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Fazelzadeh Haghighi M, Jafari Khamirani H, Fallahi J, Monfared AA, Ashrafi Dehkordi K, Tabei SMB. Novel insight into FCSK-congenital disorder of glycosylation through a CRISPR-generated cell model. Mol Genet Genomic Med 2024; 12:e2445. [PMID: 38722107 PMCID: PMC11080630 DOI: 10.1002/mgg3.2445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND FCSK-congenital disorder of glycosylation (FCSK-CDG) is a recently discovered rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder with defective fucosylation due to mutations in the fucokinase encoding gene, FCSK. Despite the essential role of fucokinase in the fucose salvage pathway and severe multisystem manifestations of FCSK-CDG patients, it is not elucidated which cells or which types of fucosylation are affected by its deficiency. METHODS In this study, CRISPR/Cas9 was employed to construct an FCSK-CDG cell model and explore the molecular mechanisms of the disease by lectin flow cytometry and real-time PCR analyses. RESULTS Comparison of cellular fucosylation by lectin flow cytometry in the created CRISPR/Cas9 FCSK knockout and the same unedited cell lines showed no significant change in the amount of cell surface fucosylated glycans, which is consistent with the only documented previous study on different cell types. It suggests a probable effect of this disease on secretory glycoproteins. Investigating O-fucosylation by analysis of the NOTCH3 gene expression as a potential target revealed a significant decrease in the FCSK knockout cells compared with the same unedited ones, proving the effect of fucokinase deficiency on EGF-like repeats O-fucosylation. CONCLUSION This study expands insight into the FCSK-CDG molecular mechanism; to the best of our knowledge, it is the first research conducted to reveal a gene whose expression level alters due to this disease.
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Affiliation(s)
- Maryam Fazelzadeh Haghighi
- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Advanced TechnologiesShahrekord University of Medical SciencesShahrekordIran
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- Molecular Medicine Department, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and TechnologiesShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- Central Research LaboratoryShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Advanced TechnologiesShahrekord University of Medical SciencesShahrekordIran
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- Department of Medical GeneticsShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
- Maternal‐Fetal Medicine Research CenterShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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Jamali E, Abbasi M, Tayer AH, Monfared AA, Tandel P, Tamaddon G, Kazerooni ES, Rakhshandehroo S, Ranjbaran R. The significance of surface neutrophilic MPO expression level in NETosis and NETosis-associated coagulopathies in covid-19 infected patients. Blood Cells Mol Dis 2022; 96:102676. [PMID: 35661911 PMCID: PMC9148269 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcmd.2022.102676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2022] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Inflammatory response-induced coagulopathy is a common complication associated with severe form of covid-19 infection. Evidences suggest that neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) play a significant role in triggering the immunothrombosis in this condition. We aimed to evaluate the diagnostic value of surface neutrophilic myeloperoxidase (MPO) as NETosis biomarker for predicting the risk of covid-19-associated coagulopathies. METHODS Covid-19 infection was assessed by real-time-PCR and plasma d-dimer levels were measured by ELFA. Based on the covid-19 infection and d-dimer level outcomes, patients were categorized into four groups. Any alteration in the serum level of IL-6, H3Cit and neutrophilic surface MPO were analyzed by CLIA, ELISA, and flow cytometry, respectively. RESULTS H3Cit variations and different d-dimer values confirmed the association between NETosis and coagulopathies. Findings showed that the expression of neutrophilic MPO reduced in cases with NETosis, which was correlated with increased levels of H3Cit. ANC/MPO ratio was signified as a valuable marker to discriminate the covid-19 and non covid-19-associated coagulopathies and could be considered as a prognostic factor due to its noteworthy correlation with serum IL-6 concentration. CONCLUSION Declined levels of surface neutrophilic MPO in NETosis correlate with covid-19-associated coagulopathies and increased IL-6 levels, as a potential biomarker of covid-19 disease severity.
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- Elham Jamali
- Diagnostic Laboratory Sciences and Technology Research Center, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; Peyvand Pathobiology and Genetic Lab, Shiraz, Iran
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- Diagnostic Laboratory Sciences and Technology Research Center, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
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- Research Center for Noncommunicable Diseases, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
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- Diagnostic Laboratory Sciences and Technology Research Center, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Diagnostic Laboratory Sciences and Technology Research Center, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Diagnostic Laboratory Sciences and Technology Research Center, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Diagnostic Laboratory Sciences and Technology Research Center, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Diagnostic Laboratory Sciences and Technology Research Center, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Arabi Monfared A, Yazdanpanah M, Zareshahrabadi Z, Pakshir K, Ghahartars M, Mehrabani D, Yazdanpanah S, Iraji A, Zomorodian K. Chemical composition and antifungal activities of aromatic water of Zataria multiflora Boiss. Curr Med Mycol 2021; 7:29-35. [PMID: 35528627 PMCID: PMC9006736 DOI: 10.18502/cmm.7.3.7255] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Revised: 08/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background and Purpose: In Iranian culture, aromatic waters harboring a slight amount of essential oil have been
popularly used for many years as a pleasant non-alcoholic drink with various medicinal
properties. In this study, chemical composition of Zataria multiflora Boiss. (ZM)
aromatic water was determined and its in vitro and in vivo antifungal
properties were investigated. Materials and Methods: Chemical composition of the essential oil extracted from aromatic water (AW) of ZM was
analyzed by Gas chromatography and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The
antimicrobial activity of the AW against Candida species was determined by
broth micro-dilution methods. Additionally, biofilm formation inhibition and antioxidant
activity of the AW were measured using XTT reduction and DPPH methods, respectively.
