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Single-cell transcriptome reveals that immune cells inhibit the repairment of IGFBP3 + stromal cells in thin endometrium 单细胞转录组显示免疫细胞抑制薄子宫内膜中IGFBP3 +基质细胞的修复。
IF 2.3 4区 医学 Q3 IMMUNOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2025.153152
Haijiao Zou , Dongmei Zhou , Shaodan Fang , Han Lin , Hanzhen Xiong , Qingping Jiang , Mingxing Liu , Xiujie Sheng , Miaoxian Ou
Thin endometrium (TE), affecting 1.5 %–9.1 % of reproductive-aged women, emerges as a disturbed decidua microenvironment underpinning implantation failure and recurrent pregnancy loss. Through integrated single-cell transcriptomics with histopathology and multiplex immunofluorescence (TSA) validation, we delineated TE as a disease of coordinated repairment impairment and pro-fibrotic remodeling across stromal and immune compartments. Key findings revealed a pathological imbalance in stromal subsets, including the decrease of regenerative IGFBP3 + Stromal_1 cells and expansion of fibrogenic Stromal_2 populations, driving collagen-dominant extracellular matrix remodeling. Concurrently, immune dysfunction was unmasked. NK cells decreased and shifted from immune surveillance to a pro-inflammatory phenotype, T cells transitioned from immune regulation to extracellular matrix remodeling effectors and macrophages adopted a pro-fibrotic phenotype with lipid metabolic collapse. CellChat analysis pinpointed suppression of GZMA-PARD3 and APOE-TREM2 axes as drivers of stromal dysfunction, while the hyperactivated adhesion (LAMA3) and collagen pathways served as central mediators of the fibro-inflammatory cascade. These findings, based on single-cell RNA-seq and spatial verification, suggest therapeutic targets for restoring endometrial homeostasis in TE. These findings suggested that TE as a disease of progressive stromal-immune fibrosis dysregulation, offering novel therapeutic targets to restore endometrial repairment and microenvironmental homeostasis.
薄子宫内膜(TE),影响1.5% - 9.1%的育龄妇女,作为一种受干扰的蜕膜微环境,支持着床失败和反复妊娠丢失。通过整合单细胞转录组学、组织病理学和多重免疫荧光(TSA)验证,我们将TE描述为一种跨基质和免疫区室的协调修复损伤和促纤维化重塑的疾病。主要研究结果揭示了基质亚群的病理性失衡,包括再生IGFBP3 + Stromal_1细胞的减少和纤维化Stromal_2细胞群的扩增,从而驱动以胶原为主的细胞外基质重塑。同时,免疫功能障碍被发现。NK细胞减少,从免疫监视型转变为促炎表型,T细胞从免疫调节型转变为细胞外基质重塑效应器,巨噬细胞采用促纤维化表型,脂质代谢崩溃。CellChat分析指出,gzma - par3和APOE-TREM2轴的抑制是间质功能障碍的驱动因素,而过度活化的粘连(LAMA3)和胶原通路是纤维炎症级联的中心介质。这些基于单细胞RNA-seq和空间验证的发现提示了TE患者恢复子宫内膜稳态的治疗靶点。这些发现提示TE是一种进行性间质免疫纤维化失调的疾病,为恢复子宫内膜修复和微环境稳态提供了新的治疗靶点。
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Predictive value of interstitial inflammation for renal outcome in patients with immunoglobulin a nephropathy 间质性炎症对免疫球蛋白a肾病患者肾脏预后的预测价值。
IF 2.3 4区 医学 Q3 IMMUNOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2025.153150
Qing Wei , Min Wu , Yuxiang Gong , Minyu Yang , Haifeng Ni , Pingsheng Chen , Dong Wei , Xuan Shi , Bin Wang , Bicheng Liu

Background

Renal interstitial inflammation (RII) is a common pathological feature in immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) and may predict renal outcomes, but further validation is required. This study evaluated the prognostic value of RII and inflammatory cell infiltration in patients with IgAN.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study included adults with biopsy-confirmed IgAN. Renal interstitial inflammation was categorised as 0 (absent), 1 (around atrophic tubules) or 2 (beyond atrophic tubules). Interstitial CD3+, CD20+ and CD68+ cells were quantified via immunohistochemistry. The primary outcome was a composite of a ≥ 40 % decline in the estimated glomerular filtration rate or end-stage renal disease.

