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Rebello SC, Rathore G, Punia P, Sood N. Development and characterization of a monoclonal antibody against the putative T cells of Labeo rohita. Cytotechnology 2015; 68:469-80. [PMID: 25749913 DOI: 10.1007/s10616-014-9800-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2014] [Accepted: 10/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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In this study, we have described the development and characterization of monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) directed against thymocytes of rohu, Labeo rohita. MAbs were obtained by immunizing BALB/c mice with freshly isolated and nylon wool column enriched mononuclear cells of thymus. Positive clones against thymocytes were screened by cellular ELISA. The hybridoma showing strong reactivity with nylon wool enriched mononuclear cells, and non-reactivity with a rohu thymus macrophage cell line and rohu serum was selected and subjected to single cell cloning by limiting dilution. The MAbs secreted by a positive clone were designated as E6 MAb. Western blotting of reduced protein from enriched thymocytes showed that E6 reacted with a 166.2 kDa polypeptide and belongs to the IgG1 subclass. Flow cytometric analysis of gated lymphocytes, revealed that the percentage of E6 positive (E6+) cells in thymus (n = 5, 720.4 ± 79.70 g) was 89.7 %. Similarly, the percentage of E6+ cells in kidney, spleen and blood (n = 5) was 6.71, 1.71 and 1.88 %, respectively. In indirect immunoperoxidase test, E6+ cells appeared to be lymphoid cells with a high nucleus to cytoplasmic ratio and were densely packed in the central region of thymus whereas, a few cells were found to be positive in kidney and spleen sections. E6 MAb also reacted with a small population of lymphocytes in blood smear. This MAb appears to be a suitable marker for T lymphocytes and can be a valuable tool in studying immune response and ontogeny of L. rohita immune system.
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- Sanjay C Rebello
- National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Canal Ring Road, P.O. Dilkusha, Lucknow, 226002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Versova, Andheri (W), Mumbai, 400061, Maharashtra, India
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- National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Canal Ring Road, P.O. Dilkusha, Lucknow, 226002, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Canal Ring Road, P.O. Dilkusha, Lucknow, 226002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Production and characterization of a monoclonal antibody against putative T lymphocytes of Catla catla. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim 2012; 48:483-92. [PMID: 22832892 DOI: 10.1007/s11626-012-9532-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2012] [Accepted: 06/27/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Catla catla is the fastest growing Indian major carp and one of the major aquaculture species in South Asia. A monoclonal antibody (MAb) designated B8 MAb was produced against nylon wool-enriched thymus mononuclear cells of C. catla. This MAb did not show reactivity with macrophage and epithelial cell lines derived from catla thymus in cellular ELISA. In flow cytometric analysis of gated lymphocytes, the percentage of B8 positive (B8+) cells in thymus (n = 10, 500-600 g) was determined to be 77.7 %. Similarly, the percentage of B8+ cells in kidney, spleen and blood (n = 5) was 15.08, 1.1 and 32.17 %, respectively. Western blotting of reduced membrane proteins showed that B8 MAb reacted with a polypeptide having a molecular weight of 168.2 kDa. In indirect immunoperoxidase test, B8+ cells appeared to be lymphoid cells with a high nucleus to cytoplasmic ratio. B8 reactive cells were densely packed in central region of thymus whereas, a few cells were found to be positive in kidney and spleen sections. B8 MAb also reacted with a significant population of lymphocytes in blood smears. Considering the economic importance of C. catla, this MAb should be a useful tool for studying immune response of this fish species.
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Laing KJ, Hansen JD. Fish T cells: recent advances through genomics. DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2011; 35:1282-1295. [PMID: 21414347 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2011.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2010] [Revised: 01/14/2011] [Accepted: 03/06/2011] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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This brief review is intended to provide a concise overview of the current literature concerning T cells, advances in identifying distinct T cell functional subsets, and in distinguishing effector cells from memory cells. We compare and contrast a wealth of recent progress made in T cell immunology of teleost, elasmobranch, and agnathan fish, to knowledge derived from mammalian T cell studies. From genome studies, fish clearly have most components associated with T cell function and we can speculate on the presence of putative T cell subsets, and the ability to detect their differentiation to form memory cells. Some recombinant proteins for T cell associated cytokines and antibodies for T cell surface receptors have been generated that will facilitate studying the functional roles of teleost T cells during immune responses. Although there is still a long way to go, major advances have occurred in recent years for investigating T cell responses, thus phenotypic and functional characterization is on the near horizon.
