Flares of joint inflammation and resistance to currently available biologic therapeutics in rheumatoid arthritis(RA)patients could reflect activation of innate immune mechanisms.Herein,we show that a TLR7 GU-rich endo...Flares of joint inflammation and resistance to currently available biologic therapeutics in rheumatoid arthritis(RA)patients could reflect activation of innate immune mechanisms.Herein,we show that a TLR7 GU-rich endogenous ligand,miR-Let7b,potentiates synovitis by amplifying RA monocyte and fibroblast(FLS)trafficking.miR-Let7b ligation to TLR7 in macrophages(MΦs)and FLSs expanded the synovial inflammatory response.Moreover,secretion of M1 monokines triggered by miR-Let7b enhanced Th1/Th17 cell differentiation.We showed that IRAK4 inhibitor(i)therapy attenuated RA disease activity by blocking TLR7-induced M1 MΦor FLS activation,as well as monokine-modulated Th1/Th17 cell polarization.IRAK4i therapy also disrupted RA osteoclastogenesis,which was amplified by miR-Let7b ligation to joint myeloid TLR7.Hence,the effectiveness of IRAK4i was compared with that of a TNF inhibitor(i)or anti-IL-6R treatment in collagen-induced arthritis(CIA)and miR-Let7b-mediated arthritis.We found that TNF or IL-6R blocking therapies mitigated CIA by reducing the infiltration of joint F480+iNOS+MΦs,the expression of certain monokines,and Th1 cell differentiation.Unexpectedly,these biologic therapies were unable to alleviate miR-Let7b-induced arthritis.The superior efficacy of IRAK4i over anti-TNF or anti-IL-6R therapy in miR-Let7b-induced arthritis or CIA was due to the ability of IRAK4i therapy to restrain the migration of joint F480+iNOS+MΦs,vimentin+fibroblasts,and CD3+T cells,in addition to negating the expression of a wide range of monokines,including IL-12,MIP2,and IRF5 and Th1/Th17 lymphokines.In conclusion,IRAK4i therapy may provide a promising strategy for RA therapy by disconnecting critical links between inflammatory joint cells.展开更多
Interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 4(IRAK4)is a pivotal enzyme in the Toll-like receptor(TLR)/MYD88 dependent signaling pathway,which is highly activated in rheumatoid arthritis tissues and activated B cell-like...Interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 4(IRAK4)is a pivotal enzyme in the Toll-like receptor(TLR)/MYD88 dependent signaling pathway,which is highly activated in rheumatoid arthritis tissues and activated B cell-like diffuse large B-cell lymphoma(ABC-DLBCL).Inflammatory responses followed by IRAK4 activation promote B-cell proliferation and aggressiveness of lymphoma.Moreover,proviral integration site for Moloney murine leukemia virus 1(PIM1)functions as an anti-apoptotic kinase in propagation of ABC-DLBCL with ibrutinib resistance.We developed a dual IRAK4/PIM1 inhibitor KIC-0101 that potently suppresses the NF-κB pathway and proinflammatory cytokine induction in vitro and in vivo.In rheumatoid arthritis mouse models,treatment with KIC-0101 significantly ameliorated cartilage damage and inflammation.KIC-0101 inhibited the nuclear translocation of NF-κB and activation of JAK/STAT pathway in ABC-DLBCLs.In addition,KIC-0101 exhibited an anti-tumor effect on ibrutinib-resistant cells by synergistic dual suppression of TLR/MYD88-mediated NF-κB pathway and PIM1 kinase.Our results suggest that KIC-0101 is a promising drug candidate for autoimmune diseases and ibrutinib-resistant B-cell lymphomas.展开更多
