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ArticleBiology direct2025

The role of IGF2BP2 in macrophage-mediated NLRP3 inflammasome activation in the pathogenesis of dry AMD.

Yuqing Zhao, Yu Zhang, Junfang Li, Yifei Zhang, Yi Qu

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Article in Biology direct, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Yuqing ZhaoDepartment of Geriatrics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, No. 107, Wenhuaxi Road, Jinan, 250012, China.
Yu ZhangDepartment of Geriatrics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, No. 107, Wenhuaxi Road, Jinan, 250012, China.
Junfang LiDepartment of Geriatrics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, No. 107, Wenhuaxi Road, Jinan, 250012, China.
Yifei ZhangDepartment of Geriatrics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, No. 107, Wenhuaxi Road, Jinan, 250012, China.
Yi QuDepartment of Geriatrics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, No. 107, Wenhuaxi Road, Jinan, 250012, China. yiqucn@sdu.edu.cn.

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Abstract

backgroundDry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common chronic degenerative eye disease for which there is currently no effective treatment. Insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA-binding protein 2 (IGF2BP2) is a recently identified m6A reader that binds RNA and maintains its stability, thereby participating in various biological processes. However, its role in dry AMD remains unclear.

methodsIn this study, we investigated the role of IGF2BP2 in macrophage NLRP3 inflammasomes using a sodium iodate-induced dry AMD model.

resultsOur results demonstrated that IGF2BP2 is highly expressed in the retinal-choroidal tissue induced by sodium iodate, with its effects primarily occurring in macrophages. The loss of IGF2BP2 ameliorating dry AMD. Mechanistically, methylated NLRP3 transcripts were subsequently directly recognized by the specific m 6 A "reader", IGF2BP2, to prevent NLRP3 mRNA degradation. Furthermore, in in vivo experiments, to maintain the eye's "immune privilege", we employed mesoporous silica-based cell therapy to target and regulate macrophage IGF2BP2, providing a foundation for the evaluation and translation of therapies targeting this gene.

conclusionour study reveals that the molecular mechanism of dry AMD pathogenesis involves IGF2BP2-mediated NLRP3 inflammasome activation in macrophages, highlighting IGF2BP2 as a promising biomarker and therapeutic target for dry AMD treatment.

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InflammasomesMacrophagesMacular DegenerationNLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 ProteinRNA-Binding ProteinsAnimalsHumansMiceMice, Inbred C57BLIGF2BP2 protein, mouseInflammasomesNLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 ProteinNlrp3 protein, mouseRNA-Binding ProteinsDry Age-Related macular degenerationIGF2BP2M6A readerMacrophagesNLRP3

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PMID40264207
PMCPMC12016075

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