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Zhang L, Zhuo Z, Chen L, Liu J, Huang J, Deng J, Lu W, Jiang X. Nesfatin-1 alleviates hyperoxia-induced bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) via the nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) p65 signaling pathway. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2024; 38:e23680. [PMID: 38511245 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic respiratory disease in newborns, which severely influences the health of infants and lacks effective clinical treatment strategies. The pathogenesis of BPD is correlated to enhanced inflammation and activated oxidative stress (OS). The application of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory treatment could be hot spots for BPD treatment. Nesfatin-1, a peptide with a suppressive property against inflammation, was tested herein for its potential therapeutic value in BPD. Neonatal SD rats were stimulated with hyperoxia, followed by being intraperitoneally administered with 20 μg/kg/day Nesfatin-1 for 2 weeks. Decreased RAC value in lung tissues, increased wet weight/dry weight (W/D) pulmonary ratio and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) proteins, elevated cytokine release in BALF, increased malondialdehyde (MDA) content, and declined superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity were observed in BPD rats, all of which were sharply mitigated by Nesfatin-1. Rat epithelial type II cells (AECIIs) were handled with hyperoxia, and then cultured with 1 and 10 nM Nesfatin-1. Reduced cell viability, elevated lactate dehydrogenase production, elevated cytokine secretion, elevated MDA content, and decreased SOD activity were observed in hyperoxia-handled AECIIs, all of which were markedly alleviated by Nesfatin-1. Furthermore, activated nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling observed in both BPD rats and hyperoxia-handled AECIIs were notably repressed by Nesfatin-1. Collectively, Nesfatin-1 alleviated hyperoxia-triggered BPD by repressing inflammation and OS via the NF-κB signaling pathway.
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- Li Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Luzhou People's Hospital, Luzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Stomatology Hospital Affiliated to Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Emergency, Luzhou People's Hospital, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Luzhou People's Hospital, Luzhou, China
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Dubey A, Dasgupta T, Devaraji V, Ramasamy T, Sivaraman J. Investigating anti-inflammatory and apoptotic actions of fucoidan concentrating on computational and therapeutic applications. 3 Biotech 2023; 13:355. [PMID: 37810192 PMCID: PMC10558419 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03771-0] [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: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Fucoidan is linked to a variety of biological processes. Differences in algae species, extraction, seasons, and locations generate structural variability in fucoidan, affecting its bioactivities. Nothing is known about fucoidan from the brown alga Dictyota bartayresiana, its anti-inflammatory properties, or its inherent mechanism. This study aimed to investigate the anti-inflammatory properties of fucoidan isolated from D. bartayresiana against LPS-induced RAW 264.7 macrophages and to explore potential molecular pathways associated with this anti-inflammatory effects. Fucoidan was first isolated and purified from D. bartayresiana, and then, MTT assay was used to determine the effect of fucoidan on cell viability. Its effects on reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation and apoptosis were also studied using the ROS assay and acridine orange/ethidium bromide fluorescence labelling, respectively. Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation studies were performed on target proteins NF-κB and TNF-α to identify the route implicated in these inflammatory events. It was observed that fucoidan reduced LPS-induced inflammation in RAW 264.7 cells. Fucoidan also decreased the LPS-stimulated ROS surge and was found to induce apoptosis in the cells. Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation studies revealed that fucoidan's potent anti-inflammatory action was achieved by obstructing the NF-κB signalling pathway. These findings were particularly noteworthy and novel because fucoidan isolated from D. bartayresiana had not previously been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties in RAW 264.7 cells or to exert its activity by obstructing the NF-κB signalling pathway. Conclusively, these findings proposed fucoidan as a potential pharmaceutical drug for inflammation-related diseases.
