Background Human interleukin(IL)-37 is a constituent of the IL-1 family with potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive attributes.It has been demonstrated extensive beneficial effects on various diseases;however,...Background Human interleukin(IL)-37 is a constituent of the IL-1 family with potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive attributes.It has been demonstrated extensive beneficial effects on various diseases;however,its role in the pathogenesis of diabetic cardiomyopathy(DCM)remains unclear.Methods In vivo,DCM mouse model was established with streptozotocin injection and a high-fat diet in WT and cardiac fibroblasts(CFs)specific hIL-37b overexpression mice(IL-37-Tg).In vitro,primary mouse CFs were isolated from the hearts of adult mice and cultured with high levels of glucose and palmitic acid.Cardiac function of the mice was assessed using echocardiography.Masson staining,immunofluorescence,western blot and RT-PCR assays were employed to evaluate the expression of cardiac fibrosis and SOCS3-JAK2-STAT3 signaling pathway-related proteins.Results In this study,we found that CFs specific IL-37-Tg significantly ameliorated cardiac dysfunction and reduced collagen production by inhibiting the JAK2-STAT3 axis,as evidenced by the decreased levels of p-JAK2 and p-STAT3 in the heart of CFs specific IL-37-Tg DCM mice.The beneficial effects of IL-37 were consistently observed in CFs treated with high glucose(HG)and palmitic acid(PA).Moreover,we also discovered that the presence of IL-37 increased the expression of SOCS3,a crucial regulator of JAK/STAT signaling,in DCM mice and HG and PA-treated CFs.Finally,the anti-fibrotic action of IL-37 in HG and PAtreated CFs was abolished when either SOCS3 was genetically knocked down or JAK2/STAT3 was pharmacologically activated.Conclusions Our findings indicate that IL-37 exerts its antifibrotic effect by promoting SOCS3-mediated JAK2-STAT3 inactivation and may be considered as a potential therapeutic agent for DCM.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the mechanism of JAK2/STAT3/SOCS1 signaling pathway in electroacupuncture of different acupoints on acute colitis rats.Methods:36 SPF SD rats were randomly divided into 6 groups,with 6 rats in...Objective:To investigate the mechanism of JAK2/STAT3/SOCS1 signaling pathway in electroacupuncture of different acupoints on acute colitis rats.Methods:36 SPF SD rats were randomly divided into 6 groups,with 6 rats in each group.The rat model of acute colitis was prepared by enema with glacial acetic acid solution.After the model was established,electroacupuncture was given to each acupoint group,with density wave,frequency 2Hz-50 Hz,intensity 2 mA,muscle tremor as the degree 20 min/time,1 time/day,for 3 consecutive days.Observe the general condition of rats;the pathological changes of colonic mucosa in rats were observed by HE method.The contents of serum interleukin-4(IL-4)and interleukin-8(IL-8)were detected by ELISA.Western blot and RT-PCR were used to detect the expression of JAK2,STAT3,SOCS1 protein and mRNA in rat colon tissue.Results:In contrast to the normal group,the overall condition of the model group was worse,the colonic mucosa was severely damaged,even necrotic,and the ulcer surface was obvious.The content of IL-4 in serum was obviously reduced,and the content of IL-8 was obviously go up(P<0.01).The protein content of JAK2,STAT3 and the expression of JAK2,STAT3 mRNA in colon tissue of rats were obviously go up,while the protein content of SOCS1 and the expression of SOCS1 mRNA were obviously reduced(P<0.01).In contrast to the model group,the general condition of rats in each acupoint group was significantly improved,the damage and necrosis of colonic mucosa and ulcer surface were obviously alleviated,the content of IL-4 in serum was obviously go up,and the content of IL-8 was significantly decreased(P<0.01).The protein content of JAK2,STAT3 and the expression of JAK2,STAT3 mRNA in colon tissue of rats were obviously reduced,while the protein content of SOCS1 and the expression of SOCS1 mRNA were obviously go up(P<0.05,P<0.01).Comparison of different acupoint groups,the colonic mucosal injury in the Zusanli group was significantly reduced,the content of serum IL-4 was significantly increased,and the content of IL-8 was significantly decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01).The protein content and mRNA expression of JAK2 and STAT3 in colon tissue were significantly down-regulated,while the protein content and mRNA expression of SOCS1 were significantly go up(P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion:Electroacupuncture at each acupoint can improve the damage of colonic mucosa and reduce the inflammatory response.The therapeutic effect of Zusanli(ST36)is better than that of Tianshu(ST25),Dachangshu(BL25)and Shangjuxu(ST37).The mechanism may be related to the regulation of JAK2/STAT3/SOCS1 signaling pathway related proteins and inflammatory cytokines IL-4 and IL-8.展开更多
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81800330)Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(No.22ZR1414700)Shanghai Pujiang Program(No.21P1401400).
