scholarly journals Tilapia Piscidin 4 (TP4) Reprograms M1 Macrophages to M2 Phenotypes in Cell Models of Gardnerella vaginalis-Induced Vaginosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Wen Liu ◽  
Bor-Chyuan Su ◽  
Jyh-Yih Chen
Keyword(s):  
Inflammatory Mediators ◽  
Tissue Repair ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Mucosal Immune Response ◽  
Gardnerella Vaginalis ◽  
M1 Macrophages ◽  
Toxic Dose ◽  
Stat3 Signaling ◽  
M1 Phenotype ◽  
Novel Strategy

Gardnerella vaginalis is associated with bacterial vaginosis (BV). The virulence factors produced by G. vaginalis are known to stimulate vaginal mucosal immune response, which is largely driven by activated macrophages. While Tilapia piscidin 4 (TP4), an antimicrobial peptide isolated from Nile tilapia, is known to display a broad range of antibacterial functions, it is unclear whether TP4 can affect macrophage polarization in the context of BV. In this study, we used the culture supernatants from G. vaginalis to stimulate differentiation of THP-1 and RAW264.7 cells to an M1 phenotype. The treatment activated the NF-κB/STAT1 signaling pathway, induced reactive nitrogen and oxygen species, and upregulated inflammatory mediators. We then treated the induced M1 macrophages directly with a non-toxic dose of TP4 or co-cultured the M1 macrophages with TP4-treated vaginal epithelial VK2 cells. The results showed that TP4 could not only decrease pro-inflammatory mediators in the M1 macrophages, but it also enriched markers of M2 macrophages. Further, we found that direct treatment with TP4 switched M1 macrophages toward a resolving M2c phenotype via the MAPK/ERK pathway and IL-10-STAT3 signaling. Conversely, tissue repair M2a macrophages were induced by TP4-treated VK2 cells; TP4 upregulated TSG-6 in VK2 cells, which subsequently activated STAT6 and M2a-related gene expression in the macrophages. In conclusion, our results imply that TP4 may be able to attenuate the virulence of G. vaginalis by inducing resolving M2c and tissue repair M2a macrophage polarizations, suggesting a novel strategy for BV therapy.

scholarly journals The Reactive Oxygen Species in Macrophage Polarization: Reflecting Its Dual Role in Progression and Treatment of Human Diseases

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hor-Yue Tan ◽  
Ning Wang ◽  
Sha Li ◽  
Ming Hong ◽  
Xuanbin Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Human Diseases ◽  
Environmental Cues ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
M2 Macrophages ◽  
M1 Macrophages ◽  
M1 Phenotype ◽  
Full Activation ◽  
M1 And M2 Macrophages

High heterogeneity of macrophage is associated with its functions in polarization to different functional phenotypes depending on environmental cues. Macrophages remain in balanced state in healthy subject and thus macrophage polarization may be crucial in determining the tissue fate. The two distinct populations, classically M1 and alternatively M2 activated, representing the opposing ends of the full activation spectrum, have been extensively studied for their associations with several disease progressions. Accumulating evidences have postulated that the redox signalling has implication in macrophage polarization and the key roles of M1 and M2 macrophages in tissue environment have provided the clue for the reasons of ROS abundance in certain phenotype. M1 macrophages majorly clearing the pathogens and ROS may be crucial for the regulation of M1 phenotype, whereas M2 macrophages resolve inflammation which favours oxidative metabolism. Therefore how ROS play its role in maintaining the homeostatic functions of macrophage and in particular macrophage polarization will be reviewed here. We also review the biology of macrophage polarization and the disturbance of M1/M2 balance in human diseases. The potential therapeutic opportunities targeting ROS will also be discussed, hoping to provide insights for development of target-specific delivery system or immunomodulatory antioxidant for the treatment of ROS-related diseases.

scholarly journals Melatonin Maintains Macrophage M1 Phenotype to Reverse LPS-stimulated Tumor Immune Tolerance

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yukun Lin ◽  
Mengdi Zhang ◽  
Lin Zhou ◽  
Yuehua Wang ◽  
Mengqi Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Cancer ◽  
Immune Tolerance ◽  
Bacterial Infections ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Surface Lipid ◽  
Lps Challenge ◽  
Stat3 Signaling ◽  
M1 Phenotype ◽  
M2 Phenotype

