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It is well known that cancer cells secrete angiogenic factors to recruit and sustain tumor vascular networks. However, little is known about the effect of endothelial cell-secreted factors on the phenotype and behavior of tumor cells. The hypothesis underlying this study is that endothelial cells initiate signaling pathways that enhance tumor cell survival and migration. Here, we observed that soluble mediators from primary human dermal microvascular endothelial cells induce phosphorylation of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), Akt, and
extracellular signal-regulated kinase
(
ERK
) in a panel of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) cells (OSCC-3, UM-SCC-1, UM-SCC-17B, UM-SCC-74A). Gene expression analysis demonstrated that interleukin-6 (IL- 6), interleukin-8 (
CXCL8
), and epidermal growth factor (EGF) are upregulated in endothelial cells cocultured with HNSCC. Blockade of endothelial cell-derived IL-6,
CXCL8
, or EGF by gene silencing or neutralizing antibodies inhibited phosphorylation of STAT3, Akt, and
ERK
in tumor cells, respectively. Notably, activation of STAT3, Akt, and
ERK
by endothelial cells enhanced migration and inhibited anoikis of tumor cells. We have previously demonstrated that Bcl-2 is upregulated in tumor microvessels in patients with HNSCC. Here, we observed that Bcl-2 signaling induces expression of IL-6,
CXCL8
, and EGF, providing a mechanism for the upregulation of these cytokines in tumor-associated endothelial cells. This study expands the contribution of endothelial cells to the pathobiology of tumor cells. It unveils a new mechanism in which endothelial cells function as initiators of molecular crosstalks that enhance survival and migration of tumor cells.
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PMID:Cross talk initiated by endothelial cells enhances migration and inhibits anoikis of squamous cell carcinoma cells through STAT3/Akt/ERK signaling. 1948 47
Chronic periodontitis is an inflammatory disease affecting periodontal connective tissues and alveolar bone. Proinflammatory mediators induced by periodontal pathogens play vital roles in the initiation and progression of the disease. In this study, we examined whether Prevotella intermedia induces proinflammatory cytokines expression in human periodontal ligament cells (hPDLs). The mRNA expression and protein production were determined by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and enzyme-linked immunosorbant assay (ELISA) respectively. P. intermedia treatment dose- and time-dependently increased IL-6,
IL-8
and M-CSF, but not IL-1beta and TNF-alpha mRNA expression and protein secretion. Preincubation of hPDLs with
extracellular signal-regulated kinase
(
ERK
), c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), p38 kinase and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitors PD98059, SP600125, SB203580 and LY294002 resulted in significant reduction in P. intermedia-induced IL-6,
IL-8
and M-CSF expression. Blocking the synthesis of prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)) by indomethacin also abolished the stimulatory effects of P. intermedia on cytokines expression. Our results indicate that P. intermedia induces proinflammatory cytokines through MAPKs and PI3K signaling pathways, and PGE(2) is involved in the P. intermedia-induced proinflammatory cytokines upregulation.
...
PMID:Mitogen-activated protein kinases and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase are involved in Prevotella intermedia-induced proinflammatory cytokines expression in human periodontal ligament cells. 1953 37
Adiponectin is believed to exert hepatoprotective effects and induces
CXCL8
, a chemokine that functions as a survival factor, in vascular cells. In the current study, it is demonstrated that adiponectin also induces
CXCL8
expression in primary human hepatocytes but not in hepatocellular carcinoma cell lines. Knock down of the adiponectin receptor (AdipoR) 1 or AdipoR2 by small-interfering RNA indicates that AdipoR1 is involved in adiponectin-stimulated
CXCL8
release. Adiponectin activates nuclear factor (NF)-kappaB in primary hepatocytes and pharmacological inhibition of NF-kappaB, the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase, and
extracellular signal-regulated kinase
(
ERK
) 1/ERK2 reduces adiponectin-mediated
CXCL8
secretion. Furthermore, adiponectin also activates STAT3 involved in interleukin (IL)-6 and leptin-mediated
CXCL8
induction in primary hepatocytes. Inhibition of JAK2 by AG-490 does not abolish adiponectin-stimulated
CXCL8
, indicating that this kinase is not involved. Pretreatment of primary cells with "STAT3 Inhibitor VI," however, elevates hepatocytic
CXCL8
secretion, demonstrating that STAT3 is a negative regulator of
CXCL8
in these cells. In accordance with this assumption, IL-6, a well-characterized activator of STAT3, reduces hepatocytic
CXCL8
. Therefore, adiponectin-stimulated induction of
CXCL8
seems to be tightly controlled in primary human hepatocytes, whereas neither NF-kappaB, STAT3, nor
CXCL8
are influenced in hepatocytic cell lines.
