Abstract

Alveolar macrophages (AM) are key effectors of the immune response and are essential for host responses to S. pneumoniae. Mitochondria are highly dynamic organelles whose function aids in regulating the cell cycle, innate immunity, autophagy, redox signaling, calcium homeostasis, and mitochondrial quality control in AM. In response to cellular stress, mitochondria can engage in stress-induced mitochondrial hyperfusion (SIMH). The current study aimed to investigate the role of Mfn1 on mitochondrial control of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in AMs and the role of Mfn1 deficiency on immune responses to S. pneumoniae. Compared to Mfn1FloxCre− controls, there were distinct histological differences in lung tissue collected from Mfn1Floxed; CreLysM mice, with less injury and inflammation observed in mice with Mfn1 deficient myeloid cells. There was a significant decrease in lipid peroxidation and ROS production in Mfn1 deficient AM that was associated with increased superoxide dismutase (SOD) and antioxidant activity. Our findings demonstrate that Mfn1 deficiency in myeloid cells decreased inflammation and lung tissue injury during S. pneumoniae infection.

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