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Immunology
Yuhua Shi, Qian Lv, Mengjie Zheng, Hongxiang Sun, Fushan Shi
Summary: INF39 is a specific inhibitor for NLRP3 inflammasome activation, without affecting other inflammasomes. It exerts its anti-inflammatory effect by inhibiting the interaction of NEK7-NLRP3 and other downstream events.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Andrea Nieto-Veloza, Shan Hong, Matthew Reeder, Mee-Ja Sula, Doris H. D'Souza, Qixin Zhong, Vermont P. Dia
Summary: This study investigated the protective effect of the soy peptide lunasin in an in vivo model of susceptibility to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and identified its potential mechanism of action in vitro. The results showed that lunasin could reduce susceptibility to inflammation and levels of proinflammatory cytokines. Lunasin exhibited anti-inflammatory properties and decreased susceptibility to IBD in genetically susceptible mice.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Quan-Bo Zhang, Dan Zhu, Fei Dai, Yu-Qin Huang, Jian-Xiong Zheng, Yi-Ping Tang, Zeng-Rong Dong, Xia Liao, Yu-Feng Qing
Summary: MiR-223 serves as a negative regulator in the development of gouty inflammation by suppressing the production of IL-1 beta and TNF-alpha, rather than by regulating IL-37 and TGF-beta 1. Additionally, miR-223 regulates cytokine production by targeting the NLRP3 inflammasome.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yueke Lin, Xiaoting Lv, Caiyu Sun, Yanlin Sun, Min Yang, Dapeng Ma, Weiqiang Jing, Yunxue Zhao, Yeping Cheng, Haocheng Xuan, Lihui Han
Summary: This study reveals a novel regulatory mechanism of NLRP3 via TRIM50 and suggests that modulating TRIM50 might represent a therapeutic strategy for NLRP3-dependent pathologies.
Review
Immunology
Wanyi Huang, Ziqi Zhang, Yueyang Qiu, Yuan Gao, Yongqiang Fan, Qiang Wang, Qing Zhou
Summary: Implant surgery triggers inflammatory reactions that impact postoperative outcomes. The inflammasome has a crucial role in inflammation, inducing pyroptosis and producing interleukin-1 beta. The activation of the inflammasome in bone healing after implant surgery needs to be studied. Research has focused on metal-induced NLRP3 inflammasome activation due to the prominence of metals as implant materials. This review consolidates knowledge on NLRP3 inflammasome structures, activation mechanisms, and metal-induced NLRP3 inflammasome activation.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Qiang Li, Xiaohui Li, Hongkun Quan, Yihui Wang, Guanggang Qu, Zhiqiang Shen, Cheng He
Summary: The study revealed that IL-10(-/-) mice and IL-10 inhibitor mice showed higher survival rates during C. psittaci infection, while mice with DC depletion had lower survival rates. IL-10(-/-) upregulated the function of deficient DCs by activating OX40-OX40L, T cells, and the NLPR3 inflammasome, and inhibiting IDO and regulatory T cells, leading to enhanced clearance of C. psittaci.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Ayae Ozeki, Yuka Oogaki, Yuka Henmi, Tadayoshi Karasawa, Masafumi Takahashi, Hironori Takahashi, Akihide Ohkuchi, Koumei Shirasuna
Summary: This study found that S100A9 is associated with the pathogenesis of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and can activate the NLRP3 inflammasome. Animal experiments also confirmed that injection of S100A9 can cause hypertension and neutrophil accumulation in pregnant mice.
JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yi Sun, Shuzhe Ding
Summary: The study investigates the link between diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) and NLRP3 inflammasome, indicating that NLRP3 inflammasome-mediated inflammatory response exacerbates DCM. Exercise training plays an important role in alleviating DCM.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Swati Chaturvedi, Virendra Tiwari, Narwade Mahaveer Gangadhar, Mamunur Rashid, Nazneen Sultana, Sandeep Kumar Singh, Shubha Shukla, Muhammad Wahajuddin
Summary: The study found that IFN has neuroprotective effects against STZ-induced inflammation in rats by balancing oxidant/antioxidant status, modulating apoptotic gene expression, and reducing the expression of inflammation-related proteins in the cortex and hippocampus.
