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Maher A, Atallah D, Hassan M, Hammad M, Galal M, Mohamed SE, Abdelkafy Y, Farid A. Role of anti-Giardia recombinant cyst wall protein IgG polyclonal antibodies in diagnosis and protection. AMB Express 2022; 12:147. [PMID: 36434306 PMCID: PMC9700546 DOI: 10.1186/s13568-022-01484-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Giardia duodenalis (G. duodenalis) is an infectious protozoan that has a global distribution especially in the hot climate. Around 200 million people are infected worldwide annually by Giardia, but infection is not always accompanied by symptoms, especially in endemic countries. Using traditional microscopy techniques in diagnosis, both in stool and water samples were less sensitive when compared to immunological methods; and the need for new diagnostic methods was necessary. Also, protection from infection is required in endemic areas. Therefore, the study aimed to produce anti- G. duodenalis IgG polyclonal antibodies (pAbs) by immunizing rabbit by G. duodenalis cyst recombinant protein. The produced antibodies were evaluated in the detection of G. duodenalis antigens in patients' stool and water samples from endemic areas across River Nile; where pAbs were used as a coating and a peroxidase conjugate antibody in sandwich ELISA. Moreover, pAbs were tested for the protection of mice from giardiasis. Sandwich ELISA using pAb has succeeded in the detection of G. duodenalis coproantigens in stool samples by a sensitivity of 97% and a specificity of 92.72%. Moreover, G. duodenalis cyst was detected in only seven water samples by ordinary microscopy; while sandwich ELISA revealed nineteen positive results. IgG pAb (1/200 µg/ml) protected mice from giardiasis; which was evident from the reduction in cysts and trophozoites numbers. We recommended the use of sandwich ELISA to monitor water quality, investigate environmental contamination and diagnosis in patients' stools. The pAbs can be prepared in large amount and used in field diagnosis and protection. This will help in the early diagnosis of G. duodenalis in water, which in turn can control outbreaks in rural areas.
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- Ahmed Maher
- grid.7776.10000 0004 0639 9286Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt ,grid.7776.10000 0004 0639 9286Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- grid.7776.10000 0004 0639 9286Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt ,grid.7776.10000 0004 0639 9286Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- grid.7776.10000 0004 0639 9286Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt ,grid.7776.10000 0004 0639 9286Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- grid.7776.10000 0004 0639 9286Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt ,grid.7776.10000 0004 0639 9286Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- grid.7776.10000 0004 0639 9286Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt ,grid.7776.10000 0004 0639 9286Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- grid.7776.10000 0004 0639 9286Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt ,grid.7776.10000 0004 0639 9286Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- grid.7776.10000 0004 0639 9286Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt ,grid.7776.10000 0004 0639 9286Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- grid.7776.10000 0004 0639 9286Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt ,grid.7776.10000 0004 0639 9286Immunology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt ,grid.7776.10000 0004 0639 9286Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Disease Biomarkers of Giardiasis. J Parasitol Res 2022; 2022:1932518. [PMID: 36065350 PMCID: PMC9440637 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1932518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Giardiasis is a common, treatable intestinal disease that adversely affects underprivileged communities living in unsanitary conditions. Giardiasis causes a wide spectrum of gastrointestinal diseases in those infected, ranging from subclinical disease that can manifest as irritable bowel syndrome with persistent abdominal symptoms. Importantly, giardiasis has been identified as a predictor of malnutrition among young children in rural areas and as a cause of waterborne mass epidemics endangering not only humans but also animals in a broad clinical, social, and economic spectrum. While the diagnosis of giardiasis is heavily dependent on the presence of cysts and/or trophozoites detected using microscopy, the intermittent cyst excretion, low infection intensity, and low sensitivity method m4akes fecal examination unrewarding, thus urging the need for an improved diagnostic method for giardiasis. Proteins are key compounds in biosynthesis, cells, tissues, and organ signaling, carrying important information related to biological and pathogenic processes, as well as pharmacological responses to therapeutic intervention, and are therefore important indicators for determining disease onset, progression, and drug treatment effectiveness. In connection with this, proteins could serve as promising biomarkers for antigen-antibody detection, as well as vaccine candidates. This article is aimed at providing a comprehensive overview of proteins, serological, molecular, inflammatory, volatile, and hormonal biomarkers associated with giardiasis and their potential for diagnostics and therapeutics.
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Ihara S, Miyamoto Y, Le CHY, Tran VN, Hanson EM, Fischer M, Hanevik K, Eckmann L. Conserved metabolic enzymes as vaccine antigens for giardiasis. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2022; 16:e0010323. [PMID: 35468132 PMCID: PMC9037923 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Giardia lamblia is a leading protozoal cause of diarrheal disease worldwide. Infection is associated with abdominal pain, malabsorption and weight loss, and protracted post-infectious syndromes. A human vaccine is not available against G. lamblia. Prior studies with human and murine immune sera have identified several parasite antigens, including surface proteins and metabolic enzymes with intracellular functions. While surface proteins have demonstrated vaccine potential, they can exhibit significant variation between G. lamblia strains. By comparison, metabolic enzymes show greater conservation but their vaccine potential has not been established. To determine whether such proteins can serve as vaccine candidates, we focused on two enzymes, α-enolase (ENO) and ornithine carbamoyl transferase (OCT), which are involved in glycolysis and arginine metabolism, respectively. We show in a cohort of patients with confirmed giardiasis that both enzymes are immunogenic. Intranasal immunization with either enzyme antigen in mice induced strong systemic IgG1 and IgG2b responses and modest mucosal IgA responses, and a marked 100- to 1,000-fold reduction in peak trophozoite load upon oral G. lamblia challenge. ENO immunization also reduced the extent and duration of cyst excretion. Examination of 44 cytokines showed only minimal intestinal changes in immunized mice, although a modest increase of CCL22 was observed in ENO-immunized mice. Spectral flow cytometry revealed increased numbers and activation state of CD4 T cells in the small intestine and an increase in α4β7-expressing CD4 T cells in mesenteric lymph nodes of ENO-immunized mice. Consistent with a key role of CD4 T cells, immunization of CD4-deficient and Rag-2 deficient mice failed to induce protection, whereas mice lacking IgA were fully protected by immunization, indicating that immunity was CD4 T cell-dependent but IgA-independent. These results demonstrate that conserved metabolic enzymes can be effective vaccine antigens for protection against G. lamblia infection, thereby expanding the repertoire of candidate antigens beyond primary surface proteins.
