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Nassef NE, Shendi SS, Saad AGE, Harba NM, Beshay EVN, Mohamed ASED, Gouda MA. An in vivo appraisal of Punica granatum peel extract's ultrastructural effect on cystic echinococcosis in mice. J Helminthol 2024; 98:e40. [PMID: 38738533 DOI: 10.1017/s0022149x24000300] [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] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
Abstract
In the past decade, interest has significantly increased regarding the medicinal and nutritional benefits of pomegranate (Punica granatum) peel. This study examined the effects of using pomegranate peel extract (PGE) alone and in combination with albendazole (ABZ) on ultrastructural and immunological changes in cystic echinococcosis in laboratory-infected mice. Results revealed that the smallest hydatid cyst size and weight (0.48 ± 0.47mm, 0.17 ± 0.18 gm) with the highest drug efficacy (56.2%) was detected in the PGE + ABZ group, which also exhibited marked histopathological improvement. Ultrastructural changes recorded by transmission electron microscopy including fragmentation of the nucleus, glycogen depletion, and multiple lysosomes in vacuolated cytoplasm were more often observed in PGE + ABZ group. IFN-γ levels were significantly increased in the group treated with ABZ, with a notable reduction following PGE treatment, whether administered alone or in combination with ABZ. Thus, PGE enhanced the therapeutic efficiency of ABZ, with improvement in histopathological and ultrastructural changes.
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- Nashaat E Nassef
- Parasitology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Yassin Abdel Ghaffar St. from Gamal Abdel Nasser St., Shebin El-Kom, Menoufia, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Parasitology Department, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom, Menoufia, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Parasitology Department, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom, Menoufia, Egypt
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- Parasitology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Yassin Abdel Ghaffar St. from Gamal Abdel Nasser St., Shebin El-Kom, Menoufia, Egypt
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- Parasitology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Yassin Abdel Ghaffar St. from Gamal Abdel Nasser St., Shebin El-Kom, Menoufia, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Parasitology Department, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom, Menoufia, Egypt
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García-Luna J, Rivero-Osorio F, González-Porcile MC, Arbildi P, Miles S, Magnone J, Velasco-De-Andrés M, Dematteis S, Lozano F, Mourglia-Ettlin G. Recombinant CD5 and CD6 Ectodomains Induce Antiparasitic and Immunomodulatory Effects in Secondary Cystic Echinococcosis. Parasite Immunol 2024; 46:e13034. [PMID: 38625016 DOI: 10.1111/pim.13034] [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: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Scavenger receptors participate in a wide range of biological functions after binding to multiple non-self or altered self-ligands. Among them, CD5 and CD6 are lymphocyte scavenger receptors known to interact with different microbial-associated molecular patterns, and the administration of the recombinant soluble ectodomains of human CD5 (rshCD5) and/or CD6 (rshCD6) has shown therapeutic/prophylactic potential in experimental models of fungal, bacterial and echinococcal infections. The latter is a zoonosis caused by the larval stage of the cestode parasite Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato, which in humans can induce secondary cystic echinococcosis (CE) after the spillage of protoscoleces contained within fertile cysts, either spontaneously or during surgical removal of primary hydatid cysts. Herein, we have analysed the mechanisms behind the significant protection observed in the mouse model of secondary CE following prophylactic administration of rshCD5 or rshCD6. Our results show that both molecules exhibit intrinsic antiparasitic activities in vitro, as well as immunomodulatory functions during early secondary CE, mainly through Th1/Th17 cytokine bias and promotion of peritoneal polyreactive antibodies. These data support the relevance of the parasite components bound by rshCD5 and rshCD6, as well as the potential of their prophylactic administration as a useful strategy to reduce secondary CE in patients.
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- Joaquín García-Luna
- Área Inmunología, Departamento de Biociencias (DEPBIO), Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Unidad Asociada de Inmunología, Facultad de Ciencias, Instituto de Química Biológica (IQB), Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Instituto de Higiene 'Prof. Arnoldo Berta', Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Graduate Program in Chemistry, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la Republica, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Área Inmunología, Departamento de Biociencias (DEPBIO), Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Unidad Asociada de Inmunología, Facultad de Ciencias, Instituto de Química Biológica (IQB), Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Instituto de Higiene 'Prof. Arnoldo Berta', Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Área Inmunología, Departamento de Biociencias (DEPBIO), Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Unidad Asociada de Inmunología, Facultad de Ciencias, Instituto de Química Biológica (IQB), Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Instituto de Higiene 'Prof. Arnoldo Berta', Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Graduate Program in Biotechnology, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de la Republica, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Área Inmunología, Departamento de Biociencias (DEPBIO), Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Unidad Asociada de Inmunología, Facultad de Ciencias, Instituto de Química Biológica (IQB), Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Instituto de Higiene 'Prof. Arnoldo Berta', Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Área Inmunología, Departamento de Biociencias (DEPBIO), Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Unidad Asociada de Inmunología, Facultad de Ciencias, Instituto de Química Biológica (IQB), Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Instituto de Higiene 'Prof. Arnoldo Berta', Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Graduate Program in Chemistry, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la Republica, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Área Inmunología, Departamento de Biociencias (DEPBIO), Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Unidad Asociada de Inmunología, Facultad de Ciencias, Instituto de Química Biológica (IQB), Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Instituto de Higiene 'Prof. Arnoldo Berta', Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Graduate Program in Chemistry, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la Republica, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Group of Immunoreceptors of the Innate and Adaptive System, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
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- Área Inmunología, Departamento de Biociencias (DEPBIO), Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Unidad Asociada de Inmunología, Facultad de Ciencias, Instituto de Química Biológica (IQB), Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Instituto de Higiene 'Prof. Arnoldo Berta', Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Group of Immunoreceptors of the Innate and Adaptive System, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
- Departament de Biomedicina, Facltuat de Medicina, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Servei d'Immunologia, Centre de Diagnòstic Biomèdic, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Área Inmunología, Departamento de Biociencias (DEPBIO), Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Unidad Asociada de Inmunología, Facultad de Ciencias, Instituto de Química Biológica (IQB), Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Instituto de Higiene 'Prof. Arnoldo Berta', Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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González-Porcile MC, Muniz-Lagos AC, Cucher MA, Mourglia-Ettlin G. Mouse model of secondary cystic echinococcosis. Methods Cell Biol 2024; 185:115-136. [PMID: 38556444 DOI: 10.1016/bs.mcb.2024.02.039] [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] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a parasitic zoonosis caused by the larval stage of the cestode Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s. l.), a genetic complex composed of five species: E. granulosus sensu stricto (s. s.), E. equinus, E. ortleppi, E. canadensis, and E. felidis. The parasite requires two mammalian hosts to complete its life cycle: a definitive host (mainly dogs) harboring the adult parasite in its intestines, and an intermediate host (mostly farm and wild ungulates) where hydatid cysts develop mainly in the liver and lungs. Humans are accidental intermediate hosts, being susceptible to either primary or secondary forms of CE; the first one due to the ingestion of oncospheres, and the second one because of the spillage of protoscoleces (PSC) contained within a primary cyst. Secondary CE is a serious medical problem, and can be modeled in immunocompetent mice (a non-natural intermediate host) through the intraperitoneal inoculation of viable PSC from E. granulosus s. l. This model is useful to study not only the immunobiology of CE, but also to test new chemotherapeutics or therapeutical protocols, to explore novel vaccine candidates, and to evaluate alternative diagnostic and/or follow-up tools. The mouse model of secondary CE involves two sequential stages: an early stage of parasite pre-encystment (PSC develop into hydatid cysts in the peritoneal cavity of mice), and a late or chronic stage of parasite post-encystment (already differentiated cysts slowly grow during the whole host lifespan). This model is a time-consuming infection, whose outcome depends on several factors like the parasite infective dose, the mouse strain, and the parasite species/genotype. Thus, such variables should always be adjusted according to the research objectives. Herein, the general materials and procedures needed to establish secondary CE in mice are described, as well as several useful tips and recommendations.
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- María Clara González-Porcile
- Área Inmunología, Departamento de Biociencias (DEPBIO), Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay; Unidad Asociada de Inmunología, Instituto de Química Biológica (IQB), Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay; Laboratorio de Inmunología, Instituto de Higiene "Prof. Arnoldo Berta", Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay; Graduate Program in Biotechnology, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Área Inmunología, Departamento de Biociencias (DEPBIO), Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay; Unidad Asociada de Inmunología, Instituto de Química Biológica (IQB), Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay; Laboratorio de Inmunología, Instituto de Higiene "Prof. Arnoldo Berta", Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay; Graduate Program in Biotechnology, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Institute of Research on Microbiology and Medical Parasitology (IMPaM, UBA-CONICET), University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Área Inmunología, Departamento de Biociencias (DEPBIO), Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay; Unidad Asociada de Inmunología, Instituto de Química Biológica (IQB), Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay; Laboratorio de Inmunología, Instituto de Higiene "Prof. Arnoldo Berta", Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay.
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Zhu J, Zhou T, Menggen M, Aimulajiang K, Wen H. Ghrelin regulating liver activity and its potential effects on liver fibrosis and Echinococcosis. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2024; 13:1324134. [PMID: 38259969 PMCID: PMC10800934 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1324134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Ghrelin widely exists in the central nervous system and peripheral organs, and has biological activities such as maintaining energy homeostasis, regulating lipid metabolism, cell proliferation, immune response, gastrointestinal physiological activities, cognition, memory, circadian rhythm and reward effects. In many benign liver diseases, it may play a hepatoprotective role against steatosis, chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, endoplasmic reticulum stress and apoptosis, and improve liver cell autophagy and immune response to improve disease progression. However, the role of Ghrelin in liver Echinococcosis is currently unclear. This review systematically summarizes the molecular mechanisms by which Ghrelin regulates liver growth metabolism, immune-inflammation, fibrogenesis, proliferation and apoptosis, as well as its protective effects in liver fibrosis diseases, and further proposes the role of Ghrelin in liver Echinococcosis infection. During the infectious process, it may promote the parasitism and survival of parasites on the host by improving the immune-inflammatory microenvironment and fibrosis state, thereby accelerating disease progression. However, there is currently a lack of targeted in vitro and in vivo experimental evidence for this viewpoint.
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- Jiang Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Hydatid Disease, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Center Therapy Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Hydatid Disease, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Center Therapy Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Hydatid Disease, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Center Therapy Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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Yang J, Zhao Y, Fu Y, Lv Y, Zhu Y, Zhu M, Zhao J, Wang Y, Wu C, Zhao W. Recombinant antigen P29 of Echinococcus granulosus induces Th1, Tc1, and Th17 cell immune responses in sheep. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1243204. [PMID: 38187382 PMCID: PMC10768560 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1243204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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Echinococcosis is a common human and animal parasitic disease that seriously endangers human health and animal husbandry. Although studies have been conducted on vaccines for echinococcosis, to date, there is no human vaccine available for use. One of the main reasons for this is the lack of in-depth research on basic immunization with vaccines. Our previous results confirmed that recombinant antigen P29 (rEg.P29) induced more than 90% immune protection in both mice and sheep, but data on its induction of sheep-associated cellular immune responses are lacking. In this study, we investigated the changes in CD4+ T cells, CD8+ T cells, and antigen-specific cytokines IFN-γ, IL-4, and IL-17A after rEg.P29 immunization using enzyme-linked immunospot assay (ELISPOT), enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and flow cytometry to investigate the cellular immune response induced by rEg.P29 in sheep. It was found that rEg.P29 immunization did not affect the percentage of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), and was able to stimulate the proliferation of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells after immunization in vitro. Importantly, the results of both ELISPOT and ELISA showed that rEg.P29 can induce the production of the specific cytokines IFN-γ and IL-17A, and flow cytometry verified that rEg.P29 can induce the expression of IFN-γ in CD4+ and CD8+ T cells and IL-17A in CD4+ T cells; however, no IL-4 expression was observed. These results indicate that rEg.P29 can induce Th1, Th17, and Tc1 cellular immune responses in sheep against echinococcosis infection, providing theoretical support for the translation of rEg.P29 vaccine applications.