Results

Of the 112 participating patients, 30 (26.8 %) experienced the primary outcome. A higher RII score was associated with increased risk of progression (hazard ratio for score 2 vs 0: 4.73, 95 % confidence interval [CI]: 2.01–11.13, p = 0.001). Patients with the outcome had higher densities of interstitial CD3+, CD20+ and CD68+ cells at biopsy. Kaplan–Meier analysis showed lower renal survival in patients with higher inflammatory cell densities (p < 0.05). The RII score alone had an area under the curve of 0.804 (95 % CI: 0.715–0.894) for predicting progression, which improved to 0.865 (95 % CI: 0.779–0.951) when combined with the Oxford classification score.

Conclusion

The severity of RII is independently associated with renal prognosis in IgAN. Immunohistochemical evaluation of inflammatory cell infiltration may improve risk stratification and guide early intervention.
背景:肾间质炎症(RII)是免疫球蛋白a肾病(IgAN)的常见病理特征,可以预测肾脏预后,但需要进一步验证。本研究评估了RII和炎症细胞浸润在IgAN患者中的预后价值。方法:这项回顾性队列研究纳入了活检证实的IgAN成人。肾间质炎症分为0(无)、1(萎缩小管周围)和2(萎缩小管外)。免疫组织化学定量检测间质CD3+、CD20+和CD68+细胞。主要终点是肾小球滤过率估计下降≥40%或终末期肾病的综合指标。结果:在112例参与研究的患者中,30例(26.8%)经历了主要结局。较高的RII评分与进展风险增加相关(评分2 vs 0的风险比:4.73,95%可信区间[CI]: 2.01-11.13, p = 0.001)。结果患者活检时间质CD3+、CD20+和CD68+细胞密度较高。Kaplan-Meier分析显示,炎症细胞密度较高的患者肾脏存活率较低(p)。结论:IgAN患者RII的严重程度与肾脏预后独立相关。免疫组化评价炎症细胞浸润可改善危险分层,指导早期干预。
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Immunometabolism of T cells and macrophages: Human translational perspectives T细胞和巨噬细胞的免疫代谢:人类翻译的视角。
IF 2.3 4区 医学 Q3 IMMUNOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2025.153151
Borros Arneth

Background

Immunometabolism explores how immune-cell function depends on cellular energy metabolism. Recent insights demonstrate that nutrient utilization dictates activation, polarization, and tolerance.

Aims

To systematically review human studies on T-cell and macrophage metabolism, identify converging pathways, and outline translational implications for inflammation, autoimmunity, and cancer.

Methods

Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, PubMed was searched (2015–2025) using predefined MeSH terms (“immunometabolism”, “T lymphocytes”, “macrophages”, “metabolic reprogramming”). Of 999 records, 67 met inclusion criteria (human data, peer-reviewed, quantitative endpoints). Bias was assessed with ROBIS.

Results

Effector T cells and M1 macrophages favor glycolysis for rapid ATP and pro-inflammatory signaling, whereas memory T cells and M2 macrophages rely on oxidative phosphorylation and fatty-acid oxidation for sustained energy and tolerance. mTORC1/AMPK signaling, glutaminolysis, and the kynurenine pathway integrate metabolic and immune cues. Metabolic dysregulation in obesity or tumor microenvironments skews these pathways, driving chronic inflammation or immune escape.

