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Qi LJ, Gao S, Ning YH, Chen XJ, Wang RZ, Feng X. Bimin Kang ameliorates the minimal persistent inflammation in allergic rhinitis by reducing BCL11B expression and regulating ILC2 plasticity. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 333:118454. [PMID: 38852638 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Minimal persistent inflammation (MPI) is a major contributor to the recurrence of allergic rhinitis (AR). The traditional Chinese herbal medicine known as Bimin Kang Mixture (BMK) have been used in clinics for decades to treat AR, which can relieve AR symptoms, reduce inflammatory response and improve immune function. However, its mechanism in controlling MPI is still unclear. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aims to assess the therapeutic effect of BMK on MPI, and elaborate the mechanism involved in BMK intervention in BCL11B regulation of type 2 innate lymphoid cell (ILC2) plasticity in the treatment of MPI. MATERIAL AND METHODS The effect of BMK (9.1 ml/kg) and Loratadine (15.15 mg/kg) on MPI was evaluated based on symptoms, pathological staining, and ELISA assays. RT-qPCR and flow cytometry were also employed to assess the expression of BCL11B, IL-12/IL-12Rβ2, and IL-18/IL-18Rα signaling pathways associated with ILC2 plasticity in the airway tissues of MPI mice following BMK intervention. RESULTS BMK restored the airway epithelial barrier, and markedly reduced inflammatory cells (eosinophils, neutrophils) infiltration (P < 0.01) and goblet cells hyperplasia (P < 0.05). BCL11B expression positively correlated with the ILC2 proportion in the lungs and nasal mucosa of AR and MPI mice (P < 0.01). BMK downregulated BCL11B expression (P < 0.05) and reduced the proportion of ILC2, ILC3 and ILC3-like ILC2 subsets (P < 0.05). Moreover, BMK promoted the conversion of ILC2 into an ILC1-like phenotype through IL-12/IL-12Rβ2 and IL-18/IL-18Rα signaling pathways in MPI mice. CONCLUSION By downregulating BCL11B expression, BMK regulates ILC2 plasticity and decreases the proportion of ILC2, ILC3, and ILC3-like ILC2 subsets, promoting the conversion of ILC2 to ILC1, thus restoring balance of ILC subsets in airway tissues and control MPI.
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- Li-Jie Qi
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, NHC Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology (Shandong University), Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China.
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China.
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, 250355, China.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, 250355, China.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, NHC Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology (Shandong University), Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China.
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Zhao X, Yang Y, Wang Y, Chen X, Yao Y, Yuan T, Li J, Li Y, Song X. Roles of noncoding RNA in allergic rhinitis. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2024. [PMID: 39367803 DOI: 10.1002/alr.23461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2024] [Revised: 09/03/2024] [Accepted: 09/13/2024] [Indexed: 10/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Allergic rhinitis (AR) is one of the most common respiratory noninfectious diseases and chronic inflammatory diseases, the incidence of which has been increasing in recent years. The main pathological characteristics of AR are repeated inflammation, airway hyperreactivity, mucus hypersecretion, and reversible airway obstruction due to inflammatory cell response. AR occurrence is associated with various factors, including those of genetic and environmental origins. Noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) are a group of RNA molecules that cannot be converted into polypeptides. The three main categories of ncRNAs include microRNAs (miRNAs), long ncRNAs (lncRNAs), and circular RNAs (circRNAs). NcRNAs play a crucial role in controlling gene expression and contribute to the development of numerous human diseases. METHODS Articles are selected based on Pubmed's literature review and the author's personal knowledge. The largest and highest quality studies were included. The search selection is not standardized. Several recent studies have indicated the relationship of ncRNAs with the development of respiratory allergic diseases. NcRNAs, including miRNAs, lncRNAs, and circRNAs, are important gene expression regulatory factors. We review the expression and function of ncRNAs in AR, their role as disease biomarkers, and their prospective applicability in future research and clinically. We also discuss interactions between ncRNAs and their influence on AR comprehensively, these interactions are essential for determining the underlying pathological mechanisms further and discovering new drug therapeutic targets. RESULTS NcRNAs can be used as biomarkers for early AR diagnosis, disease surveillance and prognosis assessment. Various categories of ncRNAs play distinct yet interconnected roles and actively contribute to intricate gene regulatory networks. They are also therapeutic targets and biomarkers in other allergic diseases. CONCLUSION This article demonstrates ncRNAs have a wide range of applications in AR treatment. The database covers three key areas: miRNAs, lncRNAs, and circRNAs. Additionally, potential avenues for future research to facilitate the practical application of ncRNAs as therapeutic targets and biomarkers will be explore. With further research and technological development, ncRNAs may provide additional innovative, effective solutions for AR treatment.
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- Xiangkun Zhao
- Department of Clinical Medicine, The Second School of Clinical Medicine of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, The Second School of Clinical Medicine of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, The Second School of Clinical Medicine of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai, China
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Baba SM, Shafi T, Rasool R, Hameed A, Shafi S, Ahmad SF. Molecular investigation of vitamin D receptor (VDR) genetic variants and their impact on VDR mRNA and serum vitamin D levels in allergic rhinitis in an Indian population: A case-control study. Int J Immunogenet 2024; 51:300-309. [PMID: 38809236 DOI: 10.1111/iji.12679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Vitamin D deficiency is widespread and poses a significant health concern, as emerging research links it to allergic diseases owing to its immunomodulatory functions. The optimal functioning of vitamin D and its activation depend on its nuclear receptor, vitamin D receptor (VDR). Genetic variants of VDR have been explored as potential factors in autoimmune and allergic diseases, with limited studies on their association with allergic rhinitis (AR). The present investigation aims to analyse the role of three VDR genetic variants - TaqI, FokI and BsmI - in AR susceptibility and their impact on VDR mRNA and serum vitamin D levels. A total of 550 subjects, consisting of 250 AR cases and 300 age- and gender-matched controls, underwent genotyping by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP). VDR mRNA and vitamin D levels were determined by quantitative real-time PCR and chemiluminescence, respectively. Although TaqI did not exhibit significant differences, FokI demonstrated a noteworthy association with AR, particularly with the CC genotype (odds ratio [OR]: 3.34; confidence interval [CI]: 1.79-6.23). Similarly, BsmI revealed an increased risk for AR, with the GA + AA genotypes showing a 2.2-fold elevated risk (OR: 2.20; CI: 1.53-3.16). VDR mRNA expression was threefold lower in AR patients (p < .0001), accompanied by reduced serum vitamin D levels (p < .0001). In addition, CC (p = .01) and AA (p = .02) genotypes of FokI and BsmI were associated with reduced VDR mRNA levels, whereas TaqI showed no such association. Similarly, heterozygous genotypes of TaqI and FokI, as well as homozygous AA of BsmI, correlated with lower serum vitamin D levels (p < .001). This study emphasizes the intricate relationship among VDR genetic variations, altered VDR activity, immune modulation and vitamin D metabolism in AR. Further research involving diverse populations is crucial for confirming and generalizing these findings, paving the way for personalized therapeutic interventions in vitamin D-related disorders.
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- Shahid M Baba
- Centre for Vocational Studies, Islamic University of Science & Technology, Awantipora, Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Immunology & Molecular Medicine, SKIMS, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Immunology & Molecular Medicine, SKIMS, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Immunology & Molecular Medicine, SKIMS, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Wang N, Ma Q, Zhai J, Che Y, Liu J, Tang T, Sun Y, Wang J, Yang W. Hydrogen inhalation: A novel approach to alleviating allergic rhinitis symptoms by modulating nasal flora. World Allergy Organ J 2024; 17:100970. [PMID: 39308790 PMCID: PMC11415863 DOI: 10.1016/j.waojou.2024.100970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 07/31/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024] Open
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Background Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an allergic reaction dominated by the Th2 immune response in the nasal mucosa. The bacterial infection process affects the balance between Th1 and Th2 immune responses, and the level of exposure to environmental flora is closely related to the development of AR. Hydrogen (H2) is a medical molecule with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This study aimed to explore the possible mechanism of action of H2 on AR through its ability to regulate the balance of nasal flora. Methods Serum eosinophil count (EOS), immunoglobulin E (IgE) concentration, visual analog scale (VAS), total nasal symptom score (TNSS), and rhinoconjunctivitis quality of life questionnaire (RQLQ) were observed before and after hydrogen inhalation in AR patients. Skin prick test (SPT) was used to determine allergen sensitisation. Community composition and relative abundance of nasal flora were examined before and after hydrogen inhalation and in normal subjects using 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Results There were no adverse reactions during and after hydrogen inhalation in AR patients, with a favorable safety profile and significant improvements in VAS, TNSS, EOS, and IgE (P < 0.05). Cavity flora 16S rRNA gene sequencing showed higher abundance of Ruminococcus and Erysipelotrichaceae flora in the nasal cavity of AR patients than in normal subjects, and their abundance could be down-regulated after H2 inhalation. H2 significantly increased the abundance of Blautia_faecis and negatively correlated with VAS, TNSS, EOS, and IgE. Conclusions H2 may improve symptoms in AR patients by modulating the distribution of nasal flora. Trials with larger sample sizes are required to further test this hypothesis. Trial registration This trial was registered in the China Clinical Trial Registry (Registration No. ChiCTR2200062253).
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- Nan Wang
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Qingdao Women and Children's Hospital, Qingdao, China
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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Yang T, Wang HR, Mou YK, Liu WC, Wang Y, Song XY, Ren C, Song XC. Mutual Influence Between Allergic Rhinitis and Sleep: Factors, Mechanisms, and interventions-A Narrative Review. Nat Sci Sleep 2024; 16:1451-1467. [PMID: 39318396 PMCID: PMC11420902 DOI: 10.2147/nss.s482258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 09/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/26/2024] Open
Abstract
Patients with allergic rhinitis (AR) have a high incidence of sleep disorders, such as insomnia, which can easily exacerbate nasal symptoms. The aggravation of nasal symptoms further promotes the deterioration of sleep disorders, forming a vicious cycle. Severe cases may even trigger psychological and neurological issues, such as anxiety, depression, and cognitive impairment, causing significant distress to patients, making clinical diagnosis and treatment difficult, and increasing costs. Furthermore, satisfactory therapeutics remain lacking. As the pathogenesis of AR-associated sleep disorders is not clear and research is still insufficient, paying attention to and understanding AR-related sleep disorders is crucial in clinical practice. Multiple studies have shown that the most crucial issues in current research on AR and sleep are analyzing the relationship between AR and sleep disorders, searching for the influencing factors, and investigating potential targets for diagnosis and treatment. This review aimed to identify and summarize the results of relevant studies using "AR" and "sleep disorders" as search terms. In addition, we evaluated the correlation between AR and sleep disorders and examined their interaction and potential mechanisms, offering a foundation for additional screening of potential diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets.
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- Ting Yang
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Neuroimmune Interaction and Regulation, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Neuroimmune Interaction and Regulation, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Neuroimmune Interaction and Regulation, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Neuroimmune Interaction and Regulation, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Neuroimmune Interaction and Regulation, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Neuroimmune Interaction and Regulation, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Neuroimmune Interaction and Regulation, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Neurology, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Neuroimmune Interaction and Regulation, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, People’s Republic of China
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Tiligada E, Stefanaki C, Ennis M, Neumann D. Opportunities and challenges in the therapeutic exploitation of histamine and histamine receptor pharmacology in inflammation-driven disorders. Pharmacol Ther 2024; 263:108722. [PMID: 39306197 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2024.108722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2024] [Revised: 07/31/2024] [Accepted: 09/13/2024] [Indexed: 09/26/2024]
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Inflammation-driven diseases encompass a wide array of pathological conditions characterised by immune system dysregulation leading to tissue damage and dysfunction. Among the myriad of mediators involved in the regulation of inflammation, histamine has emerged as a key modulatory player. Histamine elicits its actions through four rhodopsin-like G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), named chronologically in order of discovery as histamine H1, H2, H3 and H4 receptors (H1-4R). The relatively low affinity H1R and H2R play pivotal roles in mediating allergic inflammation and gastric acid secretion, respectively, whereas the high affinity H3R and H4R are primarily linked to neurotransmission and immunomodulation, respectively. Importantly, however, besides the H4R, both H1R and H2R are also crucial in driving immune responses, the H2R tending to promote yet ill-defined and unexploited suppressive, protective and/or resolving processes. The modulatory action of histamine via its receptors on inflammatory cells is described in detail. The potential therapeutic value of the most recently discovered H4R in inflammatory disorders is illustrated via a selection of preclinical models. The clinical trials with antagonists of this receptor are discussed and possible reasons for their lack of success described.
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- Ekaterini Tiligada
- Department of Pharmacology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece; University Research Institute of Maternal and Child Health and Precision Medicine, "Aghia Sophia" Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queens University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Institute of Pharmacology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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Wang BF, Wang YY, Lin H, Yi YL. Oncostatin M promotes epithelial barrier dysfunction in patients with eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. Tissue Barriers 2024:2399235. [PMID: 39225375 DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2024.2399235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2024] [Revised: 08/22/2024] [Accepted: 08/24/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Oncostatin M (OSM) may be involved in the promotion of mucosal epithelial barrier dysfunction in patients with eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (Eos CRSwNP) by inducing matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) -1 and -7. The aim was to evaluate the roles and mechanisms of action of OSM on MMP-1 and -7 synthesis from nasal epithelial cells (NECs). METHODS OSM, OSM receptor (OSMR), MMP-1 and -7 expression was evaluated in nasal mucosa or primary NECs from scrapings by quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry. OSM and other cytokines were used to stimulate air-liquid interface (ALI) cultured NECs. qPCR, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and immunofluorescence were used to evaluate the expression of OSMR, MMP-1, -7 and occludin in NECs. RESULTS Elevated levels of OSMRβ, MMP-1 and -7 were found in the tissues and scraped NECs of Eos CRSwNP in comparison to them obtained from the inferior turbinate (IT) and control subjects. The levels of OSM and OSMRβ mRNA in tissues were positively correlated with the levels of MMP-1 and -7. OSM stimulation of NECs increased the expression of MMP-1 and -7, and the responses were suppressed by a STAT3 inhibitor, and a PI3K inhibitor respectively. In parallel studies, we found that stimulation with OSM disrupted the localization of occludin, a tight junction protein in NECs. The response was suppressed by a pan-MMP inhibitor. CONCLUSION OSM induces the synthesis and release of MMP-1 and -7 in NECs. Furthermore, MMP-1 and -7 promote mucosal epithelial barrier dysfunction in patients with Eos CRSwNP.
