Recombinant chitinase-3-like protein 1 alleviates learning and memory impairments via M2 microglia polarization in postoperative cognitive dysfunction mice

Postoperative cognitive dysfunction is a seve re complication of the central nervous system that occurs after anesthesia and surgery,and has received attention for its high incidence and effect on the quality of life of patients.To date,there are no viable treatment options for postoperative cognitive dysfunction.The identification of postoperative cognitive dysfunction hub genes could provide new research directions and therapeutic targets for future research.To identify the signaling mechanisms contributing to postoperative cognitive dysfunction,we first conducted Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment analyses of the Gene Expression Omnibus GSE95426 dataset,which consists of mRNAs and long non-coding RNAs differentially expressed in mouse hippocampus3 days after tibial fracture.The dataset was enriched in genes associated with the biological process"regulation of immune cells,"of which Chill was identified as a hub gene.Therefore,we investigated the contribution of chitinase-3-like protein 1 protein expression changes to postoperative cognitive dysfunction in the mouse model of tibial fractu re surgery.Mice were intraperitoneally injected with vehicle or recombinant chitinase-3-like protein 124 hours post-surgery,and the injection groups were compared with untreated control mice for learning and memory capacities using the Y-maze and fear conditioning tests.In addition,protein expression levels of proinflammatory factors(interleukin-1βand inducible nitric oxide synthase),M2-type macrophage markers(CD206 and arginase-1),and cognition-related proteins(brain-derived neurotropic factor and phosphorylated NMDA receptor subunit NR2B)were measured in hippocampus by western blotting.Treatment with recombinant chitinase-3-like protein 1 prevented surgery-induced cognitive impairment,downregulated interleukin-1βand nducible nitric oxide synthase expression,and upregulated CD206,arginase-1,pNR2B,and brain-derived neurotropic factor expression compared with vehicle treatment.Intraperitoneal administration of the specific ERK inhibitor PD98059 diminished the effects of recombinant chitinase-3-like protein 1.Collectively,our findings suggest that recombinant chitinase-3-like protein 1 ameliorates surgery-induced cognitive decline by attenuating neuroinflammation via M2 microglial polarization in the hippocampus.Therefore,recombinant chitinase-3-like protein1 may have therapeutic potential fo r postoperative cognitive dysfunction.

Knockout of C6orf120 in Rats Alleviates Concanavalin A-induced Autoimmune Hepatitis by Regulating Macrophage Polarization

Objective The effect of the functionally unknown gene C6orf120 on autoimmune hepatitis was investigated on C6orf120 knockout rats(C6orf120^(-/-))and THP-1 cells.Method Six–eight-week-old C6orf120^(-/-)and wild-type(WT)SD rats were injected with Con A(16 mg/kg),and euthanized after 24 h.The sera,livers,and spleens were collected.THP-1 cells and the recombinant protein(rC6ORF120)were used to explore the mechanism in vitro.The frequency of M1 and M2 macrophages was analyzed using flow cytometry.Western blotting and PCR were used to detect macrophage polarization-associated factors.Results C6orf120 knockout attenuated Con A-induced autoimmune hepatitis.Flow cytometry indicated that the proportion of CD68^(+)CD86^(+)M1 macrophages from the liver and spleen in the C6orf120^(-/-)rats decreased.C6orf120 knockout induced downregulation of CD86 protein and the mRNA levels of related inflammatory factors TNF-α,IL-1β,and IL-6 in the liver.C6orf120 knockout did not affect the polarization of THP-1 cells.However,rC6ORF120 promoted the THP-1 cells toward CD68^(+)CD80^(+)M1 macrophages and inhibited the CD68^(+)CD206^(+)M2 phenotype.Conclusion C6orf120 knockout alleviates Con A-induced autoimmune hepatitis by inhibiting macrophage polarization toward M1 macrophages and reducing the expression of related inflammatory factors in C6orf120^(-/-)rats.

Inhibition of M2 tumor-associated macrophages polarization by modulating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway as a possible liver cancer therapy method

The problem of liver cancer is becoming increasingly important due to the epi-demic of metabolic diseases and persistent high alcohol consumption.This deter-mines great attention to the development and improvement of methods for early diagnosis and treatment of liver cancer.Huang et al presented a study in the World Journal of Gastroenterology,in which they showed that the use of the traditional Chinese medicine Calculus bovis(CB)can suppress tumor growth in mice by inhibiting M2 tumor-associated macrophages(TAM)through modulating the activity of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.The interaction of CB components with the Wnt/β-catenin pathway,M2 TAM polarization,and tumor dynamics were studied using network pharmacology,transcriptomics,and molecular docking.It is now generally accepted that the polarization of TAM and the differentiation of the functions of M1 and M2 phagocytes are of great importance for the progression of neoplasms.It is assumed that M2 TAM promote proliferation and migration of tumor cells.Attempts to medicinally influence the Wnt/β-catenin pathway in order to modulate phagocyte polarization now belong to one of the most promising areas of immunotherapy of oncological diseases.Undoubtedly,the work of the Chinese authors deserves attention and further development.

