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Nasif KA, Al Samghan AS, El-Sharkawy N, Abass AM, Elgezawy E, Khaled SAA, Elbadry MI, Thabet MM. Anticipation of Relapse and Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease after Allogeneic Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation: The Fundamental Role of Antigen-Presenting (Dendritic) Cells. J Inflamm Res 2022; 15:3733-3747. [PMID: 35795727 PMCID: PMC9252320 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s366619] [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: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Dendritic cells (DCs) are antigen-presenting cells. In humans two distinct lineages of DCs exist: DC1 and DC2. Efforts to explore the role of DCs in acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) after allogeneic peripheral blood stem-cell transplantation (PBSCT) are gaining traction. However, further research is needed to identify particular lineages and their values in terms of developing an evidence-based aGVHD- or relapse-prevention strategy. We monitored DC counts and subsets in PBSC grafts while harvesting stem cells in recipients to elucidate their value in anticipating disease relapse or aGVHD. Methods We enrolled 29 participants. Using fluorescence-activated cell sorting, total counts/kg of CD34+, DCs, and DC subsets were analyzed in 29 PBSC-graft components using CMRF44, CD11c, and CD4 monoclonal antibodies (MoAbs). Results In the 29 grafts, we detected a significant positive correlation (P<0.01) between DCs and both DC1 and DC2. Significantly higher counts (P<0.01) of DCs and DC1 in those who had developed aGVHD (nine cases) were also observed. Relapsed cases (two) were also associated with higher counts of DCs and DC2. A significant positive correlation (P<0.05), was recorded between DCs and DC1 counts and the day of myeloid engraftment, while this was not detected on the day of platelet engraftment. Myeloid engraftment transpired earlier in patients without aGVHD. Increased DC-graft numbers, particularly DC1 measured by CD11c Moabs, were associated with aGVHD. Recipients of higher numbers of CD4bright DCs had an increased risk of relapse after allogeneic PBSCT. Conclusion This study analyzed DCs in PBSC grafts, using novel specific MoAbs and flow cytometry. Our data showed that higher donor DC1 counts were linked to the incidence of aGVHD and DC2 with relapse. We propose a fundamental role for DC-graft monitoring in anticipating aGVHD and disease relapse.
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- Khalid Ali Nasif
- Clinical Biochemistry Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.,Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Family and Community Medicine Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Pathology Department, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Medical Physiology Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.,Immunohematology Consultant, AMCH, Asir, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Hematology Unit, AUH/Unit of Bone Marrow Transplantation, South Egypt Cancer Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Haematology, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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- Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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Pannetier D, Reynard S, Russier M, Journeaux A, Tordo N, Deubel V, Baize S. Human dendritic cells infected with the nonpathogenic Mopeia virus induce stronger T-cell responses than those infected with Lassa virus. J Virol 2011; 85:8293-306. [PMID: 21632749 PMCID: PMC3147965 DOI: 10.1128/jvi.02120-10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2010] [Accepted: 05/23/2011] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The events leading to death in severe cases of Lassa fever (LF) are unknown. Fatality seems to be linked to high viremia and immunosuppression, and cellular immunity, rather than neutralizing antibodies, appears to be essential for survival. We previously compared Lassa virus (LV) with its genetically close but nonpathogenic homolog Mopeia virus (MV), which was used to model nonfatal LF. We showed that strong and early activation of antigen-presenting cells (APC) may play a crucial role in controlling infection. Here we developed an in vitro model of dendritic-cell (DC)-T-cell coculture in order to characterize human T-cell responses induced by MV- or LV-infected DCs. Our results show very different responses to infection with LV and MV. MV strongly and durably stimulated CD8(+) and CD4(+) T cells, showing early and high activation, a strong proliferative response, and acquisition of effector and memory phenotypes. Furthermore, robust and functional CD4(+) and CD8(+) cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL) were generated. LV, however, induced only weak memory responses. Thus, this study allows an improved understanding of the pathogenesis and immune mechanisms involved in the control of human LV.
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- Delphine Pannetier
- Unité de Biologie des Infections Virales Emergentes, Institut Pasteur, Lyon Cedex 07, France.
