scholarly journals Proteomic Analysis of 3T3-L1 Adipocytes Treated with Insulin and TNF-α

Proteomes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hayley Chan ◽  
Ketaki P. Bhide ◽  
Aditya Vaidyam ◽  
Victoria Hedrick ◽  
Tiago Jose Paschoal Sobreira ◽  
...  

Insulin resistance is an indication of early stage Type 2 diabetes (T2D). Insulin resistant adipose tissues contain higher levels of insulin than the physiological level, as well as higher amounts of intracellular tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and other cytokines. However, the mechanism of insulin resistance remains poorly understood. To better understand the roles played by insulin and TNF-α in insulin resistance, we performed proteomic analysis of differentiated 3T3-L1 adipocytes treated with insulin (Ins), TNF-α (TNF), and both (Ins + TNF). Out of the 693 proteins identified, the abundances of 78 proteins were significantly different (p < 0.05). Carnitine parmitoyltransferase-2 (CPT2), acetyl CoA carboxylase 1 (ACCAC-1), ethylmalonyl CoA decarboxylase (ECHD1), and methylmalonyl CoA isomerase (MCEE), enzymes required for fatty acid β-oxidation and respiratory electron transport, and β-glucuronidase, an enzyme responsible for the breakdown of complex carbohydrates, were down-regulated in all the treatment groups, compared to the control group. In contrast, superoxide dismutase 2 (SOD2), protein disulfide isomerase (PDI), and glutathione reductase, which are the proteins responsible for cytoskeletal structure, protein folding, degradation, and oxidative stress responses, were up-regulated. This suggests higher oxidative stress in cells treated with Ins, TNF, or both. We proposed a conceptual metabolic pathway impacted by the treatments and their possible link to insulin resistance or T2D.

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 126-135
Author(s):  
Omar M. E. Abdel-Salam ◽  
Eman R. Youness ◽  
Amany Ameen Sleem ◽  
Enayat A. Omara

Cannabis sativa and ketamine are common substances of abuse causing psychotic events and neurodegeneration. In this study, the effect of pretreatment with Cannabis sativa extract on oxidative stress, inflammatory mediators and brain damage induced by ketamine was investigated. Rats were treated with subcutaneous injections of cannabis extract (10, 20, 30 or 40 mg/kg; expressed as Δ9-THC content) daily for three weeks and then in combination with ketamine (15 mg/kg, intraperitoneally) for another 5 days. Rats were tested for biochemical markers of oxidative stress including malondialdehyde (MDA) reduced glutathione (GSH), and nitric oxide (NO) concentrations in brain. Paraoxonase-1 (PON-1) activity, and levels of the proinflammatory cytokines, interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in brain were also determined at the end of treatment period. Results indicated that compared with the saline control group, ketamine induced significant elevation in brain MDA and NO, which was accompanied by depletion of GSH and inhibition of PON-1 activity. Ketamine also significantly increased brain IL-1β and TNF-α and induced neuronal necrosis, apoptosis and vacuolation. Cannabis sativa (20-40 mg/kg) pretreated rats showed lower levels of oxidative stress and inflammation and doses of 30 or 40 mg/kg slightly reduced neuronal apoptosis and necrosis. These findings suggest that cannabis constituents do not enhance the neurotoxic effects of ketamine and might partly counteract the effects of ketamine-induced NMDA antagonism by reducing the release of free radicals and inflammatory mediators in brain


2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Samini ◽  
Tahereh Farkhondeh ◽  
Mohsen Azimi-Nezhad ◽  
Saeed Samarghandian

