Exploring the influence and mechanism of manganese on GDF-15 in human-derived choroid plexus papilloma cell line
Objective This study aimed to investigate the effect and mechanism of manganese on Growth differentiation factor 15(GDF-15)in a newly established human-derived Choroid Plexus Papilloma Cell Line(hCPP).Methods The dose-dependent and time-related toxic effects of manganese on hCPP cell viability were assessed using the CCK-8 assay.The expression of GDF-15 protein and the level of Gdf-15 mRNA were examined through Western blot and Real-Time PCR,respectively.After treatment with 100 μmol/L MnCl2 for 24 hours,the phosphorylation levels of p38 MAPK,NF-κB p65,and AMPKα were evaluated through Western blot,followed by the detection of GDF-15 protein expression after treatment with corresponding pathway inhibitors.The content of reactive oxygen species(ROS)following manganese exposure(100 μmol/L,24 h)was measured using the fluorescent probe Dihydroethidium kit.Additionally,GDF-15 and p38 MAPK protein levels were assessed through Western blotting after treatment with N-acetylcysteine(NAC),a ROS inhibitor.Results Treatment of hCPP with different concentrations of manganese for 24 h,48 h,and 72 h led to time-and concentration-dependent decreases in cell viability,accompanied by an increase in GDF-15 protein synthesis and the level of Gdf-15 mRNA.Treatment with 100 µmol/L manganese for 24 h activated several signaling pathways,evidenced by increased phosphorylation levels of p38 MAPK,NF-κB p65,and AMPKα.Furthermore,treatment with SB 202190(a p38 MAPK pathway inhibitor)reversed the effect of manganese stimulation on hCPP-induced increase in GDF-15 synthesis.Stimulation of hCPP with 100 μmol/L manganese for various durations revealed time-dependent increases in GDF-15 protein and p38 MAPK protein phosphorylation levels.However,no significant difference in ROS levels was observed between the control group and cells treated with 100 μmol/L manganese for 15 min,30 min,60 min,and 24 h.The lack of ROS involvement was further supported by the failure of acetylcysteine treatment to reverse the manganese-induced increase in GDF-15 synthesis.Conclusion This study demonstrates that manganese treatment enhances the expression of GDF-15 in hCPP cells,likely mediated through the activation of the p38 MAPK pathway.These findings provide insight for future studies to elucidate the role of GDF-15 in manganese-mediated brain toxicity.