Article ; Online: SARS-CoV-2 S protein activates NLRP3 inflammasome and deregulates coagulation factors in endothelial and immune cells.
Cell communication and signaling : CCS
2024 Volume 22, Issue 1, Page(s) 38
Abstract: ... and post-COVID-19. The SARS-CoV-2 S protein has been detected as an isolated element in human tissues ... reservoirs and is the main product of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. We investigated whether the S protein alone ... Results: S protein activated NF-κB, promoted pro-inflammatory cytokines release, and triggered ...
| Abstract | Background: Hyperinflammation, hypercoagulation and endothelial injury are major findings in acute and post-COVID-19. The SARS-CoV-2 S protein has been detected as an isolated element in human tissues reservoirs and is the main product of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. We investigated whether the S protein alone triggers pro-inflammatory and pro-coagulant responses in primary cultures of two cell types deeply affected by SARS-CoV-2, such are monocytes and endothelial cells. Methods: In human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) and monocytes, the components of NF-κB and the NLRP3 inflammasome system, as well as coagulation regulators, were assessed by qRT-PCR, Western blot, flow cytometry, or indirect immunofluorescence. Results: S protein activated NF-κB, promoted pro-inflammatory cytokines release, and triggered the priming and activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome system resulting in mature IL-1β formation in both cell types. This was paralleled by enhanced production of coagulation factors such as von Willebrand factor (vWF), factor VIII or tissue factor, that was mediated, at least in part, by IL-1β. Additionally, S protein failed to enhance ADAMTS-13 levels to counteract the pro-coagulant activity of vWF multimers. Monocytes and HUVEC barely expressed angiotensin-converting enzyme-2. Pharmacological approaches and gene silencing showed that TLR4 receptors mediated the effects of S protein in monocytes, but not in HUVEC. Conclusion: S protein behaves both as a pro-inflammatory and pro-coagulant stimulus in human monocytes and endothelial cells. Interfering with the receptors or signaling pathways evoked by the S protein may help preventing immune and vascular complications driven by such an isolated viral element. Video Abstract. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Inflammasomes/metabolism ; NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein/metabolism ; COVID-19 Vaccines ; NF-kappa B/metabolism ; von Willebrand Factor ; COVID-19 ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells/metabolism ; Interleukin-1beta/metabolism ; Spike Glycoprotein, Coronavirus |
| Chemical Substances | Inflammasomes ; NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein ; spike protein, SARS-CoV-2 ; COVID-19 Vaccines ; NF-kappa B ; von Willebrand Factor ; Interleukin-1beta ; Spike Glycoprotein, Coronavirus |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2024-01-15 |
| Publishing country | England |
| Document type | Video-Audio Media ; Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
| ZDB-ID | 2126315-2 |
| ISSN | 1478-811X ; 1478-811X |
| ISSN (online) | 1478-811X |
| ISSN | 1478-811X |
| DOI | 10.1186/s12964-023-01397-6 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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