Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
29(1)
Published: March 14, 2023
Abstract
Background
Pancreatic
beta
cell
dysfunction
and
activated
macrophage
infiltration
are
early
features
in
type
1
diabetes
pathogenesis.
A
tricarboxylic
acid
cycle
metabolite
that
can
strongly
activate
NF-E2-related
factor
2
(Nrf2)
macrophages,
itaconate
is
important
a
series
of
inflammatory-associated
diseases
via
anti-inflammatory
antioxidant
properties.
However,
its
role
unclear.
We
used
4-octyl
(OI),
the
cell-permeable
derivate,
to
explore
preventative
therapeutic
effects
mouse
models
potential
mechanism
phenotype
reprogramming.
Methods
The
streptozotocin
(STZ)-induced
spontaneous
autoimmune
were
evaluate
OI,
which
performed
by
measuring
blood
glucose,
insulin
level,
pro-
cytokine
secretion,
histopathology
examination,
flow
cytometry,
islet
proteomics.
protective
effect
OI
examined
peritoneal
macrophages
isolated
from
STZ-induced
diabetic
mice
co-cultured
MIN6
cells
with
OI-pre-treated
inflammatory
vitro.
Moreover,
status
peripheral
mononuclear
(PBMCs)
patients
was
evaluated
after
treatment.
Results
ameliorated
glycemic
deterioration,
increased
systemic
improved
glucose
metabolism
non-obese
(NOD)
mice.
intervention
significantly
restored
insulitis
function.
did
not
alter
count
but
downregulated
proportion
M1
macrophages.
Additionally,
inhibited
MAPK
activation
attenuate
response,
eventually
improving
Furthermore,
we
detected
higher
IL-1β
production
upon
lipopolysaccharide
stimulation
PBMCs
patients,
attenuated
Conclusions
These
results
provided
first
evidence
date
prevent
progression
excessive
inflammation,
predominantly
mediated
restricting
polarization
diabetes.
Cell Death Discovery,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: Feb. 2, 2022
Itaconate,
a
metabolite
produced
during
inflammatory
macrophage
activation,
has
been
extensively
described
to
be
involved
in
immunoregulation,
oxidative
stress,
and
lipid
peroxidation.
As
form
of
iron
hydroperoxide-dependent
regulated
cell
death,
ferroptosis
plays
critical
role
sepsis-induced
acute
lung
injury
(ALI).
However,
the
relationship
between
itaconate
remains
unclear.
This
study
aims
explore
regulatory
on
ALI.
In
vivo
experiments,
mice
were
injected
with
LPS
(10
mg/kg)
for
12
h
generate
experimental
sepsis
models.
Differential
gene
expression
analysis
indicated
that
genes
associated
existed
significant
differences
after
pretreatment.
4-octyl
(4-OI),
cell-permeable
derivative
endogenous
itaconate,
can
significantly
alleviate
injury,
increase
LPS-induced
levels
glutathione
peroxidase
4
(GPX4)
reduce
prostaglandin-endoperoxide
synthase
2
(PTGS2),
malonaldehyde
(MDA),
ROS.
vitro
experiments
showed
both
4-OI
ferrostatin-1
inhibited
peroxidation
THP-1
macrophage.
Mechanistically,
we
identified
GPX4-dependent
through
increased
accumulation
activation
Nrf2.
The
silence
Nrf2
abolished
inhibition
from
cells.
Additionally,
protection
ALI
was
Nrf2-knockout
mice.
We
concluded
one
mechanisms
contributing
Itaconate
is
promising
as
therapeutic
candidate
against
inhibiting
ferroptosis.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(7), P. 1394 - 1394
Published: July 19, 2022
Macrophage
polarization
refers
to
the
process
by
which
macrophages
can
produce
two
distinct
functional
phenotypes:
M1
or
M2.
The
balance
between
both
strongly
affects
progression
of
inflammatory
disorders.
Here,
we
review
how
redox
signals
regulate
macrophage
and
reprogramming
during
acute
inflammation.
In
M1,
augment
NADPH
oxidase
isoform
2
(NOX2),
inducible
nitric
oxide
synthase
(iNOS),
synaptotagmin-binding
cytoplasmic
RNA
interacting
protein
(SYNCRIP),
tumor
necrosis
factor
receptor-associated
6
increase
oxygen
nitrogen
reactive
species,
triggers
response,
phagocytosis,
cytotoxicity.
M2,
down-regulate
NOX2,
iNOS,
SYNCRIP,
and/or
up-regulate
arginase
superoxide
dismutase
type
1,
counteract
oxidative
nitrosative
stress,
favor
anti-inflammatory
tissue
repair
responses.
M2
exhibit
different
metabolic
profiles,
are
tightly
regulated
mechanisms.
Oxidative
stress
sustain
phenotype
activating
glycolysis
lipid
biosynthesis,
but
inhibiting
tricarboxylic
acid
cycle
phosphorylation.
This
profile
is
reversed
in
because
changes
state.
Therefore,
new
therapies
based
on
mechanisms
have
emerged
treat
inflammation
with
positive
results,
highlights
relevance
signaling
as
a
master
regulator
reprogramming.
Mucosal Immunology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 301 - 313
Published: Oct. 20, 2021
Itaconate
is
produced
from
the
mitochondrial
TCA
cycle
enzyme
aconitase
decarboxylase
(encoded
by
immune
responsive
gene1;
Irg1)
that
exerts
immunomodulatory
function
in
myeloid
cells.
However,
role
of
Irg1/itaconate
pathway
dendritic
cells
(DC)-mediated
airway
inflammation
and
adaptive
immunity
to
inhaled
allergens,
which
are
primary
antigen-presenting
allergic
asthma,
remains
largely
unknown.
