scholarly journals Synovial Fluid Cell Proteomic Analysis Identifies Upregulation of Alpha-Taxilin Proteins in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Potential Prognostic Marker

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Ashish Sarkar ◽  
Shivani Sharma ◽  
Prachi Agnihotri ◽  
Tanmoy Sarkar ◽  
Pooja Kumari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Synovial Fluid ◽  
Prognostic Marker ◽  
Surrounding Tissue ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Two Dimensional Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Flight Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Tissue Identification ◽  
Proteomic Approach ◽  
In Silico Studies

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease affecting the joints and surrounding tissue. Identification of novel proteins associated with the progression of a disease is a prerequisite for understanding the pathogenesis of RA. The present study was undertaken to identify the potential biomarkers from a less explored biological sample such as synovial fluid (SF) cells which is specific for RA and to analyze their functional aspects using proteomic approach. Two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2-DE) was performed using synovial fluid cells of RA and osteoarthritis (OA) patients, and 7 differentially expressed proteins were identified using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS/MS). Αlpha-Taxilin (α-Taxilin) has been found as one of the novel, significantly up regulated protein in RA. It has been validated in the synovium, synovial fluid (SF), SF cells, and plasma samples by Western blot, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS), immunohistochemistry (IHC), and real-time PCR. The identification of autoantibody against α-Taxilin and in silico studies has further helped us to understand its involvement in disease mechanism. The present study will therefore provide knowledge towards the etiology of RA that pave the way for suitable prognostic marker identification along with other clinical parameters.

scholarly journals Proinflammatory Soluble Interleukin-15 Receptor Alpha Is Increased in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Arthritis ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Cecilia Machado Diaz ◽  
Araceli Chico Capote ◽  
Celia Aurora Arrieta Aguero ◽  
Yunier Rodríguez Alvarez ◽  
Diana García del Barco Herrera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Synovial Fluid ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Reverse Signaling ◽  
Synovial Fluids ◽  
Inflammatory Processes ◽  
Membrane Bound ◽  
Interleukin 15 ◽  
Interleukin 15 Receptor Alpha ◽  
Pro Inflammatory Cytokines

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease in which many cytokines have been implicated. In particular, IL-15 is a cytokine involved in the inflammatory processes and bone loss. The aim of this study was to investigate the existence in synovial fluid of soluble IL-15Rα, a private receptor subunit for IL-15 which may act as an enhancer of IL-15-induced proinflammatory cytokines. Soluble IL-15Rα was quantified by a newly developed enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in samples of synovial fluid from patients with RA and osteoarthritis (OA). The levels of IL-15Rα were significantly increased in RA patients compared to OA patients. Also, we studied the presence of membrane-bound IL-15 in cells from synovial fluids, another element necessary to induce pro-inflammatory cytokines through reverse signaling. Interestingly, we found high levels of IL-6 related to high levels of IL-15Rα in RA but not in OA. Thus, our results evidenced presence of IL-15Rα in synovial fluids and suggested that its pro-inflammatory effect could be related to induction of IL-6.

scholarly journals Interleukin (IL)-25 suppresses IL-22 induced osteoclastogenesis in rheumatoid arthritis via STAT3 and p38 MAPK/IκBα pathway

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Ki Min ◽  
Ji-Yeon Won ◽  
Bo-Mi Kim ◽  
Kyung-Ann Lee ◽  
Seoung-Joon Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Synovial Fluid ◽  
P38 Mapk ◽  
Human Peripheral Blood ◽  
Osteoclast Differentiation ◽  
Nuclear Factor Κb ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Tartrate Resistant Acid Phosphatase ◽  
Blood Monocytes ◽  
Rankl Expression

Abstract Background The present study aimed to evaluate the suppressive role of interleukin (IL)-25 in IL-22-induced osteoclastogenesis and receptor activator of nuclear factor κB ligand (RANKL) expression in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods Serum from patients with RA and osteoarthritis (OA), and healthy controls, as well as synovial fluid from patients with RA and OA were collected, and the levels of IL-22 and IL-25 were measured. RA and OA synovial tissues were stained against IL-25. Fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLSs) of patients with RA were cultured with IL-22, in the presence or absence of IL-25, and RANKL expression was measured by real-time PCR and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Human peripheral blood monocytes were cultured under IL-22/RANKL + M-CSF, with or without IL-25, and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP)-positive cells and osteoclast-related markers were investigated to determine osteoclastogenesis. Results Serum and synovial IL-25 levels in RA were up-regulated compared to those in OA and healthy control, and elevated expression of IL-25 in RA synovial tissue was re-confirmed. IL-25 and IL-22 levels showed significant correlation in serum and synovial fluid. Pre-treatment of FLS with IL-25 reduced IL-22-induced RANKL expression at the RNA level. The suppressive effects of IL-25 were confirmed to occur through the STAT3 and p38 MAPK/IκBα pathways. IL-25 reduced osteoclast differentiation and suppressed the expression of osteoclast-related markers. Conclusion In the current study, we demonstrated the regulatory effect of IL-25 on IL-22-induced osteoclastogenesis. Therapeutic approach involving augmentation of IL-25 regulatory response may serve as a novel treatment option for RA, especially by suppressing osteoclastogenesis.

