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Lee KMC, Lupancu T, Chang L, Manthey CL, Zeeman M, Fourie AM, Hamilton JA. IL-23 regulation of myeloid cell biology during inflammation. Cytokine 2024; 179:156619. [PMID: 38669908 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2024.156619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
Abstract
Interleukin (IL)-23 is implicated in the pathogenesis of several inflammatory diseases and is usually linked with helper T cell (Th17) biology. However, there is some data linking IL-23 with innate immune biology in such diseases. We therefore examined the effects of IL-23p19 genetic deletion and/or neutralization on in vitro macrophage activation and in an innate immune-driven peritonitis model. We report that endogenous IL-23 was required for maximal macrophage activation by zymosan as determined by pro-inflammatory cytokine production, including a dramatic upregulation of granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF). Furthermore, both IL-23p19 genetic deletion and neutralization in zymosan-induced peritonitis (ZIP) led to a specific reduction in the neutrophil numbers, as well as a reduction in the G-CSF levels in exudate fluids. We conclude that endogenous IL-23 can contribute significantly to macrophage activation during an inflammatory response, mostly likely via an autocrine/paracrine mechanism; of note, endogenous IL-23 can directly up-regulate macrophage G-CSF expression, which in turn is likely to contribute to the regulation of IL-23-dependent neutrophil number and function during an inflammatory response, with potential significance for IL-23 targeting particularly in neutrophil-associated inflammatory diseases.
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- Kevin M-C Lee
- Department of Medicine, Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3050, Australia.
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- Department of Medicine, Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3050, Australia
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- Janssen Research & Development, LLC, La Jolla CA & Spring House PA, USA
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- Janssen Research & Development, LLC, La Jolla CA & Spring House PA, USA
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- Janssen Research & Development, LLC, La Jolla CA & Spring House PA, USA
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- Janssen Research & Development, LLC, La Jolla CA & Spring House PA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3050, Australia
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Lee KMC, Lupancu T, Achuthan AA, de Steiger R, Hamilton JA. IL-23p19 in osteoarthritic pain and disease. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2024:S1063-4584(24)01209-3. [PMID: 38844159 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2024.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/17/2024]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE We have previously reported that the interleukin-23 p19 subunit (IL-23p19) is required for experimental inflammatory arthritic pain-like behavior and disease. Even though inflammation is often a characteristic feature of osteoarthritis (OA), IL-23 is not usually considered as a therapeutic target in OA. We began to explore the role of IL-23p19 in OA pain and disease utilizing mouse models of OA and patient samples. DESIGN The role of IL-23p19 in two mouse models of OA, namely collagenase-induced OA and monosodium iodoacetate-induced OA, was investigated using gene-deficient male mice. Pain-like behavior and arthritis were assessed by relative static weight distribution and histology, respectively. In knee synovial tissues from a small cohort of human OA patients, a correlation analysis was performed between IL-23A gene expression and Oxford knee score (OKS), a validated Patient Reported Outcome Measure. RESULTS We present evidence that i) IL-23p19 is required for the development of pain-like behavior and optimal disease, including cartilage damage and osteophyte formation, in two experimental OA models and ii) IL-23A gene expression in OA knee synovial tissues correlates with a lower OKS (r = -0.742, p = 0.0057). CONCLUSIONS The findings support the possible targeting of IL-23 as a treatment for OA pain and disease progression.
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- Kevin M-C Lee
- Department of Medicine, Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3050, Australia.
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- Department of Medicine, Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3050, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3050, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Epworth Healthcare, University of Melbourne, Richmond, Victoria 3121, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3050, Australia; Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Science (AIMSS), The University of Melbourne and Western Health, St. Albans, Victoria 3021, Australia
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Xu L, Chen F, Fan W, Saito S, Cao D. The role of γδT lymphocytes in atherosclerosis. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1369202. [PMID: 38774876 PMCID: PMC11106432 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1369202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024] Open
Abstract
Atherosclerosis poses a significant threat to human health, impacting overall well-being and imposing substantial financial burdens. Current treatment strategies mainly focus on managing low-density lipids (LDL) and optimizing liver functions. However, it's crucial to recognize that Atherosclerosis involves more than just lipid accumulation; it entails a complex interplay of immune responses. Research highlights the pivotal role of lipid-laden macrophages in the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. These macrophages attract lymphocytes like CD4 and CD8 to the inflamed site, potentially intensifying the inflammatory response. γδ T lymphocytes, with their diverse functions in innate and adaptive immune responses, pathogen defense, antigen presentation, and inflammation regulation, have been implicated in the early stages of Atherosclerosis. However, our understanding of the roles of γδ T cells in Atherosclerosis remains limited. This mini-review aims to shed light on the characteristics and functions of γδ T cells in Atherosclerosis. By gaining insights into the roles of γδ T cells, we may uncover a promising strategy to mitigate plaque buildup and dampen the inflammatory response, thereby opening new avenues for effectively managing this condition.
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- LiMin Xu
- Department of Neurosurgery, Shenzhen Entry-Exit Frontier Inspection Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Karsh Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Fan J, Zhu J, Xu H. Strategies of Helicobacter pylori in evading host innate and adaptive immunity: insights and prospects for therapeutic targeting. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2024; 14:1342913. [PMID: 38469348 PMCID: PMC10925771 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2024.1342913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
Abstract
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is the predominant pathogen causing chronic gastric mucosal infections globally. During the period from 2011 to 2022, the global prevalence of H. pylori infection was estimated at 43.1%, while in China, it was slightly higher at approximately 44.2%. Persistent colonization by H. pylori can lead to gastritis, peptic ulcers, and malignancies such as mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphomas and gastric adenocarcinomas. Despite eliciting robust immune responses from the host, H. pylori thrives in the gastric mucosa by modulating host immunity, particularly by altering the functions of innate and adaptive immune cells, and dampening inflammatory responses adverse to its survival, posing challenges to clinical management. The interaction between H. pylori and host immune defenses is intricate, involving evasion of host recognition by modifying surface molecules, manipulating macrophage functionality, and modulating T cell responses to evade immune surveillance. This review analyzes the immunopathogenic and immune evasion mechanisms of H. pylori, underscoring the importance of identifying new therapeutic targets and developing effective treatment strategies, and discusses how the development of vaccines against H. pylori offers new hope for eradicating such infections.
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- Jiawei Fan
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Zhang W, Zhong G, Ren X, Li M. Research progress of Ustekinumab in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1322054. [PMID: 38455044 PMCID: PMC10917885 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1322054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
Abstract
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic, recurrent gastrointestinal disorder with elusive etiology. Interleukin-12 (IL-12) and IL-23 have emerged as key proinflammatory mediators/cytokines in IBD pathogenesis. Ustekinumab (UST), targeting IL-12 and IL-23, has demonstrated promising efficacy and safety in the treatment of IBD. Recently, UST has become increasingly favored as a potential first-line treatment option. This review delineates UST's mechanism of action, its clinical applications in IBD, including the response rates, strategies for dose optimization for case of partial or lost response, and potential adverse events. This review aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of UST's role as a therapeutic option in IBD management.
