Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elizabeta Georgieva, Stefan L. Leber, Cora Wex, Christoph Garbers
Summary: The study reveals that perturbation of the actin cytoskeleton is not sufficient to induce NF-kappa B activation and IL-6 secretion, but it reduces IL-6-induced activation of STAT3 in Hep3B cells. Additionally, IL-6 receptor proteolysis by ADAM10 is not dependent on the integrity of the actin cytoskeleton.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Yamin Lu, Chenhao Xing, Cuigai Zhang, Xiuqin Lv, Guangxia Liu, Fang Chen, Zhan Hou, Donghui Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the changes and correlations among IL-17, NF-kappa B, IL-6, IL-10, interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma), TNF-alpha, IL-2 and IL-4 in patients with different autoimmune thyroid diseases in order to further clarify the pathogenesis of autoimmune thyroid disease.
EXPERIMENTAL AND THERAPEUTIC MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Masashi Mizuno, Rei Nakano, Saki Nose, Moeka Matsumura, Yasuyuki Nii, Kentaro Kurogochi, Hiroshi Sugiya, Masami Uechi
Summary: In this study, it was found that interleukin 1 beta (IL-1 beta) induces the expression of interleukin 8 (IL-8) in canine cardiac fibroblasts through the activation of nuclear factor (NF)-kappa B p65.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Dermatology
Unnikrishnan M. Chandrasekharan, Raminderjit Kaur, Jennifer E. Harvey, Chad Braley, Vandana Rai, MacKenzie Lee, Nicholas de Windt, Jason Hsieh, Ritika Jaini, Defne Bayik, Rachel G. Scheraga, Anthony P. Fernandez, Paul E. DiCorleto, M. Elaine Husni
Summary: TNF-alpha is a crucial mediator in the development of psoriasis. Inhibition of TNF can be an effective treatment, but it may also cause adverse effects. Studies have shown that the TNFR2 pathway plays a key role in psoriatic inflammation. Therefore, targeting the TNFR2 pathway could be a potential new approach for treating psoriatic diseases.
JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruth Rodriguez-Montano, Alondra del Carmen Ruiz-Gutierrez, Vianeth Maria del Carmen Martinez-Rodriguez, Juan Ramon Gomez-Sandoval, Juan Manuel Guzman-Flores, Julieta Sarai Becerra-Ruiz, Ana Lourdes Zamora-Perez, Celia Guerrero-Velazquez
Summary: This study found that patients with periodontitis have significantly lower levels of IL-17A in plasma, but higher levels of IL-23, IL-17A, and IL-17RA in gingival tissue. Several correlations were also found, suggesting a potential role of the IL-23/IL-17A axis in the progression of periodontitis.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Arnaud Goepfert, Carmen Barske, Sylvie Lehmann, Emmanuelle Wirth, Joschka Willemsen, Johann E. Gudjonsson, Nicole L. Ward, Mrinal K. Sarkar, Rene Hemmig, Frank Kolbinger, Jean-Michel Rondeau
Summary: Through crystallography, biophysics, and mutational studies, this research demonstrates that IL-17A, IL-17F, and IL-17A/F induce IL-17RA dimerization, leading to the formation of a 2:2:2 hexameric signaling assembly. The formation of the IL-17 signalosome potentiates IL-17-induced IL-36 gamma and CXCL1 mRNA expression in human keratinocytes compared to a dimerization-defective IL-17RA variant.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Wen-Cheng Chen, Chang-Hui Wen, Meng Wang, Zi-Dan Xiao, Zhong-Zhao Zhang, Chun-Lan Wu, Ran Wu
Summary: Using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, we measured inflammatory cytokines associated with the IL-23/IL-17 immune axis in the serum of patients with psoriasis. Psoriasis was induced in mice and treated with anti-IL-23A or anti-IL-17A antibodies. The effects of the IL-23/IL-17 immune axis on skin inflammation were assessed through pathology scoring, staining, and quantitation of cytokines. The results suggest that skin inflammation in psoriasis involves the activation of the ACT1/TRAF6/TAK1/NF-κB pathway.
