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Garcinia buchananii stem bark extract and its bioactive constituents manniflavanone, GB-2 and buchananiflavanone attenuate intestinal inhibitory neuromuscular transmission. 黄芩茎皮提取物及其生物活性成分甘露黄酮、GB-2和黄芩黄酮可减弱肠道抑制性神经肌肉传递。
Journal of Smooth Muscle Research Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1540/jsmr.59.34
Savannah Patterson, Michael Elder Waters, Nancy Braman, Roan Willson, Rodney A Hill, Jakob Magolan, Thomas Hofmann, Timo D Stark, Onesmo B Balemba
{"title":"Garcinia buchananii stem bark extract and its bioactive constituents manniflavanone, GB-2 and buchananiflavanone attenuate intestinal inhibitory neuromuscular transmission.","authors":"Savannah Patterson,&nbsp;Michael Elder Waters,&nbsp;Nancy Braman,&nbsp;Roan Willson,&nbsp;Rodney A Hill,&nbsp;Jakob Magolan,&nbsp;Thomas Hofmann,&nbsp;Timo D Stark,&nbsp;Onesmo B Balemba","doi":"10.1540/jsmr.59.34","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1540/jsmr.59.34","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Garcinia buchananii stem bark extract (GBB), commonly used for treating diarrhea in Africa, triggers ectopic aboral contractions, causing inhibition of propulsive motility in the colon ex vivo. To determine whether or not these effects were associated with decreased inhibitory neuromuscular transmission, the responsible constituent compounds, and mechanisms of action, we studied the effects of GBB and specific fractions and flavanones isolated from GBB on intestinal motility using pellet propulsion assays in guinea pig distal colons. In addition, microelectrode recordings were used to measure the effects on the inhibitory junction potentials (IJPs) in the porcine ileum and descending colon smooth muscle. Psychoactive Drug Screening Program secondary receptor functional assays were used to determine whether or not GBB and its constituent compounds act via purinergic (P2Y) and muscarinic receptors. GBB inhibited propulsive motility, but (2R,3S,2″R,3″R)-manniflavanone (MNF), (2R,3S,2″R,3″R)-GB-2 (GB-2) and (2R,3S,2″S)-buchananiflavanone (BNF), the main ingredients of GBB, did not affect motility. We discovered that, in the porcine descending colon, IJPs contained purinergic, nitrergic, and nonpurinergic nonnitrergic components. Furthermore, ileal IJPs were purely purinergic. GBB blocked all components of IJPs, while MNF and GB-2 inhibited purinergic IJPs only. BNF inhibited the purinergic and nonpurinergic components of IJPs. MRS2365, a Y1 (P2Y) agonist, did not evoke sustained membrane hyperpolarization in the presence of GBB. However, GBB, MNF, GB-2 and BNF did not affect P2Y or muscarinic receptors. In conclusion, inhibitory neuromuscular transmission in the porcine descending colon involves all components of IJPs. GBB decreases inhibitory neuromuscular transmission, likely by the actions of MNF, GB-2 and BNF. These effects do not involve P2Y or muscarinic receptors.</p>","PeriodicalId":39619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Smooth Muscle Research","volume":"59 ","pages":"34-57"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/e2/48/jsmr-59-034.PMC10323250.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9858844","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Re-examination of therapeutic management of muscular dystrophies using a vascular smooth muscle-centered approach. 再次检查以血管平滑肌为中心的方法治疗肌营养不良。
Journal of Smooth Muscle Research Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1540/jsmr.59.67
Senthilkumar Preethy, Naoki Yamamoto, Shiro Osaza, Kadalraja Raghavan, Vidyasagar Devaprasad Dedeepiya, Masaru Iwasaki, Samuel Jk Abraham
{"title":"Re-examination of therapeutic management of muscular dystrophies using a vascular smooth muscle-centered approach.","authors":"Senthilkumar Preethy, Naoki Yamamoto, Shiro Osaza, Kadalraja Raghavan, Vidyasagar Devaprasad Dedeepiya, Masaru Iwasaki, Samuel Jk Abraham","doi":"10.1540/jsmr.59.67","DOIUrl":"10.1540/jsmr.59.67","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In contrast to the long-standing focus on the pathophysiology of skeletal muscles in the hunt for a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), we opine that the malfunctioning of dystrophin produced by vascular smooth muscle is a major contributor to the pathology of the illness. We believe that a biological response modifier glucan (BRMG), which has been shown in clinical studies of DMD to boost the expression of vascular smooth muscle dystrophin and provide anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory effects, may play a key role in reducing the pathogenesis of DMD. According to the evaluation of biomarkers, this BRMG, which is safe and side-effect-free, reduces the pathogenesis of DMD. We describe the possible mechanisms of action by which this BRMG helps in alleviating the symptoms of DMD by targeting smooth muscle dystrophin, in addition to its advantages over other therapeutic modalities, as well as how it can serve as a valuable adjunct to existing therapies. We suggest that using BRMG adjuncts that target smooth muscle dystrophin would be a potential therapeutic approach that prolongs the lifespan and extends the duration of ambulation from the onset of DMD. Further studies are needed to validate this hypothesis.