TGF-β uncouples glycolysis and inflammation in macrophages and controls the survival during sepsis [ATAC-Seq]

ABSTRACT: The mechanisms by which macrophage metabolism is regulated and the effects of metabolism on diseases remain largely unknown. We show here that TGF-β regulates the glycolysis of macrophages independently of inflammatory cytokine production, and thus affects the survival in experimental sepsis. Specifically, TGF-β increased expression and activity of phosphofructokinase-1 liver type (PFKL) in macrophages and thus promoted their glycolysis during cell activation, yet paradoxically suppressed the production of proinflammatory cytokines in the same macrophages. The upregulation of glycolysis was mediated by a mTOR-c-MYC dependent pathway, whereas the inhibition of cytokines was ascribed to the activation of SMAD3 and a downregulated activation of the pro-inflammatory transcription factors AP-1, NFkB and STAT1. Importantly, in an LPS-induced sepsis model, TGF-β enhancement of macrophage glycolysis led to a decreased survival in mice, which was associated with increased blood coagulation. Analysis of cohorts of patients with sepsis and covid-19 revealed that the expression of PFKL, TGF-b receptors TGFBRI and coagulation factor F13A1 in myeloid cells positively correlated with the progression of the disease. Thus, TGF-β is emerging as a critical cytokine regulating macrophage metabolism and could serve as a therapeutic target in patients with sepsis.

ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus

PROVIDER: GSE222804 | GEO | 2023/08/14

REPOSITORIES: GEO