Xue Fang, Haiying Jia, Shaoshan Pan, Qian Liu, Qian Wang, Ye Feng, Weiping Ding, Tianzhi Luo
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Abstract
Microglia, as resident immune cells in the brain, adhere to the extracellular matrix and typically exhibit anti-inflammatory polarization under normal physiological conditions. Despite their pivotal roles, the regulatory effects of extracellular matrix properties on microglial function and the associated molecular mechanisms remain inadequately understood. Here, we elucidate how matrix stiffness modulates interleukin-10 (IL-10) secretion in human microglia (HMC3) via yes-associated protein (YAP)-mediated mechanotransduction. Using soft collagen Ⅰ-coated hydrogels, we observed a substantial reduction in IL-10 secretion, accompanied by a decrease in the expression and nuclear localization of YAP compared to cells adhered to glass substrates. With increasing hydrogel substrate stiffness, the expression and nuclear localization of YAP were enhanced, leading to an elevated secretion of IL-10. Subsequently, to further investigate the relationship between YAP and IL-10, we performed YAP depletion experiments, which revealed that nuclear exclusion of YAP suppressed IL-10 secretion. Interestingly, overexpression of YAP in microglia did not markedly affect IL-10 levels. We seeded YAP-knockdown microglia onto hydrogels of varying stiffness, and no significant differences were observed in IL-10 secretion. Our findings suggested that cytoskeletal polymerization was crucial for the regulation of IL-10 secretion mediated by YAP. Given the crucial role of IL-10 in the tumor microenvironment, we further found shYAP-microglia attenuated the pro-proliferative effect of microglia on gliomas. Besides, when YAP was silenced, actin of human microglia decreased, and their contractility was weakened. In summary, this study identifies YAP as a pivotal molecule in controlling cytokine secretion and sensing matrix stiffness in microglia. These insights offer potential therapeutic avenues for glioma treatment by targeting YAP-mediated pathways in microglial cells.
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Cell Biochemistry and Function publishes original research articles and reviews on the mechanisms whereby molecular and biochemical processes control cellular activity with a particular emphasis on the integration of molecular and cell biology, biochemistry and physiology in the regulation of tissue function in health and disease.
The primary remit of the journal is on mammalian biology both in vivo and in vitro but studies of cells in situ are especially encouraged. Observational and pathological studies will be considered providing they include a rational discussion of the possible molecular and biochemical mechanisms behind them and the immediate impact of these observations to our understanding of mammalian biology.
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