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Chumchanchira C, Ramphan S, Paemanee A, Roytrakul S, Lithanatudom P, Smith DR. A 2D-proteomic analysis identifies proteins differentially regulated by two different dengue virus serotypes. Sci Rep 2024; 14:8287. [PMID: 38594317 PMCID: PMC11003990 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-57930-1] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
Abstract
The mosquito transmitted dengue virus (DENV) is a major public health problem in many tropical and sub-tropical countries around the world. Both vaccine development and drug development are complex as the species Dengue virus consist of four distinct viruses (DENV 1 to DENV 4) each of which is composed of multiple lineages and strains. To understand the interaction of DENV with the host cell machinery, several studies have undertaken in vitro proteomic analysis of different cell lines infected with DENV. Invariably, these studies have utilized DENV 2. In this study we sought to define proteins that are differentially regulated by two different DENVs, DENV 2 and DENV 4. A 2-dimensional proteomic analysis identified some 300 protein spots, of which only 11 showed differential expression by both DENVs. Of these, only six were coordinately regulated. One protein, prohibitin 1 (PHB1) was downregulated by infection with both DENVs. Overexpression of PHB1 increased DENV protein expression, level of infection and genome copy number. DENV E protein colocalized with PHB, and there was a direct interaction between DENV 2 E protein and PHB1, but not between DENV 4 E protein and PHB1. The low number of proteins showing coordinate regulation after infection by different DENVs is a cause for concern, particularly in determining new druggable targets, and suggests that studies should routinely investigate multiple DENVs.
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- Chanida Chumchanchira
- PhD Degree Program in Biology (International Program), Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
- Institute of Molecular Biosciences, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- Institute of Molecular Biosciences, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.
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- Institute of Molecular Biosciences, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand.
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Chumchanchira C, Ramphan S, Sornjai W, Roytrakul S, Lithanatudom P, Smith DR. Glycolysis is reduced in dengue virus 2 infected liver cells. Sci Rep 2024; 14:8355. [PMID: 38594438 PMCID: PMC11004007 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-58834-w] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
Abstract
Infections with dengue virus (DENV) remain a worldwide public health problem. A number of bona fide cellular targets of DENV have been identified including liver cells. Despite the many lines of evidence confirming the involvement of hepatocytes during DENV infection, only a few studies have used proteomic analysis to understand the modulation of the cellular proteome occurring upon DENV infection. We utilized a 2D-gel electrophoresis analysis to identify proteins that were differentially regulated by DENV 2 infection of liver (Hep3B) cells at 12 h post infection (hpi) and at 48 hpi. The analysis identifies 4 proteins differentially expressed at 12 hpi, and 14 differentially regulated at 48 hpi. One candidate protein identified as downregulated at 48 hpi in the proteomic analysis (GAPDH) was validated in western blotting in Hep3B cells, and subsequently in induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) derived human hepatocytes. The reduced expression of GAPDH was coupled with an increase in NADH, and a significantly reduced NAD + /NADH ratio, strongly suggesting that glycolysis is down regulated in response to DENV 2 infection. Metformin, a well characterized drug used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, is an inhibitor of hepatic gluconeogenesis was shown to reduce the level of DENV 2 infection and new virus production. Collectively these results show that although glycolysis is reduced, glucose is still required, possibly for use by the pentose phosphate pathway to generate nucleosides required for viral replication.
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- Chanida Chumchanchira
- PhD Degree Program in Biology (International Program), Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
- Institute of Molecular Biosciences, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- Institute of Molecular Biosciences, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- Institute of Molecular Biosciences, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.
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- Institute of Molecular Biosciences, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand.
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Chittavanich P, Saengwimol D, Roytrakul S, Rojanaporn D, Chaitankar V, Srimongkol A, Anurathapan U, Hongeng S, Kaewkhaw R. Ceftriaxone exerts antitumor effects in MYCN-driven retinoblastoma and neuroblastoma by targeting DDX3X for translation repression. Mol Oncol 2024; 18:918-938. [PMID: 37975412 PMCID: PMC10994227 DOI: 10.1002/1878-0261.13553] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
Abstract
MYCN proto-oncogene, bHLH transcription factor (MYCN) amplification is associated with aggressive retinoblastoma (RB) and neuroblastoma (NB) cancer recurrence that is resistant to chemotherapies. Therefore, there is an urgent need to identify new therapeutic tools. This study aimed to evaluate the potential repurposing of ceftriaxone for the treatment of MYCN-amplified RB and NB, based on the clinical observations that the drug was serendipitously found to decrease the volume of the MYCN-driven RB subtype. Using patient-derived tumor organoids and tumor cell lines, we demonstrated that ceftriaxone is a potent and selective growth inhibitor targeting MYCN-driven RB and NB cells. Profiling of drug-induced transcriptomic changes, cell-cycle progression, and apoptotic death indicated cell-cycle arrest and death of drug-treated MYCN-amplified tumor cells. Drug target identification, using an affinity-based proteomic and molecular docking approach, and functional studies of the target proteins revealed that ceftriaxone targeted DEAD-box helicase 3 X-linked (DDX3X), thereby inhibiting translation in MYCN-amplified tumors but not in MYCN-nonamplified cells. The data suggest the feasibility of repurposing ceftriaxone as an anticancer drug and provide insights into the mechanism of drug action, highlighting DDX3X as a potential target for treating MYCN-driven tumors.
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- Pamorn Chittavanich
- Program in Translational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi HospitalMahidol UniversityBangkokThailand
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- Research Center, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi HospitalMahidol UniversityBangkokThailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and BiotechnologyNational Science and Technology Development AgencyPathum ThaniThailand
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi HospitalMahidol UniversityBangkokThailand
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- Biodata Mining and Discovery Section, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin DiseasesNational Institutes of HealthBethesdaMDUSA
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- Research Center, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi HospitalMahidol UniversityBangkokThailand
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi HospitalMahidol UniversityBangkokThailand
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi HospitalMahidol UniversityBangkokThailand
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- Program in Translational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi HospitalMahidol UniversityBangkokThailand
- Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi HospitalMahidol UniversitySamut PrakanThailand
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Sakarin S, Rungsipipat A, Roytrakul S, Jaresitthikunchai J, Phaonakrop N, Charoenlappanit S, Thaisakun S, Surachetpong SD. Proteomic analysis of the serum in dogs with pulmonary hypertension secondary to myxomatous mitral valve disease: the preliminary study. Front Vet Sci 2024; 11:1327453. [PMID: 38596466 PMCID: PMC11002142 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1327453] [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] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Background Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a common complication in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD), characterized by elevated blood pressure in pulmonary artery. Echocardiography is a reliable technique for PH diagnosis in veterinary medicine. However, it is limited to use as an early detection method. Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) has found extensive application in the discovery of serum protein biomarkers for various diseases. The objective of this study was to identify serum proteins in healthy control dogs and MMVD dogs both with and without PH using LC-MS/MS. Materials and methods In this research, a total of 81 small-breed dogs participated, and they were categorized into three groups: the control (n = 28), MMVD (n = 24) and MMVD+PH (n = 29) groups. Serum samples were collected and analyzed by LC-MS/MS. Results Differentially expressed proteins were identified, and the upregulated and downregulated proteins in MMVD+PH group including Myomesin 1 (MYOM1) and Histone deacetylase 7 (HDAC7), Pleckstrin homology domain containing M3 (PLEKHM3), Diacylglycerol lipase alpha (DAGLA) and Tubulin tyrosine ligase like 6 (TTLL6) were selected as proteins of interest in MMVD dogs with PH. Conclusion Different types of proteins have been identified in healthy dogs and MMVD dogs with and without PH. Additional studies are needed to investigate the potential of these proteins as biomarkers for PH in dogs with MMVD.
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- Siriwan Sakarin
- Faculty of Veterinary Science, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Center of Excellence for Companion Animal Cancer, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Faculty of Veterinary Science, Department of Pathology, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Faculty of Veterinary Science, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Center of Excellence for Companion Animal Cancer, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Jantaruk P, Roytrakul S, Sistayanarain A, Kunthalert D. The pomegranate-derived peptide Pug-4 alleviates nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae-induced inflammation by suppressing NF-kB signaling and NLRP3 inflammasome activation. PeerJ 2024; 12:e16938. [PMID: 38406294 PMCID: PMC10885808 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.16938] [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] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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The respiratory pathogen nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi) is the most common cause of exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), of which an excessive inflammatory response is a hallmark. With the limited success of current medicines there is an urgent need for the development of novel therapeutics that are both safe and effective. In this study, we explored the regulatory potential of pomegranate-derived peptides Pug-1, Pug-2, Pug-3, and Pug-4 on NTHi-induced inflammation. Our results clearly showed that to varying degrees the Pug peptides inhibited NTHi-induced production of IL-1β, a pivotal cytokine in COPD, and showed that these effects were not related to cytotoxicity. Pug-4 peptide exhibited the most potent inhibitory activity. This was demonstrated in all studied cell types including murine (RAW264.7) and human (differentiated THP-1) macrophages as well as human lung epithelial cells (A549). Substantial reduction by Pug-4 of TNF-α, NO and PGE2 in NTHi-infected A549 cells was also observed. In addition, Pug-4 strongly inhibited the expression of nuclear-NF-κB p65 protein and the NF-κB target genes (determined by IL-1β, TNF-α, iNOS and COX-2 mRNA expression) in NTHi-infected A549 cells. Pug-4 suppressed the expression of NLRP3 and pro-IL-1β proteins and inhibited NTHi-mediated cleavage of caspase-1 and mature IL-1β. These results demonstrated that Pug-4 inhibited NTHi-induced inflammation through the NF-κB signaling and NLRP3 inflammasome activation. Our findings herein highlight the significant anti-inflammatory activity of Pug-4, a newly identified peptide from pomegranate, against NTHi-induced inflammation. We therefore strongly suggest the potential of the Pug-4 peptide as an anti-inflammatory medicine candidate for treatment of NTHi-mediated inflammation.
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- Pornpimon Jantaruk
- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- National Science and Technology Development Agency, Thailand Science Park, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Pathumthani, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- Centre of Excellence in Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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Kumphune S, Seenak P, Paiyabhrom N, Songjang W, Pankhong P, Jumroon N, Thaisakun S, Phaonakrop N, Roytrakul S, Malakul W, Jiraviriyakul A, Nernpermpisooth N. Cardiac endothelial ischemia/reperfusion injury-derived protein damage-associated molecular patterns disrupt the integrity of the endothelial barrier. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24600. [PMID: 38312663 PMCID: PMC10835233 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24600] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
Abstract
Human cardiac microvascular endothelial cells (HCMECs) are sensitive to ischemia and vulnerable to damage during reperfusion. The release of damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) during reperfusion induces additional tissue damage. The current study aimed to identify early protein DAMPs in human cardiac microvascular endothelial cells subjected to ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) using a proteomic approach and their effect on endothelial cell injury. HCMECs were subjected to 60 min of simulated ischemia and 6 h of reperfusion, which can cause lethal damage. DAMPs in the culture media were subjected to liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry proteomic analysis. The cells were treated with endothelial IRI-derived DAMP medium for 24 h. Endothelial injury was assessed by measuring lactate dehydrogenase activity, morphological features, and the expression of endothelial cadherin, nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), and caveolin-1. The top two upregulated proteins, DNAJ homolog subfamily B member 11 and pyrroline-5-carboxylate reductase 2, are promising and sensitive predictors of cardiac microvascular endothelial damage. HCMECs expose to endothelial IRI-derived DAMP, the lactate dehydrogenase activity was significantly increased compared with the control group (10.15 ± 1.03 vs 17.67 ± 1.19, respectively). Following treatment with endothelial IRI-derived DAMPs, actin-filament dysregulation, and downregulation of vascular endothelial cadherin, caveolin-1, and eNOS expressions were observed, along with cell death. In conclusion, the early protein DAMPs released during cardiac microvascular endothelial IRI could serve as novel candidate biomarkers for acute myocardial IRI. Distinct features of impaired plasma membrane integrity can help identify therapeutic targets to mitigate the detrimental consequences mediated of endothelial IRI-derived DAMPs.
