FSTL1 promotes dendritic cell pyroptosis and immunosuppression in sepsis by inhibiting STING autophagy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sepsis-induced immunosuppression, characterized by dendritic cell (DC) depletion, correlates with poor outcomes. The glycoprotein FSTL1 is elevated in sepsis, but its contribution to DC pyroptosis and subsequent immune dysfunction remains unknown.

Methods

We utilized in vitro models with splenic DCs and mouse dendritic cell line DC2.4, alongside a murine cecal ligation and puncture (cecal ligation and puncture) sepsis model. The roles of STING and autophagy were probed using specific modulators (STING agonist DMXAA; STING specific inhibitor C-176; autophagy inhibitor 3-methyladenine). Pyroptosis was assessed by quantifying cleaved CASP1 and GSDMD-N via Western blotting and flow cytometry. STING pathway activation and autophagic flux were evaluated by detecting pro

SUBMITTER: Li Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12912587 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature