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Klbik I. Is post-hypertonic lysis of human red blood cells caused by excessive cell volume regulation? Cryobiology 2024; 114:104795. [PMID: 37984597 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2023.104795] [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: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
Abstract
Human red blood cells (RBC) exposed to hypertonic media are subject to post-hypertonic lysis - an injury that only develops during resuspension to an isotonic medium. The nature of post-hypertonic lysis was previously hypothesized to be osmotic when cation leaks were observed, and salt loading was suggested as a cause of the cell swelling upon resuspension in an isotonic medium. However, it was problematic to account for the salt loading since the plasma membrane of human RBCs was considered impermeable to cations. In this study, the hypertonicity-related behavior of human RBCs is revisited within the framework of modern cell physiology, considering current knowledge on membrane ion transport mechanisms - an account still missing. It is recognized here that the hypertonic behavior of human RBCs is consistent with the acute regulatory volume increase (RVI) response - a healthy physiological reaction initiated by cells to regulate their volume by salt accumulation. It is shown by reviewing the published studies that human RBCs can increase cation conductance considerably by activating cell volume-regulated ion transport pathways inactive under normal isotonic conditions and thus facilitate salt loading. A simplified physiological model accounting for transmembrane ion fluxes and membrane voltage predicts the isotonic cell swelling associated with increased cation conductance, eventually reaching hemolytic volume. The proposed involvement of cell volume regulation mechanisms shows the potential to explain the complex nature of the osmotic response of human RBCs and other cells. Cryobiological implications, including mechanisms of cryoprotection, are discussed.
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- Ivan Klbik
- Institute of Physics SAS, Dúbravská cesta 9, 845 11, Bratislava, Slovak Republic; Department of Experimental Physics, FMFI UK, Mlynská dolina F1, 842 48, Bratislava, Slovak Republic.
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Jiang L, Zhou X, Zhao X, Wang Z, Huang A, Huang Y, Sun H, Guan F, Jiang W. Tetrandrine downregulates TRPV2 expression to ameliorate myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats via regulation of cardiomyocyte apoptosis, calcium homeostasis and mitochondrial function. Eur J Pharmacol 2024; 964:176246. [PMID: 38061472 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2023.176246] [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: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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Our previous study has indicated that tetrandrine (TET) can target miR-202-5p to repress the activation of transient receptor potential vanilloid type 2 (TRPV2), eventually ameliorating the progression of myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury (MI/RI). This study is aimed to further ascertain the detailed mechanisms between TET and TRPV2 in MI/RI pathogenesis. Here, a myocardial I/R injury rat model and a hypoxia-reoxygenation (H/R) model in rat myocardial cell line (H9C2 cells) were established. We reported that pronounced upregulation of TRPV2 was observed in I/R rats and H/R-induced H9C2 cells. Silencing of TRPV2 could improve cardiac function and myocardial injury, reduced infarction size, and promoted cardiomyocyte proliferation in I/R rats. In I/R rats or H/R-induced H9C2 cells, cardiomyocyte apoptosis was inhibited by knocking-down TRPV2. Meanwhile, the silenced TRPV2 or TET treatment ameliorated the damaged mitochondrial structure, mitigated ROS generation, restored the impaired ΔΨM, inhibited mPTP opening and alleviated Ca2+ overload in H/R-induced H9C2 cells. The results obtained from the overexpression of TRPV2 were contrary to those depicted above. Moreover, TET could downregulate TRPV2 expression, while the overexpression of TRPV2 could reverse the above protective effects of TET in H/R-induced H9C2 cells. The results indicated that TET may function as a TRPV2 blocking agent, thereby attenuating the progression of MI/RI through modulation of cardiomyocyte apoptosis, calcium homeostasis and mitochondrial function. These findings offer a theoretical foundation for potential clinical application of TET therapy in patients with MI/RI.
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- Lelin Jiang
- The Second Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, The Dingli Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, The Dingli Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, Zhejiang, China.
