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Kawano Y, Sato H, Goto K, Nishida M, Nasu K. The inhibitory effect of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) on chemokine and prostaglandin production in human endometrial stromal cells. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2021; 19:188. [PMID: 34930349 PMCID: PMC8686605 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-021-00867-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To investigate the role of adenosine monophosphate (AMP)-activated protein kinase (AMPK) on the production of interleukin (IL)-8, monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP)-1, prostaglandin E2 and F2α induced by IL-1β in endometrial stromal cells (ESCs) following treatment with 5-aminoimidazole-4- carboxamide ribonucleoside (AICAR). METHODS Endometrial specimens were obtained and cultured. We examined the effects of IL-1β, IL-1 ra and AICAR on the production of IL-8, MCP-1, PGE2 and PGF2α in human ESCs. The phosphorylations of AMPK, IκB, 4EBP-1, p70S6K and S6 ribosomal protein were analyzed by Western immunoblotting. RESULTS Following stimulation by IL-1β, the production of IL-8, MCP-1, PGE2 and PGF2α showed significant increases, and these increases were suppressed by AICAR. The expression of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) induced by IL-1β and suppressed by AICAR. The phosphorylation of IκB, 4EBP-1, p70S6K and S6 ribosomal protein were inhibited via an AMPK-dependent signal transduction. CONCLUSIONS The production of IL-8, MCP-1, PGE2 and PGF2α induced by IL-1β in ESCs were involved in the negative regulatory mechanisms of AMPK. The substances that activate AMPK may be promising agents for the treatment of pathological problems such as dysmenorrhea.
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- Yasushi Kawano
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, 1-1 Idaigaoka, Hasama, Yufu, Oita, 879-5593, Japan.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, 1-1 Idaigaoka, Hasama, Yufu, Oita, 879-5593, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, 1-1 Idaigaoka, Hasama, Yufu, Oita, 879-5593, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, 1-1 Idaigaoka, Hasama, Yufu, Oita, 879-5593, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, 1-1 Idaigaoka, Hasama, Yufu, Oita, 879-5593, Japan
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Luo F, Jia R, Ying S, Wang Z, Wang F. Analysis of genes that influence sheep follicular development by different nutrition levels during the luteal phase using expression profiling. Anim Genet 2016; 47:354-64. [PMID: 26970339 DOI: 10.1111/age.12427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/11/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Nutrition is an important factor that regulates reproductive performance of sheep and affects follicle development. However, the correlation between nutrition and follicle development is poorly understood at the molecular level. To study its possible molecular mechanisms, we performed expression profiling of granulosa cells isolated from sheep that were fed different levels of nutrition levels during the luteal phase. To do this, ewes received a maintenance diet (M), and their estrus was synchronized by intravaginal progestogen sponges for 12 days. Ewes were randomly divided into the short-term dietary-restricted group (R; 0.5 × M) and the nutrient-supplemented group (S; 1.5 × M). RNA samples were extracted from granulosa cells. Transcriptome libraries from each group were constructed by Illumina sequencing. Among 18 468 detected genes, 170 genes were significantly differentially expressed, of which 140 genes were upregulated and 30 genes were downregulated in group S relative to group R. These genes could be candidates regulating follicular development in sheep. Gene Ontology, KEGG and clustering analyses were performed. Genes related to oocyte meiosis, such as ADCY7, were upregulated. We identified two important groups of related genes that were upregulated with improved nutrition: one group comprising the genes PTGS2, UCP2 and steroidogenic acute regulatory protein and the other group comprising interleukin-1A and interleukin-1B. The genes within each group showed similar expression patterns. Additionally, all five genes are involved in the reproduction process. Quantitative real-time PCR was performed to validate the results of expression profiling. These data in our study are an abundant genomic resource to expand the understanding of the molecular and cellular events underlying follicle development.