Calculus bovis inhibits M2 tumor-associated macrophage polarization via Wnt/β-catenin pathway modulation to suppress liver cancer

BACKGROUND Calculus bovis(CB),used in traditional Chinese medicine,exhibits anti-tumor effects in various cancer models.It also constitutes an integral component of a compound formulation known as Pien Tze Huang,which is indicated for the treatment of liver cancer.However,its impact on the liver cancer tumor microenvironment,particularly on tumor-associated macrophages(TAMs),is not well understood.AIM To elucidate the anti-liver cancer effect of CB by inhibiting M2-TAM polarization via Wnt/β-catenin pathway modulation.METHODS This study identified the active components of CB using UPLC-Q-TOF-MS,evaluated its anti-neoplastic effects in a nude mouse model,and elucidated the underlying mechanisms via network pharmacology,transcriptomics,and molecular docking.In vitro assays were used to investigate the effects of CB-containing serum on HepG2 cells and M2-TAMs,and Wnt pathway modulation was validated by real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction and Western blot analysis.RESULTS This study identified 22 active components in CB,11 of which were detected in the bloodstream.Preclinical investigations have demonstrated the ability of CB to effectively inhibit liver tumor growth.An integrated approach employing network pharmacology,transcriptomics,and molecular docking implicated the Wnt signaling pathway as a target of the antineoplastic activity of CB by suppressing M2-TAM polarization.In vitro and in vivo experiments further confirmed that CB significantly hinders M2-TAM polarization and suppresses Wnt/β-catenin pathway activation.The inhibitory effect of CB on M2-TAMs was reversed when treated with the Wnt agonist SKL2001,confirming its pathway specificity.CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that CB mediates inhibition of M2-TAM polarization through the Wnt/β-catenin pathway,contributing to the suppression of liver cancer growth.

Th17/Treg balance and macrophage polarization ratio in lower extremity arteriosclerosis obliterans

Objective:To explore the balance of peripheral blood T helper 17 cells/regulatory T cell(Th17/Treg)ratio and the polarization ratio of M1 and M2 macrophages in lower extremity arteriosclerosis obliterans(ASO).Methods:A rat model of lower extremity ASO was established,and blood samples from patients with lower extremity ASO before and after surgery were obtained.ELISA was used to detect interleukin 6(IL-6),IL-10,and IL-17.Real-time RCR and Western blot analyses were used to detect Foxp3,IL-6,IL-10,and IL-17 expression.Moreover,flow cytometry was applied to detect the Th17/Treg ratio and M1/M2 ratio.Results:Compared with the control group,the iliac artery wall of ASO rats showed significant hyperplasia,and the concentrations of cholesterol and triglyceride were significantly increased(P<0.01),indicating the successful establishment of ASO.Moreover,the levels of IL-6 and IL-17 in ASO rats were pronouncedly increased(P<0.05),while the IL-10 level was significantly decreased(P<0.05).In addition to increased IL-6 and IL-17 levels,the mRNA and protein levels of Foxp3 and IL-10 in ASO rats were significantly decreased compared with the control group.The Th17/Treg and M1/M2 ratios in the ASO group were markedly increased(P<0.05).These alternations were also observed in ASO patients.After endovascular surgery(such as percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and arterial stenting),all these changes were significantly improved(P<0.05).Conclusions:The Th17/Treg and M1/M2 ratios were significantly increased in ASO,and surgery can effectively improve the balance of Th17/Treg,and reduce the ratio of M1/M2,and the expression of inflammatory factors.

