scholarly journals Modulation of M2 macrophage polarization by the crosstalk between Stat6 and Trim24

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao Yu ◽  
Shucheng Gan ◽  
Qingchen Zhu ◽  
Dongfang Dai ◽  
Ni Li ◽  
...  

Abstract Stat6 is known to drive macrophage M2 polarization. However, how macrophage polarization is fine-tuned by Stat6 is poorly understood. Here, we find that Lys383 of Stat6 is acetylated by the acetyltransferase CREB-binding protein (CBP) during macrophage activation to suppress macrophage M2 polarization. Mechanistically, Trim24, a CBP-associated E3 ligase, promotes Stat6 acetylation by catalyzing CBP ubiquitination at Lys119 to facilitate the recruitment of CBP to Stat6. Loss of Trim24 inhibits Stat6 acetylation and thus promotes M2 polarization in both mouse and human macrophages, potentially compromising antitumor immune responses. By contrast, Stat6 mediates the suppression of TRIM24 expression in M2 macrophages to contribute to the induction of an immunosuppressive tumor niche. Taken together, our findings establish Stat6 acetylation as an essential negative regulatory mechanism that curtails macrophage M2 polarization.

Nanoscale ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (39) ◽  
pp. 18209-18223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xu Chen ◽  
Xufeng Zhu ◽  
Litao Ma ◽  
Ange Lin ◽  
Youcong Gong ◽  
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A novel therapeutic strategy for inducing macrophage M2 polarization by a core–shell QRu-PLGA-RES-DS NPs nanocomposite with photothermal response for RA therapy.


2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Zhong ◽  
Chun Yi

Macrophages are highly plastic cells with the ability to differentiate into both M1- and M2-polarized phenotypes. As a distinct M2-polarized population, tumour-associated macrophages (TAMs) promote tumorigenesis owing to their pro-angiogenic and immune-suppressive functions in tumour microenvironment. In the present study, we found that the microRNA-720 (miR-720) was down-regulated in TAMs isolated from breast carcinomas and M2-polarization macrophages. Overexpression of miR-720 attenuated M2 phenotype expression and thus inhibited M2 polarization. We further identified GATA binding protein 3 (GATA3), a transcriptional factor that plays an important role in M2 macrophage polarization, was the downstream target of miR-720. Ectopic expression of GATA3 restored the M2 phenotype in miR-720 overexpressed macrophages. Importantly, overexpression of miR-720 inhibited pro-migration behaviour and phagocytic ability of M2-polarized macrophages. Thus, our data suggest that miR-720 plays an important role in regulating M2 macrophage polarization and function.


