scholarly journals Na+/Ca2+ exchanger isoform 1 takes part to the Ca2+-related prosurvival pathway of SOD1 in primary motor neurons exposed to beta-methylamino-l-alanine

2022 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiziana Petrozziello ◽  
Francesca Boscia ◽  
Valentina Tedeschi ◽  
Anna Pannaccione ◽  
Valeria de Rosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Death ◽  
Motor Neurons ◽  
Nuclear Translocation ◽  
Neuroprotective Effect ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Trigger Factor ◽  
Double Labeling ◽  
Reverse Mode ◽  
Environmental Trigger ◽  
Intracellular Ca

Abstract Background The cycad neurotoxin beta-methylamino-l-alanine (L-BMAA), one of the environmental trigger factor for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/Parkinson-dementia complex (ALS/PDC), may cause neurodegeneration by disrupting organellar Ca2+ homeostasis. Through the activation of Akt/ERK1/2 pathway, the Cu,Zn-superoxide dismutase (SOD1) and its non-metallated form, ApoSOD1, prevent endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress-induced cell death in motor neurons exposed to L-BMAA. This occurs through the rapid increase of intracellular Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i) in part flowing from the extracellular compartment and in part released from ER. However, the molecular components of this mechanism remain uncharacterized. Methods By an integrated approach consisting on the use of siRNA strategy, Western blotting, confocal double- labeling immunofluorescence, patch-clamp electrophysiology, and Fura 2-/SBFI-single-cell imaging, we explored in rat motor neuron-enriched cultures the involvement of the plasma membrane proteins Na+/Ca2+ exchanger (NCX) and purinergic P2X7 receptor as well as that of the intracellular cADP-ribose (cADPR) pathway, in the neuroprotective mechanism of SOD1. Results We showed that SOD1-induced [Ca2+]i rise was prevented neither by A430879, a P2X7 receptor specific antagonist or 8-bromo-cADPR, a cell permeant antagonist of cADP-ribose, but only by the pan inhibitor of NCX, CB-DMB. The same occurred for the ApoSOD1. Confocal double labeling immunofluorescence showed a huge expression of plasmalemmal NCX1 and intracellular NCX3 isoforms. Furthermore, we identified NCX1 reverse mode as the main mechanism responsible for the neuroprotective ER Ca2+ refilling elicited by SOD1 and ApoSOD1 through which they promoted translocation of active Akt in the nuclei of a subset of primary motor neurons. Finally, the activation of NCX1 by the specific agonist CN-PYB2 protected motor neurons from L-BMAA-induced cell death, mimicking the effect of SOD1. Conclusion Collectively, our data indicate that SOD1 and ApoSOD1 exert their neuroprotective effect by modulating ER Ca2+ content through the activation of NCX1 reverse mode and Akt nuclear translocation in a subset of primary motor neurons.

Na+/Ca2+ exchanger isoform 1 takes part to the Ca2+-related prosurvival pathway of SOD1 in primary motor neurons exposed to beta-methylamino-L-alanine

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnese Secondo ◽  
Tiziana Petrozziello ◽  
Francesca Boscia ◽  
Valentina Tedeschi ◽  
Anna Pannaccione ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Motor Neurons ◽  
P2x7 Receptor ◽  
Nuclear Translocation ◽  
Neuroprotective Effect ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Double Labeling ◽  
Reverse Mode ◽  
Intracellular Ca ◽  
Patch Clamp Electrophysiology ◽  
Enriched Cultures

