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2. Analgesia by fascia manipulation is mediated by peripheral and spinal adenosine A1 receptor in a mouse model of peripheral inflammation.
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Eugenia Ortiz, Maria, Sinhorim, Larissa, Hoffmann de Oliveira, Bruna, Hardt da Silva, Rafaela, Melo de Souza, Gabriel, de Souza, Gabriela, Paula Piovezan, Anna, Balduino Bittencourt, Edsel, Bianco, Gianluca, Shiguemi Inoue Salgado, Afonso, Klingler, Werner, Schleip, Robert, and Fernandes Martins, Daniel
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MYOFASCIAL release , *PAIN management , *LABORATORY mice , *ANIMAL disease models , *CAFFEINE - Abstract
• Fascia manipulation decrease inflammatory pain. • Caffeine blocks analgesia by fascia manipulation. • Peripheral and spinal adenosine A 1 receptor is involved in the analgesia by fascia manipulation. The role of adenosine receptors in fascial manipulation-induced analgesia has not yet been investigated. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the involvement of the adenosine A 1 receptor (A 1 R) in the antihyperalgesic effect of plantar fascia manipulation (PFM), specifically in mice with peripheral inflammation. Mice injected with Complete Freund's Adjuvant (CFA) underwent behavioral, i.e. mechanical hyperalgesia and edema. The mice underwent PFM for either 3, 9 or 15 min. Response frequency to mechanical stimuli was then assessed at 24 and 96 h after plantar CFA injection. The adenosinergic receptors were assessed by systemic (intraperitoneal, i.p.), central (intrathecal, i.t.), and peripheral (intraplantar, i.pl.) administration of caffeine. The participation of the A 1 R was investigated using the 1,3-dipropyl-8-cyclopentylxanthine (DPCPX), a selective A 1 R subtype antagonist. PFM inhibited mechanical hyperalgesia induced by CFA injection and did not reduce paw edema. Furthermore, the antihyperalgesic effect of PFM was prevented by pretreatment of the animals with caffeine given by i.p., i.pl., and i.t. routes. In addition, i.pl. and i.t. administrations of DPCPX blocked the antihyperalgesia caused by PFM. These observations indicate that adenosine receptors mediate the antihyperalgesic effect of PFM. Caffeine's inhibition of PFM-induced antihyperalgesia suggests that a more precise understanding of how fascia-manipulation and caffeine interact is warranted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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3. Static stretching of the ankle prevents cold hypersensitivity associated with limb immobilization in model mice.
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Ibe, Koji, Iba, Kousuke, Emori, Makoto, Kiyomoto, Kenta, Teramoto, Atsushi, and Yamashita, Toshihiko
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DORSAL root ganglia , *HINDLIMB , *PATIENTS' attitudes , *LABORATORY mice , *SPINAL cord - Abstract
Limb immobilization is considered to contribute to limb pain including hyperalgesia. Approximately 50% of patients with such chronic limb pain complain that their abnormal pain worsens after exposure to cold. However, there have been few studies on the relationship between limb immobilization and cold hypersensitivity. The aim of this study was to examine whether limb immobilization induces cold hypersensitivity, and whether physical exercise such as ankle stretching prevents its induction in model mice. We used forty-four 8-week-old male C57Bl/6J mice, consisting of 32 immobilized mice and 12 control mice. The bilateral hind limbs of the mice were immobilized by a thermoplastic cast. After limb-immobilization for 1 week, changes in mechanical, thermal and cold hypersensitivity, and the expression levels of TRPV1, TRPA1, TRPM8, IL-1β, IL-6, and TNFα in the spinal cord, dorsal root ganglia and the affected hind paw were evaluated in comparison with those in the control mice. In addition, we examined the effect of ankle stretching on the hypersensitivity and expression levels in the limb-immobilized mice. Mechanical, thermal and cold hypersensitivity were significantly increased in the limb-immobilized mice. In addition, ankle stretching during the immobilization period significantly prevented the increases in those hypersensitivities. There were no significant differences in the expression levels of TRPV1, TRPA1 and TRPM8 among the control, and limb-immobilized mice with and without ankle stretching. The expression levels of IL-1 and IL-6 were significantly increased in the immobilized hind limb paw. Furthermore, ankle stretching significantly prevented the increases in their expression levels. Limb-immobilization induced cold hypersensitivity as well as mechanical and thermal hypersensitivity, and ankle stretching significantly prevented the hypersensitivity induction in the model mice. It would be of great interest to clarify whether a patient with limb-immobilization experiences cold hypersensitivity and whether ankle stretching might prevent hypersensitivity induction in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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4. Functional and structural neurodegenerative activities of Ankaferd BloodStopper in a mouse sciatic nerve model.
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ÜSTÜN, RAMAZAN, OĞUZ, ELIF KAVAL, ŞEKER, AYŞE, and TASPINAR, FILIZ
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SCIATIC nerve , *MYELIN sheath , *MICE , *LABORATORY mice , *ERROR rates , *NERVE grafting , *ENDOSCOPIC hemostasis - Abstract
Traumatic and postoperative hemorrhages are life-threatening complications. Ankaferd BloodStopper (ABS) is a potent topical hemostatic agent to stop bleeding. However, ABS is associated with nerve toxicity. The present study aimed to investigate the functional and structural neurodegenerative effects of ABS in a mouse model. A total of 30 male BALB/c mice, aged 6-8 weeks, were randomly divided into control group (no treatment), a sham group (treated with saline) and an experimental group (treated with ABS). In the saline and the ABS groups, the right sciatic nerve was surgically exposed and treated with saline or ABS, respectively. No surgical procedure was performed in the control group. On day 7 post-treatment, functional changes of the sciatic nerve were evaluated by a horizontal ladder rung walking task. Structural changes were assessed with immunohistochemistry. In the horizontal ladder rung walking test, the gait impairment was proportional to the severity of sciatic nerve damage, with the ABS group showing a significantly higher rate of errors than the control and saline groups. Immunohistochemistry demonstrated extensive degeneration and deformation in the axons and myelin sheath of the sciatic nerve in the ABS group. The results provide compelling evidence for the neurotoxicity of ABS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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5. Inhibition of DNMT1 attenuates experimental food allergy.
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Li, Linjing, Pang, Wenjing, Xu, Lingzhi, Zhang, Yuanyi, Zhang, Hanqing, Zhu, Liming, Li, Yuyi, Lin, Huapeng, Mo, Lihua, Liu, Yu, Wang, Lei, and Yang, Pingchang
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REGULATORY B cells , *GENE expression , *FOOD allergy , *IMMUNOLOGIC diseases , *LABORATORY mice - Abstract
The treatment of food allergy (FA) needs improvement. The treatment of immune disorders can be improved by regulating epigenetic marks, which is a promising method. The objective of this research is to alleviate experimental FA by employing an inhibitor of DNA methyltransferase-1 (DNMT1). Ovalbumin was used as the specific antigen to establish a mouse model of FA. Intestinal IL-35+ regulatory B cells (Breg cells) were isolated from FA mice, and characterized using immunological approaches. FA mice had a lower frequency of IL-35+ Breg cells, which was inversely correlated with their FA response. The quantity of IL-35 was lower in intestinal Breg cells from FA mice. Hypermethylation status was detected in the Il35 promoter, which was accompanied with high levels of H3K9me3. Enforced expression of DNMT1 hindered the promoter activity of the IL35 gene. Administration of an inhibitor of DNMT1 (RG108) restored the immune regulatory capacity of FA intestinal Bregs, and effectively suppressed the expression of DNMT1, and attenuated experimental FA. The elevated quantity of DNMT1 in intestinal Breg cells compromises the expression of IL-35 and affects the immune regulatory functions, which facilitates the development of FA. The immune regulatory functions of intestinal Breg cells are restored and experimental FA is attenuated by inhibiting DNMT1. • The frequency of Breg cells was lower in FA mice. • The quantity of IL-35 was lower in intestinal Breg cells from FA mice. • Inhibition of DNMT1 attenuated experimental FA. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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6. Mycobacterium vaccae attenuates airway inflammation by inhibiting autophagy and activating PI3K/Akt signaling pathway in OVA-induced allergic airway inflammation mouse model.
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Xiao, Huan, Tang, An-zhou, Xu, Mei-li, Chen, Hong-liu, Wang, Fan, and Li, Chao-Qian
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PI3K/AKT pathway , *CELLULAR signal transduction , *LABORATORY mice , *ASTHMA , *MYCOBACTERIUM - Abstract
The etiology of asthma remains elusive, with no known cure. Based on accumulating evidence, autophagy, a self-degradation process that maintains cellular metabolism and homeostasis, participates in the development of asthma. Mycobacterium vaccae vaccine (M. vaccae), an immunomodulatory agent, has previously been shown to effectively alleviate airway inflammation and airway remodeling. However, its therapeutic effect on asthma via the regulation of autophagy remains unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the impact of M. vaccae in attenuating asthma airway inflammation via autophagy-mediated pathways. Balb/c mice were used to generate an ovalbumin (OVA)-immunized allergic airway model and were subsequently administered either M. vaccae or M. vaccae + rapamycin (an autophagy activator) prior to each challenge. Next, airway inflammation, mucus secretion, and airway remodeling in mouse lung tissue were assessed via histological analyses. Lastly, the expression level of autophagy proteins LC3B, Beclin1, p62, and autolysosome was determined both in vivo and in vitro, along with the expression level of p-PI3K, PI3K, p-Akt, and Akt in mouse lung tissue. The findings indicated that aerosol inhalation of M. vaccae in an asthma mouse model has the potential to decrease eosinophil counts, alleviate airway inflammation, mucus secretion, and airway remodeling through the inhibition of autophagy. Likewise, M. vaccae could reduce the levels of OVA-specific lgE, IL-5, IL-13, and TNF-α in asthma mouse models by inhibiting autophagy. Furthermore, this study revealed that M. vaccae also suppressed autophagy in IL-13-stimulated BEAS-2B cells. Moreover, M. vaccae may activate the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway in the lung tissue of asthmatic mice. In summary, the present study suggests that M. vaccae may contribute to alleviating airway inflammation and remodeling in allergic asthma by potentially modulating autophagy and the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. These discoveries offer a promising avenue for the development of therapeutic interventions targeting allergic airway inflammation. • The etiology of asthma remains elusive, with no known cure. • Mycobacterium vaccae attenuates asthma through the inhibition of the autophagy • Mycobacterium vaccae may activate the PI3K/Akt pathway to ameliorate asthma [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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7. Mutations in CLCN6 as a Novel Genetic Cause of Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis in a Murine Model.
