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ArticleMolecular medicine (Cambridge, Mass.)2025

Targeting GPR84 to alleviate acute immune-mediated liver injury.

Yanan Zheng, Yumeng Wang, Yujie Xu, Shanshan Shen, Haozhe Xu, Chao Hu, Yongzhen Chen, Fengmeng Teng, Jinshun Pan, Shuqian Zheng and 3 more

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Yanan Zheng *Department of Geriatrics, Department of Biotherapy, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210011, China.
Yumeng Wang *Department of Geriatrics, Department of Biotherapy, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210011, China.
Yujie Xu *Department of Surgery, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210031, China.
Shanshan Shen *Jinhua Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, 321000, China.
Haozhe XuDepartment of Geriatrics, Department of Biotherapy, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210011, China.
Chao HuDepartment of Geriatrics, Department of Biotherapy, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210011, China.
Yongzhen ChenDepartment of General Practice, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210011, China.
Fengmeng TengAffilated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210029, China.
Jinshun PanDepartment of Geriatrics, Department of Biotherapy, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210011, China.
Shuqian ZhengDepartment of Geriatrics, Department of Biotherapy, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210011, China.
Junqi WangShenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, 518033, China. garrick7502@yeah.net.ORCID 0009-0003-6733-3352
Zhongping SuDepartment of Geriatric Gastroenterology, Neuroendocrine Tumor Center, Jiangsu Province Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Institute of Neuroendocrine Tumor, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China. suzhping@163.com.ORCID 0000-0001-9823-6529
Qiang YouDepartment of Geriatrics, Department of Biotherapy, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210011, China. qiang.you@njmu.edu.cn.ORCID 0000-0003-3308-4127

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 81870409Postgraduate Innovation Research Project of Jiangsu Province KYCX23_1927Postgraduate Innovation Research Project of Jiangsu Province KYCX24_2034Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen SZZYSM202211003the 789 Outstanding Talent Program of SAHNMU 789ZYRC202070102
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Abstract

backgroundGPR84 is a Gi-coupled G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) predominantly expressed in immune cells, with its expression upregulated during inflammatory conditions. However, its specific role in immune-mediated liver injury remains unclear.

methodsWe utilized a concanavalin A (Con A)-induced mouse model to simulate immune-mediated liver injury. The expression of GPR84 was assessed by quantitative RT-PCR and western blotting. GPR84 gene knockout mice were employed to evaluate the receptor's functional role. Bone marrow chimeric mice were created to determine the involvement of hematopoietic cells. Infiltrating liver inflammatory cells were analyzed by flow cytometry. The activation of key signaling pathways in hepatic tissues was assessed by western blotting. The GPR84 antagonist GLPG1205 was tested in this model to evaluate its therapeutic potential.

resultsGPR84 expression was significantly upregulated in the mouse liver following Con A injection. Mice lacking GPR84 exhibited reduced serum ALT and AST levels, diminished liver damage, and decreased apoptosis. Additionally, the expression levels of inflammatory cytokines MCP-1 and TNF-α were significantly lower in Gpr84

conclusionsOur findings suggest that GPR84 plays a pivotal role in immune-mediated liver injury, primarily through its expression on hematopoietic cells. Targeting GPR84, particularly with the antagonist GLPG1205, offers a promising therapeutic strategy for treating immune-related liver diseases.

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Chemical and Drug Induced Liver InjuryReceptors, G-Protein-CoupledAnimalsApoptosisConcanavalin ACytokinesDisease Models, AnimalLiverMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutSignal TransductionConcanavalin ACytokinesGpr84 protein, mouseReceptors, G-Protein-CoupledGLPG1205GPR84Immune-mediated liver injuryInflammation

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