Liver X receptor-α/β expression ratio is increased in ACTH-secreting pituitary adenomas

2011 ◽  
Vol 494 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koshi Hashimoto ◽  
Shunichi Matsumoto ◽  
Emi Ishida ◽  
Atsuko Miura ◽  
Kazuhiko Horiguchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pituitary Adenomas ◽  
Liver X Receptor ◽  
Expression Ratio ◽  
Liver X Receptor Α ◽  
Acth Secreting

Ectopic ACTH-secreting pituitary adenomas

2014 ◽  
Vol 122 (03) ◽  
Author(s):  
UJ Knappe ◽  
C Jaspers ◽  
D Buschsieweke ◽  
R Salbeck ◽  
W Saeger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pituitary Adenomas ◽  
Ectopic Acth ◽  
Acth Secreting

Liver X receptor α participates in LPS-induced reduction of triglyceride synthesis in bovine mammary epithelial cells

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Jianfa Wang ◽  
Shuai Lian ◽  
Jun Song ◽  
Hai Wang ◽  
Xu Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Epithelial Cells ◽  
Dairy Cow ◽  
Milk Fat ◽  
Mammary Epithelial Cells ◽  
Liver X Receptor ◽  
Mammary Epithelial ◽  
Triglyceride Synthesis ◽  
Milk Fat Depression ◽  
Liver X Receptor Α

Abstract Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) could induce milk fat depression via regulating the body and blood fat metabolism. However, it is not completely clear how LPS might regulate triglyceride synthesis in dairy cow mammary epithelial cells (DCMECs). DCMECs were isolated and purified from dairy cow mammary tissue and treated with LPS. The level of triglyceride synthesis, the expression and activity of the liver X receptor α (LXRα), enzymes related to de novo fatty acid synthesis, and the expression of the fatty acid transporters were investigated. We found that LPS decreased the level of triglyceride synthesis via a down-regulation of the transcription, translation, and nuclear translocation level of the LXRα. The results also indicated that the transcription level of the LXRα target genes, sterol regulatory element binding protein 1 (SREBP1), fatty acid synthetase (FAS), acetyl-CoA carboxylase-1 (ACC1), were significantly down-regulated in DCMECs after LPS treatment. Our data may provide new insight into the mechanisms of milk fat depression caused by LPS.

scholarly journals Liver X Receptor-α Regulates Proopiomelanocortin (POMC) Gene Transcription in the Pituitary

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shunichi Matsumoto ◽  
Koshi Hashimoto ◽  
Masanobu Yamada ◽  
Teturou Satoh ◽  
Junko Hirato ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Transcription ◽  
Liver X Receptor ◽  
Liver X Receptor Α ◽  
Pomc Gene

scholarly journals miR-26a Plays an Important Role in Cell Cycle Regulation in ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenomas by Modulating Protein Kinase Cδ

Endocrinology ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 154 (5) ◽  
pp. 1690-1700 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erica Gentilin ◽  
Federico Tagliati ◽  
Carlo Filieri ◽  
Daniela Molè ◽  
Mariella Minoia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Pituitary Adenoma ◽  
Protein Kinase ◽  
Pituitary Adenomas ◽  
Viable Cell Number ◽  
Pituitary Cells ◽  
Human Pituitary ◽  
Human Pituitary Adenoma ◽  
Acth Secreting ◽  
Protein Kinase Cδ

Abstract The functional aftermath of microRNA (miRNA) dysregulation in ACTH-secreting pituitary adenomas has not been demonstrated. miRNAs represent diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers as well as putative therapeutic targets; their investigation may shed light on the mechanisms that underpin pituitary adenoma development and progression. Drugs interacting with such pathways may help in achieving disease control also in the settings of ACTH-secreting pituitary adenomas. We investigated the expression of 10 miRNAs among those that were found as most dysregulated in human pituitary adenoma tissues in the settings of a murine ACTH-secreting pituitary adenoma cell line, AtT20/D16v-F2. The selected miRNAs to be submitted to further investigation in AtT20/D16v-F2 cells represent an expression panel including 5 up-regulated and 5 down-regulated miRNAs. Among these, we selected the most dysregulated mouse miRNA and searched for miRNA targets and their biological function. We found that AtT20/D16v-F2 cells have a specific miRNA expression profile and that miR-26a is the most dysregulated miRNA. The latter is overexpressed in human pituitary adenomas and can control viable cell number in the in vitro model without involving caspase 3/7-mediated apoptosis. We demonstrated that protein kinase Cδ (PRKCD) is a direct target of miR-26a and that miR26a inhibition delays the cell cycle in G1 phase. This effect involves down-regulation of cyclin E and cyclin A expression via PRKCD modulation. miR-26a and related pathways, such as PRKCD, play an important role in cell cycle control of ACTH pituitary cells, opening new therapeutic possibilities for the treatment of persistent/recurrent Cushing's disease.

