β-Naphthoflavone and Ethanol Reverse Mitochondrial Dysfunction in A Parkinsonian Model of Neurodegeneration

The 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium (MPP+) is a parkinsonian-inducing toxin that promotes neurodegeneration of dopaminergic cells by directly targeting complex I of mitochondria. Recently, it was reported that some Cytochrome P450 (CYP) isoforms, such as CYP 2D6 or 2E1, may be involved in the development of this neurodegenerative disease. In order to study a possible role for CYP induction in neurorepair, we designed an in vitro model where undifferentiated neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells were treated with the CYP inducers β-naphthoflavone (βNF) and ethanol (EtOH) before and during exposure to the parkinsonian neurotoxin, MPP+. The toxic effect of MPP+ in cell viability was rescued with both βNF and EtOH treatments. We also report that this was due to a decrease in reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, restoration of mitochondrial fusion kinetics, and mitochondrial membrane potential. These treatments also protected complex I activity against the inhibitory effects caused by MPP+, suggesting a possible neuroprotective role for CYP inducers. These results bring new insights into the possible role of CYP isoenzymes in xenobiotic clearance and central nervous system homeostasis.

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GSK-3 mediates differentiation and activation of proinflammatory dendritic cells

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood-2006-06-028951 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 109 (4) ◽

pp. 1584-1592 ◽

Cited By ~ 82

Author(s):

Elena Rodionova ◽

Michael Conzelmann ◽

Eugene Maraskovsky ◽

Michael Hess ◽

Michael Kirsch ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Dendritic Cells ◽

In Vitro Model ◽

Glycogen Synthase ◽

Human Monocyte ◽

Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3 ◽

Inhibitory Effects ◽

Tnf Α ◽

Vitro Model

Abstract The key components of the intracellular molecular network required for the expression of a specific function of dendritic cells (DCs) are as yet undefined. Using an in vitro model of human monocyte-derived DC differentiation, this study investigates the role of glycogen synthase kinase 3 (GSK-3), a multifunctional enzyme critical for cellular differentiation, apoptosis, self-renewal, and motility, in this context. We demonstrate that GSK-3 (1) inhibits macrophage development during differentiation of DCs, (2) is constitutively active in immature DCs and suppresses spontaneous maturation, and (3) acquires a proinflammatory functional status mediating high levels of IL-12, IL-6, and TNF-α secretion, and partially inhibits IL-10 in the context of DC activation. In particular, GSK-3 enhances IL-12p35 mRNA expression and thus the production of the proinflammatory cytokine IL-12p70 by integrating the activities of other kinases priming GSK-3 targets and the inhibitory effects of Akt-1. GSK-3 may therefore act as a key integrator of activating and inhibitory pathways involved in proinflammatory DC differentiation and activation.

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An in vitro model of human bronchial epithelial cells for the investigation of the role of the airway epithelium in asthma exacerbations

Pneumologie ◽

10.1055/s-0037-1619393 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 72 (S 01) ◽

pp. S101-S102

Author(s):

JC Ehlers ◽

S Bartel ◽

C Vock ◽

H Fehrenbach

Keyword(s):

Epithelial Cells ◽

Airway Epithelium ◽

In Vitro Model ◽

Bronchial Epithelial Cells ◽

Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells ◽

Bronchial Epithelial ◽

Asthma Exacerbations ◽

Vitro Model

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Homeopathic potencies of Arnica montana L. change gene expression in a Tamm-Horsfall protein-1 cell line in vitro model: the role of ethanol as a possible confounder and statistical bias

Journal of Integrative Medicine ◽

10.1016/s2095-4964(17)60346-7 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 15 (4) ◽

pp. 255-264 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Salvatore Chirumbolo ◽

Geir Bjørklund

Keyword(s):

Gene Expression ◽

Cell Line ◽

In Vitro Model ◽

Statistical Bias ◽

Arnica Montana ◽

Vitro Model

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Abstract 355: Effect of Poloxamer 188 on Rat Brain Isolated Mitochondria After Exposure to Hydrogen Peroxide

Circulation ◽

10.1161/circ.140.suppl_2.355 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 140 (Suppl_2) ◽

Author(s):

Johannes A Pille ◽

Michele M Salzman ◽

Anna A Sonju ◽

Felicia P Lotze ◽

Josephine E Hees ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Hydrogen Peroxide ◽

