Study on immunosuppression of antagonizing lung cancer based on regulating NLRP3/IL-1β signaling pathway by Euryale shell polyphenols
Objective:To investigate the inhibitory effect of Euryale shell polyphenols on lung cancer through inflammatory factors and its mechanism.Methods:LLC cells were injected under the armpit of mice to establish subcutaneous tumor model.Different doses of Euryale shell polyphenols(6,12 g/kg)and 5-Fluorouracil(20 mg/kg)were given respectively.HE staining,TUNEL apoptosis staining,Western Blot and immunohistochemical analysis were performed to evaluate tumor morphology,inflammatory environment,CD4 and CD8+T cell infiltration,and NLRP3 inflammasome related protein expression.Results:Euryale shell polyphenols inhibited tumor proliferation and promoted cell apoptosis(P<0.01,P<0.05),improved the inflammatory environment in tumor tissues,and increased the infiltration of CD4+and CD8+T cells(P<0.01,P<0.05),improved anti-tumor immunity in mice,and decreased NLRP3,Cleaved-caspase-l/Caspase-1,ACS and IL-1 β protein expression(P<0.01).Conclusion:Euryale shell polyphenols can inhibit the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome and the release of inflammatory factors through NLRP3/IL-1 β signaling pathway,increase the recruitment of immune cells,antagonize the immunosuppression of lung cancer,and thus inhibiting the effect of subcutaneous tumors in mice.