Yuelin Fu

Dr. Yuelin Fu


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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8 August 2025 in Cells
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YFYuelin Fu
Yuelin Fu
HZHuiwen Zhu
Huiwen Zhu
Qiling XiaoQiling Xiao
Qiling Xiao
QCQi Chen
Qi Chen
QZQiongqiong Zhou
Qiongqiong Zhou
DSDeshi Shi
Deshi Shi
Inflammation is essential for host defense but requires strict regulation to prevent immunopathology. This study reveals how pig liver esterase (PLE) in alveolar macrophages (PAMs) modulates PRRSV-induced inflammation through endocannabinoid metabolism. We identified PLE6 as the dominant hydrolytically active subtype in PAMs. Functional studies demonstrated that PLE promotes pro-inflammatory cytokine expression during PRRSV infection, while its substrate 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) exerts anti-inflammatory effects. Animal experiments confirmed that PLE inhibition reduces pulmonary inflammation and tissue damage in PRRSV-infected piglets. Transcriptomic and mechanistic analyses revealed that PLE hydrolyzes 2-AG to activate the PI3K-Akt-NF-κB pathway, particularly through enhanced phosphorylation of Akt and p65. These findings establish a novel pathological mechanism where PLE-mediated 2-AG degradation disrupts endocannabinoid homeostasis, amplifying PRRSV-induced inflammation. The study provides therapeutic insights for targeting endocannabinoid hydrolysis to control inflammatory diseases.