REVIEW article

Front. Immunol., 20 March 2023

Sec. Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Disorders : Autoimmune Disorders

Volume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2023.1115794

Role of the PADI family in inflammatory autoimmune diseases and cancers: A systematic review

  • 1. Department of Plastic Surgery, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China

  • 2. Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Rheumatic Disease and Translational Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China

  • 3. Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Shandong Public Health Clinical Center, Shandong University, Jinan, China

Abstract

The peptidyl arginine deiminase (PADI) family is a calcium ion-dependent group of isozymes with sequence similarity that catalyze the citrullination of proteins. Histones can serve as the target substrate of PADI family isozymes, and therefore, the PADI family is involved in NETosis and the secretion of inflammatory cytokines. Thus, the PADI family is associated with the development of inflammatory autoimmune diseases and cancer, reproductive development, and other related diseases. In this review, we systematically discuss the role of the PADI family in the pathogenesis of various diseases based on studies from the past decade to provide a reference for future research.

Highlights

  • SNP of PADI family can endow disease susceptibility.

  • The citrullination of PADI family makes it participate in different physiological processes.

  • The role of PADI family in various physiological processes makes it participate in the occurrence of human diseases.

  • PADI family can be used as the target of disease treatment for drug development.

Introduction

The peptidyl arginine deiminase (PADI) family is composed of isozymes with sequence similarity and is located on human chromosome 1p36.13. Its family members include PADI1-4 and PADI6. The PADI family is a class of calcium ion-dependent enzymes that can catalyze the citrullination of proteins. It converts positively charged arginine into neutrally charged citrulline, thereby changing the structure and function of proteins. Studies have shown that PADI family members have unique subcellular localization and tissue distribution, which determine the functional specificity of each family member (Table 1).

Table 1

PADI familySubcellular localizationTissue distributionThe transcription factor that regulates PADIMechanismFunction
PADI1cytoplasmepidermis
uterus
NF-κB ()
MZF1
Sp1/Sp3 ()
citrullinated intermediate filaments, keratin and filamentous proteinsPromote the differentiation of keratinocytes ()
chromatin structure is regulated by citrullinated histonesTo ensure the smooth development of early embryos ()
PADI2cytoplasm nucleus mitochondria (, )brain
skeletal muscle secretory glands inflammatory cells
Sp1/Sp3 ()
P2X7 ()
SOX9
FOXL2 ()
catalyzes the citrullination of histone and nonhistone proteinsForming NETs ()
Citrullination of myelin basic protein in brain tissue ()
PADI3cytoplasmkeratinocyte folliclesNF-Y
Sp1/sp3 ()
citrullinated cytokeratin K1,
K 10 and filaggrin
Promote epidermal homeostasis and barrier formation ()
PADI4cytoplasm
nucleus
granulocytes, cancer cellsNF-κB ()
P53 ()
activator protein-1
Sp1
nuclear factor-Y ()
chromatin structure is regulated by citrullinated histonesForming NETs (, )
PADI6cytoplasmembryo
oocyte
Nobox ()
sp1 ()
Promote the formation of cytoplasmic lattice in oocytesEnsure the normal development of the early embryo ()

Distribution and function of PADI family members.

As shown in Table 1, the specific distribution of the PADI family in tissues determines that the PADI family can participate in different physiological processes, which was further validated in single-cell studies of the PADI family. Downregulation of PADI1 and PADI3 in the skin of the extremities leads to alterations in filaggrin and keratin. PADI2 is associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) and posttreatment Lyme disease. PADI4 can induce arteriosclerosis by mediating the formation of NETs or promote tumor growth and metastasis by altering the tumor microenvironment. Furthermore, PADI6 is associated with the ovarian reserve (OR), oocyte maturation and early embryonic development ().

SNP analysis of the PADI family showed that genetic variations in the PADI gene were significantly associated with susceptibility to multiple diseases. This allows the PADI family to participate in the development of multiple diseases, as shown in Table 2.

Table 2

PADI familySNP sitesDisease susceptibility
PADI2rs1005753, rs2057094, rs2076616, rs2235912, rs2235926rheumatoid arthritis ()
PADI4rs11203367, rs2240335, rs2240340, rs1748033, rs874881
rs11203366, rs2240339, SCV000804840, SCV000807675
rs2240335, PADI4 _ 94, PADI _ 104, PADI4 _ 92
ADI4-94G/A, PADI4-92C/G, PADI4-90C/T
PADI4 _ 89 × G、 PADI4 _ 90 × T 和 PADI4 _ 92 × G
rheumatoid arthritis ()
rs1635564, rs2240340, rs1929992systemic lupus erythematosus (, )
rs11203366, rs11203367, rs874881, rs2240340, rs11203368systemic lupus erythematosus
lupus nephritis ()
rs10437048, rs41265997, rs2501796, rs2477134esophageal cancer ()
rs874881, rs11203366, rs11203367, rs2240339
SCV000804840, SCV000807675
osteoarthritis ()
rs1748033autoimmune thyroid diseases ()
rs1635566, rs882537gastric carcinoma ()
rs2240337G > A, rs11203366, rs1886302, rs1635562,
rs1635564, rs2477137
esophageal squamous cell carcinoma ()

SNP analysis of the PADI family.

Therefore, PADI family members may be associated with the occurrence of diseases by participating in different physiological processes. The current research shows that the PADI family mainly participates in the occurrence of inflammatory autoimmune diseases, cancer and reproductive development-related diseases by participating in gene expression regulation, NETosis, the secretion of inflammatory cytokines, energy metabolism and the release of extracellular vesicles. The pathological mechanisms by which the PADI family acts in various diseases has never been systematically described before. In this paper, we reviewed the progress of research on the PADI family in the past decade to provide a reference for further study on the role of the PADI family in diseases, thereby promoting the application of the PADI family in the clinical treatment of human diseases.

Physiological processes involving the PADI family

Gene expression regulation

First, the PADI family can regulate chromatin status through the citrullination of histones to activate transcription. PADI2 can prevent the degradation of androgen receptor (AR), mediate H3R26Cit, promote the binding AR and its target gene, and promote the transcriptional activation of the target gene ().

Second, the PADI family mainly regulates the state of chromatin by crosstalk between the citrullination of histones and the methylation of histones, thus controlling gene transcription. During the activation of estrogen receptor (ER) target genes, ER recruits PADI2 to the promoter of the target gene, and PADI2 catalyzes H3R26Cit to agglutinate chromatin. Thereafter, H3K27 demethylase is recruited to chromatin, leading to the transcriptional activation of ER target genes (). It has also been shown that H3R26Cit mediated by PADI4 interacts with H3K27me3 (). When PADI4 regulates the expression of p53 target genes, the interaction between PADI4 and p53 leads to the recruitment of PADI4 to the p21 promoter. This increases histone citrullination and reduces histone Arg methylation, thereby inhibiting the expression of p21, cell cycle arrest and apoptosis (). It has also been shown that PADI2/3 can inhibit the premature differentiation of mouse trophoblastic stem cells by maintaining key DNA methylation sites ().

In addition, the PADI family can also regulate gene transcription by acting on enzymes involved in the transcription process. The PADI2-mediated citrullination of RNA polymerase II C-terminal domain (RNAP2-CTD) R1810 facilitates RNAP2 pause release and the efficient transcription of RNAP2 (). However, the citrullination of DNA methyltransferase DNMT3A by PADI4 increases the level of DNA methyltransferase 3A (DNMT3A). This leads to the hypermethylation of certain gene promoters, thus affecting transcription ().

Neutrophil extracellular trap formation

NETosis is a type of reticular DNA structure that contains histones and cytotoxic proteins that are formed by neutrophils through the penetration of the plasma membrane, the decomposition of the cytoskeleton and nuclear membrane, the concentration of chromatin, and the assembly of antibacterial proteins on chromatin scaffolds when the body is stimulated by foreign invaders. Research shows that PADI4 can participate in all aspects of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) (). First, PADI2 and PADI4 can cause chromatin deagglutination through citrullinated histone H3 (CitH3) and promote the release of DNA out of cells (, , ). Second, PADI4 can also mediate the degradation of laminin and HMGB1 through a synergistic effect with calpain, leading to nuclear membrane rupture (). In addition, PADI4 can also participate in the decomposition of nuclear and plasma membranes by promoting the assembly of NLRP3 inflammatory bodies (). Therefore, PADI2 and PADI4 in the PADI family can promote NETosis (Figure 1).

Figure 1

Secretion of inflammatory cytokines

First, the PADI family can affect cytokine secretion by participating in the differentiation and apoptosis of immune cells. In activated Jurkat cells, overexpression of PADI2 citrullinates the surface vimentin, thereby inducing the apoptosis of activated Jurkat cells (). During the differentiation of Th cells, PADI2 can inhibit the differentiation of Th2 cells through citrullinated GATA3, thereby inhibiting the secretion of interleukin 4 (IL-4), IL-5 and IL-13. PADI2 can also promote the differentiation of Th17 cell ROR through the citrullination of RORγt, thereby promoting the secretion of IL-17A and IL-17F (). In macrophages, PADI2 can promote the expression of IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α through the citrullination of NF-κB p65 (). PADI4 can positively regulate TNF-α and CCL2 (). PADI2 coordinates with PADI4 to regulate the assembly of the NLRP3 inflammasome to promote IL-1β release (). In the process of macrophage differentiation, PADI2 and PADI4 lead to citrullinated PAI-2, separating PAI-2 from PSMB1. This leads to the upregulation of PAI-2 to promote the secretion of TNFα and IL-1β ().

Second, the PADI family regulates the secretion of inflammatory cytokines by affecting nonimmune cells. In bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, PADI2 can increase the level of IL-6 by mediating H3R26Cit (). PADI4 can be used as an epigenetic coactivator of Tal1 to activate the expression of IL6ST, a target gene of Tal1/PADI4. This promotes cytokine signal transduction, including that of IL-6 (). PADI4 can promote the binding of bromodomain containing protein 4 (BRD4) and the cytokine gene promoter E2F-1 through citrullination and promote the secretion of TNFα, CCL3 and IL-1β (). PADI4 can also promote the expression of IL-1β and TNFα through the citrullination of NF-κB p65 (). Therefore, PADI2 and PADI4 of the PADI family can promote the secretion of inflammatory cytokines (Figure 2).

Figure 2

Energy metabolism and extracellular vesicle release

Studies have shown that the PADI family can participate in energy metabolism. PADI1 and PADI3 can promote glycolysis through citrulline pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) arginine 106, leading to the proliferation of cancer cells (, ). In addition, TINCR promotes de novo lipid biosynthesis and histone H3K27 acetylation by preventing the ubiquitination and degradation of ACLY, leading to the accumulation of acetyl-CoA in cells. Additionally, it mediates the drug resistance of tumors through the PADI-MAPK-MMP2/9 pathway (). Therefore, the PADI family can participate in intracellular energy metabolism.

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are a heterogeneous group of vesicles; they contain various proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. Studies have shown that PADI2, PADI3 and PADI4 in the PADI family promote the carcinogenic microenvironment by mediating the formation of EVs, leading to tumor invasion (, ). Therefore, the PADI family can participate in the formation of extracellular vesicle release.

Recent research has shown that the PADI family can participate in the occurrence of diseases by participating in various physiological processes. Next, we will discuss the molecular mechanisms by which the PADI family acts in various diseases.

The PADI family and inflammatory autoimmune diseases

Studies have shown that the PADI family can mediate the formation of autoantibodies through epigenetic modifications, protein posttranslational modifications, NETosis and cytokine production, thus participating in the occurrence of inflammatory autoimmune diseases such as arthritis, neurodegenerative diseases, atherosclerosis and thrombosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and infection (Figure 3).

Figure 3

Arthritis

Arthritis is a general term that can be applied to numerous conditions. It is an inflammatory disease that occurs in the joints and surrounding tissues of the human body. Studies have shown that the PADI family is an important participant in the occurrence of arthritis ().

The PADI family promotes the occurrence and exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by acting on fibroblast-like synovial cells (FLSs). Moreover, PADI4-mediated NETosis results in the release of high levels of PADI into the spinal fluid (SF) of RA patients (). However, hypoxic conditions in RA can further upregulate the levels of PADI2 and PADI4, leading to an increase in citrullinated fibrinogen in FLSs (, ). Since PADI4 can provide more citrullinated epitopes than PADI2, high titers of anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPAs) preferentially bind to citrullinated fibrinogen catalyzed by PADI4, which also leads to the preferential binding of ACPAs to histone H3 mediated by PADI4 (, ).

The binding of PADI4 to histone H3 in the p21 promoter region leads to the inhibition of p21 transcription and apoptosis in RA-FLSs. This promotes hypoxia-induced autophagy and proliferation and exacerbates the malignant progression of RA (, ). PADI4 can also increase H3 citrullination in CD14hi monocytes through TLR and induce the expression of TNFα, MIP1β, IFNα, and IL-12 and the formation of monocyte extracellular traps (METs). Therefore, inflammation and the production of ACPAs are promoted and RA is exacerbated (). The citrullination of fibrin mediated by PADI2 can induce the expression of the proinflammatory cytokines IL-6 and IL-8 through the TLR4 pathway. This leads to an inflammatory response in RA synovial fibroblasts (RASFs) and promotes the occurrence of RA (). Furthermore, the dysregulation of PTPN22 can also lead to the aggravation of RA, because PTPN22 can inhibit the high citrullination mediated by PADI2 and PADI4 (, ).

In addition, the PADI family can exacerbate RA through other mechanisms. In synoviocytes, the interaction of PADI4 with SYVN1 may induce cell proliferation by inhibiting the p53 pathway and apoptosis and may also trigger RA by mimicking the state of endoplasmic reticulum stress inhibition (). Citrullination of fibronectin (FN) by PADI4 leads to the upregulation of the proteolytic activity of ADAMTS4, which promotes the erosion of ADAMTS4 in joints. This causes the destruction of cartilage and the aggravation of RA (). Furthermore, individual genetic polymorphisms of PADI2 and PADI4 can increase susceptibility to RA (, , , , , ). In ACPA RA, PADI4 can help HLA-DRB1 bind to ACPA (, ). Studies have shown that the upregulation of PADI2 and citrullination of the protein are associated with RA-related interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD), but the specific mechanism still needs further study (, ).