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley Toney ◽  
Soonkyu Chung

Abstract Objectives Macrophage polarization into pro-inflammatory M1 status is associated with the pathologic progression of adipose remodeling, while M2 polarization is linked with the resolution of inflammation. Urolithin A (UroA) is a gut metabolite derived from ellagic acid found in berries and nuts. Emerging evidence suggests UroA exerts anti-inflammatory function, but the underlying mechanism remains unknown. This study aims to test the hypothesis that UroA attenuates adipose inflammation by promoting M2 macrophage polarization. Methods To investigate the direct role of UroA in vitro, primary bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDM) were stimulated with LPS for M1 polarization or IL-4/IL-13 for M2 polarization. Oxygen consumption rate was determined in BMDM by Seahorse extracellular flux analyzer. The anti-inflammatory role of UroA is validated by pro-IL-1β Gaussia luciferase (iGLuc) reporter assay and IL-1β secretion in J774 macrophages. Additionally, C57BL/6 mice were fed with a HF diet for 12 weeks along with UroA administration. The M1/M2 polarization status were examined in adipose tissue macrophages (ATM) and peritoneal macrophages by qPCR and protein markers. Results UroA treatment in BMDM in vitro significantly decreased Il-1β (P < 0.001), while increasing M2 markers of Arg1, Ch313 and Mgl2 (P < 0.01). UroA treatment suppressed NLRP3 inflammasome activation in J774 macrophages by decreasing iGLuc activity and IL-1β secretion in a dose-dependent manner. In vivo, UroA administration reduced HF-induced adipocyte hypertrophy, inflammatory markers, and ATM recruitment (P < 0.01) in the adipose tissue. Consistently, UroA suppressed M1 polarization but switched to M2 polarization in peritoneal macrophages, evidenced by decreased M1 signature genes of Cd11c, Tnf-α, Il-6, and Il-1β (P < 0.01), while elevated M2 markers of Ch313 and Mgl2 (P < 0.05). Lastly, UroA not only inhibits HF-driven pathogenic remodeling of adipose tissue, but also promote mitochondrial function and biogenesis. Conclusions UroA attenuates HF-driven pathologic remodeling of adipose tissue by favoring M2 macrophage polarization and augmenting mitochondrial function. Intake of UroA-producing foods may be a promising intervention strategy to mitigate obesity-mediated chronic inflammation and metabolic dysfunction. Funding Sources United States Department of Agriculture National Institute for Food and Agriculture.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Long ◽  
Xue-Ke Liu ◽  
Zeng-Ping Kang ◽  
Meng-Xue Wang ◽  
Hai-Mei Zhao ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Aberrant M1/M2 macrophage polarization and intestinal flora disruption are involved in the pathological processes associated with ulcerative colitis (UC). Ginsenoside Rg1 has good immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects and is effective in treating UC of humans and animals. However, it is unclear how ginsenoside Rg1 regulate the homeostasis of M1/M2 macrophage polarization and intestinal flora.Methods: BALB/c mice were randomly divided into 4 groups: Control, DSS, DSS+Rg1, DSS+Y27632 groups. In this study, experiment colitis was induced in BALB/c mice using sodium dextran sulfate (DSS). Mice of DSS+Rg1, DSS+Y27632 groups were treated respectively with ginsenoside Rg1 and Rock inhibitor Y27632 for 14 consecutive days. On day 21, all mice were sacrificed. Histopathological analysis of the colon tissues was performed by Hematoxylin Eosin sinning. Cytokines (IL-6, IL-33, CCL-2, TNF-α, IL-4 and IL-10) were detected by Elisa. Flow cytometry was used to analyse macrophage activation and M1/M2 macrophage polarisation. Western blotting were applied to detect the levels of Macrophage polarization-associated protein (Arg-1, MIF-1, PIM-1, TLR2) and Nogo-B/RhoA signaling molecules (Rock1, RhoA and Nogo-B). The fecal microbial populations were analyzed using 16S gene sequencing. Results: After ginsenoside Rg1 and Y27632 treatment, the changes of body weight, colon length, colonic weight index and colonic mucosal injury of colitis mice were effectively improved, accompanied by less ulcer formation and inflammatory cell infiltration, lower levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IL-33, CCL-2, TNF-α) and higher anti-inflammatory cytokines (IL-4 and IL-10). Importantly, the percentage of CD11b+F4/80+, CD11b+F4/80+Tim-1+, CD11b+F4/80+TLR4+, and CD11b+F4/80+iNOS+ cells and the expression levels of MIF-1 and PIM-1 proteins were down-regulated significantly after ginsenoside Rg1 and Y27632 treatment, and CD11b+F4/80+CD206+ and CD11b+F4/80+CD163+ cells and Arg-1 up-regulated significantly. Intestinal flora composition were effectively improved after administration of ginsenoside Rg1. The Nogo-B/RchoA signaling pathway were obviously inhibited after ginsenoside Rg1 and Y27632 treatment, and the levels of Rock1, RhoA and Nogo-B proteins were significantly reduced. Conclusions: Ginsenoside Rg1 has the protective effect on UC by inhibiting macrophage activation, restoring the balance of M1/M2 macrophage polarization, and improving intestinal flora composition, associated with inhibition of the Nogo-B/RhoA signaling pathway.


2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Liu ◽  
Muyu Yu ◽  
Feng Chen ◽  
Longqing Wang ◽  
Cheng Ye ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Many patients suffer from implant loosening after the implantation of titanium alloy caused by immune response to the foreign bodies and this could inhibit the following osteogenesis, which could possibly give rise to aseptic loosening and poor osteointegration while there is currently no appropriate solution in clinical practice. Exosome (Exo) carrying miRNA has been proven to be a suitable nanocarrier for solving this problem. In this study, we explored whether exosomes overexpressing miR-181b (Exo-181b) could exert beneficial effect on promoting M2 macrophage polarization, thus inhibiting inflammation as well as promoting osteogenesis and elaborated the underlying mechanism in vitro. Furthermore, we aimed to find whether Exo-181b could enhance osteointegration. Results In vitro, we firstly verified that Exo-181b significantly enhanced M2 polarization and inhibited inflammation by suppressing PRKCD and activating p-AKT. Then, in vivo, we verified that Exo-181b enhanced M2 polarization, reduced the inflammatory response and enhanced osteointegration. Also, we verified that the enhanced M2 polarization could indirectly promote the migration and osteogenic differentiation by secreting VEGF and BMP-2 in vitro. Conclusions Exo-181b could suppress inflammatory response by promoting M2 polarization via activating PRKCD/AKT signaling pathway, which further promoting osteogenesis in vitro and promote osteointegration in vivo. Graphic abstract


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Pingping Wang ◽  
Zhenzhi Ma ◽  
Zengyan Wang ◽  
Ximei Wang ◽  
Guifeng Zhao ◽  
...  

