Unraveling the molecular mechanisms of cell migration impairment and apoptosis associated with steroid sulfatase deficiency : Implications for X-linked ichthyosis

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Steroid sulfatase (STS) deficiency is responsible for X-linked ichthyosis (XLI), a genetic disorder characterized by rough and dry skin caused by excessive keratinization. The impaired keratinization process leads to reduced cell mobility and increased apoptosis, which can cause an excessive buildup of the stratum corneum. In this study, we investigated the mechanisms underlying XLI and found that STS deficiency reduces cell mobility and increases apoptosis in human keratinocyte HaCaT cells. To explore these mechanisms further, RNA-sequencing was conducted on skin tissues from STS transgenic and knockout mice. Our RNA-seq results revealed that STS deficiency plays a critical role in regulating multiple signaling pathways associated with cell mobility and apoptosis, such as Wnt/β signaling and the Hippo signaling pathway. Knockdown of the STS gene using shRNA in HaCaT cells led to an upregulation of E-cadherin expression and suppression of key factors involved in epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), such as N-cadherin and vimentin. Inhibition of EMT involved the Hippo signaling pathway and reduction of HIF-1α. Interestingly, inhibiting STS with shRNA increased mitochondrial respiration levels, as demonstrated by the extracellular flux oxygen consumption rate. Additionally, we observed a significant increase in ROS production in partial STS knockout cells compared to control cells. Our study demonstrated that the excessive generation of ROS caused by STS deficiency induces the expression of Bax and Bak, leading to the release of cytochrome c and subsequent cell death. Consequently, STS deficiency impairs cell mobility and promotes apoptosis, offering insights into the pathophysiological processes and potential therapeutic targets for XLI.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:1870

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Biochimica et biophysica acta. Molecular basis of disease - 1870(2024), 3 vom: 20. Feb., Seite 167004

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Kwon, Tae-Uk [VerfasserIn]
Kwon, Yeo-Jung [VerfasserIn]
Baek, Hyoung-Seok [VerfasserIn]
Park, Hyemin [VerfasserIn]
Lee, Hyein [VerfasserIn]
Chun, Young-Jin [VerfasserIn]

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EC 3.1.6.2
Journal Article
RNA, Small Interfering
Reactive Oxygen Species
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Steryl-Sulfatase

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Date Completed 20.02.2024

Date Revised 27.02.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.bbadis.2023.167004

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NLM366726811