Abstract Background: The cycad neurotoxin beta-methylamino-L-alanine (L-BMAA), causing the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/Parkinson-dementia complex (ALS/PDC), may cause neurodegeneration by disrupting organellar Ca2+ homeostasis. By activating Akt/ERK1/2 pathway, the Cu,Zn-superoxide dismutase (SOD1) and its non-metallated form, ApoSOD1, prevent endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress-induced cell death in motor neurons exposed to LBMAA. This occurs through the rapid increase of intracellular Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i) in part flowing from the extracellular compartment and in part released from ER. However, the molecular components of this mechanism remain uncharacterized.Methods: By an integrated approach consisting on the use of siRNA strategy, Western blotting, confocal double labeling immunofluorescence, patch-clamp electrophysiology, and Fura 2- /SBFI-single-cell imaging, we explored in rat motor neuron-enriched cultures the involvement of plasma membrane Na+/Ca2+ exchanger (NCX) and the purinergic P2X7 receptor as well as of the intracellular cADP-ribose (cADPR) pathway in the rapid and neuroprotective mechanism of SOD1.Results: we showed that SOD1-induced [Ca2+]i rise was prevented by the pan inhibitor of NCX CB-DMB but not by A430879, a P2X7 receptor specific antagonist, or by 8-bromo-cADPR, a cell permeant antagonist of cADP-ribose. The same occurred for the ApoSOD1. Confocal double labeling immunofluorescence showed a huge expression of plasmalemmal NCX1 and intracellular NCX3 isoforms. Furthermore, we identified NCX1 reverse mode as the main mechanism responsible for the neuroprotective ER Ca2+ refilling elicited by SOD1 and ApoSOD1. Furthermore, SOD1 and ApoSOD1 promoted translocation of active Akt in some nuclei of primary motor neurons. Finally, the activation of NCX1 by the specific agonist CNPYB2 protected motor neurons from L-BMAA-induced cell death.Conclusion: collectively, our data indicate that SOD1 and ApoSOD1 exert their neuroprotective effect by modulating ER Ca2+ content through the activation of NCX1 reverse mode and Akt nuclear translocation in a subset of primary motor neurons.

scholarly journals Neuroprotective Effect of Bergamot Juice in 6-OHDA-Induced SH-SY5Y Cell Death, an In Vitro Model of Parkinson’s Disease

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadia Ferlazzo ◽  
Santa Cirmi ◽  
Alessandro Maugeri ◽  
Caterina Russo ◽  
Giovanni Enrico Lombardo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Cell Death ◽  
Nuclear Translocation ◽  
Neuroprotective Effect ◽  
Neuroblastoma Cells ◽  
Specific Cell ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Human Neuroblastoma

Much evidence suggests that both oxidative stress and apoptosis play a key role in the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The present study aims to evaluate the protective effect of bergamot juice (BJ) against 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA)- or H2O2-induced cell death. Treatment of differentiated SH-SY5Y human neuroblastoma cells with 6-OHDA or H2O2 resulted in cell death that was significantly reduced by the pre-treatment with BJ. The protective effects of BJ seem to correlate with the reduction of intracellular reactive oxygen species and nitric oxide generation caused by 6-OHDA or H2O2. BJ also attenuated mitochondrial dysfunction, caspase-3 activation, imbalance of pro- and anti-apoptotic proteins, MAPKs activation and reduced NF-ĸB nuclear translocation evoked by neurotoxic agents. Additionally, BJ exhibited excellent antioxidant capability in cell-free assays. Collectively, our results suggest that BJ exerts neuroprotective effect through the interplay with specific cell targets and its antioxidant activity, making it worthy of consideration for the management of neurodegenerative diseases.

scholarly journals SUMOylation protects against IL-1β-induced apoptosis in INS-1 832/13 cells and human islets

2014 ◽  
Vol 307 (8) ◽  
pp. E664-E673 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Hajmrle ◽  
Mourad Ferdaoussi ◽  
Gregory Plummer ◽  
Aliya F. Spigelman ◽  
Krista Lai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Death ◽  
Insulin Secretion ◽  
Caspase 3 ◽  
Nuclear Translocation ◽  
Human Islets ◽  
Inos Expression ◽  
Β Cell ◽  
Intracellular Ca ◽  
Induced Apoptosis ◽  
The Impact

Posttranslational modification by the small ubiquitin-like modifier (SUMO) peptides, known as SUMOylation, is reversed by the sentrin/SUMO-specific proteases (SENPs). While increased SUMOylation reduces β-cell exocytosis, insulin secretion, and responsiveness to GLP-1, the impact of SUMOylation on islet cell survival is unknown. Mouse islets, INS-1 832/13 cells, or human islets were transduced with adenoviruses to increase either SENP1 or SUMO1 or were transfected with siRNA duplexes to knockdown SENP1. We examined insulin secretion, intracellular Ca2+ responses, induction of endoplasmic reticulum stress markers and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) expression, and apoptosis by TUNEL and caspase 3 cleavage. Surprisingly, upregulation of SENP1 reduces insulin secretion and impairs intracellular Ca2+ handling. This secretory dysfunction is due to SENP1-induced cell death. Indeed, the detrimental effect of SENP1 on secretory function is diminished when two mediators of β-cell death, iNOS and NF-κB, are pharmacologically inhibited. Conversely, enhanced SUMOylation protects against IL-1β-induced cell death. This is associated with reduced iNOS expression, cleavage of caspase 3, and nuclear translocation of NF-κB. Taken together, these findings identify SUMO1 as a novel antiapoptotic protein in islets and demonstrate that reduced viability accounts for impaired islet function following SENP1 up-regulation.