The role of microRNA (miRNA) in gestational diabetes mellitus has been widely investigated during the last decade. However, the altering effect of miR-6869-5p on immunity and placental microenvironment in gestational diabetes mellitus is largely unknown. In our study, the expression of miR-6869-5p was documented to be significantly decreased in placenta-derived mononuclear macrophages, which was also negatively related to PTPRO. Besides, PTPRO was negatively regulated by miR-6869-5p in placenta-derived mononuclear macrophages. In vitro, miR-6869-5p inhibited macrophage proliferation demonstrated by EdU and CCK-8 experiments. The inflammatory response in macrophages was also significantly inhibited by miR-6869-5p, which could regulate PTPRO as a target documented by luciferase reporter assay. Moreover, miR-6869-5p promoted M2 macrophage polarization and thus restrain inflammation. Accordingly, miR-6869-5p is involved in maintaining placental microenvironment balance by preventing from inflammation and inducing M2 macrophages in gestational diabetes mellitus.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei-Fang Nie ◽  
Qi Xie ◽  
Ya-Hong Wu ◽  
Hua He ◽  
Lu-Jie Zou ◽  
...  

Objective. This study investigated the alterations in macrophage polarization in patients with endometriosis as well as the underlying molecular mechanisms. Methods. Peritoneal washings, serum samples, and endometrial tissues were collected from endometriosis patients and control subjects. Endometrial stromal cells (ESCs) were isolated from endometrial tissue, and conditioned medium was prepared by treating ESCs with or without various concentrations of interleukin- (IL-) 6, estrogen, or progestin. The frequencies of CD86+ and CD163+ cells and expression levels of these markers as well as the cytokines IL-12 and IL-10 were measured in THP-1- (human monocytic leukemia cell) derived macrophages. Results. There was a decrease in the percentage of CD86+ macrophages in the peritoneal wash solution of patients with endometriosis. Ectopic endometrial homogenates could promote M1 to M2 macrophage polarization in response to lipopolysaccharide (LPS), as evidenced by the increased percentage of CD163+ macrophages and increased IL-10 expression as well as a decreased percentage of CD86+ cells and lower IL-12 expression. In contrast, addition of serum from women with endometriosis to THP-1 cells resulted in the polarization of macrophages towards both M1 and M2 phenotypes. Upregulation of Smad2/Smad3 in macrophages upon exposure to eutopic and ectopic endometrial homogenates as well as serum of women with endometriosis was observed, and blockage of Smad2/Smad3 with their inhibitor SB431542 could reverse the macrophage polarization from M1 to M2. Conditioned medium induced by IL-6, but neither estrogen nor progestin, could facilitate M2 polarization. Neutralization of IL-6 diminished macrophage M2 polarization in endometriosis. Conclusion. This study provides detailed evidence supporting alterations in M1 to M2 macrophage polarization that may contribute to the initiation as well as progression of endometriosis.


2014 ◽  
Vol 73 (Suppl 2) ◽  
pp. 873.1-873
Author(s):  
S. Soldano ◽  
P. Montagna ◽  
R. Brizzolara ◽  
A. Sulli ◽  
S. Paolino ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiyu Zhou ◽  
Yu Lan ◽  
Yuqun Li ◽  
Zhenxing Li ◽  
Jinding Pu ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Hypoxia is a major regulator of tumor aggressiveness and metastasis in cancer progression. Exosomes (exos) play an important role in the communication between lung cancer and hypoxic microenvironment. However, the underlying mechanisms are largely undefined. Methods Exos isolated from A549 cells under hypoxia conditions. Transmission electron microscopy and nanoparticle tracking analysis were carried out to characterize exos. CCK-8 assay, flow cytometry, Western blot, wound healing and transwell assays were performed to assess the proliferation, apoptosis, migration, and invasion of A549 cells, respectively. The M2 polarization of macrophages was evaluated by RT-qPCR and Western blot analysis. In vivo nude mice model was established to determine the regulatory effect of hypoxia/exos on the progression of lung cancer. Results Hypoxic A549 cell-derived exos (hypoxia/exos) promoted the proliferation and migration, and inhibited the apoptosis in A549 cells. The expression of PKM2 was significantly upregulated in hypoxia/exos. Hypoxic exosomal PKM2 induced M2 polarization of macrophages by activating AMPK/p38 pathway. Co-culture with hypoxia/exos-treated macrophages enhanced the migration, invasion, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in A549 cells. Moreover, treatment with hypoxia/exos facilitated the tumor growth and lung metastasis of A549 cells. Conclusions Our findings reveal that hypoxic exosomal PKM2 induces M2 macrophage polarization via AMPK/p38 pathway, and thus exerts a simulative effect on the growth and metastasis of lung carcinoma.


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