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BACKGROUND: The induction of mitochondrial quality control (MQC) mechanisms is essential for the re-establishment of mitochondrial homeostasis and cellular bioenergetics during periods of stress. Although MQC activation has cardioprotective effects in various cardiovascular diseases, its precise role and regulatory mechanisms in alcoholic cardiomyopathy (ACM) remain incompletely understood. METHODS: We explored whether two mitochondria-related proteins, phosphoglycerate mutase 5 (Pgam5) and prohibitin 2 (Phb2), influence MQC in male mice during ACM. RESULTS: Myocardial Pgam5 expression was upregulated in a male mouse model of ACM. Notably, following ACM induction, heart dysfunction was markedly reversed in male cardiomyocyte-specific Pgam5 knockout (Pgam5cKO) mice. Meanwhile, in alcohol-treated male mouse-derived neonatal cardiomyocytes, Pgam5 depletion preserved cell survival and restored mitochondrial dynamics, mitophagy, mitochondrial biogenesis and the mitochondrial unfolded protein response (mtUPR). We further found that in alcohol-treated cardiomyocyte, Pgam5 binds Phb2 and induces its dephosphorylation at Ser91. Alternative transduction of phospho-mimetic (Phb2S91D) and phospho-defective (Phb2S9A) Phb2 mutants attenuated and enhanced, respectively, alcohol-related mitochondrial dysfunction in cardiomyocytes. Moreover, transgenic male mice expressing Phb2S91D were resistant to alcohol-induced heart dysfunction. CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that ACM-induced Pgam5 upregulation results in Pgam5-dependent Phb2S91 dephosphorylation, leading to MQC destabilisation and mitochondrial dysfunction in heart. Therefore, modulating the Pgam5/Phb2 interaction could potentially offer a novel therapeutic strategy for ACM in male mice. HIGHLIGHTS: Pgam5 knockout attenuates alcohol-induced cardiac histopathology and heart dysfunction in male mice. Pgam5 KO reduces alcohol-induced myocardial inflammation, lipid peroxidation and metabolic dysfunction in male mice. Pgam5 depletion protects mitochondrial function in alcohol-exposed male mouse cardiomyocytes. Pgam5 depletion normalises MQC in ACM. EtOH impairs MQC through inducing Phb2 dephosphorylation at Ser91. Pgam5 interacts with Phb2 and induces Phb2 dephosphorylation. Transgenic mice expressing a Ser91 phospho-mimetic Phb2 mutant are resistant to ACM.
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Cardiomiopatía Alcohólica , Prohibitinas , Proteínas Represoras , Animales , Masculino , Ratones , Cardiomiopatía Alcohólica/metabolismo , Proteínas Represoras/genética , Proteínas Represoras/metabolismo , Modelos Animales de Enfermedad , Fosforilación , Mitocondrias/metabolismo , Fosfoproteínas Fosfatasas/metabolismo , Fosfoproteínas Fosfatasas/genética , Miocitos Cardíacos/metabolismo , Ratones NoqueadosRESUMEN
Prohibitin 1 (PHB1) is ubiquitously expressed in multiple compartments within cells and is involved in the cell cycle, cell signaling, apoptosis, transcriptional regulation, and mitochondrial biogenesis at the cellular level and in the inflammation-associated and immunological functions of B and T lymphocytes. PHB1 is an important protein that performs antioxidant regulation and immune functions inside and outside cells but has not been sufficiently studied in teleost fish. Our study aimed to elucidate the functional properties and gain new insights into the biological processes and immune system of red seabream (Pagrus major), a commercially important fish cultured in South Korea and East Asia. PHB1 mRNA was most abundantly expressed in the head kidney of healthy red seabream, and significant changes in its expression were observed after artificial infection with bacteria and viruses. On analysis, reporter gene was also significantly upregulated by polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid, lipopolysaccharides, and hydrogen peroxide. Consequent to the functional characterization of PHB1 in cells via recombinant protein preparation, the activity of leukocytes was enhanced and the reactive oxygen species-induced stress in red blood cells was reduced. The results reveal the functional characteristics of PHB1 and provide new insights into the biological processes and immune system of P. major, with beneficial implications in the study of stress responses.
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Enfermedades de los Peces , Proteínas de Peces , Perfilación de la Expresión Génica , Regulación de la Expresión Génica , Inmunidad Innata , Prohibitinas , Proteínas Represoras , Animales , Proteínas de Peces/genética , Proteínas de Peces/inmunología , Proteínas Represoras/genética , Proteínas Represoras/metabolismo , Proteínas Represoras/inmunología , Enfermedades de los Peces/inmunología , Inmunidad Innata/genética , Regulación de la Expresión Génica/inmunología , Perfilación de la Expresión Génica/veterinaria , Poli I-C/farmacología , Filogenia , Dorada/inmunología , Dorada/genética , Infecciones por Virus ADN/inmunología , Infecciones por Virus ADN/veterinaria , Secuencia de Aminoácidos , Alineación de Secuencia/veterinaria , Lipopolisacáridos/farmacología , Perciformes/inmunología , Perciformes/genética , Iridoviridae/fisiología , Vibrio/fisiologíaRESUMEN
In contrast to the epidemiology 10 years earlier at our hospital when the epidemic restriction endonuclease analysis (REA) group strain BI accounted for 72% of Clostridioides difficile isolates recovered from first-episode C. difficile infection (CDI) cases, BI represented 19% of first-episode CDI isolates in 2013-2015. Two additional REA group strains accounted for 31% of isolates (Y, 16%; DH, 12%). High-level resistance to fluoroquinolones and azithromycin was more common among BI isolates than among DH, Y, and non-BI/DH/Y isolates. Multivariable analysis revealed that BI cases were 2.47 times more likely to be associated with fluoroquinolone exposure compared to non-BI cases (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.12-5.46). In addition, the odds of developing a CDI after third- or fourth-generation cephalosporin exposure was 2.83 times for DH cases than for non-DH cases (95% CI: 1.06-7.54). Fluoroquinolone use in the hospital decreased from 2005 to 2015 from a peak of 113 to a low of 56 antimicrobial days/1,000 patient days. In contrast, cephalosporin use increased from 42 to 81 antimicrobial days/1,000 patient days. These changes correlated with a decrease in geometric mean MIC for ciprofloxacin (61.03 to 42.65 mg/L, P = 0.02) and an increase in geometric mean MIC for ceftriaxone (40.87 to 86.14 mg/L, P < 0.01) among BI isolates. The BI strain remained resistant to fluoroquinolones, but an overall decrease in fluoroquinolone use and increase in cephalosporin use were associated with a decrease in the prevalence of BI, an increased diversity of C. difficile strain types, and the emergence of strains DH and Y.
