Inhibition of IL1R1 or CASP4 attenuates spinal cord injury through ameliorating NLRP3 inflammasome-induced pyroptosis

Wang, Chenfeng; Ma, Hongdao; Zhang, Bangke; Tong, Hua; Wang, Haibin; Wang, Liang; Han, Lin; Li, Qisheng; Wu, Weiqing; Sun, Yi; Yang, Haisong; Lü, Xin

doi:10.3389/fimmu.2022.963582

Cited by 7 publications

(5 citation statements)

References 58 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…SCI is recognized to be accompanied by heightened oxidative stress and activation of the inflammasome NLRP3, leading to the cleavage and release of pro-IL-18/1β and consequent initiation of a potent inflammatory response [31]. Recent research has demonstrated that the inhibition of pyroptosis can effectively alleviate motor dysfunction resulting from SCI [32]. Macrophage/microglia are intrinsic immune cells in the CNS, and numerous studies have shown that macrophage/microglia pyroptosis plays an important role in the development of neuroinflammation [33][34][35].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

BMSCs-derived exosomes inhibit macrophage/microglia pyroptosis by increasing autophagy through the miR-21a-5p/PELI1 axis in spinal cord injury

Gu,

Wu,

Wang

et al. 2024

Aging

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Spinal cord injury (SCI) results in a diverse range of disabilities and lacks effective treatment options. In recent years, exosomes derived from bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) have emerged as a promising cell-free therapeutic approach for treating ischemic brain injury and other inflammatory conditions. Macrophage/microglial pyroptosis has been identified as a contributing factor to neuroinflammation following SCI. The therapeutic potential of BMSC-derived exosomes in macrophage/microglia pyroptosis-induced neuroinflammation, however, has to be determined. Our findings demonstrate that exosomes derived from BMSCs can enhance motor function recovery and mitigate neuroinflammation subsequent to SCI by upregulating the expression of autophagy-related proteins and inhibiting the activation of NLRP3 inflammasomes in macrophage/microglia. Moreover, miR-21a-5p is markedly increased in BMSCs-derived exosomes, and knocking down miR-21a-5p in BMSCs-derived exosomes eliminates the beneficial effects of administration; upregulation of miR-21a-5p in BMSCs-derived exosomes enhances the beneficial effects of administration. Mechanistically, miR-21a-5p positively regulates the autophagy of macrophage/microglia by reducing PELI1 expression, which in turn inhibits their pyroptosis. This research provides novel evidence that exosomes derived from BMSCs can effectively suppress macrophage/microglia pyroptosis through the miR-21a-5p/PELI1 axis-mediated autophagy pathway, ultimately facilitating functional restoration following SCI. In particular, our constructed miR-21a-5p overexpression exosomes greatly improved the efficacy of BMSCs-derived exosomes in treating spinal cord injury. These results establish a foundation for the prospective utilization of exosomes derived from BMSCs as a novel biological intervention for spinal cord injury.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

BMSCs-derived exosomes inhibit macrophage/microglia pyroptosis by increasing autophagy through the miR-21a-5p/PELI1 axis in spinal cord injury

Gu,

Wu,

Wang

et al. 2024

Aging

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Previous studies have demonstrated the involvement of the NF-κB/NLRP3 inflammasome signaling pathway in regulating pyroptosis in various diseases, such as spinal cord injury [ 46 ], diabetic cardiomyopathy [ 47 ] and Aspergillus fumigatus keratitis [ 48 ]. In this study, KEGG analysis of differentially expressed genes in TB patients’ peripheral blood transcripts revealed a significant enrichment of the NOD-like receptor (NLR) signaling pathway, NF-κB signaling pathway, and other inflammation-related pathways.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

S100A4 Promotes BCG-Induced Pyroptosis of Macrophages by Activating the NF-κB/NLRP3 Inflammasome Signaling Pathway

