Delay of axon regeneration after peripheral nerve injury usually leads to progressive muscle atrophy and poor functional recovery. The Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway is considered to be one of the main molecular mec...Delay of axon regeneration after peripheral nerve injury usually leads to progressive muscle atrophy and poor functional recovery. The Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway is considered to be one of the main molecular mechanisms that lead to skeletal muscle atrophy in the elderly. We hold the hypothesis that the innervation of target muscle can be promoted by accelerating axon regeneration and decelerating muscle cell degeneration so as to improve functional recovery of skeletal muscle following peripheral nerve injury. This process may be associated with the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Our study designed in vitro cell models to simulate myelin regeneration and muscle atrophy. We investigated the effects of SB216763, a glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta inhibitor, on the two major murine cell lines RSC96 and C2C12 derived from Schwann cells and muscle satellite cells. The results showed that SB216763 stimulated the Schwann cell migra- tion and myotube contraction. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction results demonstrated that myelin related genes, myelin associated glycoprotein and cyclin-D1, muscle related gene myogenin and endplate-associated gene nicotinic acetylcholine receptors levels were stimulated by SB216763. Immunocytochemical staining revealed that the expressions of ^-catenin in the RSC96 and C2C12 cytosolic and nuclear compartments were increased in the SB216763-treated cells. These findings confirm that the glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta in- hibitor, SB216763, promoted the myelination and myotube differentiation through the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and contributed to nerve remyelination and reduced denervated muscle atrophy after peripheral nerve injury.展开更多
Skeletal muscles are essential for locomotion,posture,and metabolic regulation.To understand physiological processes,exercise adaptation,and muscle-related disorders,it is critical to understand the molecular pathways...Skeletal muscles are essential for locomotion,posture,and metabolic regulation.To understand physiological processes,exercise adaptation,and muscle-related disorders,it is critical to understand the molecular pathways that underlie skeletal muscle function.The process of muscle contra ction,orchestrated by a complex interplay of molecular events,is at the core of skeletal muscle function.Muscle contraction is initiated by an action potential and neuromuscular transmission requiring a neuromuscular junction.Within muscle fibers,calcium ions play a critical role in mediating the interaction between actin and myosin filaments that generate force.Regulation of calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum plays a key role in excitation-contraction coupling.The development and growth of skeletal muscle are regulated by a network of molecular pathways collectively known as myogenesis.Myogenic regulators coordinate the diffe rentiation of myoblasts into mature muscle fibers.Signaling pathways regulate muscle protein synthesis and hypertrophy in response to mechanical stimuli and nutrient availability.Seve ral muscle-related diseases,including congenital myasthenic disorders,sarcopenia,muscular dystrophies,and metabolic myopathies,are underpinned by dys regulated molecular pathways in skeletal muscle.Therapeutic interventions aimed at preserving muscle mass and function,enhancing regeneration,and improving metabolic health hold promise by targeting specific molecular pathways.Other molecular signaling pathways in skeletal muscle include the canonical Wnt signaling pathway,a critical regulator of myogenesis,muscle regeneration,and metabolic function,and the Hippo signaling pathway.In recent years,more details have been uncovered about the role of these two pathways during myogenesis and in developing and adult skeletal muscle fibers,and at the neuromuscular junction.In fact,research in the last few years now suggests that these two signaling pathways are interconnected and that they jointly control physiological and pat展开更多