Antifungal activities of the AW in the prevention and/or treatment of gastrointestinal (GI)
candidiasis in animal models were also evaluated. Results: The GC-MS analysis revealed that the major constituents of ZM AW were Carvacrol (46.56%)
and Thymol (40.67%). The ZM AW inhibited the growth and biofilm formation of
Candida species in the range of 0.25-0.5 V/V. Moreover, ZM AW significantly
decreased Candida colonization in therapeutic groups
(P<0.05). Conclusion: Given the wide therapeutic potential of ZM AW, including antifungal and antioxidant
activities, it might be possible to use it in the management of mucocutaneous or alimentary
candidiasis.
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- Ali Arabi Monfared
- Central Research Laboratory, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Mycology and Parasitology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Mycology and Parasitology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Mycology and Parasitology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Basic Sciences in Infectious Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Molecular Dermatology Research Center, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Stem Cell Technology Research Center, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Mycology and Parasitology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Central Research Laboratory, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Stem Cells Technology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Mycology and Parasitology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Basic Sciences in Infectious Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Arabi Monfared A, Ayatollahi Mousavi SA, Zomorodian K, Mehrabani D, Iraji A, Moein MR. Trachyspermum ammi aromatic water: A traditional drink with considerable anti- Candida activity. Curr Med Mycol 2020; 6:1-8. [PMID: 33834136 PMCID: PMC8018821 DOI: 10.18502/cmm.6.3.3979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2020] [Revised: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Aromatic waters (AWs) are therapeutic distillates, which harbor both essential oil and water-soluble components of a plant. Due to the dispersion of the light amount of essence through the AWs, they have their specific pleasant smell, taste, and medicinal properties. In Iranian traditional medicine, Trachyspermum ammi AW is used to treat gastrointestinal disorders. The present study was conducted to determine the chemical composition of the essential oil extracted from T. ammi AW and its antifungal activities against Candida species. MATERIALS AND METHODS The composition of the essential oil extracted from T. ammi AW was analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. In addition, the evaluation of the antifungal activity of AW against Candida species was performed using broth microdilution methods as recommended by the Clinical Laboratory Standard Institute. Moreover, the biofilm formation inhibition, antioxidant properties, and experimental activity of AW were determined in an animal model. RESULTS According to the results, thymol (78.08%) was the major compound of EO, followed by carvacrol (8.20%) and carvotanacetone (6.50%). Furthermore, T. ammi AW exhibited antifungal activities against the examined fungi and inhibited the biofilm formation of C. albicans at a concentration of up to 0.25 V/V. Histopathological analyses revealed that Candida colonization declined in the mice following the administration ofT. ammi AW in a therapeutic trial. CONCLUSION It seems that the presence of phenolic monoterpenes in AW has resulted in antifungal effects. Pleasant odor and antioxidant properties are extra bonuses to the antimicrobial effects of this plant. Based on the findings, AW might have the potential to be used in the management of alimentary candidiasis or oral hygienic products.
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- Ali Arabi Monfared
- Department of Medical Mycology and Parasitology, School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Medical Mycology and Parasitology, School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
- Medical Mycology and Bacteriology Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Basic Sciences in Infectious Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Stem Cell and Transgenic Technology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Basic Sciences in Infectious Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Mohammad Rezazadeh F, Saedi S, Rahmanifar F, Namavar MR, Dianatpour M, Tanideh N, Akhlaghi A, Niazi A, Arabi Monfared A, Tsutsui K, Jafarzadeh Shirazi MR, Tamadon A. Fast free of acrylamide clearing tissue (FACT) for clearing, immunolabelling and three-dimensional imaging of partridge tissues. Microsc Res Tech 2018; 81:1374-1382. [DOI: 10.1002/jemt.23078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2018] [Revised: 04/29/2018] [Accepted: 06/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture; Shiraz University; Shiraz Iran
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- Department of Basic Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine; Shiraz University; Shiraz Iran
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- Clinical Neurology Research Center, and Histomorphometry & Stereology Research Center; Shiraz University of Medical Sciences; Shiraz Iran
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- Stem Cells Technology Research Center; Shiraz University of Medical Sciences; Shiraz Iran
- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Pharmacy; Shiraz University of Medical Sciences; Shiraz Iran
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- Stem Cells Technology Research Center; Shiraz University of Medical Sciences; Shiraz Iran
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine; Shiraz University of Medical Sciences; Shiraz Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture; Shiraz University; Shiraz Iran
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- Institute of Biotechnology; Shiraz University; Shiraz Iran
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- Central Research Laboratory; Shiraz University of Medical Sciences; Shiraz Iran
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- Department of Biology; Waseda University; Shinjuku-ku Tokyo, 162-8480 Japan
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- The Persian Gulf Marine Biotechnology Research Center; The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences; Bushehr Iran
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