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Joo E, Hong S, Park KH, Kim HJ, Lee MJ, Shin S. Predictive potential of various plasma inflammation-, angiogenesis-, and extracellular matrix remodeling-associated mediators for intra-amniotic inflammation and/or microbial invasion of the amniotic cavity in preterm labor. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2024; 310:413-426. [PMID: 38329550 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-024-07378-5] [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: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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PURPOSE To determine whether various inflammatory-, angiogenic/anti-angiogenic-, and extracellular matrix remodeling-associated proteins in plasma, alone or in combination with conventional blood-based markers, can predict intra-amniotic inflammation and/or microbial invasion of the amniotic cavity (IAI/MIAC) in women with spontaneous preterm labor (PTL). METHODS A total of 193 singleton pregnant women with PTL (23-33 weeks) were included in this retrospective cohort study. Plasma samples were obtained at the time of amniocentesis. Amniotic fluid (AF) was cultured for microorganism detection and consequent MIAC diagnosis. IL-6 levels were determined in AF and used to identify IAI (AF IL-6 ≥ 2.6 ng/mL). Endostatin, haptoglobin, IGFBP-2/3, LBP, M-CSF, MMP-2/8, pentraxin 3, PlGF, S100A8/A9, and VEGFR-1 levels were assayed in plasma samples by ELISA. CRP levels and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) were measured. RESULTS Plasma LBP, MMP-8, and S100A8/A9 levels, CRP levels, and NLR were significantly higher, and plasma IGFBP-2 and MMP-2 levels were significantly lower in women with IAI/MIAC than in those without this condition, whereas no baseline variables differed significantly between the two groups. Using a stepwise regression analysis, a noninvasive prediction model for IAI/MIAC was developed, which included plasma LBP, MMP-2, and MMP-8 levels (area under the curve [AUC], 0.785). The AUC for this prediction model was significantly or borderline greater than that of any single factor included in the model. CONCLUSIONS IGFBP-2, LBP, MMP-2, MMP-8, and S100A8/A9 may represent valuable plasma biomarkers for predicting IAI/MIAC in women with PTL. Combination of LBP, MMP-2, and MMP-8 expression data can significantly improve the predictive potential for IAI/MIAC.
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- Eunwook Joo
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82, Gumi-ro 173 Beon-gil, Seongnam, Kyeonggido, 463-707, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82, Gumi-ro 173 Beon-gil, Seongnam, Kyeonggido, 463-707, Korea.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82, Gumi-ro 173 Beon-gil, Seongnam, Kyeonggido, 463-707, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82, Gumi-ro 173 Beon-gil, Seongnam, Kyeonggido, 463-707, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Boramae Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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Hosseini F, Ahmadi A, Hassanzade H, Gharedaghi S, Rassouli FB, Jamialahmadi K. Inhibition of melanoma cell migration and invasion by natural coumarin auraptene through regulating EMT markers and reducing MMP-2 and MMP-9 activity. Eur J Pharmacol 2024; 971:176517. [PMID: 38537805 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176517] [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: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
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Melanoma, the most invasive form of skin cancer, shows a rising incidence trend in industrial countries. Since the main reason for the failure of current therapeutic approaches against melanoma is metastasis, there is a great interest in introducing effective natural agents to combat melanoma cell migration and invasion. Auraptene (AUR) is the most abundant coumarin derivative in nature with valuable pharmaceutical effects. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether AUR could induce inhibitory effects on the migration and invasion of melanoma cells. B16F10 melanoma cells were treated with different concentrations of AUR and the viability of cells was evaluated by alamarBlue assay. Then, cells were treated with 20 μM AUR, and wound healing, invasion, and adhesion assays were carried out. In addition, the activity of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) and MMP-9 was assessed by gelatin zymography and the expression of genes related to epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) was investigated by qPCR. Finally, the interactions between AUR and MMPs were stimulated by molecular docking. Findings revealed that AUR significantly reduced the migration and invasion of B16F10 cells while improved their adhesion. Furthermore, results of gelatin zymography indicated that AUR suppressed the activity of MMP-2 and MMP-9, and qPCR revealed negative regulatory effect of AUR on the expression of mesenchymal markers including fibronectin and N-cadherin. In addition, molecular docking verified the interactions between AUR and the active sites of wild-type and mutant MMP-2 and MMP-9. Accordingly, AUR could be considered as a potential natural agent with inhibitory effects on the migration and invasion of melanoma cells for future preclinical studies.
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- Fatemehsadat Hosseini
- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Nanotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research Group, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR)-Khorasan Razavi, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Novel Diagnostics and Therapeutics Research Group, Institute of Biotechnology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Lee WS, Shin JS, Jang SY, Chung KS, Kim SD, Cho CW, Hong HD, Rhee YK, Lee KT. Anti-Metastatic Effects of Standardized Polysaccharide Fraction from Diospyros kaki Leaves via GSK3β/β-Catenin and JNK Inactivation in Human Colon Cancer Cells. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1275. [PMID: 38732748 PMCID: PMC11085380 DOI: 10.3390/polym16091275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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A polysaccharide fraction from Diospyros kaki (PLE0) leaves was previously reported to possess immunostimulatory, anti-osteoporotic, and TGF-β1-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition inhibitory activities. Although a few beneficial effects against colon cancer metastasis have been reported, we aimed to investigate the anti-metastatic activity of PLE0 and its underlying molecular mechanisms in HT-29 and HCT-116 human colon cancer cells. We conducted a wound-healing assay, invasion assay, qRT-PCR analysis, western blot analysis, gelatin zymography, luciferase assay, and small interfering RNA gene silencing in colon cancer cells. PLE0 concentration-dependently inhibited metastasis by suppressing cell migration and invasion. The suppression of N-cadherin and vimentin expression as well as upregulation of E-cadherin through the reduction of p-GSK3β and β-catenin levels resulted in the outcome of this effect. PLE0 also suppressed the expression and enzymatic activity of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP)-2 and MMP-9, while simultaneously increasing the protein and mRNA levels of the tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases (TIMP-1). Furthermore, signaling data disclosed that PLE0 suppressed the transcriptional activity and phosphorylation of p65 (a subunit of NF-κB), as well as the phosphorylation of c-Jun and c-Fos (subunits of AP-1) pathway. PLE0 markedly suppressed JNK phosphorylation, and JNK knockdown significantly restored PLE0-regulated MMP-2/-9 and TIMP-1 expression. Collectively, our data indicate that PLE0 exerts an anti-metastatic effect in human colon cancer cells by inhibiting epithelial-mesenchymal transition and MMP-2/9 via downregulation of GSK3β/β-catenin and JNK signaling.
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- Woo-Seok Lee
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea; (W.-S.L.); (J.-S.S.); (S.-Y.J.); (K.-S.C.)
- Department of Life and Nanopharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea; (W.-S.L.); (J.-S.S.); (S.-Y.J.); (K.-S.C.)
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Hwaseong-si 18450, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea; (W.-S.L.); (J.-S.S.); (S.-Y.J.); (K.-S.C.)
- Department of Fundamental Pharmaceutical Science, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea; (W.-S.L.); (J.-S.S.); (S.-Y.J.); (K.-S.C.)
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Republic of Korea;
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- Research Group of Traditional Food, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun 55365, Republic of Korea; (C.-W.C.); (H.-D.H.); (Y.K.R.)
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- Research Group of Traditional Food, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun 55365, Republic of Korea; (C.-W.C.); (H.-D.H.); (Y.K.R.)
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- Research Group of Traditional Food, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju-gun 55365, Republic of Korea; (C.-W.C.); (H.-D.H.); (Y.K.R.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea; (W.-S.L.); (J.-S.S.); (S.-Y.J.); (K.-S.C.)
- Department of Life and Nanopharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
- Department of Fundamental Pharmaceutical Science, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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Zarina KZ, Pilmane M. Characterization of Angiogenic, Matrix Remodeling, and Antimicrobial Factors in Preterm and Full-Term Human Umbilical Cords. J Dev Biol 2024; 12:13. [PMID: 38804433 PMCID: PMC11130933 DOI: 10.3390/jdb12020013] [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: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Little is known about morphogenetic changes in the umbilical cord during the maturation process. Extracellular matrix remodeling, angiogenesis, progenitor activity, and immunomodulation are represented by specific markers; therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP2), tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-2 (TIMP2), CD34, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and human β-defensin 2 (HBD2) in preterm and full-term human umbilical cord tissue. METHODS Samples of umbilical cord tissue were obtained from 17 patients and divided into two groups: very preterm and moderate preterm birth umbilical cords; late preterm birth and full-term birth umbilical cords. Routine histology examination was conducted. Marker-positive cells were detected using the immunohistochemistry method. The number of positive structures was counted semi-quantitatively using microscopy. Statistical analysis was carried out using the SPSS Statistics 29 program. RESULTS Extraembryonic mesenchyme cells are the most active cell producers, expressing MMP2, TIMP2, VEGF, and HBD2 at notable levels in preterm and full-term umbilical cord tissue. Statistically significant differences in the expression of CD34, MMP2, and TIMP2 between the two patient groups were found. The expression of VEGF was similar in both patient groups, with the highest number of VEGF-positive cells seen in the extraembryonic mesenchyme. The expression of HBD2 was the highest in the extraembryonic mesenchyme and the amniotic epithelium, where mostly moderate numbers of HBD2-positive cells were detected. CONCLUSIONS Extracellular matrix remodeling in preterm and term umbilical cords is strongly regulated, and tissue factors MMP2 and TIMP2 take part in this process. The expression of VEGF is not affected by the umbilical cord's age; however, individual patient factors can affect the production of VEGF. Numerous CD34-positive cells in the endothelium of the umbilical arteries suggest a significant role of progenitor cells in very preterm and moderate preterm birth umbilical cords. Antimicrobial activity provided by HBD2 is essential and constant in preterm and full-term umbilical cords.
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- Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology, Riga Stradins University, Kronvalda Boulevard 9, LV-1010 Riga, Latvia;
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Bhardwaj C, Srivastava P. Identification of hub genes in placental dysfunction and recurrent pregnancy loss through transcriptome data mining: A meta-analysis. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2024; 63:297-306. [PMID: 38802191 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjog.2024.01.035] [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] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is a condition characterized by the loss of two or more pregnancies before 20 weeks of gestation. The causes of RPL are complex and can be due to a variety of factors, including genetic, immunological, hormonal, and environmental factors. This transcriptome data mining study was done to explore the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and related pathways responsible for pathogenesis of RPL using an Insilco approach. RNAseq datasets from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database was used to extract RNAseq datasets of RPL. Meta-analysis was done by ExpressAnalyst. The functional and pathway enrichment analysis of DEGs were performed using KEGG and BINGO plugin of Cytoscape software. Protein-protein interaction was done using STRING and hub genes were identified. A total of 91 DEGs were identified, out of which 10 were downregulated and 81 were upregulated. Pathway analysis indicated that majority of DEGs were enriched in immunological pathways (IL-17 signalling pathway, TLR-signalling pathway, autoimmune thyroid disease), angiogenic VEGF-signalling pathway and cell-cycle signalling pathways. Of these, 10 hub genes with high connectivity were selected (CXCL8, CCND1, FOS, PTGS2, CTLA4, THBS1, MMP2, KDR, and CD80). Most of these genes are involved in maintenance of immune response at maternal-fetal interface. Further, in functional enrichment analyses revealed the highest node size in regulation of biological processes followed by cellular processes, their regulation and regulation of multicellular organismal process. This in-silico transcriptomics meta-analysis findings could potentially contribute in identifying novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets for RPL, which could lead to the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for this condition.
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- Chitra Bhardwaj
- Genetic Metabolic Unit, Department of Paediatrics, Advanced Paediatrics Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Sector-12, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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- Genetic Metabolic Unit, Department of Paediatrics, Advanced Paediatrics Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Sector-12, Chandigarh, 160012, India.
