Neuron-derived clone 77 (Nur77) is a member of the NR4A subfamily that plays critical roles in apoptosis, survival, proliferation, autophagy, angiogenesis, inflammatory responses, DNA repair, glycolipid metabolism and...Neuron-derived clone 77 (Nur77) is a member of the NR4A subfamily that plays critical roles in apoptosis, survival, proliferation, autophagy, angiogenesis, inflammatory responses, DNA repair, glycolipid metabolism and energy consumption. The deregulation of Nur77 signalling often relates to various serious diseases, including cancer and non-cancer diseases. A systematic review is necessary for the better understanding of Nur77 in clinical treatment. In this article, we comprehensively conclude the lipid regulation function and expression of Nur77, and its role in COPD. Finally, we prospect that development of drugs and clinical biochemical investigations targeting of Nur77 has considerable potential within healthcare.展开更多
Nuclear receptors(NRs)function as crucial transcription factors in orchestrating essential functions within the realms of development,host defense,and homeostasis of body.NRs have garnered increased attention due to t...Nuclear receptors(NRs)function as crucial transcription factors in orchestrating essential functions within the realms of development,host defense,and homeostasis of body.NRs have garnered increased attention due to their potential as therapeutic targets,with drugs directed at NRs demonstrating significant efficacy in impeding chronic disease progression.Consequently,these pharmacological agents hold promise for the treatment and management of various diseases.Accumulating evidence emphasizes the regulatory role of exosome-derived microRNAs(miRNAs)in chronic inflammation,disease progression,and therapy resistance,primarily by modulating transcription factors,particularly NRs.By exploiting inflammatory pathways such as protein kinase B(Akt)/mammalian target of rapamycin(mTOR),nuclear factor kappa-B(NF-κB),signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3),and Wnt/β-catenin signaling,exosomes and NRs play a pivotal role in the panorama of development,physiology,and pathology.The internalization of exosomes modulates NRs and initiates diverse autocrine or paracrine signaling cascades,influencing various processes in recipient cells such as survival,proliferation,differentiation,metabolism,and cellular defense mechanisms.This comprehensive review meticulously examines the involvement of exosome-mediated NRs regulation in the pathogenesis of chronic ailments,including atherosclerosis,cancer,diabetes,liver diseases,and respiratory conditions.Additionally,it elucidates the molecular intricacies of exosome-mediated communication between host and recipient cells via NRs,leading to immunomodulation.Furthermore,it outlines the implications of exosome-modulated NR pathways in the prophylaxis of chronic inflammation,delineates current limitations,and provides insights into future perspectives.This review also presents existing evidence on the role of exosomes and their components in the emergence of therapeutic resistance.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To explore the effect of acupuncture treatment on cerebral ischaemia-reperfusion injury(CIRI)and reveal the underlying mechanism of the effect based on nuclear receptor coactivator 4(NCOA4)mediated ferritino...OBJECTIVE:To explore the effect of acupuncture treatment on cerebral ischaemia-reperfusion injury(CIRI)and reveal the underlying mechanism of the effect based on nuclear receptor coactivator 4(NCOA4)mediated ferritinophagy.METHODS:Sprague-Dawley male rats were divided into four groups:the sham group,model group,acupuncture group,and sham acupuncture group.After 2 h of middle cerebral artery occlusion(MCAO),reperfusion was performed for 24 h to induce CIRI.The rats were treated with acupuncture at the Neiguan(PC6)and Shuigou(GV26)acupoints.Their neurological function was evaluated by taking their Bederson scores at 2 h after ischaemia and 24 h after reperfusion.Triphenyltetrazolium chloride staining was applied to assess the cerebral infarct volume at 24 h after reperfusion.The malondialdehyde(MDA)and ferrous iron(Fe^(2+))levels were observed after 24 h of reperfusion using an assay kit.Western blotting was performed to detect the expression of NCOA4 and ferritin heavy chain 1(FTH1)at 24 h after reperfusion.Moreover,the colocalization of ferritin with neurons,NCOA4 with microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3(LC3),and NCOA4 with ferritin was visualized using immunofluorescence staining.RESULTS:Acupuncture significantly improved neurological function and decreased cerebral infarct volume in the acupuncture group.Following CIRI,the expression of NCOA4,LC3 and FTH1 was increased,which enhanced ferritinophagy and induced an inappropriate accumulation of Fe^(2+)and MDA in the ischaemic brain.However,acupuncture dramatically downregulated the expression of NCOA4,LC3 and FTH1,inhibited the overactivation of ferritinophagy,and decreased the levels of MDA and Fe^(2+).CONCLUSIONS:Acupuncture can inhibit NCOA4-mediated ferritinophagy and protect neurons against CIRI in a rat model.展开更多
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a devastating disease with a median overall survival time of 5 mo and the five years survival less than 5%, a rate essentially unchanged over the course of the years. A well ...Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a devastating disease with a median overall survival time of 5 mo and the five years survival less than 5%, a rate essentially unchanged over the course of the years. A well defined progression model of accumulation of genetic alterations ranging from single point mutations to gross chromosomal abnormalities has been introduced to describe the origin of this disease. However, due to the its subtle nature and concurring events PDAC cure remains elusive. Nuclear receptors (NR) are members of a large superfamily of evolutionarily conserved ligand-regulated DNA-binding transcription factors functionally involved in important cellular functions ranging from regulation of metabolism, to growth and development. Given the nature of their ligands, NR are very tempting drug targets and their pharmacological modulation has been widely exploited for the treatment of metabolic and inflammatory diseases. There are now clear evidences that both classical ligand-activated and orphan NR are involved in the pathogenesis of PDAC from its very early stages; nonetheless many aspects of their role are not fully understood. The purpose of this review is to highlight the striking connections that link peroxisome proliferator activated receptors, retinoic acid receptors, retinoid X receptor, androgen receptor, estrogen receptors and the orphan NR Nur, chicken ovalbumin upstream promoter transcription factor II and the liver receptor homologue-1 receptor to PDAC development, connections that could lead to the identification of novel therapies for this disease.展开更多
