scholarly journals Coordination between metabolic transitions and gene expression by NAD+ availability during adipogenic differentiation in human cells.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edgar Sanchez Ramirez ◽  
Thi Phuong Lien Ung ◽  
Ximena del Toro Rios ◽  
Guadalupe R. Fajardo Orduna ◽  
Lilia G. Noriega ◽  
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Adipocytes are the main cell type in adipose tissue, a critical regulator of metabolism, highly specialized in storing energy as fat. Adipocytes differentiate from multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells through adipogenesis, a tightly controlled differentiation process involving closely interplay between metabolic transitions and sequential programs of gene expression. However, the specific gears driving this interplay remain largely obscure. Additionally, the metabolite nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is becoming increasingly recognized as a regulator of lipid metabolism, being postulated as promising therapeutic target for dyslipidemia and obesity. Here, we explored the effect of manipulating NAD+ bioavailability during adipogenic differentiation from human mesenchymal stem cells. We found a previously unappreciated strong repressive role for NAD+ on adipocyte commitment, while a functional NAD+-dependent deacetylase SIRT1 appeared crucial for terminal differentiation of pre-adipocytes. Remarkably, repressing the NAD+ biosynthetic salvage pathway during adipogenesis promoted the adipogenic transcriptional program, suggesting that SIRT1 activity during adipogenesis is independent from the NAD+ salvage pathway, while two photon microscopy and extracellular flux analyses suggest that its activation relies on the metabolic switch. Interestingly, SIRT1-directed control of subcellular compartmentalization of redox metabolism during adipogenesis was evidenced by two-photon fluorescence lifetime microscopy.

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. BIC.S14683 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Shaker ◽  
Kara M. Pascarelli ◽  
Matthew J. Plantinga ◽  
Miles A. Love ◽  
Alexander J. Lazar ◽  
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Altered cysteine dioxygenase 1 (CDO1) gene expression has been observed in several cancers but has not yet been investigated in liposarcomas. The aim of this study was to evaluate CDO1 expression in a cohort of liposarcomas and to determine its association with clinicopathological features. Existing microarray data indicated variable CDO1 expression in liposarcoma subtypes. CDO1 mRNA from a larger cohort of liposarcomas was quantified by real time-PCR, and CDO1 protein expression was determined by immunohistochemistry (IHC) in more than 300 tumor specimens. Well-differentiated liposarcomas (WDLSs) had significantly higher CDO1 gene expression and protein levels than dedifferentiated liposarcomas (DDLSs) ( P < 0.001). Location of the tumor was not predictive of the expression level of CDO1 mRNA in any histological subtype of liposarcoma. Recurrent tumors did not show any difference in CDO1 expression when compared to primary tumors. CDO1 expression was upregulated as human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) undergo differentiation into mature adipocytes. Our results suggest that CDO1 is a marker of liposarcoma progression and adipogenic differentiation.


2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (10) ◽  
pp. 2552-2563 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pei-Chi Tseng ◽  
Sheng-Mou Hou ◽  
Ruey-Jien Chen ◽  
Hsiao-Wen Peng ◽  
Chi-Fen Hsieh ◽  
...  

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 1831
Author(s):  
Thitianan Kulsirirat ◽  
Sittisak Honsawek ◽  
Mariko Takeda-Morishita ◽  
Nuttanan Sinchaipanid ◽  
Wanvisa Udomsinprasert ◽  
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Andrographolide is a labdane diterpenoid herb, which is isolated from the leaves of Andrographis paniculata, and widely used for its potential medical properties. However, there are no reports on the effects of andrographolide on the human suprapatellar fat pad of osteoarthritis patients. In the present study, our goal was to evaluate the innovative effects of andrographolide on viability and Tri-lineage differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells from suprapatellar fat pad tissues. The results revealed that andrographolide had no cytotoxic effects when the concentration was less than 12.5 µM. Interestingly, andrographolide had significantly enhanced, dose dependent, osteogenesis and chondrogenesis as evidenced by a significantly intensified stain for Alizarin Red S, Toluidine Blue and Alcian Blue. Moreover, andrographolide can upregulate the expression of genes related to osteogenic and chondrogenic differentiation, including Runx2, OPN, Sox9, and Aggrecan in mesenchymal stem cells from human suprapatellar fat pad tissues. In contrast, andrographolide suppressed adipogenic differentiation as evidenced by significantly diminished Oil Red O staining and expression levels for adipogenic-specific genes for PPAR-γ2 and LPL. These findings confirm that andrographolide can specifically enhance osteogenesis and chondrogenesis of mesenchymal stem cells from human suprapatellar fat pad tissues. It has potential as a therapeutic agent derived from natural sources for regenerative medicine.


