PRDM1 promotes nucleus pulposus cell pyroptosis leading to intervertebral disc degeneration via activating CASP1 transcription

Oct 21, 2024Cell biology and toxicology

PRDM1 increases cell death in spinal disc core cells by activating CASP1, contributing to disc degeneration

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Abstract

PRDM1 expression was substantially upregulated in degenerated nucleus pulposus tissues and cells.

  • PRDM1 is linked to the regulation of cell death and inflammatory responses.
  • Overexpression of PRDM1 promotes in nucleus pulposus cells, worsening intervertebral disc degeneration.
  • Silencing PRDM1 reduces pyroptosis in these cells and may slow degeneration.
  • PRDM1 activates the transcription of CASP1, contributing to the pyroptotic process.
  • Inhibition of CASP1 can counteract the effects of PRDM1 on cell death.

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Key numbers

substantially upregulated
Increase in PRDM1 expression
Observed in degenerated NP tissues and NPCs
substantially inhibited
NPC proliferation inhibition
PRDM1 overexpression effects on NPCs

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