Inflammatory Potential of Four Different Phases of Calcium Pyrophosphate Relies on NF-κB Activation and MAPK Pathways
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- 9 October 2018
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Frontiers Media SA in Frontiers in Immunology
- Vol. 9, 2248
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2018.02248
Abstract
Background: Calcium pyrophosphate (CPP) microcrystal deposition is associated with wide clinical phenotypes, including acute and chronic arthritis, that are interleukin 1 beta (IL-1 beta)-driven. Two CPP microcrystals, namely monoclinic and triclinic CPP dihydrates (m- and t-CPPD), have been identified in human tissues in different proportions according to clinical features. m-CPP tetrahydrate beta (m-CPPT beta) and amorphous CPP (a-CPP) phases are considered as m- and t-CPPD crystal precursors in vitro. Objectives: We aimed to decipher the inflammatory properties of the three crystalline phases and one amorphous CPP phase and the intracellular pathways involved. Methods: The four synthesized CPP phases and monosodium urate crystals (MSU, as a control) were used in vitro to stimulate the human monocytic leukemia THP-1 cell line or bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDM) isolated from WT or NLRP3 KO mice. The gene expression of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines was evaluated by quantitative PCR; IL-1 beta, IL-6 and IL-8 production by EUSA; and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) activation by immunoblot analysis. NF-kappa B activation was determined in THP-1 cells containing a reporter plasmid. In vivo, the inflammatory potential of CPP phases was assessed with the murine air pouch model via cell analysis and production of IL-1 beta and CXCL1 in the exudate. The role of NF-kappa B was determined by a pharmacological approach, both in vivo and in vitro. Results: In vitro, IL-1 beta production induced by m- and t-CPPD and m-CPPT beta crystals was NLRP3 inflammasome dependent. m-CPPD crystals were the most inflammatory by inducing a faster and higher production and gene expression of IL-1 beta, IL-6, and IL-8 than t-CPPD, m-CPPT beta and MSU crystals. The a-CPP phase did not show an inflammatory property. Accordingly, m-CPPD crystals led to stronger activation of NF-kappa B, p38, extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2) and c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) MAPKs. Inhibition of NF-KB completely abrogated IL-1 beta and IL-8 synthesis and secretion induced by all CPP crystals. Also, inhibition of JNK and ERK1/2 MAPKs decreased both IL-1 beta secretion and NF-kappa B activation induced by CPP crystals. In vivo, IL-1 beta and CXCL1 production and neutrophil infiltration induced by m-CPPD crystals were greatly decreased by NF-kappa B inhibitor treatment. Conclusion: Our results suggest that the inflammatory potential of different CPP crystals relies on their ability to activate the MAPK-dependent NF-kappa B pathway. Studies are ongoing to investigate the underlying mechanisms.Keywords
Funding Information
- Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR-126BS08-0022-01)
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