Conclusions

Human immunometabolism is defined by dynamic substrate switching. Targeting glycolysis, FAO, or tryptophan metabolism offers therapeutic leverage in cancer and autoimmune disease. Future directions include single-cell and spatial metabolomics and integrative metabolic-immune modeling.
背景:免疫代谢研究免疫细胞功能如何依赖于细胞能量代谢。最近的见解表明,营养利用决定了激活、极化和耐受性。目的:系统回顾人类对t细胞和巨噬细胞代谢的研究,确定趋同途径,并概述炎症、自身免疫和癌症的翻译意义。方法:按照PRISMA 2020指南,使用预定义的MeSH术语(“免疫代谢”、“T淋巴细胞”、“巨噬细胞”、“代谢重编程”)检索PubMed(2015-2025)。在999条记录中,67条符合纳入标准(人类数据,同行评审,定量终点)。采用ROBIS评估偏倚。结果:效应T细胞和M1巨噬细胞倾向于糖酵解快速ATP和促炎信号,而记忆T细胞和M2巨噬细胞依赖于氧化磷酸化和脂肪酸氧化来维持能量和耐受性。mTORC1/AMPK信号、谷氨酰胺解和犬尿氨酸通路整合了代谢和免疫信号。肥胖或肿瘤微环境中的代谢失调会扭曲这些途径,导致慢性炎症或免疫逃逸。结论:人体免疫代谢是由动态底物转换定义的。靶向糖酵解、FAO或色氨酸代谢可为癌症和自身免疫性疾病提供治疗杠杆作用。未来的发展方向包括单细胞和空间代谢组学以及综合代谢-免疫建模。
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ZBP1 aggravates acute lung injury in mice by promoting the macrophage inflammatory phenotype ZBP1通过促进巨噬细胞炎症表型加重小鼠急性肺损伤。
IF 2.3 4区 医学 Q3 IMMUNOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2025.153154
Hong Li , Xiaoliang Du , Yongze Liu, Jiawu Yang, Qinglang Dai, Yuan Liao, Feng Li

Background

Acute lung injury (ALI) is an acute lung inflammatory disease that is difficult to cure and has a poor prognosis. Macrophages play a key role in the pathogenesis of ALI, and their different phenotypes and functions affect the progression of the disease. This study aimed to explore how ZBP1 affects the progression of ALI via the regulation of macrophage inflammatory phenotype.

Methods

A RAW264.7 cell injury model and an ALI mouse model were established via LPS induction for experimental investigation. The degree of lung injury was determined by HE staining, the protein concentration in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), the wet/dry weight ratio of the lung tissue, and lung myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity. The levels of related proteins, genes and inflammatory factors were detected via Western blotting, RT–qPCR and ELISA. Bioinformatics prediction and dual-luciferase reporter gene assays were used to demonstrate the interaction between miR-1298-5p and ZBP1.

Results

ZBP1 was highly expressed in ALI and its expression was associated with the degree of M1 macrophage polarization. ZBP1 knockdown significantly attenuated LPS-induced pathological damage to lung tissue and reduced the lung wet/dry weight ratio, protein content in BALF, MPO activity and levels of the proinflammatory cytokines IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α in lung tissue. Further studies revealed that ZBP1 knockdown inhibited the activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway, thereby reducing ROS levels while increasing the mitochondrial membrane potential, ATP content and expression of the mitochondrial protein TOM20, ultimately ameliorating mitochondrial dysfunction. Mechanistically, miR-1298-5p is expressed at low levels in ALI and negatively regulates ZBP1 expression. In addition, the NF-κB activator PMA reversed the inhibitory effect of ZBP1 knockdown on M1 macrophage polarization.

