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13 July 2020: Laboratory Research  

Effects of Adenovirus-Mediated Overexpression of on Chronic Inflammation: An and Study

Fanping Meng1ABCEFG, Po Hao2ABCEFG*, Hongxin Du1C, Zheng Zhou1D

DOI: 10.12659/MSMBR.924124

Med Sci Monit Basic Res 2020; 26:e924124

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Insulin sensitivity and inflammation can be affected by juxtaposition with another zinc finger gene 1 (JAZF1), but its precise role in chronic inflammation is unclear. In this study, JAZF1-overexpression adenovirus plasmids were transfected into macrophages, CD4⁺ T cells, and C57BL/6J mice to assess the role of JAZF1 in chronic inflammation.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: JAZF1 was cloned into an adenovirus skeleton plasmid and transfected in HEK293 cells to package and enrich the virus particles. In vitro, the JAZF1 overexpression adenovirus vector (PAD-JAZF1) was cultured with peritoneal macrophages and peripheral blood CD4⁺ T cells of C57BL/6J mice, and samples were evaluated using flow cytometry. In vivo, PAD-JAZF1 was introduced into C57BL/6J mice, and livers were collected to evaluate factors related to inflammation by hematoxylin & eosin and immunohistochemical staining.

RESULTS: In vitro, PAD-JAZF1 decreased total macrophages, CD11c⁺ macrophages, and the secretion of proinflammatory cytokines, but increased CD206⁺ macrophages. It also decreased total CD4⁺T cells, active T cells, memory T cells, and the secretion of IL-6, IL-10, and IFN-γ, but increased Treg cells and restrictive T cells. In vivo, compared to those in the control group transfected with the adenovirus skeleton vector, mice transfected with the PAD-JAZF1 recombinant adenovirus had fewer CD11c⁺ ATMs and CD4⁺ T cells, lower levels of TNF-α and IL-6, and higher IL-10 concentrations in the liver.

CONCLUSIONS: These findings indicate that JAZF1 limits chronic inflammation by reducing macrophage and CD4⁺T cell populations, altering subtype differentiation, and regulating the secretion of immune-related factors.

Keywords: Adenoviridae, Genes, vif, Macrophages, Natural Killer T-Cells, CD11 Antigens, CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes, Chronic Disease, Co-Repressor Proteins, Cytopathogenic Effect, Viral, DNA-Binding Proteins, Genetic Vectors, HEK293 Cells, Inflammation Mediators, Macrophages, Peritoneal, Organ Specificity, RNA, Messenger, Recombination, Genetic, Restriction Mapping

Background

The potential roles of insulin resistance and chronic inflammation in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes (T2D) have already demonstrated [1]. Inflammatory factors affect adipose tissues, oxidative stress, and the immune system, and then cause insulin resistance and β cell structure and function disorders, which play an important role in the progression of T2D. Preclinical evidence suggests that pancreatic β cell dysfunction is associated with the systemic inflammatory state, including C-reactive protein and its upstream regulator interleukin-6 (IL-6) [2]. A study conducted by Redwine et al. found that C-reactive protein and IL-6 are significantly correlated with both insulin sensitivity and β cell function [3]. Further, inflammation activates the internal insulin immune response. Chronic local inflammation of visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) can result in the simultaneous secretion of a variety of fat-specific inflammatory factors involved in glycolipid metabolism [4]. Adipose tissue contains numerous immune cells, including T cells, B cells, and macrophages. CD4+ T cells are involved in the initial stage of adipose tissue inflammation during the progression of impaired glucose tolerance and insulin resistance. This suggests that in adipose tissues of patients with T2D, CD4+ T cells play important roles in the onset and maintenance of chronic inflammation [5].