The PADI family also plays an important role in other types of arthritis. PADI4 polymorphisms confer susceptibility to OA and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) (, 102, 103). Additionally, PADI4 can promote the progression of glucose 6-phosphate isomerase-induced arthritis (GIA) by mediating NETosis, increasing the number of CD4+ T and Th17 cells, and upregulating the level of IL-6 (104). In ankylosing spondylitis (AS), the upregulation of PADI4 mediates TNF-α-induced proliferation and the osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs), aggravating the progression of AS (105).

In summary, the current study shows that PADI2 and PADI4 of the PADI family play a role in promoting arthritis, but whether other members of the PADI family are associated with arthritis remains to be elucidated.

Neurodegenerative diseases

Neurodegenerative disease is a general term for a class of diseases in which a large loss of neurons and/or their myelin sheaths leads to neural dysfunction, including epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Studies have shown that the PADI family can influence neurodegenerative disease progression through epigenetic modifications and autoantibodies.

On the one hand, the PADI family promotes the occurrence of neurodegenerative diseases. In the hippocampus of AD patients, upregulation of PADI2 leads to the abnormal accumulation of citrullinated GFAP, promoting AD progression (106). Moreover, high PADI2 expression in the CNS leads to the exacerbation of MS and posttreatment Lyme disease (PTLD) (). In prion-infected astrocytes, the upregulation of PADI2 activates the overexpression of citrullinated proteins. This leads to a functional change in enolase and promotes the malignant progression of prions (107). Moreover, X-linked dystonia Parkinson’s disease (XDP) is aggravated by increased levels of PADI2, PADI4, CitH3 and inflammation in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) and its derived fibroblasts (108).

On the other hand, the PADI family inhibits the development of neurodegenerative diseases. First, PADI family members can prevent disease by maintaining nerve cell homeostasis. The citrullination of proteins by PADI2 promotes chromatin decondensation. This leads to the upregulation of oligodendrocyte differentiation genes, ensures normal oligodendrocyte differentiation, myelination, and motor function, and prevents motor dysfunction (109). Moreover, in human neural stem cells (hNSCs), PADI3 binds to apoptosis-inducing factor (AIF) and translocates it to the nucleus to induce apoptosis (110). Second, the aberrant expression of the PADI family under pathological conditions prevents disease progression. In AD, PADI4 mediates autophagy and inhibits phosphorylation of the Akt/mTOR pathway, thereby increasing cell viability, inhibiting apoptosis and senescence, and delaying AD progression (111). In ALS, PADI4 citrullinates the RGG motif of the FET protein, inhibiting the aggregation of the FET protein and reducing susceptibility to ALS (112).

In addition, some studies have noted that the PADI family can participate in the occurrence of epilepsy through epigenetics and autoantibodies, but its specific mechanism of action requires further study (113).

Overall, the PADI family can both promote and inhibit the occurrence of neurodegenerative diseases. However, there are few studies on the PADI family and neurodegeneration, and further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms of the PADI family in specific neurodegenerative diseases.

Atherosclerosis and thrombosis

Atherosclerosis is a condition in which plaque-like deposits of lipids (atheromas or atherosclerotic plaques) form in the arterial walls of medium or large arteries, reducing or blocking blood flow. Studies have shown that the accumulation of PADI4-mediated NETosis at the site of intimal injury destroys the integrity of the vascular intima and promotes the occurrence of atherosclerosis, which is associated with coronary artery disease (CAD) (114, 115).

Intimal damage from atherosclerosis leads to thrombus formation, which is promoted by NETosis that is mediated by the upregulation of PADI4. In carotid arteries, PADI4 can promote plaque instability through NETs (116). During vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC), the upregulation of PADI4 promotes immune thrombosis through NETosis, leading to venous thromboembolism and sickle cell disease (SCD) (117). In heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) mice, PADI4 enhances neutrophil-endothelial cell adhesion and neutrophil clot infiltration through NETosis, thereby promoting the formation and progression of venous thrombosis (118). In placentation, PADI4 can promote an inflammatory response and thrombosis by mediating NETosis, increasing the susceptibility to miscarriage (119). PADI4 can also exacerbate anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis (ANCA-AAV) (120).

Taken together, these results indicate that the PADI family can promote atherosclerosis and thrombosis, leading to the occurrence of related diseases.

Systemic lupus erythematosus

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by many autoantibodies in serum and involves multiple organs. Studies have shown that the PADI family may be involved in SLE through different mechanisms.

In TLR7-induced lupus, PADI2 and PADI4 promote the induction of TLR7 in lupus through innate and adaptive immunity (121). Moreover, the upregulation of PADI4 caused by the stimulation of TLR7 promoted the phosphorylation of p38 MAPK and upregulated the expression of the P38 MAPK scaffold protein JLP. Thus, the renal invasion of neutrophils was promoted, and lupus was exacerbated (122). Mutations in the deubiquitinase domain of TNFAIP3 (A20) led to the upregulation of PADI4. This promoted protein citrullination and NETosis formation, leading to increased susceptibility to SLE (123). PADI4 polymorphisms also confer susceptibility to SLE and lupus nephritis (LN) ().

Systemic infection

Systemic infection is caused by a weakened immune function of the body, which leads to the infection of pathogenic bacteria and their toxic metabolites through lymphatic vessels or directly into the bloodstream. Systemic infection can be divided into toxemia, bacteraemia, sepsis, and endotoxemia. Studies have shown that the expression of the PADI family, the concentration of H3, and NETosis are positively correlated with the severity of sepsis, septic shock, and toxemia. This observation is a result of the upregulation of PADI2 and PADI4 when the body is infected. Additionally, CitH3 can promote NETosis and increase the inflammatory response, thereby promoting the aggravation of various infections (, , , 124127). Moreover, in sepsis, PADI2 can promote Caspase-11-dependent pyroptosis and reduce the antibacterial activity of macrophages, thereby exacerbating sepsis (). In conclusion, the current study shows that the PADI family acts as a facilitator of systemic infection.

Other inflammatory autoimmune diseases

First, the PADI family can promote the occurrence of other inflammatory autoimmune diseases by mediating NETosis. After renal ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury, PADI4 is upregulated in proximal renal tubules. Moreover, PADI4 can promote tubular NF-κB activity and inflammation by citrullinating nuclear factor kappa B essential modulator (NEMO); it can also aggravate tubular inflammation and injury after IR by increasing neutrophil infiltration, neutrophil trap formation, apoptosis and the secretion of inflammatory factors (128131). In hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), increased NETs mediated by the PADI family promote immune dysregulation and lead to inflammation (132). Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) induces NETosis through histone citrullination by PADI1-4, leading to the development of RSV bronchiolitis inflammation in infants and young children (133). When chronic eyelid inflammation (blepharitis) occurs in the eye, PADI4-mediated aggregated NETs block the meibomian gland (MG), leading to meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) (134). In diabetes, the upregulation of PADI4 in neutrophils increases CitH3 levels, promotes NETosis, and inhibits wound healing (135). PADI4 also promotes gallstone formation through NETosis (136).

Second, the PADI family can also promote the occurrence of inflammatory autoimmune diseases through other mechanisms. In periodontitis, increased expression of PADI2, PADI4, and citrullinated proteins accompanies the exacerbation of periodontitis (137139). In hepatic stellate cells (HSCs), the PADI2-mediated abnormal accumulation of citrullinated GFAP promotes liver fibrosis (140). During human rhinovirus (HRV) infection, the upregulation of PADI2 in human bronchial epithelial cells leads to the citrullination of human cathelicidin LL-37. This reduces its antiviral activity against HRV and allows HRV to escape the immune response (141). Moreover, citrullinated fibrinogen (cFBG) has been detected in patients with inflammatory diseases. cFBG produced by PADI2 not only inhibits fibrin polymerization but also damages fibrin fibre properties, leading to adverse effects on hemostasis (142).

The PADI family and cancer

Studies have shown that in different cancer types, the PADI family can participate in tumorigenesis as an epigenetic modifier. It can also play a role in tumor cell proliferation, migration, invasion, angiogenesis, and drug resistance by regulating different signaling pathways, and as a result, it can act as an oncogene or tumor suppressor gene in cancer (Figure 4). At present, PADI2 and PADI4 are the most frequently studied members of the PADI family in tumors. In this article, we elaborate on the molecular mechanisms by which each PADI family member participates in tumors.

Figure 4

PADI1

First, PADI1 can affect the proliferation of tumor cells by participating in energy metabolism. The citrullination of Arg 10 in PKM2 by PADI1 can lead to an increase in glycolysis, thus promoting the proliferation of cancer cells (, ). Second, PADI1 can promote EMT and metastasis of triple-negative breast cancer cells by regulating MEK1-ERK1/2-MMP2 signal transduction (143). In pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PAAD), PADI1 can activate ERK1/2-p38 signal transduction, thereby promoting cell migration and invasion (140). PADI1 can also mediate the proliferation, metastasis and cisplatin resistance of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) through the TINCR-ALY-PADI1-MAPK-MMP2/9 axis (144). However, although some studies have shown that PADI1 is a poor prognostic factor of artificial cancer in pancreatic cancer and clear renal cell carcinoma and that PADI1 can also participate in the progression of laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC), its specific mechanism of action still needs further study (145147). Therefore, PADI1 mainly acts as an oncogene.

PADI2

First, PADI2 can affect the proliferation of tumor cells by regulating gene expression. When normal breast cells are transformed into malignant tumors, the upregulated expression of PADI2 affects the expression of cell cycle genes, such as p21, GADD45α and Ki67, which are related to tumor progression (148). This may be because PADI2 can affect gene expression through epigenetic modifications in breast cancer. For example, in estrogen receptor ER+ breast cancer, PADI2 can not only promote susceptibility but can also citrullinate histone H3R26, change the structure of nucleosomes, promote the binding of ER and DNA, lead to the activation of ER target genes, and increase the survival rate of ER+ breast cancer patients (). PADI2 can also citrullinate R1810 (cit1810) at RNAP2-CTD (RNA polymerase II), promote the interaction with the P-TEFb (positive transcription elongation factor b) complex, lead to the release of RNAP2, and promote the transcription of cell cycle genes and the proliferation of breast cancer cells (). In prolactinomas and growing prolactinomas, PADI2 and PADI4 can promote the upregulation of the HMGA1, N-MYC and IGF-1 oncogenes by catalyzing the citrullination of histones, thus promoting the proliferation of cancer cells (149). In hepatocellular carcinoma, the downregulation of PADI2 inhibits EPO expression and promotes the proliferation and migration of hepatocellular carcinoma cells (150). PADI2 can also inhibit the proliferation of colon cancer cells by inducing G1 phase arrest in colon cancer cells through its citrullination effect (151).

Second, PADI2 can mediate the migration and invasion of tumor cells. PADI2 can participate in tumor cell migration and invasion by regulating gene expression. The overexpression of PADI2 can upregulate the expression of ACSL4 and BIRC3, downregulate the expression of CA9, promote abnormal lipid metabolism and tumor cell invasion, and lead to the abnormal migration of breast tumor cells (152). The downregulation of PADI2 can lead to the low expression of CXCR2, thus inhibiting the proliferation and migration of gastric cancer cells and promoting apoptosis (150). In bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) from multiple myeloma (MM), the overexpression of PADI2 promotes the expression of interleukin-6 (IL-6) through the citrullination of histone H3R26. It also mediates the drug resistance of MM and leads to the malignant progression of MM (, 153). In skin cancer, the overexpression of PADI2 can lead to the malignant progression of tumors by promoting the inflammatory microenvironment (154, 155).

PADI2 can also participate in the migration and invasion of tumor cells by mediating the transmission of some signaling pathways. In endometrial carcinoma, PADI2 can citrullinate MEK1 arginine 113/189, promote the phosphorylation of extracellular signal regulated protein kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2), activate insulin-like growth factor II binding protein 1 (IGF2BP1), and prevent the degradation of SOX2 mRNA. This causes the abnormal accumulation of SOX2 and leads to the malignant progression of EC (156). In ovarian cancer, PADI2 can lead to metastasis and invasion by promoting the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway (157). In colorectal cancer (CRC), PADI2 can citrullinate β-catenin, leading to its degradation. Thus, Wnt signaling is inactivated, and the progression of CRC is inhibited (158). In breast cancer, PADI2 can mediate cell migration by promoting the EGF signaling pathway (159). However, studies have shown that the overexpression of PADI2 can promote liver metastasis of CRC (160).

PADI2 is also involved in tumor cell migration and invasion by mediating EVs. High expression of PADI2 and PADI3 can reduce the expression of moesin, increase extracellular vesicles (EVs) to release tumor-promoting factors, reduce EV tumor suppressors, and increase the invasiveness of tumor cells, thereby promoting the malignant progression of PDAC (). The specific mechanisms of action of PADI2 in the metastasis and invasion of bladder cancer still needs further study (161).

In addition, PADI2 can mediate tumor angiogenesis. In malignant glioma, hypoxia can induce the upregulation of the PADI family (PADI1, 2, 3 and 4), and PADI2 can citrullinate vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (162). Studies have shown that PADI2 is an angiogenesis-regulating gene that can promote angiogenesis through Dll4/Notch1 signaling (163, 164).

It has been reported that the overexpression of PADI2 can increase tamoxifen resistance in breast cancer cells (165).

As mentioned above, the role of PADI2 in tumors is still controversial. However, because PADI2 can participate in tumor progression by mediating tumor proliferation, migration and invasion, tumor angiogenesis and drug resistance, it has become an important target in tumor treatment.

PADI3

As previously mentioned, PADI3 can promote glycolysis through the citrullination of PKM2, leading to the proliferation of cancer cells. PADI3 can inhibit the development of colon cancer by inhibiting the expression of Sirt2 and upregulating p21. These effects lead to a reduction in AKT phosphorylation and the downregulation of Snail, thereby inducing cell cycle arrest and inhibiting cell proliferation (166). PADI3 can also exert its antitumor activity by inhibiting the expression of Hsp90 and CKS1 (167). PADI3 can also increase the invasiveness of tumor cells by mediating EVs, thereby promoting the malignant progression of PDAC (). Therefore, PADI3 could play a role as both an oncogene and tumor suppressor gene in tumors.

