Abrogation of heat-shock protein (HSP)70 expression induced cell growth inhibition and apoptosis in human androgen-independent prostate cancer cell line PC-3m

Aim: To investigate the effect of abrogating heat shock protein (HSP) 70 expression by antisense HSP70 oligonucleotides treatment on human androgen-independent prostate cancer cell line PC-3m growth. Methods: PC-3m cells were treated with 0-16 μmol/L antisense HSP70 oligomers for 0-100 hr. Cell growth inhibition was analyzed using a trypan blue dye exclusion test. Apoptotic cells were detected and confirmed by flow cytometric analysis and DNA fragmentation analysis. The protein expression of HSP70 and bcl-2 affected by antisense HSP70 oligomers were determined using Western blot. Results: Antisense HSP70 oligomer induced apoptosis and then inhibited proliferation of PC-3m cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Ladder-like patterns of DNA fragments were observed in PC-3m cells treated with 10 μmol/L antisense HSP70 oligomer for 48 hr or 8 μmol/L for 72 hr on agarose gel electrophoresis. Antisense HSP70 oligomer pretreatment enhanced the subsequent induction of apoptosis by heat shock in PC-3m cells. In addition, undetectable HSP70 expression was observed at a concentration of 10 μmol/L antisense HSP70 oligomer treatment for 48 hr or 8 μmol/L for 72 hr in Western blot, which was paralleled by decreased expression levels of anti-apoptotic protein bcl-2. Conclusion: HSP70 antisense oligomer treatment abrogates the expression of HSP70, which may disrupt HSP70-bcl-2-interactions and further down-regulate bcl-2 expression, in turn inducing apoptosis and inhibiting cell growth in PC-3m cells.

cDNA Cloning of Heat Shock Protein Genes and Their Expression in an Indigenous Cryptic Species of the Whitefly Bemisia tabaci Complex from China

Thermal adaptation plays a fundamental role in shaping the distribution and abundance of insects,and heat shock proteins（Hsps）play important roles in the temperature adaptation of various organisms.To better understand the temperature tolerance of the indigenous ZHJ2-biotype of whitefly Bemisia tabaci species complex,we obtained complete cDNA sequences for hsp90,hsp70,and hsp20 and analyzed their expression profiles under different high temperature treatments by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction.The high temperature tolerance of B.tabaci ZHJ2-biotype was determined by survival rate after exposure to different high temperatures for 1 h.The results showed that after 41°C heat-shock treatment for 1 h,the survival rates of ZHJ2 adults declined significantly and the estimated temperature required to cause 50% mortality（LT50）is 42.85°C for 1 h.Temperatures for onset（Ton）or maximal（Tmax）induction of hsps expression in B.tabaci ZHJ2-biotype were 35 and 39°C（or 41°C）.Compared with previous studies,indigenous ZHJ2-biotype exhibits lower heat temperature stress tolerance and Ton（or Tmax）than the invasive B-biotype.

What we know about ST13, a co-factor of heat shock protein, or a tumor suppressor?

This article is to summarize the molecular and functional analysis of the gene “suppression of tumorigenicity 13” (ST13). ST13 is in fact the gene encoding Hsp70 interacting protein (Hip), a co-factor (co-chaperone) of the 70-kDa heat shock proteins (Hsc/Hsp70). By collaborating with other positive co-factors such as Hsp40 and the Hsp70-Hsp90 organizing protein (Hop), or competing with negative co-factors such as Bcl2-associated athanogen 1 (Bag1), Hip facilitates may facilitate the chaperone function of Hsc/Hsp70 in protein folding and repair, and in controlling the activity of regulatory proteins such as steroid receptors and regulators of proliferation or apoptosis. Although the nomenclature of ST13 implies a role in the suppression of tumorigenicity (ST), to date available experimental data are not sufficient to support its role in cancer development, except for the possible down-regulation of ST13 in gastric and colorectal cancers. Further investigation of this gene at the physiological level would benefit our understanding of diseases such as endocrinological disorders, cancer, and neurodegeneration commonly associated with protein misfolding.

