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ACPAs promote IL-1? production in rheumatoid arthritis by activating the NLRP3 inflammasome.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPAs) are a group of autoantibodies targeted against citrullinated proteins/peptides and are informative rheumatoid arthritis (RA) biomarkers. ACPAs also play a crucial role in RA pathogenesis, and their underlying mechanism merits investigation.

Methods

Immunohistochemical (IHC) assays were carried out to determine IL-1? levels in ACPA⁺ and ACPA^- RA patients. PBMC-derived monocytes were differentiated into macrophages before stimulation with ACPAs purified from RA patients. The localization and interaction of molecules were analyzed by confocal microscopy, co-IP, and surface plasmon resonance.

Results

In our study, we found that IL-1? levels were elevated in ACPA⁺ RA patients and that ACPAs promoted IL-1? production by PBMC-derived macrophages. ACPAs interacted with CD147 to enhance the interaction between CD147 and integrin ?1 and, in turn, activate the Akt/NF-?B signaling pathway. The nuclear localization of p65 promoted the expression of NLRP3 and pro-IL-1?, resulting in priming. Moreover, ACPA stimulation activated pannexin channels, leading to ATP release. The accumulated ATP bound to the P2X7 receptor, leading to NLRP3 inflammasome activation.

Conclusions

Our study suggests a new hypothesis regarding IL-1? production in RA involving ACPAs, which may be a potential therapeutic target in RA treatment.

SUBMITTER: Dong X

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7052171 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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ACPAs promote IL-1β production in rheumatoid arthritis by activating the NLRP3 inflammasome.

Dong Xiwen X Zheng Zhaohui Z Lin Peng P Fu Xianghui X Li Fanni F Jiang Jianli J Zhu Ping P

Cellular & molecular immunology 20190325 3

<h4>Objectives</h4>Anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPAs) are a group of autoantibodies targeted against citrullinated proteins/peptides and are informative rheumatoid arthritis (RA) biomarkers. ACPAs also play a crucial role in RA pathogenesis, and their underlying mechanism merits investigation.<h4>Methods</h4>Immunohistochemical (IHC) assays were carried out to determine IL-1β levels in ACPA<sup>+</sup> and ACPA<sup>-</sup> RA patients. PBMC-derived monocytes were differentiated into m ...[more]

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