PADI4

First, PADI4 can mediate the occurrence of cancer. PADI4 can downregulate the expression of NANOG and OCT4, the two main transcription factors of stem cells, by reducing H3R17me2a, leading to a reduction in breast cancer stem cell activity (168). PADI4-mediated NETs can help pancreatic cancer cells cross cell cycle checkpoints and promote the occurrence of PDAC (169).

Second, PADI4 can mediate the proliferation and metastasis of cancer cells. PADI4 can participate in the proliferation and metastasis of cancer cells by regulating gene expression. In oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), PADI4 can upregulate its target HIST1H1B through epigenetic modifications, promoting the loss of cell differentiation and leading to the progression of OSCC (170). In esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), PADI4 can stimulate the growth of ESCC cells and upregulate CA9 to promote ESCC metastasis (171). PADI4 synergizes with B-cell-specific Moloney leukemia virus insertion site 1 (Bmi-1) to promote the carcinogenesis and progression of ESCC (172). In prolactinomas and growing prolactinomas, PADI2 and PADI4 can promote the proliferation of cancer cells by catalyzing the citrullination of histones and upregulating the oncogenes HMGA1, N-MYC and IGF-1 (149). In lung cancer, the upregulation of PADI4 can inhibit the expression of IRF5 and CD86 and promote the expression of CD163 and CD206. This leads to the activation of macrophages and their pro-tumor effect, thereby promoting epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in lung cancer and inhibiting cell apoptosis (173, 174).

PADI4 can mediate the proliferation and metastasis of cancer cells by promoting NETs. In breast cancer, PADI4 can also mediate the formation of cancer extracellular chromatin networks (CECNs) and promote lung metastasis of breast cancer (175). In PDAC, PADI4 activates pancreatic stellate cells through DNA released by neutrophils in NETs, promoting PDAC proliferation and metastasis (176).

PADI4 can participate in the proliferation and metastasis of cancer cells through certain signaling pathways. The overexpression of PADI4 increases the level of nuclear GSK3β protein, thereby inhibiting the epithelial-mesenchymal transition induced by TGF-β signaling (177). In gastric cancer, PADI4 can accelerate GC metastasis by promoting IL-8 and can also promote proliferation (178, 179). In osteosarcoma cells, PADI4 can also stimulate Wnt/β-Catenin and MEK/ERK signaling and promote proliferation (180). In nasopharyngeal carcinoma, PADI4 can activate the PI3K/AKT pathway to promote proliferation (181).

In addition, PADI4 can mediate tumor resistance. In non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the overexpression of PADI4 can downregulate the expression of ETS domain protein (Elk1) and inhibit EMT, thereby reducing the drug resistance of NSCLC. In HCC cells, the overexpression of PADI4 can mediate protective autophagy, leading to resistance to chemotherapeutic drugs (182). In NPC cells, PADI4 overexpression can inhibit DNA damage. Additionally, PADI4 can downregulate the expression of p21 and activate the mTOR signaling pathway to induce radiation resistance (183185). In breast cancer cells, PADI4 can also reverse multidrug resistance (MDR) by activating GSK3β/p53. In CRC cells, PADI can promote the migration and growth of GSK3β by promoting the nuclear transport of nuclear cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1 (CDKN1A) ubiquitin-dependent proteasome degradation (186).

PADI4 can also mediate tumor-associated angiogenesis. In breast cancer and liver cancer, PADI4 can promote angiogenesis and tumor growth (187). In gastric cancer, PADI4 promotes gastric tumorigenesis and angiogenesis by upregulating CXCR2, KRT14, and TNF-α expression ().

Therefore, PADI4 acts as an oncogene or tumor suppressor gene in tumors mainly by mediating tumorigenesis, proliferation, migration, angiogenesis and drug resistance.

In summary, the members of the PADI family (at present, there is no report on the relationship between PADI6 and tumors) could participate in tumor progression through various mechanisms. Thus, it plays an important role in tumor pathology and provides a target for tumor treatment.

The PADI family and reproductive development-related diseases

Studies have shown that the expression of the PADI family in reproductive organs and germ cells is crucial for reproductive developments. In Sertoli cells, the specific expression of PADI2 is involved in testis development by mediating the regulation of target genes by SOX9 regulation (). PADI6 is associated with the ovarian reserve (OR) in the primordial follicle pool (). During early embryonic development, PADI1 transactivates the early embryonic genome by catalyzing histone tail citrullination. PADI6 ensures an adequate ribosome supply by promoting oocyte cytoplasmic lattice (CPL) formation and promoting the progression of early embryonic development (, 188).

However, the abnormal expression of PADI family members can trigger reproductive development-related diseases. First, polymorphisms in PADI6 are associated with sexual developmental disorders (189). Second, PADI6 is one of the genes encoding the subcortical maternal complex (SCMC), which is necessary for oocyte maturation and early embryonic development. Therefore, the loss and mutation of PADI6 destabilizes SCMC, resulting in abnormal oocyte maturation, fertilization failure, early embryonic developmental arrest, multilocus imprinting disorder, molar pregnancy, miscarriage, and female infertility (, 190207).

In conclusion, the PADI family is an important regulator that ensures the normal progression of reproductive development.

The PADI family and other disorders

First, the PADI family can participate in the differentiation of the epidermis and hair follicles. In the process of epidermal differentiation, PADI1 and/or PADI3 can promote keratinization of the epidermis through autophagy and promote the preservation of keratinocytes through citrullinated keratin to enhance the ability of the body to adapt to different environments (, 208). In the differentiation of hair follicles, PADI1 promotes the ability of β-catenin to stimulate hair follicle differentiation, and PADI2 is involved in the development of hair follicles (209, 210). Moreover, PADI3 is involved in hair shaft formation, and its loss causes morphological changes in hair, leading to the development of uncombable hair syndrome (UHS) and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) (211).

In addition to the above, the PADI family may also be involved in the occurrence of other types of diseases. In the heart, the citrullination of myofilament proteins by the PADI family results in cardiac contractility impairment and reduced cellular sensitivity to Ca2+, leading to heart failure (HF) (212). In the retina, PADI2 and PADI4 are associated with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in the human retina through their citrullination of proteins (213, 214). In addition, PADI2 can promote the formation of elastic fibers by citrullinating Fibulin-5 (FBLN5). PADI2 can also inhibit the senescence-related secretory phenotype (SASP) by inhibiting the NFκB signaling pathway, thereby delaying the senescence of osteoblasts, increasing resistance to pneumonia and improving environmental adaptability (215217). Moreover, PADI4 can reduce susceptibility to tuberculosis (218).

Application of the PADI family in disease treatment

As mentioned above, the PADI family is mainly involved in inflammatory autoimmune diseases, cancer and reproductive development-related diseases and plays an important role in the occurrence of these diseases. Therefore, in recent years, an increasing number of researchers have explored the possibility of the PADI family as a target in the develop of drugs, as shown in Table 3.

Table 3

Disease typeMechanismDrug
Acute myeloid leukemia cellsInduces ER stress by targeting PADI2BB-Cl-Amidine (219)
CRC resistant cellsReverses MDR by targeting PADI2 and PADI4NTZ (220)
Acute lung injuryRegulates the localization of p65 in the nucleus of epithelial cells by targeting PADI4TDFA (221)
Multiple sclerosisTargets PADI2Compound 23 (222)
Tamoxifen-resistant breast cancer cellsReduces tamoxifen resistance by targeting PADI2Cl-amidine (165)
Remote Lung InjuryReduces NETs by suppressing PADI4GSK484 (128)
AtherosclerosisInhibits VCAM-1 expression and adhesion of monocyte to vascular smooth muscle cells through MAPK and PADI4-dependent NF-kB and AP-1 pathwaysRamalin (223)
Breast cancerInfluences the expression of tumor-related cell cycle genes (p21, GADD45α and Ki67)Cl-amidine (148)
MMBlocks the formation of NETs by suppressing PADI4BMS-P5 (224)

Application of the PADI family in disease treatment.

Discussion

Studies have shown that the calcium ion dependent enzyme PADI family targets protein substrates through its citrullination. First, there is crosstalk between PADI family members and methylation by targeting histones, and thus they play a role as epigenetic modifying enzymes. Secondly, the PADI family can regulate gene expression and signal transduction by targeting non-histone proteins. Therefore, the PADI family can participate in various physiological processes through the citrullination of proteins, which is associated with the occurrence of diseases (Figure 5).

Figure 5

In arthritis, the genetic variation of PADI2 and PADI4 can confer RA susceptibility, and they can aggravate arthritis by promoting the secretion of NETosis and inflammatory cytokines. In neurodegenerative diseases, the high expression of PADI2 leads to the abnormal accumulation of citrullinated proteins and promotes their malignant progression, while PADI4 can lead to inflammation through citrullinated histone H3, thus promoting the progression of neurodegenerative diseases. However, PADI2, PADI3 and PADI4 can also inhibit the progression of neurodegenerative diseases by participating in the differentiation, apoptosis and senescence of nerve cells. In atherosclerosis and thrombosis, PADI4 can lead to an inflammatory response and thrombosis by promoting NETosis. In SLE, PADI2 and PADI4 can promote its progression through the immune response. In addition, the genetic variation of PADI4 can confer SLE susceptibility and promote its deterioration by promoting NETosis. In systemic infection, PADI2 and PADI4 can lead to the deterioration of infection by promoting NETosis, and PADI2 can also lead to the deterioration of infection by inducing cell apoptosis. Therefore, in inflammatory autoimmune diseases, the PADI family mainly participates in disease progression through PADI2 and PADI4.

In cancer, PADI1 can promote tumor proliferation, migration, invasion and drug resistance by promoting energy metabolism and signal transduction (MEK1-ERK1/2-MMP2, ERK1/2-p38 and PADI1-MAPK-MMP2/9), thus it acts as oncogene in cancer. PADI2 can regulate gene expression, energy metabolism, inflammatory response and signal transduction (MEK1/ERK1/2/IGF2BP1/SOX2, JAK2/STAT3, Wnt/β-Catenin, EGF, Dll4/Notch1) to mediate the proliferation, migration, invasion and drug resistance of tumor cells, thus acting as an oncogene and tumor suppressor gene. PADI3 can affect the proliferation and invasion of tumor cells by regulating energy metabolism, EV and signal transduction (Sirt2/p21/AKT/Snail, Hsp90/CKS1), thereby inhibiting or promoting cancer. PADI4 can affect tumorigenesis by regulating cell activity, cell cycle progression and differentiation. PADI4 can also regulate gene expression, NETs and signal transduction (GSK3β/TG-β、Wnt/β-Catenin、MEK/ERK、PI3K/AKT、GSK3β/P53) to affect the proliferation, migration, invasion, drug resistance and angiogenesis of tumor cells. Therefore, PADI4 can promote and inhibit cancer. As mentioned earlier, the role of the PADI family (except PADI6) in cancer is still under debate. PADI family members can function as oncogenes and as tumor suppressors.

Among the diseases related to reproductive development, PADI1, PADI2 and PADI6 are necessary to ensure normal reproductive development. However, current research shows that the abnormal expression of PADI6 can lead to abnormal oocyte maturation, fertilization failure, early embryo development stagnation, multiple site imprinting disorder, hydatidiform mole, abortion and female infertility, and the genetic variation of PADI6 is related to sexual development disorder.

In summary, PADI family members can play different roles in different disease types. On one hand, they can ensure the normal progression of various physiological activities in the body and prevent the occurrence of diseases. On the other hand, the abnormal expression of PADI family members can lead to disorders in physiological processes in the body and promote the occurrence of diseases. However, there is no doubt that due to the unique function and physiological roles of PADI family members, their potential as therapeutic targets in disease will receive increasing attention.

As mentioned above, PADI2 and PADI4 are the most studied members of the PADI family. They are mainly involved in the development of inflammatory autoimmune diseases and cancer, and they can be used as targets of disease treatment for drug development (Table 3).

At present, the mechanism by which the PADI family is involved in human physiological processes and diseases is still being investigated. Among its members, PADI2 and PADI4 are the most studied. They are mainly involved in the development of inflammatory autoimmune diseases and cancer, and they are used as targets of disease treatment for drug development (Table 3). In recent years, the important role of the PADI family in diseases has attracted people’s attention. In the future, clarifying the functions of PADI family members and the molecular mechanism of their role in various diseases will be the focus of research.

In this study, we systematically describe the function of PADI family members and their specific mechanism and research progress in various diseases, hoping to provide a reference for the study of the PADI family and promote the application of PADI family members as therapeutic targets for clinical diseases. The names of all proteins involved in this article are shown in Table 4.

Table 4

PADI1PADI2PADI3PADI4PADI5
NFKB1MZF1Sp1/Sp3P2RX7SOX9
FOXL2NFYA/NFYB/NFYCp53JUN/FOSNOBOX
ARERp21DNMT3ALMNA/LMNB1
HMGB1NLRP3VIMGATA3TNF
CCL2BRD4PAI2IL6STPKM
TLR4SYVN1FN1HLA-DRB1GFAP
TLR7IKBKGCAMPGADD45αMKI67
HMGA1MYCNIGF1EPOACSL4
BIRC3CA9CXCR2MSNSIRT2
HSP90AA1/HSP90AB1CKS1BNANOGPOU5F1ELK1
KRT14SOX9

Genes involved in this study.

Conclusion

In this review, firstly we discussed the difference between five PADI family members, which showed that they have different localization, expression patterns and functional specificity. Secondly, we discussed the genetic variation of PADI family members (PADI2 and PADI4) is related to disease susceptibility. In addition, the PADI family can participate in the regulation of gene expression, the formation of neutrophil extracellular traps, the secretion of inflammatory cytokines, energy metabolism and the release of extracellular vesicles and other important physiological processes, so that it can participate in disease progression (including inflammatory autoimmune diseases, cancer, and reproductive development-related diseases).

