2024
Downregulation of adipose LPL by PAR2 contributes to the development of hypertriglyceridemia
Huang Y, Chen L, Li L, Qi Y, Tong H, Wu H, Xu J, Leng L, Cheema S, Sun G, Xia Z, McGuire J, Rodrigues B, Young L, Bucala R, Qi D. Downregulation of adipose LPL by PAR2 contributes to the development of hypertriglyceridemia. JCI Insight 2024, 9: e173240. PMID: 38973609, PMCID: PMC11383372, DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.173240.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMacrophage migration inhibitory factorDevelopment of hypertriglyceridemiaWhite adipose tissueAdipose LPLPAR2 expressionLevels of macrophage migration inhibitory factorElevated plasma TG levelsLPL expressionLipoprotein lipaseIncrease PAR2 expressionPlasma MIF levelsPlasma TG levelsMigration inhibitory factorPalmitic acid dietInhibited Akt phosphorylationMIF levelsLipoprotein lipase geneTG levelsObese humansPlasma TGHypertriglyceridemiaAkt phosphorylationLipid storageInhibitory factorAdipose tissue
2023
Extracellular macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) downregulates adipose hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL) and contributes to obesity
Chen L, Li L, Cui D, Huang Y, Tong H, Zabihi H, Wang S, Qi Y, Lakowski T, Leng L, Liu S, Wu H, Young L, Bucala R, Qi D. Extracellular macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) downregulates adipose hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL) and contributes to obesity. Molecular Metabolism 2023, 79: 101834. PMID: 37935315, PMCID: PMC10700858, DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2023.101834.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMacrophage migration inhibitory factorExtracellular MIFHigh-fat dietHormone-sensitive lipaseDevelopment of obesityMigration inhibitory factorInhibitory factorRole of cytokinesExtracellular actionJNK phosphorylationMIF levelsSevere obesityHFD miceHFD feedingMIF antibodyWT miceAdipocyte hypertrophyCOP9 signalosome subunit 5Fat dietHSL expressionObesityAutocrine fashionHSL activationSensitive lipaseInhibitory actionA pref-1-controlled non-inflammatory mechanism of insulin resistance
Huang Y, Cui D, Chen L, Tong H, Wu H, Muller G, Qi Y, Wang S, Xu J, Gao X, Fifield K, Wang L, Xia Z, Vanderluit J, Liu S, Leng L, Sun G, McGuire J, Young L, Bucala R, Qi D. A pref-1-controlled non-inflammatory mechanism of insulin resistance. IScience 2023, 26: 106923. PMID: 37283810, PMCID: PMC10239698, DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.106923.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInsulin resistanceMIF secretionPref-1 expressionPref-1Fat-induced insulin resistancePlasma MIF levelsNon-inflammatory mechanismsActivation of PAR2Palmitic acid dietHigh fat-induced insulin resistanceWhite adipose tissueSubsequent insulin resistanceMIF levelsPAR2 expressionM2 macrophagesAcid dietAdipose tissueAMPK-dependent mannerEndothelial cellsSecretionIntegrin β1CellsExpressionHigh levelsInflammation
2021
Hsp90-stabilized MIF supports tumor progression via macrophage recruitment and angiogenesis in colorectal cancer
Klemke L, De Oliveira T, Witt D, Winkler N, Bohnenberger H, Bucala R, Conradi LC, Schulz-Heddergott R. Hsp90-stabilized MIF supports tumor progression via macrophage recruitment and angiogenesis in colorectal cancer. Cell Death & Disease 2021, 12: 155. PMID: 33542244, PMCID: PMC7862487, DOI: 10.1038/s41419-021-03426-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAngiogenic ProteinsAnimalsAntigens, Differentiation, B-LymphocyteAntineoplastic AgentsColitis-Associated NeoplasmsDisease Models, AnimalFemaleHCT116 CellsHEK293 CellsHistocompatibility Antigens Class IIHSP90 Heat-Shock ProteinsHumansInflammation MediatorsIntramolecular OxidoreductasesMacrophage Migration-Inhibitory FactorsMaleMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutNeovascularization, PathologicOrganoidsProtein StabilitySignal TransductionTumor BurdenTumor-Associated MacrophagesConceptsMacrophage migration inhibitory factorMIF levelsMacrophage recruitmentAction of MIFColitis-associated colorectal cancer (CAC) mouse modelTumor growthTumor progressionFunction of MIFColorectal cancer mouse modelHigher MIF levelsHost inflammatory pathwaysTumor-specific functionsEpithelial cellsShorter overall survivalCRC tumor progressionClinical correlation studiesMigration inhibitory factorCRC tumor growthCancer mouse modelWild-type organoidsTumor epithelial cellsHSP90 inhibitor treatmentCD74 expressionOverall survivalCRC patients