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Eisendle K, Wolf D, Gastl G, Kircher-Eibl B. Dendritic cells from patients with chronic myeloid leukemia: Functional and phenotypic features. Leuk Lymphoma 2009; 46:663-70. [PMID: 16019503 DOI: 10.1080/10428190400029825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Dendritic cells (DCs) are professional antigen-presenting cells playing a pivotal role in the induction of humoral and cellular immune responses, and chronic myeloid leukemia-derived DCs (CML-DCs) are possible candidates for inducing anti-leukemic immunity. This review describes phenotypic and functional features of DCs derived from CML patients as compared with DCs from healthy volunteers. In short, distinct deficiencies have been reported for CML-DCs, such as reduced migration, endocytosis, phagocytosis, antigen processing, DC maturation and cytokine production. DC abnormalities of CML patients can be abrogated by proper in vitro stimulation of leukemic DCs. This underscores the importance of proper generation and maturation of CML-DCs when considering clinical vaccination protocols.
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- Klaus Eisendle
- Laboratory for Tumor and Immunobiology, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Innsbruck Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria.
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Yuan J, Gallardo HF, Rasalan T, Ranganathan R, Wang J, Zhang Y, Panageas K, Stan R, Young JW, Houghton AN, Wolchok JD. In vitro expansion of Ag-specific T cells by HLA-A*0201-transfected K562 cells for immune monitoring. Cytotherapy 2006; 8:498-508. [PMID: 17050255 DOI: 10.1080/14653240600868262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Development of a practical and sensitive assay for evaluating immune responses against cancer Ag has been a challenge for immune monitoring of patients. We have established a reproducible method using peptide-pulsed K562-A*0201 cells as APC to expand Ag-specific T cells in vitro. This method may be applied for monitoring T-cell responses in cancer immunotherapy clinical trials. METHODS Autologous PBMC from HLA-A*0201+ healthy donors and patients with melanoma were stimulated with peptide-pulsed K562-A*0201 cells under varying conditions. We investigated (1) different culture conditions, including the requirements for serum and cytokines for expansion of CD8+ T lymphocytes; (2) a range of peptide concentrations for Ag loading; (3) phenotypic characterization of responding T cells; and (4) APC:responder ratios and their effects on T-cell expansion. We validated these conditions by ELISPOT and intracellular cytokine staining (ICS) assays using peptides from influenza, Epslein-Barr Virus (EBV) and tyrosinase. RESULTS Conditions for optimal T-cell expansion using K562-A*0201 APC included input of 2 x 10(6) PBMC, a 10 microg/mL peptide concentration to pulse K562-A*0201 cells, a 1:30 APC:responder T-cell ratio and culture in 10% autologous plasma supplemented with IL-2 and IL-15. In these conditions, Ag-specific T cells expanded >100-fold over a 10-day culture period (peak at day 12). DISCUSSION This bulk culture method is simple and reliable for expanding human Ag-specific T cells using peptide-pulsed K562-A*0201 cells. This HLA-matched APC line can be adapted to other HLA haplotypes, and has advantages for monitoring clinical trials of immunotherapy with limited availability of autologous APC and PBMC from patients.
