Expression and Roles of MMP-2, MMP-9, MMP-13, TIMP-1, and TIMP-2 in Allergic Nasal Mucosa

Purpose

Allergic rhinitis (AR) and asthma share many characteristics, but structural changes are observed far less often in AR. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) constitute a family of Zn-dependent endopeptidases that can decompose the extracellular matrix and basement membrane, and regulate cell infiltration. We analyzed the expression of MMPs and their inhibitors, tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs), in allergic nasal mucosa after nasal allergen challenge (NAC) and determined their relationship to inflammatory cells.

Methods

Nasal mucosa specimens were obtained at surgery performed for hypertrophied turbinates. We performed NAC with house dust mite (HDM) allergen disks and control disks, and took biopsies at 30 minutes, 6 hours, and 12 hours after NAC. Cells expressing MMP-2, MMP-9, MMP-13, TIMP-1, and TIMP-2, as well as eosinophils and mast cells, were analyzed immunohistochemically. The MMPs and TIMPs in allergic nasal mucosa were quantified using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays.

Results

At 30 minutes post-NAC, HDM-exposed nasal mucosa exhibited significantly more MMP-2+, MMP-9+, MMP-13+, TIMP-1+, and TIMP-2+ cells compared with control mucosa, and the numbers of MMP-9+ and TIMP-1+ cells correlated strongly with the number of mast cells. At 6 hours post-NAC, the numbers of MMP+ and TIMP+ cells did not differ significantly between HDM-exposed mucosa and control mucosa, but the ratios of MMP+ cells to TIMP+ cells were higher in HDM-exposed mucosa. At 12 hours post-NAC, the number of MMP-13+ cells tended to be higher in HDM-exposed mucosa and was strongly correlated with the number of eosinophils. Quantitatively, the levels of MMP-2 and MMP-13 were significantly higher than the MMP-9 level, and the TIMP-2 level was significantly higher than the TIMP-1 level in allergic nasal mucosa.

Conclusions

We demonstrated increased expression of MMP-2, MMP-9, and MMP-13 in allergic nasal mucosa, high MMPs-to-TIMP-1 ratios, and a strong correlation between MMP-9 and mast cells and between MMP-13 and eosinophils. The imbalance between MMPs and TIMPs may contribute to the migration of inflammatory cells such as eosinophils and mast cells to the nasal mucosa of AR patients, suggesting a possible active role of MMPs in AR.     

Increased Fecal Levels of Chromogranin A, Chromogranin B, and Secretoneurin in Collagenous Colitis

Interactions between the enteric nervous system and the immune system are suggested to play an important role in the pathophysiology of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This study aims to determine if chromogranin A (CgA), chromogranin B (CgB), and secretoneurin (SN) are detectable in feces (F) from patients with collagenous colitis (CC) and to compare the levels found in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD) before and during treatment. Patients with CC (n = 12) were studied before and after 3, 7, 28, and 56 days of treatment. Patients with IBD (UC, n = 21; CD, n = 11) were studied before and after 28 and 56 days of treatment. Clinical data were recorded, and fecal samples were collected at each occasion. F-CgA, F-CgB, and F-SN were measured by RIA. Eleven patients with CC, 21 with UC, and 10 with CD achieved remission. On inclusion, CC patients had higher levels of F-CgA, F-CgB, and F-SN than patients with IBD and controls. Patients with IBD expressed markedly lower levels of F-SN than controls. During treatment, F-SN in CC patients decreased to control levels but remained low in IBD patients. No change was found in F-CgA or F-CgB in any of the groups. In conclusion, CgA, CgB, and SN are detectable in feces, and CC patients express higher values than patients with IBD and controls. During treatment, F-SN decreased to control levels in CC. These findings suggest that the enteric nervous system is clearly involved in the pathophysiology of CC.     

