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Lexical cue |
T81 |
0-58 |
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IL-33 and pathway synergisms in critical systemic COVID-19 |
T82 |
59-574 |
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In addition to NLRP3 stimulation and IL-1 release,47 substantial amounts of viroporins in patients with life-threatening COVID-19 might also account for extensive injury of alveolar epithelial cells and overproduction of IL-33.51 IL-33, IL-1α, and GM-CSF also stimulate each other's release by alveolar type 2 pneumocytes.52, 53 Accordingly, diffuse alveolar damage with alveolar denudation and reactive type 2 pneumocyte hyperplasia are histological hallmarks of COVID-19 with acute respiratory distress syndrome.4 |
T83 |
575-1876 |
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Feedforward loops might also engage mast cells, macrophages, endothelial cells, T cells, and neutrophils.40, 54 Although whether mast cells and macrophages produce IL-33 is still up for debate,51 it is well established that mast cells, infiltrating neutrophils, and cytotoxic T lymphocytes secrete serine proteases (eg, tryptase, cathepsin G, elastase, granzymes) that cleave IL-33 released from damaged epithelial and endothelial barriers into a mature form of IL-33 that is 10–30 times more active.51 IL-33 amplifies lung inflammation by inducing various proinflammatory cytokines (eg, GM-CSF, IL-1β, IL-6, TNF, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor [G-CSF]), chemokines (eg, CXCL1, CXCL2, CXCL6, CXCL8, CCL2, CCL20), and adhesion molecules (eg, E-selectin, ICAM1, VCAM1) in several target cells.32, 54, 55, 56, 57 Conversely, by inhibiting type 1 interferons and IL-12p35, IL-33 might contribute to impaired antiviral cytotoxic responses.58 In models of MAS-like disease, IL-33 is a crucial contributor to the weight loss and hyperferritinaemia related to systemic hyperinflammation, and to the expansion of GM-CSF-producing CD8+ T cells, upregulation of IL-1β and IL-6, and tissue neutrophilia.32 These features are the same as key characteristics seen in patients with critical COVID-19.5, 15, 26 |
T84 |
1877-2246 |
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IL-33 has also been implicated in the formation of neutrophil extracellular traps during virus-induced asthma exacerbation.58 Similarly, neutrophil priming with GM-CSF might promote the production of neutrophil extracellular traps.59 By releasing neutrophil elastase and other proteinases, neutrophil extracellular traps could in turn cleave and further activate IL-33. |
T85 |
2247-2573 |
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denotes |
These pathways might be relevant in patients with critical COVID-19, since neutrophilia and the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio are associated with poor prognosis, and high concentrations of neutrophil extracellular traps have been detected in patients with COVID-19 admitted to hospital and receiving mechanical ventilation.60 |
T86 |
2574-3510 |
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denotes |
Neutrophil extracellular traps might propagate inflammation and microvascular thrombosis in patients with COVID-19 and severe acute respiratory distress syndrome.60 Along with IL-33, IL-1, TNF, and other cytokines, neutrophil extracellular traps might increase endothelial permeability and induce a procoagulant phenotype in endothelial tissues by inducing expression of tissue factor,61, 62, 63 thus representing a possible link between hyperinflammation and hypercoagulability that could account for D-dimer elevation, pulmonary thrombosis, and microvascular manifestations affecting the heart, kidneys, and small bowel seen in patients with critical COVID-19.64, 65 Endothelialitis and endothelial dysfunction would also account for predominant exudative-phase diffuse alveolar damage characterised by hyaline membranes and fibrin deposits typically observed in patients with COVID-19 and severe acute respiratory distress syndrome.4 |
T87 |
3511-3838 |
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denotes |
IL-33 has also been shown to stimulate expression of IL-1β, IL-6, CCL2, CXCL2, and G-CSF by adipocytes.57 Elevated circulating concentrations of soluble ST2 (measured more often than IL-33 because of its higher concentration and stability) are associated with obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and acute cardiovascular diseases. |
T88 |
3839-4434 |
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denotes |
High soluble ST2 concentrations also predict worse outcomes and are associated with extension of heart damage, heart failure, increased cardiovascular death, and all-cause mortality.54 Notably, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases are common comorbidities in patients with COVID-19, and obesity has been independently associated with increased severity and mortality among younger patients with COVID-19.66 Circulating concentrations of soluble ST2 correlate with the extent of tissue damage, and might represent an indicator in plasma of IL-33 release and bioactivity in tissues. |
T89 |
4435-4782 |
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denotes |
Production of soluble ST2 might be reduced by anti-ST2 treatment, and such reduction would modulate T-cell polarisation by decreasing pathogenic Th1 and Th17 cells, and increasing IL-10-producing Treg cells.67 Future research should focus on whether soluble ST2 concentrations in plasma have prognostic value in patients with COVID-19 (figure 2 ). |
T90 |
4783-4849 |
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denotes |