Specificity protein(Sp)transcription factors(TFs)Sp1,Sp3 and Sp4,and the orphan nuclear receptor 4A1(NR4A1)are highly expressed in pancreatic tumors and Sp1 is a negative prognostic factor for pancreatic cancer patien...Specificity protein(Sp)transcription factors(TFs)Sp1,Sp3 and Sp4,and the orphan nuclear receptor 4A1(NR4A1)are highly expressed in pancreatic tumors and Sp1 is a negative prognostic factor for pancreatic cancer patient survival.Results of knockdown and overexpression of Sp1,Sp3 and Sp4 in pancreatic and other cancer lines show that these TFs are individually pro-oncogenic factors and loss of one Sp TF is not compensated by other members.NR4A1 is also a prooncogenic factor and both NR4A1 and Sp TFs exhibit similar functions in pancreatic cancer cells and regulate cell growth,survival,migration and invasion.There is also evidence that Sp TFs and NR4A1 regulate some of the same genes including survivin,epidermal growth factor receptor,PAX3-FOXO1,α5-andα6-integrins,β1-,β3-andβ4-integrins;this is due to NR4A1 acting as a cofactor and mediating NR4A1/Sp1/4-regulated gene expression through GC-rich gene promoter sites.Several studies show that drugs targeting Sp downregulation or NR4A1 antagonists are highly effective inhibitors of Sp/NR4A1-regulated pathways and genes in pancreatic and other cancer cells,and the triterpenoid celastrol is a novel dual-acting agent that targets both Sp TFs and NR4A1.展开更多
Overexpression of P-glycoprotein （P-gp） encoded by the multidrug resistance gene-1 （MDR-1） is the main mechanism responsible for multidrug resistance （MDR） in a majority of cancer cells. However, the mechanism b...Overexpression of P-glycoprotein （P-gp） encoded by the multidrug resistance gene-1 （MDR-1） is the main mechanism responsible for multidrug resistance （MDR） in a majority of cancer cells. However, the mechanism by which cancer cells acquire high levels of P-gp has not been well defined. Accumulating evidence suggests that nuclear receptors （NRs）, especially human pregnane X receptor （PXR）, play a crucial role in multidrug resistance. It has been shown that chemotherapeutic drug activates PXR and then enhances P-gp expression. Genetic knockdown or pharmacologic inhibition of PXR led to attenuation of drug-induced MDR1 over expression, implying that NRs may be an effective target to reverse multidrug resistance. Recent investigations suggested that transcriptional activity of NRs is mediated by methylases, the important enzymes involved in epigenetic regulation. Other epigenetic modifications, such as promoter methylation, histone deacetylases and microRNAs, were also found to be involved in activation of MDR1 promoter, though the underlying mechanisms are not thoroughly known. In this review, we summarized recent researches in the regulation of P-gp expression, with particular focus on NRs and epigenetics, aiming to provide references and options to reverse and/or prevent MDR in cancer treatment.展开更多
Objective To explore Effects of marine collagen peptides （MCPs） on markers of metablic nuclear receptors, i.e peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor （PPARs）, liver X receptor （LXRs） and farnesoid X receptor ...Objective To explore Effects of marine collagen peptides （MCPs） on markers of metablic nuclear receptors, i.e peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor （PPARs）, liver X receptor （LXRs） and farnesoid X receptor （FXRs） in type 2 diabetic patients with/without hypertension. Method Study population consisted of 200 type 2 diabetic patients with/without hypertension and 50 healthy subjects, all of whom were randomly assigned to MCPs-treated diabetics （n=50）, placebo-treated diabetics （n=50）, MCPs-treated diabetics with hypertension （n=50）, placebo-treated diabetics with hypertension （n=50）, and healthy controls （n=50）. MCPs or placebo （water-soluble starch） were given daily before breakfast and bedtime over three months. Levels of free fatty acid, cytochrome P450, leptin, resistin, adiponectin, bradykinin, NO, and Prostacyclin were determined before intervention, and 1.5 months, and 3 months after intervention. Hypoglycemia and the endpoint events during the study were recorded and compared among the study groups. Result At the end of the study period, MCPs-treated patients showed marked improvement compared with patients receiving placebo. The protection exerted by MCPs seemed more profound in diabetics than in diabetics with hypertension. In particular, after MCPs intervention, levels of free fatty acid, hs-CRP, resistin, Prostacyclin decreased significantly in diabetics and tended to decrease in diabetic and hypertensive patients whereas levels of cytochrome P450, leptin, NO tended to decrease in diabetics with/without hypertension. Meanwhile, levels of adiponectin and bradykinin rose markedly in diabetics following MCPs administration. Conclusion MCPs could offer protection against diabetes and hypertension by affecting levels of molecules involved in diabetic and hypertensive pathogenesis. Regulation on metabolic nuclear receptors by MCPs may be the possible underlying mechanism for its observed effects in the study. Further study into its action may shed light on development of new drugs based on bioactive peptides from marine sources.展开更多
The canalicular membrane represents the excretory pole of hepatocytes.Bile is an important route of elimination of potentially toxic endo-and xenobiotics(including drugs and toxins),mediated by the major canalicular t...The canalicular membrane represents the excretory pole of hepatocytes.Bile is an important route of elimination of potentially toxic endo-and xenobiotics(including drugs and toxins),mediated by the major canalicular transporters:multidrug resistance protein 1(MDR1, ABCB1),also known as P-glycoprotein,multidrug resistance-associated protein 2(MRP2,ABCC2),and the breast cancer resistance protein(BCRP,ABCG2).Their activities depend on regulation of expression and proper localization at the canalicular membrane,as regulated by transcriptional and post-transcriptional events,respectively.At transcriptional level,specific nuclear receptors(NR)s modulated by ligands,co-activators and co-repressors,mediate the physiological requirements of these transporters.This complex system is also responsible for alterations occurring in specific liver pathologies.We briefly describe the major ClassⅡNRs, pregnane X receptor(PXR)and constitutive androstane receptor(CAR),and their role in regulating expression of multidrug resistance proteins.Several therapeutic agents regulate the expression of relevant drug transporters through activation/inactivation of these NRs.We provide some representative examples of the action of therapeutic agents modulating liver drug transporters, which in addition,involve CAR or PXR as mediators.展开更多