Abnormally activated wingless/integrated signaling modulates tumor-associated macrophage polarization and potentially promotes hepatocarcinoma cell growth

In this article,we comment on the article by Huang et al.The urgent development of new therapeutic strategies targeting macrophage polarization is critical in the fight against liver cancer.Tumor-associated macrophages(TAMs),primarily of the M2 subtype,are instrumental in cellular communication within the tumor microenvironment and are influenced by various signaling pathways,including the wingless/integrated(Wnt)pathway.Activation of the Wnt signaling pathway is pivotal in promoting M2 TAMs polarization,which in turn can exacerbate hepatocarcinoma cell proliferation and migration.This manuscript emphasizes the burgeoning significance of the Wnt signaling pathway and M2 TAMs polarization in the pathogenesis and progression of liver cancer,highlighting the potential therapeutic benefits of inhibiting the Wnt pathway.Lastly,we point out areas in Huang et al’s study that require further research,providing guidance and new directions for similar studies.

Effect of Pingchuan granule on typeⅡinnate lymphocytes and M2 polarization of macrophages in asthmatic mice

Objective:To observe the effect of Pingchuan granule on the number of typeⅡinnate lymphocytes(ILC2)and M2 polarization of macrophages in the lung tissue of asthmatic mice;Methods:Ovalbumin sensitized and challenged asthmatic mouse models were established,and then Pingchuan granules or IL-33 neutralizing antibody were given to intervene.The pathological morphology of lung tissue was observed by HE,PAS and Masson staining,and the expressions of IL-4,IL-5,IL-13 and IL-33 in BALF and lung tissue were detected by ELISA and qRT-PCR,Flow cytometry was used to detect the number of type II innate lymphocytes and type M2 macrophages in lung tissue.Western blot was used to detect the protein expression levels of ST-2,FIZZ1 and Arg-1 in lung tissue;Results:Compared with the control group,the inflammation score,PAS score and collagen staining area of the model group were significantly increased,the expressions of IL-4,IL-5,IL-13 and IL-33 in BALF and lung tissue were significantly increased,the number of ILC2 and M2 macrophages,the expression of ST-2,FIZZ1 and Arg-1 protein in lung tissue were significantly increased,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05);Compared with the model group,Pingchuan granule could significantly reduce the inflammation score,PAS score and collagen staining area of asthmatic mice,down-regulate the expression of IL-4,IL-5,IL-13 and IL-33 in BALF and lung tissue,reduce the number of ILC2 and M2 macrophages,and the expression of ST-2,FIZZ1 and Arg-1 protein in lung tissue(P<0.05);Conclusion:Pingchuan granule improve the airway remodeling of asthma by inhibiting the polarization of M2 macrophages mediated by ILC2.

Growth differentiation factor 11 promotes macrophage polarization towards M2 to attenuate myocardial infarction via inhibiting Notch1 signaling pathway

Background:Myocardial infarctions(MI)is a major threat to human health especially in people exposed to cold environment.The polarization of macrophages towards different functional phenotypes(M1 macrophages and M2 macrophages)is closely related to MI repairment.The growth differentiation factor 11(GDF11)has been reported to play a momentous role in inflammatory associated diseases.In this study,we examined the regulatory role of GDF11 in macrophage polarization and elucidated the underlying mechanisms in MI.Methods:In vivo,the mice model of MI was induced by permanent ligation of the left anterior descending coronary artery(LAD),and mice were randomly divided into the sham group,MI group,and MI+GDF11 group.The protective effect of GDF11 on myocardial infarction and its effect on macrophage polarization were verified by echocardiography,triphenyl tetrazolium chloride staining and immunofluorescence staining of heart tissue.In vitro,based on the RAW264.7 cell line,the effect of GDF11 in promoting macrophage polarization toward the M2 type by inhibiting the Notch1 Signaling pathway was validated by qRT-PCR,Western blot,and flow cytometry.Results:We found that GDF11 was significantly downregulated in the cardiac tissue of MI mice.And GDF11 supplementation can improve the cardiac function.Moreover,GDF11 could reduce the proportion of M1 macrophages and increase the accumulation of M2 macrophages in the heart tissue of MI mice.Furthermore,the cardioprotective effect of GDF11 on MI mice was weakened after macrophage clearance.At the cellular level,application of GDF11 could inhibit the expression of M1 macrophage(classically activated macrophage)markers iNOS,interleukin(IL)-1β,and IL-6 in a dose-dependent manner.In contrast,GDF11 significantly increased the level of M2 macrophage markers including IL-10,CD206,arginase 1(Arg1),and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF).Interestingly,GDF11 could promote M1 macrophages polarizing to M2 macrophages.At the molecular level,GDF11 significantly down-regulated the Notch1 signaling pathway,the activation of which has been demonstrated to promote M1 polarization in macrophages.Conclusions:GDF11 promoted macrophage polarization towards M2 to attenuate myocardial infarction via inhibiting Notch1 signaling pathway.

