Several experimental evidence suggests a link between brain Herpes simplex virus type-1 infection and the occurrence of Alzheimer’s disease.However,the molecular mechanisms underlying this association are not complet...Several experimental evidence suggests a link between brain Herpes simplex virus type-1 infection and the occurrence of Alzheimer’s disease.However,the molecular mechanisms underlying this association are not completely understood.Among the molecular mediators of synaptic and cognitive dysfunction occurring after Herpes simplex virus type-1 infection and reactivation in the brain neuroinflammatory cytokines seem to occupy a central role.Here,we specifically reviewed literature reports dealing with the impact of neuroinflammation on synaptic dysfunction observed after recurrent Herpes simplex virus type-1 reactivation in the brain,highlighting the role of interleukins and,in particular,interleukin 1βas a possible target against Herpes simplex virus type-1-induced neuronal dysfunctions.展开更多
BACKGROUND Leukemia stem cells(LSCs)are found to be one of the main factors contributing to poor therapeutic effects in acute myeloid leukemia(AML),as they are protected by the bone marrow microenvironment(BMM)against...BACKGROUND Leukemia stem cells(LSCs)are found to be one of the main factors contributing to poor therapeutic effects in acute myeloid leukemia(AML),as they are protected by the bone marrow microenvironment(BMM)against conventional therapies.Gossypol acetic acid(GAA),which is extracted from the seeds of cotton plants,exerts anti-tumor roles in several types of cancer and has been reported to induce apoptosis of LSCs by inhibiting Bcl2.AIM To investigate the exact roles of GAA in regulating LSCs under different microenvironments and the exact mechanism.METHODS In this study,LSCs were magnetically sorted from AML cell lines and the CD34+CD38-population was obtained.The expression of leucine-rich pentatricopeptide repeat-containing protein(LRPPRC)and forkhead box M1(FOXM1)was evaluated in LSCs,and the effects of GAA on malignancies and mitochondrial RESULTS LRPPRC was found to be upregulated,and GAA inhibited cell proliferation by degrading LRPPRC.GAA induced LRPPRC degradation and inhibited the activation of interleukin 6(IL-6)/janus kinase(JAK)1/signal transducer and activator of transcription(STAT)3 signaling,enhancing chemosensitivity in LSCs against conventional chemotherapies,including L-Asparaginase,Dexamethasone,and cytarabine.GAA was also found to downregulate FOXM1 indirectly by regulating LRPPRC.Furthermore,GAA induced reactive oxygen species accumulation,disturbed mitochondrial homeostasis,and caused mitochondrial dysfunction.By inhibiting IL-6/JAK1/STAT3 signaling via degrading LRPPRC,GAA resulted in the elimination of LSCs.Meanwhile,GAA induced oxidative stress and subsequent cell damage by causing mitochondrial damage.CONCLUSION Taken together,the results indicate that GAA might overcome the BMM protective effect and be considered as a novel and effective combination therapy for AML.展开更多
