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- Appelqvist, Hanna, et al.
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Lysosomal exocytosis and caspase-8-mediated apoptosis in UVA-irradiated keratinocytes
- 2013
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Ingår i: Journal of Cell Science. - : Company of Biologists. - 0021-9533 .- 1477-9137. ; 126:24, s. 5578-5584
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation is a major environmental carcinogen involved in the development of skin cancer. To elucidate the initial signaling during UV-induced damage in human keratinocytes, we investigated lysosomal exocytosis and apoptosis induction. UVA, but not UVB, induced plasma membrane damage, which was repaired by Ca2+-dependent lysosomal exocytosis. The lysosomal exocytosis resulted in extracellular release of cathepsin D and acid sphingomyelinase (aSMase). Two hours after UVA irradiation, we detected activation of caspase-8, which was reduced by addition of anti-aSMAse. Furthermore, caspase-8 activation and apoptosis was reduced by prevention of endocytosis and by the use of cathepsin inhibitors. We conclude that lysosomal exocytosis is part of the keratinocyte response to UVA and is followed by cathepsin-dependent activation of caspase-8. The findings have implications for the understanding of UV-induced skin damage and emphasize that UVA and UVB initiate apoptosis through different signaling pathways in keratinocytes.
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- Appelqvist, Hanna, 1981-
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Lysosomal Membrane Stability and Cathepsins in Cell Death
- 2012
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Doktorsavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Lysosomes are acidic organelles that are critically involved in a number of physiological processes, including macromolecule degradation, endocytosis, autophagy, exocytosis and cholesterol homeostasis. Several pathological conditions, such as cancer, neurodegenerative disorders and lysosomal storage diseases, involve lysosomal disturbances, indicating the importance of the organelle for correct cellular function. The aim of this thesis was to investigate the role of lysosomes in cell death signaling.Previous studies have shown that permeabilization of the lysosomal membrane and release of hydrolytic enzymes such as cathepsin D to the cytosol occurs during apoptosis. We identified Bid and 14-3-3 proteins as cytosolic targets of cathepsin D in human fibroblasts. Truncated Bid, generated by cathepsin D proteolytic cleavage, stimulates Bax-mediated release of pro-apoptotic factors from the mitochondria, thereby engaging the intrinsic pathway to apoptosis.Since the presence of cathepsins in the cytosol is sufficient to induce apoptosis, the permeability of the lysosomal membrane influences the fate of the cell. In this thesis, we demonstrated that the stability of the lysosomal membrane can be manipulated by altering the lysosomal cholesterol content. Cells with high lysosomal cholesterol content were less prone to undergo apoptosis when challenged with stimuli known to induce lysosome-mediated cell death. In addition, cholesterol accumulation was associated with increased expression of lysosome-associated membrane proteins and storage of other lipids; however, these factors did not contribute to lysosomal stabilization.Lysosomal membrane permeabilization and cathepsins contribute to ultraviolet (UV) irradiation-induced apoptosis. We demonstrate plasma membrane damage induced by UVA irradiation to be rapidly repaired by lysosomal exocytosis in human keratinocytes. Despite efficient plasma membrane resealing, the cells underwent apoptosis, which was dependent on early activation of caspase-8. The activation of caspase-8 was lysosome-dependent and occurred in vesicles positive for lysosomal markers.This thesis demonstrates the importance of lysosomal stability for apoptosis regulation and that this stability can be influenced by drug intervention. Modulation of the lysosomal membrane permeability may have potential for use as a therapeutic strategy in conditions associated with accelerated or repressed apoptosis.
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- Appelqvist, Hanna, et al.