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- J Yuan
- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York 10021, USA
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Terme M, Borg C, Guilhot F, Masurier C, Flament C, Wagner EF, Caillat-Zucman S, Bernheim A, Turhan AG, Caignard A, Zitvogel L. BCR/ABL Promotes Dendritic Cell–Mediated Natural Killer Cell Activation. Cancer Res 2005; 65:6409-17. [PMID: 16024645 DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-04-2675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BCR/ABL fusion gene, encoding a paradigmatic tyrosine kinase involved in chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), can modulate the expression of genes involved in natural killer (NK) cell target recognition. Recent reports outline the role of allogeneic antileukemic NK effectors in the graft-versus-leukemia effect but the regulation of NK cell activation in the setting of graft-versus-leukemia effect remains unknown. Here we show that dendritic cells derived from monocytes of CML patients are selectively endowed with NK cell stimulatory capacity in vitro. We further show, using a gene transfer approach in mouse bone marrow progenitors, that ABL/ABL is necessary to promote dendritic cell–mediated NK cell activation. The dendritic cell/NK cell cross-talk in ABL/ABL-induced CML seems unique because JunB or IFN consensus sequence binding protein loss of functions, associated with other myeloproliferative disorders, do not promote dendritic cell–mediated NK cell activation. NK cell activation by leukemic dendritic cells involves NKG2D activating receptors and is blocked by imatinib mesylate. Indeed, ABL/ABL translocation enhances the expression levels of the NKG2D ligands on dendritic cells, which is counteracted by imatinib mesylate. Altogether, the clonal ABL/ABL dendritic cells display the unique and selective ability to activate NK cells and may participate in the NK cell control of CML. This study also highlights the deleterious role of imatinib mesylate at the dendritic cell level for NK cell activation.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Bone Marrow Cells/immunology
- Dendritic Cells/immunology
- Female
- Fusion Proteins, bcr-abl/genetics
- Fusion Proteins, bcr-abl/immunology
- Gene Transfer Techniques
- Humans
- Killer Cells, Natural/immunology
- Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive/genetics
- Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive/immunology
- Ligands
- Mice
- Mice, Inbred C57BL
- Mice, Knockout
- Mice, SCID
- NK Cell Lectin-Like Receptor Subfamily K
- Receptors, Immunologic/immunology
- Receptors, Natural Killer Cell
- Translocation, Genetic
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- Magali Terme
- ERM0208 Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale, Department of Clinical Biology, Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuf Cedex, France
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Ivanova E, Kyurkchiev D, Altankova I, Dimitrov J, Binakova E, Kyurkchiev S. CD83 monocyte-derived dendritic cells are present in human decidua and progesterone induces their differentiation in vitro. Am J Reprod Immunol 2005; 53:199-205. [PMID: 15760381 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0897.2005.00266.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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PROBLEM Dendritic cells (DCs) play an important role in antigen presentation and immunoregulation. Modifications of the immune response during pregnancy require the participation of DC. The aim of this study was to follow-up the changes of DCs in human decidua and their correlations to progesterone (Pg) concentrations. METHODS OF STUDY Blood leukocytes were isolated from human decidua and analyzed by flow cytometry for the expression of HLA-DR and CD83 markers. Blood monocytes were cultured to differentiate and mature to DCs in the presence of Pg, estradiol or testosterone and analyzed by flow cytometry. RESULTS The percentage of mature DCs is increased in human decidua during the 1st trimester. When Pg is added to DCs cultured in vitro the percentage of cells expressing both markers increased in specific and dose-dependent manner. CONCLUSIONS Pg increases the numbers of monocytic DCs locally and it may be speculated that these cells help the Th1/Th2 switching in pregnancy.
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- Ekaterina Ivanova
- Laboratory of Molecular Immunology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
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López JA, Bioley G, Turtle CJ, Pinzón-Charry A, Ho CSK, Vuckovic S, Crosbie G, Gilleece M, Jackson DC, Munster D, Hart DNJ. Single step enrichment of blood dendritic cells by positive immunoselection. J Immunol Methods 2003; 274:47-61. [PMID: 12609532 DOI: 10.1016/s0022-1759(02)00429-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Dendritic cells (DC) for cancer immunotherapy protocols are generated most commonly by in vitro differentiation of monocytes with exogenous cytokines (Mo-DC). However, Mo-DC differ in their molecular phenotype and function from blood DC (BDC). Clinical isolation of BDC has been limited to the use of density gradients, which result in low yields of variable purity. We have developed a DC enrichment platform, which uses the CMRF-44 (IgM) or CMRF-56 (IgG) monoclonal antibodies (mAb) to select BDC that express these antigens after a short overnight incubation. After culture of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) in autologous/AB serum, biotinylated CMRF-44 was used to select DC in a single step immuno-magnetic bead procedure; this produced populations containing up to 99% CMRF-44(+) cells, including up to 67% CMRF-44(+) CD14(-) CD19(-) DC, from an initial starting population of approximately 0.5%. We observed consistent differences in the purities obtained from individual donors with a mean of 54% CMRF-44(+) cells (range 19-99%). Similar results were obtained using biotinylated CMRF-56 mAb, an antibody identifying a comparable population in cultured PBMC. We recovered an average of 54% and 66% of the available BDC in separations performed with the CMRF-44 and CMRF-56 mAb, respectively. The reproducibility of the procedure and the ability to perform it in a closed sterile system makes it suitable for clinical use. Larger scale preparations starting from apheresis derived PBMC will produce sufficient BDC for immunotherapy protocols. The purified BDC elicited strong allogeneic mixed leukocyte reactions and HLA classes II- and I-restricted antigen-specific primary immune responses.
