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Halvorsen B, Viermyr HK, Ueland T, Sagen EL, Michelsen AE, Bjerkeli V, Tveita AA, Henriksen KN, Kåsine T, Dyrhol-Riise AM, Trøseid M, Dahl TB, Aukrust P, Gregersen I. IL-22 is increased in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and associates with cardiac involvement. J Infect 2024; 89:106176. [PMID: 38719108 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2024.106176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Bente Halvorsen
- Research Institute for Internal Medicine, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, 0027 Oslo, Norway; Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, 0318 Oslo, Norway
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- Research Institute for Internal Medicine, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, 0027 Oslo, Norway
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- Research Institute for Internal Medicine, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, 0027 Oslo, Norway; Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, 0318 Oslo, Norway; Thrombosis Research Center (TREC), Division of internal medicine, University hospital of North Norway, Tromsø Norway
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- Research Institute for Internal Medicine, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, 0027 Oslo, Norway
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- Research Institute for Internal Medicine, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, 0027 Oslo, Norway; Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, 0318 Oslo, Norway
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- Research Institute for Internal Medicine, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, 0027 Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Bærum Hospital, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, 1346 Gjettum, Norway; Division of Laboratory Medicine, Department of Immunology, Oslo University Hospital, 0424 Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Hematology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Hospital Pharmacies, South-Eastern Norway Enterprise, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, 0318 Oslo, Norway; Department of Infectious Diseases, Oslo University Hospital, Ullevål, Oslo, Norway
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- Research Institute for Internal Medicine, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, 0027 Oslo, Norway; Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, 0318 Oslo, Norway; Section of Clinical Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Research Institute for Internal Medicine, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, 0027 Oslo, Norway; Department of Acute Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Research Institute for Internal Medicine, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, 0027 Oslo, Norway; Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, 0318 Oslo, Norway; Section of Clinical Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Research Institute for Internal Medicine, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, 0027 Oslo, Norway.
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Wang H, Hosakote YM, Boor PJ, Yang J, Zhang Y, Yu X, Gonzales C, Levine CB, McLellan S, Cloutier N, Xie X, Shi PY, Ren P, Hu H, Sun K, Soong L, Sun J, Liang Y. The alarmin IL-33 exacerbates pulmonary inflammation and immune dysfunction in SARS-CoV-2 infection. iScience 2024; 27:110117. [PMID: 38947521 PMCID: PMC11214397 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.110117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
Abstract
Dysregulated host immune responses contribute to disease severity and worsened prognosis in COVID-19 infection and the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. In this study, we observed that IL-33, a damage-associated molecular pattern molecule, is significantly increased in COVID-19 patients and in SARS-CoV-2-infected mice. Using IL-33-/- mice, we demonstrated that IL-33 deficiency resulted in significant decreases in bodyweight loss, tissue viral burdens, and lung pathology. These improved outcomes in IL-33-/- mice also correlated with a reduction in innate immune cell infiltrates, i.e., neutrophils, macrophages, natural killer cells, and activated T cells in inflamed lungs. Lung RNA-seq results revealed that IL-33 signaling enhances activation of inflammatory pathways, including interferon signaling, pathogen phagocytosis, macrophage activation, and cytokine/chemokine signals. Overall, these findings demonstrate that the alarmin IL-33 plays a pathogenic role in SARS-CoV-2 infection and provides new insights that will inform the development of effective therapeutic strategies for COVID-19.
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- Hui Wang
- Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
- Institute for Human Infections and Immunity, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Institute for Human Infections and Immunity, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Data Science, the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Data Science, the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Institute for Human Infections and Immunity, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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Letafati A, Ardekani OS, Naderisemiromi M, Norouzi M, Shafiei M, Nik S, Mozhgani SH. Unraveling the dynamic mechanisms of natural killer cells in viral infections: insights and implications. Virol J 2024; 21:18. [PMID: 38216935 PMCID: PMC10785350 DOI: 10.1186/s12985-024-02287-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/14/2024] Open
Abstract
Viruses pose a constant threat to human well-being, necessitating the immune system to develop robust defenses. Natural killer (NK) cells, which play a crucial role in the immune system, have become recognized as vital participants in protecting the body against viral infections. These remarkable innate immune cells possess the unique ability to directly recognize and eliminate infected cells, thereby contributing to the early control and containment of viral pathogens. However, recent research has uncovered an intriguing phenomenon: the alteration of NK cells during viral infections. In addition to their well-established role in antiviral defense, NK cells undergo dynamic changes in their phenotype, function, and regulatory mechanisms upon encountering viral pathogens. These alterations can significantly impact the effectiveness of NK cell responses during viral infections. This review explores the multifaceted role of NK cells in antiviral immunity, highlighting their conventional effector functions as well as the emerging concept of NK cell alteration in the context of viral infections. Understanding the intricate interplay between NK cells and viral infections is crucial for advancing our knowledge of antiviral immune responses and could offer valuable information for the creation of innovative therapeutic approaches to combat viral diseases.