基质金属蛋白酶MMP-2、MMP-9及其抑制因子TIMP-1、TIMP-2在子宫内膜异位症血清中的表达及临床意义

目的探讨基质金属蛋白酶MMP-2、MMP-9及其抑制因子TIMP-1、TIMP-2在子宫内膜异位症（EMs）血清中的表达及临床意义。方法采用双抗体夹心酶联免疫吸附法（ELISA）检测55例EMs患者和30例对照组血清中删P-2,MMP-9、TIMP-1和TIMP-2水平。结果BMs组血清中MMP-2和MMP-9水平显著高于对照组,TIMP-1和TIMP-2水平显著低于时照组（P〈0．05）。Ⅲ-Ⅳ期血清MMP-2和MMP-9水平显著高于Ⅰ-Ⅱ期和对照组,TIMP-1和TIMP-2水平显著低于Ⅰ-Ⅱ期和对照组（P〈0．05）。结论MMP-2、MMP-9与Elds发生和发展相关,TIMP-1、TIMP-2对MMP-2、MMP-9水平调节有重要作用。     

IL—6及IFNs对大鼠成骨细胞Ⅰ型胶原及Ⅰ型胶原酶mRNA表达的影响

采用原位杂交和碱性磷酸酶积分相结合的方法,分析了IL-6对分离培养的大鼠成骨细胞Ⅰ型原胶原。αl链mRNA和Ⅰ型胶原酶mRNA表达的影响以及α和7干扰素对上述两种mRNA表达的调节。结果表明:成骨细胸可自发分泌IL-6,同时表达一定量的Ⅰ型原胶原。αL链和Ⅰ型胶原酶mRNA,外源性IL-6则能以剂量依赖方式抑制Ⅰ型原胶原αl链mRNA表达并促进Ⅰ型胶原酶mRNA表达(P均<0.01),?干扰素可下调成骨细胞IL-6分配,而影响Ⅰ型原胶原e1链mRNA和Ⅰ型胶原mRNA表达。o干扰素调节上述两种mRNA的机制有待进一步阐明。     

非小细胞肺癌组织中MMP-9、TIMP-1表达及意义

目的 探讨非小细胞肺癌(non-small cell lung cancer,NSCLC)组织中基质金属蛋白酶9(MMP-9)、组织金属蛋白酶抑制剂-1(TIMP-1)的表达及其生物学行为的关系.方法 应用免疫组织化学SP法检测76例NSCLC和癌旁正常组织中MMP-9、TIMP-1的表达,并分析其表达与肺癌组织类型、肿瘤大小、TNM分期、分化程度、淋巴结转移的相关性.结果 MMP-9、TIMP-1在肺癌组织中的阳性表达率明显高于癌旁正常组织(P<0.05).NSCLC中MMP-9、TIMP-1表达与肿瘤的分化程度、临床分期、淋巴结转移有相关性(P<0.05),与肿瘤病理分型无关(P>0.05).结论 检测NSCLC中组织的MMP-9、TIMP-1的表达对判断肿瘤的恶性程度和预后评估有一定的意义.     

Matrix metalloproteinases-7, -8, -9 and TIMP-1 in the follow-up of diisocyanate-induced asthma

Background:  Diisocyanate-induced asthma (DIA) is known to be associated with poor prognosis. We wished to clarify if matrix metalloproteinases (MMP)-7, -8 or -9 or tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinases (TIMP-1) are associated with the functional or inflammatory outcome in DIA patients.
Methods:  This is a longitudinal study where 17 patients with DIA diagnosed by a specific challenge test to diisocyanates were monitored. Exposure to diisocyanates was terminated seven (mean) months before the challenge test. The studies included spirometry, histamine challenge test and bronchoscopy. MMP-7, MMP-8, TIMP-1 [Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)- and immunofluorometric assay-methods], MMP-9 (ELISA and zymography), interferon-gamma, tumour necrosis factor-alpha, interleukin-6, -8, -15, -17, CXCL-5/ENA-78, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 and macrophage inhibitory factor (MIF) (ELISA) were assayed from bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid. Inhaled steroid therapy was initiated after the examinations, which were repeated at 6 months and at 3 years during the treatment. The results were compared with those of 15 healthy controls.
Results:  Inhaled steroid medication increased BAL levels of MMP-9 and MMP-9/TIMP-1 and decreased MMP-7 and MMP-7/TIMP-1. The increase in MMP-9 levels was associated with a decline in the TH-2 type inflammation.
Conclusions:  Our data suggest that reduced TH-2 type inflammation in DIA after inhaled steroid medication is reflected as elevated MMP-9 and MMP-9/TIMP-1 levels in BAL. MIF may be the inducer of MMP-9. This might point to some protective role for MMP-9 in DIA.     