To assess the potential endocrine disruptive effects through multiple nuclear receptors （NRs）, especially non-steroidal NRs, in municipal wastewater, we examined the agonistic activities on four NRs （estrogen recep...To assess the potential endocrine disruptive effects through multiple nuclear receptors （NRs）, especially non-steroidal NRs, in municipal wastewater, we examined the agonistic activities on four NRs （estrogen receptor α, thyroid hormone receptor α, retinoic acid receptor ct and retinoid X receptor α） of untreated and treated wastewater from municipal wastewater treatment plants （WWTPs） in Japan using a yeast two-hybrid assay. Investigation of the influent and effluent of seven WWTPs revealed that agonistic activities against steroidal and non-steroidal NRs were always detected in the influents and partially remained in the effluents. Further investigation of four WWTPs employing conventional activated sludge, pseudo-anoxic-oxic, anoxic-oxic and anaerobic-anoxic-oxic processes revealed that the ability to reduce the agonistic activity against each of the four NRs varies depending on the treatment process. These results indicated that municipal wastewater in Japan commonly contains endocrine disrupting chemicals that exert agonistic activities on steroidal and non-steroidal NRs, and that some of these chemicals are released into the natural aquatic environment. Although the results obtained in yeast assays suggested that measured levels of non-steroidal NR agonists in the effluent of WWTPs were not likely to cause any biological effect, further study is required to assess their possible risks in detail.展开更多
·Fungal keratitis(FK) is a worldwide visual impairment disease. This infectious fungus initiates the primary innate immune response and, later the adaptive immune response. The inflammatory process is related to ...·Fungal keratitis(FK) is a worldwide visual impairment disease. This infectious fungus initiates the primary innate immune response and, later the adaptive immune response. The inflammatory process is related to a variety of immune cells, including macrophages, helper T cells, neutrophils, dendritic cells, and Treg cells, and is associated with proinflammatory, chemotactic and regulatory cytokines. All-trans retinoic acids(ATRA)have diverse immunomodulatory actions in a number of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. These retinoids regulate the transcriptional levels of target genes through the activation of nuclear receptors.Retinoic acid receptor α(RAR α), retinoic acid receptor γ(RAR γ), and retinoid X receptor α(RXR α) are expressed in the cornea and immune cells. This paper summarizes new findings regarding ATRA in immune and inflammatory diseases and analyzes the perspective application of ATRA in FK.展开更多
Colorectal cancer(CRC) is one of the most common human cancers and the cause of about 700000 deaths per year worldwide. Deregulation of the WNT/β-catenin pathway is a key event in CRC initiation. This pathway interac...Colorectal cancer(CRC) is one of the most common human cancers and the cause of about 700000 deaths per year worldwide. Deregulation of the WNT/β-catenin pathway is a key event in CRC initiation. This pathway interacts with other nuclear signaling pathways, including members of the nuclear receptor superfamily and their transcription coregulators. In this review, we provide an overview of the literature dealing with the main coactivators(NCo A-1 to 3, NCo A-6, PGC1-α, p300, CREBBP and MED1) and corepressors(N-Co R1 and 2, NRIP1 and MTA1) of nuclear receptors and summarize their links with the WNT/β-catenin signaling cascade, their expression in CRC and their role in intestinal physiopathology.展开更多
The recapitulation of primary tumour heterogenity and the existence of a minor sub-population of cancer cells,capable of initiating tumour growth in xenografts on serial passages, led to the hypothesis that cancer ste...The recapitulation of primary tumour heterogenity and the existence of a minor sub-population of cancer cells,capable of initiating tumour growth in xenografts on serial passages, led to the hypothesis that cancer stem cells(CSCs) exist. CSCs are present in many tumours, among which is breast cancer. Breast CSCs(BCSCs) are likely to sustain the growth of the primary tumour mass, as wellas to be responsible for disease relapse and metastatic spreading. Consequently, BCSCs represent the most significant target for new drugs in breast cancer therapy. Both the hypoxic condition in BCSCs biology and proinflammatory cytokine network has gained increasing importance in the recent past. Breast stromal cells are crucial components of the tumours milieu and are a major source of inflammatory mediators. Recently, the antiinflammatory role of some nuclear receptors ligands has emerged in several diseases, including breast cancer. Therefore, the use of nuclear receptors ligands may be a valid strategy to inhibit BCSCs viability and consequently breast cancer growth and disease relapse.展开更多
The etiology of most cases of idiopathic bile acid malabsorption （IBAH） is unknown. In this study, a Swedish family with bile acid malabsorption in three consecutive generations was screened for mutations in the ile...The etiology of most cases of idiopathic bile acid malabsorption （IBAH） is unknown. In this study, a Swedish family with bile acid malabsorption in three consecutive generations was screened for mutations in the ileal apical sodium-bile acid cotransporter gene （ASBT; gene symbol, SLC10A2） and in the genes for several of the nuclear receptors known to be important for ASBT expression： the farnesoid X receptor （FXR） and peroxisome proliferator activated receptor alpha （PPARα）. The patients presented with a clinical history of idiopathic chronic watery diarrhea, which was responsive to cholestyramine treatment and consistent with IBAH. Bile acid absorption was determined using ^75Se-homocholic acid taurine （SeHCAT）; bile acid synthesis was estimated by measuring the plasma levels of 7α-hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one （C4）. The ASBT, FXR, and PPARα genes in the affected and unaffected family members were analyzed using single stranded conformation polymorphism （SSCP）, denaturing HPLC, and direct sequencing. No ASBT mutations were identified and the ASBT gene did not segregate with the bile acid malabsorption phenotype. Similarly, no mutations or polymorphisms were identified in the FXR or PPARα genes associated with the bile acid malabsorption phenotype. These studies indicate that the intestinal bile acid malabsorption in these patients cannot be attributed to defects in ASBT. In the absence of apparent ileal disease, alternative explanations such as accelerated transit through the small intestine may be responsible for the IBAM.展开更多
Retinoids mediate their actions via retinoic acid receptors(RARs) and retinoid X receptors(RXRs).Each of class of these nuclear retinoid receptor is further subdivided into three species namelyα,βandγ.Recently stud...Retinoids mediate their actions via retinoic acid receptors(RARs) and retinoid X receptors(RXRs).Each of class of these nuclear retinoid receptor is further subdivided into three species namelyα,βandγ.Recently studies demonstrated that estrogen receptor(ER)-positive human breast cancer(HBC) cell lines are sensitive and ER-negative cell lines are resistant to growth inhibitory effects of retinoic acid(RA).In this study,we found that only RARαmRNA levels was strongly correlated with ER-status.To further investigate the major role of RARαin retinoid-mediated inhibition of growth,we transfected RARαcDNA into two RA-resistant ER-negative HBC cell lines.Analysis of different clonal populations of RARαtransfectants from each cell line revealed growth inhibition by retinoids.Our results demonstrated that RARαplays a major role in mediating retinoids inhibition of growth in HBC cells and adequate levels of RARαare required for such an effect.展开更多
