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Monllor-Tormos A, García-Vigara A, Morgan O, García-Pérez MÁ, Tarín JJ, Cano A. Allelic variants of the estrogen receptor genes and frailty phenotype in postmenopausal women. Climacteric 2024; 27:314-320. [PMID: 38318796 DOI: 10.1080/13697137.2024.2306269] [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: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The prevalence of frailty has been related to menopause. Our main objective was to investigate whether single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the estrogen receptor (ER) ERα and ERβ genes were related to the frailty phenotype in a population of community-dwelling postmenopausal women. METHODS A cross-sectional study was performed in which we selected five SNPs, three in the ERα gene and two in the ERβ . Linear regression was used to estimate the percentage of phenotypic variance after adjusting for confounding variables. RESULTS A total of 470 women (mean ± standard deviation age 63.83 ± 8.16 years) were included, of whom 137 women were frail. The SNP rs3798577 of the ERα gene was the only variant associated with frailty, but this significance faded in the multivariant analysis. Body mass index (p = 0.012), number of comorbidities (0 vs. ≥2, p = 0.002) and two reproductive variables, number of miscarriages (none vs. ≥2, p = 0.036) and of childbirths (one vs. ≥3, p = 0.008), were independently related to frailty. CONCLUSION The five SNPs of the ERα and ERβ genes tested were not correlated with frailty. Other SNPs of the ER warrant analysis to clarify whether variance in the gene response affects frailty status.
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- A Monllor-Tormos
- Service of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital Clínico Universitario - INCLIVA, Valencia, Spain
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- Women's Health Research group, INCLIVA, Menéndez Pelayo, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Medical Education, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Valencia - INCLIVA, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Cellular Biology, Functional Biology and Physical Anthropology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Valencia - INCLIVA, Valencia, Spain
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Huang X, Yin T, Song M, Pan J. Association of estrogen receptor and progesterone receptor genetic polymorphisms with recurrent pregnancy loss: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2024; 296:65-75. [PMID: 38402782 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2024.01.008] [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: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Estrogen and progesterone play key roles in the maintenance of pregnancy, and their function is mediated via estrogen receptor 1 (ESR1)/estrogen receptor 2 (ESR2) and progesterone receptor (PGR), respectively. It has been suggested the genetic variations in ESR1, ESR2, and PGR may contribute to recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL); however, the available evidence remains controversial. This meta-analysis aimed to explore the relation of various polymorphisms in ESR1, ESR2, and PGR genes to the risk of RPL. METHODS A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed and Scopus up to August 2023 to obtain relevant studies. The odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were computed and pooled with the use of random-effects models to test the associations. RESULTS A total of 31 studies with 12 different polymorphisms, including 5 polymorphisms for ESR1, 3 polymorphisms for ESR2, and 4 polymorphisms for PGR, were analyzed in this meta-analysis. Overall, no significant relationship was found between various polymorphisms of ESR1 and ESR2 with RPL in any of the genetic analysis models. PGR rs590688 (C > G) polymorphism was significantly related to the elevated risk of RPL under the dominant (OR = 1.67; 95 %CI: 1.15-2.44), allelic (OR = 1.55; 95 %CI: 1.13-2.12), and GC vs. CC (OR = 1.55; 95 %CI: 1.07-2.23) models. No significant association was identified for other variants of PGR gene. CONCLUSION Unlike estrogen receptors, variations in PGR rs590688 (C > G) may be linked to the increased risk of RPL. More studies are required to confirm this finding.
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- Xiaoge Huang
- Department of Obstetrics, Jinan Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, No.2, Jianguo Xiaojingsan Road, Jinan 250001, Shandong, PR China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Jinan Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, No.2, Jianguo Xiaojingsan Road, Jinan 250001, Shandong, PR China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Jinan Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, No.2, Jianguo Xiaojingsan Road, Jinan 250001, Shandong, PR China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Jinan Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, No.2, Jianguo Xiaojingsan Road, Jinan 250001, Shandong, PR China.
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He M, Jiang W, Li X, Liu H, Ren H, Lin Y. 25-hydroxycholesterol promotes proliferation and metastasis of lung adenocarcinoma cells by regulating ERβ/TNFRSF17 axis. BMC Cancer 2024; 24:505. [PMID: 38649856 PMCID: PMC11034116 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-024-12227-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Lung adenocarcinoma is the main type of lung cancer in women. Our previous findings have evidenced that 25-hydroxycholesterol (25-HC) promotes migration and invasion of lung adenocarcinoma cells (LAC), during which LXR as a 25-HC receptor plays an important role. Estrogen receptor beta (ERβ) is a receptor of 27-hydroxycholesterol that is structurally analogous to 25-HC, but its role in the functional actions of 25-HC remained largely unknown. In this study, we demonstrated that 25-HC treatment triggered ERβ expression in LAC. Knockdown of ERβ inhibited 25-HC-mediated proliferation, migration and invasion, and reduced 25-HC-induced LAC metastasis in vivo. Further investigation revealed that ERβ knockdown restrained the expression of TNFRSF17 (BCMA). In vivo experiments also confirmed that ERβ knockdown blocked 25-HC-induced TNFRSF17 expression. TNFRSF17 knockdown also restrained 25-HC-induced proliferation, migration and invasion. Bioinformatic analysis showed that the levels of ERβ and TNFRSF17 were elevated in lung adenocarcinoma, and were closely related to tumor stages and nodal metastasis status. These results suggested that 25-HC promoted the proliferation and metastasis of LAC by regulating ERβ/TNFRSF17 axis.
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- Mengting He
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 250000, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Daqing Longnan Hospital, 163453, Daqing, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, National Cancer Center, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 100021, Beijing, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 250000, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 250000, Jinan, Shandong, China.
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shandong provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First MedicalUniversity, 250021, Jinan, Shandong, China.
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Reproductive Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 250021, Jinan, Shandong, China.
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Tang Y, Lu S, Wei J, Xu R, Zhang H, Wei Q, Han B, Gao Y, Zhao X, Peng S, Pan M, Ma B. Growth differentiation factor 9 regulates the expression of estrogen receptors via Smad2/3 signaling in goat cumulus cells. Theriogenology 2024; 219:65-74. [PMID: 38402699 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2024.02.021] [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: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Both oocyte secretory factors (OSFs) and estrogen are essential for the development and function of mammalian ovarian follicles, playing synergistic role in regulating oocyte growth. OSFs can significantly affect the biological processes regulated by estrogen in cumulus cells (CCs). It is a scientific question worth investigating whether oocyte secretory factors can influence the expression of estrogen receptors in CCs. In our study, we observed a significant increase in the mRNA and protein expressions of estrogen receptor β (Esr2/ERβ) and G-protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER) in cumulus cells of goat cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) cultured in vitro for 6 h. Furthermore, the addition of 10 ng/mL growth-differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) and 5 ng/mL bone morphogenetic protein 15 (BMP15) to the culture medium of goat COCs resulted in a significant increase in the expressions of ERβ and GPER in cumulus cells. To explore the mechanism further, we performed micromanipulation to remove oocyte contents and co-cultured the oocytectomized complexes (OOXs) with denuded oocytes (DOs) or GDF9/BMP15. The expressions of ERβ and GPER in the co-culture groups were significantly higher than those in the OOXs group, but there was no difference compared to the COCs group. Mechanistically, we found that SB431542 (inhibitor of GDF9 bioactivity), but not LDN193189 (inhibitor of BMP15 bioactivity), abolished the upregulation of ERβ and GPER in cumulus cells and the activation of Smad2/3 signaling. In conclusion, our results demonstrate that the oocyte secretory factor GDF9 promotes the activation of Smad2/3 signaling in cumulus cells during goat COCs culture in vitro, and the phosphorylation of Smad2/3 induces the expression of estrogen receptors ERβ and GPER in cumulus cells.
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- Yaju Tang
- Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Yulin Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Service Center, Yulin, 719000, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Yulin Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Service Center, Yulin, 719000, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, PR China.
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Simińska D, Kojder K, Jeżewski D, Tarnowski M, Tomasiak P, Piotrowska K, Kolasa A, Patrycja K, Chlubek D, Baranowska-Bosiacka I. Estrogen α and β Receptor Expression in the Various Regions of Resected Glioblastoma Multiforme Tumors and in an In Vitro Model. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4130. [PMID: 38612938 PMCID: PMC11012502 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25074130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a malignant tumor with a higher prevalence in men and a higher survival rate in transmenopausal women. It exhibits distinct areas influenced by changing environmental conditions. This study examines how these areas differ in the levels of estrogen receptors (ERs) which play an important role in the development and progression of many cancers, and whose expression levels are often correlated with patient survival. This study utilized two research models: an in vitro model employing the U87 cell line and a second model involving tumors resected from patients (including tumor core, enhancing tumor region, and peritumoral area). ER expression was assessed at both gene and protein levels, with the results validated using confocal microscopy and immunohistochemistry. Under hypoxic conditions, the U87 line displayed a decrease in ERβ mRNA expression and an increase in ERα mRNA expression. In patient samples, ERβ mRNA expression was lower in the tumor core compared to the enhancing tumor region (only in males when the study group was divided by sex). In addition, ERβ protein expression was lower in the tumor core than in the peritumoral area (only in women when the study group was divided by sex). Immunohistochemical analysis indicated the highest ERβ protein expression in the enhancing tumor area, followed by the peritumoral area, and the lowest in the tumor core. The findings suggest that ER expression may significantly influence the development of GBM, exhibiting variability under the influence of conditions present in different tumor areas.
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- Donata Simińska
- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wlkp. 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (D.S.); (K.P.); (I.B.-B.)
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Unii Lubelskiej 1, 71-252 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Unii Lubelskiej 1, 71-252 Szczecin, Poland;
- Department of Applied Neurocognitivistics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Unii Lubelskiej 1, 71-252 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Physiology in Health Sciences, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Żołnierska 54, 70-210 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Institute of Physical Culture Sciences, University of Szczecin, 70-453 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Physiology, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wlkp. 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wlkp. 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wlkp. 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (D.S.); (K.P.); (I.B.-B.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wlkp. 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (D.S.); (K.P.); (I.B.-B.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wlkp. 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (D.S.); (K.P.); (I.B.-B.)
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Chakravarthi VP, Dilower I, Ghosh S, Borosha S, Mohamadi R, Dahiya V, Vo K, Lee EB, Ratri A, Kumar V, Marsh CA, Fields PE, Rumi MAK. ERβ Regulation of Indian Hedgehog Expression in the First Wave of Ovarian Follicles. Cells 2024; 13:644. [PMID: 38607081 PMCID: PMC11011683 DOI: 10.3390/cells13070644] [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: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
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Increased activation of ovarian primordial follicles in Erβ knockout (ErβKO) rats becomes evident as early as postnatal day 8.5. To identify the ERβ-regulated genes that may control ovarian primordial follicle activation, we analyzed the transcriptome profiles of ErβKO rat ovaries collected on postnatal days 4.5, 6.5, and 8.5. Compared to wildtype ovaries, ErβKO ovaries displayed dramatic downregulation of Indian hedgehog (Ihh) expression. IHH-regulated genes, including Hhip, Gli1, and Ptch1, were also downregulated in ErβKO ovaries. This was associated with a downregulation of steroidogenic enzymes Cyp11a1, Cyp19a1, and Hsd17b1. The expression of Ihh remained very low in ErβKO ovaries despite the high levels of Gdf9 and Bmp15, which are known upregulators of Ihh expression in the granulosa cells of activated ovarian follicles. Strikingly, the downregulation of the Ihh gene in ErβKO ovaries began to disappear on postnatal day 16.5 and recovered on postnatal day 21.5. In rat ovaries, the first wave of primordial follicles is rapidly activated after their formation, whereas the second wave of primordial follicles remains dormant in the ovarian cortex and slowly starts activating after postnatal day 12.5. We localized the expression of Ihh mRNA in postnatal day 8.5 wildtype rat ovaries but not in the age-matched ErβKO ovaries. In postnatal day 21.5 ErβKO rat ovaries, we detected Ihh mRNA mainly in the activated follicles in the ovaries' peripheral regions. Our findings indicate that the expression of Ihh in the granulosa cells of the activated first wave of ovarian follicles depends on ERβ.
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- V. Praveen Chakravarthi
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), Kansas City, KS 66160, USA; (V.P.C.); (I.D.); (S.G.); (S.B.); (R.M.); (V.D.); (K.V.); (E.B.L.); (A.R.); (V.K.); (P.E.F.)
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), Kansas City, KS 66160, USA; (V.P.C.); (I.D.); (S.G.); (S.B.); (R.M.); (V.D.); (K.V.); (E.B.L.); (A.R.); (V.K.); (P.E.F.)
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), Kansas City, KS 66160, USA; (V.P.C.); (I.D.); (S.G.); (S.B.); (R.M.); (V.D.); (K.V.); (E.B.L.); (A.R.); (V.K.); (P.E.F.)
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), Kansas City, KS 66160, USA; (V.P.C.); (I.D.); (S.G.); (S.B.); (R.M.); (V.D.); (K.V.); (E.B.L.); (A.R.); (V.K.); (P.E.F.)
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), Kansas City, KS 66160, USA; (V.P.C.); (I.D.); (S.G.); (S.B.); (R.M.); (V.D.); (K.V.); (E.B.L.); (A.R.); (V.K.); (P.E.F.)
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), Kansas City, KS 66160, USA; (V.P.C.); (I.D.); (S.G.); (S.B.); (R.M.); (V.D.); (K.V.); (E.B.L.); (A.R.); (V.K.); (P.E.F.)
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), Kansas City, KS 66160, USA; (V.P.C.); (I.D.); (S.G.); (S.B.); (R.M.); (V.D.); (K.V.); (E.B.L.); (A.R.); (V.K.); (P.E.F.)
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), Kansas City, KS 66160, USA; (V.P.C.); (I.D.); (S.G.); (S.B.); (R.M.); (V.D.); (K.V.); (E.B.L.); (A.R.); (V.K.); (P.E.F.)
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), Kansas City, KS 66160, USA; (V.P.C.); (I.D.); (S.G.); (S.B.); (R.M.); (V.D.); (K.V.); (E.B.L.); (A.R.); (V.K.); (P.E.F.)
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), Kansas City, KS 66160, USA; (V.P.C.); (I.D.); (S.G.); (S.B.); (R.M.); (V.D.); (K.V.); (E.B.L.); (A.R.); (V.K.); (P.E.F.)
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), Kansas City, KS 66160, USA;
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), Kansas City, KS 66160, USA; (V.P.C.); (I.D.); (S.G.); (S.B.); (R.M.); (V.D.); (K.V.); (E.B.L.); (A.R.); (V.K.); (P.E.F.)
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), Kansas City, KS 66160, USA; (V.P.C.); (I.D.); (S.G.); (S.B.); (R.M.); (V.D.); (K.V.); (E.B.L.); (A.R.); (V.K.); (P.E.F.)