超声造影联合血清Ficolin-3,FOXM1对2型糖尿病下肢动脉病变的诊断价值分析

目的超声造影联合血清纤维胶凝蛋白-3(Ficolin-3)、叉头框蛋白M1(FOXM1)对2型糖尿病(T2DM)下肢动脉病变的诊断价值分析。方法选取2022年2月至2023年2月我院收治的T2DM患者114例,以下肢动脉血管造影检查为金标准,将患者分为下肢动脉病变组23例(病变组)和无下肢动脉病变组91例(T2DM组),另选取同期于本院进行体检的健康志愿者91例为对照组。对患者及健康志愿者进行血清Ficolin-3、FOXM1及超声造影检查;ROC曲线分析血清Ficolin-3、FOXM1对T2DM下肢动脉病变的诊断价值;采用四格表法分析血清Ficolin-3、FOXM1、超声造影及3项联合对T2DM下肢动脉病变的诊断价值。结果病变组、T2DM组血清Ficolin-3水平显著高于对照组,且病变组血清Ficolin-3水平显著高于T2DM组(均P<0.05);病变组、T2DM组血清FOXM1水平显著低于对照组,且病变组血清FOXM1水平显著低于T2DM组(均P<0.05);血清Ficolin-3诊断T2DM下肢动脉病变的曲线下面积为0.868,敏感度为86.96%,特异度为75.82%,最佳截断值为35.12μg/ml;血清FOXM1诊断T2DM下肢动脉病变的曲线下面积为0.854,敏感度为82.61%,特异度为78.02%,最佳截断值为0.57;血清Ficolin-3、FOXM1检查结果与金标准均具有中度一致性(Kappa=0.480、0.481,均P<0.001);超声造影检查结果显示,T2DM下肢动脉病变的阳性检出率为73.91%,与金标准具有较高一致性(Kappa=0.631,P<0.001);3项联合检测的敏感度、漏诊率均显著优于超声造影单独诊断,准确度显著优于Ficolin-3、FOXM1单独诊断,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。结论血清Ficolin-3、FOXM1联合超声造影检查在T2DM下肢动脉病变诊断中的应用价值较高,进一步提升了诊断的敏感度、准确度,减少了误诊率。

IL-1β通过激活ERK1/2信号通路抑制人脐带间充质干细胞CD200表达抑制巨噬细胞M2极化

目的探究白细胞介素1β(IL-1β)调控人脐带间充质干细胞CD200表达及其对巨噬细胞极化的影响及作用机制。方法无血清培养基分离培养获得人脐带间充质干细胞(hUC-MSC),形态学观察及流式细胞术检测CD73、CD90、CD105、CD14、CD34、CD45、人类白细胞抗原DR(HLA-DR)的表达,确定间充质干细胞属性;20 ng/mL IL-1β处理hUC-MSC 24 h,流式细胞术检测CD200阳性细胞率,实时定量PCR和Western blot法检测CD200 mRNA和蛋白表达水平;佛波酯(PMA)诱导THP-1巨噬细胞活化,并与IL-1β处理感染CD200过表达慢病毒的hUC-MSC共培养,流式细胞术检测CD11c和CD206阳性细胞比例;IL-1β联合细胞外信号调节激酶1/2(ERK1/2)特异性抑制剂PD98059处理hUC-MSC,Western blot法检测细胞丝裂原激活蛋白激酶(MAPK)信号分子与CD200的表达。结果IL-1β显著下调hUC-MSC CD200蛋白表达与CD200阳性细胞率;过表达CD200显著上调hUC-MSC CD200表达,且CD200过表达hUC-MSC提高巨噬细胞CD206阳性细胞比率;IL-1β激活hUC-MSC的ERK1/2信号通路,PD98059上调IL-1β处理后hUC-MSC中CD200的蛋白表达。结论IL-1β通过激活ERK1/2信号通路抑制CD200的表达,进而抑制hUC-MSC对巨噬细胞向M2型极化的促进作用。