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He, Hailan, Cao, Xiaoshuang, He, Fang, Zhang, Wen, Wang, Xiaole, Peng, Pan, Xie, Changning, Yin, Fei, Li, Dengfeng, Li, Jiada, Wang, Minghui, Klüssendorf, Malte, Jentsch, Thomas J., Stauber, Tobias, and Peng, Jing
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GENETIC variation , *NEURONAL ceroid-lipofuscinosis , *CEREBRAL atrophy , *LABORATORY mice , *ANIMAL disease models - Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the pathogenesis of CLCN6‐related disease and to assess whether its Cl−/H+‐exchange activity is crucial for the biological role of ClC‐6. Methods: We performed whole‐exome sequencing on a girl with development delay, intractable epilepsy, behavioral abnormities, retinal dysfunction, progressive brain atrophy, suggestive of neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCLs). We generated and analyzed the first knock‐in mouse model of a patient variant (p.E200A) and compared it with a Clcn6−/− mouse model. Additional functional tests were performed with heterologous expression of mutant ClC‐6. Results: We identified a de novo heterozygous p.E200A variant in the proband. Expression of disease‐causing ClC‐6E200A or ClC‐6Y553C mutants blocked autophagic flux and activated transcription factors EB (TFEB) and E3 (TFE3), leading to autophagic vesicle and cholesterol accumulation. Such alterations were absent with a transport‐deficient ClC‐6E267A mutant. Clcn6E200A/+ mice developed severe neurodegeneration with typical features of NCLs. Mutant ClC‐6E200A, but not loss of ClC‐6 in Clcn6−/− mice, increased lysosomal biogenesis by suppressing mTORC1‐TFEB signaling, blocked autophagic flux through impairing lysosomal function, and increased apoptosis. Carbohydrate and lipid deposits accumulated in Clcn6E200A/+ brain, while only lipid storage was found in Clcn6−/− brain. Lysosome dysfunction, autophagy defects, and gliosis were early pathogenic events preceding neuron loss. Interpretation: CLCN6 is a novel genetic cause of NCLs, highlighting the importance of considering CLCN6 mutations in the diagnostic workup for molecularly undefined forms of NCLs. Uncoupling of Cl− transport from H+ countertransport in the E200A mutant has a dominant effect on the autophagic/lysosomal pathway. ANN NEUROL 2024;96:608–624 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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8. Neuregulin4‐ErbB4 signalling pathway is driven by electroacupuncture stimulation to remodel brown adipose tissue innervation.
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Yu, Ziwei, Zhang, Ting, Yang, Xingyu, Xu, Bin, Yu, Zhi, An, Li, Xu, Tiancheng, Jing, Xinyue, Wang, Yaling, and Lu, Mengjiang
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BROWN adipose tissue , *SYMPATHETIC nervous system , *CENTRAL nervous system , *BIOTRANSFORMATION (Metabolism) , *LABORATORY mice , *HYPOTHALAMUS - Abstract
Aim: To show that electroacupuncture stimulation (ES) remodels sympathetic innervation in brown adipose tissue (BAT) via the bone morphogenic protein 8B (BMP8B)‐neuregulin 4 (NRG4)‐ErbB4 axis, with somatotopic dependence. Materials and methods: We established a high‐fat diet (HFD) model with C57BL/6J mice to measure the thermogenesis and metabolism of BAT. In addition, the sympathetic nerve activity (SNA) was measured with the electrophysiological technique, and the immunostaining of c‐Fos was used to detect the central nervous system sources of sympathetic outflows. Finally, the key role of the BMP8B‐NRG4‐ErbB4 axis was verified by peripheral specific antagonism of ErbB4. Results: ES at the forelimb and abdomen regions significantly up‐regulate SNA, whereas ES at the hindlimb region has a limited regulatory effect on SNA but still partially restores HFD‐induced BAT dysfunction. Mechanistically, ES at the forelimb and abdomen regions driving catecholaminergic signals in brown adipocytes depends on neural activities projected from the ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus (VMH) to the spinal cord intermediolateral column (IML). Notably, the peripheral suppression of ErbB4 in BAT inhibits the thermogenesis and metabolic function of BAT, as well as significantly hindering the SNA activation and metabolic benefits induced by ES. Conclusion: These results suggest that ES appears to be an effective approach for remodeling sympathetic innervation in BAT, which is closely related to neuronal activity in the VMH and the NRG4‐ErbB4 signaling pathway. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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9. Activation of M4 muscarinic receptors in the striatum reduces tic‐like behaviours in two distinct murine models of Tourette syndrome.
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Cadeddu, Roberto, Braccagni, Giulia, Branca, Caterina, van Luik, Easton R., Pittenger, Christopher, Thomsen, Morten Skøtt, and Bortolato, Marco
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TOURETTE syndrome , *TIC disorders , *LABORATORY mice , *ANIMAL models in research , *ACETYLCHOLINE , *MUSCARINIC receptors - Abstract
Background and Purpose: Current pharmacotherapies for Tourette syndrome (TS) are often unsatisfactory and poorly tolerated, underscoring the need for novel treatments. Insufficient striatal acetylcholine has been suggested to contribute to tic ontogeny. Thus, we tested whether activating M1 and/or M4 receptors—the two most abundant muscarinic receptors in the striatum—reduced tic‐related behaviours in mouse models of TS. Experimental Approach: Studies were conducted using CIN‐d and D1CT‐7 mice, two TS models characterized by early‐life depletion of striatal cholinergic interneurons and cortical neuropotentiation, respectively. First, we tested the effects of systemic and intrastriatal xanomeline, a selective M1/M4 receptor agonist, on tic‐like and other TS‐related responses. Then, we examined whether xanomeline effects were reduced by either M1 or M4 antagonists or mimicked by the M1/M3 agonist cevimeline or the M4 positive allosteric modulator (PAM) VU0467154. Finally, we measured striatal levels of M1 and M4 receptors and assessed the impact of VU0461754 on the striatal expression of the neural marker activity c‐Fos. Key Results: Systemic and intrastriatal xanomeline reduced TS‐related behaviours in CIN‐d and D1CT‐7 mice. Most effects were blocked by M4, but not M1, receptor antagonists. VU0467154, but not cevimeline, elicited xanomeline‐like ameliorative effects in both models. M4, but not M1, receptors were down‐regulated in the striatum of CIN‐d mice. Additionally, VU0467154 reduced striatal c‐Fos levels in these animals. Conclusion and Implications: Activation of striatal M4, but not M1, receptors reduced tic‐like manifestations in mouse models, pointing to xanomeline and M4 PAMs as novel putative therapeutic strategies for TS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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10. Age-related differences in retinal function and structure in C57BL/6J and Thy1-YFPh mice.
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Lee, Pei Ying and Bui, Bang V.
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LABORATORY mice , *BIPOLAR cells , *TRANSGENIC mice , *OPTICAL coherence tomography , *CELL physiology - Abstract
Age-related neuronal adaptations are known to help maintain function. This study aims to examine gross age-related in vivo retinal functional adaptations (using electroretinography) in young and middle aged C57BL/6J and Thy1-YFPh mice and to relate this to in vivo retinal structure (using optical coherence tomography). Electroretinography responses were generally larger in Thy1-YFPh mice than in C57BL/6J mice, with similar in vivo retinal layer thicknesses except for longer inner/outer photoreceptor segment in Thy1-YFPh mice. Relative to 3-month-old mice, 12-month-old mice showed reduced photoreceptor (C57BL/6J 84.0±2.5 %; Thy1-YFPh 80.2±5.2 %) and bipolar cell (C57BL/6J 75.6±2.3 %; Thy1-YFPh 68.1±5.5 %) function. There was relative preservation of ganglion cell function (C57BL/6J 79.7±3.7 %; Thy1-YFPh 91.7±5.0 %) with age, which was associated with increased b-wave (bipolar cell) sensitivities to light. Ganglion cell function was correlated with both b-wave amplitude and sensitivity. This study shows that there are normal age-related adaptations to preserve functional output. Different mouse strains may have varied age-related adaptation capacity and should be taken into consideration when examining age-related susceptibility to injury. • Photoreceptor and bipolar cell function decline in middle aged mice. • Compensatory increase in bipolar cell sensitivity to light occurs in 12-month-old mice. • Increase inner retinal gain (ganglion cell function) up to 12 months of age. • Age-related functional differences can differ in transgenic mice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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11. Systemic delivery of oncolytic herpes virus using CAR-T cells enhances targeting of antitumor immuno-virotherapy.
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Zhang, Zongliang, Yang, Nian, Xu, Long, Lu, Huaqing, Chen, Yongdong, Wang, Zeng, Lu, Qizhong, Zhong, Kunhong, Zhu, Zhixiong, Wang, Guoqing, Li, Hexian, Zheng, Meijun, Zhou, Liangxue, and Tong, Aiping
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ONCOLYTIC virotherapy , *INTRAVENOUS therapy , *TUMOR growth , *CELLULAR therapy , *LABORATORY mice - Abstract
Recent studies have indicated that combining oncolytic viruses with CAR-T cells in therapy has shown superior anti-tumor effects, representing a promising approach. Nonetheless, the localized delivery method of intratumoral injection poses challenges for treating metastatic tumors or distal tumors that are difficult to reach. To address this obstacle, we employed HSV-1-infected CAR-T cells, which systemically delivery HSV into solid tumors. The biological function of CAR-T cells remained intact after loading them with HSV for a period of three days. In both immunocompromised and immunocompetent GBM orthotopic mouse models, B7-H3 CAR-T cells effectively delivered HSV to tumor lesions, resulting in enhanced T-cell infiltration and significantly prolonged survival in mice. We also employed a bilateral subcutaneous tumor model and observed that the group receiving intratumoral virus injection exhibited a significant reduction in tumor volume on the injected side, while the group receiving intravenous infusion of CAR-T cells carrying HSV displayed suppressed tumor growth on both sides. Hence, CAR-THSV cells offer notable advantages in the systemic delivery of HSV to distant tumors. In conclusion, our findings emphasize the potential of CAR-T cells as carriers for HSV, presenting significant advantages for oncolytic virotherapy targeting distant tumors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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12. miR-29a-5p rescues depressive-like behaviors in a CUMS-induced mouse model by facilitating microglia M2-polarization in the prefrontal cortex via TMEM33 suppression.