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- Kerry J Laing
- Vaccine and Infectious Diseases Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer, Research Center, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
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Fischer U, Koellner B. Cross-reactivity of human leukocyte differentiation antigen monoclonal antibodies on carp and rainbow trout cells. Vet Immunol Immunopathol 2007; 119:142-55. [PMID: 17707517 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetimm.2007.06.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Three hundred and seventy-seven monoclonal antibodies (mabs) directed against human CD antigens and non-classified human leukocyte surface antigens were assayed for their reactivity with common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) and rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) peripheral blood leukocytes (PBL) and thymocytes within the animal homologue section of the 8th International Workshop on Human Leukocyte Differentiation Antigens (HLDA8). Four of the mabs clearly reacted with rainbow trout PBL and two with carp PBL. Positive mabs were investigated further by two-colour flow cytometry with established mabs directed against carp and rainbow trout leukocyte subpopulations. None of these mabs were suitable for Western blotting and immunoprecipitation. Three mabs were found to stain cells in fixed cryostate sections of the lymphatic organs thymus, pronephros and spleen. In this study, for the first time an anti-CD14 mab was found to cross-react with fish cells. This mab could be a valuable tool complementing the limited toolbox of population-specific mabs in fish. The low number of cross-reactive mabs analyzed in this workshop is another indication for the great phylogenetic difference between mammals and osteichthyes.
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- U Fischer
- Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute, Federal Research Institute for Animal Health, Institute for Infectiology, Insel Riems, Germany.
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Fischer U, Utke K, Somamoto T, Köllner B, Ototake M, Nakanishi T. Cytotoxic activities of fish leucocytes. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2006; 20:209-26. [PMID: 15939625 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2005.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 124] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2004] [Revised: 03/03/2005] [Accepted: 03/03/2005] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Like mammalian leucocytes, white blood cells of fish are able to kill altered (e.g. virus-infected) and foreign (allogeneic or xenogeneic) cells. The existence of natural killer (NK)-like and specific cytotoxic cells in fish was first shown using allogeneic and xenogeneic effector/target cell systems. In addition to in vivo and ex vivo studies, very important contributions were made by in vitro analysis using a number of different long-term cytotoxic cell lines established from channel catfish. In mammals, specific cell-mediated cytotoxicity (CMC) as part of the adaptive immune response requires a number of key molecules expressed on effector leucocytes and target cells. CD8+ T lymphocytes kill infected cells only, if their antigen receptor (TCR) matches the MHC class I with bound peptide of the target cell. Expression patterns of the fish gene homologues for TCR, CD8 and MHC class I, as well as related genes, are in agreement with similar function. Convenient systems for the analysis of specific CMC have only recently become available for fish with the combination of clonal fish with syngeneic or allogeneic but MHC class I matching cell lines. It was demonstrated that both, NK- and cytotoxic T (Tc) cells are involved in the killing of virus infected MHC class I matching and mismatching target cells. Analysis of these lymphocyte subsets is only starting for fish. There is also evidence that the different viral proteins trigger different subsets of killer cells. This review further discusses findings on fish CMC with regard to temperature/seasons and ontogeny.
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- Uwe Fischer
- Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute, Federal Research Institute for Animal Health, D-17493 Greifswald-Insel Riems, Germany.
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Bengtén E, Clem LW, Miller NW, Warr GW, Wilson M. Channel catfish immunoglobulins: repertoire and expression. DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2006; 30:77-92. [PMID: 16153707 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2005.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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The channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, is widely recognized as an important model for studying immune responses in ectothermic vertebrates. It is one of the few fish species for which defined viable in vitro culture systems have been established and is currently the only fish species from which a variety of functionally distinct clonal leukocyte lines are available. Moreover, there is a large basis of biochemical and molecular information on the structure and function of catfish immunoglobulins (Igs). Catfish, as other teleosts, have a tetrameric homolog of IgM as their predominant serum Ig plus a homolog of IgD. They also have genetic elements basically similar to those of mammals, which encode and regulate their expression. The catfish Ig heavy (H) chain locus is a translocon-type locus with three Igdelta genes linked to an Igmu gene or pseudogene. The catfish IgH locus is estimated to contain approximately 200 variable (V) region genes representing 13 families as well as at least three diversity (D) and 11 joining (JH) genes. The catfish has two light (L) chain isotypes, F and G, both encoded by loci organized in multiple cassettes of VL-JL-CL with the VL in the opposite transcriptional orientation. Hence, all requisite components for encoding antibodies are present in the catfish, albeit with certain variations. In the future, whether or not additional unique features of Ig function and expression will be found remains to be determined.