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- The Medical College of Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200000, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, The Dingli Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, The Dingli Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Heart Function Examination, The Dingli Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, The Dingli Clinical College of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, Zhejiang, China.
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Murciano N, Kaestner L. The Putative Role of the Transient Receptor Potential Ion Channel of Vanilloid Type 2 in Red Blood Cell Storage Lesions. Transfus Med Hemother 2024; 51:52-54. [PMID: 38314245 PMCID: PMC10836854 DOI: 10.1159/000531282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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- Nicoletta Murciano
- Theoretical Medicine and Biosciences, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany
- Nanion Technologies GmbH, Munich, Germany
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- Theoretical Medicine and Biosciences, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany
- Experimental Physics, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany
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Petkova-Kirova P, Murciano N, Iacono G, Jansen J, Simionato G, Qiao M, Van der Zwaan C, Rotordam MG, John T, Hertz L, Hoogendijk AJ, Becker N, Wagner C, Von Lindern M, Egee S, Van den Akker E, Kaestner L. The Gárdos Channel and Piezo1 Revisited: Comparison between Reticulocytes and Mature Red Blood Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1416. [PMID: 38338693 PMCID: PMC10855361 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25031416] [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: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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The Gárdos channel (KCNN4) and Piezo1 are the best-known ion channels in the red blood cell (RBC) membrane. Nevertheless, the quantitative electrophysiological behavior of RBCs and its heterogeneity are still not completely understood. Here, we use state-of-the-art biochemical methods to probe for the abundance of the channels in RBCs. Furthermore, we utilize automated patch clamp, based on planar chips, to compare the activity of the two channels in reticulocytes and mature RBCs. In addition to this characterization, we performed membrane potential measurements to demonstrate the effect of channel activity and interplay on the RBC properties. Both the Gárdos channel and Piezo1, albeit their average copy number of activatable channels per cell is in the single-digit range, can be detected through transcriptome analysis of reticulocytes. Proteomics analysis of reticulocytes and mature RBCs could only detect Piezo1 but not the Gárdos channel. Furthermore, they can be reliably measured in the whole-cell configuration of the patch clamp method. While for the Gárdos channel, the activity in terms of ion currents is higher in reticulocytes compared to mature RBCs, for Piezo1, the tendency is the opposite. While the interplay between Piezo1 and Gárdos channel cannot be followed using the patch clamp measurements, it could be proved based on membrane potential measurements in populations of intact RBCs. We discuss the Gárdos channel and Piezo1 abundance, interdependencies and interactions in the context of their proposed physiological and pathophysiological functions, which are the passing of small constrictions, e.g., in the spleen, and their active participation in blood clot formation and thrombosis.
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- Polina Petkova-Kirova
- Institute of Neurobiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria;
- Department of Biochemistry, Saarland University, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany
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- Nanion Technologies, 80339 Munich, Germany; (N.M.); (M.G.R.); (N.B.)
- Theoretical Medicine and Biosciences, Campus University Hospital, Saarland University, 66421 Homburg, Germany; (J.J.); (M.Q.); (L.H.)
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- Department of Hematopoiesis, Sanquin Research, 1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (G.I.); (C.V.d.Z.); (A.J.H.); (M.V.L.); (E.V.d.A.)
- Landsteiner Laboratory, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, 1007 MB Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Theoretical Medicine and Biosciences, Campus University Hospital, Saarland University, 66421 Homburg, Germany; (J.J.); (M.Q.); (L.H.)
- Department of Experimental Physics, Saarland University, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany (T.J.); (C.W.)
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- Department of Experimental Physics, Saarland University, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany (T.J.); (C.W.)
- Department of Experimental Surgery, Campus University Hospital, Saarland University, 66421 Homburg, Germany
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- Theoretical Medicine and Biosciences, Campus University Hospital, Saarland University, 66421 Homburg, Germany; (J.J.); (M.Q.); (L.H.)
