Heliyon
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2024
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Chongchong Liu,Jiangyan Sun,Xiaoming Shen,Shefang Li,Sha Luo,Na Chen,Yunke Zhang
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder. Drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) accounts for about one-third of epilepsy patients worldwide. Peimine, a main active component of Fritillaria, has been reported to show anti-inflammatory effects. However, its potential therapeutic role in DRE is not yet fully understood. In this work, a DRE rat model was established by injecting 1 μg kainic acid (KA), followed by a 250 mg/kg administration of valproic acid (VPA) from day 4–31. Rats were treated with different doses of peimine (2.5 mg/kg, 5 mg/kg and 10 mg/kg) daily from day 32–62. In vitro, BV-2 microglia were exposed to different doses of peimine (7.5 μg/ml, 15 μg/ml, and 30 μg/ml) in presence of LPS. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential therapeutic effects of peimine on DRE. The results showed that peimine efficiently suppressed the KA-induced epileptic behaviors of rats in a dose-dependent manner, as recorded by electroencephalography. Furthermore, peimine ameliorated hippocampal neuron injury in DRE rats, and promoted an M1-to-M2 microglial phenotype shift in a dose-dependent manner. Mechanistically, peimine inhibited the TLR4/NF-κB/HIF-1α signaling pathway both in vivo and in vitro. Additionally, peimine suppressed the apoptosis of primary neurons induced by LPS-treated microglia. In conclusion, peimine augments the microglial polarization towards an M2 phenotype by inhibiting the TLR4/NF-κB/HIF-1α signaling pathway, thereby attenuating DRE.
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Cell Communication and Signaling
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2025
·Vol. 23
·期 1
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IF 8.9
Wang Jing,Li Zuo-Lin,Zhou Yan,Li Zhong-Tang,Tu Yan,Hu Xin-Hui,Zhu Jin-Hua,Liu Bi-Cheng,Liu Hong
Background Hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor (HIF-PHI) represents a novel therapeutic approach for renal anemia, a prevalent complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, the effects of HIF-PHI on renal functional outcomes remain poorly characterized. Here, the potential effects of FG-4592, an orally administered HIF-PHI, on renal fibrosis were explored systematically. Methods In this study, a CKD rat model was established through subtotal 5/6 nephrectomy. Rats were administered either FG-4592 or vehicle control via oral gavage three times weekly for 12 consecutive weeks. Additionally, recombinant FGF23 was continuously delivered via subcutaneously implanted Alzet osmotic minipumps for 28 days. Results Interestingly, we found that CKD-induced anemia was significantly ameliorated in CKD rats with FG-4592 treatment. Meanwhile, markedly alleviated histopathological changes and renal tubulointerstitial fibrosis (TIF) were observed in rats with FG-4592 administration. Notably, serum levels of intact FGF23 (iFGF23) were significantly reduced following FG-4592 administration in CKD rats. This finding was subsequently validated in CKD patients receiving Roxadustat therapy. Mechanistically, we illustrated that inhibition of the iFGF23-WNT5A pathway was the exact mechanism by which FG-4592 ameliorated TIF. Further, we also demonstrated that transcriptional activation of Furin enzyme was the exact molecular mechanism for FG-4592-mediated iFGF23 cleavage. Conclusions FG-4592 attenuates TIF through Furin-mediated proteolytic cleavage of iFGF23. These findings provide novel mechanistic insights into HIF-PHI-mediated renal protection and establish a theoretical framework for clinical translation.
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ACTA PHARMACOLOGICA SINICA
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2024
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IF 6.9
Su Qi,Wang Jing-jing,Ren Jia-yan,Wu Qing,Chen Kun,Tu Kai-hui,Zhang Yu,Leong Sze Wei,Sarwar Ammar,Han Xu,Zhang Mi,Dai Wei-feng,Zhang Yan-min
Parkin ( PARK2 ) deficiency is frequently observed in various cancers and potentially promotes tumor progression. Here, we showed that Parkin expression is downregulated in liver cancer tissues, which correlates with poor patient survival. Parkin deficiency in liver cancer cells promotes migration and metastasis as well as changes in EMT and metastasis markers. A negative correlation exists between TMEFF1 and Parkin expression in liver cancer cells and tumor tissues. Parkin deficiency leads to upregulation of TMEFF1 which promotes migration and metastasis. TMEFF1 transcription is activated by Parkin-induced endogenous TGF-β production and subsequent phosphorylation of Smad2/3 and its binding to TMEFF1 promotor. TGF-β inhibitor and TMEFF1 knockdown can reverse shParkin-induced cell migration and changes of EMT markers. Parkin interacts with and promotes the ubiquitin-dependent degradation of HIF-1α/HIF-1β and p53, which accounts for the suppression of TGF-β production. Our data have revealed that Parkin deficiency in cancer leads to the activation of the TGF-β/Smad2/3 pathway, resulting in the expression of TMEFF1 which promotes cell migration, EMT, and metastasis in liver cancer cells.
