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Kaczmarek R, Pasciak M, Szymczak-Kulus K, Czerwinski M. CD1: A Singed Cat of the Three Antigen Presentation Systems. Arch Immunol Ther Exp (Warsz) 2017; 65:201-214. [PMID: 28386696 PMCID: PMC5434122 DOI: 10.1007/s00005-017-0461-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2016] [Accepted: 02/20/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Contrary to general view that the MHC Class I and II are the kapellmeisters of recognition and response to antigens, there is another big player in that part of immunity, represented by CD1 glycoproteins. In contrast to MHC Class I or II, which present peptides, CD1 molecules present lipids. Humans express five CD1 proteins (CD1a-e), four of which (CD1a-d) are trafficked to the cell surface, where they may display lipid antigens to T-cell receptors. This interaction may lead to both non-cognate and cognate T cell help to B cells, the latter eliciting anti-lipid antibody response. All CD1 proteins can bind a broad range of structurally different exogenous and endogenous lipids, but each shows a preference to one or more lipid classes. This unorthodox binding behavior is the result of elaborate architectures of CD1 binding clefts and distinct intracellular trafficking routes. Together, these features make CD1 system a versatile player in immune response, sitting at the crossroads of innate and adaptive immunity. While CD1 system may be involved in numerous infectious, inflammatory, and autoimmune diseases, its involvement may lead to opposite outcomes depending on different pathologies. Despite these ambiguities and complexity, CD1 system draws growing attention and continues to show glimmers of therapeutic potential. In this review, we summarize the current knowledge about CD1 proteins, their structures, lipid-binding profiles, and roles in immunity, and evaluate the role of CD1 proteins in eliciting humoral immune response.
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- Radoslaw Kaczmarek
- Laboratory of Glycoconjugate Immunochemistry, Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences, Wrocław, Poland
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- Laboratory of Medical Microbiology, Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences, Wrocław, Poland
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- Laboratory of Glycoconjugate Immunochemistry, Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences, Wrocław, Poland
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- Laboratory of Glycoconjugate Immunochemistry, Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences, Wrocław, Poland. .,Faculty of Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Opole University of Technology, Opole, Poland.
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Liu H, Xing Y, Guo Y, Liu P, Zhang H, Xue B, Shou J, Qian J, Peng J, Wang R, Gao Y, Fang S. Polymorphisms in exon 2 of CD1 genes are associated with susceptibility to Guillain–Barré syndrome. J Neurol Sci 2016; 369:39-42. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2016.07.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2015] [Revised: 06/29/2016] [Accepted: 07/12/2016] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Kuo CP, Chang KS, Hsu JL, Tsai IF, Lin AB, Wei TY, Wu CL, Lu YT. Analysis of the immune response of human dendritic cells to Mycobacterium tuberculosis by quantitative proteomics. Proteome Sci 2016; 14:5. [PMID: 26957948 PMCID: PMC4782377 DOI: 10.1186/s12953-016-0095-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2015] [Accepted: 03/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background The cellular immune response for Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) infection remained incompletely understood. To uncover membrane proteins involved in this infection mechanism, an integrated approach consisting of an organic solvent-assisted membrane protein digestion, stable-isotope dimethyl labeling and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analysis was used to comparatively profile the membrane protein expression of human dendritic cells upon heat-killed M. tuberculosis (HKTB) treatment. Results Organic solvent-assisted trypsin digestion coupled with stable-isotope labeling and LC-MS/MS analysis was applied to quantitatively analyze the membrane protein expression of THP-1 derived dendritic cells. We evaluated proteins that were upregulated in response to HKTB treatment, and applied STRING website database to analyze the correlations between these proteins. Of the investigated proteins, aminopeptidase N (CD13) was found to be largely expressed after HKTB treatment. By using confocal microscopy and flow cytometry, we found that membranous CD13 expression was upregulated and was capable of binding to live mycobacteria. Treatment dendritic cell with anti-CD13 antibody during M. tuberculosis infection enhanced the ability of T cell activation. Conclusions Via proteomics data and STRING analysis, we demonstrated that the highly-expressed CD13 is also associated with proteins involved in the antigen presenting process, especially with CD1 proteins. Increasing expression of CD13 on dendritic cells while M. tuberculosis infection and enhancement of T cell activation after CD13 treated with anti-CD13 antibody indicates CD13 positively involved in the pathogenesis of M. tuberculosis. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12953-016-0095-8) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Chiu-Ping Kuo
- Division of Chest Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Mackay Memorial Hospital, 92, Sec 2, Chungshan North Road, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Mackay Junior College of Medicine, Nursing, and Management, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biotechnology, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung, 91201 Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Biology Department, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH USA
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- Department of Medical Research, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Chest Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Mackay Memorial Hospital, 92, Sec 2, Chungshan North Road, Taipei, Taiwan.,Mackay Junior College of Medicine, Nursing, and Management, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Chest Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Mackay Memorial Hospital, 92, Sec 2, Chungshan North Road, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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Predictive Markers for the Recurrence of Nonmuscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Treated with Intravesical Therapy. DISEASE MARKERS 2015; 2015:857416. [PMID: 26681820 PMCID: PMC4670878 DOI: 10.1155/2015/857416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2015] [Accepted: 11/10/2015] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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High recurrence rate is one representative characteristic of bladder cancer. Intravesical therapy after transurethral resection is often performed in patients with nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) to prevent recurrence. Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) and several anticancer/antibiotic agents, such as mitomycin C and epirubicin, are commonly used for this therapy. BCG treatment demonstrates strong anticancer effects. However, it is also characterized by a high frequency of adverse events. On the other hand, although intravesical therapies using other anticancer and antibiotic agents are relatively safe, their anticancer effects are lower than those obtained using BCG. Thus, the appropriate selection of agents for intravesical therapy is important to improve treatment outcomes and maintain the quality of life of patients with NMIBC. In this review, we discuss the predictive value of various histological and molecular markers for recurrence after intravesical therapy in patients with NMIBC.