Oxygen Consumption ◽

Mitochondrial Function ◽

Complex I ◽

Room Temperature ◽

In Vitro Model ◽

Atp Synthesis ◽

Complex Ii ◽

Vitro Model

Introduction: In a pig model of myocardial infarction (MI), intracoronary delivered Poloxamer (P) 188 significantly reduces ischemia/reperfusion (IR) injury when given immediately upon reperfusion, with improved mitochondrial function as a predominant effect. As mitochondria are heavily damaged during IR, a direct effect of P188 on mitochondria may lead to better therapy options during reperfusion. To show not only a similar reduction of IR injury by P188 in the brain, but also a direct P188 effect on mitochondria, we established an in-vitro model of IR that consists of damaging isolated rat brain mitochondria with hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ), one component of ischemia, then applying P188, and analyzing mitochondrial function. Methods: Male Sprague-Dawley rat brains were removed, and the mitochondria isolated by differential centrifugation and Percoll gradients, then kept on ice to slow their bioenergetics prior to any experimental treatments. Mitochondria were exposed to 200 μM H 2 O 2 for 10 min at room temperature with slight agitation; controls received no H 2 O 2 . Samples were then diluted ½ with buffer ± P188 (250 μM after dilution) to simulate reperfusion and treatment, and kept at room temperature for 10 further minutes. ATP synthesis was measured in a luminometer using a luciferase enzymatic assay. Oxygen consumption was measured by closed cell respirometry with an oxygen meter. In both assays, Complex I and Complex II were examined; Complex I substrates glutamate and malate, Complex II substrate succinate plus the Complex I inhibitor rotenone. Statistics: Data are expressed as mean ± SEM. One-Way ANOVA, SNK-Test; Kruskal-Wallis-Test; α=0.05, * vs control. Results: In both Complex I and II, mitochondrial function was significantly impaired by H 2 O 2 , with ATP synthesis affected more at Complex I and oxygen consumption affected more at Complex II. Addition of P188 did not provide any significant improvement in mitochondrial function. Conclusions: Although P188 significantly reduced IR injury when given during reperfusion in a pig model of MI, it does not appear to provide direct protection to mitochondria in this in-vitro model. Whether the exposure to H 2 O 2 causes the appropriate injury for P188 to become effective remains to be elucidated.

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A Role of Intravenous Immunoglobulin in Human Parechovirus Type 3 Infection in an In Vitro Model

Open Forum Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1093/ofid/ofw172.20 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 3 (suppl_1) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ryohei Izumita ◽

Yuta Aizawa ◽

Kanako Watanabe ◽

Akihiko Saitoh

Keyword(s):

Intravenous Immunoglobulin ◽

In Vitro Model ◽

Human Parechovirus ◽

Vitro Model ◽

Type 3

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The pivotal role of micro-environmental cells in a human blood–brain barrier in vitro model of cerebral ischemia: functional and transcriptomic analysis

Fluids and Barriers of the CNS ◽

10.1186/s12987-020-00179-3 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Anna Gerhartl ◽

Nadja Pracser ◽

Alexandra Vladetic ◽

Sabrina Hendrikx ◽

Heinz-Peter Friedl ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cerebral Ischemia ◽

Blood Brain Barrier ◽

Human Blood ◽

In Vitro Model ◽

Transcriptomic Analysis ◽

Pivotal Role ◽

Brain Barrier ◽

Vitro Model

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2-Hydroxy-(4-methylseleno)butanoic Acid Is Used by Intestinal Caco-2 Cells as a Source of Selenium and Protects against Oxidative Stress

Journal of Nutrition ◽

10.1093/jn/nxz190 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 149 (12) ◽

pp. 2191-2198

Author(s):

Joan Campo-Sabariz ◽

David Moral-Anter ◽

M Teresa Brufau ◽

Mickael Briens ◽

Eric Pinloche ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

In Vitro Model ◽

Thioredoxin Reductase ◽

Protein Carbonyl ◽

Butanoic Acid ◽

H2o2 Treatment ◽

Vitro Model ◽

Gpx Activity

ABSTRACT Background Selenium (Se) participates in different functions in humans and other animals through its incorporation into selenoproteins as selenocysteine. Inadequate dietary Se is considered a risk factor for several chronic diseases associated with oxidative stress. Objective The role of 2-hydroxy-(4-methylseleno)butanoic acid (HMSeBA), an organic form of Se used in animal nutrition, in supporting selenoprotein synthesis and protecting against oxidative stress was investigated in an in vitro model of intestinal Caco-2 cells. Methods Glutathione peroxidase (GPX) and thioredoxin reductase (TXNRD) activities, selenoprotein P1 protein (SELENOP) and gene (SELENOP) expression, and GPX1 and GPX2 gene expression were studied in Se-deprived (FBS removal) and further HMSeBA-supplemented (0.1–625 μM, 72 h) cultures. The effect of HMSeBA supplementation (12.5 and 625 μM, 24 h) on oxidative stress induced by H2O2 (1 mM) was evaluated by the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal (4-HNE) adducts, and protein carbonyl residues compared with a sodium selenite control (SS, 5 μM). Results Se deprivation induced a reduction (P < 0.05) in GPX activity (62%), GPX1 expression, and both SELENOP (33%) and SELENOP expression. In contrast, an increase (P < 0.05) in GPX2 expression and no effect in TXNRD activity (P = 0.09) were observed. HMSeBA supplementation increased (P < 0.05) GPX activity (12.5–625 μM, 1.68–1.82-fold) and SELENOP protein expression (250 and 625 μM, 1.87- and 2.04-fold). Moreover, HMSeBA supplementation increased (P < 0.05) GPX1 (12.5 and 625 μM), GPX2 (625 μM), and SELENOP (12.5 and 625 μM) expression. HMSeBA (625 μM) was capable of decreasing (P < 0.05) ROS (32%), 4-HNE adduct (49%), and protein carbonyl residue (75%) production after H2O2 treatment. Conclusion Caco-2 cells can use HMSeBA as an Se source for selenoprotein synthesis, resulting in protection against oxidative stress.

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