TRANSCRIPTOMIC MAPPING OF LPS-INDUCED NEUROINFLAMMATION IN BV2 CELLS: 166 96

BASES FOR INTEGRATION WITH BIOACTIVE TARGETS OF SPILANTHOL

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56579/prxis.v4i1.3186

Keywords:

Neuronal Inflammation, Natural Compounds, In Silico Modeling, Molecular Targets

Abstract

Inflammation in the central nervous system is a determining factor in the progression of several neurological diseases, with microglia acting as one of its main mediators. Considering the modulatory potential of spilanthol, a bioactive alkaloid from jambu (Acmella oleracea), this study aimed to investigate, through in silico analyses, genes and pathways associated with neuroinflammation. Public RNA-seq data from LPS-stimulated BV2 cells (GSE79898) were used and subjected to differential expression analysis, functional enrichment (GO and KEGG), and construction of a protein–protein interaction (PPI) network. The results showed clear separation between groups in PCA, marked induction of pro-inflammatory genes such as IL1B, IL6, PTGS2, and NOS2, as well as activation of classical immune response pathways, including TNF, NF-κB, and IL-17. Gene repression was limited and poorly coordinated. These findings suggest a potential modulatory effect of spilanthol on key genes involved in the neuroinflammatory process.

Author Biographies

  • Kawanny Kássia Silva Lima, Ceuma University

    Master’s student in Applied Biosciences to Health, Universidade Ceuma.

  • Érica Mendes da Silva, Ceuma University

    Undergraduate Student in the Pharmacy Program, Ceuma University, São Luís, Maranhão.

  • Luna Maria Alcântara Arruda , Ceuma University

    Undergraduate Student in the Pharmacy Program, Ceuma University, São Luís, Maranhão.

  • Saulo José Figueiredo Mendes, Ceuma University

    Faculty Member of the Undergraduate Pharmacy Program, Ceuma University, São Luís, Maranhão.

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Published

2026-02-18

How to Cite

TRANSCRIPTOMIC MAPPING OF LPS-INDUCED NEUROINFLAMMATION IN BV2 CELLS: : BASES FOR INTEGRATION WITH BIOACTIVE TARGETS OF SPILANTHOL. (2026). PRÁXIS EM SAÚDE , 4(1), 01-16. https://doi.org/10.56579/prxis.v4i1.3186