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The lysosome: from waste bag to potential therapeutic target
- 2013
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Ingår i: Journal of Molecular Cell Biology. - : Oxford University Press (OUP): Policy B - Oxford Open Option D. - 1674-2788 .- 1759-4685. ; 5:4, s. 214-226
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Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat)abstract
- Lysosomes are ubiquitous membrane-bound intracellular organelles with an acidic interior. They are central for degradation and recycling of macromolecules delivered by endocytosis, phagocytosis, and autophagy. In contrast to the rather simplified view of lysosomes as waste bags, nowadays lysosomes are recognized as advanced organelles involved in many cellular processes and are considered crucial regulators of cell homeostasis. The function of lysosomes is critically dependent on soluble lysosomal hydrolases (e.g. cathepsins) as well as lysosomal membrane proteins (e.g. lysosome-associated membrane proteins). This review focuses on lysosomal involvement in digestion of intra- and extracellular material, plasma membrane repair, cholesterol homeostasis, and cell death. Regulation of lysosomal biogenesis and function via the transcription factor EB (TFEB) will also be discussed. In addition, lysosomal contribution to diseases, including lysosomal storage disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases, is presented.
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- Bivik, Cecilia, et al.
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UVA/B induced apoptosis in human melanocytes involves translocation of cathepsins and Bcl-2 family members
- 2006
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Ingår i: Journal of Investigative Dermatology. - : Elsevier BV. - 0022-202X. ; 126:5, s. 1119-1127
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- We demonstrate UVA/B to induce apoptosis in human melanocytes through the mitochondrial pathway, displaying cytochrome c release, caspase-3 activation, and fragmentation of nuclei. The outcome of a death signal depends on the balance between positive and negative apoptotic regulators, such as members of the Bcl-2 protein family. Apoptotic melanocytes, containing fragmented nucleus, show translocation of the proapoptotic proteins Bax and Bid from the cytosol to punctate mitochondrial-like structures. Bcl-2, generally thought to be attached only to membranes, was in melanocytes localized in the cytosol as well. In the fraction of surviving melanocytes, that is, cells with morphologically unchanged nucleus, the antiapoptotic proteins Bcl-2 and Bcl-XL were translocated to mitochondria following UVA/B. The lysosomal proteases, cathepsin B and D, which may act as proapoptotic mediators, were released from lysosomes to the cytosol after UVA/B exposure. Proapoptotic action of the cytosolic cathepsins was confirmed by microinjection of cathepsin B, which induced nuclear fragmentation. Bax translocation and apoptosis were markedly reduced in melanocytes after pretreatment with either cysteine or aspartic cathepsin inhibitors. No initial caspase-8 activity was detected, excluding involvement of the death receptor pathway. Altogether, our results emphasize translocation of Bcl-2 family proteins to have central regulatory functions of UV-induced apoptosis in melanocytes and suggest cathepsins to be proapoptotic mediators operating upstream of Bax.
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- Bivik Eding, Cecilia, et al.
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Melanoma Growth and Progression After Ultraviolet A Irradiation: Impact of Lysosomal Exocytosis and Cathepsin Proteases
- 2015
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Ingår i: Acta Dermato-Venereologica. - : ACTA DERMATO-VENEREOLOGICA. - 0001-5555 .- 1651-2057. ; 95:7, s. 792-797
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation is a risk factor for development of malignant melanoma. UVA-induced lysosomal exocytosis and subsequent cell growth enhancement was studied in malignant melanoma cell lines and human skin melanocytes. UVA irradiation caused plasma membrane damage that was rapidly repaired by calcium-dependent lysosomal exocytosis. Lysosomal content was released into the culture medium directly after irradiation and such conditioned media stimulated the growth of non-irradiated cell cultures. By comparing melanocytes and melanoma cells, it was found that only the melanoma cells spontaneously secreted cathepsins into the surrounding medium. Melanoma cells from a primary tumour showed pronounced invasion ability, which was prevented by addition of inhibitors of cathepsins B, D and L. Proliferation was reduced by cathepsin L inhibition in all melanoma cell lines, but did not affect melanocyte growth. In conclusion, UVA-induced release of cathepsins outside cells may be an important factor that promotes melanoma growth and progression.
