Retinoic acid inhibits elastase-induced injury in human lung epithelial cell lines

The protective effects of retinoic acid on elastase-induced lung epithelial cell injury were studied using elastase extracted from purulent human sputum, the BEAS-2B human bronchial epithelial cell line, A549 human type II lung cell line, and primary cultures of human tracheal epithelial cells. Elastase decreased viability of BEAS-2B cells, A549 cells, and human tracheal epithelial cells in concentration- and time-dependent fashions. Elastase also induced apoptosis of BEAS-2B cells, A549 cells, and the tracheal epithelial cells detected with cell death detection enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and terminal deoxyribonucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP-biotin nick-end labeling (TUNEL) methods. Retinoic acid alone did not affect the viability of BEAS-2B cells, A549 cells, or the tracheal epithelial cells, and did not induce apoptosis of the cells. However, retinoic acid prevented the decreases in the viability and reduced apoptosis of BEAS-2B cells, A549 cells, and the tracheal epithelial cells induced by elastase. Likewise, retinoic acid inhibited caspase 3 activity in BEAS-2B cells and A549 cells induced by elastase, as well as proteolytic activity of elastase. Furthermore, caspase 3 inhibitor inhibited the elastase-induced apoptosis of the cells. These findings suggest that retinoic acid may inhibit elastase-induced lung epithelial cell injury partly through the inhibition of proteolytic activity of elastase and through the inhibition of caspase 3 activity by elastase. Retinoic acid may, therefore, have protective effects against the elastase-induced lung injury and subsequent development of pulmonary emphysema.     

LncRNA HEIH通过miR-98-5p调节肺癌细胞增殖和凋亡

目的探讨lncRNA HEIH对肺癌细胞增殖和凋亡的影响及其作用机制。方法培养人正常肺上皮细胞BEAS-2B和肺癌细胞系A549、A427、H1299和TKB-1,RT-qPCR检测细胞中HEIH表达水平;分别转染si-HEIH和miR-98-5p mimics至A549细胞,沉默A549细胞中HEIH表达或过表达miR-98-5p;MTT法检测细胞增殖;流式细胞仪检测细胞凋亡;Western blot检测CCND1、caspase-3、SHH、GLI-1、PTCH和SUFU蛋白表达。双荧光素酶报告基因实验验证HEIH与miR-98-5p之间的关系。结果与正常肺上皮细胞BEAS-2B相比,肺癌细胞系A549、A427、H1299和TKB-1中HEIH表达水平显著升高(P<0.05).其中A549细胞中的HEIH表达最高。因此,后续实验选择A549细胞为研究对象。沉默HEIH表达或过表达miR-98-5p均可降低A549细胞培养12、48和72 h后吸光度值(A值)(P<0.05)(MTT法);升高凋亡率(P<0.05);抑制CCND1蛋白表达(P<0.05),促进caspase-3蛋白表达(P<0.05)。并且过表达miR-98-5p还抑制了A549细胞中SHH和GLI-1的mRNA和蛋白表达(P<0.05),促进了PTCH和SUFU的mRNA和蛋白表达水平(P<0.05)。过表达HEIH逆转了过表达miR-98-5p对A549细胞增殖、凋亡以及SHH、GLI-1、PTCH和SUFU的mRNA和蛋白表达的影响。结论沉默HEIH表达可能通过靶向miR-98-5p经Hedgehog信号通路抑制肺癌细胞的增殖,并促进其凋亡。     