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- Sarawut Kumphune
- Biomedical Engineering and Innovation Research Centre, Chiang Mai University, Muang, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
- Biomedical Engineering Institute, Chiang Mai University, Muang, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
- Integrative Biomedical Research Unit (IBRU), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand
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- Integrative Biomedical Research Unit (IBRU), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand
- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand
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- Integrative Biomedical Research Unit (IBRU), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand
- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand
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- Integrative Biomedical Research Unit (IBRU), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand
- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand
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- Integrative Biomedical Research Unit (IBRU), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand
- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand
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- National Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- National Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- National Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand
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- Integrative Biomedical Research Unit (IBRU), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand
- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand
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- Integrative Biomedical Research Unit (IBRU), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand
- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand
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Tankrathok A, Mahong B, Roytrakul S, Daduang S, Temsiripong Y, Klaynongsruang S, Jangpromma N. Proteomic analysis of crocodile white blood cells reveals insights into the mechanism of the innate immune system. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24583. [PMID: 38312682 PMCID: PMC10835162 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24583] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
Abstract
Crocodiles have a particularly powerful innate immune system because their blood contains high levels of antimicrobial peptides. They can survive injuries that would be fatal to other animals, and they are rarely afflicted with diseases. To better understand the crocodile's innate immune response, proteomic analysis was performed on the white blood cells (WBC) of an Aeromonas hydrophila-infected crocodile. Levels of WBC and red blood cells (RBC) rapidly increased within 1 h. In WBC, there were 109 up-regulated differentially expressed proteins (DEP) that were up-regulated. Fifty-nine DEPs dramatically increased expression from 1 h after inoculation, whereas 50 up-regulated DEPs rose after 24 h. The most abundant DEPs mainly had two biological functions, 1) gene expression regulators, for example, zinc finger proteins and histone H1 family, and 2) cell mechanical forces such as actin cytoskeleton proteins and microtubule-binding proteins. This finding illustrates the characteristic effective innate immune response mechanism of crocodiles that might occur via boosted transcription machinery proteins to accelerate cytoskeletal protein production for induction of phagocytosis, along with the increment of trafficking proteins to transport essential molecules for combating pathogens. The findings of this study provide new insights into the mechanisms of the crocodile's innate immune system.
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- Anupong Tankrathok
- Protein and Proteomics Research Center for Commercial and Industrial Purposes (ProCCI), Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Kalasin University, Kalasin, 46000, Thailand
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- Protein and Proteomics Research Center for Commercial and Industrial Purposes (ProCCI), Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
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- Proteomics Laboratory, Genome Technology Research Unit, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Pathumthani, 12120, Thailand
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- Protein and Proteomics Research Center for Commercial and Industrial Purposes (ProCCI), Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
- Division of Pharmacognosy and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
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- Protein and Proteomics Research Center for Commercial and Industrial Purposes (ProCCI), Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
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- Protein and Proteomics Research Center for Commercial and Industrial Purposes (ProCCI), Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
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Sukjoi W, Young C, Acland M, Siritutsoontorn S, Roytrakul S, Klingler-Hoffmann M, Hoffmann P, Jitrapakdee S. Proteomic analysis of holocarboxylase synthetase deficient-MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells revealed the biochemical changes associated with cell death, impaired growth signaling, and metabolism. Front Mol Biosci 2024; 10:1250423. [PMID: 38283944 PMCID: PMC10812114 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2023.1250423] [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] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024] Open
Abstract
We have previously shown that the holocarboxylase synthetase (HLCS) is overexpressed in breast cancer tissue of patients, and silencing of its expression in triple-negative cancer cell line inhibits growth and migration. Here we investigated the global biochemical changes associated with HLCS knockdown in MDA-MB-231 cells to discern the pathways that involve HLCS. Proteomic analysis of two independent HLCS knockdown cell lines identified 347 differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) whose expression change > 2-fold (p < 0.05) relative to the control cell line. GO enrichment analysis showed that these DEPs were mainly associated with the cellular process such as cellular metabolic process, cellular response to stimulus, and cellular component organization or biogenesis, metabolic process, biological regulation, response to stimuli, localization, and signaling. Among the 347 identified DEPs, 64 proteins were commonly found in both HLCS knockdown clones, confirming their authenticity. Validation of some of these DEPs by Western blot analysis showed that plasminogen activator inhibitor type 2 (SerpinB2) and interstitial collagenase (MMP1) were approximately 90% decreased in HLCS knockdown cells, consistent with a 50%-60% decrease in invasion ability of knockdown cells. Notably, argininosuccinate synthase 1 (ASS1), one of the enzymes in the urea cycle, showed approximately a 10-fold increase in the knockdown cells, suggesting the crucial role of HLCS in supporting the urea cycle in the triple-negative cancer cell line. Collectively, our proteomic data provide biochemical insights into how suppression of HLCS expression perturbs global changes in cellular processes and metabolic pathways, impairing cell growth and invasion.
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- Witchuda Sukjoi
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Clinical and Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Adelaide Proteomics Centre, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Agency, Pathumthani, Thailand
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- Clinical and Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Sakarin S, Rungsipipat A, Roytrakul S, Jaresitthikunchai J, Phaonakrop N, Charoenlappanit S, Thaisakun S, Surachetpong SD. Proteomic analysis of pulmonary arteries and lung tissues from dogs affected with pulmonary hypertension secondary to degenerative mitral valve disease. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0296068. [PMID: 38181036 PMCID: PMC10769092 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0296068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024] Open
Abstract
In dogs with degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD), pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a common complication characterized by abnormally elevated pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP). Pulmonary arterial remodeling is the histopathological changes of pulmonary artery that has been recognized in PH. The underlying mechanisms that cause this arterial remodeling are poorly understood. This study aimed to perform shotgun proteomics to investigate changes in protein expression in pulmonary arteries and lung tissues of DMVD dogs with PH compared to normal control dogs and DMVD dogs without PH. Tissue samples were collected from the carcasses of 22 small-sized breed dogs and divided into three groups: control (n = 7), DMVD (n = 7) and DMVD+PH groups (n = 8). Differentially expressed proteins were identified, and top three upregulated and downregulated proteins in the pulmonary arteries of DMVD dogs with PH including SIK family kinase 3 (SIK3), Collagen type I alpha 1 chain (COL1A1), Transforming growth factor alpha (TGF-α), Apoptosis associated tyrosine kinase (AATYK), Hepatocyte growth factor activator (HGFA) and Tyrosine-protein phosphatase non-receptor type 13 (PTPN13) were chosen. Results showed that some of the identified proteins may play a role in the pathogenesis of pulmonary arterial remodeling. This study concluded shotgun proteomics has potential as a tool for exploring candidate proteins associated with the pathogenesis of PH secondary to DMVD in dogs.
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- Siriwan Sakarin
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence for Companion Animal Cancer, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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Ploypetch S, Wongbandue G, Roytrakul S, Phaonakrop N, Prapaiwan N. Comparative Serum Proteome Profiling of Canine Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia before and after Castration. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:3853. [PMID: 38136890 PMCID: PMC10740436 DOI: 10.3390/ani13243853] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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BPH is the most prevalent prostatic condition in aging dogs. Nevertheless, clinical diagnosis and management remain inconsistent. This study employed in-solution digestion coupled with nano-liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry to assess serum proteome profiling of dogs with BPH and those dogs after castration. Male dogs were divided into two groups; control and BPH groups. In the BPH group, each dog was evaluated at two time points: Day 0 (BF subgroup) and Day 30 after castration (AT subgroup). In the BF subgroup, three proteins were significantly upregulated and associated with dihydrotestosterone: solute carrier family 5 member 5, tyrosine-protein kinase, and FRAT regulator of WNT signaling pathway 1. Additionally, the overexpression of polymeric immunoglobulin receptors in the BF subgroup hints at its potential as a novel protein linked to the BPH development process. Conversely, alpha-1-B glycoprotein (A1BG) displayed significant downregulation in the BF subgroup, suggesting A1BG's potential as a predictive protein for canine BPH. Finasteride was associated with increased proteins in the AT subgroup, including apolipoprotein C-I, apolipoprotein E, apolipoprotein A-II, TAO kinase 1, DnaJ homolog subfamily C member 16, PH domain and leucine-rich repeat protein phosphatase 1, neuregulin 1, and pseudopodium enriched atypical kinase 1. In conclusion, this pilot study highlighted alterations in various serum proteins in canine BPH, reflecting different pathological changes occurring in this condition. These proteins could be a source of potential non-invasive biomarkers for diagnosing this disease.
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- Sekkarin Ploypetch
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand; (S.P.); (G.W.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand; (S.P.); (G.W.)
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (S.R.); (N.P.)
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (S.R.); (N.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand; (S.P.); (G.W.)
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Nwabor OF, Chukamnerd A, Terbtothakun P, Nwabor LC, Surachat K, Roytrakul S, Voravuthikunchai SP, Chusri S. Synergistic effects of polymyxin and vancomycin combinations on carbapenem- and polymyxin-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and their molecular characteristics. Microbiol Spectr 2023; 11:e0119923. [PMID: 37905823 PMCID: PMC10715205 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01199-23] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
Abstract
IMPORTANCE This study provides insights into the mechanisms of polymyxin resistance in K. pneumoniae clinical isolates and demonstrates potential strategies of polymyxin and vancomycin combinations for combating this resistance. We also identified possible mechanisms that might be associated with the treatment of these combinations against carbapenem- and polymyxin-resistant K. pneumoniae clinical isolates. The findings have significant implications for the development of alternative therapies and the effective management of infections caused by these pathogens.
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- Ozioma Forstinus Nwabor
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Division of Biological Science, Faculty of Science and Natural Product Research Center of Excellence, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
- Faculty of Medicine, Translational Medicine Research Center, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathumthani, Thailand
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- Faculty of Science, Center of Antimicrobial Biomaterial Innovation-Southeast Asia and Natural Product Research Center of Excellence, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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Molika P, Leetanaporn K, Rungkamoltip P, Roytrakul S, Hanprasertpong J, Navakanitworakul R. Proteomic analysis of small extracellular vesicles unique to cervical cancer. Transl Cancer Res 2023; 12:3113-3128. [PMID: 38130315 PMCID: PMC10731333 DOI: 10.21037/tcr-23-517] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Background Cervical cancer (CC) is the fourth most common cancer in females worldwide. Existing biomarkers for CC, such as squamous cell carcinoma antigens, show low specificity. Hence, a novel biomarker for the diagnosis of CC is required. Through proteomic analysis, this study aimed to distinguish between the small extracellular vesicle (sEV) protein profiles of healthy controls (HC) and CC sera and to identify potential sEV proteins that can serve as biomarkers for CC diagnosis. Methods The number and size distribution of sEVs in HC and CC sera were measured using nanoparticle tracking analysis. Differential ultracentrifugation combined with size-exclusion chromatography was used to isolate and purify sEVs. Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry was used to identify and compare the protein profiles between patients with CC and HC. Differentially expressed extracellular vesicle (EV) proteins were validated using The Cancer Genome Atlas database. Results The EV particle concentration in patients with CC was marginally higher than that in HC. Proteomic and functional protein analyses revealed a difference in the EV protein profiles between HC and CC and identified proteins that can serve as biomarkers for CC. Conclusions This study provides insights into the potential of sEVs as less invasive biomarkers for CC diagnosis. Validation with a well-designed cohort should be performed to determine the clinical diagnostic value of specific protein markers for CC.
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- Piyatida Molika
- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Department of Research and Medical Innovation, Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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Chen C, Khanthiyong B, Thaweetee-Sukjai B, Charoenlappanit S, Roytrakul S, Thanoi S, Reynolds GP, Nudmamud-Thanoi S. Proteomic association with age-dependent sex differences in Wisconsin Card Sorting Test performance in healthy Thai subjects. Sci Rep 2023; 13:20238. [PMID: 37981639 PMCID: PMC10658079 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-46750-4] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023] Open
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Sex differences in cognitive function exist, but they are not stable and undergo dynamic change during the lifespan. However, our understanding of how sex-related neural information transmission evolves with age is still in its infancy. This study utilized the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST) and the label-free proteomics method with bioinformatic analysis to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying age-related sex differences in cognitive performance in 199 healthy Thai subjects (aged 20-70 years), as well as explore the sex-dependent protein complexes for predicting cognitive aging. The results showed that males outperformed females in two of the five WCST sub-scores: %Corrects and %Errors. Sex differences in these scores were related to aging, becoming noticeable in those over 60. At the molecular level, differently expressed individual proteins and protein complexes between both sexes are associated with the potential N-methyl-D-aspartate type glutamate receptor (NMDAR)-mediated excitotoxicity, with the NMDAR complex being enriched exclusively in elderly female samples. These findings provided a preliminary indication that healthy Thai females might be more susceptible to such neurotoxicity, as evidenced by their cognitive performance. NMDAR protein complex enrichment in serum could be proposed as a potential indication for predicting cognitive aging in healthy Thai females.
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- Chen Chen
- Medical Science Graduate Program, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- National Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- National Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao, Thailand.
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- Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
- Centre of Excellence in Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Centre of Excellence in Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand.
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand.
