JCI Insight,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(20)
Published: Sept. 14, 2023
Modulation
of
the
immune
response
to
initiate
and
halt
inflammatory
process
occurs
both
at
site
injury
as
well
systemically.
Due
evolving
role
cellular
metabolism
in
regulating
cell
fate
function,
tendon
injuries
which
undergo
normal
aberrant
repair
were
evaluated
by
metabolic
profiling
determine
its
impact
on
healing
outcomes.
Metabolomics
revealed
an
increasing
abundance
immunomodulatory
metabolite
itaconate
with
site.
Subsequent
single-cell
RNA
sequencing,
molecular
metabolomic
validation
identified
a
highly
mature
neutrophil
subtype,
not
macrophages,
primary
producers
following
trauma.
These
itaconate-producing
neutrophils
inflammatory,
producing
cytokines
that
promote
local
fibrosis
before
cycling
back
bone
marrow.
In
marrow,
was
shown
alter
hematopoiesis,
skewing
progenitor
cells
down
myeloid
lineages,
thereby
systemic
inflammation.
Therapeutically,
exogenous
found
reduce
inflammation,
promoting
tenogenic
differentiation
impairing
vascularization
disease
ameliorating
effects.
results
present
intriguing
for
sensor
inflammation
induced
injury,
potentially
production
through
delivery
endogenously
produced
demonstrate
therapeutic
potential
injury.
British Journal of Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 16, 2023
The
KEAP1
‐
NRF2
system
plays
a
central
role
in
cytoprotection
defence
mechanisms
against
oxidative
stress.
KEAP1‐NRF2
has
been
regarded
as
sulfur‐utilizing
cytoprotective
mechanism,
because
serves
biosensor
for
electrophiles
by
using
its
reactive
thiols
and
is
transcriptional
factor
regulating
genes
involved
sulfur‐mediated
redox
reactions.
key
regulator
of
genes,
such
antioxidant
detoxification
also
possesses
potent
anti‐inflammatory
activity.
Recently
the
focus
attention
cellular
metabolism
mitochondrial
function.
NRF2‐mediated
regulatory
metabolites
mitochondria
have
considered
diverse,
but
not
yet
fully
clarified.
This
review
article
provides
an
overview
molecular
that
regulate
signalling
roles,
highlights
contribution
to
metabolism,
particularly
context
function
newly‐found
sulfur
metabolism.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(6), P. 1112 - 1112
Published: June 3, 2022
The
nuclear
factor
erythroid
2-related
2
(Nrf2)
protects
the
cell
against
oxidative
damage.
Nrf2
system
comprises
a
complex
network
that
functions
to
ensure
adequate
responses
redox
perturbations,
but
also
metabolic
demands
and
cellular
stresses.
It
must
be
kept
within
physiologic
activity
range.
Oxidative
stress
alterations
in
Nrf2-system
are
central
for
chronic-kidney-disease
(CKD)
progression
CKD-related
morbidity.
Activation
of
CKD
is
multiple
ways
related
inflammation,
kidney
fibrosis,
mitochondrial
effects.
In
human
CKD,
both
endogenous
activation
repression
exist.
state
varies
with
cause
disease,
comorbidities,
stage
severity
uremic
toxin
accumulation
inflammation.
An
earlier
stage,
rapid
inflammatory
processes
associated
more
robust
activation.
Advanced
stronger
repression.
moderate
kappa
B
(NF-κB)
elevations.
relates
high
NF-κB
concentrations,
may
Kelch-like
ECH-associated
protein
1
(Keap1)-independent
degradation.
Furthermore,
we
review
effects
pharmacological
by
bardoxolone
methyl,
curcumin,
resveratrol
outline
strategies
how
adapt
future
Nrf2-targeted
therapies
requirements
patients
CKD.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: June 14, 2023
Excessive
inflammation-associated
coagulation
is
a
feature
of
infectious
diseases,
occurring
in
such
conditions
as
bacterial
sepsis
and
COVID-19.
It
can
lead
to
disseminated
intravascular
coagulation,
one
the
leading
causes
mortality
worldwide.