2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 332-339
Author(s):  
Hideyuki Shirasawa ◽  
Noboru Matsumura ◽  
Masaki Yoda ◽  
Kazumasa Okubo ◽  
Masayuki Shimoda ◽  
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Background: The infiltration of fat tissue into skeletal muscle, a condition referred to as muscle fatty infiltration or fatty degeneration, is regarded as an irreversible event that significantly compromises the motor function of skeletal muscle. Purpose: To investigate the effect of retinoic acid receptor (RAR) agonists in suppressing the adipogenic differentiation of fibroadipogenic progenitors (FAPs) in vitro and fatty infiltration after rotator cuff tear in mice. Study Design: Controlled laboratory study. Methods: FAPs isolated from mouse skeletal muscle were cultured in adipogenic differentiation medium in the presence or absence of an RAR agonist. At the end of cell culture, adipogenic differentiation was evaluated by gene expression analysis and oil red O staining. A mouse model of fatty infiltration—which includes the resection of the rotator cuff, removal of the humeral head, and denervation the supraspinatus muscle—was used to induce fatty infiltration in the supraspinatus muscle. The mice were orally or intramuscularly administered with an RAR agonist after the surgery. Muscle fatty infiltration was evaluated by histology and gene expression analysis. Results: RAR agonists effectively inhibited the adipogenic differentiation of FAPs in vitro. Oral and intramuscular administration of RAR agonists suppressed the development of muscle fatty infiltration in the mice after rotator cuff tear. In accordance, we found a significant decrease in the number of intramuscular fat cells and suppressed expression in adipogenic markers. RAR agonists also increased the expression of the transcripts for collagens; however, an accumulation of collagenous tissues was not histologically evident in the present model. Conclusion: Muscle fatty infiltration can be alleviated by RAR agonists through suppressing the adipogenic differentiation of FAPs. The results also suggest that RAR agonists are potential therapeutic agents for treating patients who are at risk of developing muscle fatty infiltration. The consequence of the increased expression of collagen transcripts by RAR agonists needs to be clarified. Clinical Relevance: RAR agonists can be used to prevent the development of muscle fatty infiltration after rotator cuff tear. Nevertheless, further studies are mandatory in a large animal model to examine the safety and efficacy of intramuscular injection of RAR agonists.


2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 2963
Author(s):  
Fabrizio Russo ◽  
Luca Ambrosio ◽  
Marianna Peroglio ◽  
Wei Guo ◽  
Sebastian Wangler ◽  
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The purpose of the present pilot study was to evaluate the effect of a hydrogel composed of hyaluronic acid (HA) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as a carrier for human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) for intervertebral disc (IVD) regeneration using a disc organ culture model. HA was mixed with batroxobin (BTX) and PRP to form a hydrogel encapsulating 1 × 106 or 2 × 106 hMSCs. Bovine IVDs were nucleotomized and filled with hMSCs suspended in ~200 μL of the PRP/HA/BTX hydrogel. IVDs collected at day 0 and nucleotomized IVDs with no hMSCs and/or hydrogel alone were used as controls. hMSCs encapsulated in the hydrogel were also cultured in well plates to evaluate the effect of the IVD environment on hMSCs. After 1 week, tissue structure, scaffold integration, hMSC viability and gene expression of matrix and nucleus pulposus (NP) cell markers were assessed. Histological analysis showed a better preservation of the viability of the IVD tissue adjacent to the gel in the presence of hMSCs (~70%) compared to the hydrogel without hMSCs. Furthermore, disc morphology was maintained, and the hydrogel showed signs of integration with the surrounding tissues. At the gene expression level, the hydrogel loaded with hMSCs preserved the normal metabolism of the tissue. The IVD environment promoted hMSC differentiation towards a NP cell phenotype by increasing cytokeratin-19 (KRT19) gene expression. This study demonstrated that the hydrogel composed of HA/PRP/BTX represents a valid carrier for hMSCs being able to maintain a good cell viability while stimulating cell activity and NP marker expression.


