Tolerogenic dendritic cells alleviate collagen-induced arthritis by regulating T-cell differentiation and inhibiting NLRP3-mediated apoptosis

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OBJECTIVE: Tolerogenic dendritic cells (tolDCs) have emerged as a potential treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, the detailed mechanism requires further investigation. In this study, we aimed to explore the effects of tolDCs on T-cell differentiation and NLRP3-mediated pyroptosis in a collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) rat model.

METHODS: TolDCs were induced using NF-κB ODN decoy. The efficacy of tolDCs intervention in alleviating arthritis symptoms was evaluated in CIA rats. Flow cytometry was employed to analyze CD4+ T-cell subpopulations, while scanning electron microscopy was utilized to observe pyroptosis morphology. Immunohistochemistry was used to assess the expression of pyroptosis-associated proteins.

RESULTS: TolDCs intervention significantly reduced joint inflammation and damage in CIA rats. Moreover, it successfully restored the balance of Th1/Th2 cells as well as the balance of Treg/Th17 cells. Furthermore, tolDCs intervention effectively suppressed NLRP3-mediated pyroptosis in the synovium, decreasing the release of IL-1β and IL-18.

CONCLUSION: Our findings underscore the efficacy of tolDCs in attenuating CIA progression through modulation of CD4+ T-cell subpopulations and inhibition of NLRP3-mediated pyroptosis.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:130

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International immunopharmacology - 130(2024) vom: 30. März, Seite 111764

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Yuan, Rui [VerfasserIn]
Wan, Xiufang [VerfasserIn]
Bao, Lunmin [VerfasserIn]
Long, Tiaoyu [VerfasserIn]
Li, Honghong [VerfasserIn]
Zhou, Yan [VerfasserIn]
Liu, Lian [VerfasserIn]
Shi, Ping [VerfasserIn]
Gong, Rui [VerfasserIn]
Jiang, Hongmei [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Collagen-induced arthritis
Journal Article
NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein
Pyroptosis
Rheumatoid arthritis
T-cell differentiation
Tolerogenic dendritic cells

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Date Completed 25.03.2024

Date Revised 27.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111764

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NLM369421582