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Li L, Huang F, Zhang YH, Cai YD. Identifying allergic-rhinitis-associated genes with random-walk-based method in PPI network. Comput Biol Med 2024; 175:108495. [PMID: 38697003 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2024.108495] [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: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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Allergic rhinitis is a common allergic disease with a complex pathogenesis and many unresolved issues. Studies have shown that the incidence of allergic rhinitis is closely related to genetic factors, and research on the related genes could help further understand its pathogenesis and develop new treatment methods. In this study, 446 allergic rhinitis-related genes were obtained on the basis of the DisGeNET database. The protein-protein interaction network was searched using the random-walk-with-restart algorithm with these 446 genes as seed nodes to assess the linkages between other genes and allergic rhinitis. Then, this result was further examined by three screening tests, including permutation, interaction, and enrichment tests, which aimed to pick up genes that have strong and special associations with allergic rhinitis. 52 novel genes were finally obtained. The functional enrichment test confirmed their relationships to the biological processes and pathways related to allergic rhinitis. Furthermore, some genes were extensively analyzed to uncover their special or latent associations to allergic rhinitis, including IRAK2 and MAPK, which are involved in the pathogenesis of allergic rhinitis and the inhibition of allergic inflammation via the p38-MAPK pathway, respectively. The new found genes may help the following investigations for understanding the underlying molecular mechanisms of allergic rhinitis and developing effective treatments.
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- Lin Li
- Department of Otolaryngology and Head&neck, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, 214023, China; Department of Otolaryngology and Head&neck, China-Japan Union Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, 130033, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
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- Channing Division of Network Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
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- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
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Rawat SS, Keshri AK, Arora N, Kaur R, Mishra A, Kumar R, Prasad A. Taenia solium cysticerci's extracellular vesicles Attenuate the AKT/mTORC1 pathway for Alleviating DSS-induced colitis in a murine model. J Extracell Vesicles 2024; 13:e12448. [PMID: 38779712 PMCID: PMC11112404 DOI: 10.1002/jev2.12448] [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: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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The excretory-secretory proteome plays a pivotal role in both intercellular communication during disease progression and immune escape mechanisms of various pathogens including cestode parasites like Taenia solium. The cysticerci of T. solium causes infection in the central nervous system known as neurocysticercosis (NCC), which affects a significant population in developing countries. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are 30-150-nm-sized particles and constitute a significant part of the secretome. However, the role of EV in NCC pathogenesis remains undetermined. Here, for the first time, we report that EV from T. solium larvae is abundant in metabolites that can negatively regulate PI3K/AKT pathway, efficiently internalized by macrophages to induce AKT and mTOR degradation through auto-lysosomal route with a prominent increase in the ubiquitination of both proteins. This results in less ROS production and diminished bacterial killing capability among EV-treated macrophages. Due to this, both macro-autophagy and caspase-linked apoptosis are upregulated, with a reduction of the autophagy substrate sequestome 1. In summary, we report that T. solium EV from viable cysts attenuates the AKT-mTOR pathway thereby promoting apoptosis in macrophages, and this may exert immunosuppression during an early viable stage of the parasite in NCC, which is primarily asymptomatic. Further investigation on EV-mediated immune suppression revealed that the EV can protect the mice from DSS-induced colitis and improve colon architecture. These findings shed light on the previously unknown role of T. solium EV and the therapeutic role of their immune suppression potential.