Our preliminary studies showed that JAZF1 can regulate antigen presentation by macrophages and thus the inflammatory state [6]. JAZF1 (juxtaposed with other zinc finger gene 1) encodes a 27-kDa protein and includes 3 zinc finger motifs. Insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion are lower in the East Asian population than in European populations. In a comparison of candidate genes involved in susceptibility to T2D between the East and West, Xian et al. found that divergence in JAZF1, at 0.7%, was greatest among all genes [7]. This gene is highly expressed in adipose and liver tissues, which can affect the regulation of gluconeogenesis, insulin sensitivity, lipid metabolism, and inflammatory reactions [8]. There is also a correlation between JAZF1 polymorphisms and the development of T2D [9]. However, the mechanism underlying this relationship is unclear. In this study, the effects of JAZF1 on CD4+ T cell and macrophage populations were investigated in vitro and in vivo to determine the precise roles of this locus in chronic inflammation.

Material and Methods

ETHICS STATEMENT:

All animal experiments were conducted according to the guidelines of the Ethics Committee of the Army Military Medical University.

FLOW CYTOMETRY AND REAGENTS:

For the in vitro experiments, markers of inflammation were measured using the BD CBA Mouse Th1/Th2 Cytokine Kit (BD Biosciences, Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA) according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Macrophages, CD4+ T cells, and their subtypes were labeled with anti-mouse antibodies as CD3+, CD4+, CD11b+, CD11c+, CD206+, F4/80+, CD25+, CD44+, CD69+, CD152+, and Foxp3+ (BD Biosciences). Cells were treated with LPS (1 μg/mL, 50 μL; BD Biosciences) to induce differentiation. The FACSCalibur Flow Cytometer (BD Biosciences) and FCAP were used to analyze cells based on the manufacturer’s instructions.

CONSTRUCTION OF THE ADENOVIRUS SHUTTLE PLASMID:

A plasmid with JAZF1, pIRES2-JAZF1, was provided by our task group. The recombinant adenovirus used in this study was prepared using the AdEasy-1XL Adenoviral Vector System (Stratagene, La Jolla, CA, USA). JAZF1 was digested with XhoI and EcoRI from the plasmid pIRES2-JAZF1, ligated with Pshuttle-CMV, amplified in DH-5a, selected, purified using the Plasmid Maxiprep Kit (OMEGA, Irving, TX, USA), and identified by XhoI and EcoRI digestion and DNA sequencing; the resulting plasmid was named Pshuttle-JAZF1.

HOMOLOGOUS RECOMBINATION OF THE ADENOVIRUS SKELETON PLASMID (PADEASY) AND PSHUTTLE-JAZF1:

A shuttle plasmid carrying the target gene fragment JAZF1 (Pshuttle-JAZF1) was linearized with PmeI and transferred into Escherichia coli BJ5183 with the adenovirus large skeleton plasmid (pAdEasy) for homologous recombination. The adenovirus skeleton plasmid was ampicillin-resistant; when it was recombined with the shuttle plasmid, ampicillin resistance was lost, and a kanamycin resistance gene was expressed. This change in resistance enabled selection of the recombinant adenovirus vector skeleton, which was confirmed by performing a DNA miniprep and PacI digestion. Plasmids from correct clones were amplified by transformation into XL10-Gold cells. Again, plasmid DNA was prepared by a standard procedure. The adenoviral DNA was verified by PacI digestion and DNA sequencing, followed by transformation into XL10-Gold cells for large-scale amplification. The correct recombinant was named pAD-JAZF1.

PROPAGATION, PURIFICATION, TITER DETERMINATION, AND IDENTIFICATION OF THE PAD-JAZF1 ADENOVIRUS:

The recombinant adenovirus was propagated in human embryonic kidney 293 cells (HEK293) cultured in DMEM supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum, 100 units/mL penicillin, and 100 mg/mL streptomycin at 37°C with 5% CO2. Twenty-four hours before transfection, 5 × 105 cells were seeded on a 6-well plate until 80% confluence was reached. The recombinant adenovirus pAD-JAZF1 from correct clones was linearized with PacI and transfected into 293 packaging cells using liposomes (Hanbio). Due to the loss of the early gene E1 in the adenovirus vector genome, 293 cells with E1 were used as packaging cells. After the transfected cells were incubated continuously for 5–7 days, the cytopathic effect (CPE) was observed. Then, viruses were harvested and purified on CsCl gradients and titers were determined. They were subsequently stored at −80°C in 4% sucrose buffer.

