scholarly journals Cannabidiol Decreases Metalloproteinase Activity and Normalizes Angiogenesis Factor Expression in UVB-Irradiated Keratinocytes from Psoriatic Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Gęgotek ◽  
Sinemyiz Atalay ◽  
Adam Wroński ◽  
Agnieszka Markowska ◽  
Elżbieta Skrzydlewska
Keyword(s):  
Matrix Metalloproteinases ◽  
Psoriasis Vulgaris ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Skin Cells ◽  
Factor Expression ◽  
Basal Plasma ◽  
Angiopoietin 2 ◽  
Chemiluminescent Method ◽  
Metalloproteinase Activity

The development of psoriasis is associated with the consequences of oxidative stress and inflammation leading to metabolic changes locally, in the skin cells, and systemically, in the blood. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze the effect of psoriasis vulgaris (PsV) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) on the basal plasma/keratinocyte levels of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (TIMPs), and angiogenesis factors, as well as to evaluate the effect of CBD on these parameters in keratinocytes isolated from psoriatic/healthy individuals with and without in vitro irradiation by UVB. A quantitative chemiluminescent method of detection based on an ELISA protocol and zymography technique was used during analysis. It was shown that activity levels of MMP-9 and TIMP-2 in PsA plasma were higher than in PsV. Changes in the proteolytic activity were accompanied by an increase in markers of angiogenesis (angiopoietin-2, HGF, VEGF, TNFα, PDGF, FGF), where in the specific case of angiopoietin-2 and TNFα, the overexpression in PsV was significantly stronger than in PsA. CBD application to keratinocytes partially restored levels of MMP-1/2/3/7 and TIMP-1/2 (in an effect which was particularly enhanced by UVB irradiation), as well as levels of the examined angiogenic factors except TNFα (levels of which were increased in psoriatic keratinocytes and decreased in healthy keratinocytes). Presented results indicate that CBD may be suggested as an antiangiogenic factor that reduces the proinflammatory action of UVB in psoriatic keratinocytes and partially has a protective effect for healthy keratinocytes.

scholarly journals Expression of Alpha-Enolase (ENO1), Myc Promoter-Binding Protein-1 (MBP-1) and Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMP-2 and MMP-9) Reflect the Nature and Aggressiveness of Breast Tumors

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (16) ◽  
pp. 3952 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrizia Cancemi ◽  
Miriam Buttacavoli ◽  
Elena Roz ◽  
Salvatore Feo
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Matrix Metalloproteinases ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Binding Protein ◽  
Hypoxia Tolerance ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Cancer Tissues

Breast cancer is a complex and heterogeneous disease: Several molecular alterations cause cell proliferation and the acquisition of an invasive phenotype. Extracellular matrix (ECM) is considered essential for sustaining tumor growth and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) have been identified as drivers of many aspects of the tumor phenotype. Mounting evidence indicates that both α-enolase (ENO1) and Myc promoter-binding protein-1 (MBP-1) also played pivotal roles in tumorigenesis, although as antagonists. ENO1 is involved in cell growth, hypoxia tolerance and autoimmune activities besides its major role in the glycolysis pathway. On the contrary, MBP-1, an alternative product of ENO1, suppresses cell proliferation and the invasive ability of cancer cells. Since an important task in personalized medicine is to discriminate a different subtype of patients with different clinical outcomes including chances of recurrence and metastasis, we investigated the functional relationship between ENO1/MBP-1 expression and MMP-2 and MMP-9 activity levels in both tissues and sera of breast cancer patients. We focused on the clinical relevance of ENO1 and MMPs (MMP-2 and MMP-9) overexpression in breast cancer tissues: The association between the higher ENO1, MMP-2 and MMP-9 expression with a worse prognosis suggest that the elevated ENO1 and MMPs expression are promising biomarkers for breast cancer. A relationship seems to exist between MBP-1 expression and the decrease in the activity levels of MMP-9 in cancer tissues and MMP-2 in sera. Moreover, the sera of breast cancer patients grouped for MBP-1 expression differentially induced, in vitro, cell proliferation and migration. Our findings support the hypothesis of patient’s stratification based on ENO1, MBP-1 and MMPs expression. Elucidating the molecular pathways through which MBP-1 influences MMPs expression and breast cancer regression can lead to the discovery of new management strategies.