- Department of Experimental Physics, Saarland University, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany (T.J.); (C.W.)
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- Department of Hematopoiesis, Sanquin Research, 1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (G.I.); (C.V.d.Z.); (A.J.H.); (M.V.L.); (E.V.d.A.)
- Landsteiner Laboratory, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, 1007 MB Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Experimental Physics, Saarland University, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany (T.J.); (C.W.)
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- Theoretical Medicine and Biosciences, Campus University Hospital, Saarland University, 66421 Homburg, Germany; (J.J.); (M.Q.); (L.H.)
- Department of Experimental Physics, Saarland University, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany (T.J.); (C.W.)
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- Department of Hematopoiesis, Sanquin Research, 1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (G.I.); (C.V.d.Z.); (A.J.H.); (M.V.L.); (E.V.d.A.)
- Landsteiner Laboratory, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, 1007 MB Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Nanion Technologies, 80339 Munich, Germany; (N.M.); (M.G.R.); (N.B.)
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- Department of Experimental Physics, Saarland University, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany (T.J.); (C.W.)
- Physics and Materials Science Research Unit, University of Luxembourg, L-1511 Luxembourg, Luxembourg
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- Department of Hematopoiesis, Sanquin Research, 1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (G.I.); (C.V.d.Z.); (A.J.H.); (M.V.L.); (E.V.d.A.)
- Landsteiner Laboratory, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, 1007 MB Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Biological Station Roscoff, Sorbonne University, CNRS, UMR8227 LBI2M, F-29680 Roscoff, France;
- Laboratory of Excellence GR-Ex, F-75015 Paris, France
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- Department of Hematopoiesis, Sanquin Research, 1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (G.I.); (C.V.d.Z.); (A.J.H.); (M.V.L.); (E.V.d.A.)
- Landsteiner Laboratory, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, 1007 MB Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Theoretical Medicine and Biosciences, Campus University Hospital, Saarland University, 66421 Homburg, Germany; (J.J.); (M.Q.); (L.H.)
- Department of Experimental Physics, Saarland University, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany (T.J.); (C.W.)
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Connes P. Blood rheology and vascular function in sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease: From pathophysiological mechanisms to clinical usefulness. Clin Hemorheol Microcirc 2024; 86:9-27. [PMID: 38073384 DOI: 10.3233/ch-238122] [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] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
Abstract
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an autosomal recessive disorder. Although the molecular mechanisms at the origin of SCD have been well characterized, its clinical expression is highly variable. SCD is characterized by blood rheological abnormalities, increased inflammation and oxidative stress, and vascular dysfunction. Individuals with only one copy of the mutated β-globin gene have sickle cell trait (SCT) and are usually asymptomatic. The first part of this review focuses on the biological responses of SCT carriers during exercise and on the effects of combined SCT and diabetes on vascular function, several biomarkers and clinical complications. The second part of the review focuses on SCD and shows that the magnitude of red blood cell (RBC) rheological alterations is highly variable from one patient to another, and this variability reflects the clinical and hematological variability: patients with the less deformable RBCs have high hemolytic rate and severe anemia, and are prone to develop leg ulcers, priapism, cerebral vasculopathy, glomerulopathy or pulmonary hypertension. In contrast, SCD patients characterized by the presence of more deformable RBCs (but still rigid) are less anemic and may exhibit increased blood viscosity, which increases the risk for vaso-occlusive events. Several genetic and cellular factors may modulate RBC deformability in SCD: co-existence of α-thalassemia, fetal hemoglobin level, oxidative stress, the presence of residual mitochondria into mature RBCs, the activity of various non-selective cationic ion channels, etc. The last part of this review presents the effects of hydroxyurea and exercise training on RBC rheology and other biomarkers in SCD.