Statements

Author contributions

CZ, ZC and CL prepared the Manuscript, Tables and Figures, CL and ZC provided fundings. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.

Funding

This study was supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province (ZR2021LSW018, ZR2021MH162), Jinan Science and Technology Development Program (Nos. 202019192, 201907116 and 202019180), Shandong Medical and Health Science and Technology Development Plan Project (202202080963), National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 82271803, 81802422, 81904243 and 82001735), Shandong Provincial Key R&D Program (No. 2019GSF108115).

Acknowledgments

We are grateful to Na Liang, Jianguo Xu, Hongtao Lv and Bing Xu, for their help in the process of preparing the manuscript and funding support.

Conflict of interest

The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

Publisher’s note

All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations, or those of the publisher, the editors and the reviewers. Any product that may be evaluated in this article, or claim that may be made by its manufacturer, is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher.

Glossary

PADIpeptidyl arginine deiminase
ORovarian reserve
SNPsingle nucleotide polymorphism
NETsneutrophil extracellular traps
ARandrogen receptor
ERestrogen receptor;
H3R26CitHistone H3 26 arginine citrullinated
RNAP2-CTDRNA polymerase II C-terminal domain;
DNMT3ADNA methyltransferase 3A
NETosisthe process of neutrophil extracellular traps formation;
CitH3citrullinated histone H3
HMGB1high mobility group box 1
NLRP3nod-like receptor protein 3;
GATA3GATA Binding Protein-3
RORgtretinoic acid-related orphan receptor gamma t
ILinterleukin;
NF-kBnuclear factor-kappa B
TNF-atumor necrosis factor-a
CCL2C-C motif chemokine ligand 2
PAI-2Plasminogen activator inhibitor-2
PSMB1Proteasome Subunit Beta
Tal1T-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia 1
BRD4bromodomain-containing protein 4
E2F-1E2F transcription Factor 1
CCL3C-C motif chemokine ligand 3
PKM2citrulline pyruvate kinase M2
TINCRtissue differentiation-inducing nonprotein coding RNA
ACLYATP Citrate Lyase
MAPKmitogen activated protein kinase
MMP2/9matrix metalloproteinase-2/9
EVExtracellular vesicle
RArheumatoid arthritis
FLSfibroblast-like synovial cells
SFsynovial fluid
ACPAsanti-citrullinated protein antibodies
TLRToll-like receptor
MIP1bmacrophage inflammatory protein Ib
IFNainterferon a
METsmonocyte extracellular traps
RASFrheumatoid arthritis synovial fibroblasts
SYVN1synoviolin 1
FNfibronectin
ADAMTS4thrombospondin motifs 4 human leukocyte antigen-DRB1
RA-ILDrheumatoid arthritis-related interstitial lung disease
OAosteoarthritis
JIAjuvenile idiopathic arthritis
GIAglucose 6-phosphate isomerase-induced arthritis
ASankylosing spondylitis
hMSCshuman mesenchymal stem cells
PTPN22Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase Nonreceptor 22
ADAlzheimer’s disease
PDParkinson’s disease
ALSamyotrophic lateral sclerosis
GFAPglial fibrillary acidic protein
CNScentral nervous system
MSmultiple sclerosis
PTLDposttreatment Lyme disease
XDPX-linked dystonia Parkinson’s disease
PFCprefrontal cortex
AIFapoptosis-inducing factor
VOCvaso-occlusive crisis
SCDsickle cell disease
HITheparin-induced thrombocytopenia
ANCA-AAVanti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodyassociated vasculitis
SLEsystemic lupus erythematosus
JLPJNK-related leucine zipper protein
TNFAIP3TNF alpha induced protein 3
LNlupus nephritis
IRischemia-reperfusion
NEMOnuclear factor kappa B essential modulator
HShidradenitis suppurativa
RSVrespiratory syncytial virus
MGmeibomian gland
MGDmeibomian glands dysfunction
HSCshepatic stellate cells
HRVhuman rhinovirus
cFBGCitrullinated fibrinogen
MEK1mitogenactivated protein kinase 1
ERK1/2extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2;
PAADpancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
NPCnasopharyngeal carcinoma
PC/PDACpancreatic cancer/pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
LSCClaryngeal squamous cell carcinoma
P-TEFbpositive transcriptional elongation factor b;
HMGA1high mobility group A1
IGF-1Insulin-Like Growth Factor -1
ACSL4Acyl-CoA Synthetase Long-Chain Family Member 4
BIRC3Baculoviral IAP Repeat containing 3
CA9carbonic anhydrase 9
CXCR2CXC chemokine receptor 2
BMMSCsbone marrow mesenchymal stem cells
IGF2BP1insulinlike growth factor-II binding protein 1
EGFepidermal growth factor
Aktprotein kinase B/PKB
HSP90Heat shock protein 90
CKS1cyclin kinase subunit 1
OSCCoral squamous cell carcinoma
ESCCesophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Bmi-1B-cell-specific Moloney leukemia virus insertion site 1
IRF-5interferon regulatory factor 5
EMTepithelial-mesenchymal transition;
CECNscancer extracellular chromatin networks
GSK3bglycogen synthase kinase 3 beta
TGF-btransforming growth factor-b
GCgastric cancer
PI3Kphosphoinositide 3-kinase
NSCLCnon-small cell lung cancer
Elk1ETS domain protein
HCChepatocellular carcinoma
MDRmultidrug resistance;
CDKN1Acyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1
CRCCRC/colon cancer
MMmultiple myeloma
Dll4/Notch1Delta-like ligand 4/Notch homologue 1
EPOerythropoietin
SOX9SRY-related high mobility group box gene 9
CPLoocyte cytoplasmic lattice
SCMCsubcortical maternal complex
UHSuncombable hair syndrome
CCCAcentral centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
HFheart failure
AMDage-related macular degeneration.

References

  • 1

    YingSKojimaTKawadaANachatRSerreGSimonMet al. An intronic enhancer driven by NF-kappaB contributes to transcriptional regulation of peptidylarginine deiminase type I gene in human keratinocytes. J Invest Dermatol (2010) 130(11):2543–52. doi: 10.1038/jid.2010.179

  • 2

    DongSYingSKojimaTShiraiwaMKawadaAMechinMCet al. Crucial roles of MZF1 and Sp1 in the transcriptional regulation of the peptidylarginine deiminase type I gene (PADI1) in human keratinocytes. J Invest Dermatol (2008) 128(3):549–57. doi: 10.1038/sj.jid.5701048

  • 3

    SenshuTKanSOgawaHManabeMAsagaH. Preferential deimination of keratin K1 and filaggrin during the terminal differentiation of human epidermis. Biochem Biophys Res Commun (1996) 225(3):712–9. doi: 10.1006/bbrc.1996.1240

  • 4

    SchwabBLGueriniDDidszunCBanoDFerrando-MayEFavaEet al. Cleavage of plasma membrane calcium pumps by caspases: A link between apoptosis and necrosis. Cell Death Differ (2002) 9(8):818–31. doi: 10.1038/sj.cdd.4401042

  • 5

    VossenaarERRadstakeTRvan der HeijdenAvan MansumMADieterenCRooijDJet al. Expression and activity of citrullinating peptidylarginine deiminase enzymes in monocytes and macrophages. Ann Rheum Dis (2004) 63(4):373–81. doi: 10.1136/ard.2003.012211

  • 6

    HewittSCDerooBJHansenKCollinsJGrissomSAfshariCAet al. Estrogen receptor-dependent genomic responses in the uterus mirror the biphasic physiological response to estrogen. Mol Endocrinol (2003) 17(10):2070–83. doi: 10.1210/me.2003-0146

  • 7

    ZhangXLiuXZhangMLiTMuthAThompsonPRet al. Peptidylarginine deiminase 1-catalyzed histone citrullination is essential for early embryo development. Sci Rep (2016) 6:38727. doi: 10.1038/srep38727

  • 8

    JangBShinHYChoiJKNguyenPTJeongBHIshigamiAet al. Subcellular localization of peptidylarginine deiminase 2 and citrullinated proteins in brains of scrapie-infected mice: nuclear localization of PAD2 and membrane fraction-enriched citrullinated proteins. J Neuropathol Exp Neurol (2011) 70(2):116–24. doi: 10.1097/NEN.0b013e318207559e

  • 9

    CherringtonBDMorencyEStrubleAMCoonrodSAWakshlagJJ. Potential role for peptidylarginine deiminase 2 (PAD2) in citrullination of canine mammary epithelial cell histones. PloS One (2010) 5(7):e11768. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0011768

  • 10

    DongSKojimaTShiraiwaMMechinMCChavanasSSerreGet al. Regulation of the expression of peptidylarginine deiminase type II gene (PADI2) in human keratinocytes involves Sp1 and Sp3 transcription factors. J Invest Dermatol (2005) 124(5):1026–33. doi: 10.1111/j.0022-202X.2005.23690.x

  • 11

    ArandjelovicSMcKenneyKRLemingSSMowenKA. ATP induces protein arginine deiminase 2-dependent citrullination in mast cells through the P2X7 purinergic receptor. J Immunol (2012) 189(8):4112–22. doi: 10.4049/jimmunol.1201098

  • 12

    Tsuji-HosokawaAKashimadaKKatoTOgawaYNomuraRTakasawaKet al. Peptidyl arginine deiminase 2 (Padi2) is expressed in sertoli cells in a specific manner and regulated by SOX9 during testicular development. Sci Rep (2018) 8(1):13263. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-31376-8

  • 13

    WuZDengQPanBAlamHBTianYBhattiUFet al. Inhibition of PAD2 improves survival in a mouse model of lethal LPS-induced endotoxic shock. Inflammation (2020) 43(4):1436–45. doi: 10.1007/s10753-020-01221-0

  • 14

    DengQPanBAlamHBLiangYWuZLiuBet al. Citrullinated histone H3 as a therapeutic target for endotoxic shock in mice. Front Immunol (2019) 10:2957. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2019.02957

  • 15

    TianYQuSAlamHBWilliamsAMWuZDengQet al. Peptidylarginine deiminase 2 has potential as both a biomarker and therapeutic target of sepsis. JCI Insight (2020) 5(20):e138873. doi: 10.1172/jci.insight.138873

  • 16

    PanBLiYLiuYWangWHuangGOuyangY. Circulating CitH3 is a reliable diagnostic and prognostic biomarker of septic patients in acute pancreatitis. Front Immunol (2021) 12:766391. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.766391

  • 17

    MoscarelloMAMastronardiFGWoodDD. The role of citrullinated proteins suggests a novel mechanism in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis. Neurochem Res (2007) 32(2):251–6. doi: 10.1007/s11064-006-9144-5

  • 18

    DongSKannoTYamakiAKojimaTShiraiwaMKawadaAet al. NF-y and Sp1/Sp3 are involved in the transcriptional regulation of the peptidylarginine deiminase type III gene (PADI3) in human keratinocyte. Biochem J (2006) 397(3):449–59. doi: 10.1042/BJ20051939

  • 19

    AbbasAKLeKPimmettVLBellDACairnsEDekoterRP. Negative regulation of the peptidylarginine deiminase type IV promoter by NF-kappaB in human myeloid cells. Gene (2014) 533(1):123–31. doi: 10.1016/j.gene.2013.09.108

  • 20

    TanikawaCUedaKNakagawaHYoshidaNNakamuraYMatsudaK. Regulation of protein citrullination through p53/PADI4 network in DNA damage response. Cancer Res (2009) 69(22):8761–9. doi: 10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-09-2280

  • 21

    DongSZhangZTakaharaH. Estrogen-enhanced peptidylarginine deiminase type IV gene (PADI4) expression in MCF-7 cells is mediated by estrogen receptor-alpha-promoted transfactors activator protein-1, nuclear factor-y, and Sp1. Mol Endocrinol (2007) 21(7):1617–29. doi: 10.1210/me.2006-0550

  • 22

    WangYLiMStadlerSCorrellSLiPWangDet al. Histone hypercitrullination mediates chromatin decondensation and neutrophil extracellular trap formation. J Cell Biol (2009) 184(2):205–13. doi: 10.1083/jcb.200806072

  • 23

    LeshnerMWangSLewisCZhengHChenXASantyLet al. PAD4 mediated histone hypercitrullination induces heterochromatin decondensation and chromatin unfolding to form neutrophil extracellular trap-like structures. Front Immunol (2012) 3:307. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2012.00307

  • 24

    ChoiMLeeOHJeonSParkMLeeDRKoJJet al. The oocyte-specific transcription factor, nobox, regulates the expression of Pad6, a peptidylarginine deiminase in the oocyte. FEBS Lett (2010) 584(16):3629–34. doi: 10.1016/j.febslet.2010.07.037

  • 25

    XiaXYanCWuWZhouYHouLZuoBet al. Characterization of the porcine peptidylarginine deiminase type VI gene (PADI6) promoter: Sp1 regulates basal transcription of the porcine PADI6. Gene (2016) 575(2 Pt 2):551–8. doi: 10.1016/j.gene.2015.09.042

  • 26

    LiuXMorencyELiTQinHZhangXZhangXet al. Role for PADI6 in securing the mRNA-MSY2 complex to the oocyte cytoplasmic lattices. Cell Cycle (2017) 16(4):360–6. doi: 10.1080/15384101.2016.1261225

  • 27

    MerleevAALeSTAlexanianCToussiAXieYMarusinaAIet al. Biogeographic and disease-specific alterations in epidermal lipid composition and single-cell analysis of acral keratinocytes. JCI Insight (2022) 7(16):e159762. doi: 10.1172/jci.insight.159762

  • 28

    KimYRebmanAWJohnsonTPWangHYangTColantuoniCet al. Peptidylarginine deiminase 2 autoantibodies are linked to less severe disease in multiple sclerosis and post-treatment Lyme disease. Front Neurol (2022) 13:874211. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2022.874211