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- Eriksson, Ida, 1985-
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Dealing with damaged lysosomes : Impact of lysosomal membrane stability in health and disease
- 2022
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Doktorsavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- The lysosome is the main unit for degradation and plays important roles in various cellular processes, such as nutrient sensing, cholesterol regulation and cell death. Consequently, altered lysosomal function contributes to, or even causes, several diseases. Lysosomal membrane permeabilization (LMP) and release of lysosomal content to the cytosol can induce cell death, and is implicated in inflammation and neuronal decline in several neurodegenerative diseases. It has also emerged as a potential target in cancer therapy. Due to the detrimental effects of LMP, cells harbor several mechanisms to protect and prevent lysosomal membrane damage. The aim of this thesis was to elucidate how lysosomal membrane stability and repair mechanisms affect cell death and survival. We find that lysosomal cholesterol is upregulated in response to an increased load of reactive oxygen species in a Parkinson’s disease cell model, and that augmented cholesterol protects from LMP. However, cholesterol also induces accumulation of α-synuclein and inhibits lysosome-mediated degradation, which can destabilize the lysosomal membrane and accelerate the course of disease. Further, we demonstrate that lysosomal membrane damage is counteracted by a calcium-dependent repair mechanism to prevent LMP. Lysosomes damaged beyond repair are instead sequestered in an autophagosome and degraded by intact lysosomes in a process called lysophagy. As a result, small vesicles containing lysosomal membrane proteins are generated, which we believe are used to restore lysosomal function. We show that malignant cells are more sensitive to LMP, and that they differ in their activation of damage-response mechanisms compared to normal cells. Moreover, in malignant cells, the intracellular position of the lysosomes determines the susceptibility to lysosomal damage. Peripherally located lysosomes are less sensitive, and by relocating lysosomes to the perinuclear area in the cell, we can sensitize lysosomes to LMP induction. In summary, this thesis demonstrates the importance of damage-response mechanisms to protect from lysosomal membrane damage and maintain cellular function. It also indicates that targeting of lysosomal stability and repair is a potential therapeutic strategy in both neurodegenerative diseases and in cancer.
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- Eriksson, Ida, et al.
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Lysosomal Function and Intracellular Position Determine the Malignant Phenotype in Melanoma
- 2023
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Ingår i: Journal of Investigative Dermatology. - : ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. - 0022-202X .- 1523-1747. ; 143:9, s. 1769-
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Lysosomes are central in cell homeostasis and participate in macromolecular degradation, plasma membrane repair, exosome release, cell adhesion/migration, and apoptosis. In cancer, alterations in lysosomal function and spatial distribution may facilitate disease progression. In this study, we show enhanced lysosomal activity in malignant melanoma cells compared with that in normal human melanocytes. Most lysosomes show perinuclear location in melanocytes, while they are more dispersed in melanoma, with retained proteolytic activity and low pH also in the peripheral population. Rab7a expression is lower in melanoma cells than in melanocytes, and by increasing Rab7a, lysosomes are relocated to the perinuclear region in melanoma. Exposure to the lysosome-destabilizing drug L-leucyl-L-leucine methyl ester causes higher damage in the perinuclear subset of lysosomes in melanomas, whereas differences in subpopulation susceptibility cannot be found in melanocytes. Interestingly, melanoma cells recruit the endosomal sorting complex required for transport-III core protein CHMP4B, involved in lysosomal membrane repair, rather than initiate lysophagy. However, when the perinuclear lysosomal position is promoted by Rab7a overexpression or kinesore treatment, lysophagy is increased. In addition, Rab7a overexpression is accompanied by reduced migration capacity. Taken together, the study emphasizes that alterations in lysosomal properties facilitate the malignant phenotype and declares the targeting of lysosomal function as a future therapeutic approach.
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- Eriksson, Ida, et al.