Aims: This study was designed to investigate the effects of low and high doses of BUP on oxidative and inflammatory indices in the hippocampus and learning and memory behavior in an animal model. Background: Buprenorphine (BUP) a “synthetic derivative of the opioid alkaloid thebaine” may be associated with cellular damage in the central nervous system. Objective: The association between BUP administration and oxidative and inflammatory damage and also learning and memory impairment is not clear. Method: For this reason, twenty four male Wistar rats were randomly allocated in to one control and two BUP-treated groups (0.3 and 1 mg/kg, SC), (n=8, for each group). After 4 weeks, learning and memory abilities were assessed by using Y-maze test. Then, oxidative stress indices including glutathione (GSH), malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and catalase (CAT) were assessed in the serum and hippocampus of each animal by using spectrophotometer. Inflammatory parameters such tumor necrotic factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) were also measured in the serum and hippocampus of rats by using ELISA. Results: The present findings indicated that the memory and learning time was lengthened in BUP (1mg/kg)-treated rats versus control animals (p<0.05). Additionally, it was observed that BUP (1 mg/kg) significantly increased the serum and hippocampal levels of MDA and TNF-α and also decreased GSH levels versus the control group (p< 0.05). Conclusion: The present results reveal that BUP may cause learning and memory dysfunction via inducing oxidative stress and inflammation in hippocampus.


2011 ◽  
Vol 300 (2) ◽  
pp. E350-E360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahar Hajri ◽  
Huan Tao ◽  
Julia Wattacheril ◽  
Pamela Marks-Shulman ◽  
Naji N. Abumrad

Obesity is often associated with insulin resistance, low-grade systemic inflammation, and reduced plasma adiponectin. Inflammation is also increased in adipose tissue, but it is not clear whether the reductions of adiponectin levels are related to dysregulation of insulin activity and/or increased proinflammatory mediators. In this study, we investigated the interactions of insulin, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin 6 (IL-6) in the regulation of adiponectin production using in vivo and in vitro approaches. Plasma adiponectin and parameters of insulin resistance and inflammation were assessed in a cohort of lean and obese insulin-resistant subjects. In addition, the effect of insulin was examined in vivo using the hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp, and in adipose tissue (AT) cultures. Compared with lean subjects, the levels of total adiponectin, and especially the high-molecular-weight (HMW) isomer, were abnormally low in obese insulin-resistant subjects. The hyperinsulinemic clamp data confirmed the insulin-resistant state in the obese patients and showed that insulin infusion significantly increased the plasma adiponectin in lean but not obese subjects ( P < 0.01). Similarly, insulin increased total adiponectin release from AT explants of lean and not obese subjects. Moreover, expression and secretion of TNF-α and IL-6 increased significantly in AT of obese subjects and were negatively associated with expression and secretion of adiponectin. In 3T3-L1 and human adipocyte cultures, insulin strongly enhanced adiponectin expression (2-fold) and secretion (3-fold). TNF-α, and not IL-6, strongly opposed the stimulatory effects of insulin. Intriguingly, the inhibitory effect of TNF-α was especially directed toward the HMW isomer of adiponectin. In conclusion, these studies show that insulin upregulates adiponectin expression and release, and that TNF-α opposes the stimulatory effects of insulin. A combination of insulin resistance and increased TNF-α production could explain the decline of adiponectin levels and alterations of isomer composition in plasma of obese insulin-resistant subjects.


Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 985
Author(s):  
Beom-Jun Ku ◽  
Kangeun Ko ◽  
Ki-Ok Shin ◽  
Ju-Yong Bae

We aimed to investigate the effect of a 12-week Taekwondo self-defense training course on oxidative stress and inflammation in postmenopausal women. Sixteen middle-aged women participated and were randomized into two groups: a control group (CG, n = 8) and a Taekwondo self-defense training group (TSDG, n = 8). The TSDG was trained for 60 min, four times per week, for 12 weeks. Following the Taekwondo training intervention, side-step was significantly higher in the TSDG than in the CG (p < 0.001). Malondialdehyde levels were significantly lower after the intervention than before in the TSDG (p < 0.01). Superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels were also significantly higher after the intervention than before in the TSDG (p < 0.001). After the Taekwondo training intervention, SOD levels were significantly higher in the TSDG than in the CG (p < 0.01). Tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) levels were significantly lower after the intervention than before in the TSDG (p < 0.05). After the Taekwondo training intervention, TNF-α levels were significantly lower in the TSDG than in the CG (p < 0.05). The results of this study suggest that Taekwondo self-defense training is an effective exercise that improves agility, oxidative stress, and inflammatory responses in postmenopausal women.


