scholarly journals Electronic Cigarette Exposure Enhances Lung Inflammatory and Fibrotic Responses in COPD Mice

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongwei Han ◽  
Guangda Peng ◽  
Maureen Meister ◽  
Hongwei Yao ◽  
Jenny J. Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inflammatory Responses ◽  
Electronic Cigarettes ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Electronic Cigarette ◽  
M2 Macrophage ◽  
Macrophage Phenotype ◽  
Mucus Production ◽  
Copd Patients ◽  
Tgf Β1 ◽  
Sirius Red

Although a few studies show that the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) may ameliorate objective and subjective outcomes in COPD smokers who switched to electronic cigarettes, it is unclear whether e-cigarette exposure alters lung pathological features and inflammatory response in COPD. Here, we employed βENaC-overexpressing mice bearing COPD-like pulmonary abnormality, and exposed them to ENDS. We found that ENDS exposure aggravated airspace enlargement and mucus production in βENaC-overexpressing mice, which was associated with increased MMP12 and Muc5ac, respectively. ENDS exposure to mice significantly increased the numbers of macrophages, particularly in M2 macrophages in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid, despite ENDS did not induce M2 macrophage polarization in a cultured murine macrophage cell line (RAW264.7). There were no changes in neutrophils in BAL fluid by ENDS exposure. Multiple cytokine productions were increased including M-CSF, IL-1rα, IL-10, and TGF-β1, in BAL fluid from mice when exposed to ENDS. The Sirius Red staining and hydroxyproline assay showed ENDS-exposed mice displayed enhanced fibrotic phenotypes compared to control mice. In conclusion, ENDS exposure enhances airspace enlargement, mucus secretion, and fibrogenesis in COPD mice. This is associated with increased MMP12, inflammatory responses, and M2 macrophage phenotype. This study provides pre-clinical data implicating that electronic cigarette exposure is not safe in COPD patients who want to replace traditional cigarettes with ENDS.

Abstract 17035: Inhibition of DNMT and HDAC6 Together Regulates Macrophage Polarization by FoxO1-HIF2α Signaling and Protects Endotoxemia-Induced Inflammation

Circulation ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 138 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saheli Samanta ◽  
Zhigang Zhou ◽  
Sheeja Rajasingh ◽  
Kyley K Burkey ◽  
Rajasingh Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Inflammatory Responses ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Combined Treatment ◽  
Cell Polarization ◽  
M2 Macrophage ◽  
Macrophage Phenotype ◽  
Therapeutic Drugs ◽  
Protein Expressions ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Introduction: Acute lung injury (ALI) is a common pulmonary disease caused by bacterial infection leading to an imbalance between pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory immune responses. Studies have shown that macrophage polarization (M1 and M2) during ALI plays a key role in regulating these responses. Hypothesis: We hypothesized that combined treatment with 5-Aza 2-deoxycytidine (Aza) + tubastatin A (TBA) would reduce inflammation and promote an anti-inflammatory M2 macrophage phenotype by regulating the HIF2α signaling pathway. Methods: To show the effect of Aza+TBA, lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced macrophages (RAW 264.7) were treated with either Aza (50nM), TBA n(750nM), or together (Aza+TBA) for 24 hours. The mRNA and protein expressions of FoxO1, HIF2α, NOS2 (M1), and CD206 (M2) were measured by qRT-PCR and Western analyses in lung tissue and macrophages. Results: Our results revealed that LPS induced macrophages showed an increased expression of NOS2 (M1) and decreased expression of Fizz-1 (M2) whereas the LPS-induced macrophages were treated with Aza+TBA showed decreased NOS2 (Fig. A) and increased Fizz-1 mRNA (Fig. B) and protein expressions. Furthermore, the LPS significantly decreased the mRNA and protein expressions of FoxO1 and HIF2α in macrophages. These expressions were significantly increased when the LPS-induced macrophages were treated with Aza +TBA (Fig. C) . These results suggest that Aza+TBA treatment together generates more M2 macrophages there by reducing the LPS-induced inflammatory responses. Conclusions: Overall, these data show the first time that the combinatorial treatment with Aza+TBA regulates macrophage cell polarization and abrogates LPS-induced inflammation through FoxO1-HIF2α signaling pathway. Thus, epigenetic modifiers may be potential therapeutic drugs for ALI. <!--EndFragment-->

scholarly journals Role of microRNA-21 and Its Underlying Mechanisms in Inflammatory Responses in Diabetic Wounds

