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Pieren DKJ, Benítez-Martínez A, Genescà M. Targeting HIV persistence in the tissue. Curr Opin HIV AIDS 2024; 19:69-78. [PMID: 38169333 DOI: 10.1097/coh.0000000000000836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The complex nature and distribution of the HIV reservoir in tissue of people with HIV remains one of the major obstacles to achieve the elimination of HIV persistence. Challenges include the tissue-specific states of latency and viral persistence, which translates into high levels of reservoir heterogeneity. Moreover, the best strategies to reach and eliminate these reservoirs may differ based on the intrinsic characteristics of the cellular and anatomical reservoir to reach. RECENT FINDINGS While major focus has been undertaken for lymphoid tissues and follicular T helper cells, evidence of viral persistence in HIV and non-HIV antigen-specific CD4 + T cells and macrophages resident in multiple tissues providing long-term protection presents new challenges in the quest for an HIV cure. Considering the microenvironments where these cellular reservoirs persist opens new venues for the delivery of drugs and immunotherapies to target these niches. New tools, such as single-cell RNA sequencing, CRISPR screenings, mRNA technology or tissue organoids are quickly developing and providing detailed information about the complex nature of the tissue reservoirs. SUMMARY Targeting persistence in tissue reservoirs represents a complex but essential step towards achieving HIV cure. Combinatorial strategies, particularly during the early phases of infection to impact initial reservoirs, capable of reaching and reactivating multiple long-lived reservoirs in the body may lead the path.
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- Daan K J Pieren
- Infectious Diseases Department, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, Barcelona, Spain
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Cafaro A, Schietroma I, Sernicola L, Belli R, Campagna M, Mancini F, Farcomeni S, Pavone-Cossut MR, Borsetti A, Monini P, Ensoli B. Role of HIV-1 Tat Protein Interactions with Host Receptors in HIV Infection and Pathogenesis. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1704. [PMID: 38338977 PMCID: PMC10855115 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25031704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Each time the virus starts a new round of expression/replication, even under effective antiretroviral therapy (ART), the transactivator of viral transcription Tat is one of the first HIV-1 protein to be produced, as it is strictly required for HIV replication and spreading. At this stage, most of the Tat protein exits infected cells, accumulates in the extracellular matrix and exerts profound effects on both the virus and neighbor cells, mostly of the innate and adaptive immune systems. Through these effects, extracellular Tat contributes to the acquisition of infection, spreading and progression to AIDS in untreated patients, or to non-AIDS co-morbidities in ART-treated individuals, who experience inflammation and immune activation despite virus suppression. Here, we review the role of extracellular Tat in both the virus life cycle and on cells of the innate and adaptive immune system, and we provide epidemiological and experimental evidence of the importance of targeting Tat to block residual HIV expression and replication. Finally, we briefly review vaccine studies showing that a therapeutic Tat vaccine intensifies ART, while its inclusion in a preventative vaccine may blunt escape from neutralizing antibodies and block early events in HIV acquisition.
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- Aurelio Cafaro
- National HIV/AIDS Research Center, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, 00161 Rome, Italy; (I.S.); (L.S.); (R.B.); (M.C.); (F.M.); (S.F.); (M.R.P.-C.); (A.B.); (P.M.)
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- National HIV/AIDS Research Center, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, 00161 Rome, Italy; (I.S.); (L.S.); (R.B.); (M.C.); (F.M.); (S.F.); (M.R.P.-C.); (A.B.); (P.M.)
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Morath K, Sadhu L, Dyckhoff G, Gapp M, Keppler OT, Fackler OT. Activation-neutral gene editing of tonsillar CD4 T cells for functional studies in human ex vivo tonsil cultures. CELL REPORTS METHODS 2024; 4:100685. [PMID: 38211593 PMCID: PMC10831948 DOI: 10.1016/j.crmeth.2023.100685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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The molecular and immunological properties of tissue-resident resting CD4 T cells are understudied due to the lack of suitable gene editing methods. Here, we describe the ex vivo culture and gene editing methodology ediTONSIL for CD4 T cells from human tonsils. Optimized CRISPR-Cas9 RNP nucleofection results in knockout efficacies of over 90% without requiring exogenous activation. Editing can be performed on multiple cell types in bulk cultures or on isolated CD4 T cells that can be labeled and reintroduced into their tissue environment. Importantly, CD4 T cells maintain their tissue-specific properties such as viability, activation state, or immunocompetence following reassembly into lymphoid aggregates. This highly efficient and versatile gene editing workflow for tonsillar CD4 T cells enables the dissection of molecular mechanisms in ex vivo cultures of human lymphoid tissue and can be adapted to other tonsil-resident cell types.