Abstract Background: Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is a potent trigger of macrophage-mediated inflammation and its repeated stimulation results in immune tolerance. This study is to explore the cellular mechanisms of LPS-mediated tumor immune tolerance and to investigate whether melatonin can reverse this tolerance. Methods: The effect of melatonin and LPS on macrophages was assessed by cell proliferation, morphological changes, phagocytosis and autophagy in vitro. The tumor-preventing effect of melatonin and LPS were evaluated in the urethane-induced lung carcinoma model and in the H22 liver cancer allograft model. Immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry and ELISA were used to examine protein expression. The related targets and pathways of melatonin were predicted by comprehensive bioinformatics, and the clinical association of bacterial infections and survival was evaluated in cancer patients by meta-analysis.Results: In vitro，Raw264.7 macrophages were polarized toward the M1 phenotype by single LPS administration but toward the M2 phenotype by repeated LPS administration. Interestingly, combination treatment with repeated LPS and 10 µM melatonin prevented macrophage polarization toward the M2-like phenotype and exerted lasting antitumor efficacy. In the urethane-induced lung carcinoma model, repeated LPS administration stimulated macrophage polarization toward the M2 phenotype and promoted lung carcinogenesis, which was abrogated by macrophage depletion, while melatonin alone or in combination with repeated LPS challenge restored M1-like macrophages and prevented carcinogenesis. In the H22 liver cancer allograft model, melatonin maintained the macrophage phenotype and promoted the tumor-suppressing effect of repeated LPS challenge. Furthermore, we found that macrophages repeatedly stimulated with LPS had a high level of surface lipid rafts that mediated PI3K/AKT and JAK2/STAT3 signaling and prevented both LPS sensitivity and immune response by self-expression of PD-L1 and surface expression of PD-1 receptor on NK cells, whereas melatonin decreased surface lipid rafts and PI3K/AKT and JAK2/STAT3 signaling. Finally, we conducted a comprehensive bioinformatics analysis of melatonin-relevant targets and pathways involved in M2 macrophage polarization and evaluated the clinical associations of bacterial infections and survival in cancer patients. Conclusions: This study suggests a function of melatonin in regulating macrophage polarization to maintain LPS-stimulated tumor immune surveillance.

scholarly journals HPV-positive head and neck cancer derived exosomal miR-9 induces M1 macrophage polarization and increases tumor radiosensitivity

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fangjia Tong ◽  
Siwei Zhang ◽  
Huanhuan Xie ◽  
Bingqing Yan ◽  
Lianhao Song ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tumor Microenvironment ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Underlying Mechanism ◽  
Radiation Sensitivity ◽  
Cellular Functions ◽  
M1 Macrophages ◽  
M1 Macrophage ◽  
M1 Phenotype

AbstractHuman papillomavirus (HPV) is an etiological risk factor for a subset of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). HPV+ HNSCC is significant more radiosensitive than HPV-HNSCC, but the underlying mechanism is still unknown. Tumor microenvironment can affect tumor response to radiation therapy. Cancer secreted exosomes are emerging as crosstalk mediators between tumor cells and the tumor microenvironment. The main objectives of this study were to determine the role of HPV+ HNSCC-derived exosomes in increased radiation sensitivity. Here, we found that exosomes derived from HPV+ HNSCC cells activate macrophages into the M1 phenotype, which then increases the radiosensitivity of HNSCC cells. miR-9 was enriched in exosomes released from HPV+ HNSCC cells and it could be transported to macrophages, leading to altered cellular functions. Overexpression of miR-9 in macrophages induced polarization into the M1 phenotype via downregulation of PPARδ. Increased radiosensitivity was observed for HNSCC cells co-cultured with macrophages in which miR-9 was upregulated or treated with M1 macrophages. These observations suggest that HPV+ HNSCC cells secrete miR-9-rich exosomes, which then polarize macrophages into M1 phenotype and lead to increased radiosensitivity of HNSCC cells. Hence, miR-9 may be a potential treatment strategy for HNSCC.Statement of significanceHPV+ HNSCC through the release of miR-9-rich exosomes polarize macrophages into M1 phenotype and lead to increased radiosensitivity of HNSCC.