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- Sozaburo Ihara
- Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California
- Division of Gastroenterology, The Institute for Adult Diseases, Asahi Life Foundation, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California
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- Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California
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- Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California
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- Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California
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- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California
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Garzon T, Ortega-Tirado D, Lopez-Romero G, Alday E, Robles-Zepeda RE, Garibay-Escobar A, Velazquez C. "Immunoinformatic Identification of T-Cell and B-Cell Epitopes From Giardia lamblia Immunogenic Proteins as Candidates to Develop Peptide-Based Vaccines Against Giardiasis". Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2021; 11:769446. [PMID: 34778111 PMCID: PMC8579046 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2021.769446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Giardiasis is one of the most common gastrointestinal infections worldwide, mainly in developing countries. The etiological agent is the Giardia lamblia parasite. Giardiasis mainly affects children and immunocompromised people, causing symptoms such as diarrhea, dehydration, abdominal cramps, nausea, and malnutrition. In order to develop an effective vaccine against giardiasis, it is necessary to understand the host-Giardia interactions, the immunological mechanisms involved in protection against infection, and to characterize the parasite antigens that activate the host immune system. In this study, we identify and characterize potential T-cell and B-cell epitopes of Giardia immunogenic proteins by immunoinformatic approaches, and we discuss the potential role of those epitopes to stimulate the host´s immune system. We selected the main immunogenic and protective proteins of Giardia experimentally investigated. We predicted T-cell and B-cell epitopes using immunoinformatic tools (NetMHCII and BCPREDS). Variable surface proteins (VSPs), structural (giardins), metabolic, and cyst wall proteins were identified as the more relevant immunogens of G. lamblia. We described the protein sequences with the highest affinity to bind MHC class II molecules from mouse (I-Ak and I-Ad) and human (DRB1*03:01 and DRB1*13:01) alleles, as well as we selected promiscuous epitopes, which bind to the most common range of MHC class II molecules in human population. In addition, we identified the presence of conserved epitopes within the main protein families (giardins, VSP, CWP) of Giardia. To our knowledge, this is the first in silico study that analyze immunogenic proteins of G. lamblia by combining bioinformatics strategies to identify potential T-cell and B-cell epitopes, which can be potential candidates in the development of peptide-based vaccines. The bioinformatics analysis demonstrated in this study provides a deeper understanding of the Giardia immunogens that bind to critical molecules of the host immune system, such as MHC class II and antibodies, as well as strategies to rational design of peptide-based vaccine against giardiasis.
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- Thania Garzon
- Department of Chemistry-Biology, University of Sonora, Hermosillo, Mexico
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- Department of Chemistry-Biology, University of Sonora, Hermosillo, Mexico
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- Department of Chemistry-Biology, University of Sonora, Hermosillo, Mexico
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Jiménez M, Cervantes-García D, Córdova-Dávalos LE, Pérez-Rodríguez MJ, Gonzalez-Espinosa C, Salinas E. Responses of Mast Cells to Pathogens: Beneficial and Detrimental Roles. Front Immunol 2021; 12:685865. [PMID: 34211473 PMCID: PMC8240065 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.685865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Mast cells (MCs) are strategically located in tissues close to the external environment, being one of the first immune cells to interact with invading pathogens. They are long living effector cells equipped with different receptors that allow microbial recognition. Once activated, MCs release numerous biologically active mediators in the site of pathogen contact, which induce vascular endothelium modification, inflammation development and extracellular matrix remodeling. Efficient and direct antimicrobial mechanisms of MCs involve phagocytosis with oxidative and non-oxidative microbial destruction, extracellular trap formation, and the release of antimicrobial substances. MCs also contribute to host defense through the attraction and activation of phagocytic and inflammatory cells, shaping the innate and adaptive immune responses. However, as part of their response to pathogens and under an impaired, sustained, or systemic activation, MCs may contribute to tissue damage. This review will focus on the current knowledge about direct and indirect contribution of MCs to pathogen clearance. Antimicrobial mechanisms of MCs are addressed with special attention to signaling pathways involved and molecular weapons implicated. The role of MCs in a dysregulated host response that can increase morbidity and mortality is also reviewed and discussed, highlighting the complexity of MCs biology in the context of host-pathogen interactions.
