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Milk fat globule EGF factor 8 restores mitochondrial function via integrin-medicated activation of the FAK-STAT3 signaling pathway in acute pancreatitis.

ABSTRACT: Acute pancreatitis (AP) remains a significant clinical challenge. Mitochondrial dysfunction contributes significantly to the pathogenesis of AP. Milk fat globule EGF factor 8 (MFG-E8) is an opsonizing protein, which has many biological functions via binding to ?v?3/5 integrins. Ligand-dependent integrin-FAK activation of STAT3 was reported to be of great importance for maintaining a normal mitochondrial function. However, MFG-E8's role in AP has not been evaluated.

Methods

Blood samples were acquired from 69 healthy controls and 134 AP patients. Serum MFG-E8 levels were measured by ELISA. The relationship between serum concentrations of MFG-E8 and disease severity were analyzed. The role of MFG-E8 was evaluated in experimental models of AP.

Results

Serum concentrations of MFG-E8 were lower in AP patients than healthy controls. And serum MFG-E8 concentrations were negatively correlated with disease severity in AP patients. In mice, MFG-E8 administration decreased L-arginine-induced pancreatic injury and mortality. MFG-E8's protective effects in experimental AP were associated with improvement in mitochondrial function and reduction in oxidative stress. MFG-E8 knockout mice suffered more severe pancreatic injury and greater mitochondrial damage after l-arginine administration. Mechanistically, MFG-E8 activated the FAK-STAT3 pathway in AP mice. Cilengitide, a specific ?v?3/5 integrin inhibitor, abolished MFG-E8's beneficial effects in AP. PF00562271, a specific FAK inhibitor, blocked MFG-E8-induced STAT3 phosphorylation. APTSTAT3-9R, a specific STAT3 antagonist, also eliminated MFG-E8's beneficial effects under such a condition.

Conclusions

MFG-E8 acts as an endogenous protective mediator in the pathogenesis of AP. MFG-E8 administration protects against AP possibly by restoring mitochondrial function via activation of the integrin-FAK-STAT3 signaling pathway. Targeting the action of MFG-E8 may present a potential therapeutic option for AP.

SUBMITTER: Ren Y

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7828261 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Milk fat globule EGF factor 8 restores mitochondrial function via integrin-medicated activation of the FAK-STAT3 signaling pathway in acute pancreatitis.

Ren Yifan Y Liu Wuming W Zhang Lin L Zhang Jia J Bi Jianbin J Wang Tao T Wang Mengzhou M Du Zhaoqing Z Wang Yawen Y Zhang Lin L Wu Zheng Z Lv Yi Y Meng Lingzhong L Wu Rongqian R

Clinical and translational medicine 20210201 2

Acute pancreatitis (AP) remains a significant clinical challenge. Mitochondrial dysfunction contributes significantly to the pathogenesis of AP. Milk fat globule EGF factor 8 (MFG-E8) is an opsonizing protein, which has many biological functions via binding to αvβ3/5 integrins. Ligand-dependent integrin-FAK activation of STAT3 was reported to be of great importance for maintaining a normal mitochondrial function. However, MFG-E8's role in AP has not been evaluated.<h4>Methods</h4>Blood samples w ...[more]

PMID: 33634976

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Project description:Accumulating evidence suggests neuronal apoptosis has the potential to lead to more harmful effects in the pathological processes following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Previous studies have established that milk fat globule-EGF factor-8 (MFG-E8) provides neuroprotection through modulation of inflammation, oxidative stress, and especially apoptosis in cerebral ischemia and neurodegenerative disease. However, the effects of MFG-E8 on neuronal apoptosis in TBI have not yet been investigated. Therefore, we explored the role of MFG-E8 on anti-apoptosis and its potential mechanism following TBI. In the first set of experiments, adult male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into Sham and TBI groups that were each further divided into five groups representing different time points (6?h, 24?h, 72?h, and 7 days) (n?=?9 each). Western blotting, quantitative real-time PCR, and immunofluorescence staining were performed to identify the expression and cellular localization of MFG-E8. In the second set of experiments, four groups were randomly assigned: Sham group, TBI?+?Vehicle group, and TBI?+?rhMFG-E8 (1 and 3?µg) (n?=?15). Recombinant human MFGE8 (rhMFG-E8) was administrated as two concentrations through intracerebroventricular (i.c.v.) injection at 1?h after TBI induction. Brain water content, neurological severity score, western blotting, and immunofluorescence staining were measured at 24 and 72?h following TBI. In the final set of experiments, MFG-E8 siRNA (500?pmol/3?µl), integrin ?3 siRNA (500?pmol/3?µl), and PI3K inhibitor LY294002 (5 and 20?µM) were injected i.c.v. and thereafter rats exposed to TBI. Western blotting, immunofluorescence staining, brain water content, neurological severity score, and Fluoro-Jade C (FJC) staining were used to investigate the effect of the integrin-?3/FAK/PI3K/AKT signaling pathway on MFG-E8-mediated anti-apoptosis after TBI. The expression of MFG-E8 was mainly located in microglial cells and increased to peak at 24?h after TBI. Treatment with rhMFG-E8 (3?µg) markedly decreased brain water content, improved neurological deficits, and reduced neuronal apoptosis at 24 and 72?h after TBI. rhMFG-E8 significantly enhanced the expression of integrin-?3/FAK/PI3K/AKT pathway-related components. Administration of integrin-?3 siRNA and LY294002 (5 and 20?µM) abolished the effect of rhMFG-E8 on anti-apoptosis and neuroprotection after TBI. This study demonstrated for the first time that rhMFG-E8 inhibits neuronal apoptosis and offers neuroprotection. This is suggested to occur through the modulation of the integrin-?3/FAK/PI3K/AKT signaling pathway, highlighting rhMFG-E8 as a potentially promising therapeutic strategy for TBI patients.

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Milk fat globule EGF factor 8 restores mitochondrial function via integrin-medicated activation of the FAK-STAT3 signaling pathway in acute pancreatitis.

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Milk fat globule EGF factor 8 restores mitochondrial function via integrin-medicated activation of the FAK-STAT3 signaling pathway in acute pancreatitis.

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