Figure 2 IL-33 might orchestrate all pathogenic phases of COVID-19 |
T91 |
4850-4959 |
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denotes |
IL-33 might induce numerous cytokines and chemokines as well as its own receptor, ST2, in various cell types. |
T92 |
4960-5201 |
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denotes |
In asymptomatic or paucisymptomatic patients, IL-33 might expand anti-inflammatory Foxp3+ Treg cells or induce IL-4 production by GATA3+Foxp3+ Tregs and ILC2, thus stimulating mast cells, which might account for minor, allergy-like symptoms. |
T93 |
5202-5396 |
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denotes |
In individuals with mild-to-moderate disease, IL-33 (along with TGFβ) might induce ILC2 to release large amounts of IL-9, driving local expansion of effector memory Vγ9Vδ2+ T cells in the lungs. |
T94 |
5397-5552 |
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denotes |
In moderate–to-severe pneumonia, IL-33 combined with IL-2 and IL-7 from dendritic cells might further expand ILC2, γδT cells, and GM-CSF-producing T cells. |
T95 |
5553-5676 |
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denotes |
In severe–critical COVID-19, IL-33, GM-CSF, and IL-1 might stimulate each other's release by acting on multiple cell types. |
T96 |
5677-5903 |
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denotes |
IL-33 induction of cytokines, chemokines, adhesion molecules, tissue factor, and neutrophil extracellular traps might contribute to endothelialitis, thrombosis, and extrapulmonary involvement in patients with MAS-like disease. |
T97 |
5904-6183 |
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denotes |
Neutrophil extracellular traps and mast cell degranulation could provoke protease-mediated cleavage of IL-33 into a 10–30 times more potent form, and IL-33-induced release of its soluble receptor ST2 might further polarise T cells and contribute to cardiovascular manifestations. |
T98 |
6184-6448 |
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denotes |
In patients who survive, IL-33 might drive the post-acute fibrotic phase thorugh induction of IL-13 and TGFβ in M2-differentiated macrophages and ILC2, thereby stimulating myofibroblasts and eliciting the epithelial–to–mesenchymal transition of type 2 pneumocytes. |
T99 |
6449-6612 |
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denotes |
Molecules inside brackets are part of self-amplifying proinflammatory loops fed by IL-33 and outside brackets indicate different factors possibly induced by IL-33. |
T100 |
6613-6720 |
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denotes |
Question mark indicates the uncertainty of whether mast cells produce IL-33. bFGF=fibroblast growth factor. |
T101 |
6721-6752 |
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denotes |
CCL=C-C motif chemokine ligand. |
T102 |
6753-6790 |
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denotes |
CTGF=connective tissue growth factor. |
T103 |
6791-6825 |
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denotes |
CXCL=C-X-C motif chemokine ligand. |
T104 |
6826-6905 |
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denotes |
DIC=(systemic vascular thromboses mimicking) diffuse intravascular coagulation. |
T105 |
6906-6944 |
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denotes |
EMT=epithelial-mesenchymal transition. |
T106 |
6945-6971 |
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denotes |
Foxp=forkhead box protein. |
T107 |
6972-6997 |
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denotes |
GATA=GATA-binding factor. |
T108 |
6998-7042 |
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denotes |
G-CSF=granulocyte colony-stimulating factor. |
T109 |
7043-7099 |
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denotes |
GM-CSF=granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor. |
T110 |
7100-7124 |
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denotes |
ICU=intensive care unit. |
T111 |
7125-7140 |
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denotes |
IFN=interferon. |
T112 |
7141-7156 |
Sentence |
denotes |
IL=interleukin. |
T113 |
7157-7190 |
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denotes |
ILC2=type 2 innate lymphoid cell. |
T114 |
7191-7226 |
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denotes |
MAS=macrophage activation syndrome. |
T115 |
7227-7254 |
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denotes |
MOF=multiple organ failure. |
T116 |
7255-7289 |
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denotes |
NET=neutrophil extracellular trap. |
T117 |
7290-7326 |
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denotes |
PDGF=platelet-derived growth factor. |
T118 |
7327-7424 |
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denotes |
P/F ratio=arterial oxygen partial pressure to fractional inspired oxygen ratio. sST2=soluble ST2. |
T119 |
7425-7442 |
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denotes |
ST2=ST2 receptor. |
T120 |
7443-7474 |
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denotes |
TGF=transforming growth factor. |
T121 |
7475-7496 |
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denotes |
TF-1=tissue factor-1. |
T122 |
7497-7524 |
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denotes |
TNF=tumour necrosis factor. |
T123 |
7525-7569 |
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denotes |
TRAIL=TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand. |
T124 |
7570-7593 |
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denotes |
Treg=regulatory T cell. |