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Surówka A, Żołnierczuk M, Prowans P, Grabowska M, Kupnicka P, Markowska M, Olejnik-Wojciechowska J, Szlosser Z, Wilk A, Szumilas K, Kędzierska-Kapuza K. The Effects of Chronic Immunosuppressive Treatment on Morphological Changes in Cardiac Tissue and the Balance between Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMP-2 and MMP-9) and Their Inhibitors in the Rat Heart. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4468. [PMID: 38674053 PMCID: PMC11049927 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25084468] [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: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Using different three-drug immunosuppressive treatment regimens in a rat model, we aimed to determine the effects of long-term therapy on metalloproteinase-2 and metalloproteinase-9 activity and the expression of their inhibitors, as well as to assess the morphology of the animals' cardiac tissue. Our results suggest that chronic use of immunosuppressive drugs disrupts the balance between the activity of MMPs and TIMPs. Depending on the type of drug regimen used, this leads to abnormalities in the cardiac structure, collagen fiber accumulation, or cardiomyocyte hypertrophy. The information obtained in the present study allows us to conclude that the chronic treatment of rats with the most common clinical immunosuppressive regimens may contribute to abnormalities in the myocardial structure and function. The results presented in this study may serve as a prelude to more in-depth analyses and additional research into the optimal selection of an immunosuppressive treatment with the lowest possible risk of cardiovascular complications for patients receiving organ transplants.
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- Anna Surówka
- Department of Plastic, Endocrine and General Surgery, Pomeranian Medical University, 72-010 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, General Surgery and Angiology, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Plastic, Endocrine and General Surgery, Pomeranian Medical University, 72-010 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Histology and Developmental Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University, Powstańców Wlkp. 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Plastic, Endocrine and General Surgery, Pomeranian Medical University, 72-010 Szczecin, Poland
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 109 Military Hospital, 71-422 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Plastic, Endocrine and General Surgery, Pomeranian Medical University, 72-010 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Physiology, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery and Transplantology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education in Warsaw, 137 Woloska St., 02-507 Warsaw, Poland
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Barakat N, Jangir H, Gallo L, Grillo M, Guo X, Hickman J. Inhibition of Metalloproteinases Extends Longevity and Function of In Vitro Human iPSC-Derived Skeletal Muscle. Biomedicines 2024; 12:856. [PMID: 38672210 PMCID: PMC11047953 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12040856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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In vitro culture longevity has long been a concern for disease modeling and drug testing when using contractable cells. The dynamic nature of certain cells, such as skeletal muscle, contributes to cell surface release, which limits the system's ability to conduct long-term studies. This study hypothesized that regulating the extracellular matrix (ECM) dynamics should be able to prolong cell attachment on a culture surface. Human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived skeletal muscle (SKM) culture was utilized to test this hypothesis due to its forceful contractions in mature muscle culture, which can cause cell detachment. By specifically inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) that work to digest components of the ECM, it was shown that the SKM culture remained adhered for longer periods of time, up to 80 days. Functional testing of myofibers indicated that cells treated with the MMP inhibitors, tempol, and doxycycline, displayed a significantly reduced fatigue index, although the fidelity was not affected, while those treated with the MMP inducer, PMA, indicated a premature detachment and increased fatigue index. The MMP-modulating activity by the inhibitors and inducer was further validated by gel zymography analysis, where the MMP inhibitor showed minimally active MMPs, while the inducer-treated cells indicated high MMP activity. These data support the hypotheses that regulating the ECM dynamics can help maximize in vitro myotube longevity. This proof-of-principle strategy would benefit the modeling of diseases that require a long time to develop and the evaluation of chronic effects of potential therapeutics.
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- Natali Barakat
- NanoScience Technology Center, University of Central Florida, 12424 Research Parkway, Suite 400, Orlando, FL 32826, USA; (N.B.); (H.J.); (L.G.); (M.G.); (X.G.)
- Department of Chemistry, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32828, USA
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- NanoScience Technology Center, University of Central Florida, 12424 Research Parkway, Suite 400, Orlando, FL 32826, USA; (N.B.); (H.J.); (L.G.); (M.G.); (X.G.)
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- NanoScience Technology Center, University of Central Florida, 12424 Research Parkway, Suite 400, Orlando, FL 32826, USA; (N.B.); (H.J.); (L.G.); (M.G.); (X.G.)
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- NanoScience Technology Center, University of Central Florida, 12424 Research Parkway, Suite 400, Orlando, FL 32826, USA; (N.B.); (H.J.); (L.G.); (M.G.); (X.G.)
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- NanoScience Technology Center, University of Central Florida, 12424 Research Parkway, Suite 400, Orlando, FL 32826, USA; (N.B.); (H.J.); (L.G.); (M.G.); (X.G.)
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- NanoScience Technology Center, University of Central Florida, 12424 Research Parkway, Suite 400, Orlando, FL 32826, USA; (N.B.); (H.J.); (L.G.); (M.G.); (X.G.)
- Department of Chemistry, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32828, USA
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Wawrzykowski J, Jamioł M, Kankofer M. The dependence between glycodelin and selected metalloproteinases concentrations in bovine placenta during early gestation and parturition with and without retained foetal membranes. Theriogenology 2024; 218:231-238. [PMID: 38359561 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2024.02.005] [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: 10/01/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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Pregnancy course depends on the appropriate connection between the mother and the developing foetus. Pregnancy is completed when the placenta is timely expelled. Placental retention is one of the possible pregnancy complications. Extracellular matrix, including adhesive proteins and enzymes that can break down collagens, seems to be responsible for it. The aim of the present study was to examine the impact of one of the adhesive proteins - glycodelin (Gd) - on selected metalloproteinases degrading collagens (MMP2, MMP3, MMP7). Placental tissues from healthy pregnant cows collected during early-mid pregnancy (2nd month n = 7, 3rd month n = 8, 4th month n = 6) and in cows that properly released placenta (NR; n = 6) and cows with retained foetal membranes (R; n = 6) were experimental material. The concentrations of glycodelin and protein content of selected metalloproteinases were measured by ELISA in the maternal and foetal placental homogenates as well as in the culture of epithelial cells derived from the maternal part of the placenta. The presence of these protein molecules was confirmed by Western Blotting. In the bovine placenta, the concentrations of examined proteins exhibit significant changes during placental formation. Gd, MMP3 and MMP7 concentrations decrease with pregnancy progress (between the 2nd and 4th month), while MMP2 concentrations were on the same level in this period. During parturition, concentrations of Gd and MMP3 were significantly higher in the R group compared to the NR group. In parallel, MMP2 concentrations did not show significant differences between the groups (NR vs R), and MMP7 concentrations decreased significantly in the maternal part of the placenta in cows with retained foetal membranes (R). Obtained results show correlations between the gestational age and proteins' (Gd, MMP3, MMP7) concentration, both in the maternal and foetal part of the placenta.
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- Jacek Wawrzykowski
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Science in Lublin, Akademicka Street 12, 20-033, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Science in Lublin, Akademicka Street 12, 20-033, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Science in Lublin, Akademicka Street 12, 20-033, Lublin, Poland.
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Mukherjee A, Das B. The role of inflammatory mediators and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in the progression of osteoarthritis. BIOMATERIALS AND BIOSYSTEMS 2024; 13:100090. [PMID: 38440290 PMCID: PMC10910010 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbiosy.2024.100090] [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: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic musculoskeletal disorder characterized by an imbalance between (synthesis) and catabolism (degradation) in altered homeostasis of articular cartilage mediated primarily by the innate immune system. OA degenerates the joints resulting in synovial hyperplasia, degradation of articular cartilage with damage of the structural and functional integrity of the cartilage extracellular matrix, subchondral sclerosis, osteophyte formation, and is characterized by chronic pain, stiffness, and loss of function. Inflammation triggered by factors like biomechanical stress is involved in the development of osteoarthritis. In OA apart from catabolic effects, anti-inflammatory anabolic processes also occur continually. There is also an underlying chronic inflammation present, not only in cartilage tissue but also within the synovium, which perpetuates tissue destruction of the OA joint. The consideration of inflammation in OA considers synovitis and/or other cellular and molecular events in the synovium during the progression of OA. In this review, we have presented the progression of joint degradation that results in OA. The critical role of inflammation in the pathogenesis of OA is discussed in detail along with the dysregulation within the cytokine networks composed of inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines that drive catabolic pathways, inhibit matrix synthesis, and promote cellular apoptosis. OA pathogenesis, fluctuation of synovitis, and its clinical impact on disease progression are presented here along with the role of synovial macrophages in promoting inflammatory and destructive responses in OA. The role of interplay between different cytokines, structure, and function of their receptors in the inter-cellular signaling pathway is further explored. The effect of cytokines in the increased synthesis and release of matrix-decomposing proteolytic enzymes, such as matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs) and a disintegrin-like and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motif (ADAMTS), is elaborated emphasizing the potential impact of MMPs on the chondrocytes, synovial cells, articular and periarticular tissues, and other immune system cells migrating to the site of inflammation. We also shed light on the pathogenesis of OA via oxidative damage particularly due to nitric oxide (NO) via its angiogenic response to inflammation. We concluded by presenting the current knowledge about the tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs). Synthetic MMP inhibitors include zinc binding group (ZBG), non-ZBG, and mechanism-based inhibitors, all of which have the potential to be therapeutically beneficial in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Improving our understanding of the signaling pathways and molecular mechanisms that regulate the MMP gene expression, may open up new avenues for the creation of therapies that can stop the joint damage associated with OA.
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- Anwesha Mukherjee
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, India
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Pulat S, Yang I, Lee J, Hwang S, Zhou R, Gamage CDB, Varlı M, Taş İ, Yang Y, Park SY, Hong A, Kim JH, Oh DC, Kim H, Nam SJ, Kang H. Anithiactin D, a Phenylthiazole Natural Product from Mudflat-Derived Streptomyces sp., Suppresses Motility of Cancer Cells. Mar Drugs 2024; 22:88. [PMID: 38393059 PMCID: PMC10889970 DOI: 10.3390/md22020088] [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: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Anithiactin D (1), a 2-phenylthiazole class of natural products, was isolated from marine mudflat-derived actinomycetes Streptomyces sp. 10A085. The chemical structure of 1 was elucidated based on the interpretation of NMR and MS data. The absolute configuration of 1 was determined by comparing the experimental and calculated electronic circular dichroism (ECD) spectral data. Anithiactin D (1) significantly decreased cancer cell migration and invasion activities at a concentration of 5 μM via downregulation of the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) markers in A549, AGS, and Caco-2 cell lines. Moreover, 1 inhibited the activity of Rho GTPases, including Rac1 and RhoA in the A549 cell line, suppressed RhoA in AGS and Caco-2 cell lines, and decreased the mRNA expression levels of some matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in AGS and Caco-2 cell lines. Thus 1, which is a new entity of the 2-phenylthiazole class of natural products with a unique aniline-indole fused moiety, is a potent inhibitor of the motility of cancer cells.
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- Sultan Pulat
- College of Pharmacy, Sunchon National University, Sunchon 57922, Republic of Korea; (S.P.); (R.Z.); (C.D.B.G.); (M.V.); (İ.T.); (Y.Y.); (S.-Y.P.)
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- Department of Convergence Study on the Ocean Science and Technology, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan 49112, Republic of Korea;
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- Laboratories of Marine New Drugs, REDONE Seoul, Seoul 08594, Republic of Korea;
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea; (A.H.); (J.-H.K.)