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- Eva Bengtén
- Department of Microbiology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216, USA.
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13 Immunology. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-9309(04)80015-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register]
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Blohm U, Siegl E, Köllner B. Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) sIgM- leucocytes secrete an interleukin-2 like growth factor after mitogenic stimulation in vitro. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2003; 14:449-465. [PMID: 12711277 DOI: 10.1006/fsim.2002.0452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Two secreted proteins were detected in culture supernatants of PHA or PMA stimulated, immunomagnetically separated, sIgM(-) leucocytes of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) with 60kDa and with 12-15kDa (multiple bands). So called conditioned media (CM), containing these proteins, induced significant activation of blood and head kidney leucocytes. Immunomagnetically separated, naive as well as PHA activated sIgM(-) T lymphocytes and LPS prestimulated sIgM(+) B lymphocytes could be identified to be responding to these secreted proteins. Using a monoclonal antibody specific for mouse IL-2 (clone JES6-1A12), one of the multiple 12-15kDa proteins could be stained in Western blots. It was also shown that the induced proliferation was due to this protein in the CM, as the same anti-IL-2 mab was able to block the CM induced proliferation. Furthermore, survival of the IL-2 dependent mouse cell line HT-2 was enhanced after addition of various concentrations of CM. The data presented show, for the first time, that mitogen stimulated trout sIgM(-) leucocytes secrete a cytokine like growth factor sharing functional and structural similarities with mammalian IL-2.
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- Ulrike Blohm
- Department of Biology, University of Rostock, Albert Einstein Str. 3, D-18055, Rostock, Germany.
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Jansson E, Grönvik KO, Johannisson A, Näslund K, Westergren E, Pilström L. Monoclonal antibodies to lymphocytes of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2003; 14:239-257. [PMID: 12681279 DOI: 10.1006/fsim.2002.0434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Monoclonal antibodies (Mabs) to lymphocytes of rainbow trout have been developed by immunisation with synthetic peptides, prepared from selected parts of the alpha- and beta-gene sequences of the T-cell receptor (TCR). Mab 1C2 (TCR beta immunisation) identified lymphocytes in blood (11%), spleen (18%) and in thymus (9%) in flow cytometry analysis (FCM). Immune complexes of lymphocytes coupled to Mab 1C2 was used for further immunisations resulting in numerous supernatants reactive with lymphocytes in FCM, of which Mabs 7A5 and 8H4 were selected for further characterisation. Mab 7A5 identified 31% of lymphocytes in blood and 9% in the spleen. Mab 8H4 labelled 61% and 85% of lymphocytes in the same organs. Mab 8H4 reacted with the majority of the lymphocytes in the thymus (98%). Mabs 1C2, 7A5 and 8H4 recognised surface markers on both Ig(-) and Ig(+) lymphocytes in peripheral blood and in spleen in double staining experiments. An increased proportion of Ig(-) lymphocytes were identified when Ig(+) lymphocytes were eliminated by immunomagnetic separation. No cross-reactivity of Mabs 1C2, 7A5 or 8H4 to anti-thrombocyte Mabs was detected. Mab 1C2 captured molecules of about 40 and also of 55-60kDa, in an immunoprecipitation assay. Mab 7A5 recognised an antigen of approximately 75-80kDa and Mab 8H4 identified proteins of about 70, 100 and 150kDa. Immunohistochemical staining by Mab 8H4 of fixed thymus, revealed a strong labelling of lymphoid cells in the outer zones of thymus. The 8H4 positive lymphoid cells surrounds circular structures, which were not labelled by Mab 8H4. These distinctly appearing structures have a similar shape as nurse cells described in mammals.
