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Liu P, Li Z, Zhang Q, Qiao J, Zheng C, Zheng W, Zhang H. Identification of testis development-related genes by combining Iso-Seq and RNA-Seq in Zeugodacus tau. Front Cell Dev Biol 2024; 12:1356151. [PMID: 38529408 PMCID: PMC10961823 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2024.1356151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024] Open
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Introduction: Zeugodacus tau (Walker) is an invasive pest. An effective method to control this pest is the sterile insect technique (SIT). To better apply this technique, it is necessary to understand testis development progression. Methods: Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) during testis development were analyzed by PacBio Iso-Seq and RNA-seq. Results: RNA-Seq library of Z. tau testes on day 1, 6, and 11 post eclosion were constructed. We identified 755 and 865 differentially expressed genes in the comparisons of T6 (testes on day 6) vs. T1 and T11 vs. T1, respectively. The KEGG pathway analysis showed that the DEGs were significantly enriched in retinol metabolism, vitamin B6 metabolism, and ascorbate and aldarate metabolism pathways. Knockdown of retinol dehydrogenase 12-like (rdh12-like), pyridoxal kinase (pdxk) and regucalcin (rgn), the representative gene in each of the above 3 pathways, reduced the hatching rate of Z. tau offspring. In addition, we identified 107 Drosophila spermatogenesis-related orthologous genes in Z. tau, of which innexin 2 (inx2) exhibited significantly up-regulated expression throughout testis development, and the knockdown of this gene reduced offspring hatching rate. Discussion: Our data indicated that rdh12-like, pdxk, rgn, and inx2 genes were related to testis development, and they were conserved in tephritid species. These results suggested that this gene might have the same function in tephritid. The findings provide an insight into testis development and spermatogenesis in tephritid species.
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- Peipei Liu
- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- China-Australia Joint Research Centre for Horticultural and Urban Pests, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Institute of Urban and Horticultural Entomology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- China-Australia Joint Research Centre for Horticultural and Urban Pests, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Institute of Urban and Horticultural Entomology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- China-Australia Joint Research Centre for Horticultural and Urban Pests, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Institute of Urban and Horticultural Entomology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- China-Australia Joint Research Centre for Horticultural and Urban Pests, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Institute of Urban and Horticultural Entomology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- China-Australia Joint Research Centre for Horticultural and Urban Pests, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Institute of Urban and Horticultural Entomology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- China-Australia Joint Research Centre for Horticultural and Urban Pests, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Institute of Urban and Horticultural Entomology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- China-Australia Joint Research Centre for Horticultural and Urban Pests, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Institute of Urban and Horticultural Entomology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Rajawat D, Panigrahi M, Nayak SS, Bhushan B, Mishra BP, Dutt T. Dissecting the genomic regions of selection on the X chromosome in different cattle breeds. 3 Biotech 2024; 14:50. [PMID: 38268984 PMCID: PMC10803714 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03905-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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Mammalian X and Y chromosomes independently evolved from various autosomes approximately 300 million years ago (MYA). To fully understand the relationship between genomic composition and phenotypic diversity arising due to the course of evolution, we have scanned regions of selection signatures on the X chromosome in different cattle breeds. In this study, we have prepared the datasets of 184 individuals of different cattle breeds and explored the complete X chromosome by utilizing four within-population and two between-population methods. There were 23, 25, 30, 17, 17, and 12 outlier regions identified in Tajima's D, CLR, iHS, ROH, FST, and XP-EHH. Bioinformatics analysis showed that these regions harbor important candidate genes like AKAP4 for reproduction in Brown Swiss, MBTS2 for production traits in Brown Swiss and Guernsey, CXCR3 and CITED1 for health traits in Jersey and Nelore, and BMX and CD40LG for regulation of X chromosome inactivation in Nelore and Gir. We identified genes shared among multiple methods, such as TRNAC-GCA and IL1RAPL1, which appeared in Tajima's D, ROH, and iHS analyses. The gene TRNAW-CCA was found in ROH, CLR and iHS analyses. The X chromosome exhibits a distinctive interaction between demographic factors and genetic variations, and these findings may provide new insight into the X-linked selection in different cattle breeds.
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- Divya Rajawat
- Division of Animal Genetics, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, UP 243122 India
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- Division of Animal Genetics, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, UP 243122 India
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- Division of Animal Genetics, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, UP 243122 India
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- Division of Animal Genetics, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, UP 243122 India
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- ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal, Karnal, India
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- Livestock Production and Management Section, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, UP 243122 India
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Functional pleiotropy of calcium binding protein Regucalcin in signaling and diseases. Cell Signal 2023; 102:110533. [PMID: 36442591 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2022.110533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Regucalcin (Mr ∼ 33.38 kDa) is a calcium binding protein, discovered in rat liver. In humans, gene for regucalcin is located on chromosome-11 (p11.3-q11.2) consisting of seven exons and six introns. The protein differs from other calcium binding protein in the way that it lacks EF-hand motif of calcium binding domain. It is also called as Senescence Marker Protein-30 (SMP-30) as previously its weight assumes to be 30 kDa and expression of this protein decreases with aging in androgen independent manner. Among vertebrates, it is a highly conserved protein showing gene homology in Drosophila, Xenopus, fireflies and others too. It is primarily expressed in liver and kidney in addition to brain, lungs, and skeletal muscles. Regucalcin acts as a Ca2+ regulatory protein and controls various cellular functions in liver and other organs. It suppresses protein phosphatase, protein kinase, DNA and RNA synthesis. Published evidences suggest regucalcin to be a reliable biomarker in various disorders of liver, kidney, brain and ocular. In over expressed state, it subdues apoptosis in cloned rat hepatoma cells and also induces hyperlipidemia and osteoblastogenesis by regulating various factors. Owing to the multi-functionality of regucalcin this review is presented to elaborate its importance in order to understand its involvement in cellular signaling during various pathologies.