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- Bao-Feng Wang
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Jinzhou medical College, Jinzhou, China
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Ruan H, Long M, Li J, Zhang D, Feng N, Zhang Y. Sustained-Release Hydrogen-Powered Bilateral Microneedles Integrating CD-MOFs for In Situ Treating Allergic Rhinitis. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2400637. [PMID: 38749484 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202400637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
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Glucocorticoids are widely used for treating allergic rhinitis, but conventional intranasal administration encounters unfavorable nasal cilia clearance and nasal mucosal barrier. Herein, a bilateral microneedle patch is fabricated for delivering cyclodextrin-based metal-organic frameworks (CD-MOF) encapsulating dexamethasone (DXMS) and paeonol (Pae), while NaH particles are mounted on the basal part of each microneedle. By intranasal administration, the microneedles are propelled into the nasal mucosa by NaH-generated hydrogen and then swell to form a hydrogel for sustainedly releasing drugs. The DXMS/Pae combination is demonstrated to be superior to more than the twofold dose of DXMS alone for improving allergic rhinitis in rats. It involves reducing mast cell degranulation and modulating Treg/Th17 cell homeostasis, whereas inhibiting Th1 to Th2 differentiation is associated with regulating the GATA3/T-bet pathway, as well as repairing epithelial barrier function by increasing MUC1 and downregulating periostin. In addition, this delivery system modulates the lipid metabolism of the nasal mucosa. Notably, the newly designed device significantly enhances the drug's therapeutic effect, and NaH-generated hydrogen may have the potential adjunctive therapeutic effect. Collectively, such an emerging microneedle-mediated nasal drug delivery creates a new form for alleviating immune inflammation and contributes a promising solution to reduce clinical glucocorticoid abuse.
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- Hang Ruan
- School of pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.1200 Cailun Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- School of pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.1200 Cailun Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- School of pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.1200 Cailun Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- School of pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.1200 Cailun Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- School of pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.1200 Cailun Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- School of pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.1200 Cailun Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, 201203, China
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Ruysseveldt E, Steelant B, Wils T, Cremer J, Bullens DMA, Hellings PW, Martens K. The nasal basal cell population shifts toward a diseased phenotype with impaired barrier formation capacity in allergic rhinitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2024; 154:631-643. [PMID: 38705259 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2024.04.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND The integrity of the airway epithelium is guarded by the airway basal cells that serve as progenitor cells and restore wounds in case of injury. Basal cells are a heterogenous population, and specific changes in their behavior are associated with chronic barrier disruption-mechanisms that have not been studied in detail in allergic rhinitis (AR). OBJECTIVE We aimed to study basal cell subtypes in AR and healthy controls. METHODS Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-Seq) of the nasal epithelium was performed on nonallergic and house dust mite-allergic AR patients to reveal basal cell diversity and to identify allergy-related alterations. Flow cytometry, immunofluorescence staining, and in vitro experiments using primary basal cells were performed to confirm phenotypic findings at the protein level and functionally. RESULTS The scRNA-Seq, flow cytometry, and immunofluorescence staining revealed that basal cells are abundantly and heterogeneously present in the nasal epithelium, suggesting specialized subtypes. The total basal cell fraction within the epithelium in AR is increased compared to controls. scRNA-Seq demonstrated that potentially beneficial basal cells are missing in AR epithelium, while an activated population of allergy-associated basal cells is more dominantly present. Furthermore, our in vitro proliferation, wound healing assay and air-liquid interface cultures show that AR-associated basal cells have altered progenitor capacity compared to nonallergic basal cells. CONCLUSIONS The nasal basal cell population is abundant and diverse, and it shifts toward a diseased state in AR. The absence of potentially protective subtypes and the rise of a proinflammatory population suggest that basal cells are important players in maintaining epithelial barrier defects in AR.
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- Emma Ruysseveldt
- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Transplantation, Allergy and Clinical Immunology Research Group, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Transplantation, Allergy and Clinical Immunology Research Group, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Transplantation, Allergy and Clinical Immunology Research Group, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Transplantation, Allergy and Clinical Immunology Research Group, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Transplantation, Allergy and Clinical Immunology Research Group, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Clinical Department of Paediatrics, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Transplantation, Allergy and Clinical Immunology Research Group, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Clinical Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Upper Airways Research Laboratory, University of Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Transplantation, Allergy and Clinical Immunology Research Group, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Bioscience Engineering, Research Group Environmental Ecology and Applied Microbiology, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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Zeng X, Wang L, Zhang X, Zheng H, Song S, Xu T, Zhang H, Yang P. Nemo mRNA vaccination improves airway barrier function in mice with airway allergy. Cell Signal 2024; 121:111257. [PMID: 38857681 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2024.111257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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Epithelial barrier dysfunction plays an important role in the pathogenesis of Th2 bias. The mechanism requires further clarification. NEMO is associated with regulating apoptotic activities in the cell. The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of insufficient Nemo signals in developing Th2 bias in the respiratory tract. Nemof/fEpcam-Cre mice (A mouse strain carrying NEMO-deficient epithelial cells. NemoKO mice, in short) was generated. An airway Th2 bias mouse model was established with the ovalbumin/alum protocol. The NemoKO mice exhibited spontaneous airway Th2 bias. Respiratory tract epithelial barrier integrity was compromised in NemoKO mice. Apoptosis was found in approximately 10% of the epithelial cells of the respiratory tract in NemoKO mice. The reconstruction of the Nemo expression restored homeostasis within the epithelial barrier of the airways. Restoration of Nemo gene expression in epithelial cells by Nemo mRNA vaccination alleviated Th2 bias in mice with airway allergy. To sum up, NEMO plays an important role in maintaining the integrity of the epithelial barrier in the respiratory tract. Administration of NEMO mRNA vaccines can restore epithelial barrier functions and alleviate Th2 bias in the airways.
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- Xianhai Zeng
- Longgang ENT Hospital, Shenzhen ENT Institute & Shenzhen Key Laboratory of ENT, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Allergy Medicine, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, China
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- Shenzhen Clinical School of Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, China; State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases Allergy Division at Shenzhen University and Institute of Allergy & Immunology of Shenzhen University School of Medicine, Shenzhen, China; Department of General Practice Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine, Third Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Clinical School of Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, China; State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases Allergy Division at Shenzhen University and Institute of Allergy & Immunology of Shenzhen University School of Medicine, Shenzhen, China; Department of General Practice Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine, Third Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases Allergy Division at Shenzhen University and Institute of Allergy & Immunology of Shenzhen University School of Medicine, Shenzhen, China; Department of General Practice Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine, Third Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases Allergy Division at Shenzhen University and Institute of Allergy & Immunology of Shenzhen University School of Medicine, Shenzhen, China; Department of General Practice Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine, Third Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Allergy Medicine, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, China.
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- Longgang ENT Hospital, Shenzhen ENT Institute & Shenzhen Key Laboratory of ENT, Shenzhen, China; State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases Allergy Division at Shenzhen University and Institute of Allergy & Immunology of Shenzhen University School of Medicine, Shenzhen, China.
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Deng Y, Shen L, Zhu H, Zhou Y, Hu X. Network pharmacology analysis of the Huangqi-Gancao herb pair reveals quercetin as a therapeutics for allergic rhinitis via the RELA-regulated IFNG/IRF1 axis response. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03353-8. [PMID: 39133272 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03353-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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Despite the complexity of allergic rhinitis (AR) pathogenesis, no FDA-approved drug has been developed to achieve optimal therapeutic effects. The present study explored the efficacy and mechanism of Huangqi (Hedysarum Multijugum Maxim)-Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma or licorice) herb pair in treating AR by network pharmacology and experimental approaches. The bioactive ingredients of Huangqi and Gancao were identified and used to predict the targets of these herbs in AR and generate the pharmacological network. Ovalbumin (OVA)-induced AR mouse model was established to assess the anti-AR effect of the Huangqi decoction (HQD) prepared based on both herbs. We identified 90 active ingredients of the Huangqi-Gancao pair, targeting 69 AR-related genes. Quercetin (QUE) was identified as the hub ingredient of this pair, with 57 targets in AR. The protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis and molecular docking revealed IL1B, TNF, STAT1, IL6, PTGS2, RELA, IL2, NFKBIA, IFNG, IL10, IL1A, IRF1, EGFR, and CXCL10 as important targets of QUE in AR treatment. Experimentally, QUE or HQD significantly alleviated the AR-induced histopathological changes, AR symptoms, and IgE level and counteracted AR-induced expression changes of IFNG, IRF1, RELA, and NFKBIA. These effects were promoted by the NF-kB inhibitor helenalin, indicating that HQD and QUE counteracted AR in mice by regulating the IFNG/IRF1 signaling via the NF-κB pathway in AR mice. These findings shed light on the efficacy of the constituents of Huangqi-Gancao pair, their potential targets, and the molecular mechanisms of HQD in treating AR, which could advance the development of tailored therapeutic interventions for this disorder.
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- Yongjun Deng
- Department of Otolaryngology, Shanghai Pudong New Area Guangming Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201300, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Shanghai Pudong New Area Guangming Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201300, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Shanghai Pudong New Area Guangming Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201300, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Shanghai Pudong New Area Guangming Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201300, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Renhe Hospital in Baoshan District, Shanghai, 200431, China.
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Tian M, Sun W, Mao Y, Zhang Y, Liu H, Tang Y. Mechanistic study of acupuncture on the pterygopalatine ganglion to improve allergic rhinitis: analysis of multi-target effects based on bioinformatics/network topology strategie. Brief Bioinform 2024; 25:bbae287. [PMID: 38877888 PMCID: PMC11179119 DOI: 10.1093/bib/bbae287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 05/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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One of the prevalent chronic inflammatory disorders of the nasal mucosa, allergic rhinitis (AR) has become more widespread in recent years. Acupuncture pterygopalatine ganglion (aPPG) is an emerging alternative therapy that is used to treat AR, but the molecular mechanisms underlying its anti-inflammatory effects are unclear. This work methodically demonstrated the multi-target mechanisms of aPPG in treating AR based on bioinformatics/topology using techniques including text mining, bioinformatics, and network topology, among others. A total of 16 active biomarkers and 108 protein targets related to aPPG treatment of AR were obtained. A total of 345 Gene Ontology terms related to aPPG of AR were identified, and 135 pathways were screened based on Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes analysis. Our study revealed for the first time the multi-targeted mechanism of action of aPPG in the treatment of AR. In animal experiments, aPPG ameliorated rhinitis symptoms in OVA-induced AR rats; decreased serum immunoglobulin E, OVA-sIgE, and substance P levels; elevated serum neuropeptide Y levels; and modulated serum Th1/Th2/Treg/Th17 cytokine expression by a mechanism that may be related to the inhibition of activation of the TLR4/NF-κB/NLRP3 signaling pathway. In vivo animal experiments once again validated the results of the bioinformatics analysis. This study revealed a possible multi-target mechanism of action between aPPG and AR, provided new insights into the potential pathogenesis of AR, and proved that aPPG was a promising complementary alternative therapy for the treatment of AR.
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Zhou Y, Chen B, Fu Y, Wan C, Li H, Wang L, Huang X, Wu Z, Li G, Xiong L, Qin D. Cang-ai volatile oil alleviates nasal inflammation via Th1/Th2 cell imbalance regulation in a rat model of ovalbumin-induced allergic rhinitis. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1332036. [PMID: 38835658 PMCID: PMC11148258 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1332036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024] Open
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We previously revealed that Cang-ai volatile oil (CAVO) regulates T-cell activity, enhancing the immune response in people with chronic respiratory diseases. However, the effects of CAVO on allergic rhinitis (AR) have not been investigated. Herein, we established an ovalbumin (OVA)-induced AR rat model to determine these effects. Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were exposed to OVA for 3 weeks. CAVO or loratadine (positive control) was given orally once daily for 2 weeks to OVA-exposed rats. Behavior modeling nasal allergies was observed. Nasal mucosa, serum, and spleen samples of AR rats were analyzed. CAVO treatment significantly reduced the number of nose rubs and sneezes, and ameliorated several hallmarks of nasal mucosa tissue remodeling: inflammation, eosinophilic infiltration, goblet cell metaplasia, and mast cell hyperplasia. CAVO administration markedly upregulated expressions of interferon-γ, interleukin (IL)-2, and IL-12, and downregulated expressions of serum tumor necrosis factor-α, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-13, immunoglobulin-E, and histamine. CAVO therapy also increased production of IFN-γ and T-helper type 1 (Th1)-specific T-box transcription factor (T-bet) of the cluster of differentiation-4+ T-cells in splenic lymphocytes, and protein and mRNA expressions of T-bet in nasal mucosa. In contrast, levels of the Th2 cytokine IL-4 and Th2-specific transcription factor GATA binding protein-3 were suppressed by CAVO. These cumulative findings demonstrate that CAVO therapy can alleviate AR by regulating the balance between Th1 and Th2 cells.
