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Bashir KMI, Kim JK, Chun YS, Choi JS, Ku SK. In Vitro Assessment of Anti-Adipogenic and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Black Cumin ( Nigella sativa L.) Seeds Extract on 3T3-L1 Adipocytes and Raw264.7 Macrophages. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:2028. [PMID: 38004077 PMCID: PMC10673321 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59112028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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Background and Objectives: This study evaluated the in vitro anti-adipogenic and anti-inflammatory properties of black cumin (Nigella sativa L.) seed extract (BCS extract) as a potential candidate for developing herbal formulations targeting metabolic disorders. Materials and Methods: We evaluated the BCS extract by assessing its 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrohydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity, levels of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and nitric oxide (NO), and mRNA expression levels of key pro-inflammatory mediators. We also quantified the phosphorylation of nuclear factor kappa light chain enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB) and mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK) signaling molecules. To assess anti-adipogenic effects, we used differentiated 3T3-L1 cells and BCS extract in doses from 10 to 100 μg/mL. We also determined mRNA levels of key adipogenic genes, including peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ), CCAAT/enhancer binding protein α (C/BEPα), adipocyte protein 2 (aP2), lipoprotein lipase (LPL), fatty acid synthase (FAS), and sterol-regulated element-binding protein 1c (SREBP-1c) using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). Results: This study showed a concentration-dependent DPPH radical scavenging activity and no toxicity at concentrations up to 30 μg/mL in Raw264.7 cells. BCS extract showed an IC50 of 328.77 ± 20.52 μg/mL. Notably, pre-treatment with BCS extract (30 μg/mL) significantly enhanced cell viability in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated Raw264.7 cells. BCS extract treatment effectively inhibited LPS-induced production of PGE2 and NO, as well as the expression of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), inducible NO synthase (iNOS), interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-6, possibly by limiting the phosphorylation of p38, p65, inhibitory κBα (I-κBα), and c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK). It also significantly attenuated lipid accumulation and key adipogenic genes in 3T3-L1 cells. Conclusions: This study highlights the in vitro anti-adipogenic and anti-inflammatory potential of BCS extract, underscoring its potential as a promising candidate for managing metabolic disorders.
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- Khawaja Muhammad Imran Bashir
- Department of Seafood Science and Technology, The Institute of Marine Industry, Gyeongsang National University, Tongyeong 53064, Republic of Korea;
- German Engineering Research and Development Center for Life Science Technologies in Medicine and Environment, Busan 46742, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Seafood Science and Technology, The Institute of Marine Industry, Gyeongsang National University, Tongyeong 53064, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University, Gyeongsan 38610, Republic of Korea
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Kalkar P, Cohen G, Tamari T, Schif-Zuck S, Zigdon-Giladi H, Ariel A. IFN-β mediates the anti-osteoclastic effect of bisphosphonates and dexamethasone. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:1002550. [DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1002550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Zoledronic acid (Zol) is a potent bisphosphonate that inhibits the differentiation of monocytes into osteoclasts. It is often used in combination with dexamethasone (Dex), a glucocorticoid that promotes the resolution of inflammation, to treat malignant diseases, such as multiple myeloma. This treatment can result in bone pathologies, namely medication related osteonecrosis of the jaw, with a poor understanding of the molecular mechanism on monocyte differentiation. IFN-β is a pro-resolving cytokine well-known as an osteoclast differentiation inhibitor. Here, we explored whether Zol and/or Dex regulate macrophage osteoclastic differentiation via IFN-β. RAW 264.7 and peritoneal macrophages were treated with Zol and/or Dex for 4–24 h, and IFN-β secretion was examined by ELISA, while the IFN stimulated gene (ISG) 15 expression was evaluated by Western blotting. RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis of RAW 264.7 cells was determined by TRAP staining following treatment with Zol+Dex or IFN-β and anti-IFN-β antibodies. We found only the combination of Zol and Dex increased IFN-β secretion by RAW 264.7 macrophages at 4 h and, correspondingly, ISG15 expression in these cells at 24 h. Moreover, Zol+Dex blocked osteoclast differentiation to a similar extent as recombinant IFN-β. Neutralizing anti-IFN-β antibodies reversed the effect of Zol+Dex on ISG15 expression and partially recovered osteoclastic differentiation induced by each drug alone or in combination. Finally, we found Zol+Dex also induced IFN-β expression in peritoneal resolution phase macrophages, suggesting these drugs might be used to enhance the resolution of acute inflammation. Altogether, our findings suggest Zol+Dex block the differentiation of osteoclasts through the expression of IFN-β. Revealing the molecular pathway behind this regulation may lead to the development of IFN-β-based therapy to inhibit osteoclastogenesis in multiple myeloma patients.