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Ichikawa K, Nakamura Y, Bono H, Ezaki R, Matsuzaki M, Horiuchi H. Prediction of sex-determination mechanisms in avian primordial germ cells using RNA-seq analysis. Sci Rep 2022; 12:13528. [PMID: 35978076 PMCID: PMC9385715 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-17726-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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In birds, sex is determined through cell-autonomous mechanisms and various factors, such as the dosage of DMRT1. While the sex-determination mechanism in gonads is well known, the mechanism in germ cells remains unclear. In this study, we explored the gene expression profiles of male and female primordial germ cells (PGCs) during embryogenesis in chickens to predict the mechanism underlying sex determination. Male and female PGCs were isolated from blood and gonads with a purity > 96% using flow cytometry and analyzed using RNA-seq. Prior to settlement in the gonads, female circulating PGCs (cPGCs) obtained from blood displayed sex-biased expression. Gonadal PGCs (gPGCs) also exhibited sex-biased expression, and the number of female-biased genes detected was higher than that of male-biased genes. The female-biased genes in gPGCs were enriched in some metabolic processes. To reveal the mechanisms underlying the transcriptional regulation of female-biased genes in gPGCs, we performed stimulation tests. Retinoic acid stimulation of cultured gPGCs derived from male embryos resulted in the upregulation of several female-biased genes. Overall, our results suggest that sex determination in avian PGCs involves aspects of both cell-autonomous and somatic-cell regulation. Moreover, it appears that sex determination occurs earlier in females than in males.
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- Kennosuke Ichikawa
- Genome Editing Innovation Center, Hiroshima University, 3-10-23 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-0046, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University, 1-4-4 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-8528, Japan
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- Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University, 1-4-4 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-8528, Japan
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- Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University, 1-4-4 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-8528, Japan
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- Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University, 1-4-4 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-8528, Japan
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- Genome Editing Innovation Center, Hiroshima University, 3-10-23 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-0046, Japan.,Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University, 1-4-4 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-8528, Japan
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Riera-Escamilla A, Vockel M, Nagirnaja L, Xavier MJ, Carbonell A, Moreno-Mendoza D, Pybus M, Farnetani G, Rosta V, Cioppi F, Friedrich C, Oud MS, van der Heijden GW, Soave A, Diemer T, Ars E, Sánchez-Curbelo J, Kliesch S, O’Bryan MK, Ruiz-Castañe E, Azorín F, Veltman JA, Aston KI, Conrad DF, Tüttelmann F, Krausz C. Large-scale analyses of the X chromosome in 2,354 infertile men discover recurrently affected genes associated with spermatogenic failure. Am J Hum Genet 2022; 109:1458-1471. [PMID: 35809576 PMCID: PMC9388793 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2022.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Although the evolutionary history of the X chromosome indicates its specialization in male fitness, its role in spermatogenesis has largely been unexplored. Currently only three X chromosome genes are considered of moderate-definitive diagnostic value. We aimed to provide a comprehensive analysis of all X chromosome-linked protein-coding genes in 2,354 azoospermic/cryptozoospermic men from four independent cohorts. Genomic data were analyzed and compared with data in normozoospermic control individuals and gnomAD. While updating the clinical significance of known genes, we propose 21 recurrently mutated genes strongly associated with and 34 moderately associated with azoospermia/cryptozoospermia not previously linked to male infertility (novel). The most frequently affected prioritized gene, RBBP7, was found mutated in ten men across all cohorts, and our functional studies in Drosophila support its role in germ stem cell maintenance. Collectively, our study represents a significant step towards the definition of the missing genetic etiology in idiopathic severe spermatogenic failure and significantly reduces the knowledge gap of X-linked genetic causes of azoospermia/cryptozoospermia contributing to the development of future diagnostic gene panels.
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- Antoni Riera-Escamilla
- Andrology Department, Fundació Puigvert, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas Sant Pau, Barcelona, 08025 Catalonia, Spain
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- Institute of Human Genetics, University of Münster, Vesaliusweg 12-14, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Division of Genetics, Oregon National Primate Research Center, Oregon Health & Science University, Beaverton, OR 97006, USA
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4HH, UK
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- Institute of Molecular Biology of Barcelona, CSIC, Baldiri Reixac, 4, Barcelona, 08028 Catalonia, Spain,Institute for Research in Biomedicine, IRB Barcelona, The Barcelona Institute for Science and Technology, Baldiri Reixac, 10, Barcelona, 08028 Catalonia, Spain
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- Andrology Department, Fundació Puigvert, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas Sant Pau, Barcelona, 08025 Catalonia, Spain,Department of Urology, Hospital del Oriente de Asturias, Arriondas, 33540 Asturias, Spain
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- Molecular Biology Laboratory, Fundació Puigvert, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, 08025 Catalonia, Spain
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- Department of Biomedical, Experimental and Clinical Sciences Mario Serio, University of Florence, Florence 50139, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Experimental and Clinical Sciences Mario Serio, University of Florence, Florence 50139, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Experimental and Clinical Sciences Mario Serio, University of Florence, Florence 50139, Italy
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- Institute of Reproductive Genetics, University of Münster, Vesaliusweg 12-14, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Department of Human Genetics, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboudumc, Nijmegen 6525, the Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg 20251, Germany
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- Clinic for Urology, Paediatric Urology and Andrology, Justus Liebig University, Gießen 35392, Germany
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- Molecular Biology Laboratory, Fundació Puigvert, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, 08025 Catalonia, Spain
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- Andrology Department, Fundació Puigvert, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas Sant Pau, Barcelona, 08025 Catalonia, Spain
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- Centre of Reproductive Medicine and Andrology, Department of Clinical and Surgical Andrology, University Hospital Münster, Münster 48149, Germany
