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Aging Cell ; : e14150, 2024 Apr 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38576084

ABSTRACT

Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a lethal premature aging disorder caused by a de novo heterozygous mutation that leads to the accumulation of a splicing isoform of Lamin A termed progerin. Progerin expression deregulates the organization of the nuclear lamina and the epigenetic landscape. Progerin has also been observed to accumulate at low levels during normal aging in cardiovascular cells of adults that do not carry genetic mutations linked with HGPS. Therefore, the molecular mechanisms that lead to vascular dysfunction in HGPS may also play a role in vascular aging-associated diseases, such as myocardial infarction and stroke. Here, we show that HGPS patient-derived vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) recapitulate HGPS molecular hallmarks. Transcriptional profiling revealed cardiovascular disease remodeling and reactive oxidative stress response activation in HGPS VSMCs. Proteomic analyses identified abnormal acetylation programs in HGPS VSMC replication fork complexes, resulting in reduced H4K16 acetylation. Analysis of acetylation kinetics revealed both upregulation of K16 deacetylation and downregulation of K16 acetylation. This correlates with abnormal accumulation of error-prone nonhomologous end joining (NHEJ) repair proteins on newly replicated chromatin. The knockdown of the histone acetyltransferase MOF recapitulates preferential engagement of NHEJ repair activity in control VSMCs. Additionally, we find that primary donor-derived coronary artery vascular smooth muscle cells from aged individuals show similar defects to HGPS VSMCs, including loss of H4K16 acetylation. Altogether, we provide insight into the molecular mechanisms underlying vascular complications associated with HGPS patients and normative aging.

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Appetite ; 171: 105886, 2022 04 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34952132

ABSTRACT

Previous research suggests that portion sizes can be categorised as 'normal' or 'abnormal' and that reduced portions which are still categorised as normal do not promote compensatory responses in intake. However, a critical question remains - will consumers choose a reduced portion product from among standard portion competitors? For the first time, we explore the effects of portion reduction on food choice. Participants (N = 45) categorised 20 different portions (range 40-420 kcal) of five snacks as normal or abnormal (to quantify individual 'norm boundaries' for each food) and rated their desire to eat each snack. Using a 2-alternative forced choice hypothetical task, we then calculated a 'choice boundary' by offering smaller portions of their most-desired snack (range 40-240 kcal) alongside standardised portions (240 kcal) of the less-desired foods. Boundaries were derived using probit analysis (choice boundary mean = 185.8 kcal, SD = 54, norm boundary mean = 127.3 kcal, SD = 49.5) and these deviated significantly (p < .01, d = 0.98, mean difference = 58.0 kcal, SD = 59.1). Critically, this shows that only a small reduction - where the product is still considered normal - can nudge a consumer to select an alternative. Choice boundaries were also affected by differences in desire to eat; when two foods were desired to a similar degree, only minor reductions in the size of the favourite food elicited a switch in choice. Together, these findings indicate that portion reduction can also influence food choice, highlighting the importance of measuring choice boundaries before reformulating commercial products.


Subject(s)
Energy Intake , Snacks , Food Preferences , Humans , Portion Size
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Eur J Med Chem ; 222: 113586, 2021 Oct 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34116328

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to synthesize chalcone-polyamine conjugates in order to enhance bioavailability and selectivity of chalcone core towards cancer cells, using polyamine-based vectors. Indeed, it is well-known that polyamine transport system is upregulated in tumor cells. 3',4,4',5'-tetramethoxychalcone was selected as parent chalcone since it was found to be an efficient anti-proliferative agent on various cancer cells. A series of five chalcone-polyamine conjugates was obtained using the 4-bromopropyloxy-3',4',5'-trimethoxychalcone as a key intermediate. Chalcone core and polyamine tails were fused through an amine bond. These conjugates were found to possess a marked in vitro antiproliferative effect against colorectal (HT-29 and HCT-116) and prostate cancer (PC-3 and DU-145) cell lines. The most active conjugate (compound 8b) was then chosen for further biological evaluations to elucidate mechanisms responsible for its antiproliferative activity. Investigations on cell cycle distribution revealed that this conjugate can prevent the proliferation of human colorectal and prostate cancer cells by blocking the cell cycle at the G1 and G2 phase, respectively. Flow cytometry analysis revealed a sub-G1 peak, characteristic of apoptotic cell population and our inquiries highlighted apoptosis induction at early and later stages through several pro-apoptotic markers. Therefore, this chalcone-N1-spermidine conjugate could be considered as a promising agent for colon and prostatic cancer adjuvant therapy.