</p>","PeriodicalId":39619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Smooth Muscle Research","volume":"59 ","pages":"67-80"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/45/f9/jsmr-59-067.PMC10482562.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10210080","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Interstitial cells of Cajal in gastrointestinal inflammatory diseases. 胃肠道炎性疾病中的Cajal间质细胞。
Journal of Smooth Muscle Research Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1540/jsmr.59.1
Noriyuki Kaji, Masatoshi Hori
{"title":"Interstitial cells of Cajal in gastrointestinal inflammatory diseases.","authors":"Noriyuki Kaji,&nbsp;Masatoshi Hori","doi":"10.1540/jsmr.59.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1540/jsmr.59.1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a vital organ that digests food, absorbs nutrients, and excretes waste. Normal GI motility is the basis for these functions. The interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) in the GI muscularis layer promote GI motility together with the enteric nervous system and smooth muscle cells. Since GI motility results from complex coordination of these heterogeneous cells, failure of any one of them can lead to GI dysmotility. Knowledge about ICC in physiological conditions has accumulated in recent decades, while the pathophysiology of ICC in GI inflammatory diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease, is not well understood. In this review, we summarize the previous studies about the pathophysiological changes of ICC in inflammatory diseases and discuss the inflammatory mediators that induce ICC dysfunction.</p>","PeriodicalId":39619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Smooth Muscle Research","volume":"59 ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/50/6e/jsmr-59-001.PMC9926098.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10777836","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Direct active Fyn-paxillin interaction regulates vascular smooth muscle cell migration. 直接活性Fyn-paxillin相互作用调节血管平滑肌细胞迁移。
Journal of Smooth Muscle Research Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1540/jsmr.59.58
Ying Zhang, Hiroko Kishi, Sei Kobayashi
{"title":"Direct active Fyn-paxillin interaction regulates vascular smooth muscle cell migration.","authors":"Ying Zhang,&nbsp;Hiroko Kishi,&nbsp;Sei Kobayashi","doi":"10.1540/jsmr.59.58","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1540/jsmr.59.58","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) migration plays an important role in cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerotic plaque formation and restenosis after vascular intervention. The mechanisms involved in VSMC migration are complex and have not been fully elucidated. Recently, we discovered a novel interaction, direct binding of active Fyn-paxillin at focal adhesions, which plays an important role in actin stress fiber formation and migration in VSMCs. In this review, we highlight paxillin as an intermediate signaling molecule that mediates actin stress fiber formation and VSMC migration through the Fyn/paxillin/Rho-kinase signaling pathway by directly binding to active Fyn. We also discuss the inhibition of VSMC migration by blocking the active Fyn-paxillin interaction and the potential of this interaction as a therapeutic target for cardiovascular diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":39619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Smooth Muscle Research","volume":"59 ","pages":"58-66"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10336424/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10192250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Sex differences in the central regulation of colorectal motility in response to noxious stimuli. 有害刺激下结肠直肠运动中枢调节的性别差异。
Journal of Smooth Muscle Research Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1540/jsmr.59.28
Kazuhiro Horii, Tomoya Sawamura, Natsufu Yuki, Takahiko Shiina, Yasutake Shimizu