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- The School of BioScience that the Bio21 Institute, The Faculty of Science, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia
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- Andrology Department, Fundació Puigvert, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas Sant Pau, Barcelona, 08025 Catalonia, Spain
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- Institute of Molecular Biology of Barcelona, CSIC, Baldiri Reixac, 4, Barcelona, 08028 Catalonia, Spain,Institute for Research in Biomedicine, IRB Barcelona, The Barcelona Institute for Science and Technology, Baldiri Reixac, 10, Barcelona, 08028 Catalonia, Spain
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4HH, UK
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- Andrology and IVF Laboratories, Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA
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- Division of Genetics, Oregon National Primate Research Center, Oregon Health & Science University, Beaverton, OR 97006, USA,Department of Genetics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Institute of Reproductive Genetics, University of Münster, Vesaliusweg 12-14, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Department of Biomedical, Experimental and Clinical Sciences Mario Serio, University of Florence, Florence 50139, Italy,Corresponding author
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Doğan C, Hänniger S, Heckel DG, Coutu C, Hegedus DD, Crubaugh L, Groves RL, Mutlu DA, Suludere Z, Bayram Ş, Toprak U. Characterization of calcium signaling proteins from the fat body of the Colorado Potato Beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): Implications for diapause and lipid metabolism. INSECT BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2021; 133:103549. [PMID: 33610660 DOI: 10.1016/j.ibmb.2021.103549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Revised: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2021] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Calcium (Ca2+) regulates many cellular and physiological processes from development to reproduction. Ca2+ is also an important factor in the metabolism of lipids, the primary energy source used during insect starvation and diapause. Ca2+ signaling proteins bind to Ca2+ and maintain intracellular Ca2+ levels. However, knowledge about Ca2+ signaling proteins is mostly restricted to the model Drosophila melanogaster and the response of Ca2+ signaling genes to starvation or diapause is not known. In this study, we identified three Ca2+ signaling proteins; the primary Ca2+ binding protein Calmodulin (LdCaM), phosphatase Calcineurin B (LdCaNB), and the senescence marker protein Regucalcin (LdRgN), from the fat body of the Colorado Potato Beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). This insect is a major pest of potato worldwide and overwinters under hibernation diapause as adults while utilizing lipids as the primary energy source. Putative EF-hand domains involved in Ca2+ binding were present in LdCaM, LdCaNB, but absent in LdRgN. LdCaM and LdCaNB were expressed in multiple tissues, while LdRgN was primarily expressed in the fat body. LdCaM was constitutively-expressed throughout larval development and at the adult stage. LdCaNB was primarily expressed in feeding larvae, and LdRgN in both feeding larvae and adults at comparable levels; however, both genes were down-regulated by molting. A response to starvation was observed only for LdRgN. Transcript abundance analysis in the entire body in relation to diapause revealed differential regulation with a general suppression during diapause, and higher mRNA levels in favor of females at post-diapause for LdCaM, and in favor of males at non-diapause for LdCaNB. Fat body-specific transcript abundance was not different between non-diapause and post-diapause for LdCaNB, but both LdCaM and LdRgN were down-regulated in males and both sexes, respectively by post-diapause. Silencing LdCaNB or LdRgN in larvae led to decreased fat content, indicating their involvement in lipid accumulation, while RNAi of LdCaM led to lethality.
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- Cansu Doğan
- Ankara University, Molecular Entomology Lab., Dept. of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Ankara, Turkey; Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Dept. of Entomology, Jena, Germany; Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Saskatoon Research Centre, Saskatoon, SK, Canada; Dept. of Entomology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Dept. of Entomology, Jena, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Dept. of Entomology, Jena, Germany
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- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Saskatoon Research Centre, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Saskatoon Research Centre, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Dept. of Entomology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Dept. of Entomology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Gazi University, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Ankara University, Molecular Entomology Lab., Dept. of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Ankara, Turkey
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- Ankara University, Molecular Entomology Lab., Dept. of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Ankara, Turkey.
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Silva AMS, Socorro S, Hurtado de Llera A, Vaz CV, Correia S, Maia CJ. Overexpression of regucalcin mitigates the ageing-related changes in oxidative stress and sperm quality. Theriogenology 2020; 157:472-482. [PMID: 32898822 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.08.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Revised: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Age-related changes, namely the increase in oxidative stress (OS) with the consequent sperm damage, result in decreased male fertility. Regucalcin (RGN) is a Ca2+-binding protein that has been shown to have beneficial effects on spermatogenesis by suppressing OS and chemical/radiation-induced damage. This work aims to evaluate whether RGN overexpression reduces the ageing-associated decline of male reproductive function. Sperm and testicular function analysis were performed in young-adult and senescent transgenic rats overexpressing RGN (Tg-RGN) comparatively with their wild-type (Wt) littermates. The gonadosomatic index (GI), tubular differentiation index and the expression levels of RGN and other proliferation regulators were evaluated. Moreover, the sperm parameters, OS analysis and immunolocalization of RGN were assessed, as well as morphometric evaluation of epididymal tubules. Both GI and sperm counts were reduced in the senescent Wt rats, but maintained in the Tg-RGN. Also, the levels of stem cell factor (SCF), c-Kit, and Akt were maintained in the testis of aged Tg-RGN rats, suggesting that the normal spermatogenic output was preserved over time in these animals, an effect not observed in Wt. Senescent Tg-RGN rats also presented lower sperm lipid peroxidation and total oxidant status relative to the Wt. Furthermore, aged Tg-RGN rats displayed higher sperm viability, higher frequency of sperm with normal morphology, and reduced incidence of head and neck/midpiece defects when compared with Wt, which may be a consequence of the lower OS levels found in the sperm of these animals. Interestingly, RGN expression increased with ageing in sperm, being mainly localized in the acrosome. Altogether, these findings indicate that the modulation of RGN levels may alleviate the age-related decline in sperm quality and testicular function.