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Antibacterianos , Clostridioides difficile , Infecciones por Clostridium , Fluoroquinolonas , Pruebas de Sensibilidad Microbiana , Clostridioides difficile/efectos de los fármacos , Clostridioides difficile/aislamiento & purificación , Humanos , Antibacterianos/farmacología , Antibacterianos/uso terapéutico , Infecciones por Clostridium/epidemiología , Infecciones por Clostridium/microbiología , Infecciones por Clostridium/tratamiento farmacológico , Fluoroquinolonas/farmacología , Fluoroquinolonas/uso terapéutico , Masculino , Femenino , Anciano , Prevalencia , Persona de Mediana Edad , Prohibitinas , Hospitales , Brotes de Enfermedades , Azitromicina/uso terapéutico , Azitromicina/farmacología , Infección Hospitalaria/microbiología , Infección Hospitalaria/epidemiología , Infección Hospitalaria/tratamiento farmacológico , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Cefalosporinas/uso terapéutico , Cefalosporinas/farmacologíaRESUMEN
Platinum(II) drugs as a first-line anticancer reagent are limited by side effects and drug resistance. Stimuli-responsive nanosystems hold promise for precise spatiotemporal manipulation of drug delivery, with the aim to promote bioavailability and minimize side effects. Herein, a multitargeting octahedral platinum(IV) prodrug with octadecyl aliphatic chain and histone deacetylase inhibitor (phenylbutyric acid, PHB) at axial positions to improve the therapeutic effect of cisplatin was loaded on the upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) through hydrophobic interaction. Followed attachment of DSPE-PEG2000 and arginine-glycine-aspartic (RGD) peptide endowed the nanovehicles with high biocompatibility and tumor specificity. The fabricated nanoparticles (UCNP/Pt(IV)-RGD) can be triggered by upconversion luminescence (UCL) irradiation and glutathione (GSH) reduction to controllably release Pt(II) species and PHB, inducing profound cytotoxicity. Both in vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated that UCNP/Pt(IV)-RGD exhibited remarkable antitumor efficiency, high tumor-targeting specificity, and real-time UCL imaging capacity, presenting an intelligent platinum(IV) prodrug-loaded nanovehicle for UCL-guided dual-stimuli-responsive combination therapy.
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Antineoplásicos , Glutatión , Nanopartículas , Oligopéptidos , Profármacos , Animales , Humanos , Ratones , Antineoplásicos/química , Antineoplásicos/farmacología , Antineoplásicos/uso terapéutico , Línea Celular Tumoral , Cisplatino/química , Cisplatino/farmacología , Cisplatino/uso terapéutico , Glutatión/química , Glutatión/metabolismo , Rayos Infrarrojos , Ratones Endogámicos BALB C , Ratones Desnudos , Nanopartículas/química , Neoplasias/tratamiento farmacológico , Neoplasias/patología , Neoplasias/diagnóstico por imagen , Oligopéptidos/química , Platino (Metal)/química , Platino (Metal)/farmacología , Platino (Metal)/uso terapéutico , Profármacos/química , Profármacos/farmacología , Profármacos/uso terapéutico , ProhibitinasRESUMEN
In this investigation, the electrospun nanocomposite scaffolds were developed utilizing poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB), zein, and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) at varying concentrations of MWCNTs including 0.5 and 1 wt%. Based on the SEM evaluations, the scaffold containing 1 wt% MWCNTs (PZ-1C) exhibited the lowest fiber diameter (384 ± 99 nm) alongside a suitable porosity percentage. The presence of zein and MWCNT in the chemical structure of the scaffold was evaluated by FTIR. Furthermore, TEM images revealed the alignment of MWCNTs with the fibers. Adding 1 % MWCNTs to the PHB-zein scaffold significantly enhanced tensile strength by about 69 % and reduced elongation by about 31 %. Hydrophilicity, surface roughness, crystallinity, and biomineralization were increased by incorporating 1 wt% MWCNTs, while weight loss after in vitro degradation was decreased. The MG-63 cells exhibited enhanced attachment, viability, ALP secretion, calcium deposition, and gene expression (COLI, RUNX2, and OCN) when cultivated on the scaffold containing MWCNTs compared to the scaffolds lacking MWCNTs. Moreover, the study found that MWCNTs significantly reduced platelet adhesion and hemolysis rates below 4 %, indicating their favorable anti-hemolysis properties. Regarding the aforementioned results, the PZ-1C electrospun composite scaffold is a promising scaffold with osteogenic properties for bone tissue engineering applications.