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- Suraj Singh Rawat
- School of Biosciences and BioengineeringIndian Institute of Technology MandiMandiHimachal PradeshIndia
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- School of Biosciences and BioengineeringIndian Institute of Technology MandiMandiHimachal PradeshIndia
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- School of Biosciences and BioengineeringIndian Institute of Technology MandiMandiHimachal PradeshIndia
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- School of Biosciences and BioengineeringIndian Institute of Technology MandiMandiHimachal PradeshIndia
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- Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology UnitIndian Institute of Technology JodhpurJodhpurRajasthanIndia
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- CSIR‐Institute of Himalayan Bioresource TechnologyPalampurHimachal PradeshIndia
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- School of Biosciences and BioengineeringIndian Institute of Technology MandiMandiHimachal PradeshIndia
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Shin YH, Kim JH, Lee SH, Lee SY, Park YM, Choi EJ, Paek EY, Song KB, Park MJ, Jung S, Yoon J, Suh DI, Kim KW, Ahn K, Hong SJ. Allergic rhinitis phenotypes with distinct transcriptome profiles in children: A birth cohort. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2024; 153:1319-1329. [PMID: 38242217 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2023.12.024] [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: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND Allergic rhinitis (AR) phenotypes in childhood are unclear. OBJECTIVES This study sought to determine AR phenotypes and investigate their natural course and clinical and transcriptomic characteristics. METHODS Latent class trajectory analysis was used for phenotyping AR in 1050 children from birth through 12 years using a birth cohort study. Blood transcriptome analyses were performed to define the underlying mechanisms of each phenotype. RESULTS Five AR phenotypes were identified: early onset (n = 88, 8.4%), intermediate transient (n = 110, 10.5%), late onset (n = 209, 19.9%), very late onset (n=187, 17.8%), and never/infrequent (n = 456, 43.4%). Children with early-onset AR were associated with higher AR severity and sensitizations to foods at age 1 year and inhalants at age 3 years and asthma symptoms, but not with bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR). Children with late-onset AR phenotype associated with sensitizations to various foods at age 1 year but not from age 3 years, and to inhalants from age 7 years and with asthma with BHR. Children with very late-onset AR phenotype associated with sensitizations to foods throughout preschool age and to inhalants at ages 7 and 9 years and with asthma with BHR. Transcriptome analysis showed that early-onset AR was associated with viral/bacterial infection-related defense response, whereas late-onset AR was associated with T cell-related immune response. CONCLUSIONS Early-onset AR phenotype was associated with sensitization to foods and inhalants at an early age and asthma symptoms, but not with BHR, whereas very late- and late-onset AR phenotypes were positively associated with sensitization to inhalants and asthma with BHR. Transcriptomic analyses indicated that early- and late-onset AR phenotypes had distinct underlying mechanisms related to AR as well.
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- Youn Ho Shin
- Department of Pediatrics, The Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Changwon, Korea
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- Department of Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Childhood Asthma Atopy Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Changwon, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hallym Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Gwangmyeong, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Changwon, Korea.
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Song C, Liu W, Luo Y, Liu J, Jiang G, Wang R, He Z, Wang X, Mao W. Alterations in the immune landscape characterized by inflammatory activation and immune escape within 12 h after trauma. Immunobiology 2024; 229:152801. [PMID: 38593729 DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2024.152801] [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: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND Trauma is statistically a significant cause of mortality among patients across countries. Nevertheless, the precise correlation between genetic diagnostic markers and the intricate mechanism of trauma remains indistinct. METHODS Our study exclusively centered on trauma patients and selected three trauma-related datasets from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database, all of which had blood samples collected within post-traumatic 12 h. Differential gene screening, the WGCNA and Cytoscape software were employed to analyze the two datasets, with a particular emphasis on the top 100 genes selected based on MCC algorithm scores. A logistic diagnostic model was constructed by analyzing the intersection genes in the third dataset, leading to the identification of diagnostic biomarkers with high efficiency. The global immune landscape of these patients was extensively investigated using a multidimensional approach. Meanwhile, the underlying pathological and physiological mechanisms associated with early trauma status are summarized by integrating existing literature. RESULTS Out of these two GEO datasets, 21 overlapping genes were identified and incorporated into in the logistic diagnostic model constructed in the GSE36809 dataset. A panel of 9 genes was uncovered as a diagnostic biomarker, and their expression and correlation were subsequently verified. Additionally, by virtue of various algorithms, the findings revealed an upregulation of neutrophil expression and a downregulation of CD8+ T cell expression, indicating characteristic early trauma-induced inflammation activation and immune suppression. The correlation observed between the feature genes and immune cells serves to validate the exceptional diagnostic capability of these 9 genes in identifying trauma status and their promising potential for patients who could benefit from targeted immune interventions. Drawing from these findings, the discussion section offers insights into the underlying pathological and physiological mechanisms at play. CONCLUSION Our research has discovered a novel diagnostic biomarker and unveiled its association with post-traumatic immune alterations. This breakthrough enables accurate and timely diagnosis of early trauma, facilitating the implementation of appropriate healthcare interventions.