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- Akanksha Dubey
- Department of Biotechnology, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632 014 India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632 014 India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632 014 India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632 014 India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632 014 India
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Nery Neto JADO, Yariwake VY, Câmara NOS, Andrade-Oliveira V. Enteroendocrine cells and gut hormones as potential targets in the crossroad of the gut-kidney axis communication. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1248757. [PMID: 37927592 PMCID: PMC10620747 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1248757] [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: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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Recent studies suggest that disruptions in intestinal homeostasis, such as changes in gut microbiota composition, infection, and inflammatory-related gut diseases, can be associated with kidney diseases. For instance, genomic investigations highlight how susceptibility genes linked to IgA nephropathy are also correlated with the risk of inflammatory bowel disease. Conversely, investigations demonstrate that the use of short-chain fatty acids, produced through fermentation by intestinal bacteria, protects kidney function in models of acute and chronic kidney diseases. Thus, the dialogue between the gut and kidney seems to be crucial in maintaining their proper function, although the factors governing this crosstalk are still emerging as the field evolves. In recent years, a series of studies have highlighted the significance of enteroendocrine cells (EECs) which are part of the secretory lineage of the gut epithelial cells, as important components in gut-kidney crosstalk. EECs are distributed throughout the epithelial layer and release more than 20 hormones in response to microenvironment stimuli. Interestingly, some of these hormones and/or their pathways such as Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 (GLP-1), GLP-2, gastrin, and somatostatin have been shown to exert renoprotective effects. Therefore, the present review explores the role of EECs and their hormones as regulators of gut-kidney crosstalk and their potential impact on kidney diseases. This comprehensive exploration underscores the substantial contribution of EEC hormones in mediating gut-kidney communication and their promising potential for the treatment of kidney diseases.
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- José Arimatéa de Oliveira Nery Neto
- Bernardo’s Lab, Center for Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Santo André, Brazil
- Laboratory of Transplantation Immunobiology, Department of Immunology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Bernardo’s Lab, Center for Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Santo André, Brazil
- Laboratory of Transplantation Immunobiology, Department of Immunology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Transplantation Immunobiology, Department of Immunology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Bernardo’s Lab, Center for Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Santo André, Brazil
- Laboratory of Transplantation Immunobiology, Department of Immunology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Turkoglu F, Guler M, Erdem H, Gencturk M, Kinaci E, Tatar C, Idiz UO. Effect of bariatric surgery procedures on serum cytokine and Nesfatin-1 levels. Surgeon 2023; 21:e287-e291. [PMID: 36935273 DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2023.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND and Purpose: Obesity is known to cause chronic inflammation. We aimed to evaluate the changes in Nesfatin-1 and serum cytokine levels of patients who underwent sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass surgery. METHODS A total of 30 patients with BMI>35 and undergoing bariatric surgery were divided in two group, sleeve gastrectomy (SG) (group-1), Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) (group-2). Demographic data, weight, BMI, AST, ALT, blood glucose, CRP values, and IL-1β, IFN-α, IFN-γ, TNF-α, MCP-1, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-12p70, IL-17A, IL-18, IL-23, IL-33 cytokine, and Nesfatin-1 values were noted at the time of hospitalization and in the 6th month postoperative follow-up. RESULTS The mean age of the patients was 37.56 ± 11.73 years, and there were 16 females and 14 males in the study. Body weight and excess body weight change were slightly higher in RYGB patients than in SG patients. In RYGB and SG patients, a significant decrease was found in glucose, AST, ALT, CRP, IL-6, IL-10, and IL-18 values compared to the preoperative period, and serum Nesfatin-1 levels were significantly increased in RYGB patients and not significantly in SG patients. There were also significant decreases in IL-1β levels in RYGB patients. On the other hand, a decrease in cytokines was observed in both surgical methods, except for IL-17A, although it was not significant. CONCLUSION The present study showed that there is also a regression in inflammation, which can be associated with NLRP3 inflammasome, due to weight loss after bariatric surgery, more specifically in RYGB.