Conclusion

miR-1298-5p downregulates ZBP1 expression and inhibits NF-κB signaling pathway-mediated mitochondrial dysfunction, thereby inhibiting the M1 polarization of macrophages and the progression of ALI.
背景:急性肺损伤(Acute lung injury, ALI)是一种难以治愈且预后较差的急性肺部炎症性疾病。巨噬细胞在ALI的发病机制中起着关键作用,其不同的表型和功能影响着疾病的进展。本研究旨在探讨ZBP1如何通过调节巨噬细胞炎症表型影响ALI的进展。方法:采用LPS诱导建立小鼠RAW264.7细胞损伤模型和ALI小鼠模型进行实验研究。通过HE染色、支气管肺泡灌洗液(BALF)蛋白浓度、肺组织干湿比、肺髓过氧化物酶(MPO)活性测定肺损伤程度。采用Western blotting、RT-qPCR和ELISA检测相关蛋白、基因及炎症因子水平。使用生物信息学预测和双荧光素酶报告基因检测来证明miR-1298-5p和ZBP1之间的相互作用。结果:ZBP1在ALI中高表达,其表达与M1巨噬细胞极化程度相关。ZBP1基因敲低显著减轻lps诱导的肺组织病理损伤,降低肺干湿比、BALF蛋白含量、MPO活性和促炎因子IL-1β、IL-6、TNF-α水平。进一步研究发现,ZBP1敲低抑制NF-κB信号通路的激活,从而降低ROS水平,同时增加线粒体膜电位、ATP含量和线粒体蛋白TOM20的表达,最终改善线粒体功能障碍。在机制上,miR-1298-5p在ALI中低水平表达,负向调节ZBP1的表达。此外,NF-κB激活剂PMA逆转了ZBP1下调对M1巨噬细胞极化的抑制作用。结论:miR-1298-5p下调ZBP1表达,抑制NF-κB信号通路介导的线粒体功能障碍,从而抑制巨噬细胞M1极化和ALI的进展。
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SLAMF7 improves the efficacy of PD-1 immunotherapy by enhancing T cell response in non-small cell lung cancer SLAMF7通过增强T细胞应答提高PD-1免疫治疗在非小细胞肺癌中的疗效
IF 2.3 4区 医学 Q3 IMMUNOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2026.153155
Juanfeng Lao , Manman Zhu , Liangjian Kuang , Changliang Luo , Zhongyuan Lin , Qiongying Ling , Yulin Yuan , Yongjian Wu , Liuyang Shu
Programmed death-1 (PD-1) immune checkpoint inhibition has transformed the therapeutic landscape of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), while a proportion of NSCLC cases exhibited primary or acquired resistance, reflecting the imperative to elucidate resistance mechanisms and identify synergistic immunomodulatory targets. In this context, strategies that augment the functional competence of effector T cells represent an important direction for improving immunotherapeutic efficacy. This study sought to characterize the immunological role of signaling lymphocytic activation molecule family member 7 (SLAMF7) in modulating T cell–mediated responses in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Peripheral T cells from NSCLC cases exhibited an escalated SLAMF7 expression level relative to healthy controls. Furthermore, this upregulation was more pronounced in patients who demonstrated clinical responsiveness to anti-PD-1 therapy. Moreover, SLAMF7 expression level demonstrated a positive link with both T cell abundance and the frequencies of cytokine-secreting T cell subsets. Mechanistic insights derived from a murine lung carcinoma model confirmed these outcomes. SLAMF7-deficient mice exhibited impaired anti-tumor immunity, as evidenced by accelerated tumor progression and attenuated effector cytokines production. Conversely, therapeutic co-engagement of SLAMF7 via recombinant SLAMF7 (rm-SLAMF7) plus PD-1 blockade significantly amplified anti-tumor responses, characterized by enhanced T cell expansion, activation, and cytotoxic potential. Consequently, these outcomes suggested that targeting SLAMF7 may offer a strategy to enhance PD-1-directed immunotherapy in NSCLC.
程序性死亡-1 (PD-1)免疫检查点抑制已经改变了非小细胞肺癌(NSCLC)的治疗前景,而一部分NSCLC病例表现出原发性或获得性耐药,这反映了阐明耐药机制和确定协同免疫调节靶点的必要性。在这种情况下,增强效应T细胞功能能力的策略是提高免疫治疗效果的一个重要方向。本研究旨在表征信号淋巴细胞激活分子家族成员7 (SLAMF7)在调节T细胞介导的非小细胞肺癌(NSCLC)应答中的免疫学作用。与健康对照相比,来自NSCLC病例的外周T细胞的SLAMF7表达水平升高。此外,这种上调在对抗pd -1治疗表现出临床反应的患者中更为明显。此外,SLAMF7的表达水平与T细胞丰度和细胞因子分泌T细胞亚群的频率呈正相关。从小鼠肺癌模型中获得的机制见解证实了这些结果。slamf7缺陷小鼠表现出抗肿瘤免疫功能受损,肿瘤进展加快,效应细胞因子产生减弱。相反,通过重组SLAMF7 (rm-SLAMF7)和PD-1阻断剂联合治疗SLAMF7可显著增强抗肿瘤反应,其特征是T细胞扩增、活化和细胞毒潜能增强。因此,这些结果表明靶向SLAMF7可能提供了一种增强pd -1定向免疫治疗非小细胞肺癌的策略。
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The clinical value of combined assessment of inflammatory biomarkers and liver reserve function in predicting the 12-week prognosis of HBV-ACLF 联合评估炎症生物标志物和肝脏储备功能在预测HBV-ACLF患者12周预后中的临床价值
IF 2.3 4区 医学 Q3 IMMUNOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2025.153147