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- Chenghu Song
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi 214023, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi 214023, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi 214023, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi 214023, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi 214023, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi 214023, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi 214023, China.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi 214023, China.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi 214023, China.
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Bao Y, Wu Z, Zhu X, Wu J, Jiang Y, Zhang Y, Zhu Y, Liu Z, Deng Y, Liu W, Wei M, Luo W, Xiao Y. The study of the role of purified anti-mouse CD193 (CCR3) antibody in allergic rhinitis mouse animal models. Sci Rep 2024; 14:1059. [PMID: 38212473 PMCID: PMC10784297 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-51679-3] [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: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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The pathogenesis of allergic asthma is similar to that of allergic rhinitis, with inflammation cells producing and releasing inflammatory mediators and cytokines closely related to CCR3.Based on the theory of "one airway, one disease", the use of CCR3 monoclonal antibody may have a similar effect on allergic rhinitis. However, there are few studies on CCR3 monoclonal antibody in allergic rhinitis. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effective concentration of CCR3 monoclonal antibody, to compare the effects of different methods of administration, and to examine the lung condition of allergic mice to investigate whether antibody treatment protects the lungs. In this study, we constructed a mouse model of allergic rhinitis and intraperitoneally injected different doses of CCR3 monoclonal antibody (5, 10, and 20 uL/mg) to observe its therapeutic effect: observing changes in tissue morphology of nasal mucosa, infiltration of inflammation, and using ELISA to detect changes in relevant inflammatory mediators and cytokines, studying the role of CCR3 mAb in inhibiting CCR3-related actions on the nasal mucosa of allergic rhinitis mice. Furthermore, In addition, the therapeutic effects of intraperitoneal injection (i.p.) and intranasal administration (i.n.) were studied on the basis of effective concentrations.
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- Youwei Bao
- Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China.
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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Yang Y, Xiao G, Cheng P, Zeng J, Liu Y. Protective Application of Chinese Herbal Compounds and Formulae in Intestinal Inflammation in Humans and Animals. Molecules 2023; 28:6811. [PMID: 37836654 PMCID: PMC10574200 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28196811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Intestinal inflammation is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder with uncertain pathophysiology and causation that has significantly impacted both the physical and mental health of both people and animals. An increasing body of research has demonstrated the critical role of cellular signaling pathways in initiating and managing intestinal inflammation. This review focuses on the interactions of three cellular signaling pathways (TLR4/NF-κB, PI3K-AKT, MAPKs) with immunity and gut microbiota to explain the possible pathogenesis of intestinal inflammation. Traditional medicinal drugs frequently have drawbacks and negative side effects. This paper also summarizes the pharmacological mechanism and application of Chinese herbal compounds (Berberine, Sanguinarine, Astragalus polysaccharide, Curcumin, and Cannabinoids) and formulae (Wumei Wan, Gegen-Qinlian decoction, Banxia xiexin decoction) against intestinal inflammation. We show that the herbal compounds and formulae may influence the interactions among cell signaling pathways, immune function, and gut microbiota in humans and animals, exerting their immunomodulatory capacity and anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. This demonstrates their strong potential to improve gut inflammation. We aim to promote herbal medicine and apply it to multispecies animals to achieve better health.
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- Yang Yang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410125, China; (Y.Y.); (G.X.); (P.C.)
- Hunan Key Laboratory, Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Changsha 410125, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410125, China; (Y.Y.); (G.X.); (P.C.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410125, China; (Y.Y.); (G.X.); (P.C.)
