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Lu S, Di John Portela I, Martino N, Bossardi Ramos R, Salinero AE, Smith RM, Zuloaga KL, Adam AP. A transient brain endothelial translatome response to endotoxin is associated with mild cognitive changes post-shock in young mice. Neuroscience 2024; 555:194-204. [PMID: 39067684 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2024.07.041] [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: 05/16/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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Sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) is associated with increased risk of long-term cognitive impairment. SAE is driven, at least in part, by brain endothelial dysfunction in response to systemic cytokine signaling. However, the mechanisms driving SAE and its consequences remain largely unknown. Here, we performed translating ribosome affinity purification and RNA-sequencing (TRAP-seq) from the brain endothelium to determine the transcriptional changes after an acute endotoxemic (LPS) challenge. LPS induced a strong acute transcriptional response in the brain endothelium that partially correlates with the whole brain transcriptional response and suggested an endothelial-specific hypoxia response. Consistent with a crucial role for IL-6, loss of the main regulator of this pathway, SOCS3, leads to a broadening of the population of genes responsive to LPS, suggesting that an overactivation of the IL-6/JAK/STAT3 pathway leads to an increased transcriptional response that could explain our prior findings of severe brain injury in these mice. To identify any potential sequelae of this acute response, we performed brain TRAP-seq following a battery of behavioral tests in mice after apparent recovery. We found that the transcriptional response returns to baseline within days post-challenge, but reductions in gene expression regulating protein translation and respiratory electron transport remained. We observed that mice that recovered from the endotoxemic shock showed mild, sex-dependent cognitive impairment, suggesting that the acute brain injury led to sustained effects. A better understanding of the transcriptional and non-transcriptional changes in response to shock is needed in order to prevent and/or revert the devastating consequences of septic shock.
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- Shuhan Lu
- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Albany Medical College, United States
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Albany Medical College, United States
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Albany Medical College, United States
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Albany Medical College, United States
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- Department of Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics, Albany Medical College, United States
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- Department of Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics, Albany Medical College, United States
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- Department of Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics, Albany Medical College, United States
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Albany Medical College, United States; Department of Ophthalmology, Albany Medical College, United States.
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Sawoo R, Bishayi B. TLR4/TNFR1 blockade suppresses STAT1/STAT3 expression and increases SOCS3 expression in modulation of LPS-induced macrophage responses. Immunobiology 2024; 229:152840. [PMID: 39126792 DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2024.152840] [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: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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Due to the urgent need to create appropriate treatment techniques, which are currently unavailable, LPS-induced sepsis has become a serious concern on a global scale. The primary active component in the pathophysiology of inflammatory diseases such as sepsis is the Gram-negative bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS). LPS interacts with cell surface TLR4 in macrophages, causing the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), TNF-α, IL-1β and oxidative stress. It also significantly activates the MAPKs and NF-κB pathway. Excessive production of pro-inflammatory cytokines is one of the primary characteristic features in the onset and progression of inflammation. Cytokines mainly signal through the JAK/STAT pathway. We hypothesize that blocking of TLR4 along with TNFR1 might be beneficial in suppressing the effects of STAT1/STAT3 due to the stimulation of SOCS3 proteins. Prior to the LPS challenge, the macrophages were treated with antibodies against TLR4 and TNFR1 either individually or in combination. On analysis of the macrophage populations by flowcytometry, it was seen that receptor blockade facilitated the phenotypic shift of the M1 macrophages towards M2 resulting in lowered oxidative stress. Blocking of TLR4/TNFR1 upregulated the SOCS3 and mTOR expressions that enabled the transition of inflammatory M1 macrophages towards the anti-inflammatory M2 phenotype, which might be crucial in curbing the inflammatory responses. Also the reduction in the production of inflammatory cytokines such as IL-6, IL-1β due to the reduction in the activation of the STAT1 and STAT3 molecules was observed in our combination treatment group. All these results indicated that neutralization of both TLR4 and TNFR1 might provide new insights in establishing an alternative therapeutic strategy for LPS-sepsis.
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- Ritasha Sawoo
- Department of Physiology, Immunology Laboratory, University of Calcutta, University Colleges of Science and Technology, 92 APC Road, Calcutta 700009, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Physiology, Immunology Laboratory, University of Calcutta, University Colleges of Science and Technology, 92 APC Road, Calcutta 700009, West Bengal, India.
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Gallo R, Teijeiro A, Angulo-Aguado M, Djouder N. IL-17A produced by POMC neurons regulates diet-induced obesity. iScience 2024; 27:110259. [PMID: 39027371 PMCID: PMC11255842 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.110259] [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: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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Overeating leads to obesity, a low-grade inflammatory condition involving interleukin-17A (IL-17A). While pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) neurons regulate feeding, their connection with IL-17A is not well understood. To impair IL-17A signaling in POMC neurons, IL-17A receptor (Il17ra) was deleted by crossing IL17ra-flox and Pomc-Cre mice. Despite effective deletion, these mice showed no differences in body weight or adiposity compared to control mice, challenging the idea that IL-17A induces obesity through POMC neuron regulation. However, both groups exhibited reduced weight gain and adiposity upon high-fat diet compared to mice carrying only the floxed alleles, suggesting independent effects of Pomc-Cre transgene on body weight. Further analysis reveals that POMC neurons express IL-17A, and reduction in number of POMC neurons in Pomc-Cre mice could be linked to decreased IL-17A expression, which correlates with reduced adipocyte gene expression associated with obesity. Our data underscore an unexpected crosstalk between IL-17A-producing POMC neurons and the endocrine system in obesity regulation.
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- Rosa Gallo
- Growth Factors, Nutrients and Cancer Group, Molecular Oncology Programme, Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas, CNIO, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Growth Factors, Nutrients and Cancer Group, Molecular Oncology Programme, Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas, CNIO, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Growth Factors, Nutrients and Cancer Group, Molecular Oncology Programme, Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas, CNIO, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Growth Factors, Nutrients and Cancer Group, Molecular Oncology Programme, Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas, CNIO, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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Xu L, Gao G, Zhou Z, Wei Z, Sun W, Li Y, Jiang X, Gu J, Li X, Pi Y. Fermented Purslane ( Portulaca oleracea L.) Supplementation Enhances Growth and Immune Function Parallel to the Regulation of Gut Microbial Butyrate Production in Weaned Piglets. Microorganisms 2024; 12:1403. [PMID: 39065171 PMCID: PMC11278901 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12071403] [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: 06/14/2024] [Revised: 06/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Weaning is a challenging period for piglets, characterized by stress-related growth checks, compromised immunity, and gut dysbiosis. Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.), known for its rich content of antioxidants, has potential as a functional feed ingredient. This study investigates the effects of feeding fermented purslane (FP) on the growth performance, immune function, intestinal microbiota, and metabolic profiles of weaned piglets. Forty-eight weaned piglets were randomly divided into two groups, with eight pens in each group and three pigs in each pen: a control diet (CON group) and a diet supplemented with 0.20% FP (FP group). The experiment lasted 28 days. The results show that FP supplementation did not affect the average daily feed intake (ADFI) but significantly increased the average daily gain (ADG) during the initial 14 days post-weaning. FP supplementation decreased diarrhea occurrence, with a pronounced reduction from days 10 to 13 (p < 0.05). Immunologically, the FP group had a trend towards reduced serum IgA levels on day 14 (p < 0.10). Importantly, the serum concentrations of the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-6 were significantly reduced on both days 14 and 28 post-weaning. The antioxidative analysis showed increased serum superoxide dismutase (SOD) and decreased catalase (CAT) activities on day 14 (p < 0.05). In addition, FP supplementation significantly decreased serum diamine oxidase (DAO) activity and D-lactate levels by day 28, indicating a potential improvement in gut integrity. Fecal microbiota assessment demonstrated a distinctive clustering of microbial communities between the FP and CON groups, with an increase in the abundance of Clostridium_sensu_stricto_1, Tyzzerella, and Prevotellaceae_NK3B31_group and a decrease in Lactobacillus, Bacillus, and Subdoligranulum in the FP group (p < 0.05). Functional predictions suggested that the relative abundance of microbial butyrate synthesis enzymes (EC 2.7.2.7 and EC 2.3.1.19) was significantly enhanced by FP treatment. This modulation was further corroborated by elevated fecal butyrate levels (p < 0.05). In summary, dietary supplementation with FP promotes early-growth performance and has beneficial effects on immune function and intestinal health in weaned piglets. The enhancements may be attributed to distinct microbiota compositional changes and targeted modulation of microbial butyrate metabolism, which are crucial for piglet post-weaning adaptation and overall health.
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- Lei Xu
- Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Feed Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (L.X.); (G.G.); (Z.W.); (W.S.); (Y.L.); (X.J.)
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- Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Feed Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (L.X.); (G.G.); (Z.W.); (W.S.); (Y.L.); (X.J.)
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- Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (Z.Z.); (J.G.)
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- Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Feed Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (L.X.); (G.G.); (Z.W.); (W.S.); (Y.L.); (X.J.)
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- Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Feed Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (L.X.); (G.G.); (Z.W.); (W.S.); (Y.L.); (X.J.)
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- Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Feed Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (L.X.); (G.G.); (Z.W.); (W.S.); (Y.L.); (X.J.)
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- Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Feed Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (L.X.); (G.G.); (Z.W.); (W.S.); (Y.L.); (X.J.)
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- Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (Z.Z.); (J.G.)
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- Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Feed Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (L.X.); (G.G.); (Z.W.); (W.S.); (Y.L.); (X.J.)
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- Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Feed Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (L.X.); (G.G.); (Z.W.); (W.S.); (Y.L.); (X.J.)
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Dellorusso PV, Proven MA, Calero-Nieto FJ, Wang X, Mitchell CA, Hartmann F, Amouzgar M, Favaro P, DeVilbiss A, Swann JW, Ho TT, Zhao Z, Bendall SC, Morrison S, Göttgens B, Passegué E. Autophagy counters inflammation-driven glycolytic impairment in aging hematopoietic stem cells. Cell Stem Cell 2024; 31:1020-1037.e9. [PMID: 38754428 PMCID: PMC11350610 DOI: 10.1016/j.stem.2024.04.020] [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: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Autophagy is central to the benefits of longevity signaling programs and to hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) response to nutrient stress. With age, a subset of HSCs increases autophagy flux and preserves regenerative capacity, but the signals triggering autophagy and maintaining the functionality of autophagy-activated old HSCs (oHSCs) remain unknown. Here, we demonstrate that autophagy is an adaptive cytoprotective response to chronic inflammation in the aging murine bone marrow (BM) niche. We find that inflammation impairs glucose uptake and suppresses glycolysis in oHSCs through Socs3-mediated inhibition of AKT/FoxO-dependent signaling, with inflammation-mediated autophagy engagement preserving functional quiescence by enabling metabolic adaptation to glycolytic impairment. Moreover, we show that transient autophagy induction via a short-term fasting/refeeding paradigm normalizes glycolytic flux and significantly boosts oHSC regenerative potential. Our results identify inflammation-driven glucose hypometabolism as a key driver of HSC dysfunction with age and establish autophagy as a targetable node to reset oHSC regenerative capacity.
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- Paul V Dellorusso
- Columbia Stem Cell Initiative, Department of Genetics & Development, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Columbia Stem Cell Initiative, Department of Genetics & Development, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Welcome and MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, Department of Haematology, Cambridge University, Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre, Puddicombe Way, Cambridge CB2 0AW, UK
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- Welcome and MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, Department of Haematology, Cambridge University, Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre, Puddicombe Way, Cambridge CB2 0AW, UK
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- Columbia Stem Cell Initiative, Department of Genetics & Development, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Children's Research Institute, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Columbia Stem Cell Initiative, Department of Genetics & Development, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regeneration Medicine and Stem Cell Research, Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology Division, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA
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- Children's Research Institute, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Children's Research Institute, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Welcome and MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, Department of Haematology, Cambridge University, Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre, Puddicombe Way, Cambridge CB2 0AW, UK
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- Columbia Stem Cell Initiative, Department of Genetics & Development, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA.
