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The cytokine activity of HMGB1

Yang, Huan, Wang, Haichao, Czura, Christopher J, Tracey, Kevin J·2005·Journal of Leukocyte Biology

Abstract

High mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) is a highly conserved, ubiquitous protein present in the nuclei and cytoplasm of nearly all cell types. We recently discovered that HMGB1 is secreted into the extracellular milieu and acts as a proinflammatory cytokine. Administration of HMGB1 to normal animals causes inflammatory responses, including fever, weight loss and anorexia, acute lung injury, epithelial barrier dysfunction, arthritis, and death. Anti-HMGB1 treatment, with antibodies or specific antagonists, rescues mice from lethal endotoxemia or sepsis and ameliorates the severity of collagen-induced arthritis and endotoxin-induced lung injury. Here, we give an abridged review of the cytokine activity of HMGB1, its secretion and release into the extracellular milieu, the putative signal transduction pathways, including interaction with cell-surface receptors and intracellular signaling, and its role in several inflammatory diseases. Finally, the therapeutic potential of blocking HMGB1 in the treatment of inflammatory diseases is discussed.

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  • Direct administration of HMGB-1 into the CNS activates NF-κB-dependent transcription, primes the NLRP3 inflammasome, and increases proinflammatory cytokines, including IL-1β.

    “Indeed, direct administration of HMGB-1 into the CNS activates NF-κB-dependent transcription, primes the NLRP3 inflammasome, and increases proinflammatory cytokines, including IL-1β (O' Connor et al, 2003a;Yang et al, 2005;Xiang et al, 2011;Frank et al, 2015a).”

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Authors
Yang, H., Wang, H., Czura, C. J., & Tracey, K. J.
Affiliations
Northwell Health (US)
Corresponding author
Yang, Huan
Venue
Journal of Leukocyte Biology
Published
2005-02-25
Volume
78
Issue
1
Pages
1-8
ISSN
  • 0741-5400 (ISSN-L)
  • 1938-3673
OpenAlex
W2123949218
Cited by
545
References
75
Citations by year
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FWCI
3.57
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Leukocyte Biology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • The North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System (M01 RR018535)
  • National Institutes of Health
  • National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Clinical Biochemistry › Advanced Glycation End Products research
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › Immune Response and Inflammation
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › S100 Proteins and Annexins
Keywords
HMGB1, high mobility group box 1, inflammatory cytokines, endotoxemia, sepsis, acute lung injury, collagen-induced arthritis, epithelial barrier dysfunction, fever, signal transduction, inflammatory diseases, anti-inflammatory therapy
MeSH terms
Animals, Cell Communication, Disease Models, Animal, Humans, Inflammation, Signal Transduction, Cytokines, Cell Death, Sepsis, Inflammation Mediators, HMGB1 Protein

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