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- Natural Products Research Institute, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, NS-80, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; (S.H.); (D.-C.O.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Sunchon National University, Sunchon 57922, Republic of Korea; (S.P.); (R.Z.); (C.D.B.G.); (M.V.); (İ.T.); (Y.Y.); (S.-Y.P.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Sunchon National University, Sunchon 57922, Republic of Korea; (S.P.); (R.Z.); (C.D.B.G.); (M.V.); (İ.T.); (Y.Y.); (S.-Y.P.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Sunchon National University, Sunchon 57922, Republic of Korea; (S.P.); (R.Z.); (C.D.B.G.); (M.V.); (İ.T.); (Y.Y.); (S.-Y.P.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Sunchon National University, Sunchon 57922, Republic of Korea; (S.P.); (R.Z.); (C.D.B.G.); (M.V.); (İ.T.); (Y.Y.); (S.-Y.P.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Sunchon National University, Sunchon 57922, Republic of Korea; (S.P.); (R.Z.); (C.D.B.G.); (M.V.); (İ.T.); (Y.Y.); (S.-Y.P.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Sunchon National University, Sunchon 57922, Republic of Korea; (S.P.); (R.Z.); (C.D.B.G.); (M.V.); (İ.T.); (Y.Y.); (S.-Y.P.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea; (A.H.); (J.-H.K.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea; (A.H.); (J.-H.K.)
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- Natural Products Research Institute, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, NS-80, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; (S.H.); (D.-C.O.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Sunchon National University, Sunchon 57922, Republic of Korea; (S.P.); (R.Z.); (C.D.B.G.); (M.V.); (İ.T.); (Y.Y.); (S.-Y.P.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea; (A.H.); (J.-H.K.)
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- Laboratory of Marine Drugs, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Seoul National University, NS-80, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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Zhang L, Lv Y. microRNA-203 Targets Insulin-Like Growth Factor Receptor 1 to Inhibit Trophoblast Vascular Remodeling to Augment Preeclampsia. Am J Perinatol 2024; 41:355-364. [PMID: 34891198 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1740300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Preeclampsia (PE) is a pregnancy-specific condition featured by high blood pressure, edema, and proteinuria. Research about the role of microRNA (miR)-203 in PE remains insufficient. This experiment is designed to investigate the specific role of miR-203 in trophoblasts in PE. STUDY DESIGN miR-203 expression in placenta tissues of normal pregnant women and PE patients was examined to analyze the relevance between miR-203 and PE diagnostic efficiency and between miR-203 and blood pressure (systolic pressure and diastolic pressure) and proteinuria of PE patients. miR-203 expression was downregulated in hypoxia-cultured trophoblasts using miR-203 inhibitor to assess matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) level. Then, the angiogenesis of trophoblasts with different treatments was determined. Subsequently, the target relation between miR-203 and insulin-like growth factor receptor 1 (IGF-1R) was predicted and verified. Additionally, the effect of IGF-1R in the mechanism of miR-203 modulating trophoblast vascular remodeling was detected. RESULTS miR-203 was overexpressed in the placenta of PE patients and it acted as a promising diagnostic indicator for PE. Moreover, miR-203 was positively associated with blood pressure (systolic pressure and diastolic pressure) and proteinuria of PE patients. miR-203 silencing in hypoxia-cultured trophoblasts enhanced trophoblast vascular remodeling. Mechanically, miR-203 bound to IGF-1R to suppress its transcription. IGF-1R downregulation counteracted the promotive effect of miR-203 silencing on trophoblast vascular remodeling. CONCLUSION miR-203 was overexpressed in PE, and it targeted IGF-1R to limit trophoblast vascular remodeling. KEY POINTS · miR-203 is overexpressed in the placenta of PE patients.. · miR-203 acts as a potential diagnostic marker for PE.. · miR-203 targets IGF-1R to reduce trophoblast vascular remodeling in PE..
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- Li Zhang
- Department of Obstetrics, Maternal and Child health Hospital of Hubei Province, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Maternal and Child health Hospital of Hubei Province, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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Lin L, Niu M, Gao W, Wang C, Wu Q, Fang F, Wang Y, Wang W. Predictive role of glycocalyx components and MMP-9 in cardiopulmonary bypass patients for ICU stay. Heliyon 2024; 10:e23299. [PMID: 38163126 PMCID: PMC10756997 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23299] [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: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Background Shedding of glycocalyx is relevant to worse prognosis in surgical patients, and elevated levels of serum matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) are associated with this phenomenon. This study aimed to investigate the dynamic alterations of serum glycocalyx components and MMP-9 during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), and evaluate their predictive capacities for prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) stay, as well as their correlation with coagulation dysfunction. Methods This retrospective study analyzed serum levels of syndecan-1, heparan sulfate (HS), and MMP-9 at different time points during CPB, and assessed their association with prolonged ICU stay and coagulation dysfunction. Results Syndecan-1, HS, and MMP-9 exhibited divergent changes during CPB. Serum levels of syndecan-1 (AUC = 78.0 %) and MMP-9 (AUC = 78.4 %) were validated as reliable predictors for prolonged ICU stay, surpassing the predictive value of creatinine (AUC = 70.0 %). Syndecan-1 (rho = 0.566, P < 0.01 at T1 and rho = 0.526, P < 0.01 at T2) and HS (rho = 0.403, P < 0.05 at T4) exhibited correlations with activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) ratio beyond the normal range. Conclusions Our findings advocate the potential efficacy of serum glycocalyx components and MMP-9 as early predictive indicators for extended ICU stay following cardiac surgery with CPB. Additionally, we observed a correlation between glycocalyx disruption during CPB and coagulation dysfunction. Further studies with expansive cohorts are warranted to consolidate our findings and explore the predictive potential of other glycocalyx components.
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- Lina Lin
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Dongyang Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Dongyang, Zhejiang, 322100, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310003, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325000, China
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Hey S, Linder S. Matrix metalloproteinases at a glance. J Cell Sci 2024; 137:jcs261898. [PMID: 38236162 DOI: 10.1242/jcs.261898] [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] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of zinc-dependent proteinases that belong to the group of endopeptidases or matrixins. They are able to cleave a plethora of substrates, including components of the extracellular matrix and cell-surface-associated proteins, as well as intracellular targets. Accordingly, MMPs play key roles in a variety of physiological and pathological processes, such as tissue homeostasis and cancer cell invasion. MMP activity is exquisitely regulated at several levels, including pro-domain removal, association with inhibitors, intracellular trafficking and transport via extracellular vesicles. Moreover, the regulation of MMP activity is currently being rediscovered for the development of respective therapies for the treatment of cancer, as well as infectious, inflammatory and neurological diseases. In this Cell Science at a Glance article and the accompanying poster, we present an overview of the current knowledge regarding the regulation of MMP activity, the intra- and extra-cellular trafficking pathways of these enzymes and their diverse groups of target proteins, as well as their impact on health and disease.
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- Sven Hey
- Institut für medizinische Mikrobiologie, Virologie und Hygiene, Universitätsklinikum Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institut für medizinische Mikrobiologie, Virologie und Hygiene, Universitätsklinikum Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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Luque EM, Díaz-Luján CM, Paira DA, de Loredo N, Torres PJ, Cantarelli VI, Fretes R, Motrich RD, Martini AC. Ghrelin misbalance affects mice embryo implantation and pregnancy success by uterine immune dysregulation and nitrosative stress. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1288779. [PMID: 38107518 PMCID: PMC10722256 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1288779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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Introduction In a previous study we found that ghrelin (Ghrl) misbalance during the peri-implantation period significantly impaired fetus development. In this study we aimed to evaluate the putative mechanisms underlying these effects, including embryo implantation success, uterine nitric oxide synthase (NOS) activity, nitric oxide synthesis and the inflammatory/immune uterine profile. Methods Ghrelin misbalance was induced by injecting 4nmol/animal/day of Ghrl (hyperghrelinemia) or 6nmol/animal/day of a Ghrl antagonist (Ant: (D-Lys3)GHRP-6) from day 3 to 8 of pregnancy. Control animals (C) were injected with de vehicle. Females were euthanized at pregnancy day 8 and their uteri excised in order to evaluate: the percentage of reabsorbed embryos (microscopically), eNOS, iNOS and nytrotirosine expression (by immunohistochemistry), nitrite synthesis (by Griess technique), VEGF, IL-10, IL-17, IL-6, MMP9 and GM-CSF expression (by qPCR) and leukocyte infiltration by flow cytometry (evaluating T cells, NK cells, granulocytes, dendritic cells and macrophages). Results Ant-treatment significantly increased the percentage of reabsorbed embryos and the uterine expression of eNOS, iNOS and nytrotirosine. (D-Lys3)GHRP-6-treatment increased also the expression of the inflammatory cytokines IL-6, IL-17 and MMP9, and decreased that of IL-10 (anti-inflammatory). Moreover, Ant-treatment increased also the NK cells population and that of CD11b+ dendritic cells; and decreased T cells percentages. Similarly, hyperghrelinemia showed a significant increase vs. C on eNOS, iNOS and nytrotirosineuterine expression and a decrease in T cells percentages. Conclusion Ghrl misbalance during the peri-implantation period induces pro-inflammatory changes and nitrosative stress in the gravid uterus, impairing significantly embryo implantation and/or development.
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- Eugenia Mercedes Luque
- Instituto de Fisiología, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
- Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud (INICSA), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET)/Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (UNC), Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Biología Celular, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Departamento de Bioquímica Clínica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
- Centro de Investigaciones en Bioquímica Clínica e Inmunología (CIBICI), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET)/Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (UNC), Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Fisiología, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Fisiología, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
- Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud (INICSA), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET)/Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (UNC), Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Fisiología, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
- Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud (INICSA), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET)/Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (UNC), Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud (INICSA), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET)/Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (UNC), Córdoba, Argentina
- Instituto de Biología Celular, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Departamento de Bioquímica Clínica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
- Centro de Investigaciones en Bioquímica Clínica e Inmunología (CIBICI), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET)/Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (UNC), Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Fisiología, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
- Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud (INICSA), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET)/Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (UNC), Córdoba, Argentina
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El-Malkey NF, Aref M, Goda NIA, Hussien MH, Samy W, Hadhod S. Sleep deprivation disturbs uterine contractility and structure in pregnant rats: role of matrix metalloproteinase 9 and transforming growth factor-β. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 2023; 101:574-588. [PMID: 37433223 DOI: 10.1139/cjpp-2023-0120] [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: 07/13/2023]
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Sleep deprivation (SD) during pregnancy can impact the delivery procedure, with prolongation of the labor duration. Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP9) and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) are regulators of uterine remodeling. Their dysregulation is vital for abnormal placentation and uterine enlargement in complicated pregnancies. Therefore, this study aims to explore the outcome of SD throughout pregnancy on ex vivo uterine contractility, MMP9 and TGF-β, and uterine microscopic structure. A total of 24 pregnant rats were divided into two groups. From the first day of pregnancy, animals were exposed to partial SD/6 h/day. Uterine in vitro contractile responses to oxytocin, acetylcholine, and nifedipine were assessed. Additionally, uterine levels of superoxide dismutase and malondialdehyde and uterine mRNA expression of MMP9, TGF-β, and apoptotic biomarkers were analyzed. The results showed that SD significantly reduced uterine contractile responses to oxytocin and acetylcholine, while it augmented the relaxing effect of nifedipine. In addition, it significantly increased oxidative stress status, MMP9, TGF-β, and apoptotic biomarkers' mRNA expression. All were accompanied by degeneration of endometrial glands, vacuolization with apoptotic nuclei, and increased area% of collagen fibers. Finally, increased uterine MMP9 and TGF-β mRNA expression during SD clarified their potential role in modulating uterine contractility and structure.
