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Inhibition of Proliferation and Migration by Niclosamide Ethanolamine and Relaxation of Tracheal Smooth Muscle

Xi Yue Dong^{* *}Correspondence: Xi Yue Dong, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada, Email:

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The study titled "Inhibition of Proliferation and Migration by Niclosamide Ethanolamine and Relaxation of Tracheal Smooth Muscle" presents an interesting perspective on the potential use of Niclosamide ethanolamine as a treatment for respiratory diseases that involve excessive smooth muscle contraction and proliferation, such as asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The study provides that Niclosamide ethanolamine can induce tracheal relaxation and inhibit the proliferation and migration of Tracheal Smooth Muscle Cells (TSMCs) in vitro. Tracheal smooth muscle influences tracheal calibre not only through variations in tone, but also through its contribution to tracheal wall thickness. Until recently, the majority of attention was focused on the agents that altered tracheal smooth muscle tone, their receptors, the signal transduction pathways they activated, and the mechanisms of contraction and relaxation. The regulation of smooth muscle proliferation has recently received increased attention, and the possibility of smooth muscle serving as a source of inflammatory mediators has recently been recognised. Tracheal smooth muscle cells are now thought to play an important interactive role in the response to injury and repair of the tracheal airways, alongside inflammatory and structural cells. The study was conducted by investigating the effect of Niclosamide ethanolamine on tracheal smooth muscle contraction in isolated guinea pig tracheal rings and was found that Niclosamide ethanolamine significantly relaxed the tracheal smooth muscle, indicating its potential as a bronchodilator. This effect was similar to that of salbutamol, a commonly used bronchodilator in the treatment of asthma and COPD. To further investigate the potential therapeutic effects of Niclosamide ethanolamine, the researchers performed in vitro experiments using TSMCs. They found that Niclosamide ethanolamine inhibited the proliferation and migration of TSMCs in a dose-dependent manner. This suggests that Niclosamide ethanolamine could be used to prevent airway remodeling, a common feature of respiratory diseases, by reducing the excessive growth and movement of TSMCs. The researchers also investigated the molecular mechanisms underlying the effects of Niclosamide ethanolamine on TSMCs. They found that Niclosamide ethanolamine inhibited the activation of the Wingless-related Integration (Wnt/β-catenin) signaling pathway, which is known to be involved in TSMC proliferation and migration. This suggests that Niclosamide ethanolamine could act as a Wnt/β-catenin pathway inhibitor, further supporting its potential as a therapeutic agent for respiratory diseases. The study has several strengths, including its use of both in vitro and in vivo models, its investigation of multiple potential mechanisms of action, and its identification of a novel potential therapeutic agent for respiratory diseases. However, there are also some limitations that should be considered. First, the study was conducted using animal models, which may not accurately reflect the response of human tracheal smooth muscle to Niclosamide ethanolamine.

Further studies using human samples are needed to confirm these findings. Second, the study focused only on the effects of Niclosamide ethanolamine on TSMCs and did not investigate its potential effects on other cell types or on the immune system. Respiratory diseases often involve inflammation and immune activation, so it will be important to investigate the potential effects of Niclosamide ethanolamine on these processes.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this study "Relaxation of Tracheal Smooth Muscle and Inhibition of Proliferation and Migration by Niclosamide Ethanolamine" provides an interesting perspective on the potential use of Niclosamide ethanolamine as a treatment for respiratory diseases. This study suggests that Niclosamide ethanolamine could act as a bronchodilator and inhibitor of TSMC proliferation and migration, possibly through inhibition of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. However, further studies are needed to confirm these findings, investigate its potential effects on other cell types and on the immune system, and establish its safety as a treatment for respiratory diseases.