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Ali EA, Kalli M, Wan D, Nakamura R, Onion D, Alanine DGW, Alcocer MJC, Falcone FH. Characterization of human FcεRIα chain expression and gene copy number in humanized rat basophilic leukaemia (RBL) reporter cell lines. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0221034. [PMID: 31430311 PMCID: PMC6701790 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0221034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2019] [Accepted: 07/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
Abstract
Several laboratories have created rat basophil leukemia (RBL) cell lines stably transfected with the human high affinity IgE receptor (FcεRIH). More recently, humanized RBL cell lines saw the introduction of reporter genes such as luciferase (RS-ATL8) and DsRed (RBL NFAT-DsRed). These reporters are more sensitive than their parental non-reporter humanized RBL cell lines. However, no studies so far have addressed the levels of FcεRIH surface expression on humanized RBL cell lines. This is a critical parameter, as it determines the ability of these cells to be efficiently sensitized with human IgE, hence it should affect the sensitivity of the cell assay–a critical parameter for any diagnostic application. Our purpose was to assess and compare the levels of expression of the transfected FcεRIH chain in humanized RBL cell lines. We compared surface levels of FcεRIαH by flow cytometry, using a fluorescently labelled monoclonal antibody (CRA-1/AER-37) and determined receptor numbers using calibration microspheres. FcεRIαH copy numbers were assessed by qPCR, and the sequence verified. Transfection with FcεRIγH cDNA was assessed for its ability to increase FcεRIαH expression in the NFAT-DsRed reporter. While both SX-38 and RS-ATL8 expressed about 500.000 receptors/cell, RBL 703–21 and NFAT-DsRed had approximately 10- to 30-fold lower FcεRIαH expression, respectively. This was neither related to FcεRIH gene copy numbers, nor to differences in steady state mRNA levels, as determined by qPCR and RT-qPCR, respectively. Instead, FcεRIαH surface expression appeared to correlate with the co-expression of FcεRIγH. Stable transfection of NFAT-DsRed cells with pBJ1 neo-huFcεRI gamma, which constitutively expresses FcεRIγH, increased FcεRIαH chain expression levels. Levels of FcεRIαH surface expression vary greatly between humanized RBL reporter cell lines. This difference will affect the sensitivity of the reporter system when used for diagnostic purposes.
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- Eman Ali Ali
- Division of Molecular Therapeutics and Formulation, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Division of Molecular Therapeutics and Formulation, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Division of Molecular Therapeutics and Formulation, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- School of Biosciences, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough, United Kingdom
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Division of Molecular Therapeutics and Formulation, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- School of Biosciences, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough, United Kingdom
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- Division of Molecular Therapeutics and Formulation, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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Detection of nucleotide sequences capable of forming non-canonical DNA structures: Application of automata theory. Comput Biol Chem 2019; 80:278-283. [PMID: 31054540 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiolchem.2019.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2018] [Revised: 04/22/2019] [Accepted: 04/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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In this study, we develop a program that allows us to reveal DNA receptors, i.e. nucleotide sequences that may form more than one non-canonical structure. The data obtained may be analysed either experimentally or using DNA banks, and refers to the coding, non-coding or promotor region of the gene. These results provide a better understanding of the role that non-canonical structures play in pathological modifications of the genetic apparatus, resulting in tumour formation or inherited disease. They also reveal the effect of single nucleotide polymorphisms on gene expression, indicate so-called "risk regions" in which the substitution of a single nucleotide may lead to increased formation of non-canonical structures, and elucidate the epigenetic mechanisms of microorganism adaptation.
