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Lu N, Qin H, Meng Z, Yu Y, Gao Q, Cheng Z, Liu C, Hu J. Inhibiting apoptosis and GSDME-mediated pyroptosis attenuates hepatic injury in septic mice. Arch Biochem Biophys 2024; 754:109923. [PMID: 38408533 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2024.109923] [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: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Sepsis is characterized by severe inflammation and organ dysfunction resulting from a dysregulated organismal response to infection. Although pyroptosis has been presumably shown to be a major cause of multiple organ failure and septic death, whether gasdermin E (GSDME)-mediated pyroptosis occurs in septic liver injury and whether inhibiting apoptosis and GSDME-mediated pyroptosis can attenuate septic liver injury remain unclear. This study investigated the role of apoptosis and GSDME-mediated pyroptosis in septic liver injury. METHODS Adult male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into four groups: sham, cecal ligation puncture (CLP), CLP + Z-DEVD-FMK (a caspase-3 inhibitor, 5 mg/kg), and CLP + Ac-DMLD-CMK (a GSDME inhibitor, 5 mg/kg). Sepsis severity was assessed using the murine sepsis score (MSS). Hepatic tissue damage was observed by the hematoxylin-eosin staining method, the activities of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST), the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), the concentrations of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were measured according to the related kits, and the changes in the hepatic tissue reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were detected by immunofluorescence (IF). The protein expression levels of cleaved caspase-3, GSDME-N, IL-1β, B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), cytochrome C (Cyt-c), and acetaldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) were detected using western blotting. GSDME expression was detected by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS Compared with the Sham group, CLP mice showed high sepsis scores and obvious liver damage. However, in the CLP + Z-DEVD-FMK and CLP + Ac-DMLD-CMK groups, the sepsis scores were reduced and liver injury was alleviated. Compared with the Sham group, the serum ALT and AST activities, MDA and ROS levels, and IL-1β and TNF-α concentrations were increased in the CLP group, as well as the protein expression of cleaved caspase-3, GSDME-N, IL-1β, Cyt-c, and GSDME positive cells (P < 0.05). However, the expression levels of Bcl-2 and ALDH2 protein were decreased (P < 0.05). Compared with the CLP group, the CLP + Z-DEVD-FMK and CLP + Ac-DMLD-CMK groups showed low sepsis scores, ALT and AST activities, MDA and ROS levels, decreased IL-1β and TNF-α concentrations, and decreased expression of cleaved caspase-3, GSDME-N, IL-1β protein expression, and GSDME positive cells (P < 0.05). The expression levels of Bcl-2 and ALDH2 protein were increased (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Apoptosis and GSDME-mediated pyroptosis are involved in the development of sepsis-induced hepatic injury. Inhibition of apoptosis and GSDME-mediated pyroptosis attenuates injury. ALDH2 plays a protective role by inhibiting apoptosis and pyroptosis.
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- Na Lu
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, PR China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Clinical and Preclinical Research in Respiratory Disease, PR China; Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease (tumor) in Anhui Province, PR China.
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, PR China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Clinical and Preclinical Research in Respiratory Disease, PR China; Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease (tumor) in Anhui Province, PR China.
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, PR China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Clinical and Preclinical Research in Respiratory Disease, PR China; Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease (tumor) in Anhui Province, PR China.
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- Department of Physiology, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, 233000, Anhui, PR China.
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- Department of Physiology, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, 233000, Anhui, PR China.
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, 233000, Anhui, PR China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, 287 Changhuai Road, Bengbu, 233004, Anhui, PR China.
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, PR China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Clinical and Preclinical Research in Respiratory Disease, PR China; Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease (tumor) in Anhui Province, PR China.
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Cao HT, Deng CY, Yan XM, Lin ZJ. Analysis of Correlation Between Coronary Heart Disease and Genetic Polymorphism Detected by Gold Magnetic Nanoparticles Chromatography. J Cardiovasc Transl Res 2024; 17:467-475. [PMID: 37847462 DOI: 10.1007/s12265-023-10439-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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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It aimed to explore the correlation of Glu504Lys locus mutation of aldehyde dehydrogenase-2 (ALDH2) with coronary heart disease (CHD) based on gold magnetic nanoparticles (GMNPs) chromatography and amplification refractory mutation system-PCR (ARMS-PCR). 120 CHD patients admitted to the cardiovascular Department of Wenling First People's Hospital affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University from December 2020 to December 2021 were selected as Case group and 80 non-CHD patients admitted during the same period were selected as Ctrl group. The venous blood and indexes of Total Cholesterol (TC), Triglyceride (TG), Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C), High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C), and Fasting Blood Glucose (FBS) were collected. The ARMS-PCR GMNPs chromatography based on ARMS-PCR and immunochromatography assay was adopted to detect gene polymorphism of ALDH2. Correlation between ALDH2 gene polymorphism and risk factors of CHD was analyzed via logistic regression. In contrast to Ctrl group, the genotypes of GG, GA, and AA in Case group were evidently different (P < 0.05), and the frequency of A allelic gene was obviously increased (P < 0.05). Under the dominant model, frequency of GA + AA genotype in Case group was remarkably higher in contrast to Ctrl group (P < 0.05). Under the recessive model, there was no obvious difference in genotype frequency between two groups. In contrast to Ctrl group, TC, LDL-C, and FBS in Case group were notably increased (P < 0.05), while HDL-C was notably decreased (P < 0.05). The distribution frequency of abnormal LDL-C, HDL-C, and FBS in Case group was notably higher in contrast to Ctrl group (P < 0.05). LDL-C and FBS had no obvious effect on the genotypes and frequency distribution of alleles in CHD patients. However, the frequency distribution of genotypes of GA and AA and A allelic gene in patients with abnormal HDL-C was notably lower in contrast to those with normal HDL-C (P < 0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed that abnormal HDC-C with A allelic gene were independent risk factors for CHD (P = 0.001, OR = 1.934). The gene polymorphism of Glu504Lys locus of ALDH2 was closely related to the pathogenesis of CHD, A allelic gene may be a susceptibility gene for CHD, and patients with abnormal HDC-C and carried A allelic gene had relatively higher incidence of CHD.
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- Hai-Tao Cao
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Wenling First People's Hospital affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Wenling, 317500, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Ultrasound Imaging Department, Zhongshan People's Hospital Affiliated to Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhongshan, 528400, Guangdong Province, China
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- Central Lab, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 68 Gehu Middle Road, Changzhou, 213000, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, Wenling First People's Hospital affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Wenling, 317500, Zhejiang Province, China.
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Zhang H, Ruan WJ, Chou SP, Saha TD, Fan AZ, Huang B, White AM. Exploring patterns of alcohol use and alcohol use disorder among Asian Americans with a finer lens. Drug Alcohol Depend 2024; 257:111120. [PMID: 38402754 DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2024.111120] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND National survey data suggest Asian Americans (AA) are less likely to consume alcohol and develop AUD than Americans in other groups. However, it is common for AA to be born outside of the US and carry gene variants that alter alcohol metabolism, both of which can lead to lower levels of alcohol involvement. The current study examined differences in alcohol use and AUD between AA and other groups before and after controlling for birth location and gene variants. DESIGN Past year alcohol measures were examined from adults 18+ (N=22,848) in the 2012-2013 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions III before and after controlling for birth location (inside or outside of the US) and gene variants (ALDH2*2 and ADH1B*2/ADH1B*3). Gender gaps in alcohol measures also were assessed. RESULTS Before adjustments, AA were less likely than White Americans to drink in the previous year (OR=0.50, 95% CI 0.41-0.62), binge (OR=0.68, 95% CI 0.52-0.88), engage in frequent heavy drinking (OR=0.55, 95% CI 0.42-0.73), and reach criteria for AUD (OR=0.71, 95% CI 0.53-0.94). After controlling for birth location and gene variants, AA remained less likely to drink in the past year (OR=0.54, 95% CI 0.41-0.70) but all other differences disappeared. Gender gaps were only observed for AA born outside of the US, highlighting the importance of experience rather than racial category per se. CONCLUSIONS Findings indicate that heterogeneity among AA leads to spurious generalizations regarding alcohol use and AUD and challenge the model minority myth.
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- Haitao Zhang
- Epidemiology and Biometry Branch, Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, USA
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- Epidemiology and Biometry Branch, Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, USA
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- Epidemiology and Biometry Branch, Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, USA
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- Epidemiology and Biometry Branch, Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, USA
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- Epidemiology and Biometry Branch, Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, USA
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- Epidemiology and Biometry Branch, Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, USA
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- Epidemiology and Biometry Branch, Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, USA.
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Ferreira IC, Torrejón E, Abecasis B, Alexandre BM, Gomes RA, Verslype C, van Pelt J, Barbas A, Simão D, Bandeiras TM, Bortoluzzi A, Rebelo SP. Aldehyde Dehydrogenase 2 ( ALDH2): A novel sorafenib target in hepatocellular carcinoma unraveled by the proteome-wide cellular thermal shift assay. SLAS Discov 2024; 29:100154. [PMID: 38521503 DOI: 10.1016/j.slasd.2024.100154] [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] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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Sorafenib is a multikinase inhibitor indicated for first-line treatment of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. Despite its widespread use in the clinic, the existing knowledge of sorafenib mode-of-action remains incomplete. To build upon the current understanding, we used the Cellular Thermal Shift Assay (CETSA) coupled to Mass Spectrometry (CETSA-MS) to monitor compound binding to its target proteins in the cellular context on a proteome-wide scale. Among the potential sorafenib targets, we identified aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2), an enzyme that plays a major role in alcohol metabolism. We validated the interaction of sorafenib with ALDH2 by orthogonal methods using pure recombinant protein, proving that this interaction is not mediated by other cellular components. Moreover, we showed that sorafenib inhibits ALDH2 activity, supporting a functional role for this interaction. Finally, we were able to demonstrate that both ALDH2 protein expression and activity were reduced in sorafenib-resistant cells compared to the parental cell line. Overall, our study allowed the identification of ALDH2 as a novel sorafenib target and sheds light on its potential role in both hepatocellular carcinoma and sorafenib resistance condition.
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- Inês C Ferreira
- iBET, Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Apartado 12, 2781-901 Oeiras, Portugal
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- iBET, Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Apartado 12, 2781-901 Oeiras, Portugal; ITQB, ITQB-NOVA, Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Oeiras, Portugal
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- iBET, Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Apartado 12, 2781-901 Oeiras, Portugal
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- iBET, Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Apartado 12, 2781-901 Oeiras, Portugal; ITQB, ITQB-NOVA, Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Oeiras, Portugal
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- iBET, Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Apartado 12, 2781-901 Oeiras, Portugal; ITQB, ITQB-NOVA, Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Oncology, Laboratory of Clinical Digestive Oncology, KU, Leuven, Belgium
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- iBET, Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Apartado 12, 2781-901 Oeiras, Portugal; Bayer Portugal, Carnaxide, Portugal
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- iBET, Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Apartado 12, 2781-901 Oeiras, Portugal
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- iBET, Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Apartado 12, 2781-901 Oeiras, Portugal; ITQB, ITQB-NOVA, Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Oeiras, Portugal
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- iBET, Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Apartado 12, 2781-901 Oeiras, Portugal; ITQB, ITQB-NOVA, Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Oeiras, Portugal.
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- iBET, Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Apartado 12, 2781-901 Oeiras, Portugal.
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Liu R, Peng M, Zhang J, Qiu K, Zeng T, Chen L. The ALDH2 gene rs671 polymorphism is associated with cardiometabolic risk factors in East Asian population: an updated meta-analysis. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1333595. [PMID: 38567307 PMCID: PMC10986734 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1333595] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Introduction Acetaldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) had reported as a prominent role in the development of cardiometabolic diseases among Asians. Our study aims to investigate the relationship between ALDH2 polymorphism and cardiometabolic risk factors in East Asian population. Method We searched databases of PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase updated to Oct 30th, 2023. We extracted data of BMI, Hypertension, SBP, DBP, T2DM, FBG, PPG, HbA1c, TG, TC, LDL-C and HDL-C. Result In total, 46 studies were finally included in our meta-analysis, containing, 54068 GG and, 36820 GA/AA participants. All outcomes related to blood pressure revealed significant results (hypertension OR=0.83 [0.80, 0.86]; SBP MD=-1.48 [-1.82, -1.14]; DBP MD=-1.09 [-1.58, -0.61]). FBG showed a significant difference (MD=-0.10 [-0.13, -0.07]), and the lipid resulted significantly in some outcomes (TG MD=-0.07 [-0.09, -0.04]; LDL-C MD=-0.04 [-0.05, -0.02]). As for subgroups analysis, we found that in populations without severe cardiac-cerebral vascular diseases (CCVDs), GG demonstrated a significantly higher incidence of T2DM (T2DM OR=0.88 [0.79, 0.97]), while the trend was totally opposite in population with severe CCVDs (T2DM OR=1.29 [1.00, 1.66]) with significant subgroup differences. Conclusion Our updated meta-analysis demonstrated that ALDH2 rs671 GG populations had significantly higher levels of BMI, blood pressure, FBG, TG, LDL-C and higher risk of hypertension than GA/AA populations. Besides, to the best of our knowledge, we first report GG had a higher risk of T2DM in population without severe CCVDs, and GA/AA had a higher risk of T2DM in population with severe CCVDs.Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO, identifier CRD42023389242.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Xu C, Zhang L, Xu S, Wang Z, Han Q, Lv Y, Wang X, Zhang X, Zhang Q, Zhang Y, He S, Yuan Q, Bian Y, Li C, Wang J, Xu F, Cao Y, Pang J, Chen Y. Neutrophil ALDH2 is a new therapeutic target for the effective treatment of sepsis-induced ARDS. Cell Mol Immunol 2024:10.1038/s41423-024-01146-w. [PMID: 38472357 DOI: 10.1038/s41423-024-01146-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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
Abstract
Acetaldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) mutations are commonly found in a subgroup of the Asian population. However, the role of ALDH2 in septic acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) remains unknown. Here, we showed that human subjects carrying the ALDH2rs671 mutation were highly susceptible to developing septic ARDS. Intriguingly, ALDH2rs671-ARDS patients showed higher levels of blood cell-free DNA (cfDNA) and myeloperoxidase (MPO)-DNA than ALDH2WT-ARDS patients. To investigate the mechanisms underlying ALDH2 deficiency in the development of septic ARDS, we utilized Aldh2 gene knockout mice and Aldh2rs671 gene knock-in mice. In clinically relevant mouse sepsis models, Aldh2-/- mice and Aldh2rs671 mice exhibited pulmonary and circulating NETosis, a specific process that releases neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) from neutrophils. Furthermore, we discovered that NETosis strongly promoted endothelial destruction, accelerated vascular leakage, and exacerbated septic ARDS. At the molecular level, ALDH2 increased K48-linked polyubiquitination and degradation of peptidylarginine deiminase 4 (PAD4) to inhibit NETosis, which was achieved by promoting PAD4 binding to the E3 ubiquitin ligase CHIP. Pharmacological administration of the ALDH2-specific activator Alda-1 substantially alleviated septic ARDS by inhibiting NETosis. Together, our data reveal a novel ALDH2-based protective mechanism against septic ARDS, and the activation of ALDH2 may be an effective treatment strategy for sepsis.
