scholarly journals Dehydrocostus Lactone Attenuates Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus-Induced Inflammation and Acute Lung Injury via Modulating Macrophage Polarization

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (18) ◽  
pp. 9754
Author(s):  
Ya-Xian Wu ◽  
Feng-Juan Jiang ◽  
Gang Liu ◽  
Ying-Ying Wang ◽  
Zhi-Qi Gao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
P38 Mapk ◽  
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
M2 Macrophage ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
M2 Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Dehydrocostus Lactone

Dehydrocostus lactone (DHL), a natural sesquiterpene lactone isolated from the traditional Chinese herbs Saussurea lappa and Inula helenium L., has important anti-inflammatory properties used for treating colitis, fibrosis, and Gram-negative bacteria-induced acute lung injury (ALI). However, the effects of DHL on Gram-positive bacteria-induced macrophage activation and ALI remains unclear. In this study, we found that DHL inhibited the phosphorylation of p38 MAPK, the degradation of IκBα, and the activation and nuclear translocation of NF-κB p65, but enhanced the phosphorylation of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and the expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 in lipoteichoic acid (LTA)-stimulated RAW264.7 cells and primary bone-marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs). Given the critical role of the p38 MAPK/NF-κB and AMPK/Nrf2 signaling pathways in the balance of M1/M2 macrophage polarization and inflammation, we speculated that DHL would also have an effect on macrophage polarization. Further studies verified that DHL promoted M2 macrophage polarization and reduced M1 polarization, then resulted in a decreased inflammatory response. An in vivo study also revealed that DHL exhibited anti-inflammatory effects and ameliorated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)-induced ALI. In addition, DHL treatment significantly inhibited the p38 MAPK/NF-κB pathway and activated AMPK/Nrf2 signaling, leading to accelerated switching of macrophages from M1 to M2 in the MRSA-induced murine ALI model. Collectively, these data demonstrated that DHL can promote macrophage polarization to an anti-inflammatory M2 phenotype via interfering in p38 MAPK/NF-κB signaling, as well as activating the AMPK/Nrf2 pathway in vitro and in vivo. Our results suggested that DHL might be a novel candidate for treating inflammatory diseases caused by Gram-positive bacteria.

Immunomodulatory injectable silk hydrogels maintaining functional islets and promoting anti-inflammatory M2 macrophage polarization

Biomaterials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 187 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manishekhar Kumar ◽  
Prerak Gupta ◽  
Sohenii Bhattacharjee ◽  
Samit K. Nandi ◽  
Biman B. Mandal
Keyword(s):  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
M2 Macrophage ◽  
M2 Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

scholarly journals M2 Macrophage Polarization Mediates Anti-inflammatory Effects of Endothelial Nitric Oxide Signaling

Diabetes ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 64 (8) ◽  
pp. 2836-2846 ◽  
Author(s):  
Woo Je Lee ◽  
Sanshiro Tateya ◽  
Andrew M. Cheng ◽  
Norma Rizzo-DeLeon ◽  
Nicholas F. Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
M2 Macrophage ◽  
Nitric Oxide Signaling ◽  
M2 Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Endothelial Nitric Oxide

scholarly journals Montelukast, a Cysteinyl Leukotriene Receptor 1 Antagonist, Induces M2 Macrophage Polarization and Inhibits Murine Aortic Aneurysm Formation

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yohei Kawai ◽  
Yuji Narita ◽  
Aika Yamawaki-Ogata ◽  
Akihiko Usui ◽  
Kimihiro Komori
Keyword(s):  
Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
M2 Macrophage ◽  
M2 Macrophages ◽  
Gene Expressions ◽  
Arginase 1 ◽  
M2 Macrophage Polarization

Background. The pathogenesis of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is characterized by atherosclerosis with chronic inflammation in the aortic wall. Montelukast is a selective cys-LT 1 receptor antagonist that can suppress atherosclerotic diseases. We evaluated the in vitro properties of montelukast and its in vivo activities in an angiotensin II–infused apolipoprotein E–deficient (apoE−/−) AAA mouse model. Methods. The mouse monocyte/macrophage cell line J774A.1 was used in vitro. M1 macrophages were treated with montelukast, and gene expressions of inflammatory cytokines were measured. Macrophages were cultured with montelukast, then gene expressions of arginase-1 and IL (interleukin)-10 were assessed by quantitative polymerase chain reaction, arginase-1 was measured by fluorescence-activated cell sorting, and IL-10 concentration was analyzed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. In vivo, one group (Mont, n=7) received oral montelukast (10 mg/kg/day) for 28 days, and the other group (Saline, n=7) was given normal Saline as a control for the same period. Aortic diameters, activities of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), cytokine concentrations, and the number of M2 macrophages were analyzed. Results. Relative to control, montelukast significantly suppressed gene expressions of MMP-2, MMP-9, and IL-1β, induced gene expressions of arginase-1 and IL-10, enhanced the expression of the arginase-1 cell surface protein, and increased the protein concentration of IL-10. In vivo, montelukast significantly decreased aortic expansion (Saline vs Mont; 2.44 ± 0.15 mm vs 1.59 ± 0.20 mm, P<.01), reduced MMP-2 activity (Saline vs Mont; 1240 μM vs 755 μM, P<.05), and induced infiltration of M2 macrophages (Saline vs Mont; 7.51 % vs 14.7 %, P<.05). Conclusion. Montelukast induces M2 macrophage polarization and prevents AAA formation in apoE−/− mice.

