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Ma M, Xue Z, Li C, Zhang X, Gao J, Deng T, Gao C, Wang N. Inhibition of pseudo-allergic reactions by vitamin K3 directly targeting GAB1 in mast cells. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 137:112490. [PMID: 38897121 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112490] [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: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND Vitamin K3 (VK3), a fat-soluble synthetic analog of the vitamin K family, has coagulant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anticancer properties. Pseudo allergy is a IgE-independent immune response associated with mast cells. This study investigated the role of VK3 in IgE-independent mast cell activation. METHODS Substance P (SP) was used to induce LAD2-cell activation in order to analyze the effects of VK3 in vitro. Cutaneous allergy and systemic allergy mouse models were used to analyze the anti-pseudo-allergic effects of VK3. Proteome microarray assays were used to analyze VK3-binding protein. Biolayer interferometry and immunoprecipitation were used to verify interaction between VK3 and its key targets. RNA interference was used to determine the role of GAB1 in LAD2cell activation. RESULTS VK3 inhibited SP-induced LAD2-cell activation, and resulted in the release of β-hexosaminidase, histamine and cytokines; VK3 inhibited SP-induced pseudo allergic reactions in mice, and serum histamine and TNF-α levels decreased. Degranulation of skin mast cells was reduced; GAB1 in mast cells was stably bound to VK3. GAB1 participated in SP-induced LAD2-cell activation. GAB1 knockdown in LAD2 cells prevented SP-induced β-hexosaminidase release, calcium mobilization and cell skeletal remodeling. VK3 directly binds to GAB1 and reduces its expression to inhibited SP-induced LAD2 cell activation. CONCLUSION The anti-pseudo-allergic activity of VK3 was confirmed in vitro and in vivo. VK3 can inhibit SP-induced mast cell activation by directly targeting GAB1. This study provides new insights on the activity of VK3 and the mechanism of pseudoallergic reaction.
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- Mengyang Ma
- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
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Ohdachi T, Matsushima M, Ohara M, Kawashima H, Inoue G, Atsumi K, Tsubosaki Y, Takekoshi M, Ueyama J, Hashimoto N, Sato M, Hasegawa Y, Ishii M, Kawabe T. Degranulation and expression of cytokines were modulated by diazinon in activated mast cells. Toxicology 2024; 506:153882. [PMID: 38971550 DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2024.153882] [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: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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Diazinon is an organophosphorus (OP) insecticides used in agriculture, home gardening and indoor pest control in Japan. It can activate macrophages and induce pro-inflammatory responses and has been reported to cause airway hyper-reactivity, suggesting the possibility of asthma exacerbation from exposure to OP insecticides. Despite the correlation between insecticide use and the pathogenesis of allergic diseases, there have been no reports on the effects of diazinon on mast cell function. Therefore, in this study, we investigated the effects of diazinon on mast cell function in rat basophilic leukemia (RBL)-2H3 cells. Surprisingly, we found that diazinon inhibited mast cell activation, although the degree of inhibition varied with concentration. Diazinon induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and HO-1 expression at a concentration of 150 µM without affecting cell viability. Diazinon inhibited A23187-mediated degranulation and Tnf and Il4 expression in RBL-2H3 cells but did not affect calcium influx. Suppression of degranulation by diazinon was reversed when the culture supernatant was removed. As a signaling event downstream of calcium influx, diazinon inhibited the phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) induced by A23187, whereas the phosphorylation of p38 had little effect. IgE cross-linking-mediated degranulation as well as the induction of Tnf and IL4 expression was significantly inhibited by diazinon, while diazinon had little effect on calcium influx. In conclusion, diazinon inhibited mast cell activation, including degranulation and cytokine expression. When evaluating the in vivo effects of diazinon, its potential to inhibit mast cell activation should be considered in the pathophysiology and development of allergic diseases in terms of basic and clinical aspects, respectively, although the effect of diazinon varies depending on the cell type.
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- Tomoko Ohdachi
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokai National Higher Education and Research System, Japan
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- Division of Host Defense Sciences, Omics Health Sciences, Department of Integrated Health Sciences, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokai National Higher Education and Research System, Japan.
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- Division of Host Defense Sciences, Omics Health Sciences, Department of Integrated Health Sciences, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokai National Higher Education and Research System, Japan
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- Division of Host Defense Sciences, Omics Health Sciences, Department of Integrated Health Sciences, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokai National Higher Education and Research System, Japan
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- Division of Host Defense Sciences, Omics Health Sciences, Department of Integrated Health Sciences, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokai National Higher Education and Research System, Japan
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- Division of Host Defense Sciences, Omics Health Sciences, Department of Integrated Health Sciences, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokai National Higher Education and Research System, Japan
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- Division of Host Defense Sciences, Omics Health Sciences, Department of Integrated Health Sciences, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokai National Higher Education and Research System, Japan
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- Division of Host Defense Sciences, Omics Health Sciences, Department of Integrated Health Sciences, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokai National Higher Education and Research System, Japan
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- Division of Host Defense Sciences, Omics Health Sciences, Department of Integrated Health Sciences, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokai National Higher Education and Research System, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokai National Higher Education and Research System, Japan
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- Division of Host Defense Sciences, Omics Health Sciences, Department of Integrated Health Sciences, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokai National Higher Education and Research System, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokai National Higher Education and Research System, Japan; National Hospital Organization, Nagoya Medical Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokai National Higher Education and Research System, Japan
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- Division of Host Defense Sciences, Omics Health Sciences, Department of Integrated Health Sciences, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokai National Higher Education and Research System, Japan
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Calvo JR, Maldonado MD. Immunoregulatory properties of melatonin in the humoral immune system: A narrative review. Immunol Lett 2024; 269:106901. [PMID: 39032910 DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2024.106901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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Melatonin is the major product both synthesized and secreted by the pineal gland during the night period and it is the principal chronobiotic hormone that regulates the circadian rhythms and seasonal changes in vertebrate biology. Moreover, melatonin shows both a broad distribution along the phylogenetically distant organisms and a high functional versatility. At the present time, a significant amount of experimental evidence has been reported in scientific literature and has clearly shown a functional relationship between the endocrine, nervous, and immune systems. The biochemistry basis of the functional communication between these systems is the utilization of a common chemicals signals. In this framework, at present melatonin is considered to be a relevant member of the so-called neuro-endocrine-immunological network. Thus, both in vivo and in vitro investigations conducted in both experimental animals and humans, have clearly documented that melatonin has an important immunomodulatory role. However, most of the published results refer to information on T lymphocytes, i.e., cell-mediated immunity. On the contrary, fewer studies have been carried out on B lymphocytes, the cells responsible for the so-called humoral immunity. In this review, we have focused on the biological role of melatonin in the humoral immunity. More precisely, we report the actions of melatonin on B lymphocytes biology and on the production of different types of antibodies.
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- Juan R Calvo
- Department Medical Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Immunology, University of Seville Medical School, Spain.
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- Department Medical Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Immunology, University of Seville Medical School, Spain
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Shi A, Liu Z, Fan Z, Li K, Liu X, Tang Y, Hu J, Li X, Shu L, Zhao L, Huang L, Zhang Z, Lv G, Zhang Z, Xu Y. Function of mast cell and bile-cholangiocarcinoma interplay in cholangiocarcinoma microenvironment. Gut 2024; 73:1350-1363. [PMID: 38458750 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2023-331715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The correlation between cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) progression and bile is rarely studied. Here, we aimed to identify differential metabolites in benign and malignant bile ducts and elucidate the generation, function and degradation of bile metabolites. DESIGN Differential metabolites in the bile from CCA and benign biliary stenosis were identified by metabonomics. Biliary molecules able to induce mast cell (MC) degranulation were revealed by in vitro and in vivo experiments, including liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (MS)/MS and bioluminescence resonance energy transfer assays. Histamine (HA) receptor expression in CCA was mapped using a single-cell mRNA sequence. HA receptor functions were elucidated by patient-derived xenografts (PDX) in humanised mice and orthotopic models in MC-deficient mice. Genes involved in HA-induced proliferation were screened by CRISPR/Cas9. RESULTS Bile HA was elevated in CCA and indicated poorer prognoses. Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs)-derived stem cell factor (SCF) recruited MCs, and bile N,N-dimethyl-1,4-phenylenediamine (DMPD) stimulated MCs to release HA through G protein-coupled receptor subtype 2 (MRGPRX2)-Gαq signalling. Bile-induced MCs released platelet-derived growth factor subunit B (PDGF-B) and angiopoietin 1/2 (ANGPT1/2), which enhanced CCA angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis. Histamine receptor H1 (HRH1) and HRH2 were predominantly expressed in CCA cells and CAFs, respectively. HA promoted CCA cell proliferation by activating HRH1-Gαq signalling and hastened CAFs to secrete hepatocyte growth factor by stimulating HRH2-Gαs signalling. Solute carrier family 22 member 3 (SLC22A3) inhibited HA-induced CCA proliferation by importing bile HA into cells for degradation, and SLC22A3 deletion resulted in HA accumulation. CONCLUSION Bile HA is released from MCs through DMPD stimulation and degraded via SLC22A3 import. Different HA receptors exhibit a distinct expression profile in CCA and produce different oncogenic effects. MCs promote CCA progression in a CCA-bile interplay pattern.
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- Anda Shi
- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Sadowski J, Klaudel T, Rombel-Bryzek A, Bułdak RJ. Cognitive dysfunctions in the course of SARS‑CoV‑2 virus infection, including NeuroCOVID, frontal syndrome and cytokine storm (Review). Biomed Rep 2024; 21:103. [PMID: 38800038 PMCID: PMC11117100 DOI: 10.3892/br.2024.1791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, cognitive impairment of varying degrees of severity began to be observed in a significant percentage of patients. The present study discussed the impact of immunological processes on structural and functional changes in the central nervous system and the related cognitive disorders. The purpose of the present review was to analyse and discuss available information from the scientific literature considering the possible relationship between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viral infection and cognitive impairment, including NeuroCOVID, frontal syndrome and cytokine storm. A systematic literature review was conducted using: Google Scholar, Elsevier and the PubMed database. When searching for materials, the following keywords were used: 'cognitive dysfunctions', 'SARS-CoV-2', 'COVID-19', 'Neuro-SARS2', 'NeuroCOVID', 'frontal syndrome', 'cytokine storm', 'Long COVID-19'. A total of 96 articles were included in the study. The analysis focused on the characteristics of each study's materials, methods, results and conclusions. SARS-CoV-2 infection may induce or influence existing cognitive disorders of various nature and severity. The influence of immunological factors related to the response against SARS-CoV-2 on the disturbance of cerebral perfusion, the functioning of nerve cells and the neuroprotective effect has been demonstrated. Particular importance is attached to the cytokine storm and the related difference between pro- and anti-inflammatory effects, oxidative stress, disturbances in the regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and the stress response of the body.
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- Jakub Sadowski
- Student Scientific Society of Clinical Biochemistry and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Diagnostics, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Opole, 45-050 Opole, Poland
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- Student Scientific Society of Clinical Biochemistry and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Diagnostics, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Opole, 45-050 Opole, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Diagnostics, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Opole, 45-050 Opole, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Diagnostics, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Opole, 45-050 Opole, Poland
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Amanya SB, Oyewole-Said D, Ernste KJ, Bisht N, Murthy A, Vazquez-Perez J, Konduri V, Decker WK. The mARS complex: a critical mediator of immune regulation and homeostasis. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1423510. [PMID: 38975338 PMCID: PMC11224427 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1423510] [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: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024] Open
Abstract
Over the course of evolution, many proteins have undergone adaptive structural changes to meet the increasing homeostatic regulatory demands of multicellularity. Aminoacyl tRNA synthetases (aaRS), enzymes that catalyze the attachment of each amino acid to its cognate tRNA, are such proteins that have acquired new domains and motifs that enable non-canonical functions. Through these new domains and motifs, aaRS can assemble into large, multi-subunit complexes that enhance the efficiency of many biological functions. Moreover, because the complexity of multi-aminoacyl tRNA synthetase (mARS) complexes increases with the corresponding complexity of higher eukaryotes, a contribution to regulation of homeostatic functions in multicellular organisms is hypothesized. While mARS complexes in lower eukaryotes may enhance efficiency of aminoacylation, little evidence exists to support a similar role in chordates or other higher eukaryotes. Rather, mARS complexes are reported to regulate multiple and variegated cellular processes that include angiogenesis, apoptosis, inflammation, anaphylaxis, and metabolism. Because all such processes are critical components of immune homeostasis, it is important to understand the role of mARS complexes in immune regulation. Here we provide a conceptual analysis of the current understanding of mARS complex dynamics and emerging mARS complex roles in immune regulation, the increased understanding of which should reveal therapeutic targets in immunity and immune-mediated disease.
