Cortistatin Dampens Psoriasis-Like Skin Inflammation Through Interacting with TNF-Α/TNFR1/Nf-κB Signaling Pathway and Regulating Macrophage Polarization

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenhan Wang ◽  
Yunpeng Zhao ◽  
Chao Liu ◽  
Cheng Qiu ◽  
Jiayi Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Skin Inflammation ◽  
Tnf Α

Ginsenoside Rg1 Ameliorated Colitis by Regulating the Homeostasis of M1/M2 Macrophage Polarization and Intestinal Flora

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Long ◽  
Xue-Ke Liu ◽  
Zeng-Ping Kang ◽  
Meng-Xue Wang ◽  
Hai-Mei Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Inflammatory Cytokines ◽  
Macrophage Activation ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Intestinal Flora ◽  
M2 Macrophage ◽  
Ginsenoside Rg1 ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
M2 Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Rhoa Signaling

Abstract Background: Aberrant M1/M2 macrophage polarization and intestinal flora disruption are involved in the pathological processes associated with ulcerative colitis (UC). Ginsenoside Rg1 has good immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects and is effective in treating UC of humans and animals. However, it is unclear how ginsenoside Rg1 regulate the homeostasis of M1/M2 macrophage polarization and intestinal flora.Methods: BALB/c mice were randomly divided into 4 groups: Control, DSS, DSS+Rg1, DSS+Y27632 groups. In this study, experiment colitis was induced in BALB/c mice using sodium dextran sulfate (DSS). Mice of DSS+Rg1, DSS+Y27632 groups were treated respectively with ginsenoside Rg1 and Rock inhibitor Y27632 for 14 consecutive days. On day 21, all mice were sacrificed. Histopathological analysis of the colon tissues was performed by Hematoxylin Eosin sinning. Cytokines (IL-6, IL-33, CCL-2, TNF-α, IL-4 and IL-10) were detected by Elisa. Flow cytometry was used to analyse macrophage activation and M1/M2 macrophage polarisation. Western blotting were applied to detect the levels of Macrophage polarization-associated protein (Arg-1, MIF-1, PIM-1, TLR2) and Nogo-B/RhoA signaling molecules (Rock1, RhoA and Nogo-B). The fecal microbial populations were analyzed using 16S gene sequencing. Results: After ginsenoside Rg1 and Y27632 treatment, the changes of body weight, colon length, colonic weight index and colonic mucosal injury of colitis mice were effectively improved, accompanied by less ulcer formation and inflammatory cell infiltration, lower levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IL-33, CCL-2, TNF-α) and higher anti-inflammatory cytokines (IL-4 and IL-10). Importantly, the percentage of CD11b+F4/80+, CD11b+F4/80+Tim-1+, CD11b+F4/80+TLR4+, and CD11b+F4/80+iNOS+ cells and the expression levels of MIF-1 and PIM-1 proteins were down-regulated significantly after ginsenoside Rg1 and Y27632 treatment, and CD11b+F4/80+CD206+ and CD11b+F4/80+CD163+ cells and Arg-1 up-regulated significantly. Intestinal flora composition were effectively improved after administration of ginsenoside Rg1. The Nogo-B/RchoA signaling pathway were obviously inhibited after ginsenoside Rg1 and Y27632 treatment, and the levels of Rock1, RhoA and Nogo-B proteins were significantly reduced. Conclusions: Ginsenoside Rg1 has the protective effect on UC by inhibiting macrophage activation, restoring the balance of M1/M2 macrophage polarization, and improving intestinal flora composition, associated with inhibition of the Nogo-B/RhoA signaling pathway.

scholarly journals Butorphanol Promotes Macrophage Phenotypic Transition to Inhibit Inflammatory Lung Injury via κ Receptors

