Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
32(27)
Published: April 7, 2022
Abstract
Bacterial
infection
and
excessive
inflammation
following
abdominal
injury
can
cause
life‐threatening
complications
that
lead
to
multiple
organ
failure
death.
Removing
bacteria
proinflammatory
factors—which
are
predominantly
negatively
charged—from
the
wound
site
with
a
cationic,
antibiotic‐containing
hydrogel
dressing
is
therefore
promising
treatment
approach
for
severe
trauma.
Here
an
injectable,
self‐healing
composed
of
gel‐forming
glycosaminoglycan
oxidized
chondroitin
sulfate
(OCS),
cationic
polyethylenimine
(PEI),
antibiotic
tobramycin
(Tob)
via
Schiff's
base
reaction
developed.
Compared
hydrogels
lacking
either
PEI
or
Tob,
only
Tob/PEI/OCS
exhibit
large
binding
capacity
negatively‐charged
factors
including
cell‐free
DNA,
lipopolysaccharides,
TNF‐α,
high
mobility
group
box
1
protein,
reduction
in
bacterial
populations
vitro.
In
murine
model
trauma,
exhibits
good
biodegradability
biosafety,
reduced
local
systemic
infection,
prevents
failure,
resulting
100%
survival.
This
thus
biomaterial
preventing
improving
outcomes
Annual Review of Pathology Mechanisms of Disease,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 493 - 518
Published: Nov. 1, 2019
Recognizing
the
importance
of
leukocyte
trafficking
in
inflammation
led
to
some
therapeutic
breakthroughs.
However,
many
inflammatory
pathologies
remain
without
specific
therapy.
This
review
discusses
leukocytes
context
sterile
inflammation,
a
process
caused
by
(non-microbial)
molecules,
comprising
damage-associated
molecular
patterns
(DAMPs).
DAMPs
bind
receptors
activate
and
start
highly
optimized
sequence
immune
cell
recruitment
neutrophils
monocytes
initiate
effective
tissue
repair.
When
are
cleared,
recruited
change
from
proinflammatory
reparative
program,
switch
that
is
locally
supervised
invariant
natural
killer
T
cells.
In
addition,
exit
site
reverse
transmigrate
back
bloodstream.
Inflammation
persists
when
program
or
transmigration
fails,
coordinated
effort
cannot
clear
immunostimulatory
molecules.
The
latter
causes
inappropriate
activation,
driver
associated
with
poor
lifestyle
choices.
We
discuss
lifestyle-associated
diseases
their
corresponding
(LAMPs)
distinguish
them
DAMPs.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
117(40), P. 25018 - 25025
Published: Sept. 17, 2020
Significance
The
new
SARS-CoV-2
pandemic
leads
to
COVID-19
with
respiratory
failure,
substantial
morbidity,
and
significant
mortality.
Overactivation
of
the
innate
immune
response
is
postulated
trigger
this
detrimental
process.
complement
system
a
key
player
in
immunity.
Despite
few
reports
local
activation,
there
lack
evidence
that
degree
systemic
activation
occurs
early
patients,
whether
associated
failure.
This
study
shows
number
products
are
systemically,
consistently,
long-lastingly
increased
from
admission
during
hospital
stay.
Notably,
terminal
sC5b-9
complex
was
Thus,
inhibition
an
attractive
therapeutic
approach
for
treatment
COVD-19.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: Aug. 16, 2018
Trauma
remains
a
leading
cause
of
death
worldwide.
Hemorrhagic
shock
and
direct
injury
to
vital
organs
are
responsible
for
early
mortality
whereas
most
delayed
deaths
secondary
complex
pathophysiological
processes.
These
processes
result
from
imbalanced
systemic
reactions
the
multiple
aggressions
associated
with
trauma.
results
in
uncontrolled
local
release
endogenous
mediators
acting
as
danger
signals
(damage-associated
molecular
patterns;
DAMPs).
Their
recognition
by
innate
immune
system
triggers
pro-inflammatory
response
paradoxically
concomitant
immunosuppression.
responses,
ranging
intensity
inappropriate
overwhelming,
promote
propagation
injuries
remote
organs,
organ
failure
death.
Some
numerous
DAMPs
released
after
trauma
trigger
assembly
intracellular
multiprotein
complexes
named
inflammasomes.
Once
activated
ligand,
inflammasomes
lead
activation
caspase.
Activated
caspases
allow
mature
forms
interleukin-1β
interleukin-18
specific
cell
termed
pyroptosis.
Accumulating
data
suggest
that
inflammasomes,
mainly
NLRP3,
NLRP1
AIM2,
involved
generation
tissue
damage
dysfunction
Following
trauma-induced
DAMP(s)
recognition,
participate
ways
development
exaggerated
organ-specific
inflammatory
response,
contributing
damage.