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- Nanees F El-Malkey
- Physiology department, faculty of medicine, Zagazig University, Al-Sharquia, Egypt
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- Anatomy department, faculty of Veterinary medicine, Zagazig University, Al-Sharquia, Egypt
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- Department of Histology and Cytology, faculty of Veterinary medicine, Zagazig University, Al-Sharquia, Egypt
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- Biochemistry department, faculty of medicine, Zagazig University, Al-Sharquia, Egypt
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- Biochemistry department, faculty of medicine, Zagazig University, Al-Sharquia, Egypt
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- Physiology department, faculty of medicine, Zagazig University, Al-Sharquia, Egypt
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Samal S, Manoharan K, Jinson J, George M, Rao AA. Prediction of maternal and foetal outcomes among patients with preeclampsia using circulatory biomarkers (MMP-9 & ST2) - A prospective cohort study. Placenta 2023; 142:12-17. [PMID: 37591113 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2023.08.062] [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: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Preeclampsia is one of the major causes of maternal and foetal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Its complications include but are not limited to eclampsia, intracerebral haemorrhage and cardiovascular diseases in the later stages of life. The combination of clinical and risk variables and a panel of multiple biomarkers will help clinicians in risk stratification and prognostication of clinical outcomes among preeclamptic women. We evaluated MMP-9 (matrix metalloproteinase - 9) and ST2 (suppression of tumorigenicity 2) for utility as biomarkers and for predicting maternal and foetal outcomes in women with preeclampsia. METHODS This prospective cohort study involved 49 preeclamptic women and 80 healthy controls. Biomarkers were measured in plasma using ELISA. The patients were followed up to assess maternal and foetal outcomes. RESULTS The mean value of MMP-9 was 2.42 ng/mL in the preeclamptic group and 2.67 ng/mL in controls. The mean value of ST2 (1937.4 ± 747.81) in the preeclamptic group was high compared to the control group (1005.7 ± 683.6) and the difference was significant (P = 0.0001). The study population was divided into those with high and low MMP-9 and those with high and low ST2. Lower levels of MMP-9 seemed to be related to both early and late onset preeclampsia. The ROC (Receiver Operating Characteristic) curve did not show the ability to predict maternal and foetal outcomes. DISCUSSION Our study demonstrated that women with preeclampsia had low MMP-9 and high ST2 compared to healthy pregnant women. But neither of the biomarkers could predict complications of preeclampsia.
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- Sunita Samal
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Apollo Womens' Hospital, Thousand Lights, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600006, India
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur, Chengalpet, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur, Chengalpet, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur, Chengalpet, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur, Chengalpet, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India
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Rao RS, Sharma P, padhy M, Sharma R, Gupta R, Bhatacharjee J, Singh M. Circulatory Maternal Endothelin 1 and Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Gene Expression in PREECLAMPSIA: A Study in Western Uttar Pradesh, India. J Obstet Gynaecol India 2023; 73:97-102. [PMID: 37916024 PMCID: PMC10616056 DOI: 10.1007/s13224-022-01720-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Introduction Preeclampsia (PE) is a multiorgan disease of pregnant women. The main pathophysiology of PE is a trophoblastic invasion into maternal circulation leading to alterations in circulatory levels of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), inflammatory markers, and endothelin 1(ET1) levels. Therefore, the present study has explored the role of MMP-9 and ET1 and their association in PE. The advantage of the study is to provide insight into the pathology of PE. These markers may help in the early diagnosis and prognosis of PE. Objective To investigate MMP-9 gene expression, ET1 level in PE cases and their correlation with blood pressure (BP), gestational age, weight, and height. Methods The study design was a case-control observational study, which included 70 subjects in each case (PE) and controls (normal pregnant women (NPW)). Whole blood (250 ul) was utilized for RNA extraction (Trizol method) and synthesized cDNA as per manufacturer protocol. MMP-9 gene expression was analyzed by real-time PCR. Serum was utilized for ET1 estimation by sandwich ELISA. Results The ET1 levels and MMP-9 gene expression were significantly increased in preeclamptic women as compared to controls. There was no significant correlation between MMP-9 gene expression and serum ET1 levels. However, a significant moderate association between systolic BP and diastolic BP with ET1 levels and MMP9 gene expression was seen in both PE and NPW. Conclusion A significantly increased circulatory concentration of ET1 and MMP-9 gene expression in PE might be used as an early diagnostic as well as a prognostic marker of PE.
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- Ravoori Saideswar Rao
- Department of Biochemistry, Santosh Medical College and Hospital, Ghaziabad, UP India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Santosh Medical College and Hospital, Ghaziabad, UP India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Greater Noida, UP India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Greater Noida, UP India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Greater Noida, UP India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Greater Noida, UP India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Greater Noida, UP India
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Yang X, Ren L, Chen X, Pang Y, Jia B, Sun J, Quan X. BMP9 maintains the phenotype of HTR-8/Svneo trophoblast cells by activating the SDF1/CXCR4 pathway. BMC Mol Cell Biol 2023; 24:24. [PMID: 37550619 PMCID: PMC10405378 DOI: 10.1186/s12860-023-00487-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Bone morphogenetic protein 9 (BMP9) has been shown to regulate processes such as angiogenesis, endothelial dysfunction, and tumorigenesis. However, the role of BMP9 in preeclampsia (PE) is unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role and mechanism of BMP9 in PE. METHODS The effects of BMP9 on the viability, migration and invasion of HTR-8/Svneo cells were investigated by CCK-8 assay, wound healing assay and Transwell invasion assay. The effect of BMP9 on apoptosis of HTR-8/Svneo cells was detected by flow cytometry. Plasma levels of BMP9, SDF1 and CXCR4 were detected by ELISA kit. qRT-PCR and Western blot were used to detect the expression levels of each gene in the cells. RESULTS Overexpression of BMP9 promoted the proliferation and migration of trophoblast cells and inhibited apoptosis. Knockdown of BMP9 had the opposite effect. The levels of BMP9, SDF1 and CXCR4 in the plasma of PE patients were down-regulated, and BMP9 was positively correlated with the levels of SDF1 and CXCR4. BMP9 also significantly upregulated the mRNA and protein levels of SDF1 and CXCR4 in HTR-8/SVneo cells. Further mechanistic studies found that BMP9 promoted the migration and invasion of HTR-8/SVneo cells and inhibited apoptosis by activating the SDF1/CXCR4 pathway. CONCLUSION We demonstrate for the first time that BMP9 promoted the migration and invasion of HTR-8/SVneo cells and inhibits apoptosis by activating the SDF1/CXCR4 pathway. This suggests that BMP9 may be a biomarker molecule for PE.
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- Xue Yang
- Obstetrics department of Weapon Industry 521 Hospital, NO.12, East Zhangba Road, Xi'an, Shannxi, 710065, China
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- Obstetrics department of Weapon Industry 521 Hospital, NO.12, East Zhangba Road, Xi'an, Shannxi, 710065, China.
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- Obstetrics department of Weapon Industry 521 Hospital, NO.12, East Zhangba Road, Xi'an, Shannxi, 710065, China
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- Obstetrics department of Weapon Industry 521 Hospital, NO.12, East Zhangba Road, Xi'an, Shannxi, 710065, China
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- Obstetrics department of Weapon Industry 521 Hospital, NO.12, East Zhangba Road, Xi'an, Shannxi, 710065, China
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- Obstetrics department of Weapon Industry 521 Hospital, NO.12, East Zhangba Road, Xi'an, Shannxi, 710065, China
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- Obstetrics department of Weapon Industry 521 Hospital, NO.12, East Zhangba Road, Xi'an, Shannxi, 710065, China
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Franchi M, Karamanos KA, Cappadone C, Calonghi N, Greco N, Franchi L, Onisto M, Masola V. Colorectal Cancer Cell Invasion and Functional Properties Depend on Peri-Tumoral Extracellular Matrix. Biomedicines 2023; 11:1788. [PMID: 37509428 PMCID: PMC10376217 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11071788] [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: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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We investigated how the extracellular matrix (ECM) affects LoVo colorectal cancer cells behavior during a spatiotemporal invasion. Epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) markers, matrix-degrading enzymes, and morphological phenotypes expressed by LoVo-S (doxorubicin-sensitive) and higher aggressive LoVo-R (doxorubicin-resistant) were evaluated in cells cultured for 3 and 24 h on Millipore filters covered by Matrigel, mimicking the basement membrane, or type I Collagen reproducing a desmoplastic lamina propria. EMT and invasiveness were investigated with RT-qPCR, Western blot, and scanning electron microscopy. As time went by, most gene expressions decreased, but in type I Collagen samples, a strong reduction and high increase in MMP-2 expression in LoVo-S and -R cells occurred, respectively. These data were confirmed by the development of an epithelial morphological phenotype in LoVo-S and invading phenotypes with invadopodia in LoVo-R cells as well as by protein-level analysis. We suggest that the duration of culturing and type of substrate influence the morphological phenotype and aggressiveness of both these cell types differently. In particular, the type I collagen meshwork, consisting of large fibrils confining inter fibrillar micropores, affects the two cell types differently. It attenuates drug-sensitive LoVo-S cell aggressiveness but improves a proteolytic invasion in drug-resistant LoVo-R cells as time goes by. Experimental studies on CRC cells should examine the peri-tumoral ECM components, as well as the dynamic physical conditions of TME, which affect the behavior and aggressiveness of both drug-sensitive and drug-resistant LoVo cells differently.
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- Marco Franchi
- Department for Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, 47900 Rimini, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnologies, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnologies, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, 35122 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, 35122 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, 35122 Padova, Italy
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Ouyang Z, Dong L, Yao F, Wang K, Chen Y, Li S, Zhou R, Zhao Y, Hu W. Cartilage-Related Collagens in Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis: From Pathogenesis to Therapeutics. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:9841. [PMID: 37372989 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24129841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Collagens serve essential mechanical functions throughout the body, particularly in the connective tissues. In articular cartilage, collagens provide most of the biomechanical properties of the extracellular matrix essential for its function. Collagen plays a very important role in maintaining the mechanical properties of articular cartilage and the stability of the ECM. Noteworthily, many pathogenic factors in the course of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, such as mechanical injury, inflammation, and senescence, are involved in the irreversible degradation of collagen, leading to the progressive destruction of cartilage. The degradation of collagen can generate new biochemical markers with the ability to monitor disease progression and facilitate drug development. In addition, collagen can also be used as a biomaterial with excellent properties such as low immunogenicity, biodegradability, biocompatibility, and hydrophilicity. This review not only provides a systematic description of collagen and analyzes the structural characteristics of articular cartilage and the mechanisms of cartilage damage in disease states but also provides a detailed characterization of the biomarkers of collagen production and the role of collagen in cartilage repair, providing ideas and techniques for clinical diagnosis and treatment.
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- Ziwei Ouyang
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Heifei 230601, China
- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Heifei 230032, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Heifei 230601, China
- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Heifei 230032, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Heifei 230601, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Heifei 230601, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Heifei 230601, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Heifei 230601, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Heifei 230601, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Heifei 230601, China
- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Heifei 230032, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Heifei 230601, China
- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Heifei 230032, China
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Christopoulou ME, Papakonstantinou E, Stolz D. Matrix Metalloproteinases in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24043786. [PMID: 36835197 PMCID: PMC9966421 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are proteolytic enzymes that degrade proteins of the extracellular matrix and the basement membrane. Thus, these enzymes regulate airway remodeling, which is a major pathological feature of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Furthermore, proteolytic destruction in the lungs may lead to loss of elastin and the development of emphysema, which is associated with poor lung function in COPD patients. In this literature review, we describe and appraise evidence from the recent literature regarding the role of different MMPs in COPD, as well as how their activity is regulated by specific tissue inhibitors. Considering the importance of MMPs in COPD pathogenesis, we also discuss MMPs as potential targets for therapeutic intervention in COPD and present evidence from recent clinical trials in this regard.
