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ArticleJournal of the American Heart Association2025

IL1RAP Expression in Human Atherosclerosis: A Target of Novel Antibodies to Reduce Vascular Inflammation and Adhesion.

Madelene Lindkvist, Anna Göthlin Eremo, Geena Varghese Paramel, Sheikh Anisul Haque, Camilla Rydberg Millrud, Sara Rattik, Caitríona Grönberg, David Liberg, Allan Sirsjö, Karin Fransén

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Madelene LindkvistCardiovascular Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health Örebro University Örebro Sweden.ORCID 0000-0002-2732-158X
Anna Göthlin EremoCardiovascular Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health Örebro University Örebro Sweden.ORCID 0000-0002-7498-7157
Geena Varghese ParamelCardiovascular Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health Örebro University Örebro Sweden.ORCID 0000-0002-4589-6440
Sheikh Anisul HaqueCardiovascular Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health Örebro University Örebro Sweden.ORCID 0000-0002-0927-4126
Camilla Rydberg MillrudCantargia AB Lund Sweden.
Sara RattikCantargia AB Lund Sweden.
Caitríona GrönbergCantargia AB Lund Sweden.ORCID 0009-0000-3776-5566
David LibergCantargia AB Lund Sweden.ORCID 0009-0009-0645-746X
Allan SirsjöCardiovascular Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health Örebro University Örebro Sweden.ORCID 0000-0002-0278-4510
Karin FransénCardiovascular Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health Örebro University Örebro Sweden.ORCID 0000-0002-9826-0462

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Abstract

backgroundBlockade of IL1RAP (interleukin 1 receptor associated protein) was recently shown to reduce atherosclerosis in mice, but the effect on human vascular cells is largely unknown. Targeting the IL1RAP coreceptor represents a novel strategy to block the IL1RAP-dependent cytokines IL (interleukin)-1, IL-33, and IL-36. In the present study, we aimed to evaluate the role of novel antibodies targeting IL1RAP to reduce the effects of IL-1β, IL-33, or IL-36γ in human vascular cells.

methodsExpression of IL1RAP was observed in human atherosclerotic plaques by immunohistochemistry and microarray and in endothelial cells by flow cytometry. Endothelial cells were cultured with IL-1β, IL-33, or IL-36γ cytokines with or without IL1RAP antibodies and analyzed with Olink proteomics, ELISA, Western blot, and real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction. The functional effect of IL1RAP antibodies on endothelial cells were analyzed with adhesion and permeability assays.

resultsOlink proteomics showed inhibition of the inflammatory proteins LIF (leukemia inhibitory factor), OPG (osteoprotegerin), CCL4 (C-C motif chemokine ligand 4), and MCP-3 (monocyte chemoattractant protein 3) by IL1RAP-blockade in endothelial cells after IL-1β stimulation. In addition, the IL1RAP antibodies inhibited IL-1β, and IL-33 induced IL-6 and IL-8 secretion. Secretion of MCP-1 (monocyte chemoattractant protein 1) was induced by IL-1β, IL-33, and IL-36γ, and subsequently was inhibited by IL1RAP antibodies. Similar effects were found on mRNA expression level. Endothelial expression of the adhesion markers

conclusionsIL1RAP-targeting antibodies can reduce the expression of inflammatory cytokines and markers of adhesion in endothelial cells, which may be of importance for future putative targeted treatments against cardiovascular disease.

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AntibodiesAtherosclerosisCell AdhesionEndothelial CellsInterleukin-1 Receptor Accessory ProteinCells, CulturedHumansHuman Umbilical Vein Endothelial CellsInterleukin-1Interleukin-1betaInterleukin-33Plaque, AtheroscleroticAntibodiesIL1RAP protein, humanIL33 protein, humanInterleukin-1Interleukin-1betaInterleukin-1 Receptor Accessory ProteinInterleukin-33endothelial cellsHUVECsIL‐1IL‐33IL‐36

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