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Wu MH, Hsu WB, Chen MH, Shi CS. Inhibition of Neddylation Suppresses Osteoclast Differentiation and Function In Vitro and Alleviates Osteoporosis In Vivo. Biomedicines 2022; 10:2355. [PMID: 36289618 PMCID: PMC9598818 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10102355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] Open
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Neddylation, or the covalent addition of NEDD8 to specific lysine residue of proteins, is a reversible posttranslational modification, which regulates numerous biological functions; however, its involvement and therapeutic significance in osteoporosis remains unknown. Our results revealed that during the soluble receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (sRANKL)-stimulated osteoclast differentiation, the neddylation and expression of UBA3, the NEDD8-activating enzyme (NAE) catalytic subunit, were dose- and time-dependently upregulated in RAW 264.7 macrophages. UBA3 knockdown for diminishing NAE activity or administering low doses of the NAE inhibitor MLN4924 significantly suppressed sRANKL-stimulated osteoclast differentiation and bone-resorbing activity in the macrophages by inhibiting sRANKL-stimulated neddylation and tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6)-activated transforming growth factor-β-activated kinase 1 (TAK1) downstream signaling for diminishing nuclear factor-activated T cells c1 (NFATc1) expression. sRANKL enhanced the interaction of TRAF6 with the neddylated proteins and the polyubiquitination of TRAF6's lysine 63, which activated TAK1 downstream signaling; however, this process was inhibited by MLN4924. MLN4924 significantly reduced osteoporosis in an ovariectomy- and sRANKL-induced osteoporosis mouse model in vivo. Our novel finding was that NAE-mediated neddylation participates in RANKL-activated TRAF6-TAK1-NFATc1 signaling during osteoclast differentiation and osteoporosis, suggesting that neddylation may be a new target for treating osteoporosis.
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- Meng-Huang Wu
- Department of Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- TMU Biodesign Center, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Sports Medicine Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Puzi 61301, Taiwan
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- Sports Medicine Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Puzi 61301, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33332, Taiwan
- Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chiayi Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Puzi 61301, Taiwan
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Ming J, Cronin SJF, Penninger JM. Targeting the RANKL/RANK/OPG Axis for Cancer Therapy. Front Oncol 2020; 10:1283. [PMID: 32850393 PMCID: PMC7426519 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2020.01283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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RANKL and RANK are expressed in different cell types and tissues throughout the body. They were originally described for their essential roles in bone remodeling and the immune system but have subsequently been shown to provide essential signals from regulating mammary gland homeostasis during pregnancy to modulating tumorigenesis. The success of RANKL/RANK research serves as a paragon for translational research from the laboratory to the bedside. The case in point has been the development of Denosumab, a RANKL-blocking monoclonal antibody which has already helped millions of patients suffering from post-menopausal osteoporosis and skeletal related events in cancer. Here we will provide an overview of the pathway from its origins to its clinical relevance in disease, with a special focus on emerging evidence demonstrating the therapeutic value of targeting the RANKL/RANK/OPG axis not only in breast cancer but also as an addition to the cancer immunotherapy arsenal.
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- Jie Ming
- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Wuhan Union Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy of Science, Vienna Biocenter, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy of Science, Vienna Biocenter, Vienna, Austria.,Department of Medical Genetics, Life Science Institute, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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A mutation of cysteine 46 in IKK-β promotes mPGES-1 and caveolin-1 expression to exacerbate osteoclast differentiation and osteolysis. Biochem Pharmacol 2020; 172:113762. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2019.113762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2019] [Accepted: 12/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Xi C, Yuanyuan L, Dongshuang Z, Ziwei F, Shuang C, Jianguang C, Chengyi Z. Anti- inflammatory effect of Prunus tomentosa Thunb total flavones in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells. OPEN CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1515/chem-2019-0076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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AbstractIn this research, we investigated possible anti-inflammatory roles of Prunus tomentosa Thunb Total Flavones (PTTTF) in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells. PTTTF (4μg/ml and 40μg/ml) was applied to RAW264.7 cells induced with 1μg/ml LPS to test the impact of these flavones on neutrophil phagocytosis in vitro. Levels of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and two pro-inflammatory interleukin cytokines (i.e. IL-6 and IL-1β) in the supernatant fraction were tested via Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA). Expression of cyclooxygenases COX-1 and COX-2 was detected via RT-PCR. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) content was determined with a spectrophotometric assay (Micromethod). The results revealed that PTTTF at doses higher than 4μg/ml reduces the content of IL-6, IL-1β and PGE2 (P < 0.05), and elevates the activity of SOD in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells significantly (P < 0.05). PTTTF at 40μg/ml showed no significant effect on the expression of COX-1(P>0.05) but resulted in a significant inhibition of COX-2 in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells (P<0.05). In summary, PTTTF had a substantial potential anti-inflammatory effect through the alteration of the synthesis of some cytokines and other mediators of the process of inflammation. Novelty statement - Prunus tomentosa Thunb Total Flavones (PTTTF) have known roles in the treatment of diabetes, but here we show that they are also potential anti-inflammatory agents. Our results show that PTTTF exhibited anti-inflammatory effects through altering the synthesis of some cytokines and other mediators of the inflammatory process.
