SUELY KUNIMI KUBO ARIGA
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Instituto Central, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
LIM/51 - Laboratório de Emergências Clínicas, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
LIM/02 - Laboratório de Anatomia Médico-Cirúrgica, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
LIM/51 - Laboratório de Emergências Clínicas, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
LIM/02 - Laboratório de Anatomia Médico-Cirúrgica, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
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- Cathelicidin-deficient mice exhibit increased survival and upregulation of key inflammatory response genes following cecal ligation and puncture(2017) SEVERINO, Patricia; ARIGA, Suely Kubo; BARBEIRO, Hermes Vieira; LIMA, Thais Martins de; SILVA, Elisangela de Paula; BARBEIRO, Denise Frediani; MACHADO, Marcel Cerqueira Cesar; NIZET, Victor; SILVA, Fabiano Pinheiro daAntimicrobial peptides possess a myriad of molecular properties including bacterial killing and the regulation of many aspects of innate immunity. Cathelicidins are a group of antimicrobial peptides widely investigated by the scientific community. Many studies have focused on the bactericidal and pro-inflammatory roles of cathelicidins. Because the role of endogenous cathelicidin expression remains obscure in deep-seated systemic infections, we induced sepsis in cathelicidin knockout and wild-type (WT) mice by cecal ligation and puncture, performing transcriptome screening by DNA micro-array in conjunction with other immunologic assays. Cathelicidin-deficient mice showed increased survival compared to WT mice in this established experimental model of polymicrobial sepsis, in association with upregulation of certain key inflammatory response genes. Therefore, cathelicidins can exert both pro- and anti-inflammatory activities depending on the disease and cellular context.
- High-fat diet inhibits PGC-1 alpha suppressive effect on NF kappa B signaling in hepatocytes(2018) BARROSO, Wermerson Assuncao; VICTORINO, Vanessa Jacob; JEREMIAS, Isabela Casagrande; PETRONI, Ricardo Costa; ARIGA, Suely Kunimi Kubo; SALLES, Thiago A.; BARBEIRO, Denise Frediani; LIMA, Thais Martins de; SOUZA, Heraldo Possolo deThe peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator-1 alpha (PGC-1 alpha) regulates the expression of genes implicated in fatty acid oxidation and oxidative phosphorylation. Its role in liver steatosis is well established, since mice with liver-specific deletion of PGC-1 alpha exhibit lipid accumulation and high-fat diet reduces hepatic PGC-1 alpha expression in mice. In this study, we investigated the role of PGC-1 alpha in the inflammatory changes observed in steatohepatitis induced by high-fat diet. C57black/6 mice were fed a high-fat diet containing 30% fat for 10 weeks. After euthanasia, liver morphology was examined by HE staining and inflammation was determined by IL-6, TNF-alpha, and IL-1 beta quantification. Liver gene expression of PGC-1 isoforms was evaluated by real-time PCR and p65 NF kappa B nuclear translocation by Western blotting. HepG2 cells were treated with linoleic acid overload for 72 h to create an in vitro model of steatohepatitis. RNA interference (RNAi) was used to evaluate the involvement of PGC-1 alpha on inflammatory mediators' production by hepatocytes. The high-fat diet led to a state of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, associated with increased deposits of intra-abdominal fat, hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia. Mice liver also exhibited increased proinflammatory cytokines' levels, decreased PGC-1 alpha expression, and marked increase in p65 NF kappa B nuclear translocation. Linoleic acid treated cells also presented increased expression of proinflammatory cytokines and decreased PGC-1 alpha expression. The knockdown of PGC-1 alpha content caused an increase in IL-6 expression and release via enhanced I kappa B alpha phosphorylation and subsequent increase of p65 NF kappa B nuclear translocation. High-fat diet induces liver inflammation by inhibiting PGC-1 alpha expression and its suppressive effect in NF kappa B pathway.