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MESH Headings
- Amino Acid Sequence
- Animals
- Antibodies, Monoclonal/biosynthesis
- Antibodies, Monoclonal/blood
- Antibodies, Monoclonal/immunology
- Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay/veterinary
- Female
- Flow Cytometry/veterinary
- Immunization
- Immunohistochemistry/veterinary
- Immunomagnetic Separation/veterinary
- Lymphocytes/immunology
- Mice
- Mice, Inbred BALB C
- Molecular Sequence Data
- Oncorhynchus mykiss/immunology
- Peptide Fragments/immunology
- Precipitin Tests/veterinary
- Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell, alpha-beta/genetics
- Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell, alpha-beta/immunology
- Thymus Gland/immunology
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- Eva Jansson
- National Veterinary Institute, SE-751 89 Uppsala, Sweden.
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Hébert P, Ainsworth AJ, Boyd B. Histological enzyme and flow cytometric analysis of channel catfish intestinal tract immune cells. DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2002; 26:53-62. [PMID: 11687263 DOI: 10.1016/s0145-305x(01)00044-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, gastrointestinal tract leukocytes were characterized using flow cytometry, histochemistry, and enzyme staining techniques. Cells obtained from the lamina propria by collagenase digestion were found to be primarily neutrophils, with fewer than 6% B lymphocytes as determined by flow cytometry. Histochemical and enzyme stains were used to determine leukocyte distribution in gastrointestinal tract tissue. Macrophages and T lymphocytes were observed throughout the gastrointestinal tract. As in flow cytometry studies, few B lymphocytes and many neutrophils were observed in the channel catfish gastrointestinal tract. Since cells involved in specific immunity appear to be limited in gastrointestinal tract tissue of channel catfish, we speculate that catfish may rely more heavily on a highly developed innate response for intestinal mucosal immunity than other teleost species studied.
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- Pamela Hébert
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University, PO Box 9825, Mississippi State, MS 39762, USA.
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Cook MT, Morrison RN, Wilkinson R, Nowak BF, Hayball PJ, Hayball JD. A screen of mammalian antibodies on snapper (Pagrus auratus, Sparidae) peripheral blood leukocytes reveals cross reactivity of an anti-human CD3 antibody with a population of mIg(-) cells. DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2001; 25:553-559. [PMID: 11472777 DOI: 10.1016/s0145-305x(01)00024-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Detailed immunological studies of the teleosts have been hampered by a lack of antibodies against cell-specific markers. Furthermore, where antibodies have been raised, in many instances they have been found to be species-specific. In comparison, many monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies exist with specificities for mammalian proteins and glycoproteins that effectively differentiate leukocyte sub-populations. In this study, we have tested a panel of 54 commercial antibodies against human and murine cell surface receptors for their ability to bind leukocytes isolated from the peripheral blood of snapper (Pagrus auratus). From this panel, one antibody, A452, which is specific for the intracytoplasmic tail of the epsilon (epsilon) chain of the T cell receptor-associated CD3 complex (CD3epsilon) bound to a subpopulation of peripheral blood leukocytes. Mutually exclusive counterstaining was observed when this antibody was used in conjunction with a monoclonal anti-snapper immunoglobulin antibody. This suggests that A452 may be binding to putative snapper T cells.
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- M T Cook
- Department of Haematology, Hanson Centre for Cancer Research, Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science, Frome Road, Adelaide 5000, Australia
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Xue Q, Renault T. Monoclonal antibodies to European flat oyster Ostrea edulis hemocytes: characterization and tissue distribution of granulocytes in adult and developing animals. DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2001; 25:187-194. [PMID: 11164884 DOI: 10.1016/s0145-305x(00)00058-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Monoclonal antibodies specific for hemocyte sub-populations of the European flat oyster, Ostrea edulis, were prepared using separated granulocytes and hyalinocytes as antigen sources. Six monoclonal antibodies specific for hemocytes were selected. Five of them showed a specificity for more than one hemocyte type and one hybridoma produced a monoclonal antibody reacting specifically with granulocytes. At the ultrastructural level, this monoclonal antibody demonstrated epitopes principally in dense cytoplasmic granules of granulocytes. Western blotting analysis indicated that a peptide of 50kDa was recognized by this antibody. It was therefore used to investigate granulocyte distribution and ontogenesis in European flat oysters using immunohistochemistry. Granulocytes were mostly observed in connective tissues in different organs. Their distribution pattern in digestive gland, mantle, gills and gonad may indicate different functional status. Moreover, the absence of granulocytes in early larval stages can partly correspond to an immature immune system in oyster larvae.