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- Chen Xi
- Department of Pathogenic Biology, Medical College, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy College, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy College, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy College, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy College, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy College, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy College, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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Isolation and identification of anti-periodontitis ingredients in Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei NTU 101-fermented skim milk in vitro. J Funct Foods 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2019.103449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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He G, Ma R. Overview of Molecular Mechanisms Involved in Herbal Compounds for Inhibiting Osteoclastogenesis from Macrophage Linage RAW264.7. Curr Stem Cell Res Ther 2019; 15:570-578. [PMID: 31269885 DOI: 10.2174/1574888x14666190703144917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2019] [Revised: 05/03/2019] [Accepted: 05/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Differentiation from RAW264.7 cells to osteoclasts rely on many signaling pathways, such as NF-κB, MAPK, Akt and others. However, the specific underlying mechanisms are not clear. Recently, much works have focused on the inhibitory effects of plant derived compounds in the differentiation from RAW264.7 to osteoclasts. However, the specific mechanisms remain unclear. In this paper, we summarize a lot of plant derived compounds which exert blocking effect on the progression of differentiation via signaling pathways.
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- Gaole He
- Department of Spine, Honghui-Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, School of Medicine, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Xi'an Children's Hospital, Xi'an, China
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Xiao Y, Cao Y, Song C, Ren X, Yan L, Hao D, Kong L. Cellular study of the LPS-induced osteoclastic multinucleated cell formation from RAW264.7 cells. J Cell Physiol 2019; 235:421-428. [PMID: 31222739 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.28982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2019] [Accepted: 05/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Despite the response to the receptor activator of nuclear factor κ-Β ligand (RANKL), a study has reported that lipopolysaccharide (LPS) could induce RAW264.7 linage osteoclastic differentiation. However, on the contrary, another study recently showed that the LPS-induced multinuclear cells from RAW264.7 did not express osteoclastic functions. Interestingly, in our previous study, we found that RAW264.7 cells pretreated with 10 ng LPS plus macrophage-colony stimulating factor did not show any effects for enhancing RANKL-induced osteoclastic cell differentiation. Therefore, in our current study, we aim to investigate the oteoclastogesis induction ability and efficacy of LPS in the RAW264.7 cell line and relevant molecular signaling. The osteoclastogenic activity of LPS-treated RAW264.7 linage was studied by bone resorption pits and fibrous actin study. Besides that, through polymerase chain reaction and western blot, we showed that the transcriptional factor c-Fos and Nfatc1 might be associated with LPS-induced osteoclastogenesis. Overall, the results of our current study showed positive proof for osteoclast generation from LPS-independent treatment, as well as established an optimal and efficient method for this process.
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- Yuan Xiao
- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong Univerisity, School of Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong Univerisity, School of Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.,Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Myocardial Ischemia, Harbin, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, School of Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong Univerisity, School of Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong Univerisity, School of Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong Univerisity, School of Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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Kats A, Gerasimcik N, Näreoja T, Nederberg J, Grenlöv S, Lagnöhed E, Desai S, Andersson G, Yucel-Lindberg T. Aminothiazoles inhibit osteoclastogenesis and PGE 2 production in LPS-stimulated co-cultures of periodontal ligament and RAW 264.7 cells, and RANKL-mediated osteoclastogenesis and bone resorption in PBMCs. J Cell Mol Med 2018; 23:1152-1163. [PMID: 30506812 PMCID: PMC6349150 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.14015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2018] [Revised: 07/17/2018] [Accepted: 10/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Inflammatory mediator prostaglandin E2 (PGE2 ) contributes to bone resorption in several inflammatory conditions including periodontitis. The terminal enzyme, microsomal prostaglandin E synthase-1 (mPGES-1) regulating PGE2 synthesis is a promising therapeutic target to reduce inflammatory bone loss. The aim of this study was to investigate effects of mPGES-1 inhibitors, aminothiazoles TH-848 and TH-644, on PGE2 production and osteoclastogenesis in co-cultures of periodontal ligament (PDL) and osteoclast progenitor cells RAW 264.7, stimulated by lipopolysaccharide (LPS), and bone resorption in RANKL-mediated peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). PDL and RAW 264.7 cells were cultured separately or co-cultured and treated with LPS alone or in combination with aminothiazoles. Multinucleated cells stained positively for tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) were scored as osteoclast-like cells. Levels of PGE2 , osteoprotegerin (OPG) and interleukin-6, as well as mRNA expression of mPGES-1, OPG and RANKL were analysed in PDL cells. PBMCs were treated with RANKL alone or in combination with aminothiazoles. TRAP-positive multinucleated cells were analysed and bone resorption was measured by the CTX-I assay. Aminothiazoles reduced LPS-stimulated osteoclast-like cell formation both in co-cultures and in RAW 264.7 cells. Additionally, aminothiazoles inhibited PGE2 production in LPS-stimulated cultures, but did not affect LPS-induced mPGES-1, OPG or RANKL mRNA expression in PDL cells. In PBMCs, inhibitors decreased both osteoclast differentiation and bone resorption. In conclusion, aminothiazoles reduced the formation of osteoclast-like cells and decreased the production of PGE2 in co-cultures as well as single-cell cultures. Furthermore, these compounds inhibited RANKL-induced bone resorption and differentiation of PBMCs, suggesting these inhibitors for future treatment of inflammatory bone loss such as periodontitis.