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- Yang Zhou
- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Diseases, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Provincial University Key Laboratory of Aromatic Chinese Herb Research, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Innovation Team of Application Research on Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory of Disease Prevention at Yunnan University of TCM, Kunming, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Diseases, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Provincial University Key Laboratory of Aromatic Chinese Herb Research, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Innovation Team of Application Research on Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory of Disease Prevention at Yunnan University of TCM, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Provincial University Key Laboratory of Aromatic Chinese Herb Research, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Innovation Team of Application Research on Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory of Disease Prevention at Yunnan University of TCM, Kunming, China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Diseases, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
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Bai W, Su H, Xu S, Gao Z, Chang Z, Sun X, Liu T. Cyp2e1 protects against OVA-induced allergic rhinitis through the inhibition of Th2 cell activation and differentiation: Mediated by MAFB. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 132:112003. [PMID: 38603858 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common allergic disease. Cytochrome P450, family 2, subfamily e, polypeptide 1 (Cyp2e1) is a member of the cytochrome P450 family of enzymes, while its role in AR is still unveiled. In AR mice, T cell-specific overexpression of Cyp2e1 relieved the AR symptoms. Overexpressed-Cyp2e1 restrained the infiltration of eosinophils and mast cells in the nasal mucosa of mice, and the inflammatory cells in nasal lavage fluid (NALF). Cyp2e1 overexpressed mice exhibited decreased goblet cell hyperplasia and mucus secretion as well as decreased MUC5AC expression in nasal mucosa. The epithelial permeability and integrity of nasal mucosa were improved upon Cyp2e1 overexpression in AR mice, as evidenced by decreased fluorescein isothiocyanate-dextran 4 content in serum, increased expression of IL-25, IL-33, and TSLP in NALF, and increased expression of ZO-1 and occluding in nasal mucosa. Cyp2e1 inhibited Th2 immune response by decreasing the expression and secretion of IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13 as well as the expression of GATA-3 in NALF or nasal mucosa. We proved that Cyp2e1 inhibited the differentiation of naïve CD4+ T cells toward the Th2 subtype, which was regulated by MAFB by binding to Cyp2e1 promoter to activate its transcription. Overall, these results show the potential role of Cyp2e1 in alleviating AR symptoms by restraining CD4+ T cells to Th2 cell differentiation. Our findings provide further insight into the AR mechanism.
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- Weiliang Bai
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, PR China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, PR China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, PR China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, PR China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, PR China
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- Department of Immunology, College of Basic Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang, PR China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, PR China.
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Huang ZQ, Liu J, Sun LY, Ong HH, Ye J, Xu Y, Wang DY. Updated epithelial barrier dysfunction in chronic rhinosinusitis: Targeting pathophysiology and treatment response of tight junctions. Allergy 2024; 79:1146-1165. [PMID: 38372149 DOI: 10.1111/all.16064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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Tight junction (TJ) proteins establish a physical barrier between epithelial cells, playing a crucial role in maintaining tissue homeostasis by safeguarding host tissues against pathogens, allergens, antigens, irritants, etc. Recently, an increasing number of studies have demonstrated that abnormal expression of TJs plays an essential role in the development and progression of inflammatory airway diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, allergic rhinitis, and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) with or without nasal polyps. Among them, CRS with nasal polyps is a prevalent chronic inflammatory disease that affects the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, leading to a poor prognosis and significantly impacting patients' quality of life. Its pathogenesis primarily involves dysfunction of the nasal epithelial barrier, impaired mucociliary clearance, disordered immune response, and excessive tissue remodeling. Numerous studies have elucidated the pivotal role of TJs in both the pathogenesis and response to traditional therapies in CRS. We therefore to review and discuss potential factors contributing to impair and repair of TJs in the nasal epithelium based on their structure, function, and formation process.
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- Zhi-Qun Huang
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Otolaryngology, Infectious Diseases Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Infectious Diseases Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Infectious Diseases Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The 1st Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Infectious Diseases Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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Xiang F, Zhang H, Jing R, Zheng J, Zhang J, Zhang Q, Li X. Yingxiang Acupoint Embedding Improves Mucosal Barrier Function in Rats with Local Allergic Rhinitis. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2024; 185:739-751. [PMID: 38588639 PMCID: PMC11309059 DOI: 10.1159/000537684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Epithelial barrier disruption is the initial cause of various diseases. We previously reported that acupoint catgut embedding (AE) improves tight junction proteins (TJs) in rats with allergic rhinitis. However, whether AE improves the epithelial barrier in local allergic rhinitis (LAR) remains unknown. METHODS A total of 36 Sprague Dawley (SD) male rats aged 5-7 weeks were divided into 6 groups with 6 rats each: control group, LAR model group, false acupoint embedding + LAR group, acupoint embedding + LAR group, capsaicin + LAR group, and tunicamycin + acupoint embedding + LAR group. Behavioral observation, ELISA to detect inflammatory factors in nasal lavage fluid and serum IgE, nasal mucosal permeability test, hematoxylin-eosin staining, PCR to detect Substance P (SP), Western blot, and immunofluorescence to detect endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) index and TJs were used to investigate the mechanism of AE in LAR. RESULTS AE improved the symptoms and pathological features of nasal mucosa of LAR rats, reduced the inflammatory factors (IL4, IL5, IL13) of nasal lavage fluid, and showed no significant change in serum IgE levels in all groups. In addition, AE decreased the expression of SP in nasal mucosa of LAR rats, inhibited ERS, increased the expression of tight junction protein, reduced the permeability of nasal mucosa, and improved the function of nasal mucosal barrier. CONCLUSION This study confirms that AE can improve the nasal mucosal barrier function of LAR by reducing the expression of SP, inhibiting ERS and increasing the expression of TJs, thus enhancing the nasal mucosal barrier function.
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- Feng Xiang
- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China,
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Zhang FZ, Tan M, Zeng J, Qi XW, Zhang YT, Che YT, Zhang S, Li BJ. A Supramolecular Assembly of EGCG for Long-Term Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:2282-2298. [PMID: 38526450 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.4c00091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a type-I hypersensitivity disease mediated by immunoglobulin E (IgE). Although antihistamines, glucocorticoids, leukotriene receptor antagonists, and other drugs are widely used to treat AR, the various adverse side effects of long-term use of these drugs should not be ignored. Therefore, more effective and safe natural alternative strategies are urgently needed. To this end, this study designed a nanosupramolecular delivery system composed of β-cyclodextrin supramolecular polymer (PCD), thiolated chitosan (TCS), and natural polyphenol epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) for intranasal topical continuous treatment of AR. The TCS/PCD@EGCG nanocarriers exhibited an excellent performance in terms of retention and permeability in the nasal mucosa and released the vast majority of EGCG responsively in the nasal microenvironment, thus resulting in the significantly high antibacterial and antioxidant capacities. According to the in vitro model, compared with free EGCG, TCS/PCD@EGCG inhibited mast cell activity and abnormal histamine secretion in a more long-term and sustained manner. According to the in vivo model, whether in the presence of continuous or intermittent administration, TCS/PCD@EGCG substantially inhibited the secretion of allergenic factors and inflammatory factors, mitigated the pathological changes of nasal mucosa, alleviated the symptoms of rhinitis in mice, and produced a satisfactory therapeutic effect on AR. In particular, the therapeutic effect of TCS/PCD@EGCG systems were even superior to that of budesonide during intermittent treatment. Therefore, the TCS/PCD@EGCG nanocarrier is a potential long-lasting antiallergic medicine for the treatment of AR.
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- Fu Zhong Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Mountain Ecological Restoration and Bioresource Utilization, Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu 610041, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mountain Ecological Restoration and Bioresource Utilization, Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu 610041, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mountain Ecological Restoration and Bioresource Utilization, Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu 610041, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mountain Ecological Restoration and Bioresource Utilization, Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu 610041, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mountain Ecological Restoration and Bioresource Utilization, Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu 610041, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mountain Ecological Restoration and Bioresource Utilization, Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu 610041, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mountain Ecological Restoration and Bioresource Utilization, Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu 610041, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Wipperman MF, Gayvert KM, Atanasio A, Wang CQ, Corren J, Covarrubias A, Setliff I, Chio E, Laws E, Wolfe K, Harel S, Maloney J, Herman G, Orengo JM, Lim WK, Hamon SC, Hamilton JD, O'Brien MP. Differential modulation of allergic rhinitis nasal transcriptome by dupilumab and allergy immunotherapy. Allergy 2024; 79:894-907. [PMID: 38279910 DOI: 10.1111/all.16001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND Nasal epithelial cells are important regulators of barrier function and immune signaling; however, in allergic rhinitis (AR) these functions can be disrupted by inflammatory mediators. We aimed to better discern AR disease mechanisms using transcriptome data from nasal brushing samples from individuals with and without AR. METHODS Data were drawn from a feasibility study of individuals with and without AR to Timothy grass and from a clinical trial evaluating 16 weeks of treatment with the following: dupilumab, a monoclonal antibody that binds interleukin (IL)-4Rα and inhibits type 2 inflammation by blocking signaling of both IL-4/IL-13; subcutaneous immunotherapy with Timothy grass (SCIT), which inhibits allergic responses through pleiotropic effects; SCIT + dupilumab; or placebo. Using nasal brushing samples from these studies, we defined distinct gene signatures in nasal tissue of AR disease and after nasal allergen challenge (NAC) and assessed how these signatures were modulated by study drug(s). RESULTS Treatment with dupilumab (normalized enrichment score [NES] = -1.73, p = .002) or SCIT + dupilumab (NES = -2.55, p < .001), but not SCIT alone (NES = +1.16, p = .107), significantly repressed the AR disease signature. Dupilumab (NES = -2.55, p < .001), SCIT (NES = -2.99, p < .001), and SCIT + dupilumab (NES = -3.15, p < .001) all repressed the NAC gene signature. CONCLUSION These results demonstrate type 2 inflammation is an important contributor to the pathophysiology of AR disease and that inhibition of the type 2 pathway with dupilumab may normalize nasal tissue gene expression.
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- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., Tarrytown, New York, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Clinical Research Division, Jonathan Corren, MD. Inc., Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., Tarrytown, New York, USA
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- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., Tarrytown, New York, USA
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- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., Tarrytown, New York, USA
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- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., Tarrytown, New York, USA
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- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., Tarrytown, New York, USA
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- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., Tarrytown, New York, USA
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- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., Tarrytown, New York, USA
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Shi Z, Zhao T, Li D, Wang C, Luo Y, Zheng Y. Silencing of forkhead box C1 reduces nasal epithelial barrier damage in mice with allergic rhinitis via epigenetically upregulating secreted frizzled-related protein 5. Mol Immunol 2024; 168:51-63. [PMID: 38422887 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2024.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Allergic rhinitis (AR) is caused by immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated reactions to inhaled allergens, which leads to mucosal inflammation and barrier dysfunction. The transcription factor forkhead box C1 (FOXC1) has been identified to be associated with allergic inflammation. This study sought to uncover the role of FOXC1 in AR. A murine model of AR was induced by repeated intranasal ovalbumin (OVA) challenges. Results revealed that high FOXC1 expression was found in the nasal mucosal epithelium of AR mice. Nasal allergy symptoms, mucosal epithelial swelling, goblet cell hyperplasia and eosinophil infiltration in AR mice were attenuated after silencing of FOXC1. Knockdown of FOXC1 decreased the levels of T-helper 2 cytokines interleukin(IL)-4 and IL-13 in nasal lavage fluid, and serum OVA-specific IgE and histamine. Silencing of FOXC1 restored nasal epithelial integrity in AR mice by enhancing the expression of tight junctions (TJs) and adherence junction. Furthermore, knocking down FOXC1 increased tight junction expression and transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER) in IL-13-treated air-liquid interface (ALI) cultures of human nasal epithelial cells (HNEpCs). Mechanistically, silencing of FOXC1 induced DNA methylation of secreted frizzled-related protein 5 (SFRP5) promoter and increased its expression in the nasal mucosa of AR mice and IL-13-treated ALI cultures. FOXC1 overexpression transcriptionally activated DNA methyltransferase 3B (DNMT3B) in IL-13-treated ALI cultures. Knockdown of SFRP5 reversed the protection of FOXC1 silencing on epithelial barrier damage induced by IL-13. Collectively, silencing of FOXC1 reduced allergic inflammation and nasal epithelial barrier damage in AR mice via upregulating SFRP5, which may be attribute to DNMT3B-driven DNA methylation. Our study indicated that FOXC1 may represent a potential therapeutic target for AR.
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- Zhaohui Shi
- Department of Otolaryngology, Shenzhen Longgang Otolaryngology Hospital & Shenzhen Otolaryngology Research Institute, Shenzhen 518172, Guangdong, China; Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Allergy, Naso-Orbital-Maxilla and Skull Base Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of AFMU (Xijing Hospital), Air force Medical University, Xi'an 710032, Shaanxi , China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Shenzhen Longgang Otolaryngology Hospital & Shenzhen Otolaryngology Research Institute, Shenzhen 518172, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Shenzhen Longgang Otolaryngology Hospital & Shenzhen Otolaryngology Research Institute, Shenzhen 518172, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Shenzhen Longgang Otolaryngology Hospital & Shenzhen Otolaryngology Research Institute, Shenzhen 518172, Guangdong, China; Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Allergy, Naso-Orbital-Maxilla and Skull Base Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Shenzhen Longgang Otolaryngology Hospital & Shenzhen Otolaryngology Research Institute, Shenzhen 518172, Guangdong, China
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Li Y, An R, Wu M, He J, He X. miR-224-5p Attenuates Allergic Responses in Mice with Allergic Rhinitis by Modulating the Th1/Th2 Response. Anal Cell Pathol (Amst) 2024; 2024:5531970. [PMID: 38455868 PMCID: PMC10919974 DOI: 10.1155/2024/5531970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Background Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common chronic respiratory disease that has become a global health problem. miRNAs play an important role in multiple immune and inflammatory diseases, including AR. In this work, the mechanism by which miR-224-5p regulates AR in vivo and in vitro was examined. Methods Human nasal epithelial cells (HNEpCs) were used to establish an AR cell model induced by Der P1, and C57BL/6 mice were used to establish an AR animal model induced by OVA (ovalbumin). RT-qPCR was used to determine the level of miR-224-5p; western blot analysis was used to determine GATA3; ELISA was used to determine the levels of OVA-specific IgE, IFN-γ, IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13; flow cytometry was used to determine the differentiation of Th1 and Th2 cells; and HE and PAS staining was used to observe the histopathological alterations in the mouse nasal mucosa and spleen. Results miR-224-5p was downregulated in nasal mucosa from mice with AR and an AR cell model. Overexpressed miR-224-5p can improve AR development and attenuate AR symptoms by regulating GATA3-mediated Th1/Th2 responses. Conclusion miR-224-5p attenuates allergic reactions in mice with AR by regulating the Th1/Th2 response.