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- Maria-Elpida Christopoulou
- Department of Pneumology, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Pneumology, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
- Clinic of Respiratory Medicine and Pulmonary Cell Research, University Hospital, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Pneumology, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
- Clinic of Respiratory Medicine and Pulmonary Cell Research, University Hospital, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-(0)-761-270-37050
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Lee CW, Cathey AL, Watkins DJ, Rosario-Pabón ZY, Vélez-Vega CM, Alshawabkeh AN, Cordero JF, Meeker JD. Associations of urinary phthalate metabolites and inflammatory biomarkers among pregnant women in Puerto Rico. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 854:158773. [PMID: 36113809 PMCID: PMC10323976 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Phthalates are ubiquitous environmental exposures that may be implicated in inflammatory processes, as demonstrated by previous in vivo and in vitro studies. Few human studies have substantiated these observations. This study sought to examine whether maternal phthalate exposures impact inflammatory processes, as measured by circulating inflammatory biomarkers, in the PROTECT cohort in northern Puerto Rico. Inflammatory biomarkers included matrix metalloproteinases 1, 2, and 9 (MMPs), C-reactive protein (CRP), vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM), and intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM). Biomarkers were measured in maternal serum samples collected during pregnancy. 19 phthalate metabolites were assessed in urinary samples collected at three study visits across pregnancy. Phthalates with <50 % of measurements above the limit of detection were excluded from analysis. We utilized linear mixed effect models to estimate associations between interquartile range increases in phthalate metabolite concentrations and percent changes in inflammatory biomarkers. Our results revealed significant associations between mono-n-butyl phthalate (MBP) and higher MMP1 by 7.86 % (95 % CI: 0.49, 15.76) and between mono oxononyl phthalate (MONP) and higher MMP2 by 8.30 % (95 % CI: 2.22, 14.75). We observed negative or null associations between phthalate metabolites and MMP2, MMP9, ICAM, VCAM, and CRP. Many results were significantly modified by fetal sex, particularly those between di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) metabolites and MMP1 (p-interaction: MEHHP = 0.01, MEOHP = 0.04, MECPP = 0.01) and MMP2 (p-interaction: MEHHP = 0.03, MEOHP = 0.01, MECPP = 0.01), for which associations were positive among only women carrying female fetuses. MMPs have been previously associated with preeclampsia and hypertensive pregnancy disorders as mediators of artery remodeling. Hence, our findings suggest a potential role for phthalates in mediating the maternal inflammatory response, as well as significant sexual dimorphism in these relationships, which has implications for several adverse pregnancy outcomes.
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- Christine W Lee
- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Michigan School of Public Health,Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Michigan School of Public Health,Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Michigan School of Public Health,Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Graduate School of Public Health, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR, USA
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- College of Public Health, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Michigan School of Public Health,Ann Arbor, MI, USA..
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Seydabadi S, Habib N, Ghotbizadeh Vahdani F, Ramazanali F, Shahhoseini M, Favaedi R, Ghaheri A, Etesami E, Zamanian M. TIMPs Expression as A Maternal Cell Free Plasma Biomarker of Severe Preeclampsia: A Case-Control Study. CELL JOURNAL 2023; 25:45-50. [PMID: 36680483 PMCID: PMC9868439 DOI: 10.22074/cellj.2022.557259.1041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Preeclampsia (PE) is a pregnancy related disorder with prevalence of 6-7%. Insufficient trophoblastic invasion leads to incomplete remodeling of spiral arteries and consequent decrease in feto-placental perfusion. Altered placental expression of tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinase (TIMPs) is considered to be involved in this process while the balance between matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and TIMPs contributes to remodeling of the placenta and uterine arteries by degradation and refurbishing of extracellular matrix (ECM). Therefore, TIMPs, fetal expression pattern was evaluated with the aim of its potential to be used as a determinant for the (early) detection of PE. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this case-control study, cell free fetal RNA (cffRNA) released by placenta into the maternal blood was used to determine expression patterns of TIMP1, 2, 3 and 4 in the severe preeclamptic women in comparison with the normal pregnant women. Whole blood from 20 preeclamptic and 20 normal pregnant women in their 28-32 weeks of gestational age was collected. The second control group consisted of 20 normal pregnant women in either 14 or 28 weeks of gestation (each 10). cffRNA was extracted from plasma and real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was done to determine the expression levels of TIMP1, 2, 3 and 4 genes. RESULTS Statistical analysis of the results showed significant higher expression of TIMP1-4 in the preeclamptic women in comparison with the control group (P=0.029, 0.037, 0.037 and 0.049, respectively). Also, an increased level of TIMPs expression was observed by comparing 14 to 28 weeks of gestational age in the normal pregnant women in the second control group. CONCLUSION An increased cffRNA expression level of TIMPs may be correlated with the intensity of placental vascular defect and may be used as a determinant of complicated pregnancies with severe preeclampsia.
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- Sara Seydabadi
- Medical Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid
Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Medical Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid
Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Endocrinology and Female Infertility, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for
Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine,
ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine,
ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Reproductive Health, Reproductive Epidemiology Research Center, Royan Institute for
Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid
Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine,
ACECR, Tehran, Iran,P.O.Box: 16635-148Department of GeneticsReproductive Biomedicine Research CenterRoyan Institute
for Reproductive BiomedicineACECRTehranIran
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Thurstin AA, Egeli AN, Goldsmith EC, Spinale FG, LaVoie HA. Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-4 deletion in mice impacts maternal cardiac function during pregnancy and postpartum. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2023; 324:H85-H99. [PMID: 36459450 PMCID: PMC9799138 DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00408.2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Reversible physiological cardiac hypertrophy of the maternal heart occurs during pregnancy and involves extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling. Previous mouse studies revealed that changes in ECM molecules accompany functional changes in the left ventricle (LV) during late pregnancy and postpartum. We evaluated the effect of global Timp4 deletion in female mice on LV functional parameters and ECM molecules during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Heart weights normalized to tibia lengths were increased in Timp4 knockout (Timp4 KO) virgin, pregnant, and postpartum day 2 mice compared with wild types. Serial echocardiography performed on pregnancy days 10, 12, and 18 and postpartum days (ppds) 2, 7, 14, 21, and 28 revealed that both wild-type and Timp4 KO mice increased end systolic and end diastolic volumes (ESV, EDV) by mid to late pregnancy compared with virgins, with EDV changes persisting through the postpartum period. When compared with wild types, Timp4 KO mice exhibited higher ejection fractions in virgins, at pregnancy days 10 and 18 and ppd2 and ppd14. High-molecular weight forms of COL1A1 and COL3A1 proteins in LV were greater in Timp4 KO virgins, and COL1A1 was higher in late pregnancy and on ppd2 compared with wild types. With exceptions, Timp4 KO mice during late pregnancy and the early postpartum period were able to maintain stroke volume similar to wild-type mice through increased ejection fraction. Although TIMP4 deletion in females exhibited altered ECM molecules, it did not adversely affect cardiac function during first pregnancies and lactation.NEW & NOTEWORTHY Pregnancy and lactation increase volume load on the heart. Defects in cardiac remodeling during pregnancy and postpartum can result in peripartum cardiomyopathy. TIMPs participate in cardiac remodeling. The present study reports the cardiac function in Timp4 knockout adult female mice during pregnancy and lactation. Timp4 knockout females at many time points have higher ejection fraction to maintain stroke volume. Global deletion of Timp4 was not detrimental to maternal heart function during first pregnancies and lactation.
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- Ashley A Thurstin
- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, South Carolina
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, South Carolina
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, South Carolina
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, South Carolina
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- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, South Carolina
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Siminzar P, Tohidkia MR, Eppard E, Vahidfar N, Tarighatnia A, Aghanejad A. Recent Trends in Diagnostic Biomarkers of Tumor Microenvironment. Mol Imaging Biol 2022; 25:464-482. [PMID: 36517729 DOI: 10.1007/s11307-022-01795-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The tumor microenvironment (TME) play critical roles in tumor survival, progression, and metastasis and can be considered potential targets for molecular imaging of cancer. The targeting agents for imaging of TME components (e.g., fibroblasts, mesenchymal stromal cells, immune cells, extracellular matrix, blood vessels) provide a promising strategy to target these biomarkers for the early diagnosis of cancers. Moreover, various cancer types have similar tumor immune microenvironment (TIME) features that targeting those biomarkers and offer clinically translatable molecular imaging of cancers. In this review, we categorize and summarize the components in TME which have been targeted for molecular imaging. Moreover, this review updated the recent progress in targeted imaging of TIME biological molecules by various modalities for the early detection of cancer.
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Chen C, Gao J, Chen D, Liu J, He B, Chen Y, Zhang H, Yang X, Cheng W. miR-4443/MMP2 suppresses the migration and invasion of trophoblasts through the HB-EGF/EGFR pathway in preeclampsia. Cell Cycle 2022; 21:2517-2532. [PMID: 35899982 PMCID: PMC9677976 DOI: 10.1080/15384101.2022.2103897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Preeclampsia (PE) is a pregnancy-associated disease that may cause maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. The dysregulation of microRNAs (miRNAs) and their potential functions has been an important direction for elucidating the mechanism of preeclampsia in recent years. The present study investigated whether miR-4443 was significantly increased in the placentas of severe preeclamptic patients, and the upregulation of miR-4443 inhibited the migration and invasion of HTR-8/SVneo cells according to transwell assays. Matrix metallopeptidase 2 (MMP2), which is involved in the degradation of extracellular matrix (ECM) components and harbors a miR-4443-binding site within its 3'-UTR as confirmed by a luciferase reporter assay, was identified to be directly inhibited by miR-4443. Moreover, siRNA targeting MMP2 imitated the effects of overexpressed miR-4443 on HTR-8/SVneo cell invasion and migration, whereas rescue experiments showed that MMP2 reversed this inhibitory function of miR-4443. Heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor (HB-EGF), as the downstream gene of MMP2, plays an important role in trophoblast invasion, and we confirmed that the expression of HB-EGF/EGFR pathway-related biomolecules was consistent with MMP2 influenced by upregulating and downregulating miR-4443 and that activated EGFR further transmitted intracellular downstream signaling via the MAPK pathway according to western blot assay. In conclusion, we demonstrated that miR-4443 suppresses the migration and invasion of trophoblasts, and its inhibitory effects are at least partially mediated by the suppression of MMP2. This inhibition might further affect the progression of preeclampsia through the HB-EGF/EGFR pathway, thus providing a new clue on the role of miR-4443 in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia.
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- Chao Chen
- International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Disease, Shanghai, China
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- International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Disease, Shanghai, China
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- International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Disease, Shanghai, China,CONTACT Xingyu Yang
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- International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China,Weiwei Cheng International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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Majsterek M, Wierzchowska-Opoka M, Makosz I, Kreczyńska L, Kimber-Trojnar Ż, Leszczyńska-Gorzelak B. Bile Acids in Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:2746. [PMID: 36359589 PMCID: PMC9688989 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12112746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Revised: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is the most common, reversible, and closely related to pregnancy condition characterized by elevated levels of bile acids (BAs) in blood serum and an increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes. Due to the complex interactions between the mother and the fetus in metabolism and transplacental BAs transport, ICP is classified as a fetal-maternal disease. The disease is usually mild in pregnant women, but it can be fatal to the fetus, leading to numerous complications, including intrauterine death. The pathophysiology of the disease is based on inflammatory mechanisms caused by elevated BA levels. Although ICP cannot be completely prevented, its early diagnosis and prompt management significantly reduce the risk of fetal complications, the most serious of which is unexpected intrauterine death. It is worth emphasizing that all diagnostics and management of ICP during pregnancy are based on BA levels. Therefore, it is important to standardize the criteria for diagnosis, as well as recommendations for management depending on the level of BAs, which undoubtedly determines the impact on the fetus. The purpose of this review is to present the potential and importance of BAs in the detection and rules of medical procedure in ICP.