Serotoninergic receptors on human airway epithelial cells

There is accumulating evidence that points to a role of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine [5-HT]) in the pathophysiology of asthma. Therefore, we analyzed the expression of serotoninergic receptors (5-HTR), its linkage to intracellular calcium homeostasis, and its influence on the production and secretion of IL-6, prostaglandin E(2), the CCL-Chemokine CCL5/Rantes, and the CXC-chemokines CXCL8/IL-8, CXCL9/MIG, CXCL10/IP-10, and CXCL11/I-TAC in primary alveolar epithelial cells type II and the human lung cell lines A549 and BEAS-2B. Employing a PCR approach we were able to demonstrate mRNA expression of several 5-HTR, such as the heptahelical receptors 5-HTR1A, 5-HTR1B, 5-HTR1E, 5-HTR1F, 5-HTR2A, 5-HTR4, 5-HTR6, and 5-HTR7, as well as the ligand-gated ion channel 5-HTR3 in alveolar epithelial cells type II (AEC-II), A549, and BEAS-2B cells. To verify functional expression of 5-HTR subtypes, Ca(2+)-transients were analyzed. This enabled us to show that 5-HT induced an increase in intracellular calcium. Further experiments with isotype-selective receptor agonists allowed us to demonstrate that 5-HT induced calcium transients via activation of 5-HTR1, 5-HTR2, and 5-HTR3 in A549 and BEAS-2B cells. Moreover, we revealed that stimulation of 5-HTR1 and 5-HTR2 induced Ca(2+) mobilization from intracellular stores, whereas activation of 5-HTR3 induced Ca(2+) influx from the extracellular space. Functional studies indicated that activation of 5-HTR1B, 5-HTR1E/F, 5-HTR2, 5-HTR3, 5-HTR4, and 5-HTR7 regulated the release of the cytokine IL-6 and the CXC-chemokine CXCL8/IL-8. Our study shows that 5-HT stimulates different signaling pathways and regulates cytokine release in airway epithelial cells. In summary, our data implicate a pathophysiologic role of 5-HT in the asthmatic inflammatory responses in human airway epithelial cells.     

A549肺癌细胞条件培养液促进人骨髓间充质干细胞的增殖和迁移

目的:探讨A549肺癌细胞对人骨髓间充质干细胞(hBMSCs)增殖和运动的影响.方法:以提取A549肺癌细胞和BEAS-2B正常人肺上皮细胞上清液制备条件培养基,培养的hBMSCs分别为A549组和BEAS-2B组;2组均添50 nmol/L趋化因子-8(CXCL-8),分别为A549 C组和BEAS-2B C组,若同...     

4-(Methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone, a component of tobacco smoke, modulates mediator release from human bronchial and alveolar epithelial cells

Respiratory epithelial cells are known to contribute to immune responses through the release of mediators. The aim of this study was to characterize the immunomodulatory effects of 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK), a tobacco carcinogen, on respiratory epithelial cells and to compare two metabolic pathways, alpha-methylhydroxylation and alpha-methylenehydroxylation, involved in these effects using selective precursors, 4-(acetoxy-methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridil)-1-butanone (NNKOAc) and N-nitroso (acetoxymethyl) methylamine (NDMAOAc), respectively. Human bronchial and alveolar epithelial cell lines, BEAS-2B and A549, respectively, were treated with NNK, NNKOAc and NDMAOAc for 24 h with and without tumour necrosis factor (TNF) and mediators released in cell-free supernatants were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). NNK significantly inhibited interleukin (IL)-8, IL-6 and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) production in both cell types. Similar results were observed with primary bronchial and alveolar epithelial cells. Although NNK increased prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)) production by A549 cells, its immunomodulatory effects were not mediated by PGE(2) according to the results with cyclo-oxygenase inhibitors. NNKOAc mimicked NNK effects, whereas NDMAOAc significantly inhibited IL-8 production in BEAS-2B cells and MCP-1 in both cell types. These results demonstrate that NNK and its reactive metabolites have immunosuppressive effects on respiratory epithelial cells, which could contribute to the increased respiratory infections observed in smokers and the development and/or the progression of lung cancer.     

Effect of glucocorticosteroids on tumour necrosis factor-α-induced intercellular adhesion molecule-1 expression in cultured primary human nasal epithelial cells

OBJECTIVE: In order to confirm the direct effect of glucocorticosteroids on epithelial intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) expression, we examined ICAM-1 expression on primary cultured human nasal epithelial cells (HNECs) at both protein and mRNA levels. MATERIAL AND METHODS: HNECs were stimulated with recombinant human TNF-alpha (20 pg/mL-20 ng/mL) for specified time periods (0, 12, 24, and 48 h) and ICAM-1 mRNA and the soluble ICAM-1 (sICAM-1) concentrations were measured by quantitative RT-PCR and ELISA, respectively. We also evaluated surface expression of ICAM-1 by flow cytometry 48 h after stimulation and determined the effect of dexamethasone (DEX) on TNF-alpha-induced ICAM-1 expression. RESULTS: Significant increases in ICAM-1 gene expression in HNECs were initially detected at 24 h, peaking at 48 h after the stimulation. The TNF-mediated-ICAM-1 mRNA and ICAM-1 surface expression at 48 h was significantly inhibited by co-incubation with human recombinant soluble TNF receptor I. Similarly, TNF-alpha-induced release sICAM-1 occurred in a time- and concentration-dependent manner. DEX 10(-6) M attenuated the TNF-alpha-induced ICAM-1 expression at mRNA and protein levels. CONCLUSIONS: Our finding suggests a potential role for topical steroids in allergic rhinitis in suppressing inflammatory reactions in the nasal mucosa by regulating ICAM-1 expression on nasal epithelium.     