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- Changchang Xu
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Chest Pain Center, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Chest Pain Center, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Chest Pain Center, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Chest Pain Center, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Chest Pain Center, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Chest Pain Center, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Chest Pain Center, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Chest Pain Center, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Chest Pain Center, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Chest Pain Center, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Chest Pain Center, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Chest Pain Center, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Chest Pain Center, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Chest Pain Center, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Chest Pain Center, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Chest Pain Center, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, 171 65, Sweden
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China.
- Chest Pain Center, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China.
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China.
- The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China.
- Chest Pain Center, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China.
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation Research of Shandong Province, Shandong Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China.
- The Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, The State and Shandong Province Joint Key Laboratory of Translational Cardiovascular Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China.
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Lei H, Liao J, Wang X, Huang R, Ying C, Yang J. ALDH2 is a novel biomarker and exerts an inhibitory effect on melanoma. Sci Rep 2024; 14:4183. [PMID: 38378847 PMCID: PMC10879513 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-54084-y] [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: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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Melanoma is a malignant skin tumor. This study aimed to explore and assess the effect of novel biomarkers on the progression of melanoma. Differently expressed genes (DEGs) were screened from GSE3189 and GSE46517 datasets of Gene Expression Omnibus database using GEO2R. Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analyses were conducted based on the identified DEGs. Hub genes were identified and assessed using protein-protein interaction networks, principal component analysis, and receiver operating characteristic curves. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction was employed to measure the mRNA expression levels. TIMER revealed the association between aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) and tumor immune microenvironment. The viability, proliferation, migration, and invasion were detected by cell counting kit-8, 5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine, wound healing, and transwell assays. Total 241 common DEGs were screened out from GSE3189 and GSE46517 datasets. We determined 6 hub genes with high prediction values for melanoma, which could distinguish tumor samples from normal samples. ALDH2, ADH1B, ALDH3A2, DPT, EPHX2, and GATM were down-regulated in A375 and SK-MEL-2 cells, compared with the human normal melanin cell line (PIG1 cells). ALDH2 was selected as the candidate gene in this research, presenting a high diagnostic and predictive value for melanoma. ALDH2 had a positive correlation with the infiltrating levels of immune cells in melanoma microenvironment. Overexpression of ALDH2 inhibited cell viability, proliferation, migration, and invasion of A375/SK-MEL-2 cells. ALDH2 is a new gene biomarker of melanoma, which exerts an inhibitory effect on melanoma.
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- Hua Lei
- Department of Dermatology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No. 32, West Second Section, Yihuan Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu City, 610072, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No. 32, West Second Section, Yihuan Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu City, 610072, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No. 32, West Second Section, Yihuan Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu City, 610072, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No. 32, West Second Section, Yihuan Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu City, 610072, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No. 32, West Second Section, Yihuan Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu City, 610072, Sichuan Province, China.
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- Department of Dermatology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No. 32, West Second Section, Yihuan Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu City, 610072, Sichuan Province, China.
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Tai J, Hsu C, Chen W, Yang S, Chiu C, Chien R, Chang M. Association of liver fibrosis with extrahepatic cancer in steatotic liver disease patients with PNPLA3 I148M GG genotype. Cancer Sci 2024; 115:564-574. [PMID: 38083881 PMCID: PMC10859614 DOI: 10.1111/cas.16042] [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: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/13/2024] Open
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The impacts of patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing protein 3 (PNPLA3) I148M-rs738409, methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) Ala222Val-rs1801133, and aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) Glu504Lys-rs671 on the outcomes of Taiwanese patients with steatotic liver disease (SLD) have remained elusive. An 8-year prospective cohort study of patients with (n = 546) and without (n = 580) SLD (controls) was undertaken in a Taiwanese tertiary care center. The 546 SLD patients comprised 306 (56.0%) men and 240 (44.0%) women with mean ages of 53.3 and 56.4 years, respectively. Compared with the controls, SLD patients had an increased frequency of the PNPLA3 I148M-rs738409 GG genotype (25.5 vs. 5.9%, p = 0.001). Among the SLD patients, 236 (43.1%) suffered cardiovascular events, 52 (9.5%) showed extrahepatic cancers, 13 (2.38%) experienced hepatic events, including hepatocellular carcinoma (n = 3, 0.5%) and liver cirrhosis (n = 8, 1.47%), and none died. The Fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) scores were associated with extrahepatic cancer (hazard ratio [HR] 1.325; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.038-1.691) and cirrhosis development (HR 1.532; 95% CI, 1.055-2.224), and the PNPLA3 I148M-rs738409 G allele (β = 0.158, 95% CI, 0.054-0.325) was associated with the FIB-4 score. Stratified analyses showed that the impact of the FIB-4 score on extrahepatic cancer development was evident only in SLD patients with the PNPLA3 I148M-rs738409 GG genotype (HR 1.543; 95% CI, 1.195-1.993) and not in patients with the GC or CC genotype. Moreover, the ALDH2 Glu504Lys-rs671 G allele had a dose-dependent effect on alcoholism, and the MTHFR and ALDH2 genotypes were not significantly associated with SLD patient outcomes. In conclusion, special vigilance should be exercised for emerging extrahepatic cancer in SLD patients with the PNPLA3 I148M-rs738409 GG genotype and high FIB-4 scores.
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- Jennifer Tai
- Department of Medicine, College of MedicineChang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan
- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyChang Gung Memorial HospitalLinkouTaiwan
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- Department of Medicine, College of MedicineChang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan
- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyChang Gung Memorial HospitalLinkouTaiwan
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- Department of Medicine, College of MedicineChang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan
- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyChang Gung Memorial HospitalLinkouTaiwan
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- Liver Center, Cathay General Hospital Medical CenterTaipeiTaiwan
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- Molecular Infectious Disease Research CenterChang Gung Memorial Hospital at LinkouTaoyuanTaiwan
- Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of PediatricsChang Gung Memorial Hospital at LinkouTaoyuanTaiwan
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- Department of Medicine, College of MedicineChang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan
- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyChang Gung Memorial HospitalLinkouTaiwan
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- Department of Medicine, College of MedicineChang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan
- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyChang Gung Memorial HospitalLinkouTaiwan
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LeFort KR, Rungratanawanich W, Song BJ. Contributing roles of mitochondrial dysfunction and hepatocyte apoptosis in liver diseases through oxidative stress, post-translational modifications, inflammation, and intestinal barrier dysfunction. Cell Mol Life Sci 2024; 81:34. [PMID: 38214802 PMCID: PMC10786752 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-023-05061-7] [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: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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This review provides an update on recent findings from basic, translational, and clinical studies on the molecular mechanisms of mitochondrial dysfunction and apoptosis of hepatocytes in multiple liver diseases, including but not limited to alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD), metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), and drug-induced liver injury (DILI). While the ethanol-inducible cytochrome P450-2E1 (CYP2E1) is mainly responsible for oxidizing binge alcohol via the microsomal ethanol oxidizing system, it is also responsible for metabolizing many xenobiotics, including pollutants, chemicals, drugs, and specific diets abundant in n-6 fatty acids, into toxic metabolites in many organs, including the liver, causing pathological insults through organelles such as mitochondria and endoplasmic reticula. Oxidative imbalances (oxidative stress) in mitochondria promote the covalent modifications of lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids through enzymatic and non-enzymatic mechanisms. Excessive changes stimulate various post-translational modifications (PTMs) of mitochondrial proteins, transcription factors, and histones. Increased PTMs of mitochondrial proteins inactivate many enzymes involved in the reduction of oxidative species, fatty acid metabolism, and mitophagy pathways, leading to mitochondrial dysfunction, energy depletion, and apoptosis. Unique from other organelles, mitochondria control many signaling cascades involved in bioenergetics (fat metabolism), inflammation, and apoptosis/necrosis of hepatocytes. When mitochondrial homeostasis is shifted, these pathways become altered or shut down, likely contributing to the death of hepatocytes with activation of inflammation and hepatic stellate cells, causing liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. This review will encapsulate how mitochondrial dysfunction contributes to hepatocyte apoptosis in several types of liver diseases in order to provide recommendations for targeted therapeutics.
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- Karli R LeFort
- Section of Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA.
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- Section of Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Section of Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA.
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Ma H, Lou K, Shu Q, Song X, Xu H. Aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 deficiency reinforces formaldehyde-potentiated pro-inflammatory responses and glycolysis in macrophages. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2024; 38:e23518. [PMID: 37638564 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23518] [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: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) deficiency caused by genetic variant is present in more than 560 million people of East Asian descent, which can be identified by apparent facial flushing from acetaldehyde accumulation after consuming alcohol. Recent findings indicated that ALDH2 also played a critical role in detoxification of formaldehyde (FA). Our previous studies showed that FA could enhance macrophagic inflammatory responses through the induction of HIF-1α-dependent glycolysis. In the present study, pro-inflammatory responses and glycolysis promoted by 0.5 mg/m3 FA were found in mice with Aldh2 gene knockout, which was confirmed in the primary macrophages isolated from Aldh2 gene knockout mice treated with 50 μM FA. FA at 50 and 100 μM also induced stronger dose-dependent increases of pro-inflammatory responses and glycolysis in RAW264.7 murine macrophages with knock-down of ALDH2, and the enhanced effects induced by 50 μM FA was alleviated by inhibition of HIF-1α in RAW264.7 macrophages with ALDH2 knock-down. Collectively, these results clearly demonstrated that ALDH2 deficiency reinforced pro-inflammatory responses and glycolysis in macrophages potentiated by environmentally relevant concentration of FA, which may increase the susceptibility to inflammation and immunotoxicity induced by environmental FA exposure.
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- Huijuan Ma
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Medical Laboratory Department, Hua Shan Hospital North, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of New Drug Design, State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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Shirasu N, Yasunaga S. An idea to explore: Determination of single nucleotide polymorphisms in alcohol metabolism-related genes using PCR-based assays to understand the link between an individual's genotype and phenotype. Biochem Mol Biol Educ 2024; 52:117-126. [PMID: 37815103 DOI: 10.1002/bmb.21794] [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: 08/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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Here, we propose a laboratory exercise to quickly determine single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in human alcohol dehydrogenase 1B (ADH1B) and aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) genes involved in alcohol metabolism. In this exercise, two different genotyping methods based on polymerase chain reaction (PCR), namely allele-specific (AS) PCR and a PCR-restriction fragment polymorphism (RFLP) analysis, can be performed under the same PCR program (2-step × 35 cycles, 35 min total) in parallel using a hair root lysate as a template. In AS-PCR, the target regions of the G- or A-alleles of both genes are allele-specifically amplified in a single PCR tube. In the PCR-RFLP analysis, the two genes are amplified simultaneously in a single tube, and then a portion of the PCR product is double-digested with restriction enzymes MslI and Eam1104I for 5 min. The resulting reaction products of each method are electrophoresed side by side, and the genotypes are determined from the DNA band patterns. With the optimized protocol, the whole process from template preparation to genotyping can be completed in about 75 min. During PCR, students also perform an ethanol patch test to estimate their ability to metabolize alcohol. This series of experiments can help students learn the principles and applications of PCR/SNP analyses. By comparing the genotypes revealed by PCR and the phenotypes revealed by the patch tests, students can gain a better understanding of the clinical value of genetic testing.
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- Naoto Shirasu
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan
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Takashima S, Tokiya M, Izui K, Miyamoto H, Matsumoto A. Asian flush is a potential protective factor against COVID-19: a web-based retrospective survey in Japan. Environ Health Prev Med 2024; 29:14. [PMID: 38462476 PMCID: PMC10937249 DOI: 10.1265/ehpm.23-00361] [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: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), first reported in December 2019, spread worldwide in a short period, resulting in numerous cases and associated deaths; however, the toll was relatively low in East Asia. A genetic polymorphism unique to East Asians, Aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 rs671, has been reported to confer protection against infections. METHOD We retrospectively investigated the association between the surrogate marker of the rs671 variant, the skin flushing phenomenon after alcohol consumption, and the timing of COVID-19 incidence using a web-based survey tool to test any protective effects of rs671 against COVID-19. RESULTS A total of 807 valid responses were received from 362 non-flushers and 445 flushers. During the 42 months, from 12/1/2019 to 5/31/2023, 40.6% of non-flushers and 35.7% of flushers experienced COVID-19. Flushers tended to have a later onset (Spearman's partial rank correlation test, p = 0.057, adjusted for sex and age). Similarly, 2.5% of non-flushers and 0.5% of flushers were hospitalized because of COVID-19. Survival analysis estimated lower risks of COVID-19 and associated hospitalization among flushers (p = 0.03 and <0.01, respectively; generalized Wilcoxon test). With the Cox proportional hazards model covering 21 months till 8/31/2021, when approximately half of the Japanese population had received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine, the hazard ratio (95% confidence interval) of COVID-19 incidence was estimated to be 0.21 (0.10-0.46) for flusher versus non-flusher, with adjustment for sex, age, steroid use, and area of residence. CONCLUSIONS Our study suggests an association between the flushing phenomenon after drinking and a decreased risk of COVID-19 morbidity and hospitalization, suggesting that the rs671 variant is a protective factor. This study provides valuable information for infection control and helps understand the unique constitutional diversity of East Asians.