Liu

Nie

et al. 2023

IJMS

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Pyroptosis is a host immune strategy to defend against Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) infection. S100A4, a calcium-binding protein that plays an important role in promoting cancer progression as well as the pathophysiological development of various non-tumor diseases, has not been explored in Mtb-infected hosts. In this study, transcriptome analysis of the peripheral blood of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) revealed that S100A4 and GSDMD were significantly up-regulated in PTB patients’ peripheral blood. Furthermore, there was a positive correlation between the expression of GSDMD and S100A4. KEGG pathway enrichment analysis showed that differentially expressed genes between PTB patients and healthy controls were significantly related to inflammation, such as the NOD-like receptor signaling pathway and NF-κB signaling pathway. To investigate the regulatory effects of S100A4 on macrophage pyroptosis, THP-1 macrophages infected with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) were pre-treated with exogenous S100A4, S100A4 inhibitor or si-S100A4. This research study has shown that S100A4 promotes the pyroptosis of THP-1 macrophages caused by BCG infection and activates NLRP3 inflammasome and NF-κB signaling pathways, which can be inhibited by knockdown or inhibition of S100A4. In addition, inhibition of NF-κB or NLRP3 blocks the promotion effect of S100A4 on BCG-induced pyroptosis of THP-1 macrophages. In conclusion, S100A4 activates the NF-κB/NLRP3 inflammasome signaling pathway to promote macrophage pyroptosis induced by Mtb infection. These data provide new insights into how S100A4 affects Mtb-induced macrophage pyroptosis.

show abstract

“…IGSF6 is a novel member of the immunoglobulin superfamily, which belongs to the CD8 family of receptors and perhaps functions as a co-receptor [ 19 ]. The IGSF6 gene has been identified as a candidate for susceptibility to various diseases [ 31 , 32 ]. However, its role in immune engagement during LUAD is not well understood.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Immunoglobulin superfamily 6 is a molecule involved in the anti-tumor activity of macrophages in lung adenocarcinoma

Zheng,

Wang,

Jiang

et al. 2023

BMC Cancer

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background Immunoglobulin superfamily 6 (IGSF6) is a novel member of the immunoglobulin superfamily and has been implicated in various diseases. However, the specific role of IGSF6 in the anti-tumor immunity within lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) remains unclear. Methods We analyzed the IGSF6 expression in LUAD using data from TCGA, and we performed qRT-PCR and western blotting to validate these findings using tissue samples obtained from LUAD patients. Images of IHC staining were obtained from HPA. To assess the clinical relevance of IGSF6 expression, we utilized UALCAN and SPSS to analyze its association with major clinical features of LUAD. Additionally, we employed ROC curves and survival analysis to evaluate the potential diagnostic and prognostic value of IGSF6 in LUAD. To gain insights into the functional implications of IGSF6, we performed enrichment analysis using the R software clusterProfiler package. Moreover, we utilized TIMER2.0 and TISIDB to investigate the relationship between IGSF6 and immune infiltrates in LUAD. The proportion of tumor-infiltrating immune cells in LUAD was assessed using FCM, and their correlation with IGSF6 expression in tumor tissues was analyzed. The localization of IGSF6 protein on macrophages was confirmed using the HPA and FCM. To determine the regulatory role of IGSF6 on macrophage activity in LUAD, we employed ELISA, FCM, and tumor-bearing models. Results We discovered that both IGSF6 mRNA and protein levels were significantly decreased in LUAD. Additionally, we observed a negative correlation between IGSF6 expression and TNM stages as well as pathologic stages in LUAD. Notably, IGSF6 exhibited high sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing LUAD, and was positively associated with the survival rate of LUAD patients. Furthermore, IGSF6 expression was closely linked to gene sets involved in immune response. IGSF6 expression showed a positive correlation with immune infiltrates exhibiting anti-tumor activity, particularly M1 macrophages. We confirmed the predominant localization of the IGSF6 protein on the membrane of M1 macrophages. Importantly, the knockdown of IGSF6 resulted in a reduction in the anti-tumor activity of M1 macrophages, thereby promoting tumor progression. Conclusion IGSF6 is a molecule that is essential for the anti-tumor activity of macrophages in LUAD.

show abstract

Inhibition of IL1R1 or CASP4 attenuates spinal cord injury through ameliorating NLRP3 inflammasome-induced pyroptosis

Cited by 7 publications

References 58 publications

BMSCs-derived exosomes inhibit macrophage/microglia pyroptosis by increasing autophagy through the miR-21a-5p/PELI1 axis in spinal cord injury

BMSCs-derived exosomes inhibit macrophage/microglia pyroptosis by increasing autophagy through the miR-21a-5p/PELI1 axis in spinal cord injury

S100A4 Promotes BCG-Induced Pyroptosis of Macrophages by Activating the NF-κB/NLRP3 Inflammasome Signaling Pathway

Immunoglobulin superfamily 6 is a molecule involved in the anti-tumor activity of macrophages in lung adenocarcinoma

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About