Curcumin Restrains TGF-β2-Induced Proliferation, Migration, Invasion and EMT in Lens Epithelial Cells by Regulating FGF7/ZEB1 Axis

IF 3.2 3区医学 Q2 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology Pub Date : 2025-02-26 DOI:10.1002/jbt.70191

Jing He, Ping Xie, Yangjun Ou

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Abstract

Posterior capsular opacification (PCO) is the most common complication after cataract surgery characterized by hyperproliferation, migration and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in residual lens epithelial cells (LECs). Curcumin is a polyphenol compound possessing diverse pharmacological properties. Here, we investigated the functions and its potential mechanisms of curcumin in PCO using transforming growth factor beta2 (TGF-β2)-treated LECs. Cell phenotypes were analyzed using MTT, 5-thynyl-2′-deoxyuridine (EdU), transwell, and scratch assays, respectively. Levels of FGF7 (Fibroblast Growth Factor 7), ZEB1 (Zinc finger E-box binding homeobox 1), and EMT-related proteins were detected by qRT-PCR and western blot analysis. The protein interaction between FGF7 and ZEB1 was validated using Co-immunoprecipitation assay. Curcumin treatment weakened TGF-β2-induced proliferation, migration, invasion and EMT progression in LECs. The expression of FGF7 was boosted by curcumin in LECs. Functionally, FGF7 deficiency suppressed TGF-β2-induced proliferation, migration, invasion and EMT progression in LECs, and could reverse the suppressing action of curcumin on TGF-β2-induced LEC dysfunction. Mechanistically, FGF7 directly interacted with ZEB1, and curcumin could regulate ZEB1 expression via FGF7. Moreover, ZEB1 overexpression could abolish the protective effects of curcumin or FGF7 deficiency on LECs under TGF-β2 stimulation. In conclusion, curcumin protected LECs against TGF-β2-induced enhancement on the proliferation, migration, invasion and EMT process by regulating FGF7/ZEB1 axis, suggesting a new insight into the application of curcumin in PCO therapy.

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Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology 生物-毒理学

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5.80

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2.80%

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277

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6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology is an international journal that contains original research papers, rapid communications, mini-reviews, and book reviews, all focusing on the molecular mechanisms of action and detoxication of exogenous and endogenous chemicals and toxic agents. The scope includes effects on the organism at all stages of development, on organ systems, tissues, and cells as well as on enzymes, receptors, hormones, and genes. The biochemical and molecular aspects of uptake, transport, storage, excretion, lactivation and detoxication of drugs, agricultural, industrial and environmental chemicals, natural products and food additives are all subjects suitable for publication. Of particular interest are aspects of molecular biology related to biochemical toxicology. These include studies of the expression of genes related to detoxication and activation enzymes, toxicants with modes of action involving effects on nucleic acids, gene expression and protein synthesis, and the toxicity of products derived from biotechnology.