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- Jihui Yang
- Center of Scientific Technology of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Common Infectious Diseases of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Center of Scientific Technology of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Common Infectious Diseases of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Qinghai Academy of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining, China
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- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Common Infectious Diseases of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
- School of Basic Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Common Infectious Diseases of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
- School of Basic Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Center of Scientific Technology of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Common Infectious Diseases of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Center of Scientific Technology of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Common Infectious Diseases of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Common Infectious Diseases of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
- School of Basic Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Institute of Immunology, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Center of Scientific Technology of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Common Infectious Diseases of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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Wang H, Yu Q, Wang M, Hou J, Wang M, Kang X, Hou X, Li D, Rousu Z, Jiang T, Li J, Wen H, Zhang C. Hepatic macrophages play critical roles in the establishment and growth of hydatid cysts in the liver during Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto infection. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2023; 17:e0011746. [PMID: 37930989 PMCID: PMC10653610 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0011746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
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Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a worldwide neglected zoonotic disease caused by infection with the larval stage of the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (E. granulosus s.l.), which predominantly resides in the liver accompanied by mild inflammation. Macrophages constitute the main cellular component of the liver and play a central role in controlling the progression of inflammation and liver fibrosis. However, the role of hepatic macrophages in the establishment and growth of hydatid cysts in the liver during E. granulosus sensu stricto (E. granulosus s.s.) infection has not been fully elucidated. Here, we showed that CD68+ macrophages accumulated in pericystic areas of the liver and that the expression of CD163, a marker of anti-inflammatory macrophages, was more evident in active CE patients than in inactive CE patients. Moreover, in a mouse model of E. granulosus s.s. infection, the pool of hepatic macrophages expanded dramatically through the attraction of massive amounts of monocyte-derived macrophages (MoMFs) to the infection site. These infiltrating macrophages preferentially polarized toward an iNOS+ proinflammatory phenotype at the early stage and then toward a CD206+ anti-inflammatory phenotype at the late stage. Notably, the resident Kupffer cells (KCs) predominantly maintained an anti-inflammatory phenotype to favor persistent E. granulosus s.s. infection. In addition, depletion of hepatic macrophages promoted E. granulosus s.s. larval establishment and growth partially by inhibiting CD4+ T-cell recruitment and liver fibrosis. The above findings demonstrated that hepatic macrophages play a vital role in the progression of CE, contributing to a better understanding of the local inflammatory responses surrounding hydatid cysts and possibly facilitating the design of novel therapeutic approaches for CE.
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- Hui Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
- Basic Medical College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Echinococcosis, Clinical Medicine Institute, World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on Prevention and Case Management of Echinococcosis, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Basic Medical College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Basic Medical College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
- Department of Hepatic Hydatid and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Centre, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Basic Medical College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Basic Medical College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Basic Medical College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Basic Medical College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
- Department of Hepatic Hydatid and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Centre, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Basic Medical College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Echinococcosis, Clinical Medicine Institute, World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on Prevention and Case Management of Echinococcosis, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
- Basic Medical College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Echinococcosis, Clinical Medicine Institute, World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on Prevention and Case Management of Echinococcosis, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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De Biase D, Prisco F, Pepe P, Bosco A, Piegari G, d'Aquino I, Russo V, Papparella S, Maurelli MP, Rinaldi L, Paciello O. Evaluation of the Local Immune Response to Hydatid Cysts in Sheep Liver. Vet Sci 2023; 10:vetsci10050315. [PMID: 37235398 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci10050315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2023] [Revised: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
Abstract
In order to characterize the inflammatory phenotype of livers of sheep naturally infected by cystic echinococcosis, 100 sheep livers have been macroscopically assessed for the presence of hydatid cysts and sampled for histopathological and molecular analysis. According to gross and microscopic examination, livers were subsequently classified into three groups: normal liver (Group A), liver with the presence of fertile hydatid cysts (Group B), and liver with the presence of sterile hydatid cysts (Group C). Immunohistochemical analyses were accomplished using primary antibodies anti-Iba1, anti-CD3, anti-CD20, anti-TGF-β, and anti-MMP9. Finally, real-time PCR was performed in order to estimate the concentration levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interferon-γ (INF-γ), interleukin (IL)-12, IL-10, and TGF-β. Immunohistochemical analysis showed a diffuse immunolabelling of mononuclear cells for Iba-1 and TGF-β and a higher amount of CD20+ B cells compared to CD3+ T cells in both Groups B and C. The expression levels of Th-1-like immune cytokines TNF-α, INF-γ, and IL-12 did not show significant statistical differences. However, we found a significant increase in expression levels of Th-2 immune cytokines TGF-β and IL-10 in Groups B and C compared to Group A. Taken together, our findings suggest that macrophages have a predominant role in the local immune response to cystic echinococcosis. Moreover, we can speculate that Th2 immunity may be dominant, corroborating the idea that B cells are decisively essential in the control of the immune response during parasitic infection and that the immunomodulatory role of IL-10 and TGF-β may ensure the persistence of the parasite within the host.
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- Davide De Biase
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Napoli "Federico II", CREMOPAR, Via Delpino, 1, 80137 Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Napoli "Federico II", CREMOPAR, Via Delpino, 1, 80137 Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Napoli "Federico II", CREMOPAR, Via Delpino, 1, 80137 Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Napoli "Federico II", CREMOPAR, Via Delpino, 1, 80137 Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Napoli "Federico II", CREMOPAR, Via Delpino, 1, 80137 Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Napoli "Federico II", CREMOPAR, Via Delpino, 1, 80137 Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Napoli "Federico II", CREMOPAR, Via Delpino, 1, 80137 Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Napoli "Federico II", CREMOPAR, Via Delpino, 1, 80137 Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Napoli "Federico II", CREMOPAR, Via Delpino, 1, 80137 Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Napoli "Federico II", CREMOPAR, Via Delpino, 1, 80137 Napoli, Italy
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Echinococcus granulosus Protoscoleces-Derived Exosome-like Vesicles and Egr-miR-277a-3p Promote Dendritic Cell Maturation and Differentiation. Cells 2022; 11:cells11203220. [PMID: 36291088 PMCID: PMC9600664 DOI: 10.3390/cells11203220] [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: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Cystic echinococcosis, a major parasitic disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus, seriously threatens human health. The excretory–secretory (ES) products of E. granulosus can induce immune tolerance in dendritic cells (DCs) to downregulate the host’s immune response; however, the effect of exosomes in the ES products on the DCs has remained unclear. This study showed that E. granulosus protoscoleces-derived exosome-like vesicles (PSC-ELVs) could be internalized by bone marrow-derived dendritic cells (BMDCs), allowing for the delivery of the parasite microRNAs to the BMDCs. Moreover, PSC-ELVs induced BMDCs to produce the proinflammatory cytokinesinterleukin (IL)-6, IL-12, IL-β, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and interferon-gamma (IFN-γ). PSC-ELVs also upregulated the BMDCs surface marker major histocompatibility complex class II (MHC II), as well as costimulatory molecules CD40, CD80, and CD86. PSC-ELV-derived egr-miR-277a-3p upregulated the IL-6, IL-12, and TNF-α mRNA levels in BMDCs. Moreover, egr-miR-277a-3p directly targeted Nfkb1 (encoding nuclear factor kappa B 1) to significantly suppress the mRNA and protein levels of NF-κB1 in BMDCs, while the expression of NF-κB p65 significantly increased, suggesting that egr-miR-277a-3p induces the production of proinflammatory cytokines by the modification of the NF-kB p65/p50 ratio in BMDCs. These results demonstrated that PSC-ELVs and egr-miR-277a-3p might enhance DCs maturation and differentiation in a cross-species manner, which in turn may modulate the host immune responses and offer a new approach to echinococcosis prevention and treatment.
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Hou X, Shi Y, Kang X, Rousu Z, Li D, Wang M, Ainiwaer A, Zheng X, Wang M, Jiensihan B, Li L, Li J, Wang H, Zhang C. Echinococcus granulosus: The establishment of the metacestode in the liver is associated with control of the CD4+ T-cell-mediated immune response in patients with cystic echinococcosis and a mouse model. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2022; 12:983119. [PMID: 36046744 PMCID: PMC9422084 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.983119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
The larval stage of the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (E. granulosus s.l.) caused a chronic infection, known as cystic echinococcosis (CE), which is a worldwide public health problem. The human secondary CE is caused by the dissemination of protoscoleces (PSCs) when fertile cysts are accidentally ruptured, followed by development of PSCs into new metacestodes. The local immune mechanisms responsible for the establishment and established phases after infection with E. granulosus s.l. are not clear. Here, we showed that T cells were involved in the formation of the immune environment in the liver in CE patients and Echinococcus granulosus sensu strict (E. granulosus s.s.)-infected mice, with CD4+ T cells being the dominant immune cells; this process was closely associated with cyst viability and establishment. Local T2-type responses in the liver were permissive for early infection establishment by E. granulosus s.s. between 4 and 6 weeks in the experimental model. CD4+ T-cell deficiency promoted PSC development into cysts in the liver in E. granulosus s.s.-infected mice. In addition, CD4+ T-cell-mediated cellular immune responses and IL-10-producing CD8+ T cells play a critical role in the establishment phase of secondary E. granulosus s.s. PSC infection. These data contribute to the understanding of local immune responses to CE and the design of new therapies by restoring effective immune responses and blocking evasion mechanisms during the establishment phase of infection.
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- Xinling Hou
- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
- Basic Medical College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
- Basic Medical College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
- Basic Medical College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
- Basic Medical College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
- Basic Medical College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Echinococcosis, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, and World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on Prevention and Case Management of Echinococcosis, Urumqi, China
- Department of Hepatic Hydatid and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Centre, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
- Basic Medical College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
- Basic Medical College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
- Basic Medical College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Echinococcosis, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, and World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on Prevention and Case Management of Echinococcosis, Urumqi, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Echinococcosis, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, and World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on Prevention and Case Management of Echinococcosis, Urumqi, China
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- Basic Medical College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
- Basic Medical College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Echinococcosis, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, and World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on Prevention and Case Management of Echinococcosis, Urumqi, China
- *Correspondence: Chuanshan Zhang, ; Hui Wang,
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
- Basic Medical College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Echinococcosis, Clinical Medicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, and World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on Prevention and Case Management of Echinococcosis, Urumqi, China
- *Correspondence: Chuanshan Zhang, ; Hui Wang,
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Yasen A, Ran B, Wang M, Lv G, Lin R, Shao Y, Aji T, Wen H. Roles of immune cells in the concurrence of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato infection and hepatocellular carcinoma. Exp Parasitol 2022; 240:108321. [PMID: 35787385 DOI: 10.1016/j.exppara.2022.108321] [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: 09/25/2020] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Immune cells are pivotal players in the immune responses against both parasitic infection and malignancies. Substantial evidence demonstrated that there may exist possible relationship between echinococcus granulus sensu lato (E. granulosus s.l.) infection and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) development. Thus, this study aimed to observe crucial roles of immune cells in the formation of subcutaneous lesions after transplanting HepG2 cell lines with or without E. granulosus s.l. protoscoleces (PSCs). HepG2 cell lines were subcutaneously injected into nude mice in the control group. In the co-transplantation group, HepG2 cells were subcutaneously co-injected with high dosage of E. granulosus s.l. PSCs. From the 25th day of transplantation, volume of subcutaneous lesions was measured every four days, which were removed at the 37th day for further studies. Basic pathological and functional changes were observed. Moreover, expression of Ki67, Bcl-2, Caspase3, α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), T cell markers (CD3, CD4, CD8), PD1/PD-L1, nature killer (NK) cell markers (CD16, CD56) were further detected by immunohistochemical staining and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) analysis. Subcutaneous lesions were gradually increased in volume and there occurred pathologically heterogeneous tumor cells, which were more significant in the co-transplantation group. Compared to the control group, expression of proliferation markers Ki67 and Bcl-2 was at higher levels in the co-transplantation group. Reversely, apoptotic marker Caspase3 was highly detected in the control group, suggesting promoting effects of E. granulosus s.l. PSCs on HCC development. Interestingly, subcutaneous lesions of the co-transplantation group were more functional in synthesizing and storing glycogen. Collagen and α-SMA+ cells were also at higher levels in the co-transplantation group than those in the control group. Most importantly, co-transplantation of HepG2 cells with E. granulosus s.l. PSCs led to significant increase in the expression of T cell markers, PD1/PD-L1 and NK cells markers. E. granulosus s.l. may have promoting effects on HCC development, which was closely associated with the immune responses of T cells and NK cells.