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- Mariela Jiménez
- Laboratory of Immunology, Department of Microbiology, Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico
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- Laboratory of Immunology, Department of Microbiology, Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico.,Cátedras CONACYT, National Council of Science and Technology, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Laboratory of Immunology, Department of Microbiology, Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico
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- Department of Pharmacobiology, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados (Cinvestav), Unidad Sede Sur, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Pharmacobiology, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados (Cinvestav), Unidad Sede Sur, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Laboratory of Immunology, Department of Microbiology, Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico
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Garzon T, Valencia L, Dominguez V, Rascon L, Quintero J, Garibay-Escobar A, Enrique Robles-Zepeda R, Velazquez C. Differential antibody responses to Giardia lamblia strain variants expressing dissimilar levels of an immunogenic protein. Parasite Immunol 2020; 42:e12767. [PMID: 32594543 DOI: 10.1111/pim.12767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2020] [Revised: 06/13/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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AIMS Giardia lamblia is a protozoan parasite that causes giardiasis, one of the most common worldwide gastrointestinal diseases. For rational development of a Giardia vaccine, increasing our understanding of the host-Giardia interaction is crucial. In this study, we analysed the immunogenicity and antigenicity of two G lamblia strain variants [GS and GS-5G8 (+)], which express different levels of the variant-specific surface protein (VSP) 5G8 and also analysed the intestinal histological changes associated with Giardia infection. METHODS AND RESULTS We evaluated the antibody responses induced by G lamblia strains in infected, reinfected and immunized C3H/HeJ mice using ELISA, flow cytometry, Western blotting and histological analysis. Our results showed that G lamblia GS-5G8 (+) was more immunogenic and antigenic than the GS strain. The antibody response against the GS-5G8 (+) strain primarily recognized 5G8 protein. Serum antibody from infected and reinfected mice exhibited specific agglutination of trophozoites in vitro. GS-5G8 (+)-infected mice showed higher CD19+ infiltrating cell levels compared to GS-infected animals. CONCLUSION G lamblia strains with different expression levels of an immunogenic antigen (VSP 5G8) induce differential antibody responses. A better understanding of the immunogenic proteins of G lamblia will contribute to the rational development of an effective vaccine against this parasitic disease.
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- Thania Garzon
- Department of Chemistry-Biology, University of Sonora, Hermosillo, Mexico
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- Department of Chemistry-Biology, University of Sonora, Hermosillo, Mexico
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- Department of Chemistry-Biology, University of Sonora, Hermosillo, Mexico
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- Department of Chemistry-Biology, University of Sonora, Hermosillo, Mexico
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- Health Science Department, University of Sonora, Obregon, Mexico
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- Department of Chemistry-Biology, University of Sonora, Hermosillo, Mexico
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Emery-Corbin SJ, Grüttner J, Svärd S. Transcriptomic and proteomic analyses of Giardia intestinalis: Intestinal epithelial cell interactions. ADVANCES IN PARASITOLOGY 2019; 107:139-171. [PMID: 32122528 DOI: 10.1016/bs.apar.2019.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Giardia intestinalis is a unicellular protozoan parasite that infects the small intestines of humans and animals. Giardiasis, the disease caused by the parasite, occurs globally across socioeconomic boundaries but is mainly endemic in developing countries and particularly within young children, where pronounced effects manifests in a failure to thrive condition. The molecular pathogenesis of Giardia has been studied using in vitro models of human and rat intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) and parasites from the two major human genotypes or assemblages (A and B). High-quality, genome sequencing of representative isolates from assemblages A (WB) and B (GS) has enabled exploration of these host-parasite models using 'omics' technologies, allowing deep and quantitative analyses of global gene expression changes in IECs and parasites during their interactions, cross-talk and competition. These include a major up-regulation of immune-related genes in the IECs early after the start of interactions, as well as competition between host cells and parasites for nutrients like sugars, amino acids and lipids, which is also reflected in their secretome interactions. Unique parasite proteins dominate these interactions, with many major up-regulated genes being either hypothetical proteins or members of Giardia-specific gene families like the high-cysteine-rich membrane proteins (HCMPs), variable surface proteins (VSPs), alpha-giardins and cysteine proteases. Furthermore, these proteins also dominate in the secretomes, suggesting that they are important virulence factors in Giardia and crucial molecular effectors at the host-parasite interface.
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- Samantha J Emery-Corbin
- Population Health and Immunity Division, The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, Parkville, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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Ortega-Pierres MG, Argüello-García R. Giardia duodenalis: Role of secreted molecules as virulent factors in the cytotoxic effect on epithelial cells. ADVANCES IN PARASITOLOGY 2019; 106:129-169. [PMID: 31630757 DOI: 10.1016/bs.apar.2019.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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During the course of giardiasis in humans and experimental models, G. duodenalis trophozoites express and secrete several proteins (ESPs) affecting structural, cellular and soluble components of the host intestinal milieu. These include the toxin-like molecules CRP136 and ESP58 that induce intestinal hyper-peristalsis. After the completion of the Giardia genome database and using up-to date transcriptomic and proteomic approaches, secreted 'virulence factors' have also been identified and experimentally characterized. This repertoire includes arginine deiminase (ADI) that competes for arginine, an important energy source for trophozoites, some high-cysteine membrane proteins (HCMPs) and VSP88, a versatile variant surface protein (VSP) that functions as an extracellular protease. Another giardial protein, enolase, moonlights as a metabolic enzyme that interacts with the fibrinolytic system and damages host epithelial cells. Other putative Giardia virulence factors are cysteine proteases that degrade multiple host components including mucin, villin, tight junction proteins, immunoglobulins, defensins and cytokines. One of these proteases, named giardipain-1, decreases transepithelial electrical resistance and induces apoptosis in epithelial cells. A putative role for tenascins, present in the Giardia's secretome, is interfering with the host epidermal growth factor. Based on the roles that these molecules play, drugs may be designed to interfere with their functions. This review presents a comprehensive description of secreted Giardia virulence factors. It further describes their cytotoxic mechanisms and roles in the pathophysiology of giardiasis, and then assesses their potential as targets for drug development.