Heat shock protein inhibitor, quercetin, as a novel adjuvant agent to improve radiofrequency ablation-induced tumor destruction and its molecular mechanism

Background： We investigated the effect of a small molecular inhibitor of heat shock protein （HSP）, qnercetin, on tumor radiofrequency （RF） ablation, and explored the underlying molecular mechanisms. Methods： In in vivo study, rats with R3230 breast adenocarcinoma were sacrificed 24 h post-treatment and gross coagulation areas were compared, and next, randomized into four treatment arms （control, quercetin alone, RF alone, and combination） for Kaplan-Meier analysis of defined endpoint survival. Then the distribution and expression levels of heat shock protein 70 （HSP70）, cleaved caspase-3 and heat shock factor 1 （HSF1） were analyzed after different treatments. In in vitro study, we used quercetin to promote SK- HEP-I （hepatic） and MCF-7 （breast） cancer cell apoptosis in heat shock cell model, and siRNA was used to block c-Jun and to explore the role of activating protein-1 （AP-1） signaling pathways. Results： We found the effects of quercetin plus RFA resulted in increase on the tumor destruction/ endpoint survival （26.5±3.4 d） in vivo, compared with RF alone （17.6±2.5 d） and quercetin alone （15.7±3.1 d）. Most importantly, quercetin-induced cancer cell death required the presence of HSF1 in animal model. Furthermore, quercetin directly down-regulated expression of HSF1 in vitro, which our findings have revealed, required the activation of AP-1 signaling pathways by loss-of-function analysis using siRNA mediated targeting of c-Jun. Conclusions： These results indicated a protective role of quercetin in tumor ablation and highlighted a novel mechanism involving HSP70 with HSF1 pathway in thermal ablation of solid tumors.

Advance in Research on Biological Function and TranscriptionalControl of Heat Shock Proteins

The regulation of heat shock transcription factor to heat shock protein expression and the newest knowledge about the effect of heat shock protein on aging,immune response and the balance of cell survival and apoptosis are summarized in the paper.

STUDY ON THE ANTI-TUMOR EFFICACY INDUCED BY HEAT SHOCK PROTEIN 70-PEPTIDE COMPLEXES DERIVED FROM TUMOR CELLS

OBJECTIVE: To study the efficacy and explore the mechanism of the anti-tumor immunity elicited by heat shock protein 70-peptide complexes (HSP70-PC) derived from tumor cells. METHODS: Cells culture, flow cytometric analysis, affinity chromatography for protein purification, SDS-PAGE, Western-blotting and animal experiment were used. RESULTS: HSP70-PC immunization rendered protective effect to both naive tumorl-bearing mice. All of the naive mice obtained complete resistance to Hcaf cell attack; 40% of the tumor-bearing mice survived for over 90 days, whereas the mice of control group died within 2 weeks (P

Polymorphism of heat shock protein 70-2 and enterocutaneous fistula in Chinese population

AIM: To investigate whether the heat shock protein 70-2 (HSP70-2) polymorphism is associated with enterocutaneous fistulas in a Chinese population.

Novel heat shock protein Hsp70L1 activates dendritic cells and acts as a Th1 polarizing adjuvant

Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are reported to act as effective adjuvants to elicit anti-tumor and anti-infection immunity. Here, we report that Hsp70-like protein 1 (Hsp70L1), a novel HSP derived from human dendritic cells (DCs), has potent adjuvant effects that polarize responses toward Th1. With a calculated molecular weight of 54.8 kDa, Hsp70L1 is smaller in size than Hsp70 but resembles it both structurally and functionally. Hsp70L1 shares common receptors on DCs with Hsp70 and can interact with DCs, promoting DC maturation and stimulating secretion of the proinflammatory cytokines interleukin 12p70 (IL-12p70), IL-1beta, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), and the chemokines IP-10, macrophage inflammatory protein-1alpha (MIP-1alpha), MIP-1beta, and normal T cell expressed and secreted (RANTES). The induction of interferon-gamma-inducible protein 10 (IP-10) secretion by Hsp70L1 is not shared by Hsp70, and other functional differences include more potent stimulation of DC IL-12p70, CC-chemokine, and CCR7 and CXCR4 expression by Hsp70L1. Immunization of mice with the hybrid peptide Hsp70L1-ovalbumin(OVA)(257-264) induces an OVA(257-264)-specific Th1 response and cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) that results in significant inhibition of E.G7-OVA tumor growth. The ability of Hsp70L1 to activate DCs indicates its potential as a novel adjuvant for use with peptide immunizations; the Hsp70L1 antigen peptide hybrid may serve as a more effective vaccine for the control of cancer and infectious diseases.

