scholarly journals Impact of intracellular toxic advanced glycation end-products (TAGE) on murine myoblast cell death:A non-clinical study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takanobu Takata ◽  
Akiko Sakasai-Sakai ◽  
Masayoshi Takeuchi

Abstract Background: Sarcopenia is a progressive condition that is characterized by decreases in skeletal muscle mass and function. Although sarcopenia is associated with lifestyle-related diseases (LSRD), the mechanisms underlying cell death in myoblasts, which differentiate to myotubes, remain unclear. We previously designated glyceraldehyde (an intermediate of glucose/fructose metabolism)-derived advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) as toxic AGEs (TAGE) because of their cytotoxicity and involvement in LSRD, and hypothesized that TAGE contribute to cell death in myoblasts. Methods: C2C12 cells, which are murine myoblasts, were treated with 0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2 mM glyceraldehyde for 24 h. Cell viability and intracellular TAGE were then assessed using 5-[2,4,-bis(sodioxysulfonyl)phenyl]-3-(2-methoxy-4-nitrophenyl)-2-(4-nitrophenyl)-2H-tetrazole-3-ium (WST-8) and slot blot assays. Cells were pretreated with 8 mM aminoguanidine , an inhibitor of AGE production, for 2 h, followed by 0, 1.5, and 2 mM glyceraldehyde for 24 h. Cell viability and intracellular TAGE levels were then assessed. Serum TAGE levels in STAM mice, in which there were four stages (no steatosis, simple steatosis, steatohepatitis, and fibrosis), were measured using a competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results were expressed as TAGE units (U) per milliliter of serum, with 1 U corresponding to 1.0 μg of glyceraldehyde-derived AGE-bovine serum albumin (BSA) (TAGE-BSA). The viability of cells treated with 20, 50, and 100 μg/mL non-glycated BSA and TAGE-BSA for 24 h was assessed using the WST-8 assay. Results: In C2C12 cells treated with 1.5 and 2 mM glyceraldehyde, cell viability decreased to 47.7% ( p =0.0021) and 5.0% ( p =0.0001) and intracellular TAGE levels increased to 6.0 and 15.9 μg/mg protein, respectively. Changes in cell viability and TAGE production were completely inhibited by 8 mM aminoguanidine. Serum TAGE levels at the steatohepatitis and fibrosis stages were 10.51 ±1.16 and 10.44±0.95 U/mL, respectively, and were higher than those at the no steatosis stage ( 7.27 ±0.18 U/mL). Cell death was not induced by 20 or 50 μg/mL TAGE-BSA. The viabilities of C2C12 cells treated with 100 μg/mL non-glycated BSA and TAGE-BSA were 105.0% ( p =0.2890) and 85.3% ( p =0.0217), respectively. Conclusion: Intracellular TAGE strongly induced cell death in C2C12 cells and may also induce myoblast cell death in LSRD model mice.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takanobu Takata ◽  
Akiko Sakasai-Sakai ◽  
Masayoshi Takeuchi