- Hunan Key Laboratory, Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Changsha 410125, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410125, China; (Y.Y.); (G.X.); (P.C.)
- Hunan Key Laboratory, Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Changsha 410125, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410125, China; (Y.Y.); (G.X.); (P.C.)
- Hunan Key Laboratory, Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Changsha 410125, China
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Cong S, Feng Y, Tang H. Network pharmacology and molecular docking to explore the potential mechanism of urolithin A in combined allergic rhinitis and asthma syndrome. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2023; 396:2165-2177. [PMID: 36961550 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02404-w] [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: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
Abstract
This research used network pharmacology, molecular docking, in vivo studies, and other techniques to investigate the biological activity and mechanism of action of urolithin A (UA) in treating combined allergic rhinitis and asthma syndrome (CARAS). Urolithin A and potential related targets of allergic rhinitis and asthma were searched from the public databases. Then, bioinformatics analyses were given to protein-protein interaction (PPI), Gene Ontology (GO), and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG). Subsequently, molecular docking and molecular dynamic simulation were performed, aiming at predicting the binding of the active compound to the core target. Finally, in vivo experiment was conducted for further validation. A total of 45 common targets of allergic rhinitis and urolithin A and 62 common targets of asthma and urolithin A were identified, among which six common core targets were screened with Cytoscape. Molecular docking indicated that these core targets had good binding activity to urolithin A, which was further confirmed by molecular dynamics simulation. In the CARAS mouse model, urolithin A showed anti-inflammatory properties. The biological activity and regulatory network of UA on CARAS were revealed, and the anti-inflammatory effect of UA was clarified, which could be associated with the equilibrium of the immune system's Th1/Th2 cells.
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- Shuang Cong
- School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Qingdao Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Municipal Hospital), Qingdao, China.
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Tao Q, Zhu Y, Wang T, Deng Y, Liu H, Wu J. Identification and analysis of lipid metabolism-related genes in allergic rhinitis. Lipids Health Dis 2023; 22:105. [PMID: 37480069 PMCID: PMC10362667 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-023-01825-z] [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: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Studies have shown that the lipid metabolism mediator leukotriene and prostaglandins are associated with the pathogenesis of allergic rhinitis (AR). The aim of this study was to identify key lipid metabolism-related genes (LMRGs) related to the diagnosis and treatment of AR. MATERIALS AND METHODS AR-related expression datasets (GSE75011, GSE46171) were downloaded through the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. First, weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) was used to get AR-related genes (ARRGs). Next, between control and AR groups in GSE75011, differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were screened, and DEGs were intersected with LMRGs to obtain lipid metabolism-related differentially expressed genes (LMR DEGs). Protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks were constructed for these LMR DEGs. Hub genes were then identified through stress, radiality, closeness and edge percolated component (EPC) analysis and intersected with the ARRGs to obtain candidate genes. Biomarkers with diagnostic value were screened via receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. Differential immune cells screened between control and AR groups were then assessed for correlation with the diagnostic genes, and clinical correlation analysis and enrichment analysis were performed. Finally, real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was made on blood samples from control and AR patients to validate these identified diagnostic genes. RESULTS 73 LMR DEGs were obtained, which were involved in biological processes such as metabolism of lipids and lipid biosynthetic processes. 66 ARRGs and 22 hub genes were intersected to obtain four candidate genes. Three diagnostic genes (LPCAT1, SGPP1, SMARCD3) with diagnostic value were screened according to the AUC > 0.7, with markedly variant between control and AR groups. In addition, two immune cells, regulatory T cells (Treg) and T follicular helper cells (TFH), were marked variations between control and AR groups, and SMARCD3 was significantly associated with TFH. Moreover, SMARCD3 was relevant to immune-related pathways, and correlated significantly with clinical characteristics (age and sex). Finally, RT-qPCR results indicated that changes in the expression of LPCAT1 and SMARCD3 between control and AR groups were consistent with the GSE75011 and GSE46171. CONCLUSION LPCAT1, SGPP1 and SMARCD3 might be used as biomarkers for AR.