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- Sharon Bright Amanya
- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
- Department of Natural Sciences, Rice University, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
- Dan L. Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
- Dan L. Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
- Center for Cell and Gene Therapy, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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Qiu Z, Pang G, Xu X, Lin J, Wang P. Characteristics of mast cell infiltration in lung adenocarcinoma and its impact on prognosis. Discov Oncol 2024; 15:208. [PMID: 38834833 DOI: 10.1007/s12672-024-01062-5] [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: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The role of mast cells in malignancies remains unclear, and there is no clear correlation between mast cells and tumor microvessels, tumor growth, or lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) prognosis. This study aims to explore the association between mast cell density (MCD) and intratumoral microvessel density (MVD), clinicopathological parameters, and prognosis in LUAD, by evaluating mast cell infiltration characteristics and their prognostic significance. METHODS This retrospective investigation involved 238 patients with LUAD undergoing complete resection. Tumor and normal lung tissue sections outside the tumor were immunohistochemically stained for MCD in the intratumoral and outside regions, respectively. CD34 polyclonal antibody was used to measure intratumoral MVD. RESULTS Intratumoral regions of LUAD had a higher MCD (P < 0.001) than normal lung tissue. In the intratumoral region, MCD and CD34-MVD were positively correlated (r = 0.411, P < 0.001). Intratumoral MCD correlated with sex, smoking history, tumor differentiation, pathological subtype, and tumor size. Female sex (P = 0.012), no smoking history (P = 0.002), acinar predominant type (P = 0.012), and tumor size ≤ 3 cm (P = 0.009) were associated with a higher MCD, whereas poorly differentiated (P = 0.039) and solid/micropapillary predominant types (P = 0.001) were associated with a lower MCD. Higher intratumoral MCD exhibited a marginally improved overall survival, and individuals with higher MCD infiltration ratios (intratumoral MCD/outside the MCD) had higher disease-free and overall survival rates (log-rank P < 0.001). A high MCD infiltration ratio was associated with decreased risk of tumor progression and death following complete resection. CONCLUSION The tumor microenvironment controls mast cell infiltration in LUAD, and patients with increased intratumoral mast cell infiltration have better prognosis.
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- Zijian Qiu
- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Quzhou Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Quzhou People's Hospital, Quzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 1511, Jianghong Road, Hangzhou, 310003, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Quzhou Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Quzhou People's Hospital, Quzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 1511, Jianghong Road, Hangzhou, 310003, China.
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Chekmaryova I, Kalinin D, Kostin A, Buchwalow I, Tiemann M, Elieh-Ali-Komi D, Atiakshin D. Ultrastructural features of tumor-associated mast cells in parasympathetic paragangliomas (chemodectomas) of the neck. Microsc Res Tech 2024; 87:1373-1383. [PMID: 38380731 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.24523] [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: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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The mechanisms of the pathogenesis of neck paraganglioma (PGL) and the possible role of mast cells (MCs) in its development and metastasis are still poorly understood. We analyzed MCs' morphologic characterization, activation, and the properties of their cytoplasmic/released granules in PGLs, using light and transmission electron microscopy. Paragangliomas showed a large tumor-associated MC population both in the connective tissue layers of the tumor and between the tumor cells. Notably, MCs were presented by a high expression of specific proteases, size variation, polymorphism, and variable ultrastructural phenotype of granules. A massive number of granules were released surrounding the degranulated MCs while the integrity of MC membrane was maintained. Granules were electron-dense with or without a membrane, ranging from 0.2 to 0.8 μm in diameter. MC plasmalemma was not found at the site of MC-collagen fibrils contact, whereas the secretome and fibrils were directly contacted. We observed direct and mediator-based interactions between MCs and paraganglioma cells. The latter preserved their membrane integrity when MC granules were not in proximity. The effects of the MC secretome on the paraganglioma microenvironment demonstrated its pathogenetic role in tumor progression and allow its application to new diagnostic criteria and the development of protocols for personalized therapy. RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS: Ultrastructural analysis reveals novel regulatory effects of mast cells via diverse secretory pathways on the pathogenesis of parasympathetic paraganglioma, including fibrous extracellular matrix remodeling and mediator-based interactions between MCs and cells of the tumor microenvironment.
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- Irina Chekmaryova
- Federal State Budgetary Institution "National Medical Research Center of Surgery named after A. Vishnevsky", Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia
- Research and Educational Resource Center for Immunophenotyping, Digital Spatial Profiling and Ultrastructural Analysis Innovative Technologies, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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- Federal State Budgetary Institution "National Medical Research Center of Surgery named after A. Vishnevsky", Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia
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- Research and Educational Resource Center for Immunophenotyping, Digital Spatial Profiling and Ultrastructural Analysis Innovative Technologies, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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- Research and Educational Resource Center for Immunophenotyping, Digital Spatial Profiling and Ultrastructural Analysis Innovative Technologies, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia
- Institute for Hematopathology, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Allergology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Allergology and Immunology, Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP, Berlin, Germany
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- Research and Educational Resource Center for Immunophenotyping, Digital Spatial Profiling and Ultrastructural Analysis Innovative Technologies, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia
- Research Institute of Experimental Biology and Medicine, Burdenko Voronezh State Medical University, Voronezh, Russia
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Kang H, Choi Y, Kim H, Kim H, Jeong H. Sambou Bamboo salt™ down-regulates the expression levels of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 in activated human mast cells. Food Sci Biotechnol 2024; 33:1697-1705. [PMID: 38623440 PMCID: PMC11016022 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-023-01438-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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Mast cells have a detrimental impact on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Sambou Bamboo salt™ (BS) suppresses mast cell-mediated inflammatory response and enhances immunity. In this study, we investigated the regulatory effects of BS on expression of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and transmembrane protease/serine subfamily member 2 (TMPRSS2) in human mast cell line (HMC)-1 cells. BS resulted in significant reductions in expression levels of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 in activated HMC-1 cells. Levels of tryptase were reduced by BS. In addition, BS blocked activation of activator protein 1 (AP-1), c-Jun NH2-terminal kinases (JNK), p38, and phosphatidylinositide-3-kinase (PI3K) in activated HMC-1 cells. Therefore, these results show that BS reduces levels of ACE2, TMPRSS2, and tryptase by inhibiting AP-1/JNK/p38/PI3K signaling pathways in mast cells. These findings can serve as valuable foundational data for the development of therapeutic agents aimed at preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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- Ho‑Geun Kang
- Department of Bio-Convergence System, Graduate School, Hoseo University, 20 Hoseo-Ro, 79 Beon-Gil, Baebang-Eup, Asan, 31499 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, Hoseo University, 20 Hoseo-Ro, 79 Beon-Gil, Baebang-Eup, Asan, 31499 Republic of Korea
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- BioChip Research Center, Hoseo University, 20 Hoseo-Ro, 79 Beon-Gil, Baebang-Eup, Asan, 31499 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Science in Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447 Korea
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- Department of Bio-Convergence System, Graduate School, Hoseo University, 20 Hoseo-Ro, 79 Beon-Gil, Baebang-Eup, Asan, 31499 Republic of Korea
- Department of Food Science & Technology, Hoseo University, 20 Hoseo-Ro, 79 Beon-Gil, Baebang-Eup, Asan, 31499 Republic of Korea
- BioChip Research Center, Hoseo University, 20 Hoseo-Ro, 79 Beon-Gil, Baebang-Eup, Asan, 31499 Republic of Korea
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Vieira RR, da Silva RA, Sasso GRS, Franco PC, Borges FT, Lima PDA, Sanches JM, Gil CD, Carbonel AAF. Lack of Annexin A1 Exacerbates Inflammatory Response in Acute Endometritis Model. Inflammation 2024; 47:1041-1052. [PMID: 38198110 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-023-01959-3] [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: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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Annexin A1 (AnxA1) is a glucocorticoid-inducible protein and an important endogenous modulator of inflammation. However, its effect in the endometrial microenvironment is poorly explained. This study aimed to evaluate the role of endogenous AnxA1 in an endometritis mouse model induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Female C57BL/6 wild-type (WT) and AnxA1-/- mice were divided into two groups: SHAM and LPS. To induce endometritis, mice received a vaginal infusion of 50 μL of LPS (1 mg/mL) dissolved in phosphate-buffered saline. After 24 h, the mice were euthanized, and blood and uteri samples were collected. The endometrium inflammatory scores were significantly increased in the LPS-treated group. AnxA1-/- mice from the LPS group demonstrated a significant increase in the number of degranulated mast cell levels compared to AnxA1-/- SHAM mice. The Western blotting analysis revealed that a lack of AnxA1 promoted the upregulation of NLRP3 and pro-IL-1β in the acute endometritis animal model compared to WT LPS animals. LPS-induced endometritis increased the number of blood peripheral leukocytes in both WT and AnxA1-/- mice compared with SHAM group mice (p < 0.001). AnxA1-/- mice also showed increased plasma levels of IL-1β (p < 0.01), IL-6, IL-10, IL-17, and TNF-α (p < 0.05) following LPS-induced endometritis. In conclusion, a lack of endogenous AnxA1 exacerbated the inflammatory response in an endometritis model via NLRP3 dysregulation, increased uterine mast cell activation, and plasma pro-inflammatory cytokine release.
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- Renata R Vieira
- Department of Morphology and Genetics, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua Botucatu 740, Edifício Lemos Torres - 3° andar, São Paulo, SP, 04023-900, Brazil
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- Biosciences Graduate Program, Institute of Biosciences, Letters and Exact Sciences, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology and Genetics, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua Botucatu 740, Edifício Lemos Torres - 3° andar, São Paulo, SP, 04023-900, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology and Genetics, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua Botucatu 740, Edifício Lemos Torres - 3° andar, São Paulo, SP, 04023-900, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, Nephrology Division, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Sao Paulo, SP, 04038-901, Brazil
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- Queen's Cardiopulmonary Unit (QCPU), Queen's University, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6, Canada
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- School of Medicine, Universidade do Oeste Paulista (UNOESTE), Guaruja, SP, 11441-225, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology and Genetics, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua Botucatu 740, Edifício Lemos Torres - 3° andar, São Paulo, SP, 04023-900, Brazil.
- Biosciences Graduate Program, Institute of Biosciences, Letters and Exact Sciences, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), São José do Rio Preto, Brazil.
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- Department of Morphology and Genetics, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua Botucatu 740, Edifício Lemos Torres - 3° andar, São Paulo, SP, 04023-900, Brazil
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Atiakshin D, Nikolaeva E, Gritsevskaya D, Semyachkina A, Kostin A, Volodkin A, Morozov S, Dlin V, Ignatyuk M, Mikhaleva L, Elieh-Ali-Komi D, Buchwalow I, Tiemann M. Skin mast cells in Marfan syndrome: specific emphasis on connective tissue remodeling. Arch Dermatol Res 2024; 316:271. [PMID: 38796583 DOI: 10.1007/s00403-024-03033-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024]
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- Dmitrii Atiakshin
- RUDN University, 6 Miklukho-Maklaya St, Moscow, 117198, Russian Federation.
- Research Institute of Experimental Biology and Medicine, Burdenko Voronezh State Medical University, Voronezh, Russia.
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- Veltischev Research and Clinical Institute for Pediatrics & Pediatric Surgery of the Pirogov, Russian National Research Medical University, 2, Taldomskaya St, Moscow, 125412, Russian Federation
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- Veltischev Research and Clinical Institute for Pediatrics & Pediatric Surgery of the Pirogov, Russian National Research Medical University, 2, Taldomskaya St, Moscow, 125412, Russian Federation
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- Veltischev Research and Clinical Institute for Pediatrics & Pediatric Surgery of the Pirogov, Russian National Research Medical University, 2, Taldomskaya St, Moscow, 125412, Russian Federation
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- RUDN University, 6 Miklukho-Maklaya St, Moscow, 117198, Russian Federation
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- RUDN University, 6 Miklukho-Maklaya St, Moscow, 117198, Russian Federation
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- Veltischev Research and Clinical Institute for Pediatrics & Pediatric Surgery of the Pirogov, Russian National Research Medical University, 2, Taldomskaya St, Moscow, 125412, Russian Federation
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- Veltischev Research and Clinical Institute for Pediatrics & Pediatric Surgery of the Pirogov, Russian National Research Medical University, 2, Taldomskaya St, Moscow, 125412, Russian Federation
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- RUDN University, 6 Miklukho-Maklaya St, Moscow, 117198, Russian Federation
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- Avtsyn Research Institute of Human Morphology, Petrovsky National Research Center of Surgery, Moscow, 119435, Russia
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- Institute of Allergology, Corporate Member of Freie, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Allergology and Immunology, Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP, Berlin, Germany
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- RUDN University, 6 Miklukho-Maklaya St, Moscow, 117198, Russian Federation
- Institute for Hematopathology, Fangdieckstr. 75a, 22547, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute for Hematopathology, Fangdieckstr. 75a, 22547, Hamburg, Germany
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Alipoor SD, Elieh-Ali-Komi D. Significance of extracellular vesicles in orchestration of immune responses in Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2024; 14:1398077. [PMID: 38836056 PMCID: PMC11148335 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2024.1398077] [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: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024] Open
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb), the causative agent of Tuberculosis, is an intracellular bacterium well known for its ability to subvert host energy and metabolic pathways to maintain its intracellular survival. For this purpose, the bacteria utilize various mechanisms of which extracellular vehicles (EVs) related mechanisms attracted more attention. EVs are nanosized particles that are released by almost all cell types containing active biomolecules from the cell of origin and can target bioactive pathways in the recipient cells upon uptake. It is hypothesized that M.tb dictates the processes of host EV biogenesis pathways, selectively incorporating its molecules into the host EV to direct immune responses in its favor. During infection with Mtb, both mycobacteria and host cells release EVs. The composition of these EVs varies over time, influenced by the physiological and nutritional state of the host environment. Additionally, different EV populations contribute differently to the pathogenesis of disease at various stages of illness participating in a complex interplay between host cells and pathogens. These interactions ultimately influence immune responses and disease outcomes. However, the precise mechanisms and roles of EVs in pathogenicity and disease outcomes remain to be fully elucidated. In this review, we explored the properties and function of EVs in the context of M.tb infection within the host microenvironment and discussed their capacity as a novel therapeutic strategy to combat tuberculosis.