目的 :探讨肠缺血再灌注 ( I/R)损伤时肺损伤的机制和白介素 1β及其受体拮抗蛋白 ( IL 1ra)的作用。方法 :用大鼠肠系膜上动脉夹闭造成 I/R损伤模型 ,利用放射免疫分析法测定损伤前后和各处理组血液、肺组织灌洗液中 IL 1β和 IL 1ra...目的 :探讨肠缺血再灌注 ( I/R)损伤时肺损伤的机制和白介素 1β及其受体拮抗蛋白 ( IL 1ra)的作用。方法 :用大鼠肠系膜上动脉夹闭造成 I/R损伤模型 ,利用放射免疫分析法测定损伤前后和各处理组血液、肺组织灌洗液中 IL 1β和 IL 1ra水平。同时采用逆转录聚合酶链反应 ( RT PCR)法测定肺组织中 IL 1β和IL 1ra m RNA的表达含量。经光镜和电镜观察肺局部白细胞浸润及组织损伤情况。结果 :I/R损伤后 6小时血液中 IL 1β和 IL 1ra有所增加 ,损伤组 IL 1β比对照组明显增加 ,而 IL 1ra不明显 ;但损伤组和对照组IL 1ra伤后 6小时比伤前自身对照组均明显增加。损伤组肺灌洗液中 IL 1β明显增多 ,而 IL 1ra不明显。肺组织中 IL 1β的 m RNA在损伤后表达明显增加 ,而 IL 1ra表达没有明显变化。经非特异性磷脂酶 A2( PLA2 )阻断剂 (氯喹和三氟拉嗪 )、血小板活化因子受体阻断剂 SR2 7417A、环氧化酶抑制剂消炎痛以及抗氧化剂愈创木酸等处理后 ,血清、肺灌洗液和肺组织中上述指标有不同程度的改变。肺内白细胞的聚集和浸润明显减少。结论 :IL 1β和 IL 1ra可能参与肠 I/R介导的急性肺损伤 ,并且和局部 PLA2展开更多
AIM:To investigate the associations between interleukin(IL)-1B and IL-1RN polymorphisms and gastric cancers among the Tibet,Hui and Han ethnicities.METHODS:Genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral blood of 210,205,an...AIM:To investigate the associations between interleukin(IL)-1B and IL-1RN polymorphisms and gastric cancers among the Tibet,Hui and Han ethnicities.METHODS:Genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral blood of 210,205,and 202 healthy volunteers and from 155,158,and 197 gastric cancer patients from the Tibet,Hui,and Han populations,respectively.Polymorphisms in IL-1B and IL-1RN were analyzed by denaturing high-performance liquid chromatography.RESULTS:Carriers of the IL-1B-31 CC genotype had an increased risk of intestinal type gastric cancer [odds ratio(OR) = 2.17,P = 0.037] in the Tibet ethnicity.Carriers of the IL-1B 2/L genotype had an increased risk of both intestinal and diffuse types of gastric cancer(OR = 2.08,2.31,P = 0.007,0.016,respectively) in the Hui ethnicity.In the Han population,carriers of the IL-1B-31 CC,IL-1B-511CT,TT genotypes had increased risk of intestinal type gastric cancer(OR = 2.51,2.74,5.66,P = 0.005,0.002,0.000,respectively).CONCLUSION:IL-1B and IL-RN genotypes may differentially contribute to gastric cancer among the Tibet,Hui,and Han ethnicities in the Qinghai area of China.展开更多
AIM To investigate the effects of active vitamin D3 on autophagy and interleukin(IL)-1β expression in Salmonella-infected intestinal epithelial cells(IECs).METHODS Caco-2 cells, NOD2 siR NA-, Atg16L1 siR NA- or vitam...AIM To investigate the effects of active vitamin D3 on autophagy and interleukin(IL)-1β expression in Salmonella-infected intestinal epithelial cells(IECs).METHODS Caco-2 cells, NOD2 siR NA-, Atg16L1 siR NA- or vitamin D receptor(VDR) siR NA-transfected Caco-2 cells were pretreated with 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3(1,25D3), and then infected by wild-type S. typhimurium strain SL1344. The conversion of LC3-I to LC3-II was detected by Western blot analysis and LC3+ autophagosome was analyzed by immunofluorescence. Caco-2 cells or VDR si RNA-transfected cells were pretreated with 1,25D3, and then infected by SL1344. Membrane protein and total RNA were analyzed by Western blot and RT-PCR for VDR and Atg16L1 protein and m RNA expression, respectively. Atg16L1 si RNA-transfected Caco-2 cells were pretreated by 1,25D3 and then infected with SL1344. Total RNA was analyzed by RT-PCR for IL-1β mR NA expression.RESULTS The active form of vitamin D, 1,25D3, showed enhanced VDR-mediated Atg16L1 mR NA expression, membranous Atg16L1 protein expression leading to autophagic LC3 II proteins expression and LC3 punctae in Salmonella-infected Caco-2 cells which was counteracted by Atg16L1 and VDR si RNA, but Atg16L1 mediated suppression of IL-1β expression. Thus, active vitamin D may enhance autophagy but suppress inflammatory IL-1β expression in Salmonella-infected IECs.CONCLUSION Active vitamin D might enhance autophagic clearance of Salmonella infection, while modulation of inflammatory responses prevents the host from detrimental effects of overwhelming inflammation.展开更多