DETERMINATION OF RECOMBINANT ADENOVIRUS TITRATION:

The titer of recombinant adenoviral plasmids was measured by a plaque formation assay. AD293 cells were seeded (1×106 cells per well) in 6-well plates until they reached 50–70% confluence, which was followed by the addition of serial dilutions of viral samples. The cells were incubated in a 5% CO2 incubator at 37°C for 10 days. Cell monolayers were fixed with 25% formaldehyde. Then, plaques were counted by staining with neutral red according to the following formula: number of plaques/dilution coefficient×volume of the viral solution.

PREPARATION OF C57BL/6J MOUSE PERITONEAL MACROPHAGES:

Wild-type C57BL/6J mice at 8 weeks of age (22–28 g, normal chow diet) were used. DMEM with 5 mL of 75% serum was injected into the mouse abdomens. After 30 min, the liquid was recovered. Then, the mice were euthanized by cervical dislocation, placed in 75% alcohol for 3 min, injected with 5 mL of pre-cooled serum-free DMEM into the abdominal cavity, and washed, which was followed by collection of the liquid. After centrifugation at 200×g for 10 min, the upper liquid was discarded, and this was followed by washing with serum-free DMEM and the suspension of cells in DMEM-10% serum to obtain a concentration of approximately 2×106 cells/mL. The cell suspension was inoculated into a 96-well dish and incubated at 37°C with 5% CO2. After 2 h, it was removed and cleaned, and preheated DMEM-10% serum was washed twice to obtain cells.

CO-CULTURE OF PERITONEAL MACROPHAGES WITH RECOMBINANT ADENOVIRUS PAD-JAZF1:

Two groups were established, a PAD-JAZF1 group and a pAdEasy blank virus (control) group. The C57BL/6J mouse peritoneal macrophages prepared as described previously herein were added to 48-well plates for each group and 200 μL of preheated DMEM-10% serum medium was added for culture at 37°C with 5% CO2. After 2 h, the recombinant adenovirus (5×107 PFU) and 50 μL of LPS (1 μg/mL) were added to each well. After 3 or 6 h, the cellular extract was collected and the macrophage subtypes (CD11c+ and CD206+) and inflammatory factors IL-1β, TNF-α (3 h), and IL-6 (6 h) were detected by flow cytometry.

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Peripheral blood mononuclear cells in C57BL/6J mice were isolated by the immunomagnetic bead method, and PE-CD4+ T cells were separated by flow cytometry. The cell culture solution was IMDM containing 2 M glutamine, 100 U/mL penicillin, 100 μg/mL streptomycin, 50 μM β-mercaptoethanol, and 10% FBS. CD4+ T cells were cultured in a cell culture dish containing anti-CD3 (5 μg/mL) and anti-CD28 (1 μg/mL) antibodies in a 37°C, 5% CO2 culture box following the same process described previously, which was followed by the addition of 100 nM recombinant IL-2 to induce CD4+ T cell differentiation.

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Following the procedure described previously herein, the cellular extract was collected and the CD4+ T cell subtype (active, memory, restrictive T cells, and Tregs) and inflammatory factors IL-4, IL-10, IFN-γ (3 h), and IL-6 (6 h) were assessed by flow cytometry.