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- J Alejandro López
- Mater Medical Research Institute, Aubigny Place, 4101, South Brisbane, Australia
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Eisendle K, Lang A, Eibl B, Nachbaur D, Glassl H, Fiegl M, Thaler J, Gastl G. Phenotypic and functional deficiencies of leukaemic dendritic cells from patients with chronic myeloid leukaemia. Br J Haematol 2003; 120:63-73. [PMID: 12492578 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2141.2003.03979.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) dendritic cells (DC) are possible candidates for inducing antileukaemic immunity. This study aimed to investigate the frequency, phenotype and function of blood-derived leukaemic DC in comparison with DC from healthy donors using flow cytometric assays and mixed leucocyte reaction (MLR). Immature leukaemic DC displayed a reduced endocytotic capacity as compared with healthy controls. Moreover, in vitro maturation of leukaemic DC was found to be deficient. Expression of CD80, CD83, CD86, and major histocompatibility complex class I and class II antigens were reduced on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-matured leukaemic DC but were enhanced by a mixture of interleukin 1beta (IL-1beta), IL-6, tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2). Upon stimulation with bacterial LPS, intracellular TNF-alpha and IL-8 production was diminished in maturing DC from CML patients. This distinct cytokine deficiency was overcome when leukaemic DC were stimulated with cytokines/PGE2. MLR showed fully functional leukaemic DC after TNF-alpha-induced maturation, but a reduced proliferative alloresponse of leukaemic peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Further, intracellular production of cytokines in CML-derived T cells was markedly reduced. These data indicated that, in CML, the maturation response of leukaemic monocyte-derived DC to a natural stimulus like LPS is abnormal and may be caused by an aberrant TNF-alpha response in these cells. Thus, TNF-alpha alone or in combination with pro-inflammatory and T-cell stimulatory cytokines should be considered as an adjuvant for DC-based immunotherapy in CML.
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- Klaus Eisendle
- Laboratory for Tumour and Immunobiology, Division of Haematology and Oncology, Innsbruck University Hospital, Innsbruck, Austria.
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Osugi Y, Vuckovic S, Hart DNJ. Myeloid blood CD11c(+) dendritic cells and monocyte-derived dendritic cells differ in their ability to stimulate T lymphocytes. Blood 2002; 100:2858-66. [PMID: 12351396 DOI: 10.1182/blood.v100.8.2858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 161] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Dendritic cells (DCs) initiate and direct immune responses. Recent studies have defined different DC populations, therefore we undertook this study comparing 2 types of myeloid DCs: blood CD11c(+) DCs and in vitro monocyte-derived DCs (Mo-DCs), which are both candidates as cellular adjuvants for cancer immunotherapy. Blood CD11c(+) DCs were prepared by cell sorting from peripheral blood mononuclear cells cultured overnight in RPMI 1640 medium supplemented with autologous or pooled AB serum. Mo-DCs were prepared in the same medium using granulocyte macrophage-colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF)/interleukin 4 (IL-4) and differentiated/activated with lipopolysaccharide or monocyte-conditioned medium (ActMo-DCs). Morphologically, differences between the DC preparations were noted both at a light and and electron microscopic level. Blood CD11c(+) DCs expressed similar levels of HLA-DR, CD40, CD86, and CD83 as Mo-DCs. CD209 was present on Mo-DCs but not on blood CD11c(+) DCs. Blood CD11c(+) DCs generated a lower proliferative mixed leukocyte response (MLR) than Mo-DCs. Blood CD11c(+) DCs loaded with 0.1 microg/mL tetanus toxoid (TT)-generated greater T lymphocyte proliferative responses than did Mo-DCs or ActMo-DCs, but when loaded with higher TT concentrations no difference in T lymphocyte proliferative response was observed. Keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH)-loaded blood CD11c(+) DCs generated greater T lymphocyte proliferative responses than Mo-DCs or ActMo-DCs. Allogeneic MLR- or KLH-specific responses induced by blood CD11c(+) DCs generated more Th1 effectors than the responses induced by Mo-DCs or ActMo-DCs. These data establish several differences in the properties of blood CD11c(+) DCs, Mo-DCs, and ActMo-DCs, which suggest that blood DCs merit further consideration as DC preparations for clinical programs are evolved.
