NAD depletion effects on monocyte/macrophage differentiation

Exploratory Score: 0.900 Price: $0.50 Inflammatory bowel disease Primary mouse and human monocytes/macrophages Status: proposed

What This Experiment Tests

Exploratory experiment designed to discover new patterns targeting NAMPT in Primary mouse and human monocytes/macrophages. Primary outcome: Macrophage polarization markers and cytokine production

Description

In vitro investigation of how NAD depletion affects the differentiation and polarization of primary monocytes and macrophages from both mouse and human sources. The experiment examined the impact of FK866-mediated NAD depletion on macrophage biology, specifically focusing on how reduced NAD availability influences macrophage polarization states. Results showed that NAD depletion skewed macrophage polarization toward an anti-inflammatory phenotype, with reduced expression of pro-inflammatory markers (CD86, CD38, MHC-II, IL-6) and increased expression of anti-inflammatory markers (CD206, Egr2, IL-10). This mechanistic study provided crucial insights into how NAD metabolism directly regulates immune cell function.

TARGET GENE
MODEL SYSTEM
Primary mouse and human monocytes/macrophages
ESTIMATED COST
$0
TIMELINE
0 months
PATHWAY
NAD metabolism, macrophage polarization
SOURCE
extracted_from_pmid_28877980
PRIMARY OUTCOME
Macrophage polarization markers and cytokine production

Scoring Dimensions

Info Gain 0.00 (25%) Feasibility 0.00 (20%) Hyp Coverage 0.00 (20%) Cost Effect. 0.00 (15%) Novelty 0.00 (10%) Ethical Safety 0.00 (10%) 0.900 composite

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Protocol

Isolation of primary monocytes/macrophages, FK866 treatment, assessment of differentiation markers and cytokine profiles

Expected Outcomes

Altered macrophage polarization with reduced pro-inflammatory and increased anti-inflammatory markers

Success Criteria

Significant changes in polarization markers (CD86, CD38, MHC-II, IL-6 reduction; CD206, Egr2, IL-10 increase)

Related Hypotheses (1)

Metabolic NAD+ Salvage Pathway Enhancement Through NAMPT Overexpression0.592

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