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- Furkan Turkoglu
- Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Dr HE Obesity Clinic, Department of General Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Dr HE Obesity Clinic, Department of General Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Saglik Bilimleri University, Cam and Sakura City Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Acibadem Taksim Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey
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Lahane GP, Dhar A. Nesfatin-1 peptide protects rat renal epithelial cells against high glucose and H 2O 2 induced injury via inhibition of oxidative stress, apoptosis, and fibrosis. Peptides 2023; 165:171013. [PMID: 37105355 DOI: 10.1016/j.peptides.2023.171013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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Nesfatin-1 is a potent polypeptide and plays a crucial role in many physiological functions. Nesfatin-1 levels are reported in both the central nervous system and peripheral organs. However, the expression of nesfatin-1 in the renal system under chronic oxidative stress-induced conditions and the direct effect of nesfatin-1 treatment on stress-induced pathological damage are not reported. Thus, the present study aimed to explore the role of nesfatin-1 in vitro in oxidative stress-induced renal epithelial cells. High glucose (HG) and H2O2 combination were used to induce oxidative stress (OS). MTT, crystal violet, and H and E staining were used to measure cell viability, cytotoxicity, and morphology. FACS analysis and confocal microscopy were used to measure OS and apoptosis. RT-PCR was done for gene expression analysis. Decreased nesfatin-1 expression was observed in renal epithelial cells induced with HG and H2O2 compared to an untreated control (0.16; p < 0.0001). Nesfatin-1 co-treatment with HG and H2O2 attenuated ROS, apoptosis, and fibrosis. SOD, Catalase, and Bcl-2 expression decreased (p < 0.0001) and Caspase-3 and TGF-β1 expression increased in HG and H2O2-induced cells compared to control cells (p < 0.0001). Nesfatin-1 co-treatment attenuated these changes induced by HG and H2O2 (p < 0.0001). Nesfatin-1 expression was decreased in renal epithelial cells under stress-induced conditions. Moreover, nesfatin-1 co-treatment under stress-induced conditions protects the renal epithelial cells via inhibition of oxidative stress, apoptotic, and fibrotic signaling pathways.
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- Ganesh Panditrao Lahane
- Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences (BITS) Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Jawahar Nagar, Shameerpet, Hyderabad, Telangana 500078, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences (BITS) Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Jawahar Nagar, Shameerpet, Hyderabad, Telangana 500078, India.
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Zheng J, Han J, Wang Y, Tian Z. Role of brain NUCB2/nesfatin-1 in stress and stress-related gastrointestinal disorders. Peptides 2023:171043. [PMID: 37311488 DOI: 10.1016/j.peptides.2023.171043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Since the discovery of NUCB2/nesfatin-1 as a novel anorexigenic factor, the expanding function of this peptide has been elucidated in recent years. Increasing evidence suggests that NUCB2/nesfatin-1 is also involved in the regulation of stress and stress-related gastrointestinal disorders. Therefore, we investigated the relationship between NUCB2/nesfatin-1, stress and stress-related gastrointestinal disorders and summarized the results of these studies. Different stressors and duration of stress activate different NUCB2/nesfatin-1-associated brain regions and have different effects on serum corticosterone levels. Central and peripheral NUCB2/nesfatin-1 mediates stress-related gastrointestinal disorders but appears to be protective against inflammatory bowel disease. NUCB2/nesfatin-1 plays an important role in mediating the brain-gut crosstalk, but precise clarification is still needed to gain more insight into these complex relationships.
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- Jiayuan Zheng
- Department of Integrative Medicine and Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Institutes of Brain Science, Institute of Acupuncture Research, Academy of Integrative Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Acupuncture Mechanism and Acupoint Function, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine and Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Institutes of Brain Science, Institute of Acupuncture Research, Academy of Integrative Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Acupuncture Mechanism and Acupoint Function, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine and Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Institutes of Brain Science, Institute of Acupuncture Research, Academy of Integrative Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Acupuncture Mechanism and Acupoint Function, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine and Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Institutes of Brain Science, Institute of Acupuncture Research, Academy of Integrative Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Acupuncture Mechanism and Acupoint Function, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China.
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Gajewska J, Ambroszkiewicz J, Szamotulska K, Rowicka G, Strucińska M, Klemarczyk W, Chełchowska M. Associations between Oxidant/Antioxidant Status and Circulating Adipokines in Non-Obese Children with Prader-Willi Syndrome. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12040927. [PMID: 37107302 PMCID: PMC10136220 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12040927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Oxidative stress is implicated in the pathophysiology of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), but there are no data on these disorders in non-obese children with PWS. Therefore, the presented study examined total oxidant capacity (TOC), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), the oxidative stress index (OSI), and adipokine levels in 22 non-obese children with PWS during dietary intervention and growth hormone treatment compared with 25 non-obese healthy children. Serum concentrations of TOC, TAC, nesfatin-1, leptin, hepcidin, ferroportin, and ferritin were determined using immunoenzymatic methods. We found that TOC concentrations were higher by 50% (p = 0.006) in patients with PWS than in healthy children, but no significant differences in TAC concentrations were observed between these groups. The OSI was higher in children with PWS than in the controls (p = 0.002). We found positive associations between TOC values and the percentage of the Estimated Energy Requirement, body mass index (BMI) Z-score, percentage of fat mass, and leptin, nesfatin-1, and hepcidin concentrations in patients with PWS. A positive association was also found between the OSI and nesfatin-1 levels. These observations suggest that higher daily energy intake and weight gain may be accompanied by an increasing prooxidant state in these patients. Adipokines such as leptin, nesfatin-1, or hepcidin may also play a role in the prooxidant state in non-obese children with PWS.
