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ArticleJournal of advanced research2026

Nur77 attenuates Paneth cell necroptosis-induced intestinal inflammation through regulating endoplasmic reticulum homeostasis in sepsis.

Chenbin Cui, Qiyuan Huo, Sijiao Ran, Weijiang Wang, Hongkui Wei, Jian Peng

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Chenbin CuiDepartment of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China; Frontiers Science Center for Animal Breeding and Sustainable Production, Wuhan 430070, China.
Qiyuan HuoDepartment of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; Frontiers Science Center for Animal Breeding and Sustainable Production, Wuhan 430070, China.
Sijiao RanDepartment of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; Frontiers Science Center for Animal Breeding and Sustainable Production, Wuhan 430070, China.
Weijiang WangDepartment of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; Frontiers Science Center for Animal Breeding and Sustainable Production, Wuhan 430070, China.
Hongkui WeiDepartment of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; Frontiers Science Center for Animal Breeding and Sustainable Production, Wuhan 430070, China. Electronic address: weihongkui@mail.hzau.edu.cn.
Jian PengDepartment of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; Frontiers Science Center for Animal Breeding and Sustainable Production, Wuhan 430070, China; The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Wuhan 400700, China. Electronic address: pengjian@mail.hzau.edu.cn.

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Abstract

introductionSepsis, a systemic inflammatory syndrome, is frequently associated with intestinal dysfunction, which in turn exacerbates disease severity. Intestinal epithelial Paneth cells exhibit increased susceptibility to necroptosis upon inflammatory stimulation. Nuclear receptor Nur77 has been implicated in multiple programmed cell death pathways. However, the precise role of Nur77 in regulating Paneth cell necroptosis during sepsis remains unclear.

objectivesThis study elucidates the role and underlying molecular mechanisms of nuclear receptor Nur77 in regulating Paneth cell necroptosis during sepsis.

methodsWe employed both systemic and Paneth cell-specific Nur77 knockout mouse models. Paneth cell necroptosis was assessed using TUNEL staining, immunofluorescence, and transmission electron microscopy. Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) homeostasis was evaluated based on ultrastructural integrity, ER-phagy, and ER stress. Protein modification and protein-protein interaction were validated by structure prediction and immunoprecipitation.

resultsSystemic or Paneth cell-specific Nur77 knockout exacerbated intestinal inflammation by enhancing Paneth cell necroptosis during sepsis. Nur77 deficiency in Paneth cells altered ileal microbiota rather than intestinal stem cell niche after LPS challenge. Nur77 deficiency-induced Paneth cell necroptosis was attributed to impaired ER homeostasis caused by defective ER-phagy. Mechanistically, LPS induced Nur77-PKCα interaction and their subsequent translocation to the ER, which promoted AMFR phosphorylation, FAM134B ubiquitination and subsequently ER-phagy. Treatment with Nur77 agonists (BTP and Csn-B) alleviated intestinal inflammation and restored Paneth cell homeostasis in sepsis mice.

conclusionThis study demonstrates that Paneth cell necroptosis plays a critical role in intestinal inflammation. Our work also identifies Nur77 as a potential therapeutic target to protect Paneth cells and maintain intestinal homeostasis during sepsis, pointing out the therapeutic potential of Nur77 agonist in sepsis.

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Endoplasmic ReticulumInflammationNecroptosisNuclear Receptor Subfamily 4, Group A, Member 1Paneth CellsSepsisAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalEndoplasmic Reticulum StressHomeostasisLipopolysaccharidesMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutLipopolysaccharidesNr4a1 protein, mouseNuclear Receptor Subfamily 4, Group A, Member 1ER homeostasisIntestinal inflammationNecroptosisNur77Paneth cellSepsis

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