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- Yuko Osugi
- Department of Developmental Medicine (Pediatrics), D-5, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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Kennedy-Smith A, McKenzie J, Owen M, Davidson P, Vuckovic S, Hart D. Prostate Specific Antigen Inhibits Immune Responses In Vitro: A Potential Role In Prostate Cancer. J Urol 2002. [DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(05)64738-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- A.G. Kennedy-Smith
- From the Urology Department and Haematology Research Group, Christchurch Hospital and Molecular Pathology, Canterbury Health Laboratories, Christchurch, New Zealand, and Mater Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia
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- From the Urology Department and Haematology Research Group, Christchurch Hospital and Molecular Pathology, Canterbury Health Laboratories, Christchurch, New Zealand, and Mater Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia
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- From the Urology Department and Haematology Research Group, Christchurch Hospital and Molecular Pathology, Canterbury Health Laboratories, Christchurch, New Zealand, and Mater Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia
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- From the Urology Department and Haematology Research Group, Christchurch Hospital and Molecular Pathology, Canterbury Health Laboratories, Christchurch, New Zealand, and Mater Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia
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- From the Urology Department and Haematology Research Group, Christchurch Hospital and Molecular Pathology, Canterbury Health Laboratories, Christchurch, New Zealand, and Mater Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia
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- From the Urology Department and Haematology Research Group, Christchurch Hospital and Molecular Pathology, Canterbury Health Laboratories, Christchurch, New Zealand, and Mater Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia
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Ho CSK, Munster D, Pyke CM, Hart DNJ, López JA. Spontaneous generation and survival of blood dendritic cells in mononuclear cell culture without exogenous cytokines. Blood 2002; 99:2897-904. [PMID: 11929780 DOI: 10.1182/blood.v99.8.2897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Studies on purified blood dendritic cells (DCs) are hampered by poor viability in tissue culture. We, therefore, attempted to study some of the interactions/relationships between DCs and other blood cells by culturing unseparated peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) preparations in vitro. Flow cytometric techniques were used to undertake a phenotypic and functional analysis of DCs within the cultured PBMC population. We discovered that both the CD11c(+) and CD11c(-) CD123(hi) DC subsets maintained their viability throughout the 3-day culture period, without the addition of exogenous cytokines. This viability was accompanied by progressive up-regulation of the surface costimulatory (CD40, CD80, CD86) and activation (CMRF-44, CMRF-56, CD83) molecules. The survival and apparent production of DCs in PBMC culture (without exogenous cytokines) and that of sorted DCs (with cytokines) were evaluated and compared by using TruCOUNT analysis. Absolute DC counts increased (for CD123(hi) and CD11c(+) subsets) after overnight culture of PBMCs. Single-cell lineage depletion experiments demonstrated the rapid and spontaneous emergence of "new" in vitro generated DCs from CD14(+)/CD16(+) PBMC radioresistant precursors, additional to the preexisting ex vivo DC population. Unlike monocyte-derived DCs, blood DCs increased dextran uptake with culture and activation. Finally, DCs obtained after culture of PBMCs for 3 days were as effective as freshly isolated DCs in stimulating an allogeneic mixed leukocyte reaction.
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- Christopher S K Ho
- Dendritic Cell Laboratory, Mater Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia
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Dendritic cells (DC) are now recognised as a unique leukocyte type, consisting of two or more subsets. The origins and functional inter-relationships of these cells are the subject of intense basic scientific investigation. They play important roles in initiating and directing immune responses, defending the host from pathogens and maintaining self tolerance. Fundamental studies are defining new molecules and mechanisms associated with DC function. The first methods for counting these rare blood cell populations are already providing interesting new clinical data. Indeed, abnormal DC function may contribute to deficiencies in the immune response against malignancies. Phase I trial data suggests that DC-based cancer vaccination protocols may contribute an important new biological approach to cancer therapy. Manipulation of DC to facilitate allogeneic transplantation and even to manage autoimmune disease are likely developments.
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- D N Hart
- Mater Medical Research Institute, South Brisbane, Qld, Australia.