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- Joanna Gajewska
- Department of Screening Tests and Metabolic Diagnostics, Institute of Mother and Child, Kasprzaka 17a, 01-211 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Screening Tests and Metabolic Diagnostics, Institute of Mother and Child, Kasprzaka 17a, 01-211 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Mother and Child, 01-211 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nutrition, Institute of Mother and Child, 01-211 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Nutrition, Institute of Mother and Child, 01-211 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Screening Tests and Metabolic Diagnostics, Institute of Mother and Child, Kasprzaka 17a, 01-211 Warsaw, Poland
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Zhang S, Zhang T, Xu Y, Rong G, Jing J. Inhibition of NUCB2 suppresses the proliferation, migration, and invasion of rheumatoid arthritis synovial fibroblasts from patients with rheumatoid arthritis in vitro. J Orthop Surg Res 2022; 17:574. [PMID: 36585713 PMCID: PMC9801639 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-03453-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune polyarthritis in which synovial fibroblasts (SF) play a major role in cartilage and bone destruction through tumorlike proliferation, migration, and invasion. Nesfatin-1, an 82-amino-acid-long peptide discovered by Oh-I in 2006, is derived from the precursor protein nucleobindin-2 (NUCB2). NUCB2/nesfatin-1 promotes cell proliferation, migration, and invasion in various tumors. We have previously shown that increased nesfatin-1 levels in the synovium may be associated with disease severity in patients with RA. However, the effect of NUCB2 on the tumorlike transformation of RASF has not yet been reported. The expression of NUCB2 mRNA in the synovium of RA and non-RA patients was further confirmed using three individual datasets from the NCBI GEO database. Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) was employed to explore the association between NUCB2 mRNA and RA-related gene signatures or signaling pathways in the GSE77298 dataset. Cell proliferation, migration, and invasion abilities were determined using Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8), 5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine (EdU), wound healing, and transwell assays, respectively. The results showed that the levels of NUCB2 mRNA in the synovium were significantly elevated in patients with RA. Moreover, GSEA showed that high expression of NUCB2 mRNA was related to gene signatures, including those involved in the cell cycle, DNA replication, extracellular matrix-receptor interaction, and focal adhesion. Furthermore, the results of CCK-8 and EdU assays indicated that inhibition of NUCB2 markedly repressed RASF proliferation. Additionally, the results of wound healing and transwell assays demonstrated that inhibition of NUCB2 significantly suppressed the migratory and invasive abilities of RASFs. Our findings are the first to demonstrate that the inhibition of NUCB2 suppresses the proliferation, migration, and invasion of RASFs in vitro.
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- Shuo Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 678 Furong Road, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 678 Furong Road, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, People's Republic of China.
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Algul S, Ozcelik O. Evaluating the energy regulatory hormones of nesfatin-1, irisin, adropin and preptin in multiple sclerosis. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2022; 68:104221. [PMID: 36228401 DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2022.104221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nesfatin-1, irisin, adropin and preptin were originally introduced as energy regulatory hormones. However, the results of studies revealed that these hormones may also have important roles in inflammation, immune function and neurological impairment. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease, characterized by progressive inflammation, demyelination, and axonal loss in the central nervous system. We aimed to evaluate nesfatin-1, irisin, adropin and preptin hormones in patients with MS accompanied by inflammation and central nervous system dysfunction. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 110 subjects (65 patients with relapsing-remitting MS and 45 healthy individuals as control group) were included in this study. Venous blood samples were collected between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Serum concentrations of all markers were measured by enzyme linked immunoassay methods. The unpaired t-test was used to investigate between-group differences. RESULTS The nesfatin-1, irisin, adropin and preptin levels were found to be significantly lower in the MS group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION In the present study, circulating nesfatin-1, irisin, adropin and preptin levels were decreased in patients with MS. However, the pathogenesis of MS and the underlying molecular mechanism of these hormones in MS have still not been elucidated. Further investigations with larger sample sizes and longer periods are required to obtain satisfactory information. In conclusion, the energy regulatory hormones of nesfatin-1, irisin, adropin and preptin may have potential for the development of new therapeutic targets for treatment of inflammatory diseases.