Immunohistochemical Study of M1 and M2 Macrophages Population in Chronic Villitis of the Placenta

2019 ◽  
Vol 152 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S102-S102
Author(s):  
Erika Egal ◽  
Natalia de Magalhães Rodrigues ◽  
Fernanda Mariano ◽  
Reydson Souza ◽  
Joao Scarini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Repair ◽  
Etiologic Agent ◽  
Unknown Etiology ◽  
M2 Macrophages ◽  
M1 Macrophages ◽  
Effector Cells ◽  
Intervillous Space ◽  
M1 Phenotype ◽  
Chronic Villitis ◽  
M1 And M2 Macrophages

Abstract Introduction Villitis is characterized by the presence of inflammatory infiltrate (CD8 lymphocyte) in the placental villous and is classified as to the etiology in known and unknown. In most cases, villitis is idiopathic (villitis of unknown etiology [VUE]) because no microorganisms are evident and there are no maternal symptoms or signs. It has recently been proposed that pregnancy is, in fact, an active and highly regulated immune process in which macrophages play an important role. Macrophages may present with M1 phenotype, important effector cells, or M2 phenotype, capable of suppressing the function of M1 macrophages and influencing immunoregulation and tissue repair. CD68 antibody recognizes macrophages M1 and M2, whereas CD11c and CD163 antibodies are specific for the identification only of M1 and M2 macrophages, respectively. The objective of our study is to characterize in human placentas in the subpopulation of M1 and M2 macrophages in VUE. Methods Sixteen cases of chronic villitis (all without an identifiable etiologic agent) and three control placentas were examined using immunohistochemistry with antibodies for CD68, CD11c, CD163, and CD3. Results CD68 and CD163 were present in all cases in the normal areas. CD68, CD163, and CD11c were present in the villous stroma and in the intervillous space in the inflamed areas. The percentage of CD68-positive macrophages was higher than CD163- and CD11c-positive macrophages in all specimens studied. A total increase of CD68, CD163, and CD11c with the predominance of CD11c over CD163 in the inflamed areas was observed. Conclusion The predominance of M1 macrophages (CD11c) in the inflamed areas suggests the influence of these cells in the pathogenesis VUE. The higher amount of M2 (CD163) in the inflamed villous compared to normal areas suggests a possible immunoregulatory mechanism of the inflammatory process in VUE.

scholarly journals Prior Pro-inflammatory Polarization Changes the Macrophage Response to IL-4

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin M O'Brien ◽  
Kara L Spiller
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Repair ◽  
Chronic Wounds ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Phenotypic Switching ◽  
M2 Macrophages ◽  
M1 Macrophages ◽  
Macrophage Response ◽  
M1 Macrophage ◽  
Gene And Protein Expression ◽  
M2 Phenotype

Tissue repair is largely regulated by diverse macrophage populations whose functions are timing- and context-dependent. The early phase of healing is dominated by pro-inflammatory macrophages, also known as M1, followed by the emergence of a distinct and diverse population that is collectively referred to as M2. The extent of the diversity of the M2 population is unknown. M2 macrophages may originate directly from circulating monocytes or from phenotypic switching of pre-existing M1 macrophages within the site of injury. The differences between these groups have not been investigated, but have major implications for understanding and treating pathologies characterized by deficient M2 activation, such as chronic wounds, which also exhibit diminished M1 macrophage behavior. This study investigated the influence of prior M1 activation on human macrophage polarization to an M2 phenotype in response to IL-4 treatment in vitro. Compared to unactivated (M0) macrophages, M1 macrophages upregulated several receptors that promote the M2 phenotype, including the primary receptor for IL-4. M1 activation also changed the macrophage response to treatment with IL-4, generating an M2-like phenotype with a distinct gene and protein expression signature compared to M2 macrophages prepared directly from M0 macrophages. Functionally, compared to M0-derived M2 macrophages, M1-derived M2 macrophages demonstrated increased migratory response to SDF-1α, and conditioned media from these macrophages promoted increased recruitment of endothelial cells in transwell assays. Together, these findings indicate the importance of prior M1 activation in regulating subsequent M2 behavior, and suggest that augmentation of M1 behavior may be a therapeutic target in dysfunctional tissue repair.

