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Ghrelin is a peptide hormone whose effects are mediated by the growth hormone secretagogue receptor subtype 1a (GHS-R1a), mainly expressed in the brain but also in kidneys. The hypothesis herein raised is that GHS-R1a would be player in the renal contribution to the neurogenic hypertension pathophysiology. To investigate GHS-R1a role on renal function and hemodynamics, we used Wistar (WT) and spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR). First, we assessed the effect of systemically injected vehicle, ghrelin, GHS-R1a antagonist PF04628935, ghrelin plus PF04628935 or GHS-R1a synthetic agonist MK-677 in WT and SHR rats housed in metabolic cages (24 h). Blood and urine samples were also analyzed. Then, we assessed the GHS-R1a contribution to the control of renal vasomotion and hemodynamics in WT and SHR. Finally, we assessed the GHS-R1a levels in brain areas, aorta, renal artery, renal cortex and medulla of WT and SHR rats using western blot. We found that ghrelin and MK-677 changed osmolarity parameters of SHR, in a GHS-R1a-dependent manner. GHS-R1a antagonism reduced the urinary Na+ and K+ and creatinine clearance in WT but not in SHR. Ghrelin reduced arterial pressure and increased renal artery conductance in SHR. GHS-R1a protein levels were decreased in the kidney and brain areas of SHR when compared to WT. Therefore, GHS-R1a role in the control of renal function and hemodynamics during neurogenic hypertension seem to be different, and this may be related to brain and kidney GHS-R1a downregulation.Despite the ability of peripheral nerves to regenerate after injury, failure occurs due to an inability of supporting cells to maintain growth, resulting in long-term consequences such as sensorimotor dysfunction and neuropathic pain. Here, we investigate the potential of engaging the cellular adaptive response to hypoxia, via inhibiting its negative regulators, to enhance the regenerative process. Under normoxic conditions, prolyl hydroxylase domain (PHD) proteins 1, 2, and 3 hydroxylate the key metabolic regulator hypoxia inducible factor 1α (HIF1α), marking it for subsequent proteasomal degradation. We inhibited PHD protein function systemically via either individual genetic deletion or pharmacological pan-PHD inhibition using dimethyloxalylglycine (DMOG). We show enhanced axonal regeneration after sciatic nerve crush injury in PHD1-/- mice, PHD3-/- mice, and in DMOG-treated mice, and in PHD1-/- and DMOG-treated mice a reduction in hypersensitivity to cooling after permanent sciatic ligation. Electromyographically, PHD1-/- and PHD3-/- mice showed an increased CMAP amplitude one-month post-injury, probably due to protection against denervation induced muscle atrophy, while DMOG-treated and PHD2+/- mice showed reduced latencies, indicating improved motor axon function. DMOG treatment did not affect the growth of dorsal root ganglion neurites in vitro, suggesting a lack of direct effects of DMOG on axonal regrowth. Enhanced regeneration in vivo was concurrent with an increase in macrophage density, and a shift in macrophage polarization state ratios (from M1-like toward M2-like) in DMOG-treated animals. These results indicate PHD proteins as a novel therapeutic target to improve regenerative and functional outcomes after peripheral nerve injury without manipulating molecular O2.

Partial PPARγ agonists attracted substantially heightened interest as safer thiazolidinediones alternatives. On the other hand, Wnt/β-catenin antagonists have been highlighted as promising strategy for type 2 diabetes management via up-regulating PPARγ gene expression. Temsirolimus mouse We aimed at synthesizing novel partial PPARγ agonists with β-catenin inhibitory activity which could enhance insulin sensitivity and avoid the side effects of full PPARγ agonists.

We synthesized novel series of α-phthlimido-o-toluoyl-2-aminothiazoles hybrids for evaluating their antidiabetic activity and discovering its mechanistic pathway. We assessed effect of the new hybrids on PPARγ activation using a luciferase reporter assay system. Moreover, intracellular triglyceride levels, gene levels of c/EBPα, PPARγ and PPARγ targets including GLUT4, adiponectin, aP2 were measured in 3T3-L1 cells. Uptake of 2-DOG together with PPARγ and β-catenin protein levels were evaluated in 3T3-L1cells. In addition, molecular docking studies with PPARγ LBD, physicochemical properties and structure activity relationship of the novel hybrids were also studied.

Three of the synthesized hybrids showed partial PPARγ agonistic activity and distinct PPARγ binding pattern. These compounds modulated PPARγ gene expression and PPARγ target genes; and increased glucose uptake in 3T3-L1 and slightly induced adipogenesis compared to rosiglitazone. Moreover, these compounds reduced β-catenin protein level which reflected in increased both PPARγ gene and protein levels that leads to improved insulin sensitivity and increased GLUT4 and adiponectin gene expression.

Our synthesized compounds act as novel partial PPARγ agonists and β-catenin inhibitors that have potent insulin sensitizing activity and mitigate the lipogenic side effects of TZDs.

Our synthesized compounds act as novel partial PPARγ agonists and β-catenin inhibitors that have potent insulin sensitizing activity and mitigate the lipogenic side effects of TZDs.Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease that requires immediate attention. Oxidative stress that leads to the generation of reactive oxygen species is a contributing factor to the disease progression by promoting synthesis and deposition of amyloid-β, the main hallmark protein in AD. It has been previously demonstrated that nanoyttria possesses antioxidant properties and can alleviate cellular oxidative injury in various toxicity and disease models. This review proposed that nanoyttria could be used for the treatment of AD. In this paper, the evidence on the antioxidant potential of nanoyttria is presented and its prospects on AD therapy are discussed.The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic raises many scientific and clinical questions. These include how host genetic factors affect disease susceptibility and pathogenesis. New work is emerging related to SARS-CoV-2; previous work has been conducted on other coronaviruses that affect different species. We reviewed the literature on host genetic factors related to coronaviruses, systematically focusing on human studies. We identified 1,832 articles of potential relevance. Seventy-five involved human host genetic factors, 36 of which involved analysis of specific genes or loci; aside from one meta-analysis, all were candidate-driven studies, typically investigating small numbers of research subjects and loci. Three additional case reports were described. Multiple significant loci were identified, including 16 related to susceptibility (seven of which identified protective alleles) and 16 related to outcomes (three of which identified protective alleles). The types of cases and controls used varied considerably; four studies used traditional replication/validation cohorts.