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Cell Chemical Biology
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2025
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Huiti Li,Ying Xu,Yimin Zheng,Zian Xue,Qingqing Li,Xinglong Jia,Lietao Weng,Lulu Jiang,Xiaoxue Ruan,Rong Zhang,Yue Yin,Liying Zhou,Fuyuan Li,He Huang,Jin Li,Minjia Tan,Jia Fan,Jiabin Cai,Guoqiang Chen,Lu Zhou
HIF-1α transcriptional activity is enhanced through SUMOylation mediated by CBX4. Despite the recognized importance of the CBX4-HIF-1α axis, the molecular mechanisms governing its regulation remain largely unclear. In this study, phenotypic screening of a 101,254-compound library followed by structural optimization led to the identification of XZA-1 , a small molecule capable of disrupting CBX4-mediated HIF-1α transcriptional activation. Mechanistic investigations revealed that XZA-1 activates HADH, a key enzyme in fatty acid β-oxidation, resulting in increased intracellular levels of acetoacetyl-CoA. This metabolite promotes acetoacetylation of CBX4 at lysine 106, thereby reducing its SUMO E3 ligase activity. In a CBX4-overexpressing xenograft model, XZA-1 demonstrated antitumor effects by enhancing CBX4 K106 acetoacetylation. Additionally, elevated levels of CBX4 K106 acetoacetylation were observed in clinical HCC tissues from patients with better overall survival. These findings suggest that acetoacetyl-CoA functions as a potential antitumor metabolite and establish a novel pharmacological approach for modulating HIF-1α transcriptional activity in cancer.
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BIOCHEMICAL PHARMACOLOGY
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Yueyang Guo,Zhuang Hu,Linyue Bai,Yanjun Tang,Jingyi Hu,Qianqian Zhang,Jiali Liu,Siqi Feng
Gastric cancer, a leading cause of cancer-related mortality, has a median survival of just 15 months in advanced stages and currently lacks effective treatment options. Neddylation blockade is a promising therapeutic strategy, yet its clinical application faces challenge with the emergence of drug resistance. Currently, the underlying mechanisms behind the drug resistance are not fully understood. Our study uncovers the link between MLN4924-induced metabolic reprogramming and its antitumor efficacy in gastric cancer cells. We first demonstrated that MLN4924, a neddylation blocker, has multiple effects on gastric cancer cell growth, notably inducing mitochondrial damage. Untargeted metabolomic analysis revealed that MLN4924 enhances glucose utilization in gastric cancer cells in a concentration-dependent manner. Mechanistically, MLN4924 reduces the neddylation of cullin2, thereby inhibiting the degradation of HIF-1α. This leads to the accumulation of HIF-1α, which upregulates GLUT1 levels and facilitates increased glucose uptake. This metabolic adaptation allows gastric cancer cells to maintain their energy supply despite mitochondrial impairment. Based on the increased glucose dependency following neddylation inhibition by MLN4924, we propose a co-targeting strategy with GLUT1 inhibition, which significantly improves therapeutic efficacy in vitro and in vivo models without safety risks. This dual-targeting approach represents a potent new strategy for gastric cancer treatment.