scholarly journals Proteomic Analysis of Novel Components of Nemopilema nomurai Jellyfish Venom: Deciphering the Mode of Action

Toxins ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Indu Choudhary ◽  
Du Hwang ◽  
Hyunkyoung Lee ◽  
Won Yoon ◽  
Jinho Chae ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Serine Protease ◽  
Protein Profile ◽  
Functional Characterization ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Nemopilema Nomurai ◽  
Two Dimensional Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Significant Information ◽  
Flight Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Proteomic Approach ◽  
The World

Nowadays, proliferation of jellyfish has become a severe matter in many coastal areas around the world. Jellyfish Nemopilema nomurai is one of the most perilous organisms and leads to significant deleterious outcomes such as harm to the fishery, damage the coastal equipment, and moreover, its envenomation can be hazardous to the victims. Till now, the components of Nemopilema nomurai venom (NnV) are unknown owing to scant transcriptomics and genomic data. In the current research, we have explored a proteomic approach to identify NnV components and their interrelation with pathological effects caused by the jellyfish sting. Altogether, 150 proteins were identified, comprising toxins and other distinct proteins that are substantial in nematocyst genesis and nematocyte growth by employing two-dimensional gel electrophoresis and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI/TOF/MS). The identified toxins are phospholipase A2, phospholipase D Li Sic Tox beta IDI, a serine protease, putative Kunitz-type serine protease inhibitor, disintegrin and metalloproteinase, hemolysin, leukotoxin, three finger toxin MALT0044C, allergens, venom prothrombin activator trocarin D, tripeptide Gsp 9.1, and along with other toxin proteins. These toxins are relatively well characterized in the venoms of other poisonous species to induce pathogenesis, hemolysis, inflammation, proteolysis, blood coagulation, cytolysis, hemorrhagic activity, and type 1 hypersensitivity, suggesting that these toxins in NnV can also cause similar deleterious consequences. Our proteomic works indicate that NnV protein profile represents valuable source which leads to better understanding the clinical features of the jellyfish stings. As one of the largest jellyfish in the world, Nemopilema nomurai sting is considered to be harmful to humans due to its potent toxicity. The identification and functional characterization of its venom components have been poorly described and are beyond our knowledge. Here is the first report demonstrating the methodical overview of NnV proteomics research, providing significant information to understand the mechanism of NnV envenomation. Our proteomics findings can provide a platform for novel protein discovery and development of practical ways to deal with jellyfish stings on human beings.

scholarly journals Identification of Novel Mycobacterium bovis Antigens by Dissection of Crude Protein Fractions

2009 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. 1352-1359 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Meikle ◽  
A. Alito ◽  
A. S. Llera ◽  
A. Gioffré ◽  
A. Peralta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mycobacterium Bovis ◽  
Open Reading Frames ◽  
Protein Fractions ◽  
Two Dimensional Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Ionization Time ◽  
Flight Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Cell Extracts ◽  
Proteomic Approach ◽  
Release Assay ◽  
Ifn Γ

ABSTRACT Culture filtrate and cell extracts from Mycobacterium bovis cultures contain molecules which could promote protective immunity to tuberculosis in animals. Different protein fractions of M. bovis cultures were obtained by elution electrophoresis and were tested in experimentally infected cattle. The fractions that elicited gamma interferon (IFN-γ) responses were resolved by two-dimensional gel electrophoresis, and individual proteins were identified by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry. The open reading frames were cloned, expressed as their recombinant forms, and retested with naturally and experimentally infected animals. Eleven protein fractions were highly reactive, from which the Rv1636, HspX, Rv0138, Rv2524, EsxI, and Rv3740 recombinant proteins were obtained. EsxI and HspX were the antigens most recognized by the IFN-γ release assay. In summary, a proteomic approach allowed the identification of novel antigens useful for the diagnosis of bovine tuberculosis.