conferenceObject TLR4 deficiency increases peroxisomal beta-oxidation in LDL knockout mice livers(2014) FERREIRA, D. F.; SOUZA, H. P. D.; PRIST, I. H.; FIAMONCINI, J.; ARIGA, S. K.; LIMA, T. M. D.conferenceObject Effect of low level laser therapy on lung mechanics and inflammatory response(2013) CURY, Vivian; LIMA, Thais; ARIGA, Suely; BARBEIRO, Denise; PINHEIRO, Nathalia; PRADO, Carla Maximo; MORETTI, Ana Iochabel; SOUZA, Heraldo Possolo- Crotoxin modulates inflammation and macrophages? functions in a murine sepsis model(2022) BRETONES, Marisa Langeani; SAMPAIO, Sandra Coccuzzo; BARBEIRO, Denise Frediani; ARIGA, Suely K. Kubo; SORIANO, Francisco Garcia; LIMA, Thais Martins deSepsis is a syndrome of physiological and biochemical abnormalities induced by an infection that represents a major public health concern. It involves the early activation of inflammatory responses. Crotoxin (CTX), the major toxin of the South American rattlesnake Crotalus durissus terrificus venom, presents longstanding antiinflammatory properties. Since immune system modulation may be a strategic target in sepsis management, and macrophages' functional and secretory activities are related to the disease's progression, we evaluated the effects of CTX on macrophages from septic animals. Balb/c male mice submitted to cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) were treated with CTX (0.9 mu g/animal, subcutaneously) 1 h after the procedure and euthanized after 6 h. We used plasma samples to quantify circulating cytokines and eicosanoids. Bone marrow differentiated macrophages (BMDM) were used to evaluate the CTX effect on macrophages' functions. Our data show that CTX administration increased the survival rate of the animals from 40% to 80%. Septic mice presented lower plasma concentrations of IL-6 and TNF-alpha after CTX treatment, and higher concentrations of LXA4, PGE2, and IL-1 beta. No effect was observed in IL-10, IFN-gamma, and RD1 concentrations. BMDM from septic mice treated with CTX presented decreased capacity of E. coli phagocytosis, but sustained NO and H2O2 production. We also observed higher IL-6 concentration in the culture medium of BMDM from septic mice, and CTX induced a significant reduction. CTX treatment increased IL-10 production by macrophages as well. Our data show that the protective effect of CTX in sepsis mortality involves modulation of macrophage functions and inflammatory mediators' production.
- PGC-1 beta regulates HER2-overexpressing breast cancer cells proliferation by metabolic and redox pathways(2016) VICTORINO, Vanessa Jacob; BARROSO, W. A.; ASSUNCAO, A. K. M.; CURY, V.; JEREMIAS, I. C.; PETRONI, R.; CHAUSSE, B.; ARIGA, S. K.; HERRERA, A. C. S. A.; PANIS, C.; LIMA, T. M.; SOUZA, H. P.Breast cancer is a prevalent neoplastic disease among women worldwide which treatments still present several side effects and resistance. Considering that cancer cells present derangements in their energetic homeostasis, and that peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor- gamma coactivator 1 (PGC-1) is crucial for cellular metabolism and redox signaling, the main objective of this study was to investigate whether there is a relationship between PGC-1 expression, the proliferation of breast cancer cells and the mechanisms involved. We initially assessed PGC-1 beta expression in complementary DNA (cDNA) from breast tumor of patients bearing luminal A, luminal B, and HER2-overexpressed and triple negative tumors. Our data showed that PGC-1 beta expression is increased in patients bearing HER2-overexpressing tumors as compared to others subtypes. Using quantitative PCR and immunoblotting, we showed that breast cancer cells with HER2-amplification (SKBR-3) have greater expression of PGC-1 beta as compared to a non-tumorous breast cell (MCF-10A) and higher proliferation rate. PGC-1 beta expression was knocked down with short interfering RNA in HER2-overexpressing cells, and cells decreased proliferation. In these PGC-1 beta-inhibited cells, we found increased citrate synthase activity and no marked changes in mitochondrial respiration. Glycolytic pathway was decreased, characterized by lower intracellular lactate levels. In addition, after PGC-1 beta knockdown, SKBR-3 cells showed increased reactive oxygen species production, no changes in antioxidant activity, and decreased expression of ERR alpha, a modulator of metabolism. In conclusion, we show an association of HER2overexpression and PGC-1 beta. PGC-1 beta knockdown impairs HER2-overexpressing cells proliferation acting on ERR alpha signaling, metabolism, and redox balance.