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MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOCHEMISTRY
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Yang Chunyan,Chen Bin,Jing Haiqing,Liu Qing,Wang Yanqiong,Wu Yanrui,Song Jiayi,Fu Yi
Angiogenesis plays a significant role in the progression of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The RNA-binding protein IGF2BP3 is associated with fibrosis and angiogenesis, but its role in IPF angiogenesis remain unclear. Additionally, Tianlongjie (TL) has been confirmed to inhibit IPF progression, but the role of IGF2BP3 in this process also needs to be elucidated. A bleomycin (BLM)-induced pulmonary fibrosis rat model was established via intratracheal instillation of BLM, and an angiogenesis cell model was constructed by treating HPMVECs with VEGF165. HE staining was used to detect lung tissue injury. Masson staining, HYP content measurement, Western blot, and Immunohistochemistry assessed to evaluate fibrosis and angiogenesis progression. EdU staining was employed to detect cell proliferation. RIP-qPCR and dual-luciferase reporter assays were performed to examine the interaction between IGF2BP3 and HIF-1α. IGF2BP3 was abnormally highly expressed in pulmonary fibrosis. IGF2BP3 knockdown reduced the expression of HYP, COL-I, COL-III, α-SMA, CD31, CD34, and VEGFA in pulmonary fibrosis rat lung tissues, increased E-cadherin expression, and inhibited pulmonary fibrosis progression and microvascular formation in rats. In vitro, IGF2BP3 knockdown suppressed cell proliferation, migration and vascular endothelial cell angiogenesis. Mechanistically, IGF2BP3 may promote HIF-1α stability through m 6 A modification, and HIF-1α overexpression attenuated the inhibitory effect of IGF2BP3 knockdown on angiogenesis. Furthermore, TL treatment was associated with reduced fibrosis and lower IGF2BP3/HIF-1α expression. In conclusion, IGF2BP3 can promote pulmonary fibrosis-related angiogenesis by stabilizing HIF-1α expression, and TL inhibits IGF2BP3 and HIF-1α expression, angiogenesis and fibrosis progression in pulmonary fibrosis rats.
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
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2021
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IF 7.963
Siqi Wu,Zhongli Chen,Li Yang,Yulin Zhang,Xiaohe Luo,Jinsong Guo,Ying Shao
Vehicle exhaust, as one of the most important compositions of air pollution, induced various adverse health effects, especially diabetes, on human beings. Even though monitoring and epidemiological data indicates that particle-bound polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) is an inducing factor of diabetes, the specific causative mechanisms are still unclear. In the current study, the concentration of particulate matters (PMs, including PM 1.0 , PM 2.5 and PM 10.0 ) and PAHs was investigated at rush hour of weekday in three urban underground parking garages (UPGs). To evaluate the impacts of particle-bound PAHs on human beings, analysis of non-target metabolomics and unmetabolized PAHs were conducted for UPG and non-UPG worker urine samples. The results showed that the highest concentrations of PMs and total PAHs were found at the UPG entrance. The concentrations of unmetabolized 5-6 rings PAHs in the UPG worker urine were significantly higher than that in non-UPG worker urine samples, which induced glucose metabolism disorders through hypoxia-inducible factor 1 (HIF-1) signaling pathway. This could be a reason for particle-bound PAHs induced-diabetes on road workers, drivers and garage staff. These findings can serve as a step towards air pollution management and the pathological mechanism analysis of environmental factor induced-diseases.
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Redox Biology
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Zhanliang Jiang,Jin Li,Mingpeng Shi,Yunfei Li,Ning Sun,Kai Xi,Xiangyan Li,Daqing Zhao,Xiangyang Leng,Zhenwei Zhou,Haisi Dong
Aberrant changes in the hypoxic microenvironment are implicated in osteoarthritis (OA) development. Cuproptosis, a unique copper-dependent form of regulated cell death that depends on the activity of key enzymes in mitochondrial metabolism, is also linked to oxygen levels. However, the crosstalk among hypoxic environment, cuproptosis, and OA development remains unclear. This study confirmed that oxygen levels in the OA model gradually increased during OA progression, which suppressed the expression of anabolic genes for articular cartilage extracellular matrix, upregulated catabolic genes, and increased the cell death rate of primary chondrocytes. Mechanistically, oxygen elevation upregulated the expression of solute carrier family 31 member 1 (SCL31A1), a transmembrane pump facilitating copper uptake, whereas it downregulated the expression of ATPase copper transporting beta (ATP7B), a copper chaperone facilitating copper efflux, leading to aberrant copper accumulation in the cells. Ultimately, this accumulation efficiently induces oligomerization of dihydrolipoamide S-acetyltransferase (DLAT), triggering cell death, known as cuproptosis. Hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α), induced under hypoxic conditions, is negatively correlated with DLAT and the severity of OA, as confirmed in human and rat cartilage. Furthermore, siRNA-mediated HIF-1α silencing sensitized primary chondrocytes to cuproptosis, whereas HIF-1α stabilization had protective effects. In summary, increased oxygen levels in the cartilage induce cuproptosis, thereby accelerating OA progression, whereas HIF-1α stabilization mitigates this process. These findings may provide novel therapeutic targets for OA treatment in clinical practice.
