Redox Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
81, P. 103532 - 103532
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Traumatic
brain
injury
(TBI)
triggers
a
robust
inflammatory
response
that
is
closely
linked
to
worsened
clinical
outcomes.
S100A8/A9,
also
known
as
calprotectin
or
myeloid-related
protein-8/14
(MRP8/14),
an
alarmin
primarily
secreted
by
activated
neutrophils
with
potent
pro-inflammatory
property.
In
this
study,
we
explored
the
roles
of
S100A8/A9
in
modulating
neuroinflammation
and
influencing
TBI
outcomes,
delving
into
underlying
mechanisms.
S100A8/A9-enriched
were
present
injured
tissue
patients,
elevated
plasma
levels
correlated
poorer
neurological
function.
Furthermore,
using
mouse
model,
demonstrated
treatment
selective
inhibitor
Paquinimod
significantly
mitigated
neuronal
death,
thereby
improving
prognosis
mice.
Mechanistically,
found
conjunction
neutrophil
activation
infiltration
brain,
enhances
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production
within
neutrophils,
accelerating
PAD4-mediated
extracellular
trap
(NET)
formation,
which
turn
exacerbates
neuroinflammation.
These
findings
suggest
amplifies
neuroinflammatory
responses
promoting
NET
formation
neutrophils.
Inhibition
effectively
attenuated
NET-mediated
neuroinflammation;
however,
when
PAD4
was
overexpressed
adenovirus,
leading
increased
anti-inflammatory
effects
inhibition
markedly
diminished.
Further
experiments
knockout
mice
confirmed
reduction
NETs
could
substantially
alleviate
S100A8/A9-driven
Finally,
established
suppression
mediated
through
AMPK/Nrf2/HO-1
signaling
pathway.
underscore
critical
pathological
role
emphasize
need
for
further
exploration
potential
therapeutic
strategy
TBI.
Journal of Neuroinflammation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: Sept. 30, 2023
Neuroinflammation
is
one
of
the
most
important
pathogeneses
in
secondary
brain
injury
after
traumatic
(TBI).
Neutrophil
extracellular
traps
(NETs)
forming
neutrophils
were
found
throughout
tissue
TBI
patients
and
elevated
plasma
NET
biomarkers
correlated
with
worse
outcomes.
However,
biological
function
underlying
mechanisms
NETs
TBI-induced
neural
damage
are
not
yet
fully
understood.
Here,
we
used
Cl-amidine,
a
selective
inhibitor
to
investigate
role
TBI.Controlled
cortical
impact
model
was
performed
establish
TBI.
2'3'-cGAMP
(an
activator
stimulating
Interferon
genes
(STING)),
C-176
(a
STING
inhibitor),
Kira6
[a
selectively
phosphorylated
inositol-requiring
enzyme-1
alpha
[IRE1α]
inhibitor]
administrated
explore
mechanism
by
which
promote
neuroinflammation
neuronal
apoptosis
Peptidyl
arginine
deiminase
4
(PAD4),
an
essential
enzyme
for
neutrophil
trap
formation,
overexpressed
adenoviruses
cortex
mice
1
day
before
The
short-term
neurobehavior
tests,
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI),
laser
speckle
contrast
(LSCI),
Evans
blue
extravasation
assay,
Fluoro-Jade
C
(FJC),
TUNEL,
immunofluorescence,
enzyme-linked
immunosorbent
assay
(ELISA),
western
blotting,
quantitative-PCR
this
study.Neutrophils
form
presenting
circulation
at
3
days
Cl-amidine
treatment
improved
neurological
functions,
reduced
cerebral
lesion
volume,
edema,
restored
blood
flow
(CBF)
In
addition,
exerted
neuroprotective
effects
attenuating
BBB
disruption,
inhibiting
immune
cell
infiltration,
alleviating
death
Moreover,
inhibited
microglia/macrophage
pro-inflammatory
polarization
promoted
anti-inflammatory
Mechanistically,
ligand
abolished
neuroprotection
via
IRE1α/ASK1/JNK
signaling
pathway
Importantly,
overexpression
PAD4
promotes
or
IRE1α
effectively
neurodestructive
TBI.Altogether,
first
demonstrate
that
inhibition
ameliorated
neuroinflammation,
apoptosis,
deficits
STING-dependent
Thus,
may
provide
promising
therapeutic
approach
early
management
Journal of Neuroinflammation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: April 18, 2024
Abstract
The
notion
that
the
central
nervous
system
is
an
immunologically
immune-exempt
organ
has
changed
over
past
two
decades,
with
increasing
evidence
of
strong
links
and
interactions
between
peripheral
immune
system,
both
in
healthy
state
after
ischemic
hemorrhagic
stroke.