AIM To study the innate immune function in ulcerative colitis(UC) patients who fail to respond to anti-tumor necrosis factor(TNF) therapy.METHODS Effects of anti-TNF therapy, inflammation and medications on innate imm...AIM To study the innate immune function in ulcerative colitis(UC) patients who fail to respond to anti-tumor necrosis factor(TNF) therapy.METHODS Effects of anti-TNF therapy, inflammation and medications on innate immune function were assessed by measuring peripheral blood mononuclear cell(PBMC) cytokine expression from 18 inflammatory bowel disease patients pre- and 3 mo post-anti-TNF therapy. Toll-like receptor(TLR) expression and cytokine production post TLR stimulation was assessed in UC "responders"(n = 12) and "non-responders"(n = 12) and compared to healthy controls(n = 12). Erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR) and C-reactive protein(CRP) levels were measured in blood to assess disease severity/activity and inflammation. Pro-inflammatory(TNF, IL-1β, IL-6), immuno-regulatory(IL-10), Th1(IL-12, IFNγ) and Th2(IL-9, IL-13, IL-17A) cytokine expression was measured with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay while TLR cellular composition and intracellular signalling was assessed with FACS.RESULTS Prior to anti-TNF therapy, responders and nonresponders had similar level of disease severity and activity. PBMC's ability to respond to TLR stimulation was not affected by TNF therapy, patient's severity of the disease and inflammation or their medication use. At baseline, non-responders had elevated innate but not adaptive immune responses compared to responders(P < 0.05). Following TLR stimulation, nonresponders had consistently reduced innate cytokine responses to all TLRs compared to healthy controls(P < 0.01) and diminished TNF(P < 0.001) and IL-1β(P < 0.01) production compared to responders. This innate immune dysfunction was associated with reduced number of circulating plasmacytoid dendritic cells(p DCs)(P < 0.01) but increased number of CD4+ regulatory T cells(Tregs)(P = 0.03) as well as intracellular accumulation of IRAK4 in non-responders following TLR-2,-4 and-7 activation(P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Reduced innate immunity in non-responders may explain reduced efficacy to anti-TNF therapy. These serological markers may prove useful in predicting the outcome of costly anti-TNF therapy.展开更多
基金This work was supported in part by awards from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs MERIT Award(1I01BX002286)the National Institutes of Health(AR056099 and AR065778)+2 种基金the National Psoriasis Foundation(NPF)the Pfizer Investigator Initiated Research(IIR)Programthe Chicago Biomedical Consortium(CBC)Accelerator Award.
文摘Flares of joint inflammation and resistance to currently available biologic therapeutics in rheumatoid arthritis(RA)patients could reflect activation of innate immune mechanisms.Herein,we show that a TLR7 GU-rich endogenous ligand,miR-Let7b,potentiates synovitis by amplifying RA monocyte and fibroblast(FLS)trafficking.miR-Let7b ligation to TLR7 in macrophages(MΦs)and FLSs expanded the synovial inflammatory response.Moreover,secretion of M1 monokines triggered by miR-Let7b enhanced Th1/Th17 cell differentiation.We showed that IRAK4 inhibitor(i)therapy attenuated RA disease activity by blocking TLR7-induced M1 MΦor FLS activation,as well as monokine-modulated Th1/Th17 cell polarization.IRAK4i therapy also disrupted RA osteoclastogenesis,which was amplified by miR-Let7b ligation to joint myeloid TLR7.Hence,the effectiveness of IRAK4i was compared with that of a TNF inhibitor(i)or anti-IL-6R treatment in collagen-induced arthritis(CIA)and miR-Let7b-mediated arthritis.We found that TNF or IL-6R blocking therapies mitigated CIA by reducing the infiltration of joint F480+iNOS+MΦs,the expression of certain monokines,and Th1 cell differentiation.Unexpectedly,these biologic therapies were unable to alleviate miR-Let7b-induced arthritis.The superior efficacy of IRAK4i over anti-TNF or anti-IL-6R therapy in miR-Let7b-induced arthritis or CIA was due to the ability of IRAK4i therapy to restrain the migration of joint F480+iNOS+MΦs,vimentin+fibroblasts,and CD3+T cells,in addition to negating the expression of a wide range of monokines,including IL-12,MIP2,and IRF5 and Th1/Th17 lymphokines.In conclusion,IRAK4i therapy may provide a promising strategy for RA therapy by disconnecting critical links between inflammatory joint cells.