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- Shamila D. Alipoor
- Division of Inflammation and Infection, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Institute of Allergology, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology (ITMP), Immunology and Allergology, Berlin, Germany
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Obeagu EI. Diagnostic and prognostic significance of mast cell markers in HIV/AIDS: Current insights and future directions. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e38117. [PMID: 38758896 PMCID: PMC11098248 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000038117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024] Open
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection continues to pose significant global health challenges, necessitating advancements in diagnostic and prognostic approaches to optimize disease management. While primarily recognized for their roles in allergic responses, mast cells have emerged as potential markers with diagnostic and prognostic significance in the context of HIV/AIDS. This paper aims to synthesize current insights and delineate future directions regarding the utility of mast cell markers in diagnosing HIV infection, predicting disease progression, and guiding therapeutic strategies. Mast cells, equipped with distinct markers such as tryptase, chymase, carboxypeptidase A3, and c-kit/CD117 receptors, exhibit tissue-specific expression patterns that offer potential as diagnostic indicators for HIV infection. Understanding the dynamics of these markers in different tissues and body fluids holds promise for accurate HIV diagnosis, disease staging, and monitoring treatment responses. Moreover, the prognostic significance of mast cell markers in HIV/AIDS lies in their potential to predict disease progression, immune dysregulation, and clinical outcomes. The integration of mast cell markers into clinical applications offers promising avenues for refining diagnostic assays, patient monitoring protocols, and therapeutic strategies in HIV/AIDS. Future research directions involve the development of novel diagnostic tools and targeted therapies based on mast cell-specific markers, potentially revolutionizing clinical practice and enhancing patient care in the management of HIV/AIDS. Continued investigations into mast cell markers' diagnostic and prognostic implications hold immense potential to advance our understanding and improve outcomes in HIV/AIDS management.
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Atiakshin D, Kulchenko N, Kostin A, Ignatyuk M, Protasov A, Klabukov I, Baranovskii D, Faniev M, Korovyakova E, Chekmareva I, Buchwalow I, Tiemann M. Cyto- and Histopographic Assessment of CPA3-Positive Testicular Mast Cells in Obstructive and Non-Obstructive Azoospermia. Cells 2024; 13:833. [PMID: 38786055 PMCID: PMC11120214 DOI: 10.3390/cells13100833] [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: 02/10/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Infertility is an important personal and society disease, of which the male factor represents half of all causes. One of the aspects less studied in male infertility is the immunological testicular microenvironment. Mast cells (MCs), having high potential for regulating spermatogenesis due to fine-tuning the state of the integrative buffer metabolic environment, are one of the most crucial cellular subpopulations of the testicular interstitium. One important component of the MC secretome is proteases that can act as proinflammatory agents and in extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling. In the testis, MCs are an important cell component of the testicular interstitial tissue (TIT). However, there are still no studies addressing the analysis of a specific MC protease-carboxypeptidase A3 (CPA3)-in cases with altered spermatogenesis. The cytological and histotopographic features of testicular CPA3+ MCs were examined in a study involving 34 men with azoospermia. As revealed, in cases with non-obstructive azoospermia, a higher content of CPA3+ MCs in the TIT and migration to the microvasculature and peritubular tissue of seminiferous tubules were observed when compared with cases with obstructive azoospermia. Additionally, a high frequency of CPA3+ MCs colocalization with fibroblasts, Leydig cells, and elastic fibers was detected in cases with NOA. Thus, CPA3 seems to be of crucial pathogenetic significance in the formation of a profibrogenic background of the tissue microenvironment, which may have direct and indirect effects on spermatogenesis.
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- Dmitrii Atiakshin
- RUDN University, 117198 Moscow, Russia; (N.K.); (A.K.); (M.I.); (A.P.); (M.F.); (E.K.); (I.C.); (I.B.)
- Research Institute of Experimental Biology and Medicine, Burdenko Voronezh State Medical University, 394036 Voronezh, Russia
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- RUDN University, 117198 Moscow, Russia; (N.K.); (A.K.); (M.I.); (A.P.); (M.F.); (E.K.); (I.C.); (I.B.)
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- RUDN University, 117198 Moscow, Russia; (N.K.); (A.K.); (M.I.); (A.P.); (M.F.); (E.K.); (I.C.); (I.B.)
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- RUDN University, 117198 Moscow, Russia; (N.K.); (A.K.); (M.I.); (A.P.); (M.F.); (E.K.); (I.C.); (I.B.)
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- RUDN University, 117198 Moscow, Russia; (N.K.); (A.K.); (M.I.); (A.P.); (M.F.); (E.K.); (I.C.); (I.B.)
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- National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Koroleva St. 4, 249036 Obninsk, Russia (D.B.)
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- National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Koroleva St. 4, 249036 Obninsk, Russia (D.B.)
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- RUDN University, 117198 Moscow, Russia; (N.K.); (A.K.); (M.I.); (A.P.); (M.F.); (E.K.); (I.C.); (I.B.)
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- RUDN University, 117198 Moscow, Russia; (N.K.); (A.K.); (M.I.); (A.P.); (M.F.); (E.K.); (I.C.); (I.B.)
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- RUDN University, 117198 Moscow, Russia; (N.K.); (A.K.); (M.I.); (A.P.); (M.F.); (E.K.); (I.C.); (I.B.)
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- RUDN University, 117198 Moscow, Russia; (N.K.); (A.K.); (M.I.); (A.P.); (M.F.); (E.K.); (I.C.); (I.B.)
- Institute for Hematopathology, Fangdieckstr, 75a, 22547 Hamburg, Germany;
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- Institute for Hematopathology, Fangdieckstr, 75a, 22547 Hamburg, Germany;
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Zhang L, Li X, Xu X, Le Y, Cao H, Zhang J, Xue F, Hu M, Xia Y, Pan M, Chen L, Zheng J. Ixekizumab-induced urticaria is associated with the short duration of remission in psoriasis by activation of mast cells. J Am Acad Dermatol 2024; 90:970-976. [PMID: 38244613 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2024.01.014] [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: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND Mast cell degranulation plays a pivotal role in urticaria and is also an early histologic characteristic of psoriasis. However, whether the activation of mast cells contributes to psoriasis recurrence after discontinuation of interleukin (IL)-17A blockers remains unclear. OBJECTIVE To investigate the role of mast cells in ixekizumab treatment-associated urticaria (ITAUR) and assess the effect of urticaria eruption on psoriasis relapse. METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed on biopsies of patients who experienced psoriasis relapse after discontinuation of ixekizumab. Transcriptomic and histopathologic features were assessed. Patterns were compared between patients with ITAUR and nonurticaria (NUR) as well as psoriasis-like mice with mast cell activation or inactivation. RESULTS Patients with ITAUR experienced early relapse compared with NUR group after treatment withdrawal. Transcriptomic and histopathologic analyses revealed that patients with ITAUR had an elevated proportion of mast cells in resolved skin. Especially, the proportion of IL-17A+ mast cells was inversely correlated with the duration of remission. LIMITATIONS The mechanism of mast cell activation in ITAUR has not been precisely elucidated. CONCLUSION Ixekizumab treatment increases IL-17A+ mast cells in lesions of ITAUR, which is associated with early psoriasis relapse after ixekizumab withdrawal.
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- Li Zhang
- Laboratory of Dermatoimmunology, Rui Jin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Rui Jin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Virology and Immunology, Institute Pasteur of Shanghai, Center for Biosafety Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Laboratory of Dermatoimmunology, Rui Jin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Laboratory of Dermatoimmunology, Rui Jin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Rui Jin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Laboratory of Dermatoimmunology, Rui Jin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Rui Jin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Laboratory of Dermatoimmunology, Rui Jin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Rui Jin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Rui Jin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
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- Laboratory of Dermatoimmunology, Rui Jin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
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Yang Z, Chen H, Yin S, Mo H, Chai F, Luo P, Li Y, Ma L, Yi Z, Sun Y, Chen Y, Wu J, Wang W, Yin T, Zhu J, Shi C, Zhang F. PGR-KITLG signaling drives a tumor-mast cell regulatory feedback to modulate apoptosis of breast cancer cells. Cancer Lett 2024; 589:216795. [PMID: 38556106 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2024.216795] [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: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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The immune microenvironment constructed by tumor-infiltrating immune cells and the molecular phenotype defined by hormone receptors (HRs) have been implicated as decisive factors in the regulation of breast cancer (BC) progression. Here, we found that the infiltration of mast cells (MCs) informed impaired prognoses in HR(+) BC but predicted improved prognoses in HR(-) BC. However, molecular features of MCs in different BC remain unclear. We next discovered that HR(-) BC cells were prone to apoptosis under the stimulation of MCs, whereas HR(+) BC cells exerted anti-apoptotic effects. Mechanistically, in HR(+) BC, the KIT ligand (KITLG), a major mast cell growth factor in recruiting and activating MCs, could be transcriptionally upregulated by the progesterone receptor (PGR), and elevate the production of MC-derived granulin (GRN). GRN attenuates TNFα-induced apoptosis in BC cells by competitively binding to TNFR1. Furthermore, disruption of PGR-KITLG signaling by knocking down PGR or using the specific KITLG-cKIT inhibitor iSCK03 potently enhanced the sensitivity of HR(+) BC cells to MC-induced apoptosis and exerted anti-tumor activity. Collectively, these results demonstrate that PGR-KITLG signaling in BC cells preferentially induces GRN expression in MCs to exert anti-apoptotic effects, with potential value in developing precision medicine approaches for diagnosis and treatment.
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- Zeyu Yang
- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing, 401147, China; Graduate School of Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing, 401147, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing, 401147, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing, 401147, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing, 401147, China
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- Institute of Rocket Force Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing, 401147, China
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- Institute of Rocket Force Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing, 401147, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing, 401147, China
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- Institute of Rocket Force Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Institute of Rocket Force Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing, 401147, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing, 401147, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing, 401147, China
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- Institute of Rocket Force Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China.
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing, 401147, China; Graduate School of Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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Niu Y, Liu Y, Huang L, Liu W, Cheng Q, Liu T, Ning Q, Chen T. Antiviral immunity of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome: current understanding and implications for clinical treatment. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1348836. [PMID: 38646523 PMCID: PMC11026560 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1348836] [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: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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Dabie Banda virus (DBV), a tick-borne pathogen, was first identified in China in 2009 and causes profound symptoms including fever, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia and multi-organ dysfunction, which is known as severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS). In the last decade, global incidence and mortality of SFTS increased significantly, especially in East Asia. Though previous studies provide understandings of clinical and immunological characteristics of SFTS development, comprehensive insight of antiviral immunity response is still lacking. Here, we intensively discuss the antiviral immune response after DBV infection by integrating previous ex- and in-vivo studies, including innate and adaptive immune responses, anti-viral immune responses and long-term immune characters. A comprehensive overview of potential immune targets for clinical trials is provided as well. However, development of novel strategies for improving the prognosis of the disease remains on challenge. The current review may shed light on the establishment of immunological interventions for the critical disease SFTS.