老年心力衰竭并发肺炎患者血清FOXM1和IGF2表达水平及与预后价值研究

目的探究血清叉头盒蛋白M1(forkhead box protein M1,FOXM1)和胰岛素样生长因子2(insulin-like growth factor 2,IGF2)表达对老年心力衰竭合并肺炎患者预后的预测价值。方法将邯郸市中心医院2021年3月~2022年6月收治的126例老年心力衰竭并发肺炎患者设为病例组,并根据随访情况将122例患者分为预后不良组(n=33)和预后良好组(n=89),另选取该院同期126例健康体检者为对照组。检测两组(病例组和对照组)血清FOXM1和IGF2水平,检测病例组用力肺活量(forced vital capacity,FVC)和第一秒用力呼容积(forced expiratory volume in one second,FEV1)。采用Spearman分析法分析老年心力衰竭并发肺炎患者血清FOXM1和IGF2水平与心功能分级的相关性;受试者工作特征(receiver operating characteristic,ROC)曲线分析血清FOXM1和IGF2水平对老年心力衰竭并发肺炎患者预后的预测价值。结果与对照组比较,病例组血清FOXM1(2.39±0.55 vs 1.06±0.21)和IGF2(71.33±7.96pg/ml vs 47.82±5.14pg/ml)水平明显较高,差异有统计学意义(t=25.358,27.581,均P<0.05);与预后良好组比较,预后不良组血清FOXM1(3.87±1.06 vs 1.95±0.51)和IGF2水平(85.88±9.54pg/ml vs 69.14±8.73pg/ml)明显较高,差异具有统计学意义(t=13.453,9.174,均P<0.05);预后良好组和预后不良组心功能分级比较差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=7.120,P<0.05),且与预后不良组比较,预后良好组FEV1(1.24±0.32L vs 1.08±0.25L)和FEV1/FVC(55.46%±5.77%vs 52.30%±5.38%)明显较高,差异有统计学意义(t=2.592,2.735,均P<0.05);老年心力衰竭并发肺炎患者血清FOXM1水平和IGF2水平与心功能分级呈显著正相关(r=0.496,0.517,均P<0.05)。ROC曲线结果显示,血清FOXM1单独预测老年心力衰竭并发肺炎患者预后的曲线下面积(area under the curve,AUC)为0.854(95CI%:0.779~0.912),其敏感度、特异度分别为75.76%,86.52%,最佳截断值为2.75;IGF2单独预测老年心力衰竭并发肺炎患者预后的AUC为0.874(95CI%:0.802~0.927),其敏感度、特异度分别为72.73%,85.39%,最佳截断值为78.30 pg/ml;二者联合预测老年心力衰竭并发肺炎患者预后的AUC显著大于血清FOXM1和IGF2单独诊断的AUC(Z=2.413,2.737,P=0.006,0.016)。结论血清FOXM1和IGF2水平在老年心力衰竭并发肺炎患者中升高,且二者联合检测对患者预后具有较高的预测价值。

血清Th1/Th2、Hmga1、PKM2表达水平及其联合HPV诊断宫颈癌的价值

目的探讨辅助性T细胞1(Th1)/辅助性T细胞2(Th2)、高迁移率族蛋白A1(Hmga1)、丙酮酸激酶M2型(PKM2)水平及联合人乳头状瘤病毒(HPV)对宫颈癌的诊断价值。方法选取2022年3月至2023年3月在河南省中医院就诊的186例宫颈疾病患者作为研究对象,根据疾病类型分为宫颈炎组(n=62)、宫颈癌前病变组(n=58)和宫颈癌组(n=66),另选取60例同期健康体检者作为对照组,比较四组及宫颈癌前病变组和宫颈癌组合并、未合并HPV感染患者入院时Th1/Th2因子[血清干扰素γ(IFN-γ)、白细胞介素-2(IL-2)、白细胞介素-4(IL-4)、白细胞介素-10(IL-10)]、Hmga1、PKM2水平,分析血清Th1/Th2、Hmga1、PKM2水平表达与肿瘤病理特征的关系及联合HPV对宫颈癌合并HPV感染的诊断价值。结果四组受检者入院(体检)时的血清IFN-γ、IL-2、IL-4、IL-10、Hmga1、PKM2水平比较,宫颈癌组>宫颈癌前病变组>宫颈炎组>对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);与未合并HPV感染患者比较,宫颈癌前病变组、宫颈癌组合并HPV感染患者入院时的血清IFN-γ、IL-2、IL-4、IL-10、Hmga1、PKM2水平较高,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);不同肿瘤分化程度、临床分期、有无淋巴结转移宫颈癌合并HPV感染患者入院时的血清IFN-γ、IL-2、IL-4、IL-10、Hmga1、PKM2水平比较差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);HPV感染对宫颈癌诊断灵敏度为84.85%(54/66),特异度为72.41%(16/28),准确度为56.45%(70/124);血清IFN-γ、IL-2、IL-4、IL-10、Hmga1、PKM2、HPV感染对宫颈癌、宫颈癌前病变诊断AUC分别为0.761、0.730、0.745、0.806、0.819、0.707、0.786,HPV感染联合各血清指标诊断AUC为0.908,大于单一指标诊断。结论血清Th1/Th2、Hmga1、PKM2水平检测对宫颈癌具有一定的诊断价值,临床可通过其联合HPV感染情况早期辅助诊断宫颈病变,为临床针对性制定干预方案提供参考。

