Outer membrane vesicles derived from probiotic Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 promote metabolic remodeling and M1 polarization of RAW264.7 macrophages

Auteurs

Ma D.X., Zhang Y.X., Zhang J., Shi J., Gao S.H., Long F., Wang X., Pu X.Y., Sun J., Liang S., Cannon R.D., Villas-Boas S., Han T.L.

Référence

Frontiers in Immunology, vol. 16, art. no. 1501174, 2025

Description

Introduction: Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 (EcN) is one of the most extensively studied nonpathogenic Gram-negative probiotic strains worldwide. Recent research has highlighted the ability of EcN outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) to enhance the phagocytosis and proliferation of RAW264.7 macrophages. However, the impact of EcN-OMVs on M1/M2 polarization and metabolic modulation remains unknown. Methods: In this study, we evaluated the metabolic effects of EcN-OMVs on RAW264.7 macrophage polarization using metabolomic, transcriptomic, and fluxomic approaches. Reuslts: We found that the RAW264.7 macrophages phagocytosed EcN-OMVs, triggering upregulation of the HIF-1, mTORC1, and NF-κB signaling pathways. This metabolic reprogramming enhanced glycolysis, suppressed the TCA cycle, elevated intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, ATP, and nitric oxide (NO) production, and promoted macrophage proliferation, migration, invasion, and M1-type polarization. Discussion: In summary, this research establishes a theoretical foundation for utilizing probiotic OMVs in immunomodulatory therapeutic applications.

Lien

doi:10.3389/fimmu.2025.1501174