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Anti-inflammatory effects of CHRNA7 through interacting with adenylyl cyclase 6
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  • Simeng Zhu,
  • Shiqian Huang,
  • Guofang Xia,
  • Jin Wu,
  • Yan Shen,
  • Ying Wang,
  • Rennolds Ostrom,
  • Ailian Du,
  • Chengxing Shen,
  • Congfeng Xu
Simeng Zhu
Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

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Shiqian Huang
Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
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Guofang Xia
Shanghai Jiaotong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital
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Jin Wu
Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine Xinhua Hospital
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Yan Shen
Zhengzhou University First Affiliated Hospital
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Ying Wang
Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
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Rennolds Ostrom
Chapman University
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Ailian Du
Tongren Hospital Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine
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Chengxing Shen
Shanghai Jiaotong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital
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Congfeng Xu
Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
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Abstract

Background and purpose: Alpha 7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (CHRNA7) suppress inflammation through diverse pathways in immune cells, so is potentially involved in a number of inflammatory diseases. However, the detailed mechanisms underlying CHRNA7’s anti-inflammatory effects remain elusive. Experimental approach: The anti-inflammatory effects of CHRNA7 agonists in both murine macrophages (RAW 264.7) and bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDM) stimulated with LPS were examined. The role of adenylyl cyclase 6 (AC6) in Toll-like Receptor 4 (TLR4) degradation was explored via overexpression and knockdown. A mouse model of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was used to confirm key findings. Key results: Anti-inflammatory effects of CHRNA7 were largely dependent on AC6 activation, as knockdown of AC6 considerably abnegated the effects of CHRNA7 agonists while AC6 overexpression promoted them. We found that CHRNA7 and AC6 are co-localized in lipid rafts of macrophages and directly interact. Activation of AC6 led to the promotion of TLR4 degradation. Administration of CHRNA7 agonist PNU282987 attenuated pathological and inflammatory end points in a mouse model of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Conclusion and implications: CHRNA7 inhibit inflammation through activating AC6 and promoting degradation of TLR4. The use of CHRNA7 agonists might represent a novel therapeutic approach for treating COPD and likely other inflammatory diseases.
20 Jul 2020Submitted to British Journal of Pharmacology
28 Jul 2020Submission Checks Completed
28 Jul 2020Assigned to Editor
12 Aug 2020Reviewer(s) Assigned
07 Sep 2020Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
10 Sep 2020Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
14 Nov 20201st Revision Received
16 Nov 2020Submission Checks Completed
16 Nov 2020Assigned to Editor
16 Nov 2020Reviewer(s) Assigned
03 Dec 2020Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
17 Dec 2020Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
21 Dec 20202nd Revision Received
21 Dec 2020Submission Checks Completed
21 Dec 2020Assigned to Editor
11 Feb 2021Editorial Decision: Accept