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College and State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Zoonostic Infectious Disease, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College and State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Zoonostic Infectious Disease, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Wu ML, Xie C, Li X, Sun J, Zhao J, Wang JH. Mast cell activation triggered by SARS-CoV-2 causes inflammation in brain microvascular endothelial cells and microglia. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2024; 14:1358873. [PMID: 38638822 PMCID: PMC11024283 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2024.1358873] [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: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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SARS-CoV-2-induced excessive inflammation in brain leads to damage of blood-brain barrier, hypoxic-ischemic injury, and neuron degeneration. The production of inflammatory cytokines by brain microvascular endothelial cells and microglia is reported to be critically associated with the brain pathology of COVID-19 patients. However, the cellular mechanisms for SARS-CoV-2-inducing activation of brain cells and the subsequent neuroinflammation remain to be fully delineated. Our research, along with others', has recently demonstrated that SARS-CoV-2-induced accumulation and activation of mast cells (MCs) in mouse lung could further induce inflammatory cytokines and consequent lung damages. Intracerebral MCs activation and their cross talk with other brain cells could induce neuroinflammation that play important roles in neurodegenerative diseases including virus-induced neuro-pathophysiology. In this study, we investigated the role of MC activation in SARS-CoV-2-induced neuroinflammation. We found that (1) SARS-CoV-2 infection triggered MC accumulation in the cerebrovascular region of mice; (2) spike/RBD (receptor-binding domain) protein-triggered MC activation induced inflammatory factors in human brain microvascular endothelial cells and microglia; (3) MC activation and degranulation destroyed the tight junction proteins in brain microvascular endothelial cells and induced the activation and proliferation of microglia. These findings reveal a cellular mechanism of SARS-CoV-2-induced neuroinflammation.
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- Meng-Li Wu
- Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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Cao JB, Zhu ST, Huang XS, Wang XY, Wu ML, Li X, Liu FL, Chen L, Zheng YT, Wang JH. Mast cell degranulation-triggered by SARS-CoV-2 induces tracheal-bronchial epithelial inflammation and injury. Virol Sin 2024; 39:309-318. [PMID: 38458399 DOI: 10.1016/j.virs.2024.03.001] [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: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024] Open
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SARS-CoV-2 infection-induced hyper-inflammation is a key pathogenic factor of COVID-19. Our research, along with others', has demonstrated that mast cells (MCs) play a vital role in the initiation of hyper-inflammation caused by SARS-CoV-2. In previous study, we observed that SARS-CoV-2 infection induced the accumulation of MCs in the peri-bronchus and bronchioalveolar-duct junction in humanized mice. Additionally, we found that MC degranulation triggered by the spike protein resulted in inflammation in alveolar epithelial cells and capillary endothelial cells, leading to subsequent lung injury. The trachea and bronchus are the routes for SARS-CoV-2 transmission after virus inhalation, and inflammation in these regions could promote viral spread. MCs are widely distributed throughout the respiratory tract. Thus, in this study, we investigated the role of MCs and their degranulation in the development of inflammation in tracheal-bronchial epithelium. Histological analyses showed the accumulation and degranulation of MCs in the peri-trachea of humanized mice infected with SARS-CoV-2. MC degranulation caused lesions in trachea, and the formation of papillary hyperplasia was observed. Through transcriptome analysis in bronchial epithelial cells, we found that MC degranulation significantly altered multiple cellular signaling, particularly, leading to upregulated immune responses and inflammation. The administration of ebastine or loratadine effectively suppressed the induction of inflammatory factors in bronchial epithelial cells and alleviated tracheal injury in mice. Taken together, our findings confirm the essential role of MC degranulation in SARS-CoV-2-induced hyper-inflammation and the subsequent tissue lesions. Furthermore, our results support the use of ebastine or loratadine to inhibit SARS-CoV-2-triggered degranulation, thereby preventing tissue damage caused by hyper-inflammation.
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- Jian-Bo Cao
- Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510530, China; School of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510530, China
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- Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510530, China
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- Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510530, China
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- Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510530, China
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- Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510530, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Peptides of Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Animal Models and Human Disease Mechanisms of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, KIZ-CUHK Joint Laboratory of Bioresources and Molecular Research in Common Diseases, Center for Biosafety Mega-Science, Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming 650223, China
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- Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510530, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Peptides of Yunnan Province, Key Laboratory of Animal Models and Human Disease Mechanisms of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, KIZ-CUHK Joint Laboratory of Bioresources and Molecular Research in Common Diseases, Center for Biosafety Mega-Science, Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming 650223, China.
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- Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510530, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101408, China.
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Zhang Z, Wu H, Shen C, Zhou F. Comprehensive Characterization of Immune Cell Infiltration Characteristics and Drug Sensitivity Analysis in Inflammatory Breast Cancer Based on Bioinformatic Strategy. Biochem Genet 2024; 62:1021-1039. [PMID: 37517031 DOI: 10.1007/s10528-023-10460-3] [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: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare and highly invasive form of breast cancer, renowned for its aggressive behavior, malignant capacity, and unfavorable prognosis. Despite considerable advancements in comprehending the underlying biology of IBC, the immune cell infiltration (ICI) profile in IBC remains inadequately elucidated. The current work endeavors to investigate the ICI characteristics of IBC and ascertain the pivotal immune cell subtypes and genes that impact its prognosis. The present study employed microarray data from the GEO database to demonstrate that IBC exhibited a lower abundance of activated mast cells (AMC) in comparison to non-inflammatory breast cancer (nIBC) or normal breast tissue (NBT). Additionally, the mRNA expression level of the gene polo-like kinase 5 (PLK5), which was correlated with AMC, was found to be lower in IBC relative to nIBC or NBT. Furthermore, this investigation provided compelling evidence indicating a potential association between a decreased mRNA expression level of PLK5 and a shorter progression-free survival in patients with breast cancer. The gene set enrichment analysis performed on PLK5 revealed that the gene expression in IBC was closely associated with diverse immune functions and pathways. Besides, a negative correlation has been established between PLK5 mRNA expression level and a majority of immune checkpoint-related genes, thereby suggesting the potential suitability of immunotherapy treatment for IBC. In summary, this study offers valuable insights into the ICI profile of IBC and identifies potential target PLK5 for improving its clinical management.
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- Zhengguang Zhang
- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pediatric Respiratory Disease, Institute of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Central Laboratory, Nanjing Hospital of Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210022, China.
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Wetten PA, Arismendi Sosa AC, Mariani ML, Vargas PM, Michaut MA, Penissi AB. Dehydroleucodine and xanthatin, two natural anti-inflammatory lactones, inhibit mast cell degranulation by affecting the actin cytoskeleton. Cytoskeleton (Hoboken) 2024; 81:215-226. [PMID: 37929805 DOI: 10.1002/cm.21805] [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: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Actin remodeling is a critical regulator of mast cell secretion. In previous work, we have shown that dehydroleucodine and xanthatin, two natural α,β-unsaturated lactones, exhibit anti-inflammatory and mast cell stabilizing properties. Based on this background, this study aimed to determine whether the mast cell stabilizing action of these lactones is associated with changes in the actin cytoskeleton. Rat peritoneal mast cells were preincubated in the presence of dehydroleucodine or xanthatin before incubation with compound 48/80. Comparative studies with sodium cromoglycate and latrunculin B were also made. After treatments, different assays were performed on mast cell samples: β-hexosaminidase release, cell viability studies, quantification of mast cells and their state of degranulation by light microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and actin staining for microscopy observation. Results showed that dehydroleucodine and xanthatin inhibited mast cell degranulation, evidenced by the inhibition of β-hexosaminidase release and decreased degranulated mast cell percentage. At the same time, both lactones altered the F-actin cytoskeleton in mast cells resulting, similarly to Latrunculin B, in a higher concentration of nuclear F-actin when activated by compound 48/80. For the first time, this study describes the biological properties of dehydroleucodine and xanthatin concerning to the rearrangement of actin filaments during stimulated exocytosis in mast cells. These data have important implications for developing new anti-inflammatory and mast cell stabilizing drugs and for designing new small molecules that may interact with the actin cytoskeleton.
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- Paula A Wetten
- Instituto de Histología y Embriología "Dr. Mario H. Burgos" (IHEM), Universidad Nacional de Cuyo-CONICET, Mendoza, Argentina
- Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
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- Instituto de Histología y Embriología "Dr. Mario H. Burgos" (IHEM), Universidad Nacional de Cuyo-CONICET, Mendoza, Argentina
- Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
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- Instituto de Histología y Embriología "Dr. Mario H. Burgos" (IHEM), Universidad Nacional de Cuyo-CONICET, Mendoza, Argentina
- Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
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- Instituto de Histología y Embriología "Dr. Mario H. Burgos" (IHEM), Universidad Nacional de Cuyo-CONICET, Mendoza, Argentina
- Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
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- Instituto de Histología y Embriología "Dr. Mario H. Burgos" (IHEM), Universidad Nacional de Cuyo-CONICET, Mendoza, Argentina
- Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
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Blander JM, Shi Y. Pas de deux of NLRP3 and ASC with CD63 on mast cell granules. Nat Immunol 2024; 25:584-586. [PMID: 38486020 DOI: 10.1038/s41590-024-01791-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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- J Magarian Blander
- Jill Roberts Institute for Research in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell University, New York, NY, USA.
- Joan and Sanford I. Weill Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell University, New York, NY, USA.
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell University, New York, NY, USA.
- Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center, Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell University, New York, NY, USA.
- Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis Programs, Weill Cornell and Sloan Kettering Institute Graduate School of Medical Sciences, New York, NY, USA.
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- Jill Roberts Institute for Research in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell University, New York, NY, USA
- Joan and Sanford I. Weill Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell University, New York, NY, USA
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Yoodee S, Rujitharanawong C, Sueksakit K, Tuchinda P, Kulthanan K, Thongboonkerd V. Comparative analyses of various IgE-mediated and non-IgE-mediated inducers of mast cell degranulation for in vitro study. Immunol Res 2024; 72:331-346. [PMID: 38001385 DOI: 10.1007/s12026-023-09438-5] [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: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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In vitro investigations of mast cell (MC) degranulation are essential for studying many diseases, particularly allergy and urticaria. Many MC-degranulation inducers are currently available. However, there is no previous systematic comparative analysis of these available inducers in term of their efficacies to induce MC degranulation. Herein, we performed systematic comparisons of efficacies of five well-known and commonly used MC-degranulation inducers. RBL-2H3 cells were sensitized with 50 ng/ml anti-DNP IgE or biotinylated IgE followed by stimulation with 100 ng/ml DNP-BSA or streptavidin, respectively. For non-IgE-mediated inducers, the cells were treated with 5 µg/ml substance P, compound 48/80, or A23187. At 15-, 30-, 45- and 60-min post-induction, several common MC-degranulation markers (including intracellular [Ca2+], β-hexosaminidase release, tryptase expression by immunofluorescence staining, cellular tryptase level by immunoblotting, secretory tryptase level by immunoblotting, CD63 expression by immunofluorescence staining, and CD63 expression by flow cytometry) were evaluated. The data showed that all these markers significantly increased after activation by all inducers. Among them, A23187 provided the greatest degrees of increases in intracellular [Ca2+] and β-hexosaminidase release at all time-points and upregulation of CD63 at one time-point. These data indicate that all these IgE-mediated (anti-DNP IgE/DNP-BSA and biotinylated IgE/streptavidin) and non-IgE-mediated (substance P, compound 48/80, and A23187) inducers effectively induce MC degranulation, while A23187 seems to be the most effective inducer for MC degranulation.
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- Sunisa Yoodee
- Medical Proteomics Unit, Office for Research and Development, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 6th Floor - SiMR Building, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, 10700, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Medical Proteomics Unit, Office for Research and Development, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 6th Floor - SiMR Building, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, 10700, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Medical Proteomics Unit, Office for Research and Development, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 6th Floor - SiMR Building, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, 10700, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Hamasaki T, Teruya K, Katakura Y. Effect of Hita Tenryo Water™, a natural mineral water, on allergic symptoms induced by cedar in mice. Heliyon 2024; 10:e26915. [PMID: 38444511 PMCID: PMC10912610 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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The number of patients with allergies to pollen and food is increasing worldwide. In Japan, the prevalence of cedar pollinosis, a type I allergy, is nearly 30% and accounts of hay fever are rising. A potential natural remedy for these allergic diseases may be Hita Tenryo Water™ (referred to simply as Hita Tenryo water), water that is pumped from deep underground in the Hita region of Oita, Japan, which has been the subject of various research reports. Here, we investigated the potential of using Hita Tenryo water to suppress the onset of cedar pollinosis in a mouse model and explored the immunological mechanism of the suppression. Test model mice were given Hita Tenryo water ad libitum to drink and received intraperitoneal administration of (i) tap water (Hw1), (ii) 25% Hita Tenryo water (Hw2) or (iii) 100% Hita Tenryo (Hw3). There were no significant differences in body weight change, feed intake, or water intake among the groups during the experimental period. We examined nose rubbing and sneezing as allergic symptoms. The frequency of rubbing and sneezing tended to decrease in the Hw1 and Hw2 group, and significantly decreased in the Hw3 group compared to control. Total IgE levels in serum were also significantly reduced in Hita Tenryo water intraperitoneal administration groups. In vitro examination of the rate of release of β-hexosaminidase from BL-2H3 cells showed that there were no significantly differences between Hita Tenryo water-treated and control cells. In addition, measurement of Th2-related cytokine levels in concanavalin A-stimulated peripheral blood mononuclear cells revealed a significant decrease in IL-4, IL-6, and IL-10 levels in medium (p < 0.01). In contrast, production of IFN-γ significantly increased (p < 0.01). These results indicate that Hita Tenryo water may alleviate and/or suppress allergic symptoms.
