Protective effects of 6-Gingerol on vascular endothelial cell injury induced by high glucose via activation of PI3K-AKT-eNOS pathway in human umbilical vein endothelial cells

Liú, Dan; Wu, Meng-Qing; Lü, Yi; Xian, Tao; Wang, Yupeng; Huang, Bowei; Zeng, Guohua; Huang, Qiren

doi:10.1016/j.biopha.2017.07.037

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“…This highlights the pivotal role of mTORC1 in mediating prooxidant and pro-inflammatory effects of BCAA on ECs, and it might be in agreement with the role of the overactivation of Akt-mTORC1 axis and the progression of the metabolic syndrome, future development of T2DM and the associated endothelial cell activation and endothelial dysfunction. [37][38][39] The molecular mechanisms responsible for the mTOR-dependent activation of NOX and NF-κB in response to BCAA are unknown and this is a limitation of our study. However, other authors have also found a role for mTOR in oxidative stress generation 40,41 or NF-κB activation in response to different stimuli or pathological conditions.…”

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confidence: 97%

Branched‐chain amino acids promote endothelial dysfunction through increased reactive oxygen species generation and inflammation

Zhenyukh

González‐Amor

Rodrigues-Díez

et al. 2018

J Cellular Molecular Medi

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Branched‐chain amino acids (BCAA: leucine, isoleucine and valine) are essential amino acids implicated in glucose metabolism and maintenance of correct brain function. Elevated BCAA levels can promote an inflammatory response in peripheral blood mononuclear cells. However, there are no studies analysing the direct effects of BCAA on endothelial cells (ECs) and its possible modulation of vascular function. In vitro and ex vivo studies were performed in human ECs and aorta from male C57BL/6J mice, respectively. In ECs, BCAA (6 mmol/L) increased eNOS expression, reactive oxygen species production by mitochondria and NADPH oxidases, peroxynitrite formation and nitrotyrosine expression. Moreover, BCAA induced pro‐inflammatory responses through the transcription factor NF‐κB that resulted in the release of intracellular adhesion molecule‐1 and E‐selectin conferring endothelial activation and adhesion capacity to inflammatory cells. Pharmacological inhibition of mTORC1 intracellular signalling pathway decreased BCAA‐induced pro‐oxidant and pro‐inflammatory effects in ECs. In isolated murine aorta, BCAA elicited vasoconstrictor responses, particularly in pre‐contracted vessels and after NO synthase blockade, and triggered endothelial dysfunction, effects that were inhibited by different antioxidants, further demonstrating the potential of BCAA to induce oxidative stress with functional impact. In summary, we demonstrate that elevated BCAA levels generate inflammation and oxidative stress in ECs, thereby facilitating inflammatory cells adhesion and endothelial dysfunction. This might contribute to the increased cardiovascular risk observed in patients with elevated BCAA blood levels.

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confidence: 97%

Branched‐chain amino acids promote endothelial dysfunction through increased reactive oxygen species generation and inflammation

Zhenyukh

González‐Amor

Rodrigues-Díez

et al. 2018

J Cellular Molecular Medi

103

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“…19,20 Evidence from in vitro studies indicated that the PI3K/Akt/eNOS signaling contributes to ROS-associated endothelial injuries, including inflammation. 21,22 However, the mechanisms remain unclarified especially concerning the effect of PI3K/Akt/eNOS signaling on endothelial cell injuries under high serum glucose level.…”

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confidence: 99%

<p>Hydrogen Sulfide Protects Against High Glucose-Induced Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cell Injury Through Activating PI3K/Akt/eNOS Pathway</p>

