Microglia/macrophage polarization after intracerebral hemorrhage Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) causes high mortality and morbidity, but it is understudied compared to ischemic stroke, and effective treatment is lacking. Hematoma volume and expansion are independently associated with poor patient outcomes; therefore, rapid removal of toxic blood could limit ICH- induced brain injury. After ICH, microglia and macrophages (MM?) shift activity states to remove toxic blood and may protect the brain. However, over-activated MM? cause secondary brain damage by releasing cytotoxic substances. These opposing effects may result from distinct MM? subsets, which are categorized into classically activated proinflammatory (M1) and alternatively activated anti-inflammatory (M2) cells. Alternatively activated M2 MM? exhibit increased phagocytosis of apoptotic cells, which could involve activation of the scavenger receptor CD36 and inhibition of its negative regulator toll-like receptor (TLR)4. Additionally, interleukin-10 (IL- 10), an anti-inflammatory cytokine, represses inflammation, polarizes macrophages to an M2c subtype, and enhances phagocytosis. High levels of IL-10 in blood or brain tissue have been reported in ICH patients. However, MM? polarization and the exact role of IL-10 signaling in M2 polarization after ICH are unknown. The long-term goal of our research is to limit ICH injury and improve functional outcomes. The overall objective of this R01 is to investigate whether modulation of MM? phenotype and function by IL-10 reduces ICH injury and improves histologic and functional outcomes. Our preliminary studies showed that IL-10 expression increases in brain slice cultures exposed to hemoglobin and in an in vivo model of ICH; that IL-10 increases microglial phagocytosis and CD36 expression in brain slice cultures; that IL-10-deficient mice have impaired hematoma resolution and altered CD36 and TLR4 expression compared with that in C57BL/6 wild-type mice; and that exogenous IL-10 successfully reduces hematoma volume. These findings prompt the hypothesis that polarizing MM? to M2 phenotype by IL-10 reduces ICH injury and improves histologic and functional recovery after ICH. In three specific aims, we will determine whether M2 microglial polarization by IL-10 is responsible for phagocytosis in ex vivo brain slice cultures exposed to hemoglobin or aged red blood cells (Aim 1); whether M2 MM? polarization by IL-10 improves the histologic and functional outcomes after ICH in vivo (Aim 2); and whether IL-10-induced MM? M2 polarization requires activation of CD36 and inhibition of TLR4. The information gained from this study will provide us with novel insight into the MM? polarization after ICH and the cellular and molecular mechanisms by which IL-10 signaling?induced MM? M2 polarization reduces ICH injury. Based on multidisciplinary approaches, our findings will potentially lead to a new therapeutic strategy not only for ICH but also for other brain disorders. This novel proof-of-concept work to study modulation of innate inflammation is a critical priority identified by the recent NINDS-SPRG.

Public Health Relevance

Bleeding in the brain, or intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), has no effective treatment and can cause death or permanent disability. Activated microglia and infiltrating macrophages (types of white blood cells) can either increase damage by secreting inflammatory factors or help the brain to recover by clearing dead/dying neurons and blood debris. We will investigate whether ICH outcomes are improved by enhancing the beneficial activities of microglia and macrophages. We will attempt to increase the protective effects of microglia and macrophages by modulating interleukin-10, an anti-inflammatory factor released by these cells, and determine the underlying molecular mechanisms by which interleukin-10, CD36 and toll-like receptor 4 act on the hemorrhagic brain.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Type
High Priority, Short Term Project Award (R56)
Project #
1R56NS096549-01A1
Application #
9512075
Study Section
Acute Neural Injury and Epilepsy Study Section (ANIE)
Program Officer
Koenig, James I
Project Start
2017-09-01
Project End
2018-08-31
Budget Start
2017-09-01
Budget End
2018-08-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2017
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Johns Hopkins University
Department
Anesthesiology
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
001910777
City
Baltimore
State
MD
Country
United States
Zip Code
21205
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