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Petrina M, Alothaimeen T, Bouzeineddine NZ, Trus E, Banete A, Gee K, Basta S. Granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor exerts dominant effects over macrophage colony stimulating factor during macrophage differentiation in vitro to induce an inflammatory phenotype. Inflamm Res 2024; 73:253-262. [PMID: 38158446 DOI: 10.1007/s00011-023-01834-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Macrophages (Mφ) can exist along a spectrum of phenotypes that include pro-inflammatory (M1) or anti-inflammatory (M2) immune cells. Mφ colony stimulating factor (M-CSF) and granulocyte Mφ colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) are cytokines important in hematopoiesis, polarization and activation of Mφ. METHODS AND RESULTS To gain a greater understanding of the relationship between GM-CSF and M-CSF, we investigated an in vitro model of differentiation to determine if GM-CSF and M-CSF can antagonize each other, in terms of Mφ phenotype and functions. We determined that Mφ cultured in mixed M-CSF: GM-CSF ratios exhibit M1-like GM-CSF-treated macrophage phenotype when the ratios of the two cytokines are 1:1 in culture. Moreover, GM-CSF is dominant over M-CSF in influencing Mφ production of proinflammatory cytokines such as IL-6, TNFα, and IL-12p40, and the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10. CONCLUSIONS Our data established that GM-CSF is more dominant over M-CSF, triggering the Mφ to become pro-inflammatory cells. These findings provide insight into how GM-CSF can influence Mφ activation with implications in inflammatory diseases where the Mφ status can play a significant role in supporting the inflammatory conditions.
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- Maria Petrina
- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Botterell Hall, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Botterell Hall, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Botterell Hall, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Botterell Hall, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Botterell Hall, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Botterell Hall, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6, Canada.
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Botterell Hall, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6, Canada.
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Guo Y, Tsai HI, Zhang L, Zhu H. Mitochondrial DNA on Tumor-Associated Macrophages Polarization and Immunity. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:1452. [PMID: 35326602 PMCID: PMC8946090 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14061452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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As the richest immune cells in most tumor microenvironments (TMEs), tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) play an important role in tumor development and treatment sensitivity. The phenotypes and functions of TAMs vary according to their sources and tumor progression. Different TAM phenotypes display distinct behaviors in terms of tumor immunity and are regulated by intracellular and exogenous molecules. Additionally, dysfunctional and oxidatively stressed mitochondrial-derived mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) plays an important role in remodeling the phenotypes and functions of TAMs. This article reviews the interactions between mtDNA and TAMs in the TME and further discusses the influence of their performance on tumor genesis and development.
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- Yaxin Guo
- Department of Medical Imaging, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212001, China;
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- Laboratory of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212001, China;
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- Department of Medical Imaging, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212001, China;
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- Department of Medical Imaging, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212001, China;
- Laboratory of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212001, China;
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Banete A, Barilo J, Whittaker R, Basta S. The Activated Macrophage - A Tough Fortress for Virus Invasion: How Viruses Strike Back. Front Microbiol 2022; 12:803427. [PMID: 35087503 PMCID: PMC8787342 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.803427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
Abstract
Macrophages (Mφ) are innate immune cells with a variety of functional phenotypes depending on the cytokine microenvironment they reside in. Mφ exhibit distinct activation patterns that are found within a wide array of activation states ranging from the originally discovered classical pro-inflammatory (M1) to the anti-inflammatory (M2) with their multi-facades. M1 cells are induced by IFNγ + LPS, while M2 are further subdivided into M2a (IL-4), M2b (Immune Complex) and M2c (IL-10) based on their inducing stimuli. Not surprisingly, Mφ activation influences the outcome of viral infections as they produce cytokines that in turn activate cells of the adaptive immune system. Generally, activated M1 cells tend to restrict viral replication, however, influenza and HIV exploit inflammation to support their replication. Moreover, M2a polarization inhibits HIV replication at the post-integration level, while HCMV encoded hrIL-10 suppresses inflammatory reactions by facilitating M2c formation. Additionally, viruses such as LCMV and Lassa Virus directly suppress Mφ activation leading to viral chronicity. Here we review how Mφ activation affects viral infection and the strategies by which viruses manipulate Mφ polarization to benefit their own fitness. An understanding of these mechanisms is important for the development of novel immunotherapies that can sway Mφ phenotype to inhibit viral replication.