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (9) ◽  
pp. 3328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cole Liechty ◽  
Junyi Hu ◽  
Liping Zhang ◽  
Kenneth W. Liechty ◽  
Junwang Xu
Keyword(s):  
Inflammatory Responses ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Regulation Of Gene Expression ◽  
Mouse Skin ◽  
M2 Macrophage ◽  
Central Feature ◽  
Macrophage Phenotype ◽  
Macrophage Cells ◽  
M1 Macrophage ◽  
Diabetic Wounds

A central feature of diabetic wounds is the persistence of chronic inflammation, which is partly due to the prolonged presence of pro-inflammatory (M1) macrophages in diabetic wounds. Persistence of the M1 macrophage phenotype and failure to transition to the regenerative or pro-remodeling (M2) macrophage phenotype plays an indispensable role in diabetic wound impairment; however, the mechanism underlying this relationship remains unclear. Recently, microRNAs have been shown to provide an additional layer of regulation of gene expression. In particular, microRNA-21 (miR-21) is essential for an inflammatory immune response. We hypothesize that miR-21 plays a role in regulating inflammation by promoting M1 macrophage polarization and the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). To test our hypothesis, we employed an in vivo mouse skin wound model in conjunction with an in vitro mouse model to assess miR-21 expression and macrophage polarization. First, we found that miR-21 exhibits a distinct expression pattern in each phase of healing in diabetic wounds. MiR-21 abundance was higher during early and late phases of wound repair in diabetic wounds, while it was significantly lower in the middle phase of wounding (at days 3 and 7 following wounding). In macrophage cells, M1 polarized macrophages exhibited an upregulation of miR-21, as well as the M1 and pro-inflammatory markers IL-1b, TNFa, iNos, IL-6, and IL-8. Overexpression of miR-21 in macrophage cells resulted in an upregulation of miR-21 and also increased expression of the M1 markers IL-1b, TNFa, iNos, and IL-6. Furthermore, hyperglycemia induced NOX2 expression and ROS production through the HG/miR-21/PI3K/NOX2/ROS signaling cascade. These findings provide evidence that miR-21 is involved in the regulation of inflammation. Dysregulation of miR-21 may explain the abnormal inflammation and persistent M1 macrophage polarization seen in diabetic wounds.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Influence of Jaw Periosteal Cells on Macrophages Phenotype Using an Innovative Horizontal Coculture System

Biomedicines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1753
Author(s):  
Fang He ◽  
Felix Umrath ◽  
Christiane von Ohle ◽  
Siegmar Reinert ◽  
Dorothea Alexander
Keyword(s):  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Inflammatory Factors ◽  
Osteogenic Potential ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
M2 Macrophage ◽  
Macrophage Phenotype ◽  
Flow Cytometric ◽  
Coculture System ◽  
Gene And Protein Expression

Jaw periosteum-derived mesenchymal stem cells (JPCs) represent a promising cell source for bone tissue engineering in oral and maxillofacial surgery due to their high osteogenic potential and good accessibility. Our previous work demonstrated that JPCs are able to regulate THP-1-derived macrophage polarization in a direct coculture model. In the present study, we used an innovative horizontal coculture system in order to understand the underlying paracrine effects of JPCs on macrophage phenotype polarization. Therefore, JPCs and THP-1-derived M1/M2 macrophages were cocultured in parallel chambers under the same conditions. After five days of horizontal coculture, flow cytometric, gene and protein expression analyses revealed inhibitory effects on costimulatory and proinflammatory molecules/factors as well as activating effects on anti-inflammatory factors in M1 macrophages, originating from multiple cytokines/chemokines released by untreated and osteogenically induced JPCs. A flow cytometric assessment of DNA synthesis reflected significantly decreased numbers of proliferating M1/M2 cells when cocultured with JPCs. In this study, we demonstrated that untreated and osteogenically induced JPCs are able to switch macrophage polarization from a classical M1 to an alternative M2-specific phenotype by paracrine secretion, and by inhibition of THP-1-derived M1/M2 macrophage proliferation.