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Yang, Jing-Cheng, Zhao, Jun, Chen, Yi-Huan, Wang, Rui, Rong, Zheng, Wang, Sai-Ying, Wu, Yu-Mei, Wang, Hua-Ning, Yang, Le, and Liu, Rui
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PREFRONTAL cortex , *MICROGLIA , *LABORATORY mice , *IMMOBILIZATION stress , *ANIMAL disease models , *MENTAL depression - Abstract
Depression accounts for a high proportion of neuropsychiatric disorders and is associated with abnormal states of neurons in specific brain regions. Microglia play a pivotal role in the inflammatory state during depression development; however, the exact mechanism underlying chronic mood states remains unknown. Thus, the present study aimed to determine whether microRNAs (miRNAs) alleviate stress-induced depression-like behavior in mice by regulating the expression levels of their target genes, explore the role of neuroinflammation induced by microglial activation in the pathogenesis and progression of depression, and determine whether the role of the miR-29a-5p/transmembrane protein 33 (TMEM33) axis. In this study, chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) mouse depression model, various behavioral tests, western blotting, dual-luciferase reporter assay, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, real-time quantitative reverse transcription PCR, immunofluorescence and lentivirus-mediated gene transfer were used. After exposure to the CUMS paradigm, miR-29a-5p was significantly down-regulated. This downregulation subsequently promoted the polarization of microglia M1 by upregulating the expression of TMEM33, resulting in enhanced inflammatory chemokines affecting neurons. Conversely, the upregulation of miR-29a-5p within the prefrontal cortex (PFC) suppressed TMEM33 expression, facilitated microglia M2-polarization, and ameliorated depressive-like behavior. Only rodent models of depression were used, and human samples were not included. The results of this study suggest that miR-29a-5p deficits within the PFC mediate microglial anomalies and contribute to depressive-like behaviors. miR-29a-5p and TMEM33 may, therefore, serve as potential therapeutic targets for the treatment of depression. • miR-29a-5p is downregulated by chronic stress. • Upregulation of miR-29a-5p improved depression-like behavior. • miR-29a-5p deficits in prefrontal cortex mediate microglial anomalies. • miR-29a-5p and TMEM33 are potential therapeutic targets for depression treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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13. Behavioral, biochemical and histopathological alterations induced in Swiss mice by Buthus boumalenii scorpion venom.
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Ettitaou, Amina, Ait Laaradia, Mehdi, Oubella, Khadija, Aboufatima, Rachida, Azraida, Hajar, Raoui, Karima, Terrafe, Chafik, Sara, Oufquir, El yazouli, Loubna, and Chait, Abderrahman
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SCORPION venom ,LABORATORY mice ,MEDICAL protocols ,BEHAVIORAL assessment ,ENDEMIC species ,VENOM ,SCORPIONS - Abstract
The yellow scorpion, Buthus boumalenii, has long been recognized as a potentially dangerous species endemic to Morocco. However, there is currently no data on the in vivo toxicity or effects of Buthus boumalenii venom, as it has not been studied to the best of our knowledge. In order to achieve the objective of this study, the LD50 of B. boumalenii venom will be initially calculated, followed by determining its impact on vital organs using histological, biochemical, and behavioral analyses. The investigation also explores potential neurobehavioral impairments in Swiss mice at intervals of 3 hours, 6 hours, and 12 hours post-envenomation. The LD50 for Buthus boumalenii scorpion venom in mice was determined to be 353 µg/kg based on body weight. The findings of the study highlight the potential lethality of B. boumalenii. Observations related to the poisoning provide indications of potential tissue damage in specific vital organs. To sum up, the venom from this scorpion has the potential to result in considerable medical complications, including fatalities, particularly in individuals at risk. Consequently, healthcare practitioners should be knowledgeable about the diverse scorpion species in their regions and adhere to contemporary medical protocols when addressing scorpion envenomation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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14. Characterization of Novel PHEX Variants in X-linked Hypophosphatemic Rickets and Genotype-PHEX Activity Correlation.
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Wu, Huixiao, Ying, Hui, Zhao, Wanyi, Sun, Yan, Wang, Yanzhou, Chen, Xinyu, Li, Guimei, Yao, Yangyang, Xu, Shuo, Li, Tianyou, Fang, Li, Sun, Xiaoqing, Wang, Ning, Xu, Jin, Guan, Qingbo, Xia, Weibo, Wang, Li, Gao, Ling, Zhao, Jiajun, and Xu, Chao
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MISSENSE mutation ,PROTEIN synthesis ,PROTEIN expression ,LABORATORY mice ,GENETIC mutation - Abstract
Background X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLHR) is the most common genetic form of hypophosphatemic rickets (HR), which is caused by phosphate regulating endopeptidase homolog X-linked (PHEX) gene mutation. At present, the genotype–phenotype relationship of XLHR and the pathogenic role of PHEX are not fully understood. Methods In this study, we summarized clinical features in a new cohort of 49 HR patients and detected 16 novel PHEX and 5 novel non-PHEX variants. Subsequently, we studied the pathogenesis of new variants by protein expression, glycosylation analysis, subcellular localization, and endopeptidase activity. Results The results showed that missense variants (Q189H and X750R) slightly reduced protein expression without obviously altering protein length and localization, whereas truncating variants significantly impaired the synthesis of PHEX and produced a shorter immature protein in cells. Interestingly, no evident correlation was observed between mutation types and clinical phenotypes. However, when we analyzed the relationship between PHEX activity and serum phosphorus level, we found that patients with low PHEX activity tended to have severe hypophosphatemia and high rickets severity score. Following this observation, we established 2 new knock-in XLHR mouse models with 2 novel Phex variants (c.T1349C and c.C426G, respectively) using CRISPR/Cas9 technology. Both mouse models demonstrated clinical manifestations of XLHR seen in patients, and PhexC426G mice showed more severe phenotype than PhexT1349C mice, which further confirmed the rationality of genotype–PHEX enzymatic activity correlation analysis. Conclusion Therefore, our findings demonstrated that novel PHEX variants could disrupt protein function via affecting protein synthesis, post-translational modification, cellular trafficking, and catalytic activity. Our study facilitates a better understanding of XLHR pathogenic mechanism and PHEX activity-phenotype correlation, which is of crucial importance for future diagnosis and treatment of XLHR. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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15. PUM2 promoted osteoarthritis progression through PTEN‐mediated chondrocyte ferroptosis by facilitating NEDD4 mRNA degradation.
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Meng, Yu, Chen, Li, Chai, Yuxia, Meng, Weili, Yang, Guohui, Ren, Jia, Li, Hongshuai, Qi, Peiyi, Chen, Juwu, and Wang, Nan
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OSTEOARTHRITIS ,LABORATORY mice ,CARTILAGE cells ,UBIQUITINATION ,NEUROINFLAMMATION - Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent degenerative joint disease with a lack of effective therapeutic. Chondrocyte ferroptosis contributes to the progression of OA. PUM2 is shown to exacerbate ischemia–reperfusion‐induced neuroinflammation by promoting ferroptosis, but its role in OA remains unexplored. Here, primary mouse chondrocytes were stimulated with IL‐1β to mimic OA chondrocyte injury in vitro. And PUM2 was upregulated in OA cartilage tissues and IL‐1β‐induced chondrocytes. Silencing PUM2 alleviated IL‐1β‐induced chondrocyte inflammation and ECM degradation. Mechanistically, PUM2 facilitated the degradation of NEDD4 mRNA by binding to the 3′UTR of NEDD4 mRNA, which in turn inhibited NEDD4 induced PTEN ubiquitination and degradation. Consistently, NEDD4 silencing reversed the ameliorative effect of PUM2 knockdown on chondrocyte injury, and overexpression of PTEN abolished the improved role of NEDD4 in chondrocyte injury. Moreover, PTEN aggravated IL‐1β‐induced ferroptosis in chondrocytes through the Nrf2/HO‐1 pathway by increasing the levels of Fe2+, ROS, MDA, and ACSL4 protein, decreasing the activity of SOD and the levels of GSH and GPX4 protein, and aggravating mitochondrial damage. Additionally, destabilized medial meniscus (DMM) were conducted to establish the OA mouse model, and adenovirus‐mediated PUM2 shRNA was administered intra‐articularly. Silencing PUM2 attenuated OA‐induced cartilage damage in vivo. In conclusion, PUM2 promoted OA progression through PTEN‐mediated chondrocyte ferroptosis by facilitating NEDD4 mRNA degradation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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16. Liver‐specific DICER1 syndrome model mice develop cystic liver tumors with defective primary cilia.
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Oikawa, Keiki, Ohno, Shin‐ichiro, Ono, Kana, Hirao, Kaito, Murakami, Ayano, Harada, Yuichirou, Kumagai, Katsuyoshi, Sudo, Katsuko, Takanashi, Masakatsu, Ishikawa, Akio, Mineo, Shouichirou, Fujita, Koji, Umezu, Tomohiro, Watanabe, Noriko, Murakami, Yoshiki, Ogawa, Shinichiro, Schultz, Kris Ann, and Kuroda, Masahiko
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GENETIC disorders ,GENETIC mutation ,BILE ducts ,LIVER tumors ,LABORATORY mice - Abstract
DICER1 syndrome is a tumor predisposition syndrome caused by familial genetic mutations in DICER1. Pathogenic variants of DICER1 have been discovered in many rare cancers, including cystic liver tumors. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying liver lesions induced by these variants remain unclear. In the present study, we sought to gain a better understanding of the pathogenesis of these variants by generating a mouse model of liver‐specific DICER1 syndrome. The mouse model developed bile duct hyperplasia with fibrosis, similar to congenital hepatic fibrosis, as well as cystic liver tumors resembling those in Caroli's syndrome, intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Interestingly, the mouse model of DICER1 syndrome showed abnormal formation of primary cilia in the bile duct epithelium, which is a known cause of bile duct hyperplasia and cyst formation. These results indicated that DICER1 mutations contribute to cystic liver tumors by inducing defective primary cilia. The mouse model generated in this study will be useful for elucidating the potential mechanisms of tumorigenesis induced by DICER1 variants and for obtaining a comprehensive understanding of DICER1 syndrome. © 2024 The Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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17. Contributions of each of the BAFF receptors to the lymphocyte profiles in C57BL/6 mice.
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Stohl, William, Wu, Ying, and Stohl, Malka
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BAFF, a vital B cell survival and differentiation factor, has three receptors: B‐cell maturation antigen (BCMA), transmembrane activator and CAML interactor (TACI) and BR3. Although B cells are greatly reduced in B6.Baff−/− (which harbour no BAFF) and B6.Br3−/− mice (which harbour supra‐normal levels of BAFF), the distributions of B cell subsets and relationships between Foxp3+ and CD4+ cells in these mice differ. Using a large panel of B6 congenic knockout and/or transgenic mice, we demonstrate that (1) supra‐normal levels of BAFF per se do not explain the phenotypic differences between B6.Baff−/− and B6.Br3−/− mice; (2) B cells are expanded in B6.Taci−/− mice, with preferential expansion of follicular (FO) B cells at the expense of CD19+CD21−/loCD23−/lo B cells but without the preferential expansion of Foxp3+ cells observed in B6 mice bearing a Baff transgene; (3) despite no expansion in total B cells, percentages of FO B cells and marginal zone B cells are higher and percentages of CD19+CD21−/loCD23−/lo B cells are lower in young B6.Bcma−/− mice, consistent with the inability of B6.Br3−/−.Taci−/− mice to recapitulate the B cell profile of B6.Baff−/− mice; and (4) percentages of Foxp3+ cells in B6.Br3−/−.Taci−/− mice are intermediate between those in B6.Br3−/− and B6.Taci−/− mice despite the B cell profile of B6.Br3−/−.Taci−/− mice strongly resembling that of B6.Br3−/− mice. Collectively, our findings point to a non‐redundant role for each of the BAFF receptors in determining the ultimate lymphocyte profile of the host. This may have clinically relevant ramifications in that the degree that a candidate therapeutic agent blocks engagement of any given individual BAFF receptor may affect its clinical utility. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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18. In vitro and in vivo digestibility of prebiotic galactooligosacharides synthesized by β‐galactosidase from Lactobacillus delbruecki subsp. bulgaricusCRL450.
