JAK/STAT signaling regulates the Harmonia axyridis leg regeneration by coordinating cell proliferation

Author(s):  
Hang Zhou ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Shuo Yan ◽  
Junzheng Zhang ◽  
Dan Wang ◽  
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Author(s):  
Li Jiang ◽  
Xu-Hai Zhao ◽  
Yin-Ling Mao ◽  
Jun-Feng Wang ◽  
Hui-Jun Zheng ◽  
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Abstract Background Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are tumor-associated biological molecules and have been found to be implicated in the progression of colorectal cancer (CRC). This study aims to examine the effects of lncRNA RP11-468E2.5 and its target genes (STAT5 and STAT6) on the biological activities of CRC cells via the Janus kinase-signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK/STAT) signaling pathway. Methods We initially screened the GEO database for differentially expressed lncRNAs related to CRC and then made a prediction of the implicated target genes. Then we collected CRC tissues and adjacent normal tissues from 169 CRC patients. Human CRC HCT116 and SW480 cells were treated with small interference RNA (siRNA) against RP11-468E2.5, AG490 (an inhibitor of the JAK/STAT signaling pathway), or both in combination. Next, we measured the effects of RP11-468E2.5 treatment on cellular activities such as cell viability, cycle distribution and cell apoptosis, and studied interactions among RP11-468E2.5, STAT5/STAT6, and the JAK/STAT signaling pathway. Finally, an in vivo tumor formation assay was performed to observe the effect of RP11-468E2.5 on tumor growth. Results The CRC-related gene microarray data showed low expression of RP11-468E2.5 in CRC surgical specimens. However, RP11-468E2.5 was confirmed to target STAT5 and STAT6, which participate in the JAK/STAT signaling pathway. CRC tissues showed lower expression of RP11-468E2.5, higher expression of STAT5, STAT6 and of the cell cycle marker Cyclin D1 (CCND1), compared to the findings in adjacent normal tissues. The treatment of siRNA against RP11-468E2.5 increased expression of JAK2, STAT3, STAT5, STAT6, CCND1 and Bcl-2 along with the extent of STAT3, STAT5 and STAT6 phosphorylation, while lowering expression of P21 and P27. Treatment with AG490 exhibited approximately opposite effects, whereas siRNA against RP11-468E2.5 treatment stimulated CRC cell proliferation and reduced cell apoptosis, while promoting cell cycle entry; AG490 treatment reversed these results. Conclusions Altogether, we conclude that up-regulation of RP11-468E2.5 inhibits the JAK/STAT signaling pathway by targeting STAT5 and STAT6, thereby suppressing cell proliferation and promoting cell apoptosis in CRC.


2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Hui You ◽  
Zhi-Qiang Qin ◽  
Huan-Li Zhang ◽  
Zhao-Hong Yuan ◽  
Xin Yu

AbstractAutism is known as a severe neurobehavioral syndrome, with males affected more often than females. Previous studies have revealed that microRNAs (miRNAs) play a critical role in the search for novel therapeutic strategies for autism. Therefore, we evaluate the ability of miR-153 to influence brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) of autism as well as proliferation and apoptosis of hippocampal neuron through the janus kinase-signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK-STAT) signaling pathway by targeting leptin receptor (LEPR). Firstly, the autistic mice models were established and Morris water maze was employed for the analysis of the learning ability and memory of the mice. Besides, in vitro experiments were conducted with the transfection of different mimic, inhibitor, or siRNA into the hippocampal neuron cells, after which the effect of miR-153 on LEPR and the JAK-STAT signaling pathway-related factors was investigated. Next, 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide assay and flow cytometry assay were conducted to evaluate cell proliferation, cell cycle, and apoptosis respectively following transfection. The results revealed that there was a significant decrease in learning ability and memory in the autistic mice along with a reduction in the positive expression rate of BDNF and serious inflammatory reaction. LEPR was confirmed as a target gene of miR-153 by the dual luciferase reporter gene assay. After transfection of overexpressed miR-153, LEPR and the JAK-STAT signaling pathway were inhibited followed by an increase in BDNF and enhancement of cell proliferation. In conclusion, the high expression of miR-153 can inhibit activation of JAK-STAT signaling pathway by LEPR, thus improving BDNF expression and the proliferative ability of hippocampal neurons.