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- Satoshi Takashima
- Department of Social and Environmental Medicine, Saga University, 5-1-1 Nabeshima, Saga 849-8501, Japan
- Plant Products Safety Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, 1-2-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyodaku, Tokyo 100-8950, Japan
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- Department of Social and Environmental Medicine, Saga University, 5-1-1 Nabeshima, Saga 849-8501, Japan
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- Graduate School of Biostudies, Kyoto University, Oiwake-cho, Kitashirakawa, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8502, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, 5-1-1 Nabeshima, Saga 849-8501, Japan
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- Department of Social and Environmental Medicine, Saga University, 5-1-1 Nabeshima, Saga 849-8501, Japan
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Hui W, Song T, Yu L, Chen X. The Binding of HSPA8 and Mitochondrial ALDH2 Mediates Oxygen-Glucose Deprivation-Induced Fibroblast Senescence. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 13:42. [PMID: 38247467 PMCID: PMC10812545 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13010042] [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: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Cellular senescence refers to the permanent and irreversible cessation of the cell cycle. Recently, it has gained significant interest as a promising target for preventing cardiovascular diseases. Aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) is a mitochondrial enzyme that has been closely linked with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. In this study, bioinformatics analysis revealed that the signaling pathway for fibroblast senescence is significantly activated in mice after myocardial infarction (MI), and that ALDH2 might be a crucial molecule responsible for inducing this change. Therefore, we created an NIH3T3 fibroblast cell line oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD) model to replicate the conditions of MI in vitro. We further revealed that decreased ALDH2 enzyme activity is a critical factor that affects fibroblast senescence after OGD, and the activation of ALDH2 can improve the mitochondrial damage caused by OGD. We identified Heat Shock 70-kDa Protein 8 (HSPA8) as an interacting protein of ALDH2 through co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP) and mass spectrometry (MS) detection. Subsequently, our studies showed that HSPA8 translocates to the mitochondria after OGD, potentially binding to ALDH2 and inhibiting its enzyme activity. By transfecting siRNA to inhibit HSPA8 expression in cells, it was found that ALDH2 enzyme activity can be significantly increased, and the senescence characteristics induced by OGD in NIH3T3 cells can be improved. In conclusion, the data from this study suggest that HSPA8, in conjunction with ALDH2, could regulate fibroblast senescence after oxygen-glucose deprivation, providing a new direction and foundation for effectively intervening in fibroblast senescence after myocardial infarction.
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- Wenting Hui
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China;
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China;
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China;
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China;
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Liu H, Hu Q, Ren K, Wu P, Wang Y, Lv C. ALDH2 mitigates LPS-induced cardiac dysfunction, inflammation, and apoptosis through the cGAS/STING pathway. Mol Med 2023; 29:171. [PMID: 38124089 PMCID: PMC10731778 DOI: 10.1186/s10020-023-00769-5] [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: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Sepsis is a severe syndrome of organ dysfunction that often leads to cardiac dysfunction and endangers life. The role of mitochondrial aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) in LPS-induced myocardial injury is unclear. The purpose of this study was to assess the role of ALDH2 in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced myocardial injury and the regulatory mechanism and to identify potential therapeutic strategies for treating this condition. METHODS An in vivo model was established by 12 h of LPS (10 mg/kg, intraperitoneal injection) stimulation, and an in vitro model was generated by stimulating H9C2 cells with LPS (10 μg/ml) for 12 h. We then used the ALDH2 activator Alda-1 and the ALDH2 inhibitor daidzin to assess their effects on LPS-induced cardiac injury. Cardiac function in mice was evaluated by using cardiac ultrasound. We used various methods to evaluate inflammation, apoptosis, and oxidative stress, including ELISA, flow cytometry, JC-1 staining, Western blotting, and DCFH-DA staining. Additionally, we used a small interfering RNA (siRNA) to knock down cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS) to further investigate the relationship between ALDH2 and cGAS in LPS-induced cardiac injury. RESULTS LPS-induced cardiac dysfunction and increased the levels of the cardiac injury markers creatine kinase-MB (CKMB) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) in vivo. This change was accompanied by an increase in reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, which exacerbated the oxidative stress response and regulated apoptosis through cleaved caspase-3, BAX, BCL-2. The expression of inflammatory cytokines such as IL-6/IL-1β/TNF-α was also upregulated. However, these effects were reversed by pretreatment with Alda-1 via the inhibition of cGAS/stimulator of interferon genes (STING) signaling pathway. Interestingly, LPS, Alda-1 and daidzin altered the activity of ALDH2 but did not regulate its protein expression. Knocking down cGAS in H9C2 cardiomyocytes alleviated LPS-induced cardiac inflammation, apoptosis, and ROS production and weakened the synergistic effect of daidzin. CONCLUSION We demonstrated that ALDH2 alleviated LPS-induced cardiac dysfunction, inflammation, and apoptosis through the cGAS/STING signaling pathway, thereby protecting against LPS-induced cardiac injury. This study identifies a novel therapeutic approach for treating sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy (SIC).
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- Haoran Liu
- Emergency and Trauma College, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Trauma of Ministry of Education, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Emergency and Trauma College, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Trauma of Ministry of Education, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China
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- Emergency Medicine Center, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Emergency Medicine Center, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Emergency Medicine Center, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Trauma of Ministry of Education, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China.
- Research Unit of Island Emergency Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (No. 2019RU013), Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China.
- Emergency Medicine Center, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.
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Yan T, Chen J, Wang Y, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Zhao Y. Deficiency of aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 aggravates ethanol-induced cytotoxicity in N2a cells via CaMKII/Drp1-mediated mitophagy. Food Chem Toxicol 2023; 182:114129. [PMID: 37967785 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2023.114129] [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: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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Chronic alcohol abuse causes brain damage and has been associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. The toxic metabolite of alcohol, acetaldehyde, which is converted to acetate by aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2), has been shown to induce excessive mitochondrial fragmentation and dysfunction leading to neurotoxicity. However, it is still unclear how alcohol affects mitochondrial function in ALDH2-deficient cells. The present study investigated the association between abnormal mitochondrial dynamics, mitophagy and cytotoxicity in ALDH2-deficient N2a cells treated with ethanol. It was found that ethanol induced dynamin-related protein 1 (Drp1)-mediated mitochondrial fragmentation and impaired mitochondrial function, causing excessive mitophagy and cytotoxicity in ALDH2-deficient N2a cells while inducing Ca2+ influx and activating Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (CaMKII). Inhibition of Ca2+ overload or CaMKII activation prevented Drp1 phosphorylation and ameliorated ethanol-induced mitophagy and cytotoxicity, indicating that Ca2+-dependent CaMKII activation was critical for mediating Drp1-dependent excessive mitochondrial fission and mitophagy in ALDH2-deficient N2a cells. The results of the present study suggested that prevention of intracellular Ca2+ overload might be beneficial for preventing neurotoxicity associated with alcohol abuse in individuals with defective ALDH2.
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- Tingting Yan
- Department of Bioengineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, Shandong, China
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- Department of Bioengineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, Shandong, China
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- Department of Bioengineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, Shandong, China
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- Department of Bioengineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, Shandong, China
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- Department of Bioengineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, Shandong, China
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- Department of Bioengineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai 264209, Shandong, China.
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Qu Y, Liu Y, Zhang H. ALDH2 activation attenuates oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation-induced cell apoptosis, pyroptosis, ferroptosis and autophagy. Clin Transl Oncol 2023; 25:3203-3216. [PMID: 37103763 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-023-03190-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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023]
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PURPOSE It is previously reported that aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 family member (ALDH2) shows neuroprotective effects in cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury. However, whether the protective effects are through mediating the programmed cell death is yet to be fully elucidated. METHODS In vitro oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation (OGD/R) model was established in HT22 cells and mouse cortical neurons. Subsequently, ALDH2 expression were assessed by qRT-PCR and western blot. The methylation status was examined by methylation-specific PCR (MS-PCR). Then, ALDH2 expression was promoted and suppressed to explore the role of ALDH2 in OGD/R-treated cells. CCK-8 assay was applied to detect cell viability, and flow cytometry was applied to evaluate cell apoptosis. Western blot was applied to detect the apoptosis-related proteins (Caspase 3, Bcl-2 and Bax), necroptosis-related proteins (RIP3 and MLKL), pyroptosis-related proteins (NLRP3 and GSDMD), ferroptosis-related protein (ACSL4 and GPX4), and autophagy-related proteins (LC3B, and p62). IL-1β and IL-18 production was evaluated by ELISA assay. Reactive oxygen species production and Fe2+ content were evaluated by the corresponding detection kit. RESULTS In OGD/R-treated cells, ALDH2 expression was decreased, which was due to the hypermethylation of ALDH2 in the promoter region. ALDH2 overexpression improved cell viability and ALDH2 knockdown suppressed cell viability in OGD/R-treated cells. We also found that ALDH2 overexpression attenuated OGD/R-induced cell apoptosis, pyroptosis, ferroptosis and autophagy, while ALDH2 knockdown facilitated the OGD/R-induced cell apoptosis, pyroptosis, ferroptosis and autophagy. CONCLUSIONS Collectively, our results implied that ALDH2 attenuated OGD/R-induced cell apoptosis, pyroptosis, ferroptosis and autophagy to promote cell viability in HT22 cells and mouse cortical neurons.
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- Yun Qu
- Department of Emergency, Yuhuangding Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, Yantai, 264000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Emergency, Yuhuangding Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, Yantai, 264000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Neurology, Yuhuangding Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, No. 20 Yudong Road, Zhifu District, Yantai, 264000, Shandong, China.
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Cho Y, Lin K, Lee SH, Yu C, Valle DS, Avery D, Lv J, Jung K, Li L, Smith GD, China Kadoorie Biobank Collaborative Group, Sun D, Chen Z, Millwood IY, Hemani G, Walters RG. Genetic influences on alcohol flushing in East Asian populations. BMC Genomics 2023; 24:638. [PMID: 37875790 PMCID: PMC10594868 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-023-09721-7] [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: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Although it is known that variation in the aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) gene family influences the East Asian alcohol flushing response, knowledge about other genetic variants that affect flushing symptoms is limited. METHODS We performed a genome-wide association study meta-analysis and heritability analysis of alcohol flushing in 15,105 males of East Asian ancestry (Koreans and Chinese) to identify genetic associations with alcohol flushing. We also evaluated whether self-reported flushing can be used as an instrumental variable for alcohol intake. RESULTS We identified variants in the region of ALDH2 strongly associated with alcohol flushing, replicating previous studies conducted in East Asian populations. Additionally, we identified variants in the alcohol dehydrogenase 1B (ADH1B) gene region associated with alcohol flushing. Several novel variants were identified after adjustment for the lead variants (ALDH2-rs671 and ADH1B-rs1229984), which need to be confirmed in larger studies. The estimated SNP-heritability on the liability scale was 13% (S.E. = 4%) for flushing, but the heritability estimate decreased to 6% (S.E. = 4%) when the effects of the lead variants were controlled for. Genetic instrumentation of higher alcohol intake using these variants recapitulated known associations of alcohol intake with hypertension. Using self-reported alcohol flushing as an instrument gave a similar association pattern of higher alcohol intake and cardiovascular disease-related traits (e.g. stroke). CONCLUSION This study confirms that ALDH2-rs671 and ADH1B-rs1229984 are associated with alcohol flushing in East Asian populations. Our findings also suggest that self-reported alcohol flushing can be used as an instrumental variable in future studies of alcohol consumption.
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- Yoonsu Cho
- Medical Research Council Integrative Epidemiology Unit, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Barley House, Oakfield Grove, Bristol, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Promotion, Institute for Health Promotion, Graduate School of Public Health, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China
- Peking University Center for Public Health and Epidemic Preparedness & Response, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China
- Peking University Center for Public Health and Epidemic Preparedness & Response, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Promotion, Institute for Health Promotion, Graduate School of Public Health, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China
- Peking University Center for Public Health and Epidemic Preparedness & Response, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Medical Research Council Integrative Epidemiology Unit, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Barley House, Oakfield Grove, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China
- Peking University Center for Public Health and Epidemic Preparedness & Response, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- MRC Population Health Research Unit, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
- MRC Population Health Research Unit, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
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- Medical Research Council Integrative Epidemiology Unit, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.
- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Barley House, Oakfield Grove, Bristol, UK.
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- Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
- MRC Population Health Research Unit, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
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Zhang B, Peng Y, Luo Y, Hong C, Lin Y, Zhang Y, Xu Y, Su X, Wu F. Relationship between esophageal squamous cell carcinoma risk and alcohol-related ALDH2 and ADH1B polymorphisms: Evidence from a meta-analysis and Mendelian randomization analysis. Cancer Med 2023; 12:20437-20449. [PMID: 37795758 PMCID: PMC10652316 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.6610] [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: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous studies have shown that ALDH2 and ADH1B genes may be associated with alcohol metabolism and the risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), with inconsistent results. This meta-analysis aimed at comprehensively assessing the associations between ALDH2 and ADH1B polymorphisms and the risk of ESCC to synthesize and clarify the evidence. METHODS We calculated summary estimates of the associations between four genetic variants (rs671 and rs674 in ALDH2, and rs1229984 and rs1042026 in ADH1B) and the ESCC risk across 23 publications in the additive model and allelic model. Venice criteria, Bayesian false discovery probability (BFDP), and false-positive reporting probability (FPRP) were used to assess the strength of epidemiological evidence. Heterogeneity among studies was evaluated by using the Higgin's I2 statistic, and publication bias was assessed by using funnel plots and Begg's test. A Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was performed to determine the causal association between alcohol intake and esophageal cancer risk. Data from the HaploReg v4.1 and PolyPhen-2 were analyzed for functional annotations. RESULTS Of the four genetic variants, rs671 of ALDH2 was associated with a significantly reduced risk of ESCC (OR: 0.60, 95% CI: 0.50-0.73), whereas rs1229984 of ADH1B was associated with a significantly increased risk (2.50, 95% CI: 1.70-3.69) in the additive model. In the allelic model, the variant rs1229984 of ADH1B also increased the risk of ESCC (OR: 1.50; 95% CI: 1.21-1.87). The result for the variant rs671 was considered as strong epidemiological evidence. Functional annotations identified that the four variants were related to the enhancer histone marks and motif changes. The other two variants were not associated with the ESCC risk (rs674 of ALDH2 OR: 1.22, 95% CI: 0.71-2.12; rs1042026 of ADH1B OR: 1.28, 95% CI: 0.52-3.14) in the additive model. The MR analysis did not find a causal effect of alcohol on the esophageal cancer risk. CONCLUSIONS The results showed that ADH1B rs1229984 was significantly associated with an increased the risk of ESCC.