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Fara, Agustina, Hernández Hernández, Oswaldo, Palacios, Jorge, Montilla, Antonia, and Zárate, Gabriela
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BACKGROUND: The general assumption that prebiotics reach the colon without any alterations has been challenged. Some in vitro and in vivo studies have demonstrated that 'non‐digestible' oligosaccharides are digested to different degrees depending on their structural composition. In the present study, we compared different methods aiming to assess the digestibility of oligosaccharides synthesized by β‐galactosidase (β‐gal) of Lactobacillus delbruecki subsp. bulgaricus CRL450 (CRL450‐β‐gal) from lactose, lactulose and lactitol. RESULTS: In the simulated gastrointestinal fluid method, no changes were observed. However, the oligosaccharides synthesized by CRL450‐β‐gal were partially hydrolyzed in vitro, depending on their structure and composition, with rat small intestinal extract (RSIE) and small intestinal brush‐border membrane vesicles (BBMV) from pig. Digestion of some oligosaccharides increased when mixtures were fed to C57BL/6 mice used as in vivo model; however, lactulose‐oligosaccharides were the most resistant to the physiological conditions of mice. In general β (1→6) linked products showed higher resistance compared to β (1→3) oligosaccharides. CONCLUSION: In vitro digestion methods, without disaccharidases, may underestimate the importance of carbohydrates hydrolysis in the small intestine. Although BVMM and RSIE digestion assays are appropriate in vitro methods for these studies, in vivo studies remain the most reliable for understanding what actually happens in the digestion of oligosaccharides. © 2024 The Authors. Journal of The Science of Food and Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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19. Heat/non‐heat treatment alleviates β‐conglycinin‐triggered food allergy reactions by modulating the Th1/Th2 immune balance in a BALB/c mouse model.
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Li, Tanghao, Bu, Guanhao, Chen, Yixuan, Zhao, Qingqing, and Chang, Yongfeng
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FOOD allergy , *LABORATORY mice , *T cells , *ANIMAL disease models , *ORAL drug administration , *SOY proteins , *SOYBEAN diseases & pests - Abstract
BACKGROUND: With the increasing popularity of plant protein‐based diets, soy proteins are favored as the most important source of plant protein worldwide. However, potential food allergy risks limit their use in the food industry. This work aims to reveal the mechanism of β‐conglycinin‐induced food allergy, and to explore the regulatory mechanism of heat treatment and high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) treatment in a BALB/c mouse model. RESULTS: Our results showed that oral administration of β‐conglycinin induced severe allergic symptoms in BALB/c mice, but these symptoms were effectively alleviated through heat treatment and HHP treatment. Moreover, β‐conglycinin stimulated lymphocyte proliferation and differentiation; a large number of cytokines interleukin (IL)‐4, IL‐5, IL‐10, IL‐12 and IL‐13 were released and interferon γ secretion was inhibited, which disrupted the Th1/Th2 immune balance and promoted the differentiation and proliferation of naive T cells into Th2‐type cells. CONCLUSION: Heat/non‐heat treatment altered the conformation of soybean protein, which significantly reduced allergic reactions in mice. This regulatory mechanism may be associated with Th1/Th2 immune balance. Our results provide data support for understanding the changes in allergenicity of soybean protein within the food industry. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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20. Determinants of pegivirus persistence, cross-species infection, and adaptation in the laboratory mouse.
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Nennig, Kylie, Murthy, Satyapramod, Maloney, Sara, Shaw, Teressa M., Sharobim, Mark, Matkovic, Eduard, Fadiran, Simi, Larsen, Malorie, Ramuta, Mitchell D., Kim, Arthur S., Teijaro, John R., Grove, Joe, Stremlau, Matthew, Sharma, Himanshu, Trivedi, Sheetal, Blum, Michael J., O'Connor, David H., Hyde, Jennifer L., Stapleton, Jack T., and Kapoor, Amit
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Viruses capable of causing persistent infection have developed sophisticated mechanisms for evading host immunity, and understanding these processes can reveal novel features of the host immune system. One such virus, human pegivirus (HPgV), infects ~15% of the global human population, but little is known about its biology beyond the fact that it does not cause overt disease. We passaged a pegivirus isolate of feral brown rats (RPgV) in immunodeficient laboratory mice to develop a mouse-adapted virus (maPgV) that established persistent high-titer infection in a majority of wild-type laboratory mice. maRPgV viremia was detected in the blood of mice for >300 days without apparent disease, closely recapitulating the hallmarks of HPgV infection in humans. We found a pro-viral role for type-I interferon in chronic infection; a lack of PD-1-mediated tolerance to PgV infection; and multiple mechanisms by which PgV immunity can be achieved by an immunocompetent host. These data indicate that the PgV immune evasion strategy has aspects that are both common and unique among persistent viral infections. The creation of maPgV represents the first PgV infection model in wild-type mice, thus opening the entire toolkit of the mouse host to enable further investigation of this persistent RNA virus infections. Author summary: Chronic viral infections take an enormous toll on human health: over 300 million people live with chronic hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV. However, animal models of chronic viral infection are largely confined to nonhuman primates. As such, the vast resources of the laboratory mouse (i.e., transgenic animals, reagents, increased statistical power) have been underutilized to study chronic viral infection. Here, we adapted a rat pegivirus (RPgV) to infect the laboratory mouse. Once adapted to this new host, the mouse-adapted pegivirus (maPgV) causes persistent high-titer viremia in wild-type (i.e., not immunocompromised) laboratory mice for hundreds of days. This new model of persistent viral infection exhibited unique properties, including a lack of disease in immunocompromised mice or mice with a hyperactive immune system. The creation of maPgV represents the first pegivirus infection model in wild-type mice, thus opening the entire toolkit of the mouse host to enable further investigation of persistent RNA infections. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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21. The posterior intralaminar thalamic nucleus promotes nose‐to‐nose contacts leading to prosocial reception in the sequence of mouse social interaction.
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Arakawa, Hiroyuki and Tokashiki, Mana
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PARAVENTRICULAR nucleus , *SOCIAL interaction , *THALAMUS , *NEURONS , *LABORATORY mice , *THALAMIC nuclei - Abstract
Efficient social interaction is essential for an adaptive life and consists of sequential processes of multisensory events with social counterparts. Social touch/contact is a unique component that promotes a sequence of social behaviours initiated by detection and approach to assess a social stimulus and subsequent touch/contact interaction to form prosocial relationships. We hypothesized that the thalamic sensory relay circuit from the posterior intralaminar nucleus of the thalamus (pIL) to the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus (PVN) and the medial amygdala (MeA) plays a key role in the social contact‐mediated sequence of events. We found that neurons in the pIL along with the PVN and MeA were activated by social encounters and that pIL activity was more abundant in a direct physical encounter, whereas MeA activity was dominant in an indirect through grid encounter. Chemogenetic inhibition of pIL neurons selectively decreased the investigatory approach and sniffing of a same‐sex, but not an opposite‐sex, stimulus mouse in an indirect encounter situation and decreased the facial/snout contact ratio in a direct encounter setting. Furthermore, chemogenetic pIL inhibition had no impact on anxiety‐like behaviours or body coordinative motor behaviours, but it impaired whisker‐related and plantar touch tactile sense. We propose that the pIL circuit can relay social tactile sensations and mediate the sequence of nonsexual prosocial interactions through an investigatory approach to tactile contact and thus plays a significant role in establishing prosocial relationships in mouse models. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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22. Changes in Craniofacial Morphology Induced by Unilateral Nasal Obstruction in Mice of Different Ages.
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Hu, Yun and Li, Hegang
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ABSTRACT Background Objective Methods Results Conclusion Nasal obstruction in humans leads to mouth breathing and subsequent hypoxia in the entire body. Furthermore, nasal obstruction in growing children affects craniofacial growth and development.To investigate the effects of unilateral nasal obstruction (UNO) on craniofacial growth in mice of different ages, particularly on the morphology of the nasomaxillary complex and mandible.Mice aged 3, 6 and 12 weeks were selected as representatives of juvenile, adolescent and adult stages, respectively. A total of 30 male C57BL/6J mice (10 mice each at the ages of 3, 6 and 12 weeks) were used in this study for a 3‐week experiment. The mice in each age stage were randomly and evenly assigned to either the control group (C3+3, C6+3 and C12+3) or the experimental group (E3+3, E6+3 and E12+3). The UNO model in experimental group was constructed by plugging the mouse's left nostril, thereby disrupting its normal nasal breathing pattern and inducing hypoxia. The control group underwent the sham procedure. After 3 weeks, the length, width and height of the cranium, nasomaxillary complex and mandible of each group were measured on two‐dimensional images constructed by micro‐computed tomography. Furthermore, the impact of UNO on mouse growth was evaluated through the measurement of femoral length.In juvenile mice, UNO inhibited the growth of cranial width, cranial height and mandibular length. In adolescent mice, UNO impeded the growth of the femoral length, cranial length, nasomaxillary length and mandibular length. In adult mice, no significant negative effects of UNO on craniofacial growth were found.Referring to the experimental results, in addition to actively treating nasal obstruction in patients, it is important to monitor the growth of the mandible in juveniles, as well as the nasomaxillary and mandibular growth in adolescents during orthodontic clinical practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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23. Investigation of the expression of Cis P‐tau and Pin1 proteins following air pollution induction in the brain tissue of C57BL/6 mice.
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Shahpasand, Sheyda, Khatami, Seyyed Hossein, Ehtiati, Sajad, Salmani, Farzaneh, Zarei, Tayebe, Shahpasand, Kourosh, Ghobeh, Maryam, and Karima, Saeed
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AIR pollution , *ALZHEIMER'S disease , *WESTERN immunoblotting , *TAUOPATHIES , *LABORATORY mice , *TAU proteins - Abstract
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a multifactorial disease in which environmental factors play a role. Among environmental factors, air pollution is a vital issue in modern life. Despite extensive considerations, it remains uncertain how pollution mediates neurodegeneration in AD. Beta‐amyloids and hyperphosphorylated tau proteins are the two main pathological markers that have been studied in AD so far. Tau protein is basically a phosphoprotein whose functions are controlled by phosphorylation. The function of tau protein is to be located on the surface of microtubules and stabilize them. Studies have shown that phosphorylated tau protein (p‐tau) exists in cis and trans conformations at Thr231, among which cis is highly neurotoxic. The Pin1 enzyme performs the conversion of cis to trans or vice versa. In this study, an experimental mouse model was designed to investigate the formation of cis p‐tau by inducing air pollution. In this way, mice were randomly exposed to pollution at 2‐week, 1‐month, and 2‐month intervals. We investigated the formation of phosphorylated cis tau form during air pollution on mouse brains using Western blots and immunofluorescence. The fluorescent imaging results and Western blotting analysis of mouse brains revealed a significant accumulation of cis p‐tau in pollution‐treated mice models compared to the healthy control mice. According to Western blot results, air pollution induction caused a significant decrease in Pin1 protein. The results clearly show that the tauopathy observed during air pollution is mediated through the formation of cis tau. Our findings unravel tauopathy mysteries upon pollution and would help find a possible therapeutic target to fight the devastating disorder caused by modern life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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24. Multi-omics characterization of type 2 diabetes mellitus-induced gastroenteropathy in the db/db mouse model.
