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  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • Kaurenoic acid (KA), derived from Aralia continentalis, is traditionally used for rheumatism.
  • Previous research indicated KA suppresses inflammation via Nrf2 activation.
  • The anti-inflammatory mechanisms of KA, particularly its interaction with TGF-β signaling, remain underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the hypothesis that kaurenoic acid suppresses inflammatory responses by activating the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) signaling pathway.
  • To elucidate the specific molecular mechanisms by which KA influences TGF-β signaling.

Main Methods:

  • Treatment of murine macrophage RAW 264.7, human lung epithelial cell MRC-5, and TGFβRII-defective HCT116 cells with KA.
  • Intratracheal administration of KA to mouse lungs.
  • Analysis of phosphorylated Smad2/Smad3 via western blot, TGFβ-dependent gene expression using α-SMA immunoblotting, and luciferase reporter assays.

Main Results:

  • KA induced phosphorylation of Smad2 and Smad3, indicating activation of TGF-β signaling.
  • Inhibition of TGF-β receptor I (TGFβR1) by EW7197 blocked KA-mediated Smad2 phosphorylation.
  • KA treatment increased Smad-binding element transcriptional activity and induced α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) expression in vitro and in vivo.

Conclusions:

  • Kaurenoic acid demonstrably activates the TGF-β signaling pathway.
  • The findings suggest a strong association between TGF-β signaling activation and the anti-inflammatory effects of kaurenoic acid.