ArticleAnimal models and experimental medicine2026
Construction and evaluation of a chronic arthritis animal model induced by persistent activation of toll-like receptors via lipopolysaccharide stimulation.
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backgroundSystemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) is a chronic arthritis characterized primarily by systemic inflammatory responses. However, its pathogenesis remains incompletely understood and may be related to the activation of Toll-like receptors (TLRs). To overcome limitations of existing models, this study develops an animal model mimicking sJIA systemic inflammatory features via TLR4 activation.
methodsWe integrated multi-center single-cell and bulk RNA-seq data from sJIA patients and healthy children to assess TLR pathway activity. Based on the analysis of differentially expressed TLR molecules, we identified TLR4 as an important factor. A chronic arthritis mouse model (LC) was constructed by introducing sustained TLR4 activation into the collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) model. The general condition, inflammation, and joint pathology were evaluated.
resultsIn sJIA patients, TLR pathway activation, particularly in monocytes, was identified as a key feature. Bulk RNA-seq analysis revealed TLR4 expression was significantly upregulated in sJIA. The LC mouse model exhibited pronounced systemic inflammation, including fever, weight loss, splenomegaly, and elevated inflammatory cytokines (IL-18, TNF-α, IFN-γ). Immunofluorescence confirmed significant CD163
conclusionsThis study identifies sustained TLR4 activation as a critical driver of systemic inflammation in sJIA. The LC model effectively recapitulates systemic features of sJIA while revealing a dissociation between systemic inflammation and joint damage.
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