search of MEDLINE for all types of articles published in English, with a focus on articles published in the last 12 years. Our search terms were "hemorrhagic shock," "liver," "resuscitation," "vasopressors," and "anesthesia." Experimental studies form the majority of articles found in bibliographic databases. The effect of a specific resuscitation agent on the liver is assessed mainly by measuring apoptotic pathway regulators and inflammation-induced indicators. Apart from a wide range of pharmacological substances, modifications of Ringer's Lactate, colloids, and pyruvate provide protection to the liver after hemorrhage and resuscitation. In this setting, it is of paramount importance that the treating physician recognize those agents that may attenuate liver injury and avoid using those which inflict additional damage.
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Transient increase of free iron in rat livers following hemorrhagic-traumatic shock and reperfusion is independent of heme oxygenase 1 upregulation. Shock 2012; 36:501-9. [PMID: 21841538 DOI: 10.1097/shk.0b013e318231822d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Hemorrhagic-traumatic shock (HTS) followed by reperfusion induces heme oxygenase (HO) 1. Free iron (Fe2+) may cause oxidative stress, if not adequately sequestered. We aimed to characterize HO-1-mediated effects on Fe2+ levels in liver and transferrin-bound iron (TFBI) in plasma following HTS, including laparotomy, bleeding, and inadequate and adequate reperfusion. Anesthetized rats showed upregulated HO-1 mRNA at 40 min after HTS, which was followed by increased HO activity at 3 h after shock. Fe2+ levels were transiently increased at 40 min after shock, a time point when HO activity was not affected yet. Levels of plasma TFBI were higher in HTS animals, showing the highest levels at 40 min after shock, and decreased thereafter. In addition, we modulated HO activity 6 h before HTS by administering an inhibitor (zinc-protoporphyrin IX) or an activator (hemin) of HO. At 18 h after HTS in all shock groups, HO activity was increased, the highest being in the hemin-pretreated group. The zinc-protoporphyrin IX-treated HTS animals showed increased HO-1 mRNA and Fe2+ levels in the liver compared with the untreated HTS animals. Transferrin-bound iron levels were affected by pharmacological modulation before shock. All animals undergoing HTS displayed increased TFBI levels after reperfusion; however, in animals pretreated with hemin, TFBI levels increased less. Our data indicate that increase in Fe2+ levels in liver and plasma early after HTS is not mediated by HO-1 upregulation, but possibly reflects an increased mobilization from internal iron stores or increased cell damage. Thus, upregulation of HO activity by hemin does not increase Fe2+ levels following HTS and reperfusion.
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Doberer D, Haschemi A, Andreas M, Zapf TC, Clive B, Jeitler M, Heinzl H, Wagner O, Wolzt M, Bilban M. Haem arginate infusion stimulates haem oxygenase-1 expression in healthy subjects. Br J Pharmacol 2011; 161:1751-62. [PMID: 20718734 DOI: 10.1111/j.1476-5381.2010.00990.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Haem oxygenase 1 (HO-1) is an inducible protein that plays a major protective role in conditions such as ischaemia-reperfusion injury and inflammation. In this study, we have investigated the role of haem arginate (HA) in human male subjects in the modulation of HO-1 expression and its correlation with the GT length polymorphism (GT(n)) in the promoter of the HO-1 gene. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH In a dose-escalation, randomized, placebo-controlled trial, seven healthy male subjects with a homozygous short (S/S) and eight with a long (L/L) GT(n) genotype received intravenous HA. HO-1 protein expression and mRNA levels in peripheral blood monocytes, bilirubin, haptoglobin, haemopexin and haem levels were analysed over a 48 h observation period. KEY RESULTS We found that the baseline mRNA levels of HO-1 were higher in L/L subjects, while protein levels were higher in S/S subjects. HA induced a dose-dependent increase in the baseline corrected area under the curve values of HO-1 mRNA and protein over 48 h. The response of HO-1 mRNA was more pronounced in L/L subjects but the protein level was similar across the groups. