scholarly journals The Role of Unfolded Protein Response in Coronavirus Infection and Its Implications for Drug Design

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei Xue ◽  
Li Feng
Keyword(s):  
Er Stress ◽  
Unfolded Protein Response ◽  
Drug Targets ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Unfolded Protein ◽  
Coronavirus Infection ◽  
Protein Response ◽  
Er Homeostasis ◽  
The Impact

Coronavirus is an important pathogen with a wide spectrum of infection and potential threats to humans and animals. Its replication occurs in the cytoplasm and is closely related to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). Studies reported that coronavirus infection causes ER stress, and cells simultaneously initiate unfolded protein response (UPR) to alleviate the disturbance of ER homeostasis. Activation of the three branches of UPR (PERK, IRE1, and ATF6) modulates various signaling pathways, such as innate immune response, microRNA, autophagy, and apoptosis. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between coronavirus and ER stress is helpful to understand the replication and pathogenesis of coronavirus. This paper summarizes the current knowledge of the complex interplay between coronavirus and UPR branches, focuses on the effect of ER stress on coronavirus replication and coronavirus resistance to host innate immunity, and summarizes possible drug targets to regulate the impact of coronavirus infection.

scholarly journals The Impact of Endoplasmic Reticulum-Associated Protein Modifications, Folding and Degradation on Lung Structure and Function

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily M. Nakada ◽  
Rui Sun ◽  
Utako Fujii ◽  
James G. Martin
Keyword(s):  
Endoplasmic Reticulum ◽  
Er Stress ◽  
Unfolded Protein ◽  
Lung Structure ◽  
Selective Translation ◽  
The Unfolded Protein Response ◽  
And Function ◽  
Protein Response ◽  
Er Homeostasis ◽  
The Impact

The accumulation of unfolded/misfolded proteins in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) causes ER stress and induces the unfolded protein response (UPR) and other mechanisms to restore ER homeostasis, including translational shutdown, increased targeting of mRNAs for degradation by the IRE1-dependent decay pathway, selective translation of proteins that contribute to the protein folding capacity of the ER, and activation of the ER-associated degradation machinery. When ER stress is excessive or prolonged and these mechanisms fail to restore proteostasis, the UPR triggers the cell to undergo apoptosis. This review also examines the overlooked role of post-translational modifications and their roles in protein processing and effects on ER stress and the UPR. Finally, these effects are examined in the context of lung structure, function, and disease.

scholarly journals The impact of the unfolded protein response on human disease

2012 ◽  
Vol 197 (7) ◽  
pp. 857-867 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiyu Wang ◽  
Randal J. Kaufman
Keyword(s):  
Unfolded Protein Response ◽  
Human Disease ◽  
Intracellular Signaling ◽  
Central Function ◽  
Intracellular Signaling Pathway ◽  
Unfolded Protein ◽  
The Unfolded Protein Response ◽  
Protein Response ◽  
Er Homeostasis ◽  
The Impact

A central function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is to coordinate protein biosynthetic and secretory activities in the cell. Alterations in ER homeostasis cause accumulation of misfolded/unfolded proteins in the ER. To maintain ER homeostasis, eukaryotic cells have evolved the unfolded protein response (UPR), an essential adaptive intracellular signaling pathway that responds to metabolic, oxidative stress, and inflammatory response pathways. The UPR has been implicated in a variety of diseases including metabolic disease, neurodegenerative disease, inflammatory disease, and cancer. Signaling components of the UPR are emerging as potential targets for intervention and treatment of human disease.

scholarly journals Loss of BOK Has a Minor Impact on Acetaminophen Overdose-Induced Liver Damage in Mice

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 3281
Author(s):  
Samara Naim ◽  
Yuniel Fernandez-Marrero ◽  
Simone de Brot ◽  
Daniel Bachmann ◽  
Thomas Kaufmann
Keyword(s):  
Liver Injury ◽  
Er Stress ◽  
Unfolded Protein Response ◽  
Western World ◽  
Liver Necrosis ◽  
Unfolded Protein ◽  
The Unfolded Protein Response ◽  
A Minor ◽  
Protein Response ◽  
The Impact

Acetaminophen (APAP) is one of the most commonly used analgesic and anti-pyretic drugs, and APAP intoxication is one of the main reasons for liver transplantation following liver failure in the Western world. While APAP poisoning ultimately leads to liver necrosis, various programmed cell death modalities have been implicated, including ER stress-triggered apoptosis. The BCL-2 family member BOK (BCL-2-related ovarian killer) has been described to modulate the unfolded protein response and to promote chemical-induced liver injury. We therefore investigated the impact of the loss of BOK following APAP overdosing in mice. Surprisingly, we observed sex-dependent differences in the activation of the unfolded protein response (UPR) in both wildtype (WT) and Bok-/- mice, with increased activation of JNK in females compared with males. Loss of BOK led to a decrease in JNK activation and a reduced percentage of centrilobular necrosis in both sexes after APAP treatment; however, this protection was more pronounced in Bok-/- females. Nevertheless, serum ALT and AST levels of Bok-/- and WT mice were comparable, indicating that there was no major difference in the overall outcome of liver injury. We conclude that after APAP overdosing, loss of BOK affects initiating signaling steps linked to ER stress, but has a more minor impact on the outcome of liver necrosis. Furthermore, we observed sex-dependent differences that might be worthwhile to investigate.