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- Takeki Hamasaki
- Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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Céspedes N, Donnelly EL, Hansten G, Fellows AM, Dobson M, Kaylor HL, Coles TA, Schauer J, Van de Water J, Luckhart S. Mast cell-derived IL-10 protects intestinal barrier integrity during malaria in mice and regulates parasite transmission to Anopheles stephensi with a female-biased immune response. Infect Immun 2024; 92:e0036023. [PMID: 38299826 PMCID: PMC10929420 DOI: 10.1128/iai.00360-23] [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: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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Malaria is strongly predisposed to bacteremia, which is associated with increased gastrointestinal permeability and a poor clinical prognosis. We previously identified mast cells (MCs) as mediators of intestinal permeability in malaria and described multiple cytokines that rise with parasitemia, including interleukin (IL)-10, which could protect the host from an inflammatory response and alter parasite transmission to Anopheles mosquitoes. Here, we used the Cre-loxP system and non-lethal Plasmodium yoelii yoelii 17XNL to study the roles of MC-derived IL-10 in malaria immunity and transmission. Our data suggest a sex-biased and local inflammatory response mediated by MC-derived IL-10, supported by early increased number and activation of MCs in females relative to males. Increased parasitemia in female MC IL-10 (-) mice was associated with increased ileal levels of chemokines and plasma myeloperoxidase (MPO). We also observed increased intestinal permeability in female and male MC IL-10 (-) mice relative to MC IL-10 (+) mice but no differences in blood bacterial 16S DNA levels. Transmission success of P. yoelii to A. stephensi was higher in female relative to male mice and from female and male MC IL-10 (-) mice relative to MC IL-10 (+) mice. These patterns were associated with increased plasma levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines in female MC IL-10 (-) mice and increased plasma levels of chemokines and markers of neutrophil activation in male MC IL-10 (-) mice. Overall, these data suggest that MC-derived IL-10 protects intestinal barrier integrity, regulates parasite transmission, and controls local and systemic host immune responses during malaria, with a female bias.
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- Nora Céspedes
- Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, USA
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- Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, USA
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- Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, USA
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- Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, USA
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- Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, USA
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- Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University of California, Davis, California, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University of California, Davis, California, USA
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- Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, USA
- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, USA
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Xu Z, Wang H, Jiang S, Teng J, Zhou D, Chen Z, Wen C, Xu Z. Brain Pathology in COVID-19: Clinical Manifestations and Potential Mechanisms. Neurosci Bull 2024; 40:383-400. [PMID: 37715924 PMCID: PMC10912108 DOI: 10.1007/s12264-023-01110-0] [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: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023] Open
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Neurological manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are less noticeable than the respiratory symptoms, but they may be associated with disability and mortality in COVID-19. Even though Omicron caused less severe disease than Delta, the incidence of neurological manifestations is similar. More than 30% of patients experienced "brain fog", delirium, stroke, and cognitive impairment, and over half of these patients presented abnormal neuroimaging outcomes. In this review, we summarize current advances in the clinical findings of neurological manifestations in COVID-19 patients and compare them with those in patients with influenza infection. We also illustrate the structure and cellular invasion mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 and describe the pathway for central SARS-CoV-2 invasion. In addition, we discuss direct damage and other pathological conditions caused by SARS-CoV-2, such as an aberrant interferon response, cytokine storm, lymphopenia, and hypercoagulation, to provide treatment ideas. This review may offer new insights into preventing or treating brain damage in COVID-19.
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- Zhixing Xu
- First School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- Second School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- Affiliated Lin'an People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, First People's Hospital of Hangzhou Lin'an District, Lin'an, Hangzhou, 311300, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
- Key Laboratory of Neuropharmacology and Translational Medicine of Zhejiang Province, College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- Laboratory of Rheumatology and Institute of TCM Clinical Basic Medicine, College of Basic Medical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Neuropharmacology and Translational Medicine of Zhejiang Province, College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China.
- Laboratory of Rheumatology and Institute of TCM Clinical Basic Medicine, College of Basic Medical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China.
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Abud EM, White AA. Mast Cells in Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep 2024; 24:73-80. [PMID: 38217825 DOI: 10.1007/s11882-024-01125-1] [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] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) is a syndrome of high type 2 inflammation and is known to critically involve mast cell activation. The mast cell is an important cell in the baseline inflammatory processes in the upper and lower airway by maintaining and amplifying type 2 inflammation. But it also is prominent in the hypersensitivity reaction to COX-1 inhibition which defines this condition. RECENT FINDINGS Recent work highlights the mast cell as a focal point in AERD pathogenesis. Using AERD as a specific model of both high type 2 asthma and chronic sinusitis, the role of mast cell activity can be better understood in other aspects of airway inflammation. Further dissecting out the mechanism of COX-1-mediated mast cell activation in AERD will be an important next phase in our understanding of NSAID-induced hypersensitivity as well as AERD pathophysiology.
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- Edsel M Abud
- Division of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, Scripps Clinic, San Diego, USA
- Scripps Research Translational Institute, Scripps Research, San Diego, USA
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- Division of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, Scripps Clinic, San Diego, USA.
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Elieh-Ali-Komi D, Bot I, Rodríguez-González M, Maurer M. Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Mast Cells in Atherosclerotic Plaque Progression and Destabilization. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol 2024; 66:30-49. [PMID: 38289515 DOI: 10.1007/s12016-024-08981-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Mast cells (MCs) are commonly recognized for their crucial involvement in the pathogenesis of allergic diseases, but over time, it has come to light that they also play a role in the pathophysiology of non-allergic disorders including atherosclerosis. The involvement of MCs in the pathology of atherosclerosis is supported by their accumulation in atherosclerotic plaques upon their progression and the association of intraplaque MC numbers with acute cardiovascular events. MCs that accumulate within the atherosclerotic plaque release a cocktail of mediators through which they contribute to neovascularization, plaque progression, instability, erosion, rupture, and thrombosis. At a molecular level, MC-released proteases, especially cathepsin G, degrade low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and mediate LDL fusion and binding of LDL to proteoglycans (PGs). Through a complicated network of chemokines including CXCL1, MCs promote the recruitment of among others CXCR2+ neutrophils, therefore, aggravating the inflammation of the plaque environment. Additionally, MCs produce extracellular traps which worsen inflammation and contribute to atherothrombosis. Altogether, evidence suggests that MCs actively, via several underlying mechanisms, contribute to atherosclerotic plaque destabilization and acute cardiovascular syndromes, thus, making the study of interventions to modulate MC activation an interesting target for cardiovascular medicine.
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- Daniel Elieh-Ali-Komi
- Institute of Allergology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP, Immunology and Allergology, Berlin, Germany
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- Division of BioTherapeutics, Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Allergology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
- Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP, Immunology and Allergology, Berlin, Germany.
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Fan J, Ma L, Xie B, Qiu S, Song S, Tang Z, Wu Y, Huangfu H, Feng Y, Luo X, Yang P. Modulating endoplasmic reticulum stress attenuates mast cell degranulation. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 126:111336. [PMID: 38056196 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.111336] [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: 09/03/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Degranulation of mast cells leads to direct allergic symptoms. The underlying mechanism needs to be explored further. Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress is involved in the pathogenesis of allergic conditions. The objective of this study is to gain a better understanding of the mechanism of mast cell degranulation. METHODS Bone marrow derived mast cells and mast cells isolated from the airway tissues were prepared. The role of ER stress in mediating the release of mast cells was tested. RNA sequencing (RNAseq) was used to investigate the genetic activities of mast cells. RESULTS Our observation showed that sensitization increased ER stress in mast cells. X-box-1 binding protein (XBP1) activity was linked to mast cell degranulation. Modulation of ER stress or XBP1 expression regulates the release of the mast cell mediator. XBP1 promoted the mediator release of mast cells by activating spleen tyrosine kinase (Syk). Activation of eukaryotic initiation factor 2a (eIF2a) inhibited XBP1 in mast cells. Semaphorin 3A was effective in preventing experimental allergic rhinitis (AR) due to its ability to suppress the release of mast cell mediators. CONCLUSIONS ER stress is associated with the mast cell degranulation. By inhibiting XBP1, the crucial molecule of ER stress, mast cell degranulation can be suppressed and experimental AR can be mitigated.
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- Jialiang Fan
- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Shenzhen Hospital, and Third School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Regional Immunity and Diseases, Shenzhen, China; Institute of Allergy & Immunology, Shenzhen University School of Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease Shenzhen University Division, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Shenzhen Hospital, and Third School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Regional Immunity and Diseases, Shenzhen, China; Institute of Allergy & Immunology, Shenzhen University School of Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease Shenzhen University Division, Shenzhen, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Regional Immunity and Diseases, Shenzhen, China; Institute of Allergy & Immunology, Shenzhen University School of Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease Shenzhen University Division, Shenzhen, China; Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Shenzhen Hospital, and Third School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of General Practice Medicine. Third Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Longgang ENT Hospital and Shenzhen ENT Institute, Shenzhen, China
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- Longgang ENT Hospital and Shenzhen ENT Institute, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Shenzhen Hospital, and Third School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Regional Immunity and Diseases, Shenzhen, China; Institute of Allergy & Immunology, Shenzhen University School of Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease Shenzhen University Division, Shenzhen, China.
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Sun Y, Zhu D, Qu L, Li M, Du W, Wang M, Zhang Y, Chen G, Rao G, Yu X, Wu X, Huang F, Tong X. Inhibitory effects of catalpol on DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis and IgE-mediated mast cells reaction. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 126:111274. [PMID: 38041954 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.111274] [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: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory cutaneous disease driven by immune dysregulation. Catalpol is an iridoids, possessing anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective activities. It can be added to food as a dietary supplement. To evaluate the effects and mechanisms of catalpol on AD, both in vitro and in vivo studies were conducted. It was found that catalpol downregulated the phosphorylation of Lyn and Syk to inhibit various downstream pathways, including intracellular Ca2+ elevation, cytokines generation, and histamine release, which ultimately controlled mast cell (MCs) degranulation. The results showed that catalpol alleviated AD-like skin lesions and MC infiltration via regulation of pro-Th2 and Th2 cytokines in vivo. Furthermore, this compound reduced the levels of IgE in AD mice and improved allergic reactions in PCA mice. The results provided that catalpol was potentially developed as a dietary supplement to improve AD and other atopic diseases.
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- Yun Sun
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China
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- Drug and Equipment Section, Qingyuan Chronic Disease Prevention Hospital, Qingyuan 511500, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China
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- Third Affiliated Hospital of Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650599, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650021, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; School of Chinese Materia Medica and Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicinal Utilization, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; School of Chinese Materia Medica and Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicinal Utilization, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China.
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Lei Y, Guo X, Luo Y, Niu X, Xi Y, Xiao L, He D, Bian Y, Zhang Y, Wang L, Peng X, Wang Z, Chen G. Synovial microenvironment-influenced mast cells promote the progression of rheumatoid arthritis. Nat Commun 2024; 15:113. [PMID: 38168103 PMCID: PMC10761862 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-44304-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Mast cells are phenotypically and functionally heterogeneous, and their state is possibly controlled by local microenvironment. Therefore, specific analyses are needed to understand whether mast cells function as powerful participants or dispensable bystanders in specific diseases. Here, we show that degranulation of mast cells in inflammatory synovial tissues of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is induced via MAS-related G protein-coupled receptor X2 (MRGPRX2), and the expression of MHC class II and costimulatory molecules on mast cells are upregulated. Collagen-induced arthritis mice treated with a combination of anti-IL-17A and cromolyn sodium, a mast cell membrane stabilizer, show significantly reduced clinical severity and decreased bone erosion. The findings of the present study suggest that synovial microenvironment-influenced mast cells contribute to disease progression and may provide a further mast cell-targeting therapy for RA.
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- Yunxuan Lei
- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Guanghua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Arthritis Research in Integrative Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Arthritis Research in Integrative Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of Rheumatology, Guanghua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Arthritis Research in Integrative Medicine, Shanghai Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai, China.
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Wang J, Dong D, Zhao W, Wang J. Intravital microscopy visualizes innate immune crosstalk and function in tissue microenvironment. Eur J Immunol 2024; 54:e2350458. [PMID: 37830252 DOI: 10.1002/eji.202350458] [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: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Significant advances have been made in the field of intravital microscopy (IVM) on myeloid cells due to the growing number of validated fluorescent probes and reporter mice. IVM provides a visualization platform to directly observe cell behavior and deepen our understanding of cellular dynamics, heterogeneity, plasticity, and cell-cell communication in native tissue environments. This review outlines the current studies on the dynamic interaction and function of innate immune cells with a focus on those that are studied with IVM and covers the advances in data analysis with emerging artificial intelligence-based algorithms. Finally, the prospects of IVM on innate immune cells are discussed.
