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Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3? Mediates Proinflammatory Cytokine Secretion and Adipogenesis in Orbital Fibroblasts from Patients with Graves' Orbitopathy.

ABSTRACT: Purpose:We sought to determine the role of glycogen synthase kinase-3? (GSK-3?) in the pathogenesis of Graves' orbitopathy(GO). Methods:Expression of the GSK-3? gene in whole orbital tissue explants was compared between GO and non-GO donors using quantitative real-time PCR (RT-PCR). The expression of proinflammatory molecules in the presence of the GSK-3? inhibitor CHIR 99021 was analyzed using RT-PCR, western blot, and ELISA. Adipogenic differentiation was identified using Oil Red O staining, and the levels of peroxisome proliferator activator gamma (PPAR?) and CCAAT-enhancer-binding proteins (C/EBPs) ? and ? were determined by western blot. Results:The expression of GSK-3? was significantly higher in GO tissues than in control tissues. The addition of CHIR 99021 led to a decrease in the active form of the kinase in which the Y216 residue is phosphorylated. When GO and non-GO fibroblasts were stimulated with IL-1? or TNF-?, IL-6, IL-8, intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1), and monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 (MCP-1) showed increased production, which was blunted when CHIR 99021 was added. The activation of Akt, PI3K, nuclear factor (NF)-?B, Erk, Jnk, and p38 kinase by IL-1? and TNF-? was diminished with CHIR 99021 in GO cells. A decrease in lipid droplets and expression of PPAR? and c/EBP? and -? was noted in fibroblasts treated with CHIR 99021 during adipocyte differentiation. The inhibition of Wnt and ?-catenin in adipogenesis was reversed by CHIR 99021. Conclusions:GSK-3? plays a significant role in GO pathogenesis. The inhibition of the kinase attenuated the proinflammatory cytokines production and fibroblast differentiation into adipocytes. GSK-3? may be a potential target for anti-inflammatory and anti-adipogenic treatment of GO.

SUBMITTER: Lee JS

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7426624 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3β Mediates Proinflammatory Cytokine Secretion and Adipogenesis in Orbital Fibroblasts from Patients with Graves' Orbitopathy.

Lee Jihei Sara JS Chae Min Kyoung MK Kikkawa Don O DO Lee Eun Jig EJ Yoon Jin Sook JS

Investigative ophthalmology & visual science 20200701 8

<h4>Purpose</h4>We sought to determine the role of glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK-3β) in the pathogenesis of Graves' orbitopathy(GO).<h4>Methods</h4>Expression of the GSK-3β gene in whole orbital tissue explants was compared between GO and non-GO donors using quantitative real-time PCR (RT-PCR). The expression of proinflammatory molecules in the presence of the GSK-3β inhibitor CHIR 99021 was analyzed using RT-PCR, western blot, and ELISA. Adipogenic differentiation was identified using Oil Re ...[more]

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Project description:BackgroundThe proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) has been implicated in the pathogenesis of inflammatory diseases. We sought to investigate the role of PCSK9 in the pathogenesis of Graves' orbitopathy (GO) and whether it may be a legitimate target for treatment.MethodsThe PCSK9 was compared between GO (n=11) and normal subjects (n=7) in orbital tissue explants using quantitative real-time PCR, and in cultured interleukin-1β (IL-1β)-treated fibroblasts using western blot. Western blot was used to identify the effects of PCSK9 inhibition on IL-1β-induced pro-inflammatory cytokines production and signaling molecules expression as well as levels of adipogenic markers and oxidative stress-related proteins. Adipogenic differentiation was identified using Oil Red O staining. The plasma PCSK9 concentrations were compared between patients with GO (n=44) and healthy subjects (n=26) by ELISA.ResultsThe PCSK9 transcript level was higher in GO tissues. The depletion of PCSK9 blunted IL-1β-induced expression of intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1), IL-6, IL-8, and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in GO and non-GO fibroblasts. The levels of activated nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB) and phosphorylated forms of Akt and p38 were diminished when PCSK9 was suppressed in GO fibroblasts. Decreases in lipid droplets and attenuated levels of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ), CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein β (C/EBPβ), and leptin as well as hypoxia-inducible factor 1α (HIF-1α), manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD), thioredoxin (Trx), and heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) were noted when PCSK9 was suppressed during adipocyte differentiation. The plasma PCSK9 level was significantly higher in GO patients and correlated with level of thyrotropin binding inhibitory immunoglobulin (TBII) and the clinical activity score (CAS).ConclusionsPCSK9 plays a significant role in GO. The PCSK9 inhibition attenuated the pro-inflammatory cytokines production, oxidative stress, and fibroblast differentiation into adipocytes. PCSK9 may serve as a therapeutic target and biomarker for GO.

Project description:PurposeBruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) is an essential protein in B-cell antigen receptor (BCR) signaling pathway and is known to be related to pathogenetic effect on B-cell related malignancies and various autoimmune diseases. In this study, we investigated the therapeutic effect of ibrutinib, an orally bioavailable BTK inhibitor in the pathogenesis of Graves' orbitopathy (GO) in in vitro model.MethodsExpression of BTK in orbital tissues from GO and normal control subjects were evaluated by real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Primary cultured orbital fibroblasts from each subject were exposed to ibrutinib and stimulated with interleukin (IL)-1β or insulin like growth factor (IGF)-1. Production of inflammatory cytokines was evaluated by real time PCR and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA). The downstream transcription factors were also determined by western blot assays.ResultsThe expression of BTK in GO tissues were significantly higher than in healthy controls. After stimulation of GO orbital fibroblasts with IL-1β or IGF-1, BTK mRNA and phosphorylated (p)- BTK protein expression was also enhanced. Ibrutinib reduced the expression of BTK mRNA and proteins of p-BTK, and inhibited the IL-1β- and IGF-1-induced production of proinflammatory cytokines including IL-6, IL-8 and COX-2 in both GO and normal cells. Ibrutinib also significantly attenuated phosphorylation of Akt, p38, c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK), and nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B-cells (NF-κB) in IL-1β stimulated GO cells and Akt, JNK, and NF-κB in IL-1ß stimulated normal cells.ConclusionsBTK expression is enhanced in GO tissue and orbital fibroblasts. Ibrutinib, a BTK inhibitor suppresses proinflammatory cytokine production as well as phosphorylation of Akt and NF-κB protein. Our results suggest the potential role of BTK in GO inflammatory pathogenesis and possibility of a novel therapeutic target of GO.

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Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3? Mediates Proinflammatory Cytokine Secretion and Adipogenesis in Orbital Fibroblasts from Patients with Graves' Orbitopathy.

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Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3β Mediates Proinflammatory Cytokine Secretion and Adipogenesis in Orbital Fibroblasts from Patients with Graves' Orbitopathy.

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