{"title":"Sex differences in the central regulation of colorectal motility in response to noxious stimuli.","authors":"Kazuhiro Horii,&nbsp;Tomoya Sawamura,&nbsp;Natsufu Yuki,&nbsp;Takahiko Shiina,&nbsp;Yasutake Shimizu","doi":"10.1540/jsmr.59.28","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1540/jsmr.59.28","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Distinct sex differences in the prevalence and symptoms of abnormal bowel habits in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have been reported. We have elucidated the sex differences in the regulation of colorectal motility via the central nervous system. Noxious stimuli in the colorectum of anesthetized male rats enhance colorectal motility by activating monoaminergic neurons in descending pain inhibitory pathways from the brainstem to the lumbosacral spinal cord. These monoaminergic neurons release serotonin and dopamine into the lumbosacral spinal cord, resulting in the increment of colorectal motility. In female rats, in contrast, noxious stimuli in the colorectum have no effect on colorectal motility. We clarified that GABAergic inhibition in the lumbosacral spinal cord masks the enhancement of colorectal motility induced by monoamines in female animals. Considering that IBS patients often show visceral hypersensitivity and hyperalgesia, our studies suggest that differences in the descending neurons that respond to painful stimuli are involved in various sex differences in abnormal bowel habits.</p>","PeriodicalId":39619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Smooth Muscle Research","volume":"59 ","pages":"28-33"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/4e/cf/jsmr-59-028.PMC10131095.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10069032","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase and MEG3 controls hypoxia-induced expression of serum response factor (SRF) and SRF-dependent genes in pulmonary smooth muscle cell 葡萄糖-6-磷酸脱氢酶和MEG3控制缺氧诱导的肺平滑肌细胞血清反应因子(SRF)及其依赖基因的表达
Journal of Smooth Muscle Research Pub Date : 2022-04-29 DOI: 10.1540/jsmr.58.34
Atsushi Kitagawa, C. Jacob, S. Gupte
{"title":"Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase and MEG3 controls hypoxia-induced expression of serum response factor (SRF) and SRF-dependent genes in pulmonary smooth muscle cell","authors":"Atsushi Kitagawa, C. Jacob, S. Gupte","doi":"10.1540/jsmr.58.34","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1540/jsmr.58.34","url":null,"abstract":"Although hypoxia induces aberrant gene expression and dedifferentiation of smooth muscle cells (SMCs), mechanisms that alter dedifferentiation gene expression by hypoxia remain unclear. Therefore, we aimed to gain insight into the hypoxia-controlled gene expression in SMCs. We conducted studies using SMCs cultured in 3% oxygen (hypoxia) and the lungs of mice exposed to 10% oxygen (hypoxia). Our results suggest hypoxia upregulated expression of transcription factor CP2-like protein1, krüppel-like factor 4, and E2f transcription factor 1 enriched genes including basonuclin 2 (Bcn2), serum response factor (Srf), polycomb 3 (Cbx8), homeobox D9 (Hoxd9), lysine demethylase 1A (Kdm1a), etc. Additionally, we found that silencing glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) expression and inhibiting G6PD activity downregulated Srf transcript and hypomethylation of SMC genes (Myocd, Myh11, and Cnn1) and concomitantly increased their expression in the lungs of hypoxic mice. Furthermore, G6PD inhibition hypomethylated MEG3, a long non-coding RNA, gene and upregulated MEG3 expression in the lungs of hypoxic mice and in hypoxic SMCs. Silencing MEG3 expression in SMC mitigated the hypoxia-induced transcription of SRF. These findings collectively demonstrate that MEG3 and G6PD codependently regulate Srf expression in hypoxic SMCs. Moreover, G6PD inhibition upregulated SRF-MYOCD-driven gene expression, determinant of a differentiated SMC phenotype.","PeriodicalId":39619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Smooth Muscle Research","volume":"58 1","pages":"34 - 49"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43880956","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The TRPM8 channel as a potential therapeutic target for bladder hypersensitive disorders TRPM8通道作为膀胱超敏性疾病的潜在治疗靶点
Journal of Smooth Muscle Research Pub Date : 2022-03-30 DOI: 10.1540/jsmr.58.11
Naoki Aizawa, T. Fujita