Author(s):  
Yifan Zhang ◽  
Weiwei Jiang ◽  
Jun Xu ◽  
Na Wu ◽  
Yang Wang ◽  
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ObjectiveThe gut microbiota is associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). We isolated the Escherichia coli strain NF73-1 from the intestines of a NASH patient and then investigated its effect and underlying mechanism.Methods16S ribosomal RNA (16S rRNA) amplicon sequencing was used to detect bacterial profiles in healthy controls, NAFLD patients and NASH patients. Highly enriched E. coli strains were cultured and isolated from NASH patients. Whole-genome sequencing and comparative genomics were performed to investigate gene expression. Depending on the diet, male C57BL/6J mice were further grouped in normal diet (ND) and high-fat diet (HFD) groups. To avoid disturbing the bacterial microbiota, some of the ND and HFD mice were grouped as “bacteria-depleted” mice and treated with a cocktail of broad-spectrum antibiotic complex (ABX) from the 8th to 10th week. Then, E. coli NF73-1, the bacterial strain isolated from NASH patients, was administered transgastrically for 6 weeks to investigate its effect and mechanism in the pathogenic progression of NAFLD.ResultsThe relative abundance of Escherichia increased significantly in the mucosa of NAFLD patients, especially NASH patients. The results from whole-genome sequencing and comparative genomics showed a specific gene expression profile in E. coli strain NF73-1, which was isolated from the intestinal mucosa of NASH patients. E. coli NF73-1 accelerates NAFLD independently. Only in the HFD-NF73-1 and HFD-ABX-NF73-1 groups were EGFP-labeled E. coli NF73-1 detected in the liver and intestine. Subsequently, translocation of E. coli NF73-1 into the liver led to an increase in hepatic M1 macrophages via the TLR2/NLRP3 pathway. Hepatic M1 macrophages induced by E. coli NF73-1 activated mTOR-S6K1-SREBP-1/PPAR-α signaling, causing a metabolic switch from triglyceride oxidation toward triglyceride synthesis in NAFLD mice.ConclusionsE. coli NF73-1 is a critical trigger in the progression of NAFLD. E. coli NF73-1 might be a specific strain for NAFLD patients.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather Fairfield ◽  
Samantha Costa ◽  
Carolyne Falank ◽  
Mariah Farrell ◽  
Connor S. Murphy ◽  
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Within the bone marrow microenvironment, mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are an essential precursor to bone marrow adipocytes and osteoblasts. The balance between this progenitor pool and mature cells (adipocytes and osteoblasts) is often skewed by disease and aging. In multiple myeloma (MM), a cancer of the plasma cell that predominantly grows within the bone marrow, as well as other cancers, MSCs, preadipocytes, and adipocytes have been shown to directly support tumor cell survival and proliferation. Increasing evidence supports the idea that MM-associated MSCs are distinct from healthy MSCs, and their gene expression profiles may be predictive of myeloma patient outcomes. Here we directly investigate how MM cells affect the differentiation capacity and gene expression profiles of preadipocytes and bone marrow MSCs. Our studies reveal that MM.1S cells cause a marked decrease in lipid accumulation in differentiating 3T3-L1 cells. Also, MM.1S cells or MM.1S-conditioned media altered gene expression profiles of both 3T3-L1 and mouse bone marrow MSCs. 3T3-L1 cells exposed to MM.1S cells before adipogenic differentiation displayed gene expression changes leading to significantly altered pathways involved in steroid biosynthesis, the cell cycle, and metabolism (oxidative phosphorylation and glycolysis) after adipogenesis. MM.1S cells induced a marked increase in 3T3-L1 expression of MM-supportive genes including Il-6 and Cxcl12 (SDF1), which was confirmed in mouse MSCs by qRT-PCR, suggesting a forward-feedback mechanism. In vitro experiments revealed that indirect MM exposure prior to differentiation drives a senescent-like phenotype in differentiating MSCs, and this trend was confirmed in MM-associated MSCs compared to MSCs from normal donors. In direct co-culture, human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) exposed to MM.1S, RPMI-8226, and OPM-2 prior to and during differentiation, exhibited different levels of lipid accumulation as well as secreted cytokines. Combined, our results suggest that MM cells can inhibit adipogenic differentiation while stimulating expression of the senescence associated secretory phenotype (SASP) and other pro-myeloma molecules. This study provides insight into a novel way in which MM cells manipulate their microenvironment by altering the expression of supportive cytokines and skewing the cellular diversity of the marrow.


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