Ke Luo, Tianhuang Liu
<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Hepatitis B virus-related acute-on-chronic liver failure (HBV-ACLF) represents a serious clinical condition characterized by acute deterioration of liver function in patients with chronic liver disease. Prompt and precise prognostic assessment is key to guiding therapy and improving clinical outcomes.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To investigate the clinical value of combined assessment of inflammatory biomarkers and liver reserve function indicators in predicting the 12-week prognosis of patients with HBV-ACLF.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We analyzed clinical data from 150 HBV-ACLF patients admitted between July 2022 and December 2024. Patients were followed for 12 weeks and categorized into survival or death groups. Baseline data included inflammatory biomarkers [Neutrophil count (NEUT), Lymphocyte count (LYM), Monocyte count (MON), Platelet count (PLT), Procalcitonin (PCT)] and liver function indicators [Albumin (ALB), Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Total bilirubin (TBIL), International normalized ratio (INR)]. Pearson correlation analysis was performed for statistically significant indicators. The construction of the combined prediction model for 12-week prognosis of HBV-ACLF was performed using multivariate logistic regression analysis. The application value of combining inflammatory biomarkers with liver reserve function indicators in the 12-week prognostic assessment of HBV-ACLF was evaluated using ROC curve analysis. <em>P</em>-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Among the 150 patients with HBV-ACLF, 102 survived and 48 died. Compared to the survival group, patients in the death group were significantly older (<em>P</em> = 0.032) and included a lower proportion of males (<em>P</em> = 0.001). Among the laboratory indicators, the death group had significantly elevated NEUT, TBIL, INR, and PCT levels (<em>P</em> < 0.05), while LYM, PLT, and ALB levels were significantly decreased (<em>P</em> < 0.05). Pearson correlation analysis revealed that age (<em>r</em> = 0.175, <em>P</em> = 0.032), NEUT (<em>r</em> = 0.184, <em>P</em> = 0.024), TBIL (<em>r</em> = 0.272, <em>P</em> = 0.001), and PCT (<em>r</em> = 0.161, <em>P</em> = 0.049) were positively correlated with prognosis, while gender (<em>r</em> = −0.272, <em>P</em> = 0.001), LYM (<em>r</em> = −0.188, <em>P</em> = 0.021), PLT (<em>r</em> = −0.189, <em>P</em> = 0.021), and ALB (<em>r</em> = −0.197, <em>P</em> = 0.015) were negatively correlated. ROC curve analysis revealed that the AUCs for predicting the 12-week prognosis using NEUT, LYM, PLT, ALB, TBIL, and PCT alone were 0.615, 0.696, 0.616, 0.620, 0.671, and 0.608, respectively. When combined, the AUC significantly increased to 0.817 (<em>P</em> < 0.001), with a sensitivity of 79.17 % and a specificity of 76.47 %, indicating that combined indicators can more accurately predict the prognosis of
背景:乙型肝炎病毒相关的急性慢性肝衰竭(HBV-ACLF)是一种以慢性肝病患者肝功能急性恶化为特征的严重临床疾病。及时准确的预后评估是指导治疗和改善临床结果的关键。目的探讨炎症生物标志物与肝脏储备功能指标联合评估在预测HBV-ACLF患者12周预后中的临床价值。方法分析2022年7月至2024年12月收治的150例HBV-ACLF患者的临床资料。随访12周,分为生存组和死亡组。基线数据包括炎症生物标志物[中性粒细胞计数(NEUT)、淋巴细胞计数(LYM)、单核细胞计数(MON)、血小板计数(PLT)、降钙素原(PCT)]和肝功能指标[白蛋白(ALB)、丙氨酸转氨酶(ALT)、天冬氨酸转氨酶(AST)、总胆红素(TBIL)、国际标准化比值(INR)]。对有统计学意义的指标进行Pearson相关分析。采用多因素logistic回归分析构建HBV-ACLF 12周预后联合预测模型。采用ROC曲线分析评价炎症生物标志物联合肝储备功能指标在HBV-ACLF患者12周预后评估中的应用价值。p值<;0.05认为有统计学意义。结果150例HBV-ACLF患者中,102例存活,48例死亡。与生存组相比,死亡组患者年龄明显增大(P = 0.032),男性比例较低(P = 0.001)。实验室指标中,死亡组NEUT、TBIL、INR、PCT水平显著升高(P < 0.05), LYM、PLT、ALB水平显著降低(P < 0.05)。Pearson相关分析显示,年龄(r = 0.175, P = 0.032)、NEUT (r = 0.184, P = 0.024)、TBIL (r = 0.272, P = 0.001)、PCT (r = 0.161, P = 0.049)与预后呈正相关,性别(r = - 0.272, P = 0.001)、LYM (r = - 0.188, P = 0.021)、PLT (r = - 0.189, P = 0.021)、ALB (r = - 0.197, P = 0.015)与预后呈负相关。ROC曲线分析显示,单独使用NEUT、LYM、PLT、ALB、TBIL、PCT预测12周预后的auc分别为0.615、0.696、0.616、0.620、0.671、0.608。联合使用时,AUC显著增加至0.817 (P < 0.001),敏感性为79.17%,特异性为76.47%,说明联合使用指标能更准确地预测HBV-ACLF患者的预后。结论联合评估炎症生物标志物和肝脏储备功能指标可以更全面、准确地评估HBV-ACLF患者的病情严重程度,对预测其12周预后具有重要的临床价值。