A 22-mer peptide, identical to the primary sequence of domain I segment 4 (IS4) of rat brain sodium channel I, has been synthesized. IS4 peptide can incorporate into cultured rat skeletal myotube membranes and form io...A 22-mer peptide, identical to the primary sequence of domain I segment 4 (IS4) of rat brain sodium channel I, has been synthesized. IS4 peptide can incorporate into cultured rat skeletal myotube membranes and form ion channels. With patch clamp cell-attached technique single channel currents through IS4 channels can be recorded. The single channel conduc-展开更多
Muscle fibers are the main component of skeletal muscle and undergo maturation through the formation of myotubes.During early development,a population of skeletal muscle satellite cells(SSCs)proliferate into myoblasts...Muscle fibers are the main component of skeletal muscle and undergo maturation through the formation of myotubes.During early development,a population of skeletal muscle satellite cells(SSCs)proliferate into myoblasts.The myoblasts then undergo further differentiation and fusion events,leading to the development of myotubes.However,the mechanisms involved in the transition from SSCs to myotube formation remain unclear.In this study,we characterized changes in the proteomic and transcriptomic expression profiles of SSCs,myoblasts(differentiation for 2 d)and myotubes(differentiation for 10 d).Proteomic analysis identified SLMAP and STOM as potentially associated with myotube formation.In addition,some different changes in MyoD,MyoG,Myosin7 and Desmin occurred after silencing SLMAP and STOM,suggesting that they may affect changes in the myogenic marker.GO analysis indicated that the differentiation and migration factors SVIL,ENSCHIG00000026624(AQP1)and SERPINE1 enhanced the transition from SSCs to myoblasts,accompanied by changes in the apoptotic balance.In the myoblast vs.myotube group,candidates related to cell adhesion and signal transduction were highly expressed in the myotubes.Additionally,CCN2,TGFB1,MYL2 and MYL4 were identified as hub-candidates in this group.These data enhance our existing understanding of myotube formation during early development and repair.展开更多
This study aimed to explore the mechanism underlying arginine-promoted myogenesis of myoblasts.C2C12 cells were cultured with a medium containing 0.1,0.4,0.8,or 1.2 mmol/L arginine,respectively.Cell proliferation,viab...This study aimed to explore the mechanism underlying arginine-promoted myogenesis of myoblasts.C2C12 cells were cultured with a medium containing 0.1,0.4,0.8,or 1.2 mmol/L arginine,respectively.Cell proliferation,viability,differentiation indexes,cytoplasmic Ca^(2+)concentration,and relative mRNA expression levels of myogenic regulatory factors(MRF)and key Ca2+channels were measured in the absence or presence of 2 chemical inhibitors,dantrolene(DAN,10μmol/L)and nisoldipine(NIS,10μmol/L),respectively.Results demonstrated that arginine promoted myogenic differentiation and myotube formation.Compared with the control(0.4 mmol/L arginine),1.2 mmol/L arginine upregulated the relative mRNA expression levels of myogenin(MyoG)and Myomaker at d 2 during myogenic induction(P<0.05).Cytoplasmic Ca^(2+)concentrations were significantly elevated by arginine supplementation at d 2 and 4(P<0.05).Relative mRNA expression levels of Ca^(2+)channels including the type 1 ryanodine recepto r(RyR1)and voltage-gated Ca^(2+)channel(Cav1.1)were upregulated by 1.2 mmol/L arginine during2-d myogenic induction(P<0.01).However,arginine-promoted myogenic potential of myoblasts was remarkably compromised by DAN and NIS,respectively(P<0.05).These findings evidenced that the supplementation of arginine promoted myogenic differentiation and myotube formation through increasing cytoplasmic Ca^(2+)concentration from both extracellular and sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca^(2+).展开更多
非病毒载体介导的外源基因在哺乳动物骨骼肌细胞中的表达往往受限于基因转移效率的低下.本文利用电穿孔为基因转移方法,研究了人对氧磷酶基因(PON1)在原代培养的小鼠骨骼肌成肌细胞和成熟肌管中的转移与表达.在上述细胞中加入PON1的真...非病毒载体介导的外源基因在哺乳动物骨骼肌细胞中的表达往往受限于基因转移效率的低下.本文利用电穿孔为基因转移方法,研究了人对氧磷酶基因(PON1)在原代培养的小鼠骨骼肌成肌细胞和成熟肌管中的转移与表达.在上述细胞中加入PON1的真核表达质粒后实施一定条件的电穿孔,通过测定不同时间点培养基与细胞裂解液中芳香酯酶活性的变化以衡量PON1的表达与分泌.结果显示,PON1在成肌细胞中表达的最佳电穿孔条件为800 V/cm,20 ms and 50μF;在肌管中为700 V/cm,20 ms and 50μF.在此条件下,细胞存活率均达75%以上,且表达的蛋白均可有效分泌.RT-PCR分析同样验证了PON1 mRNA在骨骼肌细胞中的高效表达.电穿孔介导的PON1基因表达效率显著高于传统的基因转移方法如磷酸钙法和阳离子脂质体法.因此,以不同分化阶段的骨骼肌细胞为靶细胞,通过电穿孔介导外源基因表达切实可行,并可能在细胞工程与基因治疗等领域均具有潜在的应用前景.展开更多