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guangxin Luan ◽  
Fan Pan ◽  
Lina Bu ◽  
Kaixuan Wu ◽  
Aizhong Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Injury ◽  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Tissue Injury ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Lung Parenchyma ◽  
Lavage Fluid ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Inflammatory Phenotype ◽  
M1 Phenotype ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Acute lung injury (ALI)/acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by diffuse inflammation of the lung parenchyma and refractory hypoxemia. Butorphanol is commonly used clinically for perioperative pain relief, but whether butorphanol can regulate LPS-induced alveolar macrophage polarization is unclear. In this study, we observed that butorphanol markedly attenuated sepsis-induced lung tissue injury and mortality in mice. Moreover, butorphanol also decreased the expression of M1 phenotype markers (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β and iNOS) and enhanced the expression of M2 marker (CD206) in alveolar macrophages in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) of LPS-stimulated mice. Butorphanol administration reduced LPS-induced numbers of proinflammatory (M1) macrophages and increased numbers of anti-inflammatory (M2) macrophages in the lungs of mice. Furthermore, we found that butorphanol-mediated suppression of the LPS-induced increases in M1 phenotype marker expression (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β and iNOS) in bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs), and this effect was reversed by κ-opioid receptor (KOR) antagonists. Moreover, butorphanol inhibited the interaction of TLR4 with MyD88 and further suppressed NF-κB and MAPKs activation. In addition, butorphanol prevented the Toll/IL-1 receptor domain-containing adaptor inducing IFN-β (TRIF)-mediated IFN signaling pathway. These effects were ameliorated by KOR antagonists. Thus, butorphanol may promote macrophage polarization from a proinflammatory to an anti-inflammatory phenotype secondary to the inhibition of NF-κB, MAPKs, and the TRIF-mediated IFN signaling pathway through κ receptors.

TNF-α in Combination with Palmitate Enhances IL-8 Production via TLR4-Dependent Signaling Pathway—Potential Relevance to Metabolic Inflammation

Diabetes ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 67 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 1730-P
Author(s):  
RASHEED AHMAD ◽  
NADEEM AKHTER ◽  
SHIHAB P. KOCHUMON ◽  
AREEJ ABU ALROUB ◽  
REEBY S. THOMAS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Metabolic Inflammation ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Dependent Signaling Pathway

MiR-18a Downregulated RORA Inhibits the Proliferation and Tumorigenesis of Glioma Through TNF-α-Mediated NF-κB Signaling Pathway

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Jiang ◽  
Jinpeng Zhou ◽  
Junshuang Zhao ◽  
Dianqi Hou ◽  
Haiying Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Tnf Α

scholarly journals Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Simonsinol on Lipopolysaccharide Stimulated RAW264.7 Cells through Inactivation of NF-κB Signaling Pathway

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (16) ◽  
pp. 3573
Author(s):  
Lian-Chun Li ◽  
Zheng-Hong Pan ◽  
De-Sheng Ning ◽  
Yu-Xia Fu
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Raw264.7 Cells ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Factor Α ◽  
Oxide Synthase ◽  
Necrosis Factor

Simonsinol is a natural sesqui-neolignan firstly isolated from the bark of Illicium simonsii. In this study, the anti-inflammatory activity of simonsinol was investigated with a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated murine macrophages RAW264.7 cells model. The results demonstrated that simonsinol could antagonize the effect of LPS on morphological changes of RAW264.7 cells, and decrease the production of nitric oxide (NO), tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), and interleukin 6 (IL-6) in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells, as determined by Griess assay and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Furthermore, simonsinol could downregulate transcription of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), TNF-α, and IL-6 as measured by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), and inhibit phosphorylation of the alpha inhibitor of NF-κB (IκBα) as assayed by Western blot. In conclusion, these data demonstrate that simonsinol could inhibit inflammation response in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells through the inactivation of the nuclear transcription factor kappa-B (NF-κB) signaling pathway.

scholarly journals Punicalagin Prevents Inflammation in LPS-Induced RAW264.7 Macrophages by Inhibiting FoxO3a/Autophagy Signaling Pathway

