mTOR Modulates the Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Induced CD4+ T Cell Apoptosis Mediated by ROS in Septic Immunosuppression

Introduction. When sepsis attacks the body, the excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) production can result to endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) and eventually cause lymphocyte apoptosis. The mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) is essential for regulating lymphocyte apoptosis; we hypothesized th...

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Main Authors: Hao Wang, Jianwei Chen, Guangxu Bai, Wen Han, Ran Guo, Na Cui
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Published: Wiley 2022-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/6077570
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Jianwei Chen
Guangxu Bai
Wen Han
Ran Guo
Na Cui
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Jianwei Chen
Guangxu Bai
Wen Han
Ran Guo
Na Cui
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description Introduction. When sepsis attacks the body, the excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) production can result to endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) and eventually cause lymphocyte apoptosis. The mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) is essential for regulating lymphocyte apoptosis; we hypothesized that it mediates CD4+ T cell apoptosis during ROS-related ERS. Method. We, respectively, used ROS and ERS blockers to intervene septic mice and then detected ERS protein expression levels to verify the relationship between them. Additionally, we constructed T cell-specific mTOR and TSC1 gene knockout mice to determine the role of mTOR in ROS-mediated, ERS-induced CD4+ T cell apoptosis. Results. Blocking ROS significantly suppressed the CD4+ T cell apoptosis associated with the reduction in ERS, as revealed by lower levels of GRP78 and CHOP. ERS rapidly induced mTOR activation, leading to the induction of CD4+ T cell apoptosis. However, mTOR knockout mice displayed reduced expression of apoptotic proteins and less ER vesiculation and expansion than what was observed in the wild-type sepsis controls. Conclusion. By working to alleviate ROS-mediated, ERS-induced CD4+ T cell apoptosis, the mTOR pathway is vital for CD4+ T cell survival in sepsis mouse model.
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spelling doaj-art-cf9844d6f366460cacaa4f123f13ebcd2025-02-03T05:49:25ZengWileyMediators of Inflammation1466-18612022-01-01202210.1155/2022/6077570mTOR Modulates the Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Induced CD4+ T Cell Apoptosis Mediated by ROS in Septic ImmunosuppressionHao Wang0Jianwei Chen1Guangxu Bai2Wen Han3Ran Guo4Na Cui5Department of Critical Care MedicineDepartment of Critical Care MedicineDepartment of Critical Care MedicineDepartment of Critical Care MedicineDepartment of Critical Care MedicineDepartment of Critical Care MedicineIntroduction. When sepsis attacks the body, the excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) production can result to endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) and eventually cause lymphocyte apoptosis. The mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) is essential for regulating lymphocyte apoptosis; we hypothesized that it mediates CD4+ T cell apoptosis during ROS-related ERS. Method. We, respectively, used ROS and ERS blockers to intervene septic mice and then detected ERS protein expression levels to verify the relationship between them. Additionally, we constructed T cell-specific mTOR and TSC1 gene knockout mice to determine the role of mTOR in ROS-mediated, ERS-induced CD4+ T cell apoptosis. Results. Blocking ROS significantly suppressed the CD4+ T cell apoptosis associated with the reduction in ERS, as revealed by lower levels of GRP78 and CHOP. ERS rapidly induced mTOR activation, leading to the induction of CD4+ T cell apoptosis. However, mTOR knockout mice displayed reduced expression of apoptotic proteins and less ER vesiculation and expansion than what was observed in the wild-type sepsis controls. Conclusion. By working to alleviate ROS-mediated, ERS-induced CD4+ T cell apoptosis, the mTOR pathway is vital for CD4+ T cell survival in sepsis mouse model.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/6077570
spellingShingle Hao Wang
Jianwei Chen
Guangxu Bai
Wen Han
Ran Guo
Na Cui
mTOR Modulates the Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Induced CD4+ T Cell Apoptosis Mediated by ROS in Septic Immunosuppression
Mediators of Inflammation
title mTOR Modulates the Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Induced CD4+ T Cell Apoptosis Mediated by ROS in Septic Immunosuppression
title_full mTOR Modulates the Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Induced CD4+ T Cell Apoptosis Mediated by ROS in Septic Immunosuppression
title_fullStr mTOR Modulates the Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Induced CD4+ T Cell Apoptosis Mediated by ROS in Septic Immunosuppression
title_full_unstemmed mTOR Modulates the Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Induced CD4+ T Cell Apoptosis Mediated by ROS in Septic Immunosuppression
title_short mTOR Modulates the Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Induced CD4+ T Cell Apoptosis Mediated by ROS in Septic Immunosuppression
title_sort mtor modulates the endoplasmic reticulum stress induced cd4 t cell apoptosis mediated by ros in septic immunosuppression
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/6077570
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