CXCL8
is a survival factor, and its upregulation by adiponectin may contribute to the hepatoprotective effects of this adipokine.
...
PMID:Adiponectin-stimulated CXCL8 release in primary human hepatocytes is regulated by ERK1/ERK2, p38 MAPK, NF-kappaB, and STAT3 signaling pathways. 1960 29
Mast cell-mediated allergic inflammation is involved in many diseases such as asthma and sinusitis. Mast cells induce synthesis and production of pro-inflammatory cytokines including tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha, interleukin (IL)-6, and
IL-8
with immune regulatory properties. In the present study, we investigate the effect an unspecified aqueous extract from leaves of Eriobotrya japonica Lindl. (Rosaceae) (LEJL) on the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and its possible mechanisms of action in human mast cells (HMC-1). LEJL dose-dependently inhibited phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) and calcium ionophore A23187 (PMACI)-induced gene expression and secretion of TNF-alpha, IL-6, and
IL-8
. LEJL attenuated PMACI-induced activation of nuclear factor (NF)-kappaB, and specifically blocked activation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and
extracellular signal-regulated kinase
(
ERK
) but not that of c-jun N-terminal kinase. The inhibitory effect of LEJL on the pro-inflammatory cytokines was likely NF-kappaB, p38 MAPK, and
ERK
dependent. Our in vitro studies provide evidence that LEJL might contribute to the treatment of mast cell-derived allergic inflammatory diseases.
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PMID:Anti-inflammatory effect of leaves of Eriobotrya japonica correlating with attenuation of p38 MAPK, ERK, and NF-kappaB activation in mast cells. 1966 45
The goal of this study is to identify a novel inhibitor with anti-inflammatory and antiproliferative properties for the treatment of psoriasis. Compound f152A1 [(3S,5Z,8S,11E)-8,9,16-trihydroxy-14-methoxy-3-methyl-3,4,9,10-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[c][1]oxacyclotetradecine1,7(8H)-dione] was identified as the main active metabolite with strong inhibitory activity against tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFalpha) transcription in a fraction originated from the fermentation broth of the fungus Curvularia verruculosa. Although active in cell-based assays, f152A1 was unstable in plasma and liver microsome preparations, thus limiting its pharmaceutical utilization. To improve the metabolic properties of f152A1, a medicinal chemistry program was undertaken, resulting in the generation of over 400 analogs of f152A1. Eventually, E6201 [(3S,4R,5Z,8S,9S,11E)-14-(ethylamino)-8,9,16-trihydroxy-3,4-dimethyl-3,4,9,19-tetrahydro-1H-2-benzoxacyclotetradecine-1,7(8H)-dione] was identified as a promising analog in this series. In the present study, we characterized the in vitro activities of E6201 and discovered that the compound inhibits lipopolysaccharide-activated TNFalpha reporter activity in THP-1-33 cells with an IC(50) value of 50 nM and selectively inhibits mitogen-activated protein kinase/
extracellular signal-regulated kinase
kinase (MEK)-1 and MEK kinase-1 in cell-free biochemical assays. In addition, E6201 showed inhibitory activity in several other cell-based systems: 1) phosphorylation of c-jun N-terminal kinase and p38 MAPKs; 2) nuclear factor-kappaB and activated protein-1 activation in various cell types; 3) interleukin (IL)-2 production from human lymphocytes; 4) hyperproliferation of human keratinocytes; 5)
IL-8
production from human keratinocytes; and 6) proinflammatory cytokine production from human peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Based on the data presented here, E6201 may be beneficial for treatment of inflammatory and hyperproliferative diseases such as psoriasis through its anti-inflammatory activities on immune cells and antihyperproliferative activities on keratinocytes.
