N-acetylcysteine alleviates pulmonary inflammatory response during benzo[a]pyrene-evoked acute lung injury

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Zhao ◽  
Lin Fu ◽  
Hui-Xian Xiang ◽  
Ying Xiang ◽  
Meng-Die Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Lung Injury ◽  
Lung Injury ◽  
Inflammatory Response ◽  
Pulmonary Inflammatory Response

scholarly journals Emodin alleviates LPS-induced inflammatory response in lung injury rat by affecting the function of neutrophils

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongxia Mei ◽  
Ying Tao ◽  
Tianhao Zhang ◽  
Feng Qi
Keyword(s):  
Acute Lung Injury ◽  
Lung Injury ◽  
Inflammatory Response ◽  
Rat Model ◽  
Neutrophil Function ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Pulmonary Inflammatory Response ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Factor Α ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: Acute lung injury (ALI) and/or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are critical life-threatening syndromes characterized by the infiltration of a large number of neutrophils that lead to an excessive inflammatory response. Emodin (Emo) is a naturally occurring anthraquinone derivative and an active ingredient of Chinese medicine. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory effects. In this study, we examined the impact of Emo on the pulmonary inflammatory response and the neutrophil function in a rat model of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced ALI.Results: Treatment with Emo protected rat against LPS-induced ALI. Compared to untreated rat, Emo-treated rat exhibited significantly ameliorated lung pathological changes and decreased tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β). However, Emo has no protective effect on the rat model of acute lung injury with neutrophil deficiency. In addition, treatment with Emo enhanced the bactericidal capacity of LPS-induced neutrophils via the up-regulation of the ability of neutrophils to phagocytize bacteria and generate neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). Emo also downregulated the neutrophil respiratory burst and the expression of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in LPS-stimulated neutrophils, alleviating the damage of neutrophils to surrounding tissues. Finally, Emo can accelerate the resolution of inflammation by promoting apoptosis of neutrophils. Conclusion: Our results provide the evidence that Emo could ameliorates LPS-induced ALI via its anti-inflammatory action by modulating the function of neutrophils. Emo may be a promising preventive and therapeutic agent in the treatment of ALI.

miR-138-5p targets sirtuin1 to regulate acute lung injury by regulation of the NF-κB signaling pathway

2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (8) ◽  
pp. 522-530
Author(s):  
Yinshan Wu ◽  
Weiliang Jiang ◽  
Zhuhua Lu ◽  
Wei Su ◽  
Nan Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Lung Injury ◽  
Lung Injury ◽  
Inflammatory Response ◽  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
A549 Cells ◽  
Luciferase Assay ◽  
Promote Cell Proliferation ◽  
Pulmonary System ◽  
Pulmonary Inflammatory Response

Acute lung injury (ALI), a disease with a high mortality rate, is a noncardiogenic pulmonary inflammatory response and characterized by damage to the pulmonary system. In this study, we explored the mechanism of the occurrence and development of ALI. It was firstly found that miR-138-5p could inhibit the expression of sirtuin1 (SIRT1), and we further demonstrated that miR-138-5p targets directly SIRT1 through the luciferase assay, while the latter negatively regulated the expression of NF-κB. A549 cells were treated with lipopolysaccharide in vitro to simulate ALI cells and induce ALI in the model mice. The results showed that inhibiting the expression of miR-138-5p could effectively increase the viability of damaged cells, promote cell proliferation, reduce apoptosis, inhibit the inflammatory response, reduce oxidative stress, and then relieve ALI symptoms. Collectively, our results suggested that miR-138-5p can inhibit SIRT1 expression and indirectly activate the NF-κB signaling pathway, thus regulating the development of ALI.

scholarly journals Emodin alleviates LPS-induced inflammatory response in lung injury rat by affecting the function of neutrophils

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongxia Mei ◽  
Ying Tao ◽  
Tianhao Zhang ◽  
Feng Qi
Keyword(s):  
Acute Lung Injury ◽  
Lung Injury ◽  
Inflammatory Response ◽  
Rat Model ◽  
Neutrophil Function ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Pulmonary Inflammatory Response ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Factor Α ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: Acute lung injury (ALI) and/or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are critical life-threatening syndromes characterized by the infiltration of a large number of neutrophils that lead to an excessive inflammatory response. Emodin (Emo) is a naturally occurring anthraquinone derivative and an active ingredient of Chinese medicine. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory effects. In this study, we examined the impact of Emo on the pulmonary inflammatory response and the neutrophil function in a rat model of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced ALI.Results: Treatment with Emo protected rat against LPS-induced ALI. Compared to untreated rat, Emo-treated rat exhibited significantly ameliorated lung pathological changes and decreased tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β). However, Emo has no protective effect on the rat model of acute lung injury with neutrophil deficiency. In addition, treatment with Emo enhanced the bactericidal capacity of LPS-induced neutrophils via the up-regulation of the ability of neutrophils to phagocytize bacteria and generate neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). Emo also downregulated the neutrophil respiratory burst and the expression of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in LPS-stimulated neutrophils, alleviating the damage of neutrophils to surrounding tissues. Finally, Emo can accelerate the resolution of inflammation by promoting apoptosis of neutrophils. Conclusion: Our results provide the evidence that Emo could ameliorates LPS-induced ALI via its anti-inflammatory action by modulating the function of neutrophils. Emo may be a promising preventive and therapeutic agent in the treatment of ALI.

