2024
Macrophage membrane-camouflaged biomimetic nanoparticles for rheumatoid arthritis treatment via modulating macrophage polarization
Zhou R, Xue S, Cheng Y, Chen Y, Wang Y, Xing J, Liu H, Xu Y, Lin Y, Pei Z, Wei X, Ding J, Li S, Wang K, Yao F, Zhao Y, Ding C, Hu W. Macrophage membrane-camouflaged biomimetic nanoparticles for rheumatoid arthritis treatment via modulating macrophage polarization. Journal Of Nanobiotechnology 2024, 22: 578. PMID: 39300463, PMCID: PMC11414146, DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02822-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCollagen-induced arthritisNanotherapeutic systemInflamed jointsRheumatoid arthritisMacrophage polarizationModulating macrophage polarizationDelay disease progressionDebilitating autoimmune diseaseChronic joint inflammationComprehensive in vitroAnti-inflammatory M2 phenotypeReduced synovial inflammationEnhanced cellular uptakeIntra-articular injectionRheumatoid arthritis treatmentPro-inflammatory M1Treatment optionsAutoimmune diseasesRepolarize macrophagesBiomimetic nanoparticlesDisease progressionMouse modelNanoparticlesTherapeutic strategiesSide effectsEfferocytosis: Unveiling its potential in autoimmune disease and treatment strategies
Xing J, Wang K, Xu Y, Pei Z, Yu Q, Liu X, Dong Y, Li S, Chen Y, Zhao Y, Yao F, Ding J, Hu W, Zhou R. Efferocytosis: Unveiling its potential in autoimmune disease and treatment strategies. Autoimmunity Reviews 2024, 23: 103578. PMID: 39004157, DOI: 10.1016/j.autrev.2024.103578.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchClearance of apoptotic cellsApoptotic cellsDegradation of apoptotic cellsPhagocyte surface receptorsAutoimmune diseasesInternalize apoptotic cellsEfficient clearance of apoptotic cellsSelf-antigensRelease of self-antigensSystemic lupus erythematosusTreat autoimmune diseasesSignaling pathwayType 1 diabetesSurface receptorsImmunosuppressive signalsImmune toleranceLupus erythematosusImmune homeostasisTreatment strategiesEfferocytosis processEfficient clearanceInadequate clearanceTherapeutic strategiesImmune responsePhagocytes
2023
Functions of Peroxiredoxins and Their Roles in Autoimmune Diseases
Zhou F, Chen F, Ouyang Z, Zhu R, Zhou R, Hu W, Lu C. Functions of Peroxiredoxins and Their Roles in Autoimmune Diseases. Antioxidants & Redox Signaling 2023, 40: 329-344. PMID: 36738225, DOI: 10.1089/ars.2022.0139.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFunction of peroxiredoxinsAutoimmune diseasesCellular redox signalingOxidative stressRedox signalingRedox homeostasisEssential regulatorExcess ROSPeroxiredoxinsBiological processesReactive oxygen species generationProduction of ROSPhysiological roleNew therapeutic targetsOxygen species generationAntioxidant enzymesPotential targetPathophysiological rolePathological situationsEffective treatmentTherapeutic targetSpecies generationDiseaseROSRecent studies
2022
Regulatory role of KCa3.1 in immune cell function and its emerging association with rheumatoid arthritis
Lin Y, Zhao Y, Zhang H, Hao W, Zhu R, Wang Y, Hu W, Zhou R. Regulatory role of KCa3.1 in immune cell function and its emerging association with rheumatoid arthritis. Frontiers In Immunology 2022, 13: 997621. PMID: 36275686, PMCID: PMC9580404, DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.997621.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRheumatoid arthritisSynovial inflammationImmune cellsCollagen antibody-induced arthritis modelAntibody-induced arthritis modelCartilage/bone destructionPathogenesis of RACommon autoimmune diseaseImmune cell functionPotential therapeutic targetIntermediate-conductance CaImmune balanceRA patientsBone destructionImmune dysfunctionChronic inflammationArthritis modelAutoimmune diseasesPeripheral bloodArticular synoviumPathological progressionCartilage damageKCa3.1 channelsTherapeutic targetAbnormal activationCalcium-Permeable Channels Cooperation for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Therapeutic Opportunities
Liang H, Yin H, Li S, Chen Y, Zhao Y, Hu W, Zhou R. Calcium-Permeable Channels Cooperation for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Therapeutic Opportunities. Biomolecules 2022, 12: 1383. PMID: 36291594, PMCID: PMC9599458, DOI: 10.3390/biom12101383.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPathogenesis of RARheumatoid arthritisCalcium-permeable channelsIntra-articular inflammationCommon autoimmune diseaseTreatment of RAEntry of CaDrug targetsSynovial invasionPatients' qualityAutoimmune diseasesNovel drug targetsCartilage damageArthritisTherapeutic opportunitiesPathological processesCalcium signalingInflammationPathogenesisSpecific roleRAHuman cellsTargetCell membraneDisease
2021