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Gregg AT, Wang T, Szczepan M, Lam E, Yagi H, Neilsen K, Wang X, Smith LEH, Sun Y. Botulinum neurotoxin serotype A inhibited ocular angiogenesis through modulating glial activation via SOCS3. Angiogenesis 2024:10.1007/s10456-024-09935-7. [PMID: 38922557 DOI: 10.1007/s10456-024-09935-7] [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: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Pathological angiogenesis causes significant vision loss in neovascular age-related macular degeneration and other retinopathies with neovascularization (NV). Neuronal/glial-vascular interactions influence the release of angiogenic and neurotrophic factors. We hypothesized that botulinum neurotoxin serotype A (BoNT/A) modulates pathological endothelial cell proliferation through glial cell activation and growth factor release. METHODS A laser-induced choroidal NV (CNV) was employed to investigate the anti-angiogenic effects of BoNT/A. Fundus fluorescence angiography, immunohistochemistry, and real-time PCR were used to assess BoNT/A efficacy in inhibiting CNV and the molecular mechanisms underlying this inhibition. Neuronal and glial suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 (SOCS3) deficient mice were used to investigate the molecular mechanisms of BoNT/A in inhibiting CNV via SOCS3. FINDINGS In laser-induced CNV mice with intravitreal BoNT/A treatment, CNV lesions decreased > 30%; vascular leakage and retinal glial activation were suppressed; and Socs3 mRNA expression was induced while vascular endothelial growth factor A (Vegfa) mRNA expression was suppressed. The protective effects of BoNT/A on CNV development were diminished in mice lacking neuronal/glial SOCS3. CONCLUSION BoNT/A suppressed laser-induced CNV and glial cell activation, in part through SOCS3 induction in neuronal/glial cells. BoNT/A treatment led to a decrease of pro-angiogenic factors, including VEGFA, highlighting the potential of BoNT/A as a therapeutic intervention for pathological angiogenesis in retinopathies.
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- Austin T Gregg
- Department of Ophthalmology, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
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Baumgarth N, Prieto AC, Luo Z, Kulaga H. B cells modulate lung antiviral inflammatory responses via the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. RESEARCH SQUARE 2024:rs.3.rs-4421566. [PMID: 38978583 PMCID: PMC11230464 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4421566/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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The rapid onset of innate immune defenses is critical for early control of viral replication in an infected host, yet it can also lead to irreversible tissue damage, especially in the respiratory tract. Intricate regulatory mechanisms must exist that modulate inflammation, while controlling the infection. Here, B cells expressing choline acetyl transferase (ChAT), an enzyme required for production of the metabolite and neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh) are identified as such regulators of the immediate early response to influenza A virus. Lung tissue ChAT + B cells are shown to interact with a7 nicotinic Ach receptor-expressing lung interstitial macrophages in mice within 24h of infection to control their production of TNFa, shifting the balance towards reduced inflammation at the cost of enhanced viral replication. Thus, innate-stimulated B cells are key participants of an immediate-early regulatory cascade that controls lung tissue damage after viral infection.
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Wang T, Kaneko S, Kriukov E, Alvarez D, Lam E, Wang Y, La Manna S, Marasco D, Fernandez-Gonzalez A, Mitsialis SA, Kourembanas S, Stahl A, Chen M, Xu H, Baranov P, Cai G, von Andrian UH, Sun Y. SOCS3 regulates pathological retinal angiogenesis through modulating SPP1 expression in microglia and macrophages. Mol Ther 2024; 32:1425-1444. [PMID: 38504518 PMCID: PMC11081920 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2024.03.025] [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: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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Pathological ocular angiogenesis has long been associated with myeloid cell activation. However, the precise cellular and molecular mechanisms governing the intricate crosstalk between the immune system and vascular changes during ocular neovascularization formation remain elusive. In this study, we demonstrated that the absence of the suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 (SOCS3) in myeloid cells led to a substantial accumulation of microglia and macrophage subsets during the neovascularization process. Our single-cell RNA sequencing data analysis revealed a remarkable increase in the expression of the secreted phosphoprotein 1 (Spp1) gene within these microglia and macrophages, identifying subsets of Spp1-expressing microglia and macrophages during neovascularization formation in angiogenesis mouse models. Notably, the number of Spp1-expressing microglia and macrophages exhibited further elevation during neovascularization in mice lacking myeloid SOCS3. Moreover, our investigation unveiled the Spp1 gene as a direct transcriptional target gene of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3. Importantly, pharmaceutical activation of SOCS3 or blocking of SPP1 resulted in a significant reduction in pathological neovascularization. In conclusion, our study highlights the pivotal role of the SOCS3/STAT3/SPP1 axis in the regulation of pathological retinal angiogenesis.
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- Tianxi Wang
- Department of Ophthalmology, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Schepens Eye Research Institute of Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Department of Immunology and HMS Center for Immune Imaging, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Immunology and HMS Center for Immune Imaging, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples "Federico II", 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples "Federico II", 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Division of Newborn Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Division of Newborn Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Division of Newborn Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Medicine Greifswald, 17475 Greifswald, Germany
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- Centre for Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Centre for Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Schepens Eye Research Institute of Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
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- Department of Immunology and HMS Center for Immune Imaging, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA; The Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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Peta KT, Durandt C, van Heerden MB, Joubert AM, Pepper MS, Ambele MA. Effect of 2-methoxyestradiol on mammary tumor initiation and progression. Cancer Rep (Hoboken) 2024; 7:e2068. [PMID: 38600057 PMCID: PMC11006714 DOI: 10.1002/cnr2.2068] [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: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The anti-cancer agent 2-methoxyestradiol (2-ME) has been shown to have anti-proliferative and anti-angiogenic properties. Previously, the effect of 2-ME on early- and late-stage breast cancer (BC) was investigated in vivo using a transgenic mouse model (FVB/N-Tg(MMTV-PyVT)) of spontaneous mammary carcinoma. Anti-tumor effects were observed in late-stage BC with no effect on early-stage BC. Given the contrasting results obtained from the different BC stages, we have now investigated the effect of 2-ME when administered before the appearance of palpable tumors. METHODS Each mouse received 100 mg/kg 2-ME on day 30 after birth, twice per week for 28 days, while control mice received vehicle only. Animals were terminated on day 59. Lung and mammary tissue were obtained for immunohistochemical analysis of CD163 and CD3 expression, and histological examination was performed to analyze tumor necrosis. Additionally, blood samples were collected to measure plasma cytokine levels. RESULTS 2-ME increased tumor mass when compared to the untreated animals (p = .0139). The pro-tumorigenic activity of 2-ME was accompanied by lower CD3+ T-cell numbers in the tumor microenvironment (TME) and high levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin (IL)-1β. Conversely, 2-ME-treatment resulted in fewer CD163+ cells detectable in the TME, increased levels of tumor necrosis, increased IL-10 plasma levels, and low IL-6 and IL-27 plasma levels. CONCLUSION Taken together, these findings suggest that 2-ME promotes early-stage BC development.
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- Kimberly T. Peta
- Department of Immunology, Institute for Cellular and Molecular Medicine, South African Medical Research Council, Extramural Unit for Stem Cell Research and Therapy, Faculty of Health SciencesUniversity of PretoriaPretoriaSouth Africa
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- Department of Immunology, Institute for Cellular and Molecular Medicine, South African Medical Research Council, Extramural Unit for Stem Cell Research and Therapy, Faculty of Health SciencesUniversity of PretoriaPretoriaSouth Africa
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health SciencesUniversity of PretoriaPretoriaSouth Africa
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health SciencesUniversity of PretoriaPretoriaSouth Africa
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- Department of Immunology, Institute for Cellular and Molecular Medicine, South African Medical Research Council, Extramural Unit for Stem Cell Research and Therapy, Faculty of Health SciencesUniversity of PretoriaPretoriaSouth Africa
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- Department of Immunology, Institute for Cellular and Molecular Medicine, South African Medical Research Council, Extramural Unit for Stem Cell Research and Therapy, Faculty of Health SciencesUniversity of PretoriaPretoriaSouth Africa
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health SciencesUniversity of PretoriaPretoriaSouth Africa
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Ulrich C, Fiedler R, Herberger E, Canim Z, Markau S, Girndt M. Hypervolemia in Dialysis Patients Impairs STAT3 Signaling and Upregulates miR-142-3p: Effects on IL-10 and IL-6. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:3719. [PMID: 38612530 PMCID: PMC11011804 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25073719] [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: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Fluid overload in hemodialysis patients (HD) has been proven to be associated with inflammation. Elevated levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6) appear to be inadequately counterbalanced by the anti-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-10 (IL-10). We initiated a cross-sectional study enrolling 40 HD patients who were categorized by a bioimpedance measurement in normovolemic (N; 23) and hypervolemic (H; 17) groups to test whether IL-10- and IL-6-related signal transduction pathways (signal transducer of transcript 3: STAT3) and/or a post-transcriptional regulating mechanism (miR-142) are impaired by hypervolemia. IL-10/IL-6 transcript and protein production by PBMCs (peripheral blood mononuclear cells) were determined. Phospho-flow cytometry was used to detect the phosphorylated forms of STAT3 (pY705 and pS727). miR-142-3p/5p levels were detected by qPCR. Hypervolemic patients were older, more frequently had diabetes, and showed higher CRP levels. IL-10 transcripts were elevated in H patients but not IL-10 protein levels. In spite of the elevated mRNA expression of the suppressor of cytokine expression 3 (SOCS3), IL-6 mRNA and protein expression were increased in immune cells of H patients. The percentage of cells staining positive for STAT3 (pY705) were comparable in both groups; in STAT3 (pS727), however, the signal needed for full transactivation was decreased in H patients. miR-142-3p, a proven target of IL-10 and IL-6, was significantly elevated in H patients. Insufficient phosphorylation of STAT3 may impair inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokine signaling. How far degradative mechanisms induced by elevated miR-142-3p levels contribute to an inefficient anti-inflammatory IL-10 signaling remains elusive.
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- Christof Ulrich
- Department of Internal Medicine II, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany; (R.F.); (S.M.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany; (R.F.); (S.M.); (M.G.)
- KfH Nierenzentrum, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany; (R.F.); (S.M.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany; (R.F.); (S.M.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany; (R.F.); (S.M.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany; (R.F.); (S.M.); (M.G.)
- KfH Nierenzentrum, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany
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Gaggioli MR, Jones AG, Panagi I, Washington EJ, Loney RE, Muench JH, Brennan RG, Thurston TLM, Ko DC. A single amino acid in the Salmonella effector SarA/SteE triggers supraphysiological activation of STAT3 for anti-inflammatory target gene expression. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2024.02.14.580367. [PMID: 38405869 PMCID: PMC10888966 DOI: 10.1101/2024.02.14.580367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Non-typhoidal Salmonella enterica cause an estimated 1 million cases of gastroenteritis annually in the United States. These serovars use secreted protein effectors to mimic and reprogram host cellular functions. We previously discovered that the secreted effector SarA (Salmonella anti-inflammatory response activator; also known as SteE) was required for increased intracellular replication of S. Typhimurium and production of the anti-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-10 (IL-10). SarA facilitates phosphorylation of STAT3 through a region of homology with the host cytokine receptor gp130. Here, we demonstrate that a single amino acid difference between SarA and gp130 is critical for the anti-inflammatory bias of SarA-STAT3 signaling. An isoleucine at the pY+1 position of the YxxQ motif in SarA (which binds the SH2 domain in STAT3) causes increased STAT3 phosphorylation and expression of anti-inflammatory target genes. This isoleucine, completely conserved in ~4000 Salmonella isolates, renders SarA a better substrate for tyrosine phosphorylation by GSK-3. GSK-3 is canonically a serine/threonine kinase that nonetheless undergoes tyrosine autophosphorylation at a motif that has an invariant isoleucine at the pY+1 position. Our results provide a molecular basis for how a Salmonella secreted effector achieves supraphysiological levels of STAT3 activation to control host genes during infection.
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- Margaret R. Gaggioli
- Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Centre for Bacterial Resistance Biology, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA
- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Centre for Bacterial Resistance Biology, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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He J, Tang MY, Liu LX, Kong CX, Chen W, Wang L, Zhi SB, Sun HW, Huang YC, Chen GY, Xin HB, Deng KY. Myeloid Deletion of Cdc42 Protects Liver From Hepatic Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury via Inhibiting Macrophage-Mediated Inflammation in Mice. Cell Mol Gastroenterol Hepatol 2024; 17:965-981. [PMID: 38342302 PMCID: PMC11047801 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcmgh.2024.01.023] [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: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury (HIRI) often occurs in liver surgery, such as partial hepatectomy and liver transplantation, in which myeloid macrophage-mediated inflammation plays a critical role. Cell division cycle 42 (Cdc42) regulates cell migration, cytoskeleton rearrangement, and cell polarity. In this study, we explore the role of myeloid Cdc42 in HIRI. METHODS Mouse HIRI models were established with 1-hour ischemia followed by 12-hour reperfusion in myeloid Cdc42 knockout (Cdc42mye) and Cdc42flox mice. Myeloid-derived macrophages were traced with RosamTmG fluorescent reporter under LyzCre-mediated excision. The experiments for serum or hepatic enzymic activities, histologic and immunologic analysis, gene expressions, flow cytometry analysis, and cytokine antibody array were performed. RESULTS Myeloid deletion of Cdc42 significantly alleviated hepatic damages with the reduction of hepatic necrosis and inflammation, and reserved hepatic functions following HIRI in mice. Myeloid Cdc42 deficiency suppressed the infiltration of myeloid macrophages, reduced the secretion of proinflammatory cytokines, restrained M1 polarization, and promoted M2 polarization of myeloid macrophages in livers. In addition, inactivation of Cdc42 promoted M2 polarization via suppressing the phosphorylation of STAT1 and promoting phosphorylation of STAT3 and STAT6 in myeloid macrophages. Furthermore, pretreatment with Cdc42 inhibitor, ML141, also protected mice from hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury. CONCLUSIONS Inhibition or deletion of myeloid Cdc42 protects liver from HIRI via restraining the infiltration of myeloid macrophages, suppressing proinflammatory response, and promoting M2 polarization in macrophages.