Objective： To explore the possible biological function of human nuclear receptor hLRH-1 in tumorigenesis and progress of colon cancer. Methods： Plasmids pcDNA3-hLRH-1 were introduced into SW480 cells via lipofectami...Objective： To explore the possible biological function of human nuclear receptor hLRH-1 in tumorigenesis and progress of colon cancer. Methods： Plasmids pcDNA3-hLRH-1 were introduced into SW480 cells via lipofectamine. The expression of mRNA and protein of exogenous hLRH-1 were detected by RT-PCR and western blotting, respectively. MTT assay was carried out to survey the proliferation of SW480 cells with overexpression of hLRH-1. Meanwhile, the expression of proliferation-related genes cyclin E1 and cyclin D1, and apoptosis-related genes PTEN and Rbl, were analyzed by realtime RT-PCR. Results： The proliferation of SW480 cells was promoted under the condition of overexpression of hLRH-1. The expression of cyclin E1 was up-regulated significantly, while that of PTEN and Rbl were down-regulated in SW480 cells with overexpressed hLRH-1. Conclusion： The expression of exogenous hLRH-1 in SW480 cells induced the proliferation resulting form up-regulation of cyclin E1, as well as participated in the regulation of apoptosis via influencing the expression of PTEN and Rb1.展开更多
Retinoids mediate their actions via RARs(retinoic acid receptors)and RXRs(retinoid X receptors).Each classes of these nuclear retinoid receptor is further subdiviede into three species namelyα,βand γ.Recent studies...Retinoids mediate their actions via RARs(retinoic acid receptors)and RXRs(retinoid X receptors).Each classes of these nuclear retinoid receptor is further subdiviede into three species namelyα,βand γ.Recent studies demonstrate that ER-positive HBC cell lines are sensitive and ER-negative cell lines are resistant to growth inhibitory effects of retinoic acid(RA). In this study we look at the expresion of RARs and RXRs in 6 HBC cell lines, we found only RARαmRNA level was strong correlated with ER-status. To further inestigate the major role of RARαin retinoidmediated inhibition of growth, we transfected RARαcDNA in two RA-resistant ER-negative HBC cell lines.Analyses of different clonal populations of RARα transfectants from each cell line revealed growth inhibition by retinoids. Our results demonstrates that RARα Plays a major role in mediating retinoids inhibition of growth in HBC cells and adequate levels are required for such actions.展开更多
Objective：To explore the expression of nuclear receptor corepressor （NCoR） in androgen independence prostate cancer （AIPC） and its clinical significance. Methods：The expression of NCoR and androgen receptor （AR...Objective：To explore the expression of nuclear receptor corepressor （NCoR） in androgen independence prostate cancer （AIPC） and its clinical significance. Methods：The expression of NCoR and androgen receptor （AR） in prostatie tissues, from 15 cases with AIPC, 20 cases with androgen dependence prostate cancer （ADPC） and 20 cases with benign prostatic hyperplasia （BPH）, was detected by immunohistoehemistry respectively. Results：The expression of NCoR was observed mainly in the nucleus and slightly in the nucleus. The positive cell percentage of NCoR in AIPC was significantly lower than that in ADPC and BPH （P〈0. 01）. The NCoR expression was significantly lower in low differentiation prostate cancer （Pca） than that in high differentiation Pca （P〈0. 05）. The rate of NCoR expression was significantly higher in low stage Pca than that in high stage Pca （P〈0. 05）. AR, expressing in the nucleus, was found to be negative in one case of AIPC, while was strongly expressed in other cases of AIPC, and all eases of ADPC and BPH. Conclusion： The transition to AIPC of Pea may be correlated with the decrease of NCoR protein.展开更多
Major depressive disorder(MDD)is highly prevalent and is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide.Currently,conventional pharmacological treatments for MDD produce temporary remission in<50%of patie...Major depressive disorder(MDD)is highly prevalent and is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide.Currently,conventional pharmacological treatments for MDD produce temporary remission in<50%of patients;therefore,there is an urgent need for a wider spectrum of novel antidepressants to target newly discovered underlying disease mechanisms.Accumulated evidence has shown that immune inflammation,particularly inflammasome activity,plays an important role in the pathophysiology of MDD.In this review,we summarize the evidence on nuclear receptors(NRs),such as glucocorticoid receptor,mineralocorticoid receptor,estrogen receptor,aryl hydrocarbon receptor,and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor,in modulating the inflammasome activity and depression-associated behaviors.This review provides evidence from an endocrine perspective to understand the role of activated NRs in the pathophysiology of MDD,and to provide insight for the discovery of antidepressants with novel mechanisms for this devastating disorder.展开更多
Nuclear receptors(NRs)are a large family of ligand-dependent transcription factors that regulate the expression of a wide range of target genes in response to endogenous and exogenous ligands,including steroid hormone...Nuclear receptors(NRs)are a large family of ligand-dependent transcription factors that regulate the expression of a wide range of target genes in response to endogenous and exogenous ligands,including steroid hormones,thyroid hormone,vitamin D,retinoic acid,fatty acids,and oxidative steroids.Upon ligand binding,nuclear receptors form dimer complexes with transcriptional cofactors,which interact with specific DNA sequences in the promoter or enhancer regions of target genes to modulate gene expression.This process plays a crucial role in many physiological processes such as reproduction,development,immune responses,metabolism,and homeostasis.Dysregulation of nuclear receptor signaling is implicated in the pathogenesis of numerous diseases,including cancers,metabolic disorders,cardiovascular diseases,and autoimmune conditions.展开更多
文摘Neuron-derived clone 77 (Nur77) is a member of the NR4A subfamily that plays critical roles in apoptosis, survival, proliferation, autophagy, angiogenesis, inflammatory responses, DNA repair, glycolipid metabolism and energy consumption. The deregulation of Nur77 signalling often relates to various serious diseases, including cancer and non-cancer diseases. A systematic review is necessary for the better understanding of Nur77 in clinical treatment. In this article, we comprehensively conclude the lipid regulation function and expression of Nur77, and its role in COPD. Finally, we prospect that development of drugs and clinical biochemical investigations targeting of Nur77 has considerable potential within healthcare.