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- Chair and Department of Obstetrics and Perinatology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland
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Bahabayi A, Yang N, Xu T, Xue Y, Ma L, Gu X, Wang Y, Jia K. Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2,-7,-9 in Serum during Pregnancy in Patients with Pre-Eclampsia: A Prospective Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:14500. [PMID: 36361378 PMCID: PMC9654649 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192114500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs) have been found to have important roles in vascular pathology and may be involved in the occurrence of pre-eclampsia. In this study, the serum levels of MMP-2, -7, -9 in normal pregnant women and pre-eclampsia patients were analyzed to assess their predictive value. METHODS A total of 1563 pregnant women from Peking University Third Hospital, from February 2021 to October 2021, were enrolled. Serum samples were collected from patients one to three times, during the different trimesters. Among the 102 singleton pre-eclampsia patients, we collected samples from 33 patients in the first trimester (6-13 GW), 33 in the second trimester (14-28 GW), 41 in the third trimester (29-41 GW) and 28 after onset of pre-eclampsia. Samples from each trimester were collected before the onset of pre-eclampsia. Then we selected 35, 37, 43 and 25 samples from 124 healthy pregnant women by matching their age, BMI and gestational weeks, using these as the control groups. Serum levels of MMP-2, -7, -9 were detected by ELISA. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to evaluate their predictive value. RESULTS Except for the first trimester, MMP-2 and MMP-7 were significantly higher in the pre-eclampsia group (p < 0.5). Additionally, in the pre-eclampsia group, MMP-9 increased significantly in the first trimester and after the onset of pre-eclampsia but decreased significantly in the second and third trimesters (p < 0.5). The ROC curve indicated that MMP-9, MMP-2 and MMP-7 were the best indicators for predicting pre-eclampsia in the first, second and third trimesters, respectively. CONCLUSION Increased MMP-2 and MMP-7 levels and a decreased MMP-9 level seem to be related to the pathogenesis of pre-eclampsia and are expected to be potential predictors of pre-eclampsia.
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- Ayibaota Bahabayi
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing 100033, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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Matrix metalloproteinase -12: A marker of preeclampsia? Placenta 2022; 129:36-42. [PMID: 36208531 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2022.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Enzymes, including matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), play a significant role in trophoblast invasion - the cornerstone of preeclampsia pathogenesis. METHODS This study aimed to explore the dynamics of the MMP-12 concentration in blood serum during the gestational period at determined weeks in preeclampsia and physiological pregnancy to compare the results with the expression of MMP-12 in placental tissue and reveal the MMP-12 predicting role in preeclampsia. RESULTS Circulating serum MMP-12 was significantly decreased. The level of 0.5 ng/ml had high sensitivity and low false positivity at 11-13 weeks of pregnancy in women destined to develop pre-eclampsia in the case-control study. The dynamics curve of serum MMP-12 varied between study groups: a sharp decrease in MMP-12 concentration was found from the first trimester to the second trimester, followed by a slight increase in the third trimester of pregnancy in controls compared to the increase in concentration from the first trimester to the second trimester in pre-eclampsia. The absence of a significant difference in the concentration of MMP-12 in the II and III trimesters as well as no difference in the expression of MMP-12 protein in placental tissue in the third trimester indicates a decrease in its role after the end of placentation. DISCUSSION To our knowledge, this is the first study to show the dynamics of serum MMP-12 concentration during the gestational period and indicates a significant role for MMP-12 in the initial stages of placentation. The data obtained may pave the way to new early prediction strategies for preeclampsia.
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Kageyama T, Shimizu A, Anakama R, Nakajima R, Suzuki K, Okubo Y, Fukuda J. Reprogramming of three-dimensional microenvironments for in vitro hair follicle induction. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2022; 8:eadd4603. [PMID: 36269827 PMCID: PMC9586475 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.add4603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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During embryonic development, reciprocal interactions between epidermal and mesenchymal layers trigger hair follicle morphogenesis. This study revealed that microenvironmental reprogramming via control over these interactions enabled hair follicle induction in vitro. A key approach is to modulate spatial distributions of epithelial and mesenchymal cells in their spontaneous organization. The de novo hair follicles with typical morphological features emerged in aggregates of the two cell types, termed hair follicloids, and hair shafts sprouted with near 100% efficiency in vitro. The hair shaft length reached ~3 mm in culture. Typical trichogenic signaling pathways were up-regulated in hair follicloids. Owing to replication of hair follicle morphogenesis in vitro, melanosome production and transportation were also monitored in the hair bulb region. This in vitro hair follicle model might be valuable for better understanding hair follicle induction, evaluating hair growth and inhibition of hair growth by drugs, and modeling gray hairs in a well-defined environment.
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- Tatsuto Kageyama
- Faculty of Engineering, Yokohama National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 240-8501, Japan
- Kanagawa Institute of Industrial Science and Technology, 3-2-1 Sakado Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 213-0012, Japan
- Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)-PRESTO, 4-1-8 Honcho, Kawaguchi, Saitama 332-0012, Japan
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- Faculty of Engineering, Yokohama National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 240-8501, Japan
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- Faculty of Engineering, Yokohama National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 240-8501, Japan
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- Faculty of Engineering, Yokohama National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 240-8501, Japan
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- Faculty of Engineering, Yokohama National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 240-8501, Japan
- Nissan Chemical Corporation, 2-5-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-6119, Japan
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- Division of Cellular and Molecular Toxicology, Center for Biological Safety and Research, National Institute of Health Sciences, 3-25-26 Tono-machi, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 210-9501, Japan
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- Faculty of Engineering, Yokohama National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 240-8501, Japan
- Kanagawa Institute of Industrial Science and Technology, 3-2-1 Sakado Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 213-0012, Japan
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Kim MH, Lim SH. Matrix Metalloproteinases and Glaucoma. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12101368. [PMID: 36291577 PMCID: PMC9599265 DOI: 10.3390/biom12101368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are enzymes that decompose extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins. MMPs are thought to play important roles in cellular processes, such as cell proliferation, differentiation, angiogenesis, migration, apoptosis, and host defense. MMPs are distributed in almost all intraocular tissues and are involved in physiological and pathological mechanisms of the eye. MMPs are also associated with glaucoma, a progressive neurodegenerative disease of the eyes. MMP activity affects intraocular pressure control and apoptosis of retinal ganglion cells, which are the pathological mechanisms of glaucoma. It also affects the risk of glaucoma development based on genetic pleomorphism. In addition, MMPs may affect the treatment outcomes of glaucoma, including the success rate of surgical treatment and side effects on the ocular surface due to glaucoma medications. This review discusses the various relationships between MMP and glaucoma.
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- Moo Hyun Kim
- Department of Ophthalmology, Daegu Premier Eye Center, Suseong-ro 197, Suseong-Gu, Daegu 42153, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Daegu Veterans Health Service Medical Center, 60 Wolgok-Ro, Dalseo-Gu, Daegu 42835, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-53-630-7572
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Sufriyana H, Salim HM, Muhammad AR, Wu YW, Su ECY. Blood biomarkers representing maternal-fetal interface tissues used to predict early-and late-onset preeclampsia but not COVID-19 infection. Comput Struct Biotechnol J 2022; 20:4206-4224. [PMID: 35966044 PMCID: PMC9359600 DOI: 10.1016/j.csbj.2022.08.011] [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: 06/27/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Endothelial dysfunction misleads blood marker discovery by differential expression. Blood-derived surrogate transcriptome of target-tissue avoids the false discovery. ITGA5 implies polymicrobial infection of maternal-fetal interface in preeclampsia. ITGA5 and IRF6 implies viral co-infection in early-onset preeclampsia. ITGA5, IRF6, and P2RX7 differ imminent preeclampsia from COVID-19 infection.
Background A well-known blood biomarker (soluble fms-like tyrosinase-1 [sFLT-1]) for preeclampsia, i.e., a pregnancy disorder, was found to predict severe COVID-19, including in males. True biomarker may be masked by more-abrupt changes related to endothelial instead of placental dysfunction. This study aimed to identify blood biomarkers that represent maternal-fetal interface tissues for predicting preeclampsia but not COVID-19 infection. Methods The surrogate transcriptome of tissues was determined by that in maternal blood, utilizing four datasets (n = 1354) which were collected before the COVID-19 pandemic. Applying machine learning, a preeclampsia prediction model was chosen between those using blood transcriptome (differentially expressed genes [DEGs]) and the blood-derived surrogate for tissues. We selected the best predictive model by the area under the receiver operating characteristic (AUROC) using a dataset for developing the model, and well-replicated in datasets both with and without an intervention. To identify eligible blood biomarkers that predicted any-onset preeclampsia from the datasets but that were not positive in the COVID-19 dataset (n = 47), we compared several methods of predictor discovery: (1) the best prediction model; (2) gene sets of standard pipelines; and (3) a validated gene set for predicting any-onset preeclampsia during the pandemic (n = 404). We chose the most predictive biomarkers from the best method with the significantly largest number of discoveries by a permutation test. The biological relevance was justified by exploring and reanalyzing low- and high-level, multiomics information. Results A prediction model using the surrogates developed for predicting any-onset preeclampsia (AUROC of 0.85, 95 % confidence interval [CI] 0.77 to 0.93) was the only that was well-replicated in an independent dataset with no intervention. No model was well-replicated in datasets with a vitamin D intervention. None of the blood biomarkers with high weights in the best model overlapped with blood DEGs. Blood biomarkers were transcripts of integrin-α5 (ITGA5), interferon regulatory factor-6 (IRF6), and P2X purinoreceptor-7 (P2RX7) from the prediction model, which was the only method that significantly discovered eligible blood biomarkers (n = 3/100 combinations, 3.0 %; P =.036). Most of the predicted events (73.70 %) among any-onset preeclampsia were cluster A as defined by ITGA5 (Z-score ≥ 1.1), but were only a minority (6.34 %) among positives in the COVID-19 dataset. The remaining were predicted events (26.30 %) among any-onset preeclampsia or those among COVID-19 infection (93.66 %) if IRF6 Z-score was ≥-0.73 (clusters B and C), in which none was the predicted events among either late-onset preeclampsia (LOPE) or COVID-19 infection if P2RX7 Z-score was <0.13 (cluster C). Greater proportions of predicted events among LOPE were cluster A (82.85 % vs 70.53 %) compared to early-onset preeclampsia (EOPE). The biological relevance by multiomics information explained the biomarker mechanism, polymicrobial infection in any-onset preeclampsia by ITGA5, viral co-infection in EOPE by ITGA5-IRF6, a shared prediction with COVID-19 infection by ITGA5-IRF6-P2RX7, and non-replicability in datasets with a vitamin D intervention by ITGA5. Conclusions In a model that predicts preeclampsia but not COVID-19 infection, the important predictors were genes in maternal blood that were not extremely expressed, including the proposed blood biomarkers. The predictive performance and biological relevance should be validated in future experiments.
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- Herdiantri Sufriyana
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu-Xing Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya, 57 Raya Jemursari Road, Surabaya 60237, Indonesia
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya, 57 Raya Jemursari Road, Surabaya 60237, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya, 57 Raya Jemursari Road, Surabaya 60237, Indonesia
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu-Xing Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.,Clinical Big Data Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, 250 Wu-Xing Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu-Xing Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.,Clinical Big Data Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, 250 Wu-Xing Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.,Research Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu-Xing Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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Advanced Maternal Age Impairs Uterine Artery Adaptations to Pregnancy in Rats. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23169191. [PMID: 36012456 PMCID: PMC9409016 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23169191] [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: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Advanced maternal age (≥35 years) is associated with pregnancy complications. Aging impairs vascular reactivity and increases vascular stiffness. We hypothesized that uterine artery adaptations to pregnancy are impaired with advanced age. Uterine arteries of nonpregnant and pregnant (gestational day 20) young (4 months) and aged (9 months; ~35 years in humans) Sprague-Dawley rats were isolated. Functional (myogenic tone, n = 6−10/group) and mechanical (circumferential stress-strain, n = 10−24/group) properties were assessed using pressure myography and further assessment of elastin and collagen (histology, n = 4−6/group), and matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2, zymography, n = 6/group). Aged dams had worse pregnancy outcomes, including smaller litters and fetal weights (both p < 0.0001). Only in arteries of pregnant young dams did higher pressures (>100 mmHg) cause forced vasodilation. Across the whole pressure range (4−160 mmHg), myogenic behavior was enhanced in aged vs. young pregnant dams (p = 0.0010). Circumferential stress and strain increased with pregnancy in young and aged dams (p < 0.0001), but strain remained lower in aged vs. young dams (p < 0.05). Arteries from young nonpregnant rats had greater collagen:elastin ratios than the other groups (p < 0.05). In aged rats only, pregnancy increased MMP-2 active capacity. Altered functional and structural vascular adaptations to pregnancy may impair fetal growth and development with advanced maternal age.
