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Allgayer S, Macedo de Menezes L, Batista EL. Interleukin 17 (IL-17) and interleukin 23 (IL-23) levels are modulated by compressive orthodontic forces in humans. J World Fed Orthod 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejwf.2019.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Bahbahani H, Salim B, Almathen F, Al Enezi F, Mwacharo JM, Hanotte O. Signatures of positive selection in African Butana and Kenana dairy zebu cattle. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0190446. [PMID: 29300786 PMCID: PMC5754058 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0190446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2017] [Accepted: 12/14/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Butana and Kenana are two types of zebu cattle found in Sudan. They are unique amongst African indigenous zebu cattle because of their high milk production. Aiming to understand their genome structure, we genotyped 25 individuals from each breed using the Illumina BovineHD Genotyping BeadChip. Genetic structure analysis shows that both breeds have an admixed genome composed of an even proportion of indicine (0.75 ± 0.03 in Butana, 0.76 ± 0.006 in Kenana) and taurine (0.23 ± 0.009 in Butana, 0.24 ± 0.006 in Kenana) ancestries. We also observe a proportion of 0.02 to 0.12 of European taurine ancestry in ten individuals of Butana that were sampled from cattle herds in Tamboul area suggesting local crossbreeding with exotic breeds. Signatures of selection analyses (iHS and Rsb) reveal 87 and 61 candidate positive selection regions in Butana and Kenana, respectively. These regions span genes and quantitative trait loci (QTL) associated with biological pathways that are important for adaptation to marginal environments (e.g., immunity, reproduction and heat tolerance). Trypanotolerance QTL are intersecting candidate regions in Kenana cattle indicating selection pressure acting on them, which might be associated with an unexplored level of trypanotolerance in this cattle breed. Several dairy traits QTL are overlapping the identified candidate regions in these two zebu cattle breeds. Our findings underline the potential to improve dairy production in the semi-arid pastoral areas of Africa through breeding improvement strategy of indigenous local breeds.
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- Hussain Bahbahani
- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Kuwait University, Kuwait city, Kuwait
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Khartoum Khartoum North, Sudan
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- Department of Veterinary Public Health and Animal Husbandry, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Hasa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Kuwait University, Kuwait city, Kuwait
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- Small Ruminant Genomics Group, International Centre for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Cells, Organisms and Molecular Genetics, School of Life Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- LiveGene, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Huang J, Yuan Q, Zhu H, Yin L, Hong S, Dong Z, Jin W, Dong C. IL-17C/IL-17RE Augments T Cell Function in Autoimmune Hepatitis. THE JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY 2016; 198:669-680. [PMID: 27956525 DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.1600977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2016] [Accepted: 11/12/2016] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Autoimmune hepatitis is a worldwide health problem and significant cause of mortality. However, the disease etiology is largely unknown, which accounts for ineffective treatment and uncontrolled disease progression. In this study, we demonstrated the functional importance of the IL-17C/IL-17RE axis in Con A-induced hepatitis. Elevated IL-17C expression was detected in liver samples of both human and mouse autoimmune hepatitis. IL-17C, produced by hepatocytes, and its specific receptor IL-17RE on liver-resident T cells were both found to be required in Con A-induced liver damage. Mechanistically, IL-17C augmented the expression of IL-2 by intrahepatic CD4+ T cells to promote NK cell activation and liver damage. To our knowledge, our findings thus for the first time defined the indispensable role of IL-17C/IL-17RE in autoimmune hepatitis; this axis may serve as a novel drug target for the treatment of this disease.
