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The potential role of accumulation of chondroitin sulfates (CSs) in the pathobiology of COVID-19 has not been examined. Accumulation may occur by increased synthesis or by decline in activity of the enzyme arylsulfatase B (ARSB; N-acetylgalactosamine-4-sulfatase) which requires oxygen for activity.   Methods:   Immunostaining of lung tissue from 28 patients who died due to COVID-19 infection was performed for CS, ARSB, and carbohydrate sulfotransferase (CHST)15. Measurements of mRNA expression of CHST15 and CHST11, sulfotransferase activity, and total sulfated glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) were determined in human vascular smooth muscle cells following angiotensin (Ang) II treatment.   Results:   CS immunostaining showed increase in intensity and distribution, and immunostaining of ARSB was diminished in COVID-19 compared to normal lung tissue. CHST15 immunostaining was prominent in vascular smooth muscle cells associated with diffuse alveolar damage due to COVID-19 or other causes. Expression of CHST15 and CHST11 which are required for synthesis of CSE and chondroitin 4-sulfate, total sulfated GAGs, and sulfotransferase activity was significantly increased following AngII exposure in vascular smooth muscle cells. Expression of Interleukin-6 (IL-6), a mediator of cytokine storm in COVID-19, was inversely associated with ARSB expression.   Discussion/Conclusion:   Decline in ARSB and resulting increases in CS may contribute to the pathobiology of COVID-19, as IL-6 does. Increased expression of CHSTs following activation of Ang-converting enzyme 2 may lead to buildup of CSs.

Increase in Chondroitin Sulfate and Decline in Arylsulfatase B May Contribute to Pathophysiology of COVID-19 Respiratory Failure