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ArticleInflammation2023

TLR7 Agonists Modulate the Activation of Human Conjunctival Epithelial Cells Induced by IL-1β via the ERK1/2 Signaling Pathway.

Ling Wang, Shixu Li, Kaihong Cai, Yu Xiao, Lin Ye

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Article in Inflammation, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 4 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. SRC and ERK Regulate the Turnover of Cytoskeletal Keratin Filaments.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Ling WangShenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Institute, Jinan University, Shenzhen, China.
Shixu LiShenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Institute, Jinan University, Shenzhen, China.
Kaihong CaiShenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Institute, Jinan University, Shenzhen, China.
Yu XiaoSchool of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
Lin YeShenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Institute, Jinan University, Shenzhen, China. yelin0711@126.com.
Jinan University · CNWuhan University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Conjunctival epithelia cells play an important role in the development of allergic reactions. TLR7 agonists have been shown in studies to increase the body's immunological tolerance by controlling the proportion of Th1/Th2 cells, although it is still unknown what impact this has on conjunctival epithelial cells. In this study, we examined the effect of TLR7 agonists on the inflammatory-activation of conjunctival epithelial cells induced by IL-1β. Quantitative PCR and ELISA analysis confirmed that TLR7 agonists could impair the proinflammatory cytokines released by the epithelia cells, whereas pro-inflammatory cytokines led to subsequent reactive oxygen species and neutrophil chemotaxis. Phosphorylation analysis and nucleocytoplasmic separation further confirmed that TLR7 agonists inhibit IL-1β-induced epithelia cells activation and ATP depletion via modulating the cytoplasmic residence of ERK1/2. Our finding indicated that TLR7 of conjunctival epithelia cells could be as a potent anti-inflammatory target for the ocular surface. And TLR7 agonists may become potential new drug for the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis.

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MAP Kinase Signaling SystemToll-Like Receptor 7Adjuvants, ImmunologicConjunctivaCytokinesEpithelial CellsHumansSignal TransductionAdjuvants, ImmunologicCytokinesTLR7 protein, humanToll-Like Receptor 7activation of conjunctival epithelial cellsATP production.ERK1/2IL-1βTLR7 agonists

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PMID37154978
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