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A high-fat diet (HFD) mouse model was employed to assess the role of JAZF1 in vivo. C57BL/6J mice (4 weeks of age; 10–18 g, n=14) were placed together in the same cage and fed a regular diet (RD) for 1 week before the experiment. The temperature and humidity were 18–25°C and 40–60%, respectively, with a 12-h light–dark cycle. Water and food were withheld from all mice during the experiment. All mice were divided into PAD-JAZF1 (treatment group, n=6) and pAdEasy (control group, n=6) groups after 1 week. Moreover, mice in both groups were fed a high-fat diet (HFD). Another 2 mice, as a blank control, were fed a RD. After feeding for 12 weeks, the vectors were introduced into the C57BL/6J mice separately via tail vein injection. Three days later, mice were killed by cervical dislocation, and adipose tissues were harvested from the testicles or uterus, kidney, and abdomen. Muscle and liver tissues were also acquired. The 3 kinds of tissue were used for Western blotting and RT-PCR to detect the expression of JAZF1. The liver tissues were also used for hematoxylin & eosin staining and immunohistochemistry (IHC). By detecting CD11c+ macrophages, CD4+ T cells, and TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-10, the effects of JAZF1 on chronic inflammation in liver tissues in HFD mice were investigated.

JAZF1 EXPRESSION MEASURED BY WESTERN BLOTTING AND RT-PCR:

Total liver, muscle, and adipose tissue proteins were extracted and used for SDS-PAGE at 80 V for 30 min and 120 V for 90 min. After transfer to a membrane (wet), a primary antibody (rabbit anti-mouse JAZF1 polyclonal antibody; Abcam, Cambridge, UK) was added and incubated at 4°C in a refrigerator overnight, which was followed by washing. The secondary antibody (HRP-sheep-rabbit-IgG; Abcam) was diluted (1: 1000) and incubated at room temperature for 70–80 min. After washing, Quantity One software (BIO-RAD, Hercules, CA, USA) was used for imaging and IOD values were calculated. By calculating the ratio of each value to the IOD value of internal controls, the relative expression of the target protein was determined.

For RT-PCR, mRNA extraction and reverse transcription were performed using the TAKARA mRNA Extraction and Reverse Transcription Kit. The reaction conditions were as follows: 37°C for 15 min, 85°C for 5 s, and 4°C for 20 min. PCR was performed immediately using a PCR instrument (Hangzhou Anjes) with the following primers for JAZF1: 5′-CACGCCGAGAACAGGAAT-3′ and 5′-GTGCTGCTGCGGAATGAA-3′. β-actin was used as the internal reference. The specificity and relative amplification efficiency were evaluated using Bio-Rad CFX Manager 2.0.

HE AND IHC STAINING TO DETECT THE EFFECT OF JAZF1 ON CHRONIC INFLAMMATION:

Fresh liver tissues were obtained from mice for HE and IHC (using reagents provided with a kit from China Biyuntian Biotechnology Co., Shanghai, China). The effects of JAZF1 on chronic inflammation were investigated by assessing CD11c+ macrophages, CD4+ T cells, TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-10.

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS:

Data are presented as means±SEM and the differences between groups were calculated using independent-samples t tests. P<0.05 indicated significance. SPSS software 19.0 (IBM, Armonk, NY, USA) was used to conduct all statistical analyses.

Results

CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADENOVIRUS VECTOR TO OVEREXPRESS JAZF1 (PAD-JAZF1):

The Pshuttle-JAZF1 was digested by XhoI and EcoRI double-enzyme digestion and analyzed on agarose gels to identify these fragments (Figure 1A). Two fragments of 6.6 kb and 540 bp were detected, corresponding to pShuttle and the insertion fragment, and the sequences were verified. Using PacI, PAD-JAZF1 was digested into 2 fragments of 30 kb (adenovirus skeleton plasmid) and 3.0 kb (PAD-JAZF1) (Figure 1B), and the inserted fragments were confirmed by sequencing.

CPE assays were performed to determine whether increased viral protein expression led to enhanced cell killing. The infected AD293 cells exhibited an irregular shape consistent with CPE (Figure 1C). A plaque formation assay showed that the virus titers were 7.0×108 and 8.0×108 pfu/mL for PAD-JAZF1 and pAdEasy, respectively.