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- Jinling Huang
- Institute for Immunology, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.,School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Organ Transplantation Center, Organ Transplantation Institute, 309th Hospital, Beijing 100091, China
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- Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center, Shanghai 201058, China; and
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- Department of Immunology and Pathogen Biology, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Institute for Immunology, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.,School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Institute for Immunology, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.,School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Institute for Immunology, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; .,School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Institute for Immunology, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; .,School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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Honda K, Wada H, Nakamura M, Nakamoto K, Inui T, Sada M, Koide T, Takata S, Yokoyama T, Saraya T, Kurai D, Ishii H, Goto H, Takizawa H. IL-17A synergistically stimulates TNF-α-induced IL-8 production in human airway epithelial cells: A potential role in amplifying airway inflammation. Exp Lung Res 2016; 42:205-16. [PMID: 27269887 DOI: 10.1080/01902148.2016.1190796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Recent reports have suggested an involvement of neutrophilic inflammation driven by interleukin (IL)-17 from Th17 cells, especially in severe, refractory asthma. It remains unknown about the possible interactions of this cytokine and other proinflammatory cytokines to direct neutrophilic airway inflammation. MATERIALS AND METHODS We evaluated the effects of IL-17A, IL-17E, and IL-17F in combination with other stimuli such as tumor necrosis factor (TNF) -α on the production and expression of IL-8 in human bronchial epithelial cells. We also studied their effects on other cytokine production. The possible role of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) signaling pathways was evaluated by specific inhibitors. We examined the effects of anti-asthma drugs, such as steroids or salmeterol. RESULTS IL-17A alone induced only a minimal effect on IL-8 expression. IL-17A, but not IL-17E or IL-17F, in combination with TNF-α showed a synergistic effect on IL-8 expression. Similar findings were found when combination with IL-1β and IL-17A were used, but such was not the case with lipopolysaccharide (LPS). In addition, we further found such synergy on GM-CSF production. The synergy with TNF-α and IL-17A was significantly inhibited by MAPKs inhibitors. Corticosteroids such as fluticasone propionate and dexamethasone, but not salmeterol, partially suppressed the IL-17A and TNF-α-induced IL-8 production. CONCLUSIONS IL-17A in the combination with TNF-α or IL-1β showed a synergistic augmenting effect on IL-8 and GM-CSF production in human airway epithelial cells.
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- Kojiro Honda
- a Department of Respiratory Medicine , Kyorin University School of Medicine , Tokyo , Japan
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- a Department of Respiratory Medicine , Kyorin University School of Medicine , Tokyo , Japan
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- a Department of Respiratory Medicine , Kyorin University School of Medicine , Tokyo , Japan
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- a Department of Respiratory Medicine , Kyorin University School of Medicine , Tokyo , Japan
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- a Department of Respiratory Medicine , Kyorin University School of Medicine , Tokyo , Japan
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- a Department of Respiratory Medicine , Kyorin University School of Medicine , Tokyo , Japan
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- a Department of Respiratory Medicine , Kyorin University School of Medicine , Tokyo , Japan
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- a Department of Respiratory Medicine , Kyorin University School of Medicine , Tokyo , Japan
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- a Department of Respiratory Medicine , Kyorin University School of Medicine , Tokyo , Japan
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- a Department of Respiratory Medicine , Kyorin University School of Medicine , Tokyo , Japan
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- a Department of Respiratory Medicine , Kyorin University School of Medicine , Tokyo , Japan
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- a Department of Respiratory Medicine , Kyorin University School of Medicine , Tokyo , Japan
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- a Department of Respiratory Medicine , Kyorin University School of Medicine , Tokyo , Japan
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- a Department of Respiratory Medicine , Kyorin University School of Medicine , Tokyo , Japan
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Liu L, Wu L, Gao A, Zhang Q, Lv H, Xu L, Xie C, Wu Q, Hou P, Shi B. The Influence of Dihydrotestosterone on the Development of Graves' Disease in Female BALB/c Mice. Thyroid 2016; 26:449-57. [PMID: 26727995 DOI: 10.1089/thy.2015.0620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Graves' disease (GD) is a common organ-specific autoimmune disease characterized by hyperthyroidism that has significant sex differences in prevalence and clinical expressions. Abnormal cytokine production and T cell activation may result in various manifestations of GD. Studies have shown that androgen treatment can provide protection against autoimmune diseases, but the effects of androgen treatment on GD are still unknown. Therefore, this study investigated whether a potent bioactive androgen, 5α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT), could be of benefit in a BALB/c mouse model of GD. The aims of this study were to investigate (i) whether DHT pretreatment inhibits autoimmune responses, and (ii) the mechanism of immune protection of DHT in GD. METHODS Female BALB/c mice were immunized three times with an adenovirus expressing the human thyrotropin receptor (TSHR) A-subunit (Ad-TSHR289). Three doses (1.5, 5, and 15 mg) of DHT or a matching placebo were implanted a week before the first immunization. Four weeks after the third immunization, mice were sacrificed, and blood, the spleen, and the thyroid were removed for further analysis. RESULTS After DHT treatment, thyroid hormones were dramatically reduced compared with placebo. In addition, a remarkable reduction in interferon-γ and interleukin-2 production was observed in DHT-pretreated mice. CONCLUSIONS DHT can alleviate the severity of GD by downregulating pro-autoimmune T helper 1 cells in female BALB/c mice. The protective influence was more noticeable with 5 mg and 15 mg doses of DHT.