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- Yuxiao Li
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan 650032, China
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital Sun-Yat Sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 517108, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yuhang Second People's Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311100, China
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- Central Supply Department, First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan 650032, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan 650032, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan 650032, China
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Dai L, Liu B, Lin J, Jiang Y, Li Y, Yao Z, Shen S, Jiang Y, Duan Y, Li J. Long-acting anti-inflammatory injectable DEX-Gel with sustained release and self-healing properties regulates T H1/T H2 immune balance for minimally invasive treatment of allergic rhinitis. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:51. [PMID: 38321547 PMCID: PMC10845556 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02306-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a prevalent immune-related allergic disease, and corticosteroid nasal sprays serve as the primary treatment for this patient population. However, their short duration of efficacy and frequent administration pose challenges, leading to drug wastage and potential adverse effects. To overcome these limitations, we devised a novel approach to formulate DEX-Gel by incorporating dexamethasone (DEX) into a blend of Pluronic F127, stearic acid (SA), and polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG400) to achieve sustained-release treatment for AR. RESULTS Following endoscopic injection into the nasal mucosa of AR rats, DEX-Gel exhibited sustained release over a 14-day period. In vivo trials employing various assays, such as flow cytometry (FC), demonstrated that DEX-Gel not only effectively managed allergic symptoms but also significantly downregulated helper T-cells (TH) 2 and TH2-type inflammatory cytokines (e.g., interleukins 4, 5, and 13). Additionally, the TH1/TH2 cell ratio was increased. CONCLUSION This innovative long-acting anti-inflammatory sustained-release therapy addresses the TH1/TH2 immune imbalance, offering a promising and valuable approach for the treatment of AR and other inflammatory nasal diseases.
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- Li Dai
- Department of Otolaryngology, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, Shanghai Cancer Institute, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, Shanghai Cancer Institute, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, Shanghai Cancer Institute, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, Shanghai Cancer Institute, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China.
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Zeng X, Li J, Liu J, Mo L, Liu Y, Zhang A, Yang P, Kong H. Nasal mucosal fibroblasts produce IL-4 to induce Th2 response. Innate Immun 2024; 30:55-65. [PMID: 38725177 PMCID: PMC11165659 DOI: 10.1177/17534259241254623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
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Th2 polarization is essential for the pathogenesis of allergic rhinitis (AR). Th2 polarization's mechanism requires further understanding. IL-4 is the primary cytokine involved in Th2 response. Fibroblasts play a role in immune regulation. This study aims to elucidate the role of nasal mucosal fibroblast-derived IL-4 in the induction of Th2 responses. Nasal mucosal tissues were obtained from surgically removed samples from patients with nasal polyps, whether with or without AR. Fibroblasts were isolated from the tissues by flow cytometry cell sorting, and analyzed by RNA sequencing (RNAseq). The data from RNAseq showed that nasal fibroblasts expressed genes of GATA3, CD80, CD83, CD86, STAT6, IL2, IL4, IL5, IL6, IL13 and costimulatory factor. The data were verified by RT-qPCR. The level of gene activity was positively correlated with those of AR-related cytokines present in nasal secretions. Nasal fibroblasts release IL-4 upon activation. Nasal fibroblasts had the ability to transform naive CD4+ T cells into Th2 cells, which can be eliminated by inhibiting IL-4 receptor or CD28 in CD4+ T cells. To sum up, nasal mucosal fibroblasts produce IL-4, which can induce Th2 cell development. The data implicate that nasal fibroblasts are involved in the pathogenesis of nasal allergy.
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- Xianhai Zeng
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- Department of Otolaryngology, Longgang ENT Hospital & Shenzhen ENT Institute, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Longgang ENT Hospital & Shenzhen ENT Institute, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Longgang ENT Hospital & Shenzhen ENT Institute, Shenzhen, China
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- Institute of Allergy & Immunology and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases Allergy Division, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
- Department of General Practice Medicine, Third Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of General Practice Medicine, Third Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Longgang ENT Hospital & Shenzhen ENT Institute, Shenzhen, China
- Institute of Allergy & Immunology and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases Allergy Division, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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Teng Z, Yang J, Chen X, Liu Y. Intranasal Morphology Transformation Nanomedicines for Long-Term Intervention of Allergic Rhinitis. ACS NANO 2023; 17:25322-25334. [PMID: 38088363 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c08752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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Intranasal administration has been widely explored as a potential treatment for allergic rhinitis, and improving intranasal penetration and retention of drugs is a challenging requirement to further improve efficacy. Delivery strategies of nanocarriers that enhance mucosal adhesion or mucus penetration have been proposed to improve nasal drug delivery; however, delivery efficiency remains limited by excessive pulmonary deposition and nonspecific cell phagocytosis. In this work, a "nasal in situ assembly" strategy was presented to construct intranasal morphology transformation nanomedicines with enhanced effective drug concentration for long-term intervention of allergic rhinitis. The polymer-polypeptide nanomedicine (PHCK) with a CCR3 antagonistic peptide (C) and a pH-responsive polyethylene glycol (H) was developed, encapsulating ketotifen (KT). PHCK nanoparticles displayed nasal mucosa permeability and transformed to nanofibers in the acidic environment of the nasal cavity, realizing responsive burst release of KT simultaneously. The fibrotic reassembly reduced the cellular internalization of nanomedicine and increased the CCR3 blockade on the eosinophil (EOS) membranes. Both in vitro and in vivo data indicated that PHCK achieved improved drug accumulation and retention in the nasal cavity and decreased pulmonary deposition, then effectively inhibited mast cell degranulation and EOS chemotaxis. This study demonstrates that the "nasal in situ assembly" strategy can improve drug delivery efficiency upon nasal responsive morphologic transformation, providing exploratory perspectives for nasal delivery platforms establishment and boosting therapeutic effect of allergic rhinitis.
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- Zhuang Teng
- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, PR China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, PR China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, PR China
- Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266000, PR China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, PR China
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Lin YT, Lin CF, Liao CK, Yeh TH. Comprehensive evaluation of type 2 endotype and clinical features in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps in Taiwan: a cross-sectional study. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2023; 280:5379-5389. [PMID: 37439928 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-023-08118-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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PURPOSE Endotype-driven treatment has been introduced in the management of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), and an understanding of the associations between phenotypes and endotypes of CRSwNP will be beneficial in identifying responders. We aimed to determine the correlations between clinical manifestations and type 2 inflammatory mediators of sinonasal tissues. METHODS Adult patients undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery for bilateral CRSwNP were prospectively enrolled. Tissue eosinophilia and type 2 mediator expression in tissue homogenates were assessed and correlated with clinical features, including symptoms, comorbidities, blood eosinophil counts, specific allergen immunoglobulin (IgE) testing, computed tomography (CT) scan findings, and Sino-Nasal Outcome Test-22 scores. RESULTS A total of 93 subjects were recruited in our study. Fifty-nine (63.4%) cases were identified as the eosinophilic endotype, demonstrating with higher rates of comorbidity of asthma, blood eosinophilia and a high ethmoid-maxillary ratio on CT images. To correlate of phenotypes with the inflammatory mediator profile, multivariate analyses revealed the associations of IgE expression in nasal polyp tissues with allergen sensitization (p = 0.042), CT ethmoid-maxillary ratio (p = 0.001) and tissue eosinophil counts (p = 0.022); the association of interleukin (IL-5) expression with the blood eosinophil percentage (p = 0.020); and the association of IL-13 expression with white blood cell count (p = 0.002) and central compartment-type inflammation (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION We demonstrated associations of IgE and IL-5 expression with clinical features of eosinophilic-type inflammation and a significantly elevated level of IL-13 in patients with central-compartment-type CRSwNP. These observations may be useful when considering the use of type 2 biologic treatment and require further validation studies.
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- Yi-Tsen Lin
- Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hospital, No. 7, Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei, 10002, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hospital, No. 7, Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei, 10002, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hospital, No. 7, Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei, 10002, Taiwan
- Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Yunlin Branch, Yunlin, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hospital, No. 7, Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei, 10002, Taiwan.
- College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Wang A, Guan B, Zhang H, Xu H. Danger-associated metabolites trigger metaflammation: A crowbar in cardiometabolic diseases. Pharmacol Res 2023; 198:106983. [PMID: 37931790 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2023.106983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs) are characterized by a series of metabolic disorders and chronic low-grade inflammation. CMDs contribute to a high burden of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Host-microbial metabolic regulation that triggers metaflammation is an emerging field of study that promotes a new perspective for perceiving cardiovascular risks. The term metaflammation denotes the entire cascade of immune responses activated by a new class of metabolites known as "danger-associated metabolites" (DAMs). It is being proposed by the present review for the first time. We summarize current studies covering bench to bedside aspects of DAMs to better understand CMDs in the context of DAMs. We have focused on the involvement of DAMs in the pathophysiological development of CMDs, including the disruption of immune homeostasis and chronic inflammation-triggered damage leading to CMD-related adverse events, as well as emerging therapeutic approaches for targeting DAM metabolism in CMDs.
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- Anlu Wang
- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Beijing 100091, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine-Cardiovascular, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Beijing 100091, China
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Beijing 100091, China.
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Li L, Zhang Y, Liu H, Wang T, Li J, Wang X. Exploring causal relationships between inflammatory cytokines and allergic rhinitis, chronic rhinosinusitis, and nasal polyps: a Mendelian randomization study. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1288517. [PMID: 38022554 PMCID: PMC10667686 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1288517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Objectives Previous research has suggested connections between specific inflammatory cytokines and nasal conditions, including Allergic Rhinitis (AR), Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS), and Nasal Polyps (NP). However, a lack of robust research establishing the causal underpinnings of them. This Mendelian Randomization (MR) study aims to evaluate the causal relationships between 41 inflammatory cytokines and the incidence of AR, CRS and NP. Methods This study employed a two-sample MR design, harnessing genetic variations derived from publicly accessible genome-wide association studies (GWAS) datasets. AR data was sourced from a GWAS with 25,486 cases and 87,097 controls (identifier: ukb-b-7178). CRS data originated from a GWAS encompassing 1,179 cases and 360,015 controls (identifier: ukb-d-J32). NP data was extracted from a GWAS involving 1,637 cases and 335,562 controls (identifier: ukb-a-541). The data for 41 inflammatory cytokines were obtained from an independent GWAS encompassing 8,293 participants. Inverse variance weighted (IVW), MR Egger regression and Weighted median were used to evaluate the causalities of exposures and outcomes. A range of sensitivity analyses were implemented to assess the robustness of the results. Results The results revealed significant associations between elevated circulating levels of MIP-1α (odds ratio, OR: 1.01798, 95% confidence interval, CI: 1.00217-1.03404, p = 0.02570) and TNF-α (OR: 1.01478, 95% CI: 1.00225-1.02746, p = 0.02067) with an augmented risk of AR in the IVW approach. Heightened levels of circulating IL-2 exhibited a positive correlation with an increased susceptibility to NP in the IVW approach (OR: 1.00129, 95% CI: 1.00017-1.00242, p = 0.02434), whereas elevated levels of circulating PDGF-BB demonstrated a decreased risk of NP (OR: 0.99920, 95% CI: 0.99841-0.99999, p = 0.047610). The MR analysis between levels of 41 inflammatory cytokines and the incidence of CRS yielded no positive outcomes. Conclusion This investigation proposes a potential causal association between elevated levels of MIP-1α and TNF-α with an elevated risk of AR, as well as an increased risk of NP linked to elevated IL-2 levels. Furthermore, there appears to be a potential association between increased levels of circulating PDGF-BB and a reduced risk of NP.
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- Li Li
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Lequn Branch, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Lequn Branch, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Lequn Branch, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Lequn Branch, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Guo J, Meng X, Zheng YM, Zhao SK, Qiang C, Zhou LB. Cigarette Smoke Mediates Nasal Epithelial Barrier Dysfunction via TNF-α. Am J Rhinol Allergy 2023; 37:646-655. [PMID: 37424240 DOI: 10.1177/19458924231184741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Extensive data suggest that exposure to cigarette smoke can induce pulmonary epithelial barrier dysfunction. However, the effects of cigarette smoke on the nasal epithelial barrier are still unclear. Here, we investigated the consequence and mechanism of cigarette smoke on the nasal epithelial barrier. METHODS Sprague Dawley rats were exposed to cigarette smoke for 3 or 6 months, and changes in inflammatory markers and nasal barrier function were evaluated. Moreover, underlying mechanisms were explored. Finally, normal human bronchial epithelial cells were cultured with or without tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) in vitro, and the levels of continuity and tight junction-associated proteins were measured. RESULTS In vivo experiments showed that the nasal mucosal barrier function of rats exposed to cigarette smoke was disturbed. Indeed, proteins associated with tight junctions were decreased, and the levels of inflammatory factors, such as IL-8, IL-6, and TNF-α, were dramatically increased in comparison to those of control animals. In vitro, TNF-α was shown to disrupt the continuity of proteins associated with tight junctions and to downregulate the expression of these proteins in bronchial epithelial cells. CONCLUSIONS We found that cigarette smoke disrupted the nasal mucosal barrier, and the extent of the damage was correlated with the duration of cigarette smoke exposure. We showed that TNF-α can disrupt the continuity and attenuate the expression of tight junction proteins in human bronchial epithelial cells. Therefore, cigarette smoke may induce nasal epithelial barrier dysfunction through TNF-α.