Isorhamnetin attenuates TNF-α-induced inflammation,proliferation, and migration in human bronchial epithelial cells via MAPK and NF-κB pathways

Isorhamnetin has distinct anti-inflammatory activity and inhibits cell proliferation and migration. These effects are also involved in the pathogenesis of asthma. However, the effect of isorhamnetin on bronchial epithelial cells in patients with asthma has not been examined. Cells of human bronchial epithelial cell line BEAS-2B were cultured with isorhamnetin and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α. The effects of isorhamnetin on BEAS-2B cell viability were assessed using CCK8 assay. The EdU (5-ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine) cell proliferation assay was performed to assess cell proliferation. BEAS-2B cell migration was measured using Transwell and wound healing assays. Real-time PCR and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay were conducted to measure the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Protein expression levels were determined by western blotting. Immunofluorescence was used to detect nuclear translocation of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB). We found that isorhamnetin at 20 and 40 μM reduced the proliferation of BEAS-2B cells induced by TNF-α. Isorhamnetin significantly decreased the expression of interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, IL-8, and C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 10 in BEAS-2B cells induced by TNF-α. Additionally, 10 μM isorhamnetin effectively reduced cell migration induced by TNF-α. Treatment with isorhamnetin inhibited the phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and NF-κB pathways induced by TNF-α. In summary, isorhamnetin inhibited the inflammation, proliferation, and migration of BEAS-2B cells by regulating the MAPK and NF-κB signaling pathways and is a drug candidate for asthma.     

miRNA-181a在人肺腺癌细胞中的表达及对细胞功能的影响

目的:研究微小RNA-181a(mi RNA-181a)在不同人肺腺癌细胞中的表达及其转染人肺腺癌耐药细胞A549/DDP后对其细胞功能的影响及机制。方法:利用实时荧光定量PCR方法检测mi RNA-181a在人正常肺上皮细胞系BEAS-2B、人肺腺癌细胞系A549、人肺腺癌耐药细胞系A549/DDP中的表达;利用p Genesil-mi RNA-181a真核表达质粒转染A549/DDP细胞,同时设置未转染组和空载组;分别采用实时荧光定量PCR、MTT法、流式细胞术、Transwell实验以及Western blot法检测mi RNA-181a转染前后的表达情况、对A549/DDP细胞活力、细胞周期、细胞侵袭能力和顺铂(DDP)作用下的细胞生长抑制率、细胞凋亡率的影响以及对A549/DDP细胞中mi RNA-181a的靶基因bcl-2和p53蛋白表达的影响。结果:mi RNA-181a在A549和A549/DDP中的表达量显著低于BEAS-2B(P0.05),且在A549/DDP中表达量最低;mi RNA-181a转染A549/DDP细胞后其表达显著升高(P0.05)且能够抑制A549/DDP细胞活力、细胞周期和细胞侵袭能力(P0.05),同时升高DDP作用下A549/DDP细胞的生长抑制率和细胞凋亡率(P0.05);mi RNA-181a转染A549/DDP细胞后抑制Bcl-2蛋白的表达而促进P53蛋白的表达(P0.05)。结论:mi RNA-181a可能参与了肺腺癌的发生发展,mi RNA-181a可作为人肺腺癌治疗的新靶点。     

Effects of topical corticosteroids on inflammatory mediator-induced eicosanoid release by human airway epithelial cells.

