Liwei Wen , Cheng Zhang , Xia Zhou , Jiaxing Feng , Qiang Li , Fubing Yang
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Abstract
Background
The potential therapeutic value of verbascoside (VB) has been reported in a variety of diseases, including cerebral hemorrhage. In this study, we aimed to explore the underlying mechanism of VB in cerebral ischemic stroke.
Methods
The in vitro ischemic stroke model was established by Oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation (OGD/R) model. CCK-8 assay and EdU assay were performed for cell proliferation. Flow cytometry analysis was adopted to analyze cell apoptosis. ELISA kits were used to estimate the concentrations of inflammatory factors. Ferroptosis-related markers were examined with indicated commercial kits. The relations of METTL14, CHAC1 and IGF2BP2 were analyzed by MeRIP assay, RIP assay and Actinomycin D assay. Gene expression was determined by qRT-PCR and western blot.
Results
VB promoted the proliferation and inhibited apoptosis, inflammation and ferroptosis in OGD/R-treated SK-N-SH cells. VB decreased METTL14 expression in OGD/R-treated SK-N-SH cells and METTL14 knockdown alleviated OGD/R-induced injury of SK-N-SH cells. METTL14 and IGF2BP2 mediates m6A modification of CHAC1. CHAC1 overexpression abrogated the effects of METTL14 knockdown on OGD/R-induced SK-N-SH cell injury. Moreover, the effects of VB on OGD/R-treated SK-N-SH cell proliferation, apoptosis, inflammation and ferroptosis were abated by elevating METTL14 or CHAC1. Besides, VB reduced the levels of NRF2, SLC7A11 and GPX4 in OGD/R-treated SK-N-SH cells, while METTL14 or CHAC1 overexpression reversed the effects.
Conclusion
VB promoted the proliferation and inhibited apoptosis, inflammation and ferroptosis in OGD/R-treated SK-N-SH cells by regulating METTL14/CHAC1/NRF2/SLC7A11/GPX4 pathway.
期刊介绍:
The Brain Research Bulletin (BRB) aims to publish novel work that advances our knowledge of molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie neural network properties associated with behavior, cognition and other brain functions during neurodevelopment and in the adult. Although clinical research is out of the Journal''s scope, the BRB also aims to publish translation research that provides insight into biological mechanisms and processes associated with neurodegeneration mechanisms, neurological diseases and neuropsychiatric disorders. The Journal is especially interested in research using novel methodologies, such as optogenetics, multielectrode array recordings and life imaging in wild-type and genetically-modified animal models, with the goal to advance our understanding of how neurons, glia and networks function in vivo.