M2型丙酮酸激酶、缺氧诱导因子-1α在子宫内膜癌组织中的表达及与患者临床特征的关系

目的探讨M2型丙酮酸激酶(PKM2)、缺氧诱导因子-1α(HIF-1α)在子宫内膜癌(EC)组织中的表达及与患者临床特征的关系。方法取41例EC患者的EC组织及相应癌旁组织和10例子宫内膜良性疾病患者的正常子宫内膜组织。采用免疫组化法检测PKM2、HIF-1α的表达情况。比较EC组织、癌旁组织及正常子宫内膜组织中PKM2、HIF-1α的阳性表达率及不同临床特征EC患者EC组织中PKM2、HIF-1α的表达情况。结果EC组织中HIF-1α的阳性表达率明显高于癌旁组织和正常子宫内膜组织,差异均有统计学意义(P﹤0.01)。p53突变型、分化程度为低分化EC患者EC组织中PKM2的阳性表达率分别明显高于p53野生型、分化程度为中高分化患者,差异均有统计学意义(P﹤0.01)。有脉管浸润的EC患者EC组织中HIF-1α的阳性表达率高于无脉管浸润患者,差异有统计学意义(P﹤0.05)。结论HIF-1α在EC组织中的阳性表达率较高。PKM2、HIF-1α表达与EC患者的临床特征有关,或可作为EC患者的有效治疗靶点。

Poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase family member 14 promotes functional recovery after spinal cord injury through regulating microglia M1/M2 polarization via STAT1/6 pathway

Poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase family member 14(PARP14),which is an intracellular mono(ADP-ribosyl)transferase,has been reported to promote post-stroke functional recovery,but its role in spinal cord injury(SCI)remains unclear.To investigate this,a T10 spinal cord contusion model was established in C57BL/6 mice,and immediately after the injury PARP14 shRNA-carrying lentivirus was injected 1 mm from the injury site to silence PARP14 expression.We found that PARP14 was up-regulated in the injured spinal cord and that lentivirus-mediated downregulation of PARP14 aggravated functional impairment after injury,accompanied by obvious neuronal apoptosis,severe neuroinflammation,and slight bone loss.Furthermore,PARP14 levels were elevated in microglia after SCI,PARP14 knockdown activated microglia in the spinal cord and promoted a shift from M2-polarized microglia(anti-inflammatory phenotype)to M1-polarized microglia(pro-inflammatory phenotype)that may have been mediated by the signal transducers and activators of transcription(STAT)1/6 pathway.Next,microglia M1 and M2 polarization were induced in vitro using lipopolysaccharide/interferon-γand interleukin-4,respectively.The results showed that PARP14 knockdown promoted microglia M1 polarization,accompanied by activation of the STAT1 pathway.In addition,PARP14 overexpression made microglia more prone to M2 polarization and further activated the STAT6 pathway.In conclusion,these findings suggest that PARP14 may improve functional recovery after SCI by regulating the phenotypic transformation of microglia via the STAT1/6 pathway.

Fra-1 protooncogene regulates IL-6 expression in macrophages and promotes the generation of M2d macrophages

The tumor microenvironment （TME） plays a prominent role in the growth of tumor cells. As the major inflammatory component of the TME, M2d macrophages are educated by the TME such that they adopt an immunosnppressive role that promotes tumor metastasis and progression. Fra-1 forms activator protein-1 heterodimers with Jun partners and drives gene transcription. Fra-1 is thought to drastically induce tumorigenesis and progression. However, the functional role of Fra-1 in the generation of M2d macrophages is poorly understood to date. Here, we demonstrate that 4T1 mammary carcinoma cells, when co-cultured with RAW264.7 macrophage cells, skew the RAW264.7 macrophage cell differentiation into M2d macrophages. The 4T1 cells stimulate de novo overexpression of Fra-1 in RAW264.7 cells, and then Fra-1 binds to the interleukin 6 （IL-6） promoter to increase the production of the cytokine IL-6 in RAW264.7 cells. IL-6 acts in an autocrine fashion to skew RAW264.7 macrophage cell differentiation into M2d macrophages. These findings open new insights into how to reverse M2d macrophage-induced immune tolerance to improve the efficacy of immunotherapeutic approaches.