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- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Center, Department of Gastroenterology, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Disease, Province Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Center, Department of Gastroenterology, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Disease, Province Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Khantakova JN, Mutovina A, Ayriyants KA, Bondar NP. Th17 Cells, Glucocorticoid Resistance, and Depression. Cells 2023; 12:2749. [PMID: 38067176 PMCID: PMC10706111 DOI: 10.3390/cells12232749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
Abstract
Depression is a severe mental disorder that disrupts mood and social behavior and is one of the most common neuropsychological symptoms of other somatic diseases. During the study of the disease, a number of theories were put forward (monoamine, inflammatory, vascular theories, etc.), but none of those theories fully explain the pathogenesis of the disease. Steroid resistance is a characteristic feature of depression and can affect not only brain cells but also immune cells. T-helper cells 17 type (Th17) are known for their resistance to the inhibitory effects of glucocorticoids. Unlike the inhibitory effect on other subpopulations of T-helper cells, glucocorticoids can enhance the differentiation of Th17 lymphocytes, their migration to the inflammation, and the production of IL-17A, IL-21, and IL-23 in GC-resistant disease. According to the latest data, in depression, especially the treatment-resistant type, the number of Th17 cells in the blood and the production of IL-17A is increased, which correlates with the severity of the disease. However, there is still a significant gap in knowledge regarding the exact mechanisms by which Th17 cells can influence neuroinflammation in depression. In this review, we discuss the mutual effect of glucocorticoid resistance and Th17 lymphocytes on the pathogenesis of depression.
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- Julia N. Khantakova
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences (SB RAS), Prospekt Lavrentyeva 10, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia; (K.A.A.); (N.P.B.)
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Novosibirsk State University, Pirogova Street 2, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia;
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences (SB RAS), Prospekt Lavrentyeva 10, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia; (K.A.A.); (N.P.B.)
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences (SB RAS), Prospekt Lavrentyeva 10, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia; (K.A.A.); (N.P.B.)
- Department of Natural Sciences, Novosibirsk State University, Pirogova Street 2, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia;
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Jutel M, Agache I, Zemelka-Wiacek M, Akdis M, Chivato T, Del Giacco S, Gajdanowicz P, Gracia IE, Klimek L, Lauerma A, Ollert M, O'Mahony L, Schwarze J, Shamji MH, Skypala I, Palomares O, Pfaar O, Torres MJ, Bernstein JA, Cruz AA, Durham SR, Galli SJ, Gómez RM, Guttman-Yassky E, Haahtela T, Holgate ST, Izuhara K, Kabashima K, Larenas-Linnemann DE, von Mutius E, Nadeau KC, Pawankar R, Platts-Mills TAE, Sicherer SH, Park HS, Vieths S, Wong G, Zhang L, Bilò MB, Akdis CA. Nomenclature of allergic diseases and hypersensitivity reactions: Adapted to modern needs: An EAACI position paper. Allergy 2023; 78:2851-2874. [PMID: 37814905 DOI: 10.1111/all.15889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
Abstract
The exponential growth of precision diagnostic tools, including omic technologies, molecular diagnostics, sophisticated genetic and epigenetic editing, imaging and nano-technologies and patient access to extensive health care, has resulted in vast amounts of unbiased data enabling in-depth disease characterization. New disease endotypes have been identified for various allergic diseases and triggered the gradual transition from a disease description focused on symptoms to identifying biomarkers and intricate pathogenetic and metabolic pathways. Consequently, the current disease taxonomy has to be revised for better categorization. This European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Position Paper responds to this challenge and provides a modern nomenclature for allergic diseases, which respects the earlier classifications back to the early 20th century. Hypersensitivity reactions originally described by Gell and Coombs have been extended into nine different types comprising antibody- (I-III), cell-mediated (IVa-c), tissue-driven mechanisms (V-VI) and direct response to chemicals (VII). Types I-III are linked to classical and newly described clinical conditions. Type IVa-c are specified and detailed according to the current understanding of T1, T2 and T3 responses. Types V-VI involve epithelial barrier defects and metabolic-induced immune dysregulation, while direct cellular and inflammatory responses to chemicals are covered in type VII. It is notable that several combinations of mixed types may appear in the clinical setting. The clinical relevance of the current approach for allergy practice will be conferred in another article that will follow this year, aiming at showing the relevance in clinical practice where various endotypes can overlap and evolve over the lifetime.
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- Marek Jutel
- Department of Clinical Immunology, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
- ALL-MED Medical Research Institute, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Transylvania University, Brasov, Romania
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- Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), University of Zurich, Davos, Switzerland
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- School of Medicine, University CEU San Pablo, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
- Unit of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital "Duilio Casula", Monserrato, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Allergy Unit, UMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga, IBIMA-BIONAND, Malaga, Spain
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Mainz, Germany
- Center for Rhinology and Allergology, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Infection and Immunity, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
- Department of Dermatology and Allergy Centre, Odense University Hospital, Odense Research Center for Anaphylaxis (ORCA), Odense, Denmark
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- Departments of Medicine and Microbiology, APC Microbiome Ireland, National University of Ireland, Cork, Ireland
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- Child Life and Health, Centre for Inflammation Research, Institute for Regeneration and Repair, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, UK
- NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre, London, UK
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- Department of Inflammation and Repair, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, Part of Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Section of Rhinology and Allergy, University Hospital Marburg, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Allergy Unit, UMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga, IBIMA-BIONAND, Malaga, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Fundaçao ProAR, Federal University of Bahia and GARD/WHO Planning Group, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Allergy and Clinical Immunology, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Pathology and Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Dermatology and the Laboratory for Inflammatory Skin Diseases, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Skin and Allergy Hospital, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Academic Unit of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Division of Medical Biochemistry, Saga Medical School, Saga, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Center of Excellence in Asthma and Allergy, Médica Sur Clinical Foundation and Hospital, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Pediatrics, Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, LMU University Hospital, Munich, Germany
- Institute of Asthma and Allergy Prevention, Helmholtz Centre Munich, Munich, Germany
- German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Giesen, Germany
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- Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Jaffe Food Allergy Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea
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- Prince of Wales Hospital, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Laboratory of Allergic Diseases and Beijing Key Laboratory of Nasal Diseases, Beijing Institute of Otolaryngology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona and Allergy Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), University of Zurich, Davos, Switzerland
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Fan X, Shu P, Wang Y, Ji N, Zhang D. Interactions between neutrophils and T-helper 17 cells. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1279837. [PMID: 37920459 PMCID: PMC10619153 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1279837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023] Open
Abstract
Neutrophils comprise the majority of immune cells in human peripheral circulation, have potent antimicrobial activities, and are clinically significant in their abundance, heterogeneity, and subcellular localization. In the past few years, the role of neutrophils as components of the innate immune response has been studied in numerous ways, and these cells are crucial in fighting infections, autoimmune diseases, and cancer. T-helper 17 (Th17) cells that produce interleukin 17 (IL-17) are critical in fighting infections and maintaining mucosal immune homeostasis, whereas they mediate several autoimmune diseases. Neutrophils affect adaptive immune responses by interacting with adaptive immune cells. In this review, we describe the physiological roles of both Th17 cells and neutrophils and their interactions and briefly describe the pathological processes in which these two cell types participate. We provide a summary of relevant drugs targeting IL-17A and their clinical trials. Here, we highlight the interactions between Th17 cells and neutrophils in diverse pathophysiological situations.
