ArticleCell proliferation2019
Nuclear factor-kappa B-dependent X-box binding protein 1 signalling promotes the proliferation of nucleus pulposus cells under tumour necrosis factor alpha stimulation.
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Abstract
objectivesTumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) expressed by nucleus pulposus cells (NPCs) plays a critical role in intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration. A key unfolded protein response (UPR) component, X-box binding protein 1 (XBP1) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) are essential for cell survival and proliferation. The aim of our study was to elucidate the roles of XBP1 and NF-κB in IVD degeneration (IDD). MATERIALS AND
methodsRat NPCs were cultured with TNF-α in the presence or absence of XBP1 and NF-κB-p65 small interfering RNA. The associated genes and proteins were evaluated through quantitative real-time PCR, Western blot analyses and immunofluorescence staining to monitor UPR and NF-κB signalling and identify the regulatory mechanism of p65 by XBP1. Cell counting kit-8 assay, cell cycle analysis and related gene and protein expression were performed to examine the proliferation of NPCs.
resultsThe acute exposure of TNF-α accelerated the proliferation of rat NPCs by activating the UPR/XBP1 pathway. XBP1 signalling favoured the phosphorylation and nuclear translocation of p65 subunit of NF-κB. The activation of NF-κB in the later phase also enhanced NPC proliferation.
conclusionsUnfolded protein response reinforces the survival and proliferation of NPCs under TNF-α stimulation by activating the XBP1 pathway, and NF-κB serves as a vital mediator in these events. The XBP1 signalling of UPR can be a novel therapeutic target in IDD.
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