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- Sermin Algul
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey.
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Kastamonu University, Kastamonu, Turkey
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Nesfatin-1 exerts protective effects on acidosis-stimulated chondrocytes and rats with adjuvant-induced arthritis by inhibiting ASIC1a expression. J Transl Med 2022; 102:859-871. [PMID: 35292759 DOI: 10.1038/s41374-022-00774-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Nesfatin-1, a newly identified energy-regulating peptide, has been reported to possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiapoptotic properties; however, to date, its effect on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has not been previously explored in detail. We previously showed that activation of acid-sensing ion channel 1a (ASIC1a) by acidosis plays an important role in RA pathogenesis. Therefore, in this study, we evaluated the effects of nesfatin-1 on acidosis-stimulated chondrocyte injury in vitro and in vivo and examined the involvement of ASIC1a and the mechanism underlying the effects of nesfatin-1 on RA. Acid-stimulated articular chondrocytes were used to examine one of the several possible mechanisms underlying RA pathogenesis in vitro. The mRNA expression profile of acid-induced chondrocytes treated or not treated with nesfatin-1 was investigated by RNA sequencing. The effects of nesfatin-1 on oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis in acid-induced chondrocytes were measured. The mechanistic effect of nesfatin-1 on ASIC1a expression and intracellular Ca2+ in acid-stimulated chondrocytes was studied. Rats with adjuvant-induced arthritis (AA) were used for in vivo analysis of RA pathophysiology. Cartilage degradation and ASIC1a expression in chondrocytes were detected in rats with AA after intraarticular nesfatin-1 injection. The in vitro experiments showed that nesfatin-1 decreased acidosis-induced cytotoxicity and elevation of intracellular Ca2+ levels in chondrocytes. Moreover, it attenuated acid-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis in chondrocytes. Nesfatin-1 decreased ASIC1a protein levels in acid-stimulated chondrocytes via the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)/extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) signaling pathways. In vivo analysis showed that nesfatin-1 ameliorated cartilage degradation and decreased ASIC1a expression in the chondrocytes of rats with AA. Collectively, nesfatin-1 suppressed acidosis-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis in acid-stimulated chondrocytes and alleviated arthritis symptoms in rats with AA, and its mechanism may be related to its ability to decrease ASIC1a protein levels via the MAPK/ERK and NF-κB pathways.
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NUCB2/Nesfatin-1 Reduces Obesogenic Diet Induced Inflammation in Mice Subcutaneous White Adipose Tissue. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14071409. [PMID: 35406022 PMCID: PMC9003550 DOI: 10.3390/nu14071409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: Excess adipose tissue accumulation and obesity are characterised by chronic, low-grade, systemic inflammation. Nestfatin-1 is a neuropeptide derived from the precursor protein nucleobindin-2 (NUCB2), which was initially reported to exert anorexigenic effects. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of an obesogenic diet (OD; high-fat, high-sugar) in NUCB2 knockout (KO) mice and of nesfatin-1 treatment in LPS-stimulated 3T3-L1 preadipocytes. Methods: Subcutaneous white adipose tissue (Sc-WAT) samples from wild type (WT) and NUCB2 KO mice that were fed a normal diet (ND), or the OD for 12 weeks were used for RNA and protein extraction, as well as immunohistochemistry. 3T3-L1 cells were treated with 100 nM nesfatin-1 during differentiation and stimulated with 1 µg/mL LPS for measuring the expression and secretion of pro-inflammatory mediators by qPCR, western blotting, immunofluorescence, Bioplex, and ELISA. Results: Following the OD, the mRNA, protein and cellular expression of pro-inflammatory mediators (Tnfα, Il-6, Il-1β, Adgre1, Mcp1, TLR4, Hmbgb1 and NF-kB) significantly increased in the ScWAT of NUCB2 KO mice compared to ND controls. Adiponectin and Nrf2 expression significantly decreased in the ScWAT of OD-fed NUCB2 KO, without changes in the OD-fed WT mice. Furthermore, nesfatin-1 treatment in LPS-stimulated 3T3-L1 cells significantly reduced the expression and secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines (Tnfα, Il-6, Il-1β, Mcp1) and hmgb1. Conclusion: An obesogenic diet can induce significant inflammation in the ScWAT of NUCB2 KO mice, involving the HMGB1, NRF2 and NF-kB pathways, while nesfatin-1 reduces the pro-inflammatory response in LPS-stimulated 3T3-L1 cells. These findings provide a novel insight into the metabolic regulation of inflammation in WAT.