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- Biao Zhang
- Department of Clinical Laboratory MedicineCancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical CollegeShantouChina
- Department of Preventive MedicineBin Hai Wan Central Hospital of DongguanDongguanChina
- Esophageal Cancer Prevention and Control Research CenterThe Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical CollegeShantouChina
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory MedicineCancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical CollegeShantouChina
- Esophageal Cancer Prevention and Control Research CenterThe Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical CollegeShantouChina
- Precision Medicine Research CenterShantou University Medical CollegeShantouChina
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory MedicineCancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical CollegeShantouChina
- Esophageal Cancer Prevention and Control Research CenterThe Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical CollegeShantouChina
- Yongchuan Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Esophageal Cancer Prevention and Control Research CenterThe Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical CollegeShantouChina
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory MedicineCancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical CollegeShantouChina
- Esophageal Cancer Prevention and Control Research CenterThe Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical CollegeShantouChina
- Precision Medicine Research CenterShantou University Medical CollegeShantouChina
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- Research Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Shantou University Medical CollegeShantouChina
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory MedicineCancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical CollegeShantouChina
- Esophageal Cancer Prevention and Control Research CenterThe Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical CollegeShantouChina
- Precision Medicine Research CenterShantou University Medical CollegeShantouChina
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- Esophageal Cancer Prevention and Control Research CenterThe Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical CollegeShantouChina
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- Esophageal Cancer Prevention and Control Research CenterThe Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical CollegeShantouChina
- Department of Radiation OncologyCancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical CollegeShantouChina
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Li ZM, Kong CY, Mao YQ, Chen HL, Zhang SL, Huang JT, Yao JQ, Cai PR, Xie N, Han B, Wang LS. Host ALDH2 deficiency aggravates nonalcoholic steatohepatitis through gut-liver axis. Pharmacol Res 2023; 196:106902. [PMID: 37657657 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2023.106902] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is the major cause of liver dysfunction. Animal and population studies have shown that mitochondrial aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH2) is implicated in fatty liver disease. However, the role of ALDH2 in NASH and the underlying mechanisms remains unclear. To address this issue, ALDH2 knockout (ALDH2-/-) mice and wild-type littermate mice were fed a methionine-and choline-deficient (MCD) diet to induce a NASH model. Fecal, serum, and liver samples were collected and analyzed to investigate the impact of the gut microbiota and bile acids on this process. We found that MCD-fed ALDH2-/- mice exhibited increased serum pro-inflammation cytokines, hepatic inflammation and fat accumulation than their wild-type littermates. MCD-fed ALDH2-/- mice exhibited worsened MCD-induced intestinal inflammation and barrier damage, and gut microbiota disorder. Furthermore, mice receiving microbiota from MCD-fed ALDH2-/- mice had increased severity of NASH compared to those receiving microbiota from MCD-fed wild-type mice. Notably, the intestinal Lactobacillus was significantly reduced in MCD-fed ALDH2-/- mice, and gavage with Lactobacillus cocktail significantly improved MCD-induced NASH. Finally, we found that ALDH2-/- mice had reduced levels of bile salt hydrolase and specific bile acids, especially lithocholic acid (LCA), accompanied by downregulated expression of the intestinal FXR-FGF15 pathway. Supplementation of LCA in ALDH2-/- mice upregulated intestinal FXR-FGF15 pathway and alleviated NASH. In summary, ALDH2 plays a critical role in the development of NASH through modulation of gut microbiota and bile acid. The findings suggest that supplementing with Lactobacillus or LCA could be a promising therapeutic approach for treating NASH exacerbated by ALDH2 deficiency.
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- Zhan-Ming Li
- Center for traditional Chinese medicine and gut microbiota, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, 201199 Shanghai, China; Institute of Fudan-Minhang Academic Health System, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, 201199 Shanghai, China.
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- Center for traditional Chinese medicine and gut microbiota, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, 201199 Shanghai, China; Institute of Fudan-Minhang Academic Health System, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, 201199 Shanghai, China.
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- Center for traditional Chinese medicine and gut microbiota, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, 201199 Shanghai, China; Institute of Fudan-Minhang Academic Health System, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, 201199 Shanghai, China.
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- Center for traditional Chinese medicine and gut microbiota, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, 201199 Shanghai, China; Institute of Fudan-Minhang Academic Health System, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, 201199 Shanghai, China.
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- Center for traditional Chinese medicine and gut microbiota, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, 201199 Shanghai, China; Institute of Fudan-Minhang Academic Health System, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, 201199 Shanghai, China.
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- Center for traditional Chinese medicine and gut microbiota, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, 201199 Shanghai, China; Institute of Fudan-Minhang Academic Health System, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, 201199 Shanghai, China.
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- Center for traditional Chinese medicine and gut microbiota, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, 201199 Shanghai, China; Institute of Fudan-Minhang Academic Health System, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, 201199 Shanghai, China.
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- Center for traditional Chinese medicine and gut microbiota, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, 201199 Shanghai, China; Institute of Fudan-Minhang Academic Health System, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, 201199 Shanghai, China.
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- Center for traditional Chinese medicine and gut microbiota, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, 201199 Shanghai, China; Institute of Fudan-Minhang Academic Health System, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, 201199 Shanghai, China.
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- Center for traditional Chinese medicine and gut microbiota, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, 201199 Shanghai, China; Institute of Fudan-Minhang Academic Health System, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, 201199 Shanghai, China.
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- Center for traditional Chinese medicine and gut microbiota, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, 201199 Shanghai, China; Institute of Fudan-Minhang Academic Health System, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, 201199 Shanghai, China.
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Mu A, Hira A, Mori M, Okamoto Y, Takata M. Fanconi anemia and Aldehyde Degradation Deficiency Syndrome: Metabolism and DNA repair protect the genome and hematopoiesis from endogenous DNA damage. DNA Repair (Amst) 2023; 130:103546. [PMID: 37572579 DOI: 10.1016/j.dnarep.2023.103546] [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: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023]
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We have identified a set of Japanese children with hypoplastic anemia caused by combined defects in aldehyde degrading enzymes ADH5 and ALDH2. Their clinical characteristics overlap with a hereditary DNA repair disorder, Fanconi anemia. Our discovery of this disorder, termed Aldehyde Degradation Deficiency Syndrome (ADDS), reinforces the notion that endogenously generated aldehydes exert genotoxic effects; thus, the coupled actions of metabolism and DNA repair are required to maintain proper hematopoiesis and health.
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- Anfeng Mu
- Laboratory of DNA Damage Signaling, Department of Late Effects Studies, Radiation Biology Center, Graduate School of Biostudies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan; Multilayer Network Research Unit, Research Coordination Alliance, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Laboratory of DNA Damage Signaling, Department of Late Effects Studies, Radiation Biology Center, Graduate School of Biostudies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Laboratory of DNA Damage Signaling, Department of Late Effects Studies, Radiation Biology Center, Graduate School of Biostudies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan; Department of Hematology and Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Laboratory of DNA Damage Signaling, Department of Late Effects Studies, Radiation Biology Center, Graduate School of Biostudies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan; Department of Hematology and Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Laboratory of DNA Damage Signaling, Department of Late Effects Studies, Radiation Biology Center, Graduate School of Biostudies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan; Multilayer Network Research Unit, Research Coordination Alliance, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
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Mu A, Cao Z, Huang D, Hosokawa H, Maegawa S, Takata M. Effects of the major formaldehyde catalyzer ADH5 on phenotypes of fanconi anemia zebrafish model. Mol Biol Rep 2023; 50:8385-8395. [PMID: 37615925 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-023-08696-8] [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: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fanconi anemia (FA) is a devastating hereditary disorder for which we desperately need a novel therapeutic strategy. It is caused by mutations in one of at least 22 genes in the FA pathway and is characterized by developmental abnormalities, bone marrow failure, and cancer predisposition. The FA pathway is required for the efficient repair of damaged DNA, including interstrand cross-links (ICL). Recent studies indicate formaldehyde as an ultimate endogenous cause of DNA damage in FA pathophysiology. Formaldehyde can form DNA adducts as well as ICLs by inducing covalent linkages between opposite strands of double-stranded DNA. METHODS AND RESULTS In this study, we generated a disease model of FA in zebrafish by disrupting the ube2t or fancd2 gene, which resulted in a striking phenotype of female-to-male sex reversal. Since formaldehyde is detoxified from the body by alcohol dehydrogenase 5 (ADH5), we generated fancd2-/-/adh5-/- zebrafish. We observed a body size reduction and a lower number of mature spermatozoa than wild-type or single knockout zebrafish. To evaluate if increased activity in ADH5 can affect the FA phenotype, we overexpressed human ADH5 in fancd2-/- zebrafish. The progress of spermatogenesis seemed to be partially recovered due to ADH5 overexpression. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest potential utility of an ADH5 enzyme activator as a therapeutic measure for the clearance of formaldehyde and treatment of FA.
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- Anfeng Mu
- Laboratory of DNA Damage Signaling, Department of Late Effects Studies, Radiation Biology Center, Graduate School of Biostudies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
- Multilayer Network Research Unit, Research Coordination Alliance, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
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- Laboratory of DNA Damage Signaling, Department of Late Effects Studies, Radiation Biology Center, Graduate School of Biostudies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Laboratory of DNA Damage Signaling, Department of Late Effects Studies, Radiation Biology Center, Graduate School of Biostudies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
- Department of Central Laboratory, Affiliated Haikou Hospital of Xiangya Medical College, Central South University, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Department of Intelligence Science and Technology, Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Intelligence Science and Technology, Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Laboratory of DNA Damage Signaling, Department of Late Effects Studies, Radiation Biology Center, Graduate School of Biostudies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
- Multilayer Network Research Unit, Research Coordination Alliance, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
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Zhang Y, Zou R, Abudureyimu M, Liu Q, Ma J, Xu H, Yu W, Yang J, Jia J, Qian S, Wang H, Yang Y, Wang X, Fan X, Ren J. Mitochondrial aldehyde dehydrogenase rescues against diabetic cardiomyopathy through GSK3β-mediated preservation of Mitochondrial integrity and parkin-mediated mitophagy. J Mol Cell Biol 2023:mjad056. [PMID: 37771085 DOI: 10.1093/jmcb/mjad056] [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] [Indexed: 09/30/2023] Open
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Mitochondrial aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH2) offers proven cardiovascular benefit although its impact in diabetes remains elusive. This study examined the effect of ALDH2 overexpression (OE) and knockout (KO) on diabetic cardiomyopathy and mechanism involved with a focus on mitochondrial integrity. ALDH2 OE and KO mice were challenged with streptozotocin (STZ, 200 mg/kg. i.p.) to establish diabetes. Diabetic patients displayed reduced plasma ALDH2 activity, cardiac remodeling and diastolic dysfunction. STZ challenge prompted reduced respiratory exchange ratio (RER), dampened fractional shortening, ejection fraction, increased LV end systolic and diastolic diameters, cardiac remodeling, cardiomyocyte contractile and intracellular Ca2+ defects (depressed peak shortening and maximal velocity of shortening/relengthening, prolonged relengthening, dampened intracellular Ca2+ rise and clearance), myocardial ultrastructural injury, oxidative stress, apoptosis and mitochondrial damage, the effects of which were overtly attenuated and accentuated by ALDH2 OE and KO, respectively. Immunoblotting revealed downregulated mitochondrial proteins PPARγ coactivator 1α (PGC-1α) and UCP-2, Ca2+ regulatory proteins including SERCA and Na+-Ca2+ exchanger, elevated phospholamban, dampened autophagy and mitophagy (LC3B ratio, TOM20, Parkin, FUNDC1 and BNIP3), disrupted phosphorylation of Akt, GSK3β and Foxo3a, and elevated PTEN phosphorylation, the effect of which was reversed and worsened by ALDH2 OE and KO, respectively (except FUNDC1 and BNIP3). In vivo and in vitro data revealed that novel ALDH2 activator torezolid/Alda-1 protected against STZ or high glucose-induced cardiac anomalies, the effect was nullified by inhibition of Akt, GSK3β, Parkin and mitochondrial coupling. Our data discerned a vital role for ALDH2 in diabetic cardiomyopathy possibly through regulation of Akt, GSK3β activation, parkin mitophagy and mitochondrial function.
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- Yingmei Zhang
- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China710032
- National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong, China
- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, Guangdong, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
- Cardiovascular Department, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences and Medicine, Northwest University, Xi'an, China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Xi'an No.3 Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, School of Life Sciences and Medicine, Northwest University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University 710032 China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China710032
- National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
- Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Jiangsu 226001, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University 710032 China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China710032
- National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China710032
- National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Xi'an International Medical Center Hospital Affiliated to Northwest University, Xi'an 710077, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences and Medicine, Northwest University, Xi'an, China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Xi'an No.3 Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University, School of Life Sciences and Medicine, Northwest University, Xi'an, China
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- Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong, China
- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China710032
- National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
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Ng CS, Ong XJ, Au M, Lau YH, Kwok HHY, Quan J. ALDH2 polymorphism, alcohol intake and the attributable burden of cancer in East Asia: systematic review, meta-analysis, and modeling study. Ann Epidemiol 2023; 85:113-120.e20. [PMID: 37268241 DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2023.05.013] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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PURPOSE To estimate the burden of alcohol-attributable cancer in East Asian populations accounting for aldehyde dehydrogenase-2 (ALDH2) genotype-specific cancer risk and alcohol exposure. METHODS We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of eight databases on cancer risk to derive alcohol dose-response curves by ALDH2 genotype. A simulation-based approach using the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) modeling framework was applied to estimate the population attributable fraction, incidence, and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) lost to alcohol-attributable cancer. RESULTS We included 34 studies (66,655 participants) from China, Japan, and South Korea in the meta-analysis. Alcohol dose-response curves for liver, esophageal, and oral cavity/pharynx cancer showed an increased risk for people with the inactivated ALDH2 genetic polymorphism, resulting in a higher burden of alcohol-attributable cancer compared to GBD estimates. Our methods estimated annual incidence of cancer of 230,177 cases, an underestimate of 69,596 cases compared to GBD estimates. Similarly, total DALYs lost annually were underestimated by 1.20 million. CONCLUSIONS The burden of liver, esophageal, and oral cavity/pharynx cancer attributable to alcohol is underestimated in populations with the ALDH2 genetic polymorphism when compared to current estimates.
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- Carmen S Ng
- School of Public Health, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Public Health, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Public Health, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Public Health, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Public Health, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Public Health, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China.
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Seike T, Chen CH, Mochly-Rosen D. Impact of common ALDH2 inactivating mutation and alcohol consumption on Alzheimer's disease. Front Aging Neurosci 2023; 15:1223977. [PMID: 37693648 PMCID: PMC10483235 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2023.1223977] [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: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) is an enzyme found in the mitochondrial matrix that plays a central role in alcohol and aldehyde metabolism. A common ALDH2 polymorphism in East Asians descent (called ALDH2*2 or E504K missense variant, SNP ID: rs671), present in approximately 8% of the world's population, has been associated with a variety of diseases. Recent meta-analyses support the relationship between this ALDH2 polymorphism and Alzheimer's disease (AD). And AD-like pathology observed in ALDH2-/- null mice and ALDH2*2 overexpressing transgenic mice indicate that ALDH2 deficiency plays an important role in the pathogenesis of AD. Recently, the worldwide increase in alcohol consumption has drawn attention to the relationship between heavy alcohol consumption and AD. Of potential clinical significance, chronic administration of alcohol in ALDH2*2/*2 knock-in mice exacerbates the pathogenesis of AD-like symptoms. Therefore, ALDH2 polymorphism and alcohol consumption likely play an important role in the onset and progression of AD. Here, we review the data on the relationship between ALDH2 polymorphism, alcohol, and AD, and summarize what is currently known about the role of the common ALDH2 inactivating mutation, ALDH2*2, and alcohol in the onset and progression of AD.