Review
Cell Biology
Na Lu, Weijia Cheng, Dongling Liu, Gang Liu, Can Cui, Chaoli Feng, Xianwei Wang
Summary: NLRP3 inflammasome is a crucial part of the body's immune system, and its overactivation has been linked to inflammatory responses and atherosclerosis. Therefore, finding specific inhibitors for NLRP3 inflammasome has become a potential target for clinical treatment.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jie Shi, Yang Xia, Huihong Wang, Zhongjie Yi, Ruoruo Zhang, Xiufeng Zhang
Summary: This study identifies Piperlongumine (PL) as a natural inhibitor of Nod-like receptor family pyrin domain-containing protein-3 (NLRP3) inflammasome, which blocks NLRP3 activity by disrupting its assembly, thereby exerting anti-inflammatory effects.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Saba Bakhshi, Saeedeh Shamsi
Summary: Evidence suggests that NLRP3 is involved in various inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, and inhibition of NLRP3 can be a useful treatment option. MCC950, a small molecule, can specifically inhibit NLRP3 and reduce the production of proinflammatory cytokines.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Immunology
Seungwha Paik, Jin Kyung Kim, Prashanta Silwal, Chihiro Sasakawa, Eun-Kyeong Jo
Summary: This review article discusses the molecular details of NLRP3 inflammasome activation, focusing on priming/licensing and assembly steps, as well as protein-protein interactions, posttranslational modifications, and spatiotemporal regulation of the NLRP3 inflammasome machinery. Multiple positive and/or negative regulatory pathways providing upstream signals for NLRP3 inflammasome complex assembly are also summarized, with the ultimate goal of developing methods for the prevention and treatment of NLRP3 inflammasome-related diseases.
CELLULAR & MOLECULAR IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sophie Coyle, Mohammed Naeem Khan, Melody Chemaly, Breedge Callaghan, Chelsey Doyle, Colin E. Willoughby, Sarah D. Atkinson, Meredith Gregory-Ksander, Victoria McGilligan
Summary: Glaucoma is a group of optic neuropathies characterized by the degeneration of retinal ganglion cells, with increased intraocular pressure and inflammation playing potential roles. Targeting the NLRP3 inflammasome as a therapeutic strategy may help protect vision in glaucoma patients.
Article
Allergy
Arinna Bertoni, Federica Penco, Hilaria Mollica, Paola Bocca, Ignazia Prigione, Anna Corcione, Davide Cangelosi, Francesca Schena, Genny Del Zotto, Adriana Amaro, Noemi Paladino, Emanuele Pontali, Marcello Feasi, Sara Signa, Marta Bustaffa, Roberta Caorsi, Serena Palmeri, Paola Contini, Raffaele De Palma, Ulrich Pfeffer, Paolo Uva, Anna Rubartelli, Marco Gattorno, Stefano Volpi
Summary: This study reveals the crucial role of IL-1 beta in driving inflammatory phenotypes in severe COVID-19 patients, whose maturation and secretion are regulated by inflammasomes. The findings suggest that targeting IL-1 beta could be an effective strategy for treating COVID-19 and provide a mechanistic explanation for the strong inflammatory manifestations associated with the disease.
JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jesper Tessin, Judith Rohde, Arne Jung, Nicole Kemper, Jochen Schulz
Summary: In this study, samples from poultry house environment and culled birds were collected, and E. cecorum was successfully isolated. The principle of isolating the pathogen by streaking on a chromogenic agar may motivate researchers to investigate transmission routes and optimize biosecurity measures.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Junqin Zhang, Zimin Xie, Yanlin Pan, Zuoxin Chen, Yunzhen Huang, Linlin Li, Jiawen Dong, Yong Xiang, Qi Zhai, Minhua Sun, Xingying Li, Shujian Huang, Ming Liao
Summary: In recent years, there has been an increase in the occurrence of fowl adenovirus 2 (FAdV-2) in China, posing a significant threat to the poultry industry. This study investigated the epidemiology, phylogenetic relationship, genomic characteristics, and pathogenicity of FAdV-2. The results showed that FAdV-2 was the most commonly detected serotype among various FAdV serotypes. Genetic analysis revealed that these FAdV-2 strains formed a distinct branch within the FAdV-D group and had a high nucleotide similarity with reference strains. Recombination analysis identified recombination events between FAdV-2 and FAdV-11 in some strains. Pathogenicity experiments demonstrated that a recombinant FAdV-2 strain caused a high mortality rate and more severe disease in chickens. These findings contribute to our understanding of FAdV-2 and provide a basis for vaccine development.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ebtsam Iraqi, Ali Abdel Hady, Nadia Elsayed, Hanaa Khalil, Amina El-Saadany, Karim El-Sabrout
Summary: Thermal manipulation during egg incubation, particularly at 12 to 18 days, has positive effects on embryonic development, hatching characteristics, chick quality, as well as posthatch thermotolerance and performance.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Yong Liu, Mingxin Song, He Bai, Chunhua Wang, Fei Wang, Qi Yuan
Summary: Dietary curcumin supplementation can significantly improve egg quality of quails in the late laying period, primarily by improving lipid metabolism and selectively regulating the intestinal microbial community.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Lei Zhang, Zhixuan Song, Peiyao Li, Xingju Song, Xinming Tang, Dandan Hu
Summary: This study evaluated the vaccine potential of recombinant proteins for avian coccidiosis caused by Eimeria. The results showed that the rEten5-B protein can trigger immune protection against E. tenella and may be a potential and effective subunit vaccine for the control of coccidiosis in poultry.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Milan Kumar Sharma, Amit Kumar Singh, Doyun Goo, Venkata Sesha Reddy Choppa, Hanseo Ko, Hanyi Shi, Woo Kyun Kim
