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Cell Biology
Jing Yue, Kai Su, Guangxin Zhang, Jinghui Yang, Chengbi Xu, Xueshibojie Liu
Summary: Dihydrotanshinone (DIH) can regulate LPS-induced acute lung injury (ALI) in mice by inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway.
Review
Immunology
Marion Mussbacher, Martina Derler, Jose Basilio, Johannes A. Schmid
Summary: Nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kappa B) is a dimeric transcription factor that regulates the expression of chemokines, cytokines, transcription factors, and regulatory proteins, playing a crucial role in inflammation and immunity. Understanding its specific roles in different cell types, tissues, and under different stimuli is important. This review focuses on the role of NF-kappa B in monocytes and macrophages, innate immune cells that exhibit high plasticity and adjust their functions against pathogens and cues from the environment. NF-kappa B activation in macrophages has significant implications in inflammatory diseases and its temporal dynamics are complex.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Magdalena Barreca, Riccardo Alessandro, Chiara Corrado
Summary: Flavonoids, phytochemical compounds found in plants, have various medicinal properties including anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, antiviral, and anticarcinogenic effects. They also offer neuroprotective and cardioprotective benefits. Recently, their effects have been shown to be mediated through the inhibition of the NF-κB signaling pathway. This review summarizes the effects of flavonoids on common diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative diseases, with a focus on their action on the NF-κB pathway.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Mingkwan Na Takuathung, Saranyapin Potikanond, Siriwoot Sookkhee, Pitchaya Mungkornasawakul, Thanathorn Jearanaikulvanich, Kittinan Chinda, Nitwara Wikan, Wutigri Nimlamool
Summary: The study demonstrated that Kaempferia parviflora extract has significant anti-inflammatory and anti-psoriatic effects by suppressing key inflammatory markers and inhibiting NF-kappa B pathway activation and protein phosphorylation. The results suggest that KP extract has potential as a promising agent for treating inflammation and psoriasis.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Wenfei Pan, Limei Deng, Haitao Wang, Vivien Ya-Fan Wang
Summary: The NF-kappa B family of dimeric transcription factors regulate various biological functions. A study has revealed that the atypical I kappa B protein, Bcl3, plays a crucial role in enhancing the population of the p52:p52 homodimer within the NF-kappa B family. Bcl3 competes with other NF-kappa B subunits for efficient p52:p52 homodimer formation, leading to the upregulation of target genes involved in cell proliferation, migration, and inflammation. The aberrant activation of Bcl3 and p52 contributes to cancer.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Xuye Jiang, Yingying Gu, Yuanling Huang, Yujia Zhou, Nengzhi Pang, Jing Luo, Zhaoyang Tang, Zhenfeng Zhang, Lili Yang
Summary: The study found that CBD can prevent liver steatosis and oxidative stress induced by high-fat high-cholesterol diet, and alleviate inflammation by inhibiting activation of the hepatic NF kappa B-NLRP3 inflammasome-pyroptosis pathway.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Akiko Inujima, Keiichi Koizumi, Naotoshi Shibahara
Summary: Research on bioactive components of herbal medicines has traditionally focused on secondary metabolites of herbal plants, with limited information on primary metabolites. This study highlights the immunostimulatory effects of heat-resistant RNA in a decoction of Glycyrrhizae Radix, suggesting nucleic acids as a new research field in the bioactive components of herbal medicines. By activating specific pathways and inducing cytokine production, the RNA demonstrated potential for therapeutic applications.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Monika Gudowska-Sawczuk, Barbara Mroczko
Summary: This review paper focuses on the role of Nuclear Factor kappa B (NF-kappa B) in the development of COVID-19 and its potential application in the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection. It highlights the important functions of NF-kappa B in modulating the inflammatory response and the increased activation of NF-kappa B in SARS-CoV-2 infection. The modulation of NF-kappa B can result in decreased synthesis of proinflammatory factors caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Kunihiko Moriya, Tomohiro Nakano, Yoshitaka Honda, Miyuki Tsumura, Masato Ogishi, Motoshi Sonoda, Masahiko Nishitani-Isa, Takashi Uchida, Mohamed Hbibi, Yoko Mizoguchi, Masataka Ishimura, Kazushi Izawa, Takaki Asano, Fumihiko Kakuta, Daiki Abukawa, Darawan Rinchai, Peng Zhang, Naotomo Kambe, Aziz Bousfiha, Takahiro Yasumi, Bertrand Boisson, Anne Puel, Jean-Laurent Casanova, Ryuta Nishikomori, Shouichi Ohga, Satoshi Okada, Yoji Sasahara, Shigeo Kure
Summary: This study reports six patients from five families with RELA mutations, leading to autoinflammatory and autoimmune manifestations. The mutations result in loss of function of RelA protein, leading to excessive IFN expression and autoimmune response. The DN RELA mutations are identified as a novel cause of chronic mucocutaneous ulcerations with autoinflammatory and autoimmune manifestations.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yating Wang, Xiurong Bao, Hao Xian, Fang Wei, Yining Song, Siyu Zhao, Yujie Zhang, Yumeng Wang, Ying Wang
Summary: This study investigates the role and potential mechanisms of ginsenoside metabolite compound K (CK) in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The results demonstrate that CK can reduce arthritis symptoms and inhibit inflammation-related genes and pathways. These findings contribute to the understanding of the molecular mechanism of CK in treating RA.
PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yue Wu, Yunjiao Yang, Lan Wang, Yiding Chen, Xuke Han, Lisha Sun, Huizhen Chen, Qiu Chen
Summary: Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by low bone quality and density, causing bone fragility and vulnerability to fractures. Increased osteoclast differentiation and activity contribute to bone loss, a common manifestation of osteoporosis. The TNF-a/NF-κB inflammatory pathway plays a key role in regulating osteoclast formation, along with the classical RANKL/RANK/OPG pathway. Probiotics, particularly Bifidobacterium, have shown potential beneficial effects on bone health by modulating this pathway. This review discusses the molecular mechanisms of the TNF-a/NF-κB pathway in osteoclast formation and explores the secretions produced by Bifidobacterium, providing new directions for future research.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Immunology
Yosi Gilad, David M. Lonard, Bert W. O'Malley
Summary: SRCs are essential regulators of transcription with diverse biological functionalities in immunity. The three family members, SRC-1, SRC-2 and SRC-3, can act independently or synergistically, compensating for each other in certain biological contexts and competing against each other in others. The recent development of SRC small molecule inhibitors and stimulators provides potential for modulating immunological activity of SRCs for therapeutic purposes.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Patricia Garcia-Fernandez, Colette Reinhold, Nurcan Ueceyler, Claudia Sommer
Summary: Polyneuropathy (PNP) refers to diseases of the peripheral nervous system, with 50% of cases presenting with neuropathic pain. Certain types of PNP show pain restricted to the distal leg skin, indicating a local regulatory process leading to pain. This study suggests that a pro-inflammatory pathway mediated by NF-κB may contribute to pain development in patients with painful PNP. Our findings support the hypothesis of local inflammatory processes involved in pain in PNP, and suggest disrupted anti-inflammatory pathways in inflammatory PNP involving TRPV1 and SIRT1.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Aline de Oliveira Rezende, Rafaella Santos Saboia, Adeliane Castro da Costa, Diana Messala Pinheiro da Silva Monteiro, Adrielle Zagmignan, Luis Angelo Macedo Santiago, Rafael Cardoso Carvalho, Paulo Vitor Soeiro Pereira, Ana Paula Junqueira-Kipnis, Eduardo Martins de Sousa
Summary: This study investigated the association of HIF-1 alpha expression and related mechanisms with latent or active tuberculosis infection. The results showed that IL-15 expression was higher in individuals with LTBI, while IL-18 and TNF-alpha expression were similar between LTBI and TB groups. Additionally, patients with active TB had higher serum 25(OH)D3 levels and expression of IL-6, HIF1A, and A20. The study also found that PBMCs from individuals with LTBI showed decreased NF-kappa B phosphorylation and increased TNF-alpha production after HIF-1 alpha blockade.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Daniela Verzella, Jessica Cornice, Paola Arboretto, Davide Vecchiotti, Mauro Di Vito Nolfi, Daria Capece, Francesca Zazzeroni, Guido Franzoso
Summary: NF-kappa B pathway plays a crucial role in cancer, but there is no effective NF-kappa B inhibitor for treatment yet. Researchers are focusing on developing new drugs targeting upstream regulators or downstream effectors of the NF-kappa B signaling pathway.
Article
Immunology
Jun Cui, Cheng Chen, Xiao Zhou, Wenju Shan, Yuhong Jian, Panpan Li, Yang Sun, Wei Yi
Summary: Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) are a promising therapy for sepsis, but metabolic syndromes threaten their effectiveness. This study investigated the potential of small extracellular vesicles from high-fat diet BMSCs in sepsis-induced liver-heart axis injury.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Immunology
Binbin Zhu, Angyang Cao, Chunqu Chen, Weijian Zhou, Wenjun Luo, Yu Gui, Qinwen Wang, Zhipeng Xu, Jianhua Wang
Summary: GM6001 alleviates postoperative cognitive deficits and neuroinflammation, preserves blood-brain barrier integrity, and rescues aquaporin-4 mislocalization. MMP-9 inhibition plays a dual role in cognitive protection through direct anti-neuroinflammatory effects and regulation of aquaporin-4 membrane distribution.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Immunology
Anika Sood, Valencia Fernandes, Kumari Preeti, Shruti Rajan, Dharmendra Kumar Khatri, Shashi Bala Singh
Summary: S1PR2 inhibitor improves cognitive function and skews microglia toward anti-inflammatory phenotype in type 2 diabetic mice, promising to be a potential therapy for neuroinflammation.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Immunology
Haochun Guo, Ran Yu, Haijun Zhang, Wanpeng Wang
Summary: Radiation therapy is an effective treatment for thoracic malignancies, but it can cause radiation-induced lung injury (RILI), including radiation pneumonitis (RP) and radiation pulmonary fibrosis (RPF). The damage to normal lung cells during radiation treatment leads to a pulmonary inflammatory response, resulting in RP and RPF.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Immunology
