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The endocannabinoid anandamide induces apoptosis in cytotrophoblast cells: Involvement of both mitochondrial and death receptor pathways

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The endocannabinoid anandamide induces apoptosis in cytotrophoblast cells: Involvement of both mitochondrial and death receptor pathways
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Article in International Scientific Journal
Year
2015
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Costa, MA
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Fonseca, BM
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Title: PlacentaImported from Authenticus Search for Journal Publications
Vol. 36
Pages: 69-76
ISSN: 0143-4004
Publisher: Elsevier
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FOS: Medical and Health sciences > Clinical medicine
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Authenticus ID: P-00A-0KE
Abstract (EN): Introduction: A balanced proliferation, apoptosis and differentiation in trophoblast cells of the human placenta is crucial for a proper placental development. Alteration in trophoblast apoptosis and differentiation are associated with gestational-related complications, such as preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction or miscarriages. The endocannabinoids (eCBs) have been recognized as new interveners in pregnancy events such as implantation and decidualization. However, their importance in placentation is poorly understood. We hypothesise that these novel lipid mediators may intervene in cytotrophoblast apoptosis and, concomitantly, have a role during placental development. Methods: primary human cytotrophoblasts (hCTs) and the human trophoblast-like choriocarcinoma cell line BeWo cells were exposed to Anandamide (AEA). It was investigated the cellular pathways involved in cell death, by the assessment of cell morphology, caspases activity, mitochondrial membrane potential (Delta Psi m), reactive oxygen/nitrogen species (ROS/RNS) and western blot of cleaved Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP-1), truncated Bid (t-Bid) and I kappa B-alpha. Results: AEA decreased hCTs viability and induced morphological features of apoptosis (chromatin condensation and fragmentation), caspase-3/7 activation and PARP-1 cleavage. In BeWo, AEA also increased the activities of caspase-3/7 and 9, induced loss in Delta Psi m and production of ROS/RNS. These effects were reversed by either CB1 or CB2 antagonists, whereas the increase in caspase-3/7 activity was only reversed with CB2 blockage. AEA-treated cells showed increased caspase-8 activation and formation of t-Bid, suggesting the interplay between intrinsic and extrinsic apoptotic pathways. AEA also increased I kappa B-alpha expression, a NF-kappa B regulatory protein. Conclusion: Our results highlight the importance of eCBs in cytotrophoblast cell apoptosis and indicate that a crosstalk between intrinsic and extrinsic apoptotic pathways is involved in AEA-induced effects.
Language: English
Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific
No. of pages: 8
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