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- Aimaiti Yasen
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Echinococcosis Surgery, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, 830054, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China; State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Xinjiang Medical University, 830054, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Echinococcosis Surgery, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, 830054, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Echinococcosis Surgery, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, 830054, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Clinical Medical Research Institute, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, 830054, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Clinical Medical Research Institute, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, 830054, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Echinococcosis Surgery, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, 830054, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Echinococcosis Surgery, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, 830054, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China; State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Xinjiang Medical University, 830054, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Echinococcosis Surgery, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, 830054, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China; State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Xinjiang Medical University, 830054, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.
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Expression profiling of exosomal miRNAs derived from different stages of infection in mice infected with Echinococcus granulosus protoscoleces using high-throughput sequencing. Parasitol Res 2022; 121:1993-2008. [PMID: 35511364 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-022-07536-1] [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: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Echinococcosis is a worldwide zoonosis. The mechanism of the establishment, growth, and persistence of parasites in the host has not been fully understood. Exosomes are found to be a way of information exchange between parasites and hosts. They exist in various body fluids widely. There are few studies on host-derived exosomes and their miRNA expression profiles at different infection time points. In this study, BALB/c mice were intraperitoneally infected with protricercariae. Exosomes were extracted from plasma (0, 3, 9, and 20 weeks post infection), and the expression profiles of exosome miRNA in the peripheral blood of mice were determined using RNA-sequencing. Compared to the 0 week groups, 24, 35, and 22 differentially expressed miRNAs were detected in infected mouse at the three infection stages, respectively. The results showed that there were significant differences in the miRNAs of exosomes at different infection time points. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis were used to annotate the different miRNAs. The results showed that the biological pathways of parasites changed significantly at different stages of infection, with many significant and abundant pathways involved in cell differentiation, inflammation, and immune response, such as MAPK signaling pathway, Th17 cell differentiation, Wnt signaling pathway, FoxO signaling pathway, Notch signaling pathway, etc. These results suggest that miRNA may be an important regulator of interactions between Echinococcus granulosus and host. The data provided here provide valuable information to increase understanding of the regulatory function of microRNAs in the host microenvironment and the mechanism of host-parasite interaction. This may help us to find targets for Echinococcus granulosus to escape host immune attack and control Echinococcus granulosus infection in the future.
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Shi C, Zhou X, Yang W, Wu J, Bai M, Zhang Y, Zhao W, Yang H, Nagai A, Yin M, Gao X, Ding S, Zhao J. Proteomic Analysis of Plasma-Derived Extracellular Vesicles From Mice With Echinococcus granulosus at Different Infection Stages and Their Immunomodulatory Functions. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2022; 12:805010. [PMID: 35360110 PMCID: PMC8960237 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.805010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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The globally distributed cystic echinococcosis (CE) is caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus (E. granulosus), a cosmopolitan and zoonotic disease with potentially life-threatening complications in humans. The emerging roles for extracellular vesicles (EVs) in parasitic infection include transferring proteins and modifying host cell gene expression to modulate host immune responses. Few studies focused on the host-derived EVs and its protein profiles. We focused on the EVs from mouse infected with E. granulosus at different stages. ExoQuick kit was used for isolating EVs from mouse plasma and ExoEasy Maxi kit was used for isolating protoscolex culture supernatant (PCS) and hydatid cyst fluid (HCF). Firstly, EVs were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA) and immunoblot. Secondly, the proteins of plasma EVs were identified using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS). The resulting LC–MS/MS data were processed using Maxquant search engine (v 1.5.2.8). Tandem mass spectra were researched against the mice and E. granulosus proteins database in the NCBI. The differentially expressed proteins are performed by proteomic label-free quantitative analysis and bioinformatics. Thirdly, in vitro experiment, the results of co-culture of plasma EVs and spleen mononuclear cells showed that 7W-EVs can increase the relative abundance of regulatory T (Treg) cells and IL-10. We further verified that EVs can be internalized by CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, B cells, and myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC). These results implied host-derived EVs are multidirectional immune modulators. The findings can contribute to a better understanding of the role of host-derived EVs which are the optimal vehicle to transfer important cargo into host immune system. In addition, we have found several important proteins associated with E. granulosus and identified in infected mouse plasma at different stages. Furthermore, our study further highlighted the proteomics and immunological function of EVs from mouse infected with E. granulosus protoscoleces at different infection stages. We have laid a solid foundation for the role of EVs in cystic echinococcosis in the future research and supplemented a unique dataset for this E. granulosus.
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- Chunli Shi
- School of Basic Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
- Department of Molecular Biology, Shanghai Centre for Clinical Laboratory, Shanghai, China
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- College of Clinical Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
- Department of Neurology, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, Izumo, Japan
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- College of Clinical Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
- Research Center for Medical Science and Technology, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
- Ningxia Institute of Medical Science, Yinchuan, China
- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Common Infectious Diseases, Yinchuan, China
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- Research Center for Medical Science and Technology, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
- Ningxia Institute of Medical Science, Yinchuan, China
- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Common Infectious Diseases, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, Izumo, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, School of Clinical Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
- *Correspondence: Jiaqing Zhao, ; Shuqin Ding,
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- School of Basic Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
- Research Center for Medical Science and Technology, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
- Ningxia Institute of Medical Science, Yinchuan, China
- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Common Infectious Diseases, Yinchuan, China
- *Correspondence: Jiaqing Zhao, ; Shuqin Ding,
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Xian J, Zhao P, Wang N, Wang W, Zhang Y, Meng J, Ma X, Wang Z, Bo X. Molecular Characterization of a Tetraspanin TSP11 Gene in Echinococcus granulosus and Evaluation Its Immunoprotection in Model Dogs. Front Vet Sci 2021; 8:759283. [PMID: 34869731 PMCID: PMC8635718 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2021.759283] [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: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a cosmopolitan zoonosis caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus, which affects humans and a wide range of mammalian intermediate hosts. Parasite tetraspanin proteins are crucial for host-parasite interactions, and therefore they may be useful for vaccine development or disease diagnosis. In the present study, the major antigen coding sequence of tetraspanin 11 (Eg-TSP11) from E. granulosus was determined. The results of immunolocalization showed that Eg-TSP11 was mainly located in the tegument of adult worms and protoscoleces. Western blotting analysis showed that the serum from dogs injected with recombinant Eg-TSP11 (rEg-TSP11) could recognize Eg-TSP11 among natural protoscolex proteins. Moreover, the serum from dogs with E. granulosus infection also recognized rEg-TSP11. Serum indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays demonstrated that IgG levels gradually increased after the first immunization with rEg-TSP11 compared with those in the control group. Furthermore, the serum levels of interleukin 4, interleukin 5, and interferon gamma were significantly altered in the rEg-TSP11 group. Importantly, we found that vaccination with rEg-TSP11 significantly decreased worm burden and inhibited segment development in a dog model of E. granulosus infection. Based on these findings, we speculated that rEg-TSP11 might be a potential candidate vaccine antigen against E. granulosus infection in dogs.
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- Jinwen Xian
- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Production/Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Production/Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Production/Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Production/Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Production/Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Production/Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Production/Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Production/Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi, China
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Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Reveals the Heterogeneity of Infiltrating Immune Cell Profiles in the Hepatic Cystic Echinococcosis Microenvironment. Infect Immun 2021; 89:e0029721. [PMID: 34491790 DOI: 10.1128/iai.00297-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Human cystic echinococcosis, caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato, has been reported a near-cosmopolitan zoonotic disease. Various infiltrating immune cells gather around the lesion and produce a lesion microenvironment; however, cellular composition and heterogeneity in hepatic cystic echinococcosis lesion microenvironments are incompletely understood. Here, 81,865 immune cells isolated from peripheral blood, perilesion liver tissue, and adjacent normal liver tissue from four cystic echinococcosis patients were profiled using single-cell RNA sequencing. We identified 23 discrete cell populations and found distinct differences in infiltrating immune cells between tissue environments. Despite the significant similarity between perilesion and adjacent normal liver tissue-resident immune cells, the cellular proportions of type 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s) and plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) were higher in perilesion liver tissue. Interestingly, the immunosuppressive gene NFKBIA was upregulated in these cells. Seven subsets of CD4+ T cell populations were found, and there were more regulatory-CD4+ T cells (Treg-CD4+) and Th2-CD4+ T cells in perilesion tissue than in adjacent normal tissue. There was close contact between CD4+ T cells and ILC2s and pDCs, which caused upregulation of genes related to positive immune activity in adjacent normal liver tissue. However, expression of genes related to immunosuppression, especially the immune inhibitory checkpoint gene NKG2A/HLA-E, was obviously higher in perilesion tissue, suggesting that cellular interaction resulted in an inhibitory microenvironment in the cystic echinococcosis (CE) lesion. This work offers new insights into the transcriptional heterogeneity of infiltrating immune cells in hepatic cystic echinococcosis lesion microenvironments at a single-cell level and provides potential target signatures for diagnosis and immunotherapies.
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Identification of infiltrating immune cell subsets and heterogeneous macrophages in the lesion microenvironment of hepatic cystic echinococcosis patients with different cyst viability. Acta Trop 2021; 221:106029. [PMID: 34216561 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2021.106029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Human cystic echinococcosis (CE) is characterized by lesion microenvironment formation through gathering various immune cells, including macrophages. However, immune cell subsets and heterogeneous macrophages in CE lesion microenvironment are poorly defined. Massive infiltrating immune cells formed lesion microenvironment, among which CD4+T cells and CD19+B cells were predominant and CD68+ macrophages were more evident in patients with active cysts. Different degrees of liver fibrosis was observed in Peri-Lesion (PL) liver samples, which was more evident in patients with active cysts. Expression of both M1 and M2 macrophage markers was significantly increased in PL liver samples. Importantly, elevation of M1 macrophage markers was more obvious in patients with inactive cysts, whereas M2 macrophage markers represented dominant macrophage phenotype in patients with active cysts. Additionally, macrophage-derived MIF, TGF-β1 and ECM1 were also expressed at higher level in CE lesion microenvironment of patients with active cysts. Moreover, MIF was evidently enhanced in the serum of hepatic CE patients, which was also predominant in patients with active cysts. Correlation analysis demonstrated positive correlation between expression of macrophage-derived cytokines and liver fibrosis degree. Heterogeneous macrophages may play significant roles in liver fibrosis of CE lesion microenvironment through producing pro-fibrogenic cytokines.
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Arbildi P, La-Rocca S, Kun A, Lorenzatto KR, Monteiro KM, Zaha A, Mourglia-Ettlin G, Ferreira HB, Fernández V. Expression and distribution of glutathione transferases in protoscoleces of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato. Acta Trop 2021; 221:105991. [PMID: 34089697 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2021.105991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Glutathione transferases (GSTs) belong to a diverse superfamily of multifunctional proteins involved in metabolic detoxification. In helminth parasite, GSTs are particularly relevant since they are also involved in host immunomodulation. Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.) is a cestode parasite known to express at least three phylogenetically distant cytosolic GSTs: EgGST1 and EgGST2 previously grouped within Mu and Sigma classes, respectively; and EgGST3 related to both Omega and Sigma classes. To better characterize E. granulosus s.l. GSTs, herein their expression and distribution were assessed in the pre-adult protoscolex (PSC) parasite stage. Potential transcriptional regulatory mechanisms of the corresponding EgGST genes were also explored. Firstly, the transcription of the three EgGSTs was significantly induced during the early stages of the murine model of infection, suggesting a potential role during parasite establishment. EgGST1 was detected in the parenchyma of PSCs and its expression increased after H2O2 exposure, supporting its role in detoxification. EgGST2 was mainly detected on the PSCs tegument, strategically localized for potential immunoregulation functions due to its Sigma-class characteristics. In addition, its expression increased after anthelmintic treatment, suggesting a role in chemotherapy resistance. Finally, the Omega-related EgGST3 was localized throughout the entire PSC body, including suckers and tegument, and since its expression also increased after H2O2 treatment, a potential role in oxidative stress response could also be ascribed. On the other hand, known cis-acting regulatory motifs were detected in EgGST genes, suggesting similar transcription processes to other eukaryotes. The results herein reported provide additional data regarding the roles of EgGSTs in E. granulosus s.l. biology, contributing to a better understanding of its host-parasite interaction.