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Hart DN, Clark GJ. Dendritic cells and their clinical applications. Cancer Treat Res 2000; 101:283-310. [PMID: 10800654 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4615-4987-1_13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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- D N Hart
- Mater Medical Research Institute, Queensland, Australia
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Duperrier K, Eljaafari A, Dezutter-Dambuyant C, Bardin C, Jacquet C, Yoneda K, Schmitt D, Gebuhrer L, Rigal D. Distinct subsets of dendritic cells resembling dermal DCs can be generated in vitro from monocytes, in the presence of different serum supplements. J Immunol Methods 2000; 238:119-31. [PMID: 10758242 DOI: 10.1016/s0022-1759(00)00147-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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We recently demonstrated that dendritic cells (DCs) can be generated from monocytes in the presence of high concentrations of human serum (HS), provided the extra-cellular pH is maintained at plasma values. Because monocyte-derived DCs (Mo-DCs) can also be generated in the presence of fetal calf serum (FCS) or serum-free medium, we have investigated whether these different culture supplements influence DC generation. With this aim, purified monocytes were cultured with GM-CSF plus IL-4 for 6 days and were further exposed to TNF-alpha for 2 additional days, in the presence of HS, autologous plasma (AP), FCS, or X-VIVO 20, a serum-free medium. Our results show that good yields of functionally mature DCs can reproducibly be obtained in the presence of HS or AP, as assessed by CD83 and CD86 up-regulation, dextran-FITC uptake, allogeneic MLR assays and the induction of an autologous response. Interestingly, the effect of serum on DC generation was probably not only quantitative, but also qualitative, since (i) the majority of HS- or AP-cultured DCs expressed CD83 with very weak levels of CD1a, whereas CD83+ DCs cultured in FCS or X-VIVO were mostly CD1a++; (ii) HS- and AP-cultured DCs were much more granular and heterogeneous than FCS- or X-VIVO-cultured DCs, and (iii) the presence of Birbeck-like granules was preferentially observed in HS- or AP-cultured DCs, as assessed by electron microscopy. That these different cells resemble dermal DCs (DDCs) was further supported by the observations that most of the cells displayed intracytoplasmic FXIIIa in the absence of Lag antigen, and expressed E-cadherin at very low levels. Altogether, our results indicate that starting from the same monocytic population, different subsets of DCs can be generated, depending on the culture conditions. Thus, HS or AP favors the generation of fully mature DCs that resemble activated dermal DCs, whereas FCS, or X-VIVO preferentially leads to the generation of less mature CD1a++ dermal-like DCs.
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- K Duperrier
- Immunology HLA Departments, Etablissement de Transfusion Sanguine, 1-3 Rue du Vercors, 69007, Lyon, France.
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Clark GJ, Angel N, Kato M, López JA, MacDonald K, Vuckovic S, Hart DN. The role of dendritic cells in the innate immune system. Microbes Infect 2000; 2:257-72. [PMID: 10758402 DOI: 10.1016/s1286-4579(00)00302-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Dendritic cells (DCs) are bone-marrow-derived leucocytes that are specialised antigen-presenting cells capable of stimulating a primary T-lymphocyte response to specific antigen. In this chapter we discuss the role DCs play in the innate response acting as a critical link with the adaptive response and the influence of the innate response on dendritic cells.
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- G J Clark
- Mater Medical Research Institute, Aubigny Place, Mater Misericordiae Hospitals, South, Brisbane, Australia
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Dietz AB, Bulur PA, Erickson MR, Wettstein PJ, Litzow MR, Wyatt WA, Dewald GW, Tefferi A, Pankratz VS, Vuk-Pavlović S. Optimizing preparation of normal dendritic cells and bcr-abl+ mature dendritic cells derived from immunomagnetically purified CD14+ cells. JOURNAL OF HEMATOTHERAPY & STEM CELL RESEARCH 2000; 9:95-101. [PMID: 10738977 DOI: 10.1089/152581600319676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The goal of this work was to optimize dendritic cell (DC) preparations obtained from patients suffering from chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and compare them with DC prepared from normal CD14+ mononuclear cells (MNC). We studied normal DC and bcr-abl+ leukemic DC (CML-DC) yields, expression of membrane molecules, differentiation status, and ability to stimulate T cells. We isolated DC precursors from PBMC by CD14-specific immunoadsorption and cultured them for 7 days in GM-CSF and IL-4, followed by a 3-day incubation to fully differentiate the cells. We evaluated cultures of CML-DC using RPMI 1640 medium supplemented with FBS and X-VIVO 15 medium containing human AB serum. In contrast to cells matured in RPMI 1640, virtually all cells incubated in X-VIVO 15 expressed CD83, a marker of mature DC. CML-DC and normal DC were indistinguishable in expression of CD83, resulting in the highest percentage reported so far. The yields of normal DC and CML-DC from CD14+ cells were indistinguishable. The percentage of bcr-abl+ cells in PBMC varied among patients between 65% and 97% and the final CML-DC preparations were >98% bcr-abl+ the highest purity of bcr-abl+ cells to date. Normal DC and CML-DC were equally effective in stimulating proliferation of allogeneic and autologous T cells. These techniques provide highly enriched, mature, functional CML-DC.