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- Department of Chemical and Systems Biology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States
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Shimizu Y. Progression of Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Partly Indicates the Prevention of Hypertension among Older Individuals in the General Population. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:1588. [PMID: 37511963 PMCID: PMC10381883 DOI: 10.3390/life13071588] [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: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Structural atherosclerosis, as evaluated by carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), is reported to be positively associated with hypertension. However, angiogenesis, which plays an important role in the progression of structural atherosclerosis, prevents hypertension by reducing peripheral vascular resistance. These associations evoke a contradiction: characteristics associated with the progression of structural atherosclerosis, which is related to hypertension, might prevent hypertension. To clarify novel mechanisms underlying the association between structural atherosclerosis and hypertension, multifaceted analyses are necessary. We performed several epidemiological studies based on this concept. This study summarizes those epidemiological studies and adds some discussion. Studies focusing on circulating CD34-positive cells, single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), SNPs in BRACA1-associated protein (BRAP), platelets, human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1), and SNPs in aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) have shown that active endothelial repair, which leads to the progression of structural atherosclerosis, helps prevent hypertension. These associations indicate that the progression of structural atherosclerosis could act as a marker of angiogenesis, which reduces peripheral vascular resistance. In general, a positive association between structural atherosclerosis and hypertension has been reported. However, the progression of structural atherosclerosis could act as a marker of activity that prevents hypertension via reductions in peripheral vascular resistance.
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- Yuji Shimizu
- Epidemiology Section, Division of Public Health, Osaka Institute of Public Health, Osaka 537-0025, Japan
- Department of General Medicine, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki 852-8501, Japan
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Li D, Liu Y, Zhan Q, Zeng Y, Peng Z, He Q, Tan Q, Cao W, Wang S, Wang J. Astragaloside IV Blunts Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition and G2/M Arrest to Alleviate Renal Fibrosis via Regulating ALDH2-Mediated Autophagy. Cells 2023; 12:1777. [PMID: 37443810 PMCID: PMC10340704 DOI: 10.3390/cells12131777] [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: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Previous studies show that astragaloside IV (ASIV) has anti-renal fibrosis effects. However, its mechanism remains elusive. In this study, we investigated the anti-fibrosis mechanisms of ASIV on chronic kidney disease (CKD) in vivo and in vitro. A CKD model was induced in rats with adenine (200 mg/kg/d, i.g.), and an in vitro renal fibrosis model was induced in human kidney-2 (HK-2) cells treated with TGF-β1. We revealed that ASIV significantly alleviated renal fibrosis by suppressing the expressions of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT)-related proteins, including fibronectin, vimentin, and alpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), and G2/M arrest-related proteins, including phosphorylated p53 (p-p53), p21, phosphorylated histone H3 (p-H3), and Ki67 in both of the in vivo and in vitro models. Transcriptomic analysis and subsequent validation showed that ASIV rescued ALDH2 expression and inhibited AKT/mTOR-mediated autophagy. Furthermore, in ALDH2-knockdown HK-2 cells, ASIV failed to inhibit AKT/mTOR-mediated autophagy and could not blunt EMT and G2/M arrest. In addition, we further demonstrated that rapamycin, an autophagy inducer, reversed the treatment of ASIV by promoting autophagy in TGF-β1-treated HK-2 cells. A dual-luciferase report assay indicated that ASIV enhanced the transcriptional activity of the ALDH2 promoter. In addition, a further molecular docking analysis showed the potential interaction of ALDH2 and ASIV. Collectively, our data indicate that ALDH2-mediated autophagy may be a novel target in treating renal fibrosis in CKD models, and ASIV may be an effective targeted drug for ALDH2, which illuminate a new insight into the treatment of renal fibrosis and provide new evidence of pharmacology to elucidate the anti-fibrosis mechanism of ASIV in treating renal fibrosis.
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- Dong Li
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Cure of Metabolic Diseases, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Cure of Metabolic Diseases, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Cure of Metabolic Diseases, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Cure of Metabolic Diseases, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Cure of Metabolic Diseases, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Cure of Metabolic Diseases, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Cure of Metabolic Diseases, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Cure of Metabolic Diseases, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Cure of Metabolic Diseases, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Cure of Metabolic Diseases, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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Zhou T, Wang X, Wang K, Lin Y, Meng Z, Lan Q, Jiang Z, Chen J, Lin Y, Liu X, Lin H, Wu S, Lin D. Activation of aldehyde dehydrogenase-2 improves ischemic random skin flap survival in rats. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1127610. [PMID: 37441072 PMCID: PMC10335790 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1127610] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Objective Random skin flaps have many applications in plastic and reconstructive surgeries. However, distal flap necrosis restricts wider clinical utility. Mitophagy, a vital form of autophagy for damaged mitochondria, is excessively activated in flap ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury, thus inducing cell death. Aldehyde dehydrogenase-2 (ALDH2), an allosteric tetrameric enzyme, plays an important role in regulating mitophagy. We explored whether ALDH2 activated by N-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethyl)-2,6-dichlorobenzamide (Alda-1) could reduce the risk of ischemic random skin flap necrosis, and the possible mechanism of action. Methods Modified McFarlane flap models were established in 36 male Sprague-Dawley rats assigned randomly to three groups: a low-dose Alda-1 group (10 mg/kg/day), a high-dose Alda-1 group (20 mg/kg/day) and a control group. The percentage surviving skin flap area, neutrophil density and microvessel density (MVD) were evaluated on day 7. Oxidative stress was quantitated by measuring the superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels. Blood perfusion and skin flap angiogenesis were assessed via laser Doppler flow imaging and lead oxide-gelatin angiography, respectively. The expression levels of inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), ALDH2, PTEN-induced kinase 1 (PINK1), and E3 ubiquitin ligase (Parkin) were immunohistochemically detected. Indicators of mitophagy such as Beclin-1, p62, and microtubule-associated protein light chain 3 (LC3) were evaluated by immunofluorescence. Results Alda-1 significantly enhanced the survival area of random skin flaps. The SOD activity increased and the MDA level decreased, suggesting that Alda-1 reduced oxidative stress. ALDH2 was upregulated, and mitophagy-related proteins (PINK1, Parkin, Beclin-1, p62, and LC3) were downregulated, indicating that ALDH2 inhibited mitophagy through the PINK1/Parkin signaling pathway. Treatment with Alda-1 reduced neutrophil infiltration and expressions of inflammatory cytokines. Alda-1 significantly upregulated VEGF expression, increased the MVD, promoted angiogenesis, and enhanced blood perfusion. Conclusion ALDH2 activation can effectively enhance random skin flap viability via inhibiting PINK1/Parkin-dependent mitophagy. Moreover, enhancement of ALDH2 activity also exerts anti-inflammatory and angiogenic properties.
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- Taotao Zhou
- Department of Hand and Plastic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, The First School of Clinical Medical, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Hand and Plastic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Hand and Plastic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Hand and Plastic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, The First School of Clinical Medical, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Hand and Plastic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Hand and Plastic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, The First School of Clinical Medical, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Hand and Plastic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, The First School of Clinical Medical, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Hand and Plastic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Hand and Plastic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, The Second School of Medicine, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Cai N, Li C, Gu X, Zeng W, Liu J, Zeng G, Zhong J, Zhu J, Hong H. ALDH2 rs671 and MTHFR rs1801133 polymorphisms are risk factors for arteriosclerosis in multiple arteries. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2023; 23:319. [PMID: 37355582 PMCID: PMC10290786 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-023-03354-0] [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: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Arteriosclerosis in multiple arteries has long been associated with heightened cardiovascular risk. Acetaldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) and methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) play an important role in the pathogenesis of arteriosclerosis by participating in the oxidation and reduction reactions in vascular endothelial cells. The purpose was to investigate the relationship of ALDH2 and MTHFR gene polymorphisms with arteriosclerosis in multiple arteries. METHODS 410 patients with arteriosclerosis in single artery and 472 patients with arteriosclerosis in multiple arteries were included. The relationship between ALDH2 rs671 and MTHFR rs1801133 polymorphisms and arteriosclerosis in single artery and arteriosclerosis in multiple arteries was analyzed. RESULTS The proportion of ALDH2 rs671 A allele (35.6% vs. 30.9%, P = 0.038) and MTHFR rs1801133 T allele (32.6% vs. 27.1%, P = 0.012) in patients with arteriosclerosis in multiple arteries was significantly higher than that in arteriosclerosis in single artery, respectively. The proportion of history of alcohol consumption in patients with ALDH2 rs671 G/G genotype was higher than those in ALDH2 rs671 G/A genotype and A/A genotype (P < 0.001). The results of logistic regression analysis indicated that ALDH2 rs671 A/A genotype (A/A vs. G/G: OR 1.996, 95% CI: 1.258-3.166, P = 0.003) and MTHFR rs1801133 T/T genotype (T/T vs. C/C: OR 1.943, 95% CI: 1.179-3.203, P = 0.009) may be independent risk factors for arteriosclerosis in multiple arteries (adjusted for age, sex, smoking, drinking, hypertension, and diabetes). CONCLUSIONS ALDH2 rs671 A/A and MTHFR rs1801133 T/T genotypes may be independent risk factors for arteriosclerosis in multiple arteries.
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- Nan Cai
- Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou People's Hospital, Meizhou Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 63 Huangtang Road, Meijiang District, Meizhou, China.
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou, China.
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- Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou People's Hospital, Meizhou Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 63 Huangtang Road, Meijiang District, Meizhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou, China
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- Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou People's Hospital, Meizhou Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 63 Huangtang Road, Meijiang District, Meizhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou, China
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- Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou People's Hospital, Meizhou Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 63 Huangtang Road, Meijiang District, Meizhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou, China
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- Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou People's Hospital, Meizhou Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 63 Huangtang Road, Meijiang District, Meizhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou, China
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- Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou People's Hospital, Meizhou Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 63 Huangtang Road, Meijiang District, Meizhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou, China
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- Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou People's Hospital, Meizhou Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 63 Huangtang Road, Meijiang District, Meizhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou, China
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- Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou People's Hospital, Meizhou Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 63 Huangtang Road, Meijiang District, Meizhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou, China
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- Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou People's Hospital, Meizhou Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 63 Huangtang Road, Meijiang District, Meizhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Molecular Diagnostics of Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou, China
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Zhang Y, Yuan Z, Chai J, Zhu D, Miao X, Zhou J, Gu X. ALDH2 ameliorates ethanol-induced gastric ulcer through suppressing NLPR3 inflammasome activation and ferroptosis. Arch Biochem Biophys 2023:109621. [PMID: 37209766 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2023.109621] [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: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Gastric ulcer (GU) is a prevalent and life-threating gastrointestinal disorder. Aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) is a pivotal component of alcohol metabolism which has been supported to suppress oxidative stress-elicited DNA damage in gastric mucosa cells. Nonetheless, whether ALDH2 is also involved in GU remains indistinct. Firstly, HCl/ethanol-induced experimental rat GU model was successfully established. RT-qPCR and western blot tested ALDH2 expression in rat tissues. Following the addition of ALDH2 activator Alda-1, gastric lesion area and index were measured. H&E staining detected the histopathology of gastric tissues. ELISA examined the levels of inflammatory mediators. Alcian blue staining evaluated mucus production of gastric mucosa. Oxidative stress levels were estimated by corresponding kits and western blot. Western blot examined the expression of NLRP3 inflammasome- and ferroptosis-related proteins. Prussian blue staining and corresponding assay kits measured ferroptosis. In ethanol-treated GES-1 cells, NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome, iron content, ferroptosis, inflammation and oxidative stress were detected as aforementioned above. In addition to that, DCFH-DA staining examined ROS generation. The experimental data corroborated that ALDH2 expression was declined in the tissues of HCl/ethanol-treated rats. Alda-1 ameliorated HCl/ethanol-stimulated gastric mucosal damage, inflammatory response, oxidative stress, NLRP3 inflammasome activation and ferroptosis in rats. Also, the suppressive role of ALDH2 in inflammatory response and oxidative stress was reversed by ferroptosis activator erastin or NLRP3 activator nigericin in HCl/ethanol-challenged GES-1 cells. To be summarized, ALDH2 might play the protective role in the process of GU.
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- Yan Zhang
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University Gusu School, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University Gusu School, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University Gusu School, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University Gusu School, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University Gusu School, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University Gusu School, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University Gusu School, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China.
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Wei PL, Prince GMSH, Batzorig U, Huang CY, Chang YJ. ALDH2 promotes cancer stemness and metastasis in colorectal cancer through activating β-catenin signaling. J Cell Biochem 2023. [PMID: 37183314 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.30418] [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: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the primary cause of death from gastrointestinal cancers. Aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2), a crucial mitochondrial enzyme for the oxidative pathway of alcohol metabolism, plays a dual role in cancer progression. In some cancers, it is tumor suppressive; in others, it drives cancer progression. However, whether targeting ALDH2 has any therapeutic implications or prognostic value in CRC is still unclear. Here, we investigated the role of ALDH2 in CRC progression by targeting its enzymatic activity rather than gene expression. We found that inhibiting ALDH2 by CVT-10216 and daidzein significantly decrease migration and stemness properties of both DLD-1 and HCT 116 cells, whereas activating ALDH2 by Alda-1 enhances migration rate. Concomitantly, ALDH2 inhibition by both CVT-10216 and daidzein downregulates the mRNA levels of fibronectin, snail, twist, MMP7, CD44, c-Myc, SOX2, and OCT-4, which are oncogenic in the advanced stage of CRC. Furthermore, Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) on ALDH2 co-expressed genes from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) revealed that MYC target gene sets are upregulated. We found that ALDH2 inhibition decreased the nuclear protein levels of pGSK3β serine 9 and c-Myc. This suggests that ALDH2 probably targets β-catenin signaling in CRC cells. Together, our results demonstrate the prognostic value of ALDH2 in CRC as it regulates both CRC stemness and migration. Our findings also propose that the plant-derived isoflavone daidzein could be a potential chemotherapeutic drug targeting ALDH2 in CRC.