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- Lianye Liu
- 1 Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center , Xi'an, China
- 2 Department of Nephrology and Endocrinology, Weinan Central Hospital , Weinan, China
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- 1 Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center , Xi'an, China
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- 1 Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center , Xi'an, China
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- 1 Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center , Xi'an, China
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- 1 Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center , Xi'an, China
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- 1 Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center , Xi'an, China
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- 1 Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center , Xi'an, China
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- 3 Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Heath, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center , Xi'an, China
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- 1 Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center , Xi'an, China
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- 1 Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center , Xi'an, China
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Interleukin-17 and leptin genes polymorphisms and their levels in relation to recurrent pregnancy loss in Egyptian females. Immunogenetics 2016; 67:665-73. [PMID: 26467330 DOI: 10.1007/s00251-015-0876-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2015] [Accepted: 10/02/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is a common problem during early gestation. The aim of our study was to investigate the association of IL-17 F( rs763780), IL-17 A (rs2275913), and leptin (2548 G/A) gene polymorphisms with RPL in obese and lean Egyptian females, and to find out whether these gene polymorphisms affect the women’s serum levels. One hundred and twenty patients with RPL and 120 fertile volunteers with no history of pregnancy loss were genotyped for leptin (2548 G/A), IL-17 A (rs2275913), and IL-17 F (rs763780) polymorphisms by RFLP. The serum level of IL-17 was measured by ELISA, while serum leptin level was measured by HPLC. We found that IL-17 F (rs763780) polymorphism was associated with a decreased risk of RPL in Egyptian females, and we also found that IL-17 A (rs2275913) and LEP (2548 G/A) SNP were associated with an increased risk of RPL. We also demonstrated that both the IL-17 and leptin levels were elevated in the women with RPL and in an obese subgroup within RPL in comparison to a lean one.
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Fatahi F, Chaleshtori A, Samani KG, Mousavi SM, Zandi F, Heydari S, Hashemzadeh Chaleshtori M, Amiri M, Khazraee H. Assessment of the Effects of IL9, IL9R, IL17A, and IL17F Gene Polymorphisms on Women with Allergic Rhinitis in Shahrekord, Iran. Ann Med Health Sci Res 2016; 6:216-223. [PMID: 28480096 PMCID: PMC5405633 DOI: 10.4103/amhsr.amhsr_485_14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background: The genes encoding IL9, IL9R, IL17A, and IL17F have recently been implicated in the genetic basis of rhinitis and allergy. Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the association of the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of IL9, IL9R, IL17A, and IL17F and potential interaction of these genes with the determination of IgE levels in women with allergic rhinitis (AR) in Shahrekord, Iran. Subjects and Methods: In a case–control study, SNPs from the IL9, IL9R, IL17A, and IL17F were genotyped in 394 random samples including 195 AR patients and 199 normal controls. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was performed for the determination of serum total IgE levels. The Student's t-test was used to compare the differences. The Chi-square test was performed to compare proportions of cases with different clinical features among cases with different genotypes. The genotype and allele frequencies were obtained by direct counting. Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium was tested between cases and controls separately. The relative risk associated with rare alleles was estimated as an odds ratio with 95% confidence interval. P ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The rs731476 SNP in the IL9R was significantly associated with the AR phenotype in women. No association was found between any of the other SNPs in IL9, IL17A, and IL17F genes and AR. In the gene–gene interaction analysis, we found that IL9R/IL9 genotype rs731476 T-/rs2069885 G conferred a higher risk for AR phenotype development. We also did not find a significant association in terms of IgE levels between cases and controls. Conclusion: Our result suggests that the rs731476 SNP located in the IL9R is associated with an increased susceptibility to AR in females. In a subsequent gene–gene interaction analysis, the rs731476 T-/rs2069885 G-genotype combination (IL9R/IL9) has significantly been associated with the development of the AR phenotype.
