Journal of Clinical Investigation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
134(3)
Published: Dec. 12, 2023
Itaconate
has
emerged
as
a
critical
immunoregulatory
metabolite.
Here,
we
examined
the
therapeutic
potential
of
itaconate
in
atherosclerosis.
We
found
that
both
and
enzyme
synthesizes
it,
aconitate
decarboxylase
1
(Acod1,
also
known
"immune-responsive
gene
1"/IRG1)
are
upregulated
during
atherogenesis
mice.
Deletion
Acod1
myeloid
cells
exacerbated
inflammation
atherosclerosis
vivo
resulted
an
elevated
frequency
specific
subset
M1-polarized
proinflammatory
macrophages
atherosclerotic
aorta.
Importantly,
levels
were
inversely
correlated
with
clinical
occlusion
human
aorta
specimens.
Treating
mice
derivative
4-ocytyl
attenuated
induced
by
high
cholesterol.
Mechanistically,
antioxidant
transcription
factor,
Nuclear
factor
erythroid-2
Related
Factor
2
(Nrf2)
was
required
for
to
suppress
macrophage
activation
oxidized
lipids
vitro
decrease
lesion
areas
vivo.
Overall,
our
work
shows
suppresses
inducing
Nrf2-dependent
inhibition
responses
macrophages.
Activation
pathway
may
represent
important
approach
treat
Annual Review of Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
41(1), P. 533 - 560
Published: Feb. 28, 2023
Autoreactive
B
cells
and
interferons
are
central
players
in
systemic
lupus
erythematosus
(SLE)
pathogenesis.
The
partial
success
of
drugs
targeting
these
pathways,
however,
supports
heterogeneity
upstream
mechanisms
contributing
to
disease
In
this
review,
we
focus
on
recent
insights
from
genetic
immune
monitoring
studies
patients
that
refining
our
understanding
basic
mechanisms.
Among
them,
novel
mutations
genes
affecting
intrinsic
cell
activation
or
clearance
interferogenic
nucleic
acids
have
been
described.
Mitochondria
emerged
as
relevant
inducers
and/or
amplifiers
SLE
pathogenesis
through
a
variety
include
disruption
organelle
integrity
compartmentalization,
defective
metabolism,
failure
quality
control
measures.
These
result
extra-
intracellular
release
well
innate
adaptive
activation.
A
classic
autoantibody
specificities
found
recapitulate
alterations
associated
with
monogenic
trigger
amplification
loops.
Finally,
atypical
extrafollicular
T
helper
subsets
proposed
contribute
the
generation
autoantibodies.
Overall,
provide
opportunities
deepen
immunophenotypic
surveillance
open
door
patient
stratification
personalized,
rational
approaches
therapy.
Nature,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
628(8006), P. 195 - 203
Published: March 13, 2024
Abstract
Sustained
smouldering,
or
low-grade
activation,
of
myeloid
cells
is
a
common
hallmark
several
chronic
neurological
diseases,
including
multiple
sclerosis
1
.
Distinct
metabolic
and
mitochondrial
features
guide
the
activation
diverse
functional
states
2
However,
how
these
act
to
perpetuate
inflammation
central
nervous
system
unclear.
Here,
using
multiomics
approach,
we
identify
molecular
signature
that
sustains
microglia
through
complex
I
activity
driving
reverse
electron
transport
production
reactive
oxygen
species.
Mechanistically,
blocking
in
pro-inflammatory
protects
against
neurotoxic
damage
improves
outcomes
an
animal
disease
model
vivo.
Complex
potential
therapeutic
target
foster
neuroprotection
inflammatory
disorders
3
Trends in Neurosciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
46(2), P. 137 - 152
Published: Jan. 10, 2023
Efforts
to
understand
how
mitochondrial
dysfunction
contributes
neurodegeneration
have
primarily
focussed
on
the
role
of
mitochondria
in
neuronal
energy
metabolism.
However,
progress
understanding
etiological
nature
emerging
functions
has
yielded
new
ideas
about
basis
neurological
disease.
Studies
aimed
at
deciphering
signal
through
interorganellar
contacts,
vesicular
trafficking,
and
metabolic
transmission
revealed
that
regulation
immunometabolism,
cell
death,
organelle
dynamics,
neuroimmune
interplay
are
critical
determinants
neural
health.
Moreover,
homeostatic
mechanisms
exist
protect
health
turnover
via
nanoscale
proteostasis
lysosomal
degradation
become
integrated
within
signalling
pathways
support
plasticity
stress
responses
nervous
system.
This
review
highlights
these
distinct
converge
influence
contribute
disease
pathology.
Mediators of Inflammation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2023, P. 1 - 20
Published: June 8, 2023
Macrophages
are
innate
immune
cells
in
the
organism
and
can
be
found
almost
tissues
organs.