Summary: The study investigates the effect of Eimeria infection on gastrointestinal physiology, growth performance, and egg production of Hy-Line W-36 laying hens during peak production. Results show that Eimeria infection negatively affects body weight, feed intake, immune response, and nutrient transporter gene expression. Egg production temporarily ceases in hens infected with high and medium-high dosages of Eimeria.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Elwy A. Ashour, Mahmoud Kamal, Hayman A. A. Altaie, Ayman A. Swelum, Gamaleldin M. Suliman, Guillermo Tellez-Isaias, Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of CP and ME on the performance and nutritional value of Japanese quail lay chicken. The results showed that protein and energy levels significantly influenced all productive outcomes except feed conversion ratio. The combination of dietary energy and protein levels had a substantial effect on all egg quality trials evaluated. It is recommended to feed layer Japanese quail between the ages of 8 and 20 weeks during the summer with a dietary energy content of 2,900 kcal ME/kg and 20% CP.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
J. E. Doornweerd, R. F. Veerkamp, B. de Klerk, M. van der Sluis, A. C. Bouwman, E. D. Ellen, G. Kootstra
Summary: Tracking group-housed individual broilers using video can provide valuable information on their health, welfare, and performance. This study conducted a comprehensive analysis on broiler tracking on video and potential tracking errors, highlighting the potential and challenges of phenotyping broiler locomotion. The results emphasized the importance of addressing tracking errors, potential algorithm improvements, and the need for an external animal identification system for efficient locomotion phenotyping.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jiayu Wu, Yanan Wang, Yu An, Changyu Tian, Lingfeng Wang, Zuhong Liu, Desheng Qi
Summary: This study compared the gene expression differences in liver tissues of laying hens at different ages using RNA sequencing, and found that the transport and metabolism of amino acids changed during the growing period, which influenced the growth and development of the hens.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
J. Raabe, G. Raveendran, W. Otten, K. Homeyer, T. Bartels
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different flicker frequencies on the behavior, performance, and stress response in male turkeys. The results showed that flicker frequencies of 165 Hz or higher had no detrimental effect on growth performance, injurious pecking, or endocrine stress response in the turkeys.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Adamu Mani Isa, Yanyan Sun, Yuanmei Wang, Yunlei Li, Jingwei Yuan, Aixin Ni, Hui Ma, Lei Shi, Hailai Hagos Tesfay, Yunhe Zong, Panlin Wang, Pingzhuang Ge, Jilan Chen
Summary: This study sequenced mRNAs and lncRNAs in the ovary stroma of specific chicken breeds and their reciprocal crossbreds to understand the molecular mechanism of heterosis for egg production. Results showed that genes with nonadditive expression were related to follicle growth and atresia as well as oxidative stress in the crossbred hens.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Zhepeng Wang, Qiu Chen, Yiwei Wang, Yulu Wang, Ruifang Liu
Summary: The study investigates the functional variants associated with chicken eggshell color in the SLCO1B3 gene by measuring the eggshell color of Lueyang black-boned chickens and analyzing the genetic data. It identifies 15 variants in SLCO1B3 that are significantly associated with eggshell color. However, the functional analysis shows that one specific variant, 1B3_SNP108, does not have a significant effect on promoter activity. This study highlights the importance of SLCO1B3 and its variants in breeding eggshell color.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
P. Yin, Q. Tong, B. M. Li, W. C. Zheng, Y. Wang, H. Q. Peng, X. L. Xue, S. Q. Wei
Summary: This study investigated the welfare and health of laying hens in a multitier system. The results showed that the spatial distribution of hens changed with increasing age, and lower-ranking hens preferred to stay in lower tiers to avoid competition but still had access to resources. This improved the welfare and health of the hens near the end of the laying cycle.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Wenwen Liang, Siqiong Jie, Yiqin Wang, Xiaowei Wen, Yanling Xiong, Xiaoxi Lin, Zhengrong Lv
Summary: This study examined the effect of risk perceptions on preventive behavior among vendors in the live poultry wholesale market and the live poultry retail market in Guangdong Province using the health belief model and structural equation modeling. The results showed that perceived severity and perceived benefits positively influenced vendors' self-efficacy in the wholesale market, while perceived barriers negatively affected self-efficacy in both the wholesale and retail markets. Moreover, cues to action mediated the relationship between perceived severity, perceived benefits, and self-efficacy, and also mediated the effect of perceived susceptibility among wholesale market vendors.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Shreeya Sharma, Raveendra R. Kulkarni, Shayan Sharif, Hosni Hassan, Mohammadali Alizadeh, Scott Pratt, Khaled Abdelaziz
Summary: The study investigates the impact of exposing chick embryos to antigens via in ovo delivery of poultry-specific lactobacilli on the expression of genes associated with early bursal development and maturation. Results indicate that the supplementation of poultry-specific lactobacilli to chick embryos can accelerate the development and immunological maturation of the bursa of Fabricius.