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- M Guadalupe Ortega-Pierres
- Departamento de Genética y Biología Molecular, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de Mexico City, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Genética y Biología Molecular, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de Mexico City, Mexico
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The Biological Fight Against Pathogenic Bacteria and Protozoa. NEW WEAPONS TO CONTROL BACTERIAL GROWTH 2016. [PMCID: PMC7123701 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-28368-5_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The animal gastrointestinal tract is a tube with two open ends; hence, from the microbial point of view it constitutes an open system, as opposed to the circulatory system that must be a tightly closed microbial-free environment. In particular, the human intestine spans ca. 200 m2 and represents a massive absorptive surface composed of a layer of epithelial cells as well as a paracellular barrier. The permeability of this paracellular barrier is regulated by transmembrane proteins known as claudins that play a critical role in tight junctions.
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Zhou BH, Liu LL, Liu J, Yuan FW, Tian EJ, Wang HW. Effect of Diclazuril on the Bursa of Fabricius Morphology and SIgA Expression in Chickens Infected with Eimeria tenella. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY 2015; 53:675-82. [PMID: 26797433 PMCID: PMC4725230 DOI: 10.3347/kjp.2015.53.6.675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2015] [Revised: 10/07/2015] [Accepted: 10/17/2015] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The effects of diclazuril on the bursa of Fabricius (BF) structure and secretory IgA (SIgA) expression in chickens infected with Eimeria tenella were examined. The morphology of the BF was observed by hematoxylin and eosin staining, while ultrastructural changes were monitored by transmission electron microscopy. E. tenella infection caused the BF cell volumes to decrease, irregularly arranged, as well as, enlargement of the intercellular space. Diclazuril treatment alleviated the physical signs of damages associated with E. tenella infection. The SIgA expression in BF was analyzed by immunohistochemistry technique. The SIgA expression increased significantly by 350.4% (P<0.01) after E. tenella infection compared to the normal control group. With the treatment of diclazuril, the SIgA was relatively fewer in the cortex, and the expression level was significantly decreased by 46.7% (P<0.01) compared with the infected and untreated group. In conclusion, E. tenella infection in chickens induced obvious harmful changes in BF morphological structure and stimulated the expression of SIgA in the BF. Diclazuril treatment effectively alleviated the morphological changes. This result demonstrates a method to develop an immunological strategy in coccidiosis control.
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- Bian-Hua Zhou
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Henan, Luoyang 471003, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Henan, Luoyang 471003, China
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- Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, USA
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Henan, Luoyang 471003, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Henan, Luoyang 471003, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Henan, Luoyang 471003, China
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Lopez-Romero G, Quintero J, Astiazarán-García H, Velazquez C. Host defences againstGiardia lamblia. Parasite Immunol 2015; 37:394-406. [DOI: 10.1111/pim.12210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2014] [Accepted: 06/08/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- G. Lopez-Romero
- Coordinación de Nutrición; Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo A.C.; Hermosillo Sonora México
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- Department of Chemistry-Biology; University of Sonora; Hermosillo Sonora México
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- Coordinación de Nutrición; Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo A.C.; Hermosillo Sonora México
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- Department of Chemistry-Biology; University of Sonora; Hermosillo Sonora México
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Lee HY, Kim J, Noh HJ, Kim HP, Park SJ. Giardia lamblia binding immunoglobulin protein triggers maturation of dendritic cells via activation of TLR4-MyD88-p38 and ERK1/2 MAPKs. Parasite Immunol 2015; 36:627-46. [PMID: 24871487 DOI: 10.1111/pim.12119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2013] [Accepted: 05/23/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Much remains unknown about the mammalian immune response to Giardia lamblia, a protozoan pathogen that causes diarrhoeal outbreaks. We fractionated protein extracts of G. lamblia trophozoites by Viva-spin centrifugation, DEAE ion exchange and gel filtration chromatography. Resultant fractions were screened for antigenic molecules by western blots analysis using anti-G. lamblia antibodies (Abs), resulting in identification of G. lamblia binding immunoglobulin protein (GlBiP). Maturation of mouse dendritic cells (DCs) in response to recombinant GlBiP (rGlBiP) was detected by increased expression of surface molecules such as CD80, CD86 and MHC class II; these mature DCs, produced pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-12 and IL-6). Especially, the truncated rGlBiP containing the heat-shock protein 70 domain-induced cytokine production from mouse DCs. rGlBiP-induced DC activation was initiated by TLR4 in a MyD88-dependent way and occurred through activation of p38 and ERK1/2 MAPKs as well as increased activity of NF-κB and AP-1. Moreover, CD4(+) T cells stimulated with rGlBiP-treated DCs produced high levels of IL-2 and IFN-γ. Together, our results suggest that GlBiP contributes to maturation of DCs via activation of TLR4-MyD88-p38, ERK1/2 MAPK, NF-κB and AP-1.