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- Jin Wang
- Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Center for Immune-related Diseases at Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Guo X, Sun M, Yang P, Meng X, Liu R. Role of mast cells activation in the tumor immune microenvironment and immunotherapy of cancers. Eur J Pharmacol 2023; 960:176103. [PMID: 37852570 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2023.176103] [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: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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The mast cell is an important cellular component that plays a crucial role in the crosstalk between innate and adaptive immune responses within the tumor microenvironment (TME). Recently, numerous studies have indicated that mast cells related to tumors play a dual role in regulating cancers, with conflicting results seemingly determined by the degranulation medium. As such, mast cells are an ignored but very promising potential target for cancer immunotherapy based on their immunomodulatory function. In this review, we present a comprehensive overview of the roles and mechanisms of mast cells in diverse cancer types. Firstly, we evaluated the infiltration density and location of mast cells on tumor progression. Secondly, mast cells are activated by the TME and subsequently release a range of inflammatory mediators, cytokines, chemokines, and lipid products that modulate their pro-or anti-tumor functions. Thirdly, activated mast cells engage in intercellular communication with other immune or stromal cells to modulate the immune status or promote tumor development. Finally, we deliberated on the clinical significance of targeting mast cells as a therapeutic approach to restrict tumor initiation and progression. Overall, our review aims to provide insights for future research on the role of mast cells in tumors and their potential as therapeutic targets for cancer treatment.
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- Xinxin Guo
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China; Xiangnan University, Chenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China.
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Knudsen L, Santoro L, Bruehl S, Harden N, Brunner F. Subtypes of complex regional pain syndrome-a systematic review of the literature. Pain Rep 2023; 8:e1111. [PMID: 38027463 PMCID: PMC10653603 DOI: 10.1097/pr9.0000000000001111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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To systematically identify and summarize possible subtypes of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), we searched MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane, Scopus, and Web of Science for original studies reporting or investigating at least one subtype within a group of patients with CRPS. The search retrieved 4239 potentially relevant references. Twenty-five studies met our inclusion criteria and were included in the analysis. Complex regional pain syndrome phenotypes were investigated based on the following variables: clinical presentation/sensory disturbances, dystonia, skin temperature, disease duration, onset type, CRPS outcome, and neuropsychological test performance. Support was found for the following CRPS subtypes: CRPS type I, CRPS type II, acute CRPS, chronic CRPS, centralized CRPS, cold CRPS, warm CRPS, inflammatory CRPS, dystonic CRPS, nondystonic CRPS, familial CRPS, and nonfamilial CRPS. It is unclear whether these are distinct or overlapping subtypes. The results of this comprehensive review can facilitate the formulation of well-defined CRPS subtypes based on presumed underlying mechanisms. Our findings provide a foundation for establishing and defining clinically meaningful CRPS subtypes, with the ultimate goal of developing targeted and enhanced treatments for CRPS.
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- Lone Knudsen
- National Rehabilitation Center for Neuromuscular Diseases, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Wheelock College of Education and Human Development, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rheumatology, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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Han W, Zhang J, Li M, An M, Li L. Analysis of Chromatin Accessibility Changes Induced by BMMC Recognition of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus-like Particles through ATAC-seq. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:17044. [PMID: 38069369 PMCID: PMC10706935 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242317044] [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: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Mast cells can recognize foot-and-mouth disease virus-like particles (FMDV-VLPs) via mannose receptors (MRs) to produce differentially expressed cytokines. The regulatory role of chromatin accessibility in this process is unclear. Bone marrow-derived mast cells (BMMCs) were cultured, and an assay of transposase-accessible chromatin sequencing (ATAC-seq) was applied to demonstrate the regulation of chromatin accessibility in response to the BMMCs' recognition of FMDV-VLPs. A pathway enrichment analysis showed that peaks associated with the nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase-protein kinase B (PI3K-Akt), and other signaling pathways, especially the NF-κB pathway, were involved in the BMMCs' recognition of VLPs. Moreover, transcription factors including SP1, NRF1, AP1, GATA3, microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF), and NF-κB-p65 may bind to the motifs with altered chromatin accessibility to regulate gene transcription. Furthermore, the expression of NF-κB, interleukin (IL)-9, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, and interferon (IFN)-γ in the BMMCs of the VLP group increased compared with that of the BMMCs in the control group, whereas the expression of IL-10 did not differ significantly between groups. After inhibiting the MRs, the expression of NF-κB, IL-9, TNF-α, and IFN-γ decreased significantly, whereas the expression of IL-10 increased. The expression of MAPK and IL-6 showed no significant change after MR inhibition. This study demonstrated that MRs expressed on BMMCs can affect the NF-κB pathway by changing chromatin accessibility to regulate the transcription of specific cytokines, ultimately leading to the differential expression of cytokines. These data provide a theoretical basis and new ideas for the development of a novel vaccine for FMD.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071000, China; (W.H.); (J.Z.); (M.L.); (M.A.)
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Klabukov I, Atiakshin D, Kogan E, Ignatyuk M, Krasheninnikov M, Zharkov N, Yakimova A, Grinevich V, Pryanikov P, Parshin V, Sosin D, Kostin AA, Shegay P, Kaprin AD, Baranovskii D. Post-Implantation Inflammatory Responses to Xenogeneic Tissue-Engineered Cartilage Implanted in Rabbit Trachea: The Role of Cultured Chondrocytes in the Modification of Inflammation. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16783. [PMID: 38069106 PMCID: PMC10706106 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242316783] [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: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Immune responses to tissue-engineered grafts made of xenogeneic materials remain poorly studied. The scope of current investigations is limited by the lack of information on orthotopically implanted grafts. A deeper understanding of these processes is of great importance since innovative surgical approaches include the implantation of xenogeneic decellularized scaffolds seeded by cells. The purpose of our work is to study the immunological features of tracheal repair during the implantation of tissue-engineered constructs based on human xenogeneic scaffolds modified via laser radiation in rabbits. The samples were stained with hematoxylin and Safranin O, and they were immunostained with antibodies against tryptase, collagen II, vimentin, and CD34. Immunological and inflammatory responses were studied by counting immune cells and evaluating blood vessels and collagen. Leukocyte-based inflammation prevailed during the implantation of decellularized unseeded scaffolds; meanwhile, plasma cells were significantly more abundant in tissue-engineered constructs. Mast cells were insignificantly more abundant in tissue-engineered construct samples. Conclusions: The seeding of decellularized xenogeneic cartilage with chondrocytes resulted in a change in immunological reactions upon implantation, and it was associated with plasma cell infiltration. Tissue-engineered grafts widely differed in design, including the type of used cells. The question of immunological response depending on the tissue-engineered graft composition requires further investigation.
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- Ilya Klabukov
- National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Koroleva St. 4, 249036 Obninsk, Russia; (A.Y.)
- Department of Urology and Operative Nephrology, Patrice Lumumba Peoples Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 117198 Moscow, Russia
- Obninsk Institute for Nuclear Power Engineering, National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, 249031 Obninsk, Russia
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- Scientific and Educational Resource Center for Innovative Technologies of Immunophenotyping, Digital Spatial Profiling and Ultrastructural Analysis, Patrice Lumumba Peoples Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 117198 Moscow, Russia
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- Strukov Department of Pathological Anatomy, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Scientific and Educational Resource Center for Innovative Technologies of Immunophenotyping, Digital Spatial Profiling and Ultrastructural Analysis, Patrice Lumumba Peoples Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 117198 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Urology and Operative Nephrology, Patrice Lumumba Peoples Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 117198 Moscow, Russia
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- Strukov Department of Pathological Anatomy, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Koroleva St. 4, 249036 Obninsk, Russia; (A.Y.)
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- National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Koroleva St. 4, 249036 Obninsk, Russia; (A.Y.)
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- Russian Child Clinical Hospital, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, 119571 Moscow, Russia
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- National Medical Research Center of Phthisiopulmonology and Infectious Diseases of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, 127473 Moscow, Russia
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- Centre for Strategic Planning and Management of Biomedical Health Risks of the Federal Medical Biological Agency, 119121 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Urology and Operative Nephrology, Patrice Lumumba Peoples Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 117198 Moscow, Russia
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- National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Koroleva St. 4, 249036 Obninsk, Russia; (A.Y.)
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- National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Koroleva St. 4, 249036 Obninsk, Russia; (A.Y.)
- Department of Urology and Operative Nephrology, Patrice Lumumba Peoples Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 117198 Moscow, Russia
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- National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Koroleva St. 4, 249036 Obninsk, Russia; (A.Y.)
- Department of Urology and Operative Nephrology, Patrice Lumumba Peoples Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 117198 Moscow, Russia
- Department of Biomedicine, University of Basel, Petersplatz 1, 4001 Basel, Switzerland
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Fernandes R, Costa C, Fernandes R, Barros AN. Inflammation in Prostate Cancer: Exploring the Promising Role of Phenolic Compounds as an Innovative Therapeutic Approach. Biomedicines 2023; 11:3140. [PMID: 38137361 PMCID: PMC10740737 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11123140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Prostate cancer (PCa) remains a significant global health concern, being a major cause of cancer morbidity and mortality worldwide. Furthermore, profound understanding of the disease is needed. Prostate inflammation caused by external or genetic factors is a central player in prostate carcinogenesis. However, the mechanisms underlying inflammation-driven PCa remain poorly understood. This review dissects the diagnosis methods for PCa and the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the disease, clarifying the dynamic interplay between inflammation and leukocytes in promoting tumour development and spread. It provides updates on recent advances in elucidating and treating prostate carcinogenesis, and opens new insights for the use of bioactive compounds in PCa. Polyphenols, with their noteworthy antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, along with their synergistic potential when combined with conventional treatments, offer promising prospects for innovative therapeutic strategies. Evidence from the use of polyphenols and polyphenol-based nanoparticles in PCa revealed their positive effects in controlling tumour growth, proliferation, and metastasis. By consolidating the diverse features of PCa research, this review aims to contribute to increased understanding of the disease and stimulate further research into the role of polyphenols and polyphenol-based nanoparticles in its management.
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- Raquel Fernandes
- Centre for Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, CITAB, Inov4Agro, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, UTAD, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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- Centre for Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, CITAB, Inov4Agro, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, UTAD, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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- FP-I3ID, Instituto de Investigação, Inovação e Desenvolvimento, FP-BHS, Biomedical and Health Sciences, Universidade Fernando Pessoa, 4249-004 Porto, Portugal;
- CECLIN, Centro de Estudos Clínicos, Hospital Fernando Pessoa, 4420-096 Gondomar, Portugal
- I3S, Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, CITAB, Inov4Agro, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, UTAD, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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Bosveld CJ, Guth C, Limjunyawong N, Pundir P. Emerging Role of the Mast Cell-Microbiota Crosstalk in Cutaneous Homeostasis and Immunity. Cells 2023; 12:2624. [PMID: 37998359 PMCID: PMC10670560 DOI: 10.3390/cells12222624] [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: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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The skin presents a multifaceted microbiome, a balanced coexistence of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. These resident microorganisms are fundamental in upholding skin health by both countering detrimental pathogens and working in tandem with the skin's immunity. Disruptions in this balance, known as dysbiosis, can lead to disorders like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Central to the skin's defense system are mast cells. These are strategically positioned within the skin layers, primed for rapid response to any potential foreign threats. Recent investigations have started to unravel the complex interplay between these mast cells and the diverse entities within the skin's microbiome. This relationship, especially during times of both balance and imbalance, is proving to be more integral to skin health than previously recognized. In this review, we illuminate the latest findings on the ties between mast cells and commensal skin microorganisms, shedding light on their combined effects on skin health and maladies.
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- Cameron Jackson Bosveld
- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Biological Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, Canada; (C.J.B.); (C.G.)
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Biological Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, Canada; (C.J.B.); (C.G.)
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- Center of Research Excellence in Allergy and Immunology, Research Department, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Biological Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, Canada; (C.J.B.); (C.G.)
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Palmer RF, Dempsey TT, Afrin LB. Chemical Intolerance and Mast Cell Activation: A Suspicious Synchronicity. J Xenobiot 2023; 13:704-718. [PMID: 37987446 PMCID: PMC10660865 DOI: 10.3390/jox13040045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
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Background: Chemical Intolerance (CI) is characterized by intolerances for chemicals, foods, and drugs with multi-system symptoms. As yet, the biomechanism remains unclear. One study reported converging lines of evidence supporting a substantive association between mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and CI. The purpose of this study is to (1) confirm a previous report demonstrating that 60% of MCAS patients report CI and (2) examine the parallels between symptoms and intolerances in CI and MCAS. Methods: Five hundred forty-four MCAS patients were assigned a clinical MCAS score using a validated assessment instrument and were assessed for CI using the validated Quick Environmental Exposure Sensitivity Index. Results: Our outcomes confirm the previously published study where the majority of MCAS patients also have CI. There was a clear overlap between various ICD-10 diagnostic categories and CI symptoms, providing further support for a potential shared mechanism. Conclusions: Exposures to pesticides, volatile organic compounds, combustion products, and mold have previously been reported as initiators of CI. However, until recently, little was known about the biological mechanism involved that could explain the multisystem symptoms associated with CI. This paper addresses a newly identified biomechanism for disease, which may underlie a host of "medically unexplained symptoms" triggered by xenobiotics.