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- Jing He
- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and Technology, Institution of Translation Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China
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- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and Technology, Institution of Translation Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China; College of Pharmacy, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China
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- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and Technology, Institution of Translation Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China
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- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and Technology, Institution of Translation Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China
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- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and Technology, Institution of Translation Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China
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- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and Technology, Institution of Translation Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China
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- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and Technology, Institution of Translation Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China; College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China; College of Pharmacy, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China.
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- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and Technology, Institution of Translation Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China; College of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China; College of Pharmacy, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China.
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Guo D, Dong W, Cong Y, Liu Y, Liang Y, Ye Z, Zhang J, Zhou Y. LIF Aggravates Pulpitis by Promoting Inflammatory Response in Macrophages. Inflammation 2024; 47:307-322. [PMID: 37782452 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-023-01910-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF) has been recognized as a novel inflammatory modulator in inflammation-associated diseases. This study aimed to investigate the modulation of LIF in dental pulp inflammation. Experimental pulpitis was established in wild-type (WT) and Lif-deficient (Lif-/-) mice. Histological and immunostaining analyses were conducted to assess the role of LIF in the progression of pulpitis. Mouse macrophage cell line (RAW264.7) was treated with LPS to simulate an inflammatory environment. Exogenous LIF was added to this system to examine its modulation in macrophage inflammatory response in vitro. Primary bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs) from WT and Lif-/- mice were isolated and stimulated with LPS to confirm the effect of Lif deletion on macrophage inflammatory response. Supernatants from LIF and LPS-treated human dental pulp cells (hDPCs) were collected and added to macrophages. Macrophage chemotaxis was assessed using transwell assays. The results showed an increased expression of LIF and LIFR with the progression of pulpitis, and LIFR was highly expressed in macrophages. Lif deficiency alleviated experimental pulpitis with the reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines and macrophage infiltration. Exogenous LIF promoted inflammatory response of LPS-induced macrophages through a STAT3/p65-dependent pathway. Consistently, Lif deletion inhibited macrophage inflammatory response in vitro. Supernatants of LIF-treated hDPCs enhanced macrophage migration in LPS-induced inflammatory environment. Our findings demonstrated that LIF aggravates pulpitis by promoting macrophage inflammatory response through a STAT3/p65-dependent pathway. Furthermore, LIF plays a crucial role in driving the recruitment of macrophages to inflamed pulp tissue by promoting chemokine secretion in DPCs.
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- Donghua Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430079, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430079, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430079, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Huangshi Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei Polytechnic University, Edong Healthcare Group, Huangshi, China
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- Yantian Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Applied Oral Sciences and Community Dental Care, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, S.A.R, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430079, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430079, China.
- Center for Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry, Optics Valley Branch, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
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Cheemalavagu N, Shoger KE, Cao YM, Michalides BA, Botta SA, Faeder JR, Gottschalk RA. Predicting gene-level sensitivity to JAK-STAT signaling perturbation using a mechanistic-to-machine learning framework. Cell Syst 2024; 15:37-48.e4. [PMID: 38198893 PMCID: PMC10812086 DOI: 10.1016/j.cels.2023.12.006] [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: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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The Janus kinase (JAK)-signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) pathway integrates complex cytokine signals via a limited number of molecular components, inspiring numerous efforts to clarify the diversity and specificity of STAT transcription factor function. We developed a computational framework to make global cytokine-induced gene predictions from STAT phosphorylation dynamics, modeling macrophage responses to interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-10, which signal through common STATs, but with distinct temporal dynamics and contrasting functions. Our mechanistic-to-machine learning model identified cytokine-specific genes associated with late pSTAT3 time frames and a preferential pSTAT1 reduction upon JAK2 inhibition. We predicted and validated the impact of JAK2 inhibition on gene expression, identifying genes that were sensitive or insensitive to JAK2 variation. Thus, we successfully linked STAT signaling dynamics to gene expression to support future efforts targeting pathology-associated STAT-driven gene sets. This serves as a first step in developing multi-level prediction models to understand and perturb gene expression outputs from signaling systems. A record of this paper's transparent peer review process is included in the supplemental information.
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- Neha Cheemalavagu
- Department of Computational and Systems Biology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Department of Immunology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Center for Systems Immunology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Immunology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Center for Systems Immunology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Immunology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Center for Systems Immunology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Immunology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Center for Systems Immunology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Immunology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Center for Systems Immunology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Computational and Systems Biology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Center for Systems Immunology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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- Department of Immunology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Center for Systems Immunology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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Yoshimoto T, Chaya T, Varner LR, Ando M, Tsujii T, Motooka D, Kimura K, Furukawa T. The Rax homeoprotein in Müller glial cells is required for homeostasis maintenance of the postnatal mouse retina. J Biol Chem 2023; 299:105461. [PMID: 37977220 PMCID: PMC10714373 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2023.105461] [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: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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Müller glial cells, which are the most predominant glial subtype in the retina, play multiple important roles, including the maintenance of structural integrity, homeostasis, and physiological functions of the retina. We have previously found that the Rax homeoprotein is expressed in postnatal and mature Müller glial cells in the mouse retina. However, the function of Rax in postnatal and mature Müller glial cells remains to be elucidated. In the current study, we first investigated Rax function in retinal development using retroviral lineage analysis and found that Rax controls the specification of late-born retinal cell types, including Müller glial cells in the postnatal retina. We next generated Rax tamoxifen-induced conditional KO (Rax iCKO) mice, where Rax can be depleted in mTFP-labeled Müller glial cells upon tamoxifen treatment, by crossing Raxflox/flox mice with Rlbp1-CreERT2 mice, which we have produced. Immunohistochemical analysis showed a characteristic of reactive gliosis and enhanced gliosis of Müller glial cells in Rax iCKO retinas under normal and stress conditions, respectively. We performed RNA-seq analysis on mTFP-positive cells purified from the Rax iCKO retina and found significantly reduced expression of suppressor of cytokinesignaling-3 (Socs3). Reporter gene assays showed that Rax directly transactivates the Socs3 promoter. We observed decreased expression of Socs3 in Müller glial cells of Rax iCKO retinas by immunostaining. Taken together, the present results suggest that Rax suppresses inflammation in Müller glial cells by transactivating Socs3. This study sheds light on the transcriptional regulatory mechanisms underlying retinal Müller glial cell homeostasis.
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- Takuya Yoshimoto
- Laboratory for Molecular and Developmental Biology, Institute for Protein Research, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan; Department of Ophthalmology, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, Yamaguchi University, Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Laboratory for Molecular and Developmental Biology, Institute for Protein Research, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Laboratory for Molecular and Developmental Biology, Institute for Protein Research, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Laboratory for Molecular and Developmental Biology, Institute for Protein Research, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Laboratory for Molecular and Developmental Biology, Institute for Protein Research, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Genome Information Research Center, Research Institute for Microbial Diseases, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, Yamaguchi University, Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Laboratory for Molecular and Developmental Biology, Institute for Protein Research, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan.
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Orange ST, Leslie J, Ross M, Mann DA, Wackerhage H. The exercise IL-6 enigma in cancer. Trends Endocrinol Metab 2023; 34:749-763. [PMID: 37633799 DOI: 10.1016/j.tem.2023.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023]
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Interleukin (IL)-6 elicits both anticancer and procancer effects depending on the context, which we have termed the 'exercise IL-6 enigma'. IL-6 is released from skeletal muscles during exercise to regulate short-term energy availability. Exercise-induced IL-6 provokes biological effects that may protect against cancer by improving insulin sensitivity, stimulating the production of anti-inflammatory cytokines, mobilising immune cells, and reducing DNA damage in early malignant cells. By contrast, IL-6 continuously produced by leukocytes in inflammatory sites drives tumorigenesis by promoting chronic inflammation and activating tumour-promoting signalling pathways. How can a molecule have such opposing effects on cancer? Here, we review the roles of IL-6 in chronic inflammation, tumorigenesis, and exercise-associated cancer prevention and define the factors that underpin the exercise IL-6 enigma.
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- Samuel T Orange
- Newcastle University Centre for Cancer, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK; School of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
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- Newcastle University Centre for Cancer, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK; Newcastle Fibrosis Research Group, Bioscience Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Institute of Life and Earth Sciences, School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK
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- Newcastle University Centre for Cancer, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK; Newcastle Fibrosis Research Group, Bioscience Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Sport & Health Science, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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Mahjoor M, Mahmoudvand G, Farokhi S, Shadab A, Kashfi M, Afkhami H. Double-edged sword of JAK/STAT signaling pathway in viral infections: novel insights into virotherapy. Cell Commun Signal 2023; 21:272. [PMID: 37784164 PMCID: PMC10544547 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-023-01240-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023] Open
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The Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK/STAT) is an intricate signaling cascade composed of various cytokines, interferons (IFN, growth factors, and other molecules. This pathway provides a delicate mechanism through which extracellular factors adjust gene expression, thereby acting as a substantial basis for environmental signals to influence cell growth and differentiation. The interactions between the JAK/STAT cascade and antiviral IFNs are critical to the host's immune response against viral microorganisms. Recently, with the emergence of therapeutic classes that target JAKs, the significance of this cascade has been recognized in an unprecedented way. Despite the functions of the JAK/STAT pathway in adjusting immune responses against viral pathogens, a vast body of evidence proposes the role of this cascade in the replication and pathogenesis of viral pathogens. In this article, we review the structure of the JAK/STAT signaling cascade and its role in immuno-inflammatory responses. We also highlight the paradoxical effects of this pathway in the pathogenesis of viral infections. Video Abstract.
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- Mohamad Mahjoor
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, USERN Office, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, USERN Office, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
- Iran University of Medical Sciences, Deputy of Health, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran.
- Nervous System Stem Cells Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran.
- Nervous System Stem Cells Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran.
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Ramos RB, Martino N, Chuy D, Lu S, Zuo MXG, Balasubramanian U, Di John Portela I, Vincent PA, Adam AP. Shock drives a STAT3 and JunB-mediated coordinated transcriptional and DNA methylation response in the endothelium. J Cell Sci 2023; 136:jcs261323. [PMID: 37667913 PMCID: PMC10560554 DOI: 10.1242/jcs.261323] [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: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023] Open
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Endothelial dysfunction is a crucial factor in promoting organ failure during septic shock. However, the underlying mechanisms are unknown. Here, we show that kidney injury after lipopolysaccharide (LPS) insult leads to strong endothelial transcriptional and epigenetic responses. Furthermore, SOCS3 loss leads to an aggravation of the responses, demonstrating a causal role for the STAT3-SOCS3 signaling axis in the acute endothelial response to LPS. Experiments in cultured endothelial cells demonstrate that IL-6 mediates this response. Furthermore, bioinformatics analysis of in vivo and in vitro transcriptomics and epigenetics suggests a role for STAT, AP1 and interferon regulatory family (IRF) transcription factors. Knockdown of STAT3 or the AP1 member JunB partially prevents the changes in gene expression, demonstrating a role for these transcription factors. In conclusion, endothelial cells respond with a coordinated response that depends on overactivated IL-6 signaling via STAT3, JunB and possibly other transcription factors. Our findings provide evidence for a critical role of IL-6 signaling in regulating shock-induced epigenetic changes and sustained endothelial activation, offering a new therapeutic target to limit vascular dysfunction.