Supramolecular copolymer modified statins-loaded discoidal rHDLs for atherosclerotic anti-inflammatory therapy by cholesterol efflux and M2 macrophage polarization

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiqi Zhang ◽  
Jianhua He ◽  
Fengfei Xu ◽  
Xinya Huang ◽  
Yanyan Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Role ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
M2 Macrophage ◽  
Macrophage Phenotype ◽  
Cholesterol Removal ◽  
Atherosclerosis Progression ◽  
Inflammatory Phenotype ◽  
M2 Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Inflammatory Macrophage

Foam cells with the pro-inflammatory macrophage phenotype (M1) play an essential role in atherosclerosis progression. Either cellular cholesterol removal or drug intervention was reported to polarize M1 into anti-inflammatory phenotype...

scholarly journals Tiliroside Ameliorates Ulcerative Colitis by Restoring the M1/M2 Macrophage Balance via the HIF-1α/glycolysis Pathway

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongda Zhuang ◽  
Qi Lv ◽  
Chao Zhong ◽  
Yaru Cui ◽  
Luling He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ulcerative Colitis ◽  
Therapeutic Approach ◽  
Activity Index ◽  
Aerobic Glycolysis ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
M2 Macrophage ◽  
Inflammatory Status ◽  
Promising Therapeutic Approach ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Macrophages polarized to different phenotypes critically contribute to colitis development by coordinating inflammatory and anti-inflammatory processes. Herein, targeting the balance between the pro-inflammatory M1 and the anti-inflammatory M2 macrophage phenotypes can be a novel therapeutic approach for colitis. In the present study, we firstly demonstrated that tiliroside possessed the ability to alleviate the clinical symptoms of colitis as evidenced by decreased disease activity index (DAI) scores, longer colon length, reduced myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, and improvement of colonic pathological damage in vivo. Furthermore, we showed that tiliroside modulated the balance between M1 and M2 macrophages toward a more anti-inflammatory status in colonic lamina propria but has little effect on the T cell population and epithelial barrier function in colitis mice. The macrophage depletion study further showed the protective effect of tiliroside was macrophage dependent in vivo. Mechanistically, our study demonstrated that tiliroside regulated cellular metabolism by inhibiting aerobic glycolysis in LPS and IFNγ stimulated macrophages. At the molecular level, tiliroside facilitated the proteasomal degradation of HIF-1α and downregulated mRNA expressions of HIF-1α dependent glycolytic enzymes in macrophages. Collectively, our data highlight the aberrant M1/M2 macrophage polarization in the initiation and development of ulcerative colitis and put forth the stage for considering tiliroside as a metabolic regulator in reprogramming macrophage polarization, which may serve as a promising therapeutic approach for treatment of inflammation-associated and metabolic disorders.

scholarly journals Colchicine-Containing Nanoparticles Attenuates Acute Myocardial Infarction Injury by Inhibiting Inflammation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Wang ◽  
Yun-fan Peng ◽  
Li-jun Song ◽  
Da-sheng Xia ◽  
Chao Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Acute Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Calcium Carbonate ◽  
Rat Model ◽  
Myocardial Infarct ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
M2 Macrophage ◽  
Myocardial Infarct Size ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Abstract Purpose Anti-inflammatory therapy is important for reducing myocardial injury after acute myocardial infarction (MI). New anti-inflammatory drugs and their mechanism are necessary to be explored to improve the clinical efficacy. We aimed to improve the efficacy of colchicine on attenuating MI injury by nano-drug delivery systems, and to investigate the mechanism of anti-inflammatory. Methods Colchicine-containing delivery system based on calcium carbonate nanoparticles (ColCaNPs) was synthesized. The protection against MI by ColCaNPs was evaluated using an in vivo rat model established by ligating the left anterior descending coronary artery. Macrophage polarization and the levels of inflammatory cytokines were determined using immunohistochemistry, western blot and ELISA analysis. Results ColCaNPs treatment showed about a 45% reduction in myocardial infarct size and attenuating myocardial fibrosis compared with groups without drug intervention after MI. Furthmore, ColCaNPs significantly decreased the levels of CRP, TNF-α and IL-1β in serum and the expression of proinflammatory cytokine in myocardial tissues after MI (p < 0.05). We also found that ColCaNPs notably restrained pyroptosis, and inhibited inflammatory response by modulating on M1/M2 macrophage polarization and suppressing TLR4/NFκB/NLRP3 signal pathway. Conculsion Colchicine-containing nanoparticles can protect against MI injury in a clinically relevant rat model by reducing inflammation. In addition, calcium carbonate nanoparticles can increase the cardioprotective effects of colchicine.

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