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TRIM59 alleviates acute respiratory distress syndrome by regulating inflammatory cytokines through RING domain TRIM59通过RING结构域调节炎症因子,缓解急性呼吸窘迫综合征
IF 2.3 4区 医学 Q3 IMMUNOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-11-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2025.153116
Zheng Jin , Xiaopeng Jing , Ji Zeng , Zhenhua Zhu
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by significant morbidity and mortality. Particularly since the outbreak of COVID-19, the incidence and complexity of ARDS have been further highlighted. The etiology and pathogenesis of ARDS are multifactorial, involving complex interactions among genetic, environmental, and host factors. Further exploration of these factors is essential to enhance our understanding of ARDS and to develop more effective therapeutic strategies. Alveolar macrophages (AMs) are the first line of defense of innate immunity and are key to regulate the immune system, and are closely related to cytokine storm in ARDS. Therefore, macrophages are an important part to alleviate ARDS. TRIM59 is a molecule expressed on macrophages. Our previous studies have shown that TRIM59 was capable of modulating macrophage function. However, the role of TRIM59 in the pathogenesis and progression of ARDS remains to be elucidated. In this study, we established an animal model of ARDS using mice in which TRIM59 was specifically knocked out in bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs). Our results confirmed that TRIM59 exerted a protective effect against ARDS in vivo via its regulation on macrophages. Mechanistic investigations revealed that TRIM59 inhibited the activation of the nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathway through its RING domain. In summary, the present findings indicate that TRIM59 may serve as a crucial regulatory molecule in the ARDS, potentially offering a novel therapeutic target for its alleviation.
急性呼吸窘迫综合征(ARDS)具有显著的发病率和死亡率。特别是自2019冠状病毒病暴发以来,ARDS的发病率和复杂性进一步凸显。ARDS的病因和发病机制是多因素的,涉及遗传、环境和宿主因素之间复杂的相互作用。进一步探索这些因素对于提高我们对ARDS的认识和制定更有效的治疗策略至关重要。肺泡巨噬细胞(Alveolar macrophages, AMs)是先天免疫的第一道防线,是调节免疫系统的关键,与ARDS的细胞因子风暴密切相关。因此,巨噬细胞是缓解ARDS的重要组成部分。TRIM59是巨噬细胞上表达的一种分子。我们之前的研究表明TRIM59能够调节巨噬细胞的功能。然而,TRIM59在ARDS发病和进展中的作用仍有待阐明。在本研究中,我们利用骨髓源性巨噬细胞(bmdm)特异性敲除TRIM59的小鼠建立了ARDS动物模型。我们的研究结果证实TRIM59通过调节巨噬细胞在体内对ARDS具有保护作用。机制研究表明,TRIM59通过其RING结构域抑制核因子-κB (NF-κB)信号通路的激活。综上所述,目前的研究结果表明TRIM59可能是ARDS的关键调控分子,可能为缓解其提供新的治疗靶点。
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Complement proteins changes in ischemic stroke patients and their relation to outcome 缺血性卒中患者补体蛋白的变化及其与预后的关系。
IF 2.3 4区 医学 Q3 IMMUNOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-11-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2025.153135
Radosław Opiła , Karolina Łuczkowska , Edyta Paczkowska , Przemysław Nowacki , Jarosław Peregud-Pogorzelski , Bogusław Machaliński
We studied plasma levels of complement system factors C1q, C2, C3, C3b, C4, C4b, C5, C5a, C9 of 84 patients with ischemic stroke within 24 h from onset of symptoms and on seventh day after admission, using Luminex immunoassay. C1q, C2, C3, C3b, C4, C4b, C5, C5a levels were significantly lower at Day 7, compared to Day 1. Patients with poor outcome (NIHSS ≥16 or death) had significantly higher C9 levels at both time points, and higher C2, C5 and C5a levels on Day 7 than the rest of the group. C2, C5, C5a and C9 correlated with final NIHSS score at both time points. Conclusions: Plasma levels of complement change dynamically within first days of the acute phase of ischemic stroke. Higher baseline C9 is associated with worse outcome in acute phase of ischemic stroke.