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Songjang W, Paiyabhroma N, Jumroon N, Jiraviriyakul A, Nernpermpisooth N, Seenak P, Kumphune S, Thaisakun S, Phaonakrop N, Roytrakul S, Pankhong P. Proteomic Profiling of Early Secreted Proteins in Response to Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Vascular Endothelial Cell EA.hy926 Injury. Biomedicines 2023; 11:3065. [PMID: 38002065 PMCID: PMC10669054 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11113065] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Sepsis is a crucial public health problem with a high mortality rate caused by a dysregulated host immune response to infection. Vascular endothelial cell injury is an important hallmark of sepsis, which leads to multiple organ failure and death. Early biomarkers to diagnose sepsis may provide early intervention and reduce risk of death. Damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) are host nuclear or cytoplasmic molecules released from cells following tissue damage. We postulated that DAMPs could potentially be a novel sepsis biomarker. We used an in vitro model to determine suitable protein-DAMPs biomarkers for early sepsis diagnosis. Low and high lipopolysaccharide (LPS) doses were used to stimulate the human umbilical vein endothelial cell line EA.hy926 for 24, 48, and 72 h. Results showed that cell viability was reduced in both dose-dependent and time-dependent manners. Cell injury was corroborated by a significant increase in lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity within 24 h in cell-conditioned medium. Secreted protein-DAMPs in the supernatant, collected at different time points within 24 h, were characterized using shotgun proteomics LC-MS/MS analysis. Results showed that there were 2233 proteins. Among these, 181 proteins from the LPS-stimulated EA.hy926 at 1, 12, and 24 h were significantly different from those of the control. Twelve proteins were up-regulated at all three time points. Furthermore, a potential interaction analysis of predominant DAMPs-related proteins using STITCH 5.0 revealed the following associations with pathways: response to stress; bacterium; and LPS (GO:0080134; 0009617; 0032496). Markedly, alpha-2-HS-glycoprotein (AHSG or fetuin-A) and lactotransferrin (LTF) potentially presented since the first hour of LPS stimulation, and were highly up-regulated at 24 h. Taken together, we reported proteomic profiling of vascular endothelial cell-specific DAMPs in response to early an in vitro LPS stimulation, suggesting that these early damage-response protein candidates could be novel early biomarkers associated with sepsis.
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- Worawat Songjang
- Integrative Biomedical Research Unit (IBRU), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand; (W.S.)
- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Integrative Biomedical Research Unit (IBRU), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand; (W.S.)
- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Integrative Biomedical Research Unit (IBRU), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand; (W.S.)
- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Integrative Biomedical Research Unit (IBRU), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand; (W.S.)
- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Integrative Biomedical Research Unit (IBRU), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand; (W.S.)
- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Integrative Biomedical Research Unit (IBRU), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand; (W.S.)
- Biomedical Engineering and Innovation Research Center, Chiang Mai University, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
- Biomedical Engineering Institute (BMEI), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Integrative Biomedical Research Unit (IBRU), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand; (W.S.)
- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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Fungfuang W, Srisuksai K, Santativongchai P, Charoenlappanit S, Phaonakrop N, Roytrakul S, Tulayakul P, Parunyakul K. Targeted proteomic analysis reveals that crocodile oil from Crocodylus siamensis may enhance hepatic energy metabolism in rats. Exp Anim 2023; 72:425-438. [PMID: 37032112 PMCID: PMC10658085 DOI: 10.1538/expanim.23-0009] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023] Open
Abstract
The liver is a key organ governing body energy metabolism. Dietary fats influence energy metabolism and mitochondrial functioning. Crocodile oil (CO) is rich in mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids that contain natural anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Our study examined how CO affects the expressions of liver proteins involved in energy metabolism in rats. Twenty-one male Sprague Dawley rats were divided into three groups and underwent oral gavage with 3 ml/kg of sterile water (N group), CO (CO group), or palm oil (PO group) for 7 weeks. Body weight, energy intake, liver weight, liver indexes, blood lipid profiles, and liver-energy intermediates were measured. The liver proteome was analyzed using shotgun proteomics, and the functions and network interactions of several candidate proteins were predicted using the STITCH v.5.0 software. Body weights, energy intake, liver contents, and lipid profiles did not differ between the groups. However, hepatic oxaloacetate and malate levels were significantly higher in the CO group than in the PO group. Targeted proteomics reveals that 22 out of 1,790 unique proteins in the CO group were involved in energy-generating pathways, including the tricarboxylic acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS), and were correlated with the AMP-activated protein kinase signaling pathway. Cluster analysis of 59 differentially expressed proteins showed that OXPHOS-associated proteins were upregulated in the CO group and that three glycolytic metabolism-related proteins were downregulated in the CO group. CO may enhance hepatic energy metabolism by regulating the expressions of energy expenditure-related proteins.
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- Wirasak Fungfuang
- Kasetsart University Research and Development Institute, Kasetsart University, Ngamwongwan Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Ngamwongwan Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Ngamwongwan Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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- Bio-Veterinary Science (International Program), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Ngamwongwan Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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- Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Nueang, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Nueang, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Nueang, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Malaiman Road, Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom 73140, Thailand
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Ngamwongwan Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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Jeanmard N, Bissanum R, Sriplung H, Charoenlappanit S, Roytrakul S, Navakanitworakul R. Proteomic profiling of urinary extracellular vesicles differentiates breast cancer patients from healthy women. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0291574. [PMID: 37922300 PMCID: PMC10624262 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0291574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Urinary extracellular vesicles (uEVs) reflect the biological conditions of the producing cells. The protein profiling of uEVs allow us to better understand cancer progression in several cancers such as bladder cancer, prostate cancer and kidney cancer but has not been reported in breast cancer. We have, herein, aimed at quantifying the concentration and at generating the proteomic profile of uEVs in patients with breast cancer (BC) as compared to that of healthy controls (CT). Urine samples were collected from 29 CT and 47 patients with BC. uEVs were isolated by using differential ultracentrifugation, and were then characterized by Western blotting and transmission electron microscopy. Moreover, a nanoparticle tracking analysis was used in order to measure the concentration and the size distribution of urine particles and uEVs. The proteomic profiling of the uEVs was facilitated through LC-MS/MS. The uEV concentration was not significantly different between the assessed groups. The undertaken proteomic analysis revealed 15,473 and 11,278 proteins in the BC patients' group and the CT group, respectively. Furthermore, a heat map analysis revealed a differential protein expression, while a principal component analysis highlighted two clusters. The volcano plot indicated 259 differentially expressed proteins (DEPs; 155 up- and 104 down-regulated proteins) in patients with BC compared with CT. The up-regulated proteins from BC-derived uEVs were enriched in pathways related to cancer progression (i.e., cell proliferation, cell survival, cell cycle, cell migration, carbohydrate metabolism, and angiogenesis). Moreover, we verified the expression of the upregulated DEPs using UALCAN for web-based validation. Remarkably, the results indicated that 6 of 155 up-regulated proteins (POSTN, ATAD2, BCAS4, GSK3β, HK1, and Ki-67) were overexpressed in BC compared with normal samples. Since these six proteins often act as markers of cell proliferation and progression, they may be potential biomarkers for BC screening and diagnosis. However, this requires validation in larger cohorts.
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- Nilobon Jeanmard
- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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Heawchaiyaphum C, Malat P, Pientong C, Roytrakul S, Yingchutrakul Y, Aromseree S, Suebsasana S, Mahalapbutr P, Ekalaksananan T. The Dual Functions of Andrographolide in the Epstein-Barr Virus-Positive Head-and-Neck Cancer Cells: The Inhibition of Lytic Reactivation of the Epstein-Barr Virus and the Induction of Cell Death. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15867. [PMID: 37958849 PMCID: PMC10648111 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242115867] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Andrographolide, a medicinal compound, exhibits several pharmacological activities, including antiviral and anticancer properties. Previously, we reported that andrographolide inhibits Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) lytic reactivation, which is associated with viral transmission and oncogenesis in epithelial cancers, including head-and-neck cancer (HNC) cells. However, the underlying mechanism through which andrographolide inhibits EBV lytic reactivation and affects HNC cells is poorly understood. Therefore, we investigated these mechanisms using EBV-positive HNC cells and the molecular modeling and docking simulation of protein. Based on the results, the expression of EBV lytic genes and viral production were significantly inhibited in andrographolide-treated EBV-positive HNC cells. Concurrently, there was a reduction in transcription factors (TFs), myocyte enhancer factor-2D (MEF2D), specificity protein (SP) 1, and SP3, which was significantly associated with a combination of andrographolide and sodium butyrate (NaB) treatment. Surprisingly, andrographolide treatment also significantly induced the expression of DNA Methyltransferase (DNMT) 1, DNMT3B, and histone deacetylase (HDAC) 5 in EBV-positive cells. Molecular modeling and docking simulation suggested that HDAC5 could directly interact with MEF2D, SP1, and SP3. In our in vitro study, andrographolide exhibited a stronger cytotoxic effect on EBV-positive cells than EBV-negative cells by inducing cell death. Interestingly, the proteome analysis revealed that the expression of RIPK1, RIPK3, and MLKL, the key molecules for necroptosis, was significantly greater in andrographolide-treated cells. Taken together, it seems that andrographolide exhibits concurrent activities in HNC cells; it inhibits EBV lytic reactivation by interrupting the expression of TFs and induces cell death, probably via necroptosis.
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- Chukkris Heawchaiyaphum
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (C.H.); (P.M.)
- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Rangsit Center, Thammasart University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (C.H.); (P.M.)
- Faculty of Agriculture and Technology, Nakhon Phanom University, Nakhon Phanom 48000, Thailand;
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (C.H.); (P.M.)
- HPV & EBV and Carcinogenesis Research Group, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (S.R.); (Y.Y.)
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- Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (S.R.); (Y.Y.)
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- Faculty of Agriculture and Technology, Nakhon Phanom University, Nakhon Phanom 48000, Thailand;
- HPV & EBV and Carcinogenesis Research Group, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Rangsit Center, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand;
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand;
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (C.H.); (P.M.)
- HPV & EBV and Carcinogenesis Research Group, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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Ruengket P, Roytrakul S, Tongthainan D, Taruyanon K, Sangkharak B, Limudomporn P, Pongsuchart M, Udom C, Fungfuang W. Serum proteomic profile of wild stump-tailed macaques (Macaca arctoides) infected with malaria parasites in Thailand. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0293579. [PMID: 37910477 PMCID: PMC10619813 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0293579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023] Open
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The number of patients infected with simian malaria is gradually increasing in many countries of Southeast Asia and South America. The most important risk factor for a zoonotic spillover event of malarial infection is mostly influenced by the interaction between humans, monkeys, and vectors. In this study, we determine the protein expression profile of a wild stump-tailed macaque (Macaca arctoides) from a total of 32 blood samples collected from Prachuap Kiri Khan Province, Thailand. The malarial parasite was analyzed using nested polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays by dividing the samples into three groups: non-infected, mono-infected, and multiple-infected. The identification and differential proteomic expression profiles were determined using liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) and bioinformatics tools. A total of 9,532 proteins (total proteins) were identified with the filter-based selection methods analysis, and a subset of 440 proteins were found to be different between each group. Within these proteins, the GhostKOALA functional enrichment analysis indicated that 142 important proteins were associated with either of the organismal system (28.87%), genetic information processing (23.24%), environmental information processing (16.20%), metabolism (13.38%), cellular processes (11.97%), or causing human disease (6.34%). Additionally, using interaction network analysis, nine potential reporter proteins were identified. Here, we report the first study on the protein profiles differentially expressed in the serum of wild stump-tailed macaques between non, mono, and multiple malarial infected living in a natural transmission environment. Our findings demonstrate that differentially expressed proteins implicated in host defense through lipid metabolism, involved with TGF pathway were suppressed, while those with the apoptosis pathway, such as cytokines and proinflammation signals were increased. Including the parasite's response via induced hemolysis and disruption of myeloid cells. A greater understanding of the fundamental processes involved in a malarial infection and host response can be crucial for developing diagnostic tools, medication development, and therapies to improve the health of those affected by the disease.
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- Pakorn Ruengket
- Genetic Engineering and Bioinformatics Program, Graduate School, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Rajamongala University of Technology Tawan-ok, Chonburi, Thailand
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- Department of National Parks, Wildlife Conservation Division Protected Areas Regional Office, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Ratchaburi, Thailand
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- Department of National Parks, Wildlife Conservation Division, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Zoology, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Zoology, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Zoology, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Zoology, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Ramphan S, Yimpring N, Tangsongcharoen C, Sornprasert S, Hitakarun A, Sornjai W, Roytrakul S, Panya A, Smith DR. Expression of dengue virus and Zika virus NS2B-NS3pro constructs alter cellular fatty acids, but co-expression with a Zika virus virus-like particle is detrimental to virus-like particle expression. BMC Res Notes 2023; 16:296. [PMID: 37891687 PMCID: PMC10605870 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-023-06572-z] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Studies have shown that Flavivirus infection remodels the host cell to favour viral replication. In particular, the host cell lipid profile is altered, and it has been proposed that this process alters membrane fluidity to allow wrapping of the outer structural proteins around the viral nucleocapsid. We investigated whether expression of the Zika virus (ZIKV) and dengue virus (DENV) protease induced alterations in the cellular lipid profile, and subsequently whether co-expression of these proteases with VLP constructs was able to improve VLP yield. RESULTS Our results showed that both ZIKV and DENV proteases induced alterations in the lipid profile, but that both active and inactive proteases induced many of the same changes. Neither co-transfection of protease and VLP constructs nor bicistronic vectors allowing expression of both protease and VLP separated by a cell cleavable linker improved VLP yield, and indeed many of the constructs showed significantly reduced VLP production. Further work in developing improved VLP expression platforms is required.