{"title":"The TRPM8 channel as a potential therapeutic target for bladder hypersensitive disorders","authors":"Naoki Aizawa, T. Fujita","doi":"10.1540/jsmr.58.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1540/jsmr.58.11","url":null,"abstract":"In the lower urinary tract, transient receptor potential (TRP) channels are primarily involved in physiological function, especially in cellular sensors responding to chemical and physical stimuli. Among TRP channels, TRP melastatin 8 (TRPM8) channels, responding to cold temperature and/or chemical agents, such as menthol or icilin, are mainly expressed in the nerve endings of the primary afferent neurons and in the cell bodies of dorsal root ganglia innervating the urinary bladder (via Aδ- and C-fibers); this suggests that TRPM8 channels primarily contribute to bladder sensory (afferent) function. Storage symptoms of overactive bladder, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and interstitial cystitis are commonly related to sensory function (bladder hypersensitivity); thus, TRPM8 channels may also contribute to the pathophysiology of bladder hypersensitivity. Indeed, it has been reported in a pharmacological investigation using rodents that TRPM8 channels contribute to the pathophysiological bladder afferent hypersensitivity of mechanosensitive C-fibers. Similar findings have also been reported in humans. Therefore, a TRPM8 antagonist would be a promising therapeutic target for bladder hypersensitive disorders, including urinary urgency or nociceptive pain. In this review article, the functional role of the TRPM8 channel in the lower urinary tract and the potential of its antagonist for the treatment of bladder disorders was described.","PeriodicalId":39619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Smooth Muscle Research","volume":"58 1","pages":"11 - 21"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45328311","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Orchiectomy but not adjuvant-induced arthritis induces structural modifications in rat aortas. 睾丸切除术而非佐剂性关节炎可诱导大鼠主动脉结构改变。
Journal of Smooth Muscle Research Pub Date : 2022-01-01 DOI: 10.1540/jsmr.58.63
Agnaldo Bruno Chies, Maria Angélica Spadella, Carla Patrícia Carlos, Carla Brigagão Pacheco da Silva, Carlos Renato Tirapelli
{"title":"Orchiectomy but not adjuvant-induced arthritis induces structural modifications in rat aortas.","authors":"Agnaldo Bruno Chies,&nbsp;Maria Angélica Spadella,&nbsp;Carla Patrícia Carlos,&nbsp;Carla Brigagão Pacheco da Silva,&nbsp;Carlos Renato Tirapelli","doi":"10.1540/jsmr.58.63","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1540/jsmr.58.63","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aimed to verify whether Adjuvant-Induced Arthritis (AIA) and/or Orchiectomy (ORX) modify the expression of the Nox1, Nox2 and Nox4 isoforms, the endothelial function or the structure of rat aortas.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Sixty-three Wistar rats were distributed into four groups: 1) Control; 2) ORX; 3) AIA; 4) Orchiectomy plus to Arthritis-induction (ORX/AIA). Thus, 21 days after the onset of AIA (by intradermal injection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis), the presence of Nox1, Nox2 and Nox4, the acetylcholine (ACh)-induced relaxation and the media layer thickness were assessed in the aorta taken from these animals.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The Nox1, Nox2 and Nox4 were immunostained in intima, media and adventitia layers of aortas taken from all studied groups and AIA apparently increased this immunostaining. These modifications of Nox1, Nox2 or Nox4 expression, however, were not confirmed by Western blotting. In addition, neither AIA nor ORX changed the endothelial function, but ORX increased the media layer thickness in the studied aortas.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The present study showed weak clues of increased expression of Nox1, Nox2 and Nox4 as a result of AIA, as well as of Nox1 reduction caused by ORX. In addition, the endothelial function was not modified in the aortas of these animals by both AIA and/or ORX. On the other hand, ORX increased significantly the aorta media layer thickness in the studied animals, which was apparently mitigated by AIA.</p>","PeriodicalId":39619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Smooth Muscle Research","volume":" ","pages":"63-77"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/77/71/jsmr-58-063.PMC9364264.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40597605","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Quercetin and resveratrol ameliorate nickel-mediated hypercontraction in isolated Wistar rat aorta. 槲皮素和白藜芦醇可改善离体Wistar大鼠主动脉镍介导的过度收缩。
Journal of Smooth Muscle Research Pub Date : 2022-01-01 DOI: 10.1540/jsmr.58.89
Shahnawaz Ahmad Wani, Luqman Ahmad Khan, Seemi Farhat Basir