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- Katharina Morath
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Integrative Virology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 344, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Integrative Virology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 344, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Max von Pettenkofer Institute and Gene Center, Virology, National Reference Center for Retroviruses, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Pettenkoferstraße 9a, 80336 Munich, Germany
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- Max von Pettenkofer Institute and Gene Center, Virology, National Reference Center for Retroviruses, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Pettenkoferstraße 9a, 80336 Munich, Germany; German Centre for Infection Research (DZIF), Partner Site München, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Integrative Virology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 344, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; German Centre for Infection Research (DZIF), Partner Site Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Gao C, Ouyang W, Kutza J, Grimm TA, Fields K, Lankford CSR, Schwartzkopff F, Paciga M, Stantchev T, Tiffany L, Strebel K, Clouse KA. Macrophage-Derived Factors with the Potential to Contribute to Pathogenicity of HIV-1 and HIV-2: Role of CCL-2/MCP-1. Viruses 2023; 15:2160. [PMID: 38005838 PMCID: PMC10674259 DOI: 10.3390/v15112160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Human immunodeficiency virus type 2 (HIV-2) is known to be less pathogenic than HIV-1. However, the mechanism(s) underlying the decreased HIV-2 pathogenicity is not fully understood. Herein, we report that β-chemokine CCL2 expression was increased in HIV-1-infected human monocyte-derived macrophages (MDM) but decreased in HIV-2-infected MDM when compared to uninfected MDM. Inhibition of CCL2 expression following HIV-2 infection occurred at both protein and mRNA levels. By microarray analysis, quantitative PCR, and Western blotting, we identified that Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 1 (STAT1), a critical transcription factor for inducing CCL2 gene expression, was also reduced in HIV-2-infected MDM. Blockade of STAT1 in HIV-infected MDM using a STAT1 inhibitor significantly reduced the production of CCL2. In contrast, transduction of STAT1-expressing pseudo-retrovirus restored CCL2 production in HIV-2-infected MDM. These findings support the concept that CCL2 inhibition in HIV-2-infected MDM is meditated by reduction of STAT1. Furthermore, we showed that STAT1 reduction in HIV-2-infected MDM was regulated by the CUL2/RBX1 ubiquitin E3 ligase complex-dependent proteasome pathway. Knockdown of CUL2 or RBX1 restored the expression of STAT1 and CCL2 in HIV-2-infected MDM. Taken together, our findings suggest that differential regulation of the STAT1-CCL2 axis may be one of the mechanisms underlying the different pathogenicity observed for HIV-1 and HIV-2.
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- Chunling Gao
- Division of Biotechnology Review and Research 1, Office of Biotechnology Products, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U. S. Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA; (C.G.); (J.K.); (T.A.G.); (C.S.R.L.); (F.S.); (M.P.); (T.S.); (L.T.)
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- Division of Biotechnology Review and Research 2, Office of Biotechnology Products, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U. S. Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA
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- Division of Biotechnology Review and Research 1, Office of Biotechnology Products, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U. S. Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA; (C.G.); (J.K.); (T.A.G.); (C.S.R.L.); (F.S.); (M.P.); (T.S.); (L.T.)
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- Division of Biotechnology Review and Research 1, Office of Biotechnology Products, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U. S. Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA; (C.G.); (J.K.); (T.A.G.); (C.S.R.L.); (F.S.); (M.P.); (T.S.); (L.T.)
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- Division of Biotechnology Review and Research 1, Office of Biotechnology Products, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U. S. Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA; (C.G.); (J.K.); (T.A.G.); (C.S.R.L.); (F.S.); (M.P.); (T.S.); (L.T.)
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- Division of Biotechnology Review and Research 1, Office of Biotechnology Products, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U. S. Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA; (C.G.); (J.K.); (T.A.G.); (C.S.R.L.); (F.S.); (M.P.); (T.S.); (L.T.)