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- Philippe Connes
- Laboratory LIBM EA7424, University of Lyon 1, "Vascular Biology and Red Blood Cell" Team, Lyon, France
- Laboratory of Excellence Labex GR-Ex, Paris, France
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Hatem A, Esperti S, Murciano N, Qiao M, Giustina Rotordam M, Becker N, Nader E, Maurer F, Pérès L, Bouyer G, Kaestner L, Connes P, Egée S. Adverse effects of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol on sickle red blood cells. Am J Hematol 2023; 98:E383-E386. [PMID: 37800361 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.27109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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THC triggers a pronounced entry of Ca2+ , which may be deleterious, into sickle cell red blood cells via activation of the TRPV2 channel.
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- Aline Hatem
- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, UMR8227 LBI2M, Station Biologique de Roscoff, Roscoff, France
- Laboratory of Excellence GR-Ex, Paris, France
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- Laboratory LIBM EA7424, Vascular Biology and Red Blood Cell Team, University of Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Research and Development, Nanion Technologies, Munich, Germany
- Theoretical Medicine and Biosciences, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany
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- Theoretical Medicine and Biosciences, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany
- Experimental Physics, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany
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- Research and Development, Nanion Technologies, Munich, Germany
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- Laboratory LIBM EA7424, Vascular Biology and Red Blood Cell Team, University of Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Experimental Physics, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, UMR8227 LBI2M, Station Biologique de Roscoff, Roscoff, France
- Laboratory of Excellence GR-Ex, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, UMR8227 LBI2M, Station Biologique de Roscoff, Roscoff, France
- Laboratory of Excellence GR-Ex, Paris, France
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- Theoretical Medicine and Biosciences, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany
- Experimental Physics, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany
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- Laboratory LIBM EA7424, Vascular Biology and Red Blood Cell Team, University of Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, UMR8227 LBI2M, Station Biologique de Roscoff, Roscoff, France
- Laboratory of Excellence GR-Ex, Paris, France
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Goksel E, Ugurel E, Nader E, Boisson C, Muniansi I, Joly P, Renoux C, Gauthier A, Connes P, Yalcin O. A preliminary study of phosphodiesterases and adenylyl cyclase signaling pathway on red blood cell deformability of sickle cell patients. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1215835. [PMID: 37781231 PMCID: PMC10540448 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1215835] [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: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
Abstract
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited hemoglobinopathy characterized by chronic anemia, intravascular hemolysis, and the occurrence of vaso-occlusive crises due to the mechanical obstruction of the microcirculation by poorly deformable red blood cells (RBCs). RBC deformability is a key factor in the pathogenesis of SCD, and is affected by various factors. In this study, we investigated the effects of adenylyl cyclase (AC) signaling pathway modulation and different phosphodiesterase (PDE) modulatory molecules on the deformability and mechanical stress responses of RBC from SCD patients (HbSS genotype) by applying 5 Pa shear stress with an ektacytometer (LORRCA). We evaluated RBC deformability before and after the application of shear stress. AC stimulation with Forskolin had distinct effects on RBC deformability depending on the application of 5 Pa shear stress. RBC deformability was increased by Forskolin before shear stress application but decreased after 5 Pa shear stress. AC inhibition with SQ22536 and protein kinase A (PKA) inhibition with H89 increased RBC deformability before and after the shear stress application. Non-selective PDE inhibition with Pentoxifylline increased RBC deformability. However, modulation of the different PDE types had distinct effects on RBC deformability, with PDE1 inhibition by Vinpocetine increasing deformability while PDE4 inhibition by Rolipram decreased RBC deformability after the shear stress application. The effects of the drugs varied greatly between patients suggesting some could benefit from one drug while others not. Developing drugs targeting the AC signaling pathway could have clinical applications for SCD, but more researches with larger patient cohorts are needed to identify the differences in the responses of sickle RBCs.