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- Qilei Tao
- Department of Otolaryngology, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, 200003, China.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, 200003, China.
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Park J, Wu Y, Li Q, Choi J, Ju H, Cai Y, Lee J, Oh YK. Nanomaterials for antigen-specific immune tolerance therapy. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2023; 13:1859-1881. [PMID: 36094655 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-022-01233-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
Impairment of immune tolerance might cause autologous tissue damage or overactive immune response against non-pathogenic molecules. Although autoimmune disease and allergy have complicated pathologies, the current strategies have mainly focused on symptom amelioration or systemic immunosuppression which can lead to fatal adverse events. The induction of antigen-specific immune tolerance may provide therapeutic benefits to autoimmune disease and allergic response, while reducing nonspecific immune adverse responses. Diverse nanomaterials have been studied to induce antigen-specific immune tolerance therapy. This review will cover the immunological background of antigen-specific tolerance, clinical importance of antigen-specific immune tolerance, and nanomaterials designed for autoimmune and allergic diseases. As nanomaterials for modulating immune tolerances, lipid-based nanoparticles, polymeric nanoparticles, and biological carriers have been covered. Strategies to provide antigen-specific immune tolerance have been addressed. Finally, current challenges and perspectives of nanomaterials for antigen-specific immune tolerance therapy will be discussed.
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- Jinwon Park
- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea.
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Wang J, Zhou Y, Zhang H, Hu L, Liu J, Wang L, Wang T, Zhang H, Cong L, Wang Q. Pathogenesis of allergic diseases and implications for therapeutic interventions. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2023; 8:138. [PMID: 36964157 PMCID: PMC10039055 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-023-01344-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2023] Open
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Allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis (AR), allergic asthma (AAS), atopic dermatitis (AD), food allergy (FA), and eczema are systemic diseases caused by an impaired immune system. Accompanied by high recurrence rates, the steadily rising incidence rates of these diseases are attracting increasing attention. The pathogenesis of allergic diseases is complex and involves many factors, including maternal-fetal environment, living environment, genetics, epigenetics, and the body's immune status. The pathogenesis of allergic diseases exhibits a marked heterogeneity, with phenotype and endotype defining visible features and associated molecular mechanisms, respectively. With the rapid development of immunology, molecular biology, and biotechnology, many new biological drugs have been designed for the treatment of allergic diseases, including anti-immunoglobulin E (IgE), anti-interleukin (IL)-5, and anti-thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP)/IL-4, to control symptoms. For doctors and scientists, it is becoming more and more important to understand the influencing factors, pathogenesis, and treatment progress of allergic diseases. This review aimed to assess the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and therapeutic interventions of allergic diseases, including AR, AAS, AD, and FA. We hope to help doctors and scientists understand allergic diseases systematically.
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- Ji Wang
- National Institute of TCM constitution and Preventive Medicine, School of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, P.R. China
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- National Institute of TCM constitution and Preventive Medicine, School of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, P.R. China
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- National Institute of TCM constitution and Preventive Medicine, School of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, P.R. China
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- National Institute of TCM constitution and Preventive Medicine, School of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, P.R. China
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- National Institute of TCM constitution and Preventive Medicine, School of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, P.R. China
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- National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 1000210, China
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- National Institute of TCM constitution and Preventive Medicine, School of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, P.R. China
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- National Institute of TCM constitution and Preventive Medicine, School of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, P.R. China
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- National Institute of TCM constitution and Preventive Medicine, School of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, P.R. China
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- National Institute of TCM constitution and Preventive Medicine, School of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, P.R. China.