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- Po-Li Wei
- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, School of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Cancer Research Center and Translational Laboratory, Department of Medical Research, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- School of Medicine, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
- Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
- Department of Pathology, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Cancer Research Center and Translational Laboratory, Department of Medical Research, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Pathology, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Cell Physiology and Molecular Image Research Center, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Yao P, Zhang Z, Liu H, Jiang P, Li W, Du W. p53 protects against alcoholic fatty liver disease via ALDH2 inhibition. EMBO J 2023; 42:e112304. [PMID: 36825429 PMCID: PMC10106987 DOI: 10.15252/embj.2022112304] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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The tumor suppressor p53 is critical for tumor suppression, but the regulatory role of p53 in alcohol-induced fatty liver remains unclear. Here, we show a role for p53 in regulating ethanol metabolism via acetaldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2), a key enzyme responsible for the oxidization of alcohol. By repressing ethanol oxidization, p53 suppresses intracellular levels of acetyl-CoA and histone acetylation, leading to the inhibition of the stearoyl-CoA desaturase-1 (SCD1) gene expression. Mechanistically, p53 directly binds to ALDH2 and prevents the formation of its active tetramer and indirectly limits the production of pyruvate that promotes the activity of ALDH2. Notably, p53-deficient mice exhibit increased lipid accumulation, which can be reversed by ALDH2 depletion. Moreover, liver-specific knockdown of SCD1 alleviates ethanol-induced hepatic steatosis caused by p53 loss. By contrast, overexpression of SCD1 in liver promotes ethanol-induced fatty liver development in wild-type mice, while it has a mild effect on p53-/- or ALDH2-/- mice. Overall, our findings reveal a previously unrecognized function of p53 in alcohol-induced fatty liver and uncover pyruvate as a natural regulator of ALDH2.
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- Pengbo Yao
- State Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Biology, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, Department of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical CollegeInstitute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical SciencesBeijingChina
- School of Life SciencesTsinghua UniversityBeijingChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Biology, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, Department of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical CollegeInstitute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical SciencesBeijingChina
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- Department of Laboratory MedicinePeking University Third HospitalBeijingChina
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- School of Life SciencesTsinghua UniversityBeijingChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Biology, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, Department of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical CollegeInstitute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical SciencesBeijingChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Biology, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, Department of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical CollegeInstitute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical SciencesBeijingChina
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Kitakaze T, Inoue M, Ashida H. Aged Garlic Extract Prevents Alcohol-Induced Cytotoxicity through Induction of Aldehyde Dehydrogenase 2 in the Liver of Mice. Mol Nutr Food Res 2023; 67:e2200627. [PMID: 36856009 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202200627] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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SCOPE Acetaldehyde is a highly toxic primary metabolite of ethanol, and converts to nontoxic acetic acid by aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH). Accumulation of acetaldehyde causes significant damage to human body. Aged garlic extract (AGE) is a functional food material and possesses various health beneficial effects. This study investigates whether AGE contributes to acetaldehyde detoxification through ALDH induction and its underlying mechanism. METHODS AND RESULTS C57BL/6J mice are orally administrated 10-1000 mg kg-1 body weight (BW) of AGE for 1 week before ethanol administration. AGE suppresses ethanol-caused accumulation of acetaldehyde level in the plasma through inducing mitochondrial ALDH2 but not cytosolic ALDH1A1. AGE also induces antioxidant enzymes, heme oxygenase-1, and NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1, resulting in prevention of lipid peroxidation in the liver. In HepG2 cells, AGE prevents ethanol- and acetaldehyde-caused cytotoxicity. AGE induces mitochondrial ALDH2 through activating nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2). AGE inhibits protein degradation of Nrf2 and enhances protein degradation of kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1. Furthermore, S-allyl cysteine and S-allyl mercaptocysteine as the bioactive compounds in AGE also induce ALDH2 and Nrf2. CONCLUSION AGE prevents acetaldehyde-induced hepatotoxicity through enhancing acetaldehyde detoxification through Nrf2-dependent induction of mitochondrial ALDH2.
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- Tomoya Kitakaze
- Department of Agrobioscience, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, 657-8501, Japan
- Department of Applied Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Agriculture, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-1 Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka, 599-8331, Japan
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- Department of Agrobioscience, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, 657-8501, Japan
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- Department of Agrobioscience, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, 657-8501, Japan
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Wu YC, Yao Y, Tao LS, Wang SX, Hu Y, Li LY, Hu S, Meng X, Yang DS, Li H, Xu T. The role of acetaldehyde dehydrogenase 2 in the pathogenesis of liver diseases. Cell Signal 2023; 102:110550. [PMID: 36464104 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2022.110550] [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: 09/03/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Common liver tissue damage is mainly due to the accumulation of toxic aldehydes in lipid peroxidation under oxidative stress. Cumulative toxic aldehydes in the liver can be effectively metabolized by acetaldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2), thereby alleviating various liver diseases. Notably, gene mutation of ALDH2 leads to impaired ALDH2 enzyme activity, thus aggravating the progress of liver diseases. However, the relationship and specific mechanism between ALDH2 and liver diseases are not clear. Consequently, the review explains the relationship between ALDH2 and liver diseases such as alcoholic liver disease (ALD), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), liver fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In addition, this review also discusses ALDH2 as a potential therapeutic target for various liver diseases,and focuses on summarizing the regulatory mechanism of ALDH2 in these liver diseases.
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- Yin-Cui Wu
- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China; Institute for Liver Diseases of Anhui Medical University, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China; Institute for Liver Diseases of Anhui Medical University, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China; Institute for Liver Diseases of Anhui Medical University, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China; Institute for Liver Diseases of Anhui Medical University, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China; Institute for Liver Diseases of Anhui Medical University, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China; Institute for Liver Diseases of Anhui Medical University, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China; Institute for Liver Diseases of Anhui Medical University, China
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- College & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Key Lab. of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Hefei 230032, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China; Institute for Liver Diseases of Anhui Medical University, China
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- The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province 230001, China.
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China; Institute for Liver Diseases of Anhui Medical University, China.
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Xiao L, Xiang J, Liu X, Yang L, Wei Y, Fang S, Li J, Ye Y. Lipidomic changes of cerebral cortex in aldehyde dehydrogenase-2 knock-in heterozygote mice after chronic alcohol exposure. Front Mol Neurosci 2023; 15:1053411. [PMID: 36743287 PMCID: PMC9893510 DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2022.1053411] [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: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Introduction Alcohol is the main legal drug in the world, and excessive consumption of alcohol seriously damages the morphological structure and function of various organs. The insufficiency of an essential enzyme in ethanol metabolism, aldehyde dehydrogenase-2 (ALDH2), will aggravate the alcohol-induced brain injury. The effect of ALDH2 after chronic alcohol exposure on global lipid profiling of the brain remains unclear. Methods In this study, ALDH2*2 knock-in mice were fed the Lieber-DeCarli liquid diet containing ethanol for 8 weeks. Blood alcohol and acetaldehyde levels were examined, and the mice were tested through novel object recognition and the Y-maze test to evaluate cognitive impairment toward the end of the study. The lipidome profiling of cerebral cortex samples was investigated using a lipidomics method based on ultra-high performance liquid tandem chromatography quadrupole time of flight mass spectrometry (UHPLC-QTOFMS). Results and Discussion Compared with similarly treated wild-type (WT) mice, ALDH2*2 mice exhibited poor cognitive performance, though the result did not achieve statistical significance. The lipidomics results indicated that 74 differential lipid species were selected in WT mice, of which 57 species were up-regulated, and 17 were down-regulated. Moreover, 99 differential lipids were identified in ALDH2*2 mice, of which 73 were up-regulated, and 26 were down-regulated. For ALDH2*2 mice, the number of changed significantly glycerophospholipids (GPs) subtypes was lower than that of WT mice. Interestingly, compared with WT mice, a lower proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) was found in ALDH2*2 mice. Collectively, the results provide clear evidence for a lipidomic signature of marked changes in the cerebral cortex of ALDH2*2 mice after chronic alcohol exposure. Highlights • The cerebral cortex of heterozygous ALDH2*2 mice showed more significant changes in lipidome profiles after chronic alcohol exposure than wild-type mice.• Most lipids were significantly up-regulated in both groups of mice, whereas the increase in TAG was restricted to WT mice.• For ALDH2*2 mice, GPs substances changed significantly, and SHexCer and SM subclasses in sphingolipids also deserved attention.
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- Li Xiao
- Department of Forensic Toxicological Analysis, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Clinical Pharmacology Lab, Clinical Trial Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Forensic Toxicological Analysis, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- College of Pharmacy, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
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- School of Forensic Medicine, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany
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- Department of Forensic Toxicological Analysis, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China,*Correspondence: Yi Ye, ✉
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Xia G, Xu J, Chen M, Jin J, Wang X, Ye Y. Loss of ALDH2 aggravates mitochondrial biogenesis disorder in cardiac myocytes induced by TAC. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2023; 639:189-196. [PMID: 36535138 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2022.12.001] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Heart failure is one of the major fatal diseases and mitochondrial biogenesis is an important compensatory mechanism in the process of heart failure. Aldehyde dehydrogenase 2(ALDH2) is an important endogenous cardiac protective factor in mitochondria, but its role in mitochondrial biogenesis of cardiomyocytes remains unknown. In our study, transverse aorta constriction(TAC)-induced heart failure model was established in ALDH2-/- mice and wild-type mice. The cardiac function was examined by echocardiography at 4 weeks after operation. The myocardial tissue was stained by HE. The mitochondria morphology was observed using electron microscope, and the ATP content, Sirt1,PGC-1α and NRF1 expression were measured. Compared with wild-type mice, the cardiac function of ALDH2 -/- mice decreased significantly at 4 weeks after TAC. The proportion of mitochondrial area and mitochondrial crest/mitochondrial ratio decreased in the ALDH2-/- group after TAC. The ATP content decreased in ALDH2 -/- mice at 4 weeks after TAC. In the meantime, the expression of PGC-1α,Sirt 1 and NRF1 decreased in the ALDH2-/- TAC group compared with wild type TAC group.Neonatal rat cardiomyocytes were cultured and stretched. Cardiomyocytes were treated with the activator of ALDH2(Alda-1), Sirt1-SiRNA and PGC-1α-siRNA, respectively. The mitochondrial structure of cardiomyocytes was observed by transmission electron microscopy. The levels of PGC-1α,NRF-1 and Tfam were measured by Western blot.Mitochondrial biogenesis was enhanced in stretch cardiomyocytes treated with Alda-1.When cardiomyocytes were treated with Sirt1-SiRNA or PGC1α-SiRNA, the effect of Alda-1 in promoting mitochondrial biogenesis was attenuated.Therefore, these results suggested that the loss of ALDH2 aggravates mitochondrial biogenesis disorder in cardiac myocytes induced by TAC. Alda-1 could promote mitochondrial biogenesis in stretched cardiomyocytes, and this effect depends on Sirt1/PGC-1α pathway.
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- Guang Xia
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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Wu SY, Chu SJ, Tang SE, Pao HP, Liao WI. Alda-1 ameliorates air embolism-induced acute lung injury. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2023; 37:3946320231223005. [PMID: 38113877 PMCID: PMC10734354 DOI: 10.1177/03946320231223005] [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: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Evidence suggests that aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) offers protection against damage caused by oxidative stress in diverse rodent models. Nonetheless, the effect of Alda-1, a compound that activates ALDH2, on acute lung injury (ALI) induced by air embolism (AE) remains unclear. The objective of this study was to explore the protective effects of Alda-1 in ALI induced by AE. METHODS A rat model of in situ isolated perfused lung was established to investigate AE-induced ALI. Air was infused into the pulmonary artery at 0.25 mL/min for 1 minute. Before inducing AE, different doses (10, 20, or 30 mg/kg) of Alda-1 were given through intraperitoneal injection. Pathological changes in lung tissue were assessed using hematoxylin-eosin staining. We performed Western blot analysis to assess the protein levels of ALDH2,4-hydroxy-trans-2-nonenal (4-HNE), Bcl-2, caspase-3, phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K), Akt, IκB-α, and nuclear NF-κB. RESULTS Notably, AE results were demonstrated as harmful to the lungs, which is evidenced by intensified lung edema and disruption of lung tissue structure. Furthermore, AE caused a decrease in ALDH2 expression, increased accumulation of 4-HNE and MDA, infiltration of neutrophils, increased production of inflammatory cytokines, apoptosis, and upregulation of the PI3K/Akt and NF-κB signaling pathways within the lungs. Administration of a 20 mg/kg dose of Alda-1 alleviated the detrimental effects induced by AE. CONCLUSION Alda-1 shows promise in mitigating AE-induced ALI, possibly through the upregulation of ALDH2 expression and suppression of the PI3K/Akt and NF-κB signaling pathways. Further research is warranted to validate these findings and to explore their translational potential in human subjects.
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- Shu-Yu Wu
- Institute of Aerospace and Undersea Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Pharmacy, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Aerospace and Undersea Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- The Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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Shi XY, Yue XL, Xu YS, Jiang M, Li RJ. Aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 and NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3 inflammasome in atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases: A systematic review of the current evidence. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1062502. [PMID: 36910525 PMCID: PMC9996072 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1062502] [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: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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Inflammation and dyslipidemia underlie the pathological basis of atherosclerosis (AS). Clinical studies have confirmed that there is still residual risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD) even after intense reduction of LDL. Some of this residual risk can be explained by inflammation as anti-inflammatory therapy is effective in improving outcomes in subjects treated with LDL-lowering agents. NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome activation is closely related to early-stage inflammation in AS. Aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) is an important enzyme of toxic aldehyde metabolism located in mitochondria and works in the metabolism of toxic aldehydes such as 4-HNE and MDA. Despite studies confirming that ALDH2 can negatively regulate NLRP3 inflammasome and delay the development of atherosclerosis, the mechanisms involved are still poorly understood. Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) is a common downstream pathway activated for NLRP3 inflammasome. ALDH2 can reduce the multiple sources of ROS, such as oxidative stress, inflammation, and mitochondrial damage, thereby reducing the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome. Further, according to the downstream of ALDH2 and the upstream of NLRP3, the molecules and related mechanisms of ALDH2 on NLRP3 inflammasome are comprehensively expounded as possible. The potential mechanism may provide potential inroads for treating ASCVD.