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- Ramon Bossardi Ramos
- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 12208,USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 12208,USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 12208,USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 12208,USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 12208,USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 12208,USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 12208,USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 12208,USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 12208,USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 12208, USA
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El-Obeid A, Maashi Y, AlRoshody R, Alatar G, Aljudayi M, Al-Eidi H, AlGaith N, Khan AH, Hassib A, Matou-Nasri S. Herbal melanin modulates PGE2 and IL-6 gastroprotective markers through COX-2 and TLR4 signaling in the gastric cancer cell line AGS. BMC Complement Med Ther 2023; 23:305. [PMID: 37658354 PMCID: PMC10474668 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-023-04124-3] [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: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023] Open
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We reported a gastric anti-ulcerogenic effect of the Nigella sativa (L.)-derived herbal melanin (HM) using rat models. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying this HM gastroprotective effect remain unknown. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)-catalyzed prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)-mediated interleukin-6 (IL-6) production and secretion play major roles in gastric mucosal protection. In the current study, the human gastric carcinoma epithelial cell line AGS was used as a model to investigate the effect of HM on TLR4, COX-2, glycoprotein mucin 4 protein and gene expression using immuno-cyto-fluorescence staining, Western blot technology, and reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). Gastroprotective markers PGE2 and IL-6 production and secretion were also assessed using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Bacterial lipopolysaccharides (LPS), well-known inducers of TLR4, COX-2, PGE2 and IL-6 expression, were used as a positive control. We showed that HM upregulated its main receptor TLR4 gene and protein expression in AGS cells. HM increased, in a dose- and time-dependent manner, the secretion of PGE2 and the expression of COX-2 mRNA and protein, which was detected in the nucleus, cytoplasm and predominantly at the intercellular junctions of the AGS cells. In addition, HM enhanced IL-6 production and secretion, and upregulated the mucin 4 gene expression, the hallmarks of gastroprotection. To check whether HM-induced PGE2 and IL-6 through TLR4 signaling and COX-2 generated, AGS cells were pre-treated with a TLR4 signaling inhibitor TAK242 and the COX-2 inhibitor NS-398. A loss of the stimulatory effects of HM on COX-2, PGE2 and IL-6 production and secretion was observed in TAK242 and NS-398-pre-treated AGS cells, confirming the role of TLR4 signaling and COX-2 generated in the HM gastroprotective effects. In conclusion, our results showed that HM enhances TLR4/COX-2-mediated secretion of gastroprotective markers PGE2 and IL-6, and upregulates mucin 4 gene expression in the human gastric epithelial cell line AGS, which may contribute to the promising beneficial gastroprotective effect of HM for human gastric prevention and treatment.
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- Adila El-Obeid
- Department of Biobank, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Faculty of Pharmacology, Ahfad University for Women, Omdurman, Sudan.
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- Cell and Gene Therapy Group, Medical Genomics Research Department, KAIMRC, KSAU-HS, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- King Faisal Medical City for Southern Region, Ministry of Health, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Blood and Cancer Research Department, KAIMRC, KSAU-HS, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Cell and Gene Therapy Group, Medical Genomics Research Department, KAIMRC, KSAU-HS, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biobank, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Cell and Gene Therapy Group, Medical Genomics Research Department, KAIMRC, KSAU-HS, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Cell and Gene Therapy Group, Medical Genomics Research Department, KAIMRC, KSAU-HS, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, KAIMRC, KSAU-HS, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan
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- Cell and Gene Therapy Group, Medical Genomics Research Department, KAIMRC, KSAU-HS, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Blood and Cancer Research Department, KAIMRC, KSAU-HS, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Elwany NE, Abdelhamid AM, Mohamed NM, Khalil SS, Elsayed Orabi EE, Abdelfattah AM. Vinpocetine alleviates intestinal ischemia/reperfusion injury and enhances M2 macrophage polarization in rats: Role of SIRT1/SOCS3/STAT3 signaling pathway. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 122:110654. [PMID: 37459783 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.110654] [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: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
Abstract
Vinpocetine (Vinpo) is a neuroprotective vasodilator drug. It is an effective therapeutic agent for a variety of cerebrovascular and cognitive disorders. However, its potential protective efficacy on intestinal ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury remains elusive. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of Vinpo on intestinal I/R injury and to explore its modulatory effect on sirtuin (SIRT1)/ Suppressor of cytokine signaling (SOCS3)/ Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription (STAT3) signaling. Twenty-four male Wistar albino rats were randomly allocated into four groups. G1 (sham): rats were subjected to surgical stress without I/R, GII (I/R): rats were subjected to 60 min/2-h I/R, GIII (Vinpo + I/R): rats were pre-treated with Vinpo (20 mg/kg/day, P.O. daily) for 2 weeks before intestinal I/R; GIV (EX527 + Vinpo + I/R): rats received both Vinpo (20 mg/kg/day, P.O.) and EX527 (5 mg/kg, once every 2 days, i.p) for 2 weeks before intestinal I/R. The current results showed that Vinpo improved the intestinal histopathological picture, enhanced M1 to M2 macrophage polarization and alleviated the I/R-induced increase in interleukins (IL-6, IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α), inducible nitric oxide synthase (i-NOS), and nitric oxide (NO). Additionally, Vinpo pretreatment upregulated SIRT1 mRNA expression/protein level and SOCS3 mRNA expression while downregulating P-STAT3 immunoreactivity. The effects of Vinpo were attenuated by the SIRT1 inhibitor EX527. We concluded that Vinpo ameliorated the intestinal I/R injury and enhanced M2 anti-inflammatory macrophage polarization through modulation of SIRT1/SOCS3/STAT3/i-NOS cascade.
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- Nisreen E Elwany
- Clinical Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt
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- Medical Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt
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Mise-Omata S, Ando M, Srirat T, Nakagawara K, Hayakawa T, Iizuka-Koga M, Nishimasu H, Nureki O, Ito M, Yoshimura A. SOCS3 deletion in effector T cells confers an anti-tumorigenic role of IL-6 to the pro-tumorigenic cytokine. Cell Rep 2023; 42:112940. [PMID: 37582370 DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112940] [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: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023] Open
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Interleukin (IL)-6 is abundantly expressed in the tumor microenvironment and is associated with poor patient outcomes. Here, we demonstrate that the deletion of the suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 (SOCS3) in T cells potentiates anti-tumor immune responses by conferring the anti-tumorigenic function of IL-6 in mouse and human models. In Socs3-deficient CD8+ T cells, IL-6 upregulates the expression of type I interferon (IFN)-regulated genes and enhances the anti-tumor effector function of T cells, while also modifying mitochondrial fitness to increase mitochondrial membrane potential and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and to promote metabolic glycolysis in the energy state. Furthermore, Socs3 deficiency reduces regulatory T cells and increases T helper 1 (Th1) cells. SOCS3 knockdown in human chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cells exhibits a strong anti-tumor response in humanized mice. Thus, genetic disruption of SOCS3 offers an avenue to improve the therapeutic efficacy of adoptive T cell therapy.
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- Setsuko Mise-Omata
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Structural Biology Division, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Medical Institute of Bioregulation, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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Dellorusso PV, Proven MA, Calero-Nieto FJ, Wang X, Mitchell CA, Hartmann F, Amouzgar M, Favaro P, DeVilbiss A, Swann JW, Ho TT, Zhao Z, Bendall SC, Morrison S, Göttgens B, Passegué E. Autophagy counters inflammation-driven glycolytic impairment in aging hematopoietic stem cells. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.08.17.553736. [PMID: 37645930 PMCID: PMC10462159 DOI: 10.1101/2023.08.17.553736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
Abstract
Aging of the hematopoietic system promotes various blood, immune and systemic disorders and is largely driven by hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) dysfunction ( 1 ). Autophagy is central for the benefits associated with activation of longevity signaling programs ( 2 ), and for HSC function and response to nutrient stress ( 3,4 ). With age, a subset of HSCs increases autophagy flux and preserves some regenerative capacity, while the rest fail to engage autophagy and become metabolically overactivated and dysfunctional ( 4 ). However, the signals that promote autophagy in old HSCs and the mechanisms responsible for the increased regenerative potential of autophagy-activated old HSCs remain unknown. Here, we demonstrate that autophagy activation is an adaptive survival response to chronic inflammation in the aging bone marrow (BM) niche ( 5 ). We find that inflammation impairs glucose metabolism and suppresses glycolysis in aged HSCs through Socs3-mediated impairment of AKT/FoxO-dependent signaling. In this context, we show that inflammation-mediated autophagy engagement preserves functional quiescence by enabling metabolic adaptation to glycolytic impairment. Moreover, we demonstrate that transient autophagy induction via a short-term fasting/refeeding paradigm normalizes glucose uptake and glycolytic flux and significantly improves old HSC regenerative potential. Our results identify inflammation-driven glucose hypometabolism as a key driver of HSC dysfunction with age and establish autophagy as a targetable node to reset old HSC glycolytic and regenerative capacity. One-Sentence Summary Autophagy compensates for chronic inflammation-induced metabolic deregulation in old HSCs, and its transient modulation can reset old HSC glycolytic and regenerative capacity.
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Cui K, Tang X, Hu A, Fan M, Wu P, Lu X, Lin J, Yang F, Zhao X, Huang J, Yu S, Xu Y, Liang X. Therapeutic Benefit of Melatonin in Choroidal Neovascularization During Aging Through the Regulation of Senescent Macrophage/Microglia Polarization. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2023; 64:19. [PMID: 37578424 PMCID: PMC10431207 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.64.11.19] [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: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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Purpose This study aimed to investigate the age-dependent anti-angiogenic capability of melatonin in choroidal neovascularization (CNV) and to explore the underlying molecular mechanisms. Methods In the present study, a laser-induced CNV model was established in both young (three months of age) and old (18 months of age) mice, and the size of CNV lesions and vascular leakage was detected by morphological and imaging examination. Next, Western blot and immunostaining were used to observe the levels of M2 markers, senescence-related markers, and molecules involved in IL-10/STAT3 pathway. Additionally, colivelin was used to study the effect of IL-10/STAT3 pathway activation on the expression of M2 markers and senescence-related markers by Western blot and immunostaining. Finally, the effects of colivelin on melatonin-induced reduction of CNV size and vascular leakage in mice at different ages were assessed using morphological and imaging examination. Results Our results revealed that aging promoted M2 macrophage/microglia polarization, and aggravated CNV and vascular leakage. Melatonin significantly inhibited the M2 polarization of senescent macrophage/microglia and reduced the CNV area and vascular leakage. Moreover, melatonin markedly suppressed IL-10/STAT3 pathway activation in the macrophage/microglia of old mice, and STAT3 activator colivelin reversed the suppressive effect of melatonin on M2 polarization of senescent macrophage/microglia and laser-induced CNV in old mice. Conclusions Our data demonstrated that melatonin significantly prevented the M2 polarization of senescent macrophage/microglia by inhibiting the IL-10/STAT3 pathway, and eventually attenuated senescence-associated CNV. These findings suggested that melatonin could serve as a promising therapeutic agent to treat CNV and other age-related ocular diseases.
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- Kaixuan Cui
- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- Yale College, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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Eom Y, Eom SY, Lee J, Hwang S, Won J, Kim H, Chung S, Kim HJ, Lee MY. Therapeutic Effects and Underlying Mechanism of SOCS-com Gene-Transfected ADMSCs in Pressure Ulcer Mouse Models. Cells 2023; 12:1840. [PMID: 37508509 PMCID: PMC10378383 DOI: 10.3390/cells12141840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
Abstract
Although the proportion of ulcer patients with medical problems among the elderly has increased with the extension of human life expectancy, treatment efficiency is drastically low, incurring substantial social costs. MSCs have independent regeneration potential, making them useful in clinical trials of difficult-to-treat diseases. In particular, ADMSCs are promising in the stem cell therapy industry as they can be obtained in vast amounts using non-invasive methods. Furthermore, studies are underway to enhance the regeneration potential of ADMSCs using cytokines, growth factors, and gene delivery to generate highly functional ADMSCs. In this study, key regulators of wound healing, SOCS-1, -3, and -5, were combined to maximize the regenerative potential of ADMSCs in pressure ulcer treatments. After transfecting SOCS-1, -3, -5, and SOCS-com into ADMSCs using a non-viral method, the expression of the inflammatory factors TNF-alpha, INF-gamma, and IL-10 was confirmed. ADMSCs transfected with SOCS-com showed decreased overall expression of inflammatory factors and increased expression of anti-inflammatory factors. Based on these results, we implanted ADMSCs transfected with SOCS-com into a pressure ulcer mouse model to observe their subsequent wound-healing effects. Notably, SOCS-com improved wound closure in ulcers, and reconstruction of the epidermis and dermis was observed. The healing mechanism of ADMSCs transfected with SOCS-com was examined by RNA sequencing. Gene analysis results confirmed that expression changes occurred in genes of key regulators of wound healing, such as chemokines, MMP-1, 9, CSF-2, and IL-33, and that such genetic changes enhanced wound healing in ulcers. Based on these results, we demonstrate the potential of ADMSCs transfected with SOCS-com as an ulcer treatment tool.
