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Activation and Measurement of NLRP3 Inflammasome Activity Using IL-1β in Human Monocyte-derived Dendritic Cells
Published on: May 22, 2014
Advances in the molecular mechanisms of NLRP3 inflammasome activators and inactivators
Dongling Liu1, Xiang Zeng2, Xiao Li1
1Henan Key Laboratory of Medical Tissue Regeneration, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453003, China.
Abstract:
NLRP3 inflammasome is an intracellular protein complex that initiates cellular injury via assembly of NLRP3, ASC and caspase-1 in response to microbial infection and sterile stressors. The importance of NLRP3 inflammasome in immunity and human diseases has been well documented. Up to now, targeted inhibition of the assembly of NLRP3 inflammasome complex and of its activation was thought to be therapeutic strategy for associated diseases. Recent studies show that a host of molecules such as NIMA-related kinase 7 (Nek7) and DEAD-box helicase 3 X-linked (DDX3X) and a large number of biological mediators including cytokines, microRNAs, nitric oxide, carbon monoxide, nuclear factor erythroid-2 related factor 2 (Nrf2) and cellular autophagy participate in the activation and inactivation of NLRP3 inflammasome. This review summarizes current understanding of the molecular basis of NLRP3 inflammasome activation and inactivation. This knowledge may lead to development of new therapies directed at NLRP3 inflammasome related diseases.
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