2019
2598. Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor May Contribute to Disseminated Coccidioidomycosis Susceptibility
Odio C, Leng L, Siu E, Piecychna M, Galgiani J, Holland S, Bucala R. 2598. Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor May Contribute to Disseminated Coccidioidomycosis Susceptibility. Open Forum Infectious Diseases 2019, 6: s903-s903. PMCID: PMC6810323, DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofz360.2276.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMacrophage migration inhibitory factorPlasma MIF levelsHigh MIF expressionMigration inhibitory factorHuman lung epithelial cellsMIF expressionDisseminated coccidioidomycosisHealthy controlsLung epithelial cellsMIF levelsHigh-expression MIF allelesInhibitory factorEpithelial cellsFisher's exact testCATT5-8MIF polymorphismsSelf-identified African AmericansInflammatory cytokinesMIF allelesGranulomatous diseaseLow-expression allelePromoter polymorphismCoccidioidomycosis patientsPatientsExact test
2017
Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor Serves As an Upstream Regulator of NLRP3 Expression and Subsequent IL-1beta Production in Human Monocytes in Response to Lupus U1-snRNP Immune Complex
Shin M, Kang Y, Leng L, Bucala R, Kang I. Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor Serves As an Upstream Regulator of NLRP3 Expression and Subsequent IL-1beta Production in Human Monocytes in Response to Lupus U1-snRNP Immune Complex. The Journal Of Immunology 2017, 198: 210.3-210.3. DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.198.supp.210.3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMacrophage migration inhibitory factorMigration inhibitory factorIL-1β productionImmune complexesIL-1βHuman monocytesNLRP3 inflammasomeProduction of MIFExogenous MIFInhibitory factorMIF gene polymorphismsSerum MIF levelsLupus-prone miceSystemic lupus erythematosusExpression of NLRP3Subsequent tissue injuryIL-1beta productionNF-kB activationCaspase-1 activationMIF antagonistMIF levelsLupus patientsLupus erythematosusNLRP3 expressionAutoantibody production
2000
De Novo Expression of Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor in Atherogenesis in Rabbits
Lin S, Yu X, Chen Y, Huang X, Metz C, Bucala R, Lau C, Lan H. De Novo Expression of Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor in Atherogenesis in Rabbits. Circulation Research 2000, 87: 1202-1208. PMID: 11110779, DOI: 10.1161/01.res.87.12.1202.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMacrophage migration inhibitory factorUpregulation of MIFSmooth muscle cellsVascular endothelial cellsMIF expressionMigration inhibitory factorFatty streak lesion formationInhibitory factorAbility of MIFIntercellular adhesion molecule-1 expressionAdhesion molecule-1 expressionFoam cell-rich lesionsNew Zealand white rabbitsAccumulation of macrophagesMolecule-1 expressionTranscriptase-polymerase chain reactionHypercholesterolemic rabbit modelEarly fatty streaksZealand white rabbitsDe novo expressionMacrophage-mediated diseasesMIF levelsCholesterol dietMIF mRNANormal dietURINE MIF LEVELS DISCRIMINATE BETWEEN HUMAN RENAL ALLOGRAFT REJECTION AND CYCLOSPORINE NEPHROTOXICITY
Fg B, Dj N, Sj C, Cn M, Bucala R, Jp D, Atkins R. URINE MIF LEVELS DISCRIMINATE BETWEEN HUMAN RENAL ALLOGRAFT REJECTION AND CYCLOSPORINE NEPHROTOXICITY. Nephrology 2000, 5: a98-a98. DOI: 10.1046/j.1440-1797.2000.abs41.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchURINE MIF LEVELS DISCRIMINATE BETWEEN HUMAN RENAL ALLOGRAFT REJECTION AND CYCLOSPORINE NEPHROTOXICITY