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Peñailillo R, Acuña-Gallardo S, García F, Monteiro LJ, Nardocci G, Choolani MA, Kemp MW, Romero R, Illanes SE. Mesenchymal Stem Cells-Induced Trophoblast Invasion Is Reduced in Patients with a Previous History of Preeclampsia. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23169071. [PMID: 36012335 PMCID: PMC9409195 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23169071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Endometrial stromal cells play an important role in reproductive success, especially in implantation and placentation. Although Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been studied to assess decidualization disorders in preeclampsia (PE), their role during trophoblast invasion remains unclear. This study aims to determine: (i) whether MSCs isolated from menstrual fluid (MenSCs) from nulliparous, multiparous, and women with a previous history of preeclampsia exhibited different patterns of proliferation and migration and (ii) whether reproductive history (i.e., prior pregnancy or prior history of PE) was able to produce changes in MenSCs, thus altering trophoblast invasion capacity. MenSCs were collected from nulliparous and multiparous women without a history of PE and from non-pregnant women with a history of PE. Proliferation and migration assays were performed on MenSCs with sulforhodamine B and transwell assays, respectively. Trophoblast invasion was analyzed by culturing HTR-8/SVneo trophospheres on a matrigel overlying MenSCs for 72 h at 5% O2, simulating a 3D implantation model. A previous history of pregnancy or PE did not impact the proliferative capacity or migratory behavior of MenSCs. Following exposure to physiological endometrial conditions, MenSCs demonstrated upregulated expression of IGFBP-1 and LIF mRNA, decidualization and window of implantation markers, respectively. The mRNA expression of VIM, NANOG, and SOX2 was upregulated upon trophosphere formation. Relative to co-culture with multiparous MenSCs, co-culture with PE-MenSCs was associated with reduced trophoblast invasion. The findings of this study suggest a potential role for communication between maternal MenSCs and invading trophoblast cells during the implantation process that could be implicated in the etiology of PE.
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- Reyna Peñailillo
- Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Center for Biomedical Research and Innovation (CIIB), Universidad de los Andes, Santiago 7620001, Chile
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Center for Biomedical Research and Innovation (CIIB), Universidad de los Andes, Santiago 7620001, Chile
- Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Santiago 7620001, Chile
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Center for Biomedical Research and Innovation (CIIB), Universidad de los Andes, Santiago 7620001, Chile
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Center for Biomedical Research and Innovation (CIIB), Universidad de los Andes, Santiago 7620001, Chile
- Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Santiago 7620001, Chile
- IMPACT, Center of Interventional Medicine for Precision and Advanced Cellular Therapy, Santiago 7620001, Chile
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Santiago 7620001, Chile
- IMPACT, Center of Interventional Medicine for Precision and Advanced Cellular Therapy, Santiago 7620001, Chile
- Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics Lab, Program in Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics, Center for Biomedical Research and Innovation (CIIB), Universidad de los Andes, Santiago 7620001, Chile
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119228, Singapore
- Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia
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- Perinatology Research Branch, Division of Obstetrics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Division of Intramural Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892, and Detroit, MI 48201, USA
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
- Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
- Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Center for Biomedical Research and Innovation (CIIB), Universidad de los Andes, Santiago 7620001, Chile
- Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Santiago 7620001, Chile
- IMPACT, Center of Interventional Medicine for Precision and Advanced Cellular Therapy, Santiago 7620001, Chile
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Mrozikiewicz AE, Kurzawińska G, Goździewicz-Szpera A, Potograbski M, Ożarowski M, Karpiński TM, Barlik M, Jędrzejczak P, Drews K. Effects of TIMP1 rs4898 Gene Polymorphism on Early-Onset Preeclampsia Development and Placenta Weight. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12071637. [PMID: 35885543 PMCID: PMC9321342 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12071637] [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: 05/08/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Introduction: Some evidence indicates that the improper trophoblast invasion of maternal spiral arteries could be caused by an imbalance between matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs), leading to preeclampsia (PE) development. This study aimed to assess the potential role of MMP1, MMP9, TIMP1 and TIMP2 gene polymorphisms in the pathogenesis of PE. Materials and methods: A total of 308 Polish women, 115 preeclamptic (55 with early-onset preeclampsia [EOPE], 60 with late-onset preeclampsia [LOPE]) and 193 healthy pregnant women, all of Caucasian origin, were recruited to the study. PE was diagnosed following the ACOG criteria. The polymorphic variants of the MMP-TIMP pathway (MMP1 rs1799750, MMP9 rs17576, MMP9 rs17577, TIMP1 rs4898, TIMP2 rs2277698, TIMP2 rs55743137) were genotyped by polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism. Results: Analyzing all SNPs in the MMP-TIMP pathway, no significant differences in allele frequencies between preeclamptic women and controls were observed. However, comparing the EOPE and LOPE groups with each other, we observed a statistically significant difference between them for the TIMP1 rs4898 variant. In the whole group of 308 women, the mean placenta weight was the lowest in carriers of the rs4898 CC genotype. Post hoc analysis revealed significant differences between CC-CT (p = 0.0209) and CC-TT (p = 0.0469). Additionally, during allele analysis, a statistically significant difference in the mean placenta weight (for C allele 529.32 ± 157.11 g, for T allele 560.24 ± 162.24 g, p = 0.021) was also observed. Conclusion: Our findings suggest a relationship between TIMP1 rs4898 (372T > C) polymorphism and increased risk of early-onset preeclampsia in a population of pregnant Polish women. Our data suggest that the TIMP1 rs4898 C allele might be associated with increased risk for early-onset, but not for late-onset preeclampsia. To evaluate the role of the TIMP1 polymorphic variants in the etiopathology of preeclampsia, further studies with a larger sample size are needed.
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- Aleksandra E. Mrozikiewicz
- Department of Obstetrics and Women’s Diseases, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Polna 33, 60-535 Poznan, Poland;
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- Division of Perinatology and Women’s Diseases, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Polna 33, 60-535 Poznan, Poland; (G.K.); (A.G.-S.); (M.P.); (K.D.)
- Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Division of Perinatology and Women’s Diseases, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Polna 33, 60-535 Poznan, Poland
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- Division of Perinatology and Women’s Diseases, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Polna 33, 60-535 Poznan, Poland; (G.K.); (A.G.-S.); (M.P.); (K.D.)
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- Division of Perinatology and Women’s Diseases, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Polna 33, 60-535 Poznan, Poland; (G.K.); (A.G.-S.); (M.P.); (K.D.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Natural Fibres and Medicinal Plants, Wojska Polskiego 71b, 60-630 Poznan, Poland;
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Wieniawskiego 3, 61-712 Poznan, Poland
- Correspondence:
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- Independent Researcher, Szamarzewskiego 44D, 60-552 Poznan, Poland;
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- Department of Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Polna 33, 60-535 Poznan, Poland;
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- Division of Perinatology and Women’s Diseases, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Polna 33, 60-535 Poznan, Poland; (G.K.); (A.G.-S.); (M.P.); (K.D.)
- Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Division of Perinatology and Women’s Diseases, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Polna 33, 60-535 Poznan, Poland
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Kim C, Cathey AL, Watkins DJ, Mukherjee B, Rosario-Pabón ZY, Vélez-Vega CM, Alshawabkeh AN, Cordero JF, Meeker JD. Maternal blood metal concentrations are associated with matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) among pregnant women in Puerto Rico. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 209:112874. [PMID: 35123972 PMCID: PMC10443181 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.112874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIM Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are important regulators of uterine remodeling, a critical process for healthy pregnancies, and studies have revealed a link between an imbalance in MMPs and adverse birth outcomes. Toxicological studies have indicated that exposure to heavy metals can alter the levels of inflammatory cytokines, including MMPs. Despite growing evidence, the clear association between heavy metal exposure and MMPs has yet to be explored extensively in human populations. To have a better understanding of the association, in this study, we assessed associations between maternal blood metal levels with MMPs among 617 pregnant women in the Puerto Rico PROTECT birth cohort. METHODS We measured blood concentrations for 11 metals in the first and/or second trimester of pregnancy using ICP-MS. MMPs (MMP1, MMP2, and MMP9) were quantified using a customized Luminex assay. Linear mixed effects models (LMEs) were used to regress MMPs on metals and included random intercepts for study participants to account for correlated repeated outcome measures. Fetal sex effects were estimated using interaction terms between metal exposure variables and fetal sex indicators. RESULTS We observed significant associations between cesium, manganese, and zinc with all the MMPs that were measured. We also observed differences in metal-MMPs associations by fetal sex. Cobalt was positively associated with MMP1 only in women with male fetuses, and cesium was negatively associated with MMP1 only in women with female fetuses. MMP2 had significant associations with maternal blood metal concentrations only in women with female fetuses. CONCLUSION Certain metals were significantly associated with MMPs that are responsible for uterine remodeling and healthy pregnancies. Most of these associations differed by fetal sex. This study highlighted significant metal-MMPs associations that may inform research on new avenues for understanding heavy metal-induced adverse birth outcomes and the development of diagnostic tools.
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- Christine Kim
- University of Michigan School of Public Health, Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- University of Michigan School of Public Health, Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- University of Michigan School of Public Health, Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- University of Michigan School of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- University of Puerto Rico Graduate School of Public Health, UPR Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, PR, USA
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- University of Puerto Rico Graduate School of Public Health, UPR Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, PR, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, United States
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- University of Michigan School of Public Health, Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Ann Arbor, MI, United States.
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Jinyu L, Shuying W, Panchan Z, Dan C, Chao C, Xingyu Y, Weiwei C. Bone marrow stromal cell antigen 2(BST2) suppresses the migration and invasion of trophoblasts in preeclampsia by downregulating matrix metallopeptidase 2(MMP2). Bioengineered 2022; 13:13174-13187. [PMID: 35635087 PMCID: PMC9276030 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2022.2074712] [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] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Preeclampsia is a grievous pregnancy-related complication with an incidence of approximately 5∼7% in pregnant women. Placental abnormalities and decreased placental perfusion associated with impaired trophoblast invasion are early pathological findings of preeclampsia. BST2 is a multifunctional transmembrane protein that plays critical roles in physiological and pathological processes, but its impacts and mechanisms of action in preeclampsia are inadequately understood. The aim of this manuscript was to investigate the functional impacts of BST2 and MMP2 on the biological behavior of trophoblast cells in preeclampsia. The expression of these proteins and their genes was analyzed by qRT-PCR, western blotting and immunohistochemistry. The results showed that the expression of BST2 and MMP2 was significantly downregulated in preeclampsia. The migration and invasion capacities of HTR-8/SVneo and JAR cells with overexpression or knockdown of BST2 were detected by wound healing assay and Transwell assays. It was found that BST2 overexpression could up-regulate MMP2 expression, and enhance the migration and invasion capacity of HTR-8/SVneo and JAR cells. BST2 knockdown could reverse these effects. MMP2 knockdown could downregulate the invasion capacity of HTR-8/SVneo cells, and MMP2 overexpression reversed these effects. Pearson correlation analysis demonstrated that the expression of MMP2 and BST2 were positively correlated. These results indicate that the downregulation of BST2 lowers MMP2 expression and restraint trophoblast functions, which probably explain its role in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia.