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- Division of Biotechnology Review and Research 1, Office of Biotechnology Products, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U. S. Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA; (C.G.); (J.K.); (T.A.G.); (C.S.R.L.); (F.S.); (M.P.); (T.S.); (L.T.)
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- Division of Biotechnology Review and Research 1, Office of Biotechnology Products, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U. S. Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA; (C.G.); (J.K.); (T.A.G.); (C.S.R.L.); (F.S.); (M.P.); (T.S.); (L.T.)
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- Division of Biotechnology Review and Research 1, Office of Biotechnology Products, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U. S. Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA; (C.G.); (J.K.); (T.A.G.); (C.S.R.L.); (F.S.); (M.P.); (T.S.); (L.T.)
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- Division of Biotechnology Review and Research 1, Office of Biotechnology Products, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U. S. Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA; (C.G.); (J.K.); (T.A.G.); (C.S.R.L.); (F.S.); (M.P.); (T.S.); (L.T.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA;
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- Division of Biotechnology Review and Research 1, Office of Biotechnology Products, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U. S. Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA; (C.G.); (J.K.); (T.A.G.); (C.S.R.L.); (F.S.); (M.P.); (T.S.); (L.T.)
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Baroncini L, Bredl S, Nicole KP, Speck RF. The Humanized Mouse Model: What Added Value Does It Offer for HIV Research? Pathogens 2023; 12:pathogens12040608. [PMID: 37111494 PMCID: PMC10142098 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens12040608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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In the early 2000s, novel humanized mouse models based on the transplantation of human hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) into immunocompromised mice were introduced (hu mice). The human HSPCs gave rise to a lymphoid system of human origin. The HIV research community has greatly benefitted from these hu mice. Since human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1 infection results in a high-titer disseminated HIV infection, hu mice have been of great value for all types of HIV research from pathogenesis to novel therapies. Since the first description of this new generation of hu mice, great efforts have been expended to improve humanization by creating other immunodeficient mouse models or supplementing mice with human transgenes to improve human engraftment. Many labs have their own customized hu mouse models, making comparisons quite difficult. Here, we discuss the different hu mouse models in the context of specific research questions in order to define which characteristics should be considered when determining which hu mouse model is appropriate for the question posed. We strongly believe that researchers must first define their research question and then determine whether a hu mouse model exists, allowing the research question to be studied.
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- Luca Baroncini
- Department of Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology, University Hospital of Zurich, University of Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology, University Hospital of Zurich, University of Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology, University Hospital of Zurich, University of Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology, University Hospital of Zurich, University of Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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Differential Impact of IL-32 Isoforms on the Functions of Coronary Artery Endothelial Cells: A Potential Link with Arterial Stiffness and Atherosclerosis. Viruses 2023; 15:v15030700. [PMID: 36992409 PMCID: PMC10052544 DOI: 10.3390/v15030700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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Chronic inflammation is associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in people living with HIV (PLWH). We have previously shown that interleukin-32 (IL-32), a multi-isoform proinflammatory cytokine, is chronically upregulated in PLWH and is linked with CVD. However, the mechanistic role of the different IL-32 isoforms in CVD are yet to be identified. In this study, we aimed to investigate the potential impact of IL-32 isoforms on coronary artery endothelial cells (CAEC), whose dysfunction represents a major factor for atherosclerosis. Our results demonstrated that the predominantly expressed IL-32 isoforms (IL-32β and IL-32γ) have a selective impact on the production of the proinflammatory cytokine IL-6 by CAEC. Furthermore, these two isoforms induced endothelial cell dysfunction by upregulating the expression of the adhesion molecules ICAM-I and VCAM-I and the chemoattractants CCL-2, CXCL-8 and CXCL-1. IL-32-mediated expression of these chemokines was sufficient to drive monocyte transmigration in vitro. Finally, we demonstrate that IL-32 expression in both PLWH and controls correlates with the carotid artery stiffness, measured by the cumulated lateral translation. These results suggest a role for IL-32-mediated endothelial cell dysfunction in dysregulation of the blood vessel wall and that IL-32 may represent a therapeutic target to prevent CVD in PLWH.
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