scholarly journals The β3/5 Integrin-MMP9 Axis Regulates Pulmonary Inflammatory Response and Endothelial Leakage in Acute Lung Injury

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 14 ◽  
pp. 5079-5094
Author(s):  
Yao Tong ◽  
Chengrong Bao ◽  
Yi-Qiong Xu ◽  
Lei Tao ◽  
Yao Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Lung Injury ◽  
Lung Injury ◽  
Inflammatory Response ◽  
Pulmonary Inflammatory Response

scholarly journals Long non-coding RNA OIP5-AS1 aggravates acute lung injury by promoting inflammation and cell apoptosis via regulating the miR-26a-5p/TLR4 axis

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qingsong Sun ◽  
Man Luo ◽  
Zhiwei Gao ◽  
Xiang Han ◽  
Weiqin Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Lung Injury ◽  
Lung Injury ◽  
Inflammatory Response ◽  
Cell Apoptosis ◽  
Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽  
Luciferase Reporter ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Interacting Protein ◽  
Wide Range

Abstract Background Acute lung injury (ALI) is a pulmonary disorder that leads to acute respiration failure and thereby results in a high mortality worldwide. Increasing studies have indicated that toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) is a promoter in ALI, and we aimed to explore the underlying upstream mechanism of TLR4 in ALI. Methods We used lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to induce an acute inflammatory response in vitro model and a murine mouse model. A wide range of experiments including reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction, western blot, enzyme linked immunosorbent assay, flow cytometry, hematoxylin–eosin staining, RNA immunoprecipitation, luciferase activity and caspase-3 activity detection assays were conducted to figure out the expression status, specific role and potential upstream mechanism of TLR4 in ALI. Result TLR4 expression was upregulated in ALI mice and LPS-treated primary bronchial/tracheal epithelial cells. Moreover, miR-26a-5p was confirmed to target TLR4 according to results of luciferase reporter assay. In addition, miR-26a-5p overexpression decreased the contents of proinflammatory factors and inhibited cell apoptosis, while upregulation of TLR4 reversed these effects of miR-26a-5p mimics, implying that miR-26a-5p alleviated ALI by regulating TLR4. Afterwards, OPA interacting protein 5 antisense RNA 1 (OIP5-AS1) was identified to bind with miR-26a-5p. Functionally, OIP5-AS1 upregulation promoted the inflammation and miR-26a-5p overexpression counteracted the influence of OIP5-AS1 upregulation on cell inflammatory response and apoptosis. Conclusion OIP5-AS1 promotes ALI by regulating the miR-26a-5p/TLR4 axis in ALI mice and LPS-treated cells, which indicates a promising insight into diagnostics and therapeutics in ALI.

scholarly journals microRNA-145-5p attenuates acute lung injury via targeting ETS2

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liang Qiao ◽  
Rongxia Li ◽  
Shangang Hu ◽  
Yu Liu ◽  
Hongqiang Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Lung Injury ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Lung Injury ◽  
Inflammatory Response ◽  
Transforming Growth Factor ◽  
Recombinant Adenovirus ◽  
Transforming Growth Factor Β1 ◽  
Inflammatory Factors ◽  
Smad Pathway ◽  
Tgf Β1

Abstract Objective Previously, the protective effect of microRNA (miR)-145-5p has been discovered in acute lung injury (ALI). Thus, this study attempts to further discuss the mechanism of miR-145-5p in ALI through the downstream E26 transformation-specific proto-oncogene 2 (ETS2)/transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1)/Smad pathway. Methods A lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced rat ALI model was established. Recombinant adenovirus miR-145-5p and/or ETS2 overexpression plasmid was administrated into rats. Afterwards, pathological damage in the lung tissue, wet/dry (W/D) ratio, apoptosis and contents of serum inflammatory factors were observed. miR-145-5p, ETS2, TGF-β1, Smad2/3, phosphorylated Smad2/3 levels were measured in rats. Results miR-145-5p was down-regulated, ETS2 was up-regulated and TGF-β1/Smad pathway was activated in LPS-suffered rats. Overexpression of miR-145-5p inactivated the TGF-β1/Smad pathway and attenuated ALI, as reflected by relived pathological damage, and decreased W/D ratio, apoptosis and inflammatory response. Oppositely, loss of miR-145-5p or enhancement of ETS2 worsened ALI and activated the TGF-β1/Smad pathway. Moreover, elevation of ETS2 decreased miR-145-5p-mediated protection against ALI. Conclusion Evidently, miR-145-5p negatively regulates ETS2 expression and inactivates TGF-β1/Smad pathway to ameliorate ALI in rats.

Puerarin prevents LPS-induced acute lung injury via inhibiting inflammatory response

2018 ◽  
Vol 118 ◽  
pp. 170-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinye Wang ◽  
Jinjun Yan ◽  
Xiaohong Xu ◽  
Chunyan Duan ◽  
Zheng Xie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Lung Injury ◽  
Lung Injury ◽  
Inflammatory Response
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