scholarly journals Iron Released after Cryo-Thermal Therapy Induced M1 Macrophage Polarization, Promoting the Differentiation of CD4+ T Cells into CTLs

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (13) ◽  
pp. 7010
Author(s):  
Shicheng Wang ◽  
Man Cheng ◽  
Peng Peng ◽  
Yue Lou ◽  
Aili Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cells ◽  
Cd4 T Cells ◽  
Antitumor Immunity ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Thermal Therapy ◽  
High Plasticity ◽  
Antitumor Effects ◽  
M1 Macrophages ◽  
Splenic Macrophages ◽  
M1 Macrophage

Macrophages play critical roles in both innate and adaptive immunity and are known for their high plasticity in response to various external signals. Macrophages are involved in regulating systematic iron homeostasis and they sequester iron by phagocytotic activity, which triggers M1 macrophage polarization and typically exerts antitumor effects. We previously developed a novel cryo-thermal therapy that can induce the mass release of tumor antigens and damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs), promoting M1 macrophage polarization. However, that study did not examine whether iron released after cryo-thermal therapy induced M1 macrophage polarization; this question still needed to be addressed. We hypothesized that cryo-thermal therapy would cause the release of a large quantity of iron to augment M1 macrophage polarization due to the disruption of tumor cells and blood vessels, which would further enhance antitumor immunity. In this study, we investigated iron released in primary tumors, the level of iron in splenic macrophages after cryo-thermal therapy and the effect of iron on macrophage polarization and CD4+ T cell differentiation in metastatic 4T1 murine mammary carcinoma. We found that a large amount of iron was released after cryo-thermal therapy and could be taken up by splenic macrophages, which further promoted M1 macrophage polarization by inhibiting ERK phosphorylation. Moreover, iron promoted DC maturation, which was possibly mediated by iron-induced M1 macrophages. In addition, iron-induced M1 macrophages and mature DCs promoted the differentiation of CD4+ T cells into the CD4 cytolytic T lymphocytes (CTL) subset and inhibited differentiation into Th2 and Th17 cells. This study explains the role of iron in cryo-thermal therapy-induced antitumor immunity from a new perspective.

scholarly journals Cervus nippon var. mantchuricus water extract treated with digestive enzymes (CE) modulates M1 macrophage polarization through TLR4/MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathways on murine macrophages

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 205873922110008
Author(s):  
Se Hyang Hong ◽  
Jin Mo Ku ◽  
Ye Seul Lim ◽  
Hyo In Kim ◽  
Yong Cheol Shin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Digestive Enzymes ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Water Extract ◽  
Cervus Nippon ◽  
No Production ◽  
M1 Macrophages ◽  
Murine Macrophages ◽  
M1 Macrophage ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Cytokine Levels

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of Cervus nippon var. mantchuricus water extract treated with digestive enzymes (CE) on the promotion of M1 macrophage polarization in murine macrophages. Macrophages polarize either to one phenotype after stimulation with LPS or IFN-γ or to an alternatively activated phenotype that is induced by IL-4 or IL-13. Cell viability of RAW264.7 cells was determined by WST-1 assay. NO production was measured by Griess assay. IL-6, IL-12, TNF-α, and iNOS mRNA levels were measured by RT-PCR. IL-6, IL-12, and IL-10 cytokine levels were determined by ELISA. TLR4/MAPK/NF-κB signaling in RAW264.7 cells was evaluated by western blotting. The level of NF-κB was determined by immunoblotting. CE induced the differentiation of M1 macrophages. CE promoted M1 macrophages to elevate NO production and cytokine levels. CE-stimulated M1 macrophages had enhanced IL-6, IL-12, and TNF-α. CE promoted M1 macrophages to activate TLR4/MAPK/NF-κB phosphorylation. M2 markers were downregulated, while M1 markers were upregulated in murine macrophages by CE. Consequently, CE has immunomodulatory activity and can be used to promote M1 macrophage polarization through the TLR4/MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathways.

scholarly journals TNF and Increased Intracellular Iron Alter Macrophage Polarization to a Detrimental M1 Phenotype in the Injured Spinal Cord

