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ArticleCell communication and signaling : CCS2024

IL-10 mediates pleural remodeling in systemic lupus erythematosus.

Qian Niu, Li-Mei Liang, Shu-Yi Ye, Chen-Yue Lian, Qian Li, Xiao Feng, Shuai-Jun Chen, Meng Wang, Yuan-Yi Zheng, Xiao-Lin Cui and 7 more

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Qian Niu *Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
Li-Mei Liang *Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
Shu-Yi YeDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
Chen-Yue LianDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
Qian LiDepartment of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Xiao FengDepartment of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Shuai-Jun ChenDepartment of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Meng WangDepartment of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Yuan-Yi ZhengDepartment of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Xiao-Lin CuiDepartment of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Li-Qin ZhaoDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
Zi-Heng JiaDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
Shi-He HuDepartment of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Pei-Pei ChengDepartment of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Peng-Cheng CaiDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
Hong YeKey Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases of National Health Commission of China, Wuhan, 430030, China. yehmwl@hust.edu.cn.
Wan-Li MaDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China. whmawl@hust.edu.cn.

Funding

the National Natural Science Foundation of China 82070066, 82270075the National Natural Science Foundation of China 82200081the National Natural Science Foundation of China 82270111
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundInterleukin-10 (IL-10), a pivotal anti-inflammatory cytokine, has gotten attention for its involvement in tissue remodeling and organ fibrosis. Pleurisy and subsequent pleural remodeling are recognized as quantifiable indicators of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) activity. However, the role of IL-10 in SLE-associated pleural remodeling remains unknown. In this study, we investigated role of IL-10 in SLE-associated pleural remodeling and the underlying mechanism.

methodsClinical data and serum specimens were obtained from SLE patients, while pleural mesothelial cells and mouse models served as primary experimental subjects. The protein expression-related technologies, histopathological staining, and other experimental methods were used in the study.

resultsOur investigation got several key findings. Firstly, serum obtained from SLE patients with pleural thickening was found to induce pleural mesothelial cell remodeling. Subsequently, heightened levels of IL-10 were found in serum from SLE patients with pleural thickening compared to that of SLE patients without pleural thickening. Secondly, administration of recombinant IL-10 was confirmed its ability to induce pleural mesothelial cell remodeling, on the contrary, this remodeling was effectively mitigated by IL-10 inhibition. Notably, blockade of IL-10 significantly prevented collagen deposition and prevented thickening in pleura of SLE mouse models. Lastly, the IL-10/JAK2/STAT3/HIF1α/TMEM45A/P4HA1 signaling axis was elucidated to mediate pleural remodeling and thickening.

conclusionsOur study uncovered that IL-10 mediated pleural remodeling in SLE. We suggested that serum IL-10 level exceeding 6.32 pg/mL was a potential reference threshold for predicting pleural thickening in SLE patients.

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Interleukin-10Lupus Erythematosus, SystemicPleuraAdultAnimalsFemaleHumansHypoxia-Inducible Factor 1, alpha SubunitJanus Kinase 2MaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMiddle AgedSignal TransductionSTAT3 Transcription FactorHypoxia-Inducible Factor 1, alpha SubunitInterleukin-10Janus Kinase 2STAT3 Transcription FactorIL-10Pleural remodelingSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

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PMCPMC11575414

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