Matrix metalloproteinases in stroke

2017 ◽  
pp. 110-117
Author(s):  
А.А. Пальцын
Keyword(s):  
Matrix Metalloproteinases ◽  
Enzyme System ◽  
Enzyme Complex ◽  
Pathogenic Factors ◽  
Pathogenic Action ◽  
Activity Of Enzymes ◽  
Living Tissues ◽  
Current Reconstruction ◽  
Metalloproteinase Activity

Матриксные металлопротеиназы - ферментный комплекс, необходимый для сохранения гомеостаза. Он участник нормальной, постоянно текущей реконструкции всех живых тканей. Действие патогенных факторов нарушает слаженную работу этого комплекса. Часто нарушение выражается излишней активностью ферментов, усиливающей патогенное действие. Однако и заживление, форсированное новообразование тканевых элементов, может происходить только при повышенной, в сравнении с нормой, активности металлопротеиназ. Такая ситуация требует от медицины умения разумно вмешиваться в работу ферментной системы. В статье представлены некоторые результаты этих вмешательств. Matrix metalloproteinases - enzyme complex necessary for maintenance of the homeostasis. He is a participant of normal, constantly current reconstruction of all living tissues. Action of pathogenic factors breaks harmonious work of this complex. Often violation is expressed by the excessive activity of enzymes amplifying pathogenic action. However and healing, which is accelerated new growth of tissue elements, can happen only at raised, compared with norm, metalloproteinase activity. Such situation demands from medicine of ability participate reasonably in work of enzyme system. The article presents some of the results of these actions.

Targeting Matrix Metalloproteinases in Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Dysfunction

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 718-720
Author(s):  
Lucia Corina Dima-Cozma ◽  
Sebastian Cozma ◽  
Delia Hinganu ◽  
Cristina Mihaela Ghiciuc ◽  
Florin Mitu
Keyword(s):  
Smooth Muscle ◽  
Matrix Metalloproteinases ◽  
Cholesterol Synthesis ◽  
Balloon Dilation ◽  
Aortic Aneurysms ◽  
Arterial Lesions ◽  
Smooth Muscle Cell Migration ◽  
And Migration

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are the primary mediators of extracellular remodeling and their properties are useful in diagnostic evaluation and treatment. They are zinc-dependent proteases. MMPs have been involved in the mechanisms of atherosclerosis in various arterial areas, ischemic heart disease and myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation and aortic aneurysms. Recently, MMP9 has been implicated in dyslipidemia and cholesterol synthesis by the liver. Increased MMP expression and activity has been associated with neointimal arterial lesions and migration of smooth muscle cells after arterial balloon dilation, while MMP inhibition decreases smooth muscle cell migration in vivo and in vitro.

Modulation of Matrix Metalloproteinases by Plant-Derived Products

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Najmi Mohamad Anuar ◽  
Nurul Iman Natasya Zulkafali ◽  
Azizah Ugusman
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Natural Products ◽  
Matrix Metalloproteinases ◽  
Animal Studies ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
In Vitro Models ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Extracellular Matrix Components

: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a group of zinc-dependent metallo-endopeptidase that are responsible towards the degradation, repair and remodelling of extracellular matrix components. MMPs play an important role in maintaining a normal physiological function and preventing diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Natural products derived from plants have been used as traditional medicine for centuries. Its active compounds, such as catechin, resveratrol and quercetin, are suggested to play an important role as MMPs inhibitors, thereby opening new insights into their applications in many fields, such as pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries. This review summarises the current knowledge on plant-derived natural products with MMP-modulating activities. Most of the reviewed plant-derived products exhibit an inhibitory activity on MMPs. Amongst MMPs, MMP-2 and MMP-9 are the most studied. The expression of MMPs is inhibited through respective signalling pathways, such as MAPK, NF-κB and PI3 kinase pathways, which contribute to the reduction in cancer cell behaviours, such as proliferation and migration. Most studies have employed in vitro models, but a limited number of animal studies and clinical trials have been conducted. Even though plant-derived products show promising results in modulating MMPs, more in vivo studies and clinical trials are needed to support their therapeutic applications in the future.

scholarly journals Combined Effects of Carotenoids and Polyphenols in Balancing the Response of Skin Cells to UV Irradiation