LncRNA TP73-AS1/miR-539/MMP-8 axis modulates M2 macrophage polarization in hepatocellular carcinoma via TGF-β1 signaling

2020 ◽  
Vol 75 ◽  
pp. 109738
Author(s):  
Jun Chen ◽  
Ze-Bing Huang ◽  
Cheng-Jin Liao ◽  
Xing-Wang Hu ◽  
Sha-Ling Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
M2 Macrophage ◽  
M2 Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Tgf Β1

scholarly journals Dual-Wavelength Photosensitive Nano-in-Micro Scaffold Regulates Innate and Adaptive Immune Responses for Osteogenesis

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qin Zhao ◽  
Miusi Shi ◽  
Chengcheng Yin ◽  
Zifan Zhao ◽  
Jinglun Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immune Response ◽  
Immune Responses ◽  
Immune Cells ◽  
Inflammatory Responses ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
T Cell Response ◽  
Dual Wavelength ◽  
M2 Macrophage ◽  
Adaptive Immune Responses ◽  
Adaptive Immune

AbstractThe immune response of a biomaterial determines its osteoinductive effect. Although the mechanisms by which some immune cells promote regeneration have been revealed, the biomaterial-induced immune response is a dynamic process involving multiple cells. Currently, it is challenging to accurately regulate the innate and adaptive immune responses to promote osteoinduction in biomaterials. Herein, we investigated the roles of macrophages and dendritic cells (DCs) during the osteoinduction of biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) scaffolds. We found that osteoinductive BCP directed M2 macrophage polarization and inhibited DC maturation, resulting in low T cell response and efficient osteogenesis. Accordingly, a dual-targeting nano-in-micro scaffold (BCP loaded with gold nanocage, BCP-GNC) was designed to regulate the immune responses of macrophages and DCs. Through a dual-wavelength photosensitive switch, BCP-GNC releases interleukin-4 in the early stage of osteoinduction to target M2 macrophages and then releases dexamethasone in the later stage to target immature DCs, creating a desirable inflammatory environment for osteogenesis. This study demonstrates that biomaterials developed to have specific regulatory capacities for immune cells can be used to control the early inflammatory responses of implanted materials and induce osteogenesis.

scholarly journals Protective Role of C3aR (C3a Anaphylatoxin Receptor) Against Atherosclerosis in Atherosclerosis-Prone Mice