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- Xinzou Fan
- Department of Biotherapy, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Research Unit of Oral Carcinogenesis and Management, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Research Unit of Oral Carcinogenesis and Management, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Collaborative Innovation Center of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Veneziani I, Alicata C, Moretta L, Maggi E. Human toll-like receptor 8 (TLR8) in NK cells: Implication for cancer immunotherapy. Immunol Lett 2023; 261:13-16. [PMID: 37451320 DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2023.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
Abstract
Toll-like receptors (TLR)s are homo- or heterodimeric proteins, whose structure and function were widely described in the antigen presenting cells (APC), such as Dendritic cells (DC). Recently, the expression and the role of TLRs in fighting against pathogens, was described also in NK cells. Their activation and functional properties can be directly and indirectly modulated by agonists for TLRs. In particular CD56bright NK cells subset, that is the most abundant NK cell subset in tissues and tumor microenvironment (TME), was mostly activated in terms of pro-inflammatory cytokine production, proliferation and cytotoxicity, by agonists specific for endosomal TLR8. The interplay between DC and NK, that depends on both cell-to-cell contact and soluble factors such as cytokines, promote both DC maturation and NK cell activation. Based on this concept, a TLR based immunotherapy aimed to activate NK-DC axis, may modulate TME by inducing a pro-inflammatory phenotype, thus improving DC ability to present tumor-associated antigens to T cells, and NK cell cytotoxicity against tumor cells. In this mini-review, we report data of recent literature about TLRs on human NK cells and their application as adjuvant in cancer vaccines or in combined tumor immunotherapy.
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- Irene Veneziani
- Tumor Immunology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Tumor Immunology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Tumor Immunology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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- Tumor Immunology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Wang Z, Shi D. Research progress on the neutrophil components and their interactions with immune cells in the development of psoriasis. Skin Res Technol 2023; 29:e13404. [PMID: 37522489 PMCID: PMC10339011 DOI: 10.1111/srt.13404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Psoriasis is an immune-mediated chronic inflammatory disease, and currently it is widely believed that the IL-23/IL-17 axis and Th17 cells play a critical and central role. However, increasing evidence suggests that neutrophils may interact with a variety of immune cells to play an indispensable role in psoriasis. MATERIALS AND METHODS We searched the recent literature on psoriasis and neutrophils through databases such as PubMed and CNKI, and summarized the findings to draw conclusions. RESULTS Neutrophils can promote the development of psoriasis by secreting IL-23, IL-17, and cytokines with TH17 cell chemotaxis. Activated keratinocytes (KCs) can attract and activate neutrophils, induce the formation of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). KCs can also expose self-antigens which lead to strong autoimmune reactions. The granule proteins secreted by activated neutrophils can activate IL-36, which converts vulgaris psoriasis to generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP). CONCLUSION The function of neutrophils components and the interaction between neutrophils and immune cells play an essential role in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. The aim is to provide a theoretical basis for the exploration of targeted clinical treatments and fundamental research on the pathogenesis of psoriasis.
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- Zhenhui Wang
- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinanShandongChina
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- Chief Physician, Doctoral Supervisor, Department of Dermatology & Laboratory of Medical MycologyJining No. 1 People's HospitalJiningShandong ProvinceChina
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Korta A, Kula J, Gomułka K. The Role of IL-23 in the Pathogenesis and Therapy of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:10172. [PMID: 37373318 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241210172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Interleukin-23 (IL-23) is a proinflammatory cytokine produced mainly by macrophages and antigen-presenting cells (APCs) after antigenic stimulation. IL-23 plays a significant role as a mediator of tissue damage. Indeed, the irregularities in IL-23 and its receptor signaling have been implicated in inflammatory bowel disease. IL-23 interacts with both the innate and adaptive immune systems, and IL-23/Th17 appears to be involved in the development of chronic intestinal inflammation. The IL-23/Th17 axis may be a critical driver of this chronic inflammation. This review summarizes the main aspects of IL-23's biological function, cytokines that control cytokine production, effectors of the IL-23 response, and the molecular mechanisms associated with IBD pathogenesis. Although IL-23 modulates and impacts the development, course, and recurrence of the inflammatory response, the etiology and pathophysiology of IBD are not completely understood, but mechanism research shows huge potential for clinical applications as therapeutic targets in IBD treatment.
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- Aleksandra Korta
- Student Scientific Group of Adult Allergology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-369 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Student Scientific Group of Adult Allergology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-369 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Clinical Department of Internal Medicine, Pneumology and Allergology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-369 Wroclaw, Poland
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Coletto LA, Rizzo C, Guggino G, Caporali R, Alivernini S, D’Agostino MA. The Role of Neutrophils in Spondyloarthritis: A Journey across the Spectrum of Disease Manifestations. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24044108. [PMID: 36835520 PMCID: PMC9959122 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24044108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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Spondyloarthritis (SpA) contemplates the inflammatory involvement of the musculoskeletal system, gut, skin, and eyes, delineating heterogeneous diseases with a common pathogenetic background. In the framework of innate and adaptive immune disruption in SpA, neutrophils are arising, across different clinical domains, as pivotal cells crucial in orchestrating the pro-inflammatory response, both at systemic and tissue levels. It has been suggested they act as key players along multiple stages of disease trajectory fueling type 3 immunity, with a significant impact in the initiation and amplification of inflammation as well as in structural damage occurrence, typical of long-standing disease. The aim of our review is to focus on neutrophils' role within the spectrum of SpA, dissecting their functions and abnormalities in each of the relevant disease domains to understand their rising appeal as potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets.
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- Lavinia Agra Coletto
- Division of Rheumatology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCSS, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Rheumatology Section, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Rheumatology Section, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Division of Clinical Rheumatology, ASST Gaetano Pini-CTO Institute, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Rheumatology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCSS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Division of Rheumatology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCSS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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Habanjar O, Bingula R, Decombat C, Diab-Assaf M, Caldefie-Chezet F, Delort L. Crosstalk of Inflammatory Cytokines within the Breast Tumor Microenvironment. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24044002. [PMID: 36835413 PMCID: PMC9964711 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24044002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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Several immune and immunocompetent cells, including dendritic cells, macrophages, adipocytes, natural killer cells, T cells, and B cells, are significantly correlated with the complex discipline of oncology. Cytotoxic innate and adaptive immune cells can block tumor proliferation, and others can prevent the immune system from rejecting malignant cells and provide a favorable environment for tumor progression. These cells communicate with the microenvironment through cytokines, a chemical messenger, in an endocrine, paracrine, or autocrine manner. These cytokines play an important role in health and disease, particularly in host immune responses to infection and inflammation. They include chemokines, interleukins (ILs), adipokines, interferons, colony-stimulating factors (CSFs), and tumor necrosis factor (TNF), which are produced by a wide range of cells, including immune cells, such as macrophages, B-cells, T-cells, and mast cells, as well as endothelial cells, fibroblasts, a variety of stromal cells, and some cancer cells. Cytokines play a crucial role in cancer and cancer-related inflammation, with direct and indirect effects on tumor antagonistic or tumor promoting functions. They have been extensively researched as immunostimulatory mediators to promote the generation, migration and recruitment of immune cells that contribute to an effective antitumor immune response or pro-tumor microenvironment. Thus, in many cancers such as breast cancer, cytokines including leptin, IL-1B, IL-6, IL-8, IL-23, IL-17, and IL-10 stimulate while others including IL-2, IL-12, and IFN-γ, inhibit cancer proliferation and/or invasion and enhance the body's anti-tumor defense. Indeed, the multifactorial functions of cytokines in tumorigenesis will advance our understanding of cytokine crosstalk pathways in the tumor microenvironment, such as JAK/STAT, PI3K, AKT, Rac, MAPK, NF-κB, JunB, cFos, and mTOR, which are involved in angiogenesis, cancer proliferation and metastasis. Accordingly, targeting and blocking tumor-promoting cytokines or activating and amplifying tumor-inhibiting cytokines are considered cancer-directed therapies. Here, we focus on the role of the inflammatory cytokine system in pro- and anti-tumor immune responses, discuss cytokine pathways involved in immune responses to cancer and some anti-cancer therapeutic applications.
