The exposure of neurons to high glucose concentrations is considered a determinant of diabetic neuropathy, whereas members of the IGF system are neurotropic factors. Here, we investigated the effects of constant and intermittent high glucose concentrations on IGF1 and IGF-binding proteins (IGFBPs) in human neuroblast long-term cell cultures fetal neuroepithelial cells (FNC). These cells express the IGF1 receptor, and express and release in the culture medium IGFBP2, IGFBP4, and IGF1. The release of IGF1 was significantly increased by 17beta-estradiol (10 nM). IGF1 (100 nM) treatment determined a significant increase of IGFBP2 and a decrease of IGFBP4 release. In addition, IGF1 (1-100 nM) stimulated FNC cell proliferation in a dose-dependent manner. We hypothesized that this effect may be, at least partially, due to IGF1-induced up-regulation of the expression of the Alzheimer's disease related gene SELADIN-1 (now known as DHCR24 ), which acts as a pro-survival factor for neuronal cells. Conversely, the exposure to intermittent (20/10 mM), but not stable (20 mM), high glucose concentrations decreased the release of IGF1 and IGFBP2 in the culture medium and inhibited FNC growth by inducing apoptosis. The latter was prevented by the addition of IGF1 to the culture medium. Furthermore, high glucose concentrations reduced the expression of DHCR24. In conclusion, our results indicate for the first time that intermittent high glucose concentrations, similar to those observed in poorly controlled diabetic patients, may contribute to the development of diabetic neuropathy by interfering with the tropic effects exerted by the IGF system, and suggest the involvement of the neuroprotective factor DHCR24.

Intermittent high glucose concentrations reduce neuronal precursor survival by altering the IGF system: the involvement of the neuroprotective factor DHCR24 (Seladin-1) / S.Giannini; S.Benvenuti; P.Luciani; C.Manuelli; I.Cellai; C.Deledda; A.Pezzatini; G.B.Vannelli; E.Maneschi; C.M.Rotella; M.Serio; A.Peri. - In: JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY. - ISSN 0022-0795. - STAMPA. - 198:(2008), pp. 523-532.

Intermittent high glucose concentrations reduce neuronal precursor survival by altering the IGF system: the involvement of the neuroprotective factor DHCR24 (Seladin-1)

GIANNINI, STEFANO;BENVENUTI, SUSANNA;LUCIANI, PAOLA;MANUELLI, CINZIA;VANNELLI, GABRIELLA;ROTELLA, CARLO MARIA;SERIO, MARIO;PERI, ALESSANDRO
2008

Abstract

The exposure of neurons to high glucose concentrations is considered a determinant of diabetic neuropathy, whereas members of the IGF system are neurotropic factors. Here, we investigated the effects of constant and intermittent high glucose concentrations on IGF1 and IGF-binding proteins (IGFBPs) in human neuroblast long-term cell cultures fetal neuroepithelial cells (FNC). These cells express the IGF1 receptor, and express and release in the culture medium IGFBP2, IGFBP4, and IGF1. The release of IGF1 was significantly increased by 17beta-estradiol (10 nM). IGF1 (100 nM) treatment determined a significant increase of IGFBP2 and a decrease of IGFBP4 release. In addition, IGF1 (1-100 nM) stimulated FNC cell proliferation in a dose-dependent manner. We hypothesized that this effect may be, at least partially, due to IGF1-induced up-regulation of the expression of the Alzheimer's disease related gene SELADIN-1 (now known as DHCR24 ), which acts as a pro-survival factor for neuronal cells. Conversely, the exposure to intermittent (20/10 mM), but not stable (20 mM), high glucose concentrations decreased the release of IGF1 and IGFBP2 in the culture medium and inhibited FNC growth by inducing apoptosis. The latter was prevented by the addition of IGF1 to the culture medium. Furthermore, high glucose concentrations reduced the expression of DHCR24. In conclusion, our results indicate for the first time that intermittent high glucose concentrations, similar to those observed in poorly controlled diabetic patients, may contribute to the development of diabetic neuropathy by interfering with the tropic effects exerted by the IGF system, and suggest the involvement of the neuroprotective factor DHCR24.
2008
198
523
532
S.Giannini; S.Benvenuti; P.Luciani; C.Manuelli; I.Cellai; C.Deledda; A.Pezzatini; G.B.Vannelli; E.Maneschi; C.M.Rotella; M.Serio; A.Peri
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