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Peptidyl arginine deiminase 4 (PAD4)-mediated neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of ulcerative colitis (UC). The cGAS-STING intracellular DNA-sensing pathway has been recognized as a pivotal mediator of inflammation. This study aimed to explore how NETs contribute to intestinal inflammation and barrier dysfunction in UC, focusing on the cGAS-STING pathway. We observed a significant increase of STING expression in UC mouse colons, which was mitigated by blocking NET formation through PAD4 genetic knockout. Moreover, NETs were discovered to activate the cGAS-STING pathway in MC38 cells in a dose and time-dependent manner, leading to the secretion of inflammatory cytokines and impaired barrier function. Additionally, STING deficiency ameliorated the clinical colitis index, intestinal inflammation, and barrier dysfunction. These findings underscore the involvement of cGAS-STING in regulating NET-mediated intestinal inflammation, suggesting its potential as a novel therapeutic target for UC.
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