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Yuxin Zhang, Yanjiao Zhang, Ruiyang Yin, Xinyi Fang, Runyu Miao, Huifang Guan, Yiqi Yao, and Jiaxing Tian
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TYPE 2 diabetes ,MULTIOMICS ,EPOXYEICOSATRIENOIC acids ,LABORATORY mice ,PANTOTHENIC acid ,ANIMAL disease models - Abstract
Objective: Gastrointestinal dysfunction are often associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a complicated metabolic illness. Contributing factors have been proposed, including genetic predisposition, gene environmental, and lifestyle interactions, but the pathophysiology remains unknown. Methods: We aim to explore the possible causes behind gastrointestinal dysfunction caused by type 2 diabetes in this study. A comprehensive analysis of the gastric sinus metabolome, transcriptome, and proteome in db/db mice with gastrointestinal dysfunction was conducted. Results: The model group of mice had considerably lower small intestine propulsion and gastric emptying rates, higher blood glucose levels, and were significantly obese compared to the control group. We identified 297 genes, 350 proteins, and 1,001 metabolites exhibiting significant differences between db/db and control mice (p < 0.05). Moreover, multi-omics analysis revealed that the genes, proteins, and metabolites in the T2DM-induced gastroenteropathy mice group were involved in arachidonic acid metabolism, glycerophospholipid metabolism and vitamin digestion and absorption. Specifically, Cbr3, Etnppl, and Apob were the major mRNAs associated with T2DM-induced gastrointestinal dysfunction, while Cyp2b10, Cyp2b19, Pgs1, Gpat3, Apoa4, and Tcn2 were the major proteins associated with T2DM-induced gastrointestinal injury, and 16(R)-HET, 5-HETE, LysoPC (22:0), and Pantothenic acid were the major metabolites associated with T2DM-induced gastrointestinal disorders. Conclusion: The mechanism of action of diabetic gastroenteropathy may be related to vitamin digestion and absorption, glycerophospholipid metabolism, and arachidonic acid metabolism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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25. Multispectral fluorescence imaging of EGFR and PD-L1 for precision detection of oral squamous cell carcinoma: a preclinical and clinical study.
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Jin, Nenghao, An, Yu, Tian, Yu, Zhang, Zeyu, He, Kunshan, Chi, Chongwei, Mu, Wei, Tian, Jie, and Du, Yang
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EPIDERMAL growth factor receptors , *MULTISPECTRAL imaging , *SQUAMOUS cell carcinoma , *PROGRAMMED death-ligand 1 , *LABORATORY mice - Abstract
Background: Early detection and treatment are effective methods for the management of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), which can be facilitated by the detection of tumor-specific OSCC biomarkers. The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) are important therapeutic targets for OSCC. Multispectral fluorescence molecular imaging (FMI) can facilitate the detection of tumor multitarget expression with high sensitivity and safety. Hence, we developed Nimotuzumab-ICG and Atezolizumab-Cy5.5 imaging probes, in combination with multispectral FMI, to sensitively and noninvasively identify EGFR and PD-L1 expression for the detection and comprehensive treatment of OSCC. Methods: The expression of EGFR and PD-L1 was analyzed using bioinformatics data sources and specimens. Nimotuzumab-ICG and Atezolizumab-Cy5.5 imaging probes were developed and tested on preclinical OSCC cell line and orthotopic OSCC mouse model, fresh OSCC patients' biopsied samples, and further clinical mouthwash trials were conducted in OSCC patients. Results: EGFR and PD-L1 were specifically expressed in human OSCC cell lines and tumor xenografts. Nimotuzumab-ICG and Atezolizumab-Cy5.5 imaging probes can specifically target to the tumor sites in an in situ human OSCC mouse model with good safety. The detection sensitivity and specificity of Nimotuzumab-ICG in patients were 96.4% and 100%, and 95.2% and 88.9% for Atezolizumab-Cy5.5. Conclusions: EGFR and PD-L1 are highly expressed in OSCC, the combination of which is important for a precise prognosis of OSCC. EGFR and PD-L1 expression can be sensitively detected using the newly synthesized multispectral fluorescence imaging probes Nimotuzumab-ICG and Atezolizumab-Cy5.5, which can facilitate the sensitive and specific detection of OSCC and improve treatment outcomes. Trial registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR2100045738. Registered 23 April 2021, https://www.chictr.org.cn/bin/project/edit?pid=125220 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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26. Development of a skeletal muscle sheet with direct reprogramming-induced myoblasts on a nanogel-cross-linked porous freeze-dried gel scaffold in a mouse gastroschisis model.
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Nagano, Shinta, Fumino, Shigehisa, Kishida, Tsunao, Wakao, Junko, Hirohata, Yoshiaki, Takayama, Shohei, Kim, Kiyokazu, Akiyoshi, Kazunari, Mazda, Osam, Tajiri, Tatsuro, and Ono, Shigeru
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Purpose: In this study, we attempted to create skeletal muscle sheets made of directly converted myoblasts (dMBs) with a nanogel scaffold on a biosheet using a mouse gastroschisis model. Methods: dMBs were prepared by the co-transfection of MYOD1 and MYCL into human fibroblasts. Silicon tubes were implanted under the skin of NOG/SCID mice, and biosheets were formed. The nanogel was a nanoscale hydrogel based on cholesterol-modified pullulan, and a NanoClip-FD gel was prepared by freeze-drying the nanogel. 7 mm in length was created in the abdominal wall of NOG/SCID mice as a mouse gastroschisis model. Matrigel or NanoCliP-FD gel seeded with dMBs was placed on the biosheet and implanted on the model mice. Results: Fourteen days after surgery, dMBs with Matrigel showed a small amount of coarse aggregations of muscle-like cells. In contrast, dMBs with NanoCliP-FD gel showed multinucleated muscle-like cells, which were expressed as desmin and myogenin by fluorescent immunostaining. Conclusion: Nanogels have a porous structure and are useful as scaffolds for tissue regeneration by supplying oxygen and nutrients supply to the cells. Combining dMBs and nanogels on the biosheets resulted in the differentiation and engraftment of skeletal muscle, suggesting the possibility of developing skeletal muscle sheets derived from autologous cells and tissues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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27. Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Detect Structural Brain Changes in Huntington’s Disease: A Review of Data from Mouse Models.
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Hanrahan, Jenna, Locke, Drew P., and Cahill, Lindsay S.
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Structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a powerful tool to visualize 3D neuroanatomy and assess pathology and disease progression in neurodegenerative disorders such as Huntington’s disease (HD). The development of mouse models of HD that reproduce many of the psychiatric, motor and cognitive impairments observed in human HD has improved our understanding of the disease and provided opportunities for testing novel therapies. Similar to the clinical scenario, MRI of mouse models of HD demonstrates onset and progression of brain pathology. Here, we provided an overview of the articles that used structural MRI in mouse models of HD to date, highlighting the differences between studies and models and describing gaps in the current state of knowledge and recommendations for future studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. Mouse guanylate-binding proteins of the chromosome 3 cluster do not mediate antiviral activity in vitro or in mouse models of infection.
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Tessema, Melkamu B., Feng, Shouya, Enosi Tuipulotu, Daniel, Farrukee, Rubaiyea, Ngo, Chinh, Gago da Graça, Catarina, Yamomoto, Masahiro, Utzschneider, Daniel T., Brooks, Andrew G., Londrigan, Sarah L., Man, Si Ming, and Reading, Patrick C.
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Dynamin-like GTPase proteins, including myxoma (Mx) and guanylate-binding proteins (GBPs), are among the many interferon stimulated genes induced following viral infections. While studies report that human (h)GBPs inhibit different viruses in vitro, few have convincingly demonstrated that mouse (m)GBPs mediate antiviral activity, although mGBP-deficient mice have been used extensively to define their importance in immunity to diverse intracellular bacteria and protozoa. Herein, we demonstrate that individual (overexpression) or collective (knockout (KO) mice) mGBPs of the chromosome 3 cluster (mGBPchr3) do not inhibit replication of five viruses from different virus families in vitro, nor do we observe differences in virus titres recovered from wild type versus mGBPchr3 KO mice after infection with three of these viruses (influenza A virus, herpes simplex virus type 1 or lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus). These data indicate that mGBPchr3 do not appear to be a major component of cell-intrinsic antiviral immunity against the diverse viruses tested in our studies. Mouse guanylate binding proteins of the chromosome 3 cluster (mGBPchr3) do not mediate potent antiviral activity against different human or mouse viruses in vitro and in vivo. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. Premature aging effects on COVID-19 pathogenesis: new insights from mouse models.
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Haoyu, Wu, Meiqin, Liu, Jiaoyang, Sun, Guangliang, Hong, Haofeng, Lin, Pan, Chen, Xiongzhi, Quan, Kaixin, Wu, Mingli, Hu, Xuejie, Yang, Lämmermann, Ingo, Grillari, Johannes, Zhengli, Shi, Jiekai, Chen, and Guangming, Wu
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Aging is identified as a significant risk factor for severe coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), often resulting in profound lung damage and mortality. Yet, the biological relationship between aging, aging-related comorbidities, and COVID-19 remains incompletely understood. This study aimed to elucidate the age-related COVID19 pathogenesis using an Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) mouse model, a premature aging disease model, with humanized ACE2 receptors. Pathological features were compared between young, aged, and HGPS hACE2 mice following SARS-CoV-2 challenge. We demonstrated that young mice display robust interferon response and antiviral activity, whereas this response is attenuated in aged mice. Viral infection in aged mice results in severe respiratory tract hemorrhage, likely contributing a higher mortality rate. In contrast, HGPS hACE2 mice exhibit milder disease manifestations characterized by minor immune cell infiltration and dysregulation of multiple metabolic processes. Comprehensive transcriptome analysis revealed both shared and unique gene expression dynamics among different mouse groups. Collectively, our studies evaluated the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on progeroid syndromes using a HGPS hACE2 mouse model, which holds promise as a useful tool for investigating COVID-19 pathogenesis in individuals with premature aging. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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30. Nano-based formulations of thymoquinone are new approaches for psoriasis treatment: a literature review.