  • 29

    ZhaiMGongSLuanPShiYKouWZengYet al. Extracellular traps from activated vascular smooth muscle cells drive the progression of atherosclerosis. Nat Commun (2022) 13(1):7500. doi: 10.1038/s41467-022-35330-1

  • 30

    ZhuDLuYGuiLWangWHuXChenSet al. Self-assembling, pH-responsive nanoflowers for inhibiting PAD4 and neutrophil extracellular trap formation and improving the tumor immune microenvironment. Acta Pharm Sin B (2022) 12(5):2592–608. doi: 10.1016/j.apsb.2021.11.006

  • 31

    LiuLLiuBLiKWangCXieYLuoNet al. Identification of biomarkers for predicting ovarian reserve of primordial follicle via transcriptomic analysis. Front Genet (2022) 13:879974. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2022.879974

  • 32

    CapalboABuonaiutoSFigliuzziMDamaggioGGirardiLCaroselliSet al. Maternal exome analysis for the diagnosis of oocyte maturation defects and early embryonic developmental arrest. Reprod BioMed Online (2022) 45(3):508–18. doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2022.05.009

  • 33

    TooCLMuradSDhaliwalJSLarssonPJiangXDingBet al. Polymorphisms in peptidylarginine deiminase associate with rheumatoid arthritis in diverse Asian populations: evidence from MyEIRA study and meta-analysis. Arthritis Res Ther (2012) 14(6):R250. doi: 10.1186/ar4093

  • 34

    MassarentiLEnevoldCDamgaardDHansenPRFrischMOdumNet al. Peptidylarginine deiminase 2 gene polymorphisms in subjects with periodontitis predispose to rheumatoid arthritis. Int J Mol Sci (2022) 23(17):9536. doi: 10.3390/ijms23179536

  • 35

    Guzman-GuzmanIPRamirez-VelezCIFalfan-ValenciaRNavarro-ZarzaJEGutierrez-PerezIAZaragoza-GarciaOet al. PADI2 polymorphisms are significantly associated with rheumatoid arthritis, autoantibodies serologic status and joint damage in women from southern Mexico. Front Immunol (2021) 12:718246. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.718246

  • 36

    ChangXXiaYPanJMengQZhaoYYanX. PADI2 is significantly associated with rheumatoid arthritis. PloS One (2013) 8(12):e81259. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0081259

  • 37

    MassarentiLEnevoldCDamgaardDOdumNGarredPFrischMet al. PADI4 polymorphisms confer risk of anti-CCP-Positive rheumatoid arthritis in synergy with HLA-DRB1*04 and smoking. Front Immunol (2021) 12:707690. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.707690

  • 38

    DuYLiuXGuoJPLiuXLiRZhaoYet al. Association between PADI4 gene polymorphisms and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody positive rheumatoid arthritis in a large Chinese han cohort. Clin Exp Rheumatol (2014) 32(3):377–82.

  • 39

    BashirMMateenWKhurshidSMehmood MalikJAghaZKhanFet al. A common missense variant rs874881 of PADI4 gene and rheumatoid arthritis: Genetic association study and in-silico analysis. Gene (2022) 854:147123. doi: 10.1016/j.gene.2022.147123

  • 40

    MukhtarMSheikhNBatoolAKhawarMBFatimaNMehmoodR. Novel functional polymorphism on PADI-4 gene and its association with arthritis onset. Saudi J Biol Sci (2022) 29(2):1227–33. doi: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.09.037

  • 41

    MergaertAMBawadekarMNguyenTQMassarentiLHolmesCLRebernickRet al. Reduced anti-histone antibodies and increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis associated with a single nucleotide polymorphism in PADI4 in north americans. Int J Mol Sci (2019) 20(12):3093. doi: 10.3390/ijms20123093

  • 42

    ShakerOGEl BoghdadyNAEl SayedAE. Association of MiRNA-146a, MiRNA-499, IRAK1 and PADI4 polymorphisms with rheumatoid arthritis in Egyptian population. Cell Physiol Biochem (2018) 46(6):2239–49. doi: 10.1159/000489592

  • 43

    Banos-HernandezCJNavarro-ZarzaJEParra-RojasIVazquez-VillamarMPadilla-Gutierrez RamonJValleYet al. PADI4 polymorphisms and the functional haplotype are associated with increased rheumatoid arthritis susceptibility: A replication study in a southern Mexican population. Hum Immunol (2017) 78(9):553–8. doi: 10.1016/j.humimm.2017.05.005

  • 44

    GohLLYongMYSeeWQCheeEYWLimPQKohET. NLRP1, PTPN22 and PADI4 gene polymorphisms and rheumatoid arthritis in ACPA-positive Singaporean Chinese. Rheumatol Int (2017) 37(8):1295–302. doi: 10.1007/s00296-017-3762-x

  • 45

    LeeYHBaeSC. Association between susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis and PADI4 polymorphisms: a meta-analysis. Clin Rheumatol (2016) 35(4):961–71. doi: 10.1007/s10067-015-3098-4

  • 46

    HashemiMZakeriZTaheriHBahariGTaheriM. Association between peptidylarginine deiminase type 4 rs1748033 polymorphism and susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis in zahedan, southeast Iran. Iran J Allergy Asthma Immunol (2015) 14(3):255–60.

  • 47

    YangXKLiuJLiuJLiangYXuWDLengRXet al. Associations between PADI4 gene polymorphisms and rheumatoid arthritis: An updated meta-analysis. Arch Med Res (2015) 46(4):317–25. doi: 10.1016/j.arcmed.2015.05.011

  • 48

    ChengJZhangHZhuangCLiuR. Peptidylarginine deiminase type 4 and methyl-CpG binding domain 4 polymorphisms in Chinese patients with rheumatoid arthritis. J Rheumatol (2012) 39(6):1159–65. doi: 10.3899/jrheum.120007

  • 49

    MassarentiLEnevoldCDamgaardDOdumNNielsenCHJacobsenS. Peptidylarginine deiminase-4 gene polymorphisms are associated with systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis. Scand J Rheumatol (2019) 48(2):133–40. doi: 10.1080/03009742.2018.1488273

  • 50

    ZhouYLiuX. PADI4 and IL-33 gene polymorphisms associated with differential susceptibility to juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus and juvenile idiopathic arthritis in Chinese children. Med (Baltimore) (2022) 101(50):e31598. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000031598

  • 51

    ChangXHouXPanJFangKWangLHanJ. Investigating the pathogenic role of PADI4 in oesophageal cancer. Int J Biol Sci (2011) 7(6):769–81. doi: 10.7150/ijbs.7.769

  • 52

    SawickaBBorysewicz-SanczykHWawrusiewicz-KurylonekNAversaTCoricaDGoscikJet al. Analysis of polymorphisms rs7093069-IL-2RA, rs7138803-FAIM2, and rs1748033-PADI4 in the group of adolescents with autoimmune thyroid diseases. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) (2020) 11:544658. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2020.544658

  • 53

    ZhengYZhaoGXuBLiuCLiCZhangXet al. PADI4 has genetic susceptibility to gastric carcinoma and upregulates CXCR2, KRT14 and TNF-alpha expression levels. Oncotarget (2016) 7(38):62159–76. doi: 10.18632/oncotarget.11398

  • 54

    WangLGuHLongTPanHLvLShiYet al. PADI4 rs2240337 G>A polymorphism is associated with susceptibility of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma in a Chinese population. Oncotarget (2017) 8(55):93655–71. doi: 10.18632/oncotarget.20675

  • 55

    WangLSongGZhangXFengTPanJChenWet al. PADI2-mediated citrullination promotes prostate cancer progression. Cancer Res (2017) 77(21):5755–68. doi: 10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-17-0150

  • 56

    ClancyKWRussellAMSubramanianVNguyenHQianYCampbellRMet al. Citrullination/Methylation crosstalk on histone H3 regulates ER-target gene transcription. ACS Chem Biol (2017) 12(6):1691–702. doi: 10.1021/acschembio.7b00241

  • 57

    GuertinMJZhangXAnguishLKimSVarticovskiLLisJTet al. Targeted H3R26 deimination specifically facilitates estrogen receptor binding by modifying nucleosome structure. PloS Genet (2014) 10(9):e1004613. doi: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1004613

  • 58

    ZhangXBoltMGuertinMJChenWZhangSCherringtonBDet al. Peptidylarginine deiminase 2-catalyzed histone H3 arginine 26 citrullination facilitates estrogen receptor alpha target gene activation. Proc Natl Acad Sci U.S.A. (2012) 109(33):13331–6. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1203280109

  • 59

    SongSXiangZLiJJiJYanRZhuZet al. A novel citrullinated modification of histone 3 and its regulatory mechanisms related to IPO-38 antibody-labeled protein. Front Oncol (2019) 9:304. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2019.00304

  • 60

    LiPYaoHZhangZLiMLuoYThompsonPRet al. Regulation of p53 target gene expression by peptidylarginine deiminase 4. Mol Cell Biol (2008) 28(15):4745–58. doi: 10.1128/MCB.01747-07

  • 61

    BallasyNNBeringEAKokorudzCRadfordBNZhaoXDeanWet al. Padi2/3 deficiency alters the epigenomic landscape and causes premature differentiation of mouse trophoblast stem cells. Cells (2022) 11(16):2466. doi: 10.3390/cells11162466

  • 62

    SharmaPLioutasAFernandez-FuentesNQuilezJCarbonell-CaballeroJWrightRHGet al. Arginine citrullination at the c-terminal domain controls RNA polymerase II transcription. Mol Cell (2019) 73(1):8496 e7. doi: 10.1016/j.molcel.2018.10.016

  • 63

    DeplusRDenisHPutmansPCalonneEFourrezMYamamotoKet al. Citrullination of DNMT3A by PADI4 regulates its stability and controls DNA methylation. Nucleic Acids Res (2014) 42(13):8285–96. doi: 10.1093/nar/gku522

  • 64

    ThiamHRWongSLQiuRKittisopikulMVahabikashiAGoldmanAEet al. NETosis proceeds by cytoskeleton and endomembrane disassembly and PAD4-mediated chromatin decondensation and nuclear envelope rupture. Proc Natl Acad Sci U.S.A. (2020) 117(13):7326–37. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1909546117

  • 65

    GossweinSLindemannAMahajanAMaueroderCMartiniEPatankarJet al. Citrullination licenses calpain to decondense nuclei in neutrophil extracellular trap formation. Front Immunol (2019) 10:2481. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2019.02481

  • 66

    MunzerPNegroRFukuiSMeglioLAymonnierKChuLet al. NLRP3 inflammasome assembly in neutrophils is supported by PAD4 and promotes NETosis under sterile conditions. Front Immunol (2021) 12:683803. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.683803

  • 67

    HsuPCLiaoYFLinCLLinWHLiuGYHungHC. Vimentin is involved in peptidylarginine deiminase 2-induced apoptosis of activated jurkat cells. Mol Cells (2014) 37(5):426–34. doi: 10.14348/molcells.2014.2359

  • 68

    SunBChangHHSalingerATomitaBBawadekarMHolmesCLet al. Reciprocal regulation of Th2 and Th17 cells by PAD2-mediated citrullination. JCI Insight (2019) 4(22):e129687. doi: 10.1172/jci.insight.129687

  • 69

    YuHCTungCHHuangKYHuangHBLuMC. The essential role of peptidylarginine deiminases 2 for cytokines secretion, apoptosis, and cell adhesion in macrophage. Int J Mol Sci (2020) 21(16):5720. doi: 10.3390/ijms21165720

  • 70

    ChengYSiYWangLDingMYuSLuLet al. The regulation of macrophage polarization by hypoxia-PADI4 coordination in rheumatoid arthritis. Int Immunopharmacol (2021) 99:107988. doi: 10.1016/j.intimp.2021.107988

  • 71

    MishraNSchwerdtnerLSamsKMondalSAhmadFSchmidtREet al. Cutting edge: Protein arginine deiminase 2 and 4 regulate NLRP3 inflammasome-dependent IL-1beta maturation and ASC speck formation in macrophages. J Immunol (2019) 203(4):795800. doi: 10.4049/jimmunol.1800720

  • 72

    LaiNSYuHCTungCHHuangKYHuangHBLuMC. Increased peptidylarginine deiminases expression during the macrophage differentiation and participated inflammatory responses. Arthritis Res Ther (2019) 21(1):108. doi: 10.1186/s13075-019-1896-9

  • 73

    McNeeGEalesKLWeiWWilliamsDSBarkhuizenABartlettDBet al. Citrullination of histone H3 drives IL-6 production by bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in MGUS and multiple myeloma. Leukemia (2017) 31(2):373–81. doi: 10.1038/leu.2016.187

  • 74

    KolodziejSKuvardinaONOellerichTHerglotzJBackertIKohrsNet al. PADI4 acts as a coactivator of Tal1 by counteracting repressive histone arginine methylation. Nat Commun (2014) 5:3995. doi: 10.1038/ncomms4995

  • 75

    GhariFQuirkeAMMunroSKawalkowskaJPicaudSMcGouranJet al. Citrullination-acetylation interplay guides E2F-1 activity during the inflammatory response. Sci Adv (2016) 2(2):e1501257. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.1501257

  • 76

    SunBDwivediNBechtelTJPaulsenJLMuthABawadekarMet al. Citrullination of NF-kappaB p65 promotes its nuclear localization and TLR-induced expression of IL-1beta and TNFalpha. Sci Immunol (2017) 2(12):eaal3062. doi: 10.1126/sciimmunol.aal3062

  • 77

    CoassoloSDavidsonI. Regulation of glycolysis and cancer cell proliferation by PKM2 citrullination. Mol Cell Oncol (2021) 8(4):1927446. doi: 10.1080/23723556.2021.1927446

  • 78

    CoassoloSDavidsonGNegroniLGambiGDaujatSRomierCet al. Citrullination of pyruvate kinase M2 by PADI1 and PADI3 regulates glycolysis and cancer cell proliferation. Nat Commun (2021) 12(1):1718. doi: 10.1038/s41467-021-21960-4

  • 79

    ZhengZQLiZXGuanJLLiuXLiJYChenYet al. Long noncoding RNA TINCR-mediated regulation of acetyl-CoA metabolism promotes nasopharyngeal carcinoma progression and chemoresistance. Cancer Res (2020) 80(23):5174–88. doi: 10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-19-3626

  • 80

    Uysal-OnganerP, SMortoglouMKraevILangeS. Peptidylarginine deiminase inhibitor application, using cl-amidine, PAD2, PAD3 and PAD4 isozyme-specific inhibitors in pancreatic cancer cells, reveals roles for PAD2 and PAD3 in cancer invasion and modulation of extracellular vesicle signatures. Int J Mol Sci (2021) 22(3):1396. doi: 10.3390/ijms22031396

  • 81

    Uysal-OnganerPMacLatchyAMahmoudRKraevIThompsonPRInalJMet al. Peptidylarginine deiminase isozyme-specific PAD2, PAD3 and PAD4 inhibitors differentially modulate extracellular vesicle signatures and cell invasion in two glioblastoma multiforme cell lines. Int J Mol Sci (2020) 21(4):1495. doi: 10.3390/ijms21041495

  • 82

    FukuiSGutchSFukuiSCherpokovaDAymonnierKSheehyCEet al. The prominent role of hematopoietic peptidyl arginine deiminase 4 in arthritis: Collagen- and granulocyte colony-stimulating factor-induced arthritis model in C57BL/6 mice. Arthritis Rheumatol (2022) 74(7):1139–46. doi: 10.1002/art.42093

  • 83

    SpenglerJLugonjaBYtterbergAJZubarevRACreeseAJPearsonMJet al. Release of active peptidyl arginine deiminases by neutrophils can explain production of extracellular citrullinated autoantigens in rheumatoid arthritis synovial fluid. Arthritis Rheumatol (2015) 67(12):3135–45. doi: 10.1002/art.39313

  • 84

    YuRLiCSunLJianLMaZZhaoJet al. Hypoxia induces production of citrullinated proteins in human fibroblast-like synoviocytes through regulating HIF1alpha. Scand J Immunol (2018) 87(4):e12654.