基金supported by BT/556/NE/U-Excel/2016 grant awarded to ABKThe authors extend their appreciation to the Deanship of Research and Graduate Studies at King Khalid University for funding this work through Large Research Project under grant number RGP2/485/45.
文摘Nuclear receptors(NRs)function as crucial transcription factors in orchestrating essential functions within the realms of development,host defense,and homeostasis of body.NRs have garnered increased attention due to their potential as therapeutic targets,with drugs directed at NRs demonstrating significant efficacy in impeding chronic disease progression.Consequently,these pharmacological agents hold promise for the treatment and management of various diseases.Accumulating evidence emphasizes the regulatory role of exosome-derived microRNAs(miRNAs)in chronic inflammation,disease progression,and therapy resistance,primarily by modulating transcription factors,particularly NRs.By exploiting inflammatory pathways such as protein kinase B(Akt)/mammalian target of rapamycin(mTOR),nuclear factor kappa-B(NF-κB),signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3),and Wnt/β-catenin signaling,exosomes and NRs play a pivotal role in the panorama of development,physiology,and pathology.The internalization of exosomes modulates NRs and initiates diverse autocrine or paracrine signaling cascades,influencing various processes in recipient cells such as survival,proliferation,differentiation,metabolism,and cellular defense mechanisms.This comprehensive review meticulously examines the involvement of exosome-mediated NRs regulation in the pathogenesis of chronic ailments,including atherosclerosis,cancer,diabetes,liver diseases,and respiratory conditions.Additionally,it elucidates the molecular intricacies of exosome-mediated communication between host and recipient cells via NRs,leading to immunomodulation.Furthermore,it outlines the implications of exosome-modulated NR pathways in the prophylaxis of chronic inflammation,delineates current limitations,and provides insights into future perspectives.This review also presents existing evidence on the role of exosomes and their components in the emergence of therapeutic resistance.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China:Mechanism of Acupuncture in Extending Thrombolytic Time Window of Cerebral Infarction Based on Nuclear Receptor Coactivator 4 Mediated Ferritinophagy(No.82205238)National Natural Science Foundation of China:Exploring the Mechanism of Acupuncture Improving Thrombolytic Safety in Cerebral Infarction through the ERK1/2-mTOR Pathway Based on Autophagy Apoptosis Interaction(No.82074525)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province:Experimental Study on Acupuncture Regulation of Ferroptosis-NLRP3 Inflammasome Pathway to Reduce Hemorrhagic Transformation after Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction(No.BK20210689)Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Development Plan Project of Jiangsu Province:Clinical and Experimental Study on Acupuncture Improving the Safety of rt-PA Intravenous Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction(No.YB2020005)。
文摘OBJECTIVE:To explore the effect of acupuncture treatment on cerebral ischaemia-reperfusion injury(CIRI)and reveal the underlying mechanism of the effect based on nuclear receptor coactivator 4(NCOA4)mediated ferritinophagy.METHODS:Sprague-Dawley male rats were divided into four groups:the sham group,model group,acupuncture group,and sham acupuncture group.After 2 h of middle cerebral artery occlusion(MCAO),reperfusion was performed for 24 h to induce CIRI.The rats were treated with acupuncture at the Neiguan(PC6)and Shuigou(GV26)acupoints.Their neurological function was evaluated by taking their Bederson scores at 2 h after ischaemia and 24 h after reperfusion.Triphenyltetrazolium chloride staining was applied to assess the cerebral infarct volume at 24 h after reperfusion.The malondialdehyde(MDA)and ferrous iron(Fe^(2+))levels were observed after 24 h of reperfusion using an assay kit.Western blotting was performed to detect the expression of NCOA4 and ferritin heavy chain 1(FTH1)at 24 h after reperfusion.Moreover,the colocalization of ferritin with neurons,NCOA4 with microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3(LC3),and NCOA4 with ferritin was visualized using immunofluorescence staining.RESULTS:Acupuncture significantly improved neurological function and decreased cerebral infarct volume in the acupuncture group.Following CIRI,the expression of NCOA4,LC3 and FTH1 was increased,which enhanced ferritinophagy and induced an inappropriate accumulation of Fe^(2+)and MDA in the ischaemic brain.However,acupuncture dramatically downregulated the expression of NCOA4,LC3 and FTH1,inhibited the overactivation of ferritinophagy,and decreased the levels of MDA and Fe^(2+).CONCLUSIONS:Acupuncture can inhibit NCOA4-mediated ferritinophagy and protect neurons against CIRI in a rat model.
基金Supported by Fondo per gli Investimenti della Ricerca di Base(FIRB)(RBAP10MY35_002)by Ente Cassa di Risparmio di Firenzeby FiorGen ONLUS to Galli A
文摘Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a devastating disease with a median overall survival time of 5 mo and the five years survival less than 5%, a rate essentially unchanged over the course of the years. A well defined progression model of accumulation of genetic alterations ranging from single point mutations to gross chromosomal abnormalities has been introduced to describe the origin of this disease. However, due to the its subtle nature and concurring events PDAC cure remains elusive. Nuclear receptors (NR) are members of a large superfamily of evolutionarily conserved ligand-regulated DNA-binding transcription factors functionally involved in important cellular functions ranging from regulation of metabolism, to growth and development. Given the nature of their ligands, NR are very tempting drug targets and their pharmacological modulation has been widely exploited for the treatment of metabolic and inflammatory diseases. There are now clear evidences that both classical ligand-activated and orphan NR are involved in the pathogenesis of PDAC from its very early stages; nonetheless many aspects of their role are not fully understood. The purpose of this review is to highlight the striking connections that link peroxisome proliferator activated receptors, retinoic acid receptors, retinoid X receptor, androgen receptor, estrogen receptors and the orphan NR Nur, chicken ovalbumin upstream promoter transcription factor II and the liver receptor homologue-1 receptor to PDAC development, connections that could lead to the identification of novel therapies for this disease.
