Research Progress on Natural Small-Molecule Compounds for the Prevention and Treatment of Sepsis

Su, Jingqian; Zhou, Fang; Wu, Shouzhen; Tong, Zhiyong

doi:10.3390/ijms241612732

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“…The “cytokine storm” is markedly improved following apoplectic cell administration ( 25 ). Attenuation of inflammation and apoptosis has become a critical component in treating sepsis ( 26 , 27 ). DcR3 can competitively bind to FasL, LIGHT, and TL1A through its decoy function, thereby blocking the original biological activity of the ligands and the downstream signal transduction, which ultimately leads to anti-inflammatory effects ( 14 , 28 ).…”

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Inhibitory mechanisms of decoy receptor 3 in cecal ligation and puncture-induced sepsis

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Despite its high mortality, specific and effective drugs for sepsis are lacking. Decoy receptor 3 (DcR3) is a potential biomarker for the progression of inflammatory diseases. The recombinant human DcR3-Fc chimera protein (DcR3.Fc) suppresses inflammatory responses in mice with sepsis, which is critical for improving survival. The Fc region can exert detrimental effects on the patient, and endogenous peptides are highly conducive to clinical application. However, the mechanisms underlying the effects of DcR3 on sepsis are unknown. Herein, we aimed to demonstrate that DcR3 may be beneficial in treating sepsis and investigated its mechanism of action. Recombinant DcR3 was obtained in vitro . Postoperative DcR3 treatment was performed in mouse models of lipopolysaccharide- and cecal ligation and puncture (CLP)-induced sepsis, and their underlying molecular mechanisms were explored. DcR3 inhibited sustained excessive inflammation in vitro , increased the survival rate, reduced the proinflammatory cytokine levels, changed the circulating immune cell composition, regulated the gut microbiota, and induced short-chain fatty acid synthesis in vivo . Thus, DcR3 protects against CLP-induced sepsis by inhibiting the inflammatory response and apoptosis. Our study provides valuable insights into the molecular mechanisms associated with the protective effects of DcR3 against sepsis, paving the way for future clinical studies. IMPORTANCE Sepsis affects millions of hospitalized patients worldwide each year, but there are no sepsis-specific drugs, which makes sepsis therapies urgently needed. Suppression of excessive inflammatory responses is important for improving the survival of patients with sepsis. Our results demonstrate that DcR3 ameliorates sepsis in mice by attenuating systematic inflammation and modulating gut microbiota, and unveil the molecular mechanism underlying its anti-inflammatory effect.

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