基金funded by the National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program),No.2014CB542201the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China(863 Program),No.SS2015AA020501the National Natural Science Foundation of China(General Program),No.31571235,31771322,31671248,31571236,31271284,31171150,81171146,31471144,30971526,31100860,31040043,31371210,and 81372044
文摘Delay of axon regeneration after peripheral nerve injury usually leads to progressive muscle atrophy and poor functional recovery. The Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway is considered to be one of the main molecular mechanisms that lead to skeletal muscle atrophy in the elderly. We hold the hypothesis that the innervation of target muscle can be promoted by accelerating axon regeneration and decelerating muscle cell degeneration so as to improve functional recovery of skeletal muscle following peripheral nerve injury. This process may be associated with the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Our study designed in vitro cell models to simulate myelin regeneration and muscle atrophy. We investigated the effects of SB216763, a glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta inhibitor, on the two major murine cell lines RSC96 and C2C12 derived from Schwann cells and muscle satellite cells. The results showed that SB216763 stimulated the Schwann cell migra- tion and myotube contraction. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction results demonstrated that myelin related genes, myelin associated glycoprotein and cyclin-D1, muscle related gene myogenin and endplate-associated gene nicotinic acetylcholine receptors levels were stimulated by SB216763. Immunocytochemical staining revealed that the expressions of ^-catenin in the RSC96 and C2C12 cytosolic and nuclear compartments were increased in the SB216763-treated cells. These findings confirm that the glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta in- hibitor, SB216763, promoted the myelination and myotube differentiation through the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and contributed to nerve remyelination and reduced denervated muscle atrophy after peripheral nerve injury.
基金supported by the German Research Council(Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft,HA3309/3-1/2,HA3309/6-1,HA3309/7-1)。
文摘Skeletal muscles are essential for locomotion,posture,and metabolic regulation.To understand physiological processes,exercise adaptation,and muscle-related disorders,it is critical to understand the molecular pathways that underlie skeletal muscle function.The process of muscle contra ction,orchestrated by a complex interplay of molecular events,is at the core of skeletal muscle function.Muscle contraction is initiated by an action potential and neuromuscular transmission requiring a neuromuscular junction.Within muscle fibers,calcium ions play a critical role in mediating the interaction between actin and myosin filaments that generate force.Regulation of calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum plays a key role in excitation-contraction coupling.The development and growth of skeletal muscle are regulated by a network of molecular pathways collectively known as myogenesis.Myogenic regulators coordinate the diffe rentiation of myoblasts into mature muscle fibers.Signaling pathways regulate muscle protein synthesis and hypertrophy in response to mechanical stimuli and nutrient availability.Seve ral muscle-related diseases,including congenital myasthenic disorders,sarcopenia,muscular dystrophies,and metabolic myopathies,are underpinned by dys regulated molecular pathways in skeletal muscle.Therapeutic interventions aimed at preserving muscle mass and function,enhancing regeneration,and improving metabolic health hold promise by targeting specific molecular pathways.Other molecular signaling pathways in skeletal muscle include the canonical Wnt signaling pathway,a critical regulator of myogenesis,muscle regeneration,and metabolic function,and the Hippo signaling pathway.In recent years,more details have been uncovered about the role of these two pathways during myogenesis and in developing and adult skeletal muscle fibers,and at the neuromuscular junction.In fact,research in the last few years now suggests that these two signaling pathways are interconnected and that they jointly control physiological and pat