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- F Luo
- Jiangsu Livestock Embryo Engineering Laboratory, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China.,Jiangsu Engineering Technology Research Center of Meat Sheep & Goat Industry, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, PR China
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- Jiangsu Livestock Embryo Engineering Laboratory, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Livestock Embryo Engineering Laboratory, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Livestock Embryo Engineering Laboratory, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Livestock Embryo Engineering Laboratory, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China.,Jiangsu Engineering Technology Research Center of Meat Sheep & Goat Industry, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, PR China
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Ji K, Tsirka SE. Inflammation modulates expression of laminin in the central nervous system following ischemic injury. J Neuroinflammation 2012; 9:159. [PMID: 22759265 DOI: 10.1186/1742-2094-9-159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2012] [Accepted: 07/03/2012] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Ischemic stroke induces neuronal death in the core of the infarct within a few hours and the secondary damage in the surrounding regions over a long period of time. Reduction of inflammation using pharmacological reagents has become a target of research for the treatment of stroke. Cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2), a marker of inflammation, is induced during stroke and enhances inflammatory reactions through the release of enzymatic products, such as prostaglandin (PG) E2. METHODS Wild-type (WT) and COX-2 knockout (COX-2KO) mice were subjected to middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO). Additionally, brain slices derived from these mice or brain microvascular endothelial cells (BMECs) were exposed to oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD) conditions. The expression levels of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins were assessed and correlated with the state of inflammation. RESULTS We found that components of the ECM, and specifically laminin, are transiently highly upregulated on endothelial cells after MCAO or OGD. This upregulation is not observed in COX-2KO mice or WT mice treated with COX-2 inhibitor, celecoxib, suggesting that COX-2 is associated with changes in the levels of laminins. CONCLUSIONS Taken together, we report that transient ECM remodeling takes place early after stroke and suggest that this increase in ECM protein expression may constitute an effort to revascularize and oxygenate the tissue.
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Kawano Y, Furukawa Y, Kawano Y, Abe W, Hirakawa T, Narahara H. Cadmium chloride induces the expression of metallothionein mRNA by endometrial stromal cells and amnion-derived (WISH) cells. Gynecol Obstet Invest 2010; 71:240-4. [PMID: 21160154 DOI: 10.1159/000319615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2009] [Accepted: 07/22/2010] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Metallothionein (MT) is known to bind to metals with high affinity. The potential for MT-1 mRNA expression in endometrial stromal cells (ESC) and amniotic cells in response to cytokines and cadmium chloride (CdCl(2)) was evaluated. METHODS Human ESC were cultured and treated with interleukin-1α, 12-O-tetradecanoylphobol 13-acetate (TPA), forskolin, transforming growth factor-β, and CdCl(2). Amnion-derived (WISH) cells were also cultured and treated with the same reagents. The levels of MT mRNA were evaluated by Northern blot analysis in ESC and WISH cells. RESULTS In response to treatment with CdCl(2) (0.01-10 μM), the expression of MT mRNA markedly increased in ESC and WISH cells in a dose-dependent manner. On the other hand, the expression of MT mRNA did not increase after treatment with interleukin-1α (1 nM), TPA (10 nM), forskolin (1 μM) or transforming growth factor-β (1 nM) in these cells. CONCLUSION These findings indicate that MT expression in ESC and WISH cells is sensitive to the CdCl(2) concentration, which is known to be evaluated in cigarette smokers. The present results suggest that increased levels of MT may affect metal metabolism at the feto-maternal interface.
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- Yasushi Kawano
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Yufu, Japan. kawayas @ med.oita-u.ac.jp
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Kawano Y, Furukawa Y, Kawano Y, Nasu K, Narahara H. Thrombin-induced chemokine production in endometrial stromal cells. Hum Reprod 2010; 26:407-13. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deq347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Prostaglandin F2alpha (PGF2alpha), a foremost stable vasoactive cyclooxygenase (COX)-catalyzed prostaglandin, regulates a number of key physiological functions such as luteolysis, ovarian function, luteal maintenance of pregnancy, and parturition as a constitutive part of ongoing reproductive processes of the body. It has recently been implicated in the regulation of intricate pathophysiological processes, such as acute and chronic inflammation, cardiovascular and rheumatic diseases. Since the discovery of a second isoform of COXs, it has been shown that PGF2alpha can be formed in vivo from arachidonic acid through both isoforms of COXs, namely cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). Being synthesized in various parts of the body, it metabolizes instantly to a number of rather inactive metabolites mainly in the lungs, liver, kidney, and efficiently excretes into the urine. 15-Keto-dihydro-PGF2alpha, a major stable metabolite of PGF2alpha that reflects in vivo PGF2alpha biosynthesis, is found in larger quantities than its parent compound in the circulation and urine in basal physiological conditions, with short-lived pulses during luteolysis, induced termination of pregnancy and parturition, and is increased in tissues and various body fluids during acute, sub-chronic, and severe chronic inflammation. Further, the close relationship of PGF2alpha with a number of risk factors for atherosclerosis indicates its major role in inflammation pathology. This review addresses multiple aspects of PGF2alpha in addition to its emerging role in physiology to inflammation.