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Chahardehi, Amir Modarresi, Ojaghi, Hamid Reza, Motedayyen, Hossein, and Arefnezhad, Reza
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Psoriasis, a persistent immune-mediated inflammatory skin condition, affects approximately 2-3% of the global population. Current treatments for psoriasis are fraught with limitations, including adverse effects, high costs, and diminishing efficacy over time. Thymoquinone (TQ), derived from Nigella sativa seeds, exhibits promising anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory properties that could prove beneficial in managing psoriasis. However, TQ's hydrophobic nature and poor bioavailability have hindered its usefulness as a therapeutic agent. Recent research has strategically addressed these challenges by developing nano-thymoquinone (nano-TQ) formulations to enhance delivery and efficacy in treating psoriasis. Preclinical studies employing mouse models have demonstrated that nano-TQ effectively mitigates inflammation, erythema, scaling, epidermal thickness, and cytokine levels in psoriatic lesions. Various nano-TQ formulations, including nanoemulsions, lipid vesicles, nanostructured lipid carriers, and ethosomes, have been explored to improve solubility, facilitate skin penetration, ensure sustained release, and achieve site-specific targeting. Although clinical trials are currently scarce, the outcomes from in vitro and animal models are promising. The potential co-delivery of nano-TQ with other anti-psoriatic agents also presents avenues for further investigation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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31. Evaluation of XQ528 tartrate on embryo-fetus developmental toxicity in SD rats and genotoxicity.
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Tian, Yijun, Shi, Wenjing, Zhang, Bin, Ren, Lijun, Yan, Lang, Xie, Qiong, Chen, Xiao, Zhang, Tianbao, Qiu, Zhuibai, and Zhu, Yuping
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AbstractThe effects of XQ528 tartrate on the embryonic and fetal development of fertile Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats, along with their embryos and littermates, were evaluated using an embryo-fetus developmental toxicity assay. fertile SD rats exhibited no significant general toxic effects when administered doses of 0.25, 1.25, and 5.0 mg/kg intranasally from days 6 to 15 of gestation. The genotoxicity of the compound was evaluated through an amalgam of tests that included the Ames test, the Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell chromosome aberration test, and the micronucleus test in ICR mice. The results from the Ames test indicated non-mutagenicity at concentrations of 5000, 500, 50.0, 5.0, and 0.5 μg/dish across strains TA97, TA98, TA100, TA102, and TA1535. Additionally, the chromosomal aberration rates in CHO cells were not significantly altered at concentrations of 50.5, 101.0, and 202.0 μg/mL. No micronuclei induction was observed in ICR mice at dosage levels of 11.25, 22.50, and 45.00 mg/kg post intranasal administration. In conclusion, the no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) for developmental toxicity of XQ528 tartrate in fertile SD rats, embryos, and littermates under the test conditions in this study was established at 5.0 mg/kg/day. Under these test conditions, XQ528 tartrate did not exhibit any significant genotoxic or carcinogenic potential. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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32. Quantitative systems pharmacology model of α‐synuclein pathology in Parkinson's disease‐like mouse for investigation of passive immunotherapy mechanisms.
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Ivanova, Olga and Karelina, Tatiana
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The main pathophysiological hallmark of Parkinson's disease (PD) is the accumulation of aggregated alpha‐synuclein (αSyn). Microglial activation is an early event in PD and may play a key role in pathological αSyn aggregation and transmission, as well as in clearance of αSyn and immunotherapy efficacy. Our aim was to investigate how different proposed mechanisms of anti‐αSyn immunotherapy may contribute to pathology reduction in various PD‐like mouse models. Our mechanistic model of PD pathology in mouse includes αSyn production, aggregation, degradation and distribution in neurons, secretion into interstitial fluid, internalization, and subsequent clearance by neurons and microglia. It describes the influence of neuroinflammation on PD pathogenesis and dopaminergic neurodegeneration. Multiple data from mouse PD models were used for calibration and validation. Simulations of anti‐αSyn passive immunotherapy adequately reproduce preclinical data and suggest that (1) immunotherapy is efficient in the reduction of aggregated αSyn in various models of PD‐like pathology; (2) prevention of aSyn spread only does not reduce the pathology; (3) a decrease in microglial inflammatory activation and aSyn aggregation may be alternative therapy approaches in PD‐like pathology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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33. Lessons from Klotho mouse models to understand mineral homeostasis.
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Grigore, Teodora V., Zuidscherwoude, Malou, Olauson, Hannes, and Hoenderop, Joost G.
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Aim Methods Results Conclusion Klotho, a key component of the endocrine fibroblast growth factor receptor—fibroblast growth factor axis, is a multi‐functional protein that impacts renal electrolyte handling. The physiological significance of Klotho will be highlighted in the regulation of calcium, phosphate, and potassium metabolism.In this review, we compare several murine models with different renal targeted deletions of Klotho and the insights into the molecular and physiological function that these models offer.In vivo, Klotho deficiency is associated with severely impaired mineral metabolism, with consequences on growth, longevity and disease development. Additionally, we explore the perspectives of Klotho in renal pathology and vascular events, as well as potential Klotho treatment options.This comprehensive review emphasizes the use of Klotho to shed light on deciphering the renal molecular in vivo mechanisms in electrolyte handling, as well as novel therapeutic interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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34. Intestinal microbiota homeostasis analysis in riboflavin-treated alcoholic liver disease.
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Shen, Xiuyun, Shi, Chunpeng, Xu, Jincheng, Zhi, Fengnan, Luo, Kunpeng, Di, Yuzhu, Li, Wanhong, Ma, Wanjing, Jiang, Yanan, and Sun, Hui
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VITAMIN B2 , *GUT microbiome , *HOMEOSTASIS , *HISTOPATHOLOGY , *LABORATORY mice , *POLYMORPHISM (Zoology) - Abstract
Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is a disease with high incidence, limited therapies, and poor prognosis. The present study aims to investigate the effect of riboflavin on ALD and explore its potential therapeutic mechanisms. C57BL/6 mice were divided into the control, alcohol, and alcohol+ riboflavin groups. 16S rRNA-seq and RNA-seq analysis were utilized to analyze the polymorphism of intestinal microbiota and the transcriptome heterogeneity respectively. KEGG and GO enrichment analysis were performed. CIBERSORTx was applied to evaluate the immune cell infiltration level. Publicly available transcriptome data of ALD was enrolled and combined with the RNA-seq data to identify the immune subtypes of ALD. Pathological and histology analysis demonstrated that riboflavin reversed the progression of ALD. 16S rRNA-seq results showed that riboflavin could regulate alcohol-induced intestinal microbiota alteration. Intestinal microbiota polymorphism analysis indicated that VLIDP may contribute to the progression of ALD. Based on the VLIDP pathway, two subtypes were identified. Immune microenvironment analysis indicated that the upregulated inflammatory factors may be important regulators of ALD. In conclusion, intestinal microbiota homeostasis was associated with the protective effect of riboflavin against ALD, which was likely mediated by modulating inflammatory cell infiltration. Riboflavin emerges as a promising therapeutic candidate for the management of ALD. Riboflavin attenuates alcoholic liver disease progression, regulates alcohol-induced changes in intestinal microbiota, and affects inflammatory cell infiltration suggesting that riboflavin may be a potentially effective agent for treating ALD [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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35. Renal protective roles of macrophage matrix metalloproteinase‐12 in mice with obstructed kidneys.
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Hanai, Shunichiro, Nakagomi, Daiki, Suzuki, Kotaro, Nakajima, Hiroshi, and Furuya, Fumihiko
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URETERIC obstruction , *MATRIX metalloproteinases , *LABORATORY mice , *RENAL fibrosis , *KIDNEY injuries - Abstract
Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)‐12 has been reported to have diverse functions, including regulation of immune reactions and anti‐inflammatory effects, but the potential roles of MMP‐12 in kidney injury have not been fully elucidated. This study aimed to determine whether MMP‐12 contributes to tubulointerstitial injury in a unilateral ureteric obstruction (UUO) model. MMP‐12‐deficient (MMP‐12−/−) mice and C57BL/6J mice as controls (MMP‐12+/+) were subjected to UUO and analysed 7 days after UUO. To analyse the functions of MMP‐12 on monocytes/macrophages, we generated MMP‐12‐deficient, irradiated, chimeric mice (BM‐MMP‐12−/−) and performed UUO. Bone marrow‐derived macrophages (BMDMs) were isolated from both groups of mice and used for investigations. MMP‐12−/− mice showed exacerbation of macrophage accumulation and interstitial fibrosis in the UUO‐kidney compared with control mice. BM‐MMP‐12−/− mice also showed exacerbation of kidney injury. UUO induced accumulation of Ly6C+ macrophages in MMP‐12−/− mice compared with control mice. Increases in inflammatory cytokine (tumour necrosis factor α, interleukin [IL]‐1β, IL‐6) levels from BMDMs after lipopolysaccharide stimulation were higher in MMP‐12−/− mice than in MMP‐12+/+ mice. MMP‐12 may play protective roles against kidney injury by UUO in mice, decreasing inflammatory cytokines from BMDMs and macrophage accumulation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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36. Allele‐Specific Editing of a Dominant SCN8A Epilepsy Variant Protects against Seizures and Lethality in a Murine Model.
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Yu, Wenxi, Hill, Sophie F., Huang, Yumei, Zhu, Limei, Demetriou, Yiannos, Ziobro, Julie, Reger, Faith, Jia, Xiaoyan, Mattis, Joanna, and Meisler, Miriam H.
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MISSENSE mutation , *SODIUM channels , *ION channels , *LABORATORY mice , *SEIZURES (Medicine) - Abstract
Objective Methods Results Interpretation Developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs) can result from dominant, gain of function variants of neuronal ion channels. More than 450 de novo missense variants of the sodium channel gene SCN8A have been identified in individuals with DEE.We studied a mouse model carrying the patient Scn8a variant p.Asn1768Asp. An AAV‐PHP.eB virus carrying an allele‐specific single guide RNA (sgRNA) was administered by intracerebroventricular injection. Cas9 was provided by an inherited transgene.Allele‐specific disruption of the reading frame of the pathogenic transcript generated out‐of‐frame indels in 1/4 to 1/3 of transcripts throughout the brain. This editing efficiency was sufficient to rescue lethality and seizures. Neuronal hyperexcitability was reduced in cells expressing the virus.The data demonstrate efficient allele‐specific editing of a dominant missense variant and support the feasibility of allele‐specific therapy for DEE epilepsy. ANN NEUROL 2024 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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37. 菊粉、复合菊粉膳食纤维对肺纤维化小鼠 炎症损伤、氧化应激及肠道菌群的影响.
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蒋鲁杰 and 衣悦涛
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PULMONARY fibrosis ,DIETARY fiber ,LABORATORY mice ,OXIDATIVE stress ,BOTANY ,INULIN - Abstract
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38. Interleukin-10 contrasts inflammatory synaptopathy and central neurodegenerative damage in multiple sclerosis.