Recently,
type
I
interferon
(IFN)
signaling
has
been
shown
be
required
for
tissue
factor
(TF;
gene
name
F3)
release
from
macrophages,
critical
initiator
providing
an
important
mechanistic
link
between
innate
immunity
coagulation.
The
mechanism
involves
IFN-induced
caspase-11
which
promotes
macrophage
pyroptosis.
Here
we
find
that
F3
IFN-stimulated
gene.
Furthermore,
induction
by
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS)
inhibited
anti-inflammatory
agents
dimethyl
fumarate
(DMF)
4-octyl
itaconate
(4-OI).
Mechanistically,
inhibition
DMF
4-OI
suppression
Ifnb1
expression.
Additionally,
they
block
IFN-
caspase-11-mediated
pyroptosis,
subsequent
TF
release.
Thereby,
inhibit
TF-dependent
thrombin
generation.
In
vivo,
suppress
generation,
pulmonary
thromboinflammation,
lethality
induced
LPS,
E.
coli,
S.
aureus,
with
additionally
attenuating
model
SARS-CoV-2
infection.
Our
results
identify
clinically
approved
drug
pre-clinical
tool
compound
anticoagulants
TF-mediated
coagulopathy
via
IFN-TF
axis.
Redox Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62, P. 102672 - 102672
Published: March 14, 2023
The
transcription
factor
Nrf2
and
its
repressor
Keap1
mediate
cell
stress
adaptation
by
inducing
expression
of
genes
regulating
cellular
detoxification,
antioxidant
defence
energy
metabolism.
Energy
production
employ
NADH
NADPH
respectively
as
essential
metabolic
cofactors;
both
are
generated
in
distinct
pathways
glucose
metabolism,
enhanced
activation.
Here,
we
examined
the
role
on
distribution
interrelation
between
metabolism
homeostasis
using
glio-neuronal
cultures
isolated
from
wild-type,
Nrf2-knockout
Keap1-knockdown
mice.
Employing
advanced
microscopy
imaging
single
live
cells,
including
multiphoton
fluorescence
lifetime
(FLIM)
to
discriminate
NADPH,
found
that
activation
increases
uptake
into
neurons
astrocytes.
Glucose
consumption
is
prioritized
brain
cells
for
mitochondrial
production,
with
a
smaller
contribution
synthesis
pentose
phosphate
pathway
redox
reactions.
As
suppressed
during
neuronal
development,
this
strategy
leaves
reliant
astrocytic
maintain
balance
homeostasis.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: May 10, 2024
COVID-19,
caused
by
SARS-CoV-2,
affects
neuronal
cells,
causing
several
symptoms
such
as
memory
loss,
anosmia
and
brain
inflammation.
Curcuminoids
(Me08
e
Me23)
curcumin
(CUR)
are
derived
from
Curcuma
Longa
extract
(EXT).
Many
therapeutic
actions
have
been
linked
to
these
compounds,
including
antiviral
action.
Given
the
severe
implications
of
especially
within
central
nervous
system,
our
study
aims
shed
light
on
potential
curcuminoids
against
SARS-CoV-2
infection,
particularly
in
cells.
Here,
we
investigated
effects
CUR,
EXT,
Me08
Me23
human
neuroblastoma
SH-SY5Y.
We
observed
that
significantly
decreased
expression
plasma
membrane-associated
transmembrane
protease
serine
2
(TMPRSS2)
TMPRSS11D,
consequently
mitigating
elevated
ROS
levels
induced
SARS-CoV-2.
Furthermore,
exhibited
antioxidative
properties
increasing
NRF2
gene
restoring
NQO1
activity
following
infection.
Both
effectively
reduced
replication
SH-SY5Y
cells
overexpressing
ACE2
(SH-ACE2).
Additionally,
all
compounds
demonstrated
ability
decrease
proinflammatory
cytokines
IL-6,
TNF-α,
IL-17,
while
specifically
INF-γ
levels.
Our
findings
suggest
curcuminoid
could
serve
a
agent
for
impact
context
system
involvement.
