scholarly journals Calcium-independent Phospholipase A2(iPLA2β)-mediated Ceramide Generation Plays a Key Role in the Cross-talk between the Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) and Mitochondria during ER Stress-induced Insulin-secreting Cell Apoptosis

2008 ◽  
Vol 283 (50) ◽  
pp. 34819-34832 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoyong Lei ◽  
Sheng Zhang ◽  
Alan Bohrer ◽  
Sasanka Ramanadham
2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 315-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang Liu ◽  
Dong-Ying Yan ◽  
Xuan Tan ◽  
Zhuo Ma ◽  
Can Wang ◽  
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2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Huan Tao ◽  
Patricia G Yancey ◽  
Sean S Davies ◽  
L Jackson Roberts ◽  
John L Blakemore ◽  
...  

Objective: Macrophage apoptosis contributes to atherosclerotic plaque necrosis, inflammation, development and rupture. Scavenger receptor class B type I (SR-BI) is a key regulator of HDL metabolism and cellular cholesterol homeostasis. Here we examined the hypothesis that macrophage SR-BI modulates lipid-associated cellular stress and apoptosis. Methods and Results: In vitro cell apoptosis assays were performed in primary macrophages, and for in vivo evidence, we examined TUNEL staining of atherosclerotic lesions of LDLR -/- mice that were reconstituted with SR-BI -/- or WT bone marrow after 16 weeks on a Western diet. We found that SR-BI deficiency led to ~64.3% more apoptotic cells induced by oxidized LDL or free cholesterol in primary macrophages, and 6-fold more lesional apoptotic cells in SR-BI -/- →LDLR -/- mice compared to WT recipient mice. In macrophages, SR-BI deficiency caused significant accumulations of cellular free cholesterol and elevated markers of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. These were exacerbated by feeding mice a high-cholesterol diet or inactivating the apolipoprotein E gene. Peroxidation of lipoproteins and cell membranes leads to modification of phosphatidylethanolamine by lipid aldehydes including isolevuglandins (IsoLG-PE). Treatment of macrophages with IsoLG-PE induced 52.6% more apoptotic cells in SR-BI -/- macrophages compared to WT. Transgenic expression of SR-BI by transfection of SR-BI -/- macrophages rescued oxidative stress-induced ER stress and cell apoptosis. SR-BI deficiency inhibited the Akt pathway compromising macrophage survival and increasing lesion necrosis. Moreover, Akt Activator was able to rescue SR-BI deficiency associated apoptosis in macrophages. Apolipoprotein E interacts with SR-BI in macrophages, co-operating for cellular lipid homeostasis and cell survival signaling. Conclusion: SR-BI protects against cell apoptosis induced by lipid stress in macrophages and atherosclerotic lesions. The underlying mechanisms are, at least in part, through reducing lipid-associated ER stress and promoting Akt activity in macrophages. Thus, we identify macrophage SR-BI-mediated apoptosis pathways as molecular targets for the prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular events.


2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (9) ◽  
pp. 030006052094976
Author(s):  
Min Li ◽  
Ying Zhang ◽  
Jixing Wang

Objective Sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) is a common complication of sepsis, and excessive endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress is closely correlated with the cell injury caused by sepsis. This study aimed to analyze the possible role of ER stress in SAE cell models. Methods PC12 and MES23.5 cells were treated with increasing concentrations of lipopolysaccharides (LPS). The Cell Counting Kit-8 assay was used to detect cell viability and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) staining was performed to assess cell apoptosis. In addition, the protein expression levels of ER stress markers [GRP78, CHOP, inositol-requiring enzyme 1 (IRE1), and PKR-like ER kinase (PERK)] and apoptosis-related proteins (Bax, Bcl-2, caspase-3, and cleaved caspase-3) were analyzed using western blotting. Results LPS treatment activated ER stress markers in both the PC12 and MES23.5 cells. The overexpression of GRP78 significantly reduced cell viability and enhanced cell apoptosis in a time-dependent manner. An ER stress inhibitor, 4-PBA, significantly enhanced cell viability and inhibited the cell apoptosis induced by LPS. Therefore, an enhanced unfolded protein response (UPR) and UPR suppression may regulate cell apoptosis. Conclusions UPR was shown to be involved in regulating LPS-induced neuron injury. UPR could be a potential therapeutic target in SAE.