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Gilio, Luana, Fresegna, Diego, Bassi, Mario Stampanoni, Musella, Alessandra, De Vito, Francesca, Balletta, Sara, Sanna, Krizia, Caioli, Silvia, Pavone, Luigi, Galifi, Giovanni, Simonelli, Ilaria, Guadalupi, Livia, Vanni, Valentina, Buttari, Fabio, Dolcetti, Ettore, Bruno, Antonio, Azzolini, Federica, Borrelli, Angela, Fantozzi, Roberta, and Finardi, Annamaria
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MEDIUM spiny neurons ,INTERLEUKIN-10 ,BRAIN anatomy ,LABORATORY mice ,MULTIPLE sclerosis ,NEURAL transmission - Abstract
Proinflammatory cytokines are implicated in promoting neurodegeneration in multiple sclerosis (MS) by affecting excitatory and inhibitory transmission at central synapses. Conversely, the synaptic effects of anti-inflammatory molecules remain underexplored, despite their potential neuroprotective properties and their presence in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients. In a study involving 184 newly diagnosed relapsing-remitting (RR)-MS patients, we investigated whether CSF levels of the anti-inflammatory interleukin (IL)-10 were linked to disease severity and neurodegeneration measures. Additionally, we examined IL-10 impact on synaptic transmission in striatal medium spiny neurons and its role in counteracting inflammatory synaptopathy induced by IL-1β in female C57BL/6 mice with experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). Our findings revealed a significant positive correlation between IL-10 CSF levels and changes in EDSS (Expanded Disability Status Scale) scores one year after MS diagnosis. Moreover, IL-10 levels in the CSF were positively correlated with volumes of specific subcortical brain structures, such as the nucleus caudate. In both MS patients' CSF and EAE mice striatum, IL-10 and IL-1β expressions were upregulated, suggesting possible antagonistic effects of these cytokines. Notably, IL-10 exhibited the ability to decrease glutamate transmission, increase GABA transmission in the striatum, and reverse IL-1β-induced abnormal synaptic transmission in EAE. In conclusion, our data suggest that IL-10 exerts direct neuroprotective effects in MS patients by modulating both excitatory and inhibitory transmission and attenuating IL-1β-induced inflammatory synaptopathy. These findings underscore the potential therapeutic significance of IL-10 in mitigating neurodegeneration in MS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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39. Establishment and immune phenotyping of patient-derived glioblastoma models in humanized mice.
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Longsha Liu, van Schaik, Thijs A., Kok-Siong Chen, Rossignoli, Filippo, Borges, Paulo, Vrbanac, Vladimir, Wakimoto, Hiroaki, and Shah, Khalid
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MYELOID cells ,GLIOBLASTOMA multiforme ,FLOW cytometry ,LABORATORY mice ,IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE ,BRAIN tumors - Abstract
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most aggressive and common type of malignant brain tumor diagnosed in adults. Preclinical immunocompetent mouse tumor models generated using mouse tumor cells play a pivotal role in testing the therapeutic efficacy of emerging immune-based therapies for GBMs. However, the clinical translatability of such studies is limited as mouse tumor lines do not fully recapitulate GBMs seen in inpatient settings. In this study, we generated three distinct, imageable human-GBM(hGBM)models in humanized mice using patientderived GBM cells that cover phenotypic and genetic GBM heterogeneity in primary (invasive and nodular) and recurrent tumors. We developed a pipeline to first enrich the tumor-initiating stem-like cells and then successfully established robust patient-derived GBMtumor engraftment and growth in bonemarrow-liverthymus (BLT) humanized mice. Multiplex immunofluorescence of GBM tumor sections revealed distinct phenotypic features of the patient GBM tumors, with myeloid cells dominating the immune landscape. Utilizing flow cytometry and correlative immunofluorescence, we profiled the immune microenvironment within the established human GBM tumors in the BLT mouse models and showed tumor infiltration of variable human immune cells, creating a unique immune landscape compared with lymphoid organs. These findings contribute substantially to our understanding of GBMbiologywithin the context of the human immune system in humanized mice and lay the groundwork for further translational studies aimed at advancing therapeutic strategies for GBM. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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40. Proper micro-environment alleviates mortality in laboratory mouse breeding induced by litter overlap and older dams.
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Morello, Gabriela M., Capas-Peneda, Sara, Brajon, Sophie, Lamas, Sofia, Lopes, Igor M., Gilbert, Colin, and Olsson, I. Anna S.
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LABORATORY mice , *MORTALITY , *ANIMAL weaning , *LABORATORY animals , *HIGH temperatures - Abstract
The ongoing worldwide effort to reduce animal numbers in research often omits the issue of pre-weaning mortality in mouse breeding. A conservative estimate of 20% mortality would mean approximately 1.1 M mice die annually in the EU before scientific use. We hypothesize that pre-weaning mortality in laboratory mouse breeding is associated with cage social and macro/micro-environment conditions. Here we count pups from 509 C57BL/6J litters daily for accurate detection of mortality, and monitor cage micro-environment for 172 C57BL/6J litters. Probability of pups to die increases with the increase in dam age, number and age of older pups in the cage (of overlapped/cohabitating litters), and in small (<6 pups) and large (>11 pups) focal litters. Higher temperatures (>23.6 °C) and nest scores (>3.75) compensate for some of the socially-associated risks for pup death. These findings can be implemented in strategies for reducing pre-weaning mouse mortality, a more welfare-friendly and sustainable approach for science. A laboratory mouse breeding study suggests that new pups born in the presence of older pups and older dams are more likely to die before weaning, but these social risks can be alleviated by proper thermal and light environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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41. Immunohistochemical analyses reveal FoxP3 expressions in spleen and colorectal cancer in mice treated with AOM/DSS, and their suppression by glycyrrhizin.
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Wang, Guifeng, Hiramoto, Keiichi, Ma, Ning, Ohnishi, Shiho, Morita, Akihiro, Xu, Yifei, Yoshikawa, Nobuji, Chinzei, Yasuo, Murata, Mariko, and Kawanishi, Shosuke
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REGULATORY T cells , *CELL transformation , *T cells , *LABORATORY mice , *CANCER cells , *CYTOTOXIC T cells - Abstract
We previously demonstrated that glycyrrhizin (GL) suppressed inflammation and carcinogenesis in an azoxymethane (AOM)/dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced murine model of colorectal cancer (CC). In this study, we found an accumulation of regulatory T cells (Tregs) in the spleen and suppression by GL in model mice. ICR mice were divided into four groups: Control, GL, CC, and GL-treated CC (CC+GL), and were sacrificed 20 weeks after AOM/DSS treatment. We measured spleen weight, areas of white and red pulp, and CD8+ T cells (cytotoxic T lymphocytes, CTL), and CD11c-positive cells (dendritic cells) in splenic tissues and forkhead box protein 3 (FoxP3)-positive cells (Tregs) in colorectal and splenic tissues. In all cases, the CC group showed a significant increase compared with those in Control group, and GL administration significantly attenuated this increase. These results indicate that Tregs accumulated in the spleen may participate in inflammation-related carcinogenesis by suppressing CTL. We also suggest that GL which binds to high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), suppresses carcinogenesis with decreasing Tregs in the spleen. Furthermore, there was an expression of FoxP3 in cancer cells, indicating that it may be involved in the malignant transformation of cancer cells. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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42. Examination of Akt and GSK3β in BDNF‐mediated reductions in BACE1 activity in neuronal cells.
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Baranowski, B. J., Mohammad, A., LeBlanc, P. J., Fajardo, V. A., and MacPherson, R.E.K.
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AMYLOID beta-protein precursor , *BRAIN-derived neurotrophic factor , *PREFRONTAL cortex , *LABORATORY mice - Abstract
Brain‐derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) content and signaling has been identified as one potential regulator of amyloid precursor protein (APP) processing. Recently published work has demonstrated that BDNF reduces BACE1 activity while also elevating the inhibition of GSK3β in the prefrontal cortex of male C57BL/6J mice. These results provide evidence that BDNF alters APP processing by reducing BACE1 activity, which may act through GSK3β inhibition. The purpose of this study was to further explore the role of GSK3β in BDNF‐induced regulation on BACE1 activity. We utilized a cell culture and an in vitro activity assay model to pharmacologically target BDNF and GSK3β signaling to confirm its involvement in the BDNF response. Treatment of differentiated SH‐SY5Y neuronal cells with 75 ng/mL BDNF resulted in elevated pTrkB content, pAkt content, pGSK3β content, and reduced BACE1 activity. An in vitro BACE1 activity assay utilizing mouse prefrontal cortex (n = 6/group) supplemented with BDNF, BDNF + ANA12 (Trkb antagonist), or BDNF + wortmannin (Akt inhibitor) demonstrated that BDNF reduced BACE1 activity; however, in the presence of TrkB or Akt inhibition, this effect was abolished. An in vitro ADAM10 activity assay utilizing mouse prefrontal cortex (n = 6/group) supplemented with BDNF, BDNF + ANA12 (Trkb antagonist), or BDNF + wortmannin (Akt inhibitor) demonstrated that BDNF did not alter ADAM10 activity. However, inhibiting BDNF signaling reduced ADAM10 activity. Collectively these studies suggest that GSK3β inhibition may be necessary for BDNF‐induced reductions in BACE1 activity. These findings will allow for the optimization of future therapeutic strategies by selectively targeting TrkB activation and GSK3β inhibition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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43. Stereocilia fusion pathology in the cochlear outer hair cells at the nanoscale level.
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Ikäheimo, Kuu, Leinonen, Saija, Lankinen, Tuuli, Lindahl, Maria, Saarma, Mart, and Pirvola, Ulla
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The hair bundle of cochlear hair cells comprises specialized microvilli, the stereocilia, which fulfil the role of mechanotransduction. Genetic defects and environmental noise challenge the maintenance of hair bundle structure, critically contributing to age‐related hearing loss. Stereocilia fusion is a major component of the hair bundle pathology in mature hair cells, but its role in hearing loss and its molecular basis are poorly understood. Here, we utilized super‐resolution expansion microscopy to examine the molecular anatomy of outer hair cell stereocilia fusion in mouse models of age‐related hearing loss, heightened endoplasmic reticulum stress and prolonged noise exposure. Prominent stereocilia fusion in our model of heightened endoplasmic reticulum stress, Manf (Mesencephalic astrocyte‐derived neurotrophic factor)‐inactivated mice in a background with Cadherin 23 missense mutation, impaired mechanotransduction and calcium balance in stereocilia. This was indicated by reduced FM1‐43 dye uptake through the mechanotransduction channels, reduced neuroplastin/PMCA2 expression and increased expression of the calcium buffer oncomodulin inside stereocilia. Sparse BAIAP2L2 and myosin 7a expression was retained in the fused stereocilia but mislocalized away from their functional sites at the tips. These hair bundle abnormalities preceded cell soma degeneration, suggesting a sequela from stereociliary molecular perturbations to cell death signalling. In the age‐related hearing loss and noise‐exposure models, stereocilia fusion was more restricted within the bundles, yet both models exhibited oncomodulin upregulation at the fusion sites, implying perturbed calcium homeostasis. We conclude that stereocilia fusion is linked with the failure to maintain cellular proteostasis and with disturbances in stereociliary calcium balance. Key points: Stereocilia fusion is a hair cell pathology causing hearing loss.Inactivation of Manf, a component of the endoplasmic reticulum proteostasis machinery, has a cell‐intrinsic mode of action in triggering outer hair cell stereocilia fusion and the death of these cells.The genetic background with Cadherin 23 missense mutation contributes to the high susceptibility of outer hair cells to stereocilia fusion, evidenced in Manf‐inactivated mice and in the mouse models of early‐onset hearing loss and noise exposure.Endoplasmic reticulum stress feeds to outer hair cell stereocilia bundle pathology and impairs the molecular anatomy of calcium regulation.The maintenance of the outer hair cell stereocilia bundle cohesion is challenged by intrinsic and extrinsic stressors, and understanding the underlying mechanisms will probably benefit the development of interventions to promote hearing health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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44. Establishment of a stem cell administration imaging method in bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis mouse models.