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- Ju Guo
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- ENT Institute and Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Taizhou Central Hospital (Taizhou University Hospital), Taizhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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Chegini Z, Noei M, Hemmati J, Arabestani MR, Shariati A. The destruction of mucosal barriers, epithelial remodeling, and impaired mucociliary clearance: possible pathogenic mechanisms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus in chronic rhinosinusitis. Cell Commun Signal 2023; 21:306. [PMID: 37904180 PMCID: PMC10614382 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-023-01347-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/01/2023] Open
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Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a pathological condition characterized by persistent inflammation in the upper respiratory tract and paranasal sinuses. The epithelium serves as the first line of defense against potential threats and protects the nasal mucosa. The fundamental mechanical barrier is formed by the cell-cell contact and mucociliary clearance (MCC) systems. The physical-mechanical barrier is comprised of many cellular structures, including adhesion junctions and tight junctions (TJs). To this end, different factors, such as the dysfunction of MCC, destruction of epithelial barriers, and tissue remodeling, are related to the onset and development of CRS. Recently published studies reported the critical role of different microorganisms, such as Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, in the induction of the mentioned factors. Bacteria could result in diminished ciliary stimulation capacity, and enhance the chance of CRS by reducing basal ciliary beat frequency. Additionally, bacterial exoproteins have been demonstrated to disrupt the epithelial barrier and induce downregulation of transmembrane proteins such as occludin, claudin, and tricellulin. Moreover, bacteria exert an influence on TJ proteins, leading to an increase in the permeability of polarized epithelial cells. Noteworthy, it is evident that the activation of TLR2 by staphylococcal enterotoxin can potentially undermine the structural integrity of TJs and the epithelial barrier through the induction of pro-inflammatory cytokines. The purpose of this article is an attempt to investigate the possible role of the most important microorganisms associated with CRS and their pathogenic mechanisms against mucosal surfaces and epithelial barriers in the paranasal sinuses. Video Abstract.
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- Zahra Chegini
- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
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- Student Research Committee, Khomein University of Medical Sciences, Khomein, Iran.
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Kleuskens MTA, Bek MK, Al Halabi Y, Blokhuis BRJ, Diks MAP, Haasnoot ML, Garssen J, Bredenoord AJ, van Esch BCAM, Redegeld FA. Mast cells disrupt the function of the esophageal epithelial barrier. Mucosal Immunol 2023; 16:567-577. [PMID: 37302713 DOI: 10.1016/j.mucimm.2023.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Mast cells (MCs) accumulate in the epithelium of patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), an inflammatory disorder characterized by extensive esophageal eosinophilic infiltration. Esophageal barrier dysfunction plays an important role in the pathophysiology of EoE. We hypothesized that MCs contribute to the observed impaired esophageal epithelial barrier. Herein, we demonstrate that coculture of differentiated esophageal epithelial cells with immunoglobulin E-activated MCs significanly decreased epithelial resistance by 30% and increased permeability by 22% compared with non-activated MCs. These changes were associated with decreased messenger RNA expression of barrier proteins filaggrin, desmoglein-1 and involucrin, and antiprotease serine peptidase inhibitor kazal type 7. Using targeted proteomics, we detected various cytokines in coculture supernatants, most notably granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor and oncostatin M (OSM). OSM expression was increased by 12-fold in active EoE and associated with MC marker genes. Furthermore, OSM receptor-expressing esophageal epithelial cells were found in the esophageal tissue of patients with EoE, suggesting that the epithelial cells may respond to OSM. Stimulation of esophageal epithelial cells with OSM resulted in a dose-dependent decrease in barrier function and expression of filaggrin and desmoglein-1 and an increase in protease calpain-14. Taken together, these data suggest a role for MCs in decreasing esophageal epithelial barrier function in EoE, which may in part be mediated by OSM.
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- Mirelle T A Kleuskens
- Division of Pharmacology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Pharmacology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Pharmacology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Pharmacology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Pharmacology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Amsterdam UMC, location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Pharmacology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands; Danone Nutricia Research, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Amsterdam UMC, location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Pharmacology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands; Danone Nutricia Research, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Pharmacology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Yang M, Sun L, Zhu D, Meng C, Sha J. Recent advances in understanding the effects of T lymphocytes on mucosal barrier function in allergic rhinitis. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1224129. [PMID: 37771581 PMCID: PMC10523012 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1224129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023] Open
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Allergic rhinitis is a non-infectious chronic inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa that affects T cells and their cytokines. T cells play significant roles in the development of allergic inflammatory diseases by orchestrating mechanisms underlying innate and adaptive immunity. Although many studies on allergic rhinitis have focused on helper T cells, molecular makeup, and pathogenesis-related transduction pathways, pathological mechanisms have not yet been completely explored. Recent studies have suggested that T cell status may play an important role in the interaction between T cells and the nasal mucosal barrier in allergic rhinitis. This study aimed to explore the interactions between T cells and nasal mucosal barriers in allergic rhinitis and to review the therapeutic modalities of pertinent biological agents involving T cells.
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- Maolin Yang
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Precise Diagnosis and Treatment of Upper Airway Allergic Diseases (20190901003JC), Changchun, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Precise Diagnosis and Treatment of Upper Airway Allergic Diseases (20190901003JC), Changchun, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Precise Diagnosis and Treatment of Upper Airway Allergic Diseases (20190901003JC), Changchun, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Precise Diagnosis and Treatment of Upper Airway Allergic Diseases (20190901003JC), Changchun, China
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Yang SK, Han DH. The Role of TRIM24 in Allergic Rhinitis. ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY RESEARCH 2023; 15:543-544. [PMID: 37827975 PMCID: PMC10570779 DOI: 10.4168/aair.2023.15.5.543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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- Seung Koo Yang
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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Cheng N, Wang Y, Gu Z. Understanding the role of NLRP3-mediated pyroptosis in allergic rhinitis: A review. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 165:115203. [PMID: 37481928 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa, caused by the immunoglobulin E-mediated immune response. The annual incidence rate of AR is on the rise, exerting a significant impact on individuals' physical and mental wellbeing. The treatment effect in some patients is still not ideal, as the pathogenesis of AR is complex and diverse. Recent studies have shown that NLRP3 inflammasome-mediated pyroptosis is widely involved in the occurrence and development of AR through various pathways. This article reviews the mechanism of pyroptosis and its research progress in the field of AR, and puts forward possible therapeutic targets to offer innovative approaches for its management.
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- Nuo Cheng
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, PR China
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, PR China.
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, PR China.
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Yue L, Jia Q, Dong J, Wang J, Ren X, Xu O. TRIM24-Mediated Acetylation of STAT6 Suppresses Th2-Induced Allergic Rhinitis. ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY RESEARCH 2023; 15:603-613. [PMID: 37827979 PMCID: PMC10570786 DOI: 10.4168/aair.2023.15.5.603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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PURPOSE Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a T helper type 2 (Th2)-mediated inflammatory disease. The E3 ligase tripartite motif-containing 24 (TRIM24) regulates the recruitment of acetyltransferase CREB-binding protein (CBP) to signal transducer and activator of transcription 6 (STAT6). CBP mediates the acetylation of STAT6 and decreases its activity. To date, the precise role of TRIM24 in AR has not been fully interpreted. Herein, our study aimed to explore the functions of TRIM24 in AR. METHODS The expression of TRIM24 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and CD4+ T cells from patients with AR was measured. TRIM24-conditional knockout mice with TRIM24 deficiency in CD4+ T cells were generated. Wide-type (WT) AR mice and TRIM24-conditional knockout AR mice were established. Then, AR symptoms and interleukin (IL)-4 levels were compared. Further, the proliferation, activation and polarization of CD4+ T cells from WT mice and TRIM24 knockout mice after stimulation were determined. The effects of TRIM24 deficiency on STAT6 activities were also evaluated. RESULTS Downregulated TRIM24 expression was detected in PBMCs and CD4+ T cells from patients with AR. TRIM24 conditional knockout mice had more sever AR symptoms with elevated IL-4 production. TRIM24-knockout CD4+ T cells had similar proliferation and activation when compared to WT CD4+ T cells, while they had enhanced Th2 polarization. TRIM24-knockout CD4+ T cells had decreased acetylation of STAT6 and enhanced STAT6 activities after IL-4 stimulation. The regulation of STAT6 activities by TRIM24 depended on TRIM24 N terminal RIGN domain and Lys383 acetylation site of STAT6. CONCLUSIONS TRIM24 suppresses Th2-mediated AR by regulating the acetylation of STAT6.
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- Liyan Yue
- ENT Department 1, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- ENT Department 1, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- ENT Department 1, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.
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- ENT Department 1, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- ENT Department 1, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- ENT Department 1, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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Li K, Huang W, Li RJ, Feng XC, Chen Z, Tan SY, Xie MF, Huang JP, Liu RJ, Li YY. Efficacy and safety of self-administered acupressure on symptoms, quality of life and nasal mucosal function in patients with perennial allergic rhinitis: study protocol for a randomized controlled exploratory trial. BMC Complement Med Ther 2023; 23:304. [PMID: 37648989 PMCID: PMC10468903 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-023-04132-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Allergic rhinitis is a global health problem that can potentially be managed through acupressure. Our clinical observations have identified Allergic Rhinitis Acupressure Therapeutic (ARAT) as a novel acupressure treatment acting on specific acupoints, which may enhance the effectiveness of acupressure. Therefore, we propose a three-arm randomized controlled trial will be conducted to investigate the efficacy and safety of ARAT for perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR). METHODS/DESIGN In this trial, eligible 111 participants diagnosed with PAR will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: the ARAT group, the non-specific acupoints group, or the blank control group. The primary outcome will be the change in the total nasal symptom score, and the secondary outcomes will include: 1) changes in the scores of the standard version of Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (RQLQs); 2) acoustic rhinometry and anterior rhinomanometry; 3) changes in the scores of relief medication usage; 4) incidence of adverse events. Additionally, we will measure and compare the changes in cytokine levels (IL-5, IL-13, IFN-γ, and TSLP) in nasal secretions. The RQLQs and primary outcomes will be assessed at the beginning, middle, and end stages of the treatment period, with monthly follow-ups conducted over a total of three months. The secondary outcomes and biomarkers in nasal secretions will be measured at the beginning and end of the treatment period. Any adverse events or need for rescue medication will be carefully noted and recorded. DISCUSSION This study may produce a new acupressure treatment prescription that is easy to learn, more targeted, and adaptable. This trial represents the first clinical investigation comparing ARAT treatment for PAR with the non-specific acupoints group and blank control group. Our data is expected to provide evidence demonstrating the safety and efficacy of ARAT for PAR patients, while also exploring the functional mechanism underlying ARAT treatment, moreover, the results offer valuable insights for healthcare professionals in managing PAR symptoms. TRIAL REGISTRATION Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR2300072292. Registered on June 08, 2023.
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- Kai Li
- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Dade Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Dade Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong Province, China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Dongxia Road, Jinping District, Shantou, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Dade Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Dade Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Dade Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Dade Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Dade Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Dade Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Dade Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong Province, China.
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Wei X, Ding M, Liang X, Zhang B, Tan X, Zheng Z. Mahuang Fuzi Xixin decoction ameliorates allergic rhinitis and repairs the airway epithelial barrier by modulating the lung microbiota dysbiosis. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1206454. [PMID: 37645224 PMCID: PMC10461068 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1206454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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Background Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common disorder, that burdens general well-being. Although the lung is connected to the upper respiratory tract, which is rich in microorganisms, no studies have reported the relationship between lung microbiota and AR. Mahuang Fuzi Xixin decoction (MFXD) is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula that is widely used to treat AR in the clinic but its underlying mechanism remains unclear. Hypothesis We hypothesized that lung microbiota is associated with the pathogenesis of AR, and MFXD can improve AR by regulating microbiota dysbiosis. Methods The ovalbumin-induced mouse AR model was used to evaluate the therapeutic effect of MFXD on AR. Then 16S rDNA amplicon sequencing, untargeted metabolomics, and other molecular biology technology were used to clarify the effects of MFXD on lung microbes dysbiosis and AR progression. Further, the human nasal epithelial cell line (HNEpCs) was used to evaluate the protective effect of MFXD on epithelial barrier damage caused by specific pathogens. Results MFXD decreased plasma histamine and IgE levels, ameliorated pathological damage, and diminished the expression of tight junction proteins (ZO-1 and occludin) in lung and nasal tissues. MFXD altered AR-induced microbiota dysbiosis in the lungs and also plasma metabolites. Oral administration of MFXD altered microbiota dysbiosis in lung and AR-associated metabolic disorders. The dominant bacteria in the lungs of AR mice damaged the airway barrier, and MFXD reversed this change. Conclusion This study revealed the correlation between the lung microbiota and AR in the mice model. We confirmed that lung microbiota plays a vital role in AR and that MFXD reduced damage to the epithelial barrier of the lungs and nasal mucosa by regulating lung microbiota and plasma metabolism imbalances. Our research provides a reference for the effect of lung microbiota on AR and provides a new idea for the treatment of AR.