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Human hydatid cyst fluid-induced therapeutic anti-cancer immune responses via NK1.1 + cell activation in mice. Cancer Immunol Immunother 2021; 70:3617-3627. [PMID: 33944981 DOI: 10.1007/s00262-021-02948-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2019] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Echinococcus granulosus is a cestode parasite which causes cystic echinococcosis disease. Previously we observed that vaccination with E. granulosus antigens from human hydatid cyst fluid (HCF) significantly inhibits colon cancer growth. In the present work, we evaluate the anti-tumor immune response induced by human HCF against LL/2 lung cancer in mice. HCF vaccination protected from tumor growth, both in prophylactic and therapeutic settings, and significantly increased mouse survival compared to control mice. Considering that tumor-associated carbohydrate antigens are expressed in E. granulosus, we oxidized terminal carbohydrates in HCF with sodium periodate. This treatment abrogates the anti-tumor activity induced by HCF vaccination. We found that HCF vaccination-induced IgG antibodies that recognize LL/2 tumor cells by flow cytometry. An antigen-specific immune response is induced with HCF vaccination in the tumor-draining lymph nodes and spleen characterized by the production of IL-5 and, in less extent, IFNɣ. In the tumor microenvironment, we found that NK1.1 positive cells from HCF-treated mice showed higher expression of CD69 than control mice ones, indicating a higher level of activation. When we depleted these cells by administrating the NK-specific antibody NK1.1, a significantly decreased survival was observed in HCF-induced mice, suggesting that NK1.1+ cells mediate the anti-tumor protection induced by HCF. These results suggest that HCF can evoke an integrated anti-tumor immune response involving both, the innate and adaptive components, and provide novel insights into the understanding of the intricate relationship between HCF vaccination and tumor growth.
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Yasen A, Li W, Aini A, Ran B, Jiang T, Shao Y, Aji T, Wen H. Th1/Th2/Th17 cytokine profile in hepatic cystic Echinococcosis patients with different cyst stages. Parasite Immunol 2021; 43:e12839. [PMID: 33891321 DOI: 10.1111/pim.12839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Revised: 04/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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AIMS The study aimed to investigate possible correlation between expression level of Th1/Th2/Th17-type profile and cyst viability in the systemic and local immunity of hepatic cystic Echinococcosis (CE) patients. METHODS AND RESULTS Expression of Th1-type interleukin (IL)-2, interferon (IFN)-γ, tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α, Th2-type IL-4, IL-6, IL-10 and Th17-type IL-17A was examined in the serum and liver samples of hepatic CE patients with different cyst stages. Compared with healthy controls, Th1/Th2/Th17-type cytokines were significantly increased in the serum of hepatic CE patients. Moreover, expression of these cytokines was also at higher level in the inflammatory cell band of peri-lesion liver (PL) tissues than that in the adjacent normal (AN) liver tissues. Interestingly, elevation of Th1-type and Th17-type cytokines was more evident in PL tissues of patients with inactive cysts. Relatively, Th2-type cytokines were predominant in PL tissues of patients with active cysts. CONCLUSION Our findings provide new insights that Th1/Th2/Th2-type cytokine profile was associated with cyst stages. In hepatic CE patients with inactive cysts, Th1 and Th17-type cytokines were predominant. Comparatively, Th2-type cytokines were more evident in hepatic CE patients with active cysts, which may provide basis for the immune response diversity in hepatic CE patients with different cyst stages.
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- Aimaiti Yasen
- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Management of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Management of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Management of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Echinococcosis Surgery, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Echinococcosis Surgery, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Echinococcosis Surgery, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Echinococcosis Surgery, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Management of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China.,Department of Hepatobiliary and Echinococcosis Surgery, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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Scioscia NP, Pensel PE, Denegri GM, Elissondo MC. Development of an improved anesthesia protocol to increase CF1 mice survival in a portal vein infection with Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato protoscoleces. Heliyon 2021; 7:e06496. [PMID: 33817372 PMCID: PMC8005768 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Revised: 08/29/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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In order to optimize the survival rate of animals, the purpose of this study was to evaluate an injectable anesthesia protocol for the development of a murine model of hepatic cystic echinococcosis in female CF-1 mice. Three protocols of injectable anesthesia were evaluated during the infection of mice with Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato protoscoleces via the portal vein. The use or not of pre-anesthesia [atropine (0.4 mg/kg) and tramadol (2 mg/kg)] and the incorporation or not of yohimbine (0.5 mg/kg) (a reverser of xylazine) in mice anesthetized with ketamine/xylazine 80/8 mg/kg were evaluated. Most mice treated only with ketamine/xylazine 80/8 mg/kg did not achieve a deep surgical anesthetic plane. All mice treated with pre-anesthetic drugs achieved a deep surgical anesthetic plane after the administration of the anesthetic cocktail. Pre-anesthetic drugs application significantly reduced time induction of animals compared with those that received only anesthetic cocktail. Recovery time was significantly faster in the group that received yohimbine. Mice underwent laparotomy that did not receive yohimbine after surgery had a survival rate of 67%, whereas in the group treated with yohimbine the survival was 100 %. We recommend the protocol that applied pre-anesthetic drugs + ketamine/xylazine 80/8 mg/kg + yohimbine, as safe and reliable for the portal vein infection of mice with protoscoleces of E. granulosus sensu lato.
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- Nathalia P Scioscia
- Instituto de Investigaciones en Producción Sanidad y Ambiente (IIPROSAM), CONICET-UNMdP, Centro de Asociación Simple CIC PBA, Argentina.,Laboratorio de Zoonosis Parasitarias, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Producción Sanidad y Ambiente (IIPROSAM), CONICET-UNMdP, Centro de Asociación Simple CIC PBA, Argentina.,Laboratorio de Zoonosis Parasitarias, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Producción Sanidad y Ambiente (IIPROSAM), CONICET-UNMdP, Centro de Asociación Simple CIC PBA, Argentina.,Laboratorio de Zoonosis Parasitarias, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Producción Sanidad y Ambiente (IIPROSAM), CONICET-UNMdP, Centro de Asociación Simple CIC PBA, Argentina.,Laboratorio de Zoonosis Parasitarias, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina
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Mačak Kubašková T, Mudroňová D, Vargová M, Reiterová K, Hrčková G. Cellular and humoral peritoneal immunity to Mesocestoides vogae metacestode infection in mice. Parasit Vectors 2021; 14:54. [PMID: 33461599 PMCID: PMC7814538 DOI: 10.1186/s13071-020-04541-0] [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: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Here, Mesocestoides (M.) vogae infection in mice is proposed as a suitable experimental model for studying the immunity in the peritoneal cavity of mice. METHODS To investigate the kinetics of immune parameters in M. vogae-infected mice, we detected, using flow cytometry, the expression of selected lymphoid and myeloid markers within the peritoneal cell population at day 0, 3, 6, 10, 14, 19, 25, 30 and 35 post-infection. Then, using ELISA, we analyzed the cytokine IFN-γ, TGF-β, IL-4 and IL-10 responses and the levels of anti-M. vogae IgG and IgM antibodies in the peritoneal lavage fluid. Cells isolated from the peritoneal cavity were subjected to further molecular analysis. To assess cell activation, peritoneal cells were exposed to LPS, and culture supernatants were collected and assayed for the level of cytokines and production of nitrite. Ly6C+ and Ly6G+ cells were isolated using MACS from the peritoneal cells at day 35 post-infection. Both MACS-isolated subsets were co-cultured with preactivated T cells to measure their suppressive capacity. Next, the role of parasite excretory-secretory antigens in induction of CD11b+ myeloid cells with the suppressive phenotype and the production of IL-10 was examined. RESULTS In the peritoneal cavity an initial increase of CD11b+Gr-1+F4/80highMHC IIhigh cells, NK, NKT cells and CD8+ cytotoxic T cells was observed in the first week of infection. At day 14 post-infection, an increase in the number of myeloid CD11b+Gr-1+ cells was detected, and most of this cell population expressed low levels of F4/80 and MHC II in later stages of infection, suggesting the impairment of antigen-presenting cell functions, probably through the excretory-secretory molecules. Moreover, we confirmed that peritoneal Gr1+ cells (Ly6C+ and Ly6G+ population) are phenotypically and functionally consistent with myeloid-derived suppressor cells. Metacestode infection elicited high levels of IL-10 and upregulated STAT-3 in peritoneal cells. A higher level of IgM suggests that this isotype may be predominant and is involved in the host protection. CONCLUSIONS Mesocestoides vogae tetrathyridia induced the recruitment of immunosuppressive cell subsets, which may play a key role in the downregulation of immune response in long-term parasitic diseases, and excretory-secretory antigens seem to be the main regulatory factor.
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- Terézia Mačak Kubašková
- Institute of Parasitology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Hlinkova 3, 040 01, Košice, Slovakia
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- The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, Komenského 68/73, 040 01, Košice, Slovakia
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- Institute of Parasitology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Hlinkova 3, 040 01, Košice, Slovakia.,The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, Komenského 68/73, 040 01, Košice, Slovakia
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- Institute of Parasitology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Hlinkova 3, 040 01, Košice, Slovakia
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- Institute of Parasitology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Hlinkova 3, 040 01, Košice, Slovakia.
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Myeloid-derived suppressor cells exert immunosuppressive function on the T helper 2 in mice infected with Echinococcus granulosus. Exp Parasitol 2020; 215:107917. [PMID: 32446699 DOI: 10.1016/j.exppara.2020.107917] [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: 05/22/2019] [Revised: 12/24/2019] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a worldwide hazardous zoonotic parasitosis caused by Echinococcus granulosus. CE development involves complex immunological mechanisms, including participation of multiple immune cells and effector molecules. Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) are known to be involved in chronic and acute inflammatory conditions. In this study, we aimed to characterize the immune function of MDSCs in CE to improve the understanding, prevention and treatment of CE. Our results indicated that MDSCs overexpressing Ly6C and Ly6G inhibit the formation and activity of T helper 2 cells in a NO-dependent manner during E. granulosus infection.
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Li ZD, Mo XJ, Yan S, Wang D, Xu B, Guo J, Zhang T, Hu W, Feng Y, Zhou XN, Feng Z. Multiplex cytokine and antibody profile in cystic echinococcosis patients during a three-year follow-up in reference to the cyst stages. Parasit Vectors 2020; 13:133. [PMID: 32171321 PMCID: PMC7071573 DOI: 10.1186/s13071-020-4003-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2019] [Accepted: 03/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a worldwide parasitic zoonosis caused by infection of the larval stage of tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus. In human CE, the parasites develop and form cysts in internal organs. The differentiated cysts can be classified into five types based on WHO-IWGE standard CE1-5 representing different developmental stages. Infection with E. granulosus triggers hosts’ humoral and cellular response, displaying elevated serum antibodies and Th1 and Th2 cytokines, which are presumed to be in association with the disease outcome. Identification of immunological markers for evaluation of disease progression has been a growing concern. However, the distinctive profile of cytokines and antibodies associated with the cyst progression has not been ascertained. Methods To better understand the interaction between host immune response and disease outcome, the present study followed-up four CE patients over three years by yearly measuring serum level of 27 cytokines, total IgG and isotypes, and ultrasound scanning, beginning in year 1 for all patients with CE1 and CE2 cysts before treatment and continued in year 2 with CE4 and in year 3 with CE3-CE5 post-treatment. Results Nine cytokines including Th1-type IL-2, Th17-type IL-17A, and inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, IL-1Rα and TNF-α, chemokines IL-8, MIP-1α, MIP-1β, and growth factor G-CSF were significantly elevated in patients with cyst type CE1, compared to the normal controls, and then declined to a normal level at CE4 and CE5. Examining the antibody production, we found that serum specific IgG was significantly increased in patients with active and transitional cysts, specifically the total IgG at CE1/CE3/CE4-CE5, IgG4 at CE1 and IgG1 at CE1/CE3 cyst status, in comparison with the normal controls, but showed no significant changes between the cyst stages. Conclusions Our findings provide new information on the profile of multiplex cytokines and serum antibodies associated with cyst stages in cystic echinococcosis patients through a three-year follow-up, implying that further studies using an approach combining cyst-associated immune parameters may aid in identifying immunological markers for differentiation of disease progression.![]()
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- Zhi-Dan Li
- National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, WHO Collaborating Center for Tropical Diseases, National Center for International Research on Tropical Diseases, Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology of the Chinese Ministry of Health, Shanghai, 200025, People's Republic of China
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- National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, WHO Collaborating Center for Tropical Diseases, National Center for International Research on Tropical Diseases, Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology of the Chinese Ministry of Health, Shanghai, 200025, People's Republic of China
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- National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, WHO Collaborating Center for Tropical Diseases, National Center for International Research on Tropical Diseases, Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology of the Chinese Ministry of Health, Shanghai, 200025, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Gansu Province Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Lanzhou, 730020, Gansu, People's Republic of China
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- National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, WHO Collaborating Center for Tropical Diseases, National Center for International Research on Tropical Diseases, Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology of the Chinese Ministry of Health, Shanghai, 200025, People's Republic of China
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- National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, WHO Collaborating Center for Tropical Diseases, National Center for International Research on Tropical Diseases, Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology of the Chinese Ministry of Health, Shanghai, 200025, People's Republic of China
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- National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, WHO Collaborating Center for Tropical Diseases, National Center for International Research on Tropical Diseases, Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology of the Chinese Ministry of Health, Shanghai, 200025, People's Republic of China. .,Department of Microbiology and Microbial Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, People's Republic of China. .,National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Echinococcosis Prevention and Control, Xizang Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 21 Linkuo North Road, Lhasa, 850000, Tibet Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China.