Although
primary
injury
stroke
certainly
important,
limited
therapeutic
efficacy,
poor
neurological
prognosis
high
mortality
have
led
researchers
to
realize
secondary
damage
may
also
play
important
roles
influencing
long-term
neuroinflammatory
process
one
most
influences
on
disease
progression.
Here,
we
summarize
stroke,
particular,
how
activates
recruits
components,
review
recent
advances
corresponding
approaches
clinical
studies,
emphasizing
importance
role
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Aug. 19, 2022
The
devastating
COVID-19
pandemic
has
caused
more
than
six
million
deaths
worldwide
during
the
last
2
years.
Effective
therapeutic
agents
are
greatly
needed,
yet
promising
magic
bullets
still
do
not
exist.
Numerous
natural
products
(cordycepin,
gallinamide
A,
plitidepsin,
telocinobufagin,
and
tylophorine)
have
been
widely
studied
play
a
potential
function
in
treating
COVID-19.
In
this
paper,
we
reviewed
published
studies
(from
May
2021
to
April
2022)
relating
closely
bioactive
(isolated
from
medicinal
plants,
animals
products,
marine
organisms)
therapy
Neurobiology of Disease,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
179, P. 106044 - 106044
Published: Feb. 17, 2023
Stroke
is
the
second
leading
cause
of
death
worldwide;
however,
treatment
choices
available
to
neurologists
are
limited
in
clinical
practice.
Lipocalin
2
(LCN2)
a
secreted
protein,
belonging
lipocalin
superfamily,
with
multiple
biological
functions
mediating
innate
immune
response,
inflammatory
iron-homeostasis,
cell
migration
and
differentiation,
energy
metabolism,
other
processes
body.
LCN2
expressed
at
low
levels
brain
under
normal
physiological
conditions,
but
its
expression
significantly
up-regulated
acute
stimulations
chronic
pathologies.
An
up-regulation
has
been
found
blood/cerebrospinal
fluid
patients
ischemic/hemorrhagic
stroke,
could
serve
as
potential
biomarker
for
prediction
severity
stroke.
activates
reactive
astrocytes
microglia,
promotes
neutrophil
infiltration,
amplifies
post-stroke
inflammation,
blood-brain
barrier
disruption,
white
matter
injury,
neuronal
death.
Moreover,
involved
injury
induced
by
thrombin
erythrocyte
lysates,
well
microvascular
thrombosis
after
hemorrhage.
In
this
paper,
we
review
role
pathological
ischemic
stroke;
intracerebral
hemorrhage;
subarachnoid
stroke-related
diseases,
such
vascular
dementia
depression,
their
underlying
mechanisms.
We
hope
that
will
help
elucidate
value
therapeutic
target
Journal of Fungi,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(5), P. 311 - 311
Published: April 25, 2024
Functional
genes
encode
various
biological
functions
required
for
the
life
activities
of
organisms.
By
analyzing
functional
edible
and
medicinal
fungi,
varieties
fungi
can
be
improved
to
enhance
their
agronomic
traits,
growth
rates,
ability
withstand
adversity,
thereby
increasing
yield
quality
promoting
industrial
development.