泽泻汤基于PI3K/AKT通路调节巨噬细胞M1/M2极化平衡机制研究

目的:探讨泽泻汤(ZXT)对巨噬细胞M1/M2极化平衡的影响及可能的作用机制。方法:体内使用西式饮食(WD)诱导脂代谢紊乱小鼠模型,体外通过LPS/IL-4诱导RAW264.7细胞M1/M2型巨噬细胞模型,设置空白组、模型组、ZXT组。采用免疫荧光染色观察脂肪组织和RAW264.7细胞M1、M2型巨噬细胞标志物荧光强度;Western blot检测p-AKT、AKT、COX-2蛋白水平;qPCR分析M1、M2型巨噬细胞标志基因mRNA水平;ELISA测定IL-1β、IL-10分泌量;Griess法检测NO含量;Docking分析泽泻、白术活性成分与PI3K蛋白的结合情况。结果:与WD组相比,ZXT组CD11c表达显著减少,CD206表达量显著上调;ZXT逆转了LPS诱导的CD80表达升高,下调M1型巨噬细胞标志基因iNOS等mRNA水平,降低COX-2蛋白表达,抑制IL-1β分泌;ZXT促进IL-4诱导的CD206表达,上调M2型巨噬细胞标志基因Arg-1等mRNA水平及IL-10的分泌;ZXT逆转了LPS引起的NO释放增加;ZXT给药后体内外p-AKT/AKT蛋白水平均上升;Docking结果显示泽泻、白术中多个活性成分可与PI3K蛋白形成氢键稳定结合。结论:泽泻汤调节巨噬细胞M1/M2极化平衡,其作用机制可能与调控PI3K/AKT通路有关。

Rutin pretreatment promotes microglial M1 to M2 phenotype polarization

Microglial cells are important resident innate immune components in the central nervous system that are often activated during neuroinflammation.Activated microglia can display one of two phenotypes,M1 or M2,which each play distinct roles in neuroinflammation.Rutin,a dietary flavonoid,exhibits protective effects against neuroinflammation.However,whether rutin is able to influence the M1/M2 polarization of microglia remains unclear.In this study,in vitro BV-2 cell models of neuroinflammation were established using 100 ng/mL lipopolysaccharide to investigate the effects of 1-hour rutin pretreatment on microglial polarization.The results revealed that rutin pretreatment reduced the expression of the proinflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor-α,interleukin-1β,and interleukin-6 and increased the secretion of interleukin-10.Rutin pretreatment also downregulated the expression of the M1 microglial markers CD86 and inducible nitric oxide synthase and upregulated the expression of the M2 microglial markers arginase 1 and CD206.Rutin pretreatment inhibited the expression of Toll-like receptor 4 and myeloid differentiation factor 88 and blocked the phosphorylation of I kappa B kinase and nuclear factor-kappa B.These results showed that rutin pretreatment may promote the phenotypic switch of microglia M1 to M2 by inhibiting the Toll-like receptor 4/nuclear factor-kappa B signaling pathway to alleviate lipopolysaccharide-induced neuroinflammation.

Polarization of M1 tumor associated macrophage promoted by the activation of TLR3 signal pathway

Objective: To investigate the correlation between activation of toll-like receptors 3(TLR3) signaling pathway and tumor-associated macrophage and its effect on the tumor growth. Methods: The mice Lewis lung cancer cell lines 3LL and melanoma B16H10 were used to construct the subcutaneous transplantation tumor models and then they were treated with Poly-ICLC. The curative effect was observed and then the T cell and macrophage phenotypes infiltrated in local tumor were detected by flow cytometry. After the in vitro culture of mouse bone marrow-derived macrophage, the real-time PCR and western blot were applied to detect the expression of macrophage activation markers and the activation of intracellular signaling pathways. Results: The survival time of mice with brown tumor treated with Poly-ICLC significantly increased and the tumor growth was inhibited. The ratio of local tumor-infiltrated Treg decreased, while the ratio of CD8+ T cell increased significantly. The macrophages surface CD206 expression was down-regulated while the expression of i NOS increased. The Poly-ICLC could promote the expression of M1 markers(IL-1毬, TNF-α毩 and i NOS) in bone marrow-derived macrophage and inhibited the expression of M2 molecules(Arg-1, YM-1 and CD206). The phosphorylation level of downstream p65, TBK1 and IRF3 increased significantly. Conclusions: The Poly-ICLC can activate the TLR3 downstream signaling pathway to induce a M1 polarization of tumor associated macrophage, thereby inhibiting the tumor growth.