  • 85

    FanTZhangCZongMFanL. Hypoxiainduced autophagy is inhibited by PADI4 knockdown, which promotes apoptosis of fibroblastlike synoviocytes in rheumatoid arthritis. Mol Med Rep (2018) 17(4):5116–24.

  • 86

    BlachereNEParveenSFrankMODillBDMolinaHOrangeDE. High-titer rheumatoid arthritis antibodies preferentially bind fibrinogen citrullinated by peptidylarginine deiminase 4. Arthritis Rheumatol (2017) 69(5):986–95. doi: 10.1002/art.40035

  • 87

    DamgaardDBawadekarMSenoltLStensballeAShelefMANielsenCH. Relative efficiencies of peptidylarginine deiminase 2 and 4 in generating target sites for anti-citrullinated protein antibodies in fibrinogen, alpha-enolase and histone H3. PloS One (2018) 13(8):e0203214. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0203214

  • 88

    FanLZongMGongRHeDLiNSunLSet al. PADI4 epigenetically suppresses p21 transcription and inhibits cell apoptosis in fibroblast-like synoviocytes from rheumatoid arthritis patients. Int J Biol Sci (2017) 13(3):358–66. doi: 10.7150/ijbs.16879

  • 89

    OkamatoYGhoshTOkamotoTSchuylerRPSeifertJCharryLLet al. Subjects at-risk for future development of rheumatoid arthritis demonstrate a PAD4-and TLR-dependent enhanced histone H3 citrullination and proinflammatory cytokine production in CD14(hi) monocytes. J Autoimmun (2021) 117:102581. doi: 10.1016/j.jaut.2020.102581

  • 90

    Sanchez-PernauteOFilkovaMGabucioAKleinMMaciejewska-RodriguesHOspeltCet al. Citrullination enhances the pro-inflammatory response to fibrin in rheumatoid arthritis synovial fibroblasts. Ann Rheum Dis (2013) 72(8):1400–6. doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2012-201906

  • 91

    ChangHHLiuGYDwivediNSunBOkamotoYKinslowJDet al. A molecular signature of preclinical rheumatoid arthritis triggered by dysregulated PTPN22. JCI Insight (2016) 1(17):e90045. doi: 10.1172/jci.insight.90045

  • 92

    ChangHHDwivediNNicholasAPHoIC. The W620 polymorphism in PTPN22 disrupts its interaction with peptidylarginine deiminase type 4 and enhances citrullination and NETosis. Arthritis Rheumatol (2015) 67(9):2323–34. doi: 10.1002/art.39215

  • 93

    ArataniSFujitaHYagishitaNYamanoYOkuboYNishiokaKet al. Inhibitory effects of ubiquitination of synoviolin by PADI4. Mol Med Rep (2017) 16(6):9203–9. doi: 10.3892/mmr.2017.7764

  • 94

    YanXYinLWangYZhaoYChangX. The low binding affinity of ADAMTS4 for citrullinated fibronectin may contribute to the destruction of joint cartilage in rheumatoid arthritis. Clin Exp Rheumatol (2013) 31(2):201–6.

  • 95

    SongSTKimSSKimJYLeeSYKimKKwonISet al. Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms of PADI4 and HLA-DRB1 alleles with susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis-related lung diseases. Lung (2016) 194(5):745–53. doi: 10.1007/s00408-016-9916-x

  • 96

    GuoZYZhangJXWuMMeiYFLinXJBuCet al. Meta-analysis of the association between PADI4 -92C/G polymorphism and rheumatoid arthritis in the Chinese population. Braz J Med Biol Res (2017) 50(10):e6115. doi: 10.1590/1414-431x20176115

  • 97

    GongLLChangJYangYM. Association between peptidyl arginine deiminase 4 (PADI4)-104C/T polymorphism and rheumatoid arthritis: A meta-analysis in the Chinese population. Genet Mol Res (2016) 15(3):1–8. doi: 10.4238/gmr.15038750

  • 98

    RoudierJBalandraudNAugerI. How RA associated HLA-DR molecules contribute to the development of antibodies to citrullinated proteins: The hapten carrier model. Front Immunol (2022) 13:930112. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.930112

  • 99

    BalandraudNAugerIRoudierJ. Do RA associated HLA-DR molecules bind citrullinated peptides or peptides from PAD4 to help the development of RA specific antibodies to citrullinated proteins? J Autoimmun (2021) 116:102542. doi: 10.1016/j.jaut.2020.102542

  • 100

    TsoyiKEspositoAJSunBBowenRGXiongKPoliFet al. Syndecan-2 regulates PAD2 to exert antifibrotic effects on RA-ILD fibroblasts. Sci Rep (2022) 12(1):2847. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-06678-7

  • 101

    SamaraKDTrachalakiATsitouraEKoutsopoulosAVLagoudakiEDLasithiotakiIet al. Upregulation of citrullination pathway: From autoimmune to idiopathic lung fibrosis. Respir Res (2017) 18(1):218. doi: 10.1186/s12931-017-0692-9

  • 102

    AliMAAbdelazizAAliMAbonarAHanafyMHusseinHet al. PADI4 (rs2240340), PDCD1 (rs10204525), and CTLA4 (231775) gene polymorphisms and polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Br J BioMed Sci (2020) 77(3):123–8. doi: 10.1080/09674845.2020.1730626

  • 103

    HisaKYanagimachiMDNarutoTMiyamaeTKikuchiMHaraRet al. PADI4 and the HLA-DRB1 shared epitope in juvenile idiopathic arthritis. PloS One (2017) 12(2):e0171961. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0171961

  • 104

    SeriYShodaHSuzukiAMatsumotoISumidaTFujioKet al. Peptidylarginine deiminase type 4 deficiency reduced arthritis severity in a glucose-6-phosphate isomerase-induced arthritis model. Sci Rep (2015) 5:13041. doi: 10.1038/srep13041

  • 105

    YangYDaiM. Expression of PADI4 in patients with ankylosing spondylitis and its role in mediating the effects of TNF-alpha on the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells. Int J Mol Med (2015) 36(2):565–70. doi: 10.3892/ijmm.2015.2248

  • 106

    IshigamiAMasutomiHHandaSNakamuraMNakayaSUchidaYet al. Mass spectrometric identification of citrullination sites and immunohistochemical detection of citrullinated glial fibrillary acidic protein in alzheimer’s disease brains. J Neurosci Res (2015) 93(11):1664–74. doi: 10.1002/jnr.23620

  • 107

    JangBIshigamiAMaruyamaNCarpRIKimYSChoiEK. Peptidylarginine deiminase and protein citrullination in prion diseases: strong evidence of neurodegeneration. Prion (2013) 7(1):42–6. doi: 10.4161/pri.22380

  • 108

    PetrozzielloTMillsANVaineCAPenneyEBFernandez-CeradoCLegardaGPAet al. Neuroinflammation and histone H3 citrullination are increased in X-linked dystonia parkinsonism post-mortem prefrontal cortex. Neurobiol Dis (2020) 144:105032. doi: 10.1016/j.nbd.2020.105032

  • 109

    FalcaoAMMeijerMScaglioneARinwaPAgirreELiangJet al. PAD2-mediated citrullination contributes to efficient oligodendrocyte differentiation and myelination. Cell Rep (2019) 27(4):10901102.e10. doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2019.03.108

  • 110

    UKPSubramanianVNicholasAPThompsonPRFerrettiP. Modulation of calcium-induced cell death in human neural stem cells by the novel peptidylarginine deiminase-AIF pathway. Biochim Biophys Acta (2014) 1843(6):1162–71.

  • 111

    ShenSWangXLvHShiYXiaoL. PADI4 mediates autophagy and participates in the role of ganoderic acid a monomers in delaying the senescence of alzheimer’s cells through the Akt/mTOR pathway. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem (2021) 85(8):1818–29. doi: 10.1093/bbb/zbab054

  • 112

    TanikawaCUedaKSuzukiAIidaANakamuraRAtsutaNet al. Citrullination of RGG motifs in FET proteins by PAD4 regulates protein aggregation and ALS susceptibility. Cell Rep (2018) 22(6):1473–83. doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2018.01.031

  • 113

    BuonoRJBradfieldJPWeiZSperlingMRDlugosDJPriviteraMDet al. Genetic variation in PADI6-PADI4 on 1p36.13 is associated with common forms of human generalized epilepsy. Genes (Basel) (2021) 12(9):1441. doi: 10.3390/genes12091441

  • 114

    MolinaroRYuMSausenGBichselCACorboCFolcoEJet al. Targeted delivery of protein arginine deiminase-4 inhibitors to limit arterial intimal NETosis and preserve endothelial integrity. Cardiovasc Res (2021) 117(13):2652–63. doi: 10.1093/cvr/cvab074

  • 115

    ShiYYangSLuoMZhangWDKeZP. Systematic analysis of coronary artery disease datasets revealed the potential biomarker and treatment target. Oncotarget (2017) 8(33):54583–91. doi: 10.18632/oncotarget.17426

  • 116

    ShimonagaKMatsushigeTTakahashiHHashimotoYYoshiyamaMOnoCet al. Peptidylarginine deiminase 4 as a possible biomarker of plaque instability in carotid artery stenosis. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis (2021) 30(7):105816. doi: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2021.105816

  • 117

    HounkpeBWChenouFDomingosIFCardosoECSobreira CostaMJVAraujoASet al. Neutrophil extracellular trap regulators in sickle cell disease: Modulation of gene expression of PADI4, neutrophil elastase, and myeloperoxidase during vaso-occlusive crisis. Res Pract Thromb Haemost (2021) 5(1):204–10. doi: 10.1002/rth2.12463

  • 118

    GollompKKimMJohnstonIHayesVWelshJArepallyGMet al. Neutrophil accumulation and NET release contribute to thrombosis in HIT. JCI Insight (2018) 3(18):e99445. doi: 10.1172/jci.insight.99445

  • 119

    ErpenbeckLChowdhuryCSZsengellerZKGallantMBurkeSDCifuniSet al. PAD4 deficiency decreases inflammation and susceptibility to pregnancy loss in a mouse model. Biol Reprod (2016) 95(6):132. doi: 10.1095/biolreprod.116.140293

  • 120

    WangZLShangJCLiCMLiMXingGQ. Significance of serum peptidylarginine deiminase type 4 in ANCA-associated vasculitis. Beijing Da Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban (2014) 46(2):200–6.