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Restoration of lysosomal function after damage is accompanied by recycling of lysosomal membrane proteins
- 2020
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Ingår i: Cell Death and Disease. - : NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP. - 2041-4889 .- 2041-4889. ; 11:5
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Lysosomes are central organelles for cellular degradation and energy homeostasis. In addition, lysosomal membrane permeabilization (LMP) and subsequent release of lysosomal content to the cytosol can initiate programmed cell death. The extent of LMP and available repair mechanisms determine the cell fate after lysosomal damage. In this study, we aimed to investigate the premises for lysosomal membrane repair after LMP and found that lysosomal membrane damage initiated by l-leucyl-l-leucine methyl ester (LLOMe) caused caspase-dependent apoptosis in almost 50% of the cells, while the rest recovered. Immediately after LLOMe addition, lysosomal proteases were detected in the cytosol and the ESCRT-components ALIX and CHMP4B were recruited to the lysosomal membrane. Next, lysophagic clearance of damaged lysosomes was evident and a concentration-dependent translocation of several lysosomal membrane proteins, including LAMP2, to the cytosol was found. LAMP2 was present in small vesicles with the N-terminal protein chain facing the lumen of the vesicle. We conclude that lysophagic clearance of damaged lysosomes results in generation of lysosomal membrane protein complexes, which constitute small membrane enclosed units, possibly for recycling of lysosomal membrane proteins. These lysosomal membrane complexes enable an efficient regeneration of lysosomes to regain cell functionality.
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- Larsson (Wäster), Petra, et al.
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Ultraviolet A and B affect human melanocytes and keratinocytes differently. A study of oxidative alterations and apoptosis
- 2005
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Ingår i: Experimental Dermatology. - : Wiley. - 0906-6705 .- 1600-0625. ; 14:2, s. 117-123
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is an etiologic agent for malignant melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer, but the spectral range responsible for tumor induction is still to be elucidated. In this study, we compared effects of UVA and UVB irradiation on normal human melanocytes (MCs) and keratinocytes (KCs) in vitro. We demonstrate that UVA irradiation induces immediate loss of reduced glutathione (GSH) in both MCs and KCs. Exposure to UVA also causes reduced plasma membrane stability, in both cell types, as estimated by fluorescein diacetate retention and flow cytometry. Furthermore, we noted reduction in proliferation and higher apoptosis frequency 24 h after UVA irradiation. UVB irradiation of KCs caused instant reduction of reduced GSH and impaired plasma membrane stability. We also found decline in proliferation and increased apoptosis after 24 h. In MCs, on the other hand, UVB had no effect on GSH level or plasma membrane stability, although increased apoptotic cell death and reduced proliferation was detected. In summary, MCs and KCs showed similar response towards UVA, while UVB had more pronounced effects on KCs as compared to MCs. These results might have implications for the induction of malignant melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer.
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- Larsson Wäster, Petra, et al.
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Ultraviolet (UV) A- and UVB-induced redox alterations and activation of nuclear factor-kappaB in human melanocytes - protective effects of alpha-tocopherol
- 2006
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Ingår i: British Journal of Dermatology. - : Oxford University Press (OUP). - 0007-0963 .- 1365-2133. ; 155:2, s. 292-300
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background Despite compelling evidence that ultraviolet (UV) irradiation causes melanoma the knowledge concerning reaction pathways and signalling transduction in melanocytes is still limited. Objectives To evaluate the protective capacity of α-tocopherol and β-carotene during UVA and UVB irradiation of human melanocytes in vitro. Methods Primary cultures of normal human melanocytes were irradiated by different wavelengths within the UV spectrum (UVA 6 J cm−2, UVB 60 mJ cm−2). Redox alterations and apoptosis were studied and the protective potential of α-tocopherol and β-carotene was evaluated. Results UVA and UVB irradiation decreased the intracellular concentration of reduced glutathione and activated the transcription factor nuclear factor (NF)-κB, detected as the increased level of the p65 subunit and translocation to the nucleus. This coincided with a rise in the level of γ-glutamyl-cysteine-synthetase, the rate-limiting enzyme of the glutathione synthesis. UVA and UVB caused apoptotic cell death as detected by nuclear fragmentation and caspase activation 24 h postirradiation. Pretreatment with α-tocopherol prevented UVA- and UVB-induced glutathione loss, NF-κB translocation and diminished apoptosis, but β-carotene did not show a similar protective capacity. Further, exposure to α-tocopherol by itself reduced cell proliferation rate. Conclusions UVA and UVB irradiation affected the intracellular redox state and increased the frequency of apoptosis in human melanocytes in vitro. α-Tocopherol might be a useful substance in protecting melanocytes from UV-induced damage.
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