{"title":"ATP/P2X4通过NLRP3炎性体依赖机制调节子宫内膜异位症的炎症和氧化应激","authors":"Tingting Wu, Yan Guo","doi":"10.1111/aji.70132","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div>\n \n \n <section>\n \n <h3> Purpose</h3>\n \n <p>Endometriosis (EMS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder with ectopic endometrial tissues arising in extrauterine areas. We investigated the mechanism of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)/P2X4 regulating inflammation and oxidative stress in EMS.</p>\n </section>\n \n <section>\n \n <h3> Methods</h3>\n \n <p>Normal endometrial tissues and ectopic endometrial tissues were collected, and determined for P2X4 expression by immunohistochemical staining. Normal (nESCs) and ectopic endometrial stromal cells (eESCs) were isolated and manipulated with Apyrase (a soluble ATP-diphosphohydrolase), 5-BDBD (a P2X4 receptor antagonist), or Nigericin (a NOD-like receptor 3 [NLRP3] inflammasome activator). The ATP concentration in endometrial tissues and cells were assessed through the ATP colorimetric/fluorescence assay, and cellular P2X4 expression was determined by RT-qPCR. Fluo 3-AM calcium ion fluorescence probe was utilized for detecting calcium ion concentration. Levels of inflammation-associated proteins (interleukin [IL]-1β, tumor necrosis factor-alpha [TNF-α], IL-6, IL-18), oxidative stress indicators (malondialdehyde [MDA], superoxide dismutase [SOD], catalase [CAT], and glutathione peroxidase [GSH-Px]), reactive oxygen species (ROS), and the NLRP3 inflammasome pathway-related proteins were determined by ELISA, DCFH-DA fluorescent probe, and Western blot.</p>\n </section>\n \n <section>\n \n <h3> Results</h3>\n \n <p>ATP and P2X4 were upregulated in EMS. Apyrase or 5-BDBD treatment or P2X4 knockdown reduced the concentration of Ca<sup>2+</sup> and levels of IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-6, MDA, and ROS, but increased the activities of SOD, GSH-Px, and CAT in eESCs. Besides, 5-BDBD treatment decreased the expression levels of the NLRP3 inflammasome pathway-related proteins in eESCs and suppressed the secretion of IL-1β and IL-18. Nigericin could reverse the inhibitory impact of 5-BDBD on NLRP3 inflammasome activation.</p>\n </section>\n \n <section>\n \n <h3> Conclusion</h3>\n \n <p>Altogether, ATP/P2X4 aggravates inflammation and oxidative stress in EMS by activating NLRP3.</p>\n </section>\n </div>","PeriodicalId":7665,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Reproductive Immunology","volume":"94 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4000,"publicationDate":"2025-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"ATP/P2X4 Regulates Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Endometriosis Through NLRP3 Inflammasome–Dependent Mechanisms\",\"authors\":\"Tingting Wu, Yan Guo\",\"doi\":\"10.1111/aji.70132\",\"DOIUrl\":null,\"url\":null,\"abstract\":\"<div>\\n \\n \\n <section>\\n \\n <h3> Purpose</h3>\\n \\n <p>Endometriosis (EMS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder with ectopic endometrial tissues arising in extrauterine areas. 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ATP/P2X4 Regulates Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Endometriosis Through NLRP3 Inflammasome–Dependent Mechanisms
Purpose
Endometriosis (EMS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder with ectopic endometrial tissues arising in extrauterine areas. We investigated the mechanism of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)/P2X4 regulating inflammation and oxidative stress in EMS.
Methods
Normal endometrial tissues and ectopic endometrial tissues were collected, and determined for P2X4 expression by immunohistochemical staining. Normal (nESCs) and ectopic endometrial stromal cells (eESCs) were isolated and manipulated with Apyrase (a soluble ATP-diphosphohydrolase), 5-BDBD (a P2X4 receptor antagonist), or Nigericin (a NOD-like receptor 3 [NLRP3] inflammasome activator). The ATP concentration in endometrial tissues and cells were assessed through the ATP colorimetric/fluorescence assay, and cellular P2X4 expression was determined by RT-qPCR. Fluo 3-AM calcium ion fluorescence probe was utilized for detecting calcium ion concentration. Levels of inflammation-associated proteins (interleukin [IL]-1β, tumor necrosis factor-alpha [TNF-α], IL-6, IL-18), oxidative stress indicators (malondialdehyde [MDA], superoxide dismutase [SOD], catalase [CAT], and glutathione peroxidase [GSH-Px]), reactive oxygen species (ROS), and the NLRP3 inflammasome pathway-related proteins were determined by ELISA, DCFH-DA fluorescent probe, and Western blot.
Results
ATP and P2X4 were upregulated in EMS. Apyrase or 5-BDBD treatment or P2X4 knockdown reduced the concentration of Ca2+ and levels of IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-6, MDA, and ROS, but increased the activities of SOD, GSH-Px, and CAT in eESCs. Besides, 5-BDBD treatment decreased the expression levels of the NLRP3 inflammasome pathway-related proteins in eESCs and suppressed the secretion of IL-1β and IL-18. Nigericin could reverse the inhibitory impact of 5-BDBD on NLRP3 inflammasome activation.
Conclusion
Altogether, ATP/P2X4 aggravates inflammation and oxidative stress in EMS by activating NLRP3.
期刊介绍:
The American Journal of Reproductive Immunology is an international journal devoted to the presentation of current information in all areas relating to Reproductive Immunology. The journal is directed toward both the basic scientist and the clinician, covering the whole process of reproduction as affected by immunological processes. The journal covers a variety of subspecialty topics, including fertility immunology, pregnancy immunology, immunogenetics, mucosal immunology, immunocontraception, endometriosis, abortion, tumor immunology of the reproductive tract, autoantibodies, infectious disease of the reproductive tract, and technical news.