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- H-Y Lee
- Department of Environmental Medical Biology and Institute of Tropical Medicine, Brain Korea Plus Project for Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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Quintero J, Figueroa DC, Barcelo R, Breci L, Astiazaran-Garcia H, Rascon L, Robles-Zepeda R, Garibay-Escobar A, Velazquez-Contreras E, Avila GL, Hernandez-Hernandez JM, Velazquez C. Identification of an immunogenic protein of Giardia lamblia using monoclonal antibodies generated from infected mice. Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz 2014; 108:616-22. [PMID: 23903978 PMCID: PMC3970608 DOI: 10.1590/0074-0276108052013013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2012] [Accepted: 03/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The humoral immune response plays an important role in the clearance
of Giardia lamblia. However, our knowledge about the specific
antigens of G. lamblia that induce a protective immune response
is limited. The purpose of this study was to identify and characterise the
immunogenic proteins of G. lamblia in a mouse model. We
generated monoclonal antibodies (moAbs) specific to G. lamblia
(1B10, 2C9.D11, 3C10.E5, 3D10, 5G8.B5, 5F4, 4C7, 3C5 and 3C6) by fusing
splenocytes derived from infected mice. Most of these moAbs recognised a band of
± 71 kDa (5G8 protein) and this protein was also recognised by serum from the
infected mice. We found that the moAbs recognised conformational epitopes of the
5G8 protein and that this antigen is expressed on the cell surface and inside
trophozoites. Additionally, antibodies specific to the 5G8 protein induced
strong agglutination (> 70-90%) of trophozoites. We have thus identified a
highly immunogenic antigen of G. lamblia that is recognised by
the immune system of infected mice. In summary, this study describes the
identification and partial characterisation of an immunogenic protein of
G. lamblia. Additionally, we generated a panel of moAbs
specific for this protein that will be useful for the biochemical and
immunological characterisation of this immunologically interesting
Giardia molecule.
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- Jael Quintero
- Department of Polymers and Materials, University of Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora, México
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Heyworth MF. Immunological aspects of Giardia infections. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 21:55. [PMID: 25347704 PMCID: PMC4209855 DOI: 10.1051/parasite/2014056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2014] [Accepted: 10/16/2014] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Immunodeficiency, particularly antibody deficiency, predisposes to increased intensity and persistence of Giardia infections. Giardia-infected immunocompetent hosts produce serum and intestinal antibodies against Giardia trophozoites. The number of Giardia muris trophozoites, in mice with G. muris infection, is reduced by intra-duodenal administration of anti-G. muris antibody. Giardia intestinalis antigens that are recognised by human anti-trophozoite antibodies include variable (variant-specific) and invariant proteins. Nitric oxide (NO) appears to contribute to host clearance of Giardia trophozoites. Arginine is a precursor of NO and is metabolised by Giardia trophozoites, possibly reducing its availability for generation of NO by the host. Work with mice suggests that T lymphocytes and interleukin-6 (IL-6) contribute to clearance of Giardia infection via mechanisms independent of antibodies.
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- Martin F Heyworth
- Research Service, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA - Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Banik S, Renner Viveros P, Seeber F, Klotz C, Ignatius R, Aebischer T. Giardia duodenalis arginine deiminase modulates the phenotype and cytokine secretion of human dendritic cells by depletion of arginine and formation of ammonia. Infect Immun 2013; 81:2309-17. [PMID: 23589577 PMCID: PMC3697621 DOI: 10.1128/iai.00004-13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2013] [Accepted: 04/06/2013] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Depletion of arginine is a recognized strategy that pathogens use to evade immune effector mechanisms. Depletion depends on microbial enzymes such as arginases, which are considered virulence factors. The effect is mostly interpreted as being a consequence of successful competition with host enzymes for the substrate. However, both arginases and arginine deiminases (ADI) have been associated with pathogen virulence. Both deplete arginine, but their reaction products differ. An ADI has been implicated in the virulence of Giardia duodenalis, an intestinal parasite that infects humans and animals, causing significant morbidity. Dendritic cells (DC) play a critical role in host defense and also in a murine G. duodenalis infection model. The functional properties of these innate immune cells depend on the milieu in which they are activated. Here, the dependence of the response of these cells on arginine was studied by using Giardia ADI and lipopolysaccharide-stimulated human monocyte-derived DC. Arginine depletion by ADI significantly increased tumor necrosis factor alpha and decreased interleukin-10 (IL-10) and IL-12p40 secretion. It also reduced the upregulation of surface CD83 and CD86 molecules, which are involved in cell-cell interactions. Arginine depletion also reduced the phosphorylation of S6 kinase in DC, suggesting the involvement of the mammalian target of rapamycin signaling pathway. The changes were due to arginine depletion and the formation of reaction products, in particular, ammonium ions. Comparison of NH(4)(+) and urea revealed distinct immunomodulatory activities of these products of deiminases and arginases, respectively. The data suggest that a better understanding of the role of arginine-depleting pathogen enzymes for immune evasion will have to take enzyme class and reaction products into consideration.