基金Supported by Houston Methodist Cancer Center Innovation Award。
文摘Specificity protein(Sp)transcription factors(TFs)Sp1,Sp3 and Sp4,and the orphan nuclear receptor 4A1(NR4A1)are highly expressed in pancreatic tumors and Sp1 is a negative prognostic factor for pancreatic cancer patient survival.Results of knockdown and overexpression of Sp1,Sp3 and Sp4 in pancreatic and other cancer lines show that these TFs are individually pro-oncogenic factors and loss of one Sp TF is not compensated by other members.NR4A1 is also a prooncogenic factor and both NR4A1 and Sp TFs exhibit similar functions in pancreatic cancer cells and regulate cell growth,survival,migration and invasion.There is also evidence that Sp TFs and NR4A1 regulate some of the same genes including survivin,epidermal growth factor receptor,PAX3-FOXO1,α5-andα6-integrins,β1-,β3-andβ4-integrins;this is due to NR4A1 acting as a cofactor and mediating NR4A1/Sp1/4-regulated gene expression through GC-rich gene promoter sites.Several studies show that drugs targeting Sp downregulation or NR4A1 antagonists are highly effective inhibitors of Sp/NR4A1-regulated pathways and genes in pancreatic and other cancer cells,and the triterpenoid celastrol is a novel dual-acting agent that targets both Sp TFs and NR4A1.
文摘Overexpression of P-glycoprotein （P-gp） encoded by the multidrug resistance gene-1 （MDR-1） is the main mechanism responsible for multidrug resistance （MDR） in a majority of cancer cells. However, the mechanism by which cancer cells acquire high levels of P-gp has not been well defined. Accumulating evidence suggests that nuclear receptors （NRs）, especially human pregnane X receptor （PXR）, play a crucial role in multidrug resistance. It has been shown that chemotherapeutic drug activates PXR and then enhances P-gp expression. Genetic knockdown or pharmacologic inhibition of PXR led to attenuation of drug-induced MDR1 over expression, implying that NRs may be an effective target to reverse multidrug resistance. Recent investigations suggested that transcriptional activity of NRs is mediated by methylases, the important enzymes involved in epigenetic regulation. Other epigenetic modifications, such as promoter methylation, histone deacetylases and microRNAs, were also found to be involved in activation of MDR1 promoter, though the underlying mechanisms are not thoroughly known. In this review, we summarized recent researches in the regulation of P-gp expression, with particular focus on NRs and epigenetics, aiming to provide references and options to reverse and/or prevent MDR in cancer treatment.
基金grants from the National Key Technology R&D Program (No. 2006BAD27B01)Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention Dalone Foundation of Dietary Nutrition (No. DIC-200710)a grant from Shenzhen Bureau of Science Technology & Information (No. 200802002)
文摘Objective To explore Effects of marine collagen peptides （MCPs） on markers of metablic nuclear receptors, i.e peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor （PPARs）, liver X receptor （LXRs） and farnesoid X receptor （FXRs） in type 2 diabetic patients with/without hypertension. Method Study population consisted of 200 type 2 diabetic patients with/without hypertension and 50 healthy subjects, all of whom were randomly assigned to MCPs-treated diabetics （n=50）, placebo-treated diabetics （n=50）, MCPs-treated diabetics with hypertension （n=50）, placebo-treated diabetics with hypertension （n=50）, and healthy controls （n=50）. MCPs or placebo （water-soluble starch） were given daily before breakfast and bedtime over three months. Levels of free fatty acid, cytochrome P450, leptin, resistin, adiponectin, bradykinin, NO, and Prostacyclin were determined before intervention, and 1.5 months, and 3 months after intervention. Hypoglycemia and the endpoint events during the study were recorded and compared among the study groups. Result At the end of the study period, MCPs-treated patients showed marked improvement compared with patients receiving placebo. The protection exerted by MCPs seemed more profound in diabetics than in diabetics with hypertension. In particular, after MCPs intervention, levels of free fatty acid, hs-CRP, resistin, Prostacyclin decreased significantly in diabetics and tended to decrease in diabetic and hypertensive patients whereas levels of cytochrome P450, leptin, NO tended to decrease in diabetics with/without hypertension. Meanwhile, levels of adiponectin and bradykinin rose markedly in diabetics following MCPs administration. Conclusion MCPs could offer protection against diabetes and hypertension by affecting levels of molecules involved in diabetic and hypertensive pathogenesis. Regulation on metabolic nuclear receptors by MCPs may be the possible underlying mechanism for its observed effects in the study. Further study into its action may shed light on development of new drugs based on bioactive peptides from marine sources.
基金Grants from Agencia Nacional de Promoción Científicay Tecnológica (PICT N° 05-26306)Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicasy Técnicas (PIP N° 6442)Universidad Nacional de Rosario,Argentina
文摘The canalicular membrane represents the excretory pole of hepatocytes.Bile is an important route of elimination of potentially toxic endo-and xenobiotics(including drugs and toxins),mediated by the major canalicular transporters:multidrug resistance protein 1(MDR1, ABCB1),also known as P-glycoprotein,multidrug resistance-associated protein 2(MRP2,ABCC2),and the breast cancer resistance protein(BCRP,ABCG2).Their activities depend on regulation of expression and proper localization at the canalicular membrane,as regulated by transcriptional and post-transcriptional events,respectively.At transcriptional level,specific nuclear receptors(NR)s modulated by ligands,co-activators and co-repressors,mediate the physiological requirements of these transporters.This complex system is also responsible for alterations occurring in specific liver pathologies.We briefly describe the major ClassⅡNRs, pregnane X receptor(PXR)and constitutive androstane receptor(CAR),and their role in regulating expression of multidrug resistance proteins.Several therapeutic agents regulate the expression of relevant drug transporters through activation/inactivation of these NRs.We provide some representative examples of the action of therapeutic agents modulating liver drug transporters, which in addition,involve CAR or PXR as mediators.
