scholarly journals MicroRNA-146a-5p Mediates High Glucose-Induced Endothelial Inflammation via Targeting Interleukin-1 Receptor-Associated Kinase 1 Expression

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wan-Yu Lo ◽  
Ching-Tien Peng ◽  
Huang-Joe Wang
Hypertension ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 70 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge F Giani ◽  
Ellen A Bernstein ◽  
Masahiro Eriguchi ◽  
Romer A Gonzalez-Villalobos ◽  
Kenneth E Bernstein

Research studies demonstrated that interleukin (IL)-1β contributes to the development of diabetic nephropathy and hypertension. However, the origin and regulation of IL-1β synthesis during diabetic kidney injury are still unknown. Here, we hypothesize that renal epithelial cells produce IL-1β in response to a high glucose stress and that angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) plays a key role in this process. To study this, we isolated proximal tubular (PT) epithelial cells from wild-type (WT) and mice lacking either the ACE N-domain (NKO) or the C-domain (CKO) catalytic activity. These cells were exposed to normal (5 mM) or high (30 mM) glucose for 24 hours. IL-1β produced by PT cells were assessed by ELISA and RT-PCR. High glucose induced WT PT cells to release significant amounts of IL-1β (from 5±1 to 70±6 pg/ml, p<0.001; n=6). When WT PT cells were exposed to a high glucose media in the presence of an ACE inhibitor (lisinopril, 10 mM), IL-1β levels were significantly reduced (from 70±6 to 38±6 pg/ml, p<0.01). In contrast, AT1 receptor blockade by losartan did not change the amount of IL-1β produced by WT PT cells. To determine which ACE domain is associated with IL-1β production, NKO and CKO PT cells were exposed to high glucose. Strikingly, NKO PT cells released lower amounts of IL-1β when exposed to high glucose compared to WT (NKO: 15±7 vs. WT: 79±9 pg/ml, p<0.01, n=4). No differences were observed between WT and CKO PT cells. Since the ACE N-domain degrades the anti-inflammatory tetrapeptide N-acetyl-Ser-Asp-Lys-Pro (AcSDKP), we tested whether the lower IL-1β production in NKO PT cells was due to an accumulation of AcSDKP. For this, we pre-treated NKO PT cells with a prolyl endopeptidase inhibitor (S17092, 50μM) to prevent the production of AcSDKP. Notably, this treatment increased the IL-1β response to high glucose in NKO PT cells (2.1±0.3-fold increase, p<0.01, n=4). Our data indicate that: 1) PT cells can sense and respond to high glucose by secreting IL-1β and 2) the absence of the ACE N-domain blunts the production of IL-1β through a mechanism that involves AcSDKP accumulation. In conclusion, ACE might contribute to the inflammatory response that underlays diabetic nephropathy independently from angiotensin II generation.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bin Leng ◽  
Yingjie Zhang ◽  
Xinran Liu ◽  
Zhen Zhang ◽  
Yang Liu ◽  
...  

Long-term exposure to high glucose induces vascular endothelial inflammation that can result in cardiovascular disease. Astragaloside IV (As-IV) is widely used for anti-inflammatory treatment of cardiovascular diseases. However, its mechanism of action is still not fully understood. In this study, we investigated the effect of As-IV on high glucose-induced endothelial inflammation and explored its possible mechanisms. In vivo, As-IV (40 and 80 mg/kg/d) was orally administered to rats for 8 weeks after a single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ, 65 mg/kg). In vitro, human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were treated with high glucose (33 mM glucose) in the presence or absence of As-IV, NPS2143 (CaSR inhibitor), BAY 11-7082 (NF-κB p65 inhibitor), and INF39 (NLRP3 inhibitor), and overexpression of CaSR was induced by infection of CaSR-overexpressing lentiviral vectors to further discuss the anti-inflammatory property of As-IV. The results showed that high glucose increased the expression of interleukin-18 (IL-18), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), NLRP3, caspase-1, and ASC, as well as the protein level of TLR4, nucleus p65, and CaSR. As-IV can reverse these changes in vivo and in vitro. Meanwhile, NPS2143, BAY 11-7082, and INF39 could significantly abolish the high glucose-enhanced NLRP3, ASC, caspase-1, IL-18, and IL-1β expression in vitro. In addition, both NPS2143 and BAY 11-7082 attenuated high glucose-induced upregulation of NLRP3, ASC, caspase-1, IL-18, and IL-1β expression. In conclusion, this study suggested that As-IV could inhibit high glucose-induced NLRP3 inflammasome activation and subsequent secretion of proinflammatory cytokines via inhibiting TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway and CaSR, which provides new insights into the anti-inflammatory activity of As-IV.