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Tezcan N, Özdemir-Kumral ZN, Yenal NÖ, Çilingir-Kaya ÖT, Virlan AT, Özbeyli D, Çetinel Ş, Yeğen BÇ, Koç M. Nesfatin-1 treatment preserves antioxidant status and attenuates renal fibrosis in rats with unilateral ureteral obstruction. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2022; 37:1238-1248. [PMID: 35218196 DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfac053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Nesfatin-1 (NES-1), an anorexigenic peptide, was reported to have anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic actions in several inflammation models. METHODS To elucidate potential renoprotective effects of NES-1, unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) was induced in male Sprague Dawley rats by ligating left ureters. The rats were injected intraperitoneally with either saline (SL) or NES-1 (10 μg/kg/day) for 7 or 14 days (n = 8 in each group). On the 7th or 14th day, obstructed kidneys were removed for the isolation of leukocytes for flow-cytometric analysis and for the assessments of biochemical and histopathological changes. RESULTS Opposite to glutathione levels, renal myeloperoxidase activity in the SL-treated UUO group was significantly increased compared to sham-operated group, while NES-1 treatment abolished the elevation. The percentages of CD8+/CD4+ T-lymphocytes infiltrating the obstructed kidneys were increased in SL-treated groups but treatment with NES-1 did not prevent lymphocyte infiltration. Elevated TNF-a levels in SL-treated UUO group was decreased with NES-1. Although total degeneration scores were similarly increased in all UUO groups, tubular dilatation scores were significantly increased in UUO groups and lowered by NES-1 only in the 7-day treated group. Elevated interstitial fibrosis scores in the SL-treated groups were decreased in both 7- and 14-day NES-1 treated groups, while alpha smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and apoptosis scores were depressed in both NES-1 treated groups. CONCLUSION The present data demonstrate that UUO-induced renal fibrosis is ameliorated by NES-1, which appears to involve the inhibition of neutrophil infiltration and thereby amelioration of oxidative stress and inflammation. These data suggest that NES-1 may have a regulatory role in protecting the kidneys against obstruction-induced renal injury.
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- Neslihan Tezcan
- Marmara University School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Turkey
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- Marmara University Vocational School of Health Services, Department of Pathology Laboratory Techniques, Turkey
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- Marmara University Vocational School of Health Services, Department of Pathology Laboratory Techniques, Turkey
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- Marmara University School of Medicine, Department of Histology & Embryology, Turkey
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- Marmara University School of Medicine, Department of Physiology, Turkey
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- Marmara University School of Medicine, Department of Physiology, Turkey.,Marmara University School of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Turkey
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Tamer SA, Koyuncuoğlu T, Karagöz A, Akakın D, Yüksel M, Yeğen BÇ. Nesfatin-1 ameliorates oxidative brain damage and memory impairment in rats induced with a single acute epileptic seizure. Life Sci 2022; 294:120376. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2022.120376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Lee KT, Chen BC, Liu SC, Lin YY, Tsai CH, Ko CY, Tang CH, Tung KC. Nesfatin-1 facilitates IL-1β production in osteoarthritis synovial fibroblasts by suppressing miR-204-5p synthesis through the AP-1 and NF-κB pathways. Aging (Albany NY) 2021; 13:22490-22501. [PMID: 34560673 PMCID: PMC8507299 DOI: 10.18632/aging.203559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The progression of osteoarthritis (OA) is mediated by adipokines, one of which is nesfatin-1, which is responsible for the production of inflammatory cytokines. However, how this molecule may affect the synthesis of the proinflammatory cytokine interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β) in OA is unclear. Our analyses of records from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) dataset and clinical specimens of synovial tissue revealed higher levels of nesfatin-1 and IL-1β in OA samples compared with normal healthy tissue. We found that nesfatin-1 facilitates IL-1β synthesis in human OA synovial fibroblasts (OASFs) and suppresses the generation of micro-RNA (miR)-204-5p, as the miR-204-5p levels in OA patients were lower than those in healthy controls. Nesfatin-1-induced stimulation of IL-1β in human OASFs occurred via the suppression of miR-204-5p synthesis by the PI3K, Akt, AP-1 and NF-κB pathways. We suggest that nesfatin-1 is worth targeting in OA treatment.