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- Youngsic Eom
- Department of Medical Science, College of Medical Sciences, Soonchunhyang University, Asan 31538, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medical Science, College of Medical Sciences, Soonchunhyang University, Asan 31538, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 34943, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
- Center for Brain Technology, Brain Science Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Chemical Engineering Convergence System, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medical Science, College of Medical Sciences, Soonchunhyang University, Asan 31538, Republic of Korea
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Bachus H, McLaughlin E, Lewis C, Papillion AM, Benveniste EN, Hill DD, Rosenberg AF, Ballesteros-Tato A, León B. IL-6 prevents Th2 cell polarization by promoting SOCS3-dependent suppression of IL-2 signaling. Cell Mol Immunol 2023; 20:651-665. [PMID: 37046042 PMCID: PMC10229632 DOI: 10.1038/s41423-023-01012-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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Defective interleukin-6 (IL-6) signaling has been associated with Th2 bias and elevated IgE levels. However, the underlying mechanism by which IL-6 prevents the development of Th2-driven diseases remains unknown. Using a model of house dust mite (HDM)-induced Th2 cell differentiation and allergic airway inflammation, we showed that IL-6 signaling in allergen-specific T cells was required to prevent Th2 cell differentiation and the subsequent IgE response and allergic inflammation. Th2 cell lineage commitment required strong sustained IL-2 signaling. We found that IL-6 turned off IL-2 signaling during early T-cell activation and thus inhibited Th2 priming. Mechanistically, IL-6-driven inhibition of IL-2 signaling in responding T cells was mediated by upregulation of Suppressor Of Cytokine Signaling 3 (SOCS3). This mechanism could be mimicked by pharmacological Janus Kinase-1 (JAK1) inhibition. Collectively, our results identify an unrecognized mechanism that prevents the development of unwanted Th2 cell responses and associated diseases and outline potential preventive interventions.
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- Holly Bachus
- Department of Medicine, Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
- Informatics Institute, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
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Rocha VZ, Rached FH, Miname MH. Insights into the Role of Inflammation in the Management of Atherosclerosis. J Inflamm Res 2023; 16:2223-2239. [PMID: 37250107 PMCID: PMC10225146 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s276982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
Abstract
Atherosclerosis is the biological basis of ischemic heart disease and ischemic stroke, the leading causes of death in the world. After decades of studies, the understanding of atherosclerosis has evolved dramatically, and inflammation has been recognized as one of the most relevant pillars in all phases of atherosclerotic disease. Nevertheless, only recently, the trial CANTOS, and subsequent outcome studies with colchicine, finally provided proof-of-concept evidence that anti-inflammatory therapies were able to reduce cardiovascular events with no influence on lipid levels. These landmark studies inaugurated an era of clinical and pre-clinical studies of immunomodulatory strategies focused on reduction of cardiovascular risk. Although there are promising results in the field, selection of the most appropriate immunomodulatory therapy and identification of patients who could benefit the most, are still enormous challenges. Further research is imperative before we can finally advance towards regular use of anti-inflammatory agents to reduce atherosclerotic events in our clinical practice.
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- Viviane Zorzanelli Rocha
- Cardiopneumology Department at the Heart Institute (InCor), University of São Paulo Medical School Hospital (FMUSP), Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Fleury Medicina e Saúde, Grupo Fleury, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Cardiopneumology Department at the Heart Institute (InCor), University of São Paulo Medical School Hospital (FMUSP), Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Cardiopneumology Department at the Heart Institute (InCor), University of São Paulo Medical School Hospital (FMUSP), Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Cheemalavagu N, Shoger KE, Cao YM, Michalides BA, Botta SA, Faeder JR, Gottschalk RA. Predicting gene level sensitivity to JAK-STAT signaling perturbation using a mechanistic-to-machine learning framework. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.05.19.541151. [PMID: 37292918 PMCID: PMC10245690 DOI: 10.1101/2023.05.19.541151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The JAK-STAT pathway integrates complex cytokine signals via a limited number of molecular components, inspiring numerous efforts to clarify the diversity and specificity of STAT transcription factor function. We developed a computational workflow to make global cytokine-induced gene predictions from STAT phosphorylation dynamics, modeling macrophage responses to IL-6 and IL-10, which signal through common STATs, but with distinct temporal dynamics and contrasting functions. Our mechanistic-to-machine learning model identified select cytokine-induced gene sets associated with late pSTAT3 timeframes and a preferential pSTAT1 reduction upon JAK2 inhibition. We predicted and validated the impact of JAK2 inhibition on gene expression, identifying dynamically regulated genes that were sensitive or insensitive to JAK2 variation. Thus, we successfully linked STAT signaling dynamics to gene expression to support future efforts targeting pathology-associated STAT-driven gene sets. This serves as a first step in developing multi-level prediction models to understand and perturb gene expression outputs from signaling systems.
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- Neha Cheemalavagu
- University of Pittsburgh, Department of Computational and Systems Biology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA USA
- University of Pittsburgh, Department of Immunology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA USA
- Center for Systems Immunology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA USA
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- University of Pittsburgh, Department of Immunology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA USA
- Center for Systems Immunology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA USA
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- University of Pittsburgh, Department of Immunology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA USA
- Center for Systems Immunology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA USA
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- University of Pittsburgh, Department of Immunology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA USA
- Center for Systems Immunology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA USA
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- University of Pittsburgh, Department of Immunology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA USA
- Center for Systems Immunology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA USA
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- University of Pittsburgh, Department of Computational and Systems Biology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA USA
- Center for Systems Immunology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA USA
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- University of Pittsburgh, Department of Immunology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA USA
- Center for Systems Immunology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA USA
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Fischer I, Chaudhry SR, Hänggi D, Muhammad S. Clustering of serum biomarkers involved in post-aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) complications. Neurosurg Rev 2023; 46:63. [PMID: 36864213 PMCID: PMC9981718 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-023-01967-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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Post-aSAH sequela is characterized by the onset of life-threatening complications along with the upregulated underlying inflammation. Cerebral vasospasm (CVS) is one of the most frequent complication after aSAH, which contributes majorly to delayed cerebral ischemia and poor clinical outcome. The objective of this study was to identify the clusters of serum biomarkers that are associated with cerebral vasospasm (CVS) after suffering from aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). In this single-center study, serum concentrations of 10 potential biomarkers, together with clinical and demographic parameters, for 66 aSAH patients were recorded within 24 h after aSAH. The dataset was split into a training set (43 patients) and a validation set. Correlation heatmaps for both datasets were computed. Variables with inconsistent correlations on the two subsets were excluded. Clusters of relevant biomarkers were identified on the complete set, separately for patients who developed post-aSAH CVS and those who did not. Two clusters were found to be specific for patients who suffered from CVS: mitochondrial gene fragments (cytochrome B (Cyt-B), cytochrome C oxidase subunit-1 (Cox-1), displacement loop (D-loop), and IL-23, and the other one, containing IL-6, IL-10, age, and Hunt and Hess score. Clusters of serum biomarkers, analyzed within 24 h of the onset of aSAH, days before the CVS development, are expressed differently in patients suffering from post-aSAH CVS, compared to patients without CVS. This suggests that these biomarkers may be involved in the pathophysiological processes leading to CVS and may be used as its early predictors. These interesting findings are potentially highly relevant for the management of CVS and call for validation on a larger sample of patients.
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- Igor Fischer
- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Moorenstraße 5, 40225, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Pharmacy, Obaid Noor Institute of Medical Sciences (ONIMS), Mianwali, 42200, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Moorenstraße 5, 40225, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Moorenstraße 5, 40225, Düsseldorf, Germany.
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Yang H, Xu H, Wang Z, Li X, Wang P, Cao X, Xu Z, Lv D, Rong Y, Chen M, Tang B, Hu Z, Deng W, Zhu J. Analysis of miR-203a-3p/SOCS3-mediated induction of M2 macrophage polarization to promote diabetic wound healing based on epidermal stem cell-derived exosomes. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2023; 197:110573. [PMID: 36764461 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2023.110573] [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: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND The development of therapeutic strategies to improve wound healing in individual diabetic patients remains challenging. Stem cell-derived exosomes represent a promising nanomaterial, and microRNAs (miRNAs) can be isolated from them. It is important to identify the potential therapeutic role of specific miRNAs, given that miRNAs can play a therapeutic role. METHODS qPCR, flow cytometry, and western blotting were used to verify the effect of epidermal stem cell-derived exosomes (EpiSC-EXOs) on M2 macrophage polarization and SOCS3 expression. By screening key miRNAs targeting SOCS3 in EpiSC-EXOs by high-throughput sequencing, we verified the mechanism in vitro. Finally, an animal model was used to verify the effect of promoting healing. RESULTS The use of EpiSC-EXOs reduced SOCS3 expression and promoted M2 macrophage polarization. The abundant miR-203a-3p present in the EpiSC-EXOs specifically bound to SOCS3 and activated the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway to induce M2 macrophage polarization. Treatment of the db/db mouse wound model with miR-203a-3p agomir exerted a pro-healing effect. CONCLUSIONS Our results demonstrated that the abundant miR-203a-3p present in EpiSC-EXOs can promote M2 macrophage polarization by downregulating SOCS3 and suggested that diabetic wounds can obtain better healing effects through this mechanism.
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- Hao Yang
- First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Department of Burn and Wound Repair, Guangzhou, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Department of Burn and Wound Repair, Guangzhou, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Department of Burn and Wound Repair, Guangzhou, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Department of Burn and Wound Repair, Guangzhou, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Department of Burn and Wound Repair, Guangzhou, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Department of Burn and Wound Repair, Guangzhou, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Department of Burn and Wound Repair, Guangzhou, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Department of Burn and Wound Repair, Guangzhou, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Department of Burn and Wound Repair, Guangzhou, China
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- Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center of Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Department of Burn and Wound Repair, Guangzhou, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Department of Burn and Wound Repair, Guangzhou, China.
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- Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center of Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, China.
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Department of Burn and Wound Repair, Guangzhou, China.
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Arefin A, Gage MC. Metformin, Empagliflozin, and Their Combination Modulate Ex-Vivo Macrophage Inflammatory Gene Expression. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24054785. [PMID: 36902218 PMCID: PMC10003317 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24054785] [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: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus is a complex, chronic illness characterized by persistent high blood glucose levels. Patients can be prescribed anti-diabetes drugs as single agents or in combination depending on the severity of their condition. Metformin and empagliflozin are two commonly prescribed anti-diabetes drugs which reduce hyperglycemia, however their direct effects on macrophage inflammatory responses alone or in combination are unreported. Here, we show that metformin and empagliflozin elicit proinflammatory responses on mouse bone-marrow-derived macrophages with single agent challenge, which are modulated when added in combination. In silico docking experiments suggested that empagliflozin can interact with both TLR2 and DECTIN1 receptors, and we observed that both empagliflozin and metformin increase expression of Tlr2 and Clec7a. Thus, findings from this study suggest that metformin and empagliflozin as single agents or in combination can directly modulate inflammatory gene expression in macrophages and upregulate the expression of their receptors.
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- Adittya Arefin
- Wolfson Institute for Biomedical Research, Division of Medicine, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, UK
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- Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences, Royal Veterinary College, 4 Royal College Street, London NW1 0TU, UK
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Joshi JM, Muttigi MS, Upadhya R, Seetharam RN. An overview of the current advances in the treatment of inflammatory diseases using mesenchymal stromal cell secretome. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2023:1-11. [PMID: 36786742 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2023.2180388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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The growing interest in mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) therapy has been leading to the utilization of its therapeutic properties in a variety of inflammatory diseases. The clinical translation of the related research from bench to bedside is cumbersome due to some obvious limitations of cell therapy. It is evident from the literature that the MSC secretome components mediate their wide range of functions. Cell-free therapy using MSC secretome is being considered as an emerging and promising area of biotherapeutics. The secretome mainly consists of bioactive factors, free nucleic acids, and extracellular vesicles. Constituents of the secretome are greatly influenced by the cell's microenvironment. The broad array of immunomodulatory properties of MSCs are now being employed to target inflammatory diseases. This review focuses on the emerging MSC secretome therapies for various inflammatory diseases. The mechanism of action of the various anti-inflammatory factors is discussed. The potential of MSC secretome as a viable anti-inflammatory therapy is deliberated.