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- Suwipa Ramphan
- Institute of Molecular Biosciences, Mahidol University, Salaya, 73170, Thailand
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- Institute of Molecular Biosciences, Mahidol University, Salaya, 73170, Thailand
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- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Burapha University, Chonburi, 20130, Thailand
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- Institute of Molecular Biosciences, Mahidol University, Salaya, 73170, Thailand
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- Institute of Molecular Biosciences, Mahidol University, Salaya, 73170, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTECH), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani, 12120, Thailand
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- Food Biotechnology Research Team, Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), Science Park, Pathumthani, 12120, Thailand
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- Institute of Molecular Biosciences, Mahidol University, Salaya, 73170, Thailand.
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Thanasak J, Roytrakul S, Toniti W, Jaresitthikunchai J, Phaonakrop N, Thaisakun S, Charoenlappanit S, Surarit R, Sirimanapong W. The investigation of antibacterial properties of peptides and protein hydrolysates derived from serum of Asian water monitor (Varanus salvator). PLoS One 2023; 18:e0292947. [PMID: 37851665 PMCID: PMC10584125 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0292947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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It is well known that the Asian water monitors or Varanus salvator are both scavengers and predators. They can live and survive in the place that exposed to harmful microorganisms. Most people believe that they have some protected mechanisms to confront those infections. The aim of this study is to determine the antibacterial activities of crude peptides and protein hydrolysates extracted from serum of the Varanus salvator. Ten types of bacteria were cultured with crude peptides and protein hydrolysates which were isolated from 21 Varanus salvator's serum. The crude peptides showed some interested inhibition percentages against Enterobacter aerogenes ATCC13048 = 25.6%, Acinetobacter baumannii ATCC19606 = 33.4%, Burkholderia cepacia ATCC25416 = 35.3% and Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC27853 = 25.8%, whereas the protein hydrolysates had some inhibition potential on Burkholderia cepacia ATCC25416 = 24.3%. For the rest results of other tests were below 20% of inhibition. In addition, the evidences show that crude peptides have better antibacterial performances significantly than protein hydrolysates on most tested bacteria. Furthermore, antimicrobial peptides prediction shows about 10 percent hit (41/432 sequences). The interpretation shows that the best hit sequence is highly hydrophobic. It may destroy outer membrane of Gram-negative hence prevents the invasion of those bacteria. Altogether, bioinformatics and experiments show similar trends of antimicrobial peptide efficacy from Varanus salvator. Further studies need to be conducted on peptide purification and antimicrobial peptide candidate should be identified.
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- Jitkamol Thanasak
- Faculty of Veterinary Science, Department of Clinical Sciences and Public Health, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Faculty of Veterinary Science, Department of Pre-clinic and Applied Animal Science, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral Biology, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Faculty of Veterinary Science, Department of Clinical Sciences and Public Health, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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Wattananit P, Yingchutrakul Y, Kornkaewrat K, Mahasawangkul S, Roytrakul S, Pinyopummin A. Non-targeted proteomic analysis of Asian elephant ( Elephas maximus) seminal plasma using an in-solution digestion technique and liquid chromatography tandem-mass spectrometry. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1174078. [PMID: 37799407 PMCID: PMC10548676 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1174078] [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] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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Seminal plasma proteins have recently been reported to play a significant role as valuable materials for understanding male reproductive biology, identifying causes of fertility problems, and developing reproductive biomarkers. Proteomic analysis of seminal plasma holds promise in advancing the understanding of male Asian elephant reproductive biology. This study aims to explore seminal plasma proteins of Asian elephants and their probable functions to provide fundamental information about male reproduction in this species. The protein solution from pooled seminal plasma from 10 bulls (a total of 33 ejaculates) was digested into peptides and identified using LC-MS/MS. Out of 986 proteins, 597 were mapped and matched with 58 species in UniProt databases, including Elephas maximus. These mapped proteins were mostly involved in binding function, catalytic activity, cellular process, and metabolic process. Only 29 mapped proteins were recognized to be related in reproductive process, mainly associated in spermatogenesis and sperm capacitation. Additionally, several seminal plasma proteins related to fertility or semen quality in other mammals were also found in Asian elephant semen, such as keratin type I, aldose reductase, thrombospondon-1, fibronectin 1, platelet-activating factor acetyl hydrolase, mannosidase, and semenogelin-2. This discovery clearly reveals the beneficial protein profile in seminal plasma of the Asian elephant and serves as a crucial step in investigating infertility and poor semen quality in this valuable species.
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- Podjana Wattananit
- Faculty of Veterinary Science, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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Sirichoat A, Kaewseekhao B, Nithichanon A, Roytrakul S, Faksri K. Proteomic Profiles and Protein Network Analysis of Primary Human Leukocytes Revealed Possible Clearance Biomarkers for Staphylococcus aureus Infection. Curr Microbiol 2023; 80:335. [PMID: 37665379 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-023-03450-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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Staphylococcus aureus is a serious pathogen that can survive within host cells after a typical course of treatment completion, leading to chronic infection. Knowledge of host proteomic patterns after clearance of this pathogen from cells is limited. Here, we looked for S. aureus clearance biomarkers produced by in vitro-infected leukocytes. Extracellular proteins from primary human leukocytes infected with S. aureus ATCC 25923 were investigated as possible treatment-monitoring clearance biomarkers by applying a proteomics approach combining liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) and protein interaction network analysis. It was found that the expression patterns of proteins secreted by S. aureus-infected leukocytes differed among stages of infection. Proteomic profiles showed that an ATPase, aminophospholipid transporter-like, Class I, type 8A, member 2 (ATP8A2) was expressed in the clearance stage and was not detected at any earlier stage or in uninfected controls. Protein network analysis showed that TERF2 (telomeric repeat-binding factor 2), ZNF440 (zinc finger protein 440), and PPP1R14A (phosphatase 1 regulatory subunit 14A) were up-regulated, while GLE1, an essential RNA-export mediator, was suppressed in both infection and clearance stages, suggesting their potential roles in S. aureus infection and clearance. These findings are the first to report that the ATP8A2 has potential as a clearance biomarker for S. aureus infection.
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- Auttawit Sirichoat
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
- Research and Diagnostic Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases (RCEID), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
- Research and Diagnostic Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases (RCEID), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
- Research and Diagnostic Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases (RCEID), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Genome Institute, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand.
- Research and Diagnostic Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases (RCEID), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
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Jeerawattanawart S, Hansakon A, Roytrakul S, Angkasekwinai P. Regulation and function of adiponectin in the intestinal epithelial cells in response to Trichinella spiralis infection. Sci Rep 2023; 13:14004. [PMID: 37635188 PMCID: PMC10460792 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-41377-x] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Besides metabolic homeostasis regulation, adipokines are recently emerged as important players in regulating immunity and inflammation. Helminth infection has known to modulate circulating adipokine secretion; however, the regulation and function of adipokines in response to helminth infection is still unclear. Here, we investigated the regulation and function of adiponectin during T. spiralis infection. While there was no change in circulating level of adiponectin, we found an increased adiponectin, but not leptin expression in the small intestine. Interestingly, the intestinal adiponectin expression was strongly associated with the expression of epithelial cell-derived cytokines IL-25, IL-33, and TSLP following infection. Indeed, mice deficiency of IL-25 receptor exhibited no intestinal adiponectin induction upon helminth infection. Interestingly, IL-25-induced adiponectin modulated intestinal epithelial cell responses by enhancing occludin and CCL17 expression. Using LPS-induced intestinal epithelial barrier dysfunctions in a Caco-2 cell monolayer model, adiponectin pretreatment enhanced a Transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER) and occludin expression. More importantly, adiponectin pretreatment of Caco2 cells prevented T. spiralis larval invasion in vitro and its administration during infection enhanced intestinal IL-13 secretion and worm expulsion in vivo. Altogether, our data suggest that intestinal adiponectin expression induced by helminth infection through the regulation of IL-25 promotes worm clearance and intestinal barrier function.
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- Siranart Jeerawattanawart
- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
- Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand.
- Research Unit in Molecular Pathogenesis and Immunology of Infectious Diseases, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand.
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Rungkamoltip P, Roytrakul S, Navakanitworakul R. MALDI-TOF MS Analysis of Serum Peptidome Patterns in Cervical Cancer. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2327. [PMID: 37626823 PMCID: PMC10452062 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11082327] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among females worldwide. Identifying peptide patterns discriminating healthy individuals from those with diseases has gained interest in the early detection of cancers. Our study aimed to determine signature peptide patterns for cervical cancer screening. METHODS Our study focused on the serum peptidome analysis of 83 healthy women and 139 patients with cervical cancer. All spectra derived from matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry were analyzed using FlexAnalysis 3.0 and ClinProTools 2.2 software. RESULTS In the mass range of 1000-10,000 Da, the total average spectra were represented as the signature pattern. Principal component analysis showed that all the groups were separately distributed. Furthermore, the peaks at m/z 1466.91, 1898.01, 3159.09, and 4299.40 significantly differed among the investigated groups (Wilcoxon/Kruskal-Wallis test and ANOVA, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Laboratory-based rapid mass spectrometry showed that serum peptidome patterns could serve as diagnostic tools for diagnosing cervical cancer; however, verification through larger cohorts and association with clinical data are required, and the use of externally validated samples, such as patients with other types of cancers, should be investigated to validate the specific peptide patterns.
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- Phetploy Rungkamoltip
- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90110, Thailand;
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- Proteomic Research Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Thailand Science Park, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90110, Thailand;
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Buthasane P, Roytrakul S, Phaonakrop N, Tunsagool P, Buthasane W, Am-in N, Suriyaphol G. Metaproteomic Analysis of Gut Resistome in the Cecal Microbiota of Fattening Pigs Raised without Antibiotics. Microbiol Spectr 2023; 11:e0222323. [PMID: 37439677 PMCID: PMC10433946 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02223-23] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023] Open
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Improper use of antibiotics in swine could reduce commensal bacteria and possibly increase pathogen infections via the gut resistome. This study aimed to compare the metaproteomic profiles of the gut resistome and related metabolism in the cecal microbiota of fattening pigs raised under antibiotic-free (ABF) conditions with those of ordinary industrial pigs (controls [CTRL]). The top three relatively abundant microbes in both groups were Escherichia coli, Ruminococcus, and Lactobacillus, followed by Bacteroides and Bifidobacterium. E. coli, Lactobacillus, and Bacteroides were found to be increased in the CTRL group, whereas Ruminococcus and Clostridium were greater in the ABF group. The highest abundances of antibiotic resistance proteins (log2 expression levels [ELs] of >10) were found to be for tetracycline resistance (Tetr) and aminoglycoside resistance (AMGr) proteins found in Bacteroides, with a significant increase in the CTRL group. High Tetr (ELs of 5.32) was found in Ruminococcus in the CTRL group, although pigs in both groups had never received tetracycline, possibly reflecting the influence of environments in farms. In E. coli, AMGr and β-lactamase family proteins were observed in both groups (ELs of 3 to 6), whereas multidrug resistance protein MdtL was significantly expressed in the CTRL group (ELs of around 3). In the ABF group, CRISPR-associated endonucleases Cas1 and Cas9, which function to defend against viruses, were markedly observed in Ruminococcus and Lactobacillus, respectively, with ELs of 8.6 and 4.15, respectively. In conclusion, this study demonstrated that CRISPR-associated endonucleases were markedly observed in the ABF group, whereas higher levels of Tetr, AMGr, and multidrug resistance protein MdtL was markedly observed in dominant bacterial species in the CTRL group. IMPORTANCE In order to control and reduce antibiotic use in animals, the Department of Livestock Development, Thailand, has launched a campaign for antibiotic-free livestock production. The present study has shown for the first time that CRISPR-associated endonucleases Cas1 and Cas9, which function to defend against viruses, were markedly observed in Ruminococcus and Lactobacillus, respectively, in ceca of pigs raised without antibiotics (ABF). The highest abundances of antibiotic resistance proteins were for tetracycline (Tetr) and aminoglycoside resistance (AMGr) proteins found in Bacteroides, with a significant increase in the controls. In E. coli, the microbe with the highest relative abundance, AMGr and β-lactamase family proteins were observed in both groups, whereas multidrug resistance protein MdtL was significantly expressed in the controls. Pigs in both ABF and control groups had never received tetracycline, possibly reflecting the influence of farm environments. We suggest that pigs raised without antibiotics may have more beneficial microorganisms for the gut than pigs raised with antibiotics.
