Adiponectin Inhibits TNF-α-Activated PAI-1 Expression Via the cAMP-PKA-AMPK-NF-κB Axis in Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells
Autor: | Yijian Chen, Yongliang Zheng, Liping Liu, Chuanming Lin, Changfeng Liao, Liuyan Xin, Sisi Zhong, Qilai Cheng, Liqun Zhang |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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Zdroj: | Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry, Vol 42, Iss 6, Pp 2342-2352 (2017) |
Druh dokumentu: | article |
ISSN: | 1015-8987 1421-9778 |
DOI: | 10.1159/000480006 |
Popis: | Background: Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α can upregulate the expression of plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI)-1, an inhibitor of fibrinolysis. Adiponectin (Adp) antagonizes TNF-α by negatively regulating its expression in various tissues. In the present study, the ability of Adp to suppress TNF-α-induced PAI-1 upregulation and the underlying mechanisms were evaluated. Methods: Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were treated with TNF-α in the presence or absence of Adp, and PAI-1 mRNA and antigen expression, activated signaling pathways, and molecular mechanisms were analyzed by qRT-PCR and ELISA. Results: Adp decreased the TNF-α-induced upregulation of PAI-1 mRNA and protein expression and suppressed TNF-α-induced cAMP-PKA-AMPK inactivation. Adp also suppressed the TNF-α-induced NF-kB binding capability on the PAI-1 promoter. Moreover, these Adp-induced effects were further enhanced or prevented by treatment with the cAMP inhibitor Rp-cAMPs or activator forskolin, respectively. Conclusions: Our data suggest that Adp abrogates TNF-α-activated PAI-1 expression by activating cAMP-PKA-AMPK signaling to suppress NF-kB binding to the PAI-1 promoter in HUVECs. Given the antifibrotic effect of PAI-1 abrogation, Adp may be utilized as a novel agent in the treatment of fibrotic diseases. |
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