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- Kun-Tsan Lee
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Chung-Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Orthopedics, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Education and Research, China Medical University Beigang Hospital, Yunlin, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Sports Medicine, College of Health Care, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Chinese Medicine Research Center, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Chung-Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Zhang S, Rong G, Xu Y, Jing J. Elevated Nesfatin-1 Level in Synovium and Synovial Fluid is Associated with Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Int J Gen Med 2021; 14:5269-5278. [PMID: 34522126 PMCID: PMC8434879 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s330099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background Adipocytokines have been proven to be involved in the progression of autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Nesfatin-1, a newly discovered adipokine, has recently been reported to possess potent anti-inflammatory, antiapoptotic, and antioxidative properties. However, its role in RA has not yet been reported. Therefore, this study aimed to determine nesfatin-1 levels in the synovium and synovial fluid (SF) of patients with RA and examine their correlation with clinical manifestations and proinflammatory cytokine levels. Methods Synovium and SF samples were collected from patients with RA and non-RA patients during joint surgery. Immunohistochemistry was used to measure nesfatin-1 protein expression in the synovium. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to measure nesfatin-1, interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) levels in the synovium and SF. Pearson correlation analysis was used to evaluate the correlations between nesfatin-1 levels, RA clinical features, and proinflammatory cytokines. The diagnostic value of synovium nesfatin-1 for RA was assessed using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. Results The results showed that nesfatin-1, IL-1β, and TNF-α levels in the synovium were significantly higher in patients with RA than in controls, with age and body mass index as covariates. Moreover, the results of Pearson correlation analysis showed that nesfatin-1 levels were positively correlated with IL-1β and TNF-α levels in the synovium of patients with RA. Furthermore, there was a positive relationship between synovium nesfatin-1 levels and rheumatoid factor in patients with RA. Additionally, the results of the ROC curve analysis revealed an area under the curve of 0.733 with 77.5% sensitivity and 60.0% specificity for synovium nesfatin-1 in discriminating patients with RA from controls. Conclusion These findings suggest that increased nesfatin-1 levels in the synovium may be associated with proinflammatory cytokines and RA severity.
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- Shuo Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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Luo JJ, Wen FJ, Qiu D, Wang SZ. Nesfatin-1 in lipid metabolism and lipid-related diseases. Clin Chim Acta 2021; 522:23-30. [PMID: 34389280 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2021.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Nesfatin-1, an anorexic neuropeptide discovered in 2006, is widely distributed in the central nervous system and peripheral tissues. It has been shown to be involved in the regulation of food intake and lipid metabolism, inhibiting fat accumulation, accelerating lipid decomposition, and in general, inhibiting the development of lipid-related diseases, such as obesity and metabolic syndrome. Potential mechanisms of Nesfatin-1 action in lipid metabolism and lipid-related diseases will be discussed as well as its role as a biomarker in cardiovascular disease. This review expected to provide a new strategy for the diagnosis and prevention of clinically related diseases.
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- Jing-Jing Luo
- Institute of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China; Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Laboratory for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Arteriosclerotic Disease, Department of Cell Biology and Geneties, University of South China, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, Hengyang Medical College, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China; Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China; Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China.