Cytotoxic T-lymphocytes response in vitro activated by dendritic cells pulsed with heat shock protein 70 derived from human bladder tumor cell lines of EJ

Objective： To investigate whether human dendritic cells （DC） derived from peripheral blood mononuclear cells （PBMC）, which were pulsed by heat shock protein 70 （HSP70） isolated from human bladder tumor cell lines of E J, were able to induce peptide specific cytotoxic T-lymphocytes （CTL） response in vitro and give the experimental foundation for the future clinical trials of immunotherapy in bladder tumor. Methods： The E J-derived HSP70 co-cultured with DC from the healthy volunteers＇ PBMC, along with the crude lysate （the supematant before HSP70 purification） from EJ cells were used as the experimental groups and DC not pulsed by any tumor cells antigen were the blank control. The autologous T-lymphocytes were added into the above various DC groups, and after incubation, the stimulation indexes （SI） and interferon-y （IFN-γ） were detected to evaluate the immune activities of various DC groups. The killing effects of CTL to target cells, EJ and Hela cells, were determined with 51^Cr releasing test. Results： Both DC/HSP70 and DC/the crude lysate could effectively activate CTL in vitro and kill target cells EJ. The killing effect of DC/HSP70 to EJ was much stronger than DC/the crude lysate （the supernatant before HSP70 purification） （P 〈 0.05）. DC without any tumor cell antigens had a lower killing power to EJ. Meanwhile, DC/ HSP70 had little killing power to Hela non-relevant to bladder tumor histopathologically as compared with EJ cells （P 〈 0.05）. Conclusion： The DC pulsed by HSP70 derived from the autologous tumor cells could induce a peptide complexes specific CTL response to tumor cells, and the CTL response induced by the DC/HSP70 was stronger, which display the basis of the possible clinical application of DC/HSP70 for bladder tumor.

The Heat Shock Protein Story—From Taking mTORC1,2 and Heat Shock Protein Inhibitors as Therapeutic Measures for Treating Cancers to Development of Cancer Vaccines

Heat shock proteins (HSPs) serve to correct proteins’ conformation, send the damaged proteins for degradation (quality control function). Heat shock factors (HSFs) are their transcription factors. The protein complexes mTOR1 and 2 (with the same core mTOR), the phosphoinositide-dependent protein kinase-1 (PDK1), the seine/threonine-specific protein kinase (Akt), HSF1, plus their associated proteins form a network participating in protein synthesis, bio-energy generation, signaling for apoptosis with the help of HSPs. A cancer cell synthesizes proteins at fast rate and needs more HSPs to work on quality control. Shutting down this network would lead to cell death. Thus inhibitors of mTOR (mTORI) and inhibitors of HSPs (HSPI) could drive cancer cell to apoptosis—a “passive approach”. On the other hand, HSPs form complexes with polypeptides characteristic of the cancer cells;on excretion from the cell, they becomes antigens for the immunity cells, eventually leading to maturation of the cytotoxic T cells, forming the basic principle of preparing cancer-specific, person-specific vaccine. Recent finding shows that HSP70 can penetrate cancer cell and expel its analog to extracellular region, giving the hope to prepare a non-person-specific vaccine covering a variety of cancers. Activation of anti-cancer immunity is the “active approach”. On the other hand, mild hyperthermia, with increase of intracellular HSPs, has been found to activate the immunity response, and demonstrate anti-cancer effects. There are certain “mysteries” behind the mechanisms of the active and passive approaches. We analyze the mechanisms involved and provide explanations to some mysteries. We also suggest future research to improve our understanding of these two approaches, in which HSPs play many roles.

