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ArticleInflammation research : official journal of the European Histamine Research Society ... [et al.]2025

IL-8 promotes pyroptosis through ERK pathway and mediates glucocorticoid resistance in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.

Wei Zhang, Yun Lei, Ting Zhang, Bo You, Jie Zhang, Yong Zhou, Shaocong Zhang, Xueru Li, Yuting Liu, Lianqin Shen and 2 more

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Wei ZhangInstitute of Otolaryngology head and neck surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China.
Yun LeiInstitute of Otolaryngology head and neck surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China.
Ting ZhangInstitute of Otolaryngology head and neck surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China.
Bo YouInstitute of Otolaryngology head and neck surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China.
Jie ZhangInstitute of Otolaryngology head and neck surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China.
Yong ZhouInstitute of Otolaryngology head and neck surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China.
Shaocong ZhangInstitute of Otolaryngology head and neck surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China.
Xueru LiInstitute of Otolaryngology head and neck surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China.
Yuting LiuInstitute of Otolaryngology head and neck surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China.
Lianqin ShenInstitute of Otolaryngology head and neck surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China.
Jianmei ZhaoDepartment of Paediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, 20 Xisi Road, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, China. zjmheart@163.com.
Jing ChenInstitute of Otolaryngology head and neck surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China. chenjing0408@hotmail.com.

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Nantong Clinical Research Project MS12021096
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Abstract

objectiveThis study seeks to elucidate the role and molecular mechanisms of IL-8 in nasal epithelial cell pyroptosis and its impact on glucocorticoid (GC) resistance.

methodsWe assessed the expression of pyroptosis-related biomarkers and IL-8 in tissues and human nasal epithelial cells (hNECs) from both control and nasal polyp patients using western blot. Their localization was determined through immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence. Cell death and cytotoxicity assay, electron microscopy, ELISA, and immunofluorescence were utilized to investigate IL-8-induced pyroptosis and GC resistance in hNECs, alongside the examination of the involved signaling pathways via western blot and immunofluorescence. In a murine model, hematoxylin-eosin staining and immunohistochemistry clarified relationship between pyroptosis and GC resistance.

resultsIL-8 and pyroptotic biomarker expression were significantly higher in nasal polyp-derived tissues and hNECs compared to controls. IL-8 showed a positive correlation and co-localized with the pyroptotic biomarkers. IL-8 triggered pyroptosis in hNECs by activating the ERK signaling pathway, leading to increased IL-1β and IL-18 secretion. Moreover, IL-8-induced pyroptosis was found to contribute to GC resistance by affecting phosphorylation of GC receptor Ser211. Inhibition of pyroptotic proteins mitigated IL-8-induced GC resistance both in vitro and in vivo.

conclusionElevated IL-8 facilitates pyroptosis via the ERK signaling pathway and plays a significant role in GC resistance in nasal polyps.

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GlucocorticoidsInterleukin-8MAP Kinase Signaling SystemNasal PolypsPyroptosisRhinitisSinusitisAdultAnimalsChronic DiseaseDrug ResistanceEpithelial CellsFemaleHumansMaleMiceCXCL8 protein, humanGlucocorticoidsInterleukin-8Receptors, GlucocorticoidEpithelial cellsGlucocorticoid resistanceIL-8Pyroptosis

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