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Hidroxibutiratos , Nanotubos de Carbono , Osteogénesis , Poliésteres , Ingeniería de Tejidos , Andamios del Tejido , Zeína , Nanotubos de Carbono/química , Zeína/química , Ingeniería de Tejidos/métodos , Andamios del Tejido/química , Osteogénesis/efectos de los fármacos , Humanos , Poliésteres/química , Hidroxibutiratos/química , Hidroxibutiratos/farmacología , Huesos/efectos de los fármacos , Huesos/metabolismo , Hemólisis/efectos de los fármacos , Prohibitinas , Supervivencia Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Materiales Biocompatibles/química , Materiales Biocompatibles/farmacología , Nanocompuestos/química , Adhesión Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Adhesividad Plaquetaria/efectos de los fármacos , Resistencia a la Tracción , Osteoblastos/efectos de los fármacos , Osteoblastos/citología , Porosidad , PolihidroxibutiratosRESUMEN
In addition to mitochondrial DNA, mitochondrial double-stranded RNA (mtdsRNA) is exported from mitochondria. However, specific channels for RNA transport have not been demonstrated. Here, we begin to characterize channel candidates for mtdsRNA export from the mitochondrial matrix to the cytosol. Down-regulation of SUV3 resulted in the accumulation of mtdsRNAs in the matrix, whereas down-regulation of PNPase resulted in the export of mtdsRNAs to the cytosol. Targeting experiments show that PNPase functions in both the intermembrane space and matrix. Strand-specific sequencing of the double-stranded RNA confirms the mitochondrial origin. Inhibiting or down-regulating outer membrane proteins VDAC1/2 and BAK/BAX or inner membrane proteins PHB1/2 strongly attenuated the export of mtdsRNAs to the cytosol. The cytosolic mtdsRNAs subsequently localized to large granules containing the stress protein TIA-1 and activated the type 1 interferon stress response pathway. Abundant mtdsRNAs were detected in a subset of non-small-cell lung cancer cell lines that were glycolytic, indicating relevance in cancer biology. Thus, we propose that mtdsRNA is a new damage-associated molecular pattern that is exported from mitochondria in a regulated manner.
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Citosol , Mitocondrias , Prohibitinas , ARN Bicatenario , ARN Mitocondrial , Humanos , Citosol/metabolismo , Mitocondrias/metabolismo , ARN Bicatenario/metabolismo , ARN Mitocondrial/metabolismo , ARN Mitocondrial/genética , Línea Celular Tumoral , Proteínas Represoras/metabolismo , Proteínas Represoras/genética , Transporte de ARN , Exorribonucleasas/metabolismo , Exorribonucleasas/genética , Canal Aniónico 1 Dependiente del Voltaje/metabolismo , Canal Aniónico 1 Dependiente del Voltaje/genética , Carcinoma de Pulmón de Células no Pequeñas/metabolismo , Carcinoma de Pulmón de Células no Pequeñas/genética , Carcinoma de Pulmón de Células no Pequeñas/patología , Proteínas MitocondrialesRESUMEN
Baculoviruses have been extensively studied for their potential in microbial pest control, but the mechanisms behind their mode of action still need to be addressed. Here we report differential expression of a cellular miRNA, Sfr-miR-184, from Sf9 cells in response to Autographa californica multicapsid Nucleopolyhedrovirus (AcMNPV) infection. Our results showed that Sfr-miR-184 is down-regulated in AcMNPV-infected cells but not with UV-inactivated virus. Prohibitin gene was determined as a target of the miRNA, which was up-regulated following AcMNPV infection. Using synthetic miRNA mimic, we found that oversupply of the miRNA resulted in decreased transcript levels of the target gene. Results suggest that Sfr-miR-184 negatively regulate prohibitin transcripts in the host cells. Antibody-mediated inhibition and silencing of the prohibitin gene revealed significant reductions in virus DNA replication suggesting a possible role for prohibitin in the virus-host interaction. These findings highlight another molecular mechanism used by baculovirus to manipulate host cells for its replication.
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MicroARNs , Nucleopoliedrovirus , Prohibitinas , Spodoptera , Animales , MicroARNs/genética , MicroARNs/metabolismo , Spodoptera/virología , Células Sf9 , Nucleopoliedrovirus/fisiología , Replicación Viral , Proteínas Represoras/genética , Proteínas Represoras/metabolismo , Baculoviridae/genética , Baculoviridae/fisiología , Interacciones Huésped-PatógenoRESUMEN
Electroconductive polymers are the materials of interest for the fabrication of electro-conductive tissues. Metal ions through the redox systems offer polymers with electrical conductivity. In this study, we processed a gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) network with gold nanoparticles (GNPs) through a redox system with parahydroxybenzaldehyde (PHB) or curcumin to enhance its electrical conductivity. Induction of the redox system with both PHB and curcumin into the GelMA, introduced some new functional groups into the polymeric network, as it has been confirmed by H-NMR and FTIR. These new bonds resulted in higher electro-conductivity when GNPs were added to the polymer. Higher electroactivity was achieved by PHB compared to the curcumin-induced redox system, and the addition of GNPs without redox system induction showed the lowest electroactivity. MTT was used to evaluate the biocompatibility of the resultant polymers, and the PHB-treated hydrogels showed higher proliferative effects on the cells. The findings of this study suggest that the introduction of a redox system by PHB in the GelMA network along with GNPs can contribute to the electrochemical properties of the material. This electroactivity can be advantageous for tissue engineering of electro-conductive tissues like cardiac and nervous tissues.
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Benzaldehídos , Materiales Biocompatibles , Curcumina , Conductividad Eléctrica , Gelatina , Oro , Hidrogeles , Nanopartículas del Metal , Metacrilatos , Ingeniería de Tejidos , Gelatina/química , Oro/química , Ingeniería de Tejidos/métodos , Nanopartículas del Metal/química , Hidrogeles/química , Benzaldehídos/química , Curcumina/química , Curcumina/farmacología , Metacrilatos/química , Materiales Biocompatibles/química , Prohibitinas , Espectroscopía Infrarroja por Transformada de Fourier , Ensayo de Materiales , Animales , Humanos , Proliferación Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Oxidación-Reducción , Andamios del Tejido/químicaRESUMEN
Ferroptosis is a novel form of programmed cell death and is considered to be a druggable target for colorectal cancer (CRC) therapy. However, the role of ferroptosis in CRC and its underlying mechanism are not fully understood. In the present study we found that a protein enriched in the Golgi apparatus, Golgi phosphoprotein 3 (GOLPH3), was overexpressed in human CRC tissue and in several CRC cell lines. The expression of GOLPH3 was significantly correlated with the expression of ferroptosis-related genes in CRC. The overexpression of GOLPH3 in Erastin-induced Caco-2 CRC cells reduced ferroptotic phenotypes, whereas the knockdown of GOLPH3 potentiated ferroptosis in HT-29 CRC cells. GOLPH3 induced the expression of prohibitin-1 (PHB1) and prohibitin-2 (PHB2), which also inhibited ferroptosis in Erastin-treated CRC cells. Moreover, GOLPH3 interacted with PHB2 and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) in Caco-2 cells. These observations indicate that GOLPH3 is a negative regulator of ferroptosis in CRC cells. GOLPH3 protects these cells from ferroptosis by inducing the expression of PHB1 and PHB2, and by interacting with PHB2 and NRF2.