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Zajonc DM, Girardi E. Recognition of Microbial Glycolipids by Natural Killer T Cells. Front Immunol 2015; 6:400. [PMID: 26300885 PMCID: PMC4523824 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2015.00400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2015] [Accepted: 07/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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T cells can recognize microbial antigens when presented by dedicated antigen-presenting molecules. While peptides are presented by classical members of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) family (MHC I and II), lipids, glycolipids, and lipopeptides can be presented by the non-classical MHC member, CD1. The best studied subset of lipid-reactive T cells are type I natural killer T (iNKT) cells that recognize a variety of different antigens when presented by the non-classical MHCI homolog CD1d. iNKT cells have been shown to be important for the protection against various microbial pathogens, including B. burgdorferi, the causative agents of Lyme disease, and S. pneumoniae, which causes pneumococcal meningitis and community-acquired pneumonia. Both pathogens carry microbial glycolipids that can trigger the T cell antigen receptor (TCR), leading to iNKT cell activation. iNKT cells have an evolutionary conserved TCR alpha chain, yet retain the ability to recognize structurally diverse glycolipids. They do so using a conserved recognition mode, in which the TCR enforces a conserved binding orientation on CD1d. TCR binding is accompanied by structural changes within the TCR binding site of CD1d, as well as the glycolipid antigen itself. In addition to direct recognition of microbial antigens, iNKT cells can also be activated by a combination of cytokines (IL-12/IL-18) and TCR stimulation. Many microbes carry TLR antigens, and microbial infections can lead to TLR activation. The subsequent cytokine response in turn lower the threshold of TCR-mediated iNKT cell activation, especially when weak microbial or even self-antigens are presented during the cause of the infection. In summary, iNKT cells can be directly activated through TCR triggering of strong antigens, while cytokines produced by the innate immune response may be necessary for TCR triggering and iNKT cell activation in the presence of weak antigens. Here, we will review the molecular basis of iNKT cell recognition of glycolipids, with an emphasis on microbial glycolipids.
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- Dirk M Zajonc
- Division of Cell Biology, La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology , La Jolla, CA , USA
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- Division of Cell Biology, La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology , La Jolla, CA , USA
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Guerin L, Wu V, Houser B, Tilburgs T, de Jong A, Moody DB, Strominger JL. CD1 Antigen Presentation and Autoreactivity in the Pregnant Human Uterus. Am J Reprod Immunol 2015; 74:126-35. [PMID: 25739697 DOI: 10.1111/aji.12375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2014] [Accepted: 02/10/2015] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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PROBLEM CD11c(HI) human decidual macrophages express several isoforms of CD1 molecules. Their expression pattern and function required investigation. METHOD OF STUDY CD11c(HI) macrophages were isolated from decidua. Expression of CD1 isoforms and their ability to present lipid antigens to T cells was studied. RESULTS CD1a, CD1c, and CD1d were all expressed on CD11c(HI) dMϕ, a pattern differing from those previously observed. Exposure of peripheral monocytes and dendritic cells to lipid isolates from decidua led to increased surface CD1a levels only. The CD1a and CD1c on dMϕ were able to present the appropriate lipid antigens to lipid antigen-specific T cells. Finally, autoreactivity of decidual T cells to CD1a was observed. CONCLUSION The unique pattern of expression of CD1 isoforms on CD11c(HI) dMϕ is consistent with organ-specific roles of CD1 in human T-cell responses. dMϕ are able to present lipid antigens to both peripheral and decidual T cells and are major antigen-presenting cells in human decidua.