scholarly journals Endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal approach for pituitary adenomas: technical aspects and report of casuistic

2010 ◽  
Vol 68 (4) ◽  
pp. 608-612 ◽  
Author(s):  
Américo Rubens Leite dos Santos ◽  
Roberto Monteiro Fonseca Neto ◽  
José Carlos Esteves Veiga ◽  
José Viana Jr ◽  
Nilza Maria Scaliassi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pituitary Adenomas ◽  
Pituitary Tumors ◽  
Hormonal Control ◽  
Subtotal Resection ◽  
Endoscopic Endonasal ◽  
Technical Aspects ◽  
Transphenoidal Approach ◽  
Acth Secreting ◽  
Csf Leaks

OBJECTIVE: Analyse technical aspects, effectiveness and morbidity of the endoscopic endonasal transphenoidal approach for pituitary adenomas. METHOD: From January 2005 to September 2008, 30 consecutive patients underwent endoscopic endonasal resection of pituitary adenomas with a follow up from 3 to 36 months. Their medical charts were retrospectively analysed. RESULTS: There were 18 women and 12 men, mean age 44 years (range 17-65 yr). Among the 30 patients, 23 had macroadenomas and 7 microadenomas. Twelve patients had non-functioning tumors, 9 had ACTH-secreting tumors, 8 had GH-secreting tumors and 1 prolactinoma. Complete resection and hormonal control was achieved in all microadenomas. Macroadenomas were completely removed in 6 patients, subtotal resection in 6 and partial resection in 11. Three patients had diabetes insipidus and 5 had CSF leaks treated with lumbar drainage. CONCLUSION: The endonasal endoscopic approach for pituitary tumors is effective and has low morbidity.

scholarly journals Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane Impairs Amyloid Beta Clearance by Decreasing Liver X Receptor α Expression

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dongmei Wu ◽  
Yang Hu ◽  
Min Song ◽  
Gongbo Li
Keyword(s):  
Amyloid Beta ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Liver X Receptor ◽  
Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Atp Binding ◽  
Atp Binding Cassette Transporter ◽  
Liver X Receptor Α ◽  
Aβ Clearance ◽  
Atp Binding Cassette

Abnormal amyloid beta (Aβ) clearance is a distinctive pathological mechanism for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1), which mediates the lipidation of apolipoprotein E, plays a critical role in Aβ clearance. As an environmental factor for AD, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) can decrease ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) expression and disrupt Aβ clearance. Liver X receptor α (LXRα) is an autoregulatory transcription factor for ABCA1 and a target of some environmental pollutants, such as organophosphate pesticides. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether DDT could affect Aβ clearance by targeting LXRα. The DDT-pretreated H4 human neuroglioma cells and immortalized astrocytes were incubated with exogenous Aβ to evaluate Aβ consumption. Meanwhile, cytotoxicity and LXRα expression were determined in the DDT-treated cells. Subsequently, the antagonism of DDT on LXRα agonist T0901317 was determined in vitro. The interaction between DDT and LXRα was predicted by molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation technology. We observed that DDT could inhibit Aβ clearance and decrease the levels of LXRα mRNA and LXRα protein. Moreover, DDT is supposed to strongly bind to LXRα and exert antagonistic effects on LXRα. In conclusion, this study firstly presented that DDT could inhibit LXRα expression, which would contribute to Aβ clearance decline in vitro. It provides an experimental basis to search for potential therapeutic targets of AD.

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