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- Evrim Goksel
- Research Center for Translational Medicine (KUTTAM), Koc University, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Koc University, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Koc University, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine (KUTTAM), Koc University, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Koc University, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Laboratoire Interuniversitaire de Biologie de la Motricité (LIBM) EA7424, Team “Vascular Biology and Red Blood Cell”, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
- Laboratoire d’Excellence du Globule Rouge (Labex GR-Ex), PRES Sorbonne, Paris, France
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- Laboratoire Interuniversitaire de Biologie de la Motricité (LIBM) EA7424, Team “Vascular Biology and Red Blood Cell”, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
- Laboratoire d’Excellence du Globule Rouge (Labex GR-Ex), PRES Sorbonne, Paris, France
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- Laboratoire Interuniversitaire de Biologie de la Motricité (LIBM) EA7424, Team “Vascular Biology and Red Blood Cell”, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
- Laboratoire d’Excellence du Globule Rouge (Labex GR-Ex), PRES Sorbonne, Paris, France
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- Laboratoire Interuniversitaire de Biologie de la Motricité (LIBM) EA7424, Team “Vascular Biology and Red Blood Cell”, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
- Laboratoire d’Excellence du Globule Rouge (Labex GR-Ex), PRES Sorbonne, Paris, France
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- Laboratoire Interuniversitaire de Biologie de la Motricité (LIBM) EA7424, Team “Vascular Biology and Red Blood Cell”, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
- Laboratoire d’Excellence du Globule Rouge (Labex GR-Ex), PRES Sorbonne, Paris, France
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- Laboratoire Interuniversitaire de Biologie de la Motricité (LIBM) EA7424, Team “Vascular Biology and Red Blood Cell”, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
- Laboratoire d’Excellence du Globule Rouge (Labex GR-Ex), PRES Sorbonne, Paris, France
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine (KUTTAM), Koc University, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Koc University, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Hertz L, Flormann D, Birnbaumer L, Wagner C, Laschke MW, Kaestner L. Evidence of in vivo exogen protein uptake by red blood cells: a putative therapeutic concept. Blood Adv 2023; 7:1033-1039. [PMID: 36490356 PMCID: PMC10036505 DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2022008404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
For some molecular players in red blood cells (RBCs), the functional indications and molecular evidence are discrepant. One such protein is transient receptor potential channel of canonical subfamily, member 6 (TRPC6). Transcriptome analysis of reticulocytes revealed the presence of TRPC6 in mouse RBCs and its absence in human RBCs. We transfused TRPC6 knockout RBCs into wild-type mice and performed functional tests. We observed the "rescue" of TRPC6 within 10 days; however, the "rescue" was slower in splenectomized mice. The latter finding led us to mimic the mechanical challenge with the cantilever of an atomic force microscope and simultaneously carry out imaging by confocal (3D) microscopy. We observed the strong interaction of RBCs with the opposed surface at around 200 pN and the formation of tethers. The results of both the transfusion experiments and the atomic force spectroscopy suggest mechanically stimulated protein transfer to RBCs as a protein source in the absence of the translational machinery. This protein transfer mechanism has the potential to be utilized in therapeutic contexts, especially for hereditary diseases involving RBCs, such as hereditary xerocytosis or Gárdos channelopathy.