Diabetes ◽  
1989 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 212-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Boeri ◽  
F. E. Almus ◽  
M. Maiello ◽  
E. Cagliero ◽  
L. V. M. Rao ◽  
...  

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Curtiss ◽  
Youde Jiang ◽  
Li Liu ◽  
Claire Hawthorne ◽  
Jessica Zhang ◽  
...  

We have previously reported that Epac1 reduced inflammatory cytokines, which is protective to the diabetic retina. We have also published that impaired insulin signaling occurs in the diabetic retina. A reduction in interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) by Epac1 could potentially restore normal insulin signal transduction. Confocal microscopy was performed to localize the insulin receptor in the retina of Epac1 floxed and endothelial cell-specific Epac1 knockout mice. Whole retinal lysates from Epac1 floxed and endothelial cell-specific Epac1 knockout mice were used to investigate proteins involved in the insulin signaling cascade. Primary human REC were cultured in normal and high glucose followed by Epac1 agonist treatment or transfection with IL-1β or TNFα siRNA for protein analyses of insulin signaling proteins. Decreased expression of the insulin receptor was observed in the Epac1 knockout mouse retinal vasculature compared to floxed littermates. Work in mice showed that loss of Epac1 decreased insulin signaling proteins. Treatment with an Epac1 agonist decreased p38 and JNK signaling and increased insulin signaling, as did inhibition of IL-1β or TNFα using siRNA when added to REC grown in high glucose. Taken together, Epac1 can restore normal insulin signaling in the retinal vasculature through reductions in inflammatory cytokines.


Diabetes ◽  
1989 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 212-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Boeri ◽  
F. E. Almus ◽  
M. Maiello ◽  
E. Cagliero ◽  
L. V. Rao ◽  
...  

Blood ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 124 (21) ◽  
pp. 5952-5952
Author(s):  
Ching-Tien Peng ◽  
Wan Yu Lo ◽  
Huang Joe Wang

Abstract Diabetes is associated with hyperglycemia and increased thrombin generation. It is unknown whether high glucose (HG)/thrombin can modulate the expression of NAPDH oxidase (Nox) subtypes in human aortic endothelial cells (HAECs). Besides, we investigate whether miR-146a is involved in endothelial cell inflammation. We observed that HG (25 mmol/l) exerted a synergistic effect with thrombin (2 U/ml) for induction of Nox4 mRNA level in HAECs. The increased Nox4 mRNA was associated with increased Nox4 protein and ROS production. We also demonstrated that HG/thrombin treatment increased interleukin-8 and interleukin-6 protein levels. Besides, HG/thrombin treatment caused an 11.43-fold increase of THP-1 adhesion to HAECs. In Silico analysis identified homology between miR-146a and the 3’-UTR of the human Nox4 mRNA, suggesting a potential regulation of Nox4 by miR-146a. Furthermore, HG/thrombin treatment decreased miR146a expression to 58% of the control, indicating an impaired feedback restrain of HG/thrombin-induced endothelial inflammation. MiR-146a mimic transfection prevented HG/thrombin-induced upregulation of Nox4 mRNA, Nox4 protein, and ROS generation. In addition, inflammatory phenotypes were attenuated in miR-146a mimic-transfected HAECs. In conclusion, miR-146a is involved in the regulation of endothelial inflammation via modulation of Nox4 in an in-vitro milieu mimicking diabetic atherothrombosis. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.


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