ACUPUNCTURE EFFECTS ON INDUCIBLE NITRIC OXIDE SYNTHASE mRNA, iNOS PRODUCT AND HEAT SHOCK PROTEIN IN PERITONEAL MACROPHAGES OF THE MOUSE

To study the acupuncture effects on the inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) mRNA,iNOS product and heat shock protein(hsp) 70 in the mouse macrophages, after peritoneal stimulation with steriled paraffin oil for 48 h, 24 Kunming mice were randomly divided into 3 groups: a, electroacupuncture (EA) groupl treated with EA; b, control 1 (C 1) group, peritoneal macrophages treated with culture; and c, control 2 (C 2) group, treated with neither EA nor culture. The macrophages of mice in 3 groups collected from respective peritoneal cavities were prepared into two kinds of specimens, including slide and nitrocellulose membrane (NCM). The iNOS mRNA, iNOS and hsp 70 were detected respectively with in situ hybridization, cytochemistry, immunohistochemistry and RNA and protein dot blots. The results showed that the signals of iNOS mRNA and iNOS product were localized in the macrophage cytoplasm; the immunoreactivity(IR) of hsp 70 localized in both cytoplasm and nucleus. The dot blot signal scanning value of those in 3 groups in comparison with each other showed as follows: EA group>C 2 group>C 1 group, (P<0.01).

Genome-Wide Identification of heat shock protein 10/60 Genes in Japanese Flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) and Their Regulated Expression After Bacterial Infection

Heat shock proteins 10/60(hsp10/60)are a family of conserved ubiquitously expressed heat shock proteins which are produced by cells in response to exposure to stressful conditions.Besides the chaperone and housekeeping functions,they are also known to be involved in immune response during bacterial infection.In this study,we identified and annotated 10 hsp10/60 genes through bioinformatic analysis in Japanese flounder(Paralichthys olivaceus).Among them one member of hsp10(hspe)family and nine members of hsp60(hspd)family were identified.Phylogenetic and selection pressure analysis showed that the hsp10/60 genes were evolutionarily constrained and their function was conserved.Besides,hsp10/60 genes were involved in different embryonic and larval stages and acted as the sentinel role in an unchallenged organism.In addition,we also observed the expression patterns of hsp10/60 genes after Edwardsiella tarda infection,for the first time in Japanese flounder.Eight out of 10 genes were differentially expressed after bacterial challenges,the significantly regulated expressions of flounder hsp10/60 genes after bacterial infections suggested their involvement in immune response in flounder.Our results provide valuable information for clarifying the evolutionary relationship,and early insights of the immune functions of hsp10/60 genes in Japanese flounder.

Enhancing the treatment effects of tumor cell purified autogenous heat shock protein 70-peptide complexes on HER-3-overexpressing breast cancer

Objective The aim of this study was to enhance the treatment effect of tumor purified autogenous heat shock protein 70-peptide complexes(HSP70-PCs)on HER-3-overexpressing breast cancer.Methods In this study,we first studied the expression of HER-3 in breast cancer tissues and its relationship with patient characteristics.We then purified HSP70-PCs from primary breast cancer cells with different HER-2 and HER-3 expression profiles and determined the cytotoxicity of autogenous dendritic cells(DCs)and CD8+T cells induced by these complexes.Third,recombinant human HSP70-HER-3 protein complexes were used to inhibit the autogenous HSP70-PCs purified from HER-3-overexpressing breast cancer cells,and the resulting immunological response was examined.Results The results show that HSP70-PCs can be combined with recombinant HSP70-HER-3 protein complexes to induce stronger immunological responses than autogenous HSP70-PCs alone and that these treatments induce autogenous CD8+T cell killing of HER-3-positive breast cancer cells.Conclusion These findings provide a new direction for HSP70-DC-based immunotherapy for patients with HER-3-overexpressing breast cancer.