House
dust
mite
(HDM)-challenged
Irg1−/−
mice
displayed
increases
eosinophilic
inflammation,
mucous
cell
metaplasia,
Th2
cytokine
production
with
a
mechanism
involving
impaired
antigen
presentations
DC.
Adoptive
transfer
HDM-pulsed
DC
Irg1-deficient
into
naïve
WT
induced
similar
phenotype
elevated
type
2
sensitization.
Untargeted
metabolite
analysis
revealed
itaconate
as
one
most
abundant
polar
metabolites
potentially
suppress
oxidative
damage.
Furthermore,
effect
was
translated
vivo,
where
intranasal
administration
4-octyl
4-OI
following
priming
attenuated
manifestations
HDM-induced
disease
response.
Taken
together,
these
data
demonstrated
for
first
time
direct
regulatory
development
suggest
possible
therapeutic
target
modulating
asthma.
International Journal of Oral Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: May 31, 2022
Abstract
Periodontitis
is
a
widespread
oral
disease
characterized
by
continuous
inflammation
of
the
periodontal
tissue
and
an
irreversible
alveolar
bone
loss,
which
eventually
leads
to
tooth
loss.
Four-octyl
itaconate
(4-OI)
cell-permeable
derivative
has
been
recognized
as
promising
therapeutic
target
for
treatment
inflammatory
diseases.
Here,
we
explored,
first
time,
protective
effect
4-OI
on
inhibiting
destruction,
ameliorating
local
inflammation,
underlying
mechanism
in
periodontitis.
Here
showed
that
ameliorates
induced
lipopolysaccharide
microenvironment.
can
also
significantly
alleviate
loss
via
Nrf2
activation
observed
samples
from
experimental
periodontitis
C57BL/6
mice.
This
was
further
confirmed
silencing
blocked
antioxidant
downregulating
expression
downstream
enzymes.
Additionally,
molecular
docking
simulation
indicated
possible
under
activation.
Also,
−/−
mice,
did
not
protect
against
dysfunction
due
periodontitis,
underlined
importance
mediated
treatment.
Our
results
attenuates
oxidative
stress
disassociation
KEAP1-Nrf2
signaling
cascade.
Taken
together,
administration
offers
clinical
potential
inhibit
ameliorate
more
predictable
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: July 14, 2022
Macrophages
are
versatile
immune
cells
associated
with
various
diseases,
and
their
phenotypes
functions
change
on
the
basis
of
surrounding
environments.
Reprogramming
metabolism
is
required
for
proper
polarization
macrophages.
This
review
will
focus
basic
metabolic
pathways,
effects
key
enzymes
specific
products,
relationships
between
cellular
macrophage
in
different
diseases
potential
prospect
therapy
targeted
enzymes.
In
particular,
types
characteristics
macrophages
at
maternal-fetal
interface
a
successful
conception
be
discussed.
Cell Death and Disease,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(2)
Published: Feb. 10, 2022
Abstract
The
pathophysiology
of
spinal
cord
injury
(SCI)
involves
primary
and
secondary
injury.
Secondary
is
a
major
target
for
SCI
therapy,
whereas
microglia
play
an
important
role
in
immunoresponsive
gene
1
(Irg-1)
has
been
recorded
as
one
the
most
significantly
upregulated
genes
tissues
chip
data;
however,
its
remains
unclear.
This
study
aims
to
illustrate
Irg-1
well
regulated
metabolite
itaconate
SCI.
It
was
demonstrated
that
expression
increased
mice
stimulated
by
lipopolysaccharides
(LPS).
also
shown
overexpression
may
suppress
LPS-induced
inflammation
microglia,
while
these
protective
effects
were
attenuated
Nrf2
silencing.
In
vivo,
neuroinflammation
improve
motor
function
recovery.
Furthermore,
treatment
with
similar
suppressive
vitro
improved
recovery
vivo.
conclusion,
current
shows
are
involved
process
SCI,
either
or
provide
promising
strategy
Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(4), P. 744 - 757
Published: Jan. 25, 2023
Antiphospholipid
syndrome
(APS)
is
a
systemic
autoimmune
disease,
where
persistent
presence
of
antiphospholipid
antibodies
(aPL)
leads
to
thrombotic
and
obstetric
complications.
APS
paradigmatic
thromboinflammatory
disease.
Thromboinflammation
pathophysiological
mechanism
coupling
inflammation
thrombosis,
which
contributes
the
pathophysiology
cardiovascular
can
serve
as
model
unravel
mechanisms
thromboinflammation
relationship
between
innate
immune
cells
thrombosis.
Monocytes
are
activated
by
aPL
into
proinflammatory
procoagulant
phenotype,
producing
cytokines
such
tumor
necrosis
factor
α,
interleukin
6,
well
tissue
factor.
Important
cellular
signaling
pathways
involved
NF-κB-pathway,
mammalian
target
rapamycin
(mTOR)
signaling,
NOD-,
LRR-,
pyrin
domain-containing
protein
3
inflammasome.
All
these
may
future
therapeutic
targets.
Neutrophils
produce
neutrophil
extracellular
traps
in
response
aPL,
this
Thrombosis
also
stems
from
increased
interaction
neutrophils
with
endothelial
through
P-selectin
glycoprotein
ligand-1.
NETosis
be
targeted
not
only
several
experimental
therapeutics,
DNase,
but
redirection
current
therapies
defibrotide
antiplatelet
agent
dipyridamole.
Activation
platelets
phenotype.
Platelet-leukocyte
interactions
increased,
possibly
mediated
levels
soluble
CD40-ligand.
Platelet-directed
treatment
options
involve
inhibition
platelet
receptors
mTOR
inhibition.
This
review
discusses
underlying
that
present
targetable
options,
some
generalizable
other
diseases.