Inhibitory effects of an herbal medicine “sho-saiko-to” on PDGF-BB induced tyrosine phosphorylation and cell proliferation in human hepatic stellate cells

2001 ◽  
Vol 120 (5) ◽  
pp. A358
Author(s):  
Ryuichiro Sakata ◽  
Takato Ueno ◽  
Toru Nakamura ◽  
Osamu Hashimoto ◽  
Rina Kimura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Tyrosine Phosphorylation ◽  
Hepatic Stellate Cells ◽  
Stellate Cells ◽  
Inhibitory Effects

Inhibitory effects of capsaicin on hepatic stellate cells and liver fibrosis

2014 ◽  
Vol 92 (5) ◽  
pp. 406-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fu-Xiang Yu ◽  
Yin-Yan Teng ◽  
Qian-Dong Zhu ◽  
Qi-Yu Zhang ◽  
Yin-He Tang
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Liver Fibrosis ◽  
Hepatic Stellate Cells ◽  
Cell Apoptosis ◽  
Stellate Cells ◽  
Cell Counting ◽  
Mrna Levels ◽  
Inhibitory Effects ◽  
Production Of Hydrogen

Hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) play an important role in the process of liver fibrosis. In this study, we investigated the inhibitory effects of capsaicin on HSCs and liver fibrosis. Cultured HSCs were incubated with various concentrations of capsaicin. Cell proliferation was examined using a cell counting kit. Production of hydrogen peroxide was determined using a 2′,7′-dichlorofluorescin diacetate (DCFH-DA) assay. The mRNA and protein expression of target genes was analyzed by reverse transcription PCR and Western blot analysis, respectively. Cell apoptosis was evaluated by annexin V-FITC and propidium iodide (PI) costaining followed by flow cytometric analysis. A CCl4 rat liver fibrosis model was used to assess in vivo effects of capsaicin by histological examination and measurement of liver fibrosis markers, including hydroxyproline content, serum type III collagen, and hyaluronic acid (HA) levels. Our results show that capsaicin dose-dependently inhibited cell proliferation, suppressed cell activation, and decreased hydrogen peroxide production in cultured HSCs. Capsaicin reduced the mRNA levels of tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase 1 (TIMP-1) and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) in HSCs. Moreover, capsaicin-induced cell apoptosis was associated with increased expression of Bax, cytochrome c (cyt c), and caspase-3, but reduced levels of Bcl-2. The animal studies further revealed that capsaicin efficiently reduced the extent of liver fibrosis, inhibited HSC proliferation, and promoted cell apoptosis. Our findings suggest that capsaicin might inhibit fibrogenesis by inhibiting the activities of HSCs.

Norepinephrine induces calcium spikes and proinflammatory actions in human hepatic stellate cells

2006 ◽  
Vol 291 (5) ◽  
pp. G877-G884 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pau Sancho-Bru ◽  
Ramón Bataller ◽  
Jordi Colmenero ◽  
Xavier Gasull ◽  
Montserrat Moreno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Portal Hypertension ◽  
Liver Fibrosis ◽  
Hepatic Stellate Cells ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Nuclear Translocation ◽  
Stellate Cells ◽  
Luciferase Reporter ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Cell Contraction

Catecholamines participate in the pathogenesis of portal hypertension and liver fibrosis through α1-adrenoceptors. However, the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms are largely unknown. Here, we investigated the effects of norepinephrine (NE) on human hepatic stellate cells (HSC), which exert vasoactive, inflammatory, and fibrogenic actions in the injured liver. Adrenoceptor expression was assessed in human HSC by RT-PCR and immunocytochemistry. Intracellular Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i) was studied in fura-2-loaded cells. Cell contraction was studied by assessing wrinkle formation and myosin light chain II (MLC II) phosphorylation. Cell proliferation and collagen-α1(I) expression were assessed by [3H]thymidine incorporation and quantitative PCR, respectively. NF-κB activation was assessed by luciferase reporter gene and p65 nuclear translocation. Chemokine secretion was assessed by ELISA. Normal human livers expressed α1A-adrenoceptors, which were markedly upregulated in livers with advanced fibrosis. Activated human HSC expressed α1A-adrenoceptors. NE induced multiple rapid [Ca2+]i oscillations (Ca2+ spikes). Prazosin (α1-blocker) completely prevented NE-induced Ca2+ spikes, whereas propranolol (nonspecific β-blocker) partially attenuated this effect. NE caused phosphorylation of MLC II and cell contraction. In contrast, NE did not affect cell proliferation or collagen-α1(I) expression. Importantly, NE stimulated the secretion of inflammatory chemokines (RANTES and interleukin-8) in a dose-dependent manner. Prazosin blocked NE-induced chemokine secretion. NE stimulated NF-κB activation. BAY 11-7082, a specific NF-κB inhibitor, blocked NE-induced chemokine secretion. We conclude that NE stimulates NF-κB and induces cell contraction and proinflammatory effects in human HSC. Catecholamines may participate in the pathogenesis of portal hypertension and liver fibrosis by targeting HSC.

Secretion and Activation of TGF-β Isoforms by Hepatic Stellate Cells and Consequences for Cell Proliferation and Survival

2001 ◽  
Vol 100 (s44) ◽  
pp. 20P-20P
Author(s):  
EJ Williams ◽  
BC Cochrane ◽  
MJP Arthur ◽  
JP Iredale ◽  
RC Benyon
Keyword(s):  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Hepatic Stellate Cells ◽  
Stellate Cells

Human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells suppress the proliferation of hepatic stellate cells by inhibiting the ubiquitination of p27

2017 ◽  
Vol 95 (6) ◽  
pp. 628-633 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liang Wang ◽  
Guang Bai ◽  
Fei Chen
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Stem Cells ◽  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Cell Cycle Arrest ◽  
Hepatic Stellate Cells ◽  
Stellate Cells ◽  
Cycle Arrest ◽  
Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells

Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) have considerable therapeutic potential for the treatment of end-stage liver disease. Previous studies have demonstrated that BMSCs secrete growth factors and cytokines that inactivate hepatic stellate cells (HSCs), which inhibited the progression of hepatic fibrosis. The aim of this study was to determine the mechanism by which BMSCs suppress the function of HSCs in fibrosis. Our results showed that co-culture of BMSCs and HSCs induced cell cycle arrest at the G10/G1 phase and cell apoptosis of HSCs, which finally inhibited the cell proliferation of HSCs. Consistent with the cell cycle arrest, co-culture of BMSCs and HSCs increased the abundance of the cell cycle protein p27. Mechanistically, we further uncovered that following the co-culture with BMSCs, the expression level of the E3 ligase S-phase kinase-associated protein 2 (SKP2) that is responsible for the ubiquitination of p27 was decreased, which attenuated the ubiquitination of p27 and increased the stability of p27 in HSCs. Collectively, our results indicated the potential involvement of the SKP2–p27 axis for the inhibitory effect of BSMCs on the cell proliferation of HSCs.

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