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- Xue-Yun Shi
- Qilu Medical College, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Qilu Medical College, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Qilu Medical College, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Emergency, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Hayashida H, Matsumoto A, Nanri H, Nishida Y, Takagi Y, Hara M. ALDH2 rs671 variant allele is associated with higher energy intake in middle-aged and elderly Japanese who routinely consume alcohol. Environ Health Prev Med 2023; 28:29. [PMID: 37164758 DOI: 10.1265/ehpm.22-00276] [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] [Indexed: 05/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND According to recent reports, individuals with reduced aldehyde dehydrogenase activity may require more energy for the detoxification of aldehydes. Aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2), an ALDH isozyme, is responsible for detoxifying acetaldehyde, an intermediate metabolite of ethanol. Because the variant allele of the rs671 polymorphism of ALDH2 results in a substantial reduction in enzymatic activity, carriers of this variant allele may have a higher energy demand when consuming alcohol than non-carriers. However, no studies have evaluated this phenomenon to date. METHOD To test the hypothesis, we statistically examined the interactive effects between the rs671 and ethanol consumption on energy intake using cross-sectional data from a population-based cohort study, the Japan Multi-Institutional Collaborative Cohort Study, which was conducted in Saga city between 2005-2007 (N = 12,068). RESULTS General linear regression models adjusted for age, sex, ethanol consumption, current smoking status, years of education, dietary restriction, medical history, and physical activity level revealed that energy intake was higher in variant allele carriers than in non-carriers among individuals with alcohol drinking habits, whereas no such correlation was observed among those without drinking habits (≤2 g ethanol/day) (p = 0.03 for interaction between rs671 and ethanol consumption). Energy intake excluding energy from alcoholic beverages, carbohydrate intake, protein intake, and fat intake, showed similar tendencies (p for interaction = 0.01, 0.01, 0.04, and 0.07, respectively). CONCLUSIONS These findings support the hypothesis that increased energy intake is required for the detoxification of aldehydes in individuals with low ALDH activity. This epidemiological evidence provides a possible scientific basis for understanding aldehyde detoxification mechanisms and suggests a novel phenotype of the ALDH2 rs671 polymorphism.
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- Department of Environmental and Social Medicine, Saga University
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- Department of Physical Activity Research, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition
- Laboratory of Gut Microbiome for Health, Collaborative Research Center for Health and Medicine, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University
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- Department of Environmental and Social Medicine, Saga University
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University
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Zhang S, Luo W, Pan T, Xie J, Xu Z, Fang Y. ALDH2 rs671 Polymorphism Likely a Risk Factor for Hemorrhagic Stroke: A Hospital-Based Study. Int J Gen Med 2023; 16:1471-1478. [PMID: 37114072 PMCID: PMC10128869 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s409183] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Background Hypertension is the main risk factor for hemorrhagic stroke. Aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) may inhibit the occurrence of hypertension by anti-oxidative stress and vascular dilation. The purpose was to investigate the relationship of ALDH2 polymorphisms with hemorrhagic stroke in Hakka Chinese. Methods A total of 329 patients with hemorrhagic stroke and 515 controls were enrolled, and medical records (smoking and drinking history, hypertension, and diabetes) were collected. The genotypes of ALDH2 rs671 of the two groups were detected and analyzed. Results The proportion of the ALDH2 rs671 G/G, G/A, and A/A genotype in patients with hemorrhagic stroke was 55.9%, 37.4%, and 6.7%, respectively, while those were 65.0%, 30.7%, and 4.3% in controls, respectively. There was statistically significant difference in ALDH2 rs671 genotypes distribution (P=0.021) and alleles distribution (P=0.005) between patients and controls. Among hemorrhagic stroke patients, no statistically significant differences were observed between patients with ALDH2 different genotypes. Logistic regression analysis showed that there was significantly high risk of hemorrhagic stroke in men (male vs female: adjusted OR 1.711, 95% CI 1.154-2.538, P=0.008), the presence of hypertension (with vs without hypertension: adjusted OR 16.095, 95% CI 10.958-23.641, P<0.001), and the presence of ALDH2 rs671 G/A genotype (G/A vs G/G: adjusted OR 1.679, 95% CI 1.151-2.450, P=0.007) or A/A genotype (A/A vs G/G: adjusted OR 2.516, 95% CI 1.132-5.591, P=0.024). Conclusion ALDH2 rs671 polymorphism likely a risk factor for hemorrhagic stroke.
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- Songsheng Zhang
- Intensive Care Unit, Meizhou People’s Hospital, Meizhou Academy of Medical Sciences, Meizhou, People’s Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine and Clinical Translational Research of Hakka Population, Meizhou People’s Hospital, Meizhou Academy of Medical Sciences, Meizhou, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Songsheng Zhang, Intensive Care Unit, Meizhou People’s Hospital, No. 63 Huangtang Road, Meizhou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China, Email
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- Intensive Care Unit, Meizhou People’s Hospital, Meizhou Academy of Medical Sciences, Meizhou, People’s Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine and Clinical Translational Research of Hakka Population, Meizhou People’s Hospital, Meizhou Academy of Medical Sciences, Meizhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Intensive Care Unit, Meizhou People’s Hospital, Meizhou Academy of Medical Sciences, Meizhou, People’s Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine and Clinical Translational Research of Hakka Population, Meizhou People’s Hospital, Meizhou Academy of Medical Sciences, Meizhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Intensive Care Unit, Meizhou People’s Hospital, Meizhou Academy of Medical Sciences, Meizhou, People’s Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine and Clinical Translational Research of Hakka Population, Meizhou People’s Hospital, Meizhou Academy of Medical Sciences, Meizhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Intensive Care Unit, Meizhou People’s Hospital, Meizhou Academy of Medical Sciences, Meizhou, People’s Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine and Clinical Translational Research of Hakka Population, Meizhou People’s Hospital, Meizhou Academy of Medical Sciences, Meizhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Intensive Care Unit, Meizhou People’s Hospital, Meizhou Academy of Medical Sciences, Meizhou, People’s Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine and Clinical Translational Research of Hakka Population, Meizhou People’s Hospital, Meizhou Academy of Medical Sciences, Meizhou, People’s Republic of China
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Feurstein S. Emerging bone marrow failure syndromes- new pieces to an unsolved puzzle. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1128533. [PMID: 37091189 PMCID: PMC10119586 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1128533] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023] Open
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Inherited bone marrow failure (BMF) syndromes are genetically diverse - more than 100 genes have been associated with those syndromes and the list is rapidly expanding. Risk assessment and genetic counseling of patients with recently discovered BMF syndromes is inherently difficult as disease mechanisms, penetrance, genotype-phenotype associations, phenotypic heterogeneity, risk of hematologic malignancies and clonal markers of disease progression are unknown or unclear. This review aims to shed light on recently described BMF syndromes with sparse concise data and with an emphasis on those associated with germline variants in ADH5/ALDH2, DNAJC21, ERCC6L2 and MECOM. This will provide important data that may help to individualize and improve care for these patients.
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Wang S, Lü H, Wang L, Tian M, Gao J, Liu Z, Wang J, Yu Y. [ ALDH2 attenuates LPS-induced increase of brain microvascular endothelial cell permeability by promoting fusion and inhibiting fission of the mitochondria]. Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao 2022; 42:1882-8. [PMID: 36651258 DOI: 10.12122/j.issn.1673-4254.2022.12.18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)- induced damage of mouse brain microvascular endothelial barrier and explore the role of mitochondrial fusion and fission in maintaining the integrity of endothelial barrier. METHODS Mouse brain microvascular endothelial cells were treated with 1 μg/ mL LPS for 24 h with or without pretreatment with 20 μmol/mL Alda-1 (a ALDH2 agonist) for 1 h. The changes in cell viability were assessed using cell counting Kit-8 (CCK8) assay, and the cell permeability was evaluated using transendothelial cell resistance (TEER) and FITC-Dextran assay. The level of oxidative stress in the cells was assessed by detecting the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and superoxide dismutase (SOD), and the content of reactive oxygen species (ROS) was detected using a superoxide anion fluorescent probe (DHE). Western blotting was performed to detect the expressions of ALDH2, tight junction proteins ZO-1 and occludin, and mitochondrial fusion- and division-related proteins Mfn2, OPA1, Drp1 and Fis1. RESULTS Compared with the untreated cells, the cells treated with LPS showed significantly decreased TEER, increased FITC-dextran leakage, MDA content and ROS production, decreased SOD activity expressions of ALDH2, ZO-1, occludin, Mfn2 and OPA1, and increased expressions of Drp1 and Fis1 (P < 0.05). Pretreatment with Alda-1 prior to LPS exposure strongly suppressed the increase of endothelial cell membrane permeability, reduced ROS production, increased the expressions of ALDH2, ZO-1, occludin, OPA1 and Mfn2, and lowered the expressions of Drp1 and Fis1 (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION ALDH2 can alleviate LPS-induced damage of brain microvascular endothelial cell barrier by inhibiting the mitochondrial ROS production and promoting mitochondrial fusion and inhibiting mitochondrial fission.
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Zhang H, Li Z, Zheng Y. Identifying the Therapeutic and Prognostic Role of the CD8+ T Cell-Related Gene ALDH2 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Cancer Inform 2022; 21:11769351221139252. [PMID: 36570380 PMCID: PMC9772952 DOI: 10.1177/11769351221139252] [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: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSC) is a widely known malignancy which is usually diagnosed late and has a poor prognosis. This study focuses on finding a new gene linked with CD8+ T cell infiltration as a prognostic marker for patients with HNSC. Differential analysis of transcriptomic data was performed between HNSC and control tissues from TCGA and GEO database. The CD8+ T cell infiltration score was quantified using single-sample gene set enrichment analysis (ssGSEA). Weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) algorithms were used to identify key modules associated with CD8+ T cell infiltration. Kaplan-Meier (K-M) survival analysis was used to compare overall survival (OS) between the 2 groups. Univariate and multivariate Cox analyses were used to assess independent prognostic markers. The results showed CD8+ T cell infiltration score was an independent favorable prognostic marker in HNSC. Differential analysis and WGCNA identified 93 differential gene related to high CD8+ T infiltration. Amog the 93 genes, ALDH2 was an independent favorable prognostic marker in HNSC. ALDH2 expression was found to be much lower in HNSC, and patients with low ALDH2 expression had higher T stage and N stage. The correlation analysis showed that ALDH2 was linked with immune cell infiltration in the tumor microenvironment of HNSC. Patients having increased expression of ALDH2 tend to be sensitive to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). In addition, we showed the relationship between ALDH2 expression and chemotherapeutic drug sensitivity. In conclusion, this study identified ALDH2 as a prognostic marker, associated with CD8+ T cell infiltration in HNSC.
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- Hongmei Zhang
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China,Yan Zheng, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Xuefu Street 246, Harbin, 150086, China.
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Yao S, Gan C, Wang T, Zhang Q, Zhang M, Cheng H. High ALDH2 expression is associated with better prognosis in patients with gastric cancer. Am J Cancer Res 2022; 12:5425-5439. [PMID: 36628272 PMCID: PMC9827082] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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The relationship among alcohol, acetaldehyde, and gastric cancer (GC) is a very interesting research direction. Although many studies have focused on the correlation between ALDH2 polymorphism and GC, ALDH2 expression in GC and its relationship with the prognosis of GC patients remain to be fully understood. To explore these, 455 GC cases were included in this study. The relationships of ALDH2 expression with patients' survival and clinicopathological characteristics were assessed. The immune infiltration characteristics of ALDH2 in GC were also analyzed. Furthermore, the gene regulatory network and functional pathways of ALDH2 in GC were investigated. We found that high expression of ALDH2 was associated with better prognosis in GC patients. GC patients with high ALDH2 expression had a lower degree of pathological malignancy, consistent with our hypothesis that ALDH2 may play as a tumor suppressor role in GC. Mechanistically, ALDH2 may cooperate with genes such as C5orf32, TSPAN8 and RILP to inhibit GC progression via regulating multiple signaling pathways and chemical carcinogenesis. Therefore, our study suggested that ALDH2, an important variant gene in Asians, might serve as a prognostic marker and a potential therapeutic target for patients with GC.
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- Senbang Yao
- Department of Oncology, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical UniversityHefei, Anhui, China,Research Center for Translational Medicine, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical UniversityHefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical UniversityHefei, Anhui, China,Research Center for Translational Medicine, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical UniversityHefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical UniversityHefei, Anhui, China,Research Center for Translational Medicine, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical UniversityHefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical UniversityHefei, Anhui, China,Research Center for Translational Medicine, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical UniversityHefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical UniversityHefei, Anhui, China,Research Center for Translational Medicine, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical UniversityHefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical UniversityHefei, Anhui, China,Research Center for Translational Medicine, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical UniversityHefei, Anhui, China,Department of Oncology, Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical UniversityShenzhen, Guangdong, China
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Hoang YTT, Nguyen YT, Nguyen HD, Le ATP, Bui HTT, Vu NP, Nguyen HH. Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms of ADH1B, ADH1C and ALDH2 Genes in 235 People Living in Thai Nguyen Province of Vietnam. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2022; 23:4243-4251. [PMID: 36580007 PMCID: PMC9971464 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2022.23.12.4243] [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: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE ADH1B, ADH1C and ALDH2 genes are mainly responsible for alcohol metabolism in the body. Several single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of these genes have been reported to be associated with alcohol dependence and are considered risk factors for various human diseases. This study aims to identify the prevalence of three SNPs of ADH1B (rs1229984), ADH1C (rs698) and ALDH2 (rs671) in 235 unrelated individuals living in Thai Nguyen province, the northeast region of Vietnam. METHODS The target genotypes were identified by using PCR direct sequencing, and their frequencies were compared to previous reports. RESULT Our data showed that allele frequencies of ADH1B*2, ADH1C*2 and ALDH2*2 were 68.8%, 8.3% and 20.4%, respectively. The ADH1B*2 and ADH1C*2 frequencies were similar to those of the Kinh ethnic individuals living in the south region of Vietnam, while the ALDH2*2 frequency was higher. Compared to data from other countries, ADH1B*2 frequency is similar to the Philippines (60.5%) and Mongolia (62.9%) but significantly different from the other populations. The ADH1C*2 frequency is not so different compared to Japanese (5.7%) and Chinese (7.1%) but is quite different in other populations. ALDH2*2 frequency was lower than Japanese (29.3%), Indonesian (30%) and higher than other countries. Regarding the risk of alcoholism, the percentage of Vietnamese people in this study with genotypes related to alcohol dependence is 8.1%. In contrast, the carrier has genotypes protecting against alcoholism with high frequency, 91.9%. Among them, the individuals can cause high acetaldehyde accumulation accounting for 33.2%. CONCLUSION This study helps to understand the genetic polymorphisms of alcohol metabolism genes in the community living in Thai Nguyen province, northeast of Vietnam, and provides valuable scientific data relating to alcohol consumption behavior as well as public health protection.
