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Background <p>Inter-alpha-trypsin inhibitor heavy chain 4 (ITIH4), a Type 2 acute phase protein, is critical for resolving inflammation and promoting tissue repair. While its role in chronic respiratory diseases is recognized, its effects on asthma remain unclear. This study investigated the effects of ITIH4 on the modulation of lung and gut microbiota, the attenuation of allergic inflammation, and the improvement of respiratory outcomes in an asthma mouse model.</p> Methods <p>Six-week-old male Balb/c mice were divided into five groups: control, ITIH4, ovalbumin (OVA), and two OVA + ITIH4 treatment groups at different doses. Lung function and oxygen saturation were measured, and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) was analyzed for white blood cell counts and cytokines. Lung and gut microbiota were profiled using 16&#xa0;S rRNA gene sequencing, and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) were measured using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Proteomic profiling of intestinal tissues was conducted to identify ITIH4-associated signaling pathways.</p> Results <p>ITIH4 administration significantly mitigated OVA-induced asthma symptoms by reducing weight loss, airway resistance, and tissue damping (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). Histological analysis showed decreased airway wall thickening and lung injury scores (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). ITIH4 also lowered BALF eosinophils and lymphocytes, IgE, and Th2 cytokines (IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13) (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). ITIH4 treatment modulated microbiome composition, enriching Gram-positive taxa (<i>Nocardioidaceae</i> and <i>Acholeplasmataceae</i>) and depleting Gram-negative <i>Helicobacteraceae</i> (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). SCFAs correlated with microbiome alterations, notably reduced 4-methylpentanoic acid levels (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). Proteomic analysis revealed a dose-dependent activation of granzyme A signaling and suppression of metabolic and solute transport pathways.</p> Conclusions <p>ITIH4 ameliorates asthma symptoms by modulating lung and gut microbiota, dampening Th2-driven inflammation, and restoring mucosal immune balance. These findings support ITIH4 as a potential candidate for microbiome-targeted asthma therapy.</p>

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ITIH4 alleviates OVA-induced asthma by regulating lung-gut microbiota

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    2025年5月23日

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  • Yi-Hsuan Liu,
  • Yueh-Lun Lee,
  • Chia-Li Han,
  • Yu-Chun Lo,
  • Zih-An Liao,
  • Yu-Syuan Shih,
  • Yi-Wen Lin,
  • Syue-Wei Peng,
  • Kang-Yun Lee,
  • Shu-Chuan Ho,
  • Sheng-Ming Wu,
  • Cheng-Wei Lin,
  • Kian Fan Chung,
  • Jer-Hwa Chang,
  • Hsiao-Chi Chuang

摘要

Background

Inter-alpha-trypsin inhibitor heavy chain 4 (ITIH4), a Type 2 acute phase protein, is critical for resolving inflammation and promoting tissue repair. While its role in chronic respiratory diseases is recognized, its effects on asthma remain unclear. This study investigated the effects of ITIH4 on the modulation of lung and gut microbiota, the attenuation of allergic inflammation, and the improvement of respiratory outcomes in an asthma mouse model.

Methods

Six-week-old male Balb/c mice were divided into five groups: control, ITIH4, ovalbumin (OVA), and two OVA + ITIH4 treatment groups at different doses. Lung function and oxygen saturation were measured, and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) was analyzed for white blood cell counts and cytokines. Lung and gut microbiota were profiled using 16 S rRNA gene sequencing, and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) were measured using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Proteomic profiling of intestinal tissues was conducted to identify ITIH4-associated signaling pathways.

Results

ITIH4 administration significantly mitigated OVA-induced asthma symptoms by reducing weight loss, airway resistance, and tissue damping (p < 0.05). Histological analysis showed decreased airway wall thickening and lung injury scores (p < 0.05). ITIH4 also lowered BALF eosinophils and lymphocytes, IgE, and Th2 cytokines (IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13) (p < 0.05). ITIH4 treatment modulated microbiome composition, enriching Gram-positive taxa (Nocardioidaceae and Acholeplasmataceae) and depleting Gram-negative Helicobacteraceae (p < 0.05). SCFAs correlated with microbiome alterations, notably reduced 4-methylpentanoic acid levels (p < 0.05). Proteomic analysis revealed a dose-dependent activation of granzyme A signaling and suppression of metabolic and solute transport pathways.

Conclusions

ITIH4 ameliorates asthma symptoms by modulating lung and gut microbiota, dampening Th2-driven inflammation, and restoring mucosal immune balance. These findings support ITIH4 as a potential candidate for microbiome-targeted asthma therapy.