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- National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, WHO Collaborating Center for Tropical Diseases, National Center for International Research on Tropical Diseases, Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology of the Chinese Ministry of Health, Shanghai, 200025, People's Republic of China. .,Department of Microbiology and Microbial Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Gansu Province Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Lanzhou, 730020, Gansu, People's Republic of China
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- National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, WHO Collaborating Center for Tropical Diseases, National Center for International Research on Tropical Diseases, Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology of the Chinese Ministry of Health, Shanghai, 200025, People's Republic of China
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- National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, WHO Collaborating Center for Tropical Diseases, National Center for International Research on Tropical Diseases, Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology of the Chinese Ministry of Health, Shanghai, 200025, People's Republic of China
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Miles S, Magnone J, Cyrklaff M, Arbildi P, Frischknecht F, Dematteis S, Mourglia-Ettlin G. Linking murine resistance to secondary cystic echinococcosis with antibody responses targeting Echinococcus granulosus tegumental antigens. Immunobiology 2020; 225:151916. [PMID: 32107022 DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2020.151916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2019] [Revised: 02/04/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Successful establishment of a parasite infection depends partially on the host intrinsic susceptibility to the pathogen. In cystic echinococcosis (CE), a zoonotic disease caused by the cestode parasite Echinococcus granulosus, the infection outcome in the murine model of secondary CE varies according to the mouse strain used. In this regard, intrinsic differences in susceptibility to the infection were previously reported for Balb/c and C57Bl/6 mice, being C57Bl/6 animals less permissive to secondary CE. Induction of parasite-specific antibodies has been suggested to play relevant roles in such susceptibility/resistance phenomena. Here, we report an in deep comparison of antibody responses induced in both mouse strains. Firstly, only C57Bl/6 mice were shown to induce specific-antibodies with efficient anti-parasite activities during early secondary CE. Then, through ImmunoTEM and Serological Proteome Analysis (SERPA), an evaluation of specific antibody responses targeting parasite tegumental antigens was performed. Both strategies showed that infected C57Bl/6 mice -unlike Balb/c animals- narrowed their IgG recognition repertoire against tegumental antigens, targeting fewer but potentially more relevant parasite components. In this sense, tegumental antigens recognition between Balb/c and C57Bl/6 mice, either by natural and/or induced antibodies, was analyzed through SERPA and MALDI-TOF/TOF studies. A total of 13 differentially recognized proteins (DRPs) uniquely targeted by antibodies from C57Bl/6 mice were successfully identified, wherein a subset of 7 DRPs were only recognized by infection-induced antibodies, suggesting their potential as natural protective antigens. In this regard, immunoinformatic analyses showed that such DRPs exhibited higher numbers of possible T cell epitopes towards the H-2-IAb haplotype, which is present in C57Bl/6 mice but absent in Balb/c animals. In summary, our results showed that the genetic predisposition to generate better T-dependent antibody responses against particular tegumental antigens might be a key factor influencing host susceptibility in the murine model of secondary CE.
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- Sebastián Miles
- Área Inmunología, DEPBIO/IQB - Facultad de Química/Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Área Inmunología, DEPBIO/IQB - Facultad de Química/Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Integrative Parasitology, Center for Infectious Diseases, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Área Inmunología, DEPBIO/IQB - Facultad de Química/Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Integrative Parasitology, Center for Infectious Diseases, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Área Inmunología, DEPBIO/IQB - Facultad de Química/Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Área Inmunología, DEPBIO/IQB - Facultad de Química/Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay.
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Li Z, Zhang C, Li L, Bi X, Li L, Yang S, Zhang N, Wang H, Yang N, Abulizi A, Aini A, Lin R, Vuitton DA, Wen H. The local immune response during Echinococcus granulosus growth in a quantitative hepatic experimental model. Sci Rep 2019; 9:19612. [PMID: 31873157 PMCID: PMC6928226 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-56098-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 12/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
The local immune mechanisms responsible for the establishment and development of Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto infection in the liver, have been little explored. We developed a suitable experimental model that mimics naturally infected livers using portal injection of protoscoleces. Opposite to Echinococcus multilocularis infection which is dose-dependent, fully mature hydatid cysts can be established in the liver whatever the injection dose; although most of the infection sites were seen at the establishment phase as inflammatory granulomas associated with fibrosis, they never matured into cysts. At the establishment phase, a strong immune response was composed of T and B cells, with T1-type, T2-type cells and cytokines and IL-10-secreting CD8+ T cells in the liver. At the established phase, results suggested a local production of antibodies by B cells, and an involvement of NK and NKT cells. Infection outcome and local immune response in the liver, were different in the mouse models of Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto and Echinococcus multilocularis respectively; however, only early specificities at the microenvironment level might explain the major differences found between the lesions induced by the two species. Our quantitative experimental model appears fully appropriate to further study this microenvironment and its relationship with each cestode species.
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- Zhide Li
- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention, Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.,Department of Hepatic Hydatid and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Centre, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.,Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Echinococcosis, and WHO-Collaborating Center on Prevention and Care Management of Echinococcosis, Clinical Research Institute, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Echinococcosis, and WHO-Collaborating Center on Prevention and Care Management of Echinococcosis, Clinical Research Institute, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.,Basic Medical College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Chronic Disease Laboratory, Institutes for Life Sciences and School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Echinococcosis, and WHO-Collaborating Center on Prevention and Care Management of Echinococcosis, Clinical Research Institute, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Echinococcosis, and WHO-Collaborating Center on Prevention and Care Management of Echinococcosis, Clinical Research Institute, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention, Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.,Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Echinococcosis, and WHO-Collaborating Center on Prevention and Care Management of Echinococcosis, Clinical Research Institute, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention, Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.,Department of Hepatic Hydatid and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Centre, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention, Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.,Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Echinococcosis, and WHO-Collaborating Center on Prevention and Care Management of Echinococcosis, Clinical Research Institute, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention, Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.,Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Echinococcosis, and WHO-Collaborating Center on Prevention and Care Management of Echinococcosis, Clinical Research Institute, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention, Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.,Department of Hepatic Hydatid and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Centre, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention, Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.,Department of Hepatic Hydatid and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Centre, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Echinococcosis, and WHO-Collaborating Center on Prevention and Care Management of Echinococcosis, Clinical Research Institute, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- French National Reference Center for Echinococcosis, Department of Parasitology, University Hospital, Besançon, France.,University Bourgogne Franche-Comté (EA 3181), Besançon, France
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- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention, Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China. .,Department of Hepatic Hydatid and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Digestive and Vascular Surgery Centre, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China. .,Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Echinococcosis, and WHO-Collaborating Center on Prevention and Care Management of Echinococcosis, Clinical Research Institute, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.
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Dong D, Chen C, Hou J, Yang K, Fang H, Jiang H, Guo F, Wu X, Chen X. KLF4 upregulation is involved in alternative macrophage activation during secondary
Echinococcus granulosus
infection. Parasite Immunol 2019; 41:e12666. [DOI: 10.1111/pim.12666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2018] [Revised: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 08/09/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Dan Dong
- Department of Immunology School of Medicine Shihezi University Shihezi, Xinjiang China
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- Department of Immunology School of Medicine Shihezi University Shihezi, Xinjiang China
- People's Liberation Army General Hospital Beijing China
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- Department of Immunology School of Medicine Shihezi University Shihezi, Xinjiang China
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- Department of Immunology School of Medicine Shihezi University Shihezi, Xinjiang China
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- Department of Immunology School of Medicine Shihezi University Shihezi, Xinjiang China
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- Department of Immunology School of Medicine Shihezi University Shihezi, Xinjiang China
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- Department of Immunology School of Medicine Shihezi University Shihezi, Xinjiang China
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- Department of General Surgery First Affiliated Hospital School of Medicine Shihezi University Shihezi, Xinjiang China
- Laboratory of Transitional Medicine School of Medicine Shihezi University Shihezi, Xinjiang China
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- Department of Immunology School of Medicine Shihezi University Shihezi, Xinjiang China
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Differential Sensitivity of Myeloid and Lymphoid Cell Populations to Apoptosis in Peritoneal Cavity of Mice with Model Larval Mesocestoides Vogae Infection. Helminthologia 2019; 56:183-195. [PMID: 31662690 PMCID: PMC6799576 DOI: 10.2478/helm-2019-0021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2019] [Accepted: 05/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The metacestode stage of the tapeworm Mesocestoides vogae (M. vogae) has the ability of asexual growth in the peritoneal cavity of rodents and other intermediate hosts without restriction. Early immunological events have decisive role in the establishment of infection. In the present study we investigated the kinetic of myeloid and lymphoid cell populations and the proportions of cells undergoing apoptosis in peritoneal cavities of mice within the first month after oral infection with M. vogae larvae. Proportions of cell phenotypes and apoptotic cells were examined by flow cytometry and by microscopical analysis of cells following May/Grünwald staining and fluorescent stain Hoechst 33234, respectively. Total numbers of peritoneal cells increased and their distribution changed towards accumulation of myelo-monocytic cell lineage in the account of reduced proportions of lymphoid cells. CD4+ T cell subpopulations were more abundant than CD8+ and their proportions elevated within two weeks post infection (p.i.) which was followed by a significant decline. Expression level of CD11c marker on myelo-monocytic cells revealed phenotype heterogeneity and proportions of cells with low and medium expression elevated from day 14 p.i. along with concurrent very low presence of CD11chigh phenotype. Lymphoid cell population was highly resistant to apoptosis but elevated proportions of myeloid cells were in early/late stage of apoptosis. Apoptosis was detected in a higher number of adherent cells from day 14 p.i. onwards as evidenced by nuclear fluorescent staining. By contrast, cells adherent to larvae, mostly macrophages and eosinophils, did not have fragmented nuclei. Our data demonstrated that apoptosis did not account for diminished population of peritoneal lymphoid cells and substantial proportions of myeloid cells seem to be more susceptible to apoptotic turnover in peritoneal cavity of mice with ongoing M. vogae infection, suggesting their important role in the host-parasite interactions.