They
highly
plastic
heterogeneous
participate
response,
thereby
playing
a
crucial
role
maintaining
homeostasis
of
body.
It
is
well
known
that
undifferentiated
macrophages
polarize
into
classically
activated
(M1
macrophages)
alternatively
(M2
under
different
microenvironmental
conditions.
The
directions
macrophage
polarization
regulated
by
series
factors,
including
interferon,
lipopolysaccharide,
interleukin,
noncoding
RNAs.
To
elucidate
various
autoimmune
diseases,
we
searched
literature
on
with
PubMed
database.
Search
terms
as
follows:
macrophages,
polarization,
signaling
pathways,
RNA,
inflammation,
systemic
lupus
erythematosus,
rheumatoid
arthritis,
nephritis,
Sjogren’s
syndrome,
Guillain-Barré
multiple
sclerosis.
In
present
study,
summarize
common
diseases.
addition,
also
features
recent
advances
particular
focus
immunotherapeutic
potential
diseases
potentially
effective
therapeutic
targets.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Sept. 18, 2023
The
pro-inflammatory
state
of
macrophages,
underpinned
by
their
metabolic
condition,
is
essentially
affecting
capacity
combating
tumor
cells.
Here
we
find,
via
a
pooled
gene
knockout
CRISPR
screen
that
KEAP1
and
ACOD1
are
strong
regulators
the
in
macrophages.
We
show
generated
our
induced
pluripotent
stem
cell-derived
CAR-macrophage
(CAR-iMAC)
platform,
strongly
persistently
polarized
toward
state,
which
manifests
increased
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production,
more
potent
phagocytosis
enhanced
cytotoxic
functions
against
cancer
cells
vitro.
In
ovarian
or
pancreatic
mouse
models,
ACOD1-depleted
CAR-iMACs
exhibit
repressing
tumors,
leading
to
survival.
addition,
combining
with
immune
checkpoint
inhibitors
(ICI),
such
as
anti-CD47
anti-PD1
antibodies,
result
even
stronger
suppressing
effect.
Mechanistically,
depletion
reduces
levels
immuno-metabolite
itaconate,
allowing
prevent
NRF2
from
entering
nucleus
activate
an
anti-inflammatory
program.
This
study
thus
lays
down
proof
principle
for
targeting
myeloid
immunotherapy
introduces
metabolically
engineered
human
iPSC-derived
polarization
anti-tumor
adoptive
cell
transfer
therapies.
Pharmacology & Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
246, P. 108436 - 108436
Published: May 5, 2023
Idiopathic
pulmonary
fibrosis
(IPF)
is
a
chronic
progressive
disorder
of
unknown
origin
and
the
most
common
interstitial
lung
disease.
It
progresses
with
recruitment
fibroblasts
myofibroblasts
that
contribute
to
accumulation
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
proteins,
leading
loss
compliance
alveolar
integrity,
compromising
gas
exchange
capacity
lung.
Moreover,
while
there
are
therapeutics
available,
they
do
not
offer
cure.
Thus,
pressing
need
identify
better
therapeutic
targets.
With
advent
transcriptomics,
proteomics,
metabolomics,
cellular
mechanisms
underlying
disease
progression
understood.
Metabolic
homeostasis
one
such
factor
its
dysregulation
has
been
shown
impact
outcome
IPF.
Several
metabolic
pathways
involved
in
metabolism
lipids,
protein
carbohydrates
have
implicated
While
metabolites
crucial
for
generation
energy,
it
now
appreciated
several
non-metabolic
roles
regulating
processes
as
proliferation,
signaling,
death
among
other
functions.
Through
this
review,
we
succinctly
elucidate
role
also
discuss
potential
which
target
or
pathways.
Cell Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(1), P. 21 - 35
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Mitochondria
are
central
hubs
of
cellular
metabolism
and
tightly
connected
to
signaling
pathways.
The
dynamic
plasticity
mitochondria
fuse,
divide,
contact
other
organelles
flux
metabolites
is
their
function.
To
ensure
bona
fide
functionality
interconnectivity,
diverse
molecular
mechanisms
evolved.
An
ancient
long-overlooked
mechanism
the
generation
mitochondrial-derived
vesicles
(MDVs)
that
shuttle
selected
mitochondrial
cargoes
target
organelles.
Just
recently,
we
gained
significant
insight
into
functions
MDV
transport,
ranging
from
role
in
quality
control
immune
signaling,
thus
demonstrating
unexpected
physiological
aspects
transport.
This
review
highlights
origin
MDVs,
biogenesis,
cargo
selection,
with
a
specific
focus
on
contribution
transport
across
cell
organ
barriers.
Additionally,
implications
MDVs
peroxisome
neurodegeneration,
metabolism,
aging,
cancer
discussed.