Author(s):  
Theresia Indah Budhy ◽  
Ira Arundina ◽  
Meircurius Dwi Condro Surboyo ◽  
Anisa Nur Halimah

Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of rice husk liquid smoke in Porphyromonas gingivalis-induced periodontitis in the inflammatory and proliferation marker such as nuclear factor kappa β (NF-kB), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2), collagen type 1 (COL-1) expression, and the number of macrophages, lymphocytes, and fibroblasts. Materials and Methods Rice husk liquid smoke is obtained by the pyrolysis process. Porphyromonas gingivalis-induced periodontitis in 20 μL phosphate-buffered saline containing 1 × 109 CFU was injected into the lower anterior gingival sulcus of Wistar rats. The periodontitis was then treated with 20 μL/20 g body weight of rice husk liquid smoke once a day for 2 and 7 days, respectively. After treatment, the bone and lower anterior gingival sulcus were analyzed with immunohistochemistry and hematoxylin–eosin staining. Results The treatment of periodontitis with rice husk liquid smoke showed a lower NF-kB, TNF-α, and IL-6 expression and a higher TGF-β, FGF2, and COL-1 expression than the control after treatment for 2 and 7 days (p < 0.05), respectively. The number of macrophages and fibroblasts was also higher when compared with the control group (p < 0.05), but the number of lymphocytes was lower than the control (p < 0.05). Conclusion Rice husk liquid smoke showed its effects on Porphyromonas gingivalis-induced periodontitis with a decrease in inflammatory markers and an increase in proliferation markers. The development of a rice husk liquid smoke periodontitis treatment is promising.


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofoklis Stavros ◽  
Despoina Mavrogianni ◽  
Myrto Papamentzelopoulou ◽  
Evaggelos Basamakis ◽  
Hend Khudeir ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Promoter region SNPs in TNF-α have been studied in association with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL) occurrence in various populations. Among them, −238G > A, −308G > A and − 376G > A have been frequently investigated for their potential role in recurrent abortions. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the correlation among TNF-α 238, TNF-α 308 and TNF-α 376 polymorphisms and recurrent pregnancy loss risk in Greek women. Methods This study included 94 Caucasian women with at least two miscarriages of unexplained aetiology, before the 20th week of gestation. The control group consisted of 89 Caucasian women of proven fertility, with no history of pregnancy loss. DNA samples were subjected to PCR amplification using specific primers. Sanger sequencing was applied to investigate the presence of TNF-α 238, TNF-α 308, TNF-α 376 polymorphisms in all samples. Results The TNF-α 238 and TNF-α 308 variants were both detected in RPL and control groups (7.45% vs 4.49 and 45.16% vs 36.73%, respectively), but with no statistically significant association (p-value 0.396 and 0.374, respectively). The TNF-α 376 variant was not detected at all in both control and RPL groups. When TNF-α 238 and TNF-α 308 genotypes were combined no association with RPL was detected (p-value = 0.694). In subgroup analysis by parity, RPL patients carrying the A allele reported less previous births. Conclusions This is the first study demonstrating TNF-α 238 and TNF-α 308 gene expression and the absence of TNF-α 376 variant in Greek women with RPL. However, no association emerged between each polymorphism studied and the occurrence of recurrent pregnancy loss. Accordingly, TNF-α -308G > A, −238G > A and -376G > A variants are not considered genetic markers for identifying women at increased risk of recurrent pregnancy loss in the Greek population.


2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suchittra Samuhasaneeto ◽  
Duangporn Thong-Ngam ◽  
Onanong Kulaputana ◽  
Doungsamon Suyasunanont ◽  
Naruemon Klaikeaw

To study the mechanism of curcumin-attenuated inflammation and liver pathology in early stage of alcoholic liver disease, female Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into four groups and treated with ethanol or curcumin via an intragastric tube for 4 weeks. A control group treated with distilled water, and an ethanol group was treated with ethanol (7.5 g/kg bw). Treatment groups were fed with ethanol supplemented with curcumin (400 or 1 200 mg/kg bw). The liver histopathology in ethanol group revealed mild-to-moderate steatosis and mild necroinflammation. Hepatic MDA, hepatocyte apoptosis, and NF-κB activation increased significantly in ethanol-treated group when compared with control. Curcumin treatments resulted in improving of liver pathology, decreasing the elevation of hepatic MDA, and inhibition of NF-κB activation. The 400 mg/kg bw of curcumin treatment revealed only a trend of decreased hepatocyte apoptosis. However, the results of SOD activity, PPARγprotein expression showed no difference among the groups. In conclusion, curcumin improved liver histopathology in early stage of ethanol-induced liver injury by reduction of oxidative stress and inhibition of NF-κB activation.