牵张应力对人牙周膜细胞MMP-13/TIMP-1表达的影响及其信号转导途径研究

目的研究不同强度机械牵张应力对人牙周膜细胞基质金属蛋白酶-13(MMP-13)及其组织抑制因子-1(TIMP-1)表达的影响,并探讨机械牵张应力作用下人牙周膜细胞MMP-13/TIMP-1表达变化的信号转导途径。方法通过细胞牵张应力加载系统对体外培养的人牙周膜细胞同时施加0%、6%、12%和18%形变率的机械牵张应力,作用24 h后,用RT-PCR方法检测细胞受力后MMP-13/TIMP-1 mRNA表达的变化,用免疫印迹法检测其蛋白表达的变化。另外,通过使用不同信号途径的特异性抑制剂,用RT-PCR方法分别检测不同抑制剂对牵张应力作用下牙周膜细胞MMP-13/TIMP-1 mRNA表达的变化。结果人牙周膜细胞受力后,MMP-13/TIMP-1 mRNA及蛋白表达随牵张应力强度的增大明显增加。PD098059可抑制机械牵张应力作用下牙周膜细胞MMP-13 mRNA表达的增加。放线菌酮可抑制机械牵张应力作用下TIMP-1 mRNA表达的增加。结论不同强度机械牵张应力可以影响人牙周膜细胞MMP-13/TIMP-1的表达,进而影响牙周组织细胞外基质代谢。机械牵张应力作用下MMP-13表达的增加是通过ERK-MAPK途径。机械牵张应力作用下TIMP-1表达的增加是通过新生蛋白途径。     

Molecular Outcome,Prediction, and Clinical Consequences of Splice Variants in COL1A1, Which Encodes the proα1(I) Chains of Type I Procollagen

Approximately 10%–20% of germline pathogenic variants alter mRNA splicing, with phenotypes often dependent on the stability of the mRNA produced by the mutant allele. To better understand the relationships between genotype, mRNA splicing, and phenotype, we examined clinical and molecular data from 243 probands with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) representing 145 unique splicing variants within the type I procollagen gene, COL1A1. All individuals with IVSX‐1G>A mutations had OI type I because the substitution shifted the splice acceptor site 1 nt downstream and destabilized the mRNA. OI phenotypes were not consistent for any other splice variant identified. We sequenced all cDNA species from cultured dermal fibroblasts from 40 individuals to identify splice outcome and compared those results to splice predictions from Human Splice Finder (HSF), Spliceport (SP), and Automatic Splice Site and Exon Definition Analyses (ASSEDA). Software‐based splice predictions were correct in 42%, 55%, and 74% instances for HSF, SP, and ASSEDA, respectively. As molecular diagnostics move increasingly to DNA sequence analysis, the need to understand the effects of splice site variants will increase. These data demonstrate that caution must be exercised when using splice prediction software to predict splice outcome.     

Expression of peroxiredoxins I and IV in multiple myeloma: association with immunoglobulin accumulation

B cell malignancies are classified according to the postulated differentiation stage of the originating cell. During differentiation, structural and molecular changes occur to support massive processing of immunoglobulin in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) of plasma cells at the final stage. When overloaded, the ER generates unfolded proteins and hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), which may cause cell death. Peroxiredoxins (Prxs) I and IV belong to a family of proteins able to catalyze peroxide detoxification. Here, we investigated a potential association of these enzymes with immunoglobulin production in B cell neoplasms. Our results demonstrated that the expression of Prx IV was induced as cells became competent to synthesize immunoglobulin light chains, as observed by immunohistochemistry in tissue sections of B cell neoplasms and also by qPCR and Western blotting analyses in malignant B cell lines. Prx I was frequently highly expressed, indicating additional regulatory processes besides ER activity. Results obtained exclusively with myeloma cells have shown that expression of Prxs I and IV, both at mRNA and protein levels, was associated with light chain secretion quantified by ELISA. We suggest that Prxs I and IV may provide survival advantages for terminally differentiated neoplastic B cells by the elimination of H₂O₂ and, in the case of Prx IV, by the conversion of this toxic in a functional agent driving oxidative protein folding in the ER. In this sense, multiple myeloma and lymphomas demonstrated to synthesize immunoglobulin chains may benefit from strategic therapies targeting the adaptive pathway to ER stress, including inhibition of Prxs I and IV activity.     

