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ArticleRespiratory research2025

YTHDF1-mediated m6A modification of GBP4 promotes M1 macrophage polarization in acute lung injury.

Fengan Cao, Shilei Wang, Qiuyue Tan, Junna Hou, Yunlu Li, Wentao Ma, Shilong Zhao, Jing Gao

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Article in Respiratory research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers.

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Fengan Cao *Department of Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 450052, Zhengzhou, P. R. China.
Shilei Wang *Department of Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 450052, Zhengzhou, P. R. China.
Qiuyue Tan *Department of Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 450052, Zhengzhou, P. R. China.
Junna HouDepartment of Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 450052, Zhengzhou, P. R. China.
Yunlu LiDepartment of Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 450052, Zhengzhou, P. R. China.
Wentao MaDepartment of Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 450052, Zhengzhou, P. R. China.
Shilong ZhaoDepartment of Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 450052, Zhengzhou, P. R. China.
Jing GaoDepartment of Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 450052, Zhengzhou, P. R. China. fccgaoj2@zzu.edu.cn.

Funding

Co-Construction Project of Scientific and Technological Research in Henan Province 2018020130Joint Construction Project of Henan Medical Science and Technology Research Plan in 2020 LHGJ20200316Science and technology department of Henan Province 23210231117
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAcute lung injury (ALI) is a severe condition with multifaceted causes, including inflammation and oxidative stress. This research investigates the influence of m6A (N6-methyladenosine) modification on GBP4, a protein pivotal for macrophage polarization, a critical immune response in ALI.

methodsUtilizing a mouse model to induce ALI, the study analyzed GBP4 expression in alveolar macrophages. By overexpressing or knocking down GBP4, the study assessed its impact on M1 macrophage polarization. The role of YTHDF1 was also explored through knockdown experiments to determine its effect on GBP4 expression and macrophage polarization.

resultsIncreased GBP4 expression was noted in ALI model mice, promoting M1 macrophage polarization. YTHDF1 was found to enhance GBP4 expression by recognizing m6A sites on its mRNA, which was linked to reduced inflammation in MLE-12 cells upon YTHDF1 knockdown.

conclusionThe study emphasizes the crucial roles of GBP4 and YTHDF1 in ALI development and immune response regulation. It suggests m6A modification as a potential therapeutic target, contributing to the understanding of ALI's molecular mechanisms and guiding future treatment strategies.

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Acute Lung InjuryAdenosineCell PolarityMacrophage ActivationMacrophages, AlveolarRNA-Binding ProteinsAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLAdenosineN-methyladenosineRNA-Binding ProteinsYthdf1 protein, mouseALIGBP4m6AMacrophage polarizationYTHDF1

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PMCPMC11730786

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