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Rymbai E, Sugumar D, Chakkittukandiyil A, Kothandan R, Selvaraj D. Molecular insights into the potential effects of selective estrogen receptor β agonists in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Cell Biochem Funct 2024; 42:e4014. [PMID: 38616346 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.4014] [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: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD) are the most common neurodegenerative disorders. Pathologically, AD and PD are characterized by the accumulation of misfolded proteins. Hence, they are also called as proteinopathy diseases. Gender is considered as one of the risk factors in both diseases. Estrogens are widely accepted to be neuroprotective in several neurodegenerative disorders. Estrogens can be produced in the central nervous system, where they are called as neurosteroids. Estrogens mediate their neuroprotective action mainly through their actions on estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) and estrogen receptor beta (ERβ). However, ERα is mainly involved in the growth and development of the primary and secondary sexual organs in females. Hence, the activation of ERα is associated with undesired side effects such as gynecomastia and increase in the risk of breast cancer, thromboembolism, and feminization. Therefore, selective activation of ERβ is often considered to be safer. In this review, we explore the role of ERβ in regulating the expression and functions of AD- and PD-associated genes. Additionally, we discuss the association of these genes with the amyloid-beta peptide (Aβ) and α-synuclein mediated toxicity. Ultimately, we established a correlation between the importance of ERβ activation and the process underlying ERβ's neuroprotective mechanisms in AD and PD.
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- Emdormi Rymbai
- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India
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Keckstein S, Tilgener C, Jeschke U, Hofmann S, Vilsmaier T, Keilmann L, Heidegger H, Kaltofen T, Batz F, Mahner S, Schröder L. Effects of matcha tea extract on cell viability and estrogen receptor-β expression on MCF-7 breast cancer cells. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2024; 309:1509-1514. [PMID: 37737883 PMCID: PMC10894130 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-023-07209-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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PURPOSE In the following work, we investigated the effect of matcha green tea extract (MTE) on MCF-7 breast cancer cell viability and estrogen receptor-beta expression (ERβ). METHODS MCF-7 cells were stimulated with MTE at concentrations of 5 and 10 µg/ml. Cell viability was assessed using a water-soluble tetrazolium assay (WST-1 assay) after an incubation time of 72 h. ERβ was quantified at gene level by real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). A western blot (WB) was carried out for the qualitative assessment of the expression behavior of on a protein level. RESULTS The WST-1 test showed a significant inhibition of viability in MFC-7 cells after 72 h at 10 µg/ml. The WB demonstrated a significant quantitative decrease of ERβ at protein level with MTE concentrations of 10 µg/ml. In contrast, the PCR did not result in significant downregulation of ERβ. CONCLUSION MTE decreases the cell viability of MCF-7 cells and furthermore leads to a decrease of ERβ at protein level.
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- Simon Keckstein
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
- Department of Urology and Transplant Surgery, Klinikum Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany.
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Topi G, Satapathy SR, Ghatak S, Hellman K, Ek F, Olsson R, Ehrnström R, Lydrup ML, Sjölander A. High Oestrogen receptor alpha expression correlates with adverse prognosis and promotes metastasis in colorectal cancer. Cell Commun Signal 2024; 22:198. [PMID: 38549115 PMCID: PMC10979551 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-024-01582-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024] Open
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In normal colon tissue, oestrogen receptor alpha (ERα) is expressed at low levels, while oestrogen receptor beta (ERβ) is considered the dominant subtype. However, in colon carcinomas, the ERα/β ratio is often increased, an observation that prompted us to further investigate ERα's role in colorectal cancer (CRC). Here, we assessed ERα nuclear expression in 351 CRC patients. Among them, 119 exhibited positive ERα nuclear expression, which was significantly higher in cancer tissues than in matched normal tissues. Importantly, patients with positive nuclear ERα expression had a poor prognosis. Furthermore, positive ERα expression correlated with increased levels of the G-protein coupled cysteinyl leukotriene receptor 1 (CysLT1R) and nuclear β-catenin, both known tumour promoters. In mouse models, ERα expression was decreased in Cysltr1-/- CAC (colitis-associated colon cancer) mice but increased in ApcMin/+ mice with wild-type Cysltr1. In cell experiments, an ERα-specific agonist (PPT) increased cell survival via WNT/β-catenin signalling. ERα activation also promoted metastasis in a zebrafish xenograft model by affecting the tight junction proteins ZO-1 and Occludin. Pharmacological blockade or siRNA silencing of ERα limited cell survival and metastasis while restoring tight junction protein expression. In conclusion, these findings highlight the potential of ERα as a prognostic marker for CRC and its role in metastasis.
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- Geriolda Topi
- Division of Cell and Experimental Pathology, Department of Translational Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
- Department of Endocrinology, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Division of Cell and Experimental Pathology, Department of Translational Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.
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- Division of Cell and Experimental Pathology, Department of Translational Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Chemical Biology & Therapeutics Group, Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Chemical Biology & Therapeutics Group, Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Chemical Biology & Therapeutics Group, Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Pathology, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Division of Cell and Experimental Pathology, Department of Translational Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.
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Tang X, Liao R, Zhou L, Yi T, Ran M, Luo J, Huang F, Wu A, Mei Q, Wang L, Huang X, Wu J. Genistin: A Novel Estrogen Analogue Targeting ERβ to Alleviate Thrombocytopenia. Int J Biol Sci 2024; 20:2236-2260. [PMID: 38617546 PMCID: PMC11008259 DOI: 10.7150/ijbs.90483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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Thrombocytopenia, a prevalent hematologic challenge, correlates directly with the mortality of numerous ailments. Current therapeutic avenues for thrombocytopenia are not without limitations. Here, we identify genistin, an estrogen analogue, as a promising candidate for thrombocytopenia intervention, discovered through AI-driven compound library screening. While estrogen's involvement in diverse biological processes is recognized, its role in thrombopoiesis remains underexplored. Our findings elucidate genistin's ability to enhance megakaryocyte differentiation, thereby augmenting platelet formation and production. In vivo assessments further underscore genistin's remedial potential against radiation-induced thrombocytopenia. Mechanistically, genistin's efficacy is attributed to its direct interaction with estrogen receptor β (ERβ), with subsequent activation of both ERK1/2 and the Akt signaling pathways membrane ERβ. Collectively, our study positions genistin as a prospective therapeutic strategy for thrombocytopenia, shedding light on novel interplays between platelet production and ERβ.
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- Xiaoqin Tang
- Sichuan Key Medical Laboratory of New Drug Discovery and Druggability, Luzhou Key Laboratory of Activity Screening and Druggability Evaluation for Chinese Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou,646000, China
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Sichuan Key Medical Laboratory of New Drug Discovery and Druggability, Luzhou Key Laboratory of Activity Screening and Druggability Evaluation for Chinese Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou,646000, China
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Sichuan Key Medical Laboratory of New Drug Discovery and Druggability, Luzhou Key Laboratory of Activity Screening and Druggability Evaluation for Chinese Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou,646000, China
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- Sichuan Key Medical Laboratory of New Drug Discovery and Druggability, Luzhou Key Laboratory of Activity Screening and Druggability Evaluation for Chinese Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou,646000, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Sichuan Key Medical Laboratory of New Drug Discovery and Druggability, Luzhou Key Laboratory of Activity Screening and Druggability Evaluation for Chinese Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou,646000, China
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- Sichuan Key Medical Laboratory of New Drug Discovery and Druggability, Luzhou Key Laboratory of Activity Screening and Druggability Evaluation for Chinese Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou,646000, China
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- Sichuan Key Medical Laboratory of New Drug Discovery and Druggability, Luzhou Key Laboratory of Activity Screening and Druggability Evaluation for Chinese Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou,646000, China
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- Sichuan Key Medical Laboratory of New Drug Discovery and Druggability, Luzhou Key Laboratory of Activity Screening and Druggability Evaluation for Chinese Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou,646000, China
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- Sichuan Key Medical Laboratory of New Drug Discovery and Druggability, Luzhou Key Laboratory of Activity Screening and Druggability Evaluation for Chinese Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou,646000, China
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- Sichuan Key Medical Laboratory of New Drug Discovery and Druggability, Luzhou Key Laboratory of Activity Screening and Druggability Evaluation for Chinese Materia Medica, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou,646000, China
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
- Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Medical Electrophysiology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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Baek DC, Kang JY, Lee JS, Lee EJ, Son CG. Linking alterations in estrogen receptor expression to memory deficits and depressive behavior in an ovariectomy mouse model. Sci Rep 2024; 14:6854. [PMID: 38514828 PMCID: PMC10958029 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-57611-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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The high risk of neurological disorders in postmenopausal women is an emerging medical issue. Based on the hypothesis of altered estrogen receptors (ERα and β) after the decline of estrogen production, we investigated the changes in ERs expressions across brain regions and depressive/amnesic behaviors. C57BL/6J female mice were ovariectomized (OVX) to establish a menopausal condition. Along with behavior tests (anxiety, depression, and memory), the expression of ERs, microglial activity, and neuronal activity was measured in six brain regions (hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, striatum, raphe nucleus, amygdala, and hypothalamus) from 4 to 12 weeks after OVX. Mice exhibited anxiety- and depressive-like behaviors, as well as memory impairment. These behavioral alterations have been linked to a suppression in the expression of ERβ. The decreased ERβ expression coincided with microglial-derived neuroinflammation, as indicated by notable activations of Ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1 and Interleukin-1beta. Additionally, the activity of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), particularly in the hippocampus, decreased in a time-dependent manner from 4 to 12 weeks post-OVX. Our study provides evidence shedding light on the susceptibility to memory impairment and depression in women after menopause. This susceptibility is associated with the suppression of ERβ and alteration of ERα in six brain regions.
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- Dong-Cheol Baek
- Institute of Bioscience & Integrative Medicine, Daejeon Korean Hospital of Daejeon University, Daedukdae-ro 176 bun-gil 75, Daejeon, 35235, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Bioscience & Integrative Medicine, Daejeon Korean Hospital of Daejeon University, Daedukdae-ro 176 bun-gil 75, Daejeon, 35235, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Bioscience & Integrative Medicine, Daejeon Korean Hospital of Daejeon University, Daedukdae-ro 176 bun-gil 75, Daejeon, 35235, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Korean Rehabilitation Medicine, Daejeon Korean Hospital of Daejeon University, Daedukdae-ro 176 bun-gil 75, Daejeon, 35235, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Bioscience & Integrative Medicine, Daejeon Korean Hospital of Daejeon University, Daedukdae-ro 176 bun-gil 75, Daejeon, 35235, Republic of Korea.
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Yu M, Yang Z, Zhou Y, Guo W, Tian L, Zhang L, Li X, Chen J. Mode of action exploration of reproductive toxicity induced by bisphenol S using human normal ovarian epithelial cells through ERβ-MAPK signaling pathway. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2024; 272:116037. [PMID: 38301581 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116037] [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: 09/09/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND In the plastics production sector, bisphenol S (BPS) has gained popularity as a replacement for bisphenol A (BPA). However, the mode of action (MOA) of female reproductive toxicity caused by BPS remains unclear and the safety of BPS is controversial. METHODS Human normal ovarian epithelial cell line, IOSE80, were exposed to BPS at human-relevant levels for short-term exposure at 24 h or 48 h, or for long-term exposure at 28 days, either alone or together with five signaling pathway inhibitors: ICI 18,2780 (estrogen receptor [ER] antagonist), G15 (GPR30 specific inhibitor), U0126 (extracellular regulated protein kinase [ERK] 1/2 inhibitor), SP600125 (c-Jun N-terminal kinase [JNK] inhibitor) or SB203580 (p38 mitogen‑activated protein kinase [p38MAPK] inhibitor). MOA through ERβ-MAPK signaling pathway interruption was explored, and potential thresholds were estimated by the benchmark dose method. RESULTS For short-term exposure, BPS exposure at human-relevant levels elevated the ESR2 and MAPK8 mRNA levels, along with the percentage of the G0/G1 phase. For long-term exposure, BPS raised the MAPK1 and EGFR mRNA levels, the ERβ, p-ERK, and p-JNK protein levels, and the percentage of the G0/G1 phase, which was partly suppressed by U0126. The benchmark dose lower confidence limit (BMDL) of the percentage of the S phase after 24 h exposure was the lowest among all the BMDLs of a good fit, with BMDL5 of 9.55 μM. CONCLUSIONS The MOA of female reproductive toxicity caused by BPS at human-relevant levels might involve: molecular initiating event (MIE)-BPS binding to ERβ receptor, key event (KE)1-the interrupted expression of GnRH, KE2-the activation of JNK (for short-term exposure) and ERK pathway (for long-term exposure), KE3-cell cycle arrest (the increased percentage of the G0/G1 phase), and KE4-interruption of cell proliferation (only for short-term exposure). The BMDL of the percentage of the S phase after 24 h exposure was the lowest among all the BMDLs of a good fit, with BMDL5 of 9.55 μM.
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- Mengqi Yu
- Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, West China School of Public Health/West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Food Safety Monitoring and Risk Assessment Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, West China School of Public Health/West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Food Safety Monitoring and Risk Assessment Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, West China School of Public Health/West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Food Safety Monitoring and Risk Assessment Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, West China School of Public Health/West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Food Safety Monitoring and Risk Assessment Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, West China School of Public Health/West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Food Safety Monitoring and Risk Assessment Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, West China School of Public Health/West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Food Safety Monitoring and Risk Assessment Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, West China School of Public Health/West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Food Safety Monitoring and Risk Assessment Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China.
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, West China School of Public Health/West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Food Safety Monitoring and Risk Assessment Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China.
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Gu X, Xiong W, Yang Y, Li H, Xiong C. A comprehensive meta-analysis to identify susceptibility genetic variants for precocious puberty. Ann Hum Genet 2024; 88:138-153. [PMID: 37933223 DOI: 10.1111/ahg.12525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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PURPOSE Currently, several genetic variants in ERα gene (rs2234693 and rs9340799), ERβ gene (rs1256049 and rs4986938), KISS1 gene (rs4889, rs1132506 and rs5780218), LIN28B gene (rs314263, rs314276 and rs314280), and MKRN3 gene (rs2239669) have been repeatedly explored for their contribution to precocious puberty (PP) susceptibility. However, the results remain conflicting rather than conclusive. We here performed a meta-analysis to identify the real susceptibility genetic variants for PP. METHODS After screening by inclusion criteria, 20 related studies were finally included in this meta-analysis. The odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were calculated to assess the strength of association. Sensitive analysis, publication bias, and trial sequential analysis (TSA) were performed to evaluate the stability and reliability of results. RESULTS Rs2234693, rs9340799, and rs1256049 were significantly associated with PP susceptibility (p < 0.0084). Stratified analysis according to ethnicity showed that rs2234693 and rs9340799 were significantly associated with PP susceptibility in Asian and Chinese populations. Stratified analysis according to PP subtype showed that rs2234693 and rs9340799 were significantly associated with idiopathic central PP susceptibility in Asian and Chinese populations (p < 0.0084). The results of publication bias, sensitivity analysis, and TSA provided solid evidence for the association between these three variants and PP susceptibility. CONCLUSIONS Rs2234693 and rs9340799 in ERα gene and rs1256049 in ERβ gene may serve as susceptive factors for PP development. The present finding should be confirmed in replication studies and reinforced in functional studies, which will ultimately improve the feasibility of the application of these three PP-susceptible loci in clinical practice.