Fg B, Dj N, Sj C, Cn M, Bucala R, Jp D, Atkins R. URINE MIF LEVELS DISCRIMINATE BETWEEN HUMAN RENAL ALLOGRAFT REJECTION AND CYCLOSPORINE NEPHROTOXICITY. Nephrology 2000, 5: a98-a98. DOI: 10.1046/j.1440-1797.2000.abs128.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRegulation of macrophage migration inhibitory factor by endogenous glucocorticoids in rat adjuvant‐induced arthritis
Leech M, Metz C, Bucala R, MorAnd E. Regulation of macrophage migration inhibitory factor by endogenous glucocorticoids in rat adjuvant‐induced arthritis. Arthritis & Rheumatism 2000, 43: 827-833. PMID: 10765927, DOI: 10.1002/1529-0131(200004)43:4<827::aid-anr13>3.0.co;2-k.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMacrophage migration inhibitory factorEnzyme-linked immunosorbent assaySerum MIF levelsMigration inhibitory factorMIF levelsEndogenous glucocorticoidsADX ratsSham operationRegulation of MIFInhibitory factorIsotype-matched control antibodyTumor necrosis factor alphaAdjuvant arthritis inductionClinical disease parametersReversal of diseaseNecrosis factor alphaSites of inflammationArthritis inductionArthritis developmentMIF productionMIF releaseControl antibodyInflammatory diseasesSignificant exacerbationSupernatant levels
1999
A role for the endocrine and pro‐inflammatory mediator MIF in the control of insulin secretion during stress
Waeber G, Calandra T, Bonny C, Bucala R. A role for the endocrine and pro‐inflammatory mediator MIF in the control of insulin secretion during stress. Diabetes/Metabolism Research And Reviews 1999, 15: 47-54. PMID: 10398546, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1520-7560(199901/02)15:1<47::aid-dmrr9>3.0.co;2-j.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMacrophage migration inhibitory factorInsulin secretionMediator macrophage migration inhibitory factorSystemic inflammatory processSystemic inflammatory responseMigration inhibitory factorAnterior pituitary glandMIF levelsAdrenal axisInsulin resistanceGlucocorticoid effectsImmune cellsInflammatory processInflammatory responseInflammatory systemPeripheral tissuesGlucose homeostasisInsulin releaseHost immunityUtilization of glucosePituitary glandInhibitory factorAutocrine factorSystemic responseDisease states
1998
Local Regulation of Macrophage Subsets in the Adult Rat Testis: Examination of the Roles of the Seminiferous Tubules, Testosterone, and Macrophage-Migration Inhibitory Factor1
Meinhardt A, Bacher M, Metz C, Bucala R, Wreford N, Lan H, Atkins R, Hedger M. Local Regulation of Macrophage Subsets in the Adult Rat Testis: Examination of the Roles of the Seminiferous Tubules, Testosterone, and Macrophage-Migration Inhibitory Factor1. Biology Of Reproduction 1998, 59: 371-378. PMID: 9687310, DOI: 10.1095/biolreprod59.2.371.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMacrophage migration inhibitory factorSeminiferous tubule functionLeydig cell functionAdult rat testisMacrophage subsetsMacrophage numbersT implantsTubule functionAbdominal testesRat testisLeydig cellsResident macrophagesCytokine macrophage migration inhibitory factorMonocyte/macrophage subsetsCell functionMacrophage surface antigensResident macrophage numbersMacrophage migration inhibitoryMonoclonal antibody ED2MIF levelsLack of expressionSurface antigenInhibitory factorTestosterone implantsScrotal testes
1997
TNF-α Up-regulates Renal MIF Expression in Rat Crescentic Glomerulonephritis
Lan H, Yang N, Metz C, Mu W, Song Q, Nikolic-Paterson D, Bacher M, Bucala R, Atkins R. TNF-α Up-regulates Renal MIF Expression in Rat Crescentic Glomerulonephritis. Molecular Medicine 1997, 3: 136-144. PMID: 9085256, PMCID: PMC2230061, DOI: 10.1007/bf03401805.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRenal MIF expressionMigration inhibitory factorMIF expressionCrescentic glomerulonephritisRat crescentic glomerulonephritisMIF productionDay 1BackgroundMacrophage migration inhibitory factorSoluble TNF-α receptorTumor necrosis factor αResident kidney cellsSerum MIF levelsPotent proinflammatory mediatorPathogenesis of endotoxemiaNecrosis factor αInterstitial macrophage infiltrationTNF-α receptorExperimental crescentic glomerulonephritisMIF levelsMIF secretionRenal injuryRenal damageRenal diseaseProinflammatory mediatorsMacrophage accumulation