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- F Fatahi
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Health, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- ENT Department, School of Medicine, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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Cryptococcus gattii infection dampens Th1 and Th17 responses by attenuating dendritic cell function and pulmonary chemokine expression in the immunocompetent hosts. Infect Immun 2014; 82:3880-90. [PMID: 24980974 DOI: 10.1128/iai.01773-14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Cryptococcal infections are primarily caused by two related fungal species: Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii. It is well known that C. neoformans generally affects immunocompromised hosts; however, C. gattii infection can cause diseases in not only immunocompromised hosts but also immunocompetent individuals. While recent studies suggest that C. gattii infection could dampen pulmonary neutrophil recruitment and inflammatory cytokine production in immunocompetent hosts, the impact of C. gattii infection on the development of their adaptive T helper cell immune response has not been addressed. Here, we report that C. neoformans infection with highly virulent and less virulent strains preferentially induced pulmonary Th1 and Th17 immune responses in the host, respectively. However, fewer pulmonary Th1 and Th17 cells could be detected in mice infected with C. gattii strains. Notably, dendritic cells (DC) in mice infected with C. gattii expressed much lower levels of surface MHC-II and Il12 or Il23 transcripts and failed to induce effective Th1 and Th17 differentiation in vitro. Furthermore, the expression levels of Ip10 and Cxcl9 transcripts, encoding Th1-attracting chemokines, were significantly reduced in the lungs of mice infected with the highly virulent C. gattii strain. Thus, our data suggest that C. gattii infection dampens the DC-mediated effective Th1/Th17 immune responses and downregulates the pulmonary chemokine expression, thus resulting in the inability to mount protective immunity in immunocompetent hosts.
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Lu XX, McCoy KS, Hu WK, Xu JL, Wang HQ, Chen P, Chen HB. Dexamethasone reduces IL-17 and Tim-3 expression in BALF of asthmatic mice. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 33:479-484. [PMID: 23904364 DOI: 10.1007/s11596-013-1145-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2012] [Revised: 12/21/2012] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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This study investigated the expression of interleukin-17 (IL-17) and T cell immunoglobulin mucin and domain-containing molecule-3 (Tim-3) in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) of asthmatic mice and the effect of dexamethasone (DEX) on these factors. Thirty-six mice were randomly divided into three groups: normal group, asthmatic group and DEX group. The mouse model of asthma was established by sensitization with ovalbumin in both the asthmatic and DEX groups. The levels of IL-6, IL-10, IL-17 and TGF-β were measured in BALF by enzyme-linked immunesorbent assay (ELISA). The mRNA expression level of Tim-3 was detected by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The ratio of Tim-3+CD4+ cells to total CD4+ cells in BALF was determined by flow cytometry. Differential inflammatory cells in BALF were detected. The correlations among IL-17, IL-6, IL-10, Tim-3 and inflammatory cells were analyzed. The results showed that the levels of IL-17, IL-6 and Tim-3 were substantially increased and the IL-10 level decreased in BALF in the asthmatic mice, which was significantly reversed by DEX treatment. IL-17 expression was positively correlated with IL-6 and Tim-3 expression and the number of inflammatory cells but negatively with IL-10 expression. These results indicate that the increased expression of IL-17 and Tim-3 in BALF may be implicated in the occurrence and development of asthmatic inflammation; the mechanism by which DEX suppresses asthmatic airway inflammation involves down-regulation of IL-17 and Tim-3 levels.