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (9) ◽  
pp. 2070-2083
Author(s):  
Lin-Lin Wei ◽  
Ning Ma ◽  
Kun-Yi Wu ◽  
Jia-Xing Wang ◽  
Teng-Yue Diao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inflammatory Responses ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Protective Role ◽  
Plaque Burden ◽  
Aortic Tissue ◽  
M2 Macrophage ◽  
Proinflammatory Mediators ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Objective: Emerging evidence suggests that C3aR (C3a anaphylatoxin receptor) signaling has protective roles in various inflammatory-related diseases. However, its role in atherosclerosis has been unknown. The purpose of the study was to investigate the possible protective role of C3aR in aortic atherosclerosis and explore molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the protection. Approach and Results: C3ar −/− /Apoe −/− mice were generated by cross-breeding of atherosclerosis-prone Apoe −/− mice and C3ar −/− mice. C3ar −/− /Apoe −/− mice and Apoe −/− mice (as a control) underwent high-fat diet for 16 weeks were assessed for (1) atherosclerotic plaque burden, (2) aortic tissue inflammation, (3) recruitment of CD11b + leukocytes into atherosclerotic lesions, and (4) systemic inflammatory responses. Compared with Apoe −/− mice, C3ar −/− /Apoe −/− mice developed more severe atherosclerosis. In addition, C3ar −/− /Apoe −/− mice have increased local production of proinflammatory mediators (eg, CCL2 [chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 2], TNF [tumor necrosis factor]-α) and infiltration of monocyte/macrophage in aortic tissue, and their lesional macrophages displayed an M1-like phenotype. Local pathological changes were associated with enhanced systemic inflammatory responses (ie, elevated plasma levels of CCL2 and TNF-α, increased circulating inflammatory cells). In vitro analyses using peritoneal macrophages showed that C3a stimulation resulted in upregulation of M2-associated signaling and molecules, but suppression of M1-associated signaling and molecules, supporting the roles of C3a/C3aR axis in mediating anti-inflammatory response and promoting M2 macrophage polarization. Conclusions: Our findings demonstrate a protective role for C3aR in the development of atherosclerosis and suggest that C3aR confers the protection through C3a/C3aR axis–mediated negative regulation of proinflammatory responses and modulation of macrophage toward the anti-inflammatory phenotype.

scholarly journals Regulation of Notch 1 signaling in THP-1 cells enhances M2 macrophage differentiation

2014 ◽  
Vol 307 (11) ◽  
pp. H1634-H1642 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reetu D. Singla ◽  
Jing Wang ◽  
Dinender K. Singla
Keyword(s):  
Notch Signaling ◽  
Proinflammatory Cytokine ◽  
Inflammatory Responses ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Cellular Stress ◽  
Culture Conditions ◽  
M2 Macrophage ◽  
Macrophage Differentiation ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Macrophage polarization is emerging as an important area of research for the development of novel therapeutics to treat inflammatory diseases. Within the current study, the role of Notch1R in macrophage differentiation was investigated as well as downstream effects in THP-1 monocytes cultured in “inflammation mimicry” media. Interference of Notch signaling was achieved using either the pharmaceutical inhibitor DAPT or Notch1R small interfering RNA (siRNA), and Notch1R expression, macrophage phenotypes, and anti- and proinflammatory cytokine expression were evaluated. Data presented show that Notch1R expression on M1 macrophages as well as M1 macrophage differentiation is significantly elevated during cellular stress ( P < 0.05). However, under identical culture conditions, interference to Notch signaling via Notch1R inhibition mitigated these results as well as promoted M2 macrophage differentiation. Moreover, when subjected to cellular stress, macrophage secretion of proinflammatory cytokines was significantly heightened ( P < 0.05). Importantly, Notch1R inhibition not only diminished proinflammatory cytokine secretion but also enhanced anti-inflammatory protein release ( P < 0.05). Our data suggest that Notch1R plays a pivotal role in M1 macrophage differentiation and heightened inflammatory responses. Therefore, we conclude that inhibition of Notch1R and subsequent downstream signaling enhances monocyte to M2 polarized macrophage outcomes and promotes anti-inflammatory mediation during cellular stress.

scholarly journals A Review of Macrophage MicroRNAs’ Role in Human Asthma

Cells ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gavriela Feketea ◽  
Corina I Bocsan ◽  
Cristian Popescu ◽  
Mihaela Gaman ◽  
Luminita A Stanciu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Human Macrophage ◽  
Published Data ◽  
M2 Macrophage ◽  
Macrophage Phenotype ◽  
Activated Macrophages ◽  
Novel Therapy ◽  
Alternatively Activated Macrophages ◽  
Classically Activated Macrophages