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- Stefanie Banik
- Department of Parasitology/Mycology/Intracellular Pathogens (FG 16), Robert Koch Institute, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Tropical Medicine and International Health, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Parasitology/Mycology/Intracellular Pathogens (FG 16), Robert Koch Institute, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Parasitology/Mycology/Intracellular Pathogens (FG 16), Robert Koch Institute, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Tropical Medicine and International Health, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Parasitology/Mycology/Intracellular Pathogens (FG 16), Robert Koch Institute, Berlin, Germany
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Naess H, Nyland M, Hausken T, Follestad I, Nyland HI. Chronic fatigue syndrome after Giardia enteritis: clinical characteristics, disability and long-term sickness absence. BMC Gastroenterol 2012; 12:13. [PMID: 22316329 PMCID: PMC3292445 DOI: 10.1186/1471-230x-12-13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2011] [Accepted: 02/08/2012] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background A waterborne outbreak of Giardia lamblia gastroenteritis led to a high prevalance of long-lasting fatigue and abdominal symptoms. The aim was to describe the clinical characteristics, disability and employmentloss in a case series of patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) after the infection. Methods Patients who reported persistent fatigue, lowered functional capacity and sickness leave or delayed education after a large community outbreak of giardiasis enteritis in the city of Bergen, Norway were evaluated with the established Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria for CFS. Fatigue was self-rated by the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS). Physical and mental health status and functional impairment was measured by the Medical Outcome Severity Scale-short Form-36 (SF-36). The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was used to measure co-morbid anxiety and depression. Inability to work or study because of fatigue was determined by sickness absence certified by a doctor. Results A total of 58 (60%) out of 96 patients with long-lasting post-infectious fatigue after laboratory confirmed giardiasis were diagnosed with CFS. In all, 1262 patients had laboratory confirmed giardiasis. At the time of referral (mean illness duration 2.7 years) 16% reported improvement, 28% reported no change, and 57% reported progressive course with gradual worsening. Mean FSS score was 6.6. A distinctive pattern of impairment was documented with the SF-36. The physical functioning, vitality (energy/fatigue) and social functioning were especially reduced. Long-term sickness absence from studies and work was noted in all patients. Conclusion After giardiasis enteritis at least 5% developed clinical characteristics and functional impairment comparable to previously described post-infectious fatigue syndrome.
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- Halvor Naess
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Department of Neurology, and Unit for Gastroenterology, Department for Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.
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Giardiasis: a review on assemblage distribution and epidemiology in India. Indian J Gastroenterol 2012; 31:3-12. [PMID: 22311296 DOI: 10.1007/s12664-012-0161-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2011] [Accepted: 01/07/2012] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Giardiasis is a significant cause of diarrheal disease and associated morbidity in children and adults worldwide. In addition to diarrhea, it can also lead to malnutrition and cognitive deficits in children from developing countries. Giardia duodenalis is considered to be a species complex of several assemblages, of which assemblage A and B are predominantly associated with human infections. Assemblage type has been associated with risk of occurrence of symptoms and duration of illness. Hence genotyping of giardial isolates may help understand better the epidemiology and transmission ecology of the disease in a particular setting or area. In India, prevalence rates of Giardia infection in patients with diarrhea range from 0.4% to 70%, and asymptomatic cyst passage has been found to be as high as 50% in rural southern India. In this review, the global distribution of giardial assemblage, zoonotic transmission and the association of assemblage with disease have been discussed, followed by epidemiology of giardiasis in India.
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Feliziani C, Merino MC, Rivero MR, Hellman U, Pistoresi-Palencia MC, Rópolo AS. Immunodominant proteins α-1 giardin and β-giardin are expressed in both assemblages A and B of Giardia lamblia. BMC Microbiol 2011; 11:233. [PMID: 22011206 PMCID: PMC3206439 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2180-11-233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2011] [Accepted: 10/19/2011] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background To date, eight assemblages of Giardia lamblia have been described, but only assemblages A and B are known to infect humans. Despite the fact that the genomic, biological, and clinical differences found between these two assemblages has raised the possibility that they may be considered different species, there is relatively limited information on their phenotypic differences. In the present study, we developed monoclonal antibodies against alpha-1 and beta giardin, two immunodominant proteins produced during G. lamblia infection, and studied their expression and localization in WB (assemblage A) and GS trophozoites (assemblage B). Results The polyclonal antibodies generated against WB trophozoites, particularly those recognizing intracellular proteins as well as the proteins present at the plasma membrane (variable-specific surface proteins), showed cross-reactivity with intracellular proteins in GS trophozoites. The use of monoclonal antibodies against beta giardin indicated ventral disc localization, particularly at the periphery in WB trophozoites. Interestingly, although beta giardin was also restricted to the ventral disc in GS trophozoites, the pattern of localization clearly differed in this assemblage. On the other hand, monoclonal antibodies against alpha-1 giardin showed plasma membrane localization in both assemblages with the bare area of GS trophozoites also being distinguished. Moreover, the same localization at the plasma membrane was observed in Portland-1 (Assemblage A) and in P15 (Assemblage E) trophozoites. Conclusions We found differences in localization of the beta giardin protein between assemblages A and B, but the same pattern of localization of alpha-1 giardin in strains from Assemblages A, B and E. These findings reinforce the need for more studies based on phenotypic characteristics in order to disclose how far one assemblage is from the other.