2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 530-538
Author(s):  
Aysun Çetin ◽  
İhsan Çetin ◽  
Semih Yılmaz ◽  
Ahmet Şen ◽  
Göktuğ Savaş ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Limited research is available concerning the relationship between oxidative stress and inflammation parameters, and simultaneously the effects of rosuvastatin on these markers in patients with hypercholesterolemia. We aimed to investigate the connection between cytokines and oxidative stress markers in patients with hypercholesterolemia before and after rosuvastatin treatment. Methods The study consisted of 30 hypercholesterolemic patients diagnosed with routine laboratory tests and 30 healthy participants. The lipid parameters, interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), paraoxonase-1 (PON1) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in controls and patients with hypercholesterolemia before and after 12-week treatment with rosuvastatin (10 mg/kg/day), were analyzed by means of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results It was found that a 12-week cure with rosuvastatin resulted in substantial reductions in IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α and MDA levels as in rising activities of PON1 in patients with hypercholesterolemia. Before treatment, the PON1 levels were significantly negatively correlated with TNF-α and IL-6 in control group, while it was positively correlated with TNF-α in patients. Conclusion Our outcomes provide evidence of protected effect of rosuvastatin for inflammation and oxidative damage. It will be of great interest to determine whether the correlation between PON1 and cytokines has any phenotypic effect on PON1.


2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 513 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen A. Griffith ◽  
Seon Yoon Chung ◽  
Shijun Zhu ◽  
Alice S. Ryan

<p class="Pa7"><strong>Objective: </strong>After chemotherapy for breast cancer, Black women gain more weight and have an increased mortality rate compared with White women. Our study objective was to compare biomarkers associated with obesity in Black women with and without a history of breast cancer.</p><p class="Pa7"><strong>Design: </strong>Case-control</p><p class="Pa7"><strong>Setting: </strong>Academic/federal institution</p><p class="Pa7"><strong>Participants: </strong>Black women with a history of breast cancer (cases) and age-matched controls.</p><p class="Pa7"><strong>Methods: </strong>We compared insulin resistance, inflammation, and lipids in overweight and obese Black women with a history of breast cancer (n=19), age similar controls (n=25), and older controls (n=32). Groups did not differ on mean body mass index (BMI), which was 35.4 kg/m2, 36.0 kg/m2, and 33.0 kg/m2, respectively.</p><p class="Default"><strong>Main Outcome Measures: </strong>Insulin resis­tance (HOMA-IR); inflammation (TNF-α, IL-1b, IL-6, IL-8, CRP); lipids (cholesterol, triglycerides).</p><p class="Pa7"><strong>Results: </strong>Cases had 1.6 and 1.38 times higher HOMA-IR values compared with age similar and older controls, respectively (P≤.001 for both). TNF-α and IL-1b were significantly higher in cases compared with both control groups (P&lt;.001 for both). IL-6 was also higher in cases compared with age-similar controls (P=.007), and IL-8 was lower in cases compared with older controls (P&lt;.05). Lipids did not differ between cases and either control group.</p><p class="Default"><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Black women with breast cancer were significantly more insulin resis­tant with increased inflammation compared not only with age similar controls but with women who were, on average, a decade older. These biomarkers of insulin resistance and inflammation may be associated with increased risk of breast cancer recurrence and require ongoing evaluation, especially given the relatively abnormal findings com­pared with the controls in this underserved group. <em></em></p><p class="Default"><em>Ethn Dis. </em>2016;26(4):513-520; doi:10.18865/ed.26.4.513</p>


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