KAOHSIUNG JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Olga M. Koper-Lenkiewicz, Kinga Sutkowska, Natalia Wawrusiewicz-Kurylonek, Ewa Kowalewska, Joanna Matowicka-Karna
Summary: Studies have shown that the relationship between SNPs in proinflammatory cytokines genes and susceptibility to developing RA is inconclusive and varies among different ethnic populations. These polymorphisms also have an impact on clinicopathological features of RA and patients' response to treatment. Further research on larger cohorts and diverse populations is needed to elucidate the role of these SNPs in RA patients.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Nirmala Chandralega Kampan, Apriliana Ellya Ratna Kartikasari, Cyril Deceneux, Mutsa Tatenda Madondo, Orla M. McNally, Katie Louise Flanagan, Norhaslinda A. Aziz, Andrew N. Stephens, John Reynolds, Michael A. Quinn, Magdalena Plebanski
Summary: High-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) is a deadly malignancy and there is an urgent need to determine the benign or malignant nature of a mass before surgery. The HGSOC microenvironment contains a mix of immunosuppressive and inflammatory immune parameters, but their relationship is not well understood. This study found that a combination of tumor necrosis factor receptor type 2 (TNFR2)-expressing regulatory T cells (Tregs) and interleukin 6 (IL-6) can effectively predict ovarian malignancy. Combining soluble and cellular circulating biomarkers may improve cancer diagnoses.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ping Li, Yang Yang, Xinyu Yang, Yifei Wang, Chon-Kit Chou, Mengmeng Jiang, Jingbin Zheng, Fengyang Chen, Xin Chen
Summary: The study found that TNF receptor type II (TNFR2) is expressed in a wide range of tumor cells. Knocking out TNFR2 in mouse colon cancer cells MC38 and CT26 using CRISPR/Cas9 technology inhibited in vitro proliferation and colony formation of cancer cells through inhibition of AKT phosphorylation and promotion of autophagy-induced cell death. In addition, TNFR2 deficiency significantly impaired the in vivo growth of MC38 or CT26 tumors in mice, accompanied by a decrease in soluble TNFR2 levels in the circulation and an increase in the number of tumor-infiltrating IFN gamma+ CD8 cells.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Immunology
Tewodros Shibabaw, Banchamlak Teferi, Birhanu Ayelign
Summary: Metastatic breast cancer is a common cause of death for women worldwide. Th-17, a pro-inflammatory infiltrative cell, plays a significant role in the proliferation, invasiveness, and metastasis of breast cancer. IL-17, a cytokine generated by Th-17, is upregulated in metastatic breast cancer. IL-17 and its downstream signaling molecules are potential targets for the prevention and treatment of breast cancer.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rohit Arora, Kenny M. Van Theemsche, Samuel Van Remoortel, Dirk J. Snyders, Alain J. Labro, Jean-Pierre Timmermans
Summary: Members of the MRGPRs, a subfamily of GPCRs, are involved in regulating inflammation, with MRGPRD releasing IL-6 upon stimulation by beta-alanine through the IKK/NF-kappa B signaling pathway. Inhibitors can block IL-6 release. FBS dependency affects the basal activity of MRGPRD in an in vitro system.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Tommy Regen, Sandrine Isaac, Ana Amorim, Nicolas Gonzalo Nunez, Judith Hauptmann, Arthi Shanmugavadivu, Matthias Klein, Roman Sankowski, Ilgiz A. Mufazalov, Nir Yogev, Jula Huppert, Florian Wanke, Michael Witting, Alexandra Grill, Eric J. C. Galvez, Alexei Nikolaev, Michaela Blanfeld, Immo Prinz, Philippe Schmitt-Kopplin, Till Strowig, Christoph Reinhardt, Marco Prinz, Tobias Bopp, Burkhard Becher, Carles Ubeda, Ari Waisman
Summary: Research has shown that IL-17A and IL-17F are not encephalitogenic mediators, but rather modulators of intestinal homeostasis that indirectly alter CNS-directed autoimmunity.
