CC16 alleviates PM2.5-induced lung epithelial cell injury and airway inflammation in asthmatic mice by inhibiting ferroptosis

CC16 alleviates PM2.5-induced lung epithelial cell injury and airway inflammation in asthmatic mice by inhibiting ferroptosis

Background: Exposure to PM2.5 represents a significant public health challenge, closely associated with the worsening of asthma, a condition that still lacks effective preventive measures. Club Cell 16 kDa protein (CC16), recognized for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, may serve a p...

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Main Authors: Aili Wang, Jianling Liu, Zhangwen Li, Ze Qian, Shuo Yang, Shaohua Luo, Jinle Lin, Jian Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
Series:Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
Subjects:
Asthma
Ferroptosis
Airway epithelial cell
PM2.5
CC16
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651324014933
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Summary:Background: Exposure to PM2.5 represents a significant public health challenge, closely associated with the worsening of asthma, a condition that still lacks effective preventive measures. Club Cell 16 kDa protein (CC16), recognized for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, may serve a protective function in asthma exacerbated by PM2.5; however, the underlying mechanisms, particularly those related to ferroptosis, remain poorly understood. Methods: The impact of CC16 on inflammation and ferroptosis was assessed using a TC-1 lung epithelial cell model exposed to PM2.5, as well as an ovalbumin (OVA)-induced asthmatic mouse model also subjected to PM2.5 exposure. Results: CC16 significantly modulated key regulators of ferroptosis (NRF2, GPX4, SLC7A11, HO-1) and attenuated pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-13, IL-5, IL-6, IL-1β, IL-17A) in PM2.5-exposed lung epithelial cells. Furthermore, it enhanced pulmonary function while reducing airway inflammation and mucus secretion and inhibited ferroptosis in PM2.5-induced asthmatic mice. Conclusion: CC16 demonstrates promise as a therapeutic agent for PM2.5-induced asthma by modulating ferroptosis and alleviating airway inflammation, thereby providing a novel strategy for asthma management.
ISSN:0147-6513

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