Expression of Collagen Types I,II, IX,and X in the Mineralizing Turkey Gastrocnemius Tendon

The turkey gastrocnemius tendon mineralizes by intramembranous ossification with a transient chondrogenic phase. The mineralizing zone has hypertrophic chondrocytes similar to endochondral bone formation. These similarities prompted the evaluation of this tendon for the presence of type X collagen in the mineralizing zone. Tendons were removed, radiographed, decalcified, and embedded for frozen sections. Seral sections were H&E stained and immunostained individually with antibodies specific collagens (types I, II, IX, and X). Type I collagen was distributed widely throughout the mineralized tendon extracellular matrix. Types II and IX collagen were at the mineralized/non-mineralized junction. Type X collagen was in the pericellular matrix of hypertrophic chondrocytes and in some calcified matrix. These data support the theory that the gastrocnemius tendon has fibrocartilage characteristics and that type X collagen has a role in the tissue's mineralization. Anat Rec, 2019. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Liver Fibrosis in Elderly Cadavers: Localization of Collagen Types I,III, and IV, α‐Smooth Muscle Actin,and Elastic Fibers

We have shown a high prevalence of liver fibrosis in elderly cadavers with diverse causes of death by Sirius red stain; however, the various collagen types in these samples have yet to be evaluated. To further characterize the histopathology of the fibrotic lesions in the livers of these elderly cadavers, this study used immunohistochemistry and histochemistry to identify the principal collagens produced in liver fibrosis, fibrogenic cells and elastic fibers. Collagen I and III immunoreactions were found to colocalize in collagen fibers of fibrotic central veins, perisinusoidal fibrotic foci, portal tract stroma, and fibrous septa. α‐Smooth muscle actin‐expressing perisinusoidal hepatic stellate cells (HSCs), as well as perivenular, portal, and septal myofibroblasts, were closely associated with collagen fibers, reflecting their fibrogenic functions. HSCs and myofibroblasts were also noted to express collagen IV, which may contribute to production of basal lamina‐like structures. In fibrotic livers, the sinusoidal lining showed variable immunostaining for collagen IV. Collagen IV immunostaining revealed vascular proliferation and atypical ductular reaction at the portal–septal parenchymal borders, as well as capillary‐like vessels in the lobular parenchyma. While elastic fibers were absent in the space of Disse, they were found to codistribute with collagens in portal tracts, fibrous septa and central veins. Our combined assessment of collagen types, HSCs, myofibroblasts, and elastic fibers is significant in understanding the histopathology of fibrosis in the aging liver. Anat Rec, 2012. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Expression of RANTES in human airway epithelial cells: effect of corticosteroids and interleukin-4, -10 and -13.

RANTES is a C-C chemokine with strong chemoattractant and activating properties for eosinophils, basophils and T lymphocytes. We investigated the expression of RANTES in human airway epithelial cells and its modulation. Epithelial cells obtained from tracheas of donor lungs were stimulated with interleukin-1 beta (IL-1 beta), tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) or with a mixture of the three cytokines ('cytomix'). Levels of mRNA and protein were assayed by Northern blot and radioimmunoassay, respectively. Each individual cytokine produced a small increase in RANTES protein: IL-1 beta 24 +/- 1 pM, TNF-alpha 13 +/- 7 pM and IFN-gamma 29 +/- 7 pM, but cytomix increased protein to 236 +/- 22 pM (P < 0.002) and mRNA expression by > 20-fold (P < 0.002). Both RANTES protein and mRNA expression were inhibited by dexamethasone (10(-6) M) (38 +/- 5%, P < 0.05 and 55 +/- 8%, P < 0.007, respectively), and by IL-4 (42 +/- 7%, P < 0.03 and 19 +/- 1%, not significant, respectively). No inhibitory effect was observed with IL-10 or IL-13. We also demonstrated in vivo expression of RANTES protein by epithelial cells in human airways using immunohistochemistry. Our data show that human airway epithelial cells can be stimulated to express and release RANTES, an effect that is inhibited by corticosteroids and IL-4, but not by IL-10 and IL-13.     