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- Arash Letafati
- Department of Virology, Faculty of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Research Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Virology, Faculty of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Research Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Alborz, Iran
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- Research Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.
- Department of Microbiology and Virology, School of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.
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Stoyanova K, Stoyanov D, Petrov S, Baldzhieva A, Bozhkova M, Murdzheva M, Kalfova T, Andreeva H, Taskov H, Vassilev P, Todev A. Conversion and Obsessive-Phobic Symptoms Predict IL-33 and IL-28A Levels in Individuals Diagnosed with COVID-19. Brain Sci 2023; 13:1271. [PMID: 37759873 PMCID: PMC10526257 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13091271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
Abstract
The first epidemiological wave of the incidence of COVID-19 in Bulgaria was registered in June 2020. After the wave peak, we conducted a study in persons diagnosed with COVID-19 (N = 52). They were assessed with the anxiety-depressive scale (ADS), including basic (BS), vegetative (VS), conversion (CS), obsessive-phobic (OPS), and depressive (DS) symptoms. ADS assessment of individuals diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 indicated a correlation between OPS and IL-33 values. IL-10 levels were higher than reference ranges in all patients. Multiple linear regression analyses demonstrated that combination of CS and OPS explained 28% of IL-33 levels, while combination of symptoms from all ADS dimensions explained 24% of IL-33 levels. It was also found that 21% of IL-28A levels was explained from the combination by all ADS dimensions, whereas OPS was the predictor for lower concentrations. The obtained results revealed meaningful correlations between psycho neuro-immunological factors in pathogenesis of illness from the coronavirus infection.
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- Kristina Stoyanova
- Research Institute at Medical University of Plovdiv, Research Group “Translational and Computational Neuroscience”, SRIPD, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria;
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- Research Institute at Medical University of Plovdiv, Research Group “Translational and Computational Neuroscience”, SRIPD, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria;
- Department of Psychiatry and Medical Psychology, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria; (S.P.); (A.B.); (M.B.); (M.M.); (T.K.); (H.A.)
- Laboratory of Clinical Immunology, University Hospital “St. George”, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria; (S.P.); (A.B.); (M.B.); (M.M.); (T.K.); (H.A.)
- Laboratory of Clinical Immunology, University Hospital “St. George”, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria; (S.P.); (A.B.); (M.B.); (M.M.); (T.K.); (H.A.)
- Laboratory of Clinical Immunology, University Hospital “St. George”, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria; (S.P.); (A.B.); (M.B.); (M.M.); (T.K.); (H.A.)
- Laboratory of Clinical Immunology, University Hospital “St. George”, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria; (S.P.); (A.B.); (M.B.); (M.M.); (T.K.); (H.A.)
- Laboratory of Clinical Immunology, University Hospital “St. George”, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria; (S.P.); (A.B.); (M.B.); (M.M.); (T.K.); (H.A.)
- Laboratory of Clinical Immunology, University Hospital “St. George”, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Research Institute at Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria;
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Parasitology, and Tropical Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria; (P.V.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Parasitology, and Tropical Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria; (P.V.); (A.T.)
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Loinjak D, Mihić D, Smolić R, Maričić L, Šahinović I, Smolić M, Sikora R, Loinjak S, Dinjar K, Včev A. The Correlation of Serum Calpain 1 Activity and Concentrations of Interleukin 33 in COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Biomedicines 2023; 11:1847. [PMID: 37509486 PMCID: PMC10376760 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11071847] [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: 06/11/2023] [Revised: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
Abstract
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is one of the most severe complications of the COVID-19 disease. The role of IL-33 and calpain 1 was previously described in lung infections and lung tissue damage. Our study examined the association between serum calpain 1 activity and IL-33 concentration in patients with COVID-19 ARDS. In the research, we included 80 subjects who had COVID-19 pneumonia and divided them into 2 groups: 40 subjects with ARDS and 40 subjects without ARDS. The basis of the research was the collection of subjects' data and the sampling of peripheral venous blood. The concentration of IL-33 was determined by the ELISA method and the activity of calpain 1 by the fluorometry method. Our research showed elevated calpain 1 activity and IL-33 concentration in the serum of COVID-19 patients who developed ARDS compared to those who did not develop ARDS and a positive correlation between them was established. Further, a positive correlation was established between the examined parameters and the severity of the disease, proinflammatory markers, and the use of mechanical ventilation. These results indicate a possible association and role of calpain 1 and IL-33 with the development of ARDS in COVID-19 patients.
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- Domagoj Loinjak
- Faculty of Medicine, University J. J. Strossmayer in Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Pulmology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Centre Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University J. J. Strossmayer in Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Pulmology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Centre Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, University J. J. Strossmayer in Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University J. J. Strossmayer in Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Heart and Vascular Diseases, University Hospital Centre Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University J. J. Strossmayer in Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics, University Hospital Centre Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, University J. J. Strossmayer in Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, University J. J. Strossmayer in Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, University J. J. Strossmayer in Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, University Hospital Centre Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University J. J. Strossmayer in Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, University Hospital Centre Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, University J. J. Strossmayer in Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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