SCIENCE IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Jinmei Zhang, Angela X. Wang, Yafei Wu, Shaoping Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to assess the role of interleukin - 1 receptor antagonist (IL-1RA) in a ligature-induced periodontal (LIP) model and investigate the mechanism of IL-1RA in regulating IL-17-mediated periodontal bone loss. The results showed that IL-1RA plays a protective role in the LIP model by suppressing the expansion of IL-17+ cells and preventing a hyper-IL-17 response in the gingiva.
ARCHIVES OF ORAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiumei Wei, Cheng Li, Yu Zhang, Kang Li, Jiaqi Li, Kete Ai, Kunming Li, Jiansong Zhang, Jialong Yang
Summary: The study identified a evolutionarily conserved NF-kappa B signaling pathway in Nile tilapia, which plays a critical role in adaptive immunity in fish.
Article
Immunology
Sihan Liu, Yanxia Fu, Kunrong Mei, Yinan Jiang, Xiaojun Sun, Yinyin Wang, Fangli Ren, Congshan Jiang, Liesu Meng, Shemin Lu, Zhihai Qin, Chen Dong, Xinquan Wang, Zhijie Chang, Shigao Yang
Summary: The study found that in rheumatoid arthritis, soluble glycosylated interleukin-17 receptor D (sIL-17RD) exacerbates the disease by enhancing the proinflammatory response induced by TNF-alpha. The shedding of IL-17RD is regulated by the proteolytic enzyme TACE and is enhanced by TNF-alpha expression in macrophages, suggesting it may be a new target for the therapy of RA.
CELLULAR & MOLECULAR IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mengdi Li, Danhui Ma, Zhijie Chang
Summary: CREPT and p15RS are RPRD proteins that regulate cell proliferation and tumorigenesis, with opposite functions. Aberrant expression of both proteins is found in cancers. They both interact with RNA polymerase II, but CREPT also plays a key role in DNA damage repair.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Liu Yang, Haiyan Yang, Yunxiang Chu, Yunhao Song, Lidan Ding, Bingtao Zhu, Wanli Zhai, Xuning Wang, Yanshen Kuang, Fangli Ren, Baoqing Jia, Wei Wu, Xiongjun Ye, Yinyin Wang, Zhijie Chang
Summary: This study reveals the essential role of CREPT in maintaining murine intestinal stem cells, with its deficiency impairing cell proliferation and regeneration. The downregulation of Wnt signaling due to CREPT deletion is identified as a key mechanism affecting ISC function.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qiong Wu, Yaping Huang, Liya Gu, Zhijie Chang, Guo-Min Li
Summary: The study reveals that OTUB1 inhibits MSH2 ubiquitination and suggests that OTUB1 could be a potential biomarker for cancer etiology and therapy.
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hong Huang, Qinqin Ouyang, Min Zhu, Haijia Yu, Kunrong Mei, Rong Liu
Summary: The study reveals that mTORC1 inhibits SNARE complex formation by phosphorylating VAMP8, thus blocking autophagosome-lysosome fusion. SCFD1 is identified as a crucial protein in autolysosomes required for SNARE complex formation and autophagosome-lysosome fusion.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Hong Huang, Qinqin Ouyang, Kunrong Mei, Ting Liu, Qiming Sun, Wei Liu, Rong Liu
Summary: This study reveals that both acetylation and phosphorylation modifications control the function of SCFD1 in autophagosome-lysosome fusion. KAT2B/PCAF catalyzes the acetylation of SCFD1, while SIRT4 deacetylates it. Additionally, AMPK-controlled phosphorylation disrupts the interaction between SCFD1 and KAT2B and inhibits SCFD1 acetylation. Furthermore, SCFD1 acetylation inhibits autophagic flux by blocking SNARE complex formation.