- Novel role of TLR4 in NAFLD development: Modulation of metabolic enzymes expression(2015) FERREIRA, Darkiane Fernandes; FIAMONCINI, Jarlei; PRIST, Iryna Hirata; ARIGA, Suely Kubo; SOUZA, Heraldo Possolo de; LIMA, Thais Martins deThe rise in the prevalence of obesity and metabolic syndrome turned NAFLD as the most common cause of chronic liver diseases worldwide. Although the role of toll like receptors, especially TLR4, as activators of inflammatory pathways in liver diseases is well established, our goal was to investigate if TLR4 activation could modulate metabolic lipid pathways and alter the onset of NAFLD. We used LDL receptor-deficient mice (LDLrKO) fed with an atherogenic diet as a model. The role of TLR4 activation was evaluated by crossing LDLrKO mice with the TLR4 knockout mice. Animals were fed for 12 weeks with high-fat high-cholesterol diet (HFD) containing 18% saturated fat and 1.25% cholesterol. TLR4/LDLr KO mice presented lower triacylglyceride (TAG) plasma levels when compared to LDLrKO, despite the type of diet ingested. HFD induced TAG and cholesterol accumulation in the liver of all mice genotypes studied, but TLR4/LDLr KO presented lower TAG accumulation than LDLrKO mice. Gene expression of TAG synthesis enzymes (ApoB100, MTTP, GPAT1 and GPAT4) was not differentially altered in TLR4/LDLr KO and LDLrKO mice. On the other hand, TLR4 deficiency enhanced the expression of several enzymes involved in the oxidation of fatty acids, as follows: ACOX, CPT-1, MTPa, MTBb, PBE and 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase. Acyl-camitine plasma profile showed an increase in C0 and C2 concentration in TLR4/LDLr KO group, corroborating the hypothesis of increased fat oxidation. Our results indicate that TLR4 may have an important role in the onset of steatosis, once its depletion enhances fatty acid oxidation in the liver of mice, preventing triglyceride accumulation.
- Low level laser therapy reduces acute lung inflammation without impairing lung function(2016) CURY, Vivian; LIMA, Thais Martins de; PRADO, Carla Maximo; PINHEIRO, Nathalia; ARIGA, Suely K. K.; BARBEIRO, Denise F.; MORETTI, Ana I.; SOUZA, Heraldo P.Acute lung injury is a condition characterized by exacerbate inflammatory reaction in distal airways and lung dysfunction. Here we investigate the treatment of acute lung injury (ALI) by low level laser therapy (LLLT), an effective therapy used for the treatment of patients with inflammatory disorders or traumatic injuries, due to its ability to reduce inflammation and promote tissue regeneration. However, studies in internal viscera remains unclear. C57BL/6 mice were treated with intratracheal lipopolysaccharide (LPS) (5 mg/kg) or phosphate buffer saline (PBS). Six hours after instillation, two groups were irradiated with laser at 660 nm and radiant exposure of 10 J/cm(2). Intratracheal LPS inoculation induced a marked increase in the number of inflammatory cells in perivascular and alveolar spaces. There was also an increase in the expression and secretion of cytokines (TNF-alpha, IL-1 beta, IL-6,) and chemokine (MCP-1). The LLLT application induced a significant decrease in both inflammatory cells influx [GRAPHICS] and inflammatory mediators secretion. These effects did not affect lung mechanical properties, since no change was observed in tissue resistance or elastance. In conclusion LLLT is able to reduce inflammatory reaction in lungs exposed to LPS without affecting the pulmonary function and recovery.