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- Samar Basu
- Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Uppsala University, Uppsala Science Park, Uppsala, Sweden.
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Kawano Y, Fukuda J, Nasu K, Matsumoto H, Narahara H, Miyakawa I. Synergistic effect of interleukin (IL)-1α and ceramide analogue on the production of IL-6, IL-8, and macrophage colony-stimulating factor by endometrial stromal cells. Fertil Steril 2004; 82 Suppl 3:1043-7. [PMID: 15474071 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.05.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2004] [Revised: 05/17/2004] [Accepted: 05/17/2004] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To measure the level of interleukin 6 (IL-6), IL-8, and macrophage colony-stimulating factor (M-CSF) induced by IL-1alpha in endometrial stromal cells (ESC) following treatment with ceramide analogues. DESIGN The effects of IL-1alpha, IL-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1RA), C2-ceramide, and C6-ceramide on the production of IL-6, IL-8, and M-CSF by ESC. SETTING Research laboratory at Oita University Medical School. PATIENT(S) Eleven premenopausal women who had undergone hysterectomies for subserous myoma provided endometrial specimens in the secretory phase. INTERVENTION(S) The ESC were incubated for 24 hours with IL-1alpha, IL-1RA, C2-ceramide, and C6-ceramide. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) The levels of IL-6, IL-8, and M-CSF in the culture media were measured via enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay. RESULT(S) : Following stimulation by IL-1alpha, the production of IL-6, IL-8, and M-CSF showed a statistically significant increase, and they were suppressed by IL-1RA in a dose-dependent manner. Production of IL-6, IL-8, and M-CSF was not statistically significantly increased by IL-1alpha plus C2-ceramide as compared with IL-1alpha alone. Production of both IL-8 and M-CSF was statistically significantly increased by IL-1alpha plus C6-ceramide as compared with IL-1alpha alone; however, IL-6 production was not increased. CONCLUSION(S) The results suggest that IL-1alpha stimulates the production of IL-8 and M-CSF by a mechanism that involves the sphingomyelin-ceramide system. Ceramide may be important in increasing the production of IL-8 and M-CSF in the human endometrium.
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- Yasushi Kawano
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Oita, Japan.
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Pettus BJ, Bielawska A, Subramanian P, Wijesinghe DS, Maceyka M, Leslie CC, Evans JH, Freiberg J, Roddy P, Hannun YA, Chalfant CE. Ceramide 1-phosphate is a direct activator of cytosolic phospholipase A2. J Biol Chem 2003; 279:11320-6. [PMID: 14676210 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m309262200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 275] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Recently, we demonstrated that ceramide kinase, and its product, ceramide 1-phosphate (Cer-1-P), were mediators of arachidonic acid released in cells in response to interleukin-1beta and calcium ionophore (Pettus, B. J., Bielawska, A., Spiegel, S., Roddy, P., Hannun, Y. A., and Chalfant, C. E. (2003) J. Biol. Chem. 278, 38206-38213). In this study, we demonstrate that down-regulation of cytosolic phospholipase A(2) (cPLA(2)) using RNA interference technology abolished the ability of Cer-1-P to induce arachidonic acid release in A549 cells, demonstrating that cPLA(2) is the key phospholipase A(2) downstream of Cer-1-P. Treatment of A549 cells with Cer-1-P (2.5 microm) induced the translocation of full-length cPLA(2) from the cytosol to the Golgi apparatus/perinuclear regions, which are known sites of translocation in response to agonists. Cer-1-P also induced the translocation of the CaLB/C2 domain of cPLA(2) in the same manner, suggesting that this domain is responsive to Cer-1-P either directly or indirectly. In vitro studies were then conducted to distinguish these two possibilities. In vitro binding studies disclosed that Cer-1-P interacts directly with full-length cPLA(2) and with the CaLB domain in a calcium- and lipid-specific manner with a K(Ca) of 1.54 microm. Furthermore, Cer-1-P induced a calcium-dependent increase in cPLA(2) enzymatic activity as well as lowering the EC(50) of calcium for the enzyme from 191 to 31 nm. This study identifies Cer-1-P as an anionic lipid that translocates and directly activates cPLA(2), demonstrating a role for this bioactive lipid in the mediation of inflammatory responses.
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- Benjamin J Pettus
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina 29425, USA
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