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- Liu Jinyu
- International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Disease, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Birth Defects and Rare Diseases, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Disease, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Birth Defects and Rare Diseases, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Disease, Shanghai, China
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- International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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Miranda AL, Kourdova LT, Racca AC, Cruz Del Puerto M, Rojas ML, Marques ALX, Silva ECO, Fonseca EJS, Gazzoni Y, Gruppi A, Borbely AU, Genti‐Raimondi S, Panzetta‐Dutari GM. Krüppel‐like factor 6 participates in extravillous trophoblast cell differentiation and its expression is reduced in abnormally invasive placenta. FEBS Lett 2022; 596:1700-1719. [DOI: 10.1002/1873-3468.14367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Revised: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Andrea L. Miranda
- Universidad Nacional de Córdoba Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Departamento de Bioquímica Clínica Ciudad Universitaria X5000HUA Córdoba Argentina
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) Centro de Investigaciones en Bioquímica Clínica e Inmunología (CIBICI) Ciudad Universitaria X5000HUA Córdoba Argentina
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- Universidad Nacional de Córdoba Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Departamento de Bioquímica Clínica Ciudad Universitaria X5000HUA Córdoba Argentina
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) Centro de Investigaciones en Bioquímica Clínica e Inmunología (CIBICI) Ciudad Universitaria X5000HUA Córdoba Argentina
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- Universidad Nacional de Córdoba Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Departamento de Bioquímica Clínica Ciudad Universitaria X5000HUA Córdoba Argentina
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) Centro de Investigaciones en Bioquímica Clínica e Inmunología (CIBICI) Ciudad Universitaria X5000HUA Córdoba Argentina
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- Universidad Nacional de Córdoba Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Departamento de Bioquímica Clínica Ciudad Universitaria X5000HUA Córdoba Argentina
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) Centro de Investigaciones en Bioquímica Clínica e Inmunología (CIBICI) Ciudad Universitaria X5000HUA Córdoba Argentina
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- Universidad Nacional de Córdoba Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Departamento de Bioquímica Clínica Ciudad Universitaria X5000HUA Córdoba Argentina
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) Centro de Investigaciones en Bioquímica Clínica e Inmunología (CIBICI) Ciudad Universitaria X5000HUA Córdoba Argentina
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- Cell Biology Laboratory Institute of Health and Biological Sciences Federal University of Alagoas Maceio Brazil
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- Optics and Nanoscopy Group Physics Institute Federal University of Alagoas Maceio Brazil
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- Optics and Nanoscopy Group Physics Institute Federal University of Alagoas Maceio Brazil
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- Universidad Nacional de Córdoba Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Departamento de Bioquímica Clínica Ciudad Universitaria X5000HUA Córdoba Argentina
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) Centro de Investigaciones en Bioquímica Clínica e Inmunología (CIBICI) Ciudad Universitaria X5000HUA Córdoba Argentina
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- Universidad Nacional de Córdoba Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Departamento de Bioquímica Clínica Ciudad Universitaria X5000HUA Córdoba Argentina
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) Centro de Investigaciones en Bioquímica Clínica e Inmunología (CIBICI) Ciudad Universitaria X5000HUA Córdoba Argentina
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- Cell Biology Laboratory Institute of Health and Biological Sciences Federal University of Alagoas Maceio Brazil
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- Universidad Nacional de Córdoba Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Departamento de Bioquímica Clínica Ciudad Universitaria X5000HUA Córdoba Argentina
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) Centro de Investigaciones en Bioquímica Clínica e Inmunología (CIBICI) Ciudad Universitaria X5000HUA Córdoba Argentina
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- Universidad Nacional de Córdoba Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Departamento de Bioquímica Clínica Ciudad Universitaria X5000HUA Córdoba Argentina
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) Centro de Investigaciones en Bioquímica Clínica e Inmunología (CIBICI) Ciudad Universitaria X5000HUA Córdoba Argentina
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Advances in Diagnosis and Pathophysiology of Microvascular Dysfunction. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12030620. [PMID: 35328172 PMCID: PMC8947345 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12030620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Du Y, Zeng Y, Li S, Wang Z, Su C, Zhang S, Ren Y, Song T, Zhang M. Mild infection induced by low-dose LPS does not impair follicular development and is beneficial to pregnancy in mice. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:1051433. [PMID: 36910123 PMCID: PMC9997723 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.1051433] [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: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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The reproductive tract is susceptible to infection by a variety of bacteria, which can impair ovarian and uterine function. However, there is little known about whether mild infection can harm follicle development and embryo implantation. Here our results showed that the immune response to a mild infection simulated by low-dose LPS induced inflammatory factor IL-1b expression and decreased MMP2 expression involved in embryo implantation. LPS treatment also inhibited the ovulation process and reduced litter weight. Despite the immune response and the disturbed ovulation induced by treatment with low-dose LPS, the overall result was beneficial to mouse pregnancy. This research provides the necessary foundation for exploring the effects of mild bacterial infection on ovarian and uterine function in mammals.
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- Yazhuo Du
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, China.,Institute of Animal Science, Tibet Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Science, Lhasa, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.,Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, China
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Gualdoni G, Gomez Castro G, Hernández R, Barbeito C, Cebral E. Comparative matrix metalloproteinase-2 and -9 expression and activity during endotheliochorial and hemochorial trophoblastic invasiveness. Tissue Cell 2021; 74:101698. [PMID: 34871824 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2021.101698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Revised: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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To establish a functional placenta, its development needs adequate trophoblastic invasiveness. The intricate and complex morphological and molecular aspects regulating trophoblastic invasion during endotheliochorial placentation of domestic carnivores and their similarities and differences with the hemochorial placenta are still poorly understood. During placentation processes, from the time of implantation, trophoblast cells invade the uterine endometrium where they achieve extensive degradation and remodeling of extracellular matrix components; in this process, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), particularly MMP-2 and 9, have an essential role in rebuilding, cell migration, and invasiveness. This review provides an overview of comparative trophoblast invasive events and the expression and activity of MMP-2 and 9 during endotheliochorial and hemochorial placentation, emphasizing dog and mouse placental models. Understanding of trophoblastic invasiveness in two models of placentation, the intermediately invasive domestic carnivore endotheliochorial placenta, and the more highly invasive mouse hemochorial placenta, contributes to deepen knowledge of the trophoblast invasive processes and their diverse and complex human placental alterations, such as preeclampsia.
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- Gisela Gualdoni
- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Argentina; CONICET-Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto de Biodiversidad y Biología Experimental y Aplicada (IBBEA-CONICET), Buenos Aires, Argentina; Departamento de Biodiversidad y Biología Experimental (DBBE), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Histología y Embriología Descriptiva, Experimental y Comparada (LHYEDEC). Cátedra de Histología y Embriología. Departamento de Ciencias Básicas, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP), La Plata, Argentina; Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Histología y Embriología Descriptiva, Experimental y Comparada (LHYEDEC). Cátedra de Histología y Embriología. Departamento de Ciencias Básicas, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP), La Plata, Argentina; Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Histología y Embriología Descriptiva, Experimental y Comparada (LHYEDEC). Cátedra de Histología y Embriología. Departamento de Ciencias Básicas, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP), La Plata, Argentina; Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Argentina
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Argentina; CONICET-Universidad de Buenos Aires, Instituto de Biodiversidad y Biología Experimental y Aplicada (IBBEA-CONICET), Buenos Aires, Argentina; Departamento de Biodiversidad y Biología Experimental (DBBE), Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Epigenetic processes during preeclampsia and effects on fetal development and chronic health. Clin Sci (Lond) 2021; 135:2307-2327. [PMID: 34643675 DOI: 10.1042/cs20190070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Preeclampsia (PE), the leading cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality, is associated with poor fetal growth, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and low birth weight (LBW). Offspring of women who had PE are at increased risk for cardiovascular (CV) disease later in life. However, the exact etiology of PE is unknown. Moreover, there are no effective interventions to treat PE or alleviate IUGR and the developmental origins of chronic disease in the offspring. The placenta is critical to fetal growth and development. Epigenetic regulatory processes such as histone modifications, microRNAs and DNA methylation play an important role in placental development including contributions to the regulation of trophoblast invasion and remodeling of the spiral arteries. Epigenetic processes that lead to changes in placental gene expression in PE mediate downstream effects that contribute to the development of placenta dysfunction, a critical mediator in the onset of PE, impaired fetal growth and IUGR. Therefore, this review will focus on epigenetic processes that contribute to the pathogenesis of PE and IUGR. Understanding the epigenetic mechanisms that contribute to normal placental development and the initiating events in PE may lead to novel therapeutic targets in PE that improve fetal growth and mitigate increased CV risk in the offspring.
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Heusler M, Einenkel R, Ehrhardt J, Muzzio DO, Zygmunt M. Low Abundance Fusobacterium Nucleatum Supports Early Pregnancy Development - An In Vitro Study. Front Immunol 2021; 12:698045. [PMID: 34531854 PMCID: PMC8438310 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.698045] [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: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Pregnancy success depends greatly on a balanced immune homeostasis. The detection of bacterial components in the upper reproductive tract in non-pregnant and pregnant women raised questions on its possible beneficial role in reproductive health. The local conditions that allow the presence of bacteria to harmonize with the establishment of pregnancy are still unknown. Among the described bacterial species in endometrial and placental samples, Fusobacterium nucleatum was found. It has been observed that F. nucleatum can induce tumorigenesis in colon carcinoma, a process that shares several features with embryo implantation. We propose that low concentrations of F. nucleatum may improve trophoblast function without exerting destructive responses. Inactivated F. nucleatum and E. coli were incubated with the trophoblastic cell lines HTR8/SVneo, BeWo, and JEG-3. Viability, proliferation, migratory capacity, invasiveness and the secretion of chemokines, other cytokines and matrix metalloproteinases were assessed. The presence of F. nucleatum significantly induced HTR8/SVneo invasion, accompanied by the secretion of soluble mediators (CXCL1, IL-6 and IL-8) and metalloproteinases (MMP-2 and MMP-9). However, as concentrations of F. nucleatum increased, these did not improve invasiveness, hindered migration, reduced cell viability and induced alterations in the cell cycle. Part of the F. nucleatum effects on cytokine release were reverted with the addition of a TLR4 blocking antibody. Other effects correlated with the level of expression of E-cadherin on the different cell lines tested. Low amounts of F. nucleatum promote invasion of HTR8/SVneo cells and induce the secretion of important mediators for pregnancy establishment. Some effects were independent of LPS and correlated with the expression of E-cadherin on trophoblasts.
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- Martha Heusler
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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Li CH, Hsu TI, Chang YC, Chan MH, Lu PJ, Hsiao M. Stationed or Relocating: The Seesawing EMT/MET Determinants from Embryonic Development to Cancer Metastasis. Biomedicines 2021; 9:biomedicines9091265. [PMID: 34572451 PMCID: PMC8472300 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9091265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Revised: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Epithelial and mesenchymal transition mechanisms continue to occur during the cell cycle and throughout human development from the embryo stage to death. In embryo development, epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) can be divided into three essential steps. First, endoderm, mesoderm, and neural crest cells form, then the cells are subdivided, and finally, cardiac valve formation occurs. After the embryonic period, the human body will be subjected to ongoing mechanical stress or injury. The formation of a wound requires EMT to recruit fibroblasts to generate granulation tissues, repair the wound and re-create an intact skin barrier. However, once cells transform into a malignant tumor, the tumor cells acquire the characteristic of immortality. Local cell growth with no growth inhibition creates a solid tumor. If the tumor cannot obtain enough nutrition in situ, the tumor cells will undergo EMT and invade the basal membrane of nearby blood vessels. The tumor cells are transported through the bloodstream to secondary sites and then begin to form colonies and undergo reverse EMT, the so-called "mesenchymal-epithelial transition (MET)." This dynamic change involves cell morphology, environmental conditions, and external stimuli. Therefore, in this manuscript, the similarities and differences between EMT and MET will be dissected from embryonic development to the stage of cancer metastasis.
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- Chien-Hsiu Li
- Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115, Taiwan; (C.-H.L.); (T.-I.H.); (M.-H.C.)
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- Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115, Taiwan; (C.-H.L.); (T.-I.H.); (M.-H.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan;
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- Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115, Taiwan; (C.-H.L.); (T.-I.H.); (M.-H.C.)
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 704, Taiwan
- Clinical Medicine Research Center, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 704, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (P.-J.L.); (M.H.)
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- Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115, Taiwan; (C.-H.L.); (T.-I.H.); (M.-H.C.)
- Department of Biochemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (P.-J.L.); (M.H.)
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