Blood ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 116 (15) ◽  
pp. 2713-2723 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emanuela Rosati ◽  
Rita Sabatini ◽  
Giuliana Rampino ◽  
Filomena De Falco ◽  
Mauro Di Ianni ◽  
...  

Abstract A better understanding of apoptotic signaling in B-chronic lymphocytic leukemia (B-CLL) cells may help to define new therapeutic strategies. This study investigated endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress signaling in spontaneous apoptosis of B-CLL cells and whether manipulating ER stress increases their apoptosis. Results show that a novel ER stress-triggered caspase cascade, initiated by caspase-4 and involving caspase-8 and -3, plays an important role in spontaneous B-CLL cell apoptosis. ER stress-induced apoptosis in B-CLL cells also involves CHOP/GADD153 up-regulation, increased JNK1/2 phosphorylation, and caspase-8–mediated cleavage of Bap31 to Bap20, known to propagate apoptotic signals from ER to mitochondria. In ex vivo B-CLL cells, some apoptotic events associated with mitochondrial pathway also occur, including mitochondrial cytochrome c release and caspase-9 processing. However, pharmacologic inhibition studies show that caspase-9 plays a minor role in B-CLL cell apoptosis. ER stress also triggers survival signals in B-CLL cells by increasing BiP/GRP78 expression. Manipulating ER signaling by siRNA down-regulation of BiP/GRP78 or treating B-CLL cells with 2 well-known ER stress-inducers, tunicamycin and thapsigargin, increases their apoptosis. Overall, our findings show that ER triggers an essential pathway for B-CLL cell apoptosis and suggest that genetic and pharmacologic manipulation of ER signaling could represent an important therapeutic strategy.


2011 ◽  
Vol 205 ◽  
pp. S177
Author(s):  
A. Stacchiotti ◽  
F. Rovetta ◽  
M. Cadei ◽  
P.G. Grigolato ◽  
A. Lavazza ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinghe Li ◽  
Ryota Inoue ◽  
Yu Togashi ◽  
Tomoko Okuyama ◽  
Aoi Satoh ◽  
...  

The effects of imeglimin, a novel anti-diabetes agent, on β-cell function remain unclear. Here, we unveiled the impact of imeglimin on β-cell survival. Treatment with imeglimin augmented mitochondrial function, enhanced insulin secretion, promoted β-cell proliferation, and improved β-cell survival in mouse islets. Imeglimin upregulated the expression of endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-related molecules including <i>Chop (Ddit3),</i> <i>Gadd34</i> (<i>Ppp1r15a</i>), <i>Atf3</i>, and <i>Sdf2l1</i>, and decreased eIF2α phosphorylation, after treatment with thapsigargin, and restored global protein synthesis in β-cells under ER stress. Imeglimin failed to protect ER stress-induced β-cell apoptosis in CHOP-deficient islets or in the presence of GADD34 inhibitor. Treatment with imeglimin showed a significant decrease in the number of apoptotic β-cells and increased β-cell mass in Akita mice. Imeglimin also protected against β-cell apoptosis in both human islets and human pluripotent stem cell (<a>hPSC)-derived β-like cells</a>. <a>Taken together, imeglimin modulates ER homeostasis pathway, which results in the prevention of β-cell apoptosis both <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in vivo</i>.</a>


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Zhongsheng You ◽  
Linkang He ◽  
Nianlong Yan

Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) has significantly threatened human health. Many aspects of TNBC are closely related to Wnt/β-catenin pathway, and cell apoptosis induced by endoplasmic reticulum stress (ER stress) in TNBC may act as a potential target of non-chemotherapy treatment. However, how ER stress interacts with this pathway in TNBC has not yet been understood. Here, the tunicamycin and LiCl have been applied to MDA-MB-231. The related proteins’ expression was measured by western blotting. Moreover, acridine orange/ethidium bromide (AO/EB) staining was applied to test the apoptosis degree of the cells, and cell viability was tested by MTT experiment. Then, we found the ER stress and apoptosis degree of MDA-MB-231 were induced after treatment with tunicamycin. Besides, tunicamycin dose dependently inhibited both Wnt/β-catenin pathway and cells viability. Licl, an activator of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, could significantly inhibit cell apoptosis. In conclusion, our study found that the activation of ER stress could promote the MDA-MB-231 apoptosis by repressing Wnt/β-catenin pathway, which provides some promising prospects and basic mechanism to the further research.


2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Yang ◽  
Gaopeng Guan ◽  
Lanjie Lei ◽  
Jianyun Liu ◽  
Lingling Cao ◽  
...  

Abstract Palmitic acid (PA) is the most common saturated long-chain fatty acid that causes damage to heart muscle cells. However, the molecular mechanism of PA toxicity in myocardial cells is not fully understood. In the present study, we explored the effects of PA on proliferation and apoptosis of H9c2 cardiomyocytes, and uncovered the signaling pathways involved in PA toxicity. Our study revealed induction of both oxidative and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stresses and exacerbation of apoptosis in PA-treated H9c2 cells. Inhibition of oxidative stress by N-acetylcysteine (NAC) reduced apoptosis and decreased ER stress in PA-treated H9c2 cells. Moreover, inhibition of ER stress by 4-phenyl butyric acid decreased apoptosis and attenuated oxidative stress. In summary, the present study demonstrated that oxidative stress coordinates with ER stress to play important roles in PA-induced H9c2 cell apoptosis.


Author(s):  
Li Wu ◽  
Yuncheng Lv ◽  
Ying Lv ◽  
Sunmin Xiang ◽  
Zhibo Zhao ◽  
...  

Abstract Excessive accumulation of cholesterol in β cells initiates endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and associated apoptosis. We have reported that excessive uptake of cholesterol by MIN6 cells decreases the expression of secretagogin (SCGN) and then attenuates insulin secretion. Here, we aimed to determine whether cholesterol-induced SCGN decrease is involved in the modulation of ER stress and apoptosis in pancreatic β cells. In this study, MIN6 cells were treated with oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) for 24 h, and then intracellular lipid droplets and cell apoptosis were quantified, and SCGN and ER stress markers were identified by western blot analysis. Furthermore, small interfer RNA (siRNA)-mediated SCGN knockdown and recombinant plasmid-mediated SCGN restoration experiments were performed to confirm the role of SCGN in ER stress and associated cell apoptosis. Finally, the interaction of SCGN with ATF4 was computationally predicted and then validated by a co-immunoprecipitation assay. We found that ox-LDL treatment increased the levels of ER stress markers, such as phosphorylated protein kinase-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase, phosphorylated eukaryotic initiation factor 2 alpha, activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4), and transcription factor CCAAT-enhancer-binding protein homologous protein, and promoted MIN6 cell apoptosis; in addition, the expression of SCGN was downregulated. siRNA-mediated SCGN knockdown exacerbated β-cell ER stress by increasing ATF4 expression. Pretreatment of MIN6 cells with the recombinant SCGN partly antagonized ox-LDL-induced ER stress and apoptosis. Furthermore, a co-immunoprecipitation assay revealed an interaction between SCGN and ATF4 in MIN6 cells. Taken together, these results demonstrated that pancreatic β-cell apoptosis induced by ox-LDL treatment can be attributed, in part, to an SCGN/ATF4-dependent ER stress response.


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