bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
Abstract
Inflammation
is
a
key
contributor
to
stroke
pathogenesis
and
exacerbates
brain
damage
leading
poor
outcome.
Interleukin-1
(IL-1)
an
important
regulator
of
post-stroke
inflammation,
blocking
its
actions
beneficial
in
pre-clinical
models
safe
the
clinical
setting.
However,
distinct
roles
two
major
IL-1
receptor
type
1
agonists,
IL-1α
IL-1β,
specific
role
ischemic
remain
largely
unknown.
Here
we
show
that
IL-1β
have
different
spatio-temporal
expression
profiles
after
experimental
stroke,
with
early
microglial
(4
h)
delayed
infiltrated
neutrophils
small
subset
(24-72
h).
We
examined
for
first
time
microglial-derived
permanent
transient
through
microglial-specific
tamoxifen-inducible
Cre-loxP-mediated
recombination.
Microglial
deletion
did
not
influence
acute
damage,
cerebral
blood
flow,
expression,
neutrophil
infiltration,
nor
endothelial
activation
stroke.
knock
out
(KO)
mice
showed
reduced
peri-infarct
vessel
density
reactive
astrogliosis
at
14
days
post-stroke,
alongside
long-term
impaired
functional
recovery.
Our
study
identifies
critical
on
neurorepair
recovery
highlighting
importance
targeting
mechanisms
injury
develop
more
effective
therapies.
Aging and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 2191 - 2191
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Ischemic
stroke
represents
a
significant
global
health
challenge,
often
resulting
in
death
or
long-term
disability,
particularly
among
the
elderly,
where
advancing
age
stands
as
most
unmodifiable
risk
factor.
Arising
from
blockage
of
brain-feeding
artery,
only
therapies
available
to
date
aim
at
removing
blood
clot
restore
cerebral
flow
and
rescue
neuronal
cells
death.
The
prevailing
treatment
approach
involves
thrombolysis
by
administration
recombinant
tissue
plasminogen
activator
(tPA),
albeit
with
critical
time
constraint.
Timely
intervention
is
imperative,
given
that
delayed
increases
tPA
leakage
into
brain
parenchyma,
causing
harmful
effects.
Strategies
preserve
tPA's
vascular
benefits
while
shielding
its
toxicity
have
been
explored.
Notably,
administering
neuroserpin
(Ns),
brain-specific
inhibitor,
one
such
approach.
Following
ischemic
stroke,
Ns
levels
rise
correlate
favorable
post-stroke
outcomes.
Studies
rodent
models
focal
ischemia
demonstrated
beneficial
effects
administration.
maintains
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB)
integrity,
reducing
volume.
Conversely,
Ns-deficient
animals
exhibit
larger
injury,
increased
BBB
permeability
enhanced
microglia
activation.
Furthermore,
extends
therapeutic
window
for
intervention,
underscoring
potential
management.
Remarkably,
our
investigation
reveals
presence
within
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs),
small
membrane-surrounded
particles
released
all
intercellular
communication.
EVs
influence
disease
outcome
following
through
cargo
transfer
between
cells.
Clarifying
role
containing
NS
could
open
up
urgently
needed
novel
approaches
improve
post-ischemic
outcome.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
Abstract
Inflammation
is
a
key
contributor
to
stroke
pathogenesis
and
exacerbates
brain
damage
leading
poor
outcome.
Interleukin-1
(IL-1)
an
important
regulator
of
post-stroke
inflammation,
blocking
its
actions
beneficial
in
pre-clinical
models
safe
the
clinical
setting.
However,
distinct
roles
two
major
IL-1
receptor
type
1
agonists,
IL-1α
IL-1β,
specific
role
ischemic
remain
largely
unknown.
Here
we
show
that
IL-1β
have
different
spatio-temporal
expression
profiles
after
experimental
stroke,
with
early
microglial
(4
h)
delayed
infiltrated
neutrophils
small
subset
(24-72
h).
We
examined
for
first
time
microglial-derived
permanent
transient
through
microglial-specific
tamoxifen-inducible
Cre-loxP-mediated
recombination.
Microglial
deletion
did
not
influence
acute
damage,
cerebral
blood
flow,
expression,
neutrophil
infiltration,
nor
endothelial
activation
stroke.
knock
out
(KO)
mice
showed
reduced
peri-infarct
vessel
density
reactive
astrogliosis
at
14
days
post-stroke,
alongside
long-term
impaired
functional
recovery.
Our
study
identifies
critical
on
neurorepair
recovery
highlighting
importance
targeting
mechanisms
injury
develop
more
effective
therapies.