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PMID:E6201 [(3S,4R,5Z,8S,9S,11E)-14-(ethylamino)-8, 9,16-trihydroxy-3,4-dimethyl-3,4,9,19-tetrahydro-1H-2-benzoxacyclotetradecine-1,7(8H)-dione], a novel kinase inhibitor of mitogen-activated protein kinase/extracellular signal-regulated kinase kinase (MEK)-1 and MEK kinase-1: in vitro characterization of its anti-inflammatory and antihyperproliferative activities. 1968 51
Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are increasingly implicated in the pathogenesis of cancer. The present study describes TLR expression and function in healthy and malignant airway epithelial cells. The squamous cell carcinoma cell line Detroit-562 was compared with the healthy bronchial epithelial cell line NL-20 and primary human nasal epithelial cells (HNECs). TLR2, TLR3 and TLR5 were present in primary head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCCs). Consistent with this, Detroit-562 expressed TLR2, TLR3 and TLR5, whereas NL-20 expressed mainly TLR3 and HNECs expressed TLR2-5. In Detroit-562, Pam(3)CSK(4), poly(I:C) and flagellin, ligands for TLR2, TLR3 and TLR5, respectively, induced an up-regulation of intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1), an increase in interleukin (IL)-6 and
IL-8
secretion and a decrease in cell viability. Additionally, poly(I:C) affected IL-1beta production and the migratory behaviour of Detroit-562. NL-20 responded with a slight increase in
IL-8
secretion upon poly(I:C) stimulation. Poly(I:C) induced a small increase in IL-1beta, IL-6 and
IL-8
production in HNECs, while Pam(3)CSK(4) increased viability. The TLR signalling was transcription-dependent, but the pathways involved differed among TLRs as well as cells. In Detroit-562, TLR2 and TLR5 activation was mediated via c-jun N-terminal kinase (JNK)-, p38-, phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)- and nuclear factor (NF)-kappaB-related pathways, while TLR3 was dependent on NF-kappaB. In NL-20, TLR3 signalled via p38, and in HNECs, NF-kappaB, JNK and
extracellular signal-regulated kinase
(
ERK
) appeared to be involved. We found that TLR agonists induced a robust response in HNSCCs, characterized by generation of inflammation and cell death. A similar response was not seen in normal epithelial cells. Thus, the TLR system should be considered an important target in future antitumour immunotherapy.
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PMID:Toll-like receptor agonists induce inflammation and cell death in a model of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas. 1974 Mar 21
ST2 gene products that are members of IL-1 receptor family are expressed in various cells such as growth-stimulated fibroblasts and Th2 helper T-cells, and recently, IL-33, which belongs to IL-1 family, was identified as the ligand for ST2L, the receptor type product of the ST2 gene. Subsequently, IL-33 and ST2L have been reported to be involved in Th2 immunity and inflammation, however, their functions on non-immunological cells are still obscure. Among non-immunological adhesive cells, vascular endothelial cells were reported to express both ST2 gene products and IL-33, therefore, we investigated the expression manner of the ST2 gene in vascular endothelial cells and the effect of IL-33 on endothelial cells. ST2 gene was expressed in each of the vascular endothelial cell types tested, and the expression was growth-dependent and down-regulated when the cells were differentiated to form vascular structures on the extracellular membrane matrix. IL-33 scarcely affected the growth and tube formation of the endothelial cells, but induced IL-6 and
IL-8
secretion from endothelial cells with the rapid activation of
extracellular signal-regulated kinase
(
ERK
) 1/2, so IL-33 is supposed to involve in inflammatory reaction of vascular endothelial cells through its receptor, ST2L.
...