AJP Cell Physiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
326(2), P. C589 - C605
Published: Jan. 8, 2024
The
current
study
supports
the
hypothesis
that
in
people
with
PAD,
cocoa
flavanols
activate
Nrf2,
thereby
increasing
antioxidant
protein
levels,
protecting
against
skeletal
muscle
damage,
and
mitochondrial
abundance.
These
results
suggest
Nrf2
activation
may
be
an
important
therapeutic
target
for
improving
walking
performance
PAD.
Immunological Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
323(1), P. 276 - 287
Published: March 11, 2024
Summary
Over
the
past
decade,
there
has
been
a
surge
in
discoveries
of
how
metabolic
pathways
regulate
immune
cell
function
health
and
disease,
establishing
field
immunometabolism.
Specifically,
such
as
glycolysis,
tricarboxylic
acid
(TCA)
cycle,
those
involving
lipid
metabolism
have
implicated
regulating
function.
Viral
infections
cause
immunometabolic
changes
which
lead
to
antiviral
immunity,
but
little
is
known
about
interferon
responses.
Interferons
are
critical
cytokines
host
defense,
rapidly
induced
upon
pathogen
recognition,
also
involved
autoimmune
diseases.
This
review
summarizes
change
impacts
production.
We
describe
(specifically
eicosanoids
cholesterol),
TCA
cycle‐linked
intermediates
itaconate
fumarate
impact
type
I
interferons.
Targeting
these
presents
new
therapeutic
possibilities
modulate
interferons
during
defense
or
disorders.
Bioactive Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
37, P. 424 - 438
Published: April 24, 2024
Bone
nonunion
poses
an
urgent
clinical
challenge
that
needs
to
be
addressed.
Recent
studies
have
revealed
the
metabolic
microenvironment
plays
a
vital
role
in
fracture
healing.
Macrophages
and
bone
marrow-derived
mesenchymal
stromal
cells
(BMSCs)
are
important
targets
for
therapeutic
interventions
fractures.
Itaconate
is
TCA
cycle
metabolite
has
emerged
as
potent
macrophage
immunomodulator
limits
inflammatory
response.
During
osteogenic
differentiation,
BMSCs
tend
undergo
aerobic
glycolysis
metabolize
glucose
lactate.
Copper
ion
(Cu2+)
essential
trace
element
participates
metabolism
may
stimulate
promote
osteogenesis.
In
this
study,
we
develop
4-octyl
itaconate
(4-OI)@Cu@Gel
nanocomposite
hydrogel
can
effectively
deliver
release
4-OI
Cu2+
modulate
improve
functions
of
involved
healing
process.
The
findings
reveal
burst
reduces
response,
promotes
M2
polarization,
alleviates
oxidative
stress,
while
sustained
stimulates
BMSC
differentiation
enhances
endothelial
cell
angiogenesis.
Consequently,
4-OI@Cu@Gel
system
achieves
rapid
mice.
Thus,
study
proposes
promising
regenerative
strategy
expedite
through
reprogramming
macrophages
BMSCs.
Journal of Proteome Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(6), P. 1926 - 1936
Published: May 1, 2024
Data-independent
acquisition
has
seen
breakthroughs
that
enable
comprehensive
proteome
profiling
using
short
gradients.
As
the
coverage
continues
to
increase,
quality
of
data
generated
becomes
much
more
relevant.
Using
Spectronaut,
we
show
default
search
parameters
can
be
easily
optimized
minimize
occurrence
false
positives
across
different
samples.
an
immunological
infection
model
system
demonstrate
impact
adjusting
settings,
analyzed
Mus
musculus
macrophages
and
compared
their
spiked
withCandida
albicans.
This
experimental
enabled
identification
"false
positives"
as
Candida
albicans
peptides
proteins
should
not
present
in
musculus-only
We
reduced
positive"
identifications
by
89%
at
peptide
protein
level,
thereby
considerably
increasing
data.
also
these
incurred
a
moderate
cost,
only
reducing
overall
number
"true
each
biological
replicate
<6.7%
both
level.
believe
value
our
updated
extends
beyond
two-organism
analysis
would
great
any
DIA
experiment
analyzing
heterogeneous
populations
cell
types
or
tissues.