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Tetracycline-induced mitohormesis mediates disease tolerance against influenza
- Source :
- Journal of Clinical Investigation. September 1, 2022, Vol. 132 Issue 17
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Mitohormesis defines the increase in fitness mediated by adaptive responses to mild mitochondrial stress. Tetracyclines inhibit not only bacterial but also mitochondrial translation, thus imposing a low level of mitochondrial stress on eukaryotic cells. We demonstrate in cell and germ-free mouse models that tetracyclines induce a mild adaptive mitochondrial stress response (MSR), involving both the ATF4-mediated integrative stress response and type I interferon (IFN) signaling. To overcome the interferences of tetracyclines with the host microbiome, we identify tetracycline derivatives that have minimal antimicrobial activity, yet retain full capacity to induce the MSR, such as the lead compound, 9-tert-butyl doxycycline (9-TB). The MSR induced by doxycycline (Dox) and 9-TB improves survival and disease tolerance against lethal influenza virus (IFV) infection when given preventively. 9-TB, unlike Dox, did not affect the gut microbiome and also showed encouraging results against IFV when given in a therapeutic setting. Tolerance to IFV infection is associated with the induction of genes involved in lung epithelial cell and cilia function, and with downregulation of inflammatory and immune gene sets in lungs, liver, and kidneys. Mitohormesis induced by non-antimicrobial tetracyclines and the ensuing IFN response may dampen excessive inflammation and tissue damage during viral infections, opening innovative therapeutic avenues.<br />Introduction Cells constantly monitor the function of their mitochondria and activate adaptive mitochondrial stress responses (MSRs) to maintain or restore mitochondrial homeostasis upon stress. Mitohormesis is the phenomenon that ensues [...]
- Subjects :
- Tetracycline -- Dosage and administration -- Physiological aspects
Influenza -- Drug therapy -- Physiological aspects
Mitochondria -- Physiological aspects -- Health aspects
Immunity -- Health aspects
Tetracyclines -- Dosage and administration -- Physiological aspects
Health care industry
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00219738
- Volume :
- 132
- Issue :
- 17
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- Journal of Clinical Investigation
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.716605291
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI151540