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Mouse peritoneal macrophages were cultured with the recombinant adenovirus PAD-JAZF1 and airborne adenovirus pAdEasy. After adding LPS (3 or 6 h), inflammatory factors IL-1β, TNF-α (3 h), and IL-6 (6 h), as well as macrophage subtypes (CD11c+ and CD206+), were detected by flow cytometry. The CD11c+M population and secretion of inflammatory factors were significantly lower and the CD206+ M population was larger in the PAD-JAZF1 group than in the control group. These results indicated that JAZF1 inhibited macrophage differentiation into the CD11c+M lineage, as well as the secretion of inflammatory factors, in vitro (Figure 2).

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Mouse CD4+ T cells were cultured with the recombinant adenovirus PAD-JAZF1 and airborne adenovirus pAdEasy. After adding recombinant IL-2 stimulus (3 or 6 h), CD4+ T cell subtypes (active, memory, restrictive T cells, and Tregs) and inflammatory factors (IL-4, IL-10, and IFN-γ (3 h) and IL-6 (6 h)), were detected by flow cytometry. The populations of total CD4+ T cells, active T cells, and memory T cells and the secretion of IL-6 and IFN-γ were suppressed in the PAD-JAZF1 group, but Tregs, restrictive T cells, IL-10, and IL-4 were elevated in the PAD-JAZF1 group (Figure 3).

EFFECTS OF THE RECOMBINANT ADENOVIRUS (PAD-JAZF1) ON JAZF1 MRNA AND PROTEIN EXPRESSION IN MOUSE ADIPOSE, LIVER, AND MUSCLE TISSUES:

After mouse tail vein injection of recombinant adenovirus (pad-JAZF1, pAdEasy) for 3 days, mouse adipose, liver, and muscle tissues were collected to evaluate the expression of JAZF1 at the mRNA and protein levels. By RT-PCR and Western blotting, JAZF1 mRNA and protein levels in the PAD-JAZF1 group were significantly higher than those in the pAdEasy infection group (Figure 4), demonstrating that PAD-JAZF1 can increase JAZF1 transcription and translation in each tissue type.

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JAZF1 inhibited the number of and secretion by peritoneal macrophages in vitro. To determine whether JAZF1 has similar effects in vivo, we transfected PAD-JAZF1 into HFD-fed mice. Liver IHC results showed that CD11c+ macrophages and TNF-α and IL-1β levels in the PAD-JAZF1 group were lower than those in the control group, suggesting that JAZF1 can downregulate CD11c+M and suppress secretion in vivo. To demonstrate the chronic inflammation status in HFD-fed mice, we performed liver HE staining (using RD mice as a control group). Liver tissue inflammation was significantly greater in HFD mice than in RD mice (Figure 5).

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JAZF1 inhibited the number of and secretion by CD4+ T cells in vitro. We further evaluated the effects of JAZF1 in vivo by transfecting PAD-JAZF1 into HFD-fed mice. Liver IHC results showed that the CD4+ T cell population and the secretion of IL-6 in the PAD-JAZF1 group were lower than those in the pAdEasy control group, but that IL-10 levels were higher. These results indicate that JAZF1 can regulate the liver CD4+ T cell populations and secretion in vivo (Figure 6).

Discussion

Gluconeogenesis, lipid metabolism, insulin sensitivity, islet β cell function, and inflammatory reactions are regulated by JAZF1 [8–11]. Glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity are elevated in mice with JAZF1 overexpression, suggesting that this gene affects the regulation of insulin resistance [12]. The overexpression of JAZF1 can inhibit the release proinflammatory cytokines through the inhibition of stress-activated protein kinases and nuclear factor-κB, which is accompanied by a decrease in the activation of c-Jun N-terminal kinase, supporting the important role of this gene in preventing lipogenesis and systemic inflammation-related diseases [13]. However, the role of JAZF1 in chronic inflammation is unclear. In this study, RT-PCR and Western blotting showed that JAZF1 was successfully transfected into the C57BL/6J mice, with high expression in the liver, muscle, and adipose tissues. We found that JAZF1 reduces chronic inflammation by limiting macrophage and CD4+ T cell populations, altering subtype differentiation, and regulating the secretion of inflammatory factors in vitro. Furthermore, we found that JAZF1 relieved the chronic inflammation of hepatocytes in vivo.