Inflammasomes
responses
traumatic
brain
contribute
acute
respiratory
distress
syndrome.
may
also
play
role
post-trauma
immunosuppression
mediated
dysregulated
monocyte
functions.
Characterizing
involvement
pathogenesis
syndrome
is
key
issue
they
be
potential
adjuvant
therapeutic
targets.
This
review
summarizes
current
knowledge
on
roles
Anesthesia & Analgesia,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
131(6), P. 1693 - 1707
Published: Nov. 13, 2020
The
immune
system
is
an
evolutionary
hallmark
of
higher
organisms
that
defends
the
host
against
invading
pathogens
and
exogenous
infections.
This
defense
includes
recruitment
cells
to
site
infection
initiation
inflammatory
response
contain
eliminate
pathogens.
However,
may
also
be
triggered
by
noninfectious
stimuli
such
as
major
surgery,
and,
in
case
overshooting,
still
not
comprehensively
understood
reaction,
lead
tissue
destruction
organ
dysfunction.
Unfortunately,
some
cases,
effectively
distinguish
between
elicited
which
ideally
should
only
require
a
modest
response,
those
trauma
or
pathogenic
infection.
Surgical
procedures
thus
represent
potential
trigger
for
systemic
inflammation
causes
secretion
proinflammatory
cytokines,
endothelial
dysfunction,
glycocalyx
damage,
activation
neutrophils,
ultimately
multisystem
destruction.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
summarize
currently
available
mechanistic
knowledge
on
surgery-associated
inflammation,
demarcation
toward
other
complications,
possible
therapeutic
options.
These
options
depend
uncovering
underlying
mechanisms
could
include
pharmacologic
agents,
remote
ischemic
preconditioning
protocols,
cytokine
blockade
clearance,
optimization
surgical
procedures,
anesthetic
regimens,
perioperative
diagnostic
assessment.
Currently,
large
gap
basic
science
clinically
confirmed
data
exists
due
limited
evidence
base
translational
studies.
We
important
steps
understanding
precise
time-
space-regulated
processes
inflammation.
European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
46(4), P. 751 - 775
Published: Oct. 14, 2019
Abstract
In
1994,
the
“danger
model”
argued
that
adaptive
immune
responses
are
driven
rather
by
molecules
released
upon
tissue
damage
than
recognition
of
“strange”
molecules.
Thus,
an
alternative
to
“self
versus
non-self
has
been
provided.
The
model,
which
suggests
system
discriminates
dangerous
from
safe
molecules,
established
basis
for
future
designation
damage-associated
molecular
patterns
(DAMPs),
a
term
was
coined
Walter
G.
Land,
Seong,
and
Matzinger.
pathological
importance
DAMPs
is
barely
somewhere
else
evident
as
in
posttraumatic
or
post-surgical
inflammation
regeneration.
Since
have
identified
trigger
specific
inflammation,
not
necessarily
detrimental
but
also
regenerative,
it
still
remains
difficult
describe
their
“friend
foe”
role
immunogenicity
healing
process.
can
be
used
biomarkers
indicate
and/or
monitor
disease
injury
severity,
they
may
serve
clinically
applicable
parameters
optimized
indication
timing
for,
i.e.,
secondary
surgeries.
While
experimental
studies
allow
detection
these
on
different
levels
including
cellular,
tissue,
circulatory
milieu,
this
always
easily
transferable
human
situation.
review,
we
focus
recent
literature
dealing
with
pathophysiological
after
traumatic
injury.
dysregulated
traumatized
patients
implies
disturbed
resolution
so-called
model
suppressing/inhibiting
inducible
(SAMPs)
will
very
briefly
introduced.
update
topic
field
trauma
Pharmacological Reviews,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
73(2), P. 792 - 827
Published: March 9, 2021
The
complement
system
was
discovered
at
the
end
of
19th
century
as
a
heat-labile
plasma
component
that
"complemented"
antibodies
in
killing
microbes,
hence
name
"complement."
Complement
is
also
part
innate
immune
system,
protecting
host
by
recognition
pathogen-associated
molecular
patterns.
However,
multifunctional
far
beyond
infectious
defense.
It
contributes
to
organ
development,
such
sculpting
neuron
synapses,
promoting
tissue
regeneration
and
repair,
rapidly
engaging
synergizing
with
number
processes,
including
hemostasis
leading
thromboinflammation.
double-edged
sword.
Although
it
usually
protects
host,
may
cause
damage
when
dysregulated
or
overactivated,
systemic
inflammatory
reaction
seen
trauma
sepsis
severe
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19).
Damage-associated
patterns
generated
during
ischemia-reperfusion
injuries
(myocardial
infarction,
stroke,
transplant
dysfunction)
chronic
neurologic
rheumatic
activate
complement,
thereby
increasing
damaging
inflammation.
Despite
long
list
diseases
potential
for
ameliorating
modulation,
only
few
rare
are
approved
clinical
treatment
targeting
complement.