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Neoplasias Colorrectales , Ferroptosis , Proteínas de la Membrana , Piperazinas , Prohibitinas , Proteínas Represoras , Humanos , Ferroptosis/efectos de los fármacos , Neoplasias Colorrectales/metabolismo , Neoplasias Colorrectales/patología , Proteínas de la Membrana/metabolismo , Proteínas de la Membrana/genética , Células CACO-2 , Piperazinas/farmacología , Proteínas Represoras/metabolismo , Proteínas Represoras/genética , Factor 2 Relacionado con NF-E2/metabolismo , Línea Celular Tumoral , Células HT29 , Regulación Neoplásica de la Expresión Génica/efectos de los fármacosRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Oral leukoplakia (OLK) is the most common oral potentially malignant disorder (OPMD), which can be malignantly transformed into oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Peroxiredoxin1(Prx1) has been predicted to bind to Prohibitin2 (PHB2), which confers to affect OLK progression; however, the mechanism of Prx1/PHB2 mediated mitophagy involved in OLK remains unclear. METHODS: This study aimed to explore the mechanism of the Prx1/PHB2 axis on senescence in OLK through mediating mitophagy. The positive rate of Ki67 and the expression of p21, p16, PHB2, and LC3 in human normal, OLK, and OSCC tissues were detected by immunohistochemical staining. The mitophagy and mitochondrial function changes were then analyzed in Prx1 knockdown and Prx1C52S mutations in dysplastic oral keratinocyte (DOK) cells treated with H2O2. In situ Proximity Ligation Assay combined with co-immunoprecipitation was used to detect the interaction between Prx1 and PHB2. RESULTS: Clinically, the positive rate of Ki67 progressively increased from normal to OLK, OLK with dysplasia, and OSCC. Higher p21, p16, PHB2, and LC3 expression levels were observed in OLK with dysplasia than in normal and OSCC tissues. In vitro, PHB2 and LC3II expression gradually increased with the degree of DOK cell senescence. Prx1/PHB2 regulated mitophagy and affected senescence in H2O2-induced DOK cells. Furthermore, Prx1C52S mutation specifically reduced interaction between Prx1 and PHB2. Prx1Cys52 is associated with mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulated and cell cycle arrest. CONCLUSION: Prx1Cys52 functions as a redox sensor that binds to PHB2 and regulates mitophagy in the senescence of OLK, suggesting its potential as a clinical target.
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Senescencia Celular , Leucoplasia Bucal , Mitofagia , Prohibitinas , Proteínas Represoras , Humanos , Mitofagia/fisiología , Senescencia Celular/fisiología , Leucoplasia Bucal/patología , Leucoplasia Bucal/metabolismo , Leucoplasia Bucal/genética , Proteínas Represoras/metabolismo , Proteínas Represoras/genética , Peroxirredoxinas/metabolismo , Peroxirredoxinas/genética , Neoplasias de la Boca/patología , Neoplasias de la Boca/metabolismo , Neoplasias de la Boca/genéticaRESUMEN
The endogenous mitochondrial quality control (MQC) system serves to protect mitochondria against cellular stressors. Although mitochondrial dysfunction contributes to cardiac damage during many pathological conditions, the regulatory signals influencing MQC disruption during septic cardiomyopathy (SC) remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the involvement of pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) and prohibitin 2 (PHB2) interaction followed by MQC impairment in the pathogenesis of SC. We utilized LPS-induced SC models in PKM2 transgenic (PKM2TG) mice, PHB2S91D-knockin mice, and PKM2-overexpressing HL-1 cardiomyocytes. After LPS-induced SC, cardiac PKM2 expression was significantly downregulated in wild-type mice, whereas PKM2 overexpression in vivo sustained heart function, suppressed myocardial inflammation, and attenuated cardiomyocyte death. PKM2 overexpression relieved sepsis-related mitochondrial damage via MQC normalization, evidenced by balanced mitochondrial fission/fusion, activated mitophagy, restored mitochondrial biogenesis, and inhibited mitochondrial unfolded protein response. Docking simulations, co-IP, and domain deletion mutant protein transfection experiments showed that PKM2 phosphorylates PHB2 at Ser91, preventing LPS-mediated PHB2 degradation. Additionally, the A domain of PKM2 and the PHB domain of PHB2 are required for PKM2-PHB2 binding and PHB2 phosphorylation. After LPS exposure, expression of a phosphorylation-defective PHB2S91A mutant negated the protective effects of PKM2 overexpression. Moreover, knockin mice expressing a phosphorylation-mimetic PHB2S91D mutant showed improved heart function, reduced inflammation, and preserved mitochondrial function following sepsis induction. Abundant PKM2 expression is a prerequisite to sustain PKM2-PHB2 interaction which is a key element for preservation of PHB2 phosphorylation and MQC, presenting novel interventive targets for the treatment of septic cardiomyopathy.
