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ArticleRespiratory research2026

MyD88 mediates allergic airway inflammation by regulating ILC2s function through inducing the formation of P38/GATA3 complex.

Hui Zhang, Wei Dai, Xuanyu Chen, Xinru Xi, Yeqing Chen, Jingjing Song, Xiangting Ge, Qiangwei Xiang, Bing Zhang, Chengguang Zhao and 2 more

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Hui Zhang *Department of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325027, China.
Wei Dai *Department of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325027, China.
Xuanyu Chen *Chemical Biology Research Center, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China.
Xinru XiChemical Biology Research Center, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China.
Yeqing ChenDepartment of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325027, China.
Jingjing SongDepartment of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325027, China.
Xiangting GeThe Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China.
Qiangwei XiangDepartment of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325027, China.
Bing ZhangAffiliated Yueqing Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325600, China.
Chengguang ZhaoDepartment of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325027, China.
Weixi ZhangDepartment of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325027, China. zhangweixi112@163.com.
Yali ZhangChemical Biology Research Center, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China. ya-li000@wmu.edu.cn.

Funding

National Natural Science Funding of China 82173876National Natural Science Funding of China 82400026Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Funding LQ23H310007Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Funding LY23H010003Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Funding LY23H310001
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Abstract

backgroundAllergic asthma stands as the predominant asthma phenotype propelled by aberrant type 2 immune response. Type-2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s) are significant for generating IL-5 and IL-13 cytokines, highlighting their vital role in triggering and escalating the progression of asthma. Myeloid differentiation primary response protein 88 (MyD88) controls innate and adaptive immune responses by orchestrating inflammatory signals.

objectiveThis work focused on investigating the influence of MyD88 in governing ILC2s-driven allergic airway disease alongside its underlying molecular mechanisms.

methodsWe evaluated the effects of MyD88 in IL-33-induced or allergen-induced airway hyperreactivity (AHR) and airway inflammation. The role and mechanism of MyD88 in regulating ILC2s function were examined in vivo and in vitro by using transcriptome sequencing analysis, flow cytometry, clinical samples, ILC2-specific MyD88 knockout mice, and anti-Thy1.2 antibody against ILC2s in mice.

resultsThe results showed heightened MyD88 expression in ILC2s sourced from allergic asthmatic patients and asthmatic mice. MyD88 knockout in ILC2s was able to mitigate IL-33-induced airway inflammation, while the MyD88 inhibitor LM8 proves efficacious in attenuating allergen-induced airway inflammation and AHR. After elimination of ILC2s via anti-Thy1.2 antibody, the pharmacological activity of LM8 diminished. Mechanistic studies revealed that MyD88 mediates the activation and proliferation of ILC2s through facilitation of P38-GATA3 complex formation.

conclusionsThe research highlights MyD88 as a critical regulator of ILC2s activation, suggesting its potential utility as a therapeutic target for interventions in allergic asthma.

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AsthmaGATA3 Transcription FactorImmunity, InnateLymphocytesMyeloid Differentiation Factor 88p38 Mitogen-Activated Protein KinasesAnimalsFemaleHumansMaleMiceMice, Inbred BALB CMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutGATA3 protein, humanGata3 protein, mouseGATA3 Transcription FactorMyd88 protein, mouseMyeloid Differentiation Factor 88p38 Mitogen-Activated Protein KinasesAllergic asthmaInterleukin-33Myeloid differentiation factor 88Type 2 immune responseType-2 innate lymphoid cells

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PMID42226044
PMCPMC13479443

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