Data di Pubblicazione:
2023
Citazione:
Dendritic cell marker Clec4a4 deficiency limits atherosclerosis progression / R. Bellini, A. Moregola, J. Nour, Y. Rombouts, O. Neyrolles, P. Uboldi, F. Bonacina, G.D. Norata. - In: ATHEROSCLEROSIS PLUS. - ISSN 2667-0895. - 51:(2023), pp. 8-12. [10.1016/j.athplu.2022.12.001]
Abstract:
Background and aims: Atherogenesis results from altered lipid metabolism and impaired immune response. Emerging evidence has suggested that dendritic cells (DCs) participate to atherosclerosis-related immune response, but their impact is scarcely characterized. Clec4a4 or DCIR2 (Dendritic cell immunoreceptor 2) is a C-type lectin receptor, mainly expressed by CD8α− DCs, able to modulate T cell immunity. However, whether this DC subset could play a role in the atherogenesis is still poorly understood. Thus, the aim of this study is to investigate whether the absence of Clec4a4 could affect atherosclerosis-related immune response and atherosclerosis itself. Methods: Dcir2−/− Ldlr−/− and Ldlr−/− mice were fed a standard diet or cholesterol-enriched diet for 12 weeks. Subsequently, the profile of circulating and lymph nodes-resident immune cells was investigated together with the analysis of plasma lipid levels and atherosclerotic plaque extension in the aorta. Results: Here, we show that Clec4a4 expression is downregulated under hypercholesterolemia and its deficiency in Ldlr−/− mice results in the reduction of atherosclerotic plaque formation, together with altered lipid metabolism and impaired myeloid immune cell distribution. Conclusions: Our findings suggest a pro-atherosclerotic role of Clec4a4 in experimental atherosclerosis.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
Atherosclerosis; C-type lectin receptors; Clec4a4; Dendritic cells; Immune response
Elenco autori:
R. Bellini, A. Moregola, J. Nour, Y. Rombouts, O. Neyrolles, P. Uboldi, F. Bonacina, G.D. Norata
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