Microglia and Macrophages in the Pathological Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems

Microglia-mediated neuroinflammation is recognized to mainly contribute to the progression of neurodegenerative diseases. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), known as a natural antioxidant in green tea, can inhibit microglia-mediated inflammation and protect neurons but has disadvantages such as high instability and low bioavailability. We developed an EGCG liposomal formulation to improve its bioavailability and evaluated the neuroprotective activity in in vitro and in vivo neuroinflammation models. EGCG-loaded liposomes have been prepared from phosphatidylcholine (PC) or phosphatidylserine (PS) coated with or without vitamin E (VE) by hydration and membrane extrusion method. The anti-inflammatory effect has been evaluated against lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced BV-2 microglial cells activation and the inflammation in the substantia nigra of Sprague Dawley rats. In the cellular inflammation model, murine BV-2 microglial cells changed their morphology from normal spheroid to activated spindle shape after 24 h of induction of LPS. In the in vitro free radical 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay, EGCG scavenged 80% of DPPH within 3 min. EGCG-loaded liposomes could be phagocytized by BV-2 cells after 1 h of cell culture from cell uptake experiments. EGCG-loaded liposomes improved the production of BV-2 microglia-derived nitric oxide and TNF-α following LPS. In the in vivo Parkinsonian syndrome rat model, simultaneous intra-nigral injection of EGCG-loaded liposomes attenuated LPS-induced pro-inflammatory cytokines and restored motor impairment. We demonstrated that EGCG-loaded liposomes exert a neuroprotective effect by modulating microglia activation. EGCG extracted from green tea and loaded liposomes could be a valuable candidate for disease-modifying therapy for Parkinson’s disease (PD).

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“…We also analyzed only BDNF as a neurotrophic factor. FGF2 and IGF2 are also neurotrophic factors that should be considered [ 39 ].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate-Loaded Liposomes Favor Anti-Inflammation of Microglia Cells and Promote Neuroprotection

Cheng

Barro

Tsai

et al. 2021

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“…Microglia, a unique and highly specialized population of brain-resident macrophages, are considered a double-edged sword due to their neuroprotective and neurotoxic effects [ 1 , 2 ]. Microglial cells play essential roles in brain development and are responsible for maintaining central nervous system (CNS) homeostasis [ 3 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

A Novel 1,8-Naphthyridine-2-Carboxamide Derivative Attenuates Inflammatory Responses and Cell Migration in LPS-Treated BV2 Cells via the Suppression of ROS Generation and TLR4/Myd88/NF-κB Signaling Pathway

Nguyen

Bui

Lee

et al. 2021

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Novel 1,8-naphthyridine-2-carboxamide derivatives with various substituents (HSR2101-HSR2113) were synthesized and evaluated for their effects on the production of pro-inflammatory mediators and cell migration in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated BV2 microglial cells. Among the tested compounds, HSR2104 exhibited the most potent inhibitory effects on the LPS-stimulated production of inflammatory mediators, including nitric oxide (NO), tumor necrosis factor-α, and interleukin-6. Therefore, this compound was chosen for further investigation. We found that HSR2104 attenuated levels of inducible NO synthase and cyclooxygenase 2 in LPS-treated BV2 cells. In addition, it markedly suppressed LPS-induced cell migration as well as the generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS). Moreover, HSR2104 abated the LPS-triggered nuclear translocation of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) through inhibition of inhibitor kappa Bα phosphorylation. Furthermore, it reduced the expressions of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and myeloid differentiation factor 88 (MyD88) in LPS-treated BV2 cells. Similar results were observed with TAK242, a specific inhibitor of TLR4, suggesting that TLR4 is an upstream regulator of NF-κB signaling in BV2 cells. Collectively, our findings demonstrate that HSR2104 exhibits anti-inflammatory and anti-migratory activities in LPS-treated BV2 cells via the suppression of ROS and TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway. Based on our observations, HSR2104 may have a beneficial impact on inflammatory responses and microglial cell migration involved in the pathogenesis of various neurodegenerative disorders.

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“…Microglia respond to injury and infection [ 42 , 43 ], but are also relevant for CNS development and function, e.g., neurogenesis and myelinogenesis [ 44 , 45 ]. In almost all brain diseases microglia are involved in inflammatory reactions, amongst others, in traumatic brain injury [ 46 ] and CNS tumors [ 47 ].…”

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Distinction of Microglia and Macrophages in Glioblastoma: Close Relatives, Different Tasks?

Brandenburg

Blank

Bungert

et al. 2020

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For decades, it has been known that the tumor microenvironment is significant for glioma progression, namely the infiltration of myeloid cells like microglia and macrophages. Hence, these cell types and their specific tasks in tumor progression are subject to ongoing research. However, the distribution of the brain resident microglia and the peripheral macrophages within the tumor tissue and their functional activity are highly debated. Results depend on the method used to discriminate between microglia and macrophages, whereby this specification is already difficult due to limited options to distinguish between these both cell populations that show mostly the same surface markers and morphology. Moreover, there are indications about various functions of microglia and macrophages but again varying on the method of discrimination. In our review, we summarize the current literature to determine which methods have been applied to differentiate the brain resident microglia from tumor-infiltrated macrophages. Furthermore, we compiled data about the proportion of microglia and macrophages in glioma tissues and ascertained if pro- or anti-tumoral effects could be allocated to one or the other myeloid cell population. Recent research made tremendous efforts to distinguish microglia from recruited macrophages. For future studies, it could be essential to verify which role these cells play in brain tumor pathology to proceed with novel immunotherapeutic strategies.

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Microglia and Macrophages in the Pathological Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems

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Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate-Loaded Liposomes Favor Anti-Inflammation of Microglia Cells and Promote Neuroprotection

Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate-Loaded Liposomes Favor Anti-Inflammation of Microglia Cells and Promote Neuroprotection

A Novel 1,8-Naphthyridine-2-Carboxamide Derivative Attenuates Inflammatory Responses and Cell Migration in LPS-Treated BV2 Cells via the Suppression of ROS Generation and TLR4/Myd88/NF-κB Signaling Pathway

Distinction of Microglia and Macrophages in Glioblastoma: Close Relatives, Different Tasks?

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