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Mourglia-Ettlin G, Miles S, Velasco-De-Andrés M, Armiger-Borràs N, Cucher M, Dematteis S, Lozano F. The ectodomains of the lymphocyte scavenger receptors CD5 and CD6 interact with tegumental antigens from Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato and protect mice against secondary cystic echinococcosis. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2018; 12:e0006891. [PMID: 30500820 PMCID: PMC6267981 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0006891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2018] [Accepted: 10/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background Scavenger Receptors (SRs) from the host’s innate immune system are known to bind multiple ligands to promote the removal of non-self or altered-self targets. CD5 and CD6 are two highly homologous class I SRs mainly expressed on all T cells and the B1a cell subset, and involved in the fine tuning of activation and differentiation signals delivered by the antigen-specific receptors (TCR and BCR, respectively), to which they physically associate. Additionally, CD5 and CD6 have been shown to interact with and sense the presence of conserved pathogen-associated structures from bacteria, fungi and/or viruses. Methodology/Principal findings We report herein the interaction of CD5 and CD6 lymphocyte surface receptors with Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.). Binding studies show that both soluble and membrane-bound forms of CD5 and CD6 bind to intact viable protoscoleces from E. granulosus s.l. through recognition of metaperiodate-resistant tegumental components. Proteomic analyses allowed identification of thioredoxin peroxidase for CD5, and peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase (cyclophilin) and endophilin B1 (antigen P-29) for CD6, as their potential interactors. Further in vitro assays demonstrate that membrane-bound or soluble CD5 and CD6 forms differentially modulate the pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokine release induced following peritoneal cells exposure to E. granulosus s.l. tegumental components. Importantly, prophylactic infusion of soluble CD5 or CD6 significantly ameliorated the infection outcome in the mouse model of secondary cystic echinococcosis. Conclusions/Significance Taken together, the results expand the pathogen binding properties of CD5 and CD6 and provide novel evidence for their therapeutic potential in human cystic echinococcosis. Scavenger Receptors (SRs) are constituents of host’s innate immune system able to sense and remove altered-self and/or pathogen components. Data on their interaction with helminth parasites is scarce. In this work, we describe that CD5 and CD6 -two lymphoid SRs previously reported to interact with conserved structures from bacteria, fungi and viruses- recognize tegumental components in the cestode parasite Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.). Moreover, both receptors differentially modulate the cytokine release by host cells exposed to E. granulosus s.l. tegumental components. Importantly, the infusion of soluble forms of CD5 or CD6 improve infection outcomes in a murine model of secondary cystic echinococcosis. In summary, our results expand the pathogen binding properties of CD5 and CD6 and suggest their therapeutic potential against helminth infections.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Antigens, CD/genetics
- Antigens, CD/metabolism
- Antigens, Differentiation, T-Lymphocyte/genetics
- Antigens, Differentiation, T-Lymphocyte/metabolism
- CD5 Antigens/genetics
- CD5 Antigens/metabolism
- Echinococcosis/genetics
- Echinococcosis/metabolism
- Echinococcosis/parasitology
- Echinococcus granulosus/genetics
- Echinococcus granulosus/metabolism
- Female
- Helminth Proteins/genetics
- Helminth Proteins/metabolism
- Humans
- Mice
- Mice, Inbred BALB C
- Mice, Inbred C57BL
- Protein Binding
- Proteomics
- Receptors, Scavenger/genetics
- Receptors, Scavenger/metabolism
- T-Lymphocytes/metabolism
- T-Lymphocytes/parasitology
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- Gustavo Mourglia-Ettlin
- Área Inmunología, Facultad de Química/Facultad de Ciencias, DEPBIO/IQB, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
- * E-mail: (GM-E); (FL)
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- Área Inmunología, Facultad de Química/Facultad de Ciencias, DEPBIO/IQB, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Immunoreceptors del Sistema Innat i Adaptatiu, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
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- Immunoreceptors del Sistema Innat i Adaptatiu, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Microbiología y Parasitología Médica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Área Inmunología, Facultad de Química/Facultad de Ciencias, DEPBIO/IQB, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Immunoreceptors del Sistema Innat i Adaptatiu, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
- Servei d’Immunologia, Centre de Diagnòstic Biomèdic, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Departament de Biomedicina, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- * E-mail: (GM-E); (FL)
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Foxp3 + T Regulatory Cells as a Potential Target for Immunotherapy against Primary Infection with Echinococcus multilocularis Eggs. Infect Immun 2018; 86:IAI.00542-18. [PMID: 30037796 PMCID: PMC6204723 DOI: 10.1128/iai.00542-18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2018] [Accepted: 07/13/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) is a lethal disease caused by infection with the metacestode stage of the helminth Echinococcus multilocularis, which develops into a tumorlike mass in susceptible intermediate hosts. The growth potential of this parasite stage is directly linked to the nature of the surrounding periparasitic immune-mediated processes. In a first step (experiment 1), mice were orally infected with E. multilocularis eggs, to be used for assessing the hepatic expression profiles of 15 selected cytokine and chemokine genes related to acquired immunity from 21 to 120 days postinfection. The early stage of infection in immunocompetent animals was marked by a mixed Th1/Th2 immune response, as characterized by the concomitant presence of gamma interferon (IFN-γ) and interleukin-4 (IL-4) and their related chemokines. At the late stage of AE, the profile extended to a combined tolerogenic mode including Foxp3, IL-10, and transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) as key components. In a second step (experiment 2), the effect of T regulatory cell (Treg) deficiency on metacestode growth was assessed in E. multilocularis-infected DEREG (depletion of regulatory T cells) mice upon induction of Treg deficiency with diphtheria toxin (DT). The parasite lesions were significantly smaller in the livers of treated mice than in corresponding control groups. Foxp3+ Tregs appear to be one of the key players in immune-regulatory processes favoring metacestode survival by affecting antigen presentation and suppressing Th1-type immune responses. For these reasons, we suggest that affecting Foxp3+ Tregs could offer an attractive target in the development of an immunotherapy against AE.
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Rostami-Rad S, Jafari R, Yousofi Darani H. Th1/Th2-type cytokine profile in C57 black mice inoculated with live Echinococcus granulosus protoscolices. J Infect Public Health 2018; 11:834-839. [PMID: 30033229 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2018.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2017] [Revised: 05/19/2018] [Accepted: 06/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a widespread parasitic disease caused by infection with the larval stage of a tapeworm, Echinococcus granulosus. The immune response to hydatid cyst in intermediate hosts is a complex and contradictory issue. It is suggested that a Th2 response would favor the establishment of the parasite, whereas a Th1 response would be lethal for the parasite. Thus, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the levels of IL2, TNFα, and IFNγ as T helper (Th)1-type cytokines, IL4 as a Th2-type cytokine, and total IgG in C57/black mice inoculated with E. granulosus protoscoleces (PSCs). MATERIALS AND METHOD In this experimental study, six C57/black mice were intraperitoneally inoculated with live E. granulosus PSCs and a control group consist of six C57/black mice received normal saline. The quantitative concentrations of IL2, TNFα, IFNγ, and IL4 were determined in the first, second, fourth, eighth and 12th-week post inoculation in both case and control groups. RESULTS The results showed that at the early post-infection phase (3-4 weeks) the Th1-type cytokine profile was predominant, however the shift to Th2-type cytokine took place in the 4th week. CONCLUSION Based on the results of the present study, we can suggest that the shift from Th1 to Th2 reactivity may be associated with persistent of the disease because Th2 reactivity may be less effective than Th1 reactivity in countering the parasite.
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- Shahla Rostami-Rad
- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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Immunohistochemical observation of local inflammatory cell infiltration in the host-tissue reaction site of human hydatid cysts. J Helminthol 2018; 93:277-285. [DOI: 10.1017/s0022149x1800024x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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AbstractThe aim of this study was to evaluate the pattern of local immune cell infiltration in human cystic echinococcosis (CE) by identifying the subtypes of immune cells using immunohistochemistry (IHC). Fifty surgically removed hydatid cyst samples and surrounding tissues were collected from patients referred to Al-Zahra Hospital, Isfahan, Iran. IHC was performed on the surrounding host tissue of hydatid cysts using anti-human CD3, CD19, CD8, CD4, CD68, CD56, Ki-67 and Foxp3 (forkhead box P3) antibodies. The results were then compared to hepatocellular carcinoma and chronic hepatitis. In the host-tissue reaction site of liver hydatid cysts, a distinct pattern of local immune cell response, which outwardly consisted of a pack of the fibrous elements, a layer of palisading macrophages, an eosinophil-containing layer and a layer of accumulated lymphocytes, was observed. However, in some cases there were no positive cells for CD56+ natural killer cells and Foxp3+ regulatory T cells. The CD3+ T cells were the predominant inflammatory cells in all groups, followed by CD19+ B cells. It can be concluded that different immune cells are involved in the local response to human hydatid cysts.
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Yin S, Chen X, Zhang J, Xu F, Fang H, Hou J, Zhang X, Wu X, Chen X. The effect of Echinococcus granulosus on spleen cells and TGF-β expression in the peripheral blood of BALB/c mice. Parasite Immunol 2017; 39. [PMID: 28130828 DOI: 10.1111/pim.12415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2016] [Accepted: 01/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Cystic echinococcosis (CE) caused by the cestode Echinococcus granulosus (E. granulosus) is a zoonotic parasitic disease. The effective immune evasion mechanisms of E. granulosus allow it to parasitize its hosts. However, the status of the innate and adaptive immune cells and their contributions to E. granulosus progression remain poorly understood. In this study, we aimed to determine the impact of E. granulosus infection on T cells, NK cell responses and TGF-β expression during the early infection phase in BALB/c mice. In E. granulosus infections, there was an increasing tendency in the percentage of CD4+ CD25+ T cells and CD4+ Foxp3+ T cells and peripheral blood TGF-β levels and relative expression of the Foxp3 gene. Moreover, there were a decreasing tendency in the percentage of NK cells and NK cell cytotoxicity and the expression of NKG2D on NK cells. The TGF-β1/Smad pathway was activated by E. granulosus in mice. Above results can be reversed by the inhibitor SB-525334 (potent activin receptor-like kinase 5 inhibitor). These results suggest that the TGF-β/Smad pathway plays an important role in changes of T-cell or NK cell responses. These results may contribute to revealing the preliminary molecular mechanisms in establishing hydatid infection.
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- S Yin
- Department of Immunology, Shihezi University School of Medicine, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China.,College of One Health, Tongren University, Tongren, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Immunology, Shihezi University School of Medicine, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
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- College of Agroforestry Engineering and Planning (Cultural and Technological Industry Innovation Research Center), Tongren University, Tongren, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Immunology, Shihezi University School of Medicine, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Immunology, Shihezi University School of Medicine, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Immunology, Shihezi University School of Medicine, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Immunology, Shihezi University School of Medicine, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Shihezi University School of Medicine, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Immunology, Shihezi University School of Medicine, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China
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Sharp G, Yeo D, Koh C. Presentation of secondary parasitic infection 37 years after primary infection. J Surg Case Rep 2017; 2017:rjx103. [PMID: 28630663 PMCID: PMC5470090 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjx103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2017] [Accepted: 06/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Echinococcus granulosus (EG) is a neglected pathology that causes cystic echinococcosis and primarily affects the liver and lung. EG infects ~6 million worldwide and mortality is quoted as 2-4% per 100 000 inhabitants. The increase in human traffic from endemic regions demands clinician's awareness. Dogs are the most common definitive host for the EG tapeworm. Human infection requires ingestion of fecal parasitic eggs. Primary infection causes cysts to appear in affected organs, rupture of which leads to secondary infection. Ultrasound remains the mainstay of diagnosis. Treatment can be either; chemotherapeutic, radiological, surgical or a combination depending on the organ affected.
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- Gary Sharp
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Oikonomopoulou K, Yu H, Wang Z, Vasiliou SK, Brinc D, Christofi G, Theodorou M, Pavlou P, Hadjisavvas A, Demetriou CA, Kyriacou K, Diamandis EP. Association between Echinococcus granulosus infection and cancer risk - a pilot study in Cyprus. Clin Chem Lab Med 2017; 54:1955-1961. [PMID: 27327131 DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2016-0125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2016] [Accepted: 05/03/2016] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Infections from microorganisms and parasites have been connected with either increased or decreased cancer risk. The objective of this study was to investigate whether infection by Echinococcus granulosus is associated with cancer risk. METHODS We assembled a pilot retrospective cohort of patients who were diagnosed as being infected by E. granulosus in Cyprus between 1930 and 2011. Age/gender-matched non-infected family members and neighbors were selected as references. Medical history was ascertained from each study subject through in-person interview. Cox proportional hazards regression analysis was performed to assess the association of being infected by E. granulosus with cancer risk. RESULTS Individuals with prior infection by E. granulosus (n=249) were more likely to have cancer compared to those without infection (n=753), 11.65% vs. 8.37% (p=0.0492). Survival analysis also showed that subjects with prior infection had a higher risk for developing cancer. The hazards ratio (HR) was 1.595, [95% confidence interval (CI) between 1.008 and 2.525]. The risk ratio did not change significantly (HR=1.536; 95% CI: 0.965-2.445) after adjusting for gender, year of birth, smoking status, alcohol consumption, and family history of cancer. CONCLUSIONS Our study suggests that infection by E. granulosus may increase cancer risk. If this observation can be confirmed independently, further investigation of the mechanisms underlying the association is warranted.