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- Ana M S Silva
- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506, Covilhã, Portugal; Research Group of Intracellular Signaling and Technology of Reproduction (SINTREP), Centro de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnologicas de Extremadura (CICYTEX), Ctra. A-V Km, 372 06187, Guadajira, Badajoz, Spain
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- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506, Covilhã, Portugal.
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- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506, Covilhã, Portugal.
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Ibrahim MA, Ibrahim HM, Mohamed AA, Tammam HG. Vitamin E supplementation ameliorates the hepatotoxicity induced by Tramadol: toxicological, histological and immunohistochemical study. Toxicol Mech Methods 2019; 30:177-188. [DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2019.1681043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- Mahrous A. Ibrahim
- Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, College of Medicine, Jouf University, Aljouf, KSA
- Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Jouf University, Aljouf, KSA
- Department of medical biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Beni- Suif University, Ben Suif, Egypt
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- Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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Mateus I, Feijó M, Espínola LM, Vaz CV, Correia S, Socorro S. Glucose and glutamine handling in the Sertoli cells of transgenic rats overexpressing regucalcin: plasticity towards lactate production. Sci Rep 2018; 8:10321. [PMID: 29985416 PMCID: PMC6037673 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-28668-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2016] [Accepted: 06/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Sertoli cells (SCs) possess the unparalleled ability to provide the germ line with growth factors and nutrients. Although SCs can oxidize amino acids, e.g., glutamine, they mostly metabolize glucose, producing high amounts of lactate, the germ cells preferential substrate. Regucalcin (RGN) is a calcium-binding protein that has been indicated as a regulator of cell metabolism. In this study, we investigated glucose and glutamine handling in the SCs of transgenic rats overexpressing RGN (Tg-RGN) comparatively with wild-type (Wt) littermates. Primary SCs isolated from adult Tg-RGN animals and maintained in culture for 24 hours, produced and exported more lactate, despite consuming less glucose. These observations were underpinned by increased expression of alanine transaminase, and augmented glutamine consumption, suggesting that alternative routes are contributing to the enhanced lactate production in the SCs of Tg-RGN rats. Moreover, lactate seems to be used by germ cells, with diminished apoptosis being detected in the seminiferous tubules of Tg-RGN animals cultured ex vivo. The obtained results showed a distinct metabolism in the SCs of Wt and Tg-RGN rats widening the roles assigned to RGN in spermatogenesis. These findings also highlighted the plasticity of SCs metabolism, a feature that would be exploited in the context of male infertility.
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- Inês Mateus
- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal.
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Pillai H, Parmar MS, Shende AM, Thomas J, Sharma HS, Sharma G T, Ghosh SK, Kumaresan A, Bhure SK. Effect of supplementation of recombinant Regucalcin in extender on cryopreservation of spermatozoa of water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis
). Mol Reprod Dev 2017; 84:1133-1139. [DOI: 10.1002/mrd.22873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2017] [Accepted: 07/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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- Harikrishna Pillai
- Division of Biochemistry; ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute; Izatnagar, Bareilly Uttar Pradesh India
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- Division of Physiology and Climatology; ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute; Izatnagar Uttar Pradesh India
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- Division of Biochemistry; ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute; Izatnagar, Bareilly Uttar Pradesh India
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- Immunology Section; ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute; Izatnagar Uttar Pradesh India
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- Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology; ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute; Izatnagar Uttar Pradesh India
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- Division of Physiology and Climatology; ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute; Izatnagar Uttar Pradesh India
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- Germ Plasm Center, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute; Izatnagar Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh India
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- Animal Reproduction; Gynaecology and Obstetrics; ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute; Karnal Haryana
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- Division of Biochemistry; ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute; Izatnagar, Bareilly Uttar Pradesh India
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Pillai H, Shende AM, Parmar MS, Thomas J, Kartha HS, Taru Sharma G, Ghosh SK, Bhure SK. Detection and localization of regucalcin in spermatozoa of water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis): A calcium-regulating multifunctional protein. Reprod Domest Anim 2017; 52:865-872. [DOI: 10.1111/rda.12991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2016] [Accepted: 03/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- H Pillai
- Division of Biochemistry; Indian Veterinary Research Institute; Bareilly U.P. India
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- Division of Biochemistry; Indian Veterinary Research Institute; Bareilly U.P. India
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- Division of Physiology and Climatology; Indian Veterinary Research Institute; Bareilly U.P. India
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- Immunology Section; Indian Veterinary Research Institute; Bareilly U.P. India
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- Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology; Indian Veterinary Research Institute; Bareilly U.P. India
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- Division of Physiology and Climatology; Indian Veterinary Research Institute; Bareilly U.P. India
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- Germ Plasm Center; Indian Veterinary Research Institute; Bareilly U.P. India
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- Division of Biochemistry; Indian Veterinary Research Institute; Bareilly U.P. India
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Pillai H, Shende AM, Parmar MS, A A, L S, Kumaresan A, G TS, Bhure SK. Regucalcin is widely distributed in the male reproductive tract and exerts a suppressive effect on in vitro sperm capacitation in the water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis
). Mol Reprod Dev 2017; 84:212-221. [DOI: 10.1002/mrd.22767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2016] [Accepted: 12/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Harikrishna Pillai
- Division of Animal Biochemistry; Indian Veterinary Research Institute; Izatnagar Uttar Pradesh India
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- Division of Animal Biochemistry; Indian Veterinary Research Institute; Izatnagar Uttar Pradesh India
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- Division of Physiology and Climatology; Indian Veterinary Research Institute; Izatnagar Uttar Pradesh India
