Caspase-1 activation, IL-1/IL-6 signature and IFNγ-induced chemokines in lungs of COVID-19 patients
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
COVID-19-associated
acute-respiratory
distress
syndrome
(C-ARDS)
results
from
a
direct
viral
injury
associated
with
host
excessive
innate
immune
response
mainly
affecting
the
lungs.
However,
cytokine
profile
in
lung
compartment
of
C-ARDS
patients
has
not
been
widely
studied,
nor
compared
to
non-COVID
related
ARDS
(NC-ARDS).
To
evaluate
caspase-1
activation,
IL-1
signature,
and
other
inflammatory
pathways
tissue
damage
using
post-mortem
tissues,
bronchoalveolar
lavage
fluids
(BALF),
serum
across
spectrum
COVID-19
severity.
Histological
features
were
described
activated-caspase-1
labeling
was
performed
40
biopsies.
Inflammatory
cytokines
quantified
BALF
19
steroid-treated-C-ARDSand
NC-ARDS.
Cytokine
concentrations
also
measured
128
at
different
severity
stages.
Typical
"diffuse
alveolar
damage"
biopsies
activated
expression
vascular
lesions.
Soluble
Caspase-1p20,
IL-1β,
IL-1Ra,
IL-6
lower
level
IFNγ
CXCL-10,
highly
elevated
steroid-treated-C-ARDS
as
well
IL-1β
appeared
concentrated
BALF,
whereas
circulating
IL-1Ra
comparable
those
correlated
TNFα,
TNFR1
CXCL8
however,
significantly
higher
NC-ARDS
C-ARDS,
treated
by
steroid.
In
lungs
both
activation
predominant
IL-1β/IL-6
signature
-associated
chemokines
are
despite
steroid
treatment.
These
may
be
specifically
targeted
improve
treatment
limit
damage.
Language: Английский
Chaihuang Qingfu Pills Protect Against Acute Pancreatitis—Associated Acute Lung Injury Through MMP9-NLRP3-Pyroptosis Pathway
Journal of Inflammation Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 18, P. 2317 - 2338
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Severe
acute
pancreatitis
associated
with
lung
injury
(SAP-ALI)
is
a
critical
condition
high
mortality
rate.
Investigating
the
pathogenesis
of
SAP-ALI
and
developing
effective
treatments
are
urgently
needed.
Chaihuang
Qingfu
Pills
(CHQF),
traditional
Chinese
medicine
modified
from
Qingyi
Decoction,
has
been
approved
for
treating
(AP).
However,
its
role
in
underlying
mechanisms
remain
unclear.
92
AP
patients
were
enrolled
to
observe
protective
effect
CHQF
on
AP-ALI.
L-arginine
was
used
establish
animal
model.
UHPLC-MS/MS
identify
components
absorbed
into
serum.
Transcriptomics
analysis,
network
pharmacology,
proteomics
approaches
explore
molecular
mechanism.
In
vivo
vitro
experiments
conducted
validate
relevant
findings.
Clinical
data
indicated
reduced
incidence
ALI
58.33%
36.36%
patients.
Animal
demonstrated
that
decreased
mortality,
attenuated
organ
damage,
inhibited
systemic
inflammation
pathological
SAP
mice.
Differential
expression
analysis
weighted
gene
co-expression
(WGCNA)
identified
146
SAP-related
differentially
expressed
genes
(DEGs)
GSE194331
dataset.
acquired
26
blood
271
therapeutic
targets.
Integrated
obtained
52
core
targets
SAP.
Proteomic
216
proteins
treatment
SAP-ALI.
Joint
found
MMP9
NLRP3
only
common
Both
confirmed
levels
pyroptosis
alveolar
macrophages
(AMs)
under
conditions.
Moreover,
inhibitor
suppressed
AMs
pyroptosis.
exerted
by
inhibiting
macrophage
through
MMP9-NLRP3
pathway,
providing
novel
strategy
Language: Английский
NLRP3 Inflammasome-mediated pyroptosis in acute lung injury: Roles of main lung cell types and therapeutic perspectives
International Immunopharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
154, P. 114560 - 114560
Published: April 7, 2025
Language: Английский
YTHDF1-mediated m6A modification of GBP4 promotes M1 macrophage polarization in acute lung injury
Fengan Cao,
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Shilei Wang,
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Qiuyue Tan
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et al.
Respiratory Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(1)
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Acute
lung
injury
(ALI)
is
a
severe
condition
with
multifaceted
causes,
including
inflammation
and
oxidative
stress.
This
research
investigates
the
influence
of
m6A
(N6-methyladenosine)
modification
on
GBP4,
protein
pivotal
for
macrophage
polarization,
critical
immune
response
in
ALI.
Utilizing
mouse
model
to
induce
ALI,
study
analyzed
GBP4
expression
alveolar
macrophages.
By
overexpressing
or
knocking
down
assessed
its
impact
M1
polarization.
The
role
YTHDF1
was
also
explored
through
knockdown
experiments
determine
effect
Increased
noted
ALI
mice,
promoting
found
enhance
by
recognizing
sites
mRNA,
which
linked
reduced
MLE-12
cells
upon
knockdown.
emphasizes
crucial
roles
development
regulation.
It
suggests
as
potential
therapeutic
target,
contributing
understanding
ALI's
molecular
mechanisms
guiding
future
treatment
strategies.
Language: Английский