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Cellular Pathophysiology of Leptospirosis: Role of Na/K-ATPase.
Gonçalves-de-Albuquerque, Cassiano Felippe; Cunha, Carolina Medina Coeli da; Castro, Léo Victor Grimaldi de; Martins, Caroline de Azevedo; Barnese, Marcos Roberto Colombo; Burth, Patrícia; Younes-Ibrahim, Mauricio.
Afiliação
  • Gonçalves-de-Albuquerque CF; Laboratory of Immunopharmacology, Department of Physiology, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO), Rio de Janeiro 20211-030, Brazil.
  • Cunha CMCD; Laboratory of Immunopharmacology, Department of Physiology, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO), Rio de Janeiro 20211-030, Brazil.
  • Castro LVG; Neuroscience Graduate Program, Federal Fluminense University (UFF), Niteroi 24000-000, Brazil.
  • Martins CA; Cellular and Molecular Biology, Oswaldo Cruz Institute (IOC), Rio de Janeiro 21040-900, Brazil.
  • Barnese MRC; School of Medicine and Surgery, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO), Rio de Janeiro 20270-901, Brazil.
  • Burth P; FISCLINEX Postgraduate Program, State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro 20550-900, Brazil.
  • Younes-Ibrahim M; Laboratory of Enzymology and Cellular Signaling, Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Federal Fluminense University (UFF), Niteroi 24000-000, Brazil.
Microorganisms ; 11(7)2023 Jun 29.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37512868
Inada and Ido identified Leptospira sp. as the pathogen responsible for Weil's Disease in 1915. Later, it was confirmed that Leptospira causes leptospirosis. The host microorganism's interaction at the cellular level remained misunderstood for many years. Although different bacterial components have been isolated and purified, the complexity of the molecular interactions between these components and the host and the molecular mechanisms responsible for the systemic dysfunctions still needs to be fully unveiled. Leptospirosis affects virtually all animal species. Its cellular pathophysiology must involve a ubiquitous cellular mechanism in all eukaryotes. Na/K-ATPase is the molecular target of the leptospiral endotoxin (glycolipoprotein-GLP). Na/K-ATPase dysfunctions on different types of cells give rise to the organ disorders manifested in leptospirosis. Concomitantly, the development of a peculiar metabolic disorder characterized by dyslipidemia, with increased levels of circulating free fatty acids and an imbalance in the fatty acid/albumin molar ratio, triggers events of cellular lipotoxicity. Synergistically, multiple molecular stimuli are prompted during the infection, activating inflammasomes and Na/K-ATPase signalosome, leading to pro-inflammatory and metabolic alterations during leptospirosis. Leptospirosis involves diverse molecular mechanisms and alteration in patient inflammatory and metabolic status. Nonetheless, Na/K-ATPase is critical in the disease, and it is targeted by GLP, its components, and other molecules, such as fatty acids, that inhibit or trigger intracellular signaling through this enzyme. Herein, we overview the role of Na/K-ATPase during leptospirosis infection as a potential therapeutic target or an indicator of disease severity.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Microorganisms Ano de publicação: 2023 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Suíça

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Microorganisms Ano de publicação: 2023 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Suíça