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Bioinformatics analysis and verification of key candidate genes influencing the pathogenesis of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. Am J Transl Res 2023; 15:710-728. [PMID: 36915741 PMCID: PMC10006810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is a prominent public health issue. Furthermore, the prognosis of eosinophilic CRSwNP is poor, with a high recurrence rate. The underlying molecular mechanisms of eosinophilic CRSwNP remain unclear. Therefore, in this study, we sought to determine the crucial genes underlying eosinophil infiltration in eosinophilic CRSwNP pathogenesis. METHODS We used the Gene Expression Omnibus database (GEO) (GSE36830 and GSE23552 datasets) to mine gene expression profiles of CRSwNP patients and normal subjects. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between normal and CRSwNP tissues were identified and subjected to the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) and Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment analyses. Co-expression networks were established using a weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) and single-sample gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA). Protein-protein interaction networks were developed to detect functional protein modules. Based on the common DEGs, candidate miRNAs and related lncRNAs were predicted using the mirTarBase and StarBase databases. Finally, we generated immune cell subtypes of CRSwNP. RESULTS A total of 146 DEGs were identified. Of these, 131 genes were upregulated, whereas 15 were downregulated. GO analysis indicated that DEGs primarily participated in leukocyte chemotaxis and migration as well as cell chemotaxis. KEGG pathway analysis suggested that DEGs participated in the interactions between cytokines and viral proteins, osteoclast differentiation, and cytokine-cytokine receptor interactions. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction analysis showed that Complement C5a Receptor 1 (C5AR1), C-C Motif Chemokine Receptor 3 (CCR3), Complement C3a Receptor 1 (C3AR1), and C-C Motif Chemokine Ligand 13 (CCL13) expression levels were significantly upregulated in nasal polyps, whereas C-C Motif Chemokine Ligand 4 (CCL4) expression levels were significantly downregulated. CONCLUSIONS The candidate genes identified in this study may influence the activation and accumulation of eosinophils, cell chemotaxis, and inflammatory responses, thereby potentially representing molecular targets for future studies of CRSwNP.
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Ishida M, Miyagawa F, Nishi K, Sugahara T. Aqueous Extract from Cuminum cyminum L. Seed Alleviates Ovalbumin-Induced Allergic Rhinitis in Mouse via Balancing of Helper T Cells. Foods 2022; 11:3224. [PMCID: PMC9601982 DOI: 10.3390/foods11203224] [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] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Cuminum cyminum L. (cumin) seeds are widely used as a spice. Although we previously reported that the aqueous extract of cumin seeds suppresses the degranulation of rat basophilic RBL-2H3 cells, it has not been clarified whether the extract alleviates actual allergy symptoms in vivo. Therefore, in this study, we investigated the effect of oral administration of cumin seed aqueous extract (CAE) in ovalbumin (OVA)-induced allergic rhinitis. BALB/c mice were randomly divided into the following three groups: control group (five mice), OVA group (five mice), and OVA + CAE group (five mice). Allergic rhinitis was induced by sensitization (intraperitoneal, 25 μg OVA and 1.98 mg aluminum hydroxide gel) followed by challenge (intranasal, 400 μg OVA). The oral administration of CAE (25 mg/kg) reduced the sneezing frequency of OVA-induced allergic rhinitis model mice. In addition to reducing the serum immunoglobulin E and IL-4 levels, the oral administration of CAE reduced the production of T-helper type-2 (Th2) cytokines (IL-4, IL-5, IL-10, and IL-13) in the splenocytes of the model mice. Furthermore, a significant increase in the ratio of Th1 to Th2 cells was observed in the CAE-administered group. Our findings suggest that the ingestion of CAE improves T cell balance, the dominant state of Th2, and alleviates allergic rhinitis symptoms.
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- Momoko Ishida
- Department of Bioscience, Graduate School of Agriculture, Ehime University, Matsuyama 790-8566, Ehime, Japan
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- Food and Health Sciences Research Center, Ehime University, Matsuyama 790-8566, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Bioscience, Graduate School of Agriculture, Ehime University, Matsuyama 790-8566, Ehime, Japan
- Food and Health Sciences Research Center, Ehime University, Matsuyama 790-8566, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Bioscience, Graduate School of Agriculture, Ehime University, Matsuyama 790-8566, Ehime, Japan
- Food and Health Sciences Research Center, Ehime University, Matsuyama 790-8566, Ehime, Japan
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