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- Leigh Guerin
- Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Immunology, and Allergy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Immunology, and Allergy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
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Immunity at the Maternal–Fetal Interface. Mucosal Immunol 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-415847-4.00114-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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A convenient synthesis of glucose monomycolate. Carbohydr Res 2012; 347:151-4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carres.2011.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2011] [Revised: 11/04/2011] [Accepted: 11/11/2011] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Zajonc DM, Kronenberg M. Carbohydrate specificity of the recognition of diverse glycolipids by natural killer T cells. Immunol Rev 2009; 230:188-200. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-065x.2009.00802.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Videira PA, Calais FM, Correia M, Ligeiro D, Crespo HJ, Calais F, Trindade H. Efficacy of bacille Calmette-Guérin immunotherapy predicted by expression of antigen-presenting molecules and chemokines. Urology 2009; 74:944-50. [PMID: 19428084 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2009.02.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2008] [Revised: 02/10/2009] [Accepted: 02/19/2009] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To ascertain the role and prognostic value of antigen-presenting molecules and chemokines in the prophylactic effect of intravesical bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) in tumor recurrence. We compared its gene expression in urothelium biopsy and tumor specimens from patients who had undergone BCG immunotherapy. METHODS Patients with nonmuscle-invasive bladder cancer were divided into 3 groups, according to the cancer recurrence status: group 1, primary cancer without recurrence for a minimal period of 12 months; group 2, primary cancer with subsequent recurrence; and group 3, recurrent cancer at study entry. From each patient, cancerous bladder tissue and biopsy specimens of the urothelium (before and 3 months after transurethral resection of the bladder) were collected. The RNA levels of the antigen-presenting molecules CD1a, CD1b, CD1c, CD1d, CD1e, and major histocompatability complex-I, class I (MHC-I) and the chemokines macrophage inflammatory protein-1alpha, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 and -2, interferon-inducible protein 10 kD (IP10), and monokine induced by gamma-interferon (MIG) were evaluated using real-time polymerase chain reaction on all samples. RESULTS Generally, BCG treatment increased the urothelium expression of antigen-presenting molecules and chemokines. However, the differences for CD1a (P = .005), CD1b (P < .000), CD1c (P = .03), CD1e (P = .007), MHC-I (P < .000), MIG (P < .0001), and IP10 (P < .0001) were significantly superior in the BCG-treated urothelium of group 1 compared with the other groups. Tumor tissue from group 1 also had increased expression of MHC-I (P = .04) and contrasted with tumor tissue from group 3 with decreased expression of CD1c (P = .007) and CD1e (P = .02). CONCLUSIONS Patients without recurrence had greater increased urothelium expression of antigen-presenting molecules and chemokines after BCG treatment. These parameters might, therefore, serve to predict and monitor the efficacy of BCG immunotherapy.
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- Paula A Videira
- Departamento de Imunologia, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Lisboa, Campo Mártires Da Pátria 130, Lisboa 1169-056 Portugal.
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Gordon EJ, Kelkar V. Natural killer T cell facilitated engraftment of rat skin but not islet xenografts in mice. Xenotransplantation 2009; 16:135-44. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-3089.2009.00524.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Matto P, Modica E, Franchini L, Facciotti F, Mori L, de Libero G, Lombardi G, Fallarini S, Panza L, Compostella F, Ronchetti F. A General and Stereoselective Route to α- or β-Galactosphingolipids via a Common Four-Carbon Building Block. J Org Chem 2007; 72:7757-60. [PMID: 17784770 DOI: 10.1021/jo070849z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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A general synthetic strategy toward alpha- or beta-galactosylceramides and their analogues from 3-azido-2-O-benzyl-1-O-(4-methoxybenzyl)butane-1,2,4-triol is described. The key steps for the installation of the main lipid chain are either a diasteroselective alkynylation reaction yielding the 4R stereocenter of phytosphingosine or a Wittig olefination generating the trans double bond of sphingosine. The methodology allows the preparation of different glycolipids with variations in the structure of the sphingoid base. In particular, three alpha-GalCer-related compounds have been synthesized and evaluated for their ability to activate CD1d-restricted T-cells.