Heat shock proteins and immunotherapy

Being one of the most abundant intracellular proteins, heat shock proteins (HSPs) have many housekeeping functions which are crucial for the survival of organisms. In addition, some HSPs are new immunoactive molecules which play important roles in both adaptive and innate immunity. They could activate CD8 + and CD4 + lymphocytes, induce innate immune response including natural killer (NK) cell activation and cytokine secretion, and induce maturation of dendritic cells (DCs). These characteristics have been used for immunotherapy of various types of cancers and infectious diseases. This review focuses on the main HSP families——HSP70 and 90 families. The mechanism of HSPs′ function in eliciting immune response are elucidated and various forms of HSPs used in immunotherapy are discussed in details. At the end of this review, authors summarize clinical trials related to HSPs and evaluate their clinical efficacy.

退行性心脏瓣膜病患者血清中MHC、IRF-4、HSP70、HSP22mRNA表达的变化及意义

目的研究肌球蛋白重链(MHC)、干扰素调节因子-4(IRF-4)、热休克蛋白70(HSP70)、热休克蛋白22(HSP22)mRNA在老年退行性心脏瓣膜病(SDHVD)患者血清中的表达,探讨SDHVD的可能发病机制。方法根据彩色多普勒检查结果将所有入选者分为单纯主动脉瓣钙化组(AVC组,n=25)、单纯二尖瓣钙化组(MVC组,n=19)、主动脉瓣钙化合并二尖瓣钙化组(AVC+MVC组,n=21),24例心脏瓣膜无钙化的老年患者设为对照组(NVC)。应用逆转录聚合酶链反应(RT-PCR)方法检测入选者血清MHC、IRF-4、HSP70、HSP22mRNA的表达。结果 SDHVD组与对照组相比MHC和IRF-4mRNA表达量明显降低(P<0·01),HSP70和HSP22mRNA表达量则明显增高(P<0·01),不同瓣膜钙化损伤间无明显差异(P>0·05)。SDHVD患者血清MHCmRNA、IRF-4mR-NA表达与LVEF呈正相关(r分别为0·394、0·427,P<0·05),HSP70mRNA、HSP22mRNA表达量与LVEF呈负相关(r分别为-0·409、-0·422,P<0·05)。结论 SDHVD患者血清MHC、IRF-4、HSP70、HSP22mRNA表达及心功能较心脏瓣膜无钙化者有明显变化,提示免疫炎性损伤参与SDHVD的发生发展。

HSP22在高脂致动脉粥样硬化病变中的作用及对他汀干预的影响

目的:研究热休克蛋白22(heat shock protein 22,HSP22)在高脂饮食诱导的小鼠动脉粥样硬化(atherosclerosis,AS)病变中的作用,及其对阿托伐他汀(atorvastatin,Ator)干预的影响。方法:8~9周龄Apo E^(-/-)和HSP22^(-/-)Apo E^(-/-)和HSP22+Apo E^(-/-)雄性小鼠各18只,每种小鼠分为2个亚组,分别为对照组与他汀干预组(Ator组),HSP22^(-/-)组(KO组)与HSP22^(-/-)他汀干预组(KO+Ator组)及HSP22^+组(Tg组)与HSP22^+他汀干预组(Tg+Ator组),各干预组从第5周开始给予Ator(10 mg·kg^(-1)·d^(-1))干预,各对照组给予等量生理盐水,共饲养13周。采用油红O及苏木精-伊红(hematoxylin-eosin,HE)染色法观察AS病变程度,免疫组化法、Western blot法和ELISA法检测主动脉和血清中HSP22、NF-κB、eNOS、ICAM-1及IL-6的表达。结果:油红O及HE染色示Tg组主动脉斑块相对面积低于KO组(P<0.05)。KO组的血清和主动脉中HSP22的蛋白表达显著低于对照组和Tg组,对照组显著低于Tg组。Tg组及对照组的主动脉eNOS蛋白的表达显著高于KO组。对照组的主动脉NF-κB及ICAM-1蛋白表达较KO组显著降低,较Tg组显著升高。对照组、KO组及Tg组血清IL-6水平的差异无统计学显著性。结论:HSP22基因缺失可上调NF-κB和ICAM-1的表达,降低eNOS的表达,加速AS的进展;HSP22基因过表达可降低NF-κB和ICAM-1的表达,从而改善AS。HSP22基因缺失部分限制了他汀下调NF-κB和ICAM-1及上调eNOS表达的作用;其过表达可促进他汀下调ICAM-1表达,进一步改善AS。