Guanghui Wang, Haotian Zheng, Yunzhi Xiang, Yadong Wang, Kai Wang, Xiaoyang Ren, Jiajun Du
Summary: This study identified a T-cell synthetic driver-associated prognostic model that accurately predicted prognosis and effectiveness of immunotherapy in LUAD patients. It also highlighted the role of LDHA in promoting tumor cell proliferation, invasion, and resistance to treatment, as well as its involvement in immune escape within the tumor microenvironment. These findings provide a promising new therapeutic strategy for LUAD.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Immunology
Bowen Wei, Aihua Wang, Wei Liu, Qingyun Yue, Yihua Fan, Bin Xue, Siwei Wang
Summary: This study systematically analyzed the association between pSS and cuproptosis, established a predictive model based on 5 genes, explored the pathogenic mechanisms and novel therapeutic strategies for pSS, and identified EED, CBL, and NFU1 as potential targets for treatment.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Immunology
Nusrit Iqbal Andrabi, Aminur R. Sarkar, Syed Assim Haq, Diljeet Kumar, Dilpreet Kour, Diksha Saroch, Sanket Kumar Shukla, Ajay Kumar, Asha Bhagat, Asif Ali, Gurleen Kour, Zabeer Ahmed
Summary: Koenimbine and its novel semi-synthetic derivative 1G demonstrate significant anti-inflammatory effects by downregulating the nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-kappa B) signaling pathway.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Immunology
Jing-Mei Lu, Xiang Xu, Fumie Aosai, Ming-Yue Zhang, Lian-Xun Piao
Summary: This study found that arctiin can improve allergic acute liver injury caused by T.g.HSP70 by inhibiting TLR4 signaling and reducing the production of inflammatory mediators.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Immunology
Minxuan Xu, Fang Shi, Yongshen Gao, Shumei Han, Chensuo Huang, Qinsheng Hou, Xiaoweng Wen, Bengshi Wang, Zhenyu Zhu, Lei Zou, Mingxin Xiong, Wei Dong, Jun Tan
Summary: There is a growing body of research highlighting the involvement of metabolic imbalance and the inflammatory response in the advancement of colitis. This study recognizes arabinose as a significant protector of the intestinal mucosal barrier, reducing damage to the intestines. In addition, lower levels of arabinose in the bloodstream are associated with a higher severity of inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Immunology
Yueqing Han, Haoxin Song, Yanshan Li, Rongxin Li, Ling Chen, Bo Gao, Yijun Chen, Shuzhen Wang
Summary: The combination of tetracycline antibiotics, demeclocycline (D), chlortetracycline (C), and minocycline (M), showed therapeutic potential against liver fibrosis by inhibiting the activation of hepatic stellate cells and the MAPK signaling. This study suggests that tetracyclines may be repurposed for the treatment of liver fibrosis.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Immunology
Yu Li, Hailing Liu, Danwen Zhao, Danjie Zhang
Summary: Chronic stress can lead to lung injury, with the spleen playing a crucial role. This study found that the spleen contributes to chronic restraint stress-induced lung injury, and splenic CD11b+ cells may be an important factor in this process.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Immunology
Yingqian Mi, Mengyan Tang, Qiong Wu, Yinan Wang, Qihui Liu, Pei Zhu, Xiaoyang Xue, Yuntong Liu, Xinyu Chai, Yuyang Hou, Dongmei Yan
Summary: BCG therapy can induce macrophage polarization to the M1 type, and NMAAP1 plays a crucial role in this process by regulating glycolysis and HIF-1α expression. This promotes the antitumor effect of macrophages.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Immunology
Xiaosheng Liu, Tingxia Lv, Xiuxia Li, Jing Xue, Ling Lin, Lianfeng Lu, Xiaodi Li, Yang Yang, Yuanni Wu, Qiang Wei, Wei Cao, Taisheng Li
Summary: LLDT-8 exhibits notable efficacy in alleviating immune activation in both an in vivo animal model and in vitro human cell experiments, suggesting its potential as a drug for managing systemic immune activation associated with SIV/HIV infection.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Immunology
Honghong Yu, Qi Li, Huimin Zhu, Chang Liu, Weiwei Chen, Lingyun Sun
Summary: The activation of the inflammasome plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) have been shown to alleviate SLE by suppressing inflammasome activation. This study found that the NLRP3 inflammasome was activated in macrophages from SLE patients and mice, and its activation correlated with disease activity. After MSC transplantation, the severity of SLE was reduced, and NLRP3 inflammasome activation was inhibited. These findings suggest that MSC suppress inflammasome activation and provide a potential therapeutic target for SLE.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Immunology
Wei Zhou, Dan Zeng, Shunan Liu, Yunxia Huang, Fenglin Lv, Weikang Zhou
Summary: This study found that inhibiting HDAC3 can protect the skin from atopic dermatitis by activating the Nrf2 transcription to upregulate Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway activity.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)