scholarly journals Interleukin (IL)-25 suppresses IL-22 induced osteoclastogenesis in rheumatoid arthritis via STAT3 and p38 MAPK/IκBα pathway

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Ki Min ◽  
Ji-Yeon Won ◽  
Bo-Mi Kim ◽  
Kyung-Ann Lee ◽  
Seoung-Joon Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Synovial Fluid ◽  
P38 Mapk ◽  
Human Peripheral Blood ◽  
Osteoclast Differentiation ◽  
Nuclear Factor Κb ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Tartrate Resistant Acid Phosphatase ◽  
Blood Monocytes ◽  
Rankl Expression

Abstract Background The present study aimed to evaluate the suppressive role of interleukin (IL)-25 in IL-22-induced osteoclastogenesis and receptor activator of nuclear factor κB ligand (RANKL) expression in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Methods Serum from patients with RA and osteoarthritis (OA), and healthy controls, as well as synovial fluid from patients with RA and OA were collected, and the levels of IL-22 and IL-25 were measured. RA and OA synovial tissues were stained against IL-25. Fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLSs) of patients with RA were cultured with IL-22, in the presence or absence of IL-25, and RANKL expression was measured by real-time PCR and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Human peripheral blood monocytes were cultured under IL-22/RANKL, with or without IL-25, and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP)-positive cells and osteoclast-related markers were investigated to determine osteoclastogenesis.Results Serum and synovial IL-25 levels in RA were up-regulated compared to those in OA and healthy control, and elevated expression of IL-25 in RA synovial tissue was re-confirmed. IL-25 and IL-22 levels showed significant correlation in serum and synovial fluid. Pre-treatment of FLS with IL-25 reduced IL-22-induced RANKL expression at the RNA level. The suppressive effects of IL-25 were confirmed to occur through the STAT3 and p38 MAPK/IκBα pathways. IL-25 reduced osteoclast differentiation and suppressed the expression of osteoclast-related markers.Conclusion In the current study, we demonstrated the regulatory effect of IL-25 on IL-22-induced osteoclastogenesis. Therapeutic approach involving augmentation of IL-25 regulatory response may serve as a novel treatment option for RA, especially by suppressing osteoclastogenesis.

scholarly journals RANKL expression in chondrocytes and its promotion by lymphotoxin-α in the course of cartilage destruction during rheumatoid arthritis

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. e0254268
Author(s):  
Ayumu Takeshita ◽  
Keiichiro Nishida ◽  
Aki Yoshida ◽  
Yoshihisa Nasu ◽  
Ryuichi Nakahara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Synovial Fluid ◽  
Osteoclast Differentiation ◽  
Cartilage Degeneration ◽  
Cartilage Destruction ◽  
Human Chondrocytes ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Rankl Expression ◽  
Membrane Bound ◽  
Stimulation Of

We investigated the expression and localization of the receptor activator nuclear factor κB ligand (RANKL) in cartilage from patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) of relevance to cartilage degeneration. We also examined the role of exogenous lymphotoxin (LT)-α on RANKL expression in human chondrocytes and its effect on in vitro osteoclast differentiation. Cartilage and synovial fluid samples were obtained from 45 patients undergoing total joint replacement surgery or joint puncture, including 24 patients with osteoarthritis (OA) and 21 patients with RA. RANKL expression in articular cartilage was examined by immunohistochemistry. LT-α concentrations in synovial fluid were measured using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Normal human chondrocytes were stimulated with LT-α, and the relative mRNA levels of RANKL, osteoprotegerin (OPG), matrix metalloproteinase-9, and vascular endothelial growth factor were examined by real-time polymerase chain reaction. Soluble RANKL protein in culture media was measured using ELISA, and membrane-bound RANKL protein in cells was examined by western blotting. Co-cultures of human chondrocytes with peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were stimulated with macrophage-colony stimulating factor and LT-α, and osteoclast differentiation was evaluated by staining for tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase. LT-α concentrations were higher in RA synovial fluid than in OA samples. The population of RANKL-positive chondrocytes of RA cartilage was higher than that of OA cartilage, and correlated with cartilage degeneration. Stimulation of cultured human chondrocytes by LT-α increased RANKL expression, the RANKL/OPG ratio, and angiogenic factors. Membrane-bound RANKL in chondrocytes was up-regulated after stimulation of LT-α, whereas soluble RANKL in culture medium did not increase. Co-cultures of human chondrocytes and PBMCs demonstrated that LT-α stimulated human chondrocytes to produce RANKL and induced osteoclastic differentiation of PBMCs. RANKL produced by chondrocytes may contribute to cartilage destruction during RA and LT-α could promote the expression of RANKL in human chondrocytes.