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- Constanza Feliziani
- Laboratorio de Microbiología e Inmunología, Instituto de Investigación Médica Mercedes y Martín Ferreyra, INIMEC-CONICET, Friuli 2434, (5000) Córdoba, Argentina
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Jenikova G, Hruz P, Andersson MK, Tejman-Yarden N, Ferreira PCD, Andersen YS, Davids BJ, Gillin FD, Svärd SG, Curtiss R, Eckmann L. Α1-giardin based live heterologous vaccine protects against Giardia lamblia infection in a murine model. Vaccine 2011; 29:9529-37. [PMID: 22001876 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2011.09.126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2011] [Revised: 08/15/2011] [Accepted: 09/30/2011] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Giardia lamblia is a leading protozoan cause of diarrheal disease worldwide, yet preventive medical strategies are not available. A crude veterinary vaccine has been licensed for cats and dogs, but no defined human vaccine is available. We tested the vaccine potential of three conserved antigens previously identified in human and murine giardiasis, α1-giardin, α-enolase, and ornithine carbamoyl transferase, in a murine model of G. lamblia infection. Live recombinant attenuated Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhimurium vaccine strains were constructed that stably expressed each antigen, maintained colonization capacity, and sustained total attenuation in the host. Oral administration of the vaccine strains induced antigen-specific serum IgG, particularly IgG(2A), and mucosal IgA for α1-giardin and α-enolase, but not for ornithine carbamoyl transferase. Immunization with the α1-giardin vaccine induced significant protection against subsequent G. lamblia challenge, which was further enhanced by boosting with cholera toxin or sublingual α1-giardin administration. The α-enolase vaccine afforded no protection. Analysis of α1-giardin from divergent assemblage A and B isolates of G. lamblia revealed >97% amino acid sequence conservation and immunological cross-reactivity, further supporting the potential utility of this antigen in vaccine development. Together. These results indicate that α1-giardin is a suitable candidate antigen for a vaccine against giardiasis.
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- Gabriela Jenikova
- Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, United States
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Proteomic analysis of Giardia: Studies from the pre- and post-genomic era. Exp Parasitol 2010; 124:26-30. [DOI: 10.1016/j.exppara.2009.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2008] [Revised: 03/11/2009] [Accepted: 03/17/2009] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Astiazaran-Garcia H, Quintero J, Vega R, Briceño P, Oviedo C, Rascon L, Garibay-Escobar A, Castillo-Yañez FJ, Robles-Zepeda R, Hernandez J, Velazquez C. Identification of T-cell stimulating antigens from Giardia lamblia by using Giardia-specific T-cell hybridomas. Parasite Immunol 2009; 31:132-9. [PMID: 19222784 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3024.2008.01083.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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T-cell immune response plays an important role in controlling Giardia lamblia infections. Little is known about the G. lamblia-specific antigens that stimulate a cell-mediated immune response. The aim of the present study was to identify T-cell stimulating G. lamblia antigens. For this purpose, we generated a group of Giardia-specific T-cell hybridomas (2F9, 4D5, 6D10, 8B9, 9B10, 10F7 and 10G5). Hybridomas were screened for reactivity with G. lamblia protein extract by the CTLL bioassay. These T-cell hybridomas did not exhibit any significant activation either in the absence of G. lamblia protein extract or in the presence of irrelevant antigen (hen white egg lysozyme). To further characterize the T-cell hybridomas generated, we selected three hybridomas (10G5, 4D5 and 9B10). Giardia lamblia proteins of 90-110, 65-77 and 40-64 kDa showed T-cell stimulating activity for the hybridomas 10G5, 4D5 and 9B10, respectively, in a concentration-dependent manner. Protein extract obtained from different G. lamblia strains (GS/M-83-H7, WB C6 and a clinical isolate (YJJ)) stimulated all T-cell hybridomas, indicating that T-cell-stimulating antigens are expressed among different G. lamblia strains. In conclusion, we identified T-cell stimulating G. lamblia antigens by using Giardia-specific T-cell hybridomas. To our knowledge, these hybridomas are the first-described T-cell hybridomas specific for G. lamblia.
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- H Astiazaran-Garcia
- Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo A.C. Hermosillo, Sonora, México
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Release of metabolic enzymes by Giardia in response to interaction with intestinal epithelial cells. Mol Biochem Parasitol 2008; 159:85-91. [PMID: 18359106 DOI: 10.1016/j.molbiopara.2008.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 133] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2007] [Revised: 01/24/2008] [Accepted: 02/07/2008] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Giardia lamblia, an important cause of diarrheal disease, resides in the small intestinal lumen in close apposition to epithelial cells. Since the disease mechanisms underlying giardiasis are poorly understood, elucidating the specific interactions of the parasite with the host epithelium is likely to provide clues to understanding the pathogenesis. Here we tested the hypothesis that contact of Giardia lamblia with intestinal epithelial cells might lead to release of specific proteins. Using established co-culture models, intestinal ligated loops and a proteomics approach, we identified three G. lamblia proteins (arginine deiminase, ornithine carbamoyl transferase and enolase), previously recognized as immunodominant antigens during acute giardiasis. Release was stimulated by cell-cell interactions, since only small amounts of arginine deiminase and enolase were detected in the medium after culturing of G. lamblia alone. The secreted G. lamblia proteins were localized to the cytoplasm and the inside of the plasma membrane of trophozoites. Furthermore, in vitro studies with recombinant arginine deiminase showed that the secreted Giardia proteins can disable host innate immune factors such as nitric oxide production. These results indicate that contact of Giardia with epithelial cells triggers metabolic enzyme release, which might facilitate effective colonization of the human small intestine.