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- Division of Pathology; Indian Veterinary Research Institute; Izatnagar Uttar Pradesh India
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- Theriogenology Laboratory; Animal Reproduction; Gynaecology and Obstetrics; National Dairy Research Institute; Karnal Haryana India
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- Theriogenology Laboratory; Animal Reproduction; Gynaecology and Obstetrics; National Dairy Research Institute; Karnal Haryana India
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- Division of Physiology and Climatology; Indian Veterinary Research Institute; Izatnagar Uttar Pradesh India
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- Division of Animal Biochemistry; Indian Veterinary Research Institute; Izatnagar Uttar Pradesh India
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The protective effect of regucalcin against radiation-induced damage in testicular cells. Life Sci 2016; 164:31-41. [PMID: 27620963 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2016.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2016] [Revised: 09/05/2016] [Accepted: 09/07/2016] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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AIMS Regucalcin (RGN), a protein broadly expressed in the male reproductive tract, has shown to have beneficial effects on spermatogenesis suppressing chemical-induced apoptosis. This study aimed to evaluate whether RGN overexpression ameliorates the spermatogenic phenotype after radiation treatment. MAIN METHODS Transgenic rats overexpressing RGN (Tg-RGN) and their wild-type (Wt) counterparts were exposed to a single dose of X-rays (6Gy), and at ten weeks after irradiation, the testicular status and the epididymal sperm parameters were evaluated. The expression of RGN and several cell cycle and apoptosis regulators, the enzymatic activity of caspase-3, and RGN immunostaining were also assessed. KEY FINDINGS Tg-RGN animals displayed higher gonadosomatic index, and augmented sperm viability and motility relatively to their Wt counterparts after irradiation, as well as higher frequency of normal sperm morphology and a diminished incidence of head-defects. The differences in reproductive parameters were underpinned by a lower rate of apoptosis, as evidenced by the reduced activity of caspase-3, lower levels of caspase-8, and increased Bcl-2/Bax ratio in the testis of Tg-RGN animals. Supporting the involvement of RGN in the anti-apoptotic response, an enhanced expression of RGN was observed in irradiated rats. SIGNIFICANCE Transgenic-overexpression of RGN protected against radiation-induced testicular damage, which strengthens the role of this protein protecting cells from the damage of external agents. These findings also indicated that the modulation of RGN testicular levels would be a mechanism for fertility preservation in men undergoing oncological treatment.
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Harikrishna P, Shende AM, Reena KK, Thomas J, Bhure SK. Purification of Regucalcin from the Seminal Vesicular Fluid: A Calcium Binding Multi-Functional Protein. Protein J 2016; 35:310-7. [DOI: 10.1007/s10930-016-9674-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Zaichick V, Zaichick S, Rossmann M. Intracellular calcium excess as one of the main factors in the etiology of prostate cancer. AIMS MOLECULAR SCIENCE 2016. [DOI: 10.3934/molsci.2016.4.635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Vaz CV, Marques R, Maia CJ, Socorro S. Aging-associated changes in oxidative stress, cell proliferation, and apoptosis are prevented in the prostate of transgenic rats overexpressing regucalcin. Transl Res 2015; 166:693-705. [PMID: 26397424 DOI: 10.1016/j.trsl.2015.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2015] [Revised: 08/27/2015] [Accepted: 08/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Regucalcin (RGN) is a calcium (Ca(2+))-binding protein that displays a characteristic downregulated expression with aging in several tissues. Besides its role in regulating intracellular Ca(2+) homeostasis, RGN has been associated with the control of oxidative stress, cell proliferation, and apoptosis. Thus, the diminished expression of RGN with aging may contribute to the age-associated deterioration of cell function. In the present study, we hypothesized that the maintenance of high expression levels of RGN may prevent age-related alterations in the processes mentioned previously. First, we confirmed that RGN expression is significantly diminished in the prostate of 8-, 9-, 12-, and 24-months wild-type rats. Then, the effect of aging on lipid peroxidation, antioxidant defenses, cell proliferation, and apoptosis in the prostate of wild-type controls and transgenic rats overexpressing RGN (Tg-RGN) was investigated. The activity of glutathione and the antioxidant capacity were increased in Tg-RGN rats in response to the age-associated increase in thiobarbituric acid reactive substances levels, an effect not seen in wild type. Overexpression of RGN also counteracted the effect of aging increasing prostate cell proliferation. In contrast to wild-type animals, the prostate weight of Tg-RGN did not change with aging and was underpinned by the diminished expression of stem cell factor and c-kit, and increased expression of p53. In addition, aged Tg-RGN animals displayed increased expression (activity) of apoptosis regulators, therefore not showing the age-induced resistance to apoptosis observed in wild type. Altogether, these findings indicate the protective role of RGN against the development of age-related pathologies, such as, for example, prostate cancer.
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- Cátia V Vaz
- CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal.
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Marques R, Peres CG, Vaz CV, Gomes IM, Figueira MI, Cairrão E, Verde I, Maia CJ, Socorro S. 5α-Dihydrotestosterone regulates the expression of L-type calcium channels and calcium-binding protein regucalcin in human breast cancer cells with suppression of cell growth. Med Oncol 2015; 32:228. [PMID: 26255063 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-015-0676-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2015] [Accepted: 08/03/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Androgens have been associated with the development of normal breast, and their role in mammary gland carcinogenesis has also been described. Several studies reported that androgens inhibit breast cancer cell growth, whereas others linked their action with the modulation of calcium (Ca(2+)) pumps, Ca(2+) channels and Ca(2+)-binding proteins. Also, it is known that deregulated Ca(2+) homeostasis has been implicated in the pathophysiology of breast. The L-type Ca(2+) channels (LTCCs) were found to be up-regulated in colon, colorectal and prostate cancer, but their presence in breast tissues remains uncharacterized. On the other hand, regucalcin (RGN) is a Ca(2+)-binding protein involved in the control of mammary gland cell proliferation, which has been identified as an androgen target gene in distinct tissues except breast. This study aimed to confirm the expression and activity of LTCCs in human breast cancer cells and investigate the effect of androgens in regulating the expression of α1C subunit (Cav1.2) of LTCCs and Ca(2+)-binding protein RGN. PCR, Western blot, immunofluorescence and electrophysiological experiments demonstrated the expression and activity of Cav1.2 subunit in MCF-7 cells. The MCF-7 cells were treated with 1, 10 or 100 nM of 5α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT) for 24-72 h. The obtained results showed that 1 nM DHT up-regulated the expression of Cav1.2 subunit while diminishing RGN protein levels, which was underpinned by reduced cell viability. These findings first confirmed the presence of LTCCs in breast cancer cells and opened new perspectives for the development of therapeutic approaches targeting Ca(2+) signaling.