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 2794 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cao ◽  
Chen ◽  
Ren ◽  
Zhang ◽  
Tan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Western Blot ◽  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Inflammatory Cytokines ◽  
Blot Analysis ◽  
Western Blot Analysis ◽  
Inflammatory Responses ◽  
Raw264.7 Macrophages ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Autophagy Inhibition ◽  
Pro Inflammatory Cytokines

Punicalagin, a hydrolysable tannin of pomegranate juice, exhibits multiple biological effects, including inhibiting production of pro-inflammatory cytokines in macrophages. Autophagy, an intracellular self-digestion process, has been recently shown to regulate inflammatory responses. In this study, we investigated the anti-inflammatory potential of punicalagin in lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced RAW264.7 macrophages and uncovered the underlying mechanisms. Punicalagin significantly attenuated, in a concentration-dependent manner, LPS-induced release of NO and decreased pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-α and IL-6 release at the highest concentration. We found that punicalagin inhibited NF-κB and MAPK activation in LPS-induced RAW264.7 macrophages. Western blot analysis revealed that punicalagin pre-treatment enhanced LC3II, p62 expression, and decreased Beclin1 expression in LPS-induced macrophages. MDC assays were used to determine the autophagic process and the results worked in concert with Western blot analysis. In addition, our observations indicated that LPS-induced releases of NO, TNF-α, and IL-6 were attenuated by treatment with autophagy inhibitor chloroquine, suggesting that autophagy inhibition participated in anti-inflammatory effect. We also found that punicalagin downregulated FoxO3a expression, resulting in autophagy inhibition. Overall these results suggested that punicalagin played an important role in the attenuation of LPS-induced inflammatory responses in RAW264.7 macrophages and that the mechanisms involved downregulation of the FoxO3a/autophagy signaling pathway.

scholarly journals Inflammatory M1-like macrophages polarized by NK-4 undergo enhanced phenotypic switching to an anti-inflammatory M2-like phenotype upon co-culture with apoptotic cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keizo Kohno ◽  
Satomi Koya-Miyata ◽  
Akira Harashima ◽  
Takahiko Tsukuda ◽  
Masataka Katakami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Chronic Wounds ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Phenotypic Switching ◽  
Apoptotic Cells ◽  
Phenotypic Switch ◽  
Inflammatory Phase ◽  
M1 Macrophage ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Abstract Background NK-4 has been used to promote wound healing since the early-1950s; however, the mechanism of action of NK-4 is unknown. In this study, we examined whether NK-4 exerts a regulatory effect on macrophages, which play multiple roles during wound healing from the initial inflammatory phase until the tissue regeneration phase. Results NK-4 treatment of THP-1 macrophages induced morphological features characteristic of classically-activated M1 macrophages, an inflammatory cytokine profile, and increased expression of the M1 macrophage-associated molecules CD38 and CD86. Interestingly, NK-4 augmented TNF-α production by THP-1 macrophages in combination with LPS, Pam3CSK4, or poly(I:C). Furthermore, NK-4 treatment enhanced THP-1 macrophage phagocytosis of latex beads. These results indicate that NK-4 drives macrophage polarization toward an inflammatory M1-like phenotype with increased phagocytic activity. Efferocytosis is a crucial event for resolution of the inflammatory phase in wound healing. NK-4-treated THP-1 macrophages co-cultured with apoptotic Jurkat E6.1 (Apo-J) cells switched from an M1-like phenotype to an M2-like phenotype, as seen in the inverted ratio of TNF-α to IL-10 produced in response to LPS. We identified two separate mechanisms that are involved in this phenotypic switch. First, recognition of phosphatidylserine molecules on Apo-J cells by THP-1 macrophages downregulates TNF-α production. Second, phagocytosis of Apo-J cells by THP-1 macrophages and activation of PI3K/Akt signaling pathway upregulates IL-10 production. Conclusion It is postulated that the phenotypic switch from a proinflammatory M1-like phenotype to an anti-inflammatory M2-like phenotype is dysregulated due to impaired efferocytosis of apoptotic neutrophils at the wound site. Our results demonstrate that NK-4 improves phagocytosis of apoptotic cells, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic strategy to resolve sustained inflammation in chronic wounds.