基金supported by a grant from the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology(KRICT,South Korea,project number SI-2231-40,KK1963-413)3D-TissueChip Based Drug Discovery Platform Technology Development Program(20009774,High-Throughput 3D Multifunctional Tissue-based Screening Service of Efficacy and Safety for Drug Discovery)funded by the Ministry of Trade,Industry and Energy(MOTIE,South Korea).
文摘Interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 4(IRAK4)is a pivotal enzyme in the Toll-like receptor(TLR)/MYD88 dependent signaling pathway,which is highly activated in rheumatoid arthritis tissues and activated B cell-like diffuse large B-cell lymphoma(ABC-DLBCL).Inflammatory responses followed by IRAK4 activation promote B-cell proliferation and aggressiveness of lymphoma.Moreover,proviral integration site for Moloney murine leukemia virus 1(PIM1)functions as an anti-apoptotic kinase in propagation of ABC-DLBCL with ibrutinib resistance.We developed a dual IRAK4/PIM1 inhibitor KIC-0101 that potently suppresses the NF-κB pathway and proinflammatory cytokine induction in vitro and in vivo.In rheumatoid arthritis mouse models,treatment with KIC-0101 significantly ameliorated cartilage damage and inflammation.KIC-0101 inhibited the nuclear translocation of NF-κB and activation of JAK/STAT pathway in ABC-DLBCLs.In addition,KIC-0101 exhibited an anti-tumor effect on ibrutinib-resistant cells by synergistic dual suppression of TLR/MYD88-mediated NF-κB pathway and PIM1 kinase.Our results suggest that KIC-0101 is a promising drug candidate for autoimmune diseases and ibrutinib-resistant B-cell lymphomas.
文摘AIM To study the innate immune function in ulcerative colitis(UC) patients who fail to respond to anti-tumor necrosis factor(TNF) therapy.METHODS Effects of anti-TNF therapy, inflammation and medications on innate immune function were assessed by measuring peripheral blood mononuclear cell(PBMC) cytokine expression from 18 inflammatory bowel disease patients pre- and 3 mo post-anti-TNF therapy. Toll-like receptor(TLR) expression and cytokine production post TLR stimulation was assessed in UC "responders"(n = 12) and "non-responders"(n = 12) and compared to healthy controls(n = 12). Erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR) and C-reactive protein(CRP) levels were measured in blood to assess disease severity/activity and inflammation. Pro-inflammatory(TNF, IL-1β, IL-6), immuno-regulatory(IL-10), Th1(IL-12, IFNγ) and Th2(IL-9, IL-13, IL-17A) cytokine expression was measured with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay while TLR cellular composition and intracellular signalling was assessed with FACS.RESULTS Prior to anti-TNF therapy, responders and nonresponders had similar level of disease severity and activity. PBMC's ability to respond to TLR stimulation was not affected by TNF therapy, patient's severity of the disease and inflammation or their medication use. At baseline, non-responders had elevated innate but not adaptive immune responses compared to responders(P < 0.05). Following TLR stimulation, nonresponders had consistently reduced innate cytokine responses to all TLRs compared to healthy controls(P < 0.01) and diminished TNF(P < 0.001) and IL-1β(P < 0.01) production compared to responders. This innate immune dysfunction was associated with reduced number of circulating plasmacytoid dendritic cells(p DCs)(P < 0.01) but increased number of CD4+ regulatory T cells(Tregs)(P = 0.03) as well as intracellular accumulation of IRAK4 in non-responders following TLR-2,-4 and-7 activation(P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Reduced innate immunity in non-responders may explain reduced efficacy to anti-TNF therapy. These serological markers may prove useful in predicting the outcome of costly anti-TNF therapy.
