Rong Jin , Min Wang , Manish Shukla , Yuguo Lei , Dong An , Jiwen Du , Guohong Li
{"title":"J147 treatment protects against traumatic brain injury by inhibiting neuronal endoplasmic reticulum stress potentially via the AMPK/SREBP-1 pathway","authors":"Rong Jin , Min Wang , Manish Shukla , Yuguo Lei , Dong An , Jiwen Du , Guohong Li","doi":"10.1016/j.trsl.2024.08.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trsl.2024.08.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress is recognized as a crucial contributor to the progression of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and represents a potential target for therapeutic intervention. This study aimed to assess the potential of J147, a novel neurotrophic compound, in alleviating ER stress by modulating related signaling pathways, thereby promoting functional recovery in TBI. To this end, adult mice underwent controlled cortical impact (CCI) injury to induce TBI, followed by oral administration of J147 one-hour post-injury, with daily dosing for 3 to 7 days. Multiple behavioral assessments were conducted over 35 days, revealing a significant, dose-dependent improvement in neurofunctional recovery with J147 treatment. The neuropathological analysis demonstrated reduced acute neurodegeneration (observed at three days through FJC staining), enhanced long-term neuron survival (H&E and Nissl staining), and improved neuroplasticity (Golgi staining) at 35 days post-TBI. At the molecular level, TBIinduced AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) dephosphorylation, sterol regulatory element binding protein-1 (SREBP-1) activation, and upregulation of ER stress marker proteins, including phosphorylated eukaryotic initiation factor-2α (p-eIF2a), activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4), and C/EBP homologous protein (CHOP) in perilesional cortex neurons at three days post-injury. Notably, the J147 treatment significantly attenuated AMPK dephosphorylation, SERBP-1 activation, and expression of the ER stress markers. In summary, this study reveals the therapeutic promise of J147 in mitigating secondary brain damage associated with TBI and improving long-term functional recovery by modulating ER stress pathways.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":23226,"journal":{"name":"Translational Research","volume":"274 ","pages":"Pages 21-34"},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142157085","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fang Bai , Chunjie Wang , Sha Wang , Yuxuan Zhao , Feng Feng , Kuipeng Yu , Lei Liu , Xiangdong Yang
{"title":"DUSP5 deficiency suppresses the progression of acute kidney injury by enhancing autophagy through AMPK/ULK1 pathway","authors":"Fang Bai , Chunjie Wang , Sha Wang , Yuxuan Zhao , Feng Feng , Kuipeng Yu , Lei Liu , Xiangdong Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.trsl.2024.08.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trsl.2024.08.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Acute kidney injury (AKI) represents a critical clinical disease characterized by the rapid decline in renal function, carrying a substantial burden of morbidity and mortality. The treatment of AKI is frequently limited by its variable clinical presentations and intricate pathophysiology, highlighting the urgent need for a deeper understanding of its pathogenesis and potential therapeutic targets. Dual-specific protein phosphatase 5 (DUSP5), a member of the serine-threonine phosphatase family, possesses the capability to dephosphorylate extracellular regulated protein kinases (ERK). DUSP5 has emerged as a pivotal player in modulating metabolic signals, inflammatory responses, and cancer progression, while also being closely associated with various kidney diseases. This study systematically scrutinized the function and mechanism of DUSP5 in AKI for the first time, unveiling a substantial increase in DUSP5 expression during AKI. Moreover, DUSP5 knockdown was observed to attenuate the production of inflammatory factors and apoptotic cells in renal tubular epithelial cells by enhancing AMPK/ULK1-mediated autophagy, thus improving renal function. In a word, DUSP5 knockdown in AKI effectively impede disease progression by activating autophagy. This finding holds promise for introducing fresh perspectives and targets for AKI treatment.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":23226,"journal":{"name":"Translational Research","volume":"274 ","pages":"Pages 1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142116718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Antonio Muñoz-Callejas , Inés Sánchez-Abad , Alejandra Ramos-Manzano , Esther San Antonio , Elena González-Sánchez , Javier Silván , Rafael González-Tajuelo , Isidoro González-Álvaro , Javier García-Pérez , Eva G Tomero , Rosario García-Vicuña , Esther F Vicente-Rabaneda , Santos Castañeda , Ana Urzainqui
