The protective effect of kaempferol on heart via the regulation of Nrf2, NF‐κβ, and PI3K/Akt/GSK‐3β signaling pathways in isoproterenol‐induced heart failure in diabetic rats

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the protective effect of swertiamarin on heart failure. To this end, a rat model of heart failure was established via left coronary artery ligation. Infarct size of heart tissues was determined using triphenyl tetrazolium chloride staining. Echocardiography was performed to evaluate cardiac function by the determination of ejection fraction, left ventricular internal dimension in diastole and left ventricular internal dimension in systole. The effect of swertiamarin on oxidative stress was evaluated via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The mechanism was evaluated using western blot. Administration of swertiamarin reduced the infarct size of heart tissues in rat models with heart failure. Moreover, swertiamarin treatment ameliorated the cardiac function, increased ejection fraction and fractional shortening, decreased left ventricular internal dimension in diastole and left ventricular internal dimension in systole. Swertiamarin improved oxidative stress with reduced malondialdehyde, while increased superoxide dismutase, glutathione, and GSH peroxidase. Furthermore, nuclear-factor erythroid 2-related factor 2, heme oxygenase and NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (quinone 1) were elevated by swertiamarin treatment in heart tissues of rat model with heart failure. Swertiamarin alleviated heart failure through suppression of oxidative stress response via nuclear-factor erythroid 2-related factor 2/heme oxygenase-1 pathway providing a novel therapeutic strategy for heart failure.

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Testicular Injury Attenuated by Rapamycin Through Induction of Autophagy and Inhibition of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in Streptozotocin- Induced Diabetic Rats

Endocrine Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets ◽

10.2174/1871530319666190102112844 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (5) ◽

pp. 665-675 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Wenjiao Shi ◽

Zhixin Guo ◽

Ruixia Yuan

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Endoplasmic Reticulum ◽

Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress ◽

Protective Effect ◽

Er Stress ◽

B Cell Lymphoma ◽

Diabetic Rats ◽

Pathological Changes ◽

Rapamycin Treatment ◽

Related Proteins

Background and Objective: This study investigated whether rapamycin has a protective effect on the testis of diabetic rats by regulating autophagy, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and oxidative stress. Methods: Thirty male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups: control, diabetic, and diabetic treated with rapamycin, which received gavage of rapamycin (2mg.kg-1.d-1) after induction of diabetes. Diabetic rats were induced by intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ, 65mg.Kg-1). All rats were sacrificed at the termination after 8 weeks of rapamycin treatment. The testicular pathological changes were determined by hematoxylin and eosin staining. The protein or mRNA expression of autophagy-related proteins (Beclin1, microtubule-associated protein light chain 3 (LC3), p62), ER stress marked proteins (CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein (C/EBP) homologous protein (CHOP), caspase-12), oxidative stress-related proteins (p22phox, nuclear factor erythroid2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)) and apoptosis-related proteins (Bax, B cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2)) were assayed by western blot or real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR. Results: There were significant pathological changes in the testes of diabetic rats. The expression of Beclin1, LC3, Nrf2, Bcl-2 were significantly decreased and p62, CHOP, caspase12, p22phox, and Bax were notably increased in the testis of diabetic rats (P <0.05). However, rapamycin treatment for 8 weeks significantly reversed the above changes in the testis of diabetic rats (P <0.05). Conclusion: Rapamycin appears to produce a protective effect on the testes of diabetic rats by inducing the expression of autophagy and inhibiting the expression of ER-stress, oxidative stress, and apoptosis.

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Protective effect of Salidroside on hypoxia‐related liver oxidative stress and inflammation via Nrf2 and JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathways

Food Science & Nutrition ◽

10.1002/fsn3.2459 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Yanlei Xiong ◽

Yueming Wang ◽

Yanlian Xiong ◽

Lianghong Teng

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Protective Effect ◽

Signaling Pathways ◽

Stat3 Signaling

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Distinct remodeling pattern between pediatric and adult heart failure: a focus on Ca2+ signaling pathway at proteomic level

European Heart Journal ◽

10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.3201 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 41 (Supplement_2) ◽

Author(s):

