NR4A nuclear receptors in immunity and atherosclerosis

Anouk A.J. Hamers, Richard N. Hanna, Heba Nowyhed, Catherine C. Hedrick, Carlie J.M. De Vries

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Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To understand chronic inflammatory diseases such as atherosclerosis, we require in-depth knowledge on immune-cell differentiation, function of specific immune-cell subsets and endothelial cell-mediated extravasation. In this review, we summarize a number of very recent observations on the pivotal function of NR4A nuclear receptors in immunity and atherosclerosis. RECENT FINDINGS: NR4A nuclear receptors are involved in negative selection of thymocytes, Treg differentiation and the development of Ly6C monocytes. Nur77 and Nurr1 attenuate atherosclerosis in mice whereas NOR-1 aggravates vascular lesion formation. SUMMARY: These exciting, novel insights on the function of NR4A nuclear receptors in immunity, vascular cells and atherosclerosis will initiate a plethora of studies to understand the underlying molecular mechanisms, which will culminate in the identification of novel NR4A targets to modulate chronic inflammatory disease.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)381-385
Number of pages5
JournalCurrent Opinion in Lipidology
Volume24
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2013
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Cell Biology

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