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Cardiomiopatías , Miocitos Cardíacos , Prohibitinas , Piruvato Quinasa , Proteínas Represoras , Sepsis , Animales , Fosforilación , Cardiomiopatías/metabolismo , Cardiomiopatías/patología , Ratones , Piruvato Quinasa/metabolismo , Piruvato Quinasa/genética , Sepsis/metabolismo , Proteínas Represoras/metabolismo , Proteínas Represoras/genética , Miocitos Cardíacos/metabolismo , Miocitos Cardíacos/patología , Mitocondrias Cardíacas/metabolismo , Ratones Transgénicos , Ratones Endogámicos C57BL , Masculino , Lipopolisacáridos , Humanos , MitofagiaRESUMEN
Keratin intermediate filaments form dynamic filamentous networks, which provide mechanical stability, scaffolding, and protection against stress to epithelial cells. Keratins and other intermediate filaments have been increasingly linked to the regulation of mitochondrial function and homeostasis in different tissues and cell types. While deletion of keratin 8 (K8-/-) in mouse colon elicits a colitis-like phenotype, epithelial hyperproliferation, and blunted mitochondrial ketogenesis, the role of K8 in colonocyte mitochondrial function and energy metabolism is unknown. We used two K8 knockout mouse models and CRISPR/Cas9 K8-/- colorectal adenocarcinoma Caco-2 cells to answer this question. The results show that K8-/- colonocyte mitochondria in vivo are smaller and rounder and that mitochondrial motility is increased in K8-/- Caco-2 cells. Furthermore, K8-/- Caco-2 cells displayed diminished mitochondrial respiration and decreased mitochondrial membrane potential compared with controls, whereas glycolysis was not affected. The levels of mitochondrial respiratory chain complex proteins and mitochondrial regulatory proteins mitofusin-2 and prohibitin were decreased both in vitro in K8-/- Caco-2 cells and in vivo in K8-/- mouse colonocytes, and reexpression of K8 into K8-/- Caco-2 cells normalizes the mitofusin-2 levels. Mitochondrial Ca2+ is an important regulator of mitochondrial energy metabolism and homeostasis, and Caco-2 cells lacking K8 displayed decreased levels and altered dynamics of mitochondrial matrix and cytoplasmic Ca2+. In summary, these novel findings attribute an important role for colonocyte K8 in stabilizing mitochondrial shape and movement and maintaining mitochondrial respiration and Ca2+ signaling. Further, how these metabolically compromised colonocytes are capable of hyperproliferating presents an intriguing question for future studies.NEW & NOTEWORTHY In this study, we show that colonocyte intermediate filament protein keratin 8 is important for stabilizing mitochondria and maintaining mitochondrial energy metabolism, as keratin 8-deficient colonocytes display smaller, rounder, and more motile mitochondria, diminished mitochondrial respiration, and altered Ca2+ dynamics. Changes in fusion-regulating proteins are rescued with reexpression of keratin 8. These alterations in colonocyte mitochondrial homeostasis contribute to keratin 8-associated colitis pathophysiology.
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Colon , Metabolismo Energético , Queratina-8 , Ratones Noqueados , Mitocondrias , Animales , Mitocondrias/metabolismo , Células CACO-2 , Humanos , Queratina-8/metabolismo , Queratina-8/genética , Colon/metabolismo , Ratones , Prohibitinas , GTP Fosfohidrolasas/metabolismo , GTP Fosfohidrolasas/genética , Proteínas Mitocondriales/metabolismo , Proteínas Mitocondriales/genética , Enterocitos/metabolismo , Potencial de la Membrana Mitocondrial , Proteínas Represoras/metabolismo , Proteínas Represoras/genéticaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Status epilepticus (SE) is potentially life-threatening, however, it is unclear which antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) should be used as second-line AEDs. OBJECTIVE: We conducted a network meta-analysis (NMA) of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing multiple second-line AEDs for SE to investigate the efficacy of AEDs. METHODS: We searched MEDLINE, CENTRAL, ClinicalTrials.gov, and World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Platform Search Portal and included RCTs for patients aged ≥15 years with SE on December 31, 2023. We compared multiple second-line AEDs for SE including fosphenytoin (fPHT), lacosamide (LCM), levetiracetam (LEV), phenytoin (PHT), phenobarbital (PHB), and valproate (VPA). The primary and secondly outcomes were termination of seizures integrating the absence of seizure recurrence at 30 min and 60 min, and adverse events associated with AEDs, respectively, with expressing as relative risk (RR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI). We conducted a NMA using frequentist-based approach with multivariate random effects, and assessed the certainty based on the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations framework. RESULTS: Seven RCTs (n = 780) were included, and statistically significant difference was detected between VPA vs. PHB (RR, 0.67; 95% CI, 0.53-0.85; very low certainty), fPHT vs. PHB (RR, 0.66; 95% CI, 0.48-0.90; very low certainty), LCM vs. PHB (RR, 0.62; 95% CI, 0.41-0.93; very low certainty), and LEV vs. PHB (RR, 0.69; 95% CI, 0.51-0.94; very low certainty). Moreover, PHB was the highest in the ranking for termination of seizures. For adverse events, no significant reduction was observed owing to the selection of AEDs, although the ranking of PHB was the lowest. CONCLUSIONS: PHB may have been the most effective for seizure termination as second-line AEDs in adult patients with SE. However, the certainty of almost all comparisons was "very low", and careful interpretation is essential.