Subject(s)
Antineoplastic Agents/pharmacology , Chalcone/pharmacology , Colorectal Neoplasms/drug therapy , Polyamines/pharmacology , Prostatic Neoplasms/drug therapy , Antineoplastic Agents/chemical synthesis , Antineoplastic Agents/chemistry , Apoptosis/drug effects , Cell Cycle/drug effects , Cell Proliferation/drug effects , Chalcone/chemistry , Colorectal Neoplasms/metabolism , Colorectal Neoplasms/pathology , Dose-Response Relationship, Drug , Drug Screening Assays, Antitumor , Humans , Male , Models, Molecular , Molecular Structure , Polyamines/chemistry , Prostatic Neoplasms/metabolism , Prostatic Neoplasms/pathology , Structure-Activity Relationship , Tumor Cells, Cultured
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Bioorg Med Chem Lett ; 29(15): 1895-1898, 2019 08 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31160179

ABSTRACT

This paper describes the preparation of two chalcone/ß-cyclodextrin/cellulose-nanocrystals complexes and the study of their antiproliferative activities against two colorectal and two prostatic cancer cell lines. The aim of this work was to enhance hydrosolubility of chalcones thanks to the hydrophilic character of cellulose nanocrystals. These latter were linked, through ionic interactions, to a cationic derivative of ß-cyclodextrins whose lipophilic cavity allowed the encapsulation of hydrophobic chalcones: 3-hydroxy-3',4,4',5'-tetramethoxychalcone (1) and 3',4,4',5'-tetramethoxychalcone (2). First, we showed that encapsulation allowed hydrosolubilization of chalcones. Then, chalcone/ß-cyclodextrin/cellulose-nanocrystals complexes demonstrated enhanced in vitro antiproliferative activities, compared to the corresponding free-chalcones.


Subject(s)
Cellulose/chemistry , Chalcones/chemistry , Nanoparticles/chemistry , beta-Cyclodextrins/chemistry , Humans
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Bioorg Med Chem Lett ; 27(18): 4354-4357, 2017 09 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28838697

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study is to synthesize chalcone-polyamine conjugates in order to enhance bioavailability and selectivity of chalcone core towards cancer cells, using polyamine-based vectors. 3-hydroxy-3',4,4',5'-tetramethoxychalcone (1) and 3',4,4',5'-tetramethoxychalcone (2) were selected as parent chalcones since they were found to be efficient anti-proliferative agents on various cancer cells. A series of ten chalcone-polyamine conjugates was obtained by reacting carboxychalcones with different polyamine tails. Chalcones 1 and 2 showed a strong cytotoxic activity against two prostatic cancer (PC-3 and DU-145) and two colorectal cancer (HT-29 and HCT-116) cell lines. Then, chalcone-spermine conjugates 7d and 8d were shown to be the most active of the series and could be considered as promising compounds for colon and prostatic cancer adjuvant therapy.


Subject(s)
Antineoplastic Agents/pharmacology , Chalcone/pharmacology , Drug Design , Polyamines/pharmacology , Antineoplastic Agents/chemical synthesis , Antineoplastic Agents/chemistry , Cell Line, Tumor , Cell Proliferation/drug effects , Chalcone/chemistry , Dose-Response Relationship, Drug , Drug Screening Assays, Antitumor , Humans , Molecular Structure , Polyamines/chemistry , Structure-Activity Relationship
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J Vis Exp ; (109)2016 Mar 17.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27022998

ABSTRACT

The protocol describes a quantitative RT-PCR method for the detection and quantification of EHV-2 in equine respiratory fluids according to the NF U47-600 norm. After the development and first validation step, two distinct characterization steps were performed according to the AFNOR norm: (a) characterization of the qRT-PCR assay alone and (b) characterization of the whole analytical method. The validation of the whole analytical method included the portrayal of all steps between the extraction of nucleic acids and the final PCR analysis. Validation of the whole method is very important for virus detection by qRT-PCR in order to get an accurate determination of the viral genome load. Since the extraction step is the primary source of loss of biological material, it may be considered the main source of error of quantification between one protocol and another. For this reason, the AFNOR norm NF-U-47-600 recommends including the range of plasmid dilution before the extraction step. In addition, the limits of quantification depend on the source from which the virus is extracted. Viral genome load results, which are expressed in international units (IU), are easier to use in order to compare results between different laboratories. This new method of characterization of qRT-PCR should facilitate the harmonization of data presentation and interpretation between laboratories.


Subject(s)
Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid/virology , Herpesviridae Infections/genetics , Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction/methods , Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction/standards , Rhadinovirus/genetics , Tumor Virus Infections/genetics , Animals , Herpesviridae Infections/diagnosis , Horse Diseases/diagnosis , Horse Diseases/genetics , Horses , Plasmids/analysis , Plasmids/genetics , Reproducibility of Results , Rhadinovirus/isolation & purification , Tumor Virus Infections/diagnosis , Viral Load/genetics
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Vaccine ; 25(34): 6423-30, 2007 Aug 21.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17640778

ABSTRACT

Skin thickness (epidermis-dermis) across the deltoid, suprascapular, waist and thigh as possible body sites for a new microdelivery system for intradermal (id) inoculation were evaluated using 20 MHz ultrasound echography in 205 women and 137 men aged 18-70 years, in three ethnic groups: Caucasian, Asian and Black. Mean skin thickness was 2.54 mm at the suprascapular, 2.02 mm at the deltoid, 1.91 mm at the waist and 1.55 mm at the thigh. A 1.5 mm microneedle length inserted perpendicularly to the skin surface would ensure the administration of the antigen into the dermal layer, irrespectively of subject gender, age, ethnicity and BMI. The deltoid, suprascapular and waist are the most appropriate body sites.


Subject(s)
Needles , Skin/anatomy & histology , Skin/diagnostic imaging , Vaccines/administration & dosage , Administration, Cutaneous , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Body Mass Index , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Ultrasonography
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