Article
Oncology
Ming Wang, Zhongyu Qin, Jiajia Wan, Yan Yan, Xixi Duan, Xiaohan Yao, Ziming Jiang, Wenqing Li, Zhihai Qin
Summary: This study found that tumor-derived exosomes can induce the formation of pre-metastatic niche in the lung by promoting the differentiation of regulatory T cells. This is achieved through the activation of the specific receptor CCR8 by secreted CCL1, resulting in the establishment of an immunologically tolerant microenvironment.
CANCER IMMUNOLOGY IMMUNOTHERAPY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Hong Cao, Chen Ni, Le Han, Ruoqi Wang, Rosel Blasig, Reiner Haseloff, Yue Qin, Jie Lan, Xiaohan Lou, Pan Ma, Xiaohan Yao, Linlin Wang, Fei Wang, Linyu Zhu, Ningjing Lei, Ingolf E. Blasig, Zhihai Qin
Summary: This study found that the absence of tight junction protein Claudin-12 (Cldn12) inhibited the growth of transplanted tumors and reduced the accumulation of myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) within tumors, resulting in increased anti-tumor immune responses. The study also revealed that expression of Cldn12 on the cell surface of both MDSCs and endothelial cells (EC) is necessary for MDSCs to cross tumor vascular ECs. Therefore, Cldn12 shows promise as a target for restoring anti-tumor response by interfering with MDSCs transendothelial migration.
Article
Cell & Tissue Engineering
Yanxia Fu, Jun Li, Mengdi Li, Junfeng Xu, Zheng Rong, Fangli Ren, Yinyin Wang, Jianqiu Sheng, Zhijie Chang
Summary: This study revealed the role of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (HUC-MSCs) in inhibiting tumorigenesis through regulating the inflammatory response.
STEM CELLS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lu Yao, Huanyu Zhang, Yirong Liu, Qiushuang Ji, Jing Xie, Ru Zhang, Luqi Huang, Kunrong Mei, Juan Wang, Wenyuan Gao
Summary: In this study, we developed a multi-modular strategy to enhance the yield of ginsenoside Rg(3) in Panax ginseng. By improving the enzymatic efficiency and metabolic flux, we successfully increased the accumulation of ginsenoside Rg(3). The established high-production system could potentially be used for commercial production of ginsenoside Rg(3) for pharmaceutical purposes.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE PLANT BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yongjuan Li, Ningjing Lei, Xiaohan Yao, Yu Zhang, Ya Dong, Jinmeng Yi, Xinyan Li, Wenjing Deng, Guangjun Nie, Zhihai Qin
Summary: A polyvalent ferroptosis agonist, hPPAA18C6, is developed to stimulate ferroptosis by releasing endogenous iron and depleting glutathione in hypoxia. In addition, hPPAA18C6 acts as an immune adjuvant, facilitating dendritic cells maturation and CD8(+) T-cell activation. The combination of hPPAA18C6 and Ce6 leads to combined therapeutic outcomes in primary, distant, and metastatic tumors.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wenqing Li, Zihao Wang, Ziming Jiang, Yan Yan, Xiaohan Yao, Zhenzhen Pan, Lin Chen, Fei Wang, Ming Wang, Zhihai Qin
Summary: The study found that miR-3960 levels in bladder cancer tissue were positively correlated with patient survival time. miR-3960 inhibited bladder cancer growth and promoted drug-induced apoptosis by suppressing DEXI expression. These findings suggest that miR-3960 could be a potential therapeutic strategy against bladder cancer.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Jing Ma, Xu Chen, Rui Xue, Fei Wang, Jun Dong, Ning Tao, Zhihai Qin
Summary: This study screened several natural compounds for their inhibitory effects on cytokine storms and found that cinnamaldehyde can effectively inhibit the production of cytokine storms and restore the number of T cells.
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
(2023)