Microbiota-derived Inosine Suppresses Systemic Autoimmunity via Restriction of B Cell Differentiation and Migration
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ABSTRACT: The role of gut microbiota dysbiosis in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) pathogenesis remains elusive. Here, we show that fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) from healthy mice to lupus mice ameliorated lupus-like symptoms. Microbiota reconstitution effectively reduced systemic class switch recombination and elevated IGH naïve isotype. Microbiota profiling revealed an enrichment of Lactobacillus johnsonii post-FMT, with a significant correlation to purine metabolites. Importantly, the Lactobacillus johnsonii-derived inosine, an intermediate metabolite in purine metabolism, effectively alleviated lupus-like symptoms by impeding B cell differentiation and reducing renal B cell infiltration. We further demonstrated that inosine reprograms B cells through the ERK-HIF-1α signaling pathway. Overall, our study highlights the discovery of a novel microbial metabolite modulating autoimmunity and suggests its potential for innovative microbiome-based therapeutic approaches.
ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
PROVIDER: GSE255441 | GEO | 2024/03/31
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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