scholarly journals Sigma-1 Receptor Is Critical for Mitochondrial Activity and Unfolded Protein Response in Larval Zebrafish

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (20) ◽  
pp. 11049
Author(s):  
Lucie Crouzier ◽  
Morgane Denus ◽  
Elodie M. Richard ◽  
Amarande Tavernier ◽  
Camille Diez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Er Stress ◽  
Unfolded Protein Response ◽  
Transmembrane Protein ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Mitochondrial Activity ◽  
Sigma 1 Receptor ◽  
Unfolded Protein ◽  
Sigma 1 ◽  
Protein Response ◽  
The Impact

The sigma-1 receptor (S1R) is a highly conserved transmembrane protein highly enriched in mitochondria-associated endoplasmic reticulum (ER) membranes, where it interacts with several partners involved in ER-mitochondria Ca2+ transfer, activation of the ER stress pathways, and mitochondria function. We characterized a new S1R deficient zebrafish line and analyzed the impact of S1R deficiency on visual, auditory and locomotor functions. The s1r+25/+25 mutant line showed impairments in visual and locomotor functions compared to s1rWT. The locomotion of the s1r+25/+25 larvae, at 5 days post fertilization, was increased in the light and dark phases of the visual motor response. No deficit was observed in acoustic startle response. A critical role of S1R was shown in ER stress pathways and mitochondrial activity. Using qPCR to analyze the unfolded protein response genes, we observed that loss of S1R led to decreased levels of IRE1 and PERK-related effectors and increased over-expression of most of the effectors after a tunicamycin challenge. Finally, S1R deficiency led to alterations in mitochondria bioenergetics with decreased in basal, ATP-linked and non-mitochondrial respiration and following tunicamycin challenge. In conclusion, this new zebrafish model confirmed the importance of S1R activity on ER-mitochondria communication. It will be a useful tool to further analyze the physiopathological roles of S1R.

scholarly journals Unfolded Protein Response Signaling and Metabolic Diseases

2013 ◽  
Vol 289 (3) ◽  
pp. 1203-1211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaemin Lee ◽  
Umut Ozcan
Keyword(s):  
Er Stress ◽  
Unfolded Protein Response ◽  
Metabolic Diseases ◽  
Protein Biosynthesis ◽  
Unfolded Protein ◽  
The Unfolded Protein Response ◽  
Protein Response ◽  
Complex Signaling ◽  
Er Homeostasis ◽  
Multiple Signaling

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a central organelle for protein biosynthesis, folding, and traffic. Perturbations in ER homeostasis create a condition termed ER stress and lead to activation of the complex signaling cascade called the unfolded protein response (UPR). Recent studies have documented that the UPR coordinates multiple signaling pathways and controls various physiologies in cells and the whole organism. Furthermore, unresolved ER stress has been implicated in a variety of metabolic disorders, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Therefore, intervening in ER stress and modulating signaling components of the UPR would provide promising therapeutics for the treatment of human metabolic diseases.

Endoplasmic reticulum stress and unfolded protein response in renal pathophysiology: Janus faces

2008 ◽  
Vol 295 (2) ◽  
pp. F323-F334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masanori Kitamura
Keyword(s):  
Endoplasmic Reticulum ◽  
Er Stress ◽  
Unfolded Protein Response ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Renal Diseases ◽  
Unfolded Proteins ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Unfolded Protein ◽  
The Unfolded Protein Response ◽  
Protein Response

A number of pathophysiological insults lead to accumulation of unfolded proteins in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and cause ER stress. In response to accumulation of unfolded/misfolded proteins, cells adapt themselves to the stress condition via the unfolded protein response (UPR). For the cells, UPR is a double-edged sword. It triggers both prosurvival and proapoptotic signals. ER stress and UPR may, therefore, be involved in a diverse range of pathological situations. However, currently, information is limited regarding roles of ER stress and UPR in the renal pathophysiology. This review describes current knowledge on the relationship between ER stress and diseases and summarizes evidence for the link between ER stress/UPR and renal diseases.

scholarly journals ER-Phagy: A New Regulator of ER Homeostasis

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Yang ◽  
Shilu Luo ◽  
Xi Wang ◽  
Chenrui Li ◽  
Jinfei Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endoplasmic Reticulum ◽  
Er Stress ◽  
Unfolded Protein Response ◽  
Cell Damage ◽  
External Stimulation ◽  
Unfolded Protein ◽  
The Unfolded Protein Response ◽  
Protein Response ◽  
Er Homeostasis ◽  
Cellular Organelles