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- Laura Hertz
- Theoretical Medicine and Biosciences, Medical Faculty, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany
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- Dynamics of Fluids, Experimental Physics, Saarland University, Saarbruecken, Germany
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- Institute of Biomedical Research (BIOMED), Catholic University of Argentina, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Laboratory of Signal Transduction, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC
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- Dynamics of Fluids, Experimental Physics, Saarland University, Saarbruecken, Germany
- Physics and Materials Science Research Unit, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
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- Medical Faculty, Institute for Clinical and Experimental Surgery, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany
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- Theoretical Medicine and Biosciences, Medical Faculty, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany
- Dynamics of Fluids, Experimental Physics, Saarland University, Saarbruecken, Germany
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Flormann D, Qiao M, Murciano N, Iacono G, Darras A, Hof S, Recktenwald SM, Rotordam MG, Becker N, Geisel J, Wagner C, von Lindern M, Akker E, Kaestner L. Transient receptor potential channel vanilloid type 2 in red cells of cannabis consumer. Am J Hematol 2022; 97:E180-E183. [PMID: 35179248 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.26509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2021] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Daniel Flormann
- Experimental Physics Saarland University Saarbrücken Germany
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- Experimental Physics Saarland University Saarbrücken Germany
- Theoretical Medicine and Biosciences Saarland University Homburg Germany
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- Theoretical Medicine and Biosciences Saarland University Homburg Germany
- Research and Development Nanion Technologies Munich Germany
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- Department of Hematopoiesis Sanquin Research Amsterdam The Netherlands
- Landsteiner Laboratory Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam Amsterdam The Netherlands
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- Experimental Physics Saarland University Saarbrücken Germany
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- Experimental Physics Saarland University Saarbrücken Germany
- Theoretical Medicine and Biosciences Saarland University Homburg Germany
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- Theoretical Medicine and Biosciences Saarland University Homburg Germany
- Research and Development Nanion Technologies Munich Germany
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- Research and Development Nanion Technologies Munich Germany
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- Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine Saarland University Hospital Homburg Germany
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- Experimental Physics Saarland University Saarbrücken Germany
- Physics and Materials Science Research Unit University of Luxembourg Luxembourg City Luxembourg
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- Department of Hematopoiesis Sanquin Research Amsterdam The Netherlands
- Landsteiner Laboratory Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam Amsterdam The Netherlands
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- Department of Hematopoiesis Sanquin Research Amsterdam The Netherlands
- Landsteiner Laboratory Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam Amsterdam The Netherlands
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- Experimental Physics Saarland University Saarbrücken Germany
- Theoretical Medicine and Biosciences Saarland University Homburg Germany
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Maurer F, John T, Makhro A, Bogdanova A, Minetti G, Wagner C, Kaestner L. Continuous Percoll Gradient Centrifugation of Erythrocytes-Explanation of Cellular Bands and Compromised Age Separation. Cells 2022; 11:cells11081296. [PMID: 35455975 PMCID: PMC9028966 DOI: 10.3390/cells11081296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
Abstract
(1) Background: When red blood cells are centrifuged in a continuous Percoll-based density gradient, they form discrete bands. While this is a popular approach for red blood cell age separation, the mechanisms involved in banding were unknown. (2) Methods: Percoll centrifugations of red blood cells were performed under various experimental conditions and the resulting distributions analyzed. The age of the red blood cells was measured by determining the protein band 4.1a to 4.1b ratio based on western blots. Red blood cell aggregates, so-called rouleaux, were monitored microscopically. A mathematical model for the centrifugation process was developed. (3) Results: The red blood cell band pattern is reproducible but re-centrifugation of sub-bands reveals a new set of bands. This is caused by red blood cell aggregation. Based on the aggregation, our mathematical model predicts the band formation. Suppression of red blood cell aggregation reduces the band formation. (4) Conclusions: The red blood cell band formation in continuous Percoll density gradients could be explained physically by red blood cell aggregate formation. This aggregate formation distorts the density-based red blood cell age separation. Suppressing aggregation by osmotic swelling has a more severe effect on compromising the RBC age separation to a higher degree.
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Affiliation(s)
- Felix Maurer
- Dynamics of Fluids, Experimental Physics, Saarland University, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany; (F.M.); (T.J.); (C.W.)
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- Dynamics of Fluids, Experimental Physics, Saarland University, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany; (F.M.); (T.J.); (C.W.)
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- Red Blood Cell Research Group, Institute of Veterinary Physiology, University of Zürich, CH-8057 Zürich, Switzerland; (A.M.); (A.B.)
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- Red Blood Cell Research Group, Institute of Veterinary Physiology, University of Zürich, CH-8057 Zürich, Switzerland; (A.M.); (A.B.)