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- Q Xue
- IFREMER, Laboratoire de Génétique et Pathologie, BP 133, 17390 La Tremblade, France
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dos Santos NM, Romano N, de Sousa M, Ellis AE, Rombout JH. Ontogeny of B and T cells in sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax, L.). FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2000; 10:583-96. [PMID: 11081436 DOI: 10.1006/fsim.2000.0273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Monoclonal antibodies specific to sea bass Ig heavy (WDI 1) and light (WDI 3) chains and T cells (DLT15) were used in an ontogenetic study of sea bass by flow cytometry and immunocytochemistry. The influence of weight and age, as well as season, on B cell development was studied in the fastest and slowest growing offspring from the same spawn (5-305 days post hatch: dph). Additionally, B and T cell development was followed in samples of different offspring (5-137 dph). The results suggest that DLT15 recognises very early (pre-?) T cells as well as mature T cells and that these very early T cells might have their origin in a different compartment and subsequently mature in the thymus. They also appeared much earlier in ontogeny (between 5-12 dph onwards) than pre-B cells having cytoplasmic Ig (from 52 dph onwards). With the monoclonal antibodies used, adult levels of T and B cells were both reached between 137-145 dph, suggesting that sea bass is immunologically mature from at least that age onwards. As in other teleosts, the thymus appears to be the primary organ for T lymphocytes and head kidney the primary organ for B lymphocytes. For sea bass, age seems to be more important in determining B cell maturation than body weight.
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- N M dos Santos
- Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular--Universidade do Porto, Portugal
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Zapata A, Amemiya CT. Phylogeny of lower vertebrates and their immunological structures. Curr Top Microbiol Immunol 2000; 248:67-107. [PMID: 10793475 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-59674-2_5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- A Zapata
- Department of Cell Biology, Faculty of Biology, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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Scapigliati G, Romano N, Abelli L, Meloni S, Ficca AG, Buonocore F, Bird S, Secombes CJ. Immunopurification of T-cells from sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2000; 10:329-341. [PMID: 10938743 DOI: 10.1006/fsim.1999.0243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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The monoclonal antibody DLT15, specific for thymocytes and peripheral T-cells of the teleost fish Dicentrarchus labrax (sea bass), was used to purify immunoreactive cells from blood and gut-associated lymphoid tissue. The purification was performed by immuno-magnetic sorting of leucocyte fractions enriched by Percoll density gradient centrifugation, and the purity of the isolated cells was estimated by cytofluorimetric analysis. Following a single step, the percentage of DLT15-purified cells was 88 +/- 10% for gut-associated lymphoid tissue and 79 +/- 18% for blood leucocytes. DLT15-purified cells from gut-associated lymphoid tissue were employed for RNA extraction and cDNA synthesis. In RT-PCR experiments using as primers degenerate oligonucleotides corresponding to the peptide sequence MYWY and VYFCA of the trout TcR beta chain, a 203 bp product was amplified. When sequenced, the cDNA was found to show 60% nucleotide identity to the trout TcRV beta 3. By 3'-RACE the cDNA was elongated to obtain the TcR constant region, with high similarity to other fish TcR sequences. These results strongly suggest that cells recognised by DLT15 are putative T lymphocytes.
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- G Scapigliati
- Dipartimento di Scienze Ambientali, Università della Tuscia, Viterbo, Italy.
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Abelli L, Baldassini MR, Mastrolia L, Scapigliati G. Immunodetection of lymphocyte subpopulations involved in allograft rejection in a teleost, Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). Cell Immunol 1999; 191:152-60. [PMID: 9973538 DOI: 10.1006/cimm.1998.1430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Monoclonal antibodies which recognize antigenic determinants expressed by T-cells and Ig-bearing cells, respectively, allowed lymphocyte subpopulations involved in allograft rejection of muscle transplants to be identified in the teleost fish Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). The monoclonal antibody DLT15 first allowed recognizing T-cells involved in an in vivo antigen-driven cellular response in teleosts. Immunohistochemical studies showed a high density of lymphocytes in allografts and provided evidence of predominance of T-cells. The heterogeneity of the cell populations recognized by the antibodies was evidenced by the different size, cytology, and staining patterns of T-cells and Ig-bearing cells.