With
rapid
development
gene
research
technology
publication
many
whole-genome
sequences
related
important
traits
have
been
mined,
located,
functionally
analyzed.
This
paper
summarizes
advantages
disadvantages
different
techniques
application
examples
fungi;
systematically
reviews
progress
in
processes
such
as
mating
type,
mycelium
fruit
development,
substrate
utilization
nutrient
transport,
environmental
response,
synthesis
regulation
active
substances;
proposes
future
directions
fungi.
The
overall
aim
this
study
was
provide
a
valuable
reference
further
molecular
breeding
with
high
promote
wide
products
food,
medicine,
industry.
Biochemical Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
232, P. 116750 - 116750
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
The
prevalence
of
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
keeps
rising
with
only
a
few
drugs
available.
present
study
aims
to
investigate
the
effects
and
mechanisms
cordycepin
on
MASLD.
Male
C57BL/6
mice
were
induced
90-day
high-fat
diet
(HFD)
intraperitoneal
administration
streptozotocin
establish
MASLD
murine
model.
Then
they
randomly
divided
into
HFD
groups
(15,
30,
45
mg/kg).
Cordycepin
was
orally
given
for
30
days.
Serum
total
cholesterol
(TC),
triacylglyceride
(TG),
aspartate
aminotransferase
(AST)
levels
measured.
L02
cells
by
oleate
acid
(OA)
or
lipopolysaccharides
(LPS),
treated
combined
inhibitors
including
chloroquine,
3-Methyladenine,
compound
C.
Atg7
Parkin
knocked
down
in
using
siRNA.
Oil
Red
O
Nile
staining
measuring
lipid
deposition.
Mitochondria
visualized
transfection
mCherry-TOMM20-N10.
Quantitative
real-time
PCR,
Western
blotting,
immunofluorescence
used
determine
expressions
key
molecules
inflammation,
metabolism,
mitochondria
homeostasis,
oxidative
stress.
significantly
mitigated
deposition
ballooning
livers
mice.
TC,
TG,
AST
decreased
cordycepin.
alleviated
OA-induced
LPS-induced
inflammation
cells,
attenuated
stress,
promoted
autophagy,
maintained
autophagic
flux
activating
AMP-activated
protein
kinase
(AMPK).
reduced
accumulation
impaired
enhancing
Parkin-dependent
mitophagy
promoting
mitochondrial
biogenesis.
alleviates
restoring
homeostasis
reducing
stress
via
Parkin-mediated
mitophagy.
Cell Communication and Signaling,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Feb. 8, 2025
Neutrophils
are
the
first
responders
among
peripheral
immune
cells
to
infiltrate
central
nervous
system
following
a
traumatic
brain
injury
(TBI),
triggering
neuroinflammation
that
can
exacerbate
secondary
tissue
damage.
The
precise
molecular
controls
dictate
inflammatory
behavior
of
neutrophils
post-TBI,
however,
remain
largely
elusive.
Our
comprehensive
analysis
landscape
surrounding
trauma
in
TBI
mice
has
revealed
significant
alteration
abundance
β2
integrin
(ITGB2),
predominantly
expressed
by
and
closely
associated
with
responses.
Using
fluid
percussion
(FPI)
mouse
model,
we
investigated
therapeutic
efficacy
Rovelizumab,
an
agent
blocks
ITGB2.
treatment
demonstrated
improvements
neurologic
function
mice,
attenuating
blood–brain
barrier
permeability,
mitigating
oxidative
stress
mediator
release,
enhancing
cerebral
perfusion.
Moreover,
ITGB2
blockade
effectively
limited
adherence,
migration,
infiltration
neutrophils,
impeded
formation
neutrophil
extracellular
traps
(NETs)
upon
their
activation.
Finally,
it
was
mediates
these
effects
mainly
through
its
interaction
intercellular
adhesion
molecule-1
(ICAM
1)
endotheliocyte.
These
findings
collectively
illuminate
as
crucial
switch
governs
adverse
post-TBI
could
be
targeted
improve
clinical
outcome
patients.