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- Ola Habanjar
- Université Clermont-Auvergne, INRAE, UNH, Unité de Nutrition Humaine, CRNH-Auvergne, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Université Clermont-Auvergne, INRAE, UNH, Unité de Nutrition Humaine, CRNH-Auvergne, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Université Clermont-Auvergne, INRAE, UNH, Unité de Nutrition Humaine, CRNH-Auvergne, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Equipe Tumorigénèse Pharmacologie Moléculaire et Anticancéreuse, Faculté des Sciences II, Université Libanaise Fanar, Beyrouth 1500, Lebanon
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- Université Clermont-Auvergne, INRAE, UNH, Unité de Nutrition Humaine, CRNH-Auvergne, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Université Clermont-Auvergne, INRAE, UNH, Unité de Nutrition Humaine, CRNH-Auvergne, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Chen L, Ruan G, Cheng Y, Yi A, Chen D, Wei Y. The role of Th17 cells in inflammatory bowel disease and the research progress. Front Immunol 2023; 13:1055914. [PMID: 36700221 PMCID: PMC9870314 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1055914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Th17 cells play an important role in the abnormal immune response in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and are involved in the development and progression of inflammation and fibrosis. An increasing amount of data has shown that gut microbes are important parts of intestinal immunity and regulators of Th17 cellular immunity. Th17 cell differentiation is regulated by intestinal bacteria and cytokines, and Th17 cells regulate the intestinal mucosal immune microenvironment by secreting cytokines, such as IL-17, IL-21, and IL-26. Solid evidence showed that, regarding the treatment of IBD by targeting Th17 cells, the therapeutic effect of different biological agents varies greatly. Fecal bacteria transplantation (FMT) in the treatment of IBD has been a popular research topic in recent years and is safe and effective with few side effects. To further understand the role of Th17 cells in the progression of IBD and associated therapeutic prospects, this review will discuss the progress of related research on Th17 cells in IBD by focusing on the interaction and immune regulation between Th17 cells and gut microbiota.
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- *Correspondence: Yanling Wei, ; Dongfeng Chen,
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Macleod T, Bridgewood C, McGonagle D. Role of neutrophil interleukin-23 in spondyloarthropathy spectrum disorders. THE LANCET. RHEUMATOLOGY 2023; 5:e47-e57. [PMID: 38251507 DOI: 10.1016/s2665-9913(22)00334-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Neutrophilic inflammation is a pervasive characteristic common to spondyloarthropathies and related disorders. This inflammation manifests as Munro's microabscesses of the skin and osteoarticular neutrophilic inflammation in patients with psoriatic arthritis, intestinal crypt abscesses in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, ocular hypopyon in anterior uveitis, and neutrophilic macroscopic and microscopic inflammation in patients with Behçet's disease. Strong MHC class I associations are seen in these diseases, which represent so-called MHC-I-opathies, and these associations indicate an involvement of CD8 T-cell immunopathology that is not yet well understood. In this Personal View, we highlight emerging data suggesting that the T-cell-neutrophil axis involves both a T-cell-mediated and interleukin (IL)-17-mediated (type 17) recruitment and activation of neutrophils, and also a sequestration of activated neutrophils at disease sites that might directly amplify type 17 T-cell responses. This amplification likely involves neutrophilic production of IL-23 and proteases as well as other feedback mechanisms that could be regulated by local microbiota, pathogens, or tissue damage. This crosstalk between innate and adaptive immunity offers a novel explanation for how bacterial and fungal microbes at barrier sites could innately control type 17 T-cell development, with the aim of restoring tissue homoeostasis, and could potentially explain features of clinical disease and treatment response, such as the fast-onset action of the IL-23 pathway blockade in certain patients. This axis could be crucial to understanding non-response to IL-23 inhibitors among patients with ankylosing spondylitis, as the axial skeleton is a site rich in neutrophils and a site of haematopoiesis with myelopoiesis in adults.
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- Tom Macleod
- Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK; National Institute for Health Research, Leeds Biomedical Research Centre, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Leeds, UK.
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Zahid KR, Raza U, Tumbath S, Jiang L, Xu W, Huang X. Neutrophils: Musketeers against immunotherapy. Front Oncol 2022; 12:975981. [PMID: 36091114 PMCID: PMC9453237 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.975981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Neutrophils, the most copious leukocytes in human blood, play a critical role in tumorigenesis, cancer progression, and immune suppression. Recently, neutrophils have attracted the attention of researchers, immunologists, and oncologists because of their potential role in orchestrating immune evasion in human diseases including cancer, which has led to a hot debate redefining the contribution of neutrophils in tumor progression and immunity. To make this debate fruitful, this review seeks to provide a recent update about the contribution of neutrophils in immune suppression and tumor progression. Here, we first described the molecular pathways through which neutrophils aid in cancer progression and orchestrate immune suppression/evasion. Later, we summarized the underlying molecular mechanisms of neutrophil-mediated therapy resistance and highlighted various approaches through which neutrophil antagonism may heighten the efficacy of the immune checkpoint blockade therapy. Finally, we have highlighted several unsolved questions and hope that answering these questions will provide a new avenue toward immunotherapy revolution.
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- Kashif Rafiq Zahid
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, United States
- *Correspondence: Xiumei Huang,
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Zheng SY, Dong JZ. Role of Toll-Like Receptors and Th Responses in Viral Myocarditis. Front Immunol 2022; 13:843891. [PMID: 35514979 PMCID: PMC9062100 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.843891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Myocarditis is the common cause of sudden cardiac death, dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and heart failure (HF) in young adults. The most common type of myocarditis is viral myocarditis (VMC). Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are vital to identify pathogens in vivo. TLRs promote the differentiation of naive CD4+T cells to T helper (Th) cells, activate the immune response, and participate in the pathogenesis of autoimmune and allergic diseases. Although the pathogenesis of VMC is unclear, autoimmune responses have been confirmed to play a significant role; hence, it could be inferred that VMC is closely related to TLRs and Th responses. Some drugs have been found to improve the prognosis of VMC by regulating the immune response through activated TLRs. In this review, we discuss the role of TLRs and Th responses in VMC.
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- Shi-Yue Zheng
- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Veneziani I, Alicata C, Pelosi A, Landolina N, Ricci B, D'Oria V, Fagotti A, Scambia G, Moretta L, Maggi E. Toll-like receptor 8 agonists improve NK-cell function primarily targeting CD56brightCD16− subset. J Immunother Cancer 2022; 10:jitc-2021-003385. [PMID: 35091452 PMCID: PMC8804697 DOI: 10.1136/jitc-2021-003385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are pattern-recognition sensors mainly expressed in innate immune cells that directly recognize conserved pathogen structures (pathogen-associated molecular patterns-PAMPs). Natural killer (NK) cells have been described to express different endosomal TLRs triggered by RNA and DNA sequences derived from both viruses and bacteria. This study was addressed to establish which endosomal TLR could directly mediate NK activation and function after proper stimuli. It was also important to establish the most suitable TLR agonist to be used as adjuvant in tumor vaccines or in combined cancer immunotherapies. Methods We assessed endosomal TLR expression in total NK cells by using RT-qPCR and western blotting technique. In some experiments, we purified CD56brightCD16− and CD56dimCD16+ cells subsets by using NK Cell Isolation Kit Activation marker, cytokine production, CD107a expression and cytotoxicity assay were evaluated by flow cytometry. Cytokine release was quantified by ELISA. NK cells obtained from ovarian ascites underwent the same analyses. Results Although the four endosomal TLRs (TLR3, TLR7/8, and TLR9) were uniformly expressed on CD56brightCD16− and CD56dimCD16+ cell subsets, the TLR7/8 (R848), TLR3 (polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid, Poly I:C) and TLR9 (ODN2395) ligands promoted NK-cell function only in the presence of suboptimal doses of cytokines, including interleukin (IL)-2, IL-12, IL-15, and IL-18, produced in vivo by other environmental cells. We showed that R848 rather than TLR3 and TLR9 agonists primarily activated CD56brightCD16− NK cells by increasing their proliferation, cytokine production and cytotoxic activity. Moreover, we demonstrated that R848, which usually triggers TLR7 and TLR8 on dendritic cells, macrophages and neutrophils cells, activated CD56brightCD16− NK-cell subset only via TLR8. Indeed, specific TLR8 but not TLR7 agonists increased cytokine production and cytotoxic activity of CD56brightCD16− NK cells. Importantly, these activities were also observed in peritoneal NK cells from patients with metastatic ovarian carcinoma, prevalently belonging to the CD56brightCD16− subset. Conclusion These data highlight the potential value of TLR8 in NK cells as a new target for immunotherapy in patients with cancer.