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分子生物学
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JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
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2026
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Mengjie Qiu,Xiao Zhou,Aofeng Sun,Huiwen Chen,Xuan Xu,Liuhui Zheng,Yihan Ye,Yini Xu,Xiaofan Hong,Dandan Zheng,Chengguang Zhao,Haiyang Zhao,Lehe Yang
Ethnopharmacological relevance Linderalactone is a sesquiterpene lactone isolated from Linderae Radix, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb used for pain and inflammatory disorders. Given the roles of hypoxia-related signaling, oxidative stress, and iron-dependent lipid peroxidation in fibrotic lung remodeling, linderalactone was evaluated as a natural product-derived anti-fibrotic lead. Aim of the study To evaluate the anti-pulmonary fibrosis activity of linderalactone and determine whether modulation of HIF-1α-dependent ferroptotic stress contributes to its underlying mechanism. Materials and methods BLM-induced pulmonary fibrosis mice and TGF-β1-stimulated lung fibroblasts were used. Histopathology, fibrosis markers, oxidative stress, ferroptotic stress-related markers, intracellular iron, and lipid peroxidation were assessed. HIF-1α was analyzed by immunostaining and manipulated by siRNA knockdown or DMOG-mediated stabilization. BODIPY-C11 and ferrostatin-1 were used to monitor lipid peroxidation and probe function. Results Linderalactone alleviated lung injury and collagen deposition and suppressed fibroblast-to-myofibroblast transition. HIF-1α, colocalized with α-SMA-positive myofibroblasts, was downregulated. Linderalactone reduced malondialdehyde, PTGS2, lipid peroxidation, and intracellular iron, and restored glutathione, SLC7A11/xCT, and GPX4. HIF-1α knockdown phenocopied, whereas DMOG weakened, its protective effects. Fer-1 partially suppressed fibroblast activation, supporting a functional role for ferroptotic stress. Conclusions Linderalactone alleviates experimental pulmonary fibrosis by suppressing HIF-1α signaling and attenuating HIF-1α-associated oxidative stress and ferroptotic stress. These findings support the HIF-1α–ferroptotic stress axis as a plausible mechanism, provide proof-of-concept for linderalactone as a natural product-derived anti-fibrotic candidate, and warrant further pharmacokinetic and translational investigation.
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Journal of Ovarian Research
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2026
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Wang Mei,Chen Hongling,Lin Shaozi,Meng Zuyu,Zhang Yiyao,Liu Fang,Li Menghan,Sun Chengjin,Guan Minxi,Song Lingliang,Zhao Guoping,Zhang Di,Qin Jiajia
Background Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is characterized by complex etiologies and currently lacks effective treatments, posing significant threats to women’s physical and psychological health. Quercetin (QUE), a bioactive flavonoid inherent in traditional herbs such as Flos Sophorae and Cuscuta chinensis, demonstrates potent redox-modulating and anti-senescence capacities. This investigation validates its therapeutic efficacy against POI, specifically elucidating granulosa cell-centric mechanisms. Methods POI mouse models and injury models of the KGN (human ovarian granulosa cell line) were induced through the administration of cyclophosphamide (CTX). Subsequently, these models were treated with drugs such as QUE. Morphological changes in the ovaries of the mice were observed, and vaginal smears were conducted to monitor the estrus cycles and patterns of the mice. ELISA was employed to detect sex hormone levels in various mouse groups, while Hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) staining was utilized to assess the status of ovarian follicles at different stages. Moving forward, immunohistochemical analysis and Western blot were conducted to detect the expression levels of Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1), Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 1 Alpha (HIF-1α), and other apoptosis-related proteins. Ultimately, methods such as Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP Nick-End Labeling (TUNEL) assay, β -galactosidase staining, flow cytometry for apoptosis detection, and 5-Ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine (EdU) assay were utilized to evaluate the apoptosis, senescence, and proliferation of mouse ovarian tissues and human ovarian granulosa cells KGN. Results QUE alleviated CTX-induced ovarian atrophy and follicular atresia by upregulating SIRT1 expression. Furthermore, QUE partially restored estrous cyclicity, normalized sex hormone levels, and improved follicular counts through SIRT1/HIF-1α modulation. Concurrently, QUE suppressed apoptosis in both murine and human granulosa cells via the SIRT1/HIF-1α pathway. Conclusion Our findings demonstrate that QUE enhances ovarian reserve by inhibiting granulosa cells apoptosis via SIRT1/HIF-1α signaling, highlighting its therapeutic potential for POI management. Graphical The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.