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- Jahnavy Madhukar Joshi
- Manipal Center for Biotherapeutics Research, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Manipal Center for Biotherapeutics Research, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Manipal Center for Biotherapeutics Research, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Manipal Center for Biotherapeutics Research, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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Chen C, Liu T, Tang Y, Luo G, Liang G, He W. Epigenetic regulation of macrophage polarization in wound healing. BURNS & TRAUMA 2023; 11:tkac057. [PMID: 36687556 PMCID: PMC9844119 DOI: 10.1093/burnst/tkac057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The immune microenvironment plays a critical role in regulating skin wound healing. Macrophages, the main component of infiltrating inflammatory cells, play a pivotal role in shaping the immune microenvironment in the process of skin wound healing. Macrophages comprise the classic proinflammatory M1 subtype and anti-inflammatory M2 population. In the early inflammatory phase of skin wound closure, M1-like macrophages initiate and amplify the local inflammatory response to disinfect the injured tissue. In the late tissue-repairing phase, M2 macrophages are predominant in wound tissue and limit local inflammation to promote tissue repair. The biological function of macrophages is tightly linked with epigenomic organization. Transcription factors are essential for macrophage polarization. Epigenetic modification of transcription factors determines the heterogeneity of macrophages. In contrast, transcription factors also regulate the expression of epigenetic enzymes. Both transcription factors and epigenetic enzymes form a complex network that regulates the plasticity of macrophages. Here, we describe the latest knowledge concerning the potential epigenetic mechanisms that precisely regulate the biological function of macrophages and their effects on skin wound healing.
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Institute of Burn Research, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
- Academy of Biological Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- Correspondence. Gaoxing Luo, ; Guangping Liang, ; Weifeng He,
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- Correspondence. Gaoxing Luo, ; Guangping Liang, ; Weifeng He,
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- Correspondence. Gaoxing Luo, ; Guangping Liang, ; Weifeng He,
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Matsuzaki S, Pouly JL, Canis M. IL-10 is not anti-fibrotic but pro-fibrotic in endometriosis: IL-10 treatment of endometriotic stromal cells in vitro promotes myofibroblast proliferation and collagen type I protein expression. Hum Reprod 2023; 38:14-29. [PMID: 36413036 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deac248] [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: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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STUDY QUESTION Is interleukin-10 (IL-10) anti-fibrotic in endometriosis? SUMMARY ANSWER IL-10 is not anti-fibrotic but pro-fibrotic in endometriosis, because IL-10 treatment of endometriotic stromal cells in vitro promotes myofibroblast proliferation and collagen type I protein expression. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY We previously showed that persistent activation of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) via IL-6 trans-signaling promotes fibrosis of endometriosis. Studies showed marked anti-fibrotic effects of IL-10 via the STAT3 signaling pathway, which is generally considered to be anti-inflammatory, in various organs. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION Endometrial and/or endometriotic samples of 54 patients who had histological evidence of deep endometriosis, and endometrial samples from 30 healthy fertile women were analyzed. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS The effects of IL-10/STAT3 signaling as well as inhibition of STAT3 activation by knockdown of STAT3 gene on the pro-fibrotic phenotype in endometrial and endometriotic stromal cells in vitro were investigated. Then, the effects of various time points of IL-10 treatment in combination with transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 and/or IL-6/soluble IL-6 receptor (sIL-6R) on the profibrotic phenotype of endometrial and endometriotic stromal cells were investigated. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE IL-10 induced pro-fibrotic phenotype (cell proliferation, collagen type I synthesis, α-smooth muscle actin positive stress fibers and collagen gel contraction) of endometriotic stromal cells. Knockdown of STAT3 gene decreased the IL-10 induced pro-fibrotic phenotype of endometriotic stromal cells. In contrast, IL-10 had no significant effects on pro-fibrotic phenotype of endometrial stromal cells of healthy women. Sequential IL-10 treatment with or without TGF-β1 and/or IL-6/sIL-6R induced persistent activation of STAT3 and significantly increased proliferation of myofibroblasts (cells with α-smooth muscle actin positive stress fibers) and protein expression of collagen type I in endometriotic stromal cells. TGF-β1 and/or IL-6/sIL6RIL-6/sIL6R treatment significantly increased tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1 (TIMP1) protein expression, whereas IL-10 had no significant effects. Knockdown of STAT3 gene significantly decreased the TGF-β1 and/or IL-6/sIL6R induced TIMP1 protein expression. In contrast, pre-treatment with IL-10 before TGF-β1 and/or IL-6/sIL-6R treatment and sequential IL-10 treatment with or without TGF-β1 and/or IL-6/sIL-6R significantly decreased proliferation of fibroblasts (cells without α-smooth muscle actin positive stress fibers) and collagen type I protein expression in endometrial stromal cells of healthy women. LARGE SCALE DATA N/A. LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION Given the large number of complex interactions and signaling pathways of pro- and anti-inflammatory mediators that are involved in the pathophysiology of endometriosis, the present study investigated only a very small portion of the whole. Further in vivo studies are required to validate the present findings. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS Inflammatory mediators in the pathophysiology of endometriosis have been extensively investigated as potential therapeutic targets. However, the present study showed that anti-inflammatory signals of IL-10 and IL-6 through persistent STAT3 activation may promote endometriosis fibrosis. Therapeutic strategies, such as suppression of 'inflammation', might dysregulate the cross-regulation of 'pro- and anti-inflammatory mediators', leading to detrimental effects in patients with endometriosis, such as fibrosis. To develop new, but not deleterious, therapeutic strategies, studies are required to investigate whether, how and what 'anti-inflammatory mediators' along with pro-inflammatory mediators are involved in individual patients with endometriosis. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) This study was supported in part by KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG (Tuttlingen, Germany). The authors have no conflict of interest to disclose.
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- Sachiko Matsuzaki
- CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Chirurgie Gynécologique, Clermont-Ferrand, France.,Université Clermont Auvergne, Institut Pascal, UMR6602, CNRS/UCA/SIGMA, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Chirurgie Gynécologique, Clermont-Ferrand, France.,Université Clermont Auvergne, Institut Pascal, UMR6602, CNRS/UCA/SIGMA, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Chirurgie Gynécologique, Clermont-Ferrand, France.,Université Clermont Auvergne, Institut Pascal, UMR6602, CNRS/UCA/SIGMA, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Nishi Y, Murakami Y, Teshima S, Tsukano K, Otsuka M, Hirata H, Tsuchiya M, Suzuki K. Endotoxin activity and leukocytic STAT3 mRNA alterations differ according to age in lipopolysaccharide-challenged calves. Res Vet Sci 2022; 152:300-306. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2022.08.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Geoffroy CG, Meves JM, Kim HJM, Romaus-Sanjurjo D, Sutherland TC, Li JJ, Suen J, Sanchez JJ, Zheng B. Targeting PTEN but not SOCS3 resists an age-dependent decline in promoting axon sprouting. iScience 2022; 25:105383. [PMID: 36339257 PMCID: PMC9626739 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.105383] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Axonal repair is critical for functional recovery after injury of the CNS. We previously reported that neuronal PTEN deletion exhibits an age-dependent decline in promoting axon regeneration from the corticospinal tract (CST). How sprouting of uninjured axons, a naturally occurring form of axonal repair, is impacted by age is unknown. We assessed CST sprouting after unilateral pyramidotomy in PTEN and/or SOCS3-deleted mice at different ages. While PTEN deletion enhances sprouting independently of age, SOCS3 deletion loses its sprouting-promoting effect with age. The synergistic effect of PTEN/SOCS3 co-deletion on CST sprouting is rapidly lost with increased age. Overall, promoting sprouting appears more robust across age than regeneration, yet distinct molecular pathways are differentially impacted by age. Importantly, six-week delayed PTEN deletion promotes CST sprouting across age groups, supporting a clinically relevant time frame for this neural repair strategy independently of age.
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- Cédric G. Geoffroy
- Department of Neurosciences, School of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics, College of Medicine, Texas A&M University, Bryan, TX, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, School of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Neurosciences Graduate Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, School of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, School of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics, College of Medicine, Texas A&M University, Bryan, TX, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, School of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, School of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, School of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, School of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
- VA San Diego Research Service, San Diego, CA, USA
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Chen G, Li X, Ji C, Liu P, Zhou L, Xu D, Wang D, Li J, Yu J. Early myeloid-derived suppressor cells accelerate epithelial-mesenchymal transition by downregulating ARID1A in luminal A breast cancer. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:973731. [PMID: 36329699 PMCID: PMC9623091 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.973731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Early myeloid-derived suppressor cells (eMDSCs) are a newly characterized subclass of MDSCs, which exhibit more potent immunosuppressive capacity than classical MDSCs. Previously, we found high eMDSCs infiltration was correlated with poor prognosis of breast cancer, though the regulatory mechanisms have not been fully understood. Here, we constructed a 21-gene signature to evaluate the status of eMDSCs infiltration within breast cancer tissues and found that highly infiltrated eMDSCs affected the prognosis of breast cancer patients, especially in luminal A subtype. We also found that eMDSCs promoted epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and accelerated cell migration and invasion in vitro. Meanwhile, eMDSCs significantly downregulated ARID1A expression in luminal A breast cancer, which was closely associated with EMT and was an important prognostic factor in breast cancer patients. Moreover, significant changes of EMT-related genes were detected in luminal A breast cancer cells after co-cultured with eMDSCs or ARID1A knock-down and overexpression of ARID1A significantly reversed this procedure. These results implied that eMDSCs might suppress the ARID1A expression to promote EMT in luminal A breast cancer cells, which might provide a new light on developing novel treatment regimens for relapsed luminal A breast cancer after conventional therapies.
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- Guidong Chen
- Cancer Molecular Diagnostics Core, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, China
- Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin Medical University, Ministry of Education, Tianjin, China
- Key Laboratory of Cancer Immunology and Biotherapy, Tianjin, China
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- Cancer Molecular Diagnostics Core, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, China
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- Cancer Molecular Diagnostics Core, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, China
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- Cancer Molecular Diagnostics Core, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, China
- Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin Medical University, Ministry of Education, Tianjin, China
- Key Laboratory of Cancer Immunology and Biotherapy, Tianjin, China
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- School of Computer Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China
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- School of Computer Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China
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- School of Computer Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China
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- School of Computer Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China
- *Correspondence: Jinpu Yu, ; Jie Li,
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- Cancer Molecular Diagnostics Core, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, China
- Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin Medical University, Ministry of Education, Tianjin, China
- Key Laboratory of Cancer Immunology and Biotherapy, Tianjin, China
- *Correspondence: Jinpu Yu, ; Jie Li,
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Wang J, Sun Q, Wu J, Tian W, Wang H, Liu H. Identification of four STAT3 isoforms and functional investigation of IL-6/JAK2/STAT3 pathway in blunt snout bream (Megalobrama amblycephala). DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2022; 135:104484. [PMID: 35764161 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2022.104484] [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: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) is a major regulator of immune response and chronic inflammatory, which can be activated by interleukin-6 (IL-6). In mammals, STAT3 has multiple isoforms, and its function has been well studied. In teleost, a single stat3 has been cloned and identified in several species, but studies on its function are limited. In the present study, four stat3 isoforms including mastat3α1, mastat3α2, mastat3β1 and mastat3β2 were identified from blunt snout bream (Megalobrama amblycephala). The results of quantitative PCR (qPCR) showed that four mastat3 transcripts were ubiquitously expressed in all 10 tissues examined. After Aeromonas hydrophila challenge, the expression patterns of mastat3a1, mastat3a2 and mastat3β2 were similar, but significantly different from that of mastat3β1. In addition, western blot showed that rmaIL-6+rmasIL-6R (IL-6 trans-signaling) significantly up-regulated phosphorylation levels of the four maSTAT3 isoforms and mRNA levels of the il-10, il-11, tnf-a, socs3a and socs3b genes, while rmaIL-6 (IL-6 classical signaling) only significantly up-regulated phosphorylation levels of the two maSTAT3α isoforms and mRNA levels of the il-10, socs3a and socs3b genes. Meanwhile, overexpression or inhibition of JAK2 could significantly change the STAT3 phosphorylation. Finally, JAK2 and STAT3 inhibitors could significantly inhibit the up-regulation of il-10, il-11, tnf-a, socs3a and socs3b induced by rmaIL-6+rmasIL-6R or rmaIL-6. To sum up, this study reveals the functional distinctions and overlaps among the four maSTAT3 isoforms in blunt snout bream and reveals the differential regulation of IL-6 classical signaling and trans-signaling on downstream immune genes via the JAK2/STAT3 pathway, enriching our knowledge of fish's defense mechanisms against pathogens.