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- Irene Veneziani
- Department of Immunology, Bambino Gesu Pediatric Hospital, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Immunology, Bambino Gesu Pediatric Hospital, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Immunology, Bambino Gesu Pediatric Hospital, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Immunology, Bambino Gesu Pediatric Hospital, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Immunology, Bambino Gesu Pediatric Hospital, Roma, Italy
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- Confocal Microscopy Core Facility, Bambino Gesu Pediatric Hospital, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Woman's Health Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Campus di Roma, Roma, Lazio, Italy
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- Department of Woman's Health Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Campus di Roma, Roma, Lazio, Italy
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- Department of Immunology, Bambino Gesu Pediatric Hospital, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Immunology, Bambino Gesu Pediatric Hospital, Roma, Italy
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Stavre Z, Bridgewood C, Zhou Q, Maeda Y, Huang TT, Karman J, Khan A, Giryes S, Sharif K, McGonagle D, Gravallese EM. A role for neutrophils in early enthesitis in spondyloarthritis. Arthritis Res Ther 2022; 24:24. [PMID: 35039073 PMCID: PMC8762869 DOI: 10.1186/s13075-021-02693-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background Neutrophils are present in the early phases of spondyloarthritis-related uveitis, skin and intestinal disease, but their role in enthesitis, a cardinal musculoskeletal lesion in spondyloarthritis, remains unknown. We considered the role of neutrophils in the experimental SKG mouse model of SpA and in human axial entheses. Methods Early inflammatory infiltrates in the axial and peripheral entheseal sites in SKG mice were evaluated using immunohistochemistry and laser capture microdissection of entheseal tissue. Whole transcriptome analysis was carried out using Affymetrix gene array MTA 1.0, and data was analyzed via IPA. We further isolated neutrophils from human peri-entheseal bone and fibroblasts from entheseal soft tissue obtained from the axial skeleton of healthy patients and determined the response of these cells to fungal adjuvant. Results Following fungal adjuvant administration, early axial and peripheral inflammation in SKG mice was characterized by prominent neutrophilic entheseal inflammation. Expression of transcripts arising from neutrophils include abundant mRNA for the alarmins S100A8 and S100A9. In normal human axial entheses, neutrophils were present in the peri-entheseal bone. Upon fungal stimulation in vitro, human neutrophils produced IL-23 protein, while isolated human entheseal fibroblasts produced chemokines, including IL-8, important in the recruitment of neutrophils. Conclusion Neutrophils with inducible IL-23 production are present in uninflamed human entheseal sites, and neutrophils are prominent in early murine spondyloarthritis-related enthesitis. We propose a role for neutrophils in the early development of enthesitis. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13075-021-02693-7.
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- Zheni Stavre
- Department of Medicine/Division of Rheumatology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- The Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- The Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.,Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Medicine/Division of Rheumatology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Department of Medicine/Division of Rheumatology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Abbvie Cambridge Research Center, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine (LIRMM), University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- The Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.,Sheba Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- The Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Medicine/Division of Rheumatology, Inflammation and Immunity, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
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Babatunde KA, Ayuso JM, Kerr SC, Huttenlocher A, Beebe DJ. Microfluidic Systems to Study Neutrophil Forward and Reverse Migration. Front Immunol 2021; 12:781535. [PMID: 34899746 PMCID: PMC8653704 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.781535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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During infection, neutrophils are the most abundantly recruited innate immune cells at sites of infection, playing critical roles in the elimination of local infection and healing of the injury. Neutrophils are considered to be short-lived effector cells that undergo cell death at infection sites and in damaged tissues. However, recent in vitro and in vivo evidence suggests that neutrophil behavior is more complex and that they can migrate away from the inflammatory site back into the vasculature following the resolution of inflammation. Microfluidic devices have contributed to an improved understanding of the interaction and behavior of neutrophils ex vivo in 2D and 3D microenvironments. The role of reverse migration and its contribution to the resolution of inflammation remains unclear. In this review, we will provide a summary of the current applications of microfluidic devices to investigate neutrophil behavior and interactions with other immune cells with a focus on forward and reverse migration in neutrophils.
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- Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, United States
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- Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, United States.,Carbone Cancer Center, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, United States
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States
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- Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, United States.,Carbone Cancer Center, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, United States.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, United States
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Gil-Pulido J, Amézaga N, Jorgacevic I, Manthey HD, Rösch M, Brand T, Cidlinsky P, Schäfer S, Beilhack A, Saliba AE, Lorenz K, Boon L, Prinz I, Waisman A, Korn T, Cochain C, Zernecke A. Interleukin-23 receptor expressing γδ T cells locally promote early atherosclerotic lesion formation and plaque necrosis in mice. Cardiovasc Res 2021; 118:2932-2945. [PMID: 34897380 DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvab359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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AIMS Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the vessel wall controlled by local and systemic immune responses. The role of interleukin-23 receptor (IL-23R), expressed in adaptive immune cells (mainly T helper 17 cells) and γδ T cells, in atherosclerosis is only incompletely understood. Here we investigated the vascular cell types expressing IL-23R and addressed the function of IL-23R and γδ T cells in atherosclerosis. METHOD AND RESULTS IL-23R+ cells were frequently found in the aortic root in contrast to the aorta in low density lipoprotein receptor deficient IL-23R reporter mice (Ldlr-/-Il23rgfp/+), and mostly identified as γδ T cells that express IL-17 and GM-CSF. scRNA-seq confirmed γδ T cells as the main cell type expressing Il23r and Il17a in the aorta. Ldlr-/-Il23rgfp/gfp mice deficient in IL-23R showed a loss of IL-23R+ cells in the vasculature, and had reduced atherosclerotic lesion formation in the aortic root compared to Ldlr-/- controls after 6 weeks of high fat diet feeding. In contrast, Ldlr-/-Tcrδ-/- mice lacking all γδ T cells displayed unaltered early atherosclerotic lesion formation compared to Ldlr-/- mice. In both HFD-fed Ldlr-/-Il23rgfp/gfp and Ldlr-/-Tcrδ-/- mice a reduction in the plaque necrotic core area was noted as well as an expansion of splenic regulatory T cells. In vitro, exposure of bone marrow-derived macrophages to both IL-17A and GM-CSF induced cell necrosis, and necroptotic RIP3K and MLKL expression, as well as inflammatory mediators. CONCLUSIONS IL-23R+ γδ T cells are predominantly found in the aortic root rather than the aorta and promote early atherosclerotic lesion formation, plaque necrosis and inflammation at this site. Targeting IL-23R may thus be explored as a therapeutic approach to mitigate atherosclerotic lesion development. TRANSLATIONAL PERSPECTIVE The mechanisms and cell types contributing to early inflammation and lesion formation are incompletely understood. Here we demonstrate that the aortic root harbors a population of IL23R-dependent γδ T cells that can release IL-17 and GM-CSF, and both cytokines together induce macrophage inflammation and necroptosis. IL-23R+ γδ T cells locally promote early lesion formation in the aortic root and contribute to the expansion of the necrotic core, a hallmark of vulnerable atherosclerotic lesions. Targeting IL-23R or IL-23 itself could thus be further explored as a therapeutic option in early atherosclerosis.