AIM:To examine the activation of the Nalp3 inflammasome and its downstream targets following lipopolysaccharide(LPS) -induced stimulation in the liver. METHODS:Six-to-eight-week-old C57BL/6 chow fed mice were injected...AIM:To examine the activation of the Nalp3 inflammasome and its downstream targets following lipopolysaccharide(LPS) -induced stimulation in the liver. METHODS:Six-to-eight-week-old C57BL/6 chow fed mice were injected intraperitoneally with 0.5μg/g bodyweight LPS and sacrificed 2,4,6,18 or 24 h later. LPS-induced liver damage was confirmed by a biochemical assay to detect alanine aminotransferase(ALT) levels.To determine if LPS stimulation in the liver led to activation of the inflammasome,real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction was used to evaluate the mRNA expression of components of the Nalp3 inflammasome.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays were used to determine the protein expression levels of several downstream targets of the Nalp3 inflammasome,including caspase-1 and two cytokine targets of caspase-1,interleukin(IL) -1βand IL-18. RESULTS:We found that LPS injection resulted in liver damage as indicated by elevated ALT levels.This was associated with a significant increase in both mRNA and protein levels of the proinflammatory cy-tokine tumor necrosis factor(TNF) -αin the liver,as well as increased levels of TNFs in serum.We showed that LPS stimulation led to upregulation of mRNA levels in the liver for all the receptor components of the inflammasome,including Nalp3,Nalp1,pannexin-1 and the adaptor molecule apoptosis-associated specklike,caspase recruitment domain-domain containing protein.We also found increased levels of mRNA and protein for caspase-1,a downstream target of the inflammasome.In addition,LPS challenge led to increased levels of both mRNA and protein in the liver for two cytokine targets of caspase-1,IL-1βand IL-18. Interestingly,substantial baseline expression of pre-IL1βand pre-IL-18 was found in the liver.Inflammasome and caspase-1 activation was indicated by the significant increase in the active forms of IL-1βand IL-18 after LPS stimulation. CONCLUSION:Our results show that the Nalp3 inflammasome is upregulated and activated in the liver in response to LPS stimulation.展开更多
基金supported by UniversitàCattolica(D1 intramural funds to RP)Italian Ministry of University and Research(PRIN 2022ZYLB7B,P2022YW7BP funds to CG).
文摘Several experimental evidence suggests a link between brain Herpes simplex virus type-1 infection and the occurrence of Alzheimer’s disease.However,the molecular mechanisms underlying this association are not completely understood.Among the molecular mediators of synaptic and cognitive dysfunction occurring after Herpes simplex virus type-1 infection and reactivation in the brain neuroinflammatory cytokines seem to occupy a central role.Here,we specifically reviewed literature reports dealing with the impact of neuroinflammation on synaptic dysfunction observed after recurrent Herpes simplex virus type-1 reactivation in the brain,highlighting the role of interleukins and,in particular,interleukin 1βas a possible target against Herpes simplex virus type-1-induced neuronal dysfunctions.