H Zhang ◽

U Kuzmanov ◽

S Urschel ◽

F Wang ◽

S Wang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Heart Failure ◽

Signaling Pathways ◽

Myocardial Dysfunction ◽

Heart Defects ◽

Systolic Dysfunction ◽

Cellular Growth ◽

Reverse Remodeling ◽

Funding Source ◽

Course Of Illness ◽

Reduced Ejection Fraction

Abstract Background Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is among the most common causes leading to end-stage heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HF-rEF) in adult and pediatric patients. Despite similar phenotypes characterized as systolic dysfunction and eccentric ventricular dilation, pediatric DCM are biologically distinct entities with age- and development-specific features in the heart. Though underlying mechanisms may vary between the two populations, it's largely unexplored with few studies conducted to date. Purpose HF-rEF typically results from impaired myocardial contractility, triggered by defective cellular Ca2+ handling and cytoskeletal remodeling. Hence, we aim to integrate clinical profile and experimental data from human explanted hearts: 1) to unravel the age-dependent disparate Ca2+ signaling pathways; and 2) to identify pediatric-specific HF signatures or potential cures for precision managements. Methods Non-ischemic failing hearts (n=6 adult and n=6 pediatric) were procured immediately after excision via Human Explanted Heart Program. Age-matched adult non-failing control hearts (NFC, n=6) were obtained from deceased donors without cardiovascular history, while pediatric NFC (n=6) were collected from children with congenital heart defects but no primary myocardial dysfunction constituting relatively reasonable controls. Myocardial metabolic and oxidative profile were evaluated spectrophotometrically, and tissue remodeling was assessed immunohistochemically. Global proteomics and phosphoproteomics were performed on a Q-Exactive mass spectrometer, followed by network biology pathway analyses. Expression of screened proteins and kinases was validated by gel electrophoresis. Apoptosis and cellular growth signaling pathways were also incorporated into analysis. Results Both HF groups had remarkably lower LVEF (26.6±10.7% in pediatric vs. 26.5±9.1% in adult DCM) while compared to the NFC (both ≥60%) respectively. Histologically, adult-DCM demonstrated significantly worse fibrosis than pediatric-DCM (p<0.01). It was consistent with excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and perturbed anti-ROS defense noted in adult-DCM, indicative of possible reverse remodeling in the pediatric failing hearts with shorter course of illness till transplant. Mechanistically, NCX1 was elevated with SERCA2 decreased in adult-DCM versus adult-NFC (p<0.05), while both pediatric groups exhibited comparable levels. Reduced p-/t-phospholamban and p-/t-CaMK in adult-DCM, unlike in pediatric-DCM, also illustrated altered phosphorylation patterns. Moreover, GSK-3β and AMPK pathways were inhibited while AKT-473 was activated in adult-DCM. Conclusions Pediatric DCM exhibited less adverse remodeling partially mediated by divergent Ca2+ handling and downstream signaling pathways, illustrating the fundamental differences between adult and pediatric DCM. Our findings may provide a scientific basis for the development of specific therapies for pediatric DCM. Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR); Heart & Stroke Foundation (HSF)

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Protective Effect of Sauchinone Against Regional Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury: Inhibition of p38 MAPK and JNK Death Signaling Pathways

Journal of Korean Medical Science ◽

10.3346/jkms.2012.27.5.572 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 27 (5) ◽

pp. 572 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Seok Jai Kim ◽

Cheol Won Jeong ◽

Hong Beom Bae ◽

Sang Hyun Kwak ◽

Jong-Keun Son ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Myocardial Ischemia ◽

Protective Effect ◽

Reperfusion Injury ◽

Signaling Pathways ◽

P38 Mapk ◽

Ischemia Reperfusion Injury ◽

Ischemia Reperfusion ◽

Regional Myocardial Ischemia ◽

Myocardial Ischemia Reperfusion Injury ◽

Myocardial Ischemia Reperfusion

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Protective Effect of Sulfated Polysaccharides from Celluclast-Assisted Extract of Hizikia fusiforme Against Ultraviolet B-Induced Skin Damage by Regulating NF-κB, AP-1, and MAPKs Signaling Pathways In Vitro in Human Dermal Fibroblasts

Marine Drugs ◽

10.3390/md16070239 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 16 (7) ◽

pp. 239 ◽

Cited By ~ 29

Author(s):

Lei Wang ◽

WonWoo Lee ◽

Jae Oh ◽

Yong Cui ◽

BoMi Ryu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Protective Effect ◽

Signaling Pathways ◽

Dermal Fibroblasts ◽

Sulfated Polysaccharides ◽

Dependent Manner ◽

Human Dermal Fibroblasts ◽

Skin Damage ◽

Hizikia Fusiforme ◽

Hdf Cells

Our previous study evaluated the antioxidant activities of sulfated polysaccharides from Celluclast-assisted extract of Hizikia fusiforme (HFPS) in vitro in Vero cells and in vivo in zebrafish. The results showed that HFPS possesses strong antioxidant activity and suggested the potential photo-protective activities of HFPS. Hence, in the present study, we investigated the protective effects of HFPS against ultraviolet (UV) B-induced skin damage in vitro in human dermal fibroblasts (HDF cells). The results indicate that HFPS significantly reduced intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) level and improved the viability of UVB-irradiated HDF cells in a dose-dependent manner. Furthermore, HFPS significantly inhibited intracellular collagenase and elastase activities, remarkably protected collagen synthesis, and reduced matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) expression by regulating nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), activator protein 1 (AP-1), and mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) signaling pathways in UVB-irradiated HDF cells. These results suggest that HFPS possesses strong UV protective effect, and can be a potential ingredient in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

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