BACKGROUND: Airway epithelial cells are among the first cells to come in contact with aerosolized corticosteroids. However, the relative potencies and time course of action of the several commonly used aerosolized corticosteroids on eicosanoid production by airway epithelial cells are unknown. OBJECTIVES: This study compared the effects of fluticasone, budesonide, and triamcinolone on eicosanoid output by human airway epithelial cells in vitro. We also determined the spectrum of eicosanoids affected and the mechanism for corticosteroid action. METHODS: Cultured BEAS-2B airway epithelial cells (a transformed cell line) were exposed to corticosteroids (1 nmol/L to 1 micromol/L) for 2 to 48 hours and then assayed for basal- and bradykinin (BK)-stimulated eicosanoid output. The eicosanoid profile was identified by HPLC in tritiated arachidonic acid prelabelled cells, and PGE2, the major eicosanoid product, was quantitated by RIA. The effect of corticosteroids on the immunoreactivity of key proteins involved in eicosanoid metabolism (ie, cyclooxygenase [COX], phospholipase A2 [PLA2], and Clara cell protein, a PLA2 inhibitor) was determined by Western blotting. RESULTS: Eicosanoid output was largely confined to prostaglandins with values of 5 +/- 2 and 82 +/- 35 ng PGE2/10(6) cells for basal- and BK stimulation, respectively (n = 8). All 3 corticosteroids inhibited basal- and BK-induced PGE2 output in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Fluticasone and budesonide completely eliminated PGE2 output in nanomolar concentrations in contrast to triamcinolone, which required micromolar concentration. The rank order of potency was: fluticasone = budesonide > triamcinolone. The time course of action for PGE2 inhibition also differed, with budesonide acting more slowly than the other 2 corticosteroids (P = .04). All 3 corticosteroids markedly reduced COX2 with little effect on COX1, cPLA2 (Type IV), or iPLA2 (Type VI) immunoreactivity or their relative distribution in cytosol versus membrane fractions. Clara cell protein immunoreactivity was undetectable in control and corticosteroid-treated cell lysates. CONCLUSION: These results show that in a human airway epithelial cell line, the 3 inhaled corticosteroids commonly used to treat asthma differ in onsets of action as inhibitors of prostaglandin synthesis and vary considerably in potency. All 3 corticosteroids act mechanistically in similar fashion by inhibiting COX2 synthesis.     

轴丝动力蛋白中链基因1在肺腺癌中低表达且抑制肺腺癌细胞侵袭能力

目的 探讨轴丝动力蛋白中链基因1(DNAI1)在肺腺癌(LUAD)中的表达情况以及对肺腺癌侵袭能力的影响.方法 微阵列基因芯片筛选肺腺癌组织(3例)与癌旁组织(3例)的差异表达基因;聚类热图(heatmap)、火山图(volcano plot)展示筛选后mRNA的表达和分布情况;利用DAVID数据库进行基因本体论(GO...     

Adenoviral interleukin-12 gene transduction into human bronchial epithelial cells: up-regulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines and its prevention by corticosteroids

BACKGROUND: One of the potential effects of IL-12 is to restore Th1/Th2 balance. Therefore, we investigated the possibility of developing a system for local delivery of IL-12 into the airways by examining protein expression in a human bronchial epithelial cell line (BEAS-2B) after adenoviral IL-12 gene transduction. The effects of dexamethasone on the gene-modified cells were also examined. MEHODS: Adenoviral vectors AxCAegfp and Ax1CIhp40ip35 were used to transduce enhanced green fluorescence protein and IL-12 genes, respectively, into BEAS-2B cells. Wild-type and IL-12 gene-transduced BEAS-2B cells were then incubated with or without dexamethasone, and concentrations of IL-12, IFN-gamma, IL-6, IL-8, granulocyte macrophage-colony stimulating factor and chemokines (TARC and RANTES) in the supernatant were measured by ELISA. IL-12 receptor expression was analysed by flow cytometry and RT-PCR. RESULTS: The efficiency of transgene expression in BEAS-2B cells at a multiplicity of infection of 30 was approximately 80%. Gene-modified BEAS-2B cells produced biologically active IL-12, regardless of dexamethasone treatment. While IL-12 gene transduction led to increased production of IL-6 and IL-8 by BEAS-2B cells, expressions of these proteins were suppressed by dexamethasone. Addition of exogenous IL-12 failed to augment BEAS-2B cell IL-6 and IL-8 production, and IL-12 receptor expression by BEAS-2B cells was not detected. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that adenoviral IL-12 gene transduction may be effective in inducing IL-12 expression in the airways, and could be a potential approach in the management of bronchial asthma.