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Potaczek DP, Nishiyama C, Sanak M, Szczeklik A, Okumura K. Genetic variability of the high-affinity IgE receptor alpha-subunit (FcepsilonRIalpha). Immunol Res 2010; 45:75-84. [PMID: 18726713 DOI: 10.1007/s12026-008-8042-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Our knowledge on the variability of FCER1A gene encoding for alpha-subunit of the high-affinity immunoglobulin E receptor (FcepsilonRI) that plays a central role in the pathogenesis of allergy and related disorders, has been recently much extended. Last findings from FCER1A mutational screening and genetic association studies, followed by functional analyses of the polymorphisms, are briefly summarized in this mini-review. The association between FCER1A gene variants and total serum IgE levels seems especially interesting and, supported by functional analyses of polymorphisms, may provide a rationale for pharmacogenetic studies on anti-IgE therapy that indirectly suppresses FcepsilonRI expression.
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- Daniel P Potaczek
- Atopy (Allergy) Research Center, Juntendo University School of Medicine, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan
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Sanak M, Potaczek DP, Nizankowska-Mogilnicka E, Szczeklik A. Genetic variability of the high-affinity IgE receptor alpha subunit (Fc epsilon RI alpha) is related to total serum IgE levels in allergic subjects. Allergol Int 2007; 56:397-401. [PMID: 17965580 DOI: 10.2332/allergolint.r-07-145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2007] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Known susceptibility genes to atopy and asthma have been identified by linkage or associations with clinical phenotypes, including total serum IgE levels. IgE-mediated sensitivity reactions require a high-affinity IgE receptor (FcepsilonRI), which immobilizes the immunoglobulin on the surface of the effector cells, mostly mast cells and basophils. In this mini-review, recent findings are presented on genetic variation of this receptor, as related to atopy. Transcription of FCER1A gene encoding the receptor alpha subunit can be initiated from two separate promoters, the proximal one and the distal one, which results in a transcript containing two novel untranslated exons (1A, 2A). Our knowledge on the role of this mechanism in allergic diseases is still at an infancy stage. Within regulatory elements of FCER1A some common single nucleotide polymorphisms have functional associations, which were recently reported and replicated in different ethnical groups. Interestingly, these associations do not confer susceptibility to allergic diseases, but rather modulate serum concentrations of IgE. Similarly to the previously investigated beta subunit of the receptor, FCER1A is a good candidate for a quantitative trait locus (QTL) in allergic diseases, and appears to participate in the systemic regulation of IgE levels.
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- Marek Sanak
- Department of Medicine, Jagiellonian University School of Medicine, Cracow, Poland
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Salmon JM, Slater NJ, Hall MA, McCormack MP, Nutt SL, Jane SM, Curtis DJ. Aberrant mast-cell differentiation in mice lacking the stem-cell leukemia gene. Blood 2007; 110:3573-81. [PMID: 17644741 DOI: 10.1182/blood-2006-10-053124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The stem cell leukemia (SCL) gene encodes a basic helix-loop-helix transcription factor expressed in erythroid, megakaryocyte, and mast-cell lineages. SCL is essential for growth of megakaryocyte and erythroid progenitors. We have used a conditional knockout of SCL (SCL(-/Delta)) to examine its function in mast cells, critical effectors of the immune system. SCL(-/Delta) mice had markedly increased numbers of mast-cell progenitors (MCPs) within the peritoneal fluid, bone marrow, and spleen. Fractionation of bone marrow myeloid progenitors demonstrated that these MCPs were present in the megakaryocyte-erythroid-restricted cell fraction. In contrast, unilineage MCPs from control mice were present in the cell fraction with granulocyte-macrophage potential. The aberrant mast-cell differentiation of SCL(-/Delta) megakaryocyte-erythroid progenitors was associated with increased expression of GATA-2. Despite increased numbers of MCPs in SCL(-/Delta) mice, numbers of mature tissue mast cells were not increased unless SCL(-/Delta) mice were treated with IL-3 and stem-cell factor. In part, this may be due to a requirement for SCL in normal mast-cell maturation: SCL(-/Delta) mast cells had reduced expression of the high-affinity IgE receptor and mast cell proteases, MCP-5 and MCP-6. Together, these studies suggest that loss of SCL leads to aberrant mast-cell differentiation of megakaryocyte-erythroid progenitors.