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- Raymond F Palmer
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900, USA
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- AIM Center for Personalized Medicine, Purchase, NY 10577, USA
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Liu J, Qing L, He Y, Zhu Q, Xu W, Wu J. The involvement of transient receptor potential channels in mast cell activation by microbubbles. J Cell Mol Med 2023; 27:3628-3636. [PMID: 37680043 PMCID: PMC10660621 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.17947] [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: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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This study was to explore the activation of mast cells by microbubbles, with the focus on transient receptor potential (TRP) channels mediated degranulation and calcium influx. Bone marrow-derived mast cells (BMMCs) were primarily obtained from femurs in mice and induced differentiation for 4 weeks. After the purity identification, BMMCs were contacted by homogeneous microbubbles with the diameter of 1 mm for 1 h. β-hexosaminidase and histamine levels in supernatants were assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and the CD63 expression was tested by flow cytometry. The intracellular calcium binding with Fluo-4 AM dyes in BMMCs was observed under the fluorescence microscope and the mean fluorescence intensity was quantitatively measured by flow cytometry. β-hexosaminidase release, histamine concentration, CD63 expression and calcium influx were significantly increased in BMMCs group upon microbubble stimulation compared to the control groups. After preconditioning with the available inhibitors and microbubble contact, only transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) and TRPV4 inhibitors robustly suppressed the microbubble-induced degranulation. Likewise, the elevated fluorescence intensity of cytosolic calcium level was also significantly weaken. The results demonstrated microbubble stimulus effectively promoted BMMCs degranulation, which could be substantially restrained by inhibitors targeted for blocking TRPV1 or TRPV4 channel. The alternation of intracellular calcium level in BMMCs was consistent with the changes of degranulation capacity. It's suggested that the activation of BMMCs by microbubbles may involve specific TRP calcium dependent channels.
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- Jia Liu
- Department of Dermatology, Changhai HospitalSecond Military Medical University (The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University)ShanghaiChina
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- Department of Naval Diving Medicine, Naval Medical CenterNaval Medical UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Dermatology, Changhai HospitalSecond Military Medical University (The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University)ShanghaiChina
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- Department of Dermatology, Changhai HospitalSecond Military Medical University (The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University)ShanghaiChina
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- Department of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Research, Naval Medical CenterNaval Medical UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Dermatology, Changhai HospitalSecond Military Medical University (The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University)ShanghaiChina
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Özgüden-Akkoc CG, Mutlu AM, Keskin A, Yumuşak E, Akkoc A. Phenotypic evaluation of mast cells in bovine mammary tissue and mastitis in the context of fibrosis. J DAIRY RES 2023; 90:387-392. [PMID: 38186214 DOI: 10.1017/s0022029923000651] [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] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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This research paper addresses the hypothesis that mast cells (MCs) contribute to the formation of mammary fibrosis. MCs are important immune regulatory and immune modulatory cells that play major roles in the inflammatory process. Since there is no detailed knowledge, this research study aimed to comparatively investigate the presence, localization, and immunophenotypes of MCs in healthy and mastitic mammary tissues. A total of 264 mammary samples were evaluated for the examination of mast cells and fibrosis. The mean mast cell number in both acute and chronic mastitis samples were very significantly higher than the control group P < 0.001). A 7.9-fold increase in the number of mast cells was found when the chronic mastitis group was compared with the control (healthy) group. Immunohistochemistry revealed presence of all three immune phenotypes in control and mastitic mammary samples (tryptase + (MCT), chymase + (MCC) and both chymase and tryptase + (MCTC). The mean MCT, MCC, and MCTC numbers in the chronic mastitis group were found to be significantly higher than the control (P < 0.001 for all three phenotypes) but did not differ significantly between control and acute mastitis samples. When the mean numbers of MCT, MCC, and MCTC in the control group and chronic mastitis group were compared, a 10.5, 7.8, and a 4.1-fold increase was observed, respectively. The amount of connective tissue was strongly increased in tissues with chronic mastitis and a 3.01-fold increase was detected compared to the control group. A statistically significant relation was also found between the amount of fibrosis and the increased number of total MCs (P < 0.001).
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- Cansel Güzin Özgüden-Akkoc
- Department of Histology & Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bursa Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Health Sciences Institute, Bursa Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bursa Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Health Sciences Institute, Bursa Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bursa Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey
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Sikking MA, Stroeks SL, Marelli-Berg F, Heymans SR, Ludewig B, Verdonschot JA. Immunomodulation of Myocardial Fibrosis. JACC Basic Transl Sci 2023; 8:1477-1488. [PMID: 38093747 PMCID: PMC10714184 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacbts.2023.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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Immunotherapy is a potential cornerstone in the treatment of myocardial fibrosis. During a myocardial insult or heart failure, danger signals stimulate innate immune cells to produce chemokines and profibrotic cytokines, which initiate self-escalating inflammatory processes by attracting and stimulating adaptive immune cells. Stimulation of fibroblasts by inflammatory processes and the need to replace damaged cardiomyocytes fosters reshaping of the cardiac fibroblast landscape. In this review, we discuss new immunomodulatory strategies that manipulate and direct cardiac fibroblast activation and differentiation. In particular, we highlight immunomodulatory strategies that target fibroblasts such as chimeric antigen receptor T cells, interleukin-11, and invariant natural killer T-cells. Moreover, we discuss the potential of manipulating both innate and adaptive immune system components for the translation into clinical validation. Clearly, multiple pathways should be considered to develop innovative approaches to ameliorate myocardial fibrosis and hence to reduce the risk of heart failure.
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- Maurits A. Sikking
- Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht University Medical Center (MUMC), Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht University Medical Center (MUMC), Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht University Medical Center (MUMC), Maastricht, the Netherlands
- Department of Cardiovascular Research, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Institute of Immunobiology, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
- Department of Cardiology, University Heart Center, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht University Medical Center (MUMC), Maastricht, the Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Genetics, Maastricht University Medical Center (MUMC), Maastricht, the Netherlands
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da Silva PR, Apolinário NDM, da Silva SÂS, Araruna MEC, Costa TB, e Silva YMSDM, da Silva TG, de Moura RO, dos Santos VL. Anti-Inflammatory Activity of N'-(3-(1H-indol-3-yl)benzylidene)-2-cyanoacetohydrazide Derivative via sGC-NO/Cytokine Pathway. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1415. [PMID: 37895886 PMCID: PMC10610422 DOI: 10.3390/ph16101415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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The N-acylhydrazone function has been reported as a pharmacophore group of molecules with diverse pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory effects. Therefore, this study was designed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory potential of the compound N'-(3-(1H-indol-3-yl)benzylidene)-2-cyanoacetohydrazide (JR19) in vivo. The study started with the carrageenan-induced peritonitis model, followed by an investigation of leukocyte migration using the subcutaneous air pouch test and an assessment of the antinociceptive profile using formalin-induced pain. A preliminary molecular docking study focusing on the crystallographic structures of NFκB, iNOS, and sGC was performed to determine the likely mechanism of action. The computational study revealed satisfactory interaction energies with the selected targets, and the same peritonitis model was used to validate the involvement of the nitric oxide pathway and cytokine expression in the peritoneal exudate of mice pretreated with L-NAME or methylene blue. In the peritonitis assay, JR19 (10 and 20 mg/kg) reduced leukocyte migration by 59% and 52%, respectively, compared to the vehicle group, with the 10 mg/kg dose used in subsequent assays. In the subcutaneous air pouch assay, the reduction in cell migration was 66%, and the response to intraplantar formalin was reduced by 39%, particularly during the inflammatory phase, suggesting that the compound lacks central analgesic activity. In addition, a reversal of the anti-inflammatory effect was observed in mice pretreated with L-NAME or methylene blue, indicating the involvement of iNOS and sGC in the anti-inflammatory response of JR19. The compound effectively and significantly decreased the levels of IL-6, TNF-α, IL-17, and IFN-γ, and this effect was reversed in animals pretreated with L-NAME, supporting a NO-dependent anti-inflammatory effect. In contrast, pretreatment with methylene blue only reversed the reduction in TNF-α levels. Therefore, these results demonstrate the pharmacological potential of the novel N-acylhydrazone derivative, which acts through the nitric oxide pathway and cytokine signaling, making it a strong candidate as an anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory agent.
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- Pablo Rayff da Silva
- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil; (P.R.d.S.); (N.d.M.A.); (S.Â.S.d.S.); (M.E.C.A.); (T.B.C.); (Y.M.S.d.M.e.S.); (V.L.d.S.)
- Laboratório de Ensaios Farmacológicos, Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
- Laboratório de Desenvolvimento e Síntese de Fármacos, Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil; (P.R.d.S.); (N.d.M.A.); (S.Â.S.d.S.); (M.E.C.A.); (T.B.C.); (Y.M.S.d.M.e.S.); (V.L.d.S.)
- Laboratório de Ensaios Farmacológicos, Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil; (P.R.d.S.); (N.d.M.A.); (S.Â.S.d.S.); (M.E.C.A.); (T.B.C.); (Y.M.S.d.M.e.S.); (V.L.d.S.)
- Laboratório de Ensaios Farmacológicos, Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil; (P.R.d.S.); (N.d.M.A.); (S.Â.S.d.S.); (M.E.C.A.); (T.B.C.); (Y.M.S.d.M.e.S.); (V.L.d.S.)
- Laboratório de Ensaios Farmacológicos, Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil; (P.R.d.S.); (N.d.M.A.); (S.Â.S.d.S.); (M.E.C.A.); (T.B.C.); (Y.M.S.d.M.e.S.); (V.L.d.S.)
- Laboratório de Ensaios Farmacológicos, Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil; (P.R.d.S.); (N.d.M.A.); (S.Â.S.d.S.); (M.E.C.A.); (T.B.C.); (Y.M.S.d.M.e.S.); (V.L.d.S.)
- Laboratório de Desenvolvimento e Síntese de Fármacos, Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
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- Departamento de Antibióticos, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife 50740-520, PE, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil; (P.R.d.S.); (N.d.M.A.); (S.Â.S.d.S.); (M.E.C.A.); (T.B.C.); (Y.M.S.d.M.e.S.); (V.L.d.S.)
- Laboratório de Desenvolvimento e Síntese de Fármacos, Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil; (P.R.d.S.); (N.d.M.A.); (S.Â.S.d.S.); (M.E.C.A.); (T.B.C.); (Y.M.S.d.M.e.S.); (V.L.d.S.)
- Laboratório de Ensaios Farmacológicos, Departamento de Farmácia, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
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Bai R, Li M, Tian Z, Hu Y, An M, Yuan W, Li L. Nanoparticulate chitosan-TNF-α-VLPs activate mast cells and enhance adaptive immunity induced by foot-and-mouth disease virus-like particles in mice. Vet Immunol Immunopathol 2023; 264:110662. [PMID: 37862872 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetimm.2023.110662] [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: 08/05/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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Chitosan nanoparticulate vaccines have attracted considerable attention to potentiate immune responses. A chitosan-TNF-α-VLPs nanoparticle vaccine against foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) prepared though inotropic gelation method and whether this nanoparticulate vaccine can activate mast cells and enhance immune responses induced by FMDV virus-like particles (VLPs) in mice was investigated. The nanoparticle was approximately spherical, and its size was approximately 200-300 nm. Following immunization via subcutaneous injection, the chitosan-TNF-α-VLPs nanoparticles could induce higher levels of FMDV-specific antibodies and stimulation index value than VLPs only (P < 0.01) and had similar levels to commercial vaccine group and VLPs+adjuvant group (P > 0.05). No significant differences were observed in the concentrations of IL-4, IFN-γ and IL-10 among the chitosan-TNF-α-VLPs group, VLPs+adjuvant group and commercial vaccine group (P > 0.05). Of note, the chitosan-TNF-α-VLPs nanoparticles can effectively activate mast cells in lymph nodes. These results indicated that the chitosan-TNF-α-VLPs nanoparticles can enhance both humoral and cell-mediated immunity, and both Th1 and Th2 responses, even activate mast cells, demonstrating that chitosan-TNF-α nanoparticles are potential as a vaccine adjuvant to enhance immune responses induced by FMDV-VLPs.
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- Ruoman Bai
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei 071000, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei 071000, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei 071000, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei 071000, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei 071000, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei 071000, China; Veterinary Biological Technology Innovation Centre of Hebei Province, Baoding, Hebei 071000, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei 071000, China; Veterinary Biological Technology Innovation Centre of Hebei Province, Baoding, Hebei 071000, China.
