Project description:To validate the modulation of inflammatory genes by ectopic IL-33, we performed Gene expression analysis using the nCounter Mouse v2 Inflammation Panel. This result validated a significant increase in a number of anti-inflammatory cytokines in the IL-33+ xenografts that were absent in the DNLS xenografts
Project description:Interleukin-33 (IL-33), a member of the IL-1 superfamily cytokines, is an endogenous danger signal and a nuclear-associated cytokine. It is one of the essential mediators of both innate and adaptive immune responses. Aberrant IL-33 signaling has been demonstrated to play a defensive role against various infectious and inflammatory diseases. Although the signaling responses mediated by IL-33 have been previously reported, the temporal signalingdynamicsare yet to be explored. Towards this end,we applied quantitative temporal phosphoproteomics analysis to elucidate pathways and proteins induced by IL-33 in THP1 monocytes. Employing TMT labeling-based quantitation and titanium dioxide (TiO2)-based phosphopeptide enrichment strategy followed by mass spectrometry analysis, we identified 14,515 phosphorylation sites mapping to 4,174 proteins across (0 min to 240 mins)time points.
Project description:Interleukin-33 (IL-33) is a member of the IL-1 family of cytokines that play a central role in the regulation of immune responses. IL-33 signaling, from the early signaling events triggered by the ligand-activated receptor to result in activation of early and late signaling events, such as proteome changes. In this study, THP1 (monocyte) cell line model was stimulated with IL-33 (50 ng/ml) for varying duration (5, 10, 15, 30, 40, 60, 120 and 240 mins). We carried out in-depth proteomic analysis using high-resolution LC-MS/MS. Our analysis resulted in the identification of 64,030 peptides corresponding to 7947 protein groups. Differentially regulated proteins identified in this study could be targeted for developing an inflammatory immune response.
Project description:Interleukin-33 (IL-33) is a novel member of the IL-1 family of cytokines that plays diverse roles in the regulation of immune responses. IL-33 exerts its effects by binding to a heterodimeric receptor complex consisting of interleukin-1 receptor like 1 (IL1RL1) and an accessory receptor protein IL-1RAcP resulting in the production and release of proinflammatory cytokines. A detailed understanding of the signaling pathways activated by IL-33 remains elusive. To elucidate IL-33 mediated signaling, we performed a global quantitative phosphoproteomic analysis using stable isotope labeling by amino acids in cell culture. Employing anti-phosphotyrosine antibodies and titanium dioxide-based enrichment strategies, we identified 6,207 phosphorylation sites mapping to 2,013 phosphoproteins of which more than 185 phosphosites are regulated by IL-33 stimulation. Our findings will greatly expand the understanding of IL-33 signaling and provide novel therapeutic targets for IL-33/IL-33R-associated diseases in humans.
Project description:Platelets, traditionally recognized for their involvement in hemostasis and wound healing, also play a central role in immune regulation and inflammation. Their function and production adapt in response to inflammatory cues such as cytokines and danger-associated molecular patterns. Interleukin-33 (IL-33), an alarmin released during tissue damage, particularly in lung inflammation, has been implicated in influencing platelet biology, though its exact effects remain poorly understood. To clarify IL-33’s role, we examined its impact on platelet proteome. We first compared the proteome of platelets purified by FACS from IL-33-deficient (IL-33KO) mice versus WT mice (n=5 biological replicates in each group, 10 raw MS files). We also compared the proteome of platelets from WT mice which were either non stimulated (n= 8 biological replicates) or treated intranasally with recombinant IL-33 (n= 9 biological replicates).
Project description:Resistance to DNA damage is one of the primary mechanisms by which tumor cells evade the effects of standard chemotherapeutic agents and radiotherapy. Dynamic and complex interactions between the tumor microenvironment (TME) and tumor cells critically influence the DNA damage response. Interleukin-33 (IL-33) is a multifunctional cytokine secreted at high levels in response to cellular damage and stress. Recently, increasing evidence has suggested that IL-33 plays a key role in promoting the therapeutic resistance of tumors. However, the actual source of IL-33 during cancer therapy and how IL-33 contributes to a resistant TME remain incompletely understood. In this study, we found that both cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) and tumor cells treated with DNA damage-inducing agents expressed and secreted high levels of IL-33, subsequently leading to enhanced DNA damage repair efficacy. Mechanistically, nuclear IL-33 primarily functions as a transcriptional co-activator of homologous recombination repair (HRR) genes, whereas the active form of IL-33 can drive the non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) pathway via the canonical IL-33/ST2 axis. Overall, we demonstrated that IL-33 plays a key role in mediating a DNA damage-resistant TME, which could represent a potential therapeutic vulnerability in chemoresistant cancer cells
Project description:Interleukin-33 (IL-33) functions both as a secreted cytokine and as a nuclear factor, with pleiotropic roles in tumor growth and immunity. Here, we explored its role in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and identified that its nuclear function mediated a mechanism of immune escape.