The Claim
Inhibiting glycolysis or lactate production with 2-deoxy-D-glucose or oxamate reduces neutrophil H3K18 lactylation, RORα expression, and inflammatory cytokine release in sleep-deprived mice and zebrafish, indicating that lactate metabolism is necessary for this inflammatory pathway.
What the research says
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Blocking glycolysis or lactate production in sleep-deprived mice and zebrafish decreases H3K18 lactylation on neutrophils, lowers RORα expression, and reduces the release of inflammatory cytokines.
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Inhibiting glycolysis or lactate production with 2-deoxy-D-glucose or oxamate reduces neutrophil H3K18 lactylation, RORα expression, and inflammatory cytokine release in sleep-deprived mice and zebrafish, indicating that lactate metabolism is necessary for this inflammatory pathway.
When an animal is sleep-deprived, its neutrophils start using sugar more aggressively, producing more lactate. This lactate enters the cell nucleus and attaches to a specific spot on histone proteins near the RORα gene, turning that gene on. The RORα protein then activates another gene called C/EBPβ, which triggers the production of inflammatory signals. These signals cause neutrophils to multiply and move into tissues, creating widespread inflammation.
What the research says
1 studyWhen scientists blocked the body’s ability to make lactate in sleep-deprived animals, their immune cells calmed down and produced less inflammation. This shows that lactate is needed to turn on the inflammation caused by not sleeping.
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