There is an imbalance in asthma between classically activated macrophages (M1 cells) and alternatively activated macrophages (M2 cells) in favor of the latter. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play a critical role in regulating macrophage proliferation and differentiation and control the balance of M1 and M2 macrophage polarization, thereby controlling immune responses. Here we review the current published data concerning miRNAs with known correlation to a specific human macrophage phenotype and polarization, and their association with adult asthma. MiRNA-targeted therapy is still in the initial stages, but clinical trials are under recruitment or currently running for some miRNAs in other diseases. Regulating miRNA expression via their upregulation or downregulation could show potential as a novel therapy for improving treatment efficacy in asthma.

scholarly journals EZH1 Is Associated with TCP-Induced Bone Regeneration through Macrophage Polarization

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoshi Jia ◽  
Hudi Xu ◽  
Richard J. Miron ◽  
Chengcheng Yin ◽  
Xiaoxin Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Repair ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Repair Process ◽  
Potential Interaction ◽  
Target System ◽  
M2 Macrophage ◽  
Macrophage Phenotype ◽  
Gene Target ◽  
M2 Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Antigen Presenting

Macrophages have been found to regulate the effects of biomaterials throughout the entire tissue repair process as an antigen-presenting cell. As a well-defined osteoconductive biomaterial for bone defect regeneration, tricalcium phosphate (TCP) has been found to facilitate a favourable osteoimmunomodulatory response that can shift macrophage polarization towards the M2 phenotype. In the present study, our group discovered that a histone methyltransferase enhancer of zeste1 (EZH1) was drastically downregulated in Thp1 cells stimulated by TCP, indicating that EZH1 may participate in the macrophage phenotype shifting. Furthermore, the NF-κB pathway in macrophages was significantly downregulated through stimulation of TCP, suggesting a potential interaction between EZH1 and the NF-κB pathway. Utilizing gene knock-down therapy in macrophages, it was found that depletion of EZH1 induced M2 macrophage polarization but did not downregulate NF-κB. When the NF-κB pathway was inhibited, the expression of EZH1 was significantly downregulated, suggesting that the inhibition of EZH1 may be regulated by the NF-κB pathway. These novel findings provide valuable insights into a potential gene target system that controls M2 macrophage polarization which ultimately favours a microenvironment suitable for bone repair.

scholarly journals Hyperoxia Exacerbates Postnatal Inflammation-Induced Lung Injury in Neonatal BRP-39 Null Mutant Mice Promoting the M1 Macrophage Phenotype

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mansoor A. Syed ◽  
Vineet Bhandari
Keyword(s):  
Lung Injury ◽  
Inflammatory Responses ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Continuous Exposure ◽  
Macrophage Phenotype ◽  
Cell Counts ◽  
M1 Macrophage ◽  
Neonatal Lung ◽  
Neonatal Lung Injury ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Rationale. Hyperoxia exposure to developing lungs—critical in the pathogenesis of bronchopulmonary dysplasia—may augment lung inflammation by inhibiting anti-inflammatory mediators in alveolar macrophages.Objective. We sought to determine the O2-induced effects on the polarization of macrophages and the role of anti-inflammatory BRP-39 in macrophage phenotype and neonatal lung injury.Methods. We used RAW264.7, peritoneal, and bone marrow derived macrophages for polarization (M1/M2) studies. Forin vivostudies, wild-type (WT) and BRP-39−/−mice received continuous exposure to 21% O2(control mice) or 100% O2from postnatal (PN) 1 to PN7 days, along with intranasal lipopolysaccharide (LPS) administered on alternate days (PN2, -4, and -6). Lung histology, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) cell counts, BAL protein, and cytokines measurements were performed.Measurements and Main Results. Hyperoxia differentially contributed to macrophage polarization by enhancing LPS induced M1 and inhibiting interleukin-4 induced M2 phenotype. BRP-39 absence led to further enhancement of the hyperoxia and LPS induced M1 phenotype. In addition, BRP-39−/−mice were significantly more sensitive to LPS plus hyperoxia induced lung injury and mortality compared to WT mice.Conclusions. These findings collectively indicate that BRP-39 is involved in repressing the M1 proinflammatory phenotype in hyperoxia, thereby deactivating inflammatory responses in macrophages and preventing neonatal lung injury.

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