  • 121

    LiuYLightfootYLSetoNCarmona-RiveraCMooreEGoelRet al. Peptidylarginine deiminases 2 and 4 modulate innate and adaptive immune responses in TLR-7-dependent lupus. JCI Insight (2018) 3(23):e124729. doi: 10.1172/jci.insight.124729

  • 122

    HanataNShodaHHatanoHNagafuchiYKomaiTOkamuraTet al. Peptidylarginine deiminase 4 promotes the renal infiltration of neutrophils and exacerbates the TLR7 agonist-induced lupus mice. Front Immunol (2020) 11:1095. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.01095

  • 123

    OdqvistLJevnikarZRiiseRObergLRhedinMLeonardDet al. Genetic variations in A20 DUB domain provide a genetic link to citrullination and neutrophil extracellular traps in systemic lupus erythematosus. Ann Rheum Dis (2019) 78(10):1363–70. doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2019-215434

  • 124

    LeppkesMMaueroderCHirthSNoweckiSGuntherCBillmeierUet al. Externalized decondensed neutrophil chromatin occludes pancreatic ducts and drives pancreatitis. Nat Commun (2016) 7:10973. doi: 10.1038/ncomms10973

  • 125

    TianYRussoRMLiYKarmakarMLiuBPuskarichMAet al. Serum citrullinated histone H3 concentrations differentiate patients with septic verses non-septic shock and correlate with disease severity. Infection (2021) 49(1):8393. doi: 10.1007/s15010-020-01528-y

  • 126

    CostaNAGutALAzevedoPSPolegatoBFMagalhaesESIshikawaLLWet al. Peptidylarginine deiminase 4 concentration, but not PADI4 polymorphisms, is associated with ICU mortality in septic shock patients. J Cell Mol Med (2018) 22(10):4732–7. doi: 10.1111/jcmm.13717

  • 127

    ColonDFWanderleyCWFranchinMSilvaCMHirokiCHCastanheiraFVSet al. Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) exacerbate severity of infant sepsis. Crit Care (2019) 23(1):113. doi: 10.1186/s13054-019-2407-8

  • 128

    DuMYangLGuJWuJMaYWangT. Inhibition of peptidyl arginine deiminase-4 prevents renal ischemia-Reperfusion-Induced remote lung injury. Mediators Inflamm 2020 (2020) p:1724206. doi: 10.1155/2020/1724206

  • 129

    RabadiMMHanSJKimM, VLeeHT. Peptidyl arginine deiminase-4 exacerbates ischemic AKI by finding NEMO. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol (2019) 316(6):F1180–90. doi: 10.1152/ajprenal.00089.2019

  • 130

    RabadiMKimMLiHHanSJChoiYD'AgatiV. ATP induces PAD4 in renal proximal tubule cells via P2X7 receptor activation to exacerbate ischemic AKI. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol (2018) 314(2):F293–305. doi: 10.1152/ajprenal.00364.2017

  • 131

    HamARabadiMKimMBrownKMMaZD'AgatiVet al. Peptidyl arginine deiminase-4 activation exacerbates kidney ischemia-reperfusion injury. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol (2014) 307(9):F1052–62. doi: 10.1152/ajprenal.00243.2014

  • 132

    ByrdASCarmona-RiveraCO'NeilLJCarlucciPMCisarCRosenbergAZet al. Neutrophil extracellular traps, B cells, and type I interferons contribute to immune dysregulation in hidradenitis suppurativa. Sci Transl Med (2019) 11(508):eaav5908. doi: 10.1126/scitranslmed.aav5908

  • 133

    MuraroSPDe SouzaGFGalloSWDa SilvaBKDe OliveiraSDVinoloMARet al. Respiratory syncytial virus induces the classical ROS-dependent NETosis through PAD-4 and necroptosis pathways activation. Sci Rep (2018) 8(1):14166. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-32576-y

  • 134

    MahajanAHasikovaLHampelUGruneboomAShanXHerrmannIet al. Aggregated neutrophil extracellular traps occlude meibomian glands during ocular surface inflammation. Ocul Surf (2021) 20:112. doi: 10.1016/j.jtos.2020.12.005

  • 135

    WongSLDemersMMartinodKGallantMWangYGoldfineABet al. Diabetes primes neutrophils to undergo NETosis, which impairs wound healing. Nat Med (2015) 21(7):815–9. doi: 10.1038/nm.3887

  • 136

    MunozLEBoeltzSBilyyRSchauerCMahajanAWidulinNet al. Neutrophil extracellular traps initiate gallstone formation. Immunity (2019) 51(3):443450.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.immuni.2019.07.002

  • 137

    EngstromMErikssonKLeeLHermanssonMJohanssonANicholasAPet al. Increased citrullination and expression of peptidylarginine deiminases independently of p. gingivalis and a. actinomycetemcomitans in gingival tissue of patients with periodontitis. J Transl Med (2018) 16(1):214.

  • 138

    AkkayaHUYilmazHENarinFSaglamM. Evaluation of galectin-3, peptidylarginine deiminase-4, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha levels in gingival crevicular fluid for periodontal health, gingivitis, and stage III grade c periodontitis: A pilot study. J Periodontol (2022) 93(1):80–8. doi: 10.1002/JPER.21-0137

  • 139

    HarveyGPFitzsimmonsTRDhamarpatniAAMarchantCHaynesDRBartoldPM. Expression of peptidylarginine deiminase-2 and -4, citrullinated proteins and anti-citrullinated protein antibodies in human gingiva. J Periodontal Res (2013) 48(2):252–61. doi: 10.1111/jre.12002

  • 140

    KimSEParkJWKimMJJangBJeonYCKimHJet al. Accumulation of citrullinated glial fibrillary acidic protein in a mouse model of bile duct ligation-induced hepatic fibrosis. PloS One (2018) 13(8):e0201744. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0201744

  • 141

    CasanovaVSousaFHShakamuriPSvobodaPBuchCD'AcremontMet al. Citrullination alters the antiviral and immunomodulatory activities of the human cathelicidin LL-37 during rhinovirus infection. Front Immunol (2020) 11:85. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.00085

  • 142

    DamianaTDamgaardDSidelmannJJNielsenCHMaatMPMMunsterABet al. Citrullination of fibrinogen by peptidylarginine deiminase 2 impairs fibrin clot structure. Clin Chim Acta (2020) 501:611. doi: 10.1016/j.cca.2019.10.033

  • 143

    QinHLiuXLiFMiaoLLiTXuBet al. PAD1 promotes epithelial-mesenchymal transition and metastasis in triple-negative breast cancer cells by regulating MEK1-ERK1/2-MMP2 signaling. Cancer Lett (2017) 409:3041. doi: 10.1016/j.canlet.2017.08.019

  • 144

    JiTMaKChenLCaoT. PADI1 contributes to EMT in PAAD by activating the ERK1/2-p38 signaling pathway. J Gastrointest Oncol (2021) 12(3):1180–90. doi: 10.21037/jgo-21-283

  • 145

    ChenYXuRRuzeRYangJWangHSongJet al. Construction of a prognostic model with histone modification-related genes and identification of potential drugs in pancreatic cancer. Cancer Cell Int (2021) 21(1):291. doi: 10.1186/s12935-021-01928-6

  • 146

    ZhangZLinEZhuangHXieLFengXLiuJet al. Construction of a novel gene-based model for prognosis prediction of clear cell renal cell carcinoma. Cancer Cell Int (2020) 20:27. doi: 10.1186/s12935-020-1113-6

  • 147

    WangJLiuDGuYZhouHLiHShenXet al. Potential prognostic markers and significant lncRNA-mRNA co-expression pairs in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Open Life Sci (2021) 16(1):544–57. doi: 10.1515/biol-2021-0052

  • 148

    McElweeJLMohananSGriffithOLBreuerHCAnguishLJCherringtonBDet al. Identification of PADI2 as a potential breast cancer biomarker and therapeutic target. BMC Cancer (2012) 12:500. doi: 10.1186/1471-2407-12-500

  • 149

    DeVoreSBYoungCHLiGSundararajanARamarajTMudgeJet al. Histone citrullination represses MicroRNA expression, resulting in increased oncogene mRNAs in somatolactotrope cells. Mol Cell Biol (2018) 38(19):e00084–18. doi: 10.1128/MCB.00084-18

  • 150

    GuoWZhengYXuBMaFLiCZhangXet al. Investigating the expression, effect and tumorigenic pathway of PADI2 in tumors. Onco Targets Ther (2017) 10:1475–85. doi: 10.2147/OTT.S92389

  • 151

    FunayamaRTaniguchiHMizumaMFujishimaFKobayashiMOhnumaSet al. Protein-arginine deiminase 2 suppresses proliferation of colon cancer cells through protein citrullination. Cancer Sci (2017) 108(4):713–8. doi: 10.1111/cas.13179

  • 152

    WangHXuBZhangXZhengYZhaoYChangX. PADI2 gene confers susceptibility to breast cancer and plays tumorigenic role via ACSL4, BINC3 and CA9 signaling. Cancer Cell Int (2016) 16:61. doi: 10.1186/s12935-016-0335-0

  • 153

    TandayS. Targeting PADI2 could stop the progression of myeloma. Lancet Oncol (2016) 17(8):e325. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(16)30314-X

  • 154

    MohananSHoribataSAnguishLJMukaiCSamsKMcElweeJLet al. PAD2 overexpression in transgenic mice augments malignancy and tumor-associated inflammation in chemically initiated skin tumors. Cell Tissue Res (2017) 370(2):275–83. doi: 10.1007/s00441-017-2669-x

  • 155

    McElweeJLMohananSHoribataSSamsKLAnguishLJMcLeanDet al. PAD2 overexpression in transgenic mice promotes spontaneous skin neoplasia. Cancer Res (2014) 74(21):6306–17. doi: 10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-14-0749

  • 156

    XueTLiuXZhangMEQLiuSZouMet al. PADI2-catalyzed MEK1 citrullination activates ERK1/2 and promotes IGF2BP1-mediated SOX2 mRNA stability in endometrial cancer. Adv Sci (Weinh) (2021) 8(6):2002831. doi: 10.1002/advs.202002831

  • 157

    LiuLZhangZZhangGWangTMaYGuoW. Down-regulation of PADI2 prevents proliferation and epithelial-mesenchymal transition in ovarian cancer through inhibiting JAK2/STAT3 pathway in vitro and in vivo, alone or in combination with olaparib. J Transl Med (2020) 18(1):357. doi: 10.1186/s12967-020-02528-0

  • 158

    QuYOlsenJRYuanXChengPFLevesqueMPBrokstadKAet al. Small molecule promotes beta-catenin citrullination and inhibits wnt signaling in cancer. Nat Chem Biol (2018) 14(1):94101. doi: 10.1038/nchembio.2510

  • 159

    HoribataSRogersKESadeghDAnguishLJMcElweeJLShahPet al. Role of peptidylarginine deiminase 2 (PAD2) in mammary carcinoma cell migration. BMC Cancer (2017) 17(1):378. doi: 10.1186/s12885-017-3354-x

  • 160

    ChenDSunQZhangLZhouXChengXZhouDet al. The lncRNA HOXA11-AS functions as a competing endogenous RNA to regulate PADI2 expression by sponging miR-125a-5p in liver metastasis of colorectal cancer. Oncotarget (2017) 8(41):70642–52. doi: 10.18632/oncotarget.19956

  • 161

    GaoBSRongCSXuHMSunTHouJXuY. Peptidyl arginine deiminase, type II (PADI2) is involved in urothelial bladder cancer. Pathol Oncol Res (2020) 26(2):1279–85. doi: 10.1007/s12253-019-00687-0

  • 162

    SaseTAritoMOnoderaHOmoteyamaKKurokawaMSKagamiYet al. Hypoxia-induced production of peptidylarginine deiminases and citrullinated proteins in malignant glioma cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun (2017) 482(1):50–6. doi: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2016.10.154

  • 163

    BaiJKhajaviMSuiLFuHTarakkad KrishnajiSBirsnerAEet al. Angiogenic responses in a 3D micro-engineered environment of primary endothelial cells and pericytes. Angiogenesis (2021) 24(1):111–27. doi: 10.1007/s10456-020-09746-6

  • 164

    KhajaviMZhouYBirsnerAEBazinetLSant Di RosaASchifferAJet al. Identification of Padi2 as a novel angiogenesis-regulating gene by genome association studies in mice. PloS Genet (2017) 13(6):e1006848. doi: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1006848

  • 165

    LiFMiaoLXueTQinHMondalSThompsonPRet al. Inhibiting PAD2 enhances the anti-tumor effect of docetaxel in tamoxifen-resistant breast cancer cells. J Exp Clin Cancer Res (2019) 38(1):414. doi: 10.1186/s13046-019-1404-8

  • 166

    ChangXChaiZZouJWangHWangYZhengYet al. PADI3 induces cell cycle arrest via the Sirt2/AKT/p21 pathway and acts as a tumor suppressor gene in colon cancer. Cancer Biol Med (2019) 16(4):729–42. doi: 10.20892/j.issn.2095-3941.2019.0065

  • 167

    ChaiZWangLZhengYLiangNWangXZhengYet al. PADI3 plays an antitumor role via the Hsp90/CKS1 pathway in colon cancer. Cancer Cell Int (2019) 19:277. doi: 10.1186/s12935-019-0999-3

  • 168

    MoshkovichNOchoaHJTangBYangHHYangYHuangJet al. Peptidylarginine deiminase IV regulates breast cancer stem cells via a novel tumor cell-autonomous suppressor role. Cancer Res (2020) 80(11):2125–37. doi: 10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-19-3018

  • 169

    ZhangYChandraVSanchez RiquelmeEDuttaPQuesadaPRRakoskiAet al. Interleukin-17-induced neutrophil extracellular traps mediate resistance to checkpoint blockade in pancreatic cancer. J Exp Med (2020) 217(12):e20190354. doi: 10.1084/jem.20190354

  • 170

    MohantyVSubbannayyaYPatilSPuttamalleshVNNajarMADattaKKet al. Molecular alterations in oral cancer using high-throughput proteomic analysis of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue. J Cell Commun Signal (2021) 15(3):447–59. doi: 10.1007/s12079-021-00609-3

  • 171

    LiuCTangJLiCPuGYangDChangX. PADI4 stimulates esophageal squamous cell carcinoma tumor growth and up-regulates CA9 expression. Mol Carcinog (2019) 58(1):6675. doi: 10.1002/mc.22907

  • 172

    WangWJiHJSunNBChangXTXuBWangYet al. B-cell specific moloney leukemia virus insert site 1 and peptidyl arginine deiminase IV positively regulate carcinogenesis and progression of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Oncol Lett (2017) 13(6):4349–56. doi: 10.3892/ol.2017.6001

  • 173

    GuWZhangMGaoFNiuYSunLXiaHet al. Berberine regulates PADI4-related macrophage function to prevent lung cancer. Int Immunopharmacol (2022) 110:108965. doi: 10.1016/j.intimp.2022.108965

  • 174

    LiuMQuYTengXXingYLiDLiCet al. PADI4mediated epithelialmesenchymal transition in lung cancer cells. Mol Med Rep (2019) 19(4):3087–94.