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Serrao S, Contini C, Guadalupi G, Olianas A, Lai G, Messana I, Castagnola M, Costanzo G, Firinu D, Del Giacco S, Manconi B, Cabras T. Salivary Cystatin D Interactome in Patients with Systemic Mastocytosis: An Exploratory Study. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14613. [PMID: 37834061 PMCID: PMC10572539 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241914613] [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: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Mastocytosis, a rare blood disorder characterized by the proliferation of clonal abnormal mast cells, has a variegated clinical spectrum and diagnosis is often difficult and delayed. Recently we proposed the cathepsin inhibitor cystatin D-R26 as a salivary candidate biomarker of systemic mastocytosis (SM). Its C26 variant is able to form multiprotein complexes (mPCs) and since protein-protein interactions (PPIs) are crucial for studying disease pathogenesis, potential markers, and therapeutic targets, we aimed to define the protein composition of the salivary cystatin D-C26 interactome associated with SM. An exploratory affinity purification-mass spectrometry method was applied on pooled salivary samples from SM patients, SM patient subgroups with and without cutaneous symptoms (SM+C and SM-C), and healthy controls (Ctrls). Interactors specifically detected in Ctrls were found to be implicated in networks associated with cell and tissue homeostasis, innate system, endopeptidase regulation, and antimicrobial protection. Interactors distinctive of SM-C patients participate to PPI networks related to glucose metabolism, protein S-nitrosylation, antibacterial humoral response, and neutrophil degranulation, while interactors specific to SM+C were mainly associated with epithelial and keratinocyte differentiation, cytoskeleton rearrangement, and immune response pathways. Proteins sensitive to redox changes, as well as proteins with immunomodulatory properties and activating mast cells, were identified in patients; many of them were involved directly in cytoskeleton rearrangement, a process crucial for mast cell activation. Although preliminary, these results demonstrate that PPI alterations of the cystatin D-C26 interactome are associated with SM and provide a basis for future investigations based on quantitative proteomic analysis and immune validation.
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- Simone Serrao
- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy; (S.S.); (G.G.); (A.O.); (G.L.); (B.M.)
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy; (S.S.); (G.G.); (A.O.); (G.L.); (B.M.)
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy; (S.S.); (G.G.); (A.O.); (G.L.); (B.M.)
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy; (S.S.); (G.G.); (A.O.); (G.L.); (B.M.)
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy; (S.S.); (G.G.); (A.O.); (G.L.); (B.M.)
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- Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche “Giulio Natta”, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, 00168 Rome, Italy;
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- Proteomics Laboratory, European Center for Brain Research, (IRCCS) Santa Lucia Foundation, 00168 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, 09124 Cagliari, Italy; (G.C.); (D.F.); (S.D.G.)
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, 09124 Cagliari, Italy; (G.C.); (D.F.); (S.D.G.)
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, 09124 Cagliari, Italy; (G.C.); (D.F.); (S.D.G.)
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy; (S.S.); (G.G.); (A.O.); (G.L.); (B.M.)
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy; (S.S.); (G.G.); (A.O.); (G.L.); (B.M.)
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Shen H, Wei H, Jiang J, Yao H, Jia Y, Shen J, Li Y, Xie Q, Chen X, Xie Y, Dai H. Effects of 101BHG-D01, a novel M receptor antagonism, on allergic rhinitis in animal models and its mechanism. Eur J Pharmacol 2023; 955:175902. [PMID: 37422119 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2023.175902] [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: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a nasal mucosal disease with sneezing and nasal itching as the main symptoms. Although AR treatment continues to improve, there remains a lack of effective drugs. There are still controversies regarding whether anticholinergic drugs can effectively and safely relieve the symptoms of AR and reduce inflammation in the nasal mucosa. Here, we synthesized 101BHG-D01, which is a novel anticholinergic drug that mainly targets the M3 receptor and may reduce the adverse effects of other anticholinergic drugs on the heart. We evaluated the effects of 101BHG-D01 on AR and investigated the potential molecular mechanism of anticholinergic therapy for AR. We found that 101BHG-D01 effectively alleviated AR symptoms, reduced the infiltration of inflammatory cells and attenuated the expression of inflammatory factors (IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, etc.) in various AR animal models. In addition, 101BHG-D01 reduced the activation of mast cells and the release of histamine from rat peritoneal mesothelial cells (RPMCs) challenged by IgE. Moreover, 101BHG-D01 reduced the expression of MUC5AC in IL-13-challenged rat nasal epithelial cells (RNECs) and human nasal epithelial cells (HNEpCs). Furthermore, IL-13 stimulation significantly increased JAK1 and STAT6 phosphorylation, which was suppressed by 101BHG-D01. We demonstrated that 101BHG-D01 reduced mucus secretion and inflammatory cell infiltration in the nasal mucosa, which may occur through a reduction in activation of the JAK1-STAT6 signaling pathway, indicating that 101BHG-D01 is a potent and safe anticholinergic therapy for AR.
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- Huijuan Shen
- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pulmonology, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center For Child Health, Hangzhou, China; Department of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Respiratory Drugs Research, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Respiratory Drugs Research, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Beijing Showby Pharmaceutical Co., LTD, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pulmonology, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center For Child Health, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Respiratory Drugs Research, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Beijing Showby Pharmaceutical Co., LTD, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Pulmonology, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center For Child Health, Hangzhou, China.
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
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Atiakshin D, Kostin A, Shishkina V, Burtseva A, Buravleva A, Volodkin A, Elieh-Ali-Komi D, Buchwalow I, Tiemann M. Space-Flight- and Microgravity-Dependent Alteration of Mast Cell Population and Protease Expression in Digestive Organs of Mongolian Gerbils. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:13604. [PMID: 37686410 PMCID: PMC10488096 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241713604] [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: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
Abstract
Mast cell (MC)-specific proteases are of particular interest for space biology and medicine due to their biological activity in regulating targets of a specific tissue microenvironment. MC tryptase and chymase obtain the ability to remodel connective tissue through direct and indirect mechanisms. Yet, MC-specific protease expression under space flight conditions has not been adequately investigated. Using immunohistochemical stainings, we analyzed in this study the protease profile of the jejunal, gastric, and hepatic MC populations in three groups of Mongolian gerbils-vivarium control, synchronous experiment, and 12-day orbital flight on the Foton-M3 spacecraft-and in two groups-vivarium control and anti-orthostatic suspension-included in the experiment simulating effects of weightlessness in the ground-based conditions. After a space flight, there was a decreased number of MCs in the studied organs combined with an increased proportion of chymase-positive MCs and MCs with a simultaneous content of tryptase and chymase; the secretion of specific proteases into the extracellular matrix increased. These changes in the expression of proteases were observed both in the mucosal and connective tissue MC subpopulations of the stomach and jejunum. Notably, the relative content of tryptase-positive MCs in the studied organs of the digestive system decreased. Space flight conditions simulated in the synchronous experiment caused no similar significant changes in the protease profile of MC populations. The space flight conditions resulted in an increased chymase expression combined with a decreased total number of protease-positive MCs, apparently due to participating in the processes of extracellular matrix remodeling and regulating the state of the cardiovascular system.
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- Dmitrii Atiakshin
- Research and Educational Resource Center for Immunophenotyping, Digital Spatial Profiling and Ultra-structural Analysis Innovative Technologies, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, 6 Miklukho-Maklaya St, 117198 Moscow, Russia; (D.A.); (A.K.); (A.V.)
- Research Institute of Experimental Biology and Medicine, Burdenko Voronezh State Medical University, 394036 Voronezh, Russia; (V.S.); (A.B.); (A.B.)
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- Research and Educational Resource Center for Immunophenotyping, Digital Spatial Profiling and Ultra-structural Analysis Innovative Technologies, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, 6 Miklukho-Maklaya St, 117198 Moscow, Russia; (D.A.); (A.K.); (A.V.)
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- Research Institute of Experimental Biology and Medicine, Burdenko Voronezh State Medical University, 394036 Voronezh, Russia; (V.S.); (A.B.); (A.B.)
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- Research Institute of Experimental Biology and Medicine, Burdenko Voronezh State Medical University, 394036 Voronezh, Russia; (V.S.); (A.B.); (A.B.)
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- Research Institute of Experimental Biology and Medicine, Burdenko Voronezh State Medical University, 394036 Voronezh, Russia; (V.S.); (A.B.); (A.B.)
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- Research and Educational Resource Center for Immunophenotyping, Digital Spatial Profiling and Ultra-structural Analysis Innovative Technologies, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, 6 Miklukho-Maklaya St, 117198 Moscow, Russia; (D.A.); (A.K.); (A.V.)
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- Institute of Allergology, Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 12203 Berlin, Germany;
- Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP, Allergology and Immunology, 12203 Berlin, Germany
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- Research and Educational Resource Center for Immunophenotyping, Digital Spatial Profiling and Ultra-structural Analysis Innovative Technologies, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, 6 Miklukho-Maklaya St, 117198 Moscow, Russia; (D.A.); (A.K.); (A.V.)
- Institute for Hematopathology, 22547 Hamburg, Germany;
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Tong J, Li Y, Cai X, Lou F, Sun Y, Wang Z, Zheng X, Zhou H, Zhang Z, Fang Z, Ding W, Deng S, Xu Z, Niu X, Wang H. CKBA suppresses mast cell activation via ERK signaling pathway in murine atopic dermatitis. Eur J Immunol 2023; 53:e2350374. [PMID: 37417726 DOI: 10.1002/eji.202350374] [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: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
Abstract
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common inflammatory skin disorder. Mast cells play an important role in AD because they regulate allergic reactions and inflammatory responses. However, whether and how the modulation of mast cell activity affects AD has not been determined. In this study, we aimed to determine the effects and mechanisms of 3-O-cyclohexanecarbonyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (CKBA). This natural compound derivative alleviates skin inflammation by inhibiting mast cell activation and maintaining skin barrier homeostasis in AD. CKBA markedly reduced serum IgE levels and alleviated skin inflammation in calcipotriol (MC903)-induced AD mouse model. CKBA also restrained mast cell degranulation both in vitro and in vivo. RNA-seq analysis revealed that CKBA downregulated the extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) signaling in BM-derived mast cells activated by anti-2,4-dinitrophenol/2,4-dinitrophenol-human serum albumin. We proved that CKBA suppressed mast cell activation via ERK signaling using the ERK activator (t-butyl hydroquinone) and inhibitor (selumetinib; AZD6244) in AD. Thus, CKBA suppressed mast cell activation in AD via the ERK signaling pathway and could be a therapeutic candidate drug for AD.
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- Jiajia Tong
- Precision Research Center for Refractory Diseases, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Precision Research Center for Refractory Diseases, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Precision Research Center for Refractory Diseases, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Precision Research Center for Refractory Diseases, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Precision Research Center for Refractory Diseases, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Precision Research Center for Refractory Diseases, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Precision Research Center for Refractory Diseases, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Precision Research Center for Refractory Diseases, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Medical School, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, P. R. China
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- Precision Research Center for Refractory Diseases, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Precision Research Center for Refractory Diseases, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Precision Research Center for Refractory Diseases, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Precision Research Center for Refractory Diseases, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, P. R. China
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Pałgan K, Tretyn A. Platelet-activating factor as an endogenous cofactor of food anaphylaxis. Biofactors 2023; 49:976-983. [PMID: 37203358 DOI: 10.1002/biof.1956] [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: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Anaphylaxis is a severe, acute, life-threatening generalized or systemic hypersensitivity reaction. The incidence of anaphylaxis is increasing worldwide, with medications and food contributing to most cases. Physical exercise, acute infections, drugs, alcohol, and menstruation are the external cofactors associated with more severe systemic reaction. The aim of this review is to show that platelet-activating factor contributes to the development of severe anaphylactic reaction, and even to anaphylactic shock.
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- Krzysztof Pałgan
- Department of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Internal Diseases, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Faculty of Biological and Veterinary Sciences, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland
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Lin L, Liang Y, Cao T, Huang Y, Li W, Li J, Wang J, Peng X, Ge Y, Li Y, Li L. Transcriptome profiling and ceRNA network of small extracellular vesicles from resting and degranulated mast cells. Epigenomics 2023; 15:845-862. [PMID: 37846550 DOI: 10.2217/epi-2023-0175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2023] Open
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Aim: This study aimed to investigate the transcriptomic characteristics and interactions between competitive endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs) within small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) derived from mast cells (MCs). Methods: Transcriptome sequencing analyzed lncRNA, circRNA and mRNA expression in resting and degranulated MC-derived sEVs. Constructed ceRNA regulatory network through correlation analysis and target gene prediction. Results: Differentially expressed 1673 mRNAs, 173 lncRNAs and 531 circRNAs were observed between resting and degranulated MCs-derived sEVs. Enrichment analysis revealed involvement of neurodegeneration, infection and tumor pathways. CeRNA networks included interactions between lncRNA-miRNA, circRNA-miRNA and miRNA-mRNA, targeting genes in the hippo and wnt signaling pathways linked to tumor immune regulation. Conclusion: This study provides valuable insights into MC-sEV molecular mechanisms, offering significant data resources for further investigations.
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- Lihui Lin
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, P.R. China
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- Center for Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, P.R. China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, P.R. China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, P.R. China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, P.R. China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, P.R. China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, P.R. China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200030, P.R. China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, P.R. China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, P.R. China
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