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- Laboratories of Biochemistry, Department of Biology and Biotechnology “L Spallanzani”, University of Pavia, I-27100 Pavia, Italy;
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- Dynamics of Fluids, Experimental Physics, Saarland University, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany; (F.M.); (T.J.); (C.W.)
- Physics and Materials Science Research Unit, University of Luxembourg, L-1511 Luxembourg, Luxembourg
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- Dynamics of Fluids, Experimental Physics, Saarland University, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany; (F.M.); (T.J.); (C.W.)
- Theoretical Medicine and Biosciences, Medical Faculty, Saarland University, 66421 Homburg, Germany
- Correspondence:
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von Lindern M, Egée S, Bianchi P, Kaestner L. The Function of Ion Channels and Membrane Potential in Red Blood Cells: Toward a Systematic Analysis of the Erythroid Channelome. Front Physiol 2022; 13:824478. [PMID: 35177994 PMCID: PMC8844196 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.824478] [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: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
Abstract
Erythrocytes represent at least 60% of all cells in the human body. During circulation, they experience a huge variety of physical and chemical stimulations, such as pressure, shear stress, hormones or osmolarity changes. These signals are translated into cellular responses through ion channels that modulate erythrocyte function. Ion channels in erythrocytes are only recently recognized as utmost important players in physiology and pathophysiology. Despite this awareness, their signaling, interactions and concerted regulation, such as the generation and effects of “pseudo action potentials”, remain elusive. We propose a systematic, conjoined approach using molecular biology, in vitro erythropoiesis, state-of-the-art electrophysiological techniques, and channelopathy patient samples to decipher the role of ion channel functions in health and disease. We need to overcome challenges such as the heterogeneity of the cell population (120 days lifespan without protein renewal) or the access to large cohorts of patients. Thereto we will use genetic manipulation of progenitors, cell differentiation into erythrocytes, and statistically efficient electrophysiological recordings of ion channel activity.
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- Marieke von Lindern
- Sanquin Research and Landsteiner Laboratory, Department of Hematopoiesis, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Integrative Biology of Marine Models, Station Biologique de Roscoff, CNRS, UMR 8227, Sorbonne Université, Roscoff Cedex, France
- Laboratoire d’Excellence GR-Ex, Paris, France
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- Pathophysiology of Anemia Unit, Hematology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Theoretical Medicine and Biosciences, Medical Faculty, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany
- Dynamics of Fluids, Experimental Physics, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany
- *Correspondence: Lars Kaestner,
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Immanuel T, Li J, Green TN, Bogdanova A, Kalev-Zylinska ML. Deregulated calcium signaling in blood cancer: Underlying mechanisms and therapeutic potential. Front Oncol 2022; 12:1010506. [PMID: 36330491 PMCID: PMC9623116 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.1010506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Intracellular calcium signaling regulates diverse physiological and pathological processes. In solid tumors, changes to calcium channels and effectors via mutations or changes in expression affect all cancer hallmarks. Such changes often disrupt transport of calcium ions (Ca2+) in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) or mitochondria, impacting apoptosis. Evidence rapidly accumulates that this is similar in blood cancer. Principles of intracellular Ca2+ signaling are outlined in the introduction. We describe different Ca2+-toolkit components and summarize the unique relationship between extracellular Ca2+ in the endosteal niche and hematopoietic stem cells. The foundational data on Ca2+ homeostasis in red blood cells is discussed, with the demonstration of changes in red blood cell disorders. This leads to the role of Ca2+ in neoplastic erythropoiesis. Then we expand onto the neoplastic impact of deregulated plasma membrane Ca2+ channels, ER Ca2+ channels, Ca2+ pumps and exchangers, as well as Ca2+ sensor and effector proteins across all types of hematologic neoplasms. This includes an overview of genetic variants in the Ca2+-toolkit encoding genes in lymphoid and myeloid cancers as recorded in publically available cancer databases. The data we compiled demonstrate that multiple Ca2+ homeostatic mechanisms and Ca2+ responsive pathways are altered in hematologic cancers. Some of these alterations may have genetic basis but this requires further investigation. Most changes in the Ca2+-toolkit do not appear to define/associate with specific disease entities but may influence disease grade, prognosis, treatment response, and certain complications. Further elucidation of the underlying mechanisms may lead to novel treatments, with the aim to tailor drugs to different patterns of deregulation. To our knowledge this is the first review of its type in the published literature. We hope that the evidence we compiled increases awareness of the calcium signaling deregulation in hematologic neoplasms and triggers more clinical studies to help advance this field.
