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Short interfering RNA (siRNA) targeting TTP expression or PP2A agonist (Arctigenin) was administered to monosodium urate (MSU) crystal-induced J774A.1 cells, and the expression of inflammatory related genes was detected by RT-PCR and Western blot assays. The effects of Arctigenin in mouse models of acute inflammation induced by MSU crystals, including peritonitis and arthritis, were evaluated. The data indicated that TTP expression levels and endogenous PP2A activity were increased in MSU-crystal treated J774A.1 cells. TTP knockdown exacerbated inflammation-related genes expression and NLRP3 inflammasome activation. However, PP2A agonist treatment (Arctigenin) suppressed MSU crystal-induced inflammation in J774A.1 cells. Arctigenin also relieved mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mtROS) production and improved lysosomal membrane permeability in MSU crystal-treated J774A.1 cells. Moreover, TTP knockdown reversed the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of Arctigenin. Oral administration of Arctigenin significantly alleviated foot pad swelling, the number of inflammatory cells in peritoneal lavage fluids and the production of IL-1\u03b2 in the mouse model of inflammation induced by MSU crystals. 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