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Seoane PI, Rückerl D, Casaravilla C, Barrios AA, Pittini Á, MacDonald AS, Allen JE, Díaz A. Particles from the Echinococcus granulosus laminated layer inhibit IL-4 and growth factor-driven Akt phosphorylation and proliferative responses in macrophages. Sci Rep 2016; 6:39204. [PMID: 27966637 PMCID: PMC5155279 DOI: 10.1038/srep39204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2016] [Accepted: 11/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Proliferation of macrophages is a hallmark of inflammation in many type 2 settings including helminth infections. The cellular expansion is driven by the type 2 cytokine interleukin-4 (IL-4), as well as by M-CSF, which also controls homeostatic levels of tissue resident macrophages. Cystic echinococcosis, caused by the tissue-dwelling larval stage of the cestode Echinococcus granulosus, is characterised by normally subdued local inflammation. Infiltrating host cells make contact only with the acellular protective coat of the parasite, called laminated layer, particles of which can be ingested by phagocytic cells. Here we report that a particulate preparation from this layer (pLL) strongly inhibits the proliferation of macrophages in response to IL-4 or M-CSF. In addition, pLL also inhibits IL-4-driven up-regulation of Relm-α, without similarly affecting Chitinase-like 3 (Chil3/Ym1). IL-4-driven cell proliferation and up-regulation of Relm-α are both known to depend on the phosphatidylinositol (PI3K)/Akt pathway, which is dispensable for induction of Chil3/Ym1. Exposure to pLL in vitro inhibited Akt activation in response to proliferative stimuli, providing a potential mechanism for its activities. Our results suggest that the E. granulosus laminated layer exerts some of its anti-inflammatory properties through inhibition of PI3K/Akt activation and consequent limitation of macrophage proliferation.
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- Paula I Seoane
- Cátedra de Inmunología, Departamento de Biociencias (Facultad de Química) e Instituto de Química Biológica (Facultad de Ciencias), Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, School of Biological Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Cátedra de Inmunología, Departamento de Biociencias (Facultad de Química) e Instituto de Química Biológica (Facultad de Ciencias), Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Cátedra de Inmunología, Departamento de Biociencias (Facultad de Química) e Instituto de Química Biológica (Facultad de Ciencias), Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Cátedra de Inmunología, Departamento de Biociencias (Facultad de Química) e Instituto de Química Biológica (Facultad de Ciencias), Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Manchester Collaborative Centre for Inflammation Research (MCCIR), University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, School of Biological Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Cátedra de Inmunología, Departamento de Biociencias (Facultad de Química) e Instituto de Química Biológica (Facultad de Ciencias), Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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Wang J, Gottstein B. Immunoregulation in larval Echinococcus multilocularis infection. Parasite Immunol 2016; 38:182-92. [PMID: 26536823 DOI: 10.1111/pim.12292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2015] [Accepted: 10/26/2015] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) is a clinically very severe zoonotic helminthic disease, characterized by a chronic progressive hepatic damage caused by the continuous proliferation of the larval stage (metacestode) of Echinococcus multilocularis. The proliferative potential of the parasite metacestode tissue is dependent on the nature/function of the periparasitic immune-mediated processes of the host. Immune tolerance and/or down-regulation of immunity are a marked characteristic increasingly observed when disease develops towards its chronic (late) stage of infection. In this context, explorative studies have clearly shown that T regulatory (Treg) cells play an important role in modulating and orchestrating inflammatory/immune reactions in AE, yielding a largely Th2-biased response, and finally allowing thus long-term parasite survival, proliferation and maturation. AE is fatal if not treated appropriately, but the current benzimidazole chemotherapy is far from optimal, and novel options for control are needed. Future research should focus on the elucidation of the crucial immunological events that lead to anergy in AE, and focus on providing a scientific basis for the development of novel and more effective immunotherapeutical options to support cure AE by abrogating anergy, anticipating also that a combination of immuno- and chemotherapy could provide a synergistic therapeutical effect.
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- J Wang
- Institute of Parasitology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Institute of Parasitology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Zhang Q, Ye JR, Ma HM, Wu JJ, Jiang T, Zheng H. Role of immune tolerance in BALB/c mice with anaphylactic shock after Echinococcus granulosus infection. Immunol Res 2016; 64:233-41. [PMID: 26603168 DOI: 10.1007/s12026-015-8741-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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This study tested the hypothesis that immune tolerance mediated by regulatory T (Treg) cells is protective against cystic echinococcosis (CE)-induced anaphylactic shock. BALB/c mice were inoculated with protoscoleces of Echinococcus granulosus. After 3 months, the presence of cysts in the peritoneal cavity was confirmed after which a subset of mice was sensitized using a cyst fluid suspension to induce anaphylactic shock. While IgE levels were significantly higher in both groups inoculated with E. granulosus as compared to the healthy control group (both P < 0.01), sensitized mice had higher IgE levels as compared with those with E. granulosus alone (P < 0.05). Mice inoculated with E. granulosus alone and sensitized mice both had significantly higher histamine levels as compared to the healthy controls. The proportion of CD4(+)CD25(+)Foxp3(+) Treg cells relative to CD4(+) cells was significantly higher in mice inoculated with E. granulosus alone (P < 0.0167); significantly higher interleukin-10 (IL-10) and tumor growth factor-β (TGF-β1) levels were also noted in this group (all P < 0.01). In contrast, IL-13 and IL-17A levels were significantly higher in the sensitized mice (both P < 0.05). Taken together, these data suggest that the biphasic changes in Treg cell and cytokine levels may be associated with anaphylactic shock induced by CE.
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- Qin Zhang
- Department of Anaesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, No. 137, Li yu Shan Street, Ürümqi, 830011, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, No. 137, Li yu Shan Street, Ürümqi, 830011, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, No. 137, Li yu Shan Street, Ürümqi, 830011, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, No. 137, Li yu Shan Street, Ürümqi, 830011, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, No. 137, Li yu Shan Street, Ürümqi, 830011, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, No. 137, Li yu Shan Street, Ürümqi, 830011, China.
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Cystic and alveolar echinococcosis are severe chronic helminthic diseases caused by the cystic growth or the intrahepatic tumour-like growth of the metacestode of Echinococcus granulosus or Echinococcus multilocularis, respectively. Both parasites have evolved sophisticated strategies to escape host immune responses, mainly by manipulating and directing this immune response towards anergy and/or tolerance. Recent research studies have revealed a number of respective immunoregulatory mechanisms related to macrophages and dendritic cell as well as T cell activities (regulatory T cells, Tregs). A better understanding of this complex parasite-host relationship, and the elucidation of specific crucial events that lead to disease, represents targets towards the development of novel treatment strategies and options.
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Hui W, Jiang S, Liu X, Ban Q, Chen S, Jia B. Gene Expression Profile in the Liver of Sheep Infected with Cystic Echinococcosis. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0160000. [PMID: 27467147 PMCID: PMC4965101 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0160000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2016] [Accepted: 07/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background Cystic Echinococcosis (CE), caused by infection with the Echinococcus granulosus (E. granulosus), represents considerable health problems in both humans and livestock. Nevertheless, the genetic program that regulates the host response to E. granulosus infection is largely unknown. Previously, using microarray analysis, we found that the innate immunity played a vital role in the E. granulosus defense of the intestine tissue where E. granulosus first invaded. Subsequently, we turned our attention to investigating the molecular immune mechanism in its organ target, the liver, which is where the E. granulosus metacestodes are established and live for very long periods. In this work, the microarray-based methodology was used to study gene expression profiles in the liver of sheep infected with E. granulosus at 8 weeks post infection, corresponding to the early cystic established phase. Methods A total of 6 female-1-year-old healthy Kazakh sheep were used for the experiments. Three Kazakh sheep were orally infected with E. granulosus eggs, and the others remained untreated and served as controls. Sheep were humanely euthanized and necropsized at 8 weeks post-infection (the early stage of cyst established). The microarray was used to detect differential hepatic gene expression between CE infection sheep and healthy controls at this time point. Real-time PCR was used to validate the microarray data. Results We found that E. granulosus infection induces 153 differentially expressed genes in the livers of infected sheep compared with healthy controls. Among them, 87 genes were up-regulated, and 66 genes were notably down-regulated. Functional analysis showed that these genes were associated with three major functional categories: (a) metabolism, (b) the immune system and (c) signaling and transport. Deeper analysis indicated that complement together with other genes associated with metabolism, played important roles in the defense of E. granulosus infection. Conclusion The present study identified genes profiling in the liver tissue of E. granulosus infection in sheep. The expression pattern obtained here could be helpful for understanding the molecular immunity mechanisms of host responses to E. granulosus infection. However, it is necessary to carry out further studies to evalute the role of these genes.
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- Wenqiao Hui
- Institute of Animal Husbandary and Veterinary Medicine, Anhui Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Road Nongkenan, Hefei, 230031, Anhui, People’s Republic of China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Road Beisi, Shihezi, 832003, Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Road Beisi, Shihezi, 832003, Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Road Beisi, Shihezi, 832003, Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Road Beisi, Shihezi, 832003, Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China
- Center for Stem Cell and Translational Medicine, School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Road Jiulong, Hefei, 230000, Anhui, People’s Republic of China
- * E-mail: (QB); (SC); (BJ)
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- Institute of Animal Husbandary and Veterinary Medicine, Anhui Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Road Nongkenan, Hefei, 230031, Anhui, People’s Republic of China
- * E-mail: (QB); (SC); (BJ)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Road Beisi, Shihezi, 832003, Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China
- * E-mail: (QB); (SC); (BJ)
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Negligible elongation of mucin glycans with Gal β1-3 units distinguishes the laminated layer of Echinococcus multilocularis from that of Echinococcus granulosus. Int J Parasitol 2016; 46:311-21. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2015.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2015] [Revised: 12/23/2015] [Accepted: 12/24/2015] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Zhang Q, Ye J, Zheng H. Dexamethasone attenuates echinococcosis-induced allergic reactions via regulatory T cells in mice. BMC Immunol 2016; 17:4. [PMID: 26968945 PMCID: PMC4787038 DOI: 10.1186/s12865-016-0141-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2015] [Accepted: 02/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cystic echinococcosis (CE), caused by infection with Echinococcus granulosus larvae, is a potentially life-threatening disease in humans. Anaphylactic shock caused by CE is very dangerous, and is highly prevalent during surgery. Dexamethasone (DEX) is used clinically before operations to prevent allergic reactions; Regulatory T cells (Treg cells) are believed to be associated with negative immune response, which play an important role in alleviating allergic reactions. However, the association of Treg cells with DEX remains unknown. METHODS In this study, C57BL/6 mice were divided into uninfected group, untreated group and DEX group which were inoculated with protoscoleces from E. granulosus and sensitized using a cyst fluid suspension to induce anaphylactic shock. In addition, the mice in DEX group were treated with 10 mg/kg DEX by intraperitoneal injection 30 min before being sensitized. RESULTS It was found that 93.75 % of all sensitized mice experienced allergic symptoms. The levels of IgE, IgE/IgG, and IgE/IgG1 were significantly higher in both untreated group and DEX group. The proportion of CD4 + CD25 + FOXP3 + Treg cells relative to CD4+ Treg cells, and the levels of interleukin-10 (IL-10) and tumor growth factor-β (TGF-β1) were significantly higher in DEX group. The level of IL-13 was significantly higher in the sensitized mice than in the other groups. These cells may play a key role in alleviating the immune response in CE-induced anaphylactic shock. CONCLUSIONS The protective effect of DEX may be due to Treg cell upregulating IL-10 and TGF-β1 levels, and inhibiting helper T cell 2 cytokines.
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- Qin Zhang
- Department of Anaesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830011, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830011, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830011, China.