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- Pamela Matto
- Dipartimento di Chimica, Biochimica e Biotecnologie per la Medicina, Università di Milano, Via Saldini 50, 20133-Milano, Italy
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Beetz S, Marischen L, Kabelitz D, Wesch D. Human gamma delta T cells: candidates for the development of immunotherapeutic strategies. Immunol Res 2007; 37:97-111. [PMID: 17695246 DOI: 10.1007/bf02685893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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A numerically small subset of human T lymphocytes expresses a gamma delta T cell receptor (TCR). These gamma delta T cells share certain effector functions with alpha beta T cells as well as with NK cells and NKT cells. The major peripheral blood gamma delta T cell subset in healthy adults expresses a Vgamma9Vdelta2 TCR, which recognizes small phosphorylated metabolites referred to as phosphoantigens. Vdelta1 gamma delta T cells mainly occur in the intestine. They recognize the stress-induced MICA/B and CD1c. Furthermore, gamma delta T cells express a variety of NK cell and pattern-recognition receptors which are responsible for the "fine-tuning" of effector functions. In recent years, gamma delta T cells start to emerge as a rewarding target for immunotherapeutic strategies against viral infections and cancer. A better understanding of factors that modulate gamma gamma delta T cell function will further eluminate the potential of these cells.
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- Susann Beetz
- Institute of Immunology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Campus Kiel, Michaelisstr. 5, 24105 Kiel, Germany.
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Fahey JV, Wallace PK, Johnson K, Guyre PM, Wira CR. Antigen Presentation by Human Uterine Epithelial Cells to Autologous T Cells. Am J Reprod Immunol 2006; 55:1-11. [PMID: 16364006 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0897.2005.00343.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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PROBLEM Epithelial cells, as sentinels of immune protection in the endometrium, use innate immune mechanisms to protect against infection from pathogenic microbes. Our goal in this study was to assess the ability of human uterine epithelial cells to present antigen to cells of the adaptive immune system. METHOD OF STUDY Highly purified preparations of uterine epithelial cells from 11 patients were assessed for their ability to present tetanus toxoid (TT) to autologous T cells. Leukocyte contamination in the epithelial cell preparations was numerically and functionally determined. Using confocal microscopy, epithelial cells were tested for the expression of CD40 and CD1d. RESULTS Purified preparations of endometrial epithelial cells isolated from every patient presented TT recall antigen to autologous T cells. Leukocyte contamination of epithelial cell preparations was insignificant. Uterine epithelial cells express CD40 and CD1d. CONCLUSION Antigen presentation is an additional aspect of uterine epithelial cell function in maintaining women's health.
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- John V Fahey
- Department of Physiology, Dartmouth Medical School, Lebanon, NH 03756, USA
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Natural killer T (NKT) cells are a distinct lymphocyte lineage that regulates immune responses. During their development in the thymus, immature uncommitted double-positive CD4+CD8+ thymocytes that rearrange the semi-invariant T-cell receptor found on mature NKT cells are positively selected by the non-classical MHC class I molecule CD1d, which is expressed at the surface of cortical thymocytes. At this stage, the positively selected cells branch off from the conventional T-cell developmental program and start to acquire activated and/or memory markers and several 'bona fide' NK cell attributes. Recent work has started to reveal the specific developmental requirements for this divergent pathway of differentiation. These include several signal transduction molecules, transcription factors and cytokines, including T-bet, members of the NF-kappaB family, Fyn and IL-15.
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- Jennifer L Matsuda
- Integrated Department of Immunology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, 1400 Jackson Street, Denver, Colorado 80206, USA.
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Koch M, Stronge VS, Shepherd D, Gadola SD, Mathew B, Ritter G, Fersht AR, Besra GS, Schmidt RR, Jones EY, Cerundolo V. The crystal structure of human CD1d with and without alpha-galactosylceramide. Nat Immunol 2005; 6:819-26. [PMID: 16007090 DOI: 10.1038/ni1225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 311] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2005] [Accepted: 06/01/2005] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The glycolipid alpha-galactosylceramide binds with high affinity to CD1d and stimulates natural killer T cells. Here we report the crystal structure of human CD1d in complex with synthetic alpha-galactosylceramide at a resolution of 3.0 A. The structure shows a tightly fit lipid in the CD1d binding groove, with the sphingosine chain bound in the C' pocket and the longer acyl chain anchored in the A' pocket. We also present the CD1d structure without lipid, which has a more open conformation of the binding groove, suggesting a dual conformation of CD1d in which the 'open' conformation is more able to load lipids. These structures provide clues as to how CD1 molecules load glycolipids as well as data to guide the design of new therapeutic agents.
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- Michael Koch
- Cancer Research UK Receptor Structure Research Group, The Henry Wellcome Building for Genomic Medicine, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford OX3 7BN, UK
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