Abstract
Background
Interferon regulatory factors (IRF-1 and IRF-2) are transcription factors widely implicated in various cellular processes, including regulation of inflammatory responses to pathogens, cell proliferation, oncogenesis, differentiation, autophagy, and apoptosis.
Methods
We have studied the expression of IRF-1, IRF-2 mRNAs by RT-PCR, cellular localization of the proteins by immunofluorescence, and expression of mRNAs of genes regulated by IRF-1, IRF-2 by RT-PCR in mouse bone marrow cells (BMCs) and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs).
Results
Higher level of IRF-1 mRNA was observed in BMCs and MSCs compared to that of IRF-2. Similarly, differential expression of IRF-1 and IRF-2 proteins was observed in BMCs and MSCs. IRF-1 was predominantly localized in the cytoplasm, whereas IRF-2 was localized in the nuclei of BMCs. MSCs showed nucleo-cytoplasmic distribution of IRF-1 and nuclear localization of IRF-2. Constitutive expression of IRF-1 and IRF-2 target genes: monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), and caspase-1 was observed in both BMCs and MSCs. MSCs showed constitutive expression of the pluripotency-associated factors, Oct3/4 and Sox-2. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treatment of MSCs induced prominent cellular localization of IRF-1 and IRF-2.
Conclusions
Our results suggest that IRF-1 and IRF-2 exhibit differential expression of their mRNAs and subcellular localization of the proteins in BMCs and MSCs. These cells also show differential levels of constitutive expression of IRF-1 and IRF-2 target genes. This may regulate immune-responsive properties of BMCs and MSCs through IRF-1, IRF-2-dependent gene expression and protein–protein interaction. Regulating IRF-1 and IRF-2 may be helpful for immunomodulatory functions of MSCs for cell therapy and regenerative medicine.
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We acknowledge the N JRF/SRF fellowships from the Govt. of India- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to JKC and the University Grants Commission (UGC) to NA. The Advanced Instrumentation Research Facility (AIRF) of JNU is acknowledged for scanning electron microscopy.
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This study was supported by the Government of India: the Department of Biotechnology (DBT)-Builder (Grant No. BT/INF/22/SP45382/2022) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST)-FIST-II [Grant No. SR/FST/LSII-046/2016(C)] to the School of Life Sciences, J.N.U. and the Junior/Senior Research Fellowships (JRF/SRF) to JKC from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and to NA from the University Grants Commission (UGC), respectively.
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Chaudhary, J.K., Ahamad, N. & Rath, P.C. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from the mouse bone marrow show differential expression of interferon regulatory factors IRF-1 and IRF-2. Mol Biol Rep 51, 97 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-023-09025-9
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