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ArticlePloS one2018

Complement inhibition ameliorates blast-induced acute lung injury in rats: Potential role of complement in intracellular HMGB1-mediated inflammation.

Yansong Li, Zhangsheng Yang, Mikulas Chavko, Bin Liu, Olawale A Aderemi, Milomir O Simovic, Michael A Dubick, Leopoldo C Cancio

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Article in PloS one, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 26 papers.

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26 citing papers in PubMed, 37 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Yansong LiDepartment of Multiple Organ Support Technology, US Army Institute of Surgical Research, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America.ORCID 0000-0002-7570-9888
Zhangsheng YangDepartment of Multiple Organ Support Technology, US Army Institute of Surgical Research, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America.
Mikulas ChavkoDepartment of Neurotrauma, Naval Medical Research Center, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States of America.
Bin LiuDepartment of Blood Research, US Army Institute of Surgical Research, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America.
Olawale A AderemiDepartment of Multiple Organ Support Technology, US Army Institute of Surgical Research, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America.
Milomir O SimovicDepartment of Multiple Organ Support Technology, US Army Institute of Surgical Research, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America.
Michael A DubickDepartment of Damage Control Resuscitation, US Army Institute of Surgical Research, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America.
Leopoldo C CancioDepartment of Multiple Organ Support Technology, US Army Institute of Surgical Research, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America.
United States Army Institute of Surgical Research · USNaval Medical Research Command · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectiveComplement activation as an early and important inflammatory process contributes to multiple organ dysfunction after trauma. We have recently shown that complement inhibition by decay-accelerating factor (DAF) protects brain from blast-overpressure (BOP)-induced damage. This study was conducted to determine the effect of DAF on acute lung injury induced by BOP exposure and to elucidate its possible mechanisms of action.

methodsAnesthetized adult male Sprague-Daley rats were exposed to BOP (120 kPa) from a compressed air-driven shock tube. Rats were randomly assigned to three experimental groups: 1) Control (no BOP and no DAF treatment), 2) BOP (120 kPa BOP exposure), and 3) BOP followed by treatment with rhDAF (500μg/kg, i.v) at 30 minutes after blast. After a recovery period of 3, 24, or 48 hours, animals were euthanized followed by the collection of blood and tissues at each time point. Samples were subjected to the assessment of cytokines and histopathology as well as for the interaction of high-mobility-group box 1 (HMGB1) protein, NF-κB, receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE), C3a, and C3aR.

resultsBOP exposure significantly increased in the production of systemic pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines, and obvious pathological changes as characterized by pulmonary edema, inflammation, endothelial damage and hemorrhage in the lungs. These alterations were ameliorated by early administration of rhDAF. The rhDAF treatment not only significantly reduced the expression levels of HMGB1, RAGE, NF-κB, C3a, and C3aR, but also reversed the interaction of C3a-C3aR and nuclear translocation of HMGB1 in the lungs.

conclusionsOur findings indicate that early administration of DAF efficiently inhibits systemic and local inflammation, and mitigates blast-induced lung injury. The underlying mechanism might be attributed to its potential modulation of C3a-C3aR-HMGB1-transcriptional factor axis. Therefore, complement and/or HMGB1 may be potential therapeutic targets in amelioration of acute lung injury after blast injury.

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Acute Lung InjuryAnimalsBlast InjuriesCD55 AntigensComplement ActivationComplement C3aDisease Models, AnimalHMGB1 ProteinHumansInflammationLungNF-kappa BPressureRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyCD55 AntigensComplement C3aHbp1 protein, ratHMGB1 ProteinNF-kappa B

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PMID30133517
PMCPMC6105023
OpenAlexW2888014178

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