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- IL-10 and Cdc42 as critical modulators in methamphtamine-induced neuroinflammationPublication . Silva, Ana Isabel; Socodato, Renato; Pinto, Carolina; Terceiro, Ana Filipa; Canedo, Teresa; Relvas, João Bettencourt; Saraiva, Margarida; Summavielle, Teresa; Summavielle, TeresaPsychoactive substances, such as Methamphetamine (Meth), can induce complex neuroinflammatory responses that modulate the neuron-glia cross talk and strongly affect behavioral responses. Recently we have reported that Meth stimulates astrocytes to release tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and glutamate, leading to microglial activation, microgliosis and loss of risk-assessment. Here, we started by investigating the anti-inflammatory power the cytokine interleukin-10 (IL-10), resorting to astrocyte and microglia primary transfected with different FRET probes and exposed to Meth (100µM), to elucidate the mechanisms involved. Then after, we confirmed these results in vivo, by employing a transgenic mouse model that overexpresses IL-10 (pMT-10), in time-controlled manner, and administering a binge Meth dosing (4 x 5mg/kg, with 2h intervals). In vitro, our findings reveal that the presence of recombinant IL-10 (rIL-10) counteracts Meth-induced excessive glutamate release in astrocytes, which significantly reduced microglial activation. This reduction was associated with the modulation of astrocytic intracellular calcium (Ca2+) dynamics, particularly by restricting the release of Ca2+ from the endoplasmic reticulum to the cytoplasm. Furthermore, we identify the small Rho GTPase Cdc42 as a crucial intermediary in the astrocyte-to-microglia communication pathway under Meth. In vivo, we observed that IL-10 overexpressing prevented Meth-induced neuroinflammation, microgliosis and Meth-induced behavioral changes. These findings enhance our understanding of Meth-related neuroinflammatory mechanisms, suggesting IL-10 and Cdc42 as putative therapeutic targets, and strengthen the view of a neuroimmune nature for addiction.
- IL-10 and Cdc42 modulate astrocyte-mediated microglia activation in methamphetamine-induced neuroinflammationPublication . Silva, Ana Isabel; Socodato, Renato; Pinto, Carolina; Terceiro, Ana Filipa; Canedo, Teresa; Relvas, João Bettencourt; Saraiva, Margarida; Summavielle, TeresaMethamphetamine (Meth) use is known to induce complex neuroinflammatory responses, particularly involving astrocytes and microglia. Building upon our previous research, which demonstrated that Meth stimulates astrocytes to release tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and glutamate, leading to microglial activation, this study investigates the role of the anti-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-10 (IL-10) in this process. Our findings reveal that the presence of recombinant IL-10 (rIL-10) counteracts Meth-induced excessive glutamate release in astrocyte cultures, which significantly reduces microglial activation. This reduction is associated with the modulation of astrocytic intracellular calcium (Ca2+) dynamics, particularly by restricting the release of Ca2+ from the endoplasmic reticulum to the cytoplasm. Furthermore, we identify the small Rho GTPase Cdc42 as a crucial intermediary in the astrocyte-to-microglia communication pathway under Meth exposure. By employing a transgenic mouse model that overexpresses IL-10 (pMT-10), we also demonstrate in vivo that IL-10 prevents Meth-induced neuroinflammation. These findings not only enhance our understanding of Meth-related neuroinflammatory mechanisms, but also suggest IL-10 and Cdc42 as putative therapeutic targets for treating Meth-induced neuroinflammation.