Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Nov. 28, 2024
The
cyclic
GMP-AMP
synthase
(cGAS)
and
its
downstream
effector,
the
stimulator
of
interferon
genes
(STING),
are
crucial
components
innate
immune
response,
traditionally
recognized
for
their
role
in
detecting
cytosolic
DNA
from
pathogens
damaged
host
cells.
However,
recent
research
indicates
that
cGAS-STING
pathway
also
significantly
impacts
metabolic
processes,
particularly
glycerolipid
metabolism.
Glycerolipids
essential
energy
storage
cellular
membrane
integrity,
dysregulation
is
linked
to
disorders
such
as
obesity,
insulin
resistance,
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD).
Both
cGAS
STING
expressed
various
tissues,
suggesting
a
potential
lipid
homeostasis.
Chronic
activation
may
promote
inflammatory
states
exacerbate
resistance
accumulation,
forming
feedback
loop
dysfunction.
This
review
explores
emerging
relationship
between
cGAS/STING
signaling
metabolism,
discussing
mechanisms
through
which
this
influences
regulation
therapeutic
interventions.
By
integrating
insights
immunology
we
aim
provide
comprehensive
understanding
how
axis
serve
novel
target
addressing
enhancing
health
outcomes.
MedComm,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(8)
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Abstract
Macrophages
are
versatile
immune
cells
with
remarkable
plasticity,
enabling
them
to
adapt
diverse
tissue
microenvironments
and
perform
various
functions.
Traditionally
categorized
into
classically
activated
(M1)
alternatively
(M2)
phenotypes,
recent
advances
have
revealed
a
spectrum
of
macrophage
activation
states
that
extend
beyond
this
dichotomy.
The
complex
interplay
signaling
pathways,
transcriptional
regulators,
epigenetic
modifications
orchestrates
polarization,
allowing
respond
stimuli
dynamically.
Here,
we
provide
comprehensive
overview
the
cascades
governing
focusing
on
roles
Toll‐like
receptors,
signal
transducer
activator
transcription
proteins,
nuclear
microRNAs.
We
also
discuss
emerging
concepts
metabolic
reprogramming
trained
immunity,
contributing
their
functional
adaptability.
Macrophage
plasticity
plays
pivotal
role
in
repair
regeneration,
macrophages
coordinating
inflammation,
angiogenesis,
matrix
remodeling
restore
homeostasis.
By
harnessing
potential
novel
therapeutic
strategies
targeting
polarization
could
be
developed
for
diseases,
including
chronic
wounds,
fibrotic
disorders,
inflammatory
conditions.
Ultimately,
deeper
understanding
molecular
mechanisms
underpinning
will
pave
way
innovative
regenerative
medicine
engineering
approaches.
Cell Communication and Signaling,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: May 27, 2024
Abstract
Chronic
wounds,
resulting
from
persistent
inflammation,
can
trigger
a
cascade
of
detrimental
effects
including
exacerbating
inflammatory
cytokines,
compromised
blood
circulation
at
the
wound
site,
elevation
white
cell
count,
increased
reactive
oxygen
species,
and
potential
risk
bacterial
infection.
The
interleukin-17
(IL-17)
signaling
pathway,
which
plays
crucial
role
in
regulating
immune
responses,
has
been
identified
as
promising
target
for
treating
skin
diseases.
This
review
aims
to
delve
deeper
into
pathological
molecular
mechanisms
IL-17
family
its
pathways
repair.
intricate
interactions
between
other
cytokines
will
be
discussed
detail,
along
with
activation
various
pathways,
provide
comprehensive
understanding
IL-17’s
involvement
chronic
inflammation
Aging and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 0 - 0
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Diabetic
foot
ulcers
(DFUs)
are
a
prevalent
and
profoundly
debilitating
complication
that
afflicts
individuals
with
diabetes
mellitus
(DM).
These
associated
substantial
morbidity,
recurrence
rates,
disability,
mortality,
imposing
economic,
psychological,
medical
burdens.
Timely
detection
intervention
can
mitigate
the
morbidity
disparities
linked
to
DFU.
Nevertheless,
current
therapeutic
approaches
for
DFU
continue
grapple
multifaceted
limitations.
A
growing
body
of
evidence
emphasizes
crucial
role
cellular
senescence
in
pathogenesis
chronic
wounds.
Interventions
try
delay
senescence,
eliminate
senescent
cells
(SnCs),
or
suppress
senescence-associated
secretory
phenotype
(SASP)
have
shown
promise
helping
wounds
heal.
In
this
context,
targeting
emerges
as
novel
strategy
comprehensive
review,
we
look
at
pathology
treatment
systematic
way.
We
also
explain
importance
investigating
SnCs
highlight
great
potential
senotherapeutics
target
treatment.
The
development
efficacious
safe
represents
pioneering
approach
aimed
enhancing
quality
life
affected
by
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(8), P. 1728 - 1728
Published: Aug. 2, 2024
The
innate
immune
system
is
the
body's
natural
defense
system,
which
recognizes
a
wide
range
of
microbial
molecules
(such
as
bacterial
DNA
and
RNA)
abnormal
within
cells
misplaced
DNA,
self-antigens)
to
play
its
role.
released
into
cytoplasm
activates
cyclic
GMP-AMP
synthase
(cGAS)-stimulator
interferon
genes
(STING)
signaling
pathway
initiate
an
response.
Ischemia-reperfusion
injury
(IRI)
after
acute
myocardial
infarction
refers
phenomenon
where
tissue
suffers
further
damage
upon
restoration
blood
flow.
This
issue
significant
clinical
problem
in
treatment
infarction,
it
can
diminish
effectiveness
reperfusion
therapy
lead
deterioration
cardiac
function.
Studies
have
found
that
cGAS-STING
closely
related
this
phenomenon.
Therefore,
review
aims
describe
role
ischemia-reperfusion
summarize
current
development
status
inhibitors
application
nanomaterials
elucidate
potential
therapeutic
target.
Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
28(19)
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
Abstract
Pancreatic
β‐cell
damage
mediated
by
apoptosis
is
believed
to
be
a
main
trigger
of
type
1
diabetes
mellitus
(T1DM),
which
proposed
as
an
organ‐specific
autoimmune
disease
T
cells.
Nonetheless,
the
fundamental
origins
T1DM
remain
uncertain.
Here,
we
illustrate
that
increase
in
PLAGL1
expression
induces
apoptosis,
evidenced
mitochondrial
membrane
impairment
and
nucleolar
degradation.
The
gene
levels
from
cDNA
samples
were
determined
using
qRT‐PCR
method.
Western
blot
Co‐immunoprecipitation
applied
for
protein
interactions,
respectively.
Flow
cytometry
TUNEL
assay
used
detect
pancreatic
β
cell
apoptosis.
Female
NOD/LtJ
mice
with
recent‐onset
has
been
vivo
studies.
Glucose‐stimulated
insulin
secretion
(GSIS)
glucose
tolerance
test
(GTT)
method
islet
function
assessment.
Haematoxylin
Eosin
(H&E)
Immunohistochemistry
(IHC)
performed
evalute
histological
improvement
beta.
Subsequent
cytoplasmic
DNA
accumulation
triggers
senser,
cyclic
guanosine
monophosphate‐AMP
synthase
(cGAS)‐stimulator
interferon
genes
(STING)
pathway.
STING
activation
further
stimulates
downstream
IRF3
NF‐kB
pathways,
thus
boost
type‐I
signalling
inflammation.
These
findings
elucidate
molecular
mechanism
linking
induced
suggest
potential
benefit
targeting
cGAS/STING
treatment.