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Morita, Saho, Iwatake, Mayumi, Suga, Sakura, Takahashi, Kazuomi, Sato, Kazuhide, Miyagi-Shiohira, Chika, Noguchi, Hirofumi, Baba, Yoshinobu, and Yukawa, Hiroshi
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Pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive disease caused by interstitial inflammation. Treatments are extremely scarce; therapeutic drugs and transplantation therapies are not widely available due to cost and a lack of donors, respectively. Recently, there has been a high interest in regenerative medicine and exponential advancements in stem cell-based therapies have occurred. However, a sensitive imaging technique for investigating the in vivo dynamics of transplanted stem cells has not yet been established and the mechanisms of stem cell-based therapy remain largely unexplored. In this study, we administered mouse adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (mASCs) labeled with quantum dots (QDs; 8.0 nM) to a mouse model of bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis in an effort to clarify the relationship between in vivo dynamics and therapeutic efficacy. These QD-labeled mASCs were injected into the trachea of C57BL/6 mice seven days after bleomycin administration to induce fibrosis in the lungs. The therapeutic effects and efficacy were evaluated via in vivo/ex vivo imaging, CT imaging, and H&E staining of lung sections. The QD-labeled mASCs remained in the lungs longer and suppressed fibrosis. The 3D imaging results showed that the transplanted cells accumulated in the peripheral and fibrotic regions of the lungs. These results indicate that mASCs may prevent fibrosis. Thus, QD labeling could be a suitable and sensitive imaging technique for evaluating in vivo kinetics in correlation with the efficacy of cell therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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45. Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma enhanced the effect of metoprolol in chronic heart failure by inhibiting autophagy in male C57BL/6J mice.
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Zi-chang, Niu, Xiao-ling, Han, Qi, Jin, Ting, Liu, Ming-hui, Ouyang, and Hao-ping, Mao
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Background: Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (GS) is frequently used as an adjuvant therapy for patients with heart failure (HF). Metoprolol is widely used in patients with HF. However, there is no report on the combined effects of GS and metoprolol in patients with HF. Objective: This study investigated the combined effects of GS and metoprolol in male C57BL/6J mice with HF and the underlying mechanisms. Materials and methods: We utilized a mouse myocardial HF model to measure the serum levels of creatine kinase (CK) and creatine kinase-MB form (CK-MB) using an automated biochemical analyzer. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and cardiac troponin (cTnT) levels were determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. Autophagy of myocardial cells was evaluated using transmission electron microscopy, and changes in signal pathway proteins related to autophagy were analyzed by Western blotting. Results: GS combined with metoprolol improved heart function, reduced heart damage, and decreased serum levels of CK, CK-MB, LDH, and cTnT. The combination of GS and metoprolol decreased autophagy in myocardial cells by reducing the levels of autophagy-related proteins (LC3, p62, Beclin1, and Atg5) and increasing the ratios of p-PI3K/PI3K, p-Akt/Akt, and p-mTOR/mTOR. Conclusion: GS enhanced the anti-heart failure effect of metoprolol. Its mechanism of action might be related to the inhibition of autophagy mediated by the activation of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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46. Gene therapy in Aβ-induced cell and mouse models of Alzheimer's disease through compensating defective mitochondrial complex I function.
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Li, Hongzhi, Chen, Zhuo, Shen, Yuqi, Xiong, Ting, Chen, Andong, Chen, Lixia, Ye, Yifan, Jiang, Qingyou, Zhang, Yaxi, Sun, Jun, and Shen, Luxi
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Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common neurogenerative disorder without effective treatments. Defects in mitochondrial complex I are thought to contribute to AD pathogenesis. The aim of this study is to explore whether a novel gene therapy transducing yeast complex I gene NDI1 can be used to treat AD with severely reduced complex I function in cell and animal models. Methods: The differentiated human neural cells were induced by Aβ1–42 to establish the AD cell model, and adeno-associated virus serotype 9 (AAV9) was used to transduce yeast NDI1 into the cell model. Aβ1–42 was injected into the hippocampus area of the brain to establish the AD mouse model. AAV9-NDI1 was injected stereotaxically into the hippocampus area to test the therapeutic effect. Results: The expressed yeast complex I had an ameliorating effect on the defective function of human complex I and cellular pathological characteristics in the AD cell model. Furthermore, AAV9-NDI1 gene therapy in the hippocampus had a therapeutic effect on various aspects of mitochondrial function, histopathological characteristics and neurological defects in the AD mouse model. In addition, AAV9-NDI1 injection into the hippocampus of normal mice did not cause any adverse effect. Conclusions: Compensating mitochondrial complex I function with yeast NDI1 is effective for gene therapy in Aβ-induced AD cell and mouse models. The results of this study offer a novel strategy and approach for treating AD types characterized by complex I abnormalities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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47. Posttranslationally modified self-peptides promote hypertension in mouse models.
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Bloodworth, Nathaniel, Wei Chen, Hunter, Kuniko, Patrick, David, Palubinsky, Amy, Phillips, Elizabeth, Roeth, Daniel, Kalkum, Markus, Mallal, Simon, Davies, Sean, Mingfang Ao, Moretti, Rocco, Meiler, Jens, and Harrison, David G.
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Posttranslational modifications can enhance immunogenicity of self-proteins. In several conditions, including hypertension, systemic lupus erythematosus, and heart failure, isolevuglandins (IsoLGs) are formed by lipid peroxidation and covalently bond with protein lysine residues. Here, we show that the murine class I major histocompatibility complex (MHC-I) variant H-2Db uniquely presents isoLG-modified peptides and developed a computational pipeline that identifies structural features for MHC-I accommodation of such peptides. We identified isoLG-adducted peptides from renal proteins, including sodium glucose transporter 2, cadherin 16, Kelch domain--containing protein 7A, and solute carrier family 23, that are recognized by CD8+ T cells in tissues of hypertensive mice, induce T cell proliferation in vitro, and prime hypertension after adoptive transfer. Finally, we find patterns of isoLG-adducted antigen restriction in class I human leukocyte antigens that are similar to those in murine analogs. Thus, we have used a combined computational and experimental approach to define likely antigenic peptides in hypertension. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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48. Mouse sarcopenia model reveals sex- and age-specific differences in phenotypic and molecular characteristics.
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Kerr, Haiming L., Krumm, Kora, Anderson, Barbara, Christiani, Anthony, Strait, Lena, Li, Theresa, Irwin, Brynn, Siyi Jiang, Rybachok, Artur, Chen, Amanda, Dacek, Elizabeth, Caeiro, Lucas, Merrihew, Gennifer E., MacDonald, James W., Bammler, Theo K., MacCoss, Michael J., and Garcia, Jose M.
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Our study was to characterize sarcopenia in C57BL/6J mice using a clinically relevant definition to investigate the underlying molecular mechanisms. Aged male (23--32 months old) and female (27--28 months old) C57BL/6J mice were classified as non-, probable-, or sarcopenic based on assessments of grip strength, muscle mass, and treadmill running time, using 2 SDs below the mean of their young counterparts as cutoff points. A 9%--22% prevalence of sarcopenia was identified in 23--26 month-old male mice, with more severe age-related declines in muscle function than mass. Females aged 27--28 months showed fewer sarcopenic but more probable cases compared with the males. As sarcopenia progressed, a decrease in muscle contractility and a trend toward lower type IIB fiber size were observed in males. Mitochondrial biogenesis, oxidative capacity, and AMPK-autophagy signaling decreased as sarcopenia progressed in males, with pathways linked to mitochondrial metabolism positively correlated with muscle mass. No age- or sarcopenia-related changes were observed in mitochondrial biogenesis, OXPHOS complexes, AMPK signaling, mitophagy, or atrogenes in females. Our results highlight the different trajectories of age-related declines in muscle mass and function, providing insights into sex-dependent molecular changes associated with sarcopenia progression, which may inform the future development of novel therapeutic interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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49. Determination of genoprotection against cyclophosphamide induced toxicity in bone marrow of Swiss albino mice by Moringa oleifera leaves and Tinospora cordifolia stem.
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Bagri, Preeti and Kumar, Vinod
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The present study aimed to determine the genoprotective activity and safety of Moringa oleifera leave and Tinospora cordifolia stem extracts against cyclophosphamide (CP)-induced genotoxicity utilizing Swiss albino mice. Animals were divided into 14 groups for subacute treatment with either M. oleifera or T. cordifolia extracts daily for 28 days. The extract doses selected were 100, 200 or 400 mg/kg b.w administered orally alone or combined with CP (50 mg/kg b.w. intraperitoneally daily for 5 days). Analyses performed included the comet assay, micronucleus test (MN) in bone marrow cells and sperm head abnormality assay (SHA). M. oleifera and T. cordifolia extracts induced no significant genotoxic effects on somatic and germ cells. In contrast, for all cells examined M. oleifera and T. cordifolia extracts inhibited DNA damage initiated by CP. Taken together data demonstrated that both plant extracts did not exhibit marked genotoxic effects but displayed potential chemoprotective properties against CP-induced genotoxicity in Swiss mice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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50. Immunogenicity of a peptide-based vaccine for measles: a pilot evaluation in a mouse model.
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Quach, Huy Quang, Ratishvili, Tamar, Haralambieva, Iana H., Ovsyannikova, Inna G., Poland, Gregory A., and Kennedy, Richard B.
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Although neutralizing antibody is an established correlate of protection for measles, T cell-mediated responses play at least two critical roles in immunity to measles: first, through provision of 'help' enabling robust humoral immune responses; and second, through clearance of measles virus-infected cells. Previously, we identified 13 measles-derived peptides that bound to human leukocyte antigen (HLA) molecules in Priess cells infected with measles virus. In this study, we evaluated the immunogenicity of these peptides in a transgenic mouse model. Our results demonstrated that these peptides induced Th1-biased immune responses at varying levels. Of the 13 peptides, the top four immunogenic peptides were further selected for a viral challenge study in mice. A vaccine based on a combination of these four peptides reduced morbidity and weight loss after viral challenge compared to placebo. Our results emphasize the potential of T cell-mediated, peptide-based vaccines against measles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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