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- A B Dietz
- Stem Cell Laboratory, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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Clark GJ, Gunningham S, Troy A, Vuckovic S, Hart DN. Expression of the RelB transcription factor correlates with the activation of human dendritic cells. Immunology 1999; 98:189-96. [PMID: 10540217 PMCID: PMC2326917 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2567.1999.00829.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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The RelB gene product is a member of the nuclear factor (NF)-kappaB family of transcription factors. It has been identified recently within mouse antigen-presenting cells and human monocyte-derived dendritic cells (DC). Disruption of the mouse RelB gene is accompanied, amongst other phenotypes, by abnormalities in the antigen-presenting cell lineages. In order to define RelB expression during human DC differentiation, we have analysed RelB mRNA by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction and RelB protein by intracellular staining in CD34+ precursors and different types of DC preparations. RelB mRNA was not detected in CD34+ precursor populations. Fresh blood DC (lineage-human leucocyte antigen-DR+ (lin-HLA-DR+)) lacked RelB mRNA and cytoplasmic RelB protein but a period of in vitro culture induced RelB expression in blood DC. Purified Langerhans' cells (LC) (CD1a+ HLA-DR+) failed to express RelB mRNA. Immunocytochemical staining identified RelB protein in human skin epithelium. RelB protein was expressed in a very few CD1a+, CD83+ or CMRF-44+ dermal DC but was not present in CD1a+ LC. Tonsil DC (lin-HLA-DR+ CMRF-44+) were positive for RelB mRNA and RelB protein. Intestinal DC (HLA-DR+) also lacked immunoreactive RelB protein. The majority of interdigitating CD83+, CMRF-44+, CMRF-56+ or p55+ DC located in paracortical T-lymphocyte areas of lymph node and tonsil contained RelB protein. The expression of RelB mRNA and RelB protein correlates with the activated phase of blood DC and the postmigration cell (activated) stage of tissue DC development.
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- G J Clark
- Haematology/Immunology/Transfusion Medicine Research Group, Christchurch School of Medicine, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Hart DN, Hill GR. Dendritic cell immunotherapy for cancer: application to low-grade lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Immunol Cell Biol 1999; 77:451-9. [PMID: 10540212 DOI: 10.1046/j.1440-1711.1999.00859.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The confirmation that most cancers express one or more molecular changes, which may act as tumour-associated antigens (TAA), combined with the knowledge that T lymphocytes recognize even single amino acid differences in MHC presented peptides has stimulated renewed clinical interest in immunotherapeutic strategies. Dendritic cells (DC) are now recognized as specialist antigen-presenting cells, which initiate, direct and regulate immune responses. Recent data suggest that DC are not recruited into, or activated by, cancers and that other abnormalities in DC function are associated with malignancy, including multiple myeloma. This provides a rationale for designing immunotherapeutic strategies, which exploit DC as nature's adjuvant either in vivo or in vitro. Low-grade lymphoma and multiple myeloma are slowly progressive malignancies, which generally express a unique immunoglobulin idiotype as a potential TAA. Data from animal models and clinical studies suggest that DC-based immunotherapy strategies, applied when the patient has minimal residual disease, may improve the long-term prognosis in these diseases.
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- D N Hart
- Mater Medical Research Institute and Cancer Services, Mater Adult Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland,
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