{"title":"Regulation of monocyte apoptosis and DNA extrusion in monocyte extracellular traps by PSGL-1: Relevance in systemic lupus erythematosus","authors":"Antonio Muñoz-Callejas , Inés Sánchez-Abad , Alejandra Ramos-Manzano , Esther San Antonio , Elena González-Sánchez , Javier Silván , Rafael González-Tajuelo , Isidoro González-Álvaro , Javier García-Pérez , Eva G Tomero , Rosario García-Vicuña , Esther F Vicente-Rabaneda , Santos Castañeda , Ana Urzainqui","doi":"10.1016/j.trsl.2024.08.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trsl.2024.08.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a heterogeneous autoimmune disease characterized by severe organ damage and lacking curative treatment. While various immune cell types, especially dysfunctional B and T cells and neutrophils, have been related with disease pathogenesis, limited research has focused on the role of monocytes in SLE. Increased DNA extracellular traps, apoptosis and necrosis have been related to lupus pathogenesis. Our goal is to analyze the contribution of P-selectin glycoprotein ligand 1 (PSGL-1) in SLE monocytes to disease pathogenesis by investigating the control exerted by PSGL-1 on monocyte apoptosis and DNA extrusion in extracellular traps (METs). Monocytes from active disease patients (aSLE) exhibited reduced levels of PSGL-1. Importantly, lower PSGL-1 levels in SLE monocytes associated with several clinical characteristics, including anti-dsDNA autoantibodies, lupus anticoagulant, clinical lung involvement, and anemia. Monocytes from SLE patients showed higher susceptibility to apoptosis than healthy donors (HD) monocytes and PSGL-1/P-selectin interaction decreased secondary necrosis in HD but not in aSLE monocytes. Regarding METs, aSLE monocytes exhibited higher susceptibility to generate METs than HD monocytes. The interaction of HD monocytes with P-selectin induced Syk activation and reduced the levels of DNA extruded in METs. However, in aSLE monocytes, PSGL-1/P-selectin interaction did not activate Syk or reduce the amount of extruded DNA. Our data suggest a dysfunctional PSGL-1/P-selectin axis in aSLE monocytes, unable to reduce secondary necrosis or the amount of DNA released into the extracellular medium in METs, potentially contributing to lupus pathogenesis.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":23226,"journal":{"name":"Translational Research","volume":"274 ","pages":"Pages 10-20"},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142057752","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jie Ren , Jiaxin Li , Hong Tang , Liang Hao , Kai Yang
{"title":"TFEB alleviates periodontitis by activating autophagy and inhibiting inflammation","authors":"Jie Ren , Jiaxin Li , Hong Tang , Liang Hao , Kai Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.trsl.2024.08.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trsl.2024.08.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory oral disease that impaired the tooth-supporting apparatus, including gingival tissue destruction and alveolar bone resorption. The initiation of periodontitis is linked to the presence of oral bacteria, particularly <em>P. gingivalis</em> within pathogenic biofilms. Here, we demonstrated the central role of the autophagy regulator Transcription Factor EB (TFEB) in orchestrating autophagy activation and modulating the host immune response against <em>P. gingivalis</em> in periodontitis. Upregulation of TFEB expression at the protein level and heightened nuclear localization occurred during the progressive stages of periodontitis. Functionally, TFEB overexpression emerges as a potent alleviator of periodontitis-associated phenotypes, operating through the activation of autophagy and the inhibition of the NF-κB pathway in both <em>in vivo</em> and <em>in vitro</em> models. In addition, TFEB knockdown exacerbates the inflammatory response by upregulating pro-inflammatory cytokines. The dual regulatory role of TFEB in governing both autophagy and inflammatory responses unveils novel insights into periodontitis pathogenesis, positioning TFEB as a promising therapeutic target for periodontitis intervention.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":23226,"journal":{"name":"Translational Research","volume":"273 ","pages":"Pages 127-136"},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1931524424001488/pdfft?md5=479a6c82156e8b09f2226754648a7970&pid=1-s2.0-S1931524424001488-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142057753","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}