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- Jessica M Salmon
- Rotary Bone Marrow Research Laboratories, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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Huang LT, Paredes CJ, Papoutsakis ET, Miller WM. Gene expression analysis illuminates the transcriptional programs underlying the functional activity of ex vivo-expanded granulocytes. Physiol Genomics 2007; 31:114-25. [PMID: 17550995 DOI: 10.1152/physiolgenomics.00053.2007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Global gene expression analysis established the temporal expression patterns and programs underlying the development of functional activity of ex vivo-expanded (EXE) human granulocytes, as well as differences compared with peripheral blood (PB) granulocytes. CD34(+) progenitor cells were cultured for 3 wk to induce rapid expansion and granulocytic differentiation, with 40% CD15(+) cells by day 3 and 90% by day 12. Phagocytic and respiratory burst activity increased with the fraction of CD15(++)CD11b(+) cells (myelocytes to segmented) and peaked by day 17. However, only 25% of CD15(++)CD11b(+) cells were phagocytic, and respiratory burst activity was one-third that of PB granulocytes. EXE granulocytes from later days and PB granulocytes showed similar expression of Fc gamma receptors (-1A, -2A, -2C, -3A) and complement receptors (-1, -3, -4). Later downregulation of CD36 (expressed by macrophages) suggests lineage plasticity early in granulocytic differentiation. Expression in mature EXE and PB granulocytes was similar for most Fc gamma receptor-mediated phagocytosis signaling proteins, including high-level expression of Hck, Fgr, and the actin-related protein 2/3 complex. Lower expression of Lyn, Cdc42, pleckstrin, and PKC beta(I) by EXE granulocytes may explain decreased phagocytosis. PB and mature EXE granulocytes expressed similar levels of NADPH oxidase complex genes and receptors for fMLP-mediated respiratory burst. Lower burst activity by EXE granulocytes may result from lower expression of Raf1 and PKC zeta. Elevated expression of toll-like receptor (TLR)2, TLR1, and CD14 in mature EXE and PB granulocytes supports a role for the TLR2 and CD14 pathway in zymosan-mediated respiratory burst activity. Lower activity in EXE granulocytes may be due to greater expression of IRAK3, which inhibits TLR-mediated signaling.
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- Li Ting Huang
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, USA
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Okada Y, Matsuura E, Tozuka Z, Nagai R, Watanabe A, Matsumoto K, Yasui K, Jackman RW, Nakano T, Doi T. Upstream stimulatory factors stimulate transcription through E-box motifs in the PF4 gene in megakaryocytes. Blood 2004; 104:2027-34. [PMID: 15187018 DOI: 10.1182/blood-2003-09-3107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Platelet factor 4 (PF4) is expressed during megakaryocytic differentiation. We previously demonstrated that the homeodomain proteins (myeloid ecotropic integration site 1 [MEIS1], Pbx-regulating protein 1 [PREP1], and pre-B-cell leukemia transcription factors [PBXs]) bind to the novel regulatory element tandem repeat of MEIS1 binding element [TME] and transactivate the rat PF4 promoter. In the present study, we investigated and identified other TME binding proteins in megakaryocytic HEL cells using mass spectrometry. Among identified proteins, we focused on upstream stimulatory factor (USF1) and USF2 and investigated their effects on the PF4 promoter. USF1 and 2 bound to the E-box motif in the TME and strongly transactivated the PF4 promoter. Furthermore, physiologic bindings of USF1 and 2 to the TME in rat megakaryocytes were demonstrated by the chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) assay. Interestingly, the E-box motif in the TME was conserved in TME-like sequences of both the human and mouse PF4 promoters. USF1 and 2 also bound to the human TME-like sequence and transactivated the human PF4 promoter. Expressions of USF1 and 2 were detected by reverse-transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) in the human megakaryocytes derived from CD34+ cells. Thus, these studies demonstrate that the novel TME binding transcription factors, USF1 and 2, transactivate rat and human PF4 promoters and may play an important role in megakaryocytic gene expression.
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- Yoshiaki Okada
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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