BET-inhibitor DYB-41 reduces pulmonary inflammation and local and systemic cytokine levels in LPS-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome: an experimental rodent study
Abstract Background Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a form of respiratory failure stemming from various underlying conditions that ultimately lead to inflammation and lung fibrosis. Bromodomain and Extra-Terminal motif (BET) inhibitors are a class of medications that selectively bind t...
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author | Manuela Iten Camille Gschwend Alessandro Ostini David Robert Cameron Christine Goepfert David Berger Matthias Haenggi |
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description | Abstract Background Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a form of respiratory failure stemming from various underlying conditions that ultimately lead to inflammation and lung fibrosis. Bromodomain and Extra-Terminal motif (BET) inhibitors are a class of medications that selectively bind to the bromodomains of BET motif proteins, effectively reducing inflammation. However, the use of BET inhibitors in ARDS treatment has not been previously investigated. In our study, we induced ARDS in rats using endotoxin and administered a BET inhibitor. We evaluated the outcomes by examining inflammation markers and lung histopathology. Results Nine animals received treatment, while 12 served as controls. In the lung tissue of treated animals, we observed a significant reduction in TNFα levels (549 [149–977] pg/mg vs. 3010 [396–5529] pg/mg; p = 0.009) and IL-1β levels (447 [369–580] pg/mg vs. 662 [523–924] pg/mg; p = 0.012), although IL-6 and IL-10 levels showed no significant differences. In the blood, treated animals exhibited a reduced TNFα level (25 [25–424] pg/ml vs. 900 [285–1744] pg/ml, p = 0.016), but IL-1β levels were significantly higher (1254 [435–2474] pg/ml vs. 384 [213–907] pg/ml, p = 0.049). No differences were observed in IL-6 and IL-10 levels. There were no significant variations in lung tissue levels of TGF-β, SP-D, or RAGE. Histopathological analysis revealed substantial damage, with notably less perivascular edema (3 vs 2; p = 0.0046) and visually more inflammatory cells. However, two semi-quantitative histopathologic scoring systems did not indicate significant differences. Conclusions These preliminary findings suggest a potential beneficial effect of BET inhibitors in the treatment of acute lung injury and ARDS. Further validation and replication of these results with a larger cohort of animals, in diverse models, and using different BET inhibitors are needed to explore their clinical implications. |
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spelling | doaj.art-d6858289bc504be9a53abfc996c410192024-03-05T17:25:19ZengSpringerOpenIntensive Care Medicine Experimental2197-425X2024-02-011211810.1186/s40635-024-00604-zBET-inhibitor DYB-41 reduces pulmonary inflammation and local and systemic cytokine levels in LPS-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome: an experimental rodent studyManuela Iten0Camille Gschwend1Alessandro Ostini2David Robert Cameron3Christine Goepfert4David Berger5Matthias Haenggi6Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Inselspital, University Hospital BernDepartment of Intensive Care Medicine, Inselspital, University Hospital BernDepartment of Intensive Care Medicine, Inselspital, University Hospital BernDepartment of Intensive Care Medicine, Inselspital, University Hospital BernCOMPATH, Institute of Animal Pathology, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of BernDepartment of Intensive Care Medicine, Inselspital, University Hospital BernDepartment of Intensive Care Medicine, Inselspital, University Hospital BernAbstract Background Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a form of respiratory failure stemming from various underlying conditions that ultimately lead to inflammation and lung fibrosis. Bromodomain and Extra-Terminal motif (BET) inhibitors are a class of medications that selectively bind to the bromodomains of BET motif proteins, effectively reducing inflammation. However, the use of BET inhibitors in ARDS treatment has not been previously investigated. In our study, we induced ARDS in rats using endotoxin and administered a BET inhibitor. We evaluated the outcomes by examining inflammation markers and lung histopathology. Results Nine animals received treatment, while 12 served as controls. In the lung tissue of treated animals, we observed a significant reduction in TNFα levels (549 [149–977] pg/mg vs. 3010 [396–5529] pg/mg; p = 0.009) and IL-1β levels (447 [369–580] pg/mg vs. 662 [523–924] pg/mg; p = 0.012), although IL-6 and IL-10 levels showed no significant differences. In the blood, treated animals exhibited a reduced TNFα level (25 [25–424] pg/ml vs. 900 [285–1744] pg/ml, p = 0.016), but IL-1β levels were significantly higher (1254 [435–2474] pg/ml vs. 384 [213–907] pg/ml, p = 0.049). No differences were observed in IL-6 and IL-10 levels. There were no significant variations in lung tissue levels of TGF-β, SP-D, or RAGE. Histopathological analysis revealed substantial damage, with notably less perivascular edema (3 vs 2; p = 0.0046) and visually more inflammatory cells. However, two semi-quantitative histopathologic scoring systems did not indicate significant differences. Conclusions These preliminary findings suggest a potential beneficial effect of BET inhibitors in the treatment of acute lung injury and ARDS. Further validation and replication of these results with a larger cohort of animals, in diverse models, and using different BET inhibitors are needed to explore their clinical implications.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40635-024-00604-zARDSBET-inhibitorAcute lung injuryLung fibrosis |
spellingShingle | Manuela Iten Camille Gschwend Alessandro Ostini David Robert Cameron Christine Goepfert David Berger Matthias Haenggi BET-inhibitor DYB-41 reduces pulmonary inflammation and local and systemic cytokine levels in LPS-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome: an experimental rodent study Intensive Care Medicine Experimental ARDS BET-inhibitor Acute lung injury Lung fibrosis |
title | BET-inhibitor DYB-41 reduces pulmonary inflammation and local and systemic cytokine levels in LPS-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome: an experimental rodent study |
title_full | BET-inhibitor DYB-41 reduces pulmonary inflammation and local and systemic cytokine levels in LPS-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome: an experimental rodent study |
title_fullStr | BET-inhibitor DYB-41 reduces pulmonary inflammation and local and systemic cytokine levels in LPS-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome: an experimental rodent study |
title_full_unstemmed | BET-inhibitor DYB-41 reduces pulmonary inflammation and local and systemic cytokine levels in LPS-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome: an experimental rodent study |
title_short | BET-inhibitor DYB-41 reduces pulmonary inflammation and local and systemic cytokine levels in LPS-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome: an experimental rodent study |
title_sort | bet inhibitor dyb 41 reduces pulmonary inflammation and local and systemic cytokine levels in lps induced acute respiratory distress syndrome an experimental rodent study |
topic | ARDS BET-inhibitor Acute lung injury Lung fibrosis |
url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40635-024-00604-z |
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