Adipose tissue can secrete a variety of fat-specific inflammatory factors and is involved in glycolipid metabolism [2,4], which mediates macrophage activation, promotes inflammation, and leads to insulin resistance. Inflammatory factors such as TNF-α in the innate immune system released by macrophages phagocytosing necrotic adipose cells hinder the function of the remaining adipose cells. Free fatty acids released from dysfunctional adipose cells can then activate macrophages [14]. This suggests that the interaction between fat cells and macrophages can trigger a cycle of inflammatory reactions. The M1 lineage leads to inflammation and insulin resistance [15–18], but CD206+ macrophages are predominantly anti-inflammatory [19,20]. In tissues with local inflammation, M2 (expressing CD206+) macrophages tend to transform into the M1 type (expressing CD11c+) [21]. In this study, the populations of total macrophages and CD11c+ macrophages and the secretion of proinflammatory cytokines were reduced in the PAD-JAZF1 group. The results of our in vitro and in vivo analyses are consistent with those of our previous studies and demonstrate that JAZF1 overexpression can decrease MHCII, CD40, and CD86 in total ATM, CD11c+ATM, and CD206+ATM cells, thereby restricting antigen presentation [6]. These findings suggest that JAZF1 is essential for the role of macrophages in inflammatory responses. The mechanism underlying these effects will be explored in future studies.

Low-grade chronic inflammation contributes to systemic metabolic diseases such as T2D and is associated with immune disorders. The proinflammatory response is further associated with an imbalance in T cell subtypes, and particularly CD4+ T cell subtypes [22]. CD4+ T cells are important for obesity-associated diseases, and adipocytes, as antigen-presenting cells, regulate CD4+ T cell activity [22]. In immunodeficient Rag1−/− and H2A−/− mice, CD4+ T cells mediate obesity memory and promote weight regain, and the depletion of CD4+ T cells leads to obesity memory ablation [22]. In adipose tissues of obese individuals, the Th1-type immune environment dominates the Th2/Treg-type due to the overproduction of proinflammatory cytokines (IFN-γ, IL-6, and TNF-α) and a deficiency in Th2-type processes and interleukins (IL-4, IL-5, IL-10, and IL-13). ILCs2 secrete mostly IL-4, IL-5, IL-9, and IL-13, which are responsible for the accumulation of eosinophils and the polarization of alternatively-activated macrophages, creating a beneficial anti-inflammatory and metabolic regulatory environment in the adipose tissue [23]. These findings indicate that the differentiation of CD4+ T cell subtypes is closely related to lipid metabolism. The expression of genes related to lipid metabolism and the inhibition of lipid accumulation in adipocytes can be regulated by JAZF1 [24]. In this study, the effects of JAZF1 were evaluated in vitro using CD4+ T cells and in vivo using HFD-fed mice. The recombinant adenovirus PAd-JAZF1 regulated mouse CD4+ T cell differentiation and secretion in vitro and in vivo.

Tregs, a subtype of CD4+ T cells, have inhibitory effects on immune and inflammatory reactions, especially on the response to an individual’s own antigens [25,26]. They act as anti-inflammatory cells to counter the proinflammatory immune cells responsible for obesity-induced inflammation [27]. A decrease in Tregs will cause metabolic disorders in adipose tissue and insulin resistance [28]. The imbalance of regulatory T (Treg) cells contributes to tissue-specific and systemic inflammation and immunity in T2D, and restoration of the Treg balance is a potential therapeutic approach for prevention and treatment [29]. This is consistent with observations in patients with T2D who are obese and have insulin resistance [30]. Based on these previous findings, the interaction between JAZF1 and Tregs and the effect of JAZF1 overexpression on chronic inflammation warrants further study.