  • 175

    ShiLYaoHLiuZXuMTsungAWangY. Endogenous PAD4 in breast cancer cells mediates cancer extracellular chromatin network formation and promotes lung metastasis. Mol Cancer Res (2020) 18(5):735–47. doi: 10.1158/1541-7786.MCR-19-0018

  • 176

    Miller-OcuinJLLiangXBooneBADoerflerWRSinghiADTangDet al. DNA Released from neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) activates pancreatic stellate cells and enhances pancreatic tumor growth. Oncoimmunology (2019) 8(9):e1605822. doi: 10.1080/2162402X.2019.1605822

  • 177

    StadlerSCVincentCTFedorovVDPatsialouACherringtonBDWakshlagJJet al. Dysregulation of PAD4-mediated citrullination of nuclear GSK3beta activates TGF-beta signaling and induces epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition in breast cancer cells. Proc Natl Acad Sci U.S.A. (2013) 110(29):11851–6. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1308362110

  • 178

    ChangXTWuHLiHLLiHLZhengYB. PADI4 promotes epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT) in gastric cancer via the upregulation of interleukin 8. BMC Gastroenterol (2022) 22(1):25. doi: 10.1186/s12876-022-02097-0

  • 179

    XinJSongX. Role of peptidylarginine deiminase type 4 in gastric cancer. Exp Ther Med (2016) 12(5):3155–60. doi: 10.3892/etm.2016.3798

  • 180

    GuoJYinLZhangXSuPZhaiQ. Factors associated with promoted proliferation of osteosarcoma by peptidylarginine deiminase 4. BioMed Res Int (2021) 2021:5596014. doi: 10.1155/2021/5596014

  • 181

    ChenHWeiLLuoMWangXZhuCHuangHet al. LINC00324 suppresses apoptosis and autophagy in nasopharyngeal carcinoma through upregulation of PAD4 and activation of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. Cell Biol Toxicol (2022) 38(6):9951011. doi: 10.1007/s10565-021-09632-x

  • 182

    ZhangCFanLFanTWuDGaoLLingYet al. Decreased PADI4 mRNA association with global hypomethylation in hepatocellular carcinoma during HBV exposure. Cell Biochem Biophys (2013) 65(2):187–95. doi: 10.1007/s12013-012-9417-3

  • 183

    ChenHWeiLLuoMWangXZhanYMaoYet al. PAD4 inhibitor promotes DNA damage and radiosensitivity of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells. Environ Toxicol (2021) 36(11):2291–301. doi: 10.1002/tox.23342

  • 184

    ChenHLuoMWangXLiangTHuangCHuangCet al. Correction to: Inhibition of PAD4 enhances radiosensitivity and inhibits aggressive phenotypes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells. Cell Mol Biol Lett (2021) 26(1):55. doi: 10.1186/s11658-021-00303-7

  • 185

    WeiLNLuoMWangXPLiangTHuangCJChenH. PADI4, negatively regulated by miR-335-5p, participates in regulating the proliferation, migration, invasion and radiosensitivity of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells. J Biol Regul Homeost Agents (2021) 35(1):117–29.

  • 186

    LuoXChangSXiaoSPengYGaoYHuFet al. PAD4-dependent citrullination of nuclear translocation of GSK3beta promotes colorectal cancer progression via the degradation of nuclear CDKN1A. Neoplasia (2022) 33:100835. doi: 10.1016/j.neo.2022.100835

  • 187

    WangYLyuYTuKXuQYangYSalmanSet al. Histone citrullination by PADI4 is required for HIF-dependent transcriptional responses to hypoxia and tumor vascularization. Sci Adv (2021) 7(35):eabe3771. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.abe3771

  • 188

    QianJNguyenNMPRezaeiMHuangBTaoYZhangXet al. Biallelic PADI6 variants linking infertility, miscarriages, and hydatidiform moles. Eur J Hum Genet (2018) 26(7):1007–13. doi: 10.1038/s41431-018-0141-3

  • 189

    Nowacka-WoszukJStachowiakMSzczerbalISzydlowskiMSzabelska-BeresewiczAZyprych-WalczakJet al. Whole genome sequencing identifies a missense polymorphism in PADI6 associated with testicular/ovotesticular XX disorder of sex development in dogs. Genomics (2022) 114(4):110389. doi: 10.1016/j.ygeno.2022.110389

  • 190

    DongJFuJYanZLiLQiuYZengYet al. Novel biallelic mutations in PADI6 in patients with early embryonic arrest. J Hum Genet (2022) 67(5):285–93. doi: 10.1038/s10038-021-00998-8

  • 191

    FeiCFZhouLQ. Gene mutations impede oocyte maturation, fertilization, and early embryonic development. Bioessays (2022) 44(10):e2200007. doi: 10.1002/bies.202200007

  • 192

    TongXJinJHuZZhangYFanHYZhangYLet al. Mutations in OOEP and NLRP5 identified in infertile patients with early embryonic arrest. Hum Mutat (2022) 43(12):1909–20. doi: 10.1002/humu.24448

  • 193

    XuYWangRPangZWeiZSunLLiSet al. Novel homozygous PADI6 variants in infertile females with early embryonic arrest. Front Cell Dev Biol (2022) 10:819667. doi: 10.3389/fcell.2022.819667

  • 194

    TannorellaPCalzariLDaolioCMaininiEVimercatiAGentiliniDet al. Germline variants in genes of the subcortical maternal complex and multilocus imprinting disturbance are associated with miscarriage/infertility or beckwith-wiedemann progeny. Clin Epigenet (2022) 14(1):43. doi: 10.1186/s13148-022-01262-2

  • 195

    EggermannTYapiciEBliekJPeredaABegemannMRussoSet al. Trans-acting genetic variants causing multilocus imprinting disturbance (MLID): common mechanisms and consequences. Clin Epigenet (2022) 14(1):41. doi: 10.1186/s13148-022-01259-x

  • 196

    HuangBZhaoYZhouLGongTFengJHanPet al. PADI6 regulates trophoblast cell migration-invasion through the Hippo/YAP1 pathway in hydatidiform moles. J Inflammation Res (2021) 14:3489–500. doi: 10.2147/JIR.S313422

  • 197

    LiuJTanZHeJJinTHanYHuLet al. Two novel mutations in PADI6 and TLE6 genes cause female infertility due to arrest in embryonic development. J Assist Reprod Genet (2021) 38(6):1551–9. doi: 10.1007/s10815-021-02194-1

  • 198

    RezaeiMSureshBBerekeEHadipourZAguinagaMQianJet al. Novel pathogenic variants in NLRP7, NLRP5, and PADI6 in patients with recurrent hydatidiform moles and reproductive failure. Clin Genet (2021) 99(6):823–8. doi: 10.1111/cge.13941

  • 199

    SangQZhouZMuJWangL. Genetic factors as potential molecular markers of human oocyte and embryo quality. J Assist Reprod Genet (2021) 38(5):9931002. doi: 10.1007/s10815-021-02196-z

  • 200

    EggermannTKadgienGBegemannMElbrachtM. Biallelic PADI6 variants cause multilocus imprinting disturbances and miscarriages in the same family. Eur J Hum Genet (2021) 29(4):575–80. doi: 10.1038/s41431-020-00762-0

  • 201

    ZhengWHuHDaiJZhangSGuYDaiCet al. Expanding the genetic and phenotypic spectrum of the subcortical maternal complex genes in recurrent preimplantation embryonic arrest. Clin Genet (2021) 99(2):286–91. doi: 10.1111/cge.13858

  • 202

    CubellisMVPignataLVermaASparagoAPrete DelRMonticelliMet al. Loss-of-function maternal-effect mutations of PADI6 are associated with familial and sporadic beckwith-wiedemann syndrome with multi-locus imprinting disturbance. Clin Epigenet (2020) 12(1):139. doi: 10.1186/s13148-020-00925-2

  • 203

    ZhengWChenLDaiJDaiCGuoJLuCet al. New biallelic mutations in PADI6 cause recurrent preimplantation embryonic arrest characterized by direct cleavage. J Assist Reprod Genet (2020) 37(1):205–12. doi: 10.1007/s10815-019-01606-7

  • 204

    RobbinsSMThimmMAValleDJelinAC. Genetic diagnosis in first or second trimester pregnancy loss using exome sequencing: a systematic review of human essential genes. J Assist Reprod Genet (2019) 36(8):1539–48. doi: 10.1007/s10815-019-01499-6

  • 205

    BegemannMRezwanFIBeygoJDochertyLEKolarovaJSchroederCet al. Maternal variants in NLRP and other maternal effect proteins are associated with multilocus imprinting disturbance in offspring. J Med Genet (2018) 55(7):497504. doi: 10.1136/jmedgenet-2017-105190

  • 206

    WangXSongDMykytenkoDKuangYLvQLiBet al. Novel mutations in genes encoding subcortical maternal complex proteins may cause human embryonic developmental arrest. Reprod BioMed Online (2018) 36(6):698704. doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2018.03.009

  • 207

    XuYShiYFuJYuMFengRSangQet al. Mutations in PADI6 cause female infertility characterized by early embryonic arrest. Am J Hum Genet (2016) 99(3):744–52. doi: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2016.06.024

  • 208

    CauLTakaharaHThompsonPRSerreGMechinMCSimonM. Peptidylarginine deiminase inhibitor cl-amidine attenuates cornification and interferes with the regulation of autophagy in reconstructed human epidermis. J Invest Dermatol (2019) 139(9):18891897.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.jid.2019.02.026

  • 209

    HuLBikleDDOdaY. Reciprocal role of vitamin d receptor on beta-catenin regulated keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol (2014) 144 Pt A:237–41. doi: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2013.11.002

  • 210

    JinMLuJFeiXLuZQuanKLiuYet al. Genetic signatures of selection for cashmere traits in Chinese goats. Anim (Basel) (2020) 10(10):1905. doi: 10.3390/ani10101905

  • 211

    MalkiLSarigORomanoMTMechinMCPeledAPavlovskyMet al. Variant PADI3 in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia. N Engl J Med (2019) 380(9):833–41. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1816614

  • 212

    Fert-BoberJGilesJTHolewinskiRJKirkJAUhrigshardtHCrowgeyELet al. Citrullination of myofilament proteins in heart failure. Cardiovasc Res (2015) 108(2):232–42. doi: 10.1093/cvr/cvv185

  • 213

    HollingsworthTJRadicMZBeranova-GiorgianniSGiorgianniFWangYIannacconeA. Murine retinal citrullination declines with age and is mainly dependent on peptidyl arginine deiminase 4 (PAD4). Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci (2018) 59(10):3808–15. doi: 10.1167/iovs.18-24118

  • 214

    BonilhaVLShadrachKGRaybornMELiYPauerGJHagstromSAet al. Retinal deimination and PAD2 levels in retinas from donors with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Exp Eye Res (2013) 111:71–8. doi: 10.1016/j.exer.2013.03.017

  • 215

    SunBTomitaBSalingerATilvawalaRRLiLHakamiHet al. PAD2-mediated citrullination of fibulin-5 promotes elastogenesis. Matrix Biol (2021) 102:7084. doi: 10.1016/j.matbio.2021.07.001

  • 216

    KimHJKimWJShinHRYoonHIMoonJILeeEet al. ROS-induced PADI2 downregulation accelerates cellular senescence via the stimulation of SASP production and NFkappaB activation. Cell Mol Life Sci (2022) 79(3):155.

  • 217

    CaoYHXuSSShenMChenZHGaoLLvFHet al. Historical introgression from wild relatives enhanced climatic adaptation and resistance to pneumonia in sheep. Mol Biol Evol (2021) 38(3):838–55. doi: 10.1093/molbev/msaa236

  • 218

    LimMKShimTSParkMLeeSKSohnYHSheenDHet al. Heterozygote genotypes for PADI4_89 were protectively associated with susceptibility to tuberculosis in koreans. Rheumatol Int (2015) 35(4):651–5. doi: 10.1007/s00296-014-3119-7

  • 219

    SunYNMaYNJiaXQYaoQChenJPLiH. Inducement of ER stress by PAD inhibitor BB-Cl-Amidine to effectively kill AML cells. Curr Med Sci (2022) 42(5):958–65. doi: 10.1007/s11596-022-2637-x

  • 220

    Hemmati-DinarvandMKheirandishSKhodadadianAMostafazadehMSeghatoleslamA. Blockage of wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway in colorectal cancer resistant cells by nitazoxanide effects on peptidylarginine deiminases expression. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev (2022) 23(9):3215–22. doi: 10.31557/APJCP.2022.23.9.3215

  • 221

    ZhaoXGuCWangY. PAD4 selective inhibitor TDFA protects lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury by modulating nuclear p65 localization in epithelial cells. Int Immunopharmacol (2020) 88:106923. doi: 10.1016/j.intimp.2020.106923

  • 222

    TejedaEJCBelloAMWasilewskiEKoebelADunnSKotraLP. Noncovalent protein arginine deiminase (PAD) inhibitors are efficacious in animal models of multiple sclerosis. J Med Chem (2017) 60(21):8876–87. doi: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.7b01102

  • 223

    ParkBYimJHLeeHKKimBOPyoS. Ramalin inhibits VCAM-1 expression and adhesion of monocyte to vascular smooth muscle cells through MAPK and PADI4-dependent NF-kB and AP-1 pathways. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem (2015) 79(4):539–52. doi: 10.1080/09168451.2014.991681

  • 224

    LiMLinCDengHStrnadJBernabeiLVoglDTet al. A novel peptidylarginine deiminase 4 (PAD4) inhibitor BMS-P5 blocks formation of neutrophil extracellular traps and delays progression of multiple myeloma. Mol Cancer Ther (2020) 19(7):1530–8. doi: 10.1158/1535-7163.MCT-19-1020

Summary

Keywords

PADI, citrullination, autoimmune, cancer, inflammatory

Citation

Zhu C, Liu C and Chai Z (2023) Role of the PADI family in inflammatory autoimmune diseases and cancers: A systematic review. Front. Immunol. 14:1115794. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1115794

Received

04 December 2022

Accepted

08 February 2023

Published

20 March 2023

Volume

14 - 2023

Edited by

Steven O’Reilly, STipe Therapeutics, Denmark

Reviewed by

Xiaotian Chang, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, China; Shicheng Guo, University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States

Updates

Copyright

*Correspondence: Chunyan Liu, ; Zhengbin Chai,

This article was submitted to Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Disorders : Autoimmune Disorders, a section of the journal Frontiers in Immunology

Disclaimer

All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations, or those of the publisher, the editors and the reviewers. Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher.

Outline

Figures

Cite article

Copy to clipboard


Export citation file


Share article

Article metrics