Macrophages
are
a
highly
adaptive
population
of
innate
immune
cells.
Polarization
with
IFNγ
and
LPS
into
the
‘classically
activated’
M1
macrophage
enhances
pro-inflammatory
microbicidal
responses,
important
for
eradicating
bacteria
such
as
Mycobacterium
tuberculosis
.
By
contrast,
‘alternatively
M2
macrophages,
polarized
IL-4,
oppose
bactericidal
mechanisms
allow
mycobacterial
growth.
These
activation
states
accompanied
by
distinct
metabolic
profiles,
where
macrophages
favor
near
exclusive
use
glycolysis,
whereas
up-regulate
oxidative
phosphorylation
(OXPHOS).
Here,
we
demonstrate
that
IL-4
IL-13
counterintuitively
induces
protective
memory
against
challenge.
In
human
murine
models,
prior
IL-4/13
cytokine
secretion
in
response
to
secondary
stimulation
ligands.
our
model,
enhanced
killing
capacity
is
also
demonstrated.
Despite
this
switch
phenotype,
trained
do
not
M1-typical
metabolism,
instead
retaining
heightened
OXPHOS.
Moreover,
inhibition
OXPHOS
oligomycin,
2-deoxy
glucose
or
BPTES
all
impeded
responses
from
macrophages.
Lastly,
work
identifies
IL-10
attenuates
training,
impeding
mechanisms.
summary,
provides
new
unexpected
insight
alternative
context
infection.
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 327 - 327
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Neurodegenerative
disease
(ND)
refers
to
the
progressive
loss
and
morphological
abnormalities
of
neurons
in
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
or
peripheral
(PNS).
Examples
neurodegenerative
diseases
include
Alzheimer's
(AD),
Parkinson's
(PD),
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
(ALS).
Recent
studies
have
shown
that
mitochondria
play
a
broad
role
cell
signaling,
immune
response,
metabolic
regulation.
For
example,
mitochondrial
dysfunction
is
closely
associated
with
onset
progression
variety
diseases,
including
ND,
cardiovascular
diabetes,
cancer.
The
energy
metabolism,
imbalance
dynamics,
abnormal
mitophagy
can
lead
homeostasis,
which
induce
pathological
reactions
such
as
oxidative
stress,
apoptosis,
inflammation,
damage
system,
participate
occurrence
development
degenerative
AD,
PD,
ALS.
In
this
paper,
latest
research
progress
subject
detailed.
mechanisms
mitophagy-mediated
ND
are
reviewed
from
perspectives
β-amyloid
(Aβ)
accumulation,
dopamine
neuron
damage,
superoxide
dismutase
1
(SOD1)
mutation.
Based
on
mechanism
research,
new
ideas
methods
for
treatment
prevention
proposed.
Current Opinion in Neurology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
38(2), P. 163 - 171
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
Immunometabolism
is
an
emerging
field
of
research
investigating
the
ability
immune
cells
to
modulate
their
metabolic
activity
for
optimal
function.
While
this
has
been
extensively
examined
in
peripheral
like
macrophages,
only
recently
have
these
studies
extended
assess
immunometabolic
microglia,
innate
brain.
Microglia
are
highly
metabolically
flexible
and
can
utilize
different
nutrients
diverse
functions.
Like
other
cells,
they
undergo
reprogramming
on
stimulation
inflammatory,
neurodegenerative
conditions
such
as
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD).
In
recent
years,
researchers
looked
at
intricate
mechanisms
that
microglial
uncovered
key
links
between
altered
metabolism,
neuroinflammation,
involvement
disease-associated
risk
genes.
This
review
highlights
significantly
contributed
our
understanding
dysregulation
observed
activated
microglia
AD,
unveiling
novel
targets
therapeutic
intervention.
Nature Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Abstract
Macrophages
stimulated
by
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS)
generate
mitochondria-derived
reactive
oxygen
species
(mtROS)
that
act
as
antimicrobial
agents
and
redox
signals;
however,
the
mechanism
of
LPS-induced
mitochondrial
superoxide
generation
is
unknown.
Here
we
show
LPS-stimulated
bone-marrow-derived
macrophages
produce
reverse
electron
transport
(RET)
at
complex
I
chain.
Using
chemical
biology
genetic
approaches,
demonstrate
production
driven
metabolic
reprogramming,
which
increases
proton
motive
force
(∆p),
primarily
elevated
membrane
potential
(Δψ
m
)
maintains
a
reduced
CoQ
pool.
The
key
changes
are
repurposing
ATP
from
oxidative
phosphorylation
to
glycolysis,
reduces
reliance
on
F
1
O
-ATP
synthase
activity
resulting
in
higher
∆p,
while
oxidation
succinate
sustains
Furthermore,
mtROS
RET
regulates
IL-1β
release
during
NLRP3
inflammasome
activation.
Thus,
ROS
generated
an
important
signal
macrophage
cytokine
production.
Macrophages
are
a
highly
adaptive
population
of
innate
immune
cells.
Polarization
with
IFNγ
and
LPS
into
the
‘classically
activated’
M1
macrophage
enhances
pro-inflammatory
microbicidal
responses,
important
for
eradicating
bacteria
such
as
Mycobacterium
tuberculosis
.
By
contrast,
‘alternatively
M2
macrophages,
polarized
IL-4,
oppose
bactericidal
mechanisms
allow
mycobacterial
growth.
These
activation
states
accompanied
by
distinct
metabolic
profiles,
where
macrophages
favor
near
exclusive
use
glycolysis,
whereas
up-regulate
oxidative
phosphorylation
(OXPHOS).
Here,
we
demonstrate
that
IL-4
IL-13
counterintuitively
induces
protective
memory
against
challenge.
In
human
murine
models,
prior
IL-4/13
cytokine
secretion
in
response
to
secondary
stimulation
ligands.
our
model,
enhanced
killing
capacity
is
also
demonstrated.
Despite
this
switch
phenotype,
trained
do
not
M1-typical
metabolism,
instead
retaining
heightened
OXPHOS.
Moreover,
inhibition
OXPHOS
oligomycin,
2-deoxy
glucose
or
BPTES
all
impeded
responses
from
macrophages.
Lastly,
work
identifies
IL-10
attenuates
training,
impeding
mechanisms.
summary,
provides
new
unexpected
insight
alternative
context
infection.