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- Xiuli Gu
- Wuhan Huake Reproductive Hospital, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Wuhan Huake Reproductive Hospital, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of reproductive health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Xu F, Xu K, Fan L, Li X, Liu Y, Yang F, Zhu C, Guan X. Estrogen receptor beta suppresses the androgen receptor oncogenic effects in triple-negative breast cancer. Chin Med J (Engl) 2024; 137:338-349. [PMID: 38105538 PMCID: PMC10836903 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000002930] [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: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive type of breast cancer associated with poor prognosis and limited treatment options. The androgen receptor (AR) has emerged as a potential therapeutic target for luminal androgen receptor (LAR) TNBC. However, multiple studies have claimed that anti-androgen therapy for AR-positive TNBC only has limited clinical benefits. This study aimed to investigate the role of AR in TNBC and its detailed mechanism. METHODS Immunohistochemistry and TNBC tissue sections were applied to investigate AR and nectin cell adhesion molecule 4 (NECTIN4) expression in TNBC tissues. Then, in vitro and in vivo assays were used to explore the function of AR and estrogen receptor beta (ERβ) in TNBC. Chromatin immunoprecipitation sequencing (ChIP-seq), co-immunoprecipitation (co-IP), molecular docking method, and luciferase reporter assay were performed to identify key molecules that affect the function of AR. RESULTS Based on the TNBC tissue array analysis, we revealed that ERβ and AR were positive in 21.92% (32/146) and 24.66% (36/146) of 146 TNBC samples, respectively, and about 13.70% (20/146) of TNBC patients were ERβ positive and AR positive. We further demonstrated the pro-tumoral effects of AR on TNBC cells, however, the oncogenic biology was significantly suppressed when ERβ transfection in LAR TNBC cell lines but not in AR-negative TNBC. Mechanistically, we identified that NECTIN4 promoter -42 bp to -28 bp was an AR response element, and that ERβ interacted with AR thus impeding the AR-mediated NECTIN4 transcription which promoted epithelial-mesenchymal transition in tumor progression. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that ERβ functions as a suppressor mediating the effect of AR in TNBC prognosis and cell proliferation. Therefore, our current research facilitates a better understanding of the role and mechanisms of AR in TNBC carcinogenesis.
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- Feng Xu
- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
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- Department of Oncology, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
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- The Comprehensive Cancer Center of Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
- Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Personalized Cancer Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, China
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Ben S, Li S, Gu D, Zhao L, Xu S, Ding Z, Chen S, Cheng Y, Xin J, Du M, Wang M. Benzo[a]pyrene exposure affects colorectal cancer susceptibility by regulating ERβ-mediated LINC02977 transcription. Environ Int 2024; 184:108443. [PMID: 38277997 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.108443] [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: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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Environmental pollutants known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are produced through the incomplete combustion of organic material. While PAHs have been investigated as genotoxicants, they can also operate through nongenotoxic pathways in estrogen-dependent malignancies, such as breast, cervical and ovarian cancer. However, whether PAHs induce colorectal cancer (CRC) risk through estrogenic effects is still illusive. Here, we systematically investigated the abnormal expression and activation of estrogen receptor beta (ERβ) regulated by PAHs in CRC as well as the underlying mechanisms of ERβ-mediated CRC risk. Based on the 300 plasma samples from CRC patients and healthy controls detected by GC-MS/MS, we found that the plasma concentrations of benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) were significantly higher in CRC cases than in healthy controls, with significant estrogenic effects. Moreover, histone deacetylase 2 (HDAC2)-induced deacetylation of the promoter decreases ERβ expression, which is associated with poor overall survival and advanced tumor stage. The study also revealed that BaP and estradiol (E2) had different carcinogenic effects, with BaP promoting cell proliferation and inhibiting apoptosis, while E2 had the opposite effects. Additionally, this study mapped ERβ genomic binding regions by performing ChIP-seq and ATAC-seq and identified genetic variants of rs1411680 and its high linkage disequilibrium SNP rs6477937, which were significantly associated with CRC risk through meta-analysis of two independent Chinese population genome-wide association studies comprising 2,248 cases and 3,173 controls and then validation in a large-scale European population. By integrating data from functional genomics, we validated the regulatory effect of rs6477937 as an ERβ binding-disrupting SNP that mediated allele-specific expression of LINC02977 in a long-range chromosomal interaction manner, which was found to be highly expressed in CRC tissues. Overall, this study suggests that the different active effects on ERβ by PAHs and endogenous E2 may play a crucial role in the development and progression of CRC and highlights the potential of targeting ERβ and its downstream targets for CRC prevention and treatment.
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- Shuai Ben
- Department of Environmental Genomics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China; Department of Genetic Toxicology, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China; Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200080, China
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- Department of Environmental Genomics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China; Department of Genetic Toxicology, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Department of Oncology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 68 Changle Road, Nanjing 210000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Environmental Genomics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China; Department of Genetic Toxicology, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Department of Environmental Genomics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China; Department of Genetic Toxicology, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Department of Environmental Genomics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China; Department of Genetic Toxicology, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Department of Environmental Genomics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China; Department of Genetic Toxicology, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Department of Environmental Genomics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China; Department of Genetic Toxicology, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Department of Environmental Genomics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China; Department of Bioinformatics, School of Biomedical Engineering and Informatics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Biostatistics, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Environmental Genomics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China; Department of Genetic Toxicology, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China; The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou 215008, China.
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Muccee F, Ashraf NM, Razak S, Afsar T, Hussain N, Husain FM, Shafique H. Exploring the association of ESR1 and ESR2 gene SNPs with polycystic ovary syndrome in human females: a comprehensive association study. J Ovarian Res 2024; 17:27. [PMID: 38281964 PMCID: PMC10823698 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-023-01335-7] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects a significant proportion of human females worldwide and is characterized by hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive dysfunctions, including infertility, irregular menstrual cycles, acanthosis nigricans, and hirsutism. Mutations in the estrogen receptor genes ESR1 and ESR2, involved in normal follicular development and ovulation, can contribute to development of the PCOS. The present study focuses on investigating the potential correlation between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of ESR1 and ESR2 genes and the incidence of this syndrome. METHODS For this study, SNPs in ESR1 and ESR2 genes were retrieved from the ENSEMBL database and analyzed for their effect on mutated proteins using different bioinformatics tools including SIFT, PolyPhen, CADD, REVEL, MetaLR, I-Mutant, CELLO2GO, ProtParam, SOPMA, SWISS-MODEL and HDDOCK. RESULTS All the SNPs documented in the present study were deleterious. All the SNPs except rs1583384537, rs1450198518, and rs78255744 decreased protein stability. Two variants rs1463893698 and rs766843910 in the ESR2 gene altered the localization of mutated proteins i.e. in addition to the nucleus, proteins were also found in mitochondria and extracellular, respectively. SNPs rs104893956 in ESR1 and rs140630557, rs140630557, rs1596423459, rs766843910, rs1596405923, rs762454979 and rs1384121511 in ESR2 gene significantly changed the secondary structure of proteins (2D). SNPs that markedly changed 3D configuration included rs1554259481, rs188957694 and rs755667747 in ESR1 gene and rs1463893698, rs140630557, rs1596423459, rs766843910, rs1596405923, rs762454979 and rs1384121511 in ESR2 gene. Variants rs1467954450 (ESR1) and rs140630557 (ESR2) were identified to reduce the binding tendency of ESRα and β receptors with estradiol as reflected by the docking scores i.e. -164.97 and -173.23, respectively. CONCLUSION Due to the significant impact on the encoded proteins, these variants might be proposed as biomarkers to predict the likelihood of developing PCOS in the future and for diagnostic purposes.
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- Fatima Muccee
- School of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Punjab, Lahore, 52254, Pakistan.
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- School of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Punjab, Lahore, 52254, Pakistan
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Al Ain Campus, 64141, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
- AAU Health and Biomedical Research Center, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi Campus, P. O. Box 112612, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Cellular Medicine, Newcastle University Medical School, Newcastle University Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Crespo B, Illera JC, Silvan G, Lopez-Plaza P, Herrera de la Muela M, de la Puente Yagüe M, Diaz del Arco C, Illera MJ, Caceres S. Androgen and Estrogen β Receptor Expression Enhances Efficacy of Antihormonal Treatments in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cell Lines. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1471. [PMID: 38338747 PMCID: PMC10855276 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25031471] [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: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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The triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) subtype is characterized by the lack of expression of ERα (estrogen receptor α), PR (progesterone receptor) and no overexpression of HER-2. However, TNBC can express the androgen receptor (AR) or estrogen receptor β (ERβ). Also, TNBC secretes steroid hormones and is influenced by hormonal fluctuations, so the steroid inhibition could exert a beneficial effect in TNBC treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of dutasteride, anastrozole and ASP9521 in in vitro processes using human TNBC cell lines. For this, immunofluorescence, sensitivity, proliferation and wound healing assays were performed, and hormone concentrations were studied. Results revealed that all TNBC cell lines expressed AR and ERβ; the ones that expressed them most intensely were more sensitive to antihormonal treatments. All treatments reduced cell viability, highlighting MDA-MB-453 and SUM-159. Indeed, a decrease in androgen levels was observed in these cell lines, which could relate to a reduction in cell viability. In addition, MCF-7 and SUM-159 increased cell migration under treatments, increasing estrogen levels, which could favor cell migration. Thus, antihormonal treatments could be beneficial for TNBC therapies. This study clarifies the importance of steroid hormones in AR and ERβ-positive cell lines of TNBC.
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- Belen Crespo
- Department Animal Physiology, Veterinary Medicine School, Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (B.C.); (G.S.); (P.L.-P.); (M.J.I.); (S.C.)
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- Department Animal Physiology, Veterinary Medicine School, Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (B.C.); (G.S.); (P.L.-P.); (M.J.I.); (S.C.)
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- Department Animal Physiology, Veterinary Medicine School, Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (B.C.); (G.S.); (P.L.-P.); (M.J.I.); (S.C.)
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- Department Animal Physiology, Veterinary Medicine School, Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (B.C.); (G.S.); (P.L.-P.); (M.J.I.); (S.C.)
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital Clinico San Carlos, Instituto de Salud de la Mujer, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IsISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of Public and Maternal Child Health University, School of Medicine, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department Animal Physiology, Veterinary Medicine School, Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (B.C.); (G.S.); (P.L.-P.); (M.J.I.); (S.C.)
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- Department Animal Physiology, Veterinary Medicine School, Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (B.C.); (G.S.); (P.L.-P.); (M.J.I.); (S.C.)
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Yang B, An Y, Yang Y, Zhao Y, Yu K, Weng Y, Du C, Li H, Yu B. The ERβ-cAMP signaling pathway regulates estradiol-induced ovine oocyte meiotic arrest. Theriogenology 2024; 214:81-88. [PMID: 37862941 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.10.009] [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: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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Although 17β-estradiol (E2) and its receptors (ERs) are reported to play important roles in regulating oocyte maturation, the specific mechanism remains unclear. First, we performed immunohistochemistry analyses to determine the expression of the ERα and ERβ proteins in ovine ovarian tissue. Second, E2 (0.5 ng/mL and 1 μg/mL) were added to pre-IVM medium for 0 h, 1 h and 2 h. The effects of E2 (0.5 ng/mL and 1 μg/mL) on cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) level in cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) and on oocyte meiotic progression were evaluated by ELISA and DAPI staining respectively. Third, the effects of E2 on the gene and protein expression of ERα and ERβ in COCs were investigated by Western blotting and real-time PCR. Afterward, ERβ and cAMP regulators were added to the 2-h pretreatment medium with or without E2 (0.5 ng/mL) to explore the possible interactions among E2, cAMP and ERβ. The results showed that both ERα and ERβ proteins were expressed in ovine cumulus layers and oocytes. E2 significantly increased intra-COC cAMP levels, maintained oocyte meiotic arrest, and promoted ERβ transcript and protein expression. E2 treatment increased the cAMP concentration, which was enhanced by ERβ agonist treatment and remarkably attenuated by ERβ inhibitor treatment. Forskolin plus IBMX treatment increased ERβ protein expression in COCs (P < 0.05), and this was attenuated by Rp-cAMP treatment. In conclusion, E2 (0.5 ng/mL) increased intra-COC cAMP levels by promoting ERβ expression, thereby maintaining oocyte meiotic arrest. cAMP in COCs has a positive feedback effect on ERβ expression, which provides a novel explanation for the positive role of E2 in regulating ovine follicle development and oocyte maturation.
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- Bingxue Yang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Embryo and Development Engineering of Autonomous Region Universities, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, PR China
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- Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, Hohhot, 010020, PR China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry, Inner Mongolia Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences, Hohhot, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Embryo and Development Engineering of Autonomous Region Universities, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Embryo and Development Engineering of Autonomous Region Universities, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Embryo and Development Engineering of Autonomous Region Universities, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Embryo and Development Engineering of Autonomous Region Universities, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, PR China; Key Laboratory of Animal Embryo and Development Engineering of Autonomous Region Universities, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, PR China.
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- Basic Medical College, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, 010110, PR China.
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Li X, Brighton Ndandala C, Zhou Q, Huang C, Li G, Chen H. Molecular cloning of estrogen receptor and its function on vitellogenesis in pompano (Trachinotus ovatus). Gen Comp Endocrinol 2024; 346:114403. [PMID: 37923147 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2023.114403] [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: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Estrogen receptors (ERs) play a critical role in vitellogenesis (Vtgs). However, the contribution of each ER for the regulation of vtgs expression was not analyzed clearly in teleosts. In the present study, three ers isoforms (erα, erβ1, and erβ2) were cloned in pompano (Trachinotus ovatus). Real-time PCR and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect the effects of 17β-estradiol (E2) on ERs and Vtgs in the liver of pompano. In vivo injection experiments showed that E2 significantly increased the expressions of ers and vtgs. ER broad spectrum antagonist Fulvestrant significantly attenuated the E2- induced up-regulation of ers and vtgs in a dose-dependent manner. ERα antagonist Methyl-piperidino pyrazole (MPP) significantly attenuated the up-regulation of erα, erβ2, vtg-B and vtg-C, and promoted the expressions of erβ1 and vtg-A. ERβ antagonist Cyclofenil significantly inhibited the expressions of erβ1, erβ2, vtg-A and vtg-C, and promoted the expressions of erα and vtg-B. In addition, E2 significantly increased the protein level of Vtg, while Fulvestrant, MPP and Cyclofenil significantly inhibited the protein level of Vtg in a dose-dependent manner. Our results indicate that E2 may regulate the expression of each vtg with different subtypes of ERs, and shows a distinct compensatory expression effect on the regulation for ers and vtgs, which provides a theoretical basis for reproductive endocrinology study in pompano.