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- Pamornya Buthasane
- Biochemistry Unit, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Biochemistry Unit, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Biochemistry Unit, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Roytrakul S, Sangprasert P, Jaresitthikunchai J, Phaonakrop N, Arpornsuwan T. Peptide barcode of multidrug-resistant strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolated from patients in Thailand. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0289308. [PMID: 37535640 PMCID: PMC10399818 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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The emergence of multidrug-resistant strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae constitutes a serious threat to public health. The present study aimed to investigate peptidome-based biomarkers of multidrug-resistant N. gonorrhoeae, using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) and liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS). The peptide barcode database of multidrug resistant N. gonorrhoeae was generated from the whole-cell peptides of 93 N. gonorrhoeae isolated from patients in Thailand. The dendrogram of 93 independent isolates of antibiotic-resistant N. gonorrhoeae revealed five distinct clusters including azithromycin resistance group (AZ), ciprofloxacin resistance group (C), ciprofloxacin and penicillin resistance group (CP), ciprofloxacin and tetracycline resistance group (CT), ciprofloxacin, penicillin and tetracycline resistance group (CPT). The peptidomes of all clusters were comparatively analyzed using a high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry method (LC-MS). Nine peptides derived from 9 proteins were highly expressed in AZ (p value < 0.05). These peptides also played a crucial role in numerous pathways and showed a strong relationship with the antibiotic resistances. In conclusion, this study showed a rapid screening of antibiotic-resistant N. gonorrhoeae using MALDI-TOF MS. Additionally, potential specific peptidome-based biomarker candidates for AZ, C, CP, CT and CPT-resistant N. gonorrhoeae were identified.
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- Sittiruk Roytrakul
- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Khlong Luang, Pathumthani, Thailand
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- Graduate Student of Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University, Khlong Luang, Pathumthani, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Khlong Luang, Pathumthani, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Khlong Luang, Pathumthani, Thailand
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- Medical Technology Research and Service Unit, Health Care Service Center, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University, Khlong Luang, Pathumthani, Thailand
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Chen C, Khanthiyong B, Charoenlappanit S, Roytrakul S, Reynolds GP, Thanoi S, Nudmamud-Thanoi S. Cholinergic-estrogen interaction is associated with the effect of education on attenuating cognitive sex differences in a Thai healthy population. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0278080. [PMID: 37471329 PMCID: PMC10358962 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0278080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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The development of human brain is shaped by both genetic and environmental factors. Sex differences in cognitive function have been found in humans as a result of sexual dimorphism in neural information transmission. Numerous studies have reported the positive effects of education on cognitive functions. However, little work has investigated the effect of education on attenuating cognitive sex differences and the neural mechanisms behind it based on healthy population. In this study, the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST) was employed to examine sex differences in cognitive function in 135 Thai healthy subjects, and label-free quantitative proteomic method and bioinformatic analysis were used to study sex-specific neurotransmission-related protein expression profiles. The results showed sex differences in two WCST sub-scores: percentage of Total corrects and Total errors in the primary education group (Bayes factor>100) with males performed better, while such differences eliminated in secondary and tertiary education levels. Moreover, 11 differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) between men and women (FDR<0.1) were presented in both education groups, with majority of them upregulated in females. Half of those DEPs interacted directly with nAChR3, whereas the other DEPs were indirectly connected to the cholinergic pathways through interaction with estrogen. These findings provided a preliminary indication that a cholinergic-estrogen interaction relates to, and might underpin, the effect of education on attenuating cognitive sex differences in a Thai healthy population.
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- Chen Chen
- Medical Science Graduate Program, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- Centre of Excellence in Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao, Mae Ka, Phayao, Thailand
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- Centre of Excellence in Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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Chotphruethipong L, Chanvorachote P, Reudhabibadh R, Singh A, Benjakul S, Roytrakul S, Hutamekalin P. Chitooligosaccharide from Pacific White Shrimp Shell Chitosan Ameliorates Inflammation and Oxidative Stress via NF-κB, Erk1/2, Akt and Nrf2/HO-1 Pathways in LPS-Induced RAW264.7 Macrophage Cells. Foods 2023; 12:2740. [PMID: 37509832 PMCID: PMC10379839 DOI: 10.3390/foods12142740] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Chitooligosaccharide (COS), found in both insects and marine sources, has several bioactivities, such as anti-inflammation and antioxidant activities. However, the mechanism of shrimp shell COS on retardation of inflammatory and antioxidant effects is limited. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the mechanism of the aforementioned activities of COS in LPS-activated RAW264.7 macrophage cells. COS significantly improved cell viability in LPS-activated cells. COS at the level of 500 µg/mL could reduce the TNF-α, NO and IL-6 generations in LPS-activated cells (p < 0.05). Furthermore, COS could reduce ROS formation, NF-κB overactivation, phosphorylation of Erk1/2 and Akt and Nrf2/HO-1 in LPS-exposed cells. These results indicate that COS manifests anti-inflammatory activity and antioxidant action via NF-κB, Erk1/2, Akt and Nrf2/HO-1 signaling with an increasing relevance for inflammatory disorders.
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- Lalita Chotphruethipong
- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Science, Burapha University, Mueang Chonburi, Chonburi 20131, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- International Center of Excellence in Seafood Science and Innovation, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Thailand
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- International Center of Excellence in Seafood Science and Innovation, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Thailand
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- Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Division of Health and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Thailand
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Laotee S, Duangkaew M, Jivapetthai A, Tharakhet K, Kaewpang P, Prompetchara E, Phumiamorn S, Sapsutthipas S, Trisiriwanich S, Somsaard T, Roytrakul S, Duangkhae P, Ongpipattanakul B, Limpikirati P, Pornputtapong N, Arunmanee W. CHO-produced RBD-Fc subunit vaccines with alternative adjuvants generate immune responses against SARS-CoV-2. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0288486. [PMID: 37450510 PMCID: PMC10348575 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0288486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Subunit vaccines feature critical advantages over other vaccine platforms such as stability, price, and minimal adverse effects. To maximize immunological protection of subunit vaccines, adjuvants are considered as main components that are formulated within the subunit vaccine. They can modulate adverse effects and enhance immune outcomes. However, the most suitable formulation providing the best immunological outcomes and safety are still under investigation. In this report, we combined recombinant RBD with human IgG1 Fc to create an RBD dimer. This fusion protein was expressed in CHO and formulated with alternative adjuvants with different immune activation including Montanide ISA51, Poly (I:C), and MPLA/Quil-A® as potential vaccine candidate formulations. Using the murine model, a potent induction of anti-RBD IgG antibodies in immunized mice sera were observed. IgG subclass analyses (IgG1/IgG2a) illustrated that all adjuvanted formulations could stimulate both Th1 and Th2-type immune responses in particular Poly (I:C) and MPLA/Quil-A®, eliciting greater balance. In addition, Montanide ISA51-formulated RBD-Fc vaccination provided a promising level of neutralizing antibodies against live wild-type SARS-CoV-2 in vitro followed by Poly (I:C) and MPLA/Quil-A®, respectively. Also, mice sera from adjuvanted formulations could strongly inhibit RBD:ACE2 interaction. This study offers immunogenicity profiles, forecasted safety based on Vaccine-associated enhanced disease (VAED) caused by Th1-skewed immunity, and neutralizing antibody analysis of candidates of RBD-Fc-based subunit vaccine formulations to obtain an alternative subunit vaccine formulation against SARS-CoV-2.
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- Sedthawut Laotee
- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Vaccine Research and Development (Chula Vaccine Research Center, Chula VRC), Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Vaccine Research and Development (Chula Vaccine Research Center, Chula VRC), Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Vaccine Research and Development (Chula Vaccine Research Center, Chula VRC), Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Integrated Frontier Biotechnology for Emerging Disease, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Institute of Biological Products, Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand
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- Institute of Biological Products, Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand
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- Institute of Biological Products, Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand
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- Institute of Biological Products, Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology for Development Agency, Pathumthani, Thailand
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- Viral Vaccine Unit, Biologics Research Group, Research and Development Institute, The Government Pharmaceutical Organization, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Food and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Chaiden C, Jaresitthikunchai J, Phaonakrop N, Roytrakul S, Kerdsin A, Nuanualsuwan S. Unlocking the Secrets of Streptococcus suis: A peptidomics comparison of virulent and non-virulent serotypes 2, 14, 18, and 19. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0287639. [PMID: 37384746 PMCID: PMC10310009 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0287639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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Streptococcus suis (S. suis) is an important bacterial pathogen, that causes serious infections in humans and pigs. Although numerous virulence factors have been proposed, their particular role in pathogenesis is still inconclusive. The current study explored putative peptides responsible for the virulence of S. suis serotype 2 (SS2). Thus, the peptidome of highly virulent SS2, less prevalent SS14, and rarely reported serotypes SS18 and SS19 were comparatively analyzed using a high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry method (LC-MS/MS). Six serotype-specific peptides, 2,3,4,5-tetrahydropyridine-2,6-dicarboxylate N-acetyltransferase (DapH), alanine racemase (Alr), CCA-adding enzyme (CCA), peptide chain release factor 3 (RF3), ATP synthase subunit delta (F0F1-ATPases) and aspartate carbamoyltransferase (ATCase), were expressed moderately to highly only in the SS2 peptidome with p-values of less than 0.05. Some of these proteins are responsible for bacterial cellular stability; especially, Alr was highly expressed in the SS2 peptidome and is associated with peptidoglycan biosynthesis and bacterial cell wall formation. This study indicated that these serotype-specific peptides, which were significantly expressed by virulent SS2, could serve as putative virulence factors to promote its competitiveness with other coexistences in a particular condition. Further in vivo studies of these peptides should be performed to confirm the virulence roles of these identified peptides.
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- Chadaporn Chaiden
- Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Department of Veterinary Public Health, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Faculty of Veterinary Science, Department of Veterinary Public Health, Center of Excellence for Food and Water Risk Analysis (FAWRA), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology for Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology for Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology for Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Faculty of Public Health, Kasetsart University Chalermphrakiat Sakon Nakhon Province Campus, Sakon Nakhon, Thailand
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- Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Department of Veterinary Public Health, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Faculty of Veterinary Science, Department of Veterinary Public Health, Center of Excellence for Food and Water Risk Analysis (FAWRA), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Kaewseekhao B, Sirichoat A, Roytrakul S, Yingchutrakul Y, Reechaipichitkul W, Faksri K. Serum proteomics analysis for differentiation among Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection categories. Tuberculosis (Edinb) 2023; 141:102366. [PMID: 37379738 DOI: 10.1016/j.tube.2023.102366] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Inhalation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) bacilli can lead to a range of TB categories including early clearance (EC), latent TB infection (LTBI) and active TB (ATB). There are few biomarkers available to differentiate among these TB categories: effective new biomarkers are badly needed. Here, we analyzed the serum proteins from 26 ATB cases, 20 LTBI cases, 34 EC cases and 38 healthy controls (HC) using label-free LC-MS/MS. The results were analyzed using MaxQuant software and matched to three different bacterial proteomics databases, including Mtb, Mycobacterium spp. and normal lung flora. PCA of protein candidates using the three proteomics databases revealed 44.5% differentiation power to differentiate among four TB categories. There were 289 proteins that showed potential for distinguishing between each pair of groups among TB categories. There were 50 candidate protein markers specifically found in ATB and LTBI but not in HC and EC groups. Decision trees using the top five candidate biomarkers (A0A1A2RWZ9, A0A1A3FMY8, A0A1A3KIY2, A0A5C7MJH5 and A0A1X0XYR3) had 92.31% accuracy to differentiate among TB categories and the accuracy was increased to 100% when using 10 candidate biomarkers. Our study shows that proteins expressed from Mycobacterium spp. have the potential to be used to differentiate among TB categories.