Abstract Background: Sarcopenia is a progressive condition that is characterized by decreases in skeletal muscle mass and function. Although previous studies reported that sarcopenia is associated with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. We herein focused on glyceraldehyde, an intermediate of glucose/fructose metabolism. We previously designated glyceraldehyde-derived advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) as toxic AGEs (TAGE) because of their cytotoxicity and involvement in lifestyle-related diseases, such as NASH. We hypothesized that TAGE is associated with sarcopenia. Methods: C2C12 cells, which are murine myoblasts, were treated with 0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2 mM glyceraldehyde for 24 h. Cell viability and intracellular TAGE were then assessed using 5-[2,4,-Bis(sodioxysulfonyl)phenyl]-3-(2-methoxy-4-nitrophenyl)-2-(4-nitrophenyl)-2H-tetrazole-3-ium (WST-8) and slot blot assays. Cells were pretreated with 8 mM aminoguanidine , an inhibitor of AGE production, for 2 h followed by 0, 1.5, and 2 mM glyceraldehyde for 24 h. Cell viability and intracellular TAGE were then assessed. Serum TAGE levels in STAM mice, in which there were four stages (no steatosis, simple steatosis, steatohepatitis, and fibrosis), were measured using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results were expressed as TAGE units (U) per milliliter of serum, with 1 U corresponding to 1.0 μg of glyceraldehyde-derived AGE-bovine serum albumin (BSA) (TAGE-BSA). The viability of cells treated with 20, 50, and 100 μg/mL non-glycated BSA and TAGE-BSA for 24 h was assessed using the WST-8 assay. Results: In C2C12 cells treated with 1.5 and 2 mM glyceraldehyde, cell viability decreased to 47.7% ( p =0.0021) and 5.0% ( p =0.0001) and intracellular TAGE levels increased to 6.0 and 15.9 μg/mg protein, respectively. Changes in cell viability and TAGE production were completely inhibited by 8 mM aminoguanidine. Serum TAGE levels at the steatohepatitis and fibrosis stages were 10.51 ±1.16 and 10.44±0.95 U/mL, respectively, and were higher than that at the no steatosis stage (7.27±0.18 U/mL). Cell death was not induced by 20 or 50 μg/mL TAGE-BSA. The viabilities of C2C12 cells treated with 100 μg/mL non-glycated BSA and TAGE-BSA were 105.0% ( p =0.2890) and 85.3% ( p =0.0217), respectively. Conclusion: Intracellular TAGE strongly induce myoblast cell death and may cause sarcopenia. Therefore, TAGE may play a crucial role in sarcopenia associated with NASH .


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takanobu Takata ◽  
Akiko Sakasai-Sakai ◽  
Masayoshi Takeuchi

Abstract Background: Sarcopenia is a progressive disease that is characterized by decreases in skeletal muscle mass and function. Skeletal muscle consists of myotubes that differentiated from myoblasts. Although sarcopenia is associated with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. We considered that glyceraldehyde (GA), a glucose/fructose metabolism intermediate, plays a crucial role in sarcopenia. We previously designated GA-derived advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) as toxic AGEs (TAGE) because of their cytotoxicity and involvement in lifestyle-related diseases (LSRD), such as NASH and T2DM. We hypothesized that TAGE induce cytotoxicity in myoblasts. Methods: C2C12 cells, which are murine myoblasts, were treated with 0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2 mM GA for 24 h, and cell viability and intracellular TAGE were measured using WST-8 and slot blot assays. Cells were pretreated with 8 mM aminoguanidine (AG), an inhibitor of AGE production, for 2 h followed by 0, 1.5, and 2 mM GA for 24 h. Cell viability and intracellular TAGE were then measured. Serum TAGE levels in STAM mice, in which there were four stages (pre-simple steatosis, simple steatosis, steatohepatitis, and fibrosis), were measured using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results were expressed as TAGE units (U) per milliliter of serum, with 1 U corresponding to 1.0 μg of GA-derived AGE-bovine serum albumin (BSA) (TAGE-BSA). The viabilities of cells treated with 20 μg/mL non-glycated BSA (NG-BSA) and TAGE-BSA for 24 h were assessed using the WST-8 assay. Results: In C2C12 cells treated with 1.5 and 2 mM GA, cell viability decreased to 47.7 and 5.0% and intracellular TAGE increased to 6.0 and 15.9 μg/mg protein, respectively. Decreases in cell viability and TAGE production were completely inhibited by 8 mM AG. Serum TAGE levels at the steatohepatitis and fibrosis stages were 10.51 ±1.16 and 10.44±0.95 U/mL, respectively, and increased from the pre-simple steatosis stage. The viabilities of C2C12 cells treated with 20 μg/mL NG-BSA and TAGE-BSA were 99.7 and 88.3%, respectively. Conclusion: Intracellular TAGE were generated in C2C12 cells and induced cell death more strongly than extracellular TAGE. Intracellular TAGE in myoblasts may cause sarcopenia in patients with LSRD.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guomin Yang ◽  
Yinqiong Huang ◽  
Xiaohong Wu ◽  
Xiahong Lin ◽  
Jinting Xu ◽  
...  