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- Xiaomeng Li
- Guangdong Research Center on Reproductive Control and Breeding Technology of Indigenous Valuable Fish Species, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pathogenic Biology and Epidemiology for Aquatic Economic Animals, Fisheries College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; Key Laboratory of Utilization and Conservation for Tropical Marine Bioresources of Ministry of Education, Hainan Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Tropical Marine Fishery Resources, Yazhou Bay Innovation Institute, Hainan Tropical Ocean University, Sanya 572022, China
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- Guangdong Research Center on Reproductive Control and Breeding Technology of Indigenous Valuable Fish Species, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pathogenic Biology and Epidemiology for Aquatic Economic Animals, Fisheries College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhanjiang), Zhanjiang 524025, China
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- Guangdong Research Center on Reproductive Control and Breeding Technology of Indigenous Valuable Fish Species, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pathogenic Biology and Epidemiology for Aquatic Economic Animals, Fisheries College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
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- Guangdong Research Center on Reproductive Control and Breeding Technology of Indigenous Valuable Fish Species, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pathogenic Biology and Epidemiology for Aquatic Economic Animals, Fisheries College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
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- Guangdong Research Center on Reproductive Control and Breeding Technology of Indigenous Valuable Fish Species, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pathogenic Biology and Epidemiology for Aquatic Economic Animals, Fisheries College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
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- Guangdong Research Center on Reproductive Control and Breeding Technology of Indigenous Valuable Fish Species, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pathogenic Biology and Epidemiology for Aquatic Economic Animals, Fisheries College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; Key Laboratory of Utilization and Conservation for Tropical Marine Bioresources of Ministry of Education, Hainan Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Tropical Marine Fishery Resources, Yazhou Bay Innovation Institute, Hainan Tropical Ocean University, Sanya 572022, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhanjiang), Zhanjiang 524025, China.
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Wang S, Liu L, Liang S, Yang J, Zhang Y, Liu X. Effects of BXSMD on ESR1 and ESR2 expression in CSD female mice. J Ethnopharmacol 2024; 318:116973. [PMID: 37517566 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116973] [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: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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ETHNIC PHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Due to the rapid pace of modern society, chronic insomnia has become universal phenomenon. In China, Banxia Shumi Decoction (BXSMD) has been used in treating chronic insomnia for thousands of years, but its chemical composition and action mechanism are still unknown. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aims to explore the chemical composition of BXSMD and its effects on Estrogen receptor 1 (ESR1) and Estrogen receptor 2 (ESR2) in mice with chronic sleep deprivation (CSD). MATERIALS AND METHODS UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap-MS/MS was applied in determining the chemical composition of BXSMD. After 21-day sleep deprivation (SD) in platform water environment, CSD mice model was prepared. By conducting open field test, 24-h autonomic diurnal and nocturnal activity of mice in each group was detected. ELISA was employed to measure the contents of 5-HT, DA, NE, GABA, Glu, and MT. With RT-PCR, Western blot (WB), and immunohistochemistry (IHC), mRNA and protein expressions of ESR1 and ESR2 in the hypothalamus and hippocampus were tested. RESULTS BXSMD included ferulic acid, kaverol, daidzein, apigenin, berberine, adenosine, aesculin, vanillin, naringin, and glycine, which might constitute the material basis forthe improvement of chronic insomnia. With BXSMD, the total moving distance and the rest time in dark period of CSD mice were shortened, while its rest time in light period was increased. Besides, BXSMD enhanced the contents of 5-HT, GABA, and MT in CSD mice, and decreased the contents of Glu, NE, and DA. BXSMD elevated the mRNA of Esr1 and Esr2, and elevated the protein expressions of ESR1 and ESR2 in the hypothalamus and hippocampus of CSD mice. CONCLUSIONS BXSMD contains various chemical components for sleep-wake regulation, with the mechanism of stimulating estrogen signaling pathway by regulating the expressions of ESR1 and ESR2, ultimately realizing the regulation to sleep-wake disorder caused by CSD.
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- Shujun Wang
- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, Shandong Province, PR China.
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, Shandong Province, PR China.
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Rawłuszko-Wieczorek AA, Lipowicz J, Nowacka M, Ostrowska K, Pietras P, Blatkiewicz M, Ruciński M, Jagodziński PP, Nowicki M. Estrogen receptor β affects hypoxia response in colorectal cancer cells. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2024; 1870:166894. [PMID: 37748565 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2023.166894] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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The occurrence of colorectal cancer (CRC) is inversely correlated with estrogen receptor beta (ERβ) presence. Additionally, multiple studies associate low ERβ expression with poorer overall survival of CRC patients. Molecular pathways involved in ERβ - related reduced tumorigenesis include enhanced apoptosis, decreased proliferation, or repression of oncogenes. Moreover, the development of solid tumors, such as CRC, is often associated with an increased tumor mass that results in decreased oxygen partial tension, known as hypoxia, clinically associated with decreased prognosis and therapeutic resistance. Our high-throughput study suggests that ERβ also represses a hypoxic response in CRC cells. We observed a significantly altered transcriptional profile in HCT116 ERβ overexpressing cells that was further stimulated by E2 treatment under hypoxic conditions. The achieved data for downregulation of VEGFA, PDGFA and ANGPTL4 were validated in a time course experiment in DLD-1 cells. In addition, using an ERβ construct with a mutated DNA binding domain we observed that the downregulation of selected genes is dependent on the direct binding of this receptor to regulatory region genes. In addition, we observed that ERβ may affect the expression of the main hypoxia regulator, HIF1A, at the transcriptional and translational levels. In summary, ERβ alters the hypoxic outcome in CRC cells.
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- Department of Histology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poland
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- Department of Histology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poland
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- Department of Histology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poland; Department of Head and Neck Oncology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, The Greater Poland Cancer Centre, Poland
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- Department of Histology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poland
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- Department of Histology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poland
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- Department of Histology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poland
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Pallotti F, Costa D, Hirsch MN, Mercuri V, Di Chiano S, Paoli ED, Faja F, Rizzo F, Lenzi A, Paoli D, Lombardo F, Gargiulo P. Erectile function and androgen and estrogen beta receptor gene polymorphisms in acromegalic men. J Endocrinol Invest 2024; 47:141-147. [PMID: 37306894 PMCID: PMC10776471 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-023-02131-2] [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: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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PURPOSE Sexual dysfunctions are often experienced by male patients with acromegaly, due to a combination of hypogonadism and other comorbidities, but are a scarcely investigated complication. Erectile dysfunction is also closely related to cardiovascular diseases through endothelial dysfunction. Therefore, this project aimed to assess the prevalence of erectile dysfunction in a population of acromegalic men and evaluate its association with cardio-metabolic disorders, also exploring associations with androgen and estrogen receptor gene polymorphisms. METHODS Sexually active men aged 18-65 with previous diagnosis of acromegaly were recruited. Clinical and laboratory data were retrospectively collected. Each patient also provided a blood sample for AR and ERβ gene polymorphisms analyses and filled out the IIEF-15 questionnaire. RESULTS Twenty men with previous diagnosis of acromegaly (mean age 48.4 ± 10.0 years) were recruited. 13/20 subjects (65%) had erectile dysfunction, but only four had a concurrent biochemical hypogonadism, with no significant correlation with IIEF-15 scores. Total testosterone negatively correlated with sexual intercourse satisfaction domain (ρ = - 0.595; p = 0.019) and general satisfaction domain (ρ = - 0.651; p = 0.009). IGF-1 levels negatively correlated with biochemical hypogonadism (ρ = - 0.585; p = 0.028). The number of CAG and CA repeats in AR and ERβ receptors genes was not significantly associated with IIEF-15 scores or with GH/IGF-1 levels, but a negative correlation between CA repeats and the presence of cardiomyopathy (ρ = - 0.846; p = 0.002) was present. CONCLUSIONS Men with acromegaly have a high prevalence of erectile dysfunction, but it does not appear to be correlated with treatments, testosterone levels and AR/ER-beta signaling. Nonetheless, a shorter CA polymorphic trait (ERbeta) is associated with the presence of cardiomyopathy. If confirmed, these data may suggest an association between an incorrect hormonal balance and increased cardiovascular risk in acromegaly subjects.
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- F Pallotti
- Laboratory of Seminology‑Sperm Bank "Loredana Gandini", Department of Experimental Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
- Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Enna "Kore", Contrada Santa Panasia, 94100, Enna, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Seminology‑Sperm Bank "Loredana Gandini", Department of Experimental Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Seminology‑Sperm Bank "Loredana Gandini", Department of Experimental Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Seminology‑Sperm Bank "Loredana Gandini", Department of Experimental Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Seminology‑Sperm Bank "Loredana Gandini", Department of Experimental Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Seminology‑Sperm Bank "Loredana Gandini", Department of Experimental Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Seminology‑Sperm Bank "Loredana Gandini", Department of Experimental Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Seminology‑Sperm Bank "Loredana Gandini", Department of Experimental Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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Ambhore NS, Balraj P, Pabelick CM, Prakash YS, Sathish V. Estrogen receptors differentially modifies lamellipodial and focal adhesion dynamics in airway smooth muscle cell migration. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2024; 579:112087. [PMID: 37827228 PMCID: PMC10842142 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2023.112087] [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: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
Abstract
Sex-steroid signaling, especially estrogen, has a paradoxical impact on regulating airway remodeling. In our previous studies, we demonstrated differential effects of 17β-estradiol (E2) towards estrogen receptors (ERs: α and β) in regulating airway smooth muscle (ASM) cell proliferation and extracellular matrix (ECM) production. However, the role of ERs and their signaling on ASM migration is still unexplored. In this study, we examined how ERα versus ERβ affects the mitogen (Platelet-derived growth factor, PDGF)-induced human ASM cell migration as well as the underlying mechanisms involved. We used Lionheart-FX automated microscopy and transwell assays to measure cell migration and found that activating specific ERs had differential effects on PDGF-induced ASM cell migration. Pharmacological activation of ERβ or shRNA mediated knockdown of ERα and specific activation of ERβ blunted PDGF-induced cell migration. Furthermore, specific ERβ activation showed inhibition of actin polymerization by reducing the F/G-actin ratio. Using Zeiss confocal microscopy coupled with three-dimensional algorithmic ZEN-image analysis showed an ERβ-mediated reduction in PDGF-induced expressions of neural Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein (N-WASP) and actin-related proteins-2/3 (Arp2/3) complex, thereby inhibiting actin-branching and lamellipodia. In addition, ERβ activation also reduces the clustering of actin-binding proteins (vinculin and paxillin) at the leading edge of ASM cells. However, cells treated with E2 or ERα agonists do not show significant changes in actin/lamellipodial dynamics. Overall, these findings unveil the significance of ERβ activation in regulating lamellipodial and focal adhesion dynamics to regulate ASM cell migration and could be a novel target to blunt airway remodeling.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA; Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA; Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, USA.
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Li J, Yu J, Zou H, Zhang J, Ren L. Estrogen receptor-mediated health benefits of phytochemicals: a review. Food Funct 2023; 14:10681-10699. [PMID: 38047630 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo04702d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Estrogen receptors (ERs) are transcription factors with two subtypes: estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) and estrogen receptor beta (ERβ), which are essential for the maintenance of human health and play a regulatory role in common diseases such as breast cancer, osteoporosis, neurodegenerative disorders, liver injuries and lung cancers. A number of phytochemicals extracted from various fruits and vegetables have been demonstrated to exhibit estrogenic effects and are termed phytoestrogens. As modulators of ERs, phytoestrogens can be involved in the prevention and treatment of multiple diseases as complementary or alternative therapeutic agents and have a variety of health benefits for humans. This article reviews the health benefits of phytoestrogens in clinical and epidemiologic studies for several diseases and also provides a detailed description of the molecular mechanisms of their action. A brief comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of natural phytochemicals compared to synthetic drugs is also presented. The role of phytoestrogens in the treatment of diseases and human health requires further research to fully realize their therapeutic potential.
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- Junfeng Li
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China.
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Lin P, Zhang X, Zhu B, Gao J, Yin D, Zeng J, Kang Z. Naringenin protects pancreatic β cells in diabetic rat through activation of estrogen receptor β. Eur J Pharmacol 2023; 960:176115. [PMID: 37866740 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2023.176115] [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: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Naringenin is a citrus flavonoid that potently improves metabolic parameters in animal models of metabolic disorders, such as type 2 diabetes. Estrogen receptor (ER) activation promotes β cell function and survival, thereby improving systemic glucose metabolism. In this study, we used a luciferase reporter assay, isolated rat islets and a diabetic rat model to investigate the effects of naringenin on ER signaling and the underlying mechanism of naringenin-mediated improvement of islet function in diabetes. Naringenin specifically activated ERβ without affecting the activity of ERα, G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER) or estrogen-related receptor (ERR) α/β/γ. Additionally, treatment with naringenin enhanced glucose-stimulated insulin secretion in isolated rat islets. This effect was abrogated by PHTPP, an ERβ antagonist. Transcriptomic analysis revealed that naringenin upregulated the expression of genes, such as Pdx1 and Mafa, which are closely linked to improved β-cell function. In consistence, single administration of naringenin to normal rats elevated plasma insulin levels and improved glucose responses. These beneficial effects were blocked by PHTPP. In streptozocin-nicotinamide induced diabetic rats, treatment for 2 weeks with naringenin alone, but not in combination with PHTPP, significantly restored pancreatic β cell mass and improved glucose metabolism. Collectively, these data support that naringenin specifically activate ERβ to improve insulin secretion in the primary rat islets. Furthermore, naringenin administration also protected β cell function and reversed glucose dysregulation in diabetic rats. These beneficial effects are at least partially dependent on the ERβ pathway.
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- Peibin Lin
- Department of Basic Medical Research, Qingyuan People's Hospital, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Qingyuan People's Hospital, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, Qingyuan People's Hospital, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Urinary Continence and Reproductive Medicine, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Basic Medical Research, Qingyuan People's Hospital, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Basic Medical Research, Qingyuan People's Hospital, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, Qingyuan People's Hospital, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Urinary Continence and Reproductive Medicine, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Basic Medical Research, Qingyuan People's Hospital, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Urinary Continence and Reproductive Medicine, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan, Guangdong, China.