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- Benjawan Kaewseekhao
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand; Research and Diagnostic Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases (RCEID), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand; Research and Diagnostic Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases (RCEID), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Research and Diagnostic Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases (RCEID), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand; Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand; Research and Diagnostic Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases (RCEID), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
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Pankaew C, Supdensong K, Tothong C, Roytrakul S, Phaonakrop N, Kongbangkerd A, Limmongkon A. Combining elicitor treatment of chitosan, methyl jasmonate, and cyclodextrin to induce the generation of immune response bioactive peptides in peanut hairy root culture. Plant Sci 2023; 331:111670. [PMID: 36914116 DOI: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2023.111670] [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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The endogenous peptides from peanut hairy root culture were induced upon elicitor treatment with chitosan (CHT), methyl jasmonate (MeJA), and cyclodextrin (CD): CHT+MeJA+CD. The peptides secreted into the liquid culture medium play an important role in plant signaling and stress responses. By performing gene ontology (GO) analysis, a number of plant proteins involved in biotic and abiotic defense responses were identified, such as endochitinase, defensin, antifungal protein, cationic peroxidase and Bowman-Birk type protease inhibitor A-II. The bioactivity of 14 peptides synthesized from secretome analysis was determined. Peptide BBP1-4, derived from the diverse region of Bowman-Birk type protease inhibitor, displayed high antioxidant activity and mimicked the property of chitinase and β-1,3-glucanase enzymes. The antimicrobial activity against S. aureus, S. typhimurium, and E. coli was evidenced with different peptide concentrations. Additionally, peptide BBP1-4 has the potential to be a useful candidate for an immune response property, as it was found to increase the expression of some pathogenesis-related (PR) proteins and stilbene biosynthesis genes in peanut hairy root tissues. The findings indicate that secreted peptides may play a role in plant responses to both abiotic and biotic stresses. These peptides, which possess bioactive properties, could be considered as potential candidates for use in the pharmaceutical, agricultural, and food industries.
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- Chanyanut Pankaew
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
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- Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand.
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Norkaew C, Subkorn P, Chatupheeraphat C, Roytrakul S, Tanyong D. Pinostrobin, a fingerroot compound, regulates miR-181b-5p and induces acute leukemic cell apoptosis. Sci Rep 2023; 13:8084. [PMID: 37208425 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-35193-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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Pinostrobin (PN) is the most abundant flavonoid found in fingerroot. Although the anti-leukemic properties of PN have been reported, its mechanisms are still unclear. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small RNA molecules that function in posttranscriptional silencing and are increasingly being used in cancer therapy. The aims of this study were to investigate the effects of PN on proliferation inhibition and induction of apoptosis, as well as the involvement of miRNAs in PN-mediated apoptosis in acute leukemia. The results showed that PN reduced cell viability and induced apoptosis in acute leukemia cells via both intrinsic and extrinsic pathways. A bioinformatics approach and Protein-Protein Interaction (PPI) network analysis revealed that ataxia-telangiectasia mutated kinase (ATM), one of the p53 activators that responds to DNA damage-induced apoptosis, is a crucial target of PN. Four prediction tools were used to predict ATM-regulated miRNAs; miR-181b-5p was the most likely candidate. The reduction in miR-181b-5 after PN treatment was found to trigger ATM, resulting in cellular apoptosis. Therefore, PN could be developed as a drug for acute leukemia; in addition, miR-181b-5p and ATM may be promising therapeutic targets.
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- Chosita Norkaew
- Department of Clinical Microscopy, Faculty of Medical Technology, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- Department of Clinical Microscopy, Faculty of Medical Technology, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- Center for Research and Innovation, Faculty of Medical Technology, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology for Development Agency, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Clinical Microscopy, Faculty of Medical Technology, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand.
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Charoenwutthikun S, Chanjitwiriya K, Roytrakul S, Kunthalert D. A wild rice-derived peptide R14 ameliorates monosodium urate crystals-induced IL-1β secretion through inhibition of NF-κB signaling and NLRP3 inflammasome activation. PeerJ 2023; 11:e15295. [PMID: 37197585 PMCID: PMC10184658 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.15295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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Gout is an inflammatory arthritis initiated by the deposition of monosodium urate crystals (MSU) around the joints and surrounding tissues. MSU crystals activate the nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor containing pyrin domain 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome to the release of interleukin-1β (IL-1β). Gout can have a substantial impact on patient's quality of life, and currently available medicines are unable to meet all the clinical needs. This study explored anti-gout potentials of the Rice14 (R14) peptide, a peptide derived from leaves of wild rice Oryza minuta. The effects of R14 peptide on IL-1β secretion in THP-1 macrophages with MSU crystals-induced inflammation were examined. Our results clearly showed that the R14 peptide significantly inhibited the secretion of IL-1β in MSU crystals-induced macrophages, and the effects were dose-related. For safety testing, the R14 peptide did not show both cytotoxicity and hemolytic activity. In addition, the R14 peptide strongly suppressed the phospho-IκB-α and nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) p65 proteins in NF-κB signaling pathway, reduced the NLRP3 expression and inhibited the MSU crystals-mediated cleavage of caspase-1 as well as mature IL-1β. The R14 peptide also reduced MSU-triggered intracellular ROS levels in macrophages. Taken together, these results indicated that R14 peptide inhibited MSU crystals-induced IL-1β production through NF-κB and NLRP3 inflammasome activation. Our findings demonstrated that R14 peptide, the newly recognized peptide from wild rice, possessed potent regulatory activity against IL-1β production in MSU crystals-induced inflammation, and we therefore propose that the R14 peptide is a promising molecule with potential clinical application in the treatment of MSU crystals-induced inflammation.
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- Supattra Charoenwutthikun
- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- Centre of Excellence in Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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Norkaew C, Roytrakul S, Charoenlappanit S, Thaisakun S, Tanyong D. Pinostrobin induces acute leukemia cell apoptosis via the regulation of miR-410-5p and SFRP5. Life Sci 2023; 325:121739. [PMID: 37164308 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.121739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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AIMS This study attempted to explore the mechanisms involved in pinostrobin (PN)-mediated acute leukemia cell apoptosis regulated by miR-410-5p. MATERIAL AND METHODS NB4 and MOLT-4 cells were cultured and treated with PN at the IC50 concentration. Apoptosis was examined by Annexin V-FITC/PI staining. RT-qPCR was used to measure the expression of caspase-3, BAK, BCL-W, and MCL-1. The target protein of PN was identified using LC-MS/MS followed by bioinformatic analysis. TargetScan, DIANA, and miRDB were used for the prediction of miRNAs involved in the PN-induced apoptosis mechanism. miRNA mimic transfection, RT-qPCR, and western blot analysis were performed to evaluate the regulatory effect of miRNA on its target and the involvement of miRNA in apoptosis induction by PN. In addition, the synergistic effect of PN and daunorubicin (DNR) were investigated by using the MTT assay. KEY FINDINGS The results showed that PN reduced cell viability and induced apoptosis in both leukemia cell lines. From the LC-MS/MS and bioinformatics analysis, SFRP5 and miR-410-5p were selected as a potential PN target protein and miRNA, respectively. After miRNA mimic transfection, miR-410-5p, which is an onco-miRNA, was decreased and led to increased apoptosis in both cell lines, indicating that this miRNA is involved in PN-mediated apoptosis mechanisms. Moreover, PN demonstrated a synergistic effect with DNR, suggesting that PN may be used in combination with conventional chemotherapy drugs. SIGNIFICANCE PN regulates the expression of miR-410-5p and SFRP5 to promote apoptosis in acute leukemia cells. It could be developed as an alternative treatment for leukemia in the future.
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- Chosita Norkaew
- Department of Clinical Microscopy, Faculty of Medical Technology, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology for Development Agency, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology for Development Agency, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology for Development Agency, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Clinical Microscopy, Faculty of Medical Technology, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand.
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Suwannachuen N, Leetanasaksakul K, Roytrakul S, Phaonakrop N, Thaisakun S, Roongsattham P, Jantasuriyarat C, Sanevas N, Sirikhachornkit A. Palmelloid Formation and Cell Aggregation Are Essential Mechanisms for High Light Tolerance in a Natural Strain of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24098374. [PMID: 37176080 PMCID: PMC10179368 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24098374] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Photosynthetic organisms, such as higher plants and algae, require light to survive. However, an excessive amount of light can be harmful due to the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which cause cell damage and, if it is not effectively regulated, cell death. The study of plants' responses to light can aid in the development of methods to improve plants' growth and productivity. Due to the multicellular nature of plants, there may be variations in the results based on plant age and tissue type. Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, a unicellular green alga, has also been used as a model organism to study photosynthesis and photoprotection. Nonetheless, the majority of the research has been conducted with strains that have been consistently utilized in laboratories and originated from the same source. Despite the availability of many field isolates of this species, very few studies have compared the light responses of field isolates. This study examined the responses of two field isolates of Chlamydomonas to high light stress. The light-tolerant strain, CC-4414, managed reactive oxygen species (ROS) slightly better than the sensitive strain, CC-2344, did. The proteomic data of cells subjected to high light revealed cellular modifications of the light-tolerant strain toward membrane proteins. The morphology of cells under light stress revealed that this strain utilized the formation of palmelloid structures and cell aggregation to shield cells from excessive light. As indicated by proteome data, morphological modifications occur simultaneously with the increase in protein degradation and autophagy. By protecting cells from stress, cells are able to continue to upregulate ROS management mechanisms and prevent cell death. This is the first report of palmelloid formation in Chlamydomonas under high light stress.
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- Nittaya Suwannachuen
- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
- Center for Advanced Studies in Tropical Natural Resources, National Research University-Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, 113 Paholyothin Road, Klong 1, Klong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, 113 Paholyothin Road, Klong 1, Klong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, 113 Paholyothin Road, Klong 1, Klong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, 113 Paholyothin Road, Klong 1, Klong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
- Center for Advanced Studies in Tropical Natural Resources, National Research University-Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
- Center for Advanced Studies in Tropical Natural Resources, National Research University-Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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- Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
- Center for Advanced Studies in Tropical Natural Resources, National Research University-Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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Sawadpongpan S, Jaratsittisin J, Hitakarun A, Roytrakul S, Wikan N, Smith DR. Investigation of the activity of baicalein towards Zika virus. BMC Complement Med Ther 2023; 23:143. [PMID: 37138273 PMCID: PMC10158012 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-023-03971-4] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Zika virus (ZIKV) is a mosquito transmitted virus spread primarily by Aedes species mosquitoes that can cause disease in humans, particularly when infection occurs in pregnancy where the virus can have a significant impact on the developing fetus. Despite this, there remains no prophylactic agent or therapeutic treatment for infection. Baicalein is a trihydroxyflavone, that is found in some traditional medicines commonly used in Asia, and has been shown to have several activities including antiviral properties. Importantly, studies have shown baicalein to be safe and well tolerated in humans, increasing its potential utilization. METHODS This study sought to determine the anti-ZIKV activity of baicalein using a human cell line (A549). Cytotoxicity of baicalein was determined by the MTT assay, and the effect on ZIKV infection determined by treating A549 cells with baicalien at different time points in the infection process. Parameters including level of infection, virus production, viral protein expression and genome copy number were assessed by flow cytometry, plaque assay, western blot and quantitative RT-PCR, respectively. RESULTS The results showed that baicalein had a half-maximal cytotoxic concentration (CC50) of > 800 µM, and a half-maximal effective concentration (EC50) of 124.88 µM. Time-of-addition analysis showed that baicalein had an inhibitory effect on ZIKV infection at the adsorption and post-adsorption stages. Moreover, baicalein also exerted a significant viral inactivation activity on ZIKV (as well as on dengue virus and Japanese encephalitis virus) virions. CONCLUSION Baicalein has now been shown to possess anti-ZIKV activity in a human cell line.
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- Institute of Molecular Biosciences, Mahidol University, Salaya, 73170, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Institute of Molecular Biosciences, Mahidol University, Salaya, 73170, Thailand.
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Jeenkeawpieam J, Rodjan P, Roytrakul S, Pruksaphon K, Mitsuwan W, Tanthanathipchai N, Boonkaewwan C, Tedja I, Pongpom M. Antifungal activity of protein hydrolysates from Thai Phatthalung Sangyod rice (Oryza sativa L.) seeds. Vet World 2023; 16:1018-1028. [PMID: 37576760 PMCID: PMC10420720 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2023.1018-1028] [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] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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Background and Aim Fungal zoonoses are an economic and public health concern because they can cause various degrees of morbidity and mortality in animals and humans. To combat this issue, alternative natural antifungals, such as products derived from rice protein hydrolysates or rice antifungal protein/peptide are being considered because they are highly bioactive and exhibit various functional properties. Thailand is a leading rice producer and exporter. Among the various cultivated rice varieties, Sangyod rice (Oryza sativa L.) is exclusively indigenous to Thailand's Phatthalung province; it has a Thai geographical indication tag. Here, we investigated whether the Phatthalung Sangyod rice seeds have bioactive antifungal peptides. Materials and Methods Antifungal activity in four Sangyod rice seed extracts (SYPs) - namely, (1) the crude lysate, SYP1; (2) the heat-treated lysate, SYP2; (3) the heat- and pepsin digested lysate, SYP3; and (4) the heat- and proteinase K-digested lysate, SYP4 - was analyzed. Protein concentrations in these SYPs were determined using the Bradford assay. The total phenolic compound content was determined using the modified Folin-Ciocalteu method in a 96-well microplate. Then, the SYP protein pattern was determined using the sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Subsequently, using the agar well diffusion method, the antifungal properties of these SYPs were tested against ten medically important pathogenic fungi. The minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimal fungicidal concentration values were determined for the active SYPs - SYP2-4. Finally, the clinical safety of SYP4 was determined using a hemolytic assay (using canine red blood cells [RBCs]). Results The crude lysate SYP1 did not show antifungal activity against any of the ten tested pathogenic fungi. Surprisingly, hydrolysates SYP2, SYP3, and SYP4 displayed antifungal properties against the ten tested pathogenic fungi. Thus, heat and enzymatic hydrolysis seem to transform the bioactivity of the crude protein extract - SYP1. Further, SYP4 shows the most effective antifungal activity. It completely inhibited Cryptococcus neoformans, Talaromyces marneffei yeast phase, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Trichophyton rubrum. A partial inhibitory action on Candida albicans and Microsporum gypseum was possessed while showing the least activity to C. neoformans. SYP4 was nontoxic to canine RBCs. Hemolysis of canine RBCs was undetectable at 1 × MIC and 2 × MIC concentrations; therefore, it can be safely used in further applications. Conclusion These results indicate that heat and proteinase K hydrolyzed SYP is a very potent antifungal preparation against animal and human fungal pathogens and it can be used in future pharmaceuticals and functional foods.