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- Yen Thi Thu Hoang
- Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology, Thai Nguyen University of Sciences, Thai Nguyen University, Thai Nguyen province, Vietnam
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- Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology, Thai Nguyen University of Sciences, Thai Nguyen University, Thai Nguyen province, Vietnam
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- Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology, Thai Nguyen University of Sciences, Thai Nguyen University, Thai Nguyen province, Vietnam
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- Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology, Thai Nguyen University of Sciences, Thai Nguyen University, Thai Nguyen province, Vietnam
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Foundation Medicine, Thai Nguyen University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Thai Nguyen University, Thai Nguyen province,Vietnam
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- Genome Analysis Laboratory, Institute of Genome Research, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Genome Analysis Laboratory, Institute of Genome Research, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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He Q, Hu O, Chen M, Liang Z, Liang L, Chen Z. A novel and cost-efficient allele-specific PCR method for multiple SNP genotyping in a single run. Anal Chim Acta 2022; 1229:340366. [PMID: 36156224 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2022.340366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Cost-effective methods for DNA genotyping were needed because single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were essential biomarkers associated with many diseases. Allele-specific PCR (AS-PCR) has the advantages of mature instruments and high sensitivity. But conventional AS-PCR needs to multiply the number of reactions or primers for multiple targets, which complicates the operation and increases the cost. Herein, we proposed a novel AS-PCR method for multiple SNP genotyping in a single run. Wild-type allele-specific primer (WT primer) was designed for each target gene. The sample and WT primers only needed to undergo multiplexed AS-PCR once simultaneously. After AS-PCR, the concentration of remaining primers varied among the samples of each genotype combination, due to the different matching performance between template and WT primers. The remaining primers then triggered multiplexed molecular beacon-rolling circle amplification, and the molecular beacons labelled with different fluorescent dyes corresponded to different targets. The fluorescence ratios of the sample to the positive control were used as the genotyping indexes. This method was able to detect samples with concentrations as low as 10 fM. We successfully applied the method to the multiple genotyping of 23 hair root samples for ADH1B and ALDH2 genes, obtaining completely consistent results with sequencing. The reagent cost was 0.6 dollar for one sample, showing a good cost performance. This proposed approach had a great application prospect in simultaneously rapid and accurate genotyping of multi-SNPs, and provided a new method for personalized health management.
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- Qidi He
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China; Institute of Biological and Medical Engineering, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China.
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Gouliopoulos N, Gazouli M, Karathanou K, Moschos MM. The association of AGER and ALDH2 gene polymorphisms with diabetic retinopathy. Eur J Ophthalmol 2022; 33:11206721221126287. [PMID: 36113108 DOI: 10.1177/11206721221126287] [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] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the possible associations between AGER (rs1051993, rs2070600) and ALDH2 (rs671) gene polymorphisms with nonproliferative (NPDR) and proliferative (PDR) diabetic retinopathy, in a well-defined Greek population. MATERIALS 66 NPDR patients and 57 PDR patients participated in our study, along with 156 age- and gender-matched healthy-control subjects (CL). All the participants underwent a complete ophthalmological examination, while clinical and demographic data were collected. Furthermore, they were genotyped for the studied polymorphisms. RESULTS No significant differences were detected among the studied groups regarding the participants' age and gender status. We found that the ALDH2 AA genotype was significantly more frequent in PDR patients than in CL (p = 0.014). Furthermore, between NPDR and PDR groups, the AGER rs1051993 GT and TT genotype frequencies were significantly elevated in PDR patients (p < 0.0001 and 0.04, respectively). Moreover, we demonstrated that the heterozygous GT genotype in DR patients is accompanied by 71.11 times higher risk of developing PDR (OR = 71.11: 95% CI- 4.14-1215.2), while the homozygous TT genotype is associated with 12.71 times elevated risk for PDR development (OR = 12.71: 95% CI- 0.63-254.1). CONCLUSIONS We documented that the ALDH2 AA and AGER rs1051993 GT and TT genotypes were observed significantly more frequently in PDR Greek diabetic patients. Our findings also support the genetic theory, suggesting that heritability is significantly implicated in the development of DR, providing additional evidence in the understanding of DR pathogenesis.
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- Nikolaos Gouliopoulos
- 1st Department of Ophthalmology, Medical School, 393206National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
- 2nd Department of Ophthalmology, Medical School, 393206National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Laboratory of Biology Medical School, 393206National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Ophthalmology, Medical School, 393206National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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He Z, Guo Q, Ling Y, Hong C, Liu Y, Jin X, Thanaporn P, Zhao D, Wang L, Liu L, Yan LL. Aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 rs671 polymorphism and multiple diseases: protocol for a quantitative umbrella review of meta-analyses. Syst Rev 2022; 11:185. [PMID: 36050775 PMCID: PMC9438126 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-022-02050-y] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The mutant allele (*2) of aldehyde dehydrogenase type 2 (ALDH2) caused by a single nucleotide variant (rs671) inhibits enzymatic activity and is associated with multiple diseases. In recent years, an explosive number of original studies and meta-analyses have been conducted to examine the associations of ALDH2 rs671 polymorphism with diseases. Due to conflicting results, the overall associations of ALDH2 rs671 polymorphism and multiple diseases remain unclear. METHODS A quantitative umbrella review will be conducted on meta-analyses of genetic association studies to examine the pleiotropic effects of ALDH2 rs671, mainly including cardio-cerebral vascular disease, diabetes mellitus, cancer, neurodegenerative disease, and alcohol-induced medical disease. A search of relevant literature according to comprehensive search strategies will be performed on studies published before July 1st, 2022 in PubMed, MEDLINE Ovid, Embase, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and Web of Science. Study selection, data extraction, methodology quality assessment, and strength of evidence assessment will be conducted by two reviewers independently and in duplicate. Included meta-analyses will be grouped by outcomes. Data conflicts and overlap between meta-analyses will be managed through updated standardized and customized methods including the calculation of CCA for study selection reference, application of Doi plots to assess small-study effects and others. Evidence from included meta-analyses will be quantitatively synthesized by overlap-corrected analyses and meta-analysis using primary studies. DISCUSSION This umbrella review is expected to generate systematic evidence on the association between ALDH2 rs671 and diseases. Specific approaches were developed to address key challenges in conducting an umbrella review, including assessment tools of methodology and evidence quality of meta-analyses, methods to manage overlap between meta-analyses, a "stop-light" plot to summarize key findings. These approaches provide applicable methods for future umbrella reviews of meta-analyses on genetic association studies. TRIAL REGISTRATION CRD42021223812.
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- Zhengting He
- Global Health Research Center, Duke Kunshan University, No. 8 Duke Avenue, Kunshan, Jiangsu, 215316, China.,Department of Epidemiology, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, 615 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA
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- Duke Kunshan University, No. 8 Duke Avenue, Kunshan, Jiangsu, 215316, China
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- Duke Kunshan University, No. 8 Duke Avenue, Kunshan, Jiangsu, 215316, China
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- Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Duke University, 2424 Erwin Road, Durham, NC, 27705, USA
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- Duke Kunshan University, No. 8 Duke Avenue, Kunshan, Jiangsu, 215316, China
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- MindRank AI Ltd., Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, 1301 Catherine St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Global Health Research Center, Duke Kunshan University, No. 8 Duke Avenue, Kunshan, Jiangsu, 215316, China.,School of Public Health, Hong Kong University, 7 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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- Global Health Research Center, Duke Kunshan University, No. 8 Duke Avenue, Kunshan, Jiangsu, 215316, China
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- Global Health Research Center, Duke Kunshan University, No. 8 Duke Avenue, Kunshan, Jiangsu, 215316, China
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- Global Health Research Center, Duke Kunshan University, No. 8 Duke Avenue, Kunshan, Jiangsu, 215316, China. .,Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, 310 Trent Drive, Durham, NC, 27710, USA. .,School of Public Health, Wuhan University, No. 115 Donghu Road, Wuhan, Hubei, 430071, China. .,Institute for Global Health and Development, Peking University, No. 5 Yiheyuan Road, Beijing, 100871, China.
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Owaki Y, Yoshimoto H, Saito G, Goto T, Kushio S, Nakamura A, Togo Y, Mori K, Hokazono H. Study protocol of brief intervention using gene polymorphism information for excessive drinking among Japanese college students and adults aged 20-30 years: a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2022; 23:708. [PMID: 36028843 PMCID: PMC9412788 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-06645-7] [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: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/06/2022] [Indexed: 08/20/2023] Open
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Background The alcohol-metabolizing enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) is a carcinogenic acetaldehyde-degrading enzyme, and its low activity is a genetic constitution peculiar to East Asians. People with low alcohol dehydrogenase 1B activity (ADH1B*1/*1 genotype) have a high risk of developing head and neck cancer and alcoholism. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of brief interventions for excessive drinking among college students and adults in their 20s, including information on five constitutions that combine the ALDH2 and ADH1B genotypes. Methods Participants comprised university students and staff aged 20–30 years who had consumed ≥40 g (males) or ≥20 g (females) of pure alcohol; they were classified into intervention and control groups using a simple randomization method. Participants anonymously filled out questionnaires linked to identification numbers and recorded the drinking days and amounts on the drinking calendar. The intervention group will then be tested for genotype testing using saliva (5 types of combinations of ALDH2 and ADH1B enzyme activities); the result report will arrive approximately 1 month later. We will conduct a 30-min face-to-face or online intervention. The control group will be merely given the conventional materials, and genetic testing will be performed voluntarily after 6 months (end of study). The intervention group will undergo questionnaire surveys 1 month after the intervention and 3 and 6 months after baseline. Questionnaire surveys will be conducted 1, 3, and 6 months after baseline for the control group. The average amount of drinking before and after the intervention, attribute/baseline data between the two groups, and time-series data were compared using various analysis tools. For interventions, we engaged in dialog based on intervention materials that added genotyping content to the existing materials, result reports, baseline data, and drinking calendar records. Participants’ ingenuity is respected to support their drinking behavior and goal setting. Discussion Individual information on the genetic makeup of alcohol-metabolizing enzymes provided during the intervention is more personal and objective than general health information, especially in Japan, where the ALDH2 low activity rate is high. This information may be useful for health care and precautionary measures. Trial registration R000050379, UMIN000044148, Registered on June 1, 2021. Scientific Title: Examination of simple intervention using genetic polymorphism information for excessive drinking.
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- Yukiko Owaki
- Department of Primary Care and Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Community General Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan. .,General Medicine and Primary Care, University of Tsukuba Hospital, Tsukuba, Japan.
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- General Medicine and Primary Care, University of Tsukuba Hospital, Tsukuba, Japan.,Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences, Department of Disease Control Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Sanwa Laboratory, Sanwa Shurui Company, Usa, Japan
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Zhang C, Qin F, Li X, Du X, Li T. Identification of novel proteins for lacunar stroke by integrating genome-wide association data and human brain proteomes. BMC Med 2022; 20:211. [PMID: 35733147 PMCID: PMC9219149 DOI: 10.1186/s12916-022-02408-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified numerous risk genes for lacunar stroke, but it is challenging to decipher how they confer risk for the disease. We employed an integrative analytical pipeline to efficiently transform genetic associations to identify novel proteins for lacunar stroke. METHODS We systematically integrated lacunar stroke genome-wide association study (GWAS) (N=7338) with human brain proteomes (N=376) to perform proteome-wide association studies (PWAS), Mendelian randomization (MR), and Bayesian colocalization. We also used an independent human brain proteomic dataset (N=152) to annotate the new genes. RESULTS We found that the protein abundance of seven genes (ICA1L, CAND2, ALDH2, MADD, MRVI1, CSPG4, and PTPN11) in the brain was associated with lacunar stroke. These seven genes were mainly expressed on the surface of glutamatergic neurons, GABAergic neurons, and astrocytes. Three genes (ICA1L, CAND2, ALDH2) were causal in lacunar stroke (P < 0.05/proteins identified for PWAS; posterior probability of hypothesis 4 ≥ 75 % for Bayesian colocalization), and they were linked with lacunar stroke in confirmatory PWAS and independent MR. We also found that ICA1L is related to lacunar stroke at the brain transcriptome level. CONCLUSIONS Our present proteomic findings have identified ICA1L, CAND2, and ALDH2 as compelling genes that may give key hints for future functional research and possible therapeutic targets for lacunar stroke.
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- Chengcheng Zhang
- Mental Health Center and Psychiatric Laboratory, the State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Neurology, the 3rd Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Mental Health Center and Psychiatric Laboratory, the State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Suzhou Psychiatric Hospital, The Affiliated Guangji Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurobiology, Affiliated Mental Health Center & Hangzhou Seventh People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. .,NHC and CAMS Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, MOE Frontier Science Center for Brain Science and Brain-machine Integration, School of Brain Science and Brain Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, China.
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Hu J, Yang L, Peng X, Mao M, Liu X, Song J, Li H. ALDH2 Hampers Immune Escape in Liver Hepatocellular Carcinoma through ROS/Nrf2-mediated Autophagy. Inflammation 2022. [PMID: 35715591 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-022-01694-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) has been implicated in the progression of liver hepatocellular carcinoma (LIHC). The most important feature of LIHC is the immune escape process. This study sets to study the role of ALDH2 in regulating immune escape in LIHC. Bioinformatics analysis was applied to examine the expression of ALDH2 in LIHC and its impact on patients' survival. The effect of ALDH2 expression on malignant phenotype of LIHC cells was assessed by gain-of-function assays. RT-qPCR and Western blot were conducted to examine the expression of related factors, thus investigating the downstream mechanisms of ALDH2. ELISA assay was carried out to measure the level of oxidative stress in cells, and crystal violet staining was conducted to observe the killing effect of T cells on tumor cells. Finally, xenograft assay was carried out to verify the role of ALDH2 in vivo.ALDH2 was poorly expressed in LIHC, which predicted dismal prognoses for patients. ALDH2 inhibited the malignant aggressiveness of LIHC cells. ALDH2 blocked the activation of Nrf2 by suppressing reactive oxygen species (ROS) in LIHC, and Nrf2 significantly reversed the tumor-suppressing properties of ALDH2. Nrf2 hindered autophagy and led to immune escape of LIHC cells. Moreover, ALDH2 considerably suppressed the growth of xenografts, increased autophagy and promoted the accumulation of T cells in tumors. In contrast, Nrf2 drastically reversed the repressive effect of ALDH2 on tumor growth.ALDH2 impaired the ROS/Nrf2 axis to promote autophagy, thereby repressing immune escape in LIHC.
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