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TREM1: A positive regulator for inflammatory response via NF-κB pathway in A549 cells infected with Mycoplasma
Fang Liu1, XinGuang Zhang2, Bin Zhang3
1Department of Pediatrics, The Affiliated East Hospital of TongJi University, Shanghai, 200123, PR China.
Abstract:
Herein, we found that serum content of the triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells-1 (TREM1) was increased, and positively correlated with Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP)-DNA in children with MP infection. In this study, A549 cells, known as human lung epithelial cells, were co-cultured with 107 CCU/ml of MP to established in vitro model of MP infection. We studied the roles of TREM1 in inflammatory response of A549 cell by regulating the secretions of cytokine interleukin (IL)-8 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α in cell culture supernatants. Moreover, transcriptional activity of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-кB) was assessed by measuring protein levels of NF-кB in the cytoplasm and nuclear. Our data suggested that sanguinarine chloride significantly decreased TREM1 expression, and alleviated inflammatory response of MP-infected A549 cells via preventing NF-кB nuclear translocation. To study the roles of TREM1 in inflammatory regulation in MP-infected A549 cells and the underlying mechanisms, we established TREM1 overexpression transfected A549 cells. PDTC was used for inhibiting NF-кB nuclear translocation. We found that TREM1 overexpression induced server inflammatory response of A549 cells. Besides, TREM1 overexpression attenuated anti-inflammatory effects of sanguinarine chloride in MP-infected cells. More importantly, pro-inflammatory effects of TREM1 overexpression was significantly reversed with additional PDTC treatment in MP-infected cells treated with sanguinarine chloride, suggesting that TREM1 was a pro-inflammatory factor via regulating NF-кB nuclear translocation in MP-infected A549 cells.
Insights
Triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells-1 (TREM1) increases with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. TREM1 drives inflammation by promoting NF-κB nuclear translocation, but sanguinarine chloride inhibits this pathway.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Cell Biology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) infection is a common cause of respiratory illness in children.
- The role of TREM1 in MP-induced lung inflammation requires further elucidation.
- Understanding inflammatory pathways is crucial for developing targeted therapies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the role of TREM1 in MP infection-induced inflammation in A549 lung epithelial cells.
- To explore the underlying mechanisms involving NF-κB signaling.
- To evaluate the potential of sanguinarine chloride as an anti-inflammatory agent.
Main Methods:
- Established an in vitro MP infection model using A549 cells.
- Assessed TREM1 expression and its correlation with MP-DNA in patient sera.
- Measured cytokine (IL-8, TNF-α) and NF-κB levels.
- Utilized TREM1 overexpression and PDTC (NF-κB inhibitor) for mechanistic studies.
Main Results:
- Serum TREM1 levels were elevated and correlated with MP-DNA in infected children.
- MP infection increased TREM1 expression and inflammatory cytokine secretion in A549 cells.
- Sanguinarine chloride reduced TREM1 expression and inflammation by inhibiting NF-κB nuclear translocation.
- TREM1 overexpression exacerbated inflammation and counteracted sanguinarine chloride's effects.
Conclusions:
- TREM1 acts as a pro-inflammatory factor in MP-infected lung epithelial cells by regulating NF-κB.
- Sanguinarine chloride demonstrates anti-inflammatory potential by targeting the TREM1/NF-κB pathway.
- Targeting TREM1 may offer a therapeutic strategy for MP-related respiratory infections.
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