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Tamarozzi F, Mariconti M, Neumayr A, Brunetti E. The intermediate host immune response in cystic echinococcosis. Parasite Immunol 2016; 38:170-81. [DOI: 10.1111/pim.12301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2015] [Accepted: 12/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- F. Tamarozzi
- Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Paediatric Sciences; University of Pavia; Pavia Italy
- WHO Collaborating Centre for Clinical Management of Cystic Echinococcosis; Pavia Italy
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- WHO Collaborating Centre for Clinical Management of Cystic Echinococcosis; Pavia Italy
- Division of Infectious and Tropical Diseases; San Matteo Hospital Foundation; Pavia Italy
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- Medical Services and Diagnostic; Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute; Basel Switzerland
- University of Basel; Basel Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Paediatric Sciences; University of Pavia; Pavia Italy
- WHO Collaborating Centre for Clinical Management of Cystic Echinococcosis; Pavia Italy
- Division of Infectious and Tropical Diseases; San Matteo Hospital Foundation; Pavia Italy
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Mourglia-Ettlin G, Miles S, Hernández A, Dematteis S. Antibody profiling in ultrasound normal individuals with positive serology for cystic echinococcosis. Parasite Immunol 2016; 38:93-100. [DOI: 10.1111/pim.12302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2015] [Accepted: 12/23/2015] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- G. Mourglia-Ettlin
- Facultad de Química/Facultad de Ciencias; Cátedra de Inmunología - DEPBIO/IQB; Universidad de la República; Montevideo Uruguay
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- Facultad de Química/Facultad de Ciencias; Cátedra de Inmunología - DEPBIO/IQB; Universidad de la República; Montevideo Uruguay
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- Facultad de Química/Facultad de Ciencias; Cátedra de Inmunología - DEPBIO/IQB; Universidad de la República; Montevideo Uruguay
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- Facultad de Química/Facultad de Ciencias; Cátedra de Inmunología - DEPBIO/IQB; Universidad de la República; Montevideo Uruguay
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Natural and induced antibodies contribute to differential susceptibility to secondary cystic echinococcosis of Balb/c and C57Bl/6 mice. Immunobiology 2016; 221:103-15. [DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2015.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2015] [Revised: 07/07/2015] [Accepted: 07/23/2015] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Mourglia-Ettlin G, Merlino A, Capurro R, Dematteis S. Susceptibility and resistance to Echinococcus granulosus infection: Associations between mouse strains and early peritoneal immune responses. Immunobiology 2015; 221:418-26. [PMID: 26658113 DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2015.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2015] [Revised: 11/27/2015] [Accepted: 11/29/2015] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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In helminth infections, there are no easy associations between host susceptibility and immune responses. Interestingly, immunity to cestodes - unlike most helminths - seems to require Th1-type effectors. In this sense, we reported recently that Balb/c and C57Bl/6 mice are high and low susceptible strains, respectively, to experimental infection by Echinococcus granulosus. However, the role of the early cellular peritoneal response in such differential susceptibility is unknown. Here, we analyzed the kinetics of cytokines expression and cellular phenotypes in peritoneal cells from infected Balb/c and C57Bl/6 mice. Additionally, Principal Components Analysis (PCA) were conducted to highlight the most relevant differences between strains. Finally, the anti-parasite activities of peritoneal cells were assessed through in vitro systems. PCAs clustered C57Bl/6 mice by their early mixed IL-5/TNF-α responses and less intense expression of Th2-type cytokines. Moreover, they exhibited lower counts of eosinophils and higher numbers of macrophages and B cells. Functional studies showed that peritoneal cells from infected C57Bl/6 mice displayed greater anti-parasite activities, in accordance with higher rates of NO production and more efficient ADCC responses. In conclusion, mild Th2-responses and active cellular mechanisms are key determinants in murine resistance to E. granulosus infection, supporting the cestode immune exception among helminth parasites.
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- Gustavo Mourglia-Ettlin
- Cátedra de Inmunología, Departamento de Biociencias, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República Avda. Alfredo Navarro 3051, CP 11600, Montevideo, Uruguay.
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- Laboratorio de Química Teórica y Computacional, Instituto de Química Biológica, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de la República Iguá 4225, CP 11400, Montevideo, Uruguay.
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- Cátedra de Inmunología, Departamento de Biociencias, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República Avda. Alfredo Navarro 3051, CP 11600, Montevideo, Uruguay.
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- Cátedra de Inmunología, Departamento de Biociencias, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República Avda. Alfredo Navarro 3051, CP 11600, Montevideo, Uruguay.
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Expression of Toll-Like Receptors 2 and 4 and Related Cytokines in Patients with Hepatic Cystic and Alveolar Echinococcosis. Mediators Inflamm 2015; 2015:632760. [PMID: 26635448 PMCID: PMC4655286 DOI: 10.1155/2015/632760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2015] [Revised: 10/02/2015] [Accepted: 10/08/2015] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Several studies have demonstrated the important role of Toll-like receptors in various parasitic infections. This study aims to explore expression of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) and related cytokines in patients with human cystic echinococcosis (CE) and alveolar echinococcosis (AE). 78 subjects including AE group (N = 28), CE group (N = 22), and healthy controls (HC, N = 28) were enrolled in this study. The mRNA expression levels of TLR2 and TLR4 in blood and hepatic tissue and plasma levels related cytokines were detected by using ELISA. Median levels of TLR2 mRNA in AE and CE groups were significantly elevated as compared with that in healthy control group. Median levels of TLR4 expression were increased in AE and CE. Plasma concentration levels of IL-5, IL-6, and IL-10 were slightly increased in AE and CE groups compared with those in HC group with no statistical differences (p > 0.05). The IL-23 concentration levels were significantly higher in AE and CE groups than that in HC subjects with statistical significance. The increased expression of TLR2 and IL-23 might play a potential role in modulating tissue infiltrative growth of the parasite and its persistence in the human host.
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A Comparative Study of Peripheral Immune Responses to Taenia solium in Individuals with Parenchymal and Subarachnoid Neurocysticercosis. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2015; 9:e0004143. [PMID: 26506532 PMCID: PMC4624727 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0004143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2015] [Accepted: 09/15/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background The ability of Taenia solium to modulate the immune system likely contributes to their longevity in the human host. We tested the hypothesis that the nature of the immune response is related to the location of parasite and clinical manifestations of infection. Methodology Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) were obtained from untreated patients with neurocysticercosis (NCC), categorized as having parenchymal or subarachnoid infection by the presence of cysts exclusively within the parenchyma or in subarachnoid spaces of the brain, and from uninfected (control) individuals matched by age and gender to each patient. Using multiplex detection technology, sera from NCC patients and controls and cytokine production by PBMC after T. solium antigen (TsAg) stimulation were assayed for levels of inflammatory and regulatory cytokines. PBMC were phenotyped by flow cytometry ex vivo and following in vitro stimulation with TsAg. Principal Findings Sera from patients with parenchymal NCC demonstrated significantly higher Th1 (IFN-γ/IL-12) and Th2 (IL-4/IL-13) cytokine responses and trends towards higher levels of IL-1β/IL-8/IL-5 than those obtained from patients with subarachnoid NCC. Also higher in vitro antigen-driven TNF-β secretion was detected in PBMC supernatants from parenchymal than in subarachnoid NCC. In contrast, there was a significantly higher IL-10 response to TsAg stimulation in patients with subarachnoid NCC compared to parenchymal NCC. Although no differences in regulatory T cells (Tregs) frequencies were found ex vivo, there was a trend towards greater expansion of Tregs upon TsAg stimulation in subarachnoid than in parenchymal NCC when data were normalized for the corresponding controls. Conclusions/Significance T. solium infection of the subarachnoid space is associated with an enhanced regulatory immune response compared to infection in the parenchyma. The resulting anti-inflammatory milieu may represent a parasite strategy to maintain a permissive environment in the host or diminish inflammatory damage from the host immune response in the central nervous system. Cysticercosis is a parasitic disease caused by the larval cysts of the pork tapeworm Taenia solium following accidental ingestion of tapeworm eggs. Neurocysticercosis is a leading cause of seizures and epilepsy in developing countries. The clinical manifestations depend on many factors including the number, size, location, stage of the parasites and host age, gender and immune responses. However, the most important determinant is whether the infection is restricted to the brain parenchyma (associated with seizures disorders but generally with a good prognosis) or if it involves the subarachnoid spaces in the brain (associated with an exuberant growth of the parasite, intracranial hypertension, and often resulting in mortality). In the current study, we characterized the relationship between T. solium specific immune responses and cyst location. We show that patients with subarachnoid disease have higher suppresive immune responses than the parenchymal group, potentially representing a parasite strategy to survive. Our findings implicate immune responses to be among the mechanisms that underlie the diverse clinical manifestations in neurocysticercosis.
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Vendelova E, Lutz MB, Hrčková G. Immunity and immune modulation elicited by the larval cestode Mesocestoides vogae and its products. Parasite Immunol 2015. [PMID: 26218296 DOI: 10.1111/pim.12216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Larval cestodes (metacestodes) induce long-lasting infections leading to considerable pathology in humans and livestock. Their survival is typically associated with Th2-biased immune responses and immunosuppressive effects and depends on the parasite's ability to excrete/secrete antigens with immunoregulatory properties. Here, Mesocestoides vogae, a natural parasite of mice, is proposed as a new model species for the identification and characterization of cestode-derived immunomodulatory factors. We followed the kinetics of immune parameters after infection with M. vogae or exposure to their excretory/secretory (ES) products in a permissive strain of mice. Besides, a dominant IL-10 production and accumulation of macrophages and eosinophils expressing mRNA for Fizz-1, YM1 and Arg-1, mice showed minimal IFN-γ and transient IL-4 production at early time points with a complete loss at later stages of infection. We found that serum-free ES products without host contamination directly induced M2 macrophages and suppressed IFN-γ production in vivo and in vitro. This study highlights the use of the M. vogae as a cestode infection model and its ES products as a valuable tool for the identification of new therapeutic targets for the control of larval cestodiasis.
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- E Vendelova
- Institute of Parasitology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- Institute of Virology and Immunobiology, University of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Institute of Parasitology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Košice, Slovak Republic
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Vismarra A, Mangia C, Passeri B, Brundu D, Masala G, Ledda S, Mariconti M, Brindani F, Kramer L, Bacci C. Immuno-histochemical study of ovine cystic echinococcosis (Echinococcus granulosus) shows predominant T cell infiltration in established cysts. Vet Parasitol 2015; 209:285-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2015.02.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2014] [Revised: 02/20/2015] [Accepted: 02/23/2015] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Charatsi DI, Kotsopoulos IC, Xirou P, Valeri RM, Kaplanis K. Synchronous adenocarcinoma and echinococcosis in the same ovary: a rare clinical entity. Hippokratia 2015; 19:88-91. [PMID: 26435657 PMCID: PMC4574597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Serous adenocarcinoma is the most common subtype of ovarian carcinoma, while ovarian echinococcosis is a rare disease of the female genital system. The simultaneous presence of adenocarcinoma and echinococcosis in the same ovary is extremely rare and little data exist regarding diagnosis and treatment approach. MATERIALS AND METHODS In the present paper, we report a rare case of a 66-year-old Greek Caucasian woman of rural origin, with an adnexal mass, ascitic and pleural fluid. The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy following neoadjuvant chemotherapy, based on positive for malignancy pleural and ascitic fluid cytology results. RESULTS Histological examination of the surgical specimen indicated the synchronous presence of echinococcosis and adenocarcinoma in the same ovary. CONCLUSIONS Ovarian hydatid cyst is extremely rare, but should be suspected in patients with echinococcosis in other organs and those coming from endemic areas. Moreover, the disease could mimic ovarian cancer, as there are no specific symptoms and clinical signs. The coexistence of these two diseases in the same ovary, although rare, is possible. It seems that the presence of the hydatid cyst does not change the treatment approach of the malignancy so that surgery with neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy, according to the present guidelines, should be administered. Hippokratia 2015, 19 (1): 89-91.
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- D I Charatsi
- Gynecologic Oncology Department, "Theagenio" Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece ; Obstetrics & Gynecology Department, "Elena Venizelou" General Maternity Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Gynecologic Oncology Department, "Theagenio" Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece ; Obstetrics & Gynecology Department, Medical School, University of Patras, Rio, Greece
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- Pathology Department, "Theagenio" Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Cytology Department, "Theagenio" Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Gynecologic Oncology Department, "Theagenio" Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Rogan MT, Bodell AJ, Craig PS. Post-encystment/established immunity in cystic echinococcosis: is it really that simple? Parasite Immunol 2014; 37:1-9. [DOI: 10.1111/pim.12149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2014] [Accepted: 09/29/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- M. T. Rogan
- Cestode Zoonoses Research Group; School of Environment and Life Sciences; University of Salford; Salford M54WT UK
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- Cestode Zoonoses Research Group; School of Environment and Life Sciences; University of Salford; Salford M54WT UK
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- Cestode Zoonoses Research Group; School of Environment and Life Sciences; University of Salford; Salford M54WT UK
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