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is one of the most important cellular organelles and is essential for cell homeostasis. Upon external stimulation, ER stress induces the unfolded protein response (UPR) and ER-associated degradation (ERAD) to maintain ER homeostasis. However, persistent ER stress can lead to cell damage. ER-phagy is a selective form of autophagy that ensures the timely removal of damaged ER, thereby protecting cells from damage caused by excessive ER stress. As ER-phagy is a newly identified form of autophagy, many receptor-mediated ER-phagy pathways have been discovered in recent years. In this review, we summarize our understanding of the maintenance of ER homeostasis and describe the receptors identified to date. Finally, the relationships between ER-phagy and diseases are also discussed.

scholarly journals The Multifaceted Roles of Plant Hormone Salicylic Acid in Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Unfolded Protein Response

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (23) ◽  
pp. 5842 ◽  
Author(s):  
Péter Poór ◽  
Zalán Czékus ◽  
Irma Tari ◽  
Attila Ördög
Keyword(s):  
Endoplasmic Reticulum ◽  
Salicylic Acid ◽  
Er Stress ◽  
Unfolded Protein Response ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Misfolded Proteins ◽  
Full Detail ◽  
Biotic Stresses ◽  
Unfolded Protein ◽  
Protein Response

Different abiotic and biotic stresses lead to the accumulation of unfolded and misfolded proteins in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), resulting in ER stress. In response to ER stress, cells activate various cytoprotective responses, enhancing chaperon synthesis, protein folding capacity, and degradation of misfolded proteins. These responses of plants are called the unfolded protein response (UPR). ER stress signaling and UPR can be regulated by salicylic acid (SA), but the mode of its action is not known in full detail. In this review, the current knowledge on the multifaceted role of SA in ER stress and UPR is summarized in model plants and crops to gain a better understanding of SA-regulated processes at the physiological, biochemical, and molecular levels.

scholarly journals Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Signaling and the Pathogenesis of Hepatocarcinoma

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 1799
Author(s):  
Juncheng Wei ◽  
Deyu Fang
Keyword(s):  
Endoplasmic Reticulum ◽  
Protein Synthesis ◽  
Er Stress ◽  
Unfolded Protein Response ◽  
Response To Treatment ◽  
Protein Accumulation ◽  
Primary Malignancy ◽  
Unfolded Protein ◽  
Protein Response ◽  
Er Homeostasis

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), also known as hepatoma, is a primary malignancy of the liver and the third leading cause of cancer mortality globally. Although much attention has focused on HCC, its pathogenesis remains largely obscure. The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a cellular organelle important for regulating protein synthesis, folding, modification and trafficking, and lipid metabolism. ER stress occurs when ER homeostasis is disturbed by numerous environmental, physiological, and pathological challenges. In response to ER stress due to misfolded/unfolded protein accumulation, unfolded protein response (UPR) is activated to maintain ER function for cell survival or, in cases of excessively severe ER stress, initiation of apoptosis. The liver is especially susceptible to ER stress given its protein synthesis and detoxification functions. Experimental data suggest that ER stress and unfolded protein response are involved in HCC development, aggressiveness and response to treatment. Herein, we highlight recent findings and provide an overview of the evidence linking ER stress to the pathogenesis of HCC.

scholarly journals ER Stress and Unfolded Protein Response in Leukemia: Friend, Foe, or Both?

Biomolecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 199
Author(s):  
Kelly Féral ◽  
Manon Jaud ◽  
Céline Philippe ◽  
Doriana Di Bella ◽  
Stéphane Pyronnet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endoplasmic Reticulum ◽  
Er Stress ◽  
Unfolded Protein Response ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Leukemic Cells ◽  
Unfolded Protein ◽  
Cell Death Program ◽  
Activating Transcription Factor ◽  
The Unfolded Protein Response ◽  
Protein Response

The unfolded protein response (UPR) is an evolutionarily conserved adaptive signaling pathway triggered by a stress of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) lumen compartment, which is initiated by the accumulation of unfolded proteins. This response, mediated by three sensors-Inositol Requiring Enzyme 1 (IRE1), Activating Transcription Factor 6 (ATF6), and Protein Kinase RNA-Like Endoplasmic Reticulum Kinase (PERK)—allows restoring protein homeostasis and maintaining cell survival. UPR represents a major cytoprotective signaling network for cancer cells, which frequently experience disturbed proteostasis owing to their rapid proliferation in an usually unfavorable microenvironment. Increased basal UPR also participates in the resistance of tumor cells against chemotherapy. UPR activation also occurs during hematopoiesis, and growing evidence supports the critical cytoprotective role played by ER stress in the emergence and proliferation of leukemic cells. In case of severe or prolonged stress, pro-survival UPR may however evolve into a cell death program called terminal UPR. Interestingly, a large number of studies have revealed that the induction of proapoptotic UPR can also strongly contribute to the sensitization of leukemic cells to chemotherapy. Here, we review the current knowledge on the consequences of the deregulation of UPR signaling in leukemias and their implications for the treatment of these diseases.

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