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- Andra Banete
- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada.,Department of Biological Sciences, Sunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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Banete A, Gee K, Basta S. Sustained IL-4 priming of macrophages enhances the inflammatory response to TLR7/8 ligand R848. J Leukoc Biol 2021; 111:401-413. [PMID: 34013552 DOI: 10.1002/jlb.3a0520-293rr] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Macrophages (Mϕ) are highly plastic, and can acquire a variety of functional phenotypes depending on the presence of different stimuli in their local environment. Mφ stimulated by interleukin (IL)-4 induce an alternative activation state and function as anti-inflammatory cells and promote tissue repair. However, there is overwhelming evidence that IL-4 can play a role in promoting inflammation. In asthma and allergic inflammation, IL-4 mediates proinflammatory responses that lead to tissue damage. Thus the effect of IL-4 on the outcome of the immune responses is greatly influenced by other cofactors and cytokines present in the microenvironment. R848 (resiquimod), a TLR7/8 agonist is a novel vaccine adjuvant, triggering a strong Th1-skewed response but its efficacy as a vaccine adjuvant shows variable results. It is not currently known whether the presence of IL-4 can dampen or enhance immunity in response to TLR7 agonists. In the present study, we sought to investigate the impact of IL-4-induced Mφ polarization on the outcome of R848 stimulation. The activation marker expression and production of cytokines were measured in murine spleen-derived Mφ. Protein expression levels of innate recognition molecules and transcription factors involved, including retinoic-acid inducible gene I, mitochondrial antiviral signaling protein, stimulator of interferon genes (STING), and IFN regulatory factors were evaluated in activated Mφ. These play a crucial role in the control of viral replication and optimal CD8+ T cell priming. We report that sustained priming with IL-4 alone promotes an antiviral response in Mφ, and enhances proinflammatory responses to R848 treatment. This highlights the need for better understanding of IL-4 proinflammatory functions and its potential use as a broad-acting antiviral in combination with R848 may be used in combination with other therapies to target the innate arm of immunity against emerging infections.
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- Andra Banete
- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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Alothaimeen T, Trus E, Basta S, Gee K. Differential TLR7-mediated cytokine expression by R848 in M-CSF- versus GM-CSF-derived macrophages after LCMV infection. J Gen Virol 2020; 102. [PMID: 33331816 PMCID: PMC8515861 DOI: 10.1099/jgv.0.001541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) and macrophage colony-stimulating factor (M-CSF) play an important role in macrophage (MФ) development by influencing their differentiation and polarization. Our goal was to explore the difference between M-CSF- and GM-CSF-derived bone marrow MФ responsiveness to TLR7-mediated signalling pathways that influence cytokine production early after infection in a model of acute virus infection. To do so, we examined cytokine production and TLR7-mediated signalling at 1 h post-lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) Armstrong (ARM) infection. We found that R848-induced cytokine expression was enhanced in these cells, with GM-CSF cells exhibiting higher proinflammatory cytokine expression and M-CSF cells exhibiting higher anti-inflammatory cytokine expression. However, R848-mediated signalling molecule activation was diminished in LCMV-infected M-CSF and GM-CSF macrophages. Interestingly, we observed that TLR7 expression was maintained during LCMV infection of M-CSF and GM-CSF cells. Moreover, TLR7 expression was significantly higher in M-CSF cells compared to GM-CSF cells. Taken together, our data demonstrate that although LCMV restrains early TLR7-mediated signalling, it primes differentiated MФ to enhance expression of their respective cytokine profiles and maintains levels of TLR7 expression early after infection.