Lin

Yang

Wei

et al. 2020

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Dysfunction of endothelial cells plays a key role in the pathogenesis of diabetic atherosclerosis. High glucose (HG) has been found as a key factor in the progression of diabetic complications, including atherosclerosis. PI3K/Akt/eNOS signaling pathway has been shown to involve in HG-induced vascular injuries. Hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) has been found to exhibit protective effects on HG-induced vascular injuries. Moreover, H 2 S activates PI3K/Akt/eNOS pathway in endothelial cells. Thus, the present study aimed to determine if H 2 S exerts protective effects against HG-induced injuries of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) via activating PI3K/Akt/eNOS signaling. Materials and Methods: The endothelial protective effects of H 2 S were evaluated and compared to the controlled groups. Cell viability, cell migration and tube formation were determined by in vitro functional assays; protein levels were evaluated by Western blot assay and ELISA; cell apoptosis was determined by Hoechst 33258 nuclear staining; Reactive oxygen species (ROS) production was evaluated by the ROS detection kit. Results: HG treatment significantly inhibited PI3K/Akt/eNOS signaling in HUVECs, which was partially reversed by the H2S treatment. HG treatment inhibited cell viability of HUVECs, which were markedly prevented by H 2 S or PI3K agonist Y-P 740. HG treatment also induced HUVEC cell apoptosis by increasing the protein levels of cleaved caspase 3, Bax and Bcl-2, which were significantly attenuated by H 2 S or 740 Y-P. ROS production and gp91 phox protein level were increased by HG treatment in HUVECs and this effect can be blocked by the treatment with H 2 S or Y-P 740. Moreover, HG treatment increased the protein levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, caspase-1 and phosphorylated JNK, which was significantly attenuated by H 2 S or Y-P 740. Importantly, the cytoprotective effect of H 2 S against HG-induced injury was inhibited by LY294002 (an inhibitor of PI3K/Akt/eNOS signaling pathway). Conclusion: The present study demonstrated that exogenous H 2 S protects endothelial cells against HG-induced injuries by activating PI3K/Akt/eNOS pathway. Based on the above findings, we proposed that reduced endogenous H 2 S levels and the subsequent PI3K/Akt/ eNOS signaling impairment may be the important pathophysiological mechanism underlying hyperglycemia-induced vascular injuries.

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“…Colleagues have reported that overproduction of hyperglycemia-induced reactive oxygen may directly reduce eNOS activity by 65% in diabetic aortas [36,37,38]. Hyperglycemia-induced overproduction of superoxide is a continuous process.…”

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Protective Effects and Mechanisms of Vaccarin on Vascular Endothelial Dysfunction in Diabetic Angiopathy

Xu¹,

Liu²,

Zhu³

et al. 2019

IJMS

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Cardiovascular complications are a major leading cause of mortality in patients suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Vascular endothelial dysfunction is a core pathophysiological event in the early stage of T2DM and eventually leads to cardiovascular disease. Vaccarin (VAC), an active flavonoid glycoside extracted from vaccariae semen, exhibits extensive biological activities including vascular endothelial cell protection effects. However, little is known about whether VAC is involved in endothelial dysfunction regulation under high glucose (HG) or hyperglycemia conditions. Here, in an in vivo study, we found that VAC attenuated increased blood glucose, increased glucose and insulin tolerance, relieved the disorder of lipid metabolism and oxidative stress, and improved endothelium-dependent vasorelaxation in STZ/HFD-induced T2DM mice. Furthermore, in cultured human microvascular endothelial cell-1 (HMEC-1) cells, we showed that pretreatment with VAC dose-dependently increased nitric oxide (NO) generation and the phosphorylation of eNOS under HG conditions. Mechanistically, VAC-treated HMEC-1 cells exhibited higher AMPK phosphorylation, which was attenuated by HG stimulation. Moreover, HG-triggered miRNA-34a upregulation was inhibited by VAC pretreatment, which is in accordance with pretreatment with AMPK inhibitor compound C (CC). In addition, both reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenger N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) and VAC abolished HG-evoked dephosphorylation of AMPK and eNOS, increased miRNA-34a expression, and decreased NO production. These results suggest that VAC impedes HG-induced endothelial dysfunction via inhibition of the ROS/AMPK/miRNA-34a/eNOS signaling cascade.

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Protective effects of 6-Gingerol on vascular endothelial cell injury induced by high glucose via activation of PI3K-AKT-eNOS pathway in human umbilical vein endothelial cells

Cited by 26 publications

References 27 publications

Branched‐chain amino acids promote endothelial dysfunction through increased reactive oxygen species generation and inflammation

Branched‐chain amino acids promote endothelial dysfunction through increased reactive oxygen species generation and inflammation

<p>Hydrogen Sulfide Protects Against High Glucose-Induced Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cell Injury Through Activating PI3K/Akt/eNOS Pathway</p>

Protective Effects and Mechanisms of Vaccarin on Vascular Endothelial Dysfunction in Diabetic Angiopathy

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