Itaconate derivative 4-OI inhibits M1 macrophage polarization and restores its impaired function in immune thrombocytopenia through metabolic reprogramming
Abstract. Background:. Macrophage polarization anomalies and dysfunction play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). Itaconate is a Krebs cycle-derived immunometabolite synthesized by myeloid cells to modulate cellular metabolism and inflammatory responses. This study...
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Background:. Macrophage polarization anomalies and dysfunction play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). Itaconate is a Krebs cycle-derived immunometabolite synthesized by myeloid cells to modulate cellular metabolism and inflammatory responses. This study aimed to evaluate the immunoregulatory effects of an itaconate derivative on macrophages in patients with ITP.
Methods:. Peripheral blood-derived macrophages from patients with ITP and healthy controls were treated with 4-octyl itaconate (4-OI), a derivative of itaconate that can penetrate the cell membrane. Macrophage polarization, antigen-presenting functions, and phagocytic capability were measured via flow cytometry and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Macrophage glycolysis in patients with ITP and the metabolic regulatory effect of 4-OI were detected using a Seahorse XFe96 Analyzer. An active murine model of ITP was used to evaluate the therapeutic effects of 4-OI in vivo.
Results:. 4-OI reduced the levels of CD80 and CD86 in M1 macrophages and suppressed the release of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin (IL)-6 pro-inflammatory cytokines, suggesting that 4-OI could hinder the polarization of macrophages toward an M1 phenotype. We found that 4-OI pretreated M1 macrophages reduced the proliferation of CD4+ T cells and promoted the differentiation of regulatory T cells. In addition, after 4-OI treatment, the phagocytic capacity of M1 macrophages toward antibody-coated platelets decreased significantly in patients with ITP. In addition, the glycolytic function of M1 macrophages was elevated in individuals with ITP compared to those in healthy controls. 4-OI treatment downregulated glycolysis in M1 macrophages. The glycolysis inhibitor 2-deoxy-d-glucose (2-DG) also inhibited the polarization of M1 macrophages and restored their functions. In vivo, 4-OI treatment significantly increased platelet counts in the active ITP murine model.
Conclusions:. Itaconate derivative 4-OI inhibited M1 macrophage polarization and restored impaired functions through metabolic reprogramming. This study provides a novel therapeutic option for ITP. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-717b6e11546743568d7d671352d6a2d12025-08-21T03:04:14ZengWolters KluwerChinese Medical Journal0366-69992542-56412025-08-01138162006201510.1097/CM9.0000000000003586202508200-00011Itaconate derivative 4-OI inhibits M1 macrophage polarization and restores its impaired function in immune thrombocytopenia through metabolic reprogrammingQiang Liu0Anli Liu1Shaoqiu Leng2Xiaoyu Zhang3Xiaolin Wang4Zhang Cheng5Shuwen Wang6Jun Peng7Qi Feng8Sihan ZhouXiuyuan Hao1 Department of Hematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012,China2 Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, China1 Department of Hematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012,China3 Shandong Key Laboratory of Immunochematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China1 Department of Hematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012,China2 Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, China1 Department of Hematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012,China1 Department of Hematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012,China1 Department of Hematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012,ChinaAbstract. Background:. Macrophage polarization anomalies and dysfunction play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). Itaconate is a Krebs cycle-derived immunometabolite synthesized by myeloid cells to modulate cellular metabolism and inflammatory responses. This study aimed to evaluate the immunoregulatory effects of an itaconate derivative on macrophages in patients with ITP. Methods:. Peripheral blood-derived macrophages from patients with ITP and healthy controls were treated with 4-octyl itaconate (4-OI), a derivative of itaconate that can penetrate the cell membrane. Macrophage polarization, antigen-presenting functions, and phagocytic capability were measured via flow cytometry and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Macrophage glycolysis in patients with ITP and the metabolic regulatory effect of 4-OI were detected using a Seahorse XFe96 Analyzer. An active murine model of ITP was used to evaluate the therapeutic effects of 4-OI in vivo. Results:. 4-OI reduced the levels of CD80 and CD86 in M1 macrophages and suppressed the release of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin (IL)-6 pro-inflammatory cytokines, suggesting that 4-OI could hinder the polarization of macrophages toward an M1 phenotype. We found that 4-OI pretreated M1 macrophages reduced the proliferation of CD4+ T cells and promoted the differentiation of regulatory T cells. In addition, after 4-OI treatment, the phagocytic capacity of M1 macrophages toward antibody-coated platelets decreased significantly in patients with ITP. In addition, the glycolytic function of M1 macrophages was elevated in individuals with ITP compared to those in healthy controls. 4-OI treatment downregulated glycolysis in M1 macrophages. The glycolysis inhibitor 2-deoxy-d-glucose (2-DG) also inhibited the polarization of M1 macrophages and restored their functions. In vivo, 4-OI treatment significantly increased platelet counts in the active ITP murine model. Conclusions:. Itaconate derivative 4-OI inhibited M1 macrophage polarization and restored impaired functions through metabolic reprogramming. This study provides a novel therapeutic option for ITP.http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/CM9.0000000000003586 |
| spellingShingle | Qiang Liu Anli Liu Shaoqiu Leng Xiaoyu Zhang Xiaolin Wang Zhang Cheng Shuwen Wang Jun Peng Qi Feng Sihan Zhou Xiuyuan Hao Itaconate derivative 4-OI inhibits M1 macrophage polarization and restores its impaired function in immune thrombocytopenia through metabolic reprogramming Chinese Medical Journal |
| title | Itaconate derivative 4-OI inhibits M1 macrophage polarization and restores its impaired function in immune thrombocytopenia through metabolic reprogramming |
| title_full | Itaconate derivative 4-OI inhibits M1 macrophage polarization and restores its impaired function in immune thrombocytopenia through metabolic reprogramming |
| title_fullStr | Itaconate derivative 4-OI inhibits M1 macrophage polarization and restores its impaired function in immune thrombocytopenia through metabolic reprogramming |
| title_full_unstemmed | Itaconate derivative 4-OI inhibits M1 macrophage polarization and restores its impaired function in immune thrombocytopenia through metabolic reprogramming |
| title_short | Itaconate derivative 4-OI inhibits M1 macrophage polarization and restores its impaired function in immune thrombocytopenia through metabolic reprogramming |
| title_sort | itaconate derivative 4 oi inhibits m1 macrophage polarization and restores its impaired function in immune thrombocytopenia through metabolic reprogramming |
| url | http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/CM9.0000000000003586 |
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