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- Torki Alothaimeen
- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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Lan H, Zhang W, Jin K, Liu Y, Wang Z. Modulating barriers of tumor microenvironment through nanocarrier systems for improved cancer immunotherapy: a review of current status and future perspective. Drug Deliv 2020; 27:1248-1262. [PMID: 32865029 PMCID: PMC7470050 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2020.1809559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Cancer immunotherapy suppresses and destroys tumors by re-activating and sustaining the tumor-immune process, and thus improving the immune response of the body to the tumor. Immunotherapeutic strategies are showing promising results in pre-clinical and clinical trials, however, tumor microenvironment (TME) is extremely immunosuppressive. Thus, their translation from labs to clinics still faces issues. Recently, nanomaterial-based strategies have been developed to modulate the TME for robust immunotherapeutic responses. The combination of nanotechnology with immunotherapy potentiates the effectiveness of immunotherapy by increasing delivery and retention, and by reducing immunomodulation toxicity. This review aims to highlight the barriers offered by TME for hindering the efficiency of immunotherapy for cancer treatment. Next, we highlight various nano-carriers based strategies for modulating those barriers for achieving better therapeutic efficacy of cancer immunotherapy with higher safety. This review will add to the body of scientific knowledge and will be a good reference material for academia and industries.
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- Huanrong Lan
- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Research Institute of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, People’s Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Research Institute of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, People’s Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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Alothaimeen T, Seaver K, Mulder R, Gee K, Basta S. Granulocyte/Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor-Derived Macrophages Exhibit Distinctive Early Immune Response to Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus Infection. Viral Immunol 2020; 33:477-488. [PMID: 32255741 DOI: 10.1089/vim.2019.0178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Granulocyte/macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) and macrophage CSF (M-CSF) modulate differentiation and immune functions of macrophages (MΦ). Our aim was to evaluate how different MΦ differentiation conditions influence the MΦ response to virus infection. To address this, we differentiated bone marrow-derived MΦ in either GM-CSF or M-CSF and measured the cytokine responses to two different strains of lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) (clone 13; Cl13 or Armstrong; ARM). GM-CSF MΦ infected with either LCMV-ARM or -Cl13 produced more IL-6 than M-CSF MΦ, whereas M-CSF MΦ generated more IL-10 than GM-CSF MΦ. Interestingly, in M-CSF MΦ, LCMV-ARM induced more IL-10 production than Cl13. However, we could not detect any IL-12p70 or IL-23 after infection from either cell types. We also observed that GM-CSF MΦ was more efficient than M-CSF MΦ in supporting antigen-specific CD8+ T cell proliferation. Taken together, our data demonstrate that GM-CSF and M-CSF MΦ differ in how they respond to viral infection by their production of different cytokines, and their support for CD8+ T cell proliferation.
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- Torki Alothaimeen
- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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de Araujo Junior RF, Eich C, Jorquera C, Schomann T, Baldazzi F, Chan AB, Cruz LJ. Ceramide and palmitic acid inhibit macrophage-mediated epithelial-mesenchymal transition in colorectal cancer. Mol Cell Biochem 2020; 468:153-168. [PMID: 32222879 PMCID: PMC7145792 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-020-03719-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2019] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
Accumulating evidence indicates that ceramide (Cer) and palmitic acid (PA) possess the ability to modulate switching of macrophage phenotypes and possess anti-tumorigenic effects; however, the underlying molecular mechanisms are largely unknown. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether Cer and PA could induce switching of macrophage polarization from the tumorigenic M2- towards the pro-inflammatory M1-phenotype, and whether this consequently altered the potential of colorectal cancer cells to undergo epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT), a hallmark of tumor progression. Our study showed that Cer- and PA-treated macrophages increased expression of the macrophage 1 (M1)-marker CD68 and secretion of IL-12 and attenuated expression of the macrophage 2 (M2)-marker CD163 and IL-10 secretion. Moreover, Cer and PA abolished M2 macrophage-induced EMT and migration of colorectal cancer cells. At the molecular level, this coincided with inhibition of SNAI1 and vimentin expression and upregulation of E-cadherin. Furthermore, Cer and PA attenuated expression levels of IL-10 in colorectal cancer cells co-cultured with M2 macrophages and downregulated STAT3 and NF-κB expression. For the first time, our findings suggest the presence of an IL-10-STAT3-NF-κB signaling axis in colorectal cancer cells co-cultured with M2 macrophages, mimicking the tumor microenvironment. Importantly, PA and Cer were powerful inhibitors of this signaling axis and, consequently, EMT of colorectal cancer cells. These results contribute to our understanding of the immunological mechanisms that underlie the anti-tumorigenic effects of lipids for future combination with drugs in the therapy of colorectal carcinoma.