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATION HA is an effective inducer of HO-1 in humans irrespective of the GT(n) genotype. The potential therapeutic application of HA needs to be evaluated in clinical trials.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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The induction of macrophage hemeoxygenase-1 is protective during acute kidney injury in aging mice. Kidney Int 2011; 79:966-76. [PMID: 21248714 DOI: 10.1038/ki.2010.535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Aging is thought to be associated with a higher susceptibility to renal ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI). To study whether defective induction of hemeoxygenase-1 (HO-1, a protective and anti-inflammatory enzyme) might contribute to this, we found that while 12-month-old mice had similar baseline renal function and HO-1 expression, the induction of HO-1 usually seen in ischemia-reperfusion was reduced. This was also associated with worsened renal function and acute tubular necrosis in the aged compared with young mice. In the older mice, heme arginate (HA) induced HO-1 in the cortex and medulla, significantly improved renal function, and reduced tissue injury. Cellular HO-1 induction in the medulla in response to injury or HA treatment was found to be interstitial rather than epithelial, as evidenced by its colocalization with macrophage markers. In vitro, HA treatment of primary macrophages resulted in marked HO-1 induction without impairment of classical activation pathways. Macrophage depletion, caused by diphtheria toxin treatment of 12-month-old CD11b-DTR transgenic animals, resulted in the loss of interstitial HO-1-positive cells and reversal of the protective phenotype of HA treatment. Thus, failure of HO-1 induction following renal IRI worsens structural and functional injury in older mice and represents a therapeutic target in the elderly. Hence, HO-1-positive renal macrophages mediate HA-induced protection in IRI.
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Zaets SB, Xu DZ, Lu Q, Feketova E, Berezina TL, Malinina IV, Deitch EA, Olsen EH. Recombinant factor XIII mitigates hemorrhagic shock-induced organ dysfunction. J Surg Res 2010; 166:e135-42. [PMID: 21276979 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2010.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2010] [Revised: 10/26/2010] [Accepted: 12/01/2010] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Plasma factor XIII (FXIII) is responsible for stabilization of fibrin clot at the final stage of blood coagulation. Since FXIII has also been shown to modulate inflammation, endothelial permeability, as well as diminish multiple organ dysfunction (MOD) after gut ischemia-reperfusion injury, we hypothesized that FXIII would reduce MOD caused by trauma-hemorrhagic shock (THS). MATERIALS AND METHODS Rats were subjected to a 90 min THS or trauma sham shock (TSS) and treated with either recombinant human FXIII A(2) subunit (rFXIII) or placebo immediately after resuscitation with shed blood or at the end of the TSS period. Lung permeability, lung and gut myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, gut histology, neutrophil respiratory burst, microvascular blood flow in the liver and muscles, and cytokine levels were measured 3 h after the THS or TSS. FXIII levels were measured before THS or TSS and after the 3-h post-shock period. RESULTS THS-induced lung permeability as well as lung and gut MPO activity was significantly lower in rFXIII-treated than in placebo-treated animals. Similarly, rFXIII-treated rats had lower neutrophil respiratory burst activity and less ileal mucosal injury. rFXIII-treated rats also had a higher liver microvascular blood flow compared with the placebo group. Cytokine response was more favorable in rFXIII-treated animals. Trauma-hemorrhagic shock did not cause a drop in FXIII activity during the study period. CONCLUSIONS Administration of rFXIII diminishes THS-induced MOD in rats, presumably by preservation of the gut barrier function, limitation of polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMN) activation, and modulation of the cytokine response.