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- Xiaohan Wei
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutics, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutics, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutics, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutics, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- South China Agricultural University College of Veterinary Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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Ramos-Tapia I, Reynaldos-Grandón KL, Pérez-Losada M, Castro-Nallar E. Characterization of the upper respiratory tract microbiota in Chilean asthmatic children reveals compositional, functional, and structural differences. FRONTIERS IN ALLERGY 2023; 4:1223306. [PMID: 37577334 PMCID: PMC10419220 DOI: 10.3389/falgy.2023.1223306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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Around 155 million people worldwide suffer from asthma. In Chile, the prevalence of this disease in children is around 15% and has a high impact in the health system. Studies suggest that asthma is caused by multiple factors, including host genetics, antibiotic use, and the development of the airway microbiota. Here, we used 16S rRNA high-throughput sequencing to characterize the nasal and oral mucosae of 63 asthmatic and 89 healthy children (152 samples) from Santiago, Chile. We found that the nasal mucosa was dominated by a high abundance of Moraxella, Dolosigranulum, Haemophilus, Corynebacterium, Streptococcus, and Staphylococcus. In turn, the oral mucosa was characterized by a high abundance of Streptococcus, Haemophilus, Gemella, Veillonella, Neisseria, and Porphyromonas. Our results showed significantly (P < 0.001) lower alpha diversity and an over-abundance of Streptococcus (P < 0.01) in nasal samples from asthmatics compared to samples from healthy subjects. Community structure, as revealed by co-occurrence networks, showed different microbial interactions in asthmatic and healthy subjects, particularly in the nasal microbiota. The networks revealed keystone genera in each body site, including Prevotella, Leptotrichia, and Porphyromonas in the nasal microbiota, and Streptococcus, Granulicatella, and Veillonella in the oral microbiota. We also detected 51 functional pathways differentially abundant on the nasal mucosa of asthmatic subjects, although only 13 pathways were overrepresented in the asthmatic subjects (P < 0.05). We did not find any significant differences in microbial taxonomic (composition and structure) and functional diversity between the oral mucosa of asthmatic and healthy subjects. This study explores for the first time the relationships between the upper respiratory airways bacteriome and asthma in Chile. It demonstrates that the nasal cavity of children from Santiago harbors unique bacterial communities and identifies potential taxonomic and functional biomarkers of pediatric asthma.
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- Ignacio Ramos-Tapia
- Centro de Bioinformática y Biología Integrativa, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago, Chile
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- Computational Biology Institute, Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, United States
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- Departamento de Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile
- Centro de Ecología Integrativa, Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile
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Wang B, Zhang D, Zhang T, Sutcharitchan C, Hua J, Hua D, Zhang B, Li S. Uncovering the mechanisms of Yi Qi Tong Qiao Pill in the treatment of allergic rhinitis based on Network target analysis. Chin Med 2023; 18:88. [PMID: 37488546 PMCID: PMC10364407 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-023-00781-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to reveal the mechanism of action of Yi Qi Tong Qiao Pill (YQTQP) in the treatment of allergic rhinitis (AR), as well as establish a paradigm for the researches on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) from systematic perspective. METHODS Based on the data collected from TCM-related and disease-related databases, target profiles of compounds in YQTQP were calculated through network-based algorithms and holistic targets of TQTQP was constructed. Network target analysis was performed to explore the potential mechanisms of YQTQP in the treatment of AR and the mechanisms were classified into different modules according to their biological functions. Besides, animal and clinical experiments were conducted to validate our findings inferred from Network target analysis. RESULTS Network target analysis showed that YQTQP targeted 12 main pathways or biological processes related to AR, represented by those related to IL-4, IFN-γ, TNF-α and IL-13. These results could be classified into 3 biological modules, including regulation of immune and inflammation, epithelial barrier disorder and cell adhesion. Finally, a series of experiments composed of animal and clinical experiments, proved our findings and confirmed that YQTQP could improve related symptoms of AR, like permeability of nasal mucosa epithelium. CONCLUSION A combination of Network target analysis and the experimental validation indicated that YQTQP was effective in the treatment of AR and might provide a new insight on revealing the mechanism of TCM against diseases. Trial registration Name of the registry: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry: Trial registration number: ChiCTR-TRC-13,003,137: Date of registration: Registered 29 March 2013 - Retrospectively registered: URL of trial registry record: https://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.html?proj=6422 .
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- Boyang Wang
- Institute for TCM-X, MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinformatics, Bioinformatics Division, BNRist, Department of Automation, Tsinghua University, FIT 1-115, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Institute for TCM-X, MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinformatics, Bioinformatics Division, BNRist, Department of Automation, Tsinghua University, FIT 1-115, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Institute for TCM-X, MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinformatics, Bioinformatics Division, BNRist, Department of Automation, Tsinghua University, FIT 1-115, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Institute for TCM-X, MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinformatics, Bioinformatics Division, BNRist, Department of Automation, Tsinghua University, FIT 1-115, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Tianjin Oriental HuaKang Pharmaceutical Technology Development Co., Ltd, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- Tianjin Oriental HuaKang Pharmaceutical Technology Development Co., Ltd, Tianjin, 300457, China.
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- TCM Network Pharmacology Department, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Early Druggability Evaluation of Innovative Drugs, Tianjin International Joint Academy of Biomedicine, Tianjin, 300457, China.
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- Institute for TCM-X, MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinformatics, Bioinformatics Division, BNRist, Department of Automation, Tsinghua University, FIT 1-115, Beijing, 100084, China.
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Fang L, Li CH, Zhang Q, Jiang TJ, Liu Y, Shi FP, Yu P, Yu L, Chen AP, Li T, Wan YZ, Shi L. Ciliated Cells Express a Novel Pattern of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Allergic Rhinitis. J Inflamm Res 2023; 16:2595-2606. [PMID: 37360625 PMCID: PMC10289300 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s407368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Background Mounting research indicates that brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), has great potential to increase neuro-hyperresponsiveness and airway resistance in airway allergic disease. The expression level of BDNF has been found to be notably elevated in lung/nasal lavage (NAL) fluid. However, the expression and position of BDNF in ciliated cells with allergic rhinitis remains unclear. Methods Nasal mucosal cells were collected from patients with allergic rhinitis (AR) and mice which were performed under different allergen challenge time, then observed the expression and position of BDNF located in ciliated cells through the immunofluorescence staining. Nasal mucosa, serum and NAL fluid were collected also. The expression level of BDNF and IL-4/5/13 were detected by RT-PCR. The expressions of BDNF (in serum and NAL fluid), and total-IgE, ovalbumin sIgE (in serum) were detected by ELISA. Results We found that MFI of BDNF in AR group's ciliated cells was obviously lower than that in the control group, and a negative correlation was discovered between MFI and VAS score. It can be roughly divided into 5 patterns according to its location in the cytoplasm of ciliated cells. In the mouse model, the expressions of BDNF in serum and NAL fluid increased temporarily after allergen stimulation. The MFI of BDNF in ciliated cells displayed an initial increase followed by a subsequent decrease. Conclusion Our study shows for the first time that, the expression and localization of BNDF were observed in the human nasal ciliated epithelial cells of allergic rhinitis, and the expression of level was less than the control group under the persistent state of allergy. BDNF expression in ciliated cells was transient increased after allergen stimulation and decreased to normal level after 24h in mouse model of allergic rhinitis. This might be the possible source of the transient increase of BNDF in serum and NAL fluid.
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- Li Fang
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The Second People’s Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Allergy, Shandong Second Provincial General Hospital, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Allergy, Shandong Second Provincial General Hospital, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Allergy, Shandong Second Provincial General Hospital, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The Second People’s Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Allergy, Shandong Second Provincial General Hospital, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Allergy, Shandong Second Provincial General Hospital, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Allergy, Shandong Second Provincial General Hospital, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Allergy, Shandong Second Provincial General Hospital, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Allergy, Shandong Second Provincial General Hospital, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Allergy, Shandong Second Provincial General Hospital, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Allergy, Shandong Second Provincial General Hospital, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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Pérez-Losada M, Castro-Nallar E, Laerte Boechat J, Delgado L, Azenha Rama T, Berrios-Farías V, Oliveira M. The oral bacteriomes of patients with allergic rhinitis and asthma differ from that of healthy controls. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1197135. [PMID: 37440882 PMCID: PMC10335798 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1197135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Allergic rhinitis and asthma are two of the most common chronic respiratory diseases in developed countries and have become a major public health concern. Substantial evidence has suggested a strong link between respiratory allergy and upper airway dysbacteriosis, but the role of the oral bacteriota is still poorly understood. Here we used 16S rRNA massive parallel sequencing to characterize the oral bacteriome of 344 individuals with allergic rhinitis (AR), allergic rhinitis with asthma (ARAS), asthma (AS) and healthy controls (CT). Four of the most abundant (>2%) phyla (Actinobacteriota, Firmicutes, Fusobacteriota, and Proteobacteria) and 10 of the dominant genera (Actinomyces, Fusobacterium, Gemella, Haemophilus, Leptotrichia, Neisseria, Porphyromonas, Prevotella, Streptococcus, and Veillonella) in the oral cavity differed significantly (p ≤ 0.03) between AR, ARAS or AS and CT groups. The oral bacteriome of ARAS patients showed the highest intra-group diversity, while CT showed the lowest. All alpha-diversity indices of microbial richness and evenness varied significantly (p ≤ 0.022) in ARAS vs. CT and ARAS vs. AR, but they were not significantly different in AR vs. CT. All beta-diversity indices of microbial structure (Unifrac, Bray-Curtis, and Jaccard distances) differed significantly (p ≤ 0.049) between each respiratory disease group and controls. Bacteriomes of AR and ARAS patients showed 15 and 28 upregulated metabolic pathways (PICRUSt2) mainly related to degradation and biosynthesis (p < 0.05). A network analysis (SPIEC-EASI) of AR and ARAS bacteriomes depicted simpler webs of interactions among their members than those observed in the bacteriome of CT, suggesting chronic respiratory allergic diseases may disrupt bacterial connectivity in the oral cavity. This study, therefore, expands our understanding of the relationships between the oral bacteriome and allergy-related conditions. It demonstrates for the first time that the mouth harbors distinct bacteriotas during health and allergic rhinitis (with and without comorbid asthma) and identifies potential taxonomic and functional microbial biomarkers of chronic airway disease.
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- Marcos Pérez-Losada
- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Computational Biology Institute, Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, United States
- CIBIO-InBIO, Centro de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos, Universidade do Porto, Campus Agrário de Vairão, Vairão, Portugal
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- Departamento de Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Talca, Campus Talca, Talca, Chile
- Centro de Ecología Integrativa, Universidad de Talca, Campus Talca, Talca, Chile
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- Serviço de Imunologia Básica e Clínica, Departamento de Patologia, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Centro de Investigação em Tecnologias e Serviços de Saúde (CINTESIS@RISE), Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Serviço de Imunologia Básica e Clínica, Departamento de Patologia, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Centro de Investigação em Tecnologias e Serviços de Saúde (CINTESIS@RISE), Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Serviço de Imunoalergologia, Centro Hospitalar Universitário São João (CHUSJ), Porto, Portugal
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- Serviço de Imunologia Básica e Clínica, Departamento de Patologia, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Serviço de Imunoalergologia, Centro Hospitalar Universitário São João (CHUSJ), Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Talca, Campus Talca, Talca, Chile
- Centro de Ecología Integrativa, Universidad de Talca, Campus Talca, Talca, Chile
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- i3S—Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Ipatimup—Instituto de Patologia e Imunologia Molecular da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Ding Y, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Dang B, Hu S, Zhao C, Huang Y, Zheng G, Ma T, Zhang T. Alpha-linolenic acid improves nasal mucosa epithelial barrier function in allergic rhinitis by arresting CD4 + T cell differentiation via IL-4Rα-JAK2-STAT3 pathway. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 116:154825. [PMID: 37178572 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.154825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Allergic rhinitis (AR) defined as inflammation and tissue remodeling of the nasal mucosa in atopic individuals after allergen exposure. Alpha-linolenic acid [cis-9, cis-12, cis-15-octadecatrienoic acid (18:3)] (ALA) as dietary supplementation can reduce inflammation and allergic symptoms. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the potential therapeutic effect and mechanism of ALA in AR mouse model. METHODS Ovalbumin sensitized AR mouse model were challenged with oral ALA administration. Nasal symptoms, tissue pathology, immune cell infiltration and goblet cell hyperplasia were investigated. Levels of IgE, TNF-β, IFN-γ, IL-2, IL-4, IL-5, IL-12, IL-13 and IL-25 were determined by ELISA in serum and nasal fluid. Quantitative RT-PCR and immunofluorescence were performed for occludin and zonula occludens-1 expression. CD3+CD4+ T-cells from peripheral blood and splenic lymphocytes were isolated and Th1/Th2 ratio were determined. Mouse naive CD4+ T cell were isolated and Th1/Th2 ratio, IL-4Rα expression, and IL5/IL13 secretion were determined. IL-4Rα-JAK2-STAT3 pathway change in AR mice were performed by western blot. RESULTS Ovalbumin induced AR, nasal symptoms, pathological performance, IgE, and cytokine production. ALA treated mice showed reduced nasal symptoms, nasal inflammation, nasal septum thickening, goblet cell hyperplasia, and eosinophil infiltration. In serum and nasal fluid of ovalbumin challenged mice, ALA decreased IgE, IL-4 levels, and the increase of Th2-cells. ALA prevented the disruption of the epithelial cell barrier in ovalbumin-challenged AR mice. Simultaneously, ALA prevents IL-4 induced barrier disruption. ALA treatment of AR by affecting the differentiation stage of CD4+T cells and block IL-4Rα-JAK2-STAT3 pathway. CONCLUSION This study suggests that ALA has the potential therapeutic effect to ovalbumin-induced AR. ALA can affect the differentiation stage of CD4+T cells and improve epithelial barrier functions through IL-4Rα-JAK2-STAT3 pathways. CLINICAL IMPLICATION ALA might be considered as drug candidate for improving epithelial barrier function through Th1/Th2 ratio recovery in AR.