Conclusions

In conclusion, co-culture with PAD-JAZF1 affected cell populations and secretion status. In vivo, mice transfected with PAD-JAZF1 showed lower levels of CD11c+ M and CD4+ T cells and reduced proinflammatory cytokine secretion. Our results show that JAZF1 can reduce chronic inflammation by limiting macrophage and CD4+ T cell populations, adjusting subtype differentiation, and regulating the secretion of inflammatory factors.

Figures

Restriction mapping and cytopathic effect (CPE) on AD293 cells transfected with the adenoviral plasmid. (A) Shuttle plasmid pShuttle-JAZF1 (lane M): wide-range DNA marker; (lane 1): Recombinant plasmid pShuttle (6.6 kb); (lane 2, 3): pShuttle-JAZF1 digested by XhoI and EcoRI (540 bp). (B) Recombinant plasmid pAD-JAZF1 (lane M): λhindIII digestion, up to 23 kb; (lane 1, 2): pAd-JAZF1 digested by PacI. (C) AD293 cells and the CPE.Figure 1. Restriction mapping and cytopathic effect (CPE) on AD293 cells transfected with the adenoviral plasmid. (A) Shuttle plasmid pShuttle-JAZF1 (lane M): wide-range DNA marker; (lane 1): Recombinant plasmid pShuttle (6.6 kb); (lane 2, 3): pShuttle-JAZF1 digested by XhoI and EcoRI (540 bp). (B) Recombinant plasmid pAD-JAZF1 (lane M): λhindIII digestion, up to 23 kb; (lane 1, 2): pAd-JAZF1 digested by PacI. (C) AD293 cells and the CPE. Cell populations and secretion levels in mouse peritoneal macrophages and subtypes in extracts obtained from co-culture conditions. (A) Inflammation-related factors secreted by mouse peritoneal macrophages. Flow cytometry results of IL-1β (gate R3), IL-6 (gate R4), and TNF-α (gate R5) in each group. (B) Mouse peritoneal macrophages and subtype populations. Values are presented as means±SEM (n=6/group). * P<0.05 vs. the pAdEasy control group.Figure 2. Cell populations and secretion levels in mouse peritoneal macrophages and subtypes in extracts obtained from co-culture conditions. (A) Inflammation-related factors secreted by mouse peritoneal macrophages. Flow cytometry results of IL-1β (gate R3), IL-6 (gate R4), and TNF-α (gate R5) in each group. (B) Mouse peritoneal macrophages and subtype populations. Values are presented as means±SEM (n=6/group). * P<0.05 vs. the pAdEasy control group. Cell populations and secretion of inflammatory factors by mouse CD4+ T cells and subtypes in co-culture conditions. (A) Inflammatory factors secreted by CD4+ T cells. Flow cytometry results for IL-6 (gate R3), IL-10 (gate R4), IFN-γ (gate R5), and IL-4 (gate R6) in each group. (B) Mouse CD4+ T cells and their subtypes. Values are presented as means±SEM (n=6/group). * P<0.05 vs. the pAdEasy control group.Figure 3. Cell populations and secretion of inflammatory factors by mouse CD4+ T cells and subtypes in co-culture conditions. (A) Inflammatory factors secreted by CD4+ T cells. Flow cytometry results for IL-6 (gate R3), IL-10 (gate R4), IFN-γ (gate R5), and IL-4 (gate R6) in each group. (B) Mouse CD4+ T cells and their subtypes. Values are presented as means±SEM (n=6/group). * P<0.05 vs. the pAdEasy control group. mRNA and protein expression levels of JAZF1 in mouse liver, muscle, and adipose tissues in the PAD-JAZF1 and control groups. (A) JAZF1 mRNA expression levels in the 2 groups. Lane 1, liver; lane 2, muscle; lane 3, adipose tissue 4. (B) JAZF1 protein expression levels in the PAD-JAZF1 and control groups.Figure 4. mRNA and protein expression levels of JAZF1 in mouse liver, muscle, and adipose tissues in the PAD-JAZF1 and control groups. (A) JAZF1 mRNA expression levels in the 2 groups. Lane 1, liver; lane 2, muscle; lane 3, adipose tissue 4. (B) JAZF1 protein expression levels in the PAD-JAZF1 and control groups. CD11c+ macrophages and TNF-α and IL-1β expression levels in the liver. (A) HE staining results for the liver of high-fat diet (HFD)-fed mice and regular diet (RD)-fed mice. (B) IHC staining results for CD11c+ macrophages and TNF-α and IL-1β levels in the livers of the PAD-JAZF1 group and pAdEasy control group.Figure 5. CD11c+ macrophages and TNF-α and IL-1β expression levels in the liver. (A) HE staining results for the liver of high-fat diet (HFD)-fed mice and regular diet (RD)-fed mice. (B) IHC staining results for CD11c+ macrophages and TNF-α and IL-1β levels in the livers of the PAD-JAZF1 group and pAdEasy control group. IHC analysis of CD4+ T cells and IL-6 and IL-10 expression levels in the livers of the PAD-JAZF1 and pAdEasy control groups.Figure 6. IHC analysis of CD4+ T cells and IL-6 and IL-10 expression levels in the livers of the PAD-JAZF1 and pAdEasy control groups.