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Anticonvulsivantes , Metaanálisis en Red , Prohibitinas , Estado Epiléptico , Estado Epiléptico/tratamiento farmacológico , Humanos , Anticonvulsivantes/uso terapéutico , Levetiracetam/uso terapéutico , Fenitoína/uso terapéutico , Fenitoína/análogos & derivados , Adulto , Lacosamida/uso terapéutico , Ácido Valproico/uso terapéutico , Ensayos Clínicos Controlados Aleatorios como Asunto , Fenobarbital/uso terapéuticoRESUMEN
Microbeads of biodegradable polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) offer environmental benefits and economic competitiveness. The aim of this study was to encapsulate a water-soluble bioactive compound, niacinamide (NIA), in a pH-responsive natural matrix composed of PHB and cellulose acetate phthalate (CAP) by double emulsification (W1/O/W2) to improve the encapsulation efficiency (%EE) and loading capacity (%LC). PHB was produced in-house by Escherichia coli JM109 pUC19-23119phaCABA-04 without the inducing agent isopropyl ß-D-1-thiogalactopyranoside (IPTG). The influences of PHB and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) concentrations, stirring rate, PHB/CAP ratio and initial NIA concentration on the properties of NIA-loaded pH-responsive microbeads were studied. The NIA-loaded pH-responsive PHB/CAP microbeads exhibited a spherical core-shell structure. The average size of the NIA-loaded pH-responsive microbeads was 1243.3 ± 11.5 µm. The EE and LC were 33.3 ± 0.5 % and 28.5 ± 0.4 %, respectively. The release profiles of NIA showed pH-responsive properties, as 94.2 ± 3.5 % of NIA was released at pH 5.5, whereas 99.3 ± 2.4 % of NIA was released at pH 7.0. The NIA-loaded pH-responsive PHB/CAP microbeads were stable for >90 days at 4 °C under darkness, with NIA remaining at 73.65 ± 1.86 %. A cytotoxicity assay in PSVK1 cells confirmed that the NIA-loaded pH-responsive PHB/CAP microbeads were nontoxic at concentrations lower than 31.3 µg/mL, in accordance with ISO 10993-5.
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Celulosa , Emulsiones , Hidroxibutiratos , Microesferas , Niacinamida , Celulosa/química , Celulosa/análogos & derivados , Concentración de Iones de Hidrógeno , Hidroxibutiratos/química , Niacinamida/química , Agua/química , Poliésteres/química , Solubilidad , Liberación de Fármacos , Humanos , Prohibitinas , PolihidroxibutiratosRESUMEN
This study aims to elucidate the roles of Phosphoglycerate Mutase Family Member 5 (Pgam5) and Prohibitin 2 (Phb2) in the context of hyperglycemia-induced myocardial dysfunction, a critical aspect of diabetic cardiomyopathy. The research employed primary cardiomyocytes, which were then subjected to hyperglycemia treatment to mimic diabetic conditions. We used siRNA transfection to knock down Pgam5 and overexpressed Phb2 using adenovirus transfection to assess their individual and combined effects on cardiomyocyte health. Mitochondrial function was evaluated through measurements of mitochondrial membrane potential using the JC-1 probe, and levels of mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) were assessed. Additionally, the study involved qPCR analysis to quantify the transcriptional changes in genes related to mitochondrial fission and mitophagy. Our findings indicate that hyperglycemia significantly reduces cardiomyocyte viability and impairs mitochondrial function, as evidenced by decreased mitochondrial membrane potential and increased ROS levels. Pgam5 knockdown was observed to mitigate these adverse effects, preserving mitochondrial function and cardiomyocyte viability. On the molecular level, Pgam5 was found to regulate genes associated with mitochondrial fission (such as Drp1, Mff, and Fis1) and mitophagy (including Parkin, Bnip3, and Fundc1). Furthermore, overexpression of Phb2 countered the hyperglycemia-induced mitochondrial dysfunction and normalized the levels of key mitochondrial antioxidant enzymes. The combined data suggest a protective role for both Pgam5 knockdown and Phb2 overexpression against hyperglycemia-induced cellular and mitochondrial damage. The study elucidates the critical roles of Pgam5 and Phb2 in regulating mitochondrial dynamics in the setting of hyperglycemia-induced myocardial dysfunction. By modulating mitochondrial fission and mitophagy, Pgam5 and Phb2 emerge as key players in preserving mitochondrial integrity and cardiomyocyte health under diabetic conditions. These findings contribute significantly to our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying diabetic cardiomyopathy and suggest potential therapeutic targets for mitigating myocardial dysfunction in diabetes.
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Cardiomiopatías Diabéticas , Hiperglucemia , Potencial de la Membrana Mitocondrial , Dinámicas Mitocondriales , Miocitos Cardíacos , Prohibitinas , Animales , Humanos , Ratas , Cardiomiopatías Diabéticas/genética , Cardiomiopatías Diabéticas/patología , Cardiomiopatías Diabéticas/metabolismo , Cardiomiopatías Diabéticas/etiología , Hiperglucemia/metabolismo , Hiperglucemia/complicaciones , Hiperglucemia/genética , Mitocondrias Cardíacas/metabolismo , Dinámicas Mitocondriales/genética , Proteínas Mitocondriales/genética , Proteínas Mitocondriales/metabolismo , Mitofagia/genética , Miocitos Cardíacos/metabolismo , Miocitos Cardíacos/patología , Fosfoproteínas Fosfatasas/genética , Fosfoproteínas Fosfatasas/metabolismo , Especies Reactivas de Oxígeno/metabolismo , Proteínas Represoras/genética , Proteínas Represoras/metabolismoRESUMEN
Mycobacterium abscessus (Mab) affects patients with immunosuppression or underlying structural lung diseases such as cystic fibrosis (CF). Additionally, Mab poses clinical challenges due to its resistance to multiple antibiotics. Herein, we investigated the synergistic effect of dual ß-lactams [sulopenem and cefuroxime (CXM)] or the combination of sulopenem and CXM with ß-lactamase inhibitors [BLIs-avibactam (AVI) or durlobactam (DUR)]. The sulopenem-CXM combination yielded low minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values for 54 clinical Mab isolates and ATCC19977 (MIC50 and MIC90 ≤0.25 µg/mL). Similar synergistic effects were observed in time-kill studies conducted at concentrations achievable in clinical settings. Sulopenem-CXM outperformed monotherapy, yielding ~1.5 Log10 CFU/mL reduction during 10 days. Addition of BLIs enhanced this antibacterial effect, resulting in an additional reduction of CFUs (~3 Log10 for sulopenem-CXM and AVI and ~4 Log10 for sulopenem-DUR). Exploration of the potential mechanisms of the synergy focused on their interactions with L,D-transpeptidases (Ldts; LdtMab1-LdtMab4), penicillin-binding-protein B (PBP B), and D,D-carboxypeptidase (DDC). Acyl complexes, identified via mass spectrometry analysis, demonstrated the binding of sulopenem with LdtMab2-LdtMab4, DDC, and PBP B and CXM with LdtMab2 and PBP B. Molecular docking and mass spectrometry data suggest the formation of a covalent adduct between sulopenem and LdtMab2 after the nucleophilic attack of the cysteine residue at the ß-lactam carbonyl carbon, leading to the cleavage