scholarly journals Cardioprotective effects of Ginsenoside compound-Mc1 and Dendrobium Nobile Lindl against myocardial infarction in an aged rat model: Involvement of TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 205873922110005
Author(s):  
Yongle Sun ◽  
Jing Geng ◽  
Deyu Wang
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Combination Therapy ◽  
Infarct Size ◽  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Dendrobium Nobile ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Cardioprotective Effects ◽  
Dendrobium Nobile Lindl

Aging is the crucial co-morbidity that prevents the full cardioprotection against myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. Combination therapy as a promising strategy may overcome this clinical problem. This study aimed to investigate the cardioprotective effects of Ginsenoside compound-Mc1 (GMc1) and Dendrobium Nobile Lindl (DNL) in myocardial I/R injury and explore the involvement of the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway in aged rats. In vivo I/R injury and myocardial infarction was established by temporary coronary ligation in 22–24 months’ old Sprague Dawley male rats. GMc1 (10 mg/kg) and DNL (80 mg/kg) were administered intraperitoneally for 4 weeks and orally for 14 days, respectively, before I/R injury. Infarct size was measured through triphenyl-tetrazolium-chloride staining. ELISA assay was conducted to quantify the levels of cardiotroponin, and myocardial content of TNF-α and glutathione. Western blotting was employed to detect the expression of TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB proteins. GMc1 and DNL significantly reduced the infarct size to a similar extent ( p < 0.05) but their combined effect was greater than individual ones ( p < 0.01). Combination therapy significantly restored the left ventricular end-diastolic and developed pressures at the end of reperfusion as compared with the untreated group ( p < 0.01). Although the GMc1 and DNL reduced the levels of inflammatory cytokine TNF-α and increased the contents of antioxidant glutathione significantly, their individual effects on the reduction of protein expression of TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB pathway were not consistent. However, their combination could significantly reduce all parameters of this inflammatory pathway as compared to untreated I/R rats ( p < 0.001). Therefore, the combined treatment with GMc1 and DNL increased the potency of each intervention in protecting the aged hearts against I/R injury. Reduction in the activity of the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway and subsequent modulation of the activity of inflammatory cytokines and endogenous antioxidants play an important role in this cardioprotection.

scholarly journals POS0333 ALTERED MACROPHAGE POLARIZATION PHENOTYPES IN SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS

2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 394.1-394
Author(s):  
A. Hukara ◽  
M. Rudnik ◽  
C. B. Rufer ◽  
O. Distler ◽  
P. Blyszczuk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Sclerosis ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Peritoneal Macrophages ◽  
Surface Marker ◽  
Surface Marker Expression ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Ifn Γ ◽  
Alternatively Activated ◽  
Classically Activated

