2016
DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2016.08.010
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K + Efflux-Independent NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation by Small Molecules Targeting Mitochondria

Abstract: Imiquimod is a small-molecule ligand of Toll-like receptor-7 (TLR7) that is licensed for the treatment of viral infections and cancers of the skin. Imiquimod has TLR7-independent activities that are mechanistically unexplained, including NLRP3 inflammasome activation in myeloid cells and apoptosis induction in cancer cells. We investigated the mechanism of inflammasome activation by imiquimod and the related molecule CL097 and determined that K efflux was dispensable for NLRP3 activation by these compounds. Im… Show more

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“…Whether all or only a part of these events are required for NLRP3 inflammasome activation is not clear. Munoz-Planillo et al (2013) suggested that the sole reduction of intracellular K + was sufficient for NLRP3 inflammasome activation but recent reports have suggested that, in certain circumstances, inflammasome activation can occur independently of K + -efflux (Gross et al, 2016) or phagocytosis of bacteria (Chen et al, 2016). Moreover, the activity of the NRLP3 inflammasome has also been reported to be controlled by kinases such as Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) interacting with NLRP3 and ASC thus favoring the recruitment of caspase-1 (Ito et al, 2015), and JNK or Syk kinases regulating ASC oligomerization (Hara et al, 2013; Okada et al, 2014).…”
Section: The Inflammasomesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Whether all or only a part of these events are required for NLRP3 inflammasome activation is not clear. Munoz-Planillo et al (2013) suggested that the sole reduction of intracellular K + was sufficient for NLRP3 inflammasome activation but recent reports have suggested that, in certain circumstances, inflammasome activation can occur independently of K + -efflux (Gross et al, 2016) or phagocytosis of bacteria (Chen et al, 2016). Moreover, the activity of the NRLP3 inflammasome has also been reported to be controlled by kinases such as Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) interacting with NLRP3 and ASC thus favoring the recruitment of caspase-1 (Ito et al, 2015), and JNK or Syk kinases regulating ASC oligomerization (Hara et al, 2013; Okada et al, 2014).…”
Section: The Inflammasomesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Given the reduced expression of the mitophagy facilitator dynamin-related protein 1 (Drp1) preceding lupus onset [76], accumulation of damaged mitochondria is a likely culprit in disease progression. Furthermore, mitochondrial Complex I dysfunction and subsequent mitochondrial ROS production induced by imiquimod (a TLR7 agonist and mediator of lupus-like disease [77]), led to NLRP3 inflammasome activation in a recent study [78]. As NLRP3 inflammasome activation has been associated with SLE pathogenesis [79], the aforementioned study provides additional evidence potentially linking mitochondrial defects in lupus with downstream proinflammatory cascades that promote disease progression.…”
Section: Role Of Ros In Tissue Damage and Immune Cell Activation In Lmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In the later, mitochondrial manipulation would constitute an approach of choice to facilitate macrophage repolarization (56). Because some mitochondrial metabolites and the use of ETC CI or CII inhibitors can modulate cytokine production (8, 19, 41, 54, 57), such approach seems very promising. Moreover, mitochondrial ROS and metabolites, such as fumarate or itaconate, show a direct microbicidal effect (5, 30, 66).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The use of the CI inhibitors metformin and rotenone decreased mitochondrial ROS production in LPS-activated mouse macrophages thereby reducing IL-1β production and boosting IL-10 production (54). In addition to their function as TLR7 agonists, imiquimod and CL097 also inhibited the quinone oxidoreductases NQO2 and CI, inducing ROS that contributed to NLRP3 activation (57). Conversely, the CII inhibitor dimethyl malonate enhanced the production of IL-1RA and IL-10 and promote an anti-inflammatory response by preventing mitochondrial ROS generation and succinate oxidation (19).…”
Section: Functional Consequences Of Mitochondrial Adaptations In Macrmentioning
confidence: 99%