Sinomenine Attenuates Angiotensin II-Induced Autophagy via Inhibition of P47-Phox Translocation to the Membrane and Influences Reactive Oxygen Species Generation in Podocytes

Background/Aims: Sinomenine, a pure alkaloid extracted from the Chinese medicinal plant Sinomenium acutum, and sinomenine hydrochloride (SN) has been successfully used for the therapy of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and kidney diseases. Autophagy is a cytoprotective mechanism used by podocytes and othe...

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Main Authors: Weili Wang, Juan Cai, Sha Tang, Ying Zhang, Xuejing Gao, Lijiao Xie, Zhirong Mou, Yuzhang Wu, Li Wang, Jingbo Zhang
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Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2016-02-01
Series:Kidney & Blood Pressure Research
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/443417
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author Weili Wang
Juan Cai
Sha Tang
Ying Zhang
Xuejing Gao
Lijiao Xie
Zhirong Mou
Yuzhang Wu
Li Wang
Jingbo Zhang
author_facet Weili Wang
Juan Cai
Sha Tang
Ying Zhang
Xuejing Gao
Lijiao Xie
Zhirong Mou
Yuzhang Wu
Li Wang
Jingbo Zhang
author_sort Weili Wang
collection DOAJ
description Background/Aims: Sinomenine, a pure alkaloid extracted from the Chinese medicinal plant Sinomenium acutum, and sinomenine hydrochloride (SN) has been successfully used for the therapy of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and kidney diseases. Autophagy is a cytoprotective mechanism used by podocytes and other cells to alleviate the effects of oxidative stress, and angiotensin II (Ang II) significantly promotes podocyte autophagy. However, excessive autophagy may lead to cell death and podocyte depletion. The present study evaluated the effect of SN in podocytes induced by Ang II. Methods: Podocytes were pretreated with graded concentrations (10-8 M ∼ 10-4 M) of SN and then stimulated with Ang II. The LC3B protein and the p47-phox membrane fraction were measured by Western blot. Autolysosomes were assessed by transmission electron microscopy. FACS was used to quantify the ROS produced by podocytes. The translocation of p47-phox to the membrane was investigated by immunofluorescence. Results: The 10-8 M ∼ 10-4 M of SN alone did not effect ROS generation or podocyte autophagy. The 10-8 M and 10-6 M SN attenuated Ang II-induced autophagy in podocytes. Furthermore, SN decreased the level of ROS generation in Ang II-induced podocytes via inhibition of NOX subunit p47-phox translocation to the membrane. Conclusion: The appropriate concentration of SN attenuated Ang II-induced podocyte autophagy through ROS generation, at least in part, by regulating NOX subunit p47-phox translocation to the membrane.
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spelling doaj.art-7cd92db4cc9a4990a034be343650be062022-12-22T00:59:31ZengKarger PublishersKidney & Blood Pressure Research1420-40961423-01432016-02-0141215816710.1159/000443417443417Sinomenine Attenuates Angiotensin II-Induced Autophagy via Inhibition of P47-Phox Translocation to the Membrane and Influences Reactive Oxygen Species Generation in PodocytesWeili WangJuan CaiSha TangYing ZhangXuejing GaoLijiao XieZhirong MouYuzhang WuLi WangJingbo ZhangBackground/Aims: Sinomenine, a pure alkaloid extracted from the Chinese medicinal plant Sinomenium acutum, and sinomenine hydrochloride (SN) has been successfully used for the therapy of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and kidney diseases. Autophagy is a cytoprotective mechanism used by podocytes and other cells to alleviate the effects of oxidative stress, and angiotensin II (Ang II) significantly promotes podocyte autophagy. However, excessive autophagy may lead to cell death and podocyte depletion. The present study evaluated the effect of SN in podocytes induced by Ang II. Methods: Podocytes were pretreated with graded concentrations (10-8 M ∼ 10-4 M) of SN and then stimulated with Ang II. The LC3B protein and the p47-phox membrane fraction were measured by Western blot. Autolysosomes were assessed by transmission electron microscopy. FACS was used to quantify the ROS produced by podocytes. The translocation of p47-phox to the membrane was investigated by immunofluorescence. Results: The 10-8 M ∼ 10-4 M of SN alone did not effect ROS generation or podocyte autophagy. The 10-8 M and 10-6 M SN attenuated Ang II-induced autophagy in podocytes. Furthermore, SN decreased the level of ROS generation in Ang II-induced podocytes via inhibition of NOX subunit p47-phox translocation to the membrane. Conclusion: The appropriate concentration of SN attenuated Ang II-induced podocyte autophagy through ROS generation, at least in part, by regulating NOX subunit p47-phox translocation to the membrane.http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/443417NADPH oxidasep47-phoxPodocyteAngiotensin IIAutophagySinomenine
spellingShingle Weili Wang
Juan Cai
Sha Tang
Ying Zhang
Xuejing Gao
Lijiao Xie
Zhirong Mou
Yuzhang Wu
Li Wang
Jingbo Zhang
Sinomenine Attenuates Angiotensin II-Induced Autophagy via Inhibition of P47-Phox Translocation to the Membrane and Influences Reactive Oxygen Species Generation in Podocytes
Kidney & Blood Pressure Research
NADPH oxidase
p47-phox
Podocyte
Angiotensin II
Autophagy
Sinomenine
title Sinomenine Attenuates Angiotensin II-Induced Autophagy via Inhibition of P47-Phox Translocation to the Membrane and Influences Reactive Oxygen Species Generation in Podocytes
title_full Sinomenine Attenuates Angiotensin II-Induced Autophagy via Inhibition of P47-Phox Translocation to the Membrane and Influences Reactive Oxygen Species Generation in Podocytes
title_fullStr Sinomenine Attenuates Angiotensin II-Induced Autophagy via Inhibition of P47-Phox Translocation to the Membrane and Influences Reactive Oxygen Species Generation in Podocytes
title_full_unstemmed Sinomenine Attenuates Angiotensin II-Induced Autophagy via Inhibition of P47-Phox Translocation to the Membrane and Influences Reactive Oxygen Species Generation in Podocytes
title_short Sinomenine Attenuates Angiotensin II-Induced Autophagy via Inhibition of P47-Phox Translocation to the Membrane and Influences Reactive Oxygen Species Generation in Podocytes
title_sort sinomenine attenuates angiotensin ii induced autophagy via inhibition of p47 phox translocation to the membrane and influences reactive oxygen species generation in podocytes
topic NADPH oxidase
p47-phox
Podocyte
Angiotensin II
Autophagy
Sinomenine
url http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/443417
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