文摘Background Human interleukin(IL)-37 is a constituent of the IL-1 family with potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive attributes.It has been demonstrated extensive beneficial effects on various diseases;however,its role in the pathogenesis of diabetic cardiomyopathy(DCM)remains unclear.Methods In vivo,DCM mouse model was established with streptozotocin injection and a high-fat diet in WT and cardiac fibroblasts(CFs)specific hIL-37b overexpression mice(IL-37-Tg).In vitro,primary mouse CFs were isolated from the hearts of adult mice and cultured with high levels of glucose and palmitic acid.Cardiac function of the mice was assessed using echocardiography.Masson staining,immunofluorescence,western blot and RT-PCR assays were employed to evaluate the expression of cardiac fibrosis and SOCS3-JAK2-STAT3 signaling pathway-related proteins.Results In this study,we found that CFs specific IL-37-Tg significantly ameliorated cardiac dysfunction and reduced collagen production by inhibiting the JAK2-STAT3 axis,as evidenced by the decreased levels of p-JAK2 and p-STAT3 in the heart of CFs specific IL-37-Tg DCM mice.The beneficial effects of IL-37 were consistently observed in CFs treated with high glucose(HG)and palmitic acid(PA).Moreover,we also discovered that the presence of IL-37 increased the expression of SOCS3,a crucial regulator of JAK/STAT signaling,in DCM mice and HG and PA-treated CFs.Finally,the anti-fibrotic action of IL-37 in HG and PAtreated CFs was abolished when either SOCS3 was genetically knocked down or JAK2/STAT3 was pharmacologically activated.Conclusions Our findings indicate that IL-37 exerts its antifibrotic effect by promoting SOCS3-mediated JAK2-STAT3 inactivation and may be considered as a potential therapeutic agent for DCM.
基金Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province(No.201801D121358)"Basic Research Special Project"of Shanxi University of Tradit Chin Med Science and Technology Innovation Ability Cultivation Program(No.2021PY-JC-13)。
文摘Objective:To investigate the mechanism of JAK2/STAT3/SOCS1 signaling pathway in electroacupuncture of different acupoints on acute colitis rats.Methods:36 SPF SD rats were randomly divided into 6 groups,with 6 rats in each group.The rat model of acute colitis was prepared by enema with glacial acetic acid solution.After the model was established,electroacupuncture was given to each acupoint group,with density wave,frequency 2Hz-50 Hz,intensity 2 mA,muscle tremor as the degree 20 min/time,1 time/day,for 3 consecutive days.Observe the general condition of rats;the pathological changes of colonic mucosa in rats were observed by HE method.The contents of serum interleukin-4(IL-4)and interleukin-8(IL-8)were detected by ELISA.Western blot and RT-PCR were used to detect the expression of JAK2,STAT3,SOCS1 protein and mRNA in rat colon tissue.Results:In contrast to the normal group,the overall condition of the model group was worse,the colonic mucosa was severely damaged,even necrotic,and the ulcer surface was obvious.The content of IL-4 in serum was obviously reduced,and the content of IL-8 was obviously go up(P<0.01).The protein content of JAK2,STAT3 and the expression of JAK2,STAT3 mRNA in colon tissue of rats were obviously go up,while the protein content of SOCS1 and the expression of SOCS1 mRNA were obviously reduced(P<0.01).In contrast to the model group,the general condition of rats in each acupoint group was significantly improved,the damage and necrosis of colonic mucosa and ulcer surface were obviously alleviated,the content of IL-4 in serum was obviously go up,and the content of IL-8 was significantly decreased(P<0.01).The protein content of JAK2,STAT3 and the expression of JAK2,STAT3 mRNA in colon tissue of rats were obviously reduced,while the protein content of SOCS1 and the expression of SOCS1 mRNA were obviously go up(P<0.05,P<0.01).Comparison of different acupoint groups,the colonic mucosal injury in the Zusanli group was significantly reduced,the content of serum IL-4 was significantly increased,and the content of IL-8 was significantly decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01).The protein content and mRNA expression of JAK2 and STAT3 in colon tissue were significantly down-regulated,while the protein content and mRNA expression of SOCS1 were significantly go up(P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion:Electroacupuncture at each acupoint can improve the damage of colonic mucosa and reduce the inflammatory response.The therapeutic effect of Zusanli(ST36)is better than that of Tianshu(ST25),Dachangshu(BL25)and Shangjuxu(ST37).The mechanism may be related to the regulation of JAK2/STAT3/SOCS1 signaling pathway related proteins and inflammatory cytokines IL-4 and IL-8.