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- Juthatip Jeenkeawpieam
- Akkhraratchakumari Veterinary College, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand
- One Health Research Center, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand
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- School of Agricultural Technology and Food Industry, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand
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- Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Akkhraratchakumari Veterinary College, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand
- One Health Research Center, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand
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- Akkhraratchakumari Veterinary College, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand
- One Health Research Center, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University, Victoria 3800, Australia
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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Moyadee W, Chiteafea N, Tuanthap S, Choowongkomon K, Roytrakul S, Rungsuriyawiboon O, Boonkaewwan C, Tansakul N, Rattanasrisomporn A, Rattanasrisomporn J. The first study on clinicopathological changes in cats with feline infectious peritonitis with and without retrovirus coinfection. Vet World 2023; 16:820-827. [PMID: 37235153 PMCID: PMC10206975 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2023.820-827] [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] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Background and Aim Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is an infectious, immune-mediated, and fatal disease in cats caused by a mutant feline coronavirus (FCoV) infection. Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukemia virus (FeLV) are two common retroviruses that play a role in reducing feline immune function with opportunistic retrovirus infection being a predisposing factor for the development of FIP. This study aimed to evaluate the clinicopathological parameters of FIP in cats with and without retrovirus coinfection. Materials and Methods In total, 62 cats presenting with pleural and/or peritoneal effusion at the Kasetsart University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand, were selected for the study. Effusion samples were collected and a reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assay was performed on all samples using the 3' untranslated region primer. All FCoV-positive cats were tested for retrovirus infection using a commercial kit (Witness FeLV-FIV [Zoetis]; United States). Clinical signs, hematological, and biochemical parameters of these cats were investigated and grouped. Results Of the 62 cats with pleural and/or peritoneal effusion, FCoV was detected in 32, of which 21 were highly suspicious for FIP. The cats suspected of FIP were divided into three subgroups following viral detection. A total of 14 had only FCoV infection (Group A), four had FCoV and FeLV infection (Group B), and three had FCoV, FeLV, and FIV infection (Group C). Of the rest, 11 had definitive diagnoses, which included three being FCoV and FeLV-positive (Group D), and eight were retrovirus-negative (Group E). Mild anemia and lymphopenia were found in cats infected with these three viruses. An albumin-to-globulin ratio lower than 0.5 was found in FIP cats with only FCoV infection. Conclusion Typically, cats with clinical effusion and FIP, with and without retrovirus coinfection, had similar hematological findings. Clinical signs, blood parameters, fluid analysis with cytological assessment, and RT-PCR assays could identify better criteria to diagnose FIP with and without retrovirus coinfection.
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- Wassamon Moyadee
- Center for Advanced Studies for Agriculture and Food, Institute for Advanced Studies, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Graduate Program in Animal Health and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Companion Animal Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Companion Animal Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok, Chonburi, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology for Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Department of Veterinary Technology, Faculty of Veterinary Technology, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Akkhraratchakumari Veterinary College, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Interdisciplinary of Genetic Engineering and Bioinformatics, Graduate School, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center for Advanced Studies for Agriculture and Food, Institute for Advanced Studies, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Graduate Program in Animal Health and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Companion Animal Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Wongkanoun S, Chainuwong B, Kobmoo N, Roytrakul S, Somrithipol S, Luangsa-Ard J, Charria-Girón E, Srikitikulchai P, Stadler M. Studies on the Genus Pyrenopolyporus (Hypoxylaceae) in Thailand Using a Polyphasic Taxonomic Approach. J Fungi (Basel) 2023; 9:jof9040429. [PMID: 37108884 PMCID: PMC10145029 DOI: 10.3390/jof9040429] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Over the past two decades, hypoxylaceous specimens were collected from several sites in Thailand. In this study, we examined their affinity to the genus Pyrenopolyporus using macroscopic and microscopic morphological characters, dereplication of their stromatal secondary metabolites using ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography coupled to diode array detection and ion mobility tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-DAD-IM-MS/MS), and molecular phylogenetic analyses. We describe and illustrate five novel species and a new record for the country, present multi-locus phylogenetic analyses that show the distinction between the proposed species, and provide proteomic profiles of the fungi using matrix associated laser desorption ionization-time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF/MS) for the first time. Based on our findings, this strategy is useful as a complementary tool to distinguish species between Daldinia and Pyrenopolyporus in a consistent way with the phylogenetic analysis.
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- Sarunyou Wongkanoun
- National Biobank of Thailand (NBT), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 111 Thailand Science Park, Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- National Biobank of Thailand (NBT), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 111 Thailand Science Park, Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Plant Microbe Interaction Research Team (APMT), Integrative Crop Biotechnology and Management Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), 113 Thailand Science Park, Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology (IFPT), Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), 113 Thailand Science Park, Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Plant Microbe Interaction Research Team (APMT), Integrative Crop Biotechnology and Management Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), 113 Thailand Science Park, Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Plant Microbe Interaction Research Team (APMT), Integrative Crop Biotechnology and Management Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), 113 Thailand Science Park, Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Microbial Drugs, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH (HZI), and German Centre for Infection Research Association (DZIF), Partner Site Hannover-Braunschweig, Inhoffenstraße 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany
- Institute of Microbiology, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Spielmannstraße 7, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany
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- National Biobank of Thailand (NBT), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 111 Thailand Science Park, Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Microbial Drugs, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH (HZI), and German Centre for Infection Research Association (DZIF), Partner Site Hannover-Braunschweig, Inhoffenstraße 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany
- Institute of Microbiology, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Spielmannstraße 7, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany
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Sangkaew O, Prombutara P, Roytrakul S, Yompakdee C. Metatranscriptomics Reveals Sequential Expression of Genes Involved in the Production of Melanogenesis Inhibitors by the Defined Microbial Species in Fermented Unpolished Black Rice. Microbiol Spectr 2023; 11:e0313922. [PMID: 36861996 PMCID: PMC10100879 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.03139-22] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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Fermented products require metabolic enzymes from the microbial community for desired final products. Using a metatranscriptomic approach, the role of microorganisms in fermented products on producing compounds with a melanogenesis inhibition activity has not yet been reported. Previously, unpolished black rice (UBR) fermented with the E11 starter containing Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Saccharomycopsis fibuligera, Rhizopus oryzae, and Pediococcus pentosaceus (FUBR) showed potent melanogenesis inhibition activity. This study aimed to investigate the function of these defined microbial species in producing melanogenesis inhibitors in the FUBR using a metatranscriptomic approach. The melanogenesis inhibition activity increased in a fermentation time-dependent manner. Genes related to melanogenesis inhibitors synthesis such as carbohydrate metabolism, amino acids synthesis, fatty acids/unsaturated fatty acids synthesis, and carbohydrate transporters were analyzed. Most genes from R. oryzae and P. pentosaceus were upregulated in the early stage of the fermentation process, while those of S. cerevisiae and S. fibuligera were upregulated in the late stage. FUBR production using different combinations of the four microbial species shows that all species were required to produce the highest activity. The FUBR containing at least R. oryzae and/or P. pentosaceus exhibited a certain level of activity. These findings were in agreement with the metatranscriptomic results. Overall, the results suggested that all four species sequentially and/or coordinately synthesized metabolites during the fermentation that led to a FUBR with maximum melanogenesis inhibition activity. This study not only sheds light on crucial functions of certain microbial community on producing the melanogenesis inhibitors, but also paves the way to initiate quality improvement of melanogenesis inhibition activity in the FUBR. IMPORTANCE Fermentation of food is a metabolic process through the action of enzymes from certain microorganisms. Although roles of the microbial community in the fermented food were investigated using metatranscriptomic approach in terms of flavors, but no study has been reported so far on the function of the microorganisms on producing compounds with a melanogenesis inhibition activity. Therefore, this study explained the roles of the defined microorganisms from the selected starter in the fermented unpolished black rice (FUBR) that can produce melanogenesis inhibitor(s) using metatranscriptomic analysis. Genes from different species were upregulated at different fermentation time. All four microbial species in the FUBR sequentially and/or coordinately synthesized metabolites during fermentation that led to a FUBR with maximal melanogenesis inhibition activity. This finding contributes to a deeper understanding of the roles of certain microbial community during fermentation and led to the knowledge-based improvement for the fermented rice with potent melanogenesis inhibition activity.
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- Orrarat Sangkaew
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Omics Science & Bioinformatics Center, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Klong Luang, Pathumthani, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand
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Hutasingh N, Chuntakaruk H, Tubtimrattana A, Ketngamkum Y, Pewlong P, Phaonakrop N, Roytrakul S, Rungrotmongkol T, Paemanee A, Tansrisawad N, Siripatrawan U, Sirikantaramas S. Metabolite profiling and identification of novel umami compounds in the chaya leaves of two species using multiplatform metabolomics. Food Chem 2023; 404:134564. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Manan A, Roytrakul S, Charoenlappanit S, Poolpak T, Ounjai P, Kruatrachue M, Yang KM, Pokethitiyook P. Glyphosate metabolism in Tetrahymena thermophila: A shotgun proteomic analysis approach. Environ Toxicol 2023; 38:867-882. [PMID: 36602419 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Glyphosate is one of the most widely used herbicides in the world. However, because of its overuse and resistance to degradation, high levels of glyphosate residues in the environment are reported. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of glyphosate on proteomic aspects of Tetrahymena thermophila and their uses as bioindicators of freshwater ecosystem. First, an acute toxicity test was performed to determine the median inhibition concentration (IC50 ). The toxicity test results showed that glyphosate inhibited the growth (proliferation) of T. thermophila. The 96 h-IC50 value of glyphosate was 171 mg L-1 . No visible changes in aggregation behavior and cell morphology were observed under glyphosate exposure. In addition, the effects of low and high dose glyphosate concentrations (77.5 mg L-1 , 171 mg L-1 ) on the proteomic changes of T. thermophila was investigated using a label-free shotgun proteomic approach. A total of 3191 proteins were identified, 2791 proteins were expressed in the control, 2651 proteins were expressed in 77.5 mg L-1 glyphosates, and 3012 proteins were expressed in 171 mg L-1 glyphosates. Under glyphosate exposure at both low and high dose glyphosate, 400 unique proteins were upregulated. The majority of these proteins was classified as proteins associated with oxidative stress response and intracellular transport indicating the shifts in the internal metabolism. Proteomics revealed that the glyphosate metabolism by T. thermophila is a multi-step process involving several enzymes, which can be divided into four phases, including modification (phase I), conjugation (phase II), transport (phase III), and degradation (phase IV). The accumulation of various biochemical reactions contributes to overall glyphosate resistance. With the proteomics approach, we have found that T. thermophila was equipped with glyphosate detoxification and degradation mechanisms.
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- Abdul Manan
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence on Environmental Health and Toxicology (EHT), OPS, MHESI, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence on Environmental Health and Toxicology (EHT), OPS, MHESI, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence on Environmental Health and Toxicology (EHT), OPS, MHESI, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence on Environmental Health and Toxicology (EHT), OPS, MHESI, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence on Environmental Health and Toxicology (EHT), OPS, MHESI, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence on Environmental Health and Toxicology (EHT), OPS, MHESI, Bangkok, Thailand
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Wongngam W, Hamzeh A, Tian F, Roytrakul S, Yongsawatdigul J. Purification and molecular docking of angiotensin converting enzyme-inhibitory peptides derived from corn gluten meal hydrolysate and from in silico gastrointestinal digestion. Process Biochem 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2023.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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Ditsawanon T, Phaonakrob N, Roytrakul S. Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Peptides from Bagasse against Human Pathogenic Bacteria. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:antibiotics12030448. [PMID: 36978315 PMCID: PMC10044114 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12030448] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Nonedible agricultural wastes (agricultural wastes, agro-industrial wastes, and fishery wastes) were chosen as potential sources of antimicrobial peptides and evaluated for antibacterial efficiency against human pathogens. Specifically, protein hydrolysates were first obtained by hydrolysis with pepsin. Filtrated peptides smaller than 3 kDa were then purified by C18 reversed-phase chromatography, cation exchange chromatography, and off-gel fractionation. NanoLC-MS/MS was used to investigate the amino acid sequences of active peptide candidates. Five candidate peptides were finally chosen for chemical synthesis and evaluation of growth inhibition against human pathogenic bacteria. Two synthetic peptides from bagasse, NLWSNEINQDMAEF (Asn-Leu-Trp-Ser-Asn-Glu-Ile-Asn-Gln-Asp-Met-Ala-Glu-Phe) and VSNCL (Val-Ser-Asn-Cys-Leu), showed the most potent antibacterial activity against three pathogens: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus subtilis, and Burkholderia cepacia. The antibacterial mechanisms of these peptides were then examined using shotgun proteomics, which revealed their effects to involve both intracellular-active and membrane-active mechanisms. Further investigation and modification of peptides are needed to increase the efficiency of these peptides against human pathogens.