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- Xiao-Xia Lu
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Wuhan Women and Children Health Care Center, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University School of Medicine and Public Health, Columbus, 43085, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Wuhan Women and Children Health Care Center, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Wuhan Women and Children Health Care Center, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Wuhan Women and Children Health Care Center, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Wuhan Women and Children Health Care Center, Wuhan, 430030, China
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Reynolds JM, Martinez GJ, Nallaparaju KC, Chang SH, Wang YH, Dong C. Cutting edge: regulation of intestinal inflammation and barrier function by IL-17C. THE JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY 2012; 189:4226-30. [PMID: 23024280 DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.1103014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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In the IL-17 family of cytokines, much is known about the sources and functions of IL-17, IL-17F, and IL-25 in the host defense against infection and in inflammatory diseases; however, the physiological function of IL-17C remains poorly understood. Using mice deficient in IL-17C, we demonstrate that this cytokine is crucial for the regulation of an acute experimental colitis elicited by dextran sulfate sodium. In this model, mice lacking IL-17C exhibited exacerbated disease that was associated with increased IL-17 expression by γδ T cells and Th17 cells. Moreover, IL-17C directly regulated the expression of the tight junction molecule occludin by colonic epithelial cells. Thus, our data suggest that IL-17C plays a critical role in maintaining mucosal barrier integrity.
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- Joseph M Reynolds
- Department of Immunology and Center for Inflammation and Cancer, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77054, USA
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BACKGROUND Information on cytokine profiles in fungal sepsis (FS), an important cause of mortality in extremely low birthweight (ELBW) infants, is lacking. We hypothesized that cytokine profiles in the first 21 d of life in ELBW infants with FS differ from those with bacterial sepsis (BS) or no sepsis (NS). METHODS In a secondary analysis of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Cytokine study, three groups were defined-FS (≥1 episode of FS), BS (≥1 episode of BS without FS), and NS. Association between 11 cytokines assayed in dried blood spots obtained on days 0-1, 3 ± 1, 7 ± 2, 14 ± 3, and 21 ± 3 and sepsis group was explored. RESULTS Of 1,066 infants, 89 had FS and 368 had BS. As compared with BS, FS was more likely to be associated with lower birthweight, vaginal delivery, patent ductus arteriosus, postnatal steroids, multiple central lines, longer respiratory support and hospital stay, and higher mortality (P < 0.05). Analyses controlling for covariates showed significant group differences over time for interferon-γ (IFN-γ), interleukin (IL)-10, IL-18, transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Significant differences in profiles for IFN-γ, IL-10, IL-18, TGF-β, and TNF-α in FS, BS, or NS in this hypothesis-generating secondary study require validation in rigorously designed prospective studies and may have implications for diagnosis and treatment.
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Interleukin-17 contributes to cardiovascular diseases. Mol Biol Rep 2012; 39:7473-8. [PMID: 22331486 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-012-1580-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2011] [Accepted: 01/30/2012] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Lemancewicz D, Bolkun L, Jablonska E, Czeczuga-Semeniuk E, Kostur A, Kloczko J, Dzieciol J. The role of Interleukin-17A and Interleukin-17E in multiple myeloma patients. Med Sci Monit 2012; 18:BR54-59. [PMID: 22207110 PMCID: PMC3560674 DOI: 10.12659/msm.882204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2011] [Accepted: 07/11/2011] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Tumor growth in multiple myeloma (MM) is regulated by the cytokine networks which are produced by myeloma cells and the microenvironment of the bone marrow. Interleukin-17 (IL-17) is implicated in the increased angiogenesis in the bone marrow of MM. Recent studies reported elevated levels of interleukin 17A (IL-17A) in the sera of patients with advanced stages according to Durie-Salmon classification. MATERIAL/METHODS We compared the concentration of IL-17A and IL-17E in the blood serum of 34 newly diagnosed MM patients with healthy subjects' sera. We also evaluated the concentration of IL-17A and IL-17E in the blood serum of MM patients and the relation to the percentage of plasma cells and other clinical parameters. The concentration of IL-17E and IL-17A of healthy subjects and patients with MM was assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). RESULTS Our data confirm that IL-17A and IL-17E serum levels were significantly higher in all MM patients and also in patients with advanced stage compared with healthy subjects. We found the correlation between serum levels of IL-17A in MM patients and percentage of plasma cells. Our results also showed that if serum levels of IL-17E were higher in MM patients, the percentage of plasma cells and beta-2-microglobulin levels were lower. CONCLUSIONS The IL-17 family of cytokines may suppress or promote tumor growth. There seems to be some balance between the effects of IL-17A and IL-17E. The role of increased levels of IL-17E needs further investigation to understand its role in the pathobiology of MM.
