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The nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kappa B) family is crucial for regulating immune and inflammatory responses. The activation of the immune cell signaling pathway usually activates NF-kappa B, causing a protective immune response. NF-kappa B can also cause excessive inflammatory responses by activating a cascade reaction of pro-inflammatory mediators such as cytokines. In this study, we used an NF-kappa B luciferase reporter gene system. Out of more than 800 compounds screened, four NF-kappa B agonists were identified with strong activity at nontoxic concentrations. Subsequently, the adjuvant effect was verified on mouse bone marrow-derived dendritic cells (BMDCs) and macrophages RAW264.7. It was found that fostamatinib (R788) disodium increased the production of IL-6, IL-12p40, and TNF-alpha, indicating that R788 disodium could induce the maturation of antigen-presenting cells (APCs). In addition, three compounds were screened to significantly inhibit NF-kappa B at nontoxic doses, including dehydrocostus lactone (DHL)-a known NF-kappa B inhibitor. The results showed that DHL significantly reduced the release of LPS-induced inflammatory cytokines (including TNF-alpha, IL-6, and IL-12). Our findings indicate that the NF-kappa B-based high-throughput screening can be used to discover potential immune adjuvants and anti-inflammatory molecules.
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INFLAMMATION
ISSN: 0360-3997
Year: 2022
Issue: 2
Volume: 46
Page: 598-611
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ESI Discipline: IMMUNOLOGY;
ESI HC Threshold:55
JCR Journal Grade:2
CAS Journal Grade:3
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WoS CC Cited Count: 4
SCOPUS Cited Count: 4
ESI Highly Cited Papers on the List: 0 Unfold All
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30 Days PV: 9
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