基金supported in part by the Environment Research and Technology Development Fund (C-0802) of the Ministry of the Environment,Japanthe Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B) 20760362 from the Ministry of Education,Culture,Sports,Science and Technology,Japan
文摘To assess the potential endocrine disruptive effects through multiple nuclear receptors （NRs）, especially non-steroidal NRs, in municipal wastewater, we examined the agonistic activities on four NRs （estrogen receptor α, thyroid hormone receptor α, retinoic acid receptor ct and retinoid X receptor α） of untreated and treated wastewater from municipal wastewater treatment plants （WWTPs） in Japan using a yeast two-hybrid assay. Investigation of the influent and effluent of seven WWTPs revealed that agonistic activities against steroidal and non-steroidal NRs were always detected in the influents and partially remained in the effluents. Further investigation of four WWTPs employing conventional activated sludge, pseudo-anoxic-oxic, anoxic-oxic and anaerobic-anoxic-oxic processes revealed that the ability to reduce the agonistic activity against each of the four NRs varies depending on the treatment process. These results indicated that municipal wastewater in Japan commonly contains endocrine disrupting chemicals that exert agonistic activities on steroidal and non-steroidal NRs, and that some of these chemicals are released into the natural aquatic environment. Although the results obtained in yeast assays suggested that measured levels of non-steroidal NR agonists in the effluent of WWTPs were not likely to cause any biological effect, further study is required to assess their possible risks in detail.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81300727)Jilin University Basic Scientific Research Operating Expenses Fund(Research Fund of the Bethune B Plan of Jilin University,2012No.2012230)
文摘·Fungal keratitis(FK) is a worldwide visual impairment disease. This infectious fungus initiates the primary innate immune response and, later the adaptive immune response. The inflammatory process is related to a variety of immune cells, including macrophages, helper T cells, neutrophils, dendritic cells, and Treg cells, and is associated with proinflammatory, chemotactic and regulatory cytokines. All-trans retinoic acids(ATRA)have diverse immunomodulatory actions in a number of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. These retinoids regulate the transcriptional levels of target genes through the activation of nuclear receptors.Retinoic acid receptor α(RAR α), retinoic acid receptor γ(RAR γ), and retinoid X receptor α(RXR α) are expressed in the cornea and immune cells. This paper summarizes new findings regarding ATRA in immune and inflammatory diseases and analyzes the perspective application of ATRA in FK.
基金Supported by SIRIC and the PHC-UTIQUE program,No.16G 0805PHC-UTIQUE program,No.16G 0805+1 种基金Tunisian government(Bourse d’alternance)INSERM,Universitéde Montpellier,INCa,SIRIC Montpellier,the Institut régional du Cancer de Montpellier
文摘Colorectal cancer(CRC) is one of the most common human cancers and the cause of about 700000 deaths per year worldwide. Deregulation of the WNT/β-catenin pathway is a key event in CRC initiation. This pathway interacts with other nuclear signaling pathways, including members of the nuclear receptor superfamily and their transcription coregulators. In this review, we provide an overview of the literature dealing with the main coactivators(NCo A-1 to 3, NCo A-6, PGC1-α, p300, CREBBP and MED1) and corepressors(N-Co R1 and 2, NRIP1 and MTA1) of nuclear receptors and summarize their links with the WNT/β-catenin signaling cascade, their expression in CRC and their role in intestinal physiopathology.
文摘The recapitulation of primary tumour heterogenity and the existence of a minor sub-population of cancer cells,capable of initiating tumour growth in xenografts on serial passages, led to the hypothesis that cancer stem cells(CSCs) exist. CSCs are present in many tumours, among which is breast cancer. Breast CSCs(BCSCs) are likely to sustain the growth of the primary tumour mass, as wellas to be responsible for disease relapse and metastatic spreading. Consequently, BCSCs represent the most significant target for new drugs in breast cancer therapy. Both the hypoxic condition in BCSCs biology and proinflammatory cytokine network has gained increasing importance in the recent past. Breast stromal cells are crucial components of the tumours milieu and are a major source of inflammatory mediators. Recently, the antiinflammatory role of some nuclear receptors ligands has emerged in several diseases, including breast cancer. Therefore, the use of nuclear receptors ligands may be a valid strategy to inhibit BCSCs viability and consequently breast cancer growth and disease relapse.
基金Supported by grants from the Swedish Research Council, the Karolinska Institutet and the Swedish Society of Medicine (to CE) and National Institutes of Health grants DK-47987 (to PAD)
文摘The etiology of most cases of idiopathic bile acid malabsorption （IBAH） is unknown. In this study, a Swedish family with bile acid malabsorption in three consecutive generations was screened for mutations in the ileal apical sodium-bile acid cotransporter gene （ASBT; gene symbol, SLC10A2） and in the genes for several of the nuclear receptors known to be important for ASBT expression： the farnesoid X receptor （FXR） and peroxisome proliferator activated receptor alpha （PPARα）. The patients presented with a clinical history of idiopathic chronic watery diarrhea, which was responsive to cholestyramine treatment and consistent with IBAH. Bile acid absorption was determined using ^75Se-homocholic acid taurine （SeHCAT）; bile acid synthesis was estimated by measuring the plasma levels of 7α-hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one （C4）. The ASBT, FXR, and PPARα genes in the affected and unaffected family members were analyzed using single stranded conformation polymorphism （SSCP）, denaturing HPLC, and direct sequencing. No ASBT mutations were identified and the ASBT gene did not segregate with the bile acid malabsorption phenotype. Similarly, no mutations or polymorphisms were identified in the FXR or PPARα genes associated with the bile acid malabsorption phenotype. These studies indicate that the intestinal bile acid malabsorption in these patients cannot be attributed to defects in ASBT. In the absence of apparent ileal disease, alternative explanations such as accelerated transit through the small intestine may be responsible for the IBAM.