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Birgersson M, Indukuri R, Lindquist L, Stepanauskaite L, Luo Q, Deng Q, Archer A, Williams C. Ovarian ERβ cistrome and transcriptome reveal chromatin interaction with LRH-1. BMC Biol 2023; 21:277. [PMID: 38031019 PMCID: PMC10688478 DOI: 10.1186/s12915-023-01773-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Estrogen receptor beta (ERβ, Esr2) plays a pivotal role in folliculogenesis and ovulation, yet its exact mechanism of action is mainly uncharacterized. RESULTS We here performed ERβ ChIP-sequencing of mouse ovaries followed by complementary RNA-sequencing of wild-type and ERβ knockout ovaries. By integrating the ERβ cistrome and transcriptome, we identified its direct target genes and enriched biological functions in the ovary. This demonstrated its strong impact on genes regulating organism development, cell migration, lipid metabolism, response to hypoxia, and response to estrogen. Cell-type deconvolution analysis of the bulk RNA-seq data revealed a decrease in luteal cells and an increased proportion of theca cells and a specific type of cumulus cells upon ERβ loss. Moreover, we identified a significant overlap with the gene regulatory network of liver receptor homolog 1 (LRH-1, Nr5a2) and showed that ERβ and LRH-1 extensively bound to the same chromatin locations in granulosa cells. Using ChIP-reChIP, we corroborated simultaneous ERβ and LRH-1 co-binding at the ERβ-repressed gene Greb1 but not at the ERβ-upregulated genes Cyp11a1 and Fkbp5. Transactivation assay experimentation further showed that ERβ and LRH-1 can inhibit their respective transcriptional activity at classical response elements. CONCLUSIONS By characterizing the genome-wide endogenous ERβ chromatin binding, gene regulations, and extensive crosstalk between ERβ and LRH-1, along with experimental corroborations, our data offer genome-wide mechanistic underpinnings of ovarian physiology and fertility.
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- Madeleine Birgersson
- Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab), Department of Protein Science, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 171 21, Solna, Sweden
- Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institutet, 141 83, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab), Department of Protein Science, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 171 21, Solna, Sweden
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- Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab), Department of Protein Science, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 171 21, Solna, Sweden
- Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institutet, 141 83, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab), Department of Protein Science, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 171 21, Solna, Sweden
- Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institutet, 141 83, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, 141 83, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, 141 83, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab), Department of Protein Science, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 171 21, Solna, Sweden
- Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institutet, 141 83, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab), Department of Protein Science, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 171 21, Solna, Sweden.
- Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institutet, 141 83, Huddinge, Sweden.
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Marla S, Mortlock S, Heinosalo T, Poutanen M, Montgomery GW, McKinnon BD. Gene expression profiles separate endometriosis lesion subtypes and indicate a sensitivity of endometrioma to estrogen suppressive treatments through elevated ESR2 expression. BMC Med 2023; 21:460. [PMID: 37996888 PMCID: PMC10666321 DOI: 10.1186/s12916-023-03166-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Endometriosis is a common, gynaecological disease characterised by the presence of endometrial-like cells growing outside the uterus. Lesions appear at multiple locations, present with variation in appearance, size and depth of invasion. Despite hormones being the recommended first-line treatment, their efficacy, success and side effects vary widely amongst study populations. Current, hormonal medication for endometriosis is designed to suppress systemic oestrogen. Whether these hormones can influence the lesions themselves is not yet clear. Evidence of hormone receptor expression in endometriotic lesions and their ability to respond is conflicting. A variation in their expression, activation of transcriptional co-regulators and the potential to respond may contribute to their variation in patient outcomes. Identifying patients who would benefit from hormonal treatments remain an important goal in endometriosis research. METHODS Using gene expression data from endometriosis lesions including endometrioma (OMA, n = 28), superficial peritoneal lesions (SUP, n = 72) and deeply infiltrating lesions (DIE, n = 78), we performed principal component analysis, differential gene expression and gene correlation analyses to assess the impact of menstrual stage, lesion subtype and hormonal treatment on the gene expression. RESULTS The gene expression profiles did not vary based on menstrual stage, but could distinguish lesion subtypes with OMA significantly differentiating from both SUP and DIE. Additionally, the effect of oestrogen suppression medication altered the gene expression profile in OMA, while such effect was not observed in SUP or DIE. Analysis of the target receptors for hormonal medication indicated ESR2 was differentially expressed in OMA and that genes that correlated with ESR2 varied significantly between medicated and non-medicated OMA samples. CONCLUSIONS Our results demonstrate of the different lesion types OMA present with strongest response to hormonal treatment directly through ESR2. The data suggests that there may be the potential to target treatment options to individual patients based on pre-surgical diagnoses.
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- Sushma Marla
- Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland, Carmody Rd, Brisbane, QLD, 4067, Australia
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- Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland, Carmody Rd, Brisbane, QLD, 4067, Australia
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- Institute of Biomedicine, Research Centre for Integrative Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Turku, Turku, 20014, Finland
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- Institute of Biomedicine, Research Centre for Integrative Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Turku, Turku, 20014, Finland
- Turku Center for Disease Modelling, University of Turku, 20014, Turku, Finland
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- Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland, Carmody Rd, Brisbane, QLD, 4067, Australia
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- Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland, Carmody Rd, Brisbane, QLD, 4067, Australia.
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Wen J, Zhao Y, Huang C, Li S, Li P, Zhou Y, Yan Z, Zhang G. Estrogen inhibits colonic smooth muscle contractions by regulating BKβ1 signaling. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0294249. [PMID: 37948436 PMCID: PMC10637685 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0294249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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The estrogen inhibits colonic smooth muscle contractions, which may lead to constipation. However, the mechanisms of inhibition are poorly understood. Therefore, the present study examined the effect of estrogen on rat colonic smooth muscle contractions and its potential association with the large-conductance Ca2+-activated K+ channels β1 (BKβ1) subunit. Twenty-four female Sprague Dawley rats were randomly assigned to 4 groups. After 2 weeks of intervention, the contraction activity of isolated colonic smooth muscle and the expression of BKβ1 in colonic smooth muscle of rats were detected. Additionally, in order to investigate the effects of estrogen on BKβ1 expression and calcium mobilization, in vitro experiments were conducted using rat and human colonic smooth muscle cells (SMCs). BKβ1 shRNA was used to investigate whether calcium mobilization is affected by BKβ1 in colonic SMCs. To explore the relationship between ERβ and BKβ1, serial deletions, site-directed mutagenesis, a dual-luciferase reporter assay, and chromatin immunoprecipitation assays were employed. In response to E2, colonic smooth muscle strips showed a decrease in tension, while IBTX exposure transiently increased tension. Furthermore, in these muscle tissues, BKβ1 and α-SMA were found to be co-expressed. The E2 group showed significantly higher BKβ1 expression. In cultured colonic SMCs, the expression of BKβ1 was found to increase in the presence of E2 or DPN. E2 treatment reduced Ca2+ concentrations, while BKβ1 shRNA treatment increased Ca2+ concentrations relative to the control. ERβ-initiated BKβ1 expression appears to occur via binding to the BKβ1 promoter. These results indicated that E2 may upregulate BKβ1 expression via ERβ and inhibit colonic smooth muscle contraction through ERβ by directly targeting BKβ1.
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- Jing Wen
- The Second Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
- Institute of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Intestinal Disease, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
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- The Second Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
- Institute of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Intestinal Disease, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
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- The Second Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
- Institute of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Intestinal Disease, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
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- The Second Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
- Institute of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Intestinal Disease, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
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- The Second Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
- Institute of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Intestinal Disease, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
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- The Second Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
- Institute of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Intestinal Disease, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
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- The Second Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
- Institute of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Intestinal Disease, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
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- The Second Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
- Institute of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Intestinal Disease, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
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Pan L, Su S, Li Y, Liu D, Shen L, Wang H, Wen J, Hu H, Zheng R. The effect of acupuncture on oestrogen receptors in rats with benign prostatic hyperplasia. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol 2023; 234:106402. [PMID: 37734284 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2023.106402] [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: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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The effects of acupuncture on the protein and gene expression of oestrogen receptors (ERs) alpha (α) and beta (β) in testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in rats remains unclear. In this study, rats were randomly divided into four groups (n = 10 per group). The rats in the blank group did not receive any treatment, while the rats in the model group were injected intraperitoneally with testosterone propionate for 28 days to establish the BPH model and then randomly sub-divided into a control group, an acupuncture group and a finasteride group (positive control group). Dissections were performed after rats were anesthetized with isoflurane, and then the weight and volume of the prostate were then measured. The expression of ERs was detected via immunohistochemistry, western blot and real-time polymerase chain reaction. The results showed that ERα was discontinuously distributed in epithelial cells and expressed in large quantities in stromal cells, and ERβ was aggregated and expressed in hyperplastic nodules. Acupuncture and finasteride could significantly improve the distribution of ERα and ERβ which suggested that acupuncture and finasteride could improve BPH. There was no significant difference in ERα messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) expression among the groups, but the ERβ mRNA expression in the finasteride group showed a significant difference compared with the control and acupuncture groups. The mechanism of the acupuncture treatment of BPH may be related to the increased transcription level of ERβ mRNA in prostate tissues, the improved distribution of ERα expression in epithelial cells and the aggregation expression of ERs in hyperplastic nodules.
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- Liang Pan
- Department of Acupuncture, Dongfang Hospital Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100078, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Department of Acupuncture, Dongfang Hospital Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100078, China
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- Department of Acupuncture, Dongfang Hospital Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100078, China
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- Department of Acupuncture, Shunyi Hospital of Beijing Hospital Chinese Medicine, Beijing 101300, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
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- Department of Acupuncture, Dongfang Hospital Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100078, China
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- Department of Acupuncture, Dongfang Hospital Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100078, China.
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Xu Z, Wang P, Wang Z, Cui H, Gao T, Wang Z, Liu Y. ER-β accelerates the process of primary osteoporosis by promoting VEGFA-mediated apoptosis of osteoblasts. Genomics 2023; 115:110743. [PMID: 37967683 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygeno.2023.110743] [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: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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Primary osteoporosis (POP) is a widespread and severe disorder of bone metabolism characterized by reduced bone mass and destruction of bone structure, frequently inducing fracture risk and imposing a heavy economic burden on public life. The development of POP partially revolves around the estrogen receptor β (ER-β), one of the major mediator receptors of estrogen that influences apoptosis in a range of cells. We performed KEGG and GO analysis by mining the transcriptomic dataset of POP samples showing significant enrichment of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in multiple apoptosis-related pathways. The results of the Spearman correlation analysis and Protein-Protein Interaction (PPI) Networks screening of hub genes indicated that vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) may be a key target of ER-β in controlling osteoblast apoptosis. Further, we carried out high-throughput sequencing of ESR2-silenced MC3T3-E1 cells and noticed a substantial suppression in VEGFA expression and all apoptosis-related pathways. In addition, we determined the cell cycle and apoptosis by constructing a VEGFA-silenced cell model utilizing flow cytometry (FCM), and the results showed that ER-β could regulate the osteoblast cycle and thus promote osteoblast apoptosis by promoting VEGFA expression. And Western blot results showed that apoptosis was most likely realized through the regulation of downstream apoptosis markers c-JUN (c-Jun N-terminal kinase, JNK) and GADD45G (Growth Arrest and DNA Damage-Inducible Protein 45 gamma). The effects of ESR2 and VEGFA on the proliferation of osteoblasts were lastly assessed using the cell counting kit- 8 (CCK-8) assay. In conclusion, this study identifies that the roles of ER-β in the regulation of osteoblast apoptosis are closely related to VEGFA and provides a new target for POP treatment.
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- Zhujie Xu
- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital to Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214023, PR China; Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214000, PR China.
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, PR China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, PR China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, PR China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, PR China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital to Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214023, PR China.
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Pratap UP, Tidwell M, Balinda HU, Clanton NA, Yang X, Viswanadhapalli S, Sareddy GR, Liang D, Xie H, Chen Y, Lai Z, Tekmal RR, McHardy SF, Brenner AJ, Vadlamudi RK. Preclinical Development of Brain Permeable ERβ Agonist for the Treatment of Glioblastoma. Mol Cancer Ther 2023; 22:1248-1260. [PMID: 37493258 PMCID: PMC10811744 DOI: 10.1158/1535-7163.mct-23-0031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most prevalent and aggressive type of adult brain tumors with low 5-year overall survival rates. Epidemiologic data suggest that estrogen may decrease brain tumor growth, and estrogen receptor beta (ERβ) has been demonstrated to exert antitumor functions in GBM. The lack of potent, selective, and brain permeable ERβ agonist to promote its antitumor action is limiting the therapeutic promise of ERβ. In this study, we discovered that Indanone and tetralone-keto or hydroxyl oximes are a new class of ERβ agonists. Because of its high activity in ERβ reporter assays, specific binding to ERβ in polar screen assays, and potent growth inhibitory activity in GBM cells, CIDD-0149897 was discovered as a possible hit by screening a library of compounds. CIDD-0149897 is more selective for ERβ than ERα (40-fold). Treatment with CIDD-0149897 markedly reduced GBM cell viability with an IC50 of ∼7 to 15 μmol/L, while having little to no effect on ERβ-KO cells and normal human astrocytes. Further, CIDD-0149897 treatment enhanced expression of known ERβ target genes and promoted apoptosis in established and patient-derived GSC models. Pharmacokinetic studies confirmed that CIDD-0149897 has systemic exposure, and good bioavailability in the brain. Mice tolerated daily intraperitoneal treatment of CIDD-0149897 (50 mg/kg) with a 7-day repeat dosage with no toxicity. In addition, CIDD-0149897 treatment significantly decreased tumor growth in U251 xenograft model and extended the survival of orthotopic GBM tumor-bearing mice. Collectively, these findings pointed to CIDD-0149897 as a new class of ERβ agonist, offering patients with GBM a potential means of improving survival.
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- Uday P. Pratap
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio TX 78229
- Mays Cancer Center, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio TX 78229
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- Department of Chemistry, Center for Innovative Drug Discovery, University of Texas San Antonio, TX
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- Hematology & Oncology, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio TX 78229
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- Department of Chemistry, Center for Innovative Drug Discovery, University of Texas San Antonio, TX
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio TX 78229
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, P. R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio TX 78229
- Mays Cancer Center, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio TX 78229
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio TX 78229
- Mays Cancer Center, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio TX 78229
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- College of Pharmacy, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX
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- College of Pharmacy, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX
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- Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229
- Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229
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- Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229
- Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio TX 78229
- Mays Cancer Center, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio TX 78229
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- Department of Chemistry, Center for Innovative Drug Discovery, University of Texas San Antonio, TX
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- Hematology & Oncology, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio TX 78229
- Mays Cancer Center, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio TX 78229
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio TX 78229
- Mays Cancer Center, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio TX 78229
- Audie L. Murphy South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, Texas
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Hu Y, Xu Y, Zhang T, Han Q, Li L, Liu M, Li N, Shao G. Cisplatin-activated ERβ/DCAF8 positive feedback loop induces chemoresistance in non-small cell lung cancer via PTEN/Akt axis. Drug Resist Updat 2023; 71:101014. [PMID: 37913652 DOI: 10.1016/j.drup.2023.101014] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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High levels of the estrogen receptor β (ERβ) predict poor prognosis following platinum-containing adjuvant chemotherapies in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, the precise role of ERβ remains elusive. In this study, we demonstrated that targeting ERβ could significantly increase the cytotoxicity of cisplatin both in vitro and in vivo. Mechanically, cisplatin directly binds to ERβ, which facilitates its homodimerization and nuclear translocation. ERβ activation transcriptionally represses the expression of DCAF8, an adaptor of CRL4 E3 ubiquitin ligase, which in turn attenuates the proteasomal degradation of ERβ, leading to ERβ accumulation; this positive feedback loop results in Akt activation and eventually cisplatin resistance in NSCLC through PTEN inhibition. Moreover, low expression of DCAF8 and high expression of ERβ are associated with treatment resistance in patients receiving cisplatin-containing adjuvant chemotherapy. The present results provide insights into the underlying mechanism of ERβ-induced cisplatin resistance and offer an alternative therapeutic strategy to improve the efficacy of platinum-based chemotherapy in patients with NSCLC.