Neuron ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 83 (5) ◽  
pp. 1098-1116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antje Kroner ◽  
Andrew D. Greenhalgh ◽  
Juan G. Zarruk ◽  
Rosmarini Passos dos Santos ◽  
Matthias Gaestel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Injured Spinal Cord ◽  
Intracellular Iron ◽  
M1 Phenotype

scholarly journals DA-DRD5 signaling controls colitis by regulating colonic M1/M2 macrophage polarization

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lu Liu ◽  
Yuqing Wu ◽  
Bingwei Wang ◽  
Yuying Jiang ◽  
Lin Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inflammatory Bowel Disease ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Experimental Colitis ◽  
M2 Macrophage ◽  
M1 Macrophages ◽  
Inflammatory Bowel ◽  
M2 Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Mechanistic Basis ◽  
Functional Relevance ◽  
Creb Pathway

AbstractThe decrease of neurotransmitter dopamine (DA) levels in the intestine is closely related to the development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, the functional relevance and underlying mechanistic basis of the effects of DA signaling on IBD remains unclear. Here, we observed that the DRD5 receptor is highly expressed in colonic macrophages, and the deficiency of DA-DRD5 signaling exacerbated experimental colitis. Moreover, DA-DRD5 signaling can inhibit M1 by negatively regulating NF-κB signaling but promote M2 macrophage polarization through activation of the CREB pathway, respectively. The deficiency of DRD5 signaling increased colonic M1 macrophages but reduced M2 cells during colitis. Additionally, the administration of a D1-like agonist that has a higher affinity to DRD5 can attenuate the colitogenic phenotype of mice. Collectively, these findings provide the first demonstration of DA-DRD5 signaling in colonic macrophages controlling the development of colitis by regulating M1/M2 macrophage polarization.

Abstract 520: High-density Lipoprotein Inhibits Human M1 Macrophage Polarisation through the Redistribution of Caveolin-1

2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Man K Lee ◽  
Xiao-Lei Moore ◽  
Yi Fu ◽  
Annas Al-sharea ◽  
Dragana Dragoljeic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Cholesterol Efflux ◽  
Human Macrophage ◽  
Ros Production ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
M1 Macrophages ◽  
Macrophage Polarisation ◽  
Caveolin 1 ◽  
M1 Phenotype ◽  
M2 Phenotype

Macrophages play a critical role in the development and progression of atherosclerosis. Depending on their surrounding milieu, macrophages can adopt a wide range of functional phenotypes; pro-inflammatory (M1) and pro-resolving (M2). HDL has many cardio-protective properties including potent anti-inflammatory effects, largely through the removal of cholesterol from cells. It is currently not known if this extends to influencing human macrophage phenotypes. Thus, we aimed to investigate the effect of HDL on human macrophage polarisation. Human blood monocyte-derived macrophages were induced to either an M1-phenotype by incubation with LPS and IFN-γ or to an M2-phenotype with IL-4. Macrophages were differentiated in the presence or absence of human HDL and their phenotypes were characterised using cell surface markers, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production by flow cytometry, and mRNA expression by real-time PCR. Downstream signalling pathways were also explored. We discovered that HDL inhibited the induction to M1 as evidenced by a decrease in cell surface marker expression; CD192 and CD64. This was accompanied by a decreased expression of M1-associated inflammatory genes TNF-α, IL-6 and MCP-1. However, HDL had no effect on induction to the M2 phenotype. Similarly, methyl-beta-cyclodextrin (MβCD), a non-specific cholesterol acceptor was also able to suppress M1 induction suggesting cholesterol efflux is important in this process. Further we found that HDL decreased membrane caveolin-1 in M1 macrophages and redistributed it intracellularly. The requirement of caveolin-1 was revealed as bone marrow-derived macrophages from Cav-1-/- mice continued to differentiate into M1 despite the addition of HDL. Moreover, we demonstrated a decrease in STAT3 and ERK1/2 phosphorylation in M1 macrophages treated with HDL, suggesting cholesterol efflux inhibits the STAT3s and MAPKs during induction to the M1 phenotype. Finally, we found that HDL also inhibited M1 function; with reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. We provide evidence that HDL reduces macrophage induction to the inflammatory M1 phenotype, but not M2, via cellular redistribution of caveolin-1 and inactivation of STAT3 and ERK1/2 signalling pathway.

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