Exosomal microRNA-588 from M2 polarized macrophages contributes to cisplatin resistance of gastric cancer cells

BACKGROUND Gastric cancer is a prevalent malignant cancer with a high incidence and significantly affects the health of modern people globally.Cisplatin(DDP)is one of the most common and effective chemotherapies for patients with gastric cancer,but DDP resistance remains a severe clinical challenge.AIM To explore the function of M2 polarized macrophages-derived exosomal microRNA(miR)-588 in the modulation of DDP resistance of gastric cancer cells.METHODS M2 polarized macrophages were isolated and identified by specific markers using flow cytometry analysis.The exosomes from M2 macrophages were identified by transmission electron microscopy and related markers.The uptake of the PKH67-labelled M2 macrophages-derived exosomes was detected in SGC7901 cells.The function and mechanism of exosomal miR-588 from M2 macrophages in the modulation of DDP resistance of gastric cancer cells was analyzed by CCK-8 assay,apoptosis analysis,colony formation assay,Western blot analysis,qPCR analysis,and luciferase reporter assay in SGC7901 and SGC7901/DDP cells,and by tumorigenicity analysis in nude mice.RESULTS M2 polarized macrophages were isolated from mouse bone marrow stimulated with interleukin(IL)-13 and IL-4.Co-cultivation of gastric cancer cells with M2 polarized macrophages promoted DDP resistance.M2 polarized macrophagesderived exosomes could transfer in gastric cancer cells to enhance DDP resistance.Exosomal miR-588 from M2 macrophages contributed to DDP resistance of gastric cancer cells.miR-588 promoted DDP-resistant gastric cancer cell growth in vivo.miR-588 was able to target cylindromatosis(CYLD)in gastric cancer cells.The depletion of CYLD reversed miR-588 inhibition-regulated cell proliferation and apoptosis of gastric cancer cells exposed to DDP.CONCLUSION In conclusion,we uncovered that exosomal miR-588 from M2 macrophages contributes to DDP resistance of gastric cancer cells by partly targeting CYLD.miR-588 may be applied as a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of gastric cancer.

过表达miR-124-1基因的骨髓间充质干细胞外泌体调控小胶质细胞M2型极化对脑卒中的影响

目的探讨骨髓间充质干细胞(bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells,BMMSCs)外泌体(exosomes,Exo)过表达miR-124-1基因(Exo/124-1)调控小胶质细胞(microglia,MG)的M2型极化对脑卒中的影响。方法分离培养大鼠BMMSCs,收集其Exo(BMMSCs-Exo),采用流式细胞术、Western blot与透射电子显微镜(transmission electron microscope,TEM)分别对其进行检测鉴定。30只大鼠简单随机分为假手术组(Sham组)、模型组(MCAO/R组)、Exo移植组(Exo组)、空病毒(Empty lentivirus,Elv)转染Exo移植组(Exo-Elv组)及Exo/124-1移植组(Exo/124-1组),每组6只。Sham组仅行假手术,其余各组均复制大脑中动脉栓塞/再灌注(middle cerebral artery occlusion and reperfusion,MCAO/R)模型。模型复制1 d与14 d后,各移植组动物于右侧脑室植入相应移植物,Sham组、模型组注入相同剂量生理盐水作对照。术后2 h及1、3、7、14、21、28 d,分别对各组动物行改良神经系统严重程度评分(modified neurological severity scores,mNSS)。三苯基四氮唑(triphenyl tetrazolium chloride,TTC)染色检测其梗死体积。在基因与蛋白水平分别检测各组28 d脑组织MG的M1型分子[肿瘤坏死因子-α(tumor necrosis factor-α,TNF-α)]、M2型分子(CD206)的表达情况。结果成功获取并鉴定了BMMSCs及其Exo。Exo/124-1显著表达miR-124-1。所有动物(假手术组除外)术后出现神经功能缺损。术后7~28 d,Exo/124-1组的mNSS明显低于MCAO/R组(P<0.05)与Exo组、Exo-Elv组(P<0.01);术后28 d,Exo/124-1组的脑梗死体积、TNF-α的表达明显小于MCAO/R组(P<0.01)与Exo组、Exo-Elv组(P<0.01),CD206的表达显著高于MCAO/R组(P<0.01)与Exo组、Exo-Elv组(P<0.01)。结论BMMSCs-Exo携带miR-124-1基因可能调控MG的M2型极化,抑制M1型介导的炎症反应,促进脑卒中大鼠神经功能的恢复。