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ArticleInternational journal of nanomedicine2021

Interleukin-1β-Treated Mesenchymal Stem Cells Inhibit Inflammation in Hippocampal Astrocytes Through Exosome-Activated Nrf-2 Signaling.

Kai Liu, Guo-Liang Cai, Zhe Zhuang, Si-Ying Pei, Sheng-Nan Xu, Ya-Nan Wang, Hong Wang, Xin Wang, Cheng Cui, Man-Chao Sun and 4 more

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Article in International journal of nanomedicine, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 31 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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14 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Kai Liu *Hanan Branch of Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150001, People's Republic of China.
Guo-Liang CaiPostdoctoral Research Workstation of Harbin Sport University, Harbin, 150001, People's Republic of China.
Zhe Zhuang *Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150001, People's Republic of China.
Si-Ying PeiHanan Branch of Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150001, People's Republic of China.
Sheng-Nan XuHeilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150001, People's Republic of China.
Ya-Nan WangHanan Branch of Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150001, People's Republic of China.
Hong WangHanan Branch of Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150001, People's Republic of China.
Xin WangHanan Branch of Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150001, People's Republic of China.
Cheng CuiHeilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150001, People's Republic of China.
Man-Chao SunHeilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150001, People's Republic of China.
Si-Hui GuoHeilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150001, People's Republic of China.
Kun-Ping JiaHanan Branch of Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150001, People's Republic of China.
Xiu-Zhen WangHanan Branch of Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150001, People's Republic of China.
Guo-Feng CaiHanan Branch of Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150001, People's Republic of China.
First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine · CNHeilongjiang University · CNHarbin University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundInterleukin-1β (IL-1)-treated mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and IL-1-MSCs-conditioned medium (CM) exert anti-inflammatory roles. Astrocytes are essential for the modulation of synaptic activity and neuronal homeostasis in the brain. Exosomes are the critical mediators in intercellular communication. However, the mechanism underlying the anti-inflammatory effect of IL-1-treated MSCs remains unknown.

methodsIn this study, exosomes (IL-1-Exo) were isolated from IL-1-treated MSCs. In addition, lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated hippocampal astrocytes and status epilepticus (SE) mice were treated with IL-1-Exo. Inflammatory activity, astrogliosis, and cognitive performance were measured to determine the effect of IL-1-Exo on inflammation.

resultsThe results revealed that IL-1-Exo significantly inhibited LPS-induced astrogliosis and inflammatory responses of astrocytes. Also, IL-1-Exo reversed the LPS-induced effect on calcium signaling. The Nrf2 signaling pathway was associated with the effect of IL-1-Exo in LPS-treated astrocytes. Furthermore, IL-1-Exo reduced the inflammatory response and improved the cognitive performance of SE mice.

conclusionThe results suggest that IL-1-Exo inhibited LPS-induced inflammatory responses in astrocytes and SE mice and that the effect of IL-1-Exo was primarily mediated through the Nrf-2 signaling pathway. This study provides a new understanding of the molecular mechanism of inflammation-associated brain diseases and an avenue to develop nanotherapeutic agents for the treatment of inflammatory conditions in the brain.

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Signal TransductionAnimalsAnimals, NewbornAnti-Inflammatory AgentsAstrocytesBehavior, AnimalCalcium SignalingExosomesHippocampusHumansInflammationInterleukin-1betaLipopolysaccharidesMaleMesenchymal Stem CellsMiceAnti-Inflammatory AgentsInterleukin-1betaLipopolysaccharidesNF-E2-Related Factor 2astrocyteexosomeinflammationinterleukin-1βmesenchymal stem cellsNrf-2

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PMID33654394
PMCPMC7910114
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