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Redox Biology
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2026
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Zhiying Yang,Rui Ma,Weili Wu,Ying Shi,You Chen,Xiaotong Luo,Kai Li,Liangcai Wu,Bo Wang,Boyu Zhang,Ping Yuan
The lack of effective therapeutic options available for microsatellite stable (MSS) colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a significant clinical challenge. Interestingly, chemotherapy-resistant cancer cells can be induced to undergo ferroptosis, prompting our investigation into RSL3, a potent ferroptosis inducer, in MSS CRC cells. Our findings revealed that while RSL3 suppressed the growth of MSS CRC cells, a subset displayed resistance. Single-cell sequencing uncovered an aberrant activation of hypoxia pathways in RSL3-resistant MSS CRC cells. Inhibiting HIF-1α, the key transcription factor driving hypoxia signaling, restored RSL3 sensitivity in these resistant cells; moreover, this sensitivity was attenuated upon HIF-1α overexpression. Chromatin immunoprecipitation assays further demonstrated that in RSL3-resistant cells, HIF-1α was enriched at the promoter of P4HA1, a gene implicated in ferroptosis resistance, thereby enhancing its expression. Additionally, in vivo experiments using syngeneic transplantation of CT26 cells in mice revealed that combining RSL3 with an HIF-1α inhibitor markedly enhanced tumor suppression and metastasis prevention, concomitant with increased intratumoral infiltration of CD8 + T cells and CD86 + macrophages. Notably, the combination enhanced the antitumor response of anti-PD1, a treatment otherwise ineffective on this tumor. These findings suggest that targeting HIF-1α represents a promising therapeutic strategy when used in conjunction with a ferroptosis inducer for the treatment of MSS CRC.
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FREE RADICAL BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
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2025
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Wenqi Qian,Xijun Chen,Liuqing Gu,Xiangxiang Lin,Jiawei Chen,Dongchen Xu,Hao Wang,Fucai Long,Qichuan ZhuGe,Peng Zhang,Haoqi Ni
An increasing body of evidence indicates that ferroptosis, characterized by lipid peroxidation (LPO), plays a significant role in the neurophysiological and pathological changes following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Herbacetin (HBT), primarily derived from Sedum plants, is hypothesized to possess strong antioxidant activity due to the presence of five phenolic hydroxyl groups in its structure, which may allow it to counteract ferroptosis after TBI, thereby offering a potential therapeutic approach for TBI treatment. In our study, we employed an erastin and RSL3-induced ferroptosis model using HT22 and PC12 cells. Our findings demonstrated that HBT significantly mitigates erastin-induced cell death by reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, LPO, and Fe 2+ accumulation. Moreover, HBT protected against changes in mitochondrial membrane potential and mitochondrial superoxide levels induced by erastin and RSL3. We further confirmed HBT’s ability to inhibit ferroptosis in the TBI mouse model. HBT reduced the levels of LPO and iron deposition in the tissue surrounding the injury site after TBI, protected neurons, and decreased microglial activation. Mechanistically, we showed that HBT upregulates hypoxia inducible factor-1α (Hif-1α) expression in both ferroptosis cells and the TBI animal model, which in turn leads to the upregulation of recombinant solute carrier family 7 member 11 (SLC7A11) and glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4), thereby reducing ferroptosis. RNA-seq analysis and Hif-1α knockdown experiments in HT22 cells supported this conclusion. In conclusion, our findings provide a potential therapeutic basis for the clinical use of HBT in preventing neuronal ferroptosis following TBI.
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