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ArticleDigestive diseases and sciences2025

HIF-1α Enhances Intestinal Injury and Inflammation in Severe Acute Pancreatitis Through NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation.

Tao Gao, Huaisheng Zhang, Yuan Xu, Guosong He, Huicong Ma, Chuanming Zheng, Lei Li, Feng Cheng, Hehe Dou, Fulong Zhang and 2 more

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Tao GaoDepartment of Emergency Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, No. 287 Changhuai Road, Bengbu, 233004, Anhui, China.
Huaisheng ZhangDepartment of Emergency Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, No. 287 Changhuai Road, Bengbu, 233004, Anhui, China.
Yuan XuDepartment of Emergency Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, No. 287 Changhuai Road, Bengbu, 233004, Anhui, China.
Guosong HeDepartment of Emergency Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, No. 287 Changhuai Road, Bengbu, 233004, Anhui, China.
Huicong MaDepartment of Emergency Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, No. 287 Changhuai Road, Bengbu, 233004, Anhui, China.
Chuanming ZhengDepartment of Emergency Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, No. 287 Changhuai Road, Bengbu, 233004, Anhui, China.
Lei LiDepartment of Emergency Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, No. 287 Changhuai Road, Bengbu, 233004, Anhui, China.
Feng ChengDepartment of Emergency Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, No. 287 Changhuai Road, Bengbu, 233004, Anhui, China.
Hehe DouDepartment of Emergency Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, No. 287 Changhuai Road, Bengbu, 233004, Anhui, China.
Fulong ZhangDepartment of Emergency Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, No. 287 Changhuai Road, Bengbu, 233004, Anhui, China.
Heng ZhaoDepartment of Emergency Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, No. 287 Changhuai Road, Bengbu, 233004, Anhui, China.
Zhaolei QiuDepartment of Emergency Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, No. 287 Changhuai Road, Bengbu, 233004, Anhui, China. 012006011@bbmu.edu.cn.

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Anhui Provincial Department of Education Natural Science Key Project 2024AH051271
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backgroundSevere Acute Pancreatitis (SAP) is associated with significant intestinal injury and inflammation. Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1α (HIF-1α) and NLRP3 inflammasome have been implicated in this process, but their specific roles remain unclear.

objectiveThis study aims to elucidate the roles of HIF-1α and NLRP3 in the pathogenesis of SAP and their effects on intestinal injury, barrier function, and inflammatory responses.

methodsA SAP rat model was established, and histological changes were assessed via HE staining. Western blot was used to analyze HIF-1α and NLRP3 expression in intestinal mucosa. The effects of HIF-1α modulation were examined using the activator DMOG and inhibitor BAY87-2243. Immunohistochemistry, ELISA, and TUNEL staining were used to evaluate intestinal barrier function, permeability markers, and apoptosis.

resultsHIF-1α and NLRP3 expression significantly increased in SAP rats, peaking at 72 h. HIF-1α activation aggravated intestinal injury and barrier dysfunction, decreasing tight junction protein levels and increasing epithelial apoptosis. Enhanced intestinal permeability and elevated pro-inflammatory cytokines were also observed. Furthermore, HIF-1α activation promoted NLRP3 inflammasome assembly, resulting in increased caspase-1 and IL-1β expression.

conclusionHIF-1α exacerbates intestinal injury and inflammation in SAP, likely through NLRP3 inflammasome activation. Targeting HIF-1α may offer a potential therapeutic approach for SAP-induced damage and inflammation.

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Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 1, alpha SubunitInflammasomesIntestinal MucosaNLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 ProteinPancreatitisAnimalsApoptosisDisease Models, AnimalInflammationMalePermeabilityRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyHif1a protein, ratHypoxia-Inducible Factor 1, alpha SubunitInflammasomesNLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 ProteinNlrp3 protein, ratHIF-1αInflammationNLRP3Severe acute pancreatitis

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