Hsp22保护SCA3/MJD转基因果蝇神经的机制

目的:探索Hsp22保护SCA3/MJD转基因果蝇神经的机制。方法:利用GAL4-UAS系统,使Hsp22在SCA3/MJD转基因果蝇模型的神经系统中表达。观察果蝇的羽化率,Western blot检查线粒体复合物I亚基NDUFS3的蛋白水平。结果:Hsp22诱导不能羽化的elav-GAL4/UAS系统启动的SCA3/MJD转基因果蝇部分羽化,线粒体复合物I亚基NDUFS3蛋白表达升高。结论:Hsp22可能通过改善线粒体功能对SCA3/MJD转基因果蝇神经起保护作用。

Cloning and expression of Hsp22.4 gene from Chaetomium globosum

A study was conducted on the molecular mechanism of small heat shock proteins （sHSPs） in Chaetomium globosum. Heat shock protein 22.4 （Hsp22.4） from C. globosum was cloned and expressed in Escherichia coli. BlastX analysis revealed that the Hsp22.4 gene from C. globosum shared the highest identity in amino acid sequence with a Hsp gene from Neurospora crassa, and the identity between them was 65%. The C. globosum Hsp22.4 gene was inserted into the expressive vector of pGEX-4T-2 and the recombinant plasmid named pGEX-HSE E. coli BL21 transformed with pGEX-HSP plasmid was induced by IPTG, and the expressed proteins were analyzed with SDS-PAGE. A 50 kD protein was specially expressed in E. coli BL21, and the result was consistent with expectation, and showed that the Hsp22.4 gene had been expressed in E. coli. Our study has made a foundation for further studying the function ofsHSPs protein.

Effect of Ultraviolet Radiation on Hsp70 Protein Expression in HaCaT Cells

Ultraviolet radiation by its wavelength is divided into: UVA, UVB and UVC. Only UVA and UVB manage to penetrate the ozone layer, but due to anthropological activities, all of them are capable of interacting with humans to a greater or lesser extent, and can generate adverse effects such as cellular stress when interacting with intra-and extracellular biomolecules. The skin is the first organ in contact with UV radiation, and the stress it generates can be analyzed by the expression of a bioindicator of cellular damage such as Hsp70. Therefore, the objective of the project was: to determine the effect of UVA, UVB and UVC radiation on HaCaT epithelial cells, by analyzing the expression of Hsp70. Materials and methods: HaCaT cells were cultured in vitro, which were irradiated with UVA, UVB and UVC light at different doses, to subsequently determine the degree of Hsp70 expression by Immunodetection by PAGE-SDS and Western Blot. Results: Basal expression of Hsp70 was observed in no irradiated HaCaT cells. When HaCaT cells were irradiated with UVA, UVB, UVC, an increase in this Hsp70 protein was observed. With UVA, a higher degree of expression was observed at a time of 30 minutes of irradiation. With UVB the highest expression shifted to a time of 20 minutes. With UVC, overexpression was observed after 10 minutes. Conclusion: UV radiation generates cellular stress on HaCaT cells, evaluated by the stress bioindicator Hsp70. According to the wavelength of UV radiation, those that have a shorter wavelength have a greater potential for cellular damage, such as UVC.

热休克蛋白22结构和功能研究进展

热休克蛋白22(HSP22)是唯一在体外能以单体形式存在的小分子热休克蛋白(sHSP),具有分子伴侣功能和激酶活性。HSP22高水平表达促进细胞凋亡而低水平表达抑制凋亡。除此之外,HSP22还在延长寿命、耐热和抗氧化等方面发挥作用。由于其独特的生物学功能,HSP22正成为当今研究热门对象之一。近年来,HSP22在医学方面的研究已取得显著进展,其在海洋生物学方面的研究价值也逐渐得到重视。本文综述了近年来HSP22结构和功能及其在医学和海洋生物学上的研究进展。