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- Dorota Lemancewicz
- Department of Human Anatomy, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland.
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Chang SH, Reynolds JM, Pappu BP, Chen G, Martinez GJ, Dong C. Interleukin-17C promotes Th17 cell responses and autoimmune disease via interleukin-17 receptor E. Immunity 2011; 35:611-21. [PMID: 21982598 DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2011.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 195] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2011] [Revised: 09/07/2011] [Accepted: 09/21/2011] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Although several interleukin-17 (IL-17) family members and their receptors have been recently appreciated as important regulators in inflammatory diseases, the function of other IL-17 cytokines and IL-17 receptor-like molecules is unclear. Here we show that an IL-17 cytokine family member, IL-17C, was induced in a Th17 cell-dependent autoimmune disease and was required for its pathogenesis. IL-17C bound to IL-17RE, a member of IL-17 receptor family whose full-length isoform was selectively expressed in Th17 cells and signaled via an IL-17RA-RE receptor complex and the downstream adaptor Act1. IL-17C-IL-17RE induced the expression of a nuclear IkappaB family member, IκBζ, in Th17 cells to potentiate the Th17 cell response. Thus, our work has identified a cytokine-receptor pair with important function in regulating proinflammatory responses. This pathway may be targeted to treat autoimmune diseases.
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- Seon Hee Chang
- Department of Immunology and Center for Inflammation and Cancer, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77054-1901, USA
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Chang SH, Dong C. Signaling of interleukin-17 family cytokines in immunity and inflammation. Cell Signal 2011; 23:1069-75. [PMID: 21130872 PMCID: PMC3078175 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2010.11.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 161] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2010] [Accepted: 11/25/2010] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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IL-17 cytokine family, though still young since discovery, has recently emerged as critical players in immunity and inflammatory diseases. The prototype cytokine, IL-17A, plays essential roles in promoting inflammation and host defense. IL-17RA, a member of the IL-17 receptor family, forms a complex with another member, IL-17RC, to mediate effective signaling for IL-17A as well as IL-17F, which is most similar to IL-17A, via Act1 and TRAF6 factors. On the other hand, IL-17RA appears to interact with IL-17RB to regulate signaling by another cytokine IL-25. IL-25, the most distant from IL-17A in the IL-17 family, is involved in allergic disease and defense against helminthic parasites. In this review, we discuss recent advancements on signaling mechanisms and biological functions of IL-17A, IL-17F and IL-25, which will shed light on the remaining IL-17 family cytokines and help understand and treat inflammatory diseases.
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- Seon Hee Chang
- Department of Immunology and Center for Inflammation and Cancer, M D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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Effects of dietary supplementation with phytonutrients on vaccine-stimulated immunity against infection with Eimeria tenella. Vet Parasitol 2011; 181:97-105. [PMID: 21676547 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2011.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2011] [Revised: 04/28/2011] [Accepted: 05/03/2011] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Two phytonutrient mixtures, VAC (carvacrol, cinnamaldehyde, and Capsicum oleoresin), and MC (Capsicum oleoresin and turmeric oleoresin), were evaluated for their effects on chicken immune responses following immunization with an Eimeria profilin protein. Chickens were fed with a non-supplemented diet, or with VAC- or MC-supplemented diets, immunized with profilin, and orally challenged with virulent oocysts of Eimeria tenella. Immunity against infection was evaluated by body weight, fecal oocyst shedding, profilin antibody levels, lymphocyte recall responses, cytokine expression, and lymphocyte subpopulations. Following immunization and infection, chickens fed the VAC- or MC-supplemented diets showed increased body weights, greater profilin antibody levels, and/or greater lymphocyte proliferation compared with non-supplemented controls. Prior to Eimeria infection, immunized chickens on the MC-supplemented diet showed reduced IFN-γ and IL-6 levels, but increased expression of TNFSF15, compared with non-supplemented controls. Post-infection levels of IFN-γ and IL-6 were increased, while IL-17F transcripts were decreased, with MC-supplementation. For VAC-supplemented diets, decreased IL-17F and TNFSF15 levels were observed only in infected chickens. Finally, immunized chickens fed the MC-supplemented diet exhibited increased MHC class II(+), CD4(+), CD8(+), TCR1+, or TCR2(+) T cells compared with nonsupplemented controls. Animals on the VAC-containing diet only displayed an increase in K1(+) macrophages. In conclusion, dietary supplementation with VAC or MC alters immune parameters following recombinant protein vaccination against avian coccidiosis.