{"title":"Quercetin and resveratrol ameliorate nickel-mediated hypercontraction in isolated Wistar rat aorta.","authors":"Shahnawaz Ahmad Wani,&nbsp;Luqman Ahmad Khan,&nbsp;Seemi Farhat Basir","doi":"10.1540/jsmr.58.89","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1540/jsmr.58.89","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The ameliorative potential of quercetin and resveratrol on isolated endothelium-intact aortic rings incubated with nickel was examined.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The effect of varying concentrations of quercetin and resveratrol was investigated on isolated Wistar rat aortic rings using an organ bath system over vasoconstrictor phenylephrine (PE) at 1 µM. To delineate the mechanism of action, isolated aortic rings were pre-incubated with pharmacological modulators, such as verapamil 1 µM, apocynin 100 µM, indomethacin 100 µM or N-G-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME) 100 µM, separately, before incubation with 100 µM quercetin and 30 µM resveratrol. To assess the ameliorative and prophylactic potentials of quercetin and resveratrol, aortic rings were also incubated with quercetin or resveratrol for 40 min, followed by incubation with nickel for 40 min.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>At 100 µM, quercetin caused 29% inhibition of contraction, while resveratrol at 30 µM caused 55% inhibition of contraction in aortic rings compared with control. Aortic rings incubated with contractile modulators, such as verapamil, apocynin, indomethacin or N-G-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME), along with quercetin or resveratrol at their concentrations producing maximum relaxant effect, showed that both of these natural compounds exert their relaxant effect by inhibiting the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) from endothelial and smooth muscle cells, blocking voltage-gated calcium channels, and increasing the release of nitric oxide (NO). The mediation of hypercontraction by nickel is due to the increased ROS and the influx of calcium through voltage-dependent calcium channels. These natural compounds are shown to counter the nickel-induced effects, appearing as effective ameliorators.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In this study, we found that quercetin and resveratrol act as ameliorators of nickel-mediated hypercontraction by decreasing ROS and enhancing NO release from endothelial cells.</p>","PeriodicalId":39619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Smooth Muscle Research","volume":"58 ","pages":"89-105"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/e2/b7/jsmr-58-089.PMC9748311.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10818597","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Possible roles of N- and C-terminal unstructured tails of CPI-17 in regulating Ca2+ sensitization force of smooth muscle. CPI-17的N端和c端非结构尾在调节平滑肌Ca2+敏化力中的可能作用。
Journal of Smooth Muscle Research Pub Date : 2022-01-01 DOI: 10.1540/jsmr.58.22
Masumi Eto, Shuichi Katsuki, Minami Ohashi, Yui Miyagawa, Yoshinori Tanaka, Kosuke Takeya, Toshio Kitazawa
{"title":"Possible roles of N- and C-terminal unstructured tails of CPI-17 in regulating Ca<sup>2+</sup> sensitization force of smooth muscle.","authors":"Masumi Eto,&nbsp;Shuichi Katsuki,&nbsp;Minami Ohashi,&nbsp;Yui Miyagawa,&nbsp;Yoshinori Tanaka,&nbsp;Kosuke Takeya,&nbsp;Toshio Kitazawa","doi":"10.1540/jsmr.58.22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1540/jsmr.58.22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>CPI-17 regulates the myosin phosphatase and mediates the agonist-induced contraction of smooth muscle. PKC and ROCK phosphorylate CPI-17 at Thr38 leading to a conformational change of the central inhibitory domain (PHIN domain). The N- and C-terminal tails of CPI-17 are predicted as unstructured loops and their sequences are conserved among mammals. Here we characterized CPI-17 N- and C-terminal unstructured tails using recombinant proteins that lack the potions. Recombinant CPI-17 proteins at a physiologic level (10 µM) were doped into beta-escin-permeabilized smooth muscle strips for Ca<sup>2+</sup> sensitization force measurement. The ectopic full-length CPI-17 augmented the PDBu-induced Ca<sup>2+</sup> sensitization force at pCa6.3, indicating myosin phosphatase inhibition. Deletion of N- and C-terminal tails of CPI-17 attenuated the extent of PDBu-induced Ca<sup>2+</sup>-sensitization force. The N-terminal deletion dampened phosphorylation at Thr38 by protein kinase C (PKC), and the C-terminal truncation lowered the affinity to the myosin phosphatase. Under the physiologic conditions, PKC and myosin phosphatase may recognize CPI-17 N-/C-terminal unstructured tails inducing Ca<sup>2+</sup> sensitization force in smooth muscle cells.</p>","PeriodicalId":39619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Smooth Muscle Research","volume":"58 0","pages":"22-33"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/48/9b/jsmr-58-022.PMC9006046.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9199708","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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