Article
Synthetic secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (LGM2605) inhibits Libby amphibole fiber-induced acute inflammation in mice.
Authors
Melpo Christofidou-Solomidou, Ralph A. Pietrofesa, Kyewon Park, Steven M. Albelda, Kinta M. Serve, Deborah E. Keil, Jean C. Pfau
Publication
Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology
Abstract
Background Exposure to the Libby amphibole (LA) asbestos-like fibers found in Libby, Montana, is associated with inflammatory responses in mice and humans, and an increased risk of developing mesothelioma, asbestosis, pleural disease, and systemic autoimmune disease. Flaxseed-derived secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG) has anti-inflammatory, anti-fibrotic, and antioxidant properties. We have previously identified potent protective properties of SDG against crocidolite asbestos exposure modeled in mice. The current studies aimed to extend those findings by evaluating the immunomodulatory effects of synthetic SDG (LGM2605) on LA-exposed mice. Methods Male and female C57BL/6 mice were given LGM2605 via gavage initiated 3?days prior to and continued for 3?days after a single intraperitoneal dose of LA fibers (200??g) and evaluated on day 3 for inflammatory cell influx in the peritoneal cavity using flow cytometry. Results LA exposure induced a significant increase (p?0.0001) in spleen weight and peritoneal influx of white blood cells, all of which were reduced with LGM2605 with similar trends among males and females. Levels of peritoneal PMN cells were significantly (p?0.0001) elevated post LA exposure, and were significantly (p?0.0001) blunted by LGM2605. Importantly, LGM2605 significantly ameliorated the LA-induced mobilization of peritoneal B1a B cells. Conclusions LGM2605 reduced LA-induced acute inflammation and WBC trafficking supporting its possible use in mitigating downstream LA fiber-associated diseases. Summary Following acute exposure to Libby amphibole (LA) asbestos-like fibers, synthetic SDG (LGM2605), a small synthetic molecule, significantly reduced the LA-induced increase in spleen weight and peritoneal inflammation in C57BL/6 male and female mice. Our findings highlight that LGM2605 has immunomodulatory properties and may, thus, likely be a chemopreventive agent for LA-induced diseases.
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