Hyper-recombination and mutator effects of the mms9-1, mms13-1, and mms21-1 mutations in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Summary Spontaneous mitotic intragenic and intergenic recombination at various sites is enhanced 10 to 100 fold in the methyl methanesulfonate (MMS)-sensitive mutants mms9-1, mms13-1, and mms21-1 of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. All three mutants show elevated rates of spontaneous mutation. Sporulation is reduced in diploids homozygous for any of the three mutations, and a deficiency in meiotic recombination and meiotic chromosome segregation is observed. Pleiotropic effects on cell viability, growth rate, and radiation sensitivity, in combination with the alterations in recombination and mutagenesis displayed by mutant strains, suggest that the MMS9, MMS13, and MMS21 genes play important roles in DNA replication and/or genetic recombination.     

Immunohistochemical Localization of MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-1, and TIMP-2 in the Forming Rat Incisor

Western blots analyses and gelatin zymography established the presence of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and -9 in the forming zone of rat incisor. Light microscope immunohistochemistry carried out on undemineralized material provided evidence for strong MMP-2 staining in the secretory ameloblasts, odontoblasts, in the enamel organ, and in the pulp. A weaker staining was observed in predentin and in the outer part of the forming enamel. Using MMP-9 antibodies, the staining was generally weak, except for the secretory ameloblasts that were positively stained. Electron microscopic immunohistochemistry of undemineralized sections revealed a close association between gold-antibodies complexes and cytoskeletal microfilaments in the cytosol of secretory ameloblasts and odontoblasts, within the rough endoplasmic reticulum and along the plasma membrane. The striking feature of MMP-2 and -9 electron immunostaining was the particularly high labeling in the mantle dentin. By contrast, staining of tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMP-1 and -2) was lowest in this region. We suggest that this uneven distribution may have some functional implications.     

MMP-9及TIMP-1在恶性外周神经鞘膜瘤中的表达及意义

目的探讨恶性外周神经鞘膜瘤(malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumours,MPNST)中基质金属蛋白酶-9(matrix metalloproteinase-9,MMP-9)及组织金属蛋白酶抑制剂-1(tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1,TIMP-1)的表达与病理分级、转移及预后的关系。方法采用免疫组化S-P法检测MPNST中MMP-9及TIMP-1表达。结果共检测了58例MPNST,其中MMP-9阳性表达率为89.7%(52/58),TIMP-1阳性表达率是60.3%(35/58)。MMP-9蛋白酶的表达与病理学分级、转移率呈正相关,与术后生存率呈负相关;而TIMP-1则相反。结论MMP-9、TIMP-1与MPNST病理学分级、转移及术后生存期有关,可作为判断恶性外周神经鞘膜瘤恶性程度及预后的可靠指标,为其治疗提供参考价值。     

Vascular smooth muscle cells and pericytes express MMP-1, MMP-9, TIMP-1 and type I procollagen in inflammatory bowel disease

AIMS: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are involved in tissue remodelling, which is one of the important aspects of inflammatory disease. To assess the balance between the matrix degradation and production, we analysed the in situ expression of MMP-1, -3, -8 and -9, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases (TIMP)-1 and -2, and type I procollagen (PC-I) in inflammatory bowel disease. Methods and results: Immunohistochemistry using frozen sections was performed in 17 patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) and 16 with Crohn's disease (CD). In both UC and CD, MMPs and TIMPs were expressed by inflammatory cells as well as by fibroblastic cells most prominently in actively inflamed areas in ulcer bases, but sparsely in intact inflamed mucosa in both UC and CD. In UC, inflamed mucosa with erosions expressed these substances focally. Fibroblasts also expressed PC-I. We identified that vascular smooth muscle cells of venules in ulcer bases expressed MMP-1 and -9, TIMP-1 and PC-I. These venules also expressed E-selectin, a cell adhesion molecule to facilitate the leucocyte extravasation, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptor 2, consistent with their property of newly formed vessels. CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that MMPs are involved in the tissue remodelling, angiogenesis and promotion of leucocyte extravasation in the actively inflamed area in the ulcer base in both UC and CD. MMP-1 expression in the mucosa may be related to the initial step of ulceration in UC. Therapeutic manipulation of extracellular matrix turnover would be an effective therapy to alleviate active inflammation and accelerate ulcer healing.