Endogenous secretory receptor for advanced glycation end products (esRAGE) binds extracellular RAGE ligands and blocks RAGE activation on the cell surface, protecting endothelial cell function. However, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. Endothelial cells overexpressing the esRAGE gene were generated using a lentiviral vector. Then, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) were used to assess esRAGE mRNA and protein levels, respectively. Hoechst-PI double staining was used to assess apoptosis. Western blot and qRT-PCR were used to assess the expression levels of apoptosis-related factors and the proinflammatory cytokine NF-кB. Compared with the control group, AGEs significantly induced endothelial cell apoptosis, which was significantly reduced by esRAGE overexpression. Incubation with AGEs upregulated the proapoptotic factor Bax and downregulated the antiapoptotic factor Bcl-2. Overexpression of esRAGE reduced Bax expression induced by AGEs and increased Bcl-2 levels. Furthermore, AGEs increased the expression levels of proinflammatory cytokine NF-кB, which were reduced after esRAGE overexpression. esRAGE protects endothelial cells from AGEs associated apoptosis, by downregulating proapoptotic (Bax) and inflammatory (NF-кB) factors and upregulating the antiapoptotic factor Bcl-2.


Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1748 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arianna Bettiga ◽  
Francesco Fiorio ◽  
Federico Di Marco ◽  
Francesco Trevisani ◽  
Annalisa Romani ◽  
...  

Advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) are an assorted group of molecules formed through covalent bonds between a reduced sugar and a free amino group of proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Glycation alters their structure and function, leading to impaired cell function. They can be originated by physiological processes, when not counterbalanced by detoxification mechanisms, or derive from exogenous sources such as food, cigarette smoke, and air pollution. Their accumulation increases inflammation and oxidative stress through the activation of various mechanisms mainly triggered by binding to their receptors (RAGE). So far, the pathogenic role of AGEs has been evidenced in inflammatory and chronic diseases such as chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, and diabetic nephropathy. This review focuses on the AGE-induced kidney damage, by describing the molecular players involved and investigating its link to the excess of body weight and visceral fat, hallmarks of obesity. Research regarding interventions to reduce AGE accumulation has been of great interest and a nutraceutical approach that would help fighting chronic diseases could be a very useful tool for patients’ everyday lives.


2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (13) ◽  
pp. 3234
Author(s):  
Alexandra Eichhorst ◽  
Christoph Daniel ◽  
Rita Rzepka ◽  
Bettina Sehnert ◽  
Falk Nimmerjahn ◽  
...  

It is incompletely understood how self-antigens become targets of humoral immunity in antibody-mediated autoimmune diseases. In this context, alarmins are discussed as an important level of regulation. Alarmins are recognized by various receptors, such as receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE). As RAGE is upregulated under inflammatory conditions, strongly binds nucleic acids and mediates pro-inflammatory responses upon alarmin recognition, our aim was to examine its contribution to immune complex-mediated autoimmune diseases. This question was addressed employing RAGE−/− animals in murine models of pristane-induced lupus, collagen-induced, and serum-transfer arthritis. Autoantibodies were assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, renal disease by quantification of proteinuria and histology, arthritis by scoring joint inflammation. The associated immune status was determined by flow cytometry. In both disease entities, we detected tendentiously decreased autoantibody levels in RAGE−/− mice, however no differences in clinical outcome. In accordance with autoantibody levels, a subgroup of the RAGE−/− animals showed a decrease in plasma cells, and germinal center B cells and an increase in follicular B cells. Based on our results, we suggest that RAGE deficiency alone does not significantly affect antibody-mediated autoimmunity. RAGE may rather exert its effects along with other receptors linking environmental factors to auto-reactive immune responses.


Diabetes ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 53 (6) ◽  
pp. 1452-1458 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. L. Price ◽  
P. S. Sharp ◽  
M. E. North ◽  
S. J. Rainbow ◽  
S. C. Knight

Diabetes ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 66 (5) ◽  
pp. 1359-1372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atsushi Takahashi ◽  
Yoshitsugu Takabatake ◽  
Tomonori Kimura ◽  
Ikuko Maejima ◽  
Tomoko Namba ◽  
...  

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