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- Jixiu Wang
- College of Fisheries, Key Lab of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affair/Key Lab of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China; Engineering Research Center of Green Development for Conventional Aquatic Biological Industry in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- College of Fisheries, Key Lab of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affair/Key Lab of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China; Engineering Research Center of Green Development for Conventional Aquatic Biological Industry in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- College of Fisheries, Key Lab of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affair/Key Lab of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China; Engineering Research Center of Green Development for Conventional Aquatic Biological Industry in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- College of Fisheries, Key Lab of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affair/Key Lab of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China; Engineering Research Center of Green Development for Conventional Aquatic Biological Industry in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- College of Fisheries, Key Lab of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affair/Key Lab of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China; Engineering Research Center of Green Development for Conventional Aquatic Biological Industry in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- College of Fisheries, Key Lab of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affair/Key Lab of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China; Engineering Research Center of Green Development for Conventional Aquatic Biological Industry in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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Crescioli C. Vitamin D, exercise, and immune health in athletes: A narrative review. Front Immunol 2022; 13:954994. [PMID: 36211340 PMCID: PMC9539769 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.954994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Vitamin D exerts important extra-skeletal effects, exhibiting an exquisite immune regulatory ability, affecting both innate and adaptive immune responses through the modulation of immunocyte function and signaling. Remarkably, the immune function of working skeletal muscle, which is fully recognized to behave as a secretory organ with immune capacity, is under the tight control of vitamin D as well. Vitamin D status, meaning hormone sufficiency or insufficiency, can push toward strengthening/stabilization or decline of immune surveillance, with important consequences for health. This aspect is particularly relevant when considering the athletic population: while exercising is, nowadays, the recommended approach to maintain health and counteract inflammatory processes, “too much” exercise, often experienced by athletes, can increase inflammation, decrease immune surveillance, and expose them to a higher risk of diseases. When overexercise intersects with hypovitaminosis D, the overall effects on the immune system might converge into immune depression and higher vulnerability to diseases. This paper aims to provide an overview of how vitamin D shapes human immune responses, acting on the immune system and skeletal muscle cells; some aspects of exercise-related immune modifications are addressed, focusing on athletes. The crossroad where vitamin D and exercise meet can profile whole-body immune response and health.
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Socs3 ablation in kisspeptin cells partially prevents lipopolysaccharide-induced body weight loss. Cytokine 2022; 158:155999. [PMID: 35985175 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2022.155999] [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: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Many cytokines have been proposed to regulate reproduction due to their actions on hypothalamic kisspeptin cells, the main modulators of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) neurons. Hormones such as leptin, prolactin and growth hormone are good examples of cytokines that lead to Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK/STAT) pathway activation, consequently exerting effects in kisspeptin neurons. Different studies have investigated how specific components of the JAK/STAT signaling pathway affect the functions of kisspeptin cells, but the role of the suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 (SOCS3) in mediating cytokine actions in kisspeptin cells remains unknown. Cre-Loxp technology was used in the present study to ablate Socs3 expression in kisspeptin cells (Kiss1/Socs3-KO). Then, male and female control and Kiss1/Socs3-KO mice were evaluated for sexual maturation, energy homeostasis features, and fertility. It was found that hypothalamic Kiss1 mRNA expression is significantly downregulated in Kiss1/Socs3-KO mice. Despite reduced hypothalamic Kiss1 mRNA content, these mice did not present any sexual maturation or fertility impairments. Additionally, body weight gain, leptin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis were similar to control mice. Interestingly, Kiss1/Socs3-KO mice were partially protected against lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced body weight loss. Our results suggest that Socs3 ablation in kisspeptin cells partially prevents the sickness behavior induced by LPS, suggesting that kisspeptin cells can modulate energy metabolism in mice in certain situations.
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Xu Y, Qi W, Wang X, Zhang Y, Han L, Shi J, Wang G, Liu J, Duan H, Cong X, Zhao P, Zhou C, Wang J. Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 cooperates with androgen receptor/cell cycle-related kinase signalling pathway in the progression of hepatitis B virus infection and gender differences. J Viral Hepat 2022; 29:569-578. [PMID: 35567395 DOI: 10.1111/jvh.13699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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The study aimed to investigate the role of androgen receptor (AR)/cell cycle-related kinase (CCRK) signalling pathway in chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and gender differences, and the contribution of AR regulatory factor signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) in it. AR, CCRK, and phosphorylated STAT3 expressions in liver tissues of chronic HBV-infected patients and non-HBV controls were determined by western blot and compared between genders. The relationships of expression levels with serum HBV DNA levels, liver inflammation activity, and fibrosis score were analysed in chronic HBV-infected patients. The relationships between expression levels of three proteins were also analysed. HBV-infected patients had significantly higher expression levels of AR, CCRK, and p-STAT3Tyr705 compared with controls (p < .01). The expression levels of AR, CCRK, and p-STAT3Tyr705 in chronic HBV-infected patients with severe inflammation were significantly higher than those with mild inflammation (p < .05). Expression levels in patients with heavier fibrosis (stage F4) were higher than in those with less fibrosis (stages F0-3) (p < .01). No gender differences were observed in AR, CCRK, and p-STAT3Tyr705 levels in non-HBV controls; higher levels were observed in HBV-infected males than in HBV-infected females (p < .05). AR, CCRK, and p-STAT3Tyr705 levels in liver tissues positively correlated with each other (p < .0001) and with serum HBV DNA levels (p < .0001). In conclusion, in this study, we first found concordant over-expression of AR, CCRK, and STAT3 in liver tissues of chronic HBV-infected patients who have not yet developed HCC, significantly correlated with the severity of the disease and showed gender differences. STAT3 may be a potential therapeutic co-target for chronic HBV infection.
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- Yanhui Xu
- Department of Digestive, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Digestive, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Digestive, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Digestive, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Pathology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Digestive, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Digestive, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Digestive, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Digestive, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Dermatology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Digestive, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Digestive, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Digestive, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Huang ST, Chen BB, Song ZJ, Tang HL, Hua R, Zhang YM. Unraveling the role of Epac1-SOCS3 signaling in the development of neonatal-CRD-induced visceral hypersensitivity in rats. CNS Neurosci Ther 2022; 28:1393-1408. [PMID: 35702948 PMCID: PMC9344090 DOI: 10.1111/cns.13880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Aims Visceral hypersensitivity in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is widespread, but effective therapies for it remain elusive. As a canonical anti‐inflammatory protein, suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 (SOCS3) reportedly relays exchange protein 1 directly activated by cAMP (Epac1) signaling and inhibits the intracellular response to inflammatory cytokines. Despite the inhibitory effect of SOCS3 on the pro‐inflammatory response and neuroinflammation in PVN, the systematic investigation of Epac1‐SOCS3 signaling involved in visceral hypersensitivity remains unknown. This study aimed to explore Epac1‐SOCS3 signaling in the activity of hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus (PVN) corticotropin‐releasing factor (CRF) neurons and visceral hypersensitivity in adult rats experiencing neonatal colorectal distension (CRD). Methods Rats were subjected to neonatal CRD to simulate visceral hypersensitivity to investigate the effect of Epac1‐SOCS3 signaling on PVN CRF neurons. The expression and activity of Epac1 and SOCS3 in nociceptive hypersensitivity were determined by western blot, RT‐PCR, immunofluorescence, radioimmunoassay, electrophysiology, and pharmacology. Results In neonatal‐CRD‐induced visceral hypersensitivity model, Epac1 and SOCS3 expressions were downregulated and IL‐6 levels elevated in PVN. However, infusion of Epac agonist 8‐pCPT in PVN reduced CRF neuronal firing rates, and overexpression of SOCS3 in PVN by AAV‐SOCS3 inhibited the activation of PVN neurons, reduced visceral hypersensitivity, and precluded pain precipitation. Intervention with IL‐6 neutralizing antibody also alleviated the visceral hypersensitivity. In naïve rats, Epac antagonist ESI‐09 in PVN increased CRF neuronal firing. Consistently, genetic knockdown of Epac1 or SOCS3 in PVN potentiated the firing rate of CRF neurons, functionality of HPA axis, and sensitivity of visceral nociception. Moreover, pharmacological intervention with exogenous IL‐6 into PVN simulated the visceral hypersensitivity. Conclusions Inactivation of Epac1‐SOCS3 pathway contributed to the neuroinflammation accompanied by the sensitization of CRF neurons in PVN, precipitating visceral hypersensitivity and pain in rats experiencing neonatal CRD.
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- Si-Ting Huang
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.,Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.,NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.,Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.,NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.,Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.,NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.,Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.,NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Emergency, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.,Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.,NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs, Xuzhou, China
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Yan S, Xie N, Aleem MT, Ji X, Zhang C, Cao X, Zhang Y. Overexpression of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 contributes to the amelioration of Streptococcus uberis-induced inflammatory injury in mammary epithelial cells. Vet Microbiol 2022; 268:109398. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2022.109398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Myers SA, Gottschalk RA. Mechanisms encoding STAT functional diversity for context-specific inflammatory responses. Curr Opin Immunol 2022; 74:150-155. [DOI: 10.1016/j.coi.2022.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Zhao S, Mi Y, Zheng B, Wei P, Gu Y, Zhang Z, Xu Y, Cai S, Li X, Li D. Highly-metastatic colorectal cancer cell released miR-181a-5p-rich extracellular vesicles promote liver metastasis by activating hepatic stellate cells and remodelling the tumour microenvironment. J Extracell Vesicles 2022; 11:e12186. [PMID: 35041299 PMCID: PMC8765330 DOI: 10.1002/jev2.12186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Revised: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Liver metastasis of colorectal cancer (CRLM) is the most common cause of CRC-related mortality, and is typically caused by interactions between CRC cells and the tumour microenvironment (TME) in the liver. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the crosstalk between tumour-derived extracellular vesicle (EV) miRNAs and the TME in CRLM have yet to be fully elucidated. The present study demonstrated that highly metastatic CRC cells released more miR-181a-5p-rich EVs than cells which exhibit a low metastatic potential, in-turn promoting CRLM. Additionally, we verified that FUS mediated packaging of miR-181a-5p into CRC EVs, which in-turn persistently activated hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) by targeting SOCS3 and activating the IL6/STAT3 signalling pathway. Activated HSCs could secrete the chemokine CCL20 and further activate a CCL20/CCR6/ERK1/2/Elk-1/miR-181a-5p positive feedback loop, resulting in reprogramming of the TME and the formation of pre-metastatic niches in CRLM. Clinically, high levels of serum EV containing miR-181a-5p was positively correlated with liver metastasis in CRC patients. Taken together, highly metastatic CRC cells-derived EVs rich in miR-181a-5p could activate HSCs and remodel the TME, thereby facilitating liver metastasis in CRC patients. These results provide novel insight into the mechanism underlying liver metastasis in CRC.
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- Senlin Zhao
- Department of Colorectal SurgeryFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghaiChina
- Department of OncologyShanghai Medical CollegeFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Gastrointestinal SurgeryThe Second HospitalCheeloo College of MedicineShandong UniversityJinanChina
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- Department of General SurgeryShanghai General HospitalSchool of MedicineShanghai Jiaotong UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of OncologyShanghai Medical CollegeFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
- Cancer InstituteFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghaiChina
- Department of PathologyFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghaiChina
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- Department of BiobankFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghaiChina
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- Department of OncologyYijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical CollegeWuhuAnhuiChina
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- Department of Colorectal SurgeryFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghaiChina
- Department of OncologyShanghai Medical CollegeFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Colorectal SurgeryFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghaiChina
- Department of OncologyShanghai Medical CollegeFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Colorectal SurgeryFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghaiChina
- Department of OncologyShanghai Medical CollegeFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Colorectal SurgeryFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghaiChina
- Department of OncologyShanghai Medical CollegeFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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Wei W, Ning C, Huang J, Wang G, Lai J, Han J, He J, Zhang H, Liang B, Liao Y, Le T, Luo Q, Li Z, Jiang J, Ye L, Liang H. Talaromyces marneffei promotes M2-like polarization of human macrophages by downregulating SOCS3 expression and activating the TLR9 pathway. Virulence 2021; 12:1997-2012. [PMID: 34339354 PMCID: PMC8331029 DOI: 10.1080/21505594.2021.1958470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2020] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Little is known about how Talaromyces marneffei, a thermally dimorphic fungus that causes substantial morbidity and mortality in Southeast Asia, evades the human immune system. Polarization of macrophages into fungal-inhibiting M1-like and fungal-promoting M2-like types has been shown to play an important role in the innate immune response against fungal pathogens. This mechanism has not been defined for T. marneffei. Here, we demonstrated that T. marneffei promotes its survival in human macrophages by inducing them toward M2-like polarization. Our investigations of the mechanism revealed that T. marneffei infection led to SOCS3 protein degradation by inducing tyrosine phosphorylation, thereby relieving the inhibitory effect of SOCS3 on p-STAT6, a key factor for M2-like polarization. Our SOCS3-overexpression experiments showed that SOCS3 is a positive regulator of M1-like polarization and plays an important role in limiting M2-like polarization. Furthermore, we found that inhibition of the TLR9 pathway partially blocked T. marneffei-induced M2-like polarization and significantly enhanced the killing activity of macrophages against T. marneffei. Collectively, these results reveal a novel mechanism by which T. marneffei evades the immune response of human macrophages.