文摘BACKGROUND Leukemia stem cells(LSCs)are found to be one of the main factors contributing to poor therapeutic effects in acute myeloid leukemia(AML),as they are protected by the bone marrow microenvironment(BMM)against conventional therapies.Gossypol acetic acid(GAA),which is extracted from the seeds of cotton plants,exerts anti-tumor roles in several types of cancer and has been reported to induce apoptosis of LSCs by inhibiting Bcl2.AIM To investigate the exact roles of GAA in regulating LSCs under different microenvironments and the exact mechanism.METHODS In this study,LSCs were magnetically sorted from AML cell lines and the CD34+CD38-population was obtained.The expression of leucine-rich pentatricopeptide repeat-containing protein(LRPPRC)and forkhead box M1(FOXM1)was evaluated in LSCs,and the effects of GAA on malignancies and mitochondrial RESULTS LRPPRC was found to be upregulated,and GAA inhibited cell proliferation by degrading LRPPRC.GAA induced LRPPRC degradation and inhibited the activation of interleukin 6(IL-6)/janus kinase(JAK)1/signal transducer and activator of transcription(STAT)3 signaling,enhancing chemosensitivity in LSCs against conventional chemotherapies,including L-Asparaginase,Dexamethasone,and cytarabine.GAA was also found to downregulate FOXM1 indirectly by regulating LRPPRC.Furthermore,GAA induced reactive oxygen species accumulation,disturbed mitochondrial homeostasis,and caused mitochondrial dysfunction.By inhibiting IL-6/JAK1/STAT3 signaling via degrading LRPPRC,GAA resulted in the elimination of LSCs.Meanwhile,GAA induced oxidative stress and subsequent cell damage by causing mitochondrial damage.CONCLUSION Taken together,the results indicate that GAA might overcome the BMM protective effect and be considered as a novel and effective combination therapy for AML.
文摘目的 :探讨肠缺血再灌注 ( I/R)损伤时肺损伤的机制和白介素 1β及其受体拮抗蛋白 ( IL 1ra)的作用。方法 :用大鼠肠系膜上动脉夹闭造成 I/R损伤模型 ,利用放射免疫分析法测定损伤前后和各处理组血液、肺组织灌洗液中 IL 1β和 IL 1ra水平。同时采用逆转录聚合酶链反应 ( RT PCR)法测定肺组织中 IL 1β和IL 1ra m RNA的表达含量。经光镜和电镜观察肺局部白细胞浸润及组织损伤情况。结果 :I/R损伤后 6小时血液中 IL 1β和 IL 1ra有所增加 ,损伤组 IL 1β比对照组明显增加 ,而 IL 1ra不明显 ;但损伤组和对照组IL 1ra伤后 6小时比伤前自身对照组均明显增加。损伤组肺灌洗液中 IL 1β明显增多 ,而 IL 1ra不明显。肺组织中 IL 1β的 m RNA在损伤后表达明显增加 ,而 IL 1ra表达没有明显变化。经非特异性磷脂酶 A2( PLA2 )阻断剂 (氯喹和三氟拉嗪 )、血小板活化因子受体阻断剂 SR2 7417A、环氧化酶抑制剂消炎痛以及抗氧化剂愈创木酸等处理后 ,血清、肺灌洗液和肺组织中上述指标有不同程度的改变。肺内白细胞的聚集和浸润明显减少。结论 :IL 1β和 IL 1ra可能参与肠 I/R介导的急性肺损伤 ,并且和局部 PLA2
基金Supported by Grants from the National Natural Science Foun dation of China,No.30860259the Youth Scientific Re search Foundation of Qinghai University,No.2008-QY-09
文摘AIM:To investigate the associations between interleukin(IL)-1B and IL-1RN polymorphisms and gastric cancers among the Tibet,Hui and Han ethnicities.METHODS:Genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral blood of 210,205,and 202 healthy volunteers and from 155,158,and 197 gastric cancer patients from the Tibet,Hui,and Han populations,respectively.Polymorphisms in IL-1B and IL-1RN were analyzed by denaturing high-performance liquid chromatography.RESULTS:Carriers of the IL-1B-31 CC genotype had an increased risk of intestinal type gastric cancer [odds ratio(OR) = 2.17,P = 0.037] in the Tibet ethnicity.Carriers of the IL-1B 2/L genotype had an increased risk of both intestinal and diffuse types of gastric cancer(OR = 2.08,2.31,P = 0.007,0.016,respectively) in the Hui ethnicity.In the Han population,carriers of the IL-1B-31 CC,IL-1B-511CT,TT genotypes had increased risk of intestinal type gastric cancer(OR = 2.51,2.74,5.66,P = 0.005,0.002,0.000,respectively).CONCLUSION:IL-1B and IL-RN genotypes may differentially contribute to gastric cancer among the Tibet,Hui,and Han ethnicities in the Qinghai area of China.