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- Ricardo Marques
- Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Center, University of Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506, Covilhã, Portugal
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Vaz CV, Rodrigues DB, Socorro S, Maia CJ. Effect of extracellular calcium on regucalcin expression and cell viability in neoplastic and non-neoplastic human prostate cells. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-MOLECULAR CELL RESEARCH 2015; 1853:2621-8. [PMID: 26171977 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamcr.2015.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2015] [Revised: 07/06/2015] [Accepted: 07/10/2015] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Extracellular calcium (Ca2+o) and its receptor, the Ca2+-sensing receptor (CaSR), play an important role in prostate physiology, and it has been shown that the deregulation of Ca2+ homeostasis and the overexpression of CaSR are involved in prostate cancer (PCa). Regucalcin (RGN), a Ca2+-binding protein that plays a relevant role in intracellular Ca2+ homeostasis, was identified as an under-expressed protein in human PCa. Moreover, RGN was associated with suppression of cell proliferation, suggesting that the loss of RGN may favor development and progression of PCa. This work aims to unveil the role of Ca2+o on RGN expression and viability of non-neoplastic (PNT1A) and neoplastic (LNCaP) prostate cell lines. It was demonstrated that Ca2+o up-regulates RGN expression in both cell lines, but important differences were found between cells for dose- and time-responses to Ca2+o treatment. It was also shown that high [Ca2+]o triggers different effects on cell proliferation of neoplastic and non-neoplastic PCa cells, which seems to be related with RGN expression levels. This suggests the involvement of RGN in the regulation of cell proliferation in response to Ca2+o treatment. Also, the effect of Ca2+o on CaSR expression seems to be dependent of RGN expression, which is strengthened by the fact that RGN-knockdown in PNT1A cells increases the CaSR expression, whereas transgenic rats overexpressing RGN exhibit low levels of CaSR. Overall, our results highlighted the importance of RGN as a regulatory protein in Ca2+-dependent signaling pathways and its deregulation of RGN expression by Ca2+o may contribute for onset and progression of PCa.
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- Cátia V Vaz
- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal.
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- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal.
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Starvaggi Cucuzza L, Biolatti B, Sereno A, Cannizzo FT. Regucalcin Expression as a Diagnostic Tool for the Illicit Use of Steroids in Veal Calves. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2015; 63:5702-5706. [PMID: 26016660 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.5b01337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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It has been previously demonstrated that sex steroid hormone treatment down-regulates regucalcin gene expression in the accessory sex glands and testis of prepubertal and adult male bovines. The aim of this study was to investigate whether low doses of sex steroid hormones combined with other drugs significantly affect regucalcin gene expression in the accessory sex glands and testis of veal calves. The regucalcin expression was down-regulated in the bulbo-urethral glands of estrogen-treated calves, whereas it was up-regulated in the prostate of estrogen-treated calves. Only the testis of androgen-treated calves showed a down-regulation of the regucalcin expression. Thus, the administration of sex steroid hormones, even in low doses and combined with other molecules, could affect regucalcin expression in target organs. Particularly, the specific response in the testis suggests regucalcin expression in this organ as a first molecular biomarker of illicit androgen administration in bovine husbandry.
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- Laura Starvaggi Cucuzza
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Largo Paolo Braccini 2, 10095 Grugliasco (Turin), Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Largo Paolo Braccini 2, 10095 Grugliasco (Turin), Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Largo Paolo Braccini 2, 10095 Grugliasco (Turin), Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Largo Paolo Braccini 2, 10095 Grugliasco (Turin), Italy
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Regucalcin expression in bovine tissues and its regulation by sex steroid hormones in accessory sex glands. PLoS One 2014; 9:e113950. [PMID: 25415588 PMCID: PMC4240664 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0113950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2014] [Accepted: 11/02/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Regucalcin (RGN) is a mammalian Ca2+-binding protein that plays an important role in intracellular Ca2+ homeostasis. Recently, RGN has been identified as a target gene for sex steroid hormones in the prostate glands and testis of rats and humans, but no studies have focused on RGN expression in bovine tissues. Thus, in the present study, we examined RGN mRNA and protein expression in the different tissues and organs of veal calves and beef cattle. Moreover, we investigated whether RGN expression is controlled through sex steroid hormones in bovine target tissues, namely the bulbo-urethral and prostate glands and the testis. Sex steroid hormones are still illegally used in bovine husbandry to increase muscle mass. The screening of the regulation and function of anabolic sex steroids via modified gene expression levels in various tissues represents a new approach for the detection of illicit drug treatments. Herein, we used quantitative PCR, western blot and immunohistochemistry analyses to demonstrate RGN mRNA and protein expression in bovine tissues. In addition, estrogen administration down-regulated RGN gene expression in the accessory sex glands of veal calves and beef cattle, while androgen treatment reduced RGN gene expression only in the testis. The confirmation of the regulation of RGN gene expression through sex steroid hormones might facilitate the potential detection of hormone abuse in bovine husbandry. Particularly, the specific response in the testis suggests that this tissue is ideal for the detection of illicit androgen administration in veal calves and beef cattle.