PMID:ST2 gene expression is proliferation-dependent and its ligand, IL-33, induces inflammatory reaction in endothelial cells. 1975 62
The mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) family is responsible for important signalling pathways which regulate cell activation, differentiation, apoptosis and immune responses. Studies have shown that influenza virus infection activates MAPK family members in mammals. While the
extracellular signal-regulated kinase
(
ERK
)1/2 is important for virus replication, activation of p38 controls the expression of RANTES, interleukin (IL)-8 and tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha. In this study, we report that avian influenza virus (AIV) activates
ERK
, p38 and Jun-N-terminal kinases in avian species. In chicken macrophages, while
ERK
was required for H9N2 AIV replication,
ERK
regulated proinflammatory cytokines IL-1beta, IL-6 and
IL-8
, which is distinct from what has been previously reported in mammalian cells. Moreover,
ERK
alone suppressed TNF-alpha and FasL and inhibited TNF-family-mediated extrinsic apoptosis in H9N2-infected chicken macrophages. Taken together, these findings suggest that
ERK
signalling may uniquely play important roles in avian host responses to AIV infection.
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PMID:Roles of the ERK MAPK in the regulation of proinflammatory and apoptotic responses in chicken macrophages infected with H9N2 avian influenza virus. 1986
Resveratrol is a polyphenol compound and prominent anti-inflammatory agent found in plants, including the fruits of Morus alba. However, the therapeutic mechanisms of resveratrol remain largely unclear. To gain insight into the biological effects of resveratrol, we examined its influence on LPS-induced
IL-8
production in the human monocytic cell line, THP-1. In inflammatory diseases,
IL-8
plays a central role in the initiation and maintenance of inflammatory response. In the present study,
IL-8
production was measured by ELISA and RT-PCR, while MAPK activation, IkappaBalpha degradation, nuclear factor (NF)-kappaB activation and cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 expression were determined by Western blot analysis. Resveratrol inhibited LPS-induced
IL-8
production in a dose-dependent manner. Furthermore, resveratrol inhibited
extracellular signal-regulated kinase
(
ERK
) and p38 MAPK phosphorylation, IkappaBalpha degradation, NF-kappaB activation and cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 expression, which suggest that resveratrol inhibits
IL-8
secretion by blocking MAPK phosphorylation and NF-kappaB activation. Taken together, these findings may help elucidate the mechanism by which resveratrol modulates THP-1 cell activation under inflammatory conditions.
...
PMID:Anti-inflammatory effect of resveratrol by inhibition of IL-8 production in LPS-induced THP-1 cells. 1993 27
The novel interleukin (IL)-1 family cytokine IL-33 has been shown to activate T helper 2 (Th2) lymphocytes, mast cells and basophils to produce an array of proinflammatory cytokines, as well as to mediate blood eosinophilia, IgE secretion and hypertrophy of airway epithelium in mice. In the present study, we characterized the activation of human eosinophils by IL-33, and investigated the underlying intracellular signaling mechanisms. IL-33 markedly enhanced eosinophil survival and upregulated cell surface expression of the adhesion molecule intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM)-1 on eosinophils, but it suppressed that of ICAM-3 and L-selectin. In addition, IL-33 mediates significant release of the proinflammatory cytokine IL-6 and the chemokines
CXCL8
and CCL2. We found that IL-33-mediated enhancement of survival, induction of adhesion molecules, and release of cytokines and chemokines were differentially regulated by activation of the nuclear factor (NF)-kappaB, p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and
extracellular signal-regulated kinase
(
ERK
) pathways. Furthermore, we compared the above IL-33 activities with two structurally and functionally related cytokines, IL-1beta and IL-18. IL-1beta, but not IL-18, markedly upregulated cell surface expression of ICAM-1. IL-1beta and IL-18 also significantly enhanced eosinophil survival, and induced the release of IL-6 and chemokines
CXCL8
and CCL2 via the activation of the NF-kappaB, p38 MAPK and
ERK
pathways. Synergistic effects on the release of IL-6 were also observed in combined treatment with IL-1beta, IL-18 and IL-33. Taken together, our findings provide insight into IL-33-mediated activation of eosinophils via differential intracellular signaling cascades in the immunopathogenesis of allergic inflammation.
...
PMID:Intracellular signaling mechanisms regulating the activation of human eosinophils by the novel Th2 cytokine IL-33: implications for allergic inflammation. 2002 61
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