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Figures

Figure 1. Restriction mapping and cytopathic effect (CPE) on AD293 cells transfected with the adenoviral plasmid. (A) Shuttle plasmid pShuttle-JAZF1 (lane M): wide-range DNA marker; (lane 1): Recombinant plasmid pShuttle (6.6 kb); (lane 2, 3): pShuttle-JAZF1 digested by XhoI and EcoRI (540 bp). (B) Recombinant plasmid pAD-JAZF1 (lane M): λhindIII digestion, up to 23 kb; (lane 1, 2): pAd-JAZF1 digested by PacI. (C) AD293 cells and the CPE.Figure 2. Cell populations and secretion levels in mouse peritoneal macrophages and subtypes in extracts obtained from co-culture conditions. (A) Inflammation-related factors secreted by mouse peritoneal macrophages. Flow cytometry results of IL-1β (gate R3), IL-6 (gate R4), and TNF-α (gate R5) in each group. (B) Mouse peritoneal macrophages and subtype populations. Values are presented as means±SEM (n=6/group). * P<0.05 vs. the pAdEasy control group.Figure 3. Cell populations and secretion of inflammatory factors by mouse CD4+ T cells and subtypes in co-culture conditions. (A) Inflammatory factors secreted by CD4+ T cells. Flow cytometry results for IL-6 (gate R3), IL-10 (gate R4), IFN-γ (gate R5), and IL-4 (gate R6) in each group. (B) Mouse CD4+ T cells and their subtypes. Values are presented as means±SEM (n=6/group). * P<0.05 vs. the pAdEasy control group.Figure 4. mRNA and protein expression levels of JAZF1 in mouse liver, muscle, and adipose tissues in the PAD-JAZF1 and control groups. (A) JAZF1 mRNA expression levels in the 2 groups. Lane 1, liver; lane 2, muscle; lane 3, adipose tissue 4. (B) JAZF1 protein expression levels in the PAD-JAZF1 and control groups.Figure 5. CD11c+ macrophages and TNF-α and IL-1β expression levels in the liver. (A) HE staining results for the liver of high-fat diet (HFD)-fed mice and regular diet (RD)-fed mice. (B) IHC staining results for CD11c+ macrophages and TNF-α and IL-1β levels in the livers of the PAD-JAZF1 group and pAdEasy control group.Figure 6. IHC analysis of CD4+ T cells and IL-6 and IL-10 expression levels in the livers of the PAD-JAZF1 and pAdEasy control groups.

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