scholarly journals MP Resulting in Autophagic Cell Death of Microglia through Zinc Changes against Spinal Cord Injury

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dingding Li ◽  
Guannan Wang ◽  
Donghe Han ◽  
Jing Bi ◽  
Chenyuan Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Cell Death ◽  
Motor Neurons ◽  
Neuroprotective Effect ◽  
Pulse Therapy ◽  
Autophagic Cell Death ◽  
Cord Injury

Methylprednisolone pulse therapy (MPPT), as a public recognized therapy of spinal cord injury (SCI), is doubted recently, and the exact mechanism of MP on SCI is unclear. This study sought to investigate the exact effect of MP on SCI. We examined the effect of MP in a model of SCI in vivo and an LPS induced model in vitro. We found that administration of MP produced an increase in the Basso, Beattie, and Bresnahan scores and motor neurons counts of injured rats. Besides the number of activated microglia was apparently reduced by MP in vivo, and Beclin-1 dependent autophagic cell death of microglia was induced by MP in LPS induced model. At the same time, MP increases cellular zinc concentration and level of ZIP8, and TPEN could revert effect of MP on autophagic cell death of microglia. Finally, we have found that MP could inhibit NF-κβin LPS induced model. These results show that the MP could result in autophagic cell death of microglia, which mainly depends on increasing cellular labile zinc, and may be associated with inhibition of NF-κβ, and that MP can produce neuroprotective effect in SCI.

scholarly journals Protective Effect of Osmundacetone against Neurological Cell Death Caused by Oxidative Glutamate Toxicity

Biomolecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 328
Author(s):  
Tuy An Trinh ◽  
Young Hye Seo ◽  
Sungyoul Choi ◽  
Jun Lee ◽  
Ki Sung Kang
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Cell Death ◽  
Defense Mechanism ◽  
Neuroprotective Effect ◽  
Glutamate Release ◽  
Chromatin Condensation ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Glutamate Toxicity ◽  
Heme Oxygenase 1 ◽  
Brain Functions

Oxidative stress is one of the main causes of brain cell death in neurological disorders. The use of natural antioxidants to maintain redox homeostasis contributes to alleviating neurodegeneration. Glutamate is an excitatory neurotransmitter that plays a critical role in many brain functions. However, excessive glutamate release induces excitotoxicity and oxidative stress, leading to programmed cell death. Our study aimed to evaluate the effect of osmundacetone (OAC), isolated from Elsholtzia ciliata (Thunb.) Hylander, against glutamate-induced oxidative toxicity in HT22 hippocampal cells. The effect of OAC treatment on excess reactive oxygen species (ROS), intracellular calcium levels, chromatin condensation, apoptosis, and the expression level of oxidative stress-related proteins was evaluated. OAC showed a neuroprotective effect against glutamate toxicity at a concentration of 2 μM. By diminishing the accumulation of ROS, as well as stimulating the expression of heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) and heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), OAC triggered the self-defense mechanism in neuronal cells. The anti-apoptotic effect of OAC was demonstrated through its inhibition of chromatin condensation, calcium accumulation, and reduction of apoptotic cells. OAC significantly suppressed the phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs), including c-Jun NH2-terminal kinase (JNK), extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK), and p38 kinases. Thus, OAC could be a potential agent for supportive treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

scholarly journals ATF3 contributes to brucine-triggered glioma cell ferroptosis via promotion of hydrogen peroxide and iron

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shan Lu ◽  
Xuan-zhong Wang ◽  
Chuan He ◽  
Lei Wang ◽  
Shi-peng Liang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Peroxidation ◽  
Cell Death ◽  
Er Stress ◽  
Glioma Cell ◽  
Nuclear Translocation ◽  
Indole Alkaloid ◽  
Ammonium Citrate ◽  
Ferric Ammonium Citrate ◽  
Activating Transcription Factor 3 ◽  
Intracellular Iron