文摘A 22-mer peptide, identical to the primary sequence of domain I segment 4 (IS4) of rat brain sodium channel I, has been synthesized. IS4 peptide can incorporate into cultured rat skeletal myotube membranes and form ion channels. With patch clamp cell-attached technique single channel currents through IS4 channels can be recorded. The single channel conduc-
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32172695)Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province,China(2108085Y11)+1 种基金China Agriculture Research System(CARS-38)the Open Project of Anhui Key Laboratory of Embryonic Development and Reproductive Regulation,Anhui Provincial Department of Science and Technology,China(FSKFKT019D)。
文摘Muscle fibers are the main component of skeletal muscle and undergo maturation through the formation of myotubes.During early development,a population of skeletal muscle satellite cells(SSCs)proliferate into myoblasts.The myoblasts then undergo further differentiation and fusion events,leading to the development of myotubes.However,the mechanisms involved in the transition from SSCs to myotube formation remain unclear.In this study,we characterized changes in the proteomic and transcriptomic expression profiles of SSCs,myoblasts(differentiation for 2 d)and myotubes(differentiation for 10 d).Proteomic analysis identified SLMAP and STOM as potentially associated with myotube formation.In addition,some different changes in MyoD,MyoG,Myosin7 and Desmin occurred after silencing SLMAP and STOM,suggesting that they may affect changes in the myogenic marker.GO analysis indicated that the differentiation and migration factors SVIL,ENSCHIG00000026624(AQP1)and SERPINE1 enhanced the transition from SSCs to myoblasts,accompanied by changes in the apoptotic balance.In the myoblast vs.myotube group,candidates related to cell adhesion and signal transduction were highly expressed in the myotubes.Additionally,CCN2,TGFB1,MYL2 and MYL4 were identified as hub-candidates in this group.These data enhance our existing understanding of myotube formation during early development and repair.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2018YFD0500402)Major Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.31790412,31672431)project funded by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2019M660880)。
文摘This study aimed to explore the mechanism underlying arginine-promoted myogenesis of myoblasts.C2C12 cells were cultured with a medium containing 0.1,0.4,0.8,or 1.2 mmol/L arginine,respectively.Cell proliferation,viability,differentiation indexes,cytoplasmic Ca^(2+)concentration,and relative mRNA expression levels of myogenic regulatory factors(MRF)and key Ca2+channels were measured in the absence or presence of 2 chemical inhibitors,dantrolene(DAN,10μmol/L)and nisoldipine(NIS,10μmol/L),respectively.Results demonstrated that arginine promoted myogenic differentiation and myotube formation.Compared with the control(0.4 mmol/L arginine),1.2 mmol/L arginine upregulated the relative mRNA expression levels of myogenin(MyoG)and Myomaker at d 2 during myogenic induction(P<0.05).Cytoplasmic Ca^(2+)concentrations were significantly elevated by arginine supplementation at d 2 and 4(P<0.05).Relative mRNA expression levels of Ca^(2+)channels including the type 1 ryanodine recepto r(RyR1)and voltage-gated Ca^(2+)channel(Cav1.1)were upregulated by 1.2 mmol/L arginine during2-d myogenic induction(P<0.01).However,arginine-promoted myogenic potential of myoblasts was remarkably compromised by DAN and NIS,respectively(P<0.05).These findings evidenced that the supplementation of arginine promoted myogenic differentiation and myotube formation through increasing cytoplasmic Ca^(2+)concentration from both extracellular and sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca^(2+).
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.30670858)Key Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.90713015)~~
文摘非病毒载体介导的外源基因在哺乳动物骨骼肌细胞中的表达往往受限于基因转移效率的低下.本文利用电穿孔为基因转移方法,研究了人对氧磷酶基因(PON1)在原代培养的小鼠骨骼肌成肌细胞和成熟肌管中的转移与表达.在上述细胞中加入PON1的真核表达质粒后实施一定条件的电穿孔,通过测定不同时间点培养基与细胞裂解液中芳香酯酶活性的变化以衡量PON1的表达与分泌.结果显示,PON1在成肌细胞中表达的最佳电穿孔条件为800 V/cm,20 ms and 50μF;在肌管中为700 V/cm,20 ms and 50μF.在此条件下,细胞存活率均达75%以上,且表达的蛋白均可有效分泌.RT-PCR分析同样验证了PON1 mRNA在骨骼肌细胞中的高效表达.电穿孔介导的PON1基因表达效率显著高于传统的基因转移方法如磷酸钙法和阳离子脂质体法.因此,以不同分化阶段的骨骼肌细胞为靶细胞,通过电穿孔介导外源基因表达切实可行,并可能在细胞工程与基因治疗等领域均具有潜在的应用前景.