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- Wudi Wei
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of AIDS Prevention and Treatment, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- Guangxi-ASEAN Collaborative Innovation Center for Major Disease Prevention and Treatment, Life Sciences Institute, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of AIDS Prevention and Treatment, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- Guangxi-ASEAN Collaborative Innovation Center for Major Disease Prevention and Treatment, Life Sciences Institute, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- Nursing College, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of AIDS Prevention and Treatment, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of AIDS Prevention and Treatment, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of AIDS Prevention and Treatment, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- Guangxi-ASEAN Collaborative Innovation Center for Major Disease Prevention and Treatment, Life Sciences Institute, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of AIDS Prevention and Treatment, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi-ASEAN Collaborative Innovation Center for Major Disease Prevention and Treatment, Life Sciences Institute, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi-ASEAN Collaborative Innovation Center for Major Disease Prevention and Treatment, Life Sciences Institute, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of AIDS Prevention and Treatment, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi-ASEAN Collaborative Innovation Center for Major Disease Prevention and Treatment, Life Sciences Institute, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Wellcome Trust Major Overseas Programme, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Division of Infectious Diseases and International Health, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Guangxi-ASEAN Collaborative Innovation Center for Major Disease Prevention and Treatment, Life Sciences Institute, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi-ASEAN Collaborative Innovation Center for Major Disease Prevention and Treatment, Life Sciences Institute, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of AIDS Prevention and Treatment, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- Guangxi-ASEAN Collaborative Innovation Center for Major Disease Prevention and Treatment, Life Sciences Institute, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of AIDS Prevention and Treatment, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- Guangxi-ASEAN Collaborative Innovation Center for Major Disease Prevention and Treatment, Life Sciences Institute, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of AIDS Prevention and Treatment, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- Guangxi-ASEAN Collaborative Innovation Center for Major Disease Prevention and Treatment, Life Sciences Institute, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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Alagarasu K, Kaushal H, Shinde P, Kakade M, Chaudhary U, Padbidri V, Sangle SA, Salvi S, Bavdekar AR, D’costa P, Choudhary ML. TNFA and IL10 Polymorphisms and IL-6 and IL-10 Levels Influence Disease Severity in Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 Virus Infected Patients. Genes (Basel) 2021; 12:genes12121914. [PMID: 34946862 PMCID: PMC8700762 DOI: 10.3390/genes12121914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Revised: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Cytokines are key modulators of immune response, and dysregulated production of proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines contributes to the pathogenesis of influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 virus infection. Cytokine production is impacted by single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the genes coding for them. In the present study, SNPs in the IL6, TNFA, IFNG, IL17A, IL10, and TGFB were investigated for their association with disease severity and fatality in influenza A(H1N1)pdm09-affected patients with mild disease (n = 293) and severe disease (n = 86). Among those with severe disease, 41 patients had fatal outcomes. In a subset of the patients, levels of IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, TNF, IFN-γ, and IL-17 were assayed in the plasma for their association with severe disease. The frequency of TNFA rs1800629 G/A allele was significantly higher in severe cases and survived severe cases group compared to that of those with mild infection (OR with 95% for mild vs. severe cases 2.95 (1.52–5.73); mild vs. survived severe cases 4.02 (1.84–8.82)). IL10 rs1800896-rs1800872 G-C haplotype was significantly lower (OR with 95% 0.34 (0.12–0.95)), while IL10 rs1800896-rs1800872 G-A haplotype was significantly higher (OR with 95% 12.11 (2.23–76.96)) in fatal cases group compared to that of the mild group. IL-6 and IL-10 levels were significantly higher in fatal cases compared to that of survived severe cases. IL-6 levels had greater discriminatory power than IL-10 to predict progression to fatal outcome in influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 virus-infected patients. To conclude, the present study reports the association of TNFA and IL10 SNPs with severe disease in Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 virus-infected subjects. Furthermore, IL-6 levels can be a potential biomarker for predicting fatal outcomes in Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 virus infected subjects.
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- Kalichamy Alagarasu
- ICMR-National Institute of Virology, Pune 411001, India; (K.A.); (H.K.); (P.S.); (M.K.); (U.C.)
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- ICMR-National Institute of Virology, Pune 411001, India; (K.A.); (H.K.); (P.S.); (M.K.); (U.C.)
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- ICMR-National Institute of Virology, Pune 411001, India; (K.A.); (H.K.); (P.S.); (M.K.); (U.C.)
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- ICMR-National Institute of Virology, Pune 411001, India; (K.A.); (H.K.); (P.S.); (M.K.); (U.C.)
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- ICMR-National Institute of Virology, Pune 411001, India; (K.A.); (H.K.); (P.S.); (M.K.); (U.C.)
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- Department of Medicine, BJ Medical College, Pune 411001, India; (S.A.S.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Medicine, BJ Medical College, Pune 411001, India; (S.A.S.); (S.S.)
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- KEM Hospital Research Center, Pune 411001, India; (A.R.B.); (P.D.)
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- ICMR-National Institute of Virology, Pune 411001, India; (K.A.); (H.K.); (P.S.); (M.K.); (U.C.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +91-020-26006270
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Miki S, Suzuki JI, Takashima M, Ishida M, Kokubo H, Yoshizumi M. S-1-Propenylcysteine promotes IL-10-induced M2c macrophage polarization through prolonged activation of IL-10R/STAT3 signaling. Sci Rep 2021; 11:22469. [PMID: 34789834 PMCID: PMC8599840 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-01866-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease that may lead to the development of serious cardiovascular diseases. Aged garlic extract (AGE) has been reported to ameliorate atherosclerosis, although its mode of action remains unclear. We found that AGE increased the mRNA or protein levels of arginase1 (Arg1), interleukin-10 (IL-10), CD206 and hypoxia-inducible factor 2α (HIF2α) and decreased that of CD68, HIF1α and inducible nitric oxide synthase in the aorta and spleen of apolipoprotein E knockout mice. We also found that S-1-propenylcysteine (S1PC), a characteristic sulfur compound in AGE, increased the level of IL-10-induced Arg1 mRNA and the extent of M2c-like macrophage polarization in vitro. In addition, S1PC increased the population of M2c-like macrophages, resulting in suppressed the population of M1-like macrophages and decreased lipopolysaccharide-induced production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. These effects were accompanied by prolonged phosphorylation of the IL-10 receptor α (IL-10Rα) and signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) that inhibited the interaction between IL-10Rα and Src homology-2-containing inositol 5'-phosphatase 1 (SHIP1). In addition, administration of S1PC elevated the M2c/M1 macrophage ratio in senescence-accelerated mice. These findings suggest that S1PC may help improve atherosclerosis due to its anti-inflammatory effect to promote IL-10-induced M2c macrophage polarization.
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- Satomi Miki
- Department of Cardiovascular Physiology and Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan.
- Central Research Institute, Wakunaga Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 1624 Shimokotachi, Koda-cho, Akitakata-shi, Hiroshima, 739-1195, Japan.
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- Central Research Institute, Wakunaga Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 1624 Shimokotachi, Koda-cho, Akitakata-shi, Hiroshima, 739-1195, Japan
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- Central Research Institute, Wakunaga Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 1624 Shimokotachi, Koda-cho, Akitakata-shi, Hiroshima, 739-1195, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Physiology and Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Physiology and Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Physiology and Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan.
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Wang T, Zhou P, Xie X, Tomita Y, Cho S, Tsirukis D, Lam E, Luo HR, Sun Y. Myeloid lineage contributes to pathological choroidal neovascularization formation via SOCS3. EBioMedicine 2021; 73:103632. [PMID: 34688035 PMCID: PMC8546367 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2021.103632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background Pathological neovascularization in neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in the elderly. Increasing evidence shows that cells of myeloid lineage play important roles in controlling pathological endothelium formation. Suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 (SOCS3) pathway has been linked to neovascularization. Methods We utilised a laser-induced choroidal neovascularization (CNV) mouse model to investigate the neovascular aspect of human AMD. In several cell lineage reporter mice, bone marrow chimeric mice and Socs3 loss-of-function (knockout) and gain-of-function (overexpression) mice, immunohistochemistry, confocal, and choroidal explant co-culture with bone marrow-derived macrophage medium were used to study the mechanisms underlying pathological CNV formation via myeloid SOCS3. Findings SOCS3 was significantly induced in myeloid lineage cells, which were recruited into the CNV lesion area. Myeloid Socs3 overexpression inhibited laser-induced CNV, reduced myeloid lineage-derived macrophage/microglia recruitment onsite, and attenuated pro-inflammatory factor expression. Moreover, SOCS3 in myeloid regulated vascular sprouting ex vivo in choroid explants and SOCS3 agonist reduced in vivo CNV. Interpretation These findings suggest that myeloid lineage cells contributed to pathological CNV formation regulated by SOCS3. Funding This project was funded by NIH/NEI (R01EY030140, R01EY029238), BrightFocus Foundation, American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF), and Boston Children's Hospital Ophthalmology Foundation for YS and the National Institutes of Health/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (U01HL098166) for PZ.
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- Tianxi Wang
- Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Blood Bank, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Stem Cell Program, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Blood Bank, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Stem Cell Program, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; Joint Program in Transfusion Medicine, Department of Pathology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
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Sobah ML, Liongue C, Ward AC. SOCS Proteins in Immunity, Inflammatory Diseases, and Immune-Related Cancer. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:727987. [PMID: 34604264 PMCID: PMC8481645 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.727987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Cytokine signaling represents one of the cornerstones of the immune system, mediating the complex responses required to facilitate appropriate immune cell development and function that supports robust immunity. It is crucial that these signals be tightly regulated, with dysregulation underpinning immune defects, including excessive inflammation, as well as contributing to various immune-related malignancies. A specialized family of proteins called suppressors of cytokine signaling (SOCS) participate in negative feedback regulation of cytokine signaling, ensuring it is appropriately restrained. The eight SOCS proteins identified regulate cytokine and other signaling pathways in unique ways. SOCS1–3 and CISH are most closely involved in the regulation of immune-related signaling, influencing processes such polarization of lymphocytes and the activation of myeloid cells by controlling signaling downstream of essential cytokines such as IL-4, IL-6, and IFN-γ. SOCS protein perturbation disrupts these processes resulting in the development of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions as well as malignancies. As a consequence, SOCS proteins are garnering increased interest as a unique avenue to treat these disorders.
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- School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia.,Institue of Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia.,Institue of Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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Cappelletti M, Presicce P, Feiyang M, Senthamaraikannan P, Miller LA, Pellegrini M, Sim MS, Jobe AH, Divanovic S, Way SS, Chougnet CA, Kallapur SG. The induction of preterm labor in rhesus macaques is determined by the strength of immune response to intrauterine infection. PLoS Biol 2021; 19:e3001385. [PMID: 34495952 PMCID: PMC8452070 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3001385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Intrauterine infection/inflammation (IUI) is a major contributor to preterm labor (PTL). However, IUI does not invariably cause PTL. We hypothesized that quantitative and qualitative differences in immune response exist in subjects with or without PTL. To define the triggers for PTL, we developed rhesus macaque models of IUI driven by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) or live Escherichia coli. PTL did not occur in LPS challenged rhesus macaques, while E. coli–infected animals frequently delivered preterm. Although LPS and live E. coli both caused immune cell infiltration, E. coli–infected animals showed higher levels of inflammatory mediators, particularly interleukin 6 (IL-6) and prostaglandins, in the chorioamnion-decidua and amniotic fluid (AF). Neutrophil infiltration in the chorio-decidua was a common feature to both LPS and E. coli. However, neutrophilic infiltration and IL6 and PTGS2 expression in the amnion was specifically induced by live E. coli. RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) analysis of fetal membranes revealed that specific pathways involved in augmentation of inflammation including type I interferon (IFN) response, chemotaxis, sumoylation, and iron homeostasis were up-regulated in the E. coli group compared to the LPS group. Our data suggest that the intensity of the host immune response to IUI may determine susceptibility to PTL.
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- Monica Cappelletti
- Divisions of Neonatology and Developmental Biology, UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
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- Divisions of Neonatology and Developmental Biology, UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
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- Department of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
- Institute for Quantitative and Computational Biosciences–Collaboratory, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
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- Division of Neonatology and Pulmonary Biology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
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- California National Primate Research Center, University of California Davis, Davis, California, United States of America
- Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Cell Biology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California Davis, Davis, California, United States of America
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- Department of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
- Institute for Quantitative and Computational Biosciences–Collaboratory, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine Statistics Core, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
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- Division of Neonatology and Pulmonary Biology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
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- Division of Immunobiology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Research Foundation, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
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- Infectious Diseases, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Research Foundation, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
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- Division of Immunobiology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Research Foundation, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
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- Divisions of Neonatology and Developmental Biology, UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
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