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ArticleJournal of advanced research2025

Columbianadin ameliorates rheumatoid arthritis by attenuating synoviocyte hyperplasia through targeted vimentin to inhibit the VAV2/Rac-1 signaling pathway.

Yuli Han, Changqing Liu, Shujing Chen, Huihui Sun, Zhaoyu Jia, Jiaxin Shi, Lirong Wang, Kunze Du, Yanxu Chang

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Yuli HanState Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Modernization, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China; State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China.
Changqing LiuState Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Modernization, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China.
Shujing ChenState Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Modernization, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China; Haihe Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China.
Huihui SunState Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Modernization, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China.
Zhaoyu JiaState Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Modernization, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China.
Jiaxin ShiState Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Modernization, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China.
Lirong WangState Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Modernization, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China.
Kunze DuState Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Modernization, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China; State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China.
Yanxu ChangState Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Modernization, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China; Haihe Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China; State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China. Electronic address: tcmcyx@tjutcm.edu.cn.

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Abstract

introductionRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease pathologically characterized by synovial inflammation. The abnormal activation of synoviocytes seems to accompany the progression of RA. The role and exact molecular mechanism in RA of columbianadin (CBN) which is a natural coumarin is still unclear.

objectivesThe present research aimed to investigate the effect of vimentin on the abnormal growth characteristics of RA synoviocytes and the targeted regulatory role of CBN.

methodsCell migration and invasion were detected using the wound healing and transwell method. Mechanistically, the direct molecular targets of CBN were screened and identified by activity-based protein profiling. The expression of relevant proteins and mRNA in cells and mouse synovium was detected by western blotting and qRT-PCR. Changes in the degree of paw swelling and body weight of mice were recorded. H&E staining, toluidine blue staining, and micro-CT were used to visualize the degree of pathological damage in the ankle joints of mice. Small interfering RNA and plasmid overexpression of vimentin were used to observe their effects on MH7A cell proliferation, migration, apoptosis, and downstream molecular signaling.

resultsThe TNF-α-induced proliferation and migration of MH7A cells could be significantly repressed by CBN (25,50 μM), and the expression of apoptosis and autophagy-associated proteins could be modulated. Furthermore, CBN could directly bind to vimentin and inhibit its expression and function in synoviocytes, thereby ameliorating foot and paw swelling and joint damage in CIA mice. Silencing and overexpression of vimentin might be involved in developing RA synovial hyperplasia and invasive cartilage by activating VAV2 phosphorylation-mediated expression of Rac-1, which affects abnormal growth characteristics, such as synoviocyte invasion and migration.

conclusionCBN-targeted vimentin restrains the overactivation of RA synoviocytes thereby delaying the pathological process in CIA mice, which provides valuable targets and insights for understanding the pathological mechanisms of RA synovial hyperplasia.

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Arthritis, RheumatoidProto-Oncogene Proteins c-vavrac1 GTP-Binding ProteinSynoviocytesVimentinAnimalsApoptosisCell MovementCell ProliferationHumansHyperplasiaMaleMiceNeuropeptidesSignal TransductionSynovial MembraneNeuropeptidesProto-Oncogene Proteins c-vavrac1 GTP-Binding ProteinRac1 protein, mouseVimentinColumbianadinRheumatoid arthritisSynoviocytesVimentin

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