- BONE MARROW CELLS TRANSPLANT IN SEPTIC MICE MODULATES SYSTEMIC INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE VIA CELL-CELL CONTACT(2019) LORIGADOS, Clara B.; ARIGA, Suely K. K.; LIMA, Thais M. de; BARBEIRO, Denise F.; KRIEGER, Jose E.; SORIANO, Francisco G.Sepsis is a dynamic disease, displaying an inflammatory profile that varies over time and for each organ. Controlling the inflammatory response based in targeting a single molecule has been proved useless. We hypothesized that treatment with bone marrow-derived mononuclear cells (BMDMCs) may be more efficient to modulate the systemic inflammatory response to infection. Adult male Balb/c mice were subjected to cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) or endotoxemia model of experimental sepsis. BMDMCs were separated under Ficoll gradient and injected intravenously 1 h after the procedures. Cytokines concentration was quantified in plasma, lungs, heart, and gut. Spleens, lymph nodes, and thymus were used for lymphocytes isolation and cell death assessment. All measurements were performed 2 h after BMDMCs injection. RAW264.7 macrophages and BMDMCs were cocultivated in vitro to investigate the mechanisms involved. Our data showed that an early single intravenous injection of BMDMCs in animals submitted to the murine model of endotoxemia led to the improvement of survival rate; BMDMCs persistency in lung, liver, and spleen after 24 h; decreased necrosis and apoptosis of mononuclear cells; lower TNF-a, but increased IL-10 concentration in plasma; and tissue-specific cytokine profile. In vitro experiments demonstrated that IL-6, IL-10, and nitric oxide production depends on direct contact of BMDMCs to macrophages and that TNF-a production is negatively regulated by PGE2. BMDMCs are efficient in protecting animals from endotoxemia and sepsis, reducing systemic inflammation as well as specifically modulating tissue inflammation, producing the necessary immune regulation to re-equilibrate the inflammatory response.
- The PARP inhibitor olaparib exerts beneficial effects in mice subjected to cecal ligature and puncture and in cells subjected to oxidative stress without impairing DNA integrity: A potential opportunity' for repurposing a clinically used oncological drug for the experimental therapy of sepsis(2019) AHMAD, Akbar; VIEIRA, Juliana de Camargo; MELLO, Aline Haas de; LIMA, Thais Martins de; ARIGA, Suely Kubo; BARBEIRO, Denise Frediani; BARBEIRO, Hermes Vieira; SZCZESNY, Bartosz; TORO, Gabor; DRUZHYNA, Nadiya; RANDI, Elisa B.; MARCATTI, Michela; TOLIVER-KINSKY, Tracy; KISS, Andras; LIAUDET, Lucas; SALOMAO, Reinaldo; SORIANO, Francisco Garcia; SZABO, CsabaPoly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) is involved in the pathogenesis of cell dysfunction, inflammation and organ failure during septic shock. The goal of the current study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of the clinically approved PARP inhibitor olaparib in experimental models of oxidative stress in vitro and in sepsis in vivo. In mice subjected to cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) organ injury markers, circulating and splenic immune cell distributions, circulating mediators, DNA integrity and survival was measured. In U937 cells subjected to oxidative stress, cellular bioenergetics, viability and DNA integrity were measured. Olaparib was used to inhibit PARP. The results show that in adult male mice subjected to CLP, olaparib (1-10 mg/kg i.p.) improved multiorgan dysfunction. Olaparib treatment reduced the degree of bacterial CFUs. Olaparib attenuated the increases in the levels of several circulating mediators in the plasma. In the spleen, the number of CD4 + and CD8 + lymphocytes were reduced in response to CLP; this reduction was inhibited by olaparib treatment. Treg but not Th17 lymphocytes increased in response to CLP; these cell populations were reduced in sepsis when the animals received olaparib. The Th17/Treg ratio was lower in CLP-olaparib group than in the CLP control group. Analysis of miRNA expression identified a multitude of changes in spleen and circulating white blood cell miRNA levels after CLP; olaparib treatment selectively modulated these responses. Olaparib extended the survival rate of mice subjected to CLP. In contrast to males, in female mice olaparib did not have significant protective effects in CLP. In aged mice olaparib exerted beneficial effects that were less pronounced than the effects obtained in young adult males. In in vitro experiments in U937 cells subjected to oxidative stress, olaparib (1-100 mu M) inhibited PARP activity, protected against the loss of cell viability, preserved NAD+ levels and improved cellular bioenergetics. In none of the in vivo or in vitro experiments did we observe any adverse effects of olaparib on nuclear or mitochondrial DNA integrity. In conclusion, olaparib improves organ function and extends survival in septic shock. Repurposing and eventual clinical introduction of this clinically approved PARP inhibitor may be warranted for the experimental therapy of septic shock.