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- Thitiporn Ditsawanon
- Faculty of Science and Technology, Rajabhat Rajanagarindra University, Chachoengsao 24000, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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Utama K, Khamto N, Meepowpan P, Aobchey P, Kantapan J, Meerak J, Roytrakul S, Sangthong P. 2',4'-Dihydroxy-6'‑methoxy-3',5'-dimethylchalcone and its amino acid-conjugated derivatives induce G0/G1 cell cycle arrest and apoptosis via BAX/BCL2 ratio upregulation and in silico insight in SiHa cell lines. Eur J Pharm Sci 2023; 184:106390. [PMID: 36813001 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2023.106390] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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We modified the chemical structure of 2',4'-dihydroxy-6'‑methoxy-3',5'-dimethylchalcone (DMC, 1), a phytochemical found in the seed of Syzygium nervosum A.Cunn. ex DC., by conjugation with the amino acid L-alanine (compound 3a) or L-valine (compound 3b) to enhance anticancer activity and water solubility. Compounds 3a and 3b had antiproliferative activity in human cervical cancer cell lines (C-33A, SiHa and HeLa), with half-maximal inhibitory concentrations (IC50) of 7.56 ± 0.27 and 8.24 ± 0.14 µM, respectively in SiHa cells; these values were approximately two-fold greater than DMC. We investigated the biological activities of compounds 3a and 3b based on a wound healing assay, a cell cycle assay and messenger RNA (mRNA) expression analysis to determine the possible mechanism of anticancer activity. Compounds 3a and 3b inhibited SiHa cell migration in the wound healing assay. After treatment with compounds 3a and 3b, there was an increase in SiHa cells in the G1 phase, indicative of cell cycle arrest. Moreover, compound 3a showed potential anticancer activity by upregulating TP53 and CDKN1A that resulted in upregulation of BAX and downregulation of CDK2 and BCL2, leading to apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. The BAX/BCL2 expression ratio was increased after treatment with compound 3avia the intrinsic apoptotic pathway. In silico molecular dynamics simulation and binding free energy calculation shed light on how these DMC derivatives interact with the HPV16 E6 protein, a viral oncoprotein associated with cervical cancer. Our findings suggest that compound 3a is a potential candidate for anti-cervical cancer drug development.
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- Kraikrit Utama
- Interdisciplinary Program in Biotechnology, Graduate School, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand; Research Center on Chemistry for Development of Health Promoting Products from Northern Resources, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand; Graduate School, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Materials Science and Technology, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Science and Technology Research Institute, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Radiologic Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Bangkok, 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand; Research Center on Chemistry for Development of Health Promoting Products from Northern Resources, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.
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Pairojana T, Phasuk S, Tantisira MH, Liang KC, Roytrakul S, Pakaprot N, Chompoopong S, Nudmamud-Thanoi S, Ming Y, Liu IY. Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica Prevents Fear Memory Deficit in 3xTg-AD Mice. Am J Chin Med 2023; 51:329-353. [PMID: 36695831 DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x23500179] [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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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ECa 233 is a standardized extract of Centella asiatica (CA), an herb widely used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Previous studies reported that ECa 233 enhanced memory retention and synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus of healthy rats. Because of this, we became curious whether ECa 233 has a therapeutic effect on the fear memory deficit in the triple transgenic Alzheimer's disease (3xTg-AD) model mice. Fear memory is a crucial emotional memory for survival that is found to be impaired in patients with early-onset Alzheimer's disease (AD). In this study, we orally administered ECa 233 (doses: 10, 30, and 100[Formula: see text]mg/kg) to 3xTg-AD mice, who were five months old, for 30 consecutive days. We found that ECa 233 prevented a cued fear memory deficit and enhanced hippocampal long-term potentiation (LTP) in 3xTg-AD mice. Subsequent proteomic and western blot analyses revealed increased expression levels of the molecules related to LTP induction and maintenance, including brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), tyrosine receptor kinase B (TrkB) and its network proteins, and extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1 and 2 (ERK1 and 2) in the hippocampi and amygdala of 3xTg-AD mice after ECa 233 pre-treatment. Our results indicate that ECa 233 is a promising potential herbal standardized extract that could be used in preventing the fear memory deficit and synaptic dysfunction before the early onset of AD.
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- Tanita Pairojana
- Institute of Medical Sciences, Tzu Chi University, 701 Zhongyang Rd., Sec. 3, Hualien 97004, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, Tzu Chi University, 701 Zhongyang Rd., Sec. 3, Hualien 97004, Taiwan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Burapha University, 169 Long Hard-Bangsaen Rd., Saensuk, Amphoe Muang, Chonburi 20131, Thailand
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, Tzu Chi University, 701 Zhongyang Rd., Sec. 3, Hualien 97004, Taiwan
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, 113 Thailand Science Park, Phahonyothin Rd., Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Rd., Bangkoknoi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Rd., Bangkoknoi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy and Centre of Excellence in Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, 99-9, Tha-pho, Muang-Phitsanulok, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, Tzu Chi University, 701 Zhongyang Rd., Sec. 3, Hualien 97004, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, Tzu Chi University, 701 Zhongyang Rd., Sec. 3, Hualien 97004, Taiwan
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Srimahaeak T, Thongdee N, Chittrakanwong J, Atichartpongkul S, Jaroensuk J, Phatinuwat K, Phaonakrop N, Jaresitthikunchai J, Roytrakul S, Mongkolsuk S, Fuangthong M. Pseudomonas aeruginosa GidA modulates the expression of catalases at the posttranscriptional level and plays a role in virulence. Front Microbiol 2023; 13:1079710. [PMID: 36726575 PMCID: PMC9884967 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1079710] [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] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa gidA, which encodes a putative tRNA-modifying enzyme, is associated with a variety of virulence phenotypes. Here, we demonstrated that P. aeruginosa gidA is responsible for the modifications of uridine in tRNAs in vivo. Loss of gidA was found to have no impact on the mRNA levels of katA and katB, but it decreased KatA and KatB protein levels, resulting in decreased total catalase activity and a hydrogen peroxide-sensitive phenotype. Furthermore, gidA was found to affect flagella-mediated motility and biofilm formation; and it was required for the full virulence of P. aeruginosa in both Caenorhabditis elegans and macrophage models. Together, these observations reveal the posttranscriptional impact of gidA on the oxidative stress response, highlight the complexity of catalase gene expression regulation, and further support the involvement of gidA in the virulence of P. aeruginosa.
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- Thanyaporn Srimahaeak
- Program in Applied Biological Sciences, Chulabhorn Graduate Institute, Bangkok, Thailand,Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Technology, Silpakorn University, Sanamchandra Palace Campus, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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- Program in Applied Biological Sciences, Chulabhorn Graduate Institute, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Program in Applied Biological Sciences, Chulabhorn Graduate Institute, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Program in Applied Biological Sciences, Chulabhorn Graduate Institute, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Program in Applied Biological Sciences, Chulabhorn Graduate Institute, Bangkok, Thailand,Laboratory of Biotechnology, Chulabhorn Research Institute, Bangkok, Thailand,Center of Excellence on Environmental Health and Toxicology (EHT), OPS, MHESI, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Program in Applied Biological Sciences, Chulabhorn Graduate Institute, Bangkok, Thailand,Laboratory of Biotechnology, Chulabhorn Research Institute, Bangkok, Thailand,Center of Excellence on Environmental Health and Toxicology (EHT), OPS, MHESI, Bangkok, Thailand,*Correspondence: Mayuree Fuangthong, ✉
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Naksawat M, Norkaew C, Charoensedtasin K, Roytrakul S, Tanyong D. Anti-leukemic effect of menthol, a peppermint compound, on induction of apoptosis and autophagy. PeerJ 2023; 11:e15049. [PMID: 36923503 PMCID: PMC10010179 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.15049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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Background Menthol, a natural compound in peppermint leaves, has several biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial and anticancer properties. This study revealed the anti-leukemic effects and its underlying mechanisms of the menthol related apoptosis signaling pathway and autophagy in both NB4 and Molt-4 leukemic cell lines. Methods Both leukemic cells were treated with menthol in various concentration. Cell viability was assessed using MTT assay, whereas apoptosis and autophagy were analyzed by flow cytometry using Annexin V-FITC/PI and anti-LC3/FITC antibodies staining, respectively. Apoptotic and autophagic related gene and protein expression were detected using RT-qPCR and western blot analysis, respectively. Moreover, STITCH database was used to predicts the interaction between menthol and proposed proteins. Results Menthol significantly decreased cell viability in NB4 and Molt-4 cell lines in dose dependent manner. In combination of menthol and daunorubicin, synergistic cytotoxic effects were observed in leukemic cells. However, there was a minimal effect found on normal, peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). Moreover, menthol significantly induced apoptosis induction via upregulation of caspase-3, BAX, p53 and downregulation of MDM2 mRNA expression. Autophagy was also induced by menthol through upregulating ATG3 and downregulating mTOR mRNA expression. For protein expression, menthol significantly increased caspase-3 whereas decreased mTOR in both leukemic cells. Conclusions. These results suggest that menthol exhibits cytotoxic activities by inhibition of cell proliferation, induction of apoptosis and autophagy through activating the caspase cascade, altering BAX and p53/MDM2, and regulating autophagy via the ATG3/mTOR signaling pathway.
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- Mashima Naksawat
- Department of Clinical Microscopy, Faculty of Medical Technology, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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- Department of Clinical Microscopy, Faculty of Medical Technology, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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- Department of Clinical Microscopy, Faculty of Medical Technology, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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- Functional Proteomics Technology Laboratory, Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology for Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Department of Clinical Microscopy, Faculty of Medical Technology, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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Kaewman P, Nudmamud-Thanoi S, Thongleart J, Charoenlappanit S, Roytrakul S, Thanoi S. Differential protein expression of GABA A receptor alpha 1 subunit and calbindin in rat spermatozoa associated with proteomic analysis in testis following methamphetamine administration. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0273888. [PMID: 36598915 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [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: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Methamphetamine (METH) can induce spermatogenesis impairment, testicular apoptosis, and abnormal sperm quality. It also promotes changes in the expression of receptors for sex hormones and neurotransmitters, including GABA receptors in the testis. Proteomic assessment focusing on proteins involved in the calcium signalling pathway in the testis can facilitate diagnostic factors contributing to testicular and sperm functions, especially those related to spermatogenesis and fertilisation. In this study, we proposed to determine the localisation and differential expression of GABA A receptor alpha 1 subunit (GABA A-α1) in the spermatozoa of METH-administered rats. The differential proteomic profile of the testis was also observed by focusing on proteins in the KEGG pathways belonging to the calcium signalling pathway. There were 212 differentially expressed proteins in the rat testis, based on the cut-off value of 1.2-fold change. Most of those proteins, 13 proteins, were classified in the calcium signalling pathway, including 4 down-regulated and 9 up-regulated proteins. An immunolocalisation study of the GABA A-α1 receptor and calbindin revealed their localisation in the equatorial segment of the head in the rat spermatozoa. The expression of calbindin is also found in the middle piece of sperm. An increase in GABA A-α1 receptor in rat spermatozoa was correlated with an increase in abnormal sperm motility and morphology after methamphetamine exposure. Moreover, calbindin expression in sperm decreased in METH-administered rats. All our findings demonstrate that METH influences intracellular calcium homeostasis by acting through the calcium signalling pathway-associated proteins. Moreover, it might disrupt ion homeostasis in sperm through the GABA A-α1 receptor and calbindin, triggering a change in intracellular calcium and chloride ions. These changes may cause abnormalities in spermatogenesis, testicular apoptosis, and sperm quality impairment.
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- Paweena Kaewman
- School of Medicine, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- Centre of Excellence in Medical Biotechnology, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Functional Ingredients and Food Innovation Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao, Thailand
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