Fig. 7: Remodeling of the NLRP3/IL33/ST2 axis by Honokiol (HNK) modulates the crosstalk between renal resident macrophages and renal tubular epithelial cells in lupus nephritis.

A Co-culture of kTMs and NRK-52E cells, and protein levels in NRK-52E cells (n = 3, *p < 0.05, **p < 0.01) B Co-localization of CX3CR1, NLRP3, and ST2 in the mouse kidney. 400×; scale, 20 µm. C Molecular docking of HNK and NLRP3. D The binding sensorgram (for the interactions between HNK and NLRP3).