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- Yumeng Hu
- Department of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China; State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Office of Cancer Screening, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Gynecology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China.
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- Office of Cancer Screening, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China.
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- Department of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China.
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Venkata PP, Jayamohan S, He Y, Alejo S, Johnson JD, Palacios BE, Pratap UP, Chen Y, Liu Z, Zou Y, Lai Z, Suzuki T, Viswanadhapalli S, Weintraub ST, Palakurthi S, Valente PT, Tekmal RR, Kost ER, Vadlamudi RK, Sareddy GR. Pharmacological inhibition of KDM1A/LSD1 enhances estrogen receptor beta-mediated tumor suppression in ovarian cancer. Cancer Lett 2023; 575:216383. [PMID: 37714256 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2023.216383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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Ovarian cancer (OCa) is the most lethal gynecologic cancer. Emerging data indicates that estrogen receptor beta (ERβ) functions as a tumor suppressor in OCa. Lysine-specific histone demethylase 1A (KDM1A) is an epigenetic modifier that acts as a coregulator for steroid hormone receptors. However, it remain unknown if KDM1A interacts with ERβ and regulates its expression/functions in OCa. Analysis of TCGA data sets indicated KDM1A and ERβ expression showed an inverse relationship in OCa. Knockout (KO), knockdown (KD), or inhibition of KDM1A increased ERβ isoform 1 expression in established and patient-derived OCa cells. Further, KDM1A interacts with and functions as a corepressor of ERβ, and its inhibition enhances ERβ target gene expression via alterations of histone methylation marks at their promoters. Importantly, KDM1A-KO or -KD enhanced the efficacy of ERβ agonist LY500307, and the combination of KDM1A inhibitor (KDM1Ai) NCD38 with ERβ agonist synergistically reduced the cell viability, colony formation, and invasion of OCa cells. RNA-seq and DIA mass spectrometry analyses showed that KDM1A-KO resulted in enhanced ERβ signaling and that genes altered by KDM1A-KO and ERβ agonist were related to apoptosis, cell cycle, and EMT. Moreover, combination treatment significantly reduced the tumor growth in OCa orthotopic, syngeneic, and patient-derived xenograft models and proliferation in patient-derived explant models. Our results demonstrate that KDM1A regulates ERβ expression/functions, and its inhibition improves ERβ mediated tumor suppression. Overall, our findings suggest that KDM1Ai and ERβ agonist combination therapy is a promising strategy for OCa.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA; Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, PR China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA; Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, PR China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA; Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, PR China
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- Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA; Department of Molecular Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA
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- Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA; Department of Molecular Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA
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- The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA; Mays Cancer Center, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Structural Biology, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Texas A&M University, Kingsville, TX 78363, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA; Mays Cancer Center, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA; Mays Cancer Center, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA; Audie L. Murphy South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA; Mays Cancer Center, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA; Mays Cancer Center, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA.
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Fliegner D, Ellieva A, Angelov A, Petrov G, Regitz-Zagrosek V. Sex differences and estrogen effects in cardiac mitochondria in human aortic stenosis and in the mouse heart. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1181044. [PMID: 37916152 PMCID: PMC10617023 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1181044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023] Open
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Introduction Sex differences in the adaptation to pressure overload have been described in humans, as well as animal models, and have been related to sex-specific expression of mitochondrial genes. We therefore tested whether sex differences in cardiac mitochondrial respiration exist in humans with aortic stenosis (AS). We also examined whether these potential differences may be at least partially due to sex hormones by testing if mitochondrial respiration is affected by estrogen (17ß-estradiol (E2)). Methods Consecutive patients undergoing transapical aortic valve implantation (TAVI) (women, n = 7; men, n = 10) were included. Cardiac biopsies were obtained during TAVI and used directly for mitochondrial function measurements. Male and female C57BL/6J mice (n = 8/group) underwent sham surgery or gonadectomy (GDX) at the age of 2 months. After 14 days, mice were treated once with intraperitoneally injected vehicle (placebo), 17ß-estradiol (E2), estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) agonist [propyl pyrazole triol (PPT)], or ER beta (ERβ) agonist (BAY-1214257). Thereafter, mitochondrial measurements were performed directly in cardiac skinned fibers from isolated left ventricles and musculus solei. Results Mitochondrial State-3 respiration was higher in female than that in male human heart biopsies (15.0 ± 2.30 vs. 10.3 ± 2.05 nmol/mL/min/mg, p< 0.05). In the mouse model, mitochondrial State-3 respiration decreased significantly after GDX in female (27.6 ± 1.55 vs. 21.4 ± 1.71 nmol/mL/min/mg; p< 0.05) and male hearts (30.7 ± 1,48 vs. 23.7 ± 2,23 nmol/mL/min/mg; p< 0.05). In ovariectomized female mice, E2 and ERβ-agonist treatment restored the State-3 respiration to intact placebo level, whereas ERα-agonist treatment did not modulate State-3 respiration. The treatment with E2, ERα-, or ERβ-agonist did not modulate the State-3 respiration in GDX male mice. Conclusion We identified sex differences in mitochondrial respiration in the diseased human heart. This is in alignment with known sex differences in the gene expression and proteome level at the functional level. E2 and ERβ affect cardiac mitochondrial function in the mouse model, suggesting that they may also contribute to the sex differences in the human heart. Their roles should be further investigated.
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- Daniela Fliegner
- Institute of Gender in Medicine, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Medical Affairs Internal Medicine, Pfizer Pharma GmbH, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Gender in Medicine, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Gender in Medicine, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Gender in Medicine, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Clinic for Cardiology, University Hospital Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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Takenawa S, Nagasawa Y, Go K, Chérasse Y, Mizuno S, Sano K, Ogawa S. Activity of estrogen receptor β expressing neurons in the medial amygdala regulates preference toward receptive females in male mice. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2023; 120:e2305950120. [PMID: 37819977 PMCID: PMC10589649 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2305950120] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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The processing of information regarding the sex and reproductive state of conspecific individuals is critical for successful reproduction and survival in males. Generally, male mice exhibit a preference toward the odor of sexually receptive (RF) over nonreceptive females (XF) or gonadally intact males (IM). Previous studies suggested the involvement of estrogen receptor beta (ERβ) expressed in the medial amygdala (MeA) in male preference toward RF. To further delineate the role played by ERβ in the MeA in the neuronal network regulating male preference, we developed a new ERβ-iCre mouse line using the CRISPR-Cas9 system. Fiber photometry Ca2+ imaging revealed that ERβ-expressing neurons in the postero-dorsal part of the MeA (MeApd-ERβ+ neurons) were more active during social investigation toward RF compared to copresented XF or IM mice in a preference test. Chemogenetic inhibition of MeApd-ERβ+ neuronal activity abolished a preference to RF in "RF vs. XF," but not "RF vs. IM," tests. Analysis with cre-dependent retrograde tracing viral vectors identified the principal part of the bed nucleus of stria terminalis (BNSTp) as a primary projection site of MeApd-ERβ+ neurons. Fiber photometry recording in the BNSTp during a preference test revealed that chemogenetic inhibition of MeApd-ERβ+ neurons abolished differential neuronal activity of BNSTp cells as well as a preference to RF against XF but not against IM mice. Collectively, these findings demonstrate for the first time that MeApd-ERβ+ neuronal activity is required for expression of receptivity-based preference (i.e., RF vs. XF) but not sex-based preference (i.e., RF vs. IM) in male mice.
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- Satoshi Takenawa
- Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroendocrinology, Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba305-8577, Japan
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- Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroendocrinology, Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba305-8577, Japan
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- Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroendocrinology, Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba305-8577, Japan
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- International Institute for Integrative Sleep Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba305-8575, Japan
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- Laboratory Animal Resource Center and Trans-border Medical Research Center, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba305-8575, Japan
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- Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroendocrinology, Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba305-8577, Japan
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- Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroendocrinology, Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba305-8577, Japan
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Bai XH, Su J, Mu YY, Zhang XQ, Li HZ, He XF, He XF. Association between the ESR1 and ESR2 polymorphisms and osteoporosis risk: An updated meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35461. [PMID: 37832086 PMCID: PMC10578747 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035461] [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: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Gene polymorphisms of estrogen receptor (ESR) 1 PvuII (rs2234693), XbaI (rs9340799), G2014A (rs2228480), ESR2 AluI (rs4986938), and RsaI (rs1256049) had been reported to be associated with the risk of osteoporosis. However, these conclusions were inconsistent, therefore, an updated meta-analysis was conducted to further explore these issues. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the association between gene polymorphisms of ESR1 PvuII (rs2234693), XbaI (rs9340799), G2014A (rs2228480), ESR2 AluI (rs4986938), RsaI (rs1256049), and osteoporosis risk. MATERIALS AND METHODS PubMed, Medline, Ovid, Embase, CNKI, and China Wanfang databases were searched. Association was assessed using odds ratio with 95% confidence interval. Moreover, the false-positive reporting probability, Bayesian false-finding probability, and Venetian criteria were used to assess the credibility of statistically significant associations. RESULTS Overall, ESR1 PvuII (rs2234693) and XbaI (rs9340799) were associated with the risk of osteoporosis in Indians. Moreover, ESR1 G2014A (rs2228480) was associated with the decreased risk of osteoporosis in East Asians. Moreover, ESR2 Alul (rs4986938) was associated with the increased risk of osteoporosis in East Asians and Caucasians. There was a significant association between ESR2 Rsal (rs1256049) and osteoporosis risk in overall population. When only high-quality and Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium studies were included in the sensitivity analysis, all results did not change in the present study. When the credibility was evaluated applying false-positive reporting probability, Bayesian false-finding probability, and Venetian criteria, all significant associations were considered as false positive results. CONCLUSIONS In summary, this study shows that all substantial associations between gene polymorphisms of ESR1 (PvuII, XbaI, and G2014A) and ESR 2 (AluI and RsaI) and osteoporosis risk are possibly false positive results instead of real associations or biological variables.
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- Xiao-Hui Bai
- Heping Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, China
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- Heping Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi, China
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- Heping Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Heping Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi, China
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- Institute of Evidence-Based Medicine, Heping Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Itoh N, Itoh Y, Meyer CE, Suen TT, Cortez-Delgado D, Rivera Lomeli M, Wendin S, Somepalli SS, Golden LC, MacKenzie-Graham A, Voskuhl RR. Estrogen receptor beta in astrocytes modulates cognitive function in mid-age female mice. Nat Commun 2023; 14:6044. [PMID: 37758709 PMCID: PMC10533869 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41723-7] [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: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Menopause is associated with cognitive deficits and brain atrophy, but the brain region and cell-specific mechanisms are not fully understood. Here, we identify a sex hormone by age interaction whereby loss of ovarian hormones in female mice at midlife, but not young age, induced hippocampal-dependent cognitive impairment, dorsal hippocampal atrophy, and astrocyte and microglia activation with synaptic loss. Selective deletion of estrogen receptor beta (ERβ) in astrocytes, but not neurons, in gonadally intact female mice induced the same brain effects. RNA sequencing and pathway analyses of gene expression in hippocampal astrocytes from midlife female astrocyte-ERβ conditional knock out (cKO) mice revealed Gluconeogenesis I and Glycolysis I as the most differentially expressed pathways. Enolase 1 gene expression was increased in hippocampi from both astrocyte-ERβ cKO female mice at midlife and from postmenopausal women. Gain of function studies showed that ERβ ligand treatment of midlife female mice reversed dorsal hippocampal neuropathology.
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- Noriko Itoh
- Department of Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Ahmanson-Lovelace Brain Mapping Center, Department of Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Ahmanson-Lovelace Brain Mapping Center, Department of Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Madalena IR, Reis CLB, Matsumoto MAN, Stuani MBS, Mattos NHR, Oliveira DSBD, Oliveira MAHDM, Roskamp L, Küchler EC, Baratto-Filho F. Investigating the association between dental age and polymorphisms in genes encoding estrogen receptors. J Appl Oral Sci 2023; 31:e20230184. [PMID: 37792810 PMCID: PMC10547381 DOI: 10.1590/1678-7757-2023-0184] [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: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Genetic polymorphisms have been shown to influence several physiological traits, including dental and craniofacial characteristics. Understanding the clinical relevance of genetic polymorphisms in dental practice is crucial to personalize treatment plans and improve treatment outcomes. OBJECTIVE to evaluate the association between dental age and genetic polymorphisms in genes encoding estrogen receptors alpha and beta (ESR1 and ESR2, respectively) in a sample of Brazilian children. METHODOLOGY This retrospective cross-sectional study was performed with children undergoing orthodontic treatment. Patients with syndromes, congenital anomalies, craniofacial deformities, under hormonal or systemic treatment, and with a previous history of facial trauma were excluded. Panoramic radiographs were used to assess dental age according to the Demirjian, Goldstein, and Tanner method. A delta [dental age-chronological age (DA-CA)] was obtained, which shows whether the patient tends to have a normal, delayed (negative values), or advanced (positive values) dental age. DNA isolated from buccal cells was used to genotype four genetic polymorphisms: rs9340799 (A>G) and rs2234693 (C>T), located in ESR1; and rs1256049 (C>T) and rs4986938 (C>T), located in ESR2. A statistical analysis was performed and values of p<0.05 indicated statistical difference. RESULTS A total of 79 patients were included, 44 (55.70%) girls and 35 (44.30%) boys. The Demirjian, Goldstein, and Tanner method, in general, overestimated patients' age by 0.75 years. There was no difference in the delta of dental age between the sexes (p>0.05). Genetic polymorphisms in ESR1 and ESR2 were not associated with dental age (p>0.05). CONCLUSION The studied genetic polymorphisms in ESR1 and ESR2 were not associated with dental age in Brazilian children.