Oncogene ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 21 (34) ◽  
pp. 5346-5355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Wang ◽  
William A Rudert ◽  
Inna Loutaev ◽  
Vera Roginskaya ◽  
Seth J Corey

Author(s):  
Zhiguang Qiao ◽  
Jiaxin Tang ◽  
Wen Wu ◽  
Jian Tang ◽  
Ming Liu

Abstract Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative disease of synovial joints caused by inflammation. Acteoside (ACT), a major component and lipase inhibitor from the Chinese tea Ligustrum purpurascens kudingcha, has been reported to regulate the inflammation and immune response. The study aims to investigate the effects of ACT on inflammatory responses and joint protection in OA rats. Methods Cell proliferation was examined by MTT and colony formation assay. Apoptosis was analyzed using flow cytometry with Annexin V/PI staining. ELISA was employed to examine the concentration of inflammatory cytokines. OA rat model was established by surgery stimulation. Results ACT treatment significantly inhibited the upregulation of inflammatory cytokines induced by IL-1β in primary chondrocytes, including IL-6, IL-12, TNF-α and IFN-γ. ACT stimulation also enhanced the cell proliferation, while inhibited cell apoptosis in IL-1β-treated chondrocytes. Consistently, ACT treatment led to downregulation of cleaved-caspase-3 and apoptosis regulator Bax, and upregulation of Bcl-2. Furthermore, ACT treatment inhibited IL-1β-induced activation of JAK/STAT pathway. The results were confirmed in surgery-induced OA rat model. Moreover, ACT treatment significantly inhibited synovial inflammation and articular chondrocyte apoptosis in OA rats. Conclusion Our findings indicate that ACT has the potential therapeutic effect on OA through inhibiting the inflammatory responses via inactivating JAK/STAT signaling pathway.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Biyin Chen ◽  
Li Song ◽  
Xiuzhen Nie ◽  
Fangfeng Lin ◽  
Zongyang Yu ◽  
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PurposeThis study made a systemic description for the CXCL1-dependent regulatory mechanism in colorectal cancer (CRC).MethodsBioinformatics methods were applied to obtain target mRNA CXCL1 and corresponding upstream miRNA. qRT-PCR and Western blot were performed to measure the levels of CXCL1 and miR-302e in CRC tissue and cells. Experiments including CCK-8, wound healing assay, Transwell invasion assay, and flow cytometry were conducted to assess cell biological behaviors. Dual-luciferase reporter assay was carried out for verification of the targeting relationship between CXCL1 and miR-302e. The inhibitor AG490 of JAK-STAT signaling pathway was used to identify the functional mechanism of CXCL1/JAK-STAT underlying progression of CRC, and tumor xenograft experiments were performed for further validation.ResultsCXCL1 was highly expressed in CRC tissue and cells, while miR-302e was poorly expressed. Silencing CXCL1 or overexpressing miR-302e could lead to inhibition of cell proliferation, migration, invasion but promotion of cell apoptosis of CRC. Besides, CXCL1 was identified as a direct target of miR-302e, and CXCL1 could reverse the effect of miR-302e on cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and apoptosis. Furthermore, CXCL1 functioned on CRC cell biological behaviors via activation of JAK-STAT signaling pathway.ConclusionCXCL1 could be regulated by miR-302e to inactivate JAK-STAT signaling pathway, in turn affecting cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and apoptosis of CRC. Our result provides a potential therapeutic target for CRC treatment.


2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 401-411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua Yang ◽  
Pengcheng Ma ◽  
Yuping Cao ◽  
Mengli Zhang ◽  
Lingjun Li ◽  
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Background: Retinoids are important agents for the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCL). But side effects and drug resistance caused by activation of RAR/RXR limited their clinical application. Therefore, it is urgent to develop new agents to fight against CTCL. ECPIRM, a 13-cis retinoic acid derivative, was reported that it inhibited proliferation and induced apoptosis of SCL-1 cells. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the biological activities and mechanisms of ECPIEM. Methods: The effect of ECPIRM on cell proliferation was determined by MTT assay and Trypan blue exclusion assay while FACS analysis was used to detect changes in cell cycle and apoptosis in HUT78 cells. The influence of ECPIRM on RAR/RXR and JAK/STAT signaling was evaluated by western blot analysis. Results: ECPIRM, better than other agents (all-trans retinoic acid,13-cis-retinoic acid or bexarotene), inhibited proliferation and induced apoptosis significantly in HUT78 cells, but with little cytotoxicity on normal lymphocytes. Then ECPIRM induced G0/G1 phase arrest by decreasing the expression of cyclinD1, cyclinE, CDK2 and CDK4 while increasing p21. Furthermore, the unaffected expression of RAR and RXR members suggested that ECPIRM acted independently of RAR/RXR pathway in HUT78 cells. But decreased phosphorylation of JAK1, STAT3, STAT5 and downregulated Bcl-xL, Cyclin D1 and c-Myc indicated that ECPIRM inhibited the activation of JAK/STAT signaling. Conclusion: ECPIRM inhibited proliferation, induced apoptosis and G0/G1 phase arrest in HUT78 cells through inhibiting JAK/STAT pathway but not RAR/RXR pathway, which presented ECPIRM as a promising candidate for the treatment of CTCL patients.


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