of the ß-lactam ring and the establishment of a thioester bond linking the LdtMab2 with sulopenem. In conclusion, we demonstrated the biochemical basis of the synergy of sulopenem-CXM with or without BLIs. These findings potentially broaden the selection of oral therapeutic agents to combat Mab. IMPORTANCE: Treating infections from Mycobacterium abscessus (Mab), particularly those resistant to common antibiotics like macrolides, is notoriously difficult, akin to a never-ending struggle for healthcare providers. The rate of treatment failure is even higher than that seen with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. The role of combination ß-lactams in inhibiting L,D-transpeptidation, the major peptidoglycan crosslink reaction in Mab, is an area of intense investigation, and clinicians have utilized this approach in the treatment of macrolide-resistant Mab, with reports showing clinical success. In our study, we found that cefuroxime and sulopenem, when used together, display a significant synergistic effect. If this promising result seen in lab settings, translates well into real-world clinical effectiveness, it could revolutionize current treatment methods. This combination could either replace the need for more complex intravenous medications or serve as a "step down" to an oral medication regimen. Such a shift would be much easier for patients to manage, enhancing their comfort and likelihood of sticking to the treatment plan, which could lead to better outcomes in tackling these tough infections. Our research delved into how these drugs inhibit cell wall synthesis, examined time-kill data and binding studies, and provided a scientific basis for the observed synergy in cell-based assays.
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Antibacterianos , Cefuroxima , Sinergismo Farmacológico , Pruebas de Sensibilidad Microbiana , Mycobacterium abscessus , Mycobacterium abscessus/efectos de los fármacos , Antibacterianos/farmacología , Humanos , Cefuroxima/farmacología , Infecciones por Mycobacterium no Tuberculosas/microbiología , Infecciones por Mycobacterium no Tuberculosas/tratamiento farmacológico , Inhibidores de beta-Lactamasas/farmacología , Simulación del Acoplamiento Molecular , ProhibitinasRESUMEN
Müller glia and microglia are capable of phagocytosing fragments of retinal cells in response to retinal injury or degeneration. However, the direct evidence for their mutual interactions between Müller glia and microglia in the progression of retinal degeneration (RD) remains largely unclear. This study aims to construct a progressive RD mouse model and investigate the activated pattern of Müller glia and the interplay between Müller glia and microglia in the early stage or progression of RD. A Prohibitin 2 (Phb2) photoreceptor-specific knockout (RKO) mouse model was generated by crossing Phb2flox/flox mice with Rhodopsin-Cre mice. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), histological staining, and Electroretinography (ERG) assessed retinal structure and function, and RKO mice exhibited progressive RD from six weeks of age. In detail, six-week-old RKO mice showed no significant retinal impairment, but severe vision dysfunction and retina thinning were shown in ten-week-old RKO mice. Furthermore, RKO mice were sensitive to Light Damage (LD) and showed severe RD at an early age after light exposure. Bulk retina RNA-seq analysis from six-week-old control (Ctrl) and RKO mice showed reactive retinal glia in RKO mice. The activated pattern of Müller glia and the interplay between Müller glia and microglia was visualized by immunohistology and 3D reconstruction. In six-week-old RKO mice or light-exposed Ctrl mice, Müller glia were initially activated at the edge of the retina. Moreover, in ten-week-old RKO mice or light-exposed six-week-old RKO mice with severe photoreceptor degeneration, abundant Müller glia were activated across the whole retinas. With the progression of RD, phagocytosis of microglia debris by activated Müller glia were remarkably increased. Altogether, our study establishes a Phb2 photoreceptor-specific knockout mouse model, which is a novel mouse model of RD and can well demonstrate the phenotype of progressive RD. We also report that Müller glia in the peripheral retina is more sensitive to the early damage of photoreceptors. Our study provides more direct evidence for Müller glia engulfing microglia debris in the progression of RD due to photoreceptor Phb2 deficiency.
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Células Ependimogliales , Microglía , Células Fotorreceptoras de Vertebrados , Prohibitinas , Degeneración Retiniana , Animales , Ratones , Modelos Animales de Enfermedad , Electrorretinografía , Células Ependimogliales/metabolismo , Células Ependimogliales/patología , Ratones Endogámicos C57BL , Ratones Noqueados , Microglía/metabolismo , Microglía/patología , Fagocitosis/fisiología , Células Fotorreceptoras de Vertebrados/patología , Células Fotorreceptoras de Vertebrados/metabolismo , Proteínas Represoras/genética , Proteínas Represoras/metabolismo , Proteínas Represoras/deficiencia , Degeneración Retiniana/metabolismo , Degeneración Retiniana/patología , Degeneración Retiniana/fisiopatología , Tomografía de Coherencia ÓpticaRESUMEN
Previous studies have highlighted the protective effects of pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) overexpression in septic cardiomyopathy. In our study, we utilized cardiomyocyte-specific PKM2 knockout mice to further investigate the role of PKM2 in attenuating LPS-induced myocardial dysfunction, focusing on mitochondrial biogenesis and prohibitin 2 (PHB2). Our findings confirmed that the deletion of PKM2 in cardiomyocytes significantly exacerbated LPS-induced myocardial dysfunction, as evidenced by impaired contractile function and relaxation. Additionally, the deletion of PKM2 intensified LPS-induced myocardial inflammation. At the molecular level, LPS triggered mitochondrial dysfunction, characterized by reduced ATP production, compromised mitochondrial respiratory complex I/III activities, and increased ROS production. Intriguingly, the absence of PKM2 further worsened LPS-induced mitochondrial damage. Our molecular investigations revealed that LPS disrupted mitochondrial biogenesis in cardiomyocytes, a disruption that was exacerbated by the absence of PKM2. Given that PHB2 is known as a downstream effector of PKM2, we employed PHB2 adenovirus to restore PHB2 levels. The overexpression of PHB2 normalized mitochondrial biogenesis, restored mitochondrial integrity, and promoted mitochondrial function. Overall, our results underscore the critical role of PKM2 in regulating the progression of septic cardiomyopathy. PKM2 deficiency impeded mitochondrial biogenesis, leading to compromised mitochondrial integrity, increased myocardial inflammation, and impaired cardiac function. The overexpression of PHB2 mitigated the deleterious effects of PKM2 deletion. This discovery offers a novel insight into the molecular mechanisms underlying septic cardiomyopathy and suggests potential therapeutic targets for intervention.