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Park SJ, Lee YC. Interleukin-17 regulation: an attractive therapeutic approach for asthma. Respir Res 2010; 11:78. [PMID: 20565710 PMCID: PMC2894770 DOI: 10.1186/1465-9921-11-78] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2010] [Accepted: 06/16/2010] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Interleukin (IL)-17 is recognized to play a critical role in numerous immune and inflammatory responses by regulating the expression of various inflammatory mediators, which include cytokines, chemokines, and adhesion molecules. There is growing evidence that IL-17 is involved in the pathogenesis of asthma. IL-17 orchestrates the neutrophilic influx into the airways and also enhances T-helper 2 (Th2) cell-mediated eosinophilic airway inflammation in asthma. Recent studies have demonstrated that not only inhibitor of IL-17 per se but also diverse regulators of IL-17 expression reduce antigen-induced airway inflammation, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and Th2 cytokine levels in animal models of asthma. This review will summarize the role of IL-17 in the context of allergic airway inflammation and discuss the therapeutic potential of various strategies targeting IL-17 for asthma.
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- Seoung Ju Park
- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, South Korea
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Heidemann SC, Chavez V, Landers CJ, Kucharzik T, Prehn JL, Targan SR. TL1A selectively enhances IL-12/IL-18-induced NK cell cytotoxicity against NK-resistant tumor targets. J Clin Immunol 2010; 30:531-8. [PMID: 20349123 PMCID: PMC2900590 DOI: 10.1007/s10875-010-9382-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2009] [Accepted: 03/03/2010] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Introduction TL1A (TNFSF15) augments IFN-γ production by IL-12/IL-18 responsive human T cells. Its ligand, death domain receptor 3 (DR3), is induced by activation on T and NK cells. Although IL-12/IL-18 induces DR3 expression on most NK cells, addition of TL1A minimally increases IFN-γ production. Methods 51Chromium release and flow cytometric analysis were used to determine whether the TL1A-DR3 pathway is implicated in tumor cell lysis. Our aim was to determine whether the TL1A-DR3 pathway is implicated in tumor cell lysis. Results TL1A had no additional effect on IL-12/IL-18-induced cytotoxicity against an NK-susceptible tumor (K562); however, it promoted cytotoxicity against NK-resistant targets susceptible to lysis only by activated NK cells. Discussion With IL-12/IL-18 activation, TL1A increased CD107a expression on NK cells which led to enhanced lysis of Daudi by PBMC and purified NK cells. To a lesser degree, TL1A increased lysis of colorectal adenocarcinoma epithelial derived lines (WiDr and SW837) by IL-12/IL-18-activated cells. Conclusion TL1A increased cytotoxicity of IL-12/IL-18-activated NK cells against target cells dependent on NK activation for lysis and could function in vivo as a key co-activator of NK cytotoxicity.
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- Stephanie C Heidemann
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd., D4063, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, USA
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de Boer OJ, van der Meer JJ, Teeling P, van der Loos CM, Idu MM, van Maldegem F, Aten J, van der Wal AC. Differential expression of interleukin-17 family cytokines in intact and complicated human atherosclerotic plaques. J Pathol 2010; 220:499-508. [PMID: 20020510 DOI: 10.1002/path.2667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 155] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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In addition to the classical TH1 and TH2 cytokines, members of the recently identified IL-17 cytokine family play an important role in regulating cellular and humoral immune responses. At present nothing is known about the role of these cytokines in atherosclerosis. Expression of IL-17A, -E and -F was investigated in atherosclerotic tissue by rtPCR and immunohistochemistry. IL-17E and its receptor were further studied in cultured smooth muscle cells and endothelial cells, using rtPCR and western blot. rtPCR showed that IL-17A, -E and -F were expressed in the majority of plaques under investigation. IL-17A/F was expressed by mast cells in all stages of plaque development. IL-17A/F(+) neutrophils were always observed in complicated plaques, but hardly in intact lesions. IL-17A/F(+) Tcells ('TH17') were never observed. IL-17E was expressed by smooth muscle cells and endothelial cells in both normal and atherosclerotic arteries, and in advanced plaques also extensively by mature B cells. Cultured smooth muscle cells and endothelial cells were found to express both IL-17E and its functional receptor (IL-17RB). The constitutive expression of IL-17E by resident plaque cells, and the additional presence of IL-17E(+) B cells and IL-17A/F(+) neutrophils in advanced and complicated plaques indicates a complex contribution of IL-17 family cytokines in human atherosclerosis, depending on the stage and activity of the disease.