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Vaz CV, Maia CJ, Marques R, Gomes IM, Correia S, Alves MG, Cavaco JE, Oliveira PF, Socorro S. Regucalcin is an androgen-target gene in the rat prostate modulating cell-cycle and apoptotic pathways. Prostate 2014; 74:1189-98. [PMID: 24975685 DOI: 10.1002/pros.22835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2013] [Accepted: 05/13/2014] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Regucalcin (RGN) is a calcium (Ca(2+) )-binding protein underexpressed in prostate adenocarcinoma comparatively to non-neoplastic prostate or benign prostate hyperplasia cases. Moreover, RGN expression is negatively associated with the cellular differentiation of prostate adenocarcinoma, suggesting that loss of RGN may be associated with tumor onset and progression. However, the RGN actions over the control of prostate cell growth have not been investigated. METHODS Androgens are implicated in the promotion of prostate cell proliferation, thus we studied the in vivo effect of androgens on RGN expression in rat prostate. The role of RGN modulating cell proliferation and apoptotic pathways in rat prostate was investigated using transgenic animals (Tg-RGN) overexpressing the protein. RESULTS In vivo stimulation with 5α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT) down-regulated RGN expression in rat prostate. Cell proliferation index and prostate weight were reduced in Tg-RGN, which was concomitant with altered expression of cell-cycle regulators. Tg-RGN presented diminished expression of the oncogene H-ras and increased expression of cell-cycle inhibitor p21. Levels of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2, as well as the Bcl-2/Bax protein ratio were increased in prostates overexpressing RGN. Both caspase-3 expression and enzyme activity were decreased in the prostates of Tg-RGN. CONCLUSIONS Overexpression of RGN resulted in inhibition of cell proliferation and apoptotic pathways, which demonstrated its role maintaining prostate growth balance. Thus, deregulation of RGN expression may be an important event favoring the development of prostate cancer. Moreover, the DHT effect down-regulating RGN expression in rat prostate highlighted for the importance of this protein in prostatic physiology.
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- Cátia V Vaz
- CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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Marques R, Vaz CV, Maia CJ, Gomes M, Gama A, Alves G, Santos CR, Schmitt F, Socorro S. Histopathological and in vivo evidence of regucalcin as a protective molecule in mammary gland carcinogenesis. Exp Cell Res 2014; 330:325-335. [PMID: 25128811 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2014.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2014] [Revised: 07/30/2014] [Accepted: 08/02/2014] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Regucalcin (RGN) is a calcium-binding protein, which has been shown to be underexpressed in cancer cases. This study aimed to determine the association of RGN expression with clinicopathological parameters of human breast cancer. In addition, the role of RGN in malignancy of mammary gland using transgenic rats overexpressing the protein (Tg-RGN) was investigated. Wild-type (Wt) and Tg-RGN rats were treated with 7,12-dimethylbenz[α]anthracene (DMBA). Carcinogen-induced tumors were histologically classified and the Ki67 proliferation index was estimated. Immunohistochemistry analysis showed that RGN immunoreactivity was negatively correlated with the histological grade of breast infiltrating ductal carcinoma suggesting that progression of breast cancer is associated with loss of RGN. Tg-RGN rats displayed lower incidence of carcinogen-induced mammary gland tumors, as well as lower incidence of invasive forms. Moreover, higher proliferation was observed in non-invasive tumors of Wt animals comparatively with Tg-RGN. Overexpression of RGN was associated with diminished expression of cell-cycle inhibitors and increased expression of apoptosis inducers. Augmented activity of apoptosis effector caspase-3 was found in the mammary gland of Tg-RGN. RGN overexpression protected from carcinogen-induced mammary gland tumor development and was linked with reduced proliferation and increased apoptosis. These findings indicated the protective role of RGN in the carcinogenesis of mammary gland.
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- Ricardo Marques
- CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- IPATIMUP, Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Animal and Veterinary Science Research Center (CECAV), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Portugal
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- CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- IPATIMUP, Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal; Medical Faculty, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal; Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Department of Pathology, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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- CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal.
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Correia S, Alves MR, Cavaco JE, Oliveira PF, Socorro S. Estrogenic regulation of testicular expression of stem cell factor and c-kit: implications in germ cell survival and male fertility. Fertil Steril 2014; 102:299-306. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2014.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2014] [Revised: 03/29/2014] [Accepted: 04/06/2014] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Correia S, Alves MG, Oliveira PF, Alves MR, van Pelt AMM, Cavaco JE, Socorro S. Transgenic overexpression of regucalcin leads to suppression of thapsigargin- and actinomycin D-induced apoptosis in the testis by modulation of apoptotic pathways. Andrology 2014; 2:290-8. [DOI: 10.1111/j.2047-2927.2014.00186.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2013] [Revised: 12/06/2013] [Accepted: 01/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- S. Correia
- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre; University of Beira Interior; Covilhã Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre; University of Beira Interior; Covilhã Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre; University of Beira Interior; Covilhã Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre; University of Beira Interior; Covilhã Portugal
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine; Academic Medical Center; University of Amsterdam; Amsterdam The Netherlands
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- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre; University of Beira Interior; Covilhã Portugal
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- CICS-UBI - Health Sciences Research Centre; University of Beira Interior; Covilhã Portugal
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Marques R, Maia CJ, Vaz C, Correia S, Socorro S. The diverse roles of calcium-binding protein regucalcin in cell biology: from tissue expression and signalling to disease. Cell Mol Life Sci 2014; 71:93-111. [PMID: 23519827 PMCID: PMC11113322 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-013-1323-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2012] [Revised: 02/21/2013] [Accepted: 03/07/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
Regucalcin (RGN) is a calcium (Ca(2+))-binding protein widely expressed in vertebrate and invertebrate species, which is also known as senescence marker protein 30, due to its molecular weight (33 kDa) and a characteristically diminished expression with the aging process. RGN regulates intracellular Ca(2+) homeostasis and the activity of several proteins involved in intracellular signalling pathways, namely, kinases, phosphatases, phosphodiesterase, nitric oxide synthase and proteases, which highlights its importance in cell biology. In addition, RGN has cytoprotective effects reducing intracellular levels of oxidative stress, also playing a role in the control of cell survival and apoptosis. Multiple factors have been identified regulating the cell levels of RGN transcripts and protein, and an altered expression pattern of this interesting protein has been found in cases of reproductive disorders, neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Moreover, RGN is a serum-secreted protein, and its levels have been correlated with the stage of disease, which strongly suggests the usefulness of this protein as a potential biomarker for monitoring disease onset and progression. The present review aims to discuss the available information concerning RGN expression and function in distinct cell types and tissues, integrating cellular and molecular mechanisms in the context of normal and pathological conditions. Insight into the cellular actions of RGN will be a key step towards deepening the knowledge of the biology of several human diseases.