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- Tracey Immanuel
- Blood and Cancer Biology Laboratory, Department of Molecular Medicine and Pathology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Blood and Cancer Biology Laboratory, Department of Molecular Medicine and Pathology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Foshan University, Foshan City, China
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- Blood and Cancer Biology Laboratory, Department of Molecular Medicine and Pathology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Red Blood Cell Research Group, Institute of Veterinary Physiology, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
- Zurich Center for Integrative Human Physiology, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Blood and Cancer Biology Laboratory, Department of Molecular Medicine and Pathology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Haematology Laboratory, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
- *Correspondence: Maggie L. Kalev-Zylinska,
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Ugurel E, Goksel E, Goktas P, Cilek N, Atar D, Yalcin O. A Novel Fragmentation Sensitivity Index Determines the Susceptibility of Red Blood Cells to Mechanical Trauma. Front Physiol 2021; 12:714157. [PMID: 34512387 PMCID: PMC8424113 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.714157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Supraphysiological shear stresses (SSs) induce irreversible impairments of red blood cell (RBC) deformability, overstretching of RBC membrane, or fragmentation of RBCs that causes free hemoglobin to be released into plasma, which may lead to anemia. The magnitude and exposure tisme of the SSs are two critical parameters that determine the hemolytic threshold of a healthy RBC. However, impairments in the membrane stability of damaged cells reduce the hemolytic threshold and increase the susceptibility of the cell membrane to supraphysiological SSs, leading to cell fragmentation. The severity of the RBC fragmentation as a response to the mechanical damage and the critical SS levels causing fragmentation are not previously defined. In this study, we investigated the RBC mechanical damage in oxidative stress (OS) and metabolic depletion (MD) models by applying supraphysiological SSs up to 100 Pa by an ektacytometer (LORRCA MaxSis) and then assessed RBC deformability. Next, we examined hemolysis and measured RBC volume and count by Multisizer 3 Coulter Counter to evaluate RBC fragmentation. RBC deformability was significantly impaired in the range of 20-50 Pa in OS compared with healthy controls (p < 0.05). Hemolysis was detected at 90-100 Pa SS levels in MD and all applied SS levels in OS. Supraphysiological SSs increased RBC volume in both the damage models and the control group. The number of fragmented cells increased at 100 Pa SS in the control and MD and at all SS levels in OS, which was accompanied by hemolysis. Fragmentation sensitivity index increased at 50-100 Pa SS in the control, 100 Pa SS in MD, and at all SS levels in OS. Therefore, we propose RBC fragmentation as a novel sensitivity index for damaged RBCs experiencing a mechanical trauma before they undergo fragmentation. Our approach for the assessment of mechanical risk sensitivity by RBC fragmentation could facilitate the close monitoring of shear-mediated RBC response and provide an effective and accurate method for detecting RBC damage in mechanical circulatory assist devices used in routine clinical procedures.
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- Elif Ugurel
- Research Center for Translational Medicine (KUTTAM), Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey.,School of Medicine, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine (KUTTAM), Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey.,School of Medicine, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey.,Graduate School of Health Sciences, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- School of Medicine, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey.,Centre for Applied Data Analytics Research (CeADAR), School of Computer Science, University, College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine (KUTTAM), Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey.,School of Medicine, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey.,Graduate School of Health Sciences, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- School of Medicine, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine (KUTTAM), Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey.,School of Medicine, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey
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