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 1931
Author(s):  
Glenda Calniquer ◽  
Marina Khanin ◽  
Hilla Ovadia ◽  
Karin Linnewiel-Hermoni ◽  
David Stepensky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Damage ◽  
Plasma Concentrations ◽  
Dermal Fibroblasts ◽  
Carnosic Acid ◽  
Rosemary Extract ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Skin Cells ◽  
Tomato Extract ◽  
Clinical Experiments

Oral carotenoids and polyphenols have been suggested to induce photo-protective effects. The aim of the study was to test whether the combination of carotenoids and polyphenols produce greater protective effects from UV-induced damage to skin cells. Such damage is characterized by inflammation and oxidative stress; thus, the photo-protective effect can be partially explained by modulating the nuclear factor kappa B (NFκB) and antioxidant response element/Nrf2 (ARE/Nrf2) transcription systems, known as important regulators of these two processes. Indeed, it was found in keratinocytes that carotenoids and polyphenols inhibit UVB-induced NFκB activity and release of cytokine IL-6. A combination of tomato extract with rosemary extract inhibited UVB-induced release of IL-6 more than each of the compounds alone. Moreover, this combination synergistically activated ARE/Nrf2 transcription systems. Inflammatory cytokines such as IL-6 and TNFα induce the expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), which leads to collagen breakdown; thus, it is important to note that carnosic acid reduced TNFα-induced MMP-1 secretion from human dermal fibroblasts. The in vitro results suggest beneficial effects of phytonutrient combinations on skin health. To assure that clinical experiments to prove such effects in humans are feasible, the human bioavailability of carotenoids from tomato extract was tested, and nearly a twofold increase in their plasma concentrations was detected. This study demonstrates that carotenoids and polyphenols cooperate in balancing UV-induced skin cell damage, and suggests that NFκB and ARE/Nrf2 are involved in these effects.

Cytotoxic effects of wildfire ashes: in-vitro responses of skin cells

2021 ◽  
pp. 117279
Author(s):  
Ana Ré ◽  
Ana Teresa Rocha ◽  
Isabel Campos ◽  
Jan Jacob Keizer ◽  
Fernando J.M. Gonçalves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cytotoxic Effects ◽  
Skin Cells

scholarly journals Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells promote prostate cancer cell stemness via cell–cell contact to activate the Jagged1/Notch1 pathway

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji-wen Cheng ◽  
Li-xia Duan ◽  
Yang Yu ◽  
Pu Wang ◽  
Jia-le Feng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Western Blot ◽  
Cell Contact ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Tumor Resistance ◽  
Cell Cell

Abstract Background Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) play a crucial role in cancer development and tumor resistance to therapy in prostate cancer, but the influence of MSCs on the stemness potential of PCa cells by cell–cell contact remains unclear. In this study, we investigated the effect of direct contact of PCa cells with MSCs on the stemness of PCa and its mechanisms. Methods First, the flow cytometry, colony formation, and sphere formation were performed to determine the stemness of PCaMSCs, and the expression of stemness-related molecules (Sox2, Oct4, and Nanog) was investigated by western blot analysis. Then, we used western blot and qPCR to determine the activity levels of two candidate pathways and their downstream stemness-associated pathway. Finally, we verified the role of the significantly changed pathway by assessing the key factors in this pathway via in vitro and in vivo experiments. Results We established that MSCs promoted the stemness of PCa cells by cell–cell contact. We here established that the enhanced stemness of PCaMSCs was independent of the CCL5/CCR5 pathway. We also found that PCaMSCs up-regulated the expression of Notch signaling-related genes, and inhibition of Jagged1-Notch1 signaling in PCaMSCs cells significantly inhibited MSCs-induced stemness and tumorigenesis in vitro and in vivo. Conclusions Our results reveal a novel interaction between MSCs and PCa cells in promoting tumorigenesis through activation of the Jagged1/Notch1 pathway, providing a new therapeutic target for the treatment of PCa.

Upregulation of tissue factor expression by avastin: ex vivo and in vitro data

2012 ◽  
Vol 129 ◽  
pp. S170
Author(s):  
E. Napoleone ◽  
A. Cutrone ◽  
D. Cugino ◽  
R. Tambaro ◽  
A. De Curtis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Factor ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Tissue Factor Expression ◽  
Factor Expression ◽  
Vitro Data ◽  
In Vitro Data
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