AbstractFerroptotic cell death is characterized by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation that is initiated by ferrous iron and H2O2 via Fenton reaction, in which the role of activating transcription factor 3 (ATF3) remains elusive. Brucine is a weak alkaline indole alkaloid extracted from the seeds of Strychnos nux-vomica, which has shown potent antitumor activity against various tumors, including glioma. In this study, we showed that brucine inhibited glioma cell growth in vitro and in vivo, which was paralleled by nuclear translocation of ATF3, lipid peroxidation, and increases of iron and H2O2. Furthermore, brucine-induced lipid peroxidation was inhibited or exacerbated when intracellular iron was chelated by deferoxamine (500 μM) or improved by ferric ammonium citrate (500 μM). Suppression of lipid peroxidation with lipophilic antioxidants ferrostatin-1 (50 μM) or liproxstatin-1 (30 μM) rescued brucine-induced glioma cell death. Moreover, knockdown of ATF3 prevented brucine-induced accumulation of iron and H2O2 and glioma cell death. We revealed that brucine induced ATF3 upregulation and translocation into nuclei via activation of ER stress. ATF3 promoted brucine-induced H2O2 accumulation via upregulating NOX4 and SOD1 to generate H2O2 on one hand, and downregulating catalase and xCT to prevent H2O2 degradation on the other hand. H2O2 then contributed to brucine-triggered iron increase and transferrin receptor upregulation, as well as lipid peroxidation. This was further verified by treating glioma cells with exogenous H2O2 alone. Moreover, H2O2 reversely exacerbated brucine-induced ER stress. Taken together, ATF3 contributes to brucine-induced glioma cell ferroptosis via increasing H2O2 and iron.

scholarly journals The gut microbiota metabolite urolithin A inhibits NF-κB activation in LPS stimulated BMDMs

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalid N. M. Abdelazeem ◽  
M. Zaher Kalo ◽  
Sandra Beer-Hammer ◽  
Florian Lang
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Translocation ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Interleukin 12 ◽  
Ros Production ◽  
Dna Double Strand Breaks ◽  
Murine Bone Marrow ◽  
Natural Defense ◽  
Urolithin A ◽  
Pi3k Activation ◽  
Intracellular Ca

AbstractInflammation is a natural defense process of the innate immune system, associated with the release of proinflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-1β, interleukin-6, interleukin-12 and TNFα; and enzymes including iNOS through the activation and nuclear translocation of NF-κB p65 due to the phosphorylation of IκBα. Regulation of intracellular Ca2+ is considered a promising strategy for the prevention of reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and accumulation of DNA double strand breaks (DSBs) that occurs in inflammatory-associated-diseases. Among the metabolites of ellagitannins that are produced in the gut microbiome, urolithin A (UA) has received an increasing attention as a novel candidate with anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects. Here, we investigated the effect of UA on the suppression of pro-inflammatory molecules and NF-κB activation by targeting TLR4 signalling pathway. We also identified the influence of UA on Ca2+ entry, ROS production and DSBs availability in murine bone-marrow-derived macrophages challenged with lipopolysaccharides (LPS). We found that UA inhibits IκBα phosphorylation and supresses MAPK and PI3K activation. In addition, UA was able to reduce calcium entry, ROS production and DSBs availability. In conclusion, we suggest that urolithin A is a promising therapeutic agent for treating inflammatory diseases through suppression of NF-κB and preserving DNA through maintaining intracellular calcium and ROS homeostasis.

scholarly journals DNase II mediates a parthanatos-like developmental cell death pathway in Drosophila primordial germ cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lama Tarayrah-Ibraheim ◽  
Elital Chass Maurice ◽  
Guy Hadary ◽  
Sharon Ben-Hur ◽  
Alina Kolpakova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dna Damage ◽  
Cell Death ◽  
Germ Cells ◽  
Nuclear Translocation ◽  
Primordial Germ Cells ◽  
Nuclear Accumulation ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Dnase Ii ◽  
Cell Death Pathway ◽  
Parp 1

AbstractDuring Drosophila embryonic development, cell death eliminates 30% of the primordial germ cells (PGCs). Inhibiting apoptosis does not prevent PGC death, suggesting a divergence from the conventional apoptotic program. Here, we demonstrate that PGCs normally activate an intrinsic alternative cell death (ACD) pathway mediated by DNase II release from lysosomes, leading to nuclear translocation and subsequent DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs). DSBs activate the DNA damage-sensing enzyme, Poly(ADP-ribose) (PAR) polymerase-1 (PARP-1) and the ATR/Chk1 branch of the DNA damage response. PARP-1 and DNase II engage in a positive feedback amplification loop mediated by the release of PAR polymers from the nucleus and the nuclear accumulation of DNase II in an AIF- and CypA-dependent manner, ultimately resulting in PGC death. Given the anatomical and molecular similarities with an ACD pathway called parthanatos, these findings reveal a parthanatos-like cell death pathway active during Drosophila development.

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