文摘Retinoids mediate their actions via retinoic acid receptors(RARs) and retinoid X receptors(RXRs).Each of class of these nuclear retinoid receptor is further subdivided into three species namelyα,βandγ.Recently studies demonstrated that estrogen receptor(ER)-positive human breast cancer(HBC) cell lines are sensitive and ER-negative cell lines are resistant to growth inhibitory effects of retinoic acid(RA).In this study,we found that only RARαmRNA levels was strongly correlated with ER-status.To further investigate the major role of RARαin retinoid-mediated inhibition of growth,we transfected RARαcDNA into two RA-resistant ER-negative HBC cell lines.Analysis of different clonal populations of RARαtransfectants from each cell line revealed growth inhibition by retinoids.Our results demonstrated that RARαplays a major role in mediating retinoids inhibition of growth in HBC cells and adequate levels of RARαare required for such an effect.
基金the Young Scientific and Technical Innovation Foundation of Fujian Province (No. 2004J067)Foundation of Fuzhou General Hospital (No. 200638)
文摘Objective： To explore the possible biological function of human nuclear receptor hLRH-1 in tumorigenesis and progress of colon cancer. Methods： Plasmids pcDNA3-hLRH-1 were introduced into SW480 cells via lipofectamine. The expression of mRNA and protein of exogenous hLRH-1 were detected by RT-PCR and western blotting, respectively. MTT assay was carried out to survey the proliferation of SW480 cells with overexpression of hLRH-1. Meanwhile, the expression of proliferation-related genes cyclin E1 and cyclin D1, and apoptosis-related genes PTEN and Rbl, were analyzed by realtime RT-PCR. Results： The proliferation of SW480 cells was promoted under the condition of overexpression of hLRH-1. The expression of cyclin E1 was up-regulated significantly, while that of PTEN and Rbl were down-regulated in SW480 cells with overexpressed hLRH-1. Conclusion： The expression of exogenous hLRH-1 in SW480 cells induced the proliferation resulting form up-regulation of cyclin E1, as well as participated in the regulation of apoptosis via influencing the expression of PTEN and Rb1.
文摘Retinoids mediate their actions via RARs(retinoic acid receptors)and RXRs(retinoid X receptors).Each classes of these nuclear retinoid receptor is further subdiviede into three species namelyα,βand γ.Recent studies demonstrate that ER-positive HBC cell lines are sensitive and ER-negative cell lines are resistant to growth inhibitory effects of retinoic acid(RA). In this study we look at the expresion of RARs and RXRs in 6 HBC cell lines, we found only RARαmRNA level was strong correlated with ER-status. To further inestigate the major role of RARαin retinoidmediated inhibition of growth, we transfected RARαcDNA in two RA-resistant ER-negative HBC cell lines.Analyses of different clonal populations of RARα transfectants from each cell line revealed growth inhibition by retinoids. Our results demonstrates that RARα Plays a major role in mediating retinoids inhibition of growth in HBC cells and adequate levels are required for such actions.
文摘Objective：To explore the expression of nuclear receptor corepressor （NCoR） in androgen independence prostate cancer （AIPC） and its clinical significance. Methods：The expression of NCoR and androgen receptor （AR） in prostatie tissues, from 15 cases with AIPC, 20 cases with androgen dependence prostate cancer （ADPC） and 20 cases with benign prostatic hyperplasia （BPH）, was detected by immunohistoehemistry respectively. Results：The expression of NCoR was observed mainly in the nucleus and slightly in the nucleus. The positive cell percentage of NCoR in AIPC was significantly lower than that in ADPC and BPH （P〈0. 01）. The NCoR expression was significantly lower in low differentiation prostate cancer （Pca） than that in high differentiation Pca （P〈0. 05）. The rate of NCoR expression was significantly higher in low stage Pca than that in high stage Pca （P〈0. 05）. AR, expressing in the nucleus, was found to be negative in one case of AIPC, while was strongly expressed in other cases of AIPC, and all eases of ADPC and BPH. Conclusion： The transition to AIPC of Pea may be correlated with the decrease of NCoR protein.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.31650005.
文摘Major depressive disorder(MDD)is highly prevalent and is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide.Currently,conventional pharmacological treatments for MDD produce temporary remission in<50%of patients;therefore,there is an urgent need for a wider spectrum of novel antidepressants to target newly discovered underlying disease mechanisms.Accumulated evidence has shown that immune inflammation,particularly inflammasome activity,plays an important role in the pathophysiology of MDD.In this review,we summarize the evidence on nuclear receptors(NRs),such as glucocorticoid receptor,mineralocorticoid receptor,estrogen receptor,aryl hydrocarbon receptor,and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor,in modulating the inflammasome activity and depression-associated behaviors.This review provides evidence from an endocrine perspective to understand the role of activated NRs in the pathophysiology of MDD,and to provide insight for the discovery of antidepressants with novel mechanisms for this devastating disorder.
基金supported by the following research grants:the Department of Science and Technology of Sichuan Province(2023YFS0037)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32170759,82303506,82273126)+2 种基金the Sichuan Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine(2023MS267)Sichuan Science and Technology Department(2025ZNSFSC1893)the Technological Innovation Research and Development Project from the Chengdu Science and Technology Bureau(2022-YF05-01950-SN)the Basic Research Program of Yunnan Province(202401CF070184).
文摘Nuclear receptors(NRs)are a large family of ligand-dependent transcription factors that regulate the expression of a wide range of target genes in response to endogenous and exogenous ligands,including steroid hormones,thyroid hormone,vitamin D,retinoic acid,fatty acids,and oxidative steroids.Upon ligand binding,nuclear receptors form dimer complexes with transcriptional cofactors,which interact with specific DNA sequences in the promoter or enhancer regions of target genes to modulate gene expression.This process plays a crucial role in many physiological processes such as reproduction,development,immune responses,metabolism,and homeostasis.Dysregulation of nuclear receptor signaling is implicated in the pathogenesis of numerous diseases,including cancers,metabolic disorders,cardiovascular diseases,and autoimmune conditions.