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- Jesus Gil-Pulido
- Institute of Experimental Biomedicine,University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Biomedicine,University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Biomedicine,University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Biomedicine,University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Biomedicine,University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology,University of Würzburg, Würzburg, 97078 Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Biomedicine,University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Biomedicine,University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI), Helmholtz-Center for Infection Research (HZI), Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology,University of Würzburg, Würzburg, 97078 Germany.,Leibniz-Institut für Analytische Wissenschaften-ISAS-e.V., Dortmund, 44139 Germany
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- Polpharma Biologics, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Institute of Systems Immunology,University Medical Center Hamburg Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.,Institute of Immunology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for Molecular Medicine, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.,Institute of Experimental Neuroimmunology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.,Munich Cluster for Systems Neurology (SyNergy), Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Biomedicine,University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.,Comprehensive Heart Failure Center, Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental Biomedicine,University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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Kvedaraite E. Neutrophil-T cell crosstalk in inflammatory bowel disease. Immunology 2021; 164:657-664. [PMID: 34240423 PMCID: PMC8561100 DOI: 10.1111/imm.13391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Neutrophils are the most abundant leucocytes in human blood, promptly recruited to the site of tissue injury, where they orchestrate inflammation and tissue repair. The multifaceted functions of neutrophils have been more appreciated during the recent decade, and these cells are now recognized as sophisticated and essential players in infection, cancer and chronic inflammatory diseases. Consequently, our understanding of the role of neutrophils in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), their immune responses and their ability to shape adaptive immunity in the gut have been recognized. Here, current knowledge on neutrophil responses in IBD and their capacity to influence T cells are summarized with an emphasis on the role of these cells in human disease.
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- Egle Kvedaraite
- Childhood Cancer Research Unit, Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Medicine Huddinge, Center for Infectious Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Clinical Pathology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Induction of OCT2 contributes to regulate the gene expression program in human neutrophils activated via TLR8. Cell Rep 2021; 35:109143. [PMID: 34010659 DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2021.109143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 03/27/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The transcription factors (TFs) that regulate inducible genes in activated neutrophils are not yet completely characterized. Herein, we show that the genomic distribution of the histone modification H3K27Ac, as well as PU.1 and C/EBPβ, two myeloid-lineage-determining TFs (LDTFs), significantly changes in human neutrophils treated with R848, a ligand of Toll-like receptor 8 (TLR8). Interestingly, differentially acetylated and LDTF-marked regions reveal an over-representation of OCT-binding motifs that are selectively bound by OCT2/POU2F2. Analysis of OCT2 genomic distribution in primary neutrophils and of OCT2-depletion in HL-60-differentiated neutrophils proves the requirement for OCT2 in contributing to promote, along with nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) and activator protein 1 (AP-1), the TLR8-induced gene expression program in neutrophils. Altogether, our data demonstrate that neutrophils, upon activation via TLR8, profoundly reprogram their chromatin status, ultimately displaying cell-specific, prolonged transcriptome changes. Data also show an unexpected role for OCT2 in amplifying the transcriptional response to TLR8-mediated activation.
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Richardson IM, Calo CJ, Hind LE. Microphysiological Systems for Studying Cellular Crosstalk During the Neutrophil Response to Infection. Front Immunol 2021; 12:661537. [PMID: 33986752 PMCID: PMC8111168 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.661537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Neutrophils are the primary responders to infection, rapidly migrating to sites of inflammation and clearing pathogens through a variety of antimicrobial functions. This response is controlled by a complex network of signals produced by vascular cells, tissue resident cells, other immune cells, and the pathogen itself. Despite significant efforts to understand how these signals are integrated into the neutrophil response, we still do not have a complete picture of the mechanisms regulating this process. This is in part due to the inherent disadvantages of the most-used experimental systems: in vitro systems lack the complexity of the tissue microenvironment and animal models do not accurately capture the human immune response. Advanced microfluidic devices incorporating relevant tissue architectures, cell-cell interactions, and live pathogen sources have been developed to overcome these challenges. In this review, we will discuss the in vitro models currently being used to study the neutrophil response to infection, specifically in the context of cell-cell interactions, and provide an overview of their findings. We will also provide recommendations for the future direction of the field and what important aspects of the infectious microenvironment are missing from the current models.
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado – Boulder, Boulder, CO, United States
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The neutrophil antimicrobial peptide cathelicidin promotes Th17 differentiation. Nat Commun 2021; 12:1285. [PMID: 33627652 PMCID: PMC7904761 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-21533-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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The host defence peptide cathelicidin (LL-37 in humans, mCRAMP in mice) is released from neutrophils by de-granulation, NETosis and necrotic death; it has potent anti-pathogen activity as well as being a broad immunomodulator. Here we report that cathelicidin is a powerful Th17 potentiator which enhances aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) and RORγt expression, in a TGF-β1-dependent manner. In the presence of TGF-β1, cathelicidin enhanced SMAD2/3 and STAT3 phosphorylation, and profoundly suppressed IL-2 and T-bet, directing T cells away from Th1 and into a Th17 phenotype. Strikingly, Th17, but not Th1, cells were protected from apoptosis by cathelicidin. We show that cathelicidin is released by neutrophils in mouse lymph nodes and that cathelicidin-deficient mice display suppressed Th17 responses during inflammation, but not at steady state. We propose that the neutrophil cathelicidin is required for maximal Th17 differentiation, and that this is one method by which early neutrophilia directs subsequent adaptive immune responses.
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Mirlekar B, Pylayeva-Gupta Y. IL-12 Family Cytokines in Cancer and Immunotherapy. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:E167. [PMID: 33418929 PMCID: PMC7825035 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13020167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 41.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Revised: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The IL-12 family cytokines are a group of unique heterodimeric cytokines that include IL-12, IL-23, IL-27, IL-35 and, most recently, IL-39. Recent studies have solidified the importance of IL-12 cytokines in shaping innate and adaptive immune responses in cancer and identified multipronged roles for distinct IL-12 family members, ranging from effector to regulatory immune functions. These cytokines could serve as promising candidates for the development of immunomodulatory therapeutic approaches. Overall, IL-12 can be considered an effector cytokine and has been found to engage anti-tumor immunity by activating the effector Th1 response, which is required for the activation of cytotoxic T and NK cells and tumor clearance. IL-23 and IL-27 play dual roles in tumor immunity, as they can both activate effector immune responses and promote tumor growth by favoring immune suppression. IL-35 is a potent regulatory cytokine and plays a largely pro-tumorigenic role by inhibiting effector T cells. In this review, we summarize the recent findings on IL-12 family cytokines in the control of tumor growth with an emphasis primarily on immune regulation. We underscore the clinical implications for the use of these cytokines either in the setting of monotherapy or in combination with other conventional therapies for the more effective treatment of malignancies.