Those
currently
being
efficiently
treated
include
paroxysmal
nocturnal
hemoglobinuria,
atypical
hemolytic-uremic
syndrome,
myasthenia
gravis,
neuromyelitis
optica
spectrum
disorders.
Rare
diseases,
unfortunately,
preclude
robust
trials.
evidence
pathogenetic
driver
many
more
common
suggests
an
opportunity
future
therapy,
which,
however,
requires
trials;
one
ongoing
example
COVID-19
disease.
current
review
aims
discuss
pathogenesis
pharmacological
strategies
treat
these
complement-targeted
therapies.
Significance
Statement
host's
defense
friend
from
invading
pathogens,
maintaining
homeostasis.
sword,
since
overactivated
becomes
enemy,
damage,
failure,
and,
worst
case,
death.
A
acute
candidates
avoid
complement-dependent
ranging
well
established
possible
large
patient
groups
like
pandemic
2019.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
27(3), P. 1142 - 1142
Published: Feb. 8, 2022
Sesquiterpene
lactones
(SL),
characterized
by
their
high
prevalence
in
the
Asteraceae
family,
are
one
of
major
groups
secondary
metabolites
found
plants.
Researchers
from
distinct
research
fields,
including
pharmacology,
medicine,
and
agriculture,
interested
biological
potential.
With
new
SL
discovered
last
years,
activities
have
been
tested,
different
action
mechanisms
(synergistic
and/or
antagonistic
effects),
as
well
molecular
structure-activity
relationships
described.
The
review
identifies
main
sesquiterpene
with
interconnections
between
immune
responses
anti-inflammatory
actions,
within
cellular
models
vivo
studies.
Bioaccessibility
bioavailability,
addressed.
Additionally,
plant
metabolic
engineering,
impact
lactone
extraction
methodologies
presented,
perspective
activity
enhancement.
derivatives
also
This
summarizes
current
knowledge
regarding
therapeutic
potential
inflammatory
activities,
highlighting
trends
opportunities
for
pharmaceutical/clinical
use.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 25, 2024
The
heightened
risk
of
ionizing
radiation
exposure,
stemming
from
accidents
and
potential
acts
terrorism,
has
spurred
growing
interests
in
devising
effective
countermeasures
against
injury.
High-dose
exposure
triggers
acute
syndrome
(ARS),
manifesting
as
hematopoietic,
gastrointestinal,
neurovascular
ARS.
Hematopoietic
ARS
typically
presents
with
neutropenia
thrombocytopenia,
while
gastrointestinal
results
intestinal
mucosal
injury,
often
culminating
lethal
sepsis
bleeding.
This
deleterious
impact
can
be
attributed
to
radiation-induced
DNA
damage
oxidative
stress,
leading
various
forms
cell
death,
such
apoptosis,
necrosis
ferroptosis.
Damage-associated
molecular
patterns
(DAMPs)
are
intrinsic
molecules
released
by
cells
undergoing
injury
or
the
process
dying,
either
through
passive
active
pathways.
These
then
interact
pattern
recognition
receptors,
triggering
inflammatory
responses.
Such
a
cascade
events
ultimately
further
tissue
organ
damage,
contributing
elevated
mortality
rate.
Notably,
infection
develop
cases,
increasing
release
DAMPs.
Given
that
stands
major
contributor
ARS,
DAMPs
hold
function
mediators,
exacerbating
consequently
worsening
overall
survival.
review
describes
intricate
mechanisms
underlying
Furthermore,
it
discusses
detrimental
effects
on
immune
system
explores
DAMP-targeting
therapeutic
strategies
alleviate
BMC Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Abstract
Background
C-reactive
protein
(CRP)
represents
a
routine
diagnostic
marker
of
inflammation.
Dissociation
native
pentameric
CRP
(pCRP)
into
the
monomeric
structure
(mCRP)
liberates
proinflammatory
features,
presumably
contributing
to
excessive
immune
cell
activation
via
unknown
molecular
mechanisms.
Results
In
multi-translational
study
systemic
inflammation,
we
found
time-
and
inflammation-dependent
pCRP
dissociation
mCRP.
We
were
able
confirm
that
mCRP
co-localizes
with
leukocytes
at
site
injury
after
polytrauma
therefore
assessed
whether
conformation
potentiates
neutrophil
activation.
mCRP-induced
neutrophil-extracellular
trap
formation
in
vitro
ex
vivo
involving
nicotinamide
adenine
dinucleotide
phosphate
oxidase
activation,
p38/mitogen-activated
kinase
signaling,
histone
H3
citrullination.
Mimicking
trauma
milieu
human
whole
blood
model,
significant
generation
as
well
NET
formation,
prevented
by
blocking
conformational
changes.
Conclusions
Our
data
provide
novel
insights
how
contributes
driver
various
inflammatory
disorders.