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- L Abelli
- Dipartimento di Scienze Ambientali, Università della Tuscia, Viterbo, I-01100, Italy
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Dickerson H, Clark T. Ichthyophthirius multifiliis: a model of cutaneous infection and immunity in fishes. Immunol Rev 1998; 166:377-84. [PMID: 9914927 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-065x.1998.tb01277.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The parasitic ciliate Ichthyophthirius multifiliis offers a useful system for the study of cutaneous immunity against an infectious microorganism. Naive fish usually die following infection, but animals surviving sublethal parasite exposure become resistant to subsequent challenge. This resistance correlates with the presence of humoral antibodies in the sera and cutaneous mucus of immune fish. A mechanism of immunity has recently been elucidated that involves antibody binding to surface proteins (referred to as immobilization antigens or i-antigens) located on the parasite cell and ciliary membranes. Antibody-mediated cross-linking of i-antigens triggers a response by the parasite resulting in its exit from the host. These effects can be observed directly on the surface of live fish. In addition to allowing the observation of effector responses in vivo, Ichthyophthirius also provides a means to study the ontogeny of the mucosal immune response. The sites of antigen capture and presentation, and the sites of antibody production, are unknown with regard to cutaneous immunity. Because the external epithelial surfaces of fish are often the points of pathogen entry, a basic understanding of the inductive immune mechanisms and immune cell interactions in the skin and gills is extremely important with regard to vaccine development. The development of Ichthyophthirius as an experimental system and how it might be used to address these issues are discussed in this review.
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- H Dickerson
- Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, USA.
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Siegl E, Nebe B, Blunk H, Rychly J. Detection of mitogen induced stimulation of leukocytes from the rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) by flow cytometric analysis of intracellular calcium. Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol 1998. [DOI: 10.1016/s1095-6433(98)00003-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Rombout JH, Joosten PH, Engelsma MY, Vos AP, Taverne N, Taverne-Thiele JJ. Indications for a distinct putative T cell population in mucosal tissue of carp (Cyprinus carpio L.). DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 1998; 22:63-77. [PMID: 9617584 DOI: 10.1016/s0145-305x(97)00048-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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A monoclonal antibody against carp intestinal T cells (WCL38; of IgM class) was produced by immunization of mice with isolated membrane molecules of carp intestinal intraepithelial lymphoid cells. Flow cytometric analysis showed that WCL38 reacted with 50-70% of the lymphoid cells isolated from intestine, gills or skin, with less than 6% of lymphoid cells isolated from thymus, head kidney or spleen and with a negligible number of PBL. WCL38+ cells were abundant in the intestinal epithelium and less numerous in the lamina propria. Immunogold labelling confirmed that WCL38 reacted with lymphoid cells; in gills and skin some of them have the morphology of large granular lymphoid cells. Immunochemical analysis showed that WCL38 reacted with dimeric membrane molecule on mucosal lymphoid cells with an Mr of 76 kDa, consisting of two 38 kDa subunits. WCL 38+ lymphoid cells are postulated to T cells, since WCL38 does not react with B cells, macrophages or non-specific cytotoxic cells. In conclusion, like higher vertebrates, carp seem to have a distinct (Putative) T cell population in their mucosal tissues.
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- J H Rombout
- Wageningen Institute of Animal Sciences, Laboratory of Cell Biology and Immunology, Wageningen Agricultural University, The Netherlands.
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Passer BJ, Chen CH, Miller NW, Cooper MD. Catfish thrombocytes express an integrin-like CD41/CD61 complex. Exp Cell Res 1997; 234:347-53. [PMID: 9260904 DOI: 10.1006/excr.1997.3611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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A thrombocyte-specific antigen was identified in two closely related catfish, Ictalurus punctatus and Ictalurus furcatus, by monoclonal antibodies 4-20 and 7-2. The antibodies immunoprecipitate two noncovalently associated glycoprotein chains of Mr 180,000 and Mr 95,000. Under reducing conditions the Mr 180,000 chain is resolved into Mr 150,000 and 32,000 subcomponents. Analysis of N-terminal amino acid sequences indicates homology of the Mr 95,000 chain with the beta3 integrin subunit and homology of the Mr 150,000 chain with the alphaIIb integrin subunit. These antibodies induce catfish thrombocyte aggregation and alteration of cell shape. The data indicate conservation of the megakaryocyte/platelet-restricted CD41/CD61 complex in bony fish.
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- B J Passer
- Department of Microbiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 35294, USA
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