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ArticleBiomolecules & biomedicine2025

Targeting TXNIP for neuroprotection: A novel approach to reducing inflammation and promoting recovery in ischemic stroke.

Chongxin He, Yong Bao, Yong Xu, Jingjing Cheng, Xinxin Hu

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Chongxin HeDepartment of Neurosurgery, Hefei Third People's Hospital, Hefei Third Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China.
Yong BaoDepartment of Neurology, Hefei Third People's Hospital, Hefei Third Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China.
Yong XuDepartment of Neurosurgery, Hefei Third People's Hospital, Hefei Third Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China.
Jingjing ChengDepartment of Neurosurgery, Hefei Third People's Hospital, Hefei Third Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China.
Xinxin HuDepartment of Science and Education, The Third People's Hospital of Hefei, Hefei Third Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Occupational Health, Anhui Provincial People's Hospital, Hefei, China.

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Abstract

Ischemic stroke often results in high mortality and significant disability. Current research primarily focuses on understanding neuroinflammation and cell death following a stroke to identify novel therapeutic targets. This study investigates the endothelial cell-specific role of Thioredoxin interacting protein (TXNIP) in ischemic stroke and its underlying molecular mechanisms both in vitro and in vivo. By targeting endothelial cells, we aim to determine how TXNIP knockdown promotes neuroprotection, enhances angiogenesis, and reduces inflammation post-stroke. In vitro, an oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD) model using bEnd.3 cells simulated ischemic conditions. Cellular injury was evaluated through cell proliferation and angiogenesis assays, while dual immunofluorescence staining assessed ZO-1 and CD31 expression. Western blotting measured protein levels of TXNIP, nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3), ASC, pro-caspase-1, and interleukin-1β (IL-1β). In vivo, a middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) mouse model was employed to mimic ischemic stroke. Brain injury was evaluated using triphenyl tetrazolium chloride (TTC) and Nissl staining, and molecular changes in injury markers were assessed via Western blot analysis. In vitro, TXNIP knockdown promoted cell proliferation and angiogenesis, reduced inflammation, and decreased ZO-1 and CD31 fluorescence intensity. TXNIP knockdown also reversed OGD-induced upregulation of TXNIP, NLRP3, ASC, pro-caspase-1, and IL-1β. In vivo, TXNIP knockdown improved neurological recovery, reflected by lower Longa scores, increased Nissl body presence, and reduced infarct size. These findings suggest that TXNIP knockdown mitigates inflammation, enhances angiogenesis, and reduces cerebral damage following ischemic stroke. This provides valuable insights into potential endothelial cell-specific therapeutic strategies for stroke treatment.

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Carrier ProteinsInflammationIschemic StrokeNeuroprotectionThioredoxinsAnimalsCell LineDisease Models, AnimalEndothelial CellsGlucoseInfarction, Middle Cerebral ArteryMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLNLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 ProteinCarrier ProteinsGlucoseNLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 ProteinThioredoxinsTxnip protein, mouse

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PMID39690856
PMCPMC12010981

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