基金Supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology[MOST 103-2314-B-182-032(in part)]the Chang Gung Memorial Hospital,No.CMRPG8B1431,No.CMRPG8B1481 and No.CMRPG880443the Stem Cell Research Core Laboratory (grant CLRPG8B0052) for technical support
文摘AIM To investigate the effects of active vitamin D3 on autophagy and interleukin(IL)-1β expression in Salmonella-infected intestinal epithelial cells(IECs).METHODS Caco-2 cells, NOD2 siR NA-, Atg16L1 siR NA- or vitamin D receptor(VDR) siR NA-transfected Caco-2 cells were pretreated with 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3(1,25D3), and then infected by wild-type S. typhimurium strain SL1344. The conversion of LC3-I to LC3-II was detected by Western blot analysis and LC3+ autophagosome was analyzed by immunofluorescence. Caco-2 cells or VDR si RNA-transfected cells were pretreated with 1,25D3, and then infected by SL1344. Membrane protein and total RNA were analyzed by Western blot and RT-PCR for VDR and Atg16L1 protein and m RNA expression, respectively. Atg16L1 si RNA-transfected Caco-2 cells were pretreated by 1,25D3 and then infected with SL1344. Total RNA was analyzed by RT-PCR for IL-1β mR NA expression.RESULTS The active form of vitamin D, 1,25D3, showed enhanced VDR-mediated Atg16L1 mR NA expression, membranous Atg16L1 protein expression leading to autophagic LC3 II proteins expression and LC3 punctae in Salmonella-infected Caco-2 cells which was counteracted by Atg16L1 and VDR si RNA, but Atg16L1 mediated suppression of IL-1β expression. Thus, active vitamin D may enhance autophagy but suppress inflammatory IL-1β expression in Salmonella-infected IECs.CONCLUSION Active vitamin D might enhance autophagic clearance of Salmonella infection, while modulation of inflammatory responses prevents the host from detrimental effects of overwhelming inflammation.
文摘AIM:To examine the activation of the Nalp3 inflammasome and its downstream targets following lipopolysaccharide(LPS) -induced stimulation in the liver. METHODS:Six-to-eight-week-old C57BL/6 chow fed mice were injected intraperitoneally with 0.5μg/g bodyweight LPS and sacrificed 2,4,6,18 or 24 h later. LPS-induced liver damage was confirmed by a biochemical assay to detect alanine aminotransferase(ALT) levels.To determine if LPS stimulation in the liver led to activation of the inflammasome,real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction was used to evaluate the mRNA expression of components of the Nalp3 inflammasome.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays were used to determine the protein expression levels of several downstream targets of the Nalp3 inflammasome,including caspase-1 and two cytokine targets of caspase-1,interleukin(IL) -1βand IL-18. RESULTS:We found that LPS injection resulted in liver damage as indicated by elevated ALT levels.This was associated with a significant increase in both mRNA and protein levels of the proinflammatory cy-tokine tumor necrosis factor(TNF) -αin the liver,as well as increased levels of TNFs in serum.We showed that LPS stimulation led to upregulation of mRNA levels in the liver for all the receptor components of the inflammasome,including Nalp3,Nalp1,pannexin-1 and the adaptor molecule apoptosis-associated specklike,caspase recruitment domain-domain containing protein.We also found increased levels of mRNA and protein for caspase-1,a downstream target of the inflammasome.In addition,LPS challenge led to increased levels of both mRNA and protein in the liver for two cytokine targets of caspase-1,IL-1βand IL-18. Interestingly,substantial baseline expression of pre-IL1βand pre-IL-18 was found in the liver.Inflammasome and caspase-1 activation was indicated by the significant increase in the active forms of IL-1βand IL-18 after LPS stimulation. CONCLUSION:Our results show that the Nalp3 inflammasome is upregulated and activated in the liver in response to LPS stimulation.