Granulosa cell-derived serum TNF-α mediates inflammation and apoptosis in renal tubular cells through NF-κB signaling and indicates PCOS-related kidney injury.
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ABSTRACT: Serum TNF-α plays a key role in mediating inflammation and apoptosis in renal tubular cells and indicates PCOS-related kidney injury.
Project description:NF-κB is a key regulator of innate and adaptive immunity and is implicated in the pathogenesis of acute kidney injury (AKI). The cell type-specific functions of NF-κB in the kidney are unknown; however, the pathway serves distinct functions in immune and tissue-parenchymal cells. We analyzed tubular epithelial-specific NF-κB signaling in a mouse model of ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI)-induced AKI. NF-κB reporter activity and nuclear localization of phosphorylated NF-κB subunit p65 analyses in mice revealed widespread NF-κB activation in renal tubular epithelia and in interstitial cells following IRI that peaked at 2-3 days after injury. To genetically antagonize tubular epithelial NF-κB activity, we generated mice expressing the human NF-κB super-repressor IκBα∆N in renal proximal, distal, and collecting duct epithelial cells. These mice were protected from IRI-induced AKI, as indicated by improved renal function, reduced tubular apoptosis, and attenuated neutrophil and macrophage infiltration. Tubular NF-κB-dependent gene expression profiles revealed temporally distinct functional gene clusters for apoptosis, chemotaxis, and morphogenesis. Primary proximal tubular cells isolated from IκBα∆N-expressing mice exposed to hypoxia-mimetic agent cobalt chloride were protected from apoptosis and expressed reduced levels of chemokines. Our results indicate that postischemic NF-κB activation in renal-tubular epithelia aggravates tubular injury and exacerbates a maladaptive inflammatory response.
Project description:NF-κB is a key regulator of innate and adaptive immunity and is implicated in the pathogenesis of acute kidney injury (AKI). The cell type-specific functions of NF-κB in the kidney are unknown; however, the pathway serves distinct functions in immune and tissue-parenchymal cells. We analyzed tubular epithelial-specific NF-κB signaling in a mouse model of ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI)-induced AKI. NF-κB reporter activity and nuclear localization of phosphorylated NF-κB subunit p65 analyses in mice revealed widespread NF-κB activation in renal tubular epithelia and in interstitial cells following IRI that peaked at 2-3 days after injury. To genetically antagonize tubular epithelial NF-κB activity, we generated mice expressing the human NF-κB super-repressor IκBα∆N in renal proximal, distal, and collecting duct epithelial cells. These mice were protected from IRI-induced AKI, as indicated by improved renal function, reduced tubular apoptosis, and attenuated neutrophil and macrophage infiltration. Tubular NF-κB-dependent gene expression profiles revealed temporally distinct functional gene clusters for apoptosis, chemotaxis, and morphogenesis. Primary proximal tubular cells isolated from IκBα∆N-expressing mice exposed to hypoxia-mimetic agent cobalt chloride were protected from apoptosis and expressed reduced levels of chemokines. Our results indicate that postischemic NF-κB activation in renal-tubular epithelia aggravates tubular injury and exacerbates a maladaptive inflammatory response.
Project description:Our study is based on the hypothesis that PCOS can be explained by an integrated, epigenetic model, whereby environmental factors modify the effect of susceptibility genes and influence the clinical heterogeneity that is characteristic of the syndrome during adult life. With the aim to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying PCOS, we report results from a case-control, genome-wide methylation study using human DNA from granulosa lutein cells.
Project description:To reveal microRNAs expression differences in cumulus cells between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and non-PCOS women. miRNAs expression profile of the cumulus cell samples with PCOS and non-PCOS were determined by Affymetrix miRNA 2.0. Six pooled RNAs from CC samples (three PCOS and three non-PCOS pooled RNAs) were separately analyzed on 6 GeneChip miRNA 2.0 Array (miRBase V15)
Project description:The expression of IGF2BP2 in GCs from PCOS patients was detected using RT-qPCR and western blot. We captured IGF2BP2-interacting transcripts, global transcriptome together with alternative splicing by RNA immunoprecipitation sequencing (RIP-seq) and RNA sequencing (RNA-seq). KGN cells transfected with IGF2BP2 overexpressing plasmids and nuclear factor 1 C-type (NFIC) siRNAs, were applied to CCK-8, EdU and TUNEL assays. IGF2BP2 was highly expressed in GCs from PCOS patients. As a RBP, it preferentially bound to the 3’and 5’UTRs of mRNAs with GGAC motif and a newly found GAAG motif. The overexpression of IGF2BP2 changed the transcriptome profile of KGN cells. IGF2BP2 functioned to regulate alternative splicing events (ASEs) and promote cell proliferation through inhibiting exon skipping events of NFIC. In conclusion, we demonstrated that IGF2BP2 promotes granulosa cell proliferation via regulating alternative splicing of NFIC in PCOS. The findings help to better understand the roles of IGF2BP2 in the pathogenesis of PCOS.
Project description:The expression of IGF2BP2 in GCs from PCOS patients was detected using RT-qPCR and western blot. We captured IGF2BP2-interacting transcripts, global transcriptome together with alternative splicing by RNA immunoprecipitation sequencing (RIP-seq) and RNA sequencing (RNA-seq). KGN cells transfected with IGF2BP2 overexpressing plasmids and nuclear factor 1 C-type (NFIC) siRNAs, were applied to CCK-8, EdU and TUNEL assays. IGF2BP2 was highly expressed in GCs from PCOS patients. As a RBP, it preferentially bound to the 3’and 5’UTRs of mRNAs with GGAC motif and a newly found GAAG motif. The overexpression of IGF2BP2 changed the transcriptome profile of KGN cells. IGF2BP2 functioned to regulate alternative splicing events (ASEs) and promote cell proliferation through inhibiting exon skipping events of NFIC. In conclusion, we demonstrated that IGF2BP2 promotes granulosa cell proliferation via regulating alternative splicing of NFIC in PCOS. The findings help to better understand the roles of IGF2BP2 in the pathogenesis of PCOS.
Project description:To reveal mRNAs expression differences in cumulus cells between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and non-PCOS women. mRNAs expression profile of the cumulus cell samples with PCOS and non-PCOS were determined by Illumina Novaseq 6000.