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Sharifi M, Nazarinia D, Ramezani F, Azizi Y, Naderi N, Aboutaleb N. Necroptosis and RhoA/ROCK pathways: molecular targets of Nesfatin-1 in cardioprotection against myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury in a rat model. Mol Biol Rep 2021; 48:2507-2518. [PMID: 33755849 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-06289-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Nesfatin-1 as a new energy-regulating peptide has been known to display a pivotal role in modulation of cardiovascular functions and protection against ischemia/reperfusion injury. However, the detailed knowledge about molecular mechanisms underlying this protection has not been completely investigated yet. This study was designed to clarify the molecular mechanisms by which nesfatin-1 exert cardioprotection effects against myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (MI/R). Left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD) was ligated for 30 min to create a MI/R model in rats. MI/R rats were treated with three concentrations of nesfatin-1 (10, 15 and 20 µg/kg) then expression of necroptosis and necrosis mediators were measured by western blotting assay. Fibrosis, morphological damages, cardiac function, myocardial injury indictors and oxidative stress factors were evaluated as well. Induction of MI/R model resulted in cardiac dysfunction, oxidative stress, increased activity of RIPK1-RIPK3-MLKL axis and RhoA/ROCK pathway, extension of fibrosis and heart tissue damage. Highest tested concentration of nesfatin-1 markedly improved cardiac function. Moreover, it reduced oxidative stress, collagen deposition, and morphological damages, through inhibiting the expression of necroptosis mediators and also, necrosis including RIPK1, RIPK3, MLKL, ROCK1, and ROCK2 proteins. The lowest and middle tested concentrations of nesfatin-1 failed to exert protective effects against MI/R. These findings have shown that nesfatin-1 can exert cardioprotection against MI/R in a dose dependent manner by suppressing necroptosis via modulation of RIPK1-RIPK3-MLKL axis and RhoA/ROCK/RIP3 signaling pathway.
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- Masoomeh Sharifi
- Physiology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Paramedical Sciences, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran
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- Physiology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Physiology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Physiology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Xu D, Yu Y, Xu Y, Ge J. Plasma Nesfatin-1: Potential Predictor and Diagnostic Biomarker for Cognitive Dysfunction in T2DM Patient. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2021; 14:3555-3566. [PMID: 34408457 PMCID: PMC8364362 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s323009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Nesfatin-1 plays a crucial role in glucose metabolism and cognitive function. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between plasma nesfatin-1 levels and clinical indicators and cognitive function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). METHODS Demographic and medical history data, physical examination, and biochemical test results of 132 T2DM patients were collected. The plasma concentrations of nesfatin-1, C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), soluble triggering receptors expressed on myeloid cells 1 (sTREM1), and sTREM2 in T2DM patients were measured. Cognitive function was evaluated using the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adult (BRIEF-A). The patients were divided into two groups: a low-nesfatin-1 group (n = 75) and a high-nesfatin-1 group (n = 57) based on a plasma nesfatin-1 concentration less than or above the 50th percentile value of all the samples. RESULTS The results showed that plasma HbA1c levels were positively correlated with CRP, IL-6, sTREM1, and sTREM2 levels in patients with T2DM (P < 0.05). Plasma nesfatin-1 concentrations were positively associated with diabetes-related biochemical indicators including glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), insulin, and homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), and inflammation-related indicators including CRP, IL-6, sTREM1, and sTREM2 among patients with T2DM (P < 0.05). Moreover, T2DM patients with high nesfatin-1 levels showed higher HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose (FPG) levels (P < 0.05). Furthermore, T2DM patients with high nesfatin-1 levels also showed higher BRIEF-A scores (P = 0.01). Additionally, T2DM patients with high total scores of BRIEF-A (scores > 50th percentile) could be identified with a sensitivity of 59.1% and a specificity of 72.7% by nesfatin-1. CONCLUSION These findings indicate that plasma nesfatin-1 might be involved in the T2DM-associated comorbidities and the development of cognitive dysfunction, and the mechanism underlying this involvement is related to the imbalance in the expression of CRP, IL-6, sTREM1, and sTREM2 levels.
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- Dandan Xu
- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
- The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Pharmacy, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
- The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Jinfang Ge School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, 81 Mei-Shan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, People’s Republic of ChinaTel +86 551 65172131Fax +86 551 65161115 Email
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