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Abdul-Wahid A, Faubert G. Characterization of the local immune response to cyst antigens during the acute and elimination phases of primary murine giardiasis. Int J Parasitol 2007; 38:691-703. [PMID: 18037419 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2007.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2007] [Revised: 08/31/2007] [Accepted: 10/01/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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During the course of a giardial infection, the host's immune system is presented with a variety of Giardia antigens as trophozoites differentiate, through encysting cells, to form the infective cysts. Previous studies examining the host's immune response during giardial infections have focused on trophozoite-derived antigens (Ags). In this study, we were interested to determine if the host's immune system reacts to cyst Ags during the acute and elimination phases, when there is cyst shedding. For this purpose, we used antigenic extracts from trophozoites (Troph), encysting cells (ENC), and purified giardial cyst walls (PCW), as well as purified recombinant cyst wall protein 2 (rCWP2). Comparative analysis of the parasite extracts using SDS-PAGE analysis and surface-enhanced laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry resulted in the detection of 175 protein entities, of which 26 were Troph-specific proteins, 17 ENC-specific proteins, and 31 were PCW-specific proteins. On the other hand, we detected 34 proteins shared between Troph and ENC, 19 proteins that were shared between ENC and PCW, and 29 proteins that were common to Troph and PCW. Finally, we detected 19 proteins that were shared by all three extract samples. BALB/c mice were infected with 10(5)Giardia muris cysts and sacrificed either at the acute or elimination phases of infection (days 12 and 40, respectively), and lymphocytes were isolated from the Peyer's patches (PP). Using flow cytometry, we detected significant increases in the number of PP-derived CD4(+) and CD19(+), but not CD8(+) lymphocytes. Quantification of the number of mucosal IL-4 and IFN-gamma secreting T-lymphocytes by enzyme-linked immunosorbent spot assay showed that these cells reacted by secreting similar levels of IL-4 and IFN-gamma, regardless of the Ag or the phase of infection. Analysis of intestinal humoral immune responses by ELISA resulted in the detection of Ag-specific IgA and IgG intestinal antibodies. Regardless of the Ag tested, a trend was consistently observed where the concentration of local antibodies was found to be slightly increased by the acute phase, where we detected approximately 200microg/mg of specific IgA and approximately 300ng/ml of specific IgG in intestinal lavage of infected mice. By the elimination phase, the amount of specific antibodies was found to increase to approximately 600microg/mg of specific IgA and approximately 1300ng/ml of specific IgG antibodies. Finally, we tested the biological activity of these antibodies and found that they were able to reduce the ability of trophozoites to differentiate into cysts in vitro. Collectively, we believe these results demonstrate for the first time the existence of significant cellular and humoral immune responses against Giardia cyst Ags that may contribute to the reduction of cyst shedding in infected animals.
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- Aws Abdul-Wahid
- Institute of Parasitology, McGill University, Montréal, Que., Canada H9X-3V9
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Davids BJ, Palm JED, Housley MP, Smith JR, Andersen YS, Martin MG, Hendrickson BA, Johansen FE, Svärd SG, Gillin FD, Eckmann L. Polymeric Immunoglobulin Receptor in Intestinal Immune Defense against the Lumen-Dwelling Protozoan ParasiteGiardia. THE JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY 2006; 177:6281-90. [PMID: 17056558 DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.177.9.6281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The polymeric Ig receptor (pIgR) is conserved in mammals and has an avian homologue, suggesting evolutionarily important functions in vertebrates. It transports multimeric IgA and IgM across polarized epithelia and is highly expressed in the intestine, yet little direct evidence exists for its importance in defense against common enteric pathogens. In this study, we demonstrate that pIgR can play a critical role in intestinal defense against the lumen-dwelling protozoan parasite Giardia, a leading cause of diarrheal disease. The receptor was essential for the eradication of Giardia when high luminal IgA levels were required. Clearance of Giardia muris, in which IgA plays a dominant role, was severely compromised in pIgR-deficient mice despite significant fecal IgA output at 10% of normal levels. In contrast, eradication of the human strain Giardia lamblia GS/M, for which adaptive immunity is less IgA dependent in mice, was unaffected by pIgR deficiency, indicating that pIgR had no physiologic role when lower luminal IgA levels were sufficient for parasite elimination. Immune IgA was greatly increased in the serum of pIgR-deficient mice, conferred passive protection against Giardia, and recognized several conserved giardial Ags, including ornithine carbamoyltransferase, arginine deiminase, alpha-enolase, and alpha- and beta-giardins, that are also detected in human giardiasis. Corroborative observations were made in mice lacking the J chain, which is required for pIgR-dependent transepithelial IgA transport. These results, together with prior data on pIgR-mediated immune neutralization of luminal cholera toxin, suggest that pIgR is essential in intestinal defense against pathogenic microbes with high-level and persistent luminal presence.
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- Barbara J Davids
- Department of Pathology, University of California-San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92103, USA
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Roxström-Lindquist K, Palm D, Reiner D, Ringqvist E, Svärd SG. Giardia immunity--an update. Trends Parasitol 2005; 22:26-31. [PMID: 16303332 DOI: 10.1016/j.pt.2005.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2005] [Revised: 09/12/2005] [Accepted: 11/09/2005] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Giardia lamblia is a flagellated protozoan that causes watery diarrhea worldwide but the mechanisms of pathogenicity and the major host defenses against Giardia infection are not well characterized. The recent sequencing of the G. lamblia genome and the development of methods for genome-wide analyses of gene expression have made it possible to characterize the host-parasite interaction more fully. It is becoming clear that the host defense against a Giardia infection involves several different immunological and non-immunological mucosal processes.
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