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- Isabela Ribeiro Madalena
- Universidade da Região de Joinville - UNIVILLE, Departamento de Odontologia, Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brasil
- Universidade de Uberaba - UNIUBE, Departamento de Biomateriais, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brasil
- Centro Universitário Presidente Tancredo de Almeida Neves - UNIPTAN, Faculdade de Odontologia, São João del Rei, Minas Gerais, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Clínica Infantil, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Clínica Infantil, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Clínica Infantil, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Universidade Tuiuti do Paraná - UTP, Curitiba, Paraná, Brasil
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- Universidade de Uberaba - UNIUBE, Departamento de Biomateriais, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brasil
- Universidade Tuiuti do Paraná - UTP, Curitiba, Paraná, Brasil
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- Universidade da Região de Joinville - UNIVILLE, Departamento de Odontologia, Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brasil
- Universidade Tuiuti do Paraná - UTP, Curitiba, Paraná, Brasil
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Choi AJ, Hefley BS, Nicholas SE, Cunningham RL, Karamichos D. Novel Correlation between TGF-β1/-β3 and Hormone Receptors in the Human Corneal Stroma. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:13635. [PMID: 37686439 PMCID: PMC10487450 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241713635] [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: 07/15/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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This study investigated the interplay between transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β1/T1 and TGF-β3/T3), and sex hormone receptors using our 3D in vitro cornea stroma model. Primary human corneal fibroblasts (HCFs) from healthy donors were plated in transwells at 106 cells/well and cultured for four weeks. HCFs were supplemented with stable vitamin C (VitC) and stimulated with T1 or T3. 3D construct proteins were analyzed for the androgen receptor (AR), progesterone receptor (PR), estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) and beta (ERβ), luteinizing hormone receptor (LHR), follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR), gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor (GnRHR), KiSS1-derived peptide receptor (KiSS1R/GPR54), and follicle-stimulating hormone subunit beta (FSH-B). In female constructs, T1 significantly upregulated AR, PR, ERα, FSHR, GnRHR, and KiSS1R. In male constructs, T1 significantly downregulated FSHR and FSH-B and significantly upregulated ERα, ERβ, and GnRHR. T3 caused significant upregulation in expressions PR, ERα, ERβ, LHR, FSHR, and GNRHR in female constructs, and significant downregulation of AR, ERα, and FSHR in male constructs. Semi-quantitative Western blot findings present the interplay between sex hormone receptors and TGF-β isoforms in the corneal stroma, which is influenced by sex as a biological variable (SABV). Additional studies are warranted to fully delineate their interactions and signaling mechanisms.
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- Alexander J. Choi
- North Texas Eye Research Institute, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA; (A.J.C.); (B.S.H.); (S.E.N.)
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA;
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- North Texas Eye Research Institute, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA; (A.J.C.); (B.S.H.); (S.E.N.)
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA;
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- North Texas Eye Research Institute, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA; (A.J.C.); (B.S.H.); (S.E.N.)
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA;
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- North Texas Eye Research Institute, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA; (A.J.C.); (B.S.H.); (S.E.N.)
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA;
- Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA
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Hu J, Huang Y, Gao F, Sun W, Liu H, Ma H, Yuan T, Liu Z, Tang L, Ma Y, Zhang X, Bai J, Wang R. Brain-derived estrogen: a critical player in maintaining cognitive health of aged female rats, possibly involving GPR30. Neurobiol Aging 2023; 129:15-27. [PMID: 37257405 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2023.04.006] [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: 06/26/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Brain-derived estrogen is an endogenous neuroprotective agent, whether and how might this protective function with aging, especially postmenopausal drops in circulating estrogen, remain unclear. We herein subjected 6, 14, and 18 Mon female rats to mimic natural aging, and found that estrogen synthesis is more active in the healthy aged brain, as evidenced by the highest levels of mRNA and protein expression of aromatase, the key enzyme of E2 biosynthesis, among the three groups. Aromatase knockout in forebrain neurons (FBN-Aro-/-) impaired hippocampal and cortical neurons, and cognitive function in 18 Mon rats, compared to wild-type controls. Furthermore, estrogen nuclear receptors (ERα/β) displayed opposite changes, with a significant ERα decrease and ERβ increase, while membrane receptor GPR30 expressed stably in hippocampus during aging. Intriguingly, GPR30, but not ERα and ERβ, was decreased by FBN-Aro-/-. The results indicate that GPR30 is more sensitive to brain local E2 synthesis. Our findings provide evidence of a critical role for brain-derived estrogen in maintaining healthy brain function in older individuals, possibly involving GPR30.
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- Jiewei Hu
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, China; International Science & Technology Cooperation Base of Geriatric Medicine, Tangshan, Hebei, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, China; International Science & Technology Cooperation Base of Geriatric Medicine, Tangshan, Hebei, China.
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- Neurobiology Institute, Key Laboratory of Dementia and Cognitive Dysfunction, School of Public Health of North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, China; International Science & Technology Cooperation Base of Geriatric Medicine, Tangshan, Hebei, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, China; International Science & Technology Cooperation Base of Geriatric Medicine, Tangshan, Hebei, China.
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- Neurobiology Institute, Key Laboratory of Dementia and Cognitive Dysfunction, School of Public Health of North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, China; International Science & Technology Cooperation Base of Geriatric Medicine, Tangshan, Hebei, China.
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- Neurobiology Institute, Key Laboratory of Dementia and Cognitive Dysfunction, School of Public Health of North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, China; International Science & Technology Cooperation Base of Geriatric Medicine, Tangshan, Hebei, China.
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- Neurobiology Institute, Key Laboratory of Dementia and Cognitive Dysfunction, School of Public Health of North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, China; International Science & Technology Cooperation Base of Geriatric Medicine, Tangshan, Hebei, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, China; International Science & Technology Cooperation Base of Geriatric Medicine, Tangshan, Hebei, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, China; International Science & Technology Cooperation Base of Geriatric Medicine, Tangshan, Hebei, China.
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- Neurobiology Institute, Key Laboratory of Dementia and Cognitive Dysfunction, School of Public Health of North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, China; International Science & Technology Cooperation Base of Geriatric Medicine, Tangshan, Hebei, China.
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- Neurobiology Institute, Key Laboratory of Dementia and Cognitive Dysfunction, School of Public Health of North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, China; International Science & Technology Cooperation Base of Geriatric Medicine, Tangshan, Hebei, China.
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- Neurobiology Institute, Key Laboratory of Dementia and Cognitive Dysfunction, School of Public Health of North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, China; School of Basic Medical Sciences, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, China; International Science & Technology Cooperation Base of Geriatric Medicine, Tangshan, Hebei, China.
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- Neurobiology Institute, Key Laboratory of Dementia and Cognitive Dysfunction, School of Public Health of North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, China; School of Basic Medical Sciences, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, China; International Science & Technology Cooperation Base of Geriatric Medicine, Tangshan, Hebei, China.
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Bideh M, Safari S, Khedri A, Zangooei M. The effect of hesperetin on estrogen receptor gene expression and its relationship with the downstream pathways of estrogen receptor alpha. Mol Biol Rep 2023; 50:7225-7236. [PMID: 37418087 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-023-08616-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Estrogen receptor (ER) is a transcription factor that affects the expression of some genes involved in the progression and development of breast cancer (BC). Hesperetin (Hst) is a flavonoid that inhibits the proliferation of BC cells. In this study, we investigated the effect of Hst on the cell viability of MCF-7 cells and the gene expression of the ERα, ERβ, IL-6, Ps2, and Cyclin D1. METHODS In this study, cell viability was determined by MTT assay. The cells were seeded in RPMI-1640 medium and then exposed to different concentrations of Hst (0, 25, 50, 100, 200, and 400 µM) for 24 h, and IC50 was calculated. Real-time PCR was used to assess the expression of ERα, ERβ, pS2, Cyclin D1, and IL-6 mRNA. MCF-7 cells were seeded in RPMI-1640 medium and then exposed to different concentrations of Hst (0, 25, 50, 100, and 200 µM) for 24 h. Real-time PCR was carried out using a Step One Real-Time PCR System (ABI, USA) and Amplicon SYBR Green reagents. RESULTS The MTT assay revealed increased cytotoxicity with higher concentrations of Hst, and the IC50 was calculated at 200 µM. Real-time PCR analysis following treatment with Hst showed a significant increase in ERα gene expression at 25 µM of Hst and a decrease in expression at 50, 100, and 200 µM of Hst (p < 0.0001). ERβ gene expression significantly decreased across all concentrations of Hst (p < 0.0001), while IL-6 gene expression decreased significantly in all concentrations (p < 0.0001). pS2 gene expression increased significantly with all concentrations of Hst (p < 0.0001), while Cyclin D1 gene expression did not significantly decrease upon Hst exposure (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The results of our study demonstrate that Hst has the ability to induce cell death in MCF-7 cells. Furthermore, it was observed that Hst reduces the expression of the ER gene and enhances its activity, which can affect the downstream pathways of the ER.
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- Milad Bideh
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.
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Pallotti F, Senofonte G, Conflitti AC, Giancotti A, Anzuini A, Delli Paoli E, Di Chiano S, Faja F, Gatta V, Mondo A, Mosconi M, Rizzo F, Spiniello L, Lombardo F, Paoli D. Safety of gender affirming treatment in assigned female at birth transgender people and association of androgen and estrogen β receptor polymorphisms with clinical outcomes. Endocrine 2023; 81:621-630. [PMID: 37326767 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-023-03421-8] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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PURPOSE Gender affirming hormone treatment (GAHT) with androgens in assigned female at birth (AFAB) people with Gender Incongruence (GI) can induce and maintain variable phenotypical changes, but individual response may be genetically determined. To clarify the role of AR and ERβ polymorphisms we prospectively evaluated AFAB subjects undergoing virilizing GAHT. METHODS Fifty-two AFAB people with confirmed GI were evaluated before (T0) and after 6 (T6) and 12 months (T12) of testosterone enanthate 250 mg i.m. every 28 days. Hormone profile (testosterone, estradiol), biochemical (blood count, glyco-metabolic profile) and clinical parameters (Ferriman-Gallwey score, pelvic organs) were evaluated at each time-point, as well as number of CAG and CA repeats for AR and ERβ, respectively. RESULTS All subjects have successfully achieved testosterone levels within normal male ranges and improved their degree of virilization, in absence of significant side effects. Hemoglobin, hematocrit and red blood cells were significantly increased after treatment, but within normal ranges. Ultrasound monitoring of pelvic organs showed their significant reduction already after 6 months of GATH, in absence of remarkable abnormalities. Furthermore, a lower number of CAG repeats was associated with a higher Ferriman-Gallwey score post treatment and a higher number of CA repeats was associated with uterine volume reduction. CONCLUSION We confirmed safety and efficacy of testosterone treatment on all measured parameters. This preliminary data hints a future role of genetic polymorphisms to tailor GAHT in GI people, but evaluation on a larger cohort is necessary as the reduced sample size could limit data generalization at this stage.
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- Francesco Pallotti
- Laboratory of Seminology - Sperm Bank "Loredana Gandini", Department of Experimental Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, 00161, Rome, Italy.
- Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Enna "Kore", 94100, Enna, Italy.
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- Laboratory of Seminology - Sperm Bank "Loredana Gandini", Department of Experimental Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Seminology - Sperm Bank "Loredana Gandini", Department of Experimental Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Prenatal Diagnosis Centre, Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urologic Science, "Sapienza" University of Rome, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Seminology - Sperm Bank "Loredana Gandini", Department of Experimental Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Seminology - Sperm Bank "Loredana Gandini", Department of Experimental Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Seminology - Sperm Bank "Loredana Gandini", Department of Experimental Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Seminology - Sperm Bank "Loredana Gandini", Department of Experimental Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Psychological Health and Territorial Sciences, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100, Chieti, Italy
- Unit of Molecular Genetics, Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Prenatal Diagnosis Centre, Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urologic Science, "Sapienza" University of Rome, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Gender Identity Development Service, Hospital S. Camillo-Forlanini, 00152, Rome, Italy
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- Section of Medical Pathophysiology and Endocrinology, Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Prenatal Diagnosis Centre, Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urologic Science, "Sapienza" University of Rome, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Seminology - Sperm Bank "Loredana Gandini", Department of Experimental Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Seminology - Sperm Bank "Loredana Gandini", Department of Experimental Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, 00161, Rome, Italy
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Mousavi SE, Razmi K, Patil JG. Sex steroids have opposing effects on heart rate of juveniles, Gambusia holbrooki. J Mol Endocrinol 2023; 71:e230021. [PMID: 37159386 DOI: 10.1530/jme-23-0021] [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: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Abstract Built on our recent work that heart rates (HRs) and function in Gambusia holbrooki are sexually dimorphic, this study assessed whether the species is an appropriate model to study sex-hormone effects on heart physiology. With a hypothesis that 17β-estradiol (E2) and 17α-methyltestosterone (MT) regulate the HR of juvenile G. holbrooki in a sex-specific manner, genetic males and females were treated with E2 and MT, respectively, and the HR; (bpm) was measured an hour following treatment using light-cardiogram. Results showed the HRs (bpm) of both sexes were significantly (P < 0.05) altered compared to controls. Specifically, the E2 accelerated HR in the males and conversely MT decelerated the HR in the females. The normal expression levels of estrogen (erα and erβ) and G protein-coupled estrogen (gper) receptor genes were significantly higher (P < 0.05) in female than male hearts. Interestingly, the activity of the erβ in the heart of the MT-treated females reversed and was significantly lower (P < 0.05) than those of males while erα and gper were non-responsive. In contrast, significant down- and up-regulation of erα and gper, respectively, occurred in the liver of MT-treated females. Morphological observations suggest that MT caused hepatomegaly, somewhat resembling an inflating balloon, perhaps induced by the accumulation of unexpelled gases. E2-induced ventricular angiogenesis in males was likely due to an influx of blood supply caused by the increased HRs. Collectively, the results demonstrate that the juvenile G. holbrooki heart readily responds to E2/MT in a sex-specific manner.
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- Seyed Ehsan Mousavi
- Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Taroona, Tasmania, Australia
- Tasmanian School of Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Taroona, Tasmania, Australia
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Taroona, Tasmania, Australia
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Wan H, Li J, Chen X, Sellers ZM, Dong H. Divergent roles of estrogen receptor subtypes in regulating estrogen-modulated colonic ion transports and epithelial repair. J Biol Chem 2023; 299:105068. [PMID: 37468102 PMCID: PMC10448179 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2023.105068] [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: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023] Open
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Although it was described previously for estrogen (E2) regulation of intestinal epithelial Cl- and HCO3- secretion in sex difference, almost nothing is known about the roles of estrogen receptor (ER) subtypes in regulating E2-modulated epithelial ion transports and epithelial restitution. Here, we aimed to investigate ERα and ERβ subtypes in the regulation of E2-modulated colonic epithelial HCO3- and Cl- secretion and epithelial restitution. Through physiological and biochemical studies, in combination of genetic knockdown, we showed that ERα attenuated female colonic Cl- secretion but promoted Ca2+-dependent HCO3- secretion via store-operated calcium entry (SOCE) mechanism in mice. However, ERβ attenuated HCO3- secretion by inhibiting Ca2+via the SOCE and inhibiting cAMP via protein kinases. Moreover, ERα but not ERβ promoted epithelial cell restitution via SOCE/Ca2+ signaling. ERα also enhanced cyclin D1, proliferating cell nuclear antigen, and β-catenin expression in normal human colonic epithelial cells. All ERα-mediated biological effects could be attenuated by its selective antagonist and genetic knockdown. Finally, both ERα and ERβ were expressed in human colonic epithelial cells and mouse colonic tissues. We therefore conclude that E2 modulates complex colonic epithelial HCO3- and Cl- secretion via ER subtype-dependent mechanisms and that ERα is specifically responsible for colonic epithelial regeneration. This study provides novel insights into the molecular mechanisms of how ERα and ERβ subtypes orchestrate functional homeostasis of normal colonic epithelial cells.
