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SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
Volume 5, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP
DOI: 10.1038/srep13547
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- National Natural Science Foundation of China [81471839]
- Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province [s2013030013217]
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Cell apoptosis induced by heat stress is regulated by a complex signaling network. We previously reported that a p53-dependent pathway is involved. Here, we present evidence that NF-kappa B signaling plays a crucial role in preventing heat stress-induced early apoptosis. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were examined and increased phosphorylation of p65 and I kappa B alpha were detected, without I kappa B alpha degradation. When NF-kappa B signaling was inhibited by BAY11-7082, or a small interference RNA (siRNA) targeting p65, a significant increase in cell apoptosis and caspase-3 activity was observed, as well as reduced expression and translocation of HSP27 into the nucleus, an accumulation of reactive oxygen species, and prolonged phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs). In addition, an association between HSP27 and p65 was identified which may enhance NF-kappa B activation. When HSP27 was overexpressed, pretreatment of HUVECs with the antioxidant, apocynin, or N-acetyl cysteine, suppressed apoptosis. Similarly, inhibition of JNK and p38 with SP600125 and SB203580, respectively, also suppressed apoptosis, whereas siRNA-mediated HSP27 knockdown and treatment with the ERK 1/2 inhibitor PD98059 did otherwise. In conclusion, these findings suggest a novel role for an NF-kappa B signaling pathway involving HSP27, ROS, and MAPKs that confers a protective effect against heat stress-induced cell apoptosis.
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