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- Ricardo Marques
- CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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Correia S, Oliveira PF, Guerreiro PM, Lopes G, Alves MG, Canario AVM, Cavaco JE, Socorro S. Sperm parameters and epididymis function in transgenic rats overexpressing the Ca2+-binding protein regucalcin: a hidden role for Ca2+ in sperm maturation? Mol Hum Reprod 2013; 19:581-9. [DOI: 10.1093/molehr/gat030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Yamaguchi M. Role of regucalcin in brain calcium signaling: involvement in aging. Integr Biol (Camb) 2012; 4:825-837. [DOI: 10.1039/c2ib20042b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/30/2023]
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- Masayoshi Yamaguchi
- Department of Foods and Nutrition, The University of Georgia, 425 River Road, Rhodes Center, Room 448, Athens, GA 30602-2771, USA
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CAI LY, KATO T, CHEN M, WANG H, SEKINE EI, IZUMI SI, KATO Y. Accumulated HSV1-TK Proteins Interfere with Spermatogenesis through a Disruption of the Integrity of Sertoli-Germ Cell Junctions. J Reprod Dev 2012; 58:544-51. [DOI: 10.1262/jrd.2011-010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Li-Yi CAI
- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The Affiliated Wuxi Hospital for Maternal and Children Health Care of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province 214002, China
- Institute of Reproduction and Endocrinology, Meiji University, Kanagawa 214-8571, Japan
- Division of Life Science, Graduate School of Agriculture, Meiji University, Kanagawa 214-8571, Japan
- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The Affiliated Wuxi Hospital for Maternal and Children Health Care of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province 214002, China
- Institute of Reproduction and Endocrinology, Meiji University, Kanagawa 214-8571, Japan
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- Institute of Reproduction and Endocrinology, Meiji University, Kanagawa 214-8571, Japan
- Institute of Reproduction and Endocrinology, Meiji University, Kanagawa 214-8571, Japan
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- Division of Life Science, Graduate School of Agriculture, Meiji University, Kanagawa 214-8571, Japan
- Division of Life Science, Graduate School of Agriculture, Meiji University, Kanagawa 214-8571, Japan
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The Affiliated Wuxi Hospital for Maternal and Children Health Care of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province 214002, China
- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The Affiliated Wuxi Hospital for Maternal and Children Health Care of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province 214002, China
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Gene Regulation, Department of Life Science, Meiji University, Kanagawa 214-8571, Japan
- Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Gene Regulation, Department of Life Science, Meiji University, Kanagawa 214-8571, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tokai University School of Medicine, Kanagawa 259-1193, Japan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tokai University School of Medicine, Kanagawa 259-1193, Japan
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- Institute of Reproduction and Endocrinology, Meiji University, Kanagawa 214-8571, Japan
- Division of Life Science, Graduate School of Agriculture, Meiji University, Kanagawa 214-8571, Japan
- Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Gene Regulation, Department of Life Science, Meiji University, Kanagawa 214-8571, Japan
- Institute of Reproduction and Endocrinology, Meiji University, Kanagawa 214-8571, Japan
- Division of Life Science, Graduate School of Agriculture, Meiji University, Kanagawa 214-8571, Japan
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Scott SH, Bahnson BJ. Senescence Marker Protein 30: Functional and Structural Insights to its Unknown Physiological Function. Biomol Concepts 2011; 2:469-480. [PMID: 22844387 PMCID: PMC3405729 DOI: 10.1515/bmc.2011.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Senescence marker protein 30 (SMP30) is a multifunctional protein involved in cellular Ca(2+) homeostasis and the biosynthesis of ascorbate in non-primate mammals. The primary structure of the protein is highly conserved among vertebrates, suggesting the existence of a significant physiological function common to all mammals, including primates. Enzymatic activities of SMP30 include aldonolactone and organophosphate hydrolysis. Protective effects against apoptosis and oxidative stress have been reported. X-ray crystallography revealed that SMP30 is a six-bladed β-propeller with structural similarity to paraoxonase 1, another protein with lactonase and organophosphate hydrolase activities. SMP30 has recently been tied to several physiological conditions including osteoporosis, liver fibrosis, diabetes, and cancer. This review aims to describe the recent advances made toward understanding the connection between molecular structure, enzymatic activity and physiological function of this highly conserved, multifaceted protein.
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- Stephanie H. Scott
- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, USA
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, USA
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Laurentino SS, Correia S, Cavaco JE, Oliveira PF, Sousa MD, Barros A, Socorro S. Regucalcin, a calcium-binding protein with a role in male reproduction? Mol Hum Reprod 2011; 18:161-70. [DOI: 10.1093/molehr/gar075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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