Zinc Supplementation Modulates NETs Release and Neutrophils' Degranulation

Overview

Journal Nutrients

Date 2020 Dec 30

PMID 33375275

Citations 14

Authors

Weronika Kuzmicka

Aneta Manda-Handzlik

Adrianna Cieloch

Agnieszka Mroczek

Urszula Demkow

Malgorzata Wachowska

Olga Ciepiela

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Abstract

Zinc plays an important physiological role in the entire body, especially in the immune system. It is one of the most abundant microelements in our organism and an essential component of enzymes and antibacterial proteins. Zinc levels were reported to be correlated with the intensity of innate immunity responses, especially those triggered by neutrophils. However, as the results are fragmentary, the phenomenon is still not fully understood and requires further research. In this study, we aimed to perform a comprehensive assessment and study the impact of zinc on several basic neutrophils' functions in various experimental setups. Human and murine neutrophils were preincubated in vitro with zinc, and then phagocytosis, oxidative burst, degranulation and release of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) were analyzed. Moreover, a murine model of zinc deficiency and zinc supplementation was introduced in the study and the functions of isolated cells were thoroughly studied. We showed that zinc inhibits NETs release as well as degranulation in both human and murine neutrophils. Our study revealed that zinc decreases NETs release by inhibiting citrullination of histone H3. On the other hand, studies performed in zinc-deficient mice demonstrated that low zinc levels result in increased release of NETs and enhanced neutrophils degranulation. Overall, it was shown that zinc affects neutrophils' functions in vivo and in vitro. Proper zinc level is necessary to maintain efficient functioning of the innate immune response.

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