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- Yuanyuan Ding
- College of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Yanta West Road, Xi'an 710061, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Yanta West Road, Xi'an 710061, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Yanta West Road, Xi'an 710061, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Yanta West Road, Xi'an 710061, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Yanta West Road, Xi'an 710061, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Yanta West Road, Xi'an 710061, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Yanta West Road, Xi'an 710061, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Yanta West Road, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Yanta West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China; Key Laboratory for Disease Prevention and Control and Health Promotion of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Yanta West Road, Xi'an 710061, China.
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Zhou T, Liao W, Wang X, Wang Y, Yang P, Zuo L, Zhang X. Low temperature reduces occludin expression in bronchial epithelial cells: Implications in cold-induced asthma. Mol Immunol 2023; 157:176-185. [PMID: 37044043 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2023.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cold exposure is a common factor to trigger asthma attacks. However, the underlying mechanism has not been thoroughly elucidated. We aimed to investigate the hypothesis that low temperature reduces occludin expression and compromises epithelial barrier function in airways, which in turn, results in asthma exacerbation. METHODS We examined occludin expression in human bronchial epithelial cell line (Beas-2B) cells exposed to either 29 °C or 37 °C. The following drugs were administered prior to cold treatment: MG132 (a proteasome inhibitor), cycloheximide (a protein synthesis inhibitor), HC-067047 plus GSK2193874 (transient receptor potential vanilloid 4 [TRPV4] antagonists), or C4-ceramide (a glucocorticoid-inducible kinase [SGK1] activator). siNedd4-2 was transfected into Beas-2B cells to investigate the role that Nedd4-2 plays in mediating occludin instability induced by cold. In animal experiments, we treated ovalbumin (OVA)-induced asthmatic mice with a thermoneutral temperature of 30 °C or cold exposure (10 °C, 6 h/day) for 2 weeks. GSK2193874 or C4-ceramide was administered during the cold treatment. Occludin expression of the lung, pulmonary permeability, serum IgE levels, and lung inflammation were assessed. RESULTS Low temperature treatment (29 °C) significantly reduced the expression of occludin in Beas-2B cells from 1 to 9 h, which was rescued upon treatment with MG132, HC-067047 plus GSK2193874, C4-ceramide, or Nedd4-2 knockdown. Low temperatures affected occludin stability through SGK1/Nedd4-2-dependent proteolysis. In vivo mice data revealed that cold exposure compromised the airway epithelial barrier function, decreased occludin expression, and exacerbated lung inflammation, which was attenuated by the GSK2193874 or C4-ceramide injection. CONCLUSION We identified a potential mechanism underlying cold-induced asthma exacerbation involving Nedd4-2-mediated occludin proteolysis and airway epithelial barrier disruption.
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- Tingyang Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Laboratory of ENT-HNS Disease, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Laboratory of ENT-HNS Disease, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Laboratory of ENT-HNS Disease, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Laboratory of ENT-HNS Disease, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Laboratory of ENT-HNS Disease, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China; Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China; Research Center of Allergy & Immunology, Shenzhen University School of Medicine, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Medicine, The University of Texas and UT Health Rio Grande Valley, TX 78539, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Laboratory of ENT-HNS Disease, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China; Department of Cancer, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China; Innovation and Transformation Platform of Upper Airway Disease in Guangdong Province, China; Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
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Wise SK, Damask C, Roland LT, Ebert C, Levy JM, Lin S, Luong A, Rodriguez K, Sedaghat AR, Toskala E, Villwock J, Abdullah B, Akdis C, Alt JA, Ansotegui IJ, Azar A, Baroody F, Benninger MS, Bernstein J, Brook C, Campbell R, Casale T, Chaaban MR, Chew FT, Chambliss J, Cianferoni A, Custovic A, Davis EM, DelGaudio JM, Ellis AK, Flanagan C, Fokkens WJ, Franzese C, Greenhawt M, Gill A, Halderman A, Hohlfeld JM, Incorvaia C, Joe SA, Joshi S, Kuruvilla ME, Kim J, Klein AM, Krouse HJ, Kuan EC, Lang D, Larenas-Linnemann D, Laury AM, Lechner M, Lee SE, Lee VS, Loftus P, Marcus S, Marzouk H, Mattos J, McCoul E, Melen E, Mims JW, Mullol J, Nayak JV, Oppenheimer J, Orlandi RR, Phillips K, Platt M, Ramanathan M, Raymond M, Rhee CS, Reitsma S, Ryan M, Sastre J, Schlosser RJ, Schuman TA, Shaker MS, Sheikh A, Smith KA, Soyka MB, Takashima M, Tang M, Tantilipikorn P, Taw MB, Tversky J, Tyler MA, Veling MC, Wallace D, Wang DY, White A, Zhang L. International consensus statement on allergy and rhinology: Allergic rhinitis - 2023. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2023; 13:293-859. [PMID: 36878860 DOI: 10.1002/alr.23090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 92.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND In the 5 years that have passed since the publication of the 2018 International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Allergic Rhinitis (ICAR-Allergic Rhinitis 2018), the literature has expanded substantially. The ICAR-Allergic Rhinitis 2023 update presents 144 individual topics on allergic rhinitis (AR), expanded by over 40 topics from the 2018 document. Originally presented topics from 2018 have also been reviewed and updated. The executive summary highlights key evidence-based findings and recommendation from the full document. METHODS ICAR-Allergic Rhinitis 2023 employed established evidence-based review with recommendation (EBRR) methodology to individually evaluate each topic. Stepwise iterative peer review and consensus was performed for each topic. The final document was then collated and includes the results of this work. RESULTS ICAR-Allergic Rhinitis 2023 includes 10 major content areas and 144 individual topics related to AR. For a substantial proportion of topics included, an aggregate grade of evidence is presented, which is determined by collating the levels of evidence for each available study identified in the literature. For topics in which a diagnostic or therapeutic intervention is considered, a recommendation summary is presented, which considers the aggregate grade of evidence, benefit, harm, and cost. CONCLUSION The ICAR-Allergic Rhinitis 2023 update provides a comprehensive evaluation of AR and the currently available evidence. It is this evidence that contributes to our current knowledge base and recommendations for patient evaluation and treatment.
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- Sarah K Wise
- Otolaryngology-HNS, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, Private Practice, University of Central Florida, Lake Mary, Florida, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, McGovern Medical School of the University of Texas, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang, Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research, Davos, Switzerland
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Allergy/Immunology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, Harvard University, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Allergy/Immunology, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, Cleveland Clinic, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Allergy/Immunology, Genetics, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Allergy/Immunology, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Allergy/Immunology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Allergy/Immunology, Queens University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Otorhinolaryngology, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Allergy/Immunology, Pediatrics, University of Colorado, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Respiratory Medicine, Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine ITEM, Hannover Medical School, German Center for Lung Research, Hannover, Germany
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Allergy/Immunology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Otorhinolaryngology Nursing, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, University of California Irvine, Orange, California, USA
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- Allergy/Immunology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, University College London, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, State University of New York Upstate, Syracuse, New York, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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- Pediatric Allergy, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Clinic Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Allergy/Immunology, Rutgers, State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Rhinology/Allergy, Seoul National University Hospital and College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Allergy, Fundacion Jiminez Diaz, University Autonoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Allergy/Immunology, Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine, Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA
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- Primary Care, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, University of Zurich, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, Houston Methodist Academic Institute, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Allergy/Immunology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Integrative East-West Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Westlake Village, California, USA
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- Allergy/Immunology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Allergy/Immunology, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Allergy/Immunology, Scripps Clinic, San Diego, California, USA
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- Otolaryngology-HNS, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Beijing, China
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Zhang F, Wu J, Shen Q, Chen Z, Qiao Z. Investigating the mechanism of Tongqiao Huoxue decotion in the treatment of allergic rhinitis based on network pharmacology and molecular docking: A review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e33190. [PMID: 36897696 PMCID: PMC9997813 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000033190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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Allergic rhinitis is prone to recurrence, and clinical treatments focus on control symptoms; however there is no radical cure. Our aim was to use network pharmacology and molecular docking to reveal the hub genes, biological functions, and signaling pathways of Tongqiao Huoxue decoction against allergic rhinitis. First, the chemical components and target genes of Tongqiao Huoxue decoction were obtained from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology database. Similarly, allergic rhinitis targets were screened using online Mendelian Inheritance In Man and GeneCards database. Then, all potential targets of Tongqiao Huoxue decoction in the treatment of allergic rhinitis were identified, the Venn diagram was portrayed using R software, and protein-protein interaction network was built using String. The hub genes were analyzed using enrichment analyses. Finally, molecular docking was used to verify the reliability of the key gene prediction. The core targets for Tongqiao Huoxue decoction to improve allergic rhinitis were AKT1, TP53, IL6, and so on. The enrichment analysis results showed that Tongqiao Huoxue decoction treatment in allergic rhinitis might be involved in the AGE-RAGE signaling pathway and fluid shear stress and atherosclerosis pathway. The molecular docking verification indicated that its ingredients bound well to the core targets of allergic rhinitis, and stigmasterol's docking ability with TNF (-12.73 kcal/mol) is particularly prominent. Based on these findings, it may be deduced that stigmasterol treated allergic rhinitis by acting on TNF targets. But, this conclusion needs to be confirmed by further in vitro and in vivo trials.
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- Fang Zhang
- The First Clinical Medical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hangzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hangzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Tuina, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China
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Pérez-Losada M, Castro-Nallar E, Laerte Boechat J, Delgado L, Azenha Rama T, Berrios-Farías V, Oliveira M. Nasal Bacteriomes of Patients with Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis Show Unique Composition, Structure, Function and Interactions. Microorganisms 2023; 11:microorganisms11030683. [PMID: 36985258 PMCID: PMC10056468 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11030683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Allergic rhinitis and asthma are major public health concerns and economic burdens worldwide. However, little is known about nasal bacteriome dysbiosis during allergic rhinitis, alone or associated with asthma comorbidity. To address this knowledge gap we applied 16S rRNA high-throughput sequencing to 347 nasal samples from participants with asthma (AS = 12), allergic rhinitis (AR = 53), allergic rhinitis with asthma (ARAS = 183) and healthy controls (CT = 99). One to three of the most abundant phyla, and five to seven of the dominant genera differed significantly (p < 0.021) between AS, AR or ARAS and CT groups. All alpha-diversity indices of microbial richness and evenness changed significantly (p < 0.01) between AR or ARAS and CT, while all beta-diversity indices of microbial structure differed significantly (p < 0.011) between each of the respiratory disease groups and controls. Bacteriomes of rhinitic and healthy participants showed 72 differentially expressed (p < 0.05) metabolic pathways each related mainly to degradation and biosynthesis processes. A network analysis of the AR and ARAS bacteriomes depicted more complex webs of interactions among their members than among those of healthy controls. This study demonstrates that the nose harbors distinct bacteriotas during health and respiratory disease and identifies potential taxonomic and functional biomarkers for diagnostics and therapeutics in asthma and rhinitis.
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- Marcos Pérez-Losada
- Computational Biology Institute, Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USA
- CIBIO-InBIO, Centro de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos, Universidade do Porto, Campus Agrário de Vairão, 4485-661 Vairão, Portugal
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- Departamento de Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Campus Talca, Universidad de Talca, Avda. Lircay s/n, Talca 3460000, Chile
- Centro de Ecología Integrativa, Campus Talca, Universidad de Talca, Avda. Lircay s/n, Talca 3460000, Chile
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- Serviço de Imunologia Básica e Clínica, Departamento de Patologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade do Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
- Centro de Investigação em Tecnologias e Serviços de Saúde (CINTESIS@RISE), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade do Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- Serviço de Imunologia Básica e Clínica, Departamento de Patologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade do Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
- Centro de Investigação em Tecnologias e Serviços de Saúde (CINTESIS@RISE), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade do Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
- Serviço de Imunoalergologia, Centro Hospitalar Universitário São João (CHUSJ), 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- Serviço de Imunologia Básica e Clínica, Departamento de Patologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade do Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
- Centro de Investigação em Tecnologias e Serviços de Saúde (CINTESIS@RISE), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade do Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Campus Talca, Universidad de Talca, Avda. Lircay s/n, Talca 3460000, Chile
- Centro de Ecología Integrativa, Campus Talca, Universidad de Talca, Avda. Lircay s/n, Talca 3460000, Chile
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- i3S-Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- Ipatimup-Instituto de Patologia e Imunologia Molecular da Universidade do Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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Zimmermann EJ, Candeias J, Gawlitta N, Bisig C, Binder S, Pantzke J, Offer S, Rastak N, Bauer S, Huber A, Kuhn E, Buters J, Groeger T, Delaval MN, Oeder S, Di Bucchianico S, Zimmermann R. Biological impact of sequential exposures to allergens and ultrafine particle-rich combustion aerosol on human bronchial epithelial BEAS-2B cells at the air liquid interface. J Appl Toxicol 2023. [PMID: 36869434 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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The prevalence of allergic diseases is constantly increasing since few decades. Anthropogenic ultrafine particles (UFPs) and allergenic aerosols is highly involved in this increase; however, the underlying cellular mechanisms are not yet understood. Studies observing these effects focused mainly on singular in vivo or in vitro exposures of single particle sources, while there is only limited evidence on their subsequent or combined effects. Our study aimed at evaluating the effect of subsequent exposures to allergy-related anthropogenic and biogenic aerosols on cellular mechanism exposed at air-liquid interface (ALI) conditions. Bronchial epithelial BEAS-2B cells were exposed to UFP-rich combustion aerosols for 2 h with or without allergen pre-exposure to birch pollen extract (BPE) or house dust mite extract (HDME). The physicochemical properties of the generated particles were characterized by state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation. We evaluated the cellular response in terms of cytotoxicity, oxidative stress, genotoxicity, and in-depth gene expression profiling. We observed that single exposures with UFP, BPE, and HDME cause genotoxicity. Exposure to UFP induced pro-inflammatory canonical pathways, shifting to a more xenobiotic-related response with longer preincubation time. With additional allergen exposure, the modulation of pro-inflammatory and xenobiotic signaling was more pronounced and appeared faster. Moreover, aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) signaling activation showed to be an important feature of UFP toxicity, which was especially pronounced upon pre-exposure. In summary, we were able to demonstrate the importance of subsequent exposure studies to understand realistic exposure situations and to identify possible adjuvant allergic effects and the underlying molecular mechanisms.