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- Onno J de Boer
- Department of Pathology, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Park SJ, Lee KS, Kim SR, Min KH, Choe YH, Moon H, Chae HJ, Yoo WH, Lee YC. Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma agonist down-regulates IL-17 expression in a murine model of allergic airway inflammation. THE JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY 2009; 183:3259-67. [PMID: 19641141 DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.0900231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARgamma) plays a critical role in the control of airway inflammation. Recently, IL-17 has been found to be implicated in many immune and inflammatory responses, including airway inflammation. However, no data are available concerning the effect of PPARgamma on IL-17 production in airway inflammatory diseases. In this study, we used a mouse model of asthma to evaluate the effect of two PPARgamma agonists, rosiglitazone or pioglitazone, on IL-17 expression in allergic airway disease. After OVA inhalation, mice developed the typical pathophysiological features of asthma, and the expression of IL-17 protein and mRNA in the lungs was increased. Administration of rosiglitazone or pioglitazone reduced the pathophysiological features of asthma and decreased the increased IL-17 protein and mRNA expression after OVA inhalation. In addition, the attenuating effect of PPARgamma agonist on allergic airway inflammation and bronchial hyperresponsiveness is abrogated by coadministration of rIL-17. This study also showed that the inhibition of IL-17 activity with anti-IL-17 Ab remarkably reduced the increased numbers of inflammatory cells of the airways, airway hyperresponsiveness, and the increased levels of IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13 in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and OVA-specific IgE in serum. In addition, we found that administration of rosiglitazone or pioglitazone decreased the increased NF-kappaB activity and that a NF-kappaB inhibitor, BAY 11-7085, substantially reduced the increased IL-17 protein levels in the lung tissues after OVA inhalation. These findings suggest that the therapeutic effect of PPARgamma in asthma is partly mediated by regulation of IL-17 expression via NF-kappaB pathway.
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- Seoung Ju Park
- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea
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Fairweather D, Frisancho-Kiss S, Rose NR. Sex differences in autoimmune disease from a pathological perspective. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY 2008; 173:600-9. [PMID: 18688037 DOI: 10.2353/ajpath.2008.071008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 394] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Autoimmune diseases affect approximately 8% of the population, 78% of whom are women. The reason for the high prevalence in women is unclear. Women are known to respond to infection, vaccination, and trauma with increased antibody production and a more T helper (Th)2-predominant immune response, whereas a Th1 response and inflammation are usually more severe in men. This review discusses the distribution of autoimmune diseases based on sex and age, showing that autoimmune diseases progress from an acute pathology associated with an inflammatory immune response to a chronic pathology associated with fibrosis in both sexes. Autoimmune diseases that are more prevalent in males usually manifest clinically before age 50 and are characterized by acute inflammation, the appearance of autoantibodies, and a proinflammatory Th1 immune response. In contrast, female-predominant autoimmune diseases that manifest during the acute phase, such as Graves' disease and systemic lupus erythematosus, are diseases with a known antibody-mediated pathology. Autoimmune diseases with an increased incidence in females that appear clinically past age 50 are associated with a chronic, fibrotic Th2-mediated pathology. Th17 responses increase neutrophil inflammation and chronic fibrosis. This distinction between acute and chronic pathology has primarily been overlooked, but greatly impacts our understanding of sex differences in autoimmune disease.
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- DeLisa Fairweather
- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, 615 N. Wolfe St., Room E7628, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
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