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- Anna Kats
- Department of Dental Medicine, Division of Periodontology, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Division of Periodontology, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Division of Pathology, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Division of Periodontology, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Division of Periodontology, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Division of Periodontology, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Division of Pathology, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Division of Pathology, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Division of Periodontology, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
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Zhang F, Zhao Q, Tian J, Chang YF, Wen X, Huang X, Wu R, Wen Y, Yan Q, Huang Y, Ma X, Han X, Miao C, Cao S. Effective Pro-Inflammatory Induced Activity of GALT, a Conserved Antigen in A. Pleuropneumoniae, Improves the Cytokines Secretion of Macrophage via p38, ERK1/2 and JNK MAPKs Signal Pathway. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2018; 8:337. [PMID: 30319993 PMCID: PMC6167544 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2018.00337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2018] [Accepted: 09/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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GALT is a highly conserved antigen in gram-negative bacteria, and has been shown to play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of many zoonoses. Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (APP) is a widespread respiratory system pathogen belonging to the Pasteuriaceae family. The functional mechanisms of GALT in the process of infection remain unclear. The aim of this study is to analyze roles of GALT in the pathogenesis of APP infection. Recombinant GALT was expressed in E. coli, purified, and was used to treat a Raw 264.7 macrophage line. Stimulation of Raw 264.7 macrophages with recombinant GALT protein induced the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6). Compared with negative control, GALT led to increased production of pro-inflammatory cytokines in treated cells. Furthermore, specific inhibitors of the extracellular signal-regulated P38 and JNK MAPKs pathways significantly decreased GALT-induced pro-inflammatory cytokine production, and a western blot assay showed that GALT stimulation induced the activation of the MAPKs pathway. This process included cell-signaling pathways like P38, ERK1/2 and JNK MAPKs, and NF-κB. Both TLR2 and TLR4 were receptors of GALT antigens, whereas they played negative and positive roles (respectively) in the process of induction and expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Taken together, our data indicate that GALT is a novel pro-inflammatory mediator and induces TLR2 and TLR4-dependent pro-inflammatory activity in Raw 264.7 macrophages through P38, ERK1/2, and JNK MAPKs pathways.
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- Fei Zhang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Center of Swine Disease, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, United States
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Center of Swine Disease, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,National Teaching and Experimental Center of Animal, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Center of Swine Disease, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, United States
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Center of Swine Disease, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Sichuan Science-Observation Experimental Station of Veterinary Drugs and Veterinary Diagnostic Technology, Ministry of Agriculture, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Center of Swine Disease, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Sichuan Science-Observation Experimental Station of Veterinary Drugs and Veterinary Diagnostic Technology, Ministry of Agriculture, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Center of Swine Disease, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Sichuan Science-Observation Experimental Station of Veterinary Drugs and Veterinary Diagnostic Technology, Ministry of Agriculture, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Center of Swine Disease, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Sichuan Science-Observation Experimental Station of Veterinary Drugs and Veterinary Diagnostic Technology, Ministry of Agriculture, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Center of Swine Disease, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,National Teaching and Experimental Center of Animal, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Center of Swine Disease, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,National Teaching and Experimental Center of Animal, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Center of Swine Disease, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,National Teaching and Experimental Center of Animal, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Center of Swine Disease, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,National Teaching and Experimental Center of Animal, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Center of Swine Disease, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Center of Swine Disease, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,National Teaching and Experimental Center of Animal, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Sichuan Science-Observation Experimental Station of Veterinary Drugs and Veterinary Diagnostic Technology, Ministry of Agriculture, Chengdu, China
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