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- Bhalchandra Mirlekar
- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA;
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- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA;
- Department of Genetics, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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Stakenborg M, Verstockt B, Meroni E, Goverse G, De Simone V, Verstockt S, Di Matteo M, Czarnewski P, Villablanca EJ, Ferrante M, Boeckxstaens GE, Mazzone M, Vermeire S, Matteoli G. Neutrophilic HGF-MET Signalling Exacerbates Intestinal Inflammation. J Crohns Colitis 2020; 14:1748-1758. [PMID: 32556102 DOI: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjaa121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Ulcerative colitis [UC] is associated with excessive neutrophil infiltration and collateral tissue damage, but the link is not yet completely understood. Since c-MET receptor tyrosine kinase [MET] is required for neutrophil chemoattraction and cytotoxicity in response to its ligand hepatocyte growth factor [HGF], we aimed to identify the function of HGF-MET signalling in neutrophils in UC patients and in mice during intestinal inflammation. METHODS Serum and colonic biopsies from healthy controls and UC patients with active [Mayo endoscopic subscore 2-3] and inactive [Mayo endoscopic subscore 0-1] disease were collected to assess the level of serum and colonic HGF. Disease progression and immune cell infiltration were assessed during dextran sodium sulphate [DSS] colitis in wild-type and MRP8-Cre MET-LoxP mice. RESULTS Increased mucosal HGF expression was detected in patients with active UC, and in mice during the inflammatory phase of DSS colitis. Similarly, serum HGF was significantly increased in active UC patients and positively correlated with C-reactive protein and blood neutrophil counts. Flow cytometric analysis also demonstrated an upregulation of colonic MET+ neutrophils during DSS colitis. Genetic ablation of MET in neutrophils reduced the severity of DSS-induced colitis. Concomitantly, there was a decreased number of TH17 cells, which could be due to a decreased production of IL-1β by MET-deficient neutrophils. CONCLUSIONS These data highlight the central role of neutrophilic HGF-MET signalling in exacerbating damage during intestinal inflammation. Hence, selective blockade of this pathway in neutrophils could be considered as a novel therapeutic approach in UC.
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- Michelle Stakenborg
- Department of Chronic Diseases, Metabolism and Ageing [CHROMETA], Translational Research Center for Gastrointestinal Disorders [TARGID], KU Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Chronic Diseases, Metabolism and Ageing [CHROMETA], Translational Research Center for Gastrointestinal Disorders [TARGID], KU Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Chronic Diseases, Metabolism and Ageing [CHROMETA], Translational Research Center for Gastrointestinal Disorders [TARGID], KU Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Chronic Diseases, Metabolism and Ageing [CHROMETA], Translational Research Center for Gastrointestinal Disorders [TARGID], KU Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Chronic Diseases, Metabolism and Ageing [CHROMETA], Translational Research Center for Gastrointestinal Disorders [TARGID], KU Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Chronic Diseases, Metabolism and Ageing [CHROMETA], Translational Research Center for Gastrointestinal Disorders [TARGID], KU Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Tumor Inflammation and Angiogenesis, Center for Cancer Biology, VIB, Leuven, Belgium.,Laboratory of Tumor Inflammation and Angiogenesis, Department of Oncology, Center for Cancer Biology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Medicine, Immunology and Allergy division, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine, Immunology and Allergy division, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Chronic Diseases, Metabolism and Ageing [CHROMETA], Translational Research Center for Gastrointestinal Disorders [TARGID], KU Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Chronic Diseases, Metabolism and Ageing [CHROMETA], Translational Research Center for Gastrointestinal Disorders [TARGID], KU Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Tumor Inflammation and Angiogenesis, Center for Cancer Biology, VIB, Leuven, Belgium.,Laboratory of Tumor Inflammation and Angiogenesis, Department of Oncology, Center for Cancer Biology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Chronic Diseases, Metabolism and Ageing [CHROMETA], Translational Research Center for Gastrointestinal Disorders [TARGID], KU Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Chronic Diseases, Metabolism and Ageing [CHROMETA], Translational Research Center for Gastrointestinal Disorders [TARGID], KU Leuven, Belgium
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Cassatella MA, Gardiman E, Arruda-Silva F, Bianchetto-Aguilera F, Gasperini S, Bugatti M, Vermi W, Larousserie F, Devergne O, Tamassia N. Human neutrophils activated by TLR8 agonists, with or without IFNγ, synthesize and release EBI3, but not IL-12, IL-27, IL-35, or IL-39. J Leukoc Biol 2020; 108:1515-1526. [PMID: 32480433 DOI: 10.1002/jlb.3ma0520-054r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
The IL-12 family of cytokines plays crucial functions in innate and adaptive immunity. These cytokines include heterodimers sharing distinct α (IL-12A, IL-23A, and IL-27A) with two β (IL-12B and Epstein-Barr virus induced gene 3 [EBI3]) chains, respectively, IL-12 (IL-12B plus IL-12A) and IL-23 (IL-12B plus IL-23A) sharing IL-12B, IL-27 (EBI3 plus IL-27A), IL-35 (EBI3 plus IL-12A), and IL-39 (EBI3 plus IL-23A) sharing EBI3. In this context, we have recently reported that highly pure neutrophils incubated with TLR8 agonists produce functional IL-23. Previously, we showed that neutrophils incubated with LPS plus IFNγ for 20 h produce IL-12. Herein, we investigated whether highly pure, TLR8-activated, neutrophils produce EBI3, and in turn IL-27, IL-35, and IL-39, the IL-12 members containing it. We report that neutrophils incubated with TLR8 ligands, TNFα and, to a lesser extent, LPS, produce and release remarkable amounts of EBI3, but not IL-27A, consequently excluding the possibility for an IL-27 production. We also report a series of unsuccessful experiments performed to investigate whether neutrophil-derived EBI3 associates with IL-23A to form IL-39. Furthermore, we show that neutrophils incubated with IFNγ in combination with either TLR8 or TLR4 ligands express/produce neither IL-12, nor IL-35, due to the inability of IFNγ, contrary to previous findings, to activate IL12A transcription. Even IL-27 was undetectable in supernatants harvested from IFNγ plus R848-treated neutrophils, although they were found to accumulate IL27A transcripts. Finally, by immunohistochemistry experiments, EBI3-positive neutrophils were found in discrete pathologies only, including diverticulitis, cholecystitis, Gorham disease, and Bartonella Henselae infection, implying a specific role of neutrophil-derived EBI3 in vivo.
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- Marco A Cassatella
- Department of Medicine, Section of General Pathology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Section of General Pathology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Section of General Pathology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Section of General Pathology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Section of Pathology, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Section of Pathology, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Sorbonne Université, INSERM, CNRS, Centre d'Immunologie et des Maladies Infectieuses, Paris, France
- Département de Pathologie, Hôpital Cochin, AP-HP, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, INSERM, CNRS, Centre d'Immunologie et des Maladies Infectieuses, Paris, France
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- Department of Medicine, Section of General Pathology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Presicce P, Cappelletti M, Senthamaraikannan P, Ma F, Morselli M, Jackson CM, Mukherjee S, Miller LA, Pellegrini M, Jobe AH, Chougnet CA, Kallapur SG. TNF-Signaling Modulates Neutrophil-Mediated Immunity at the Feto-Maternal Interface During LPS-Induced Intrauterine Inflammation. Front Immunol 2020; 11:558. [PMID: 32308656 PMCID: PMC7145904 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.00558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2019] [Accepted: 03/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
Abstract
Accumulation of activated neutrophils at the feto-maternal interface is a defining hallmark of intrauterine inflammation (IUI) that might trigger an excessive immune response during pregnancy. Mechanisms responsible of this massive neutrophil recruitment are poorly investigated. We have previously showed that intraamniotic injection of LPS in rhesus macaques induced a neutrophil predominant inflammatory response similar to that seen in human IUI. Here, we demonstrate that anti-TNF antibody (Adalimumab) inhibited ~80% of genes induced by LPS involved in inflammatory signaling and innate immunity in chorio-decidua neutrophils. Consistent with the gene expression data, TNF-blockade decreased LPS-induced neutrophil accumulation and activation at the feto-maternal interface. We also observed a reduction in IL-6 and other pro-inflammatory cytokines but not prostaglandins concentrations in the amniotic fluid. Moreover, TNF-blockade decreased mRNA expression of inflammatory cytokines in the chorio-decidua but not in the uterus, suggesting that inhibition of TNF-signaling decreased the inflammation in a tissue-specific manner within the uterine compartment. Taken together, our results demonstrate a predominant role for TNF-signaling in modulating the neutrophilic infiltration at the feto-maternal interface during IUI and suggest that blockade of TNF-signaling could be considered as a therapeutic approach for IUI, the major leading cause of preterm birth.