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Vollmar B, Menger MD. The hepatic microcirculation: mechanistic contributions and therapeutic targets in liver injury and repair. Physiol Rev 2009; 89:1269-339. [PMID: 19789382 DOI: 10.1152/physrev.00027.2008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 356] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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The complex functions of the liver in biosynthesis, metabolism, clearance, and host defense are tightly dependent on an adequate microcirculation. To guarantee hepatic homeostasis, this requires not only a sufficient nutritive perfusion and oxygen supply, but also a balanced vasomotor control and an appropriate cell-cell communication. Deteriorations of the hepatic homeostasis, as observed in ischemia/reperfusion, cold preservation and transplantation, septic organ failure, and hepatic resection-induced hyperperfusion, are associated with a high morbidity and mortality. During the last two decades, experimental studies have demonstrated that microcirculatory disorders are determinants for organ failure in these disease states. Disorders include 1) a dysregulation of the vasomotor control with a deterioration of the endothelin-nitric oxide balance, an arterial and sinusoidal constriction, and a shutdown of the microcirculation as well as 2) an overwhelming inflammatory response with microvascular leukocyte accumulation, platelet adherence, and Kupffer cell activation. Within the sequelae of events, proinflammatory mediators, such as reactive oxygen species and tumor necrosis factor-alpha, are the key players, causing the microvascular dysfunction and perfusion failure. This review covers the morphological and functional characterization of the hepatic microcirculation, the mechanistic contributions in surgical disease states, and the therapeutic targets to attenuate tissue injury and organ dysfunction. It also indicates future directions to translate the knowledge achieved from experimental studies into clinical practice. By this, the use of the recently introduced techniques to monitor the hepatic microcirculation in humans, such as near-infrared spectroscopy or orthogonal polarized spectral imaging, may allow an early initiation of treatment, which should benefit the final outcome of these critically ill patients.
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- Institute for Experimental Surgery, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany.
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Bauer I, Pannen BHJ. Bench-to-bedside review: Carbon monoxide--from mitochondrial poisoning to therapeutic use. CRITICAL CARE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CRITICAL CARE FORUM 2009; 13:220. [PMID: 19691819 PMCID: PMC2750131 DOI: 10.1186/cc7887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Carbon monoxide (CO) is generated during incomplete combustion of carbon-containing compounds and leads to acute and chronic toxicity in animals and humans depending on the concentration and exposure time. In addition to exogenous sources, CO is also produced endogenously by the activity of heme oxygenases (HOs) and the physiological significance of HO-derived CO has only recently emerged. CO exerts vasoactive, anti-proliferative, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic effects and contributes substantially to the important role of the inducible isoform HO-1 as a mediator of tissue protection and host defense. Exogenous application of low doses of gaseous CO might provide a powerful tool to protect organs and tissues under various stress conditions. Experimental evidence strongly suggests a beneficial effect under pathophysiological conditions such as organ transplantation, ischemia/reperfusion, inflammation, sepsis, or shock states. The cellular and molecular mechanisms mediating CO effects are only partially characterized. So far, only a few studies in humans are available, which, however, do not support the promising results observed in experimental studies. The protective effects of exogenous CO may strongly depend on the pathological condition, the mode, time point and duration of application, the administered concentration, and on the target tissue and cell. Differences in bioavailability of endogenous CO production and exogenous CO supplementation might also provide an explanation for the lack of protective effects observed in some experimental and clinical studies. Further randomized, controlled clinical studies are needed to clarify whether exogenous application of CO may turn into a safe and effective preventive and therapeutic strategy to treat pathophysiological conditions associated with inflammatory or oxidative stress.
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- University Hospital Duesseldorf, Department of Anesthesiology, Moorenstrasse 5, D-40225 Duesseldorf, Germany.
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Kapoor S. Beyond hepatitis C: The anti-inflammatory role of heme oxygenase-1 in systemic infections. Hepatology 2009; 49:1052; author reply 1052. [PMID: 19241484 DOI: 10.1002/hep.22797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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WHAT'S NEW IN SHOCK, MAY 2008? Shock 2008; 29:541-2. [DOI: 10.1097/shk.0b013e31816e2c98] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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