scholarly journals Eosinophils Restrict Diesel Exhaust Particles Induced Cell Proliferation of Lung Epithelial A549 Cells, Vial Interleukin-13 Mediated Mechanisms: Implications for Tissue Remodelling And Fibrosis

Author(s):  
Rituraj Niranjan ◽  
Muthukumaravel Subramanian ◽  
Devaraju Panneer ◽  
Sanjay Kumar Ojha

Background: Diesel exhaust particulates (DEPs) affect lung physiology and cause serious damage to the lungs. A number of studies demonstrated that, eosinophils play a very important role in the development of tissue remodelling and fibrosis of lungs. However, the exact mechanism of pathogenesis of tissue remodelling and fibrosis is not known. Methods: Both in vitro and in vivo models were used in the study. HL-60 and A549 cells were used in the study. Balb/C mice of 8 to 12 weeks old were used for in vivo study. Cell viability by MTT assay, RNA isolation by tri reagent was accomplished. mRNA expression of inflammatory genes were accomplished by real time PCR or qPCR. Immunohistochemistry was done to asses the localization and expressions of proteins. One way ANOVA followed by post hoc test were done for the statistical analysis. Graph-Pad Prism software was used for statistical analysis. Results: We for the first time demonstrate that, Interleukin-13 plays a very important role in the development of tissue remodelling and fibrosis. We report that, diesel exhaust particles significantly induce eosinophils cell proliferation and interleukin-13 release in in vitro culture conditions. Supernatant collected from DEP-induced eosinophils cells significantly restrict cell proliferation of epithelial cells in response to exposure of diesel exhast particles. Furthermore, purified interleukin-13 decreases the proliferation of A549 cells, highliting the involvement of IL-13 in tissue remodeling. Notably, Etoricoxib (selective COX-2 inhibitor) did not inhibit DEP-triggered release of interleukin-13, suggesting another cell signalling pathway. The in vivo exposer of DEP to the lungs of mice, resulted in high level of eosinophils degranulation as depicted by the EPX-1 immunostaining and altered level of mRNA expressions of inflammatory genes. We also found that, a-SMA, fibroblast specific protein (FSP-1) has been changed in response to DEP in the mice lungs along with the mediators of inflammation. Conclusion: Altogether, we elucidated, the mechanistic role of eosinophils and IL-13 in the DEP-triggered proliferation of lungs cells thus providing an inside in the pathophysiology of tissue remodelling and fibrosis of lungs.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rituraj Niranjan ◽  
Muthukumaravel Subramanian ◽  
D. Panneer ◽  
Sanjay Kumar Ojha

AbstractDiesel exhaust particulates (DEPs) affect lung physiology and cause serious damage to the lungs. A number of studies have demonstrated that eosinophils play a very important role in the development of lung tissue remodelling and fibrosis. However, the exact mechanism of its pathogenesis is not known. We for the first time demonstrate that, Interleukin-13 plays a very important role in the development of tissue remodelling and fibrosis. We demonstrate that, Diesel exhaust particle significantly induce eosinophils cell proliferation and interleukin-13 release in invitro culture conditions. Supernatant collected from DEP induced eosinophils cells significantly restrict cell proliferation of epithelial cells due to exposure of diesel exhast particles. Furthermore, purified interleukin-13 decreases the proliferation of A549 cells. Notably, Etoricoxib (selective COX-2 inhibitor) did not inhibit DEP-triggered release of interleukin-13, suggesting another cell signalling pathway. In, vivo exposer of DEP to the mice lung, resulted in the high level of eosinophils degranulation as depicted by the EPX-1 immunostaining and altered level of mRNA expressions of inflammatory genes. We also found that, a-SMA, fibroblast specific protein (FSP-1) has been changed in response to DEP in the mice lungs along with the mediators of inflammation. Altogether, we elucidated the mechanistic role of eosinophils in the DEP triggered proliferation of lungs cells thus providing an inside in the pathophysiology of tissue remodelling and fibrosis of lungs.


2019 ◽  
Vol 129 (3) ◽  
pp. 245-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyun Soo Kim ◽  
Byeong-Gon Kim ◽  
Sohyeon Park ◽  
Nahyun Kim ◽  
An-Soo Jang ◽  
...  

Objectives: Diesel exhaust particles (DEP)s are notorious ambient pollutants composed of a complex mixture of a carbon core and diverse chemical irritants. Several studies have demonstrated significant relationships between DEP exposure and serious nasal inflammatory response in vitro, but available information regarding underlying networks in terms of gene expression changes has not sufficiently explained potential mechanisms of DEP-induced nasal damage, especially in vivo. Methods: In the present study, we identified DEP-induced gene expression profiles under short-term and long-term exposure, and identified signaling pathways based on microarray data for understanding effects of DEP exposure in the mouse nasal cavity. Results: Alteration in gene expression due to DEP exposure provokes an imbalance of the immune system via dysregulated inflammatory markers, predicted to disrupt protective responses against harmful exogenous substances in the body. Several candidate markers were identified after validation using qRT-PCR, including S100A9, CAMP, IL20, and S100A8. Conclusions: Although further mechanistic studies are required for verifying the utility of the potential biomarkers suggested by the present study, our in vivo results may provide meaningful suggestions for understanding the complex cellular signaling pathways involved in DEP-induced nasal damages.


2008 ◽  
Vol 176 (3) ◽  
pp. 178-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
E AHN ◽  
H YOON ◽  
B JEE ◽  
H KO ◽  
K LEE ◽  
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2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 1517-1526 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abderrahim Nemmar ◽  
Rauda Al Dhaheri ◽  
Jawaher Alamiri ◽  
Suhaila Al Hefeiti ◽  
Hajar Al Saedi ◽  
...  

Background/Aim: There is strong epidemiological and clinical evidence that components of the cardiovascular system are adversely affected by particulate air pollutants through the generation of inflammation and oxidative stress. Emodin (1,3,8-trihydroxy-6-methylanthraquinone), which is commonly found in the roots of rhubarb plant, has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. However, its possible protective effect on the cardiovascular effect of particulate air pollutants has never been reported before. Methods: We tested, in Tuck-Ordinary mice, the possible ameliorative effect of emodin on the acute (24h) cardiovascular effects of diesel exhaust particles (DEP, 1 mg/kg) or saline (control). Emodin (4 mg/kg) was administered intraperitoneally 1h before and 7h after pulmonary exposure to DEP. Twenty four h following DEP exposure, several cardiovascular endpoints were assessed. Results: Emodin significantly prevented the increase of leukocyte (n=8, P<0.001) and erythrocyte (n=8, P<0.01) numbers caused by DEP. Likewise, emodin abrogated DEP-induced increase of heart tissue levels of interleukin 1β (n=8, P<0.01) and tumour necrosis factor α (n=8, P<0.05), and significantly mitigated the change of the activities of antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (n=8, P<0.001) and glutathione reductase (n=8, P<0.05). Emodin abolished the in vivo prothrombotic effect of DEP in pial arterioles (n=6, P<0.01) and venules (n=6, P<0.001). Similarly, emodin prevented platelet aggregation in vitro in whole blood (n=4-5, P<0.01), and the shortening of activated partial thromboplastin time (n=4, P<0.001) and prothrombin time (n=4, P<0.01) caused by DEP. Conclusion: We conclude that emodin treatment has consistently protected against DEP-induced impairment of vascular and cardiac homeostasis in mice. Our study provides experimental evidence that the use of functional food such as emodin, pending further studies, can be considered a useful agent and may have the potential to protect or mitigate the cardiovascular detrimental effects observed in people living in cities with high concentrations of particulate air pollution.


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