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Cardiomiopatías , Mitocondrias Cardíacas , Biogénesis de Organelos , Prohibitinas , Piruvato Quinasa , Sepsis , Animales , Humanos , Masculino , Ratones , Cardiomiopatías/inducido químicamente , Cardiomiopatías/genética , Cardiomiopatías/patología , Modelos Animales de Enfermedad , Lipopolisacáridos , Ratones Noqueados , Mitocondrias Cardíacas/metabolismo , Mitocondrias Cardíacas/patología , Miocitos Cardíacos/patología , Miocitos Cardíacos/metabolismo , Piruvato Quinasa/metabolismo , Piruvato Quinasa/genética , Proteínas Represoras/genética , Proteínas Represoras/metabolismo , Sepsis/metabolismo , Sepsis/patología , Sepsis/genéticaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: The maintenance of mitochondrial homeostasis is critical for tumor initiation and malignant progression because it increases tumor cell survival and growth. The molecular events controlling mitochondrial integrity that facilitate the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remain unclear. Here, we report that UBX domain-containing protein 1 (UBXN1) hyperactivation is essential for mitochondrial homeostasis and liver tumorigenesis. METHODS: Oncogene-induced mouse liver tumor models were generated with the Sleeping Beauty (SB) transposon delivery system. Assessment of HCC cell growth in vivo and in vitro, including tumour formation, colony formation, TUNEL and FACS assays, was conducted to determine the effects of UBXN1 on HCC cells, as well as the involvement of the UBXN1-prohibitin (PHB) interaction in mitochondrial function. Coimmunoprecipitation (Co-IP) was used to assess the interaction between UBXN1 and PHB. Liver hepatocellular carcinoma (LIHC) datasets and HCC patient samples were used to assess the expression of UBXN1. RESULTS: UBXN1 expression is commonly upregulated in human HCCs and mouse liver tumors and is associated with poor overall survival in HCC patients. UBXN1 facilitates the growth of human HCC cells and promotes mouse liver tumorigenesis driven by the NRas/c-Myc or c-Myc/shp53 combination. UBXN1 interacts with the inner mitochondrial membrane protein PHB and sustains PHB expression. UBXN1 inhibition triggers mitochondrial damage and liver tumor cell apoptosis. CONCLUSIONS: UBXN1 interacts with PHB and promotes mitochondrial homeostasis during liver tumorigenesis.
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Carcinogénesis , Carcinoma Hepatocelular , Homeostasis , Neoplasias Hepáticas , Mitocondrias , Prohibitinas , Animales , Humanos , Ratones , Apoptosis , Carcinogénesis/patología , Carcinogénesis/genética , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/patología , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/metabolismo , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/genética , Línea Celular Tumoral , Proliferación Celular , Regulación Neoplásica de la Expresión Génica , Neoplasias Hepáticas/patología , Neoplasias Hepáticas/metabolismo , Neoplasias Hepáticas/genética , Mitocondrias/metabolismo , Unión Proteica , Proteínas Represoras/metabolismoRESUMEN
A middle ear infection occurs due to the presence of several microorganisms behind the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and is very challenging to treat due to its unique location and requires a well-designed treatment. If not treated properly, the infection can result in severe symptoms and unavoidable side effects. In this study, excellent biocompatible ethyl cellulose (EC) and biodegradable polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) biopolymer were used to fabricate drug-loaded nanofiber scaffolds using an electrospinning technique to overcome antibiotic overdose and insufficient efficacy of drug release during treatment. PHB polymer was produced from Halomonas sp., and the purity of PHB was found to around be 90 %. Additionally, ciprofloxacin (CIP) and amoxicillin (AMX) are highly preferable since both drugs are highly effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria to treat several infections. Obtained smooth nanofibers were between 116.24 and 171.82 nm in diameter and the addition of PHB polymer and antibiotics improved the morphology of the nanofiber scaffolds. Thermal properties of the nanofiber scaffolds were tested and the highest Tg temperature resulted at 229 °C. The mechanical properties of the scaffolds were tested, and the highest tensile strength resulted in 4.65 ± 6.33 MPa. Also, drug-loaded scaffolds were treated against the most common microorganisms that cause the infection, such as S.aureus, E.coli, and P.aeruginosa, and resulted in inhibition zones between 10 and 21 mm. MTT assay was performed by culturing human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hAD MSCs) on the scaffolds. The morphology of the hAD MSCs' attachment was tested with SEM analysis and hAD MSCs were able to attach, spread, and live on each scaffold even on the day of 7. The cumulative drug release kinetics of CIP and AMX from drug-loaded scaffolds were analysed in phosphate-buffered saline (pH: 7.4) within different time intervals of up to 14 days using a UV spectrophotometer. Furthermore, the drug release showed that the First-Order and Korsmeyer-Peppas models were the most suitable kinetic models. Animal testing was performed on SD rats, matrix and collagen deposition occurred on days 5 and 10, which were observed using Hematoxylin-eosin and Masson's trichrome staining. At the highest drug concentration, a better repair effect was observed. Results were promising and showed potential for novel treatment.