Background:Fos-like 2 (Fosl-2) is a transcription factor of the AP-1 family and has a broad range in inducing cellular changes affecting fibrosis and inflammatory responses. Pathological effects of Fosl-2 have been associated with systemic sclerosis (SSc). In addition, increased expression of Fosl-2 has been detected in human SSc monocyte-derived macrophages [1]. Monocytes and macrophages play a central role in activating and propagating acute inflammation followed by pathological fibrosis and organ dysfunction. The classification of the macrophage polarization phenotype can be assigned based on the stimulus, for example into classically-activated M(LPS), and alternatively-activated M(IL-4) macrophages [2]. However, the role of the Fosl-2 transcription factor in macrophage polarization remains elusive.Objectives:To investigate the role of Fosl-2 in macrophage polarization in SSc using Fosl-2 overexpressing transgenic (Fosl-2 tg) mice and human blood-derived macrophages from SSc patients.Methods:Thiogylcolate-elicited peritoneal macrophages were isolated from wild-type (wt) and Fosl-2 tg mice. Human peripheral CD14+ blood-derived monocytes were isolated and differentiated to macrophages (hMDM) from healthy controls and SSc patients. Murine and human macrophages were polarized with LPS (10 ng/ml), LPS + recombinant mouse IFN-γ (10 ng/ml), recombinant mouse, resp. human IL-4 (10 ng/ml) or remained untreated. Macrophage surface marker expression was assessed by flow cytometry using a mouse (F4/80, CD11b, CD86, CD80, CD38, MHCII, CD206, PD-L1, PD-L2, CD36) or human (CD38, CD40, CD86, PD-L2, PD-L1, CD163, CD206) designed polarization panel. Phagocytic activity was detected with pHrodo Red E.coli particles by flow cytometry. Gene expression and secretion of pro- and anti-inflammatory markers were measured by RT-qPCR, standard ELISAs and Griess Assay for nitric oxide production.Results:After LPS stimulation, mRNA levels of IL-1β (p<0.01, n=11-12), TNF-α (p=0.05, n=11-12) and IFN-γ (p<0.05, n=7) were reduced, whereas expression of IL-10 (p<0.05, n=11-12) was enhanced in Fosl-2 tg peritoneal macrophages in comparison to wt cells. Secretion of TNF-α (p<0.01, n=9-11) and nitric oxide (p<0.01, n=9) was impaired in Fosl-2 tg peritoneal macrophages compared to wt cells after LPS stimulation. Peritoneal macrophages were analyzed directly after isolation for macrophage polarization cell surface marker expression. Fosl-2 tg peritoneal macrophages showed an increase in the F4/80+CD11b+PD-L2+CD36+ cell population (p<0.01, n=3-6) compared to peritoneal macrophages from wt mice.The expression of cell surface markers of non-polarized and IL-4 stimulated SSc hMDM (n=17) showed an increased percentage of CD40+CD86+CD206+PD-L2+CD163+ cells (p<0.05) compared to healthy control hMDM (n=7). Phagocytic activity was enhanced in SSc hMDM (n=7) compared to healthy untreated (p<0.05), LPS (p=0.05) and IL-4 (p<0.05) hMDM (n=5).Conclusion:Our animal data indicates a role of Fosl-2 in regulating macrophage polarization with a shift from a classically-activated to an alternatively-activated phenotype. Similarly, SSc hMDM resemble a functional M(IL-4) alternative macrophage phenotype.Thus, maintaining a balanced proportion of classically- and alternatively-activated macrophage phenotypes may be an effective tool to control macrophage function in SSc.References:[1]Moreno-Moral, A., et al., Changes in macrophage transcriptome associate with systemic sclerosis and mediate GSDMA contribution to disease risk. Ann Rheum Dis, 2018. 77(4): p. 596-601.[2]Kania, G., M. Rudnik, and O. Distler, Involvement of the myeloid cell compartment in fibrogenesis and systemic sclerosis. Nat Rev Rheumatol, 2019. 15(5): p. 288-302.Disclosure of Interests:Amela Hukara: None declared, Michal Rudnik: None declared, Chantal Brigitta Rufer: None declared, Oliver Distler Speakers bureau: Actelion, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Medscape, Novartis, Roche, Menarini, Mepha, MSD, iQone, Pfizer, Consultant of: Abbvie, Actelion, Acceleron Pharma, Amgen, AnaMar, Arxx Therapeutics, Bayer, Baecon Discovery, Blade Therapeutics, Boehringer, CSL Behring, ChemomAb, Corpuspharma, Curzion Pharmaceuticals, Ergonex, Galapagos NV, GSK, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Inventiva, Italfarmaco, iQvia, Kymera, Medac, Medscape, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma, MSD, Roche, Sanofi, UCB, Lilly, Target BioScience, Pfizer, Grant/research support from: Actelion, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Kymera Therapeutics, Mitsubishi Tanabe, Przemyslaw Blyszczuk: None declared, Gabriela Kania: None declared

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