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- Pietro Presicce
- Divisions of Neonatology and Developmental Biology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Divisions of Neonatology and Developmental Biology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Division of Neonatology/Pulmonary Biology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Research Foundation, The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- Department of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Department of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States.,Institute for Quantitative and Computational Biosciences-Collaboratory, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Division of Immunobiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Research Foundation, The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- Division of Immunobiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Research Foundation, The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- California National Primate Research Center, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States.,Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Cell Biology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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- Department of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States.,Institute for Quantitative and Computational Biosciences-Collaboratory, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Division of Neonatology/Pulmonary Biology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Research Foundation, The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- Division of Immunobiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Research Foundation, The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- Divisions of Neonatology and Developmental Biology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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RNA Sensing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Its Impact on TB Vaccination Strategies. Vaccines (Basel) 2020; 8:vaccines8010067. [PMID: 32033104 PMCID: PMC7158685 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines8010067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Revised: 02/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Tuberculosis (TB) is still an important global threat and although the causing organism has been discovered long ago, effective prevention strategies are lacking. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) is a unique pathogen with a complex host interaction. Understanding the immune responses upon infection with MTB is crucial for the development of new vaccination strategies and therapeutic targets for TB. Recently, it has been proposed that sensing bacterial nucleic acid in antigen-presenting cells via intracellular pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) is a central mechanism for initiating an effective host immune response. Here, we summarize key findings of the impact of mycobacterial RNA sensing for innate and adaptive host immunity after MTB infection, with emphasis on endosomal toll-like receptors (TLRs) and cytosolic sensors such as NLRP3 and RLRs, modulating T-cell differentiation through IL-12, IL-21, and type I interferons. Ultimately, these immunological pathways may impact immune memory and TB vaccine efficacy. The novel findings described here may change our current understanding of the host response to MTB and potentially impact clinical research, as well as future vaccination design. In this review, the current state of the art is summarized, and an outlook is given on how progress can be made.
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Bridgewood C, Sharif K, Sherlock J, Watad A, McGonagle D. Interleukin-23 pathway at the enthesis: The emerging story of enthesitis in spondyloarthropathy. Immunol Rev 2020; 294:27-47. [PMID: 31957051 DOI: 10.1111/imr.12840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2019] [Revised: 12/11/2019] [Accepted: 12/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The inflammatory disorders collectively termed the seronegative spondyloarthropathies (SpA) include ankylosing spondylitis (AS), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), reactive arthritis, the arthritis associated with inflammatory bowel disease including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, the arthritis related to anterior uveitis, and finally, somewhat controversially Behcet's disease. All of these diseases are associated with SNPs in the IL-23R or the interleukin-23 (IL-23) cytokine itself and related downstream signaling JAK pathway genes and the interleukin-17 (IL-17) pathway. In rheumatoid arthritis, the target of the immune response is the synovium but the SpA disorders target the tendon, ligament, and joint capsule skeletal anchorage points that are termed entheses. The discovery that IL-23R-expressing cells were ensconced in healthy murine enthesis, and other extraskeletal anchorage points including the aortic root and the ciliary body of the eye and that systemic overexpression of IL-23 resulted in a severe experimental SpA, confirmed a fundamentally different immunobiology to rheumatoid arthritis. Recently, IL-23R-expressing myeloid cells and various innate and adaptive T cells that produce IL-17 family cytokines have also been described in the human enthesis. Blockade of IL-23 pathway with either anti-p40 or anti-p19 subunits has resulted in some spectacular therapeutic successes in psoriasis and PsA including improvement in enthesitis in the peripheral skeleton but has failed to demonstrate efficacy in AS that is largely a spinal polyenthesitis. Herein, we discuss the known biology of IL-23 at the human enthesis and highlight the remarkable emerging story of this unique skeletal tissue.
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- Charlie Bridgewood
- Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.,Department of Medicine "B", Zabludowicz Center for Autoimmune Diseases, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.,Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.,Department of Medicine "B", Zabludowicz Center for Autoimmune Diseases, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.,NIHR Leeds Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Unit, Chapel Allerton, Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust, Leeds, UK
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Guo Y, Cao W, Zhu Y. Immunoregulatory Functions of the IL-12 Family of Cytokines in Antiviral Systems. Viruses 2019; 11:v11090772. [PMID: 31443406 PMCID: PMC6784021 DOI: 10.3390/v11090772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Revised: 08/05/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Members of the interleukin 12 (IL-12) family have been known to be inflammatory factors since their discovery. The IL-12 family consists of IL-12, IL-23, IL-27, IL-35, and a new member, IL-39, which has recently been identified and has not yet been studied extensively. Current literature has described the mechanisms of immunity of these cytokines and potential uses for therapy and medical cures. IL-12 was found first and is effective in combatting a wide range of naturally occurring viral infections through the upregulation of various cytokines to clear the infected cells. IL-23 has an essential function in immune networks, can induce IL-17 production, and can antagonize inhibition from IL-12 in the presence of T helper (Th) 17 cells, resulting in type II IFN (IFN-γ) regulation. IL-27 has a competitive relationship to IL-35 because they both include the same subunit, the Epstein–Barr virus-induced gene3 (EBi3). This review provides a simple introduction to the IL-12 family and focuses on their functions relevant to their actions to counteract viral infections.
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- Yifei Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Modern Virology Research Center, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Modern Virology Research Center, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Modern Virology Research Center, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
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Cassatella MA, Östberg NK, Tamassia N, Soehnlein O. Biological Roles of Neutrophil-Derived Granule Proteins and Cytokines. Trends Immunol 2019; 40:648-664. [PMID: 31155315 DOI: 10.1016/j.it.2019.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 134] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2019] [Revised: 05/03/2019] [Accepted: 05/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
Abstract
Neutrophils, the most abundant white blood cells in human circulation, entertain intense interactions with other leukocyte subsets, platelets, and stromal cells. Molecularly, such interactions are typically communicated through proteins generated during granulopoiesis, stored in granules, or produced on demand. Here, we provide an overview of the mammalian regulation of granule protein production in the bone marrow and the de novo synthesis of cytokines by neutrophils recruited to tissues. In addition, we discuss some of the known biological roles of these protein messengers, and how neutrophil-borne granule proteins and cytokines can synergize to modulate inflammation and tumor development. Decoding the neutrophil interactome is important for therapeutically neutralizing individual proteins to putatively dampen inflammation, or for delivering modified neutrophil-borne proteins to boost host defense.
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Affiliation(s)
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine, Section of General Pathology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Institute for Cardiovascular Prevention (IPEK), Klinikum der LMU, München, Germany; German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner site, Munich, Germany.
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