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- Hanxing Wan
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Medical College, Qingdao, China; Department of Gastroenterology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Medical College, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Medical College, Qingdao, China
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology & Nutrition, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California, USA.
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University Medical College, Qingdao, China.
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Liu T, Zhao M, Peng L, Chen J, Xing P, Gao P, Chen L, Qiao X, Wang Z, Di J, Qu H, Jiang B, Su X. WFDC3 inhibits tumor metastasis by promoting the ERβ-mediated transcriptional repression of TGFBR1 in colorectal cancer. Cell Death Dis 2023; 14:425. [PMID: 37443102 PMCID: PMC10345115 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-023-05956-0] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Estrogen plays a protective role in colorectal cancer (CRC) and primarily functions through estrogen receptor β (ERβ). However, clinical strategies for CRC therapy associated with ERβ are still under investigation. Our discoveries identified WFDC3 as a tumor suppressor that facilitates estrogen-induced inhibition of metastasis through the ERβ/TGFBR1 signaling axis. WFDC3 interacts with ERβ and increases its protein stability by inhibiting its proteasome-dependent degradation. WFDC3 represses TGFBR1 expression through ERβ-mediated transcription. Blocking TGFβ signaling with galunisertib, a drug used in clinical trials that targets TGFBR1, impaired the migration of CRC cells induced by WFDC3 depletion. Moreover, there was clinical significance to WFDC3 in CRC, as CRC patients with high WFDC3 expression in tumor cells had favorable prognoses. Therefore, this work suggests that WFDC3 could be an indicator for therapies targeting the estrogen/ERβ pathway in CRC patients.
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- Tianqi Liu
- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, 100142, Beijing, China
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- School of Science, Technology and Engineering, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore DC, Sunshine Coast, QLD, 4556, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, 100142, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, 100142, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, 100142, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, 100142, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, 100142, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, 100142, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, 100142, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, 100142, Beijing, China
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- Center for Bioinformatics, State Key Laboratory of Protein and Plant Gene Research, College of Life Sciences, Peking University, 100871, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, 100142, Beijing, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery IV, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, 100142, Beijing, China.
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Mondal SA, Mann SN, van der Linden C, Sathiaseelan R, Kamal M, Das S, Bubak MP, Logan S, Miller BF, Stout MB. Metabolic benefits of 17α-estradiol in liver are partially mediated by ERβ in male mice. Sci Rep 2023; 13:9841. [PMID: 37330610 PMCID: PMC10276872 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-37007-1] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023] Open
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Metabolic dysfunction underlies several chronic diseases. Dietary interventions can reverse metabolic declines and slow aging but remaining compliant is difficult. 17α-estradiol (17α-E2) treatment improves metabolic parameters and slows aging in male mice without inducing significant feminization. We recently reported that estrogen receptor α is required for the majority of 17α-E2-mediated benefits in male mice, but that 17α-E2 also attenuates fibrogenesis in liver, which is regulated by estrogen receptor β (ERβ)-expressing hepatic stellate cells (HSC). The current studies sought to determine if 17α-E2-mediated benefits on systemic and hepatic metabolism are ERβ-dependent. We found that 17α-E2 treatment reversed obesity and related systemic metabolic sequela in both male and female mice, but this was partially blocked in female, but not male, ERβKO mice. ERβ ablation in male mice attenuated 17α-E2-mediated benefits on hepatic stearoyl-coenyzme A desaturase 1 (SCD1) and transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) production, which play critical roles in HSC activation and liver fibrosis. We also found that 17α-E2 treatment suppresses SCD1 production in cultured hepatocytes and hepatic stellate cells, indicating that 17α-E2 directly signals in both cell-types to suppress drivers of steatosis and fibrosis. We conclude that ERβ partially controls 17α-E2-mediated benefits on systemic metabolic regulation in female, but not male, mice, and that 17α-E2 likely signals through ERβ in HSCs to attenuate pro-fibrotic mechanisms.
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- Samim Ali Mondal
- Aging and Metabolism Research Program, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 NE 13th Street, Chapman S212, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Aging and Metabolism Research Program, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 NE 13th Street, Chapman S212, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
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- Aging and Metabolism Research Program, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 NE 13th Street, Chapman S212, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Department of Physiology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
- Harold Hamm Diabetes Center, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, USA
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- Aging and Metabolism Research Program, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 NE 13th Street, Chapman S212, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Aging and Metabolism Research Program, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 NE 13th Street, Chapman S212, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
- Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Aging and Metabolism Research Program, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 NE 13th Street, Chapman S212, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA.
- Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.
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Lago C, Okida DKP, Cordeiro JFB, Gerber JT, Kuchler EC, Rebellato NLB, Moro A, Scariot R, Sebastiani AM. Genetic Polymorphisms of Estrogen Receptors α and β are Associated with Craniofacial Measurements in Patients With Dentofacial Deformity. J Craniofac Surg 2023; 34:1262-1266. [PMID: 36264685 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000009064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Dentofacial deformities are characterized by abnormalities in craniofacial development that affects the individual's skeletal and occlusion, often causing functional and esthetic problems. In literature, there is an involvement of polymorphisms in estrogen receptor 1 (ESR1) and estrogen receptor 2 (ESR2) genes in craniofacial measurements. The aim of this study was to evaluate a possible association between polymorphisms in ESR1 (rs2234693 and rs9340799) and ESR2 (rs1256049 and rs4986938) genes with cephalometric measurements in individuals with dentofacial deformities. This cross-sectional study was performed with 158 individuals in the preoperative period of orthognathic surgery. The cephalometric measurements obtained through lateral cephalogram using Dolphin Imaging software. For genetic analysis, the DNA extracted from epithelial cells of the oral mucosa and were genotyped using the real-time polymerase chain reaction. The data found submitted to statistical analysis, through the Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Mann-Whitney, and Kruskal-Wallis tests, using the IBM SPSS software version 24.0. Considered a significance level of 0.05. We found association between polymorphisms and cephalometric measurements just in the female sex. The polymorphisms ESR1/rs9340799 ( P= 0.003), ESR1/rs2234693 ( P= 0.026), and ESR2/rs1256049 ( P= 0.046) were associated with the upper gonial angle (Ar-Go-N). The polymorphism ESR2/rs1256049 was also associated with the facial axis-rickets (NBa-PtGn) ( P= 0.004), anterior cranial base (SN) ( P= 0.036), and Y-axis (SGn-SN) ( P= 0.031).
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- Camila Lago
- School of Health Sciences, Positivo University, Campo Comprido
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- School of Health Sciences, Positivo University, Campo Comprido
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, PR
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Black AL, Haskins J, Pozzi A, Clark AL. Sexual dimorphism in reactive oxygen species production and a role for integrin α1β1 in estrogen receptor α and β expression in articular cartilage. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:170. [PMID: 36879303 PMCID: PMC9987067 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-03655-2] [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: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating disease involving cartilage degradation. A need remains for the discovery of new molecular targets in cartilage for pharmaceutical intervention of OA. One potential target is integrin α1β1 that protects against OA when it is upregulated by chondrocytes early in the disease process. Integrin α1β1 offers this protection by dampening epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling, and its effects are more robust in females compared to males. The aim of this study, therefore, was to measure the impact of itga1 on chondrocyte EGFR activity and downstream reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in male and female mice. Furthermore, chondrocyte expression of estrogen receptor (ER) α and ERβ was measured to investigate the mechanism for sexual dimorphism in the EGFR/integrin α1β1 signaling axis. We hypothesized that integrin α1β1 would decrease ROS production and pEGFR and 3-nitrotyrosine expression, with this effect being greater in females. We further hypothesized that chondrocyte expression of ERα and ERβ would be greater in females compared to males, with a greater effect seen in itga1-null compared to wild-type mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS Femoral and tibial cartilage of male and female, wild-type and itga1-null mice were processed for ex vivo confocal imaging of ROS, immunohistochemical analysis of 3-nitrotyrosine, or immunofluorescence of pEGFR and ERα and ERβ. RESULTS We show that ROS-producing chondrocytes are more abundant in female itga1-null compared to wild-type mice ex vivo; however, itga1 had limited influence on the percent of chondrocytes stained positively for 3-nitrotyrosine or pEGFR in situ. In addition, we found that itga1 influenced ERα and ERβ expression in femoral cartilage from female mice, and that ERα and ERβ were coexpressed as well as colocalized in chondrocytes. Finally, we show sexual dimorphism in ROS and 3-nitrotyrosine production, but surprisingly not in pEGFR expression. CONCLUSIONS Together these data highlight sexual dimorphism in the EGFR/integrin α1β1 signaling axis and underline the need for further investigation into the role of ERs in this biological paradigm. Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying the development of OA is essential for the development of individualized, sex-specific treatments in this age of personalized medicine.
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- Alicia L Black
- Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, College of Biological Science, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada
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- Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, College of Biological Science, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
- Department of Veterans Affairs, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, College of Biological Science, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada.
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Meligova AK, Siakouli D, Stasinopoulou S, Xenopoulou DS, Zoumpouli M, Ganou V, Gkotsi EF, Chatziioannou A, Papadodima O, Pilalis E, Alexis MN, Mitsiou DJ. ERβ1 Sensitizes and ERβ2 Desensitizes ERα-Positive Breast Cancer Cells to the Inhibitory Effects of Tamoxifen, Fulvestrant and Their Combination with All-Trans Retinoic Acid. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24043747. [PMID: 36835157 PMCID: PMC9959521 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043747] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET) is the treatment of choice for early-stage estrogen receptor alpha (ERα)-positive breast cancer (BC). However, almost 40% of tamoxifen-treated cases display no response or a partial response to AET, thus increasing the need for new treatment options and strong predictors of the therapeutic response of patients at high risk of relapse. In addition to ERα, BC research has focused on ERβ1 and ERβ2 (isoforms of ERβ), the second ER isotype. At present, the impact of ERβ isoforms on ERα-positive BC prognosis and treatment remains elusive. In the present study, we established clones of MCF7 cells constitutively expressing human ERβ1 or ERβ2 and investigated their role in the response of MCF7 cells to antiestrogens [4-hydroxytamoxifen (OHΤ) and fulvestrant (ICI182,780)] and retinoids [all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA)]. We show that, compared to MCF7 cells, MCF7-ERβ1 and MCF7-ERβ2 cells were sensitized and desensitized, respectively, to the antiproliferative effect of the antiestrogens, ATRA and their combination and to the cytocidal effect of the combination of OHT and ATRA. Analysis of the global transcriptional changes upon OHT-ATRA combinatorial treatment revealed uniquely regulated genes associated with anticancer effects in MCF7-ERβ1 cells and cancer-promoting effects in MCF7-ERβ2 cells. Our data are favorable to ERβ1 being a marker of responsiveness and ERβ2 being a marker of resistance of MCF7 cells to antiestrogens alone and in combination with ATRA.
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- Aggeliki K. Meligova
- Institute of Chemical Biology, National Hellenic Research Foundation, 11635 Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Chemical Biology, National Hellenic Research Foundation, 11635 Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Chemical Biology, National Hellenic Research Foundation, 11635 Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Chemical Biology, National Hellenic Research Foundation, 11635 Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Chemical Biology, National Hellenic Research Foundation, 11635 Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Chemical Biology, National Hellenic Research Foundation, 11635 Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Chemical Biology, National Hellenic Research Foundation, 11635 Athens, Greece
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- Center of Systems Biology, Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Chemical Biology, National Hellenic Research Foundation, 11635 Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Chemical Biology, National Hellenic Research Foundation, 11635 Athens, Greece
- Correspondence: (M.N.A.); (D.J.M.)
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- Institute of Chemical Biology, National Hellenic Research Foundation, 11635 Athens, Greece
- Correspondence: (M.N.A.); (D.J.M.)
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Bai J, Lechuga TJ, Makhoul J, Yan H, Major C, Hameed A, Chen DB. ERα/ERβ-directed CBS transcription mediates E2β-stimulated hUAEC H2S production. J Mol Endocrinol 2023; 70:e220175. [PMID: 36476832 PMCID: PMC9876575 DOI: 10.1530/jme-22-0175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [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: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Elevated endogenous estrogens stimulate human uterine artery endothelial cell (hUAEC) hydrogen sulfide (H2S) production by selectively upregulating the expression of H2S synthesizing enzyme cystathionine β-synthase (CBS), but the underlying mechanisms are underdetermined. We hypothesized that CBS transcription mediates estrogen-stimulated pregnancy-dependent hUAEC H2S production. Estradiol-17β (E2β) stimulated CBS but not cystathionine γ-lyase (CSE) expression in pregnant human uterine artery ex vivo, which was attenuated by the estrogen receptor (ER) antagonist ICI 182,780. E2β stimulated CBS mRNA/protein and H2S production in primary hUAEC from nonpregnant and pregnant women, but with greater responses in pregnant state; all were blocked by ICI 182,780. Human CBS promoter contains multiple estrogen-responsive elements (EREs), including one ERE preferentially binding ERα (αERE) and three EREs preferentially binding ERβ (βERE), and one full ERE (α/βERE) and one half ERE (½α/βERE) binding both ERα and ERβ. Luciferase assays using reporter genes driven by human CBS promoter with a series of 5'-deletions identified the α/βEREs binding both ERα and ERβ (α/βERE and ½α/βERE) to be important for baseline and E2β-stimulated CBS promoter activation. E2β stimulated ERα/ERβ heterodimerization by recruiting ERα to α/βEREs and βERE, and ERβ to βERE, α/βEREs, and αERE. ERα or ERβ agonist alone trans-activated CBS promoter, stimulated CBS mRNA/protein and H2S production to levels comparable to that of E2β-stimulated, while ERα or ERβ antagonist alone abrogated E2β-stimulated responses. E2β did not change human CSE promoter activity and CSE mRNA/protein in hUAEC. Altogether, estrogen-stimulated pregnancy-dependent hUAEC H2S production occurs by selectively upregulating CBS expression via ERα/ERβ-directed gene transcription.
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- Jin Bai
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California, Irvine, California, USA
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- Department of Biology, San Bernardino Valley College, San Bernardino, California, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California, Irvine, California, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California, Irvine, California, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California, Irvine, California, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California, Irvine, California, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California, Irvine, California, USA
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