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- Elias Josef Zimmermann
- Joint Mass Spectrometry Centre (JMSC), Cooperation Group Comprehensive Molecular Analytics, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Neuherberg, Germany.,Joint Mass Spectrometry Centre (JMSC), Chair of Analytical Chemistry, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Center for Allergy and Environment (ZAUM), Technical University Munich, Munich, 80802, Germany
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- Joint Mass Spectrometry Centre (JMSC), Cooperation Group Comprehensive Molecular Analytics, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Neuherberg, Germany
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- Joint Mass Spectrometry Centre (JMSC), Cooperation Group Comprehensive Molecular Analytics, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Neuherberg, Germany
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- Joint Mass Spectrometry Centre (JMSC), Cooperation Group Comprehensive Molecular Analytics, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Neuherberg, Germany.,Joint Mass Spectrometry Centre (JMSC), Chair of Analytical Chemistry, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Joint Mass Spectrometry Centre (JMSC), Cooperation Group Comprehensive Molecular Analytics, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Neuherberg, Germany.,Joint Mass Spectrometry Centre (JMSC), Chair of Analytical Chemistry, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Joint Mass Spectrometry Centre (JMSC), Cooperation Group Comprehensive Molecular Analytics, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Neuherberg, Germany.,Joint Mass Spectrometry Centre (JMSC), Chair of Analytical Chemistry, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Joint Mass Spectrometry Centre (JMSC), Cooperation Group Comprehensive Molecular Analytics, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Neuherberg, Germany.,Joint Mass Spectrometry Centre (JMSC), Chair of Analytical Chemistry, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Joint Mass Spectrometry Centre (JMSC), Cooperation Group Comprehensive Molecular Analytics, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Neuherberg, Germany
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- Joint Mass Spectrometry Centre (JMSC), Chair of Analytical Chemistry, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Joint Mass Spectrometry Centre (JMSC), Chair of Analytical Chemistry, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Center for Allergy and Environment (ZAUM), Technical University Munich, Munich, 80802, Germany
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- Joint Mass Spectrometry Centre (JMSC), Cooperation Group Comprehensive Molecular Analytics, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Neuherberg, Germany
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- Joint Mass Spectrometry Centre (JMSC), Cooperation Group Comprehensive Molecular Analytics, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Neuherberg, Germany
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- Joint Mass Spectrometry Centre (JMSC), Cooperation Group Comprehensive Molecular Analytics, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Neuherberg, Germany
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- Joint Mass Spectrometry Centre (JMSC), Cooperation Group Comprehensive Molecular Analytics, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Neuherberg, Germany.,Joint Mass Spectrometry Centre (JMSC), Chair of Analytical Chemistry, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Joint Mass Spectrometry Centre (JMSC), Cooperation Group Comprehensive Molecular Analytics, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Neuherberg, Germany.,Joint Mass Spectrometry Centre (JMSC), Chair of Analytical Chemistry, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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Bando K, Tanaka Y, Winias S, Sugawara S, Mizoguchi I, Endo Y. IL-33 induces histidine decarboxylase, especially in c-kit + cells and mast cells, and roles of histamine include negative regulation of IL-33-induced eosinophilia. Inflamm Res 2023; 72:651-667. [PMID: 36723628 DOI: 10.1007/s00011-023-01699-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE AND METHODS IL-33 is present in endothelial, epithelial, and fibroblast-like cells and released upon cell injury. IL-33 reportedly induces mast-cell degranulation and is involved in various diseases, including allergic diseases. So, IL-33-related diseases seem to overlap with histamine-related diseases. In addition to the release from mast cells, histamine is newly formed by the induction of histidine decarboxylase (HDC). Some inflammatory and/or hematopoietic cytokines (IL-1, IL-3, etc.) are known to induce HDC, and the histamine produced by HDC induction is released without storage. We examined the involvement of HDC and histamine in the effects of IL-33. RESULTS A single intraperitoneal injection of IL-33 into mice induced HDC directly and/or via other cytokines (including IL-5) within a few hours in various tissues, particularly strongly in hematopoietic organs. The major cells exhibiting HDC-induction were mast cells and c-kit+ cells in the bone marrow. HDC was also induced in non-mast cells in non-hematopoietic organs. HDC, histamine, and histamine H4 receptors (H4Rs) contributed to the suppression of IL-33-induced eosinophilia. CONCLUSION IL-33 directly and indirectly (via IL-5) induces HDC in various cells, particularly potently in c-kit+ cells and mature mast cells, and the newly formed histamine contributes to the negative regulation of IL-33-induced eosinophilia via H4Rs.
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- Kanan Bando
- Division of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University, 4-1 Seiryo-Machi, Aoba-Ku, Sendai, 980-8575, Japan.
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- Division of Dento-Oral Anesthesiology, Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University, 4-1 Seiryo-Machi, Aoba-Ku, Sendai, 980-8575, Japan
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- Division of Dento-Oral Anesthesiology, Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University, 4-1 Seiryo-Machi, Aoba-Ku, Sendai, 980-8575, Japan
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- Division of Oral Immunology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, 4-1 Seiryo-Machi, Sendai, 980-8575, Japan
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- Division of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University, 4-1 Seiryo-Machi, Aoba-Ku, Sendai, 980-8575, Japan
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, 4-1 Seiryo-Machi, Sendai, 980-8575, Japan
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Zou W, Zhang J, Li Z, Zhou Y, Zhou S, Liu G. A novel therapeutic approach for allergic rhinitis by exosome-mimetic nanovesicles derived from mesenchymal stem cells to restore nasal mucosal epithelial barrier. Med Hypotheses 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2023.111046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/13/2023]
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Yao J, Kong Q, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Wang Q. Mechanism of Kruppel-Like Factor 4 in Pyroptosis of Nasal Mucosal Epithelial Cells in Mice With Allergic Rhinitis. Am J Rhinol Allergy 2023; 37:337-347. [PMID: 36799547 DOI: 10.1177/19458924221148568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a chronic nasal inflammation, characterized by nasal epithelial dysfunction. Gene therapy targeting transcription factors is a promising strategy for quenching allergic inflammation, including AR. OBJECTIVE This study sought to probe the mechanism of Kruppel-like factor 4 (KLF4) in pyroptosis of nasal mucosal epithelial cells (NEpCs) in AR mice and provide targets for AR treatment. METHODS AR mouse models were established using sensitization with ovalbumin, followed by injection with short hairpin RNA KLF4 (sh-KLF4). AR symptoms were assessed by the times of sneezing and nose rubbing, hematoxylin-eosin, and periodic acid-Schiff staining. Levels of KLF4, nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3), cleaved caspase-1, and N-terminal domain (GSDMD-N) in nasal mucosal tissues were determined by Western blot assay, and levels of interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-18 in nasal lavage fluid were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The binding of KLF4 to the NLRP3 promoter was verified using chromatin immunoprecipitation and dual-luciferase assays. The functional rescue experiment was performed with oe-NLRP3 and sh-KLF4 in AR mice. RESULTS KLF4 was upregulated in nasal mucosal tissues of AR mice. KLF4 inhibition reduced the times of sneezing and nose rubbing, inflammatory cell infiltration, and goblet cell hyperplasia in nasal mucosal tissues, and levels of NLRP3, cleaved caspase-1, GSDMD-N, IL-1β, and IL-18. KLF4 was enriched on the NLRP3 promoter and improved NLRP3 expression. NLRP3 overexpression reversed the inhibition of sh-KLF4 on pyroptosis of NEpCs in AR mice. CONCLUSION KLF4 bound to the NLRP3 promoter and promoted pyroptosis of NEpCs in AR mice via activating NLRP3.
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- Jiaoli Yao
- Department of Otolaryngology, Shanxi children's Hospital, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Shanxi children's Hospital, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Shanxi children's Hospital, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China.,Key Research Laboratory of Airway Neuroimmunology, Shanxi Province, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Shanxi children's Hospital, Taiyuan, China
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Islam MA, Huq Atanu MS, Siraj MA, Acharyya RN, Ahmed KS, Dev S, Uddin SJ, Das AK. Supplementation of syringic acid-rich Phrynium pubinerve leaves imparts protection against allergic inflammatory responses by downregulating iNOS, COX-2, and NF-κB expressions. Heliyon 2023; 9:e13343. [PMID: 36816283 PMCID: PMC9932742 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2022] [Revised: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background The present study was designed to characterize the role of ethanolic leaf extract of Phrynium pubinerve Blume (EPP) supplement in attenuating allergic inflammation, encouraged by the presence of syringic acid in it, as this phenolic acid is reportedly promising in suppressing serum immunoglobulin E (IgE) and inflammatory cytokine levels. Materials and methods HPLC-DAD dereplication analysis was performed to determine the presence of the vital polyphenolic metabolites. The efficacy of EPP against lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammation in RAW 264.7 cells was evaluated by measuring its inhibitory effects on NO and ROS/RNS production. The expressions of major inflammation-associated molecules (iNOS, COX-2, NF-κB, IL-6, and TNF-α) in RAW 264.7 cells were assessed through Western blot. Physiological and behavioral changes, BMI, and different biochemical parameters in mice blood serum were investigated in the toxicological assays. Formaldehyde-induced paw edema test in mice was conducted using established animal model. TDI-induced allergic model in mice was carried out to determine different allergy-like symptoms, and differential white blood cell (WBC) counts in blood and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid. The intermolecular interaction analysis of the identified major metabolite of EPP with H1R and iNOS was studied by molecular docking. Results HPLC-DAD analysis showed the presence of syringic acid (89.19 mg/100 g EPP) and a few other compounds. LPS-induced NO generation was reduced by EPP in a concentration-dependent manner, showing IC50 of 28.20 ± 0.27 μg/mL. EPP exhibited a similar inhibitory effect on ROS/RNS production with IC50 of 29.47 ± 2.19 μg/mL. Western blotting revealed that EPP significantly downregulated the expressions of iNOS, COX-2, NF-κB, IL-6, and TNF-α in RAW 264.7 cells when challenged with LPS. The toxicological assays confirmed the dosage and organ-specific safety of EPP. In the formaldehyde-induced paw edema test, EPP caused a 66.41% reduction in mice paw volume at 500 mg/kg dose. It ameliorated TDI-induced allergy-like symptoms and decreased different inflammatory WBCs in mice's blood and BAL fluid in a dose-dependent manner. Finally, syringic acid demonstrated mentionable intermolecular binding affinity towards H1R (-6.6 Kcal/moL) and iNOS (-6.7 Kcal/moL). Conclusions Collectively, considerable scientific reasoning was obtained in favor of the suppressive potential of EPP against allergic inflammatory responses that are proposed to be exerted via the downregulation of iNOS, COX-2, and NF-κB expressions, H1R antagonism and suppression of cytokines, such as IL-6, and TNF-α.
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- Md Arman Islam
- Pharmacy Discipline, Life Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
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- Pharmacy Discipline, Life Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
- Department of Pharmacy, Gono Bishwabidyalay, Savar, Dhaka 1344, Bangladesh
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- Chemical Research Division, BCSIR Laboratories, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh
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- Pharmacy Discipline, Life Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
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- Pharmacy Discipline, Life Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
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- Pharmacy Discipline, Life Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
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Parrón-Ballesteros J, Gordo RG, López-Rodríguez JC, Olmo N, Villalba M, Batanero E, Turnay J. Beyond allergic progression: From molecules to microbes as barrier modulators in the gut-lung axis functionality. FRONTIERS IN ALLERGY 2023; 4:1093800. [PMID: 36793545 PMCID: PMC9923236 DOI: 10.3389/falgy.2023.1093800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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The "epithelial barrier hypothesis" states that a barrier dysfunction can result in allergy development due to tolerance breakdown. This barrier alteration may come from the direct contact of epithelial and immune cells with the allergens, and indirectly, through deleterious effects caused by environmental changes triggered by industrialization, pollution, and changes in the lifestyle. Apart from their protective role, epithelial cells can respond to external factors secreting IL-25 IL-33, and TSLP, provoking the activation of ILC2 cells and a Th2-biased response. Several environmental agents that influence epithelial barrier function, such as allergenic proteases, food additives or certain xenobiotics are reviewed in this paper. In addition, dietary factors that influence the allergenic response in a positive or negative way will be also described here. Finally, we discuss how the gut microbiota, its composition, and microbe-derived metabolites, such as short-chain fatty acids, alter not only the gut but also the integrity of distant epithelial barriers, focusing this review on the gut-lung axis.
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- Jorge Parrón-Ballesteros
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- The Peter Gorer Department of Immunobiology, King's College London, London, United Kingdom,The Francis Crick Institute, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain,Correspondence: Javier Turnay
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