Immunomodulatory functions of TRPM7 and its implications in autoimmune diseases
Liang H, Chen Y, Wei X, Ma G, Ding J, Lu C, Zhou R, Hu W. Immunomodulatory functions of TRPM7 and its implications in autoimmune diseases. Immunology 2021, 165: 3-21. PMID: 34558663, DOI: 10.1111/imm.13420.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAutoimmune DiseasesAutoimmunityBiomarkersDisease SusceptibilityDrug DevelopmentGene Expression RegulationHumansImmune SystemImmunomodulationIon Channel GatingOrgan SpecificityProtein Kinase InhibitorsProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesSignal TransductionStructure-Activity RelationshipTRPM Cation ChannelsConceptsAutoimmune diseasesRole of TRPM7New treatment targetsPotential therapeutic targetReceptor ion channelsImmune toleranceRheumatoid arthritisMultiple sclerosisSystemic disordersBody of evidenceImmune cellsCytokine secretionImmunoreactive substancesFunctional damageImmunomodulatory functionsTherapeutic targetTreatment targetsDiseaseEffective interventionsPharmacological propertiesOne-tissueTRPM7Physiologic conditionsInappropriate responsesCell migration
2020
Acid‐sensing ion channel 1a mediates acid‐induced pyroptosis through calpain‐2/calcineurin pathway in rat articular chondrocytes
Zu S, Feng Y, Zhu C, Wu X, Zhou R, Li G, Dai B, Wang Z, Xie Y, Li Y, Ge J, Chen F. Acid‐sensing ion channel 1a mediates acid‐induced pyroptosis through calpain‐2/calcineurin pathway in rat articular chondrocytes. Cell Biology International 2020, 44: 2140-2152. PMID: 32678496, DOI: 10.1002/cbin.11422.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcid-sensing ion channel 1aAcid-sensing ion channelsRat articular chondrocytesIon channel 1aChondrocyte pyroptosisTime-dependent mannerCalpain-2Activation of ASICsChannel 1aExtracellular acidosisInhibition of ASIC1aProtein expressionInterleukin-1β levelsArticular chondrocytesSystemic autoimmune diseasePrimary rat articular chondrocytesApoptosis-associated speck-like proteinNLRP3 inflammasome proteinsCalcineurin pathwaySpeck-like proteinCation channel familyRheumatoid arthritisAutoimmune diseasesDegenerative articular cartilageInflammasome proteins
2019
Effects of autophagy on apoptosis of articular chondrocytes in adjuvant arthritis rats
Zhou R, Zhu F, Wu X, Song S, Chen Y, Zhu C, Dai B, Qian X, Wang K, Hu W, Chen F. Effects of autophagy on apoptosis of articular chondrocytes in adjuvant arthritis rats. Journal Of Cellular And Molecular Medicine 2019, 23: 7879-7884. PMID: 31508906, PMCID: PMC6815768, DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.14629.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRheumatoid arthritisEffect of autophagyChondrocyte apoptosisAdjuvant arthritisDevelopment of RATreatment of RASystemic autoimmune diseaseAdjuvant arthritis ratsArticular chondrocyte apoptosisAutophagy activator rapamycinArticular cartilage injuryArticular chondrocytesRat articular cartilageArthritis ratsJoint deformityAutoimmune diseasesAA ratsCartilage injuryJoint functionChondrocyte autophagyAutophagy inhibitorPotential targetArthritisApoptosisRats
2018
The role of Ca2+ in acid-sensing ion channel 1a-mediated chondrocyte pyroptosis in rat adjuvant arthritis
Wu X, Ren G, Zhou R, Ge J, Chen F. The role of Ca2+ in acid-sensing ion channel 1a-mediated chondrocyte pyroptosis in rat adjuvant arthritis. Laboratory Investigation 2018, 99: 499-513. PMID: 30487596, DOI: 10.1038/s41374-018-0135-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcid-sensitive ion channelsChondrocyte pyroptosisCaspase-1Rheumatoid arthritisIL-18Role of Ca2Autoimmune diseasesIL-1βAdjuvant arthritis rat modelExpression of ASIC1aMain pathogenic featureRat adjuvant arthritisJoints of ratsArthritis rat modelApoptosis-associated speck-like proteinProinflammatory cytokines interleukinExpression of COL2ASpeck-like proteinASIC-1asAdjuvant arthritisPoor prognosisCytokines interleukinNLRP3 inflammasomeAA ratsRat model
2016
Functions of interleukin‐34 and its emerging association with rheumatoid arthritis
Zhou R, Wu X, Xie Y, Dai B, Hu W, Ge J, Chen F. Functions of interleukin‐34 and its emerging association with rheumatoid arthritis. Immunology 2016, 149: 362-373. PMID: 27550090, PMCID: PMC5095491, DOI: 10.1111/imm.12660.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRheumatoid arthritisIL-34Inflammatory arthritisAutoimmune diseasesDevelopment of RAInterleukin-34Active rheumatoid arthritisSystemic autoimmune diseaseEffective treatment optionExtra-articular lesionsNovel therapeutic strategiesMononuclear phagocyte lineage cellsSynovial inflammationTreatment optionsSpecific monoclonal antibodiesTherapeutic strategiesTherapeutic targetArthritisMonoclonal antibodiesExperimental modelLineage cellsMultiple jointsReceptor ligandsInflammationDisease