采用Luminex免疫分析法对84例缺血性卒中患者在发病24小时内及入院后第7天血浆补体系统因子C1q、C2、C3、C3b、C4、C4b、C5、C5a、C9的水平进行了研究。与第1天相比,第7天C1q、C2、C3、C3b、C4、C4b、C5、C5a水平显著降低。预后不良(NIHSS≥16或死亡)的患者在两个时间点的C9水平均显著高于对照组,第7天的C2、C5和C5a水平均高于对照组。C2、C5、C5a和C9在两个时间点与NIHSS最终得分相关。结论:血浆补体水平在缺血性卒中急性期的头几天内发生动态变化。较高的基线C9与缺血性卒中急性期较差的预后相关。
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Measuring mRNA expression level of viral genes, IRF3/7 and TLR7/8 during BK polyomavirus infection in kidney transplant recipients 肾移植受者BK多瘤病毒感染过程中病毒基因、IRF3/7、TLR7/8 mRNA表达水平的测定
IF 2.3 4区 医学 Q3 IMMUNOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-11-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2025.153146
Amin Zahmatkesh , Ramin Yaghobi , Ilnaz Sahragard , Afsoon Afshari , Seyed Younes Hosseini , Mohammad Kargar
Background: Human BK polyomavirus (BKV) infection is a dangerous pathogenic factor in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) due to the use of immunosuppressive drugs, which can cause damage to the transplanted kidneys after reactivation. BKV interacts with transcription factors that regulate the expression of genes involved in the immune system, which can cause kidney failure or transplant rejection due to tumorigenic antigens.
Methods: The genes mRNA expression levels of BKV, including large T antigen (LTA), small T antigen (STA), Agnoprotein, and viral structural proteins VP1, VP2, and VP3, as well as immune system transcription factors interferon regulatory factors 3 (IRF3), interferon regulatory factors 7 (IRF7), Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7), and Toll-like receptor 8 (TLR8), were investigated using in-house Real-time PCR SYBR Green protocols.
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of BKV reactivation on genes mRNA expression levels of viral genes and innate immune system factors including IRF3, IRF7, TLR7 and TLR8 and to determine the primary potential role of these factors during BKV pathogenesis by measuring genes mRNA expression levels in KTRs samples.
Results: The reactive group showed significant increase in the mRNA expression of viral genes. The increase in BKV replication potentially led to significantly decrease in mRNA expression levels of IRF3, IRF7, TLR7, and TLR8. In the latent group, the expression of IRF3 and IRF7 genes were significantly higher versus reactive group.
Conclusion: The results of analysis viral genes mRNA expression suggested potential role of viral genes during BKV pathogenesis. The results of this limited study showed that at the mRNA level, certain genes of the immune system can be altered and that BKV reactivation has the potential to affect these genes.
背景:由于使用免疫抑制药物,人BKV多瘤病毒(BKV)感染是肾移植受者(KTRs)的危险致病因素,可导致移植肾再激活后的损伤。BKV与调节免疫系统相关基因表达的转录因子相互作用,可引起肾衰竭或因致瘤抗原引起的移植排斥反应。方法:采用SYBR Green实时荧光定量PCR技术,检测BKV大T抗原(LTA)、小T抗原(STA)、Agnoprotein、病毒结构蛋白VP1、VP2、VP3基因mRNA表达水平,以及免疫系统转录因子干扰素调节因子3 (IRF3)、干扰素调节因子7 (IRF7)、toll样受体7 (TLR7)、toll样受体8 (TLR8)的表达水平。目的:研究BKV再激活对病毒基因及IRF3、IRF7、TLR7、TLR8等先天免疫因子mRNA表达水平的影响,并通过检测KTRs样本中基因mRNA表达水平,探讨这些因子在BKV发病过程中的主要潜在作用。结果:反应组病毒基因mRNA表达量显著升高。BKV复制的增加可能导致IRF3、IRF7、TLR7和TLR8 mRNA表达水平显著降低。潜伏组IRF3、IRF7基因表达明显高于反应组。结论:病毒基因mRNA表达分析提示病毒基因在BKV发病过程中可能发挥作用。这项有限的研究结果表明,在mRNA水平上,免疫系统的某些基因可以被改变,BKV再激活有可能影响这些基因。
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Predictive value of NKG2A+ NK cell population in diagnosing severe COVID-19 patients NKG2A+ NK细胞群在诊断重症COVID-19患者中的预测价值。
IF 2.3 4区 医学 Q3 IMMUNOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-11-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2025.153139
Chunqiu Yang , Rui Qian , Mengtao Gong , Yizu Qin , Meijuan Zheng

Objectives

To evaluate the predictive value of NKG2A+ natural killer (NK) cells in identifying patients at risk of developing severe COVID-19 and assess the therapeutic potential of NKG2A blockade in restoring NK cell antiviral activity.

Methods

The association between NKG2A+ NK cells and clinical characteristics was assessed in Omicron-infected patients, and the diagnostic efficacy of NKG2A+ NK cell proportions was evaluated using ROC curves. Additionally, NKG2A blockade experiments were conducted in patients infected with the Wuhan strain.

Results

The proportion of NKG2A+ NK cells was significantly elevated in patients with severe COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant, particularly among elderly individuals and those with multiple comorbidities. Integrating NKG2A+ NK cell proportions into a laboratory-based model significantly improved the predictive accuracy for severe COVID-19. Patients with NKG2A+ NK cell proportions ≥27 % exhibited lower lymphocyte counts and higher levels of NLR, D-dimer, CRP, LDH, and IL-6. Individuals within this high-NKG2A+ subgroup also had higher expression of inhibitory receptors (TIM3, TIGIT) and lower expression of activation markers (CD69, CD226, NKG2D), along with increased serum levels of TNF, IL-8, IL-10, and CCL5. Importantly, in Wuhan strain-infected patients, NKG2A blockade significantly restored NK cell activity, as shown by increased expression of activation markers NKG2D, CD69, and CD226, indicating a reversal of NK cell dysfunction.

Conclusions

NKG2A expression contributes to immunosuppression in COVID-19, with NKG2A+ NK cells serving as a diagnostic indicator of disease severity. A cut-off value of 27 % NKG2A+ NK cells may be clinically relevant for stratifying risk.
目的:评价NKG2A+ NK细胞对COVID-19重症风险患者的预测价值,并评估阻断NKG2A对恢复NK细胞抗病毒活性的治疗潜力。方法:评估omicron感染患者NKG2A+ NK细胞与临床特征的相关性,采用ROC曲线评价NKG2A+ NK细胞比例的诊断效果。此外,在武汉株感染患者中进行了NKG2A阻断实验。结果:在由Omicron变异引起的重症COVID-19患者中,NKG2A+ NK细胞的比例显著升高,特别是在老年人和有多种合并症的患者中。将NKG2A+ NK细胞比例整合到基于实验室的模型中,可显著提高重症COVID-19的预测准确性。NKG2A+ NK细胞比例≥27%的患者淋巴细胞计数较低,NLR、d -二聚体、CRP、LDH和IL-6水平较高。高nkg2a +亚组的个体还具有较高的抑制受体(TIM3, TIGIT)表达和较低的激活标志物(CD69, CD226, NKG2D)表达,以及血清TNF, IL-8, IL-10和CCL5水平升高。重要的是,在武汉毒株感染的患者中,NKG2A阻断显著恢复NK细胞活性,如激活标记物NKG2D、CD69和CD226的表达增加,表明NK细胞功能障碍逆转。结论:NKG2A表达参与了COVID-19的免疫抑制,NKG2A+ NK细胞可作为疾病严重程度的诊断指标。27%的NKG2A+ NK细胞的临界值可能与分层风险有临床相关性。
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