scholarly journals Interleukin (IL)-25 suppresses IL-22-induced osteoclastogenesis in rheumatoid arthritis via STAT3 and p38 MAPK/IκBα pathway

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Ki Min ◽  
Ji-Yeon Won ◽  
Bo-Mi Kim ◽  
Kyung-Ann Lee ◽  
Seoung-Joon Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Synovial Fluid ◽  
P38 Mapk ◽  
Human Peripheral Blood ◽  
Osteoclast Differentiation ◽  
Nuclear Factor Κb ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Tartrate Resistant Acid Phosphatase ◽  
Blood Monocytes ◽  
Rankl Expression

Abstract Background The present study aimed to evaluate the suppressive role of interleukin (IL)-25 in IL-22-induced osteoclastogenesis and receptor activator of nuclear factor κB ligand (RANKL) expression in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods Serum from patients with RA and osteoarthritis (OA), and healthy controls, and synovial fluid from patients with RA and OA were collected, and the levels of IL-22 and IL-25 were measured. RA and OA synovial tissues were stained against IL-25. Fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLSs) of patients with RA were cultured with IL-22, in the presence or absence of IL-25, and RANKL expression was measured by real-time PCR and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Human peripheral blood monocytes were cultured under IL-22/RANKL + M-CSF, with or without IL-25, and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP)-positive cells and osteoclast-related markers were investigated to determine osteoclastogenesis. Results Serum and synovial IL-25 levels in RA were upregulated compared to those in OA and healthy control, and elevated expression of IL-25 in RA synovial tissue was re-confirmed. IL-25 and IL-22 levels showed significant correlation in serum and synovial fluid. Pre-treatment of FLS with IL-25 reduced IL-22-induced RANKL expression at the RNA level. The suppressive effects of IL-25 were confirmed to occur through the STAT3 and p38 MAPK/IκBα pathways. IL-25 reduced osteoclast differentiation and suppressed the expression of osteoclast-related markers. Conclusion In the current study, we demonstrated the regulatory effect of IL-25 on IL-22-induced osteoclastogenesis. Therapeutic approach involving augmentation of IL-25 regulatory response may serve as a novel treatment option for RA, especially by suppressing osteoclastogenesis.

Downregulation of Tryptophan-related Metabolomic Profile in Rheumatoid Arthritis Synovial Fluid

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (11) ◽  
pp. 2003-2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kwi Young Kang ◽  
Soo Hyun Lee ◽  
Seung Min Jung ◽  
Sung-Hwan Park ◽  
Byung-Hwa Jung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Synovial Fluid ◽  
Metabolic Pathways ◽  
Metabolic Profiles ◽  
Opposite Pattern ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Flight Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Peptide Antibody ◽  
Tryptophan Pathway ◽  
Tryptophan Metabolites

Objective.Synovial fluid (SF) is one of the most important materials that reflect the pathophysiological process of arthritis. A metabolomic and lipidomic study of SF was performed with the aim of identifying tentative diagnostic markers or therapeutic candidates for rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Methods.SF was aspirated from 10 patients with RA and 10 patients with osteoarthritis (OA). RA SF and OA SF were collected and analyzed by ultraperformance liquid chromatography quadruple time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Associations among clinical variables, laboratory results, and metabolic profiles were investigated.Results.The metabolic pathways for carnitine, tryptophan, phenylalanine, arachidonic acid, and glycophospholipid were significantly upregulated in OA SF. The metabolic pathways for taurine, cholesterol ester, and the β-oxidation of pristine acid, linolenic acid, and sphingolipid were activated more in RA SF than in OA SF. In particular, the tryptophan pathway, which comprises kynurenine, indoleacetic acid, indole acetaldehyde, and N′-formylkynurenine, was downregulated. Interestingly, the levels of tryptophan metabolites kynurenine and N′-formylkynurenine, which are involved in immune tolerance, were significantly lower in RA SF compared with OA SF (p < 0.05), but the opposite pattern was observed for erythrocyte sedimentation rate (p < 0.01) and the levels of C-reactive protein (CRP; p < 0.01), rheumatoid factor (p < 0.01), and anticyclic citrullinated peptide antibody (p < 0.05). Kynurenine concentration correlated inversely with CRP concentration in RA SF but not in OA SF (r −0.65, p < 0.05).Conclusion.Advances in metabolomic techniques enabled us to delineate distinctive metabolic and lipidomic profiles in RA SF and OA SF. RA SF and OA SF showed distinct metabolic profiles.

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