Loss of the adhesion G-protein coupled receptor ADGRF5 in mice induces airway inflammation and the expression of CCL2 in lung endothelial cells

Abstract

BackgroundAdhesion G-protein coupled receptor F5 (ADGRF5) was recently identified as an essential regulator of pulmonary surfactant homeostasis in alveolar type II cells. We previously showed that in addition to abnormal surfactant accumulation, Adgrf5-deficient (Adgrf5−/−) mice exhibit emphysema-like signs, suggesting a possible role for ADGRF5 in immune regulation. Here, we extended the phenotypic analysis of Adgrf5−/− mice to help understand its biological role in the lung, and especially in immune regulation.MethodsHistological features of lungs were evaluated by Alcian blue and Masson’s trichrome staining. Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) and western blot analyses were performed to analyze the differential expression of genes/proteins related to airway inflammation in lungs between wildtype and Adgrf5−/− mice. Acid–base status was assessed by performing blood gas tests and urine pH measurements. Inflammatory cell counting was performed using Giemsa-stained bronchoalveolar lavage cells. Serum IgE concentrations were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The expression of Ccl2, S100a8, S100a9, and Saa3 in primary lung endothelial cells (ECs) was determined by qPCR and/or western blotting. Finally, the effect of administrating RS504393 to 2-week-old Adgrf5−/− mice on gene expression in the lungs was analyzed by qPCR.ResultsAdgrf5−/− mice exhibited several features of chronic airway inflammation (mucous cell metaplasia, mucus hyperproduction, subepithelial fibrosis, respiratory acidosis, high serum IgE, mast cell accumulation, and neutrophilia) in parallel with elevated expression of genes involved in mucous cell metaplasia (Muc5ac, Muc5b, Slc26a4, and Clca1), fibrosis (Tgfb1, Col1a1, Fn1, and Tnc), and type 2 immune response (Il4, Il5, Il13, IL-25, and IL-33) at 12 and/or 30 weeks of age. In contrast, mRNA expression of Ccl2, S100a8, and S100a9 was upregulated in embryonic or neonatal Adgrf5−/− lungs as well as in lung ECs of Adgrf5−/− mice at 1 week of age. RS504393 treatment suppressed the upregulation of S100a8, S100a9, Slc26a4, and Il5 in Adgrf5−/− lungs.ConclusionsTargeted disruption of ADGRF5 results in the development of airway inflammation, which is likely mediated by the type 2 immune response and possibly CCL2-mediated inflammation. ADGRF5 also has a potential role in the regulation of genes encoding CCL2 in lung ECs, thereby maintaining immune homeostasis.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (10.1186/s12931-019-0973-6) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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