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- Raimundo Fernandes de Araujo Junior
- Department of Morphology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, 59072-970, Brazil. .,Post-Graduation Programme in Structural and Functional Biology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, 59072-970, Brazil. .,Post-Graduation Programme in Health Science, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, 59072-970, Brazil. .,Translational Nanobiomaterials and Imaging, Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, 2333 ZA, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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- Translational Nanobiomaterials and Imaging, Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, 2333 ZA, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Translational Nanobiomaterials and Imaging, Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, 2333 ZA, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Percuros B.V., 2333 CL, Leiden, The Netherlands.,Translational Nanobiomaterials and Imaging, Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, 2333 ZA, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Translational Nanobiomaterials and Imaging, Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, 2333 ZA, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Percuros B.V., 2333 CL, Leiden, The Netherlands.,Translational Nanobiomaterials and Imaging, Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, 2333 ZA, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Translational Nanobiomaterials and Imaging, Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, 2333 ZA, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Wang M, Wu H, Lu L, Jiang L, Yu Q. Lactobacillus reuteri Promotes Intestinal Development and Regulates Mucosal Immune Function in Newborn Piglets. Front Vet Sci 2020; 7:42. [PMID: 32118065 PMCID: PMC7018766 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2020.00042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Intestinal microbiota is necessary for the guarantee of intestinal mucosal barrier. However, the detailed effect of probiotics on porcine intestinal development, especially in the early life, is still unclear. In this study, we treated 3-day-old newborn piglets with Lactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri) D8 and observed its beneficial effect on piglets. The body weights, villus height, and crypt depth of jejunum were all significantly increased after L. reuteri treatment in piglets. L. reuteri also significantly increased the proliferation index of PCNA+ cells in the crypt, as well as c-Myc and Tcf4 expressions. Furthermore, L. reuteri also enhanced intestinal mucosal barrier with the increase of goblet cells and antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) expressions of Muc2, Lyz1, and pBD1. The well development of Peyer's patches and increased number of CD3+ T cells, combined with increased expression of IL-4 and IFN-γ, also demonstrated the immune stimulation effect of L. reuteri D8. This study demonstrated that L. reuteri promotes the development of intestine mucosal system and maintains intestinal mucosal barrier in newborn piglets.
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- Minjuan Wang
- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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Kourko O, Seaver K, Odoardi N, Basta S, Gee K. IL-27, IL-30, and IL-35: A Cytokine Triumvirate in Cancer. Front Oncol 2019; 9:969. [PMID: 31681561 PMCID: PMC6797860 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2019.00969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2019] [Accepted: 09/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Abstract
The role of the immune system in anti-tumor immunity cannot be overstated, as it holds the potential to promote tumor eradication or prevent tumor cell escape. Cytokines are critical to influencing the immune responses and interactions with non-immune cells. Recently, the IL-12 and IL-6 family of cytokines have accumulated newly defined members each with specific immune functions related to various cancers and tumorigenesis. There is a need to better understand how cytokines like IL-27, IL-30, and IL-35 interact with one another, and how a developing tumor can exploit these interactions to enhance immune suppression. Current cytokine-based immunotherapies are associated with cytotoxic side effects which limits the success of treatment. In addition to this toxicity, understanding the complex interactions between immune and cancer cells may be one of the greatest challenges to developing a successful immunotherapy. In this review, we bring forth IL-27, IL-30, and IL-35, “sister cytokines,” along with more recent additions to the IL-12 family, which serve distinct purposes despite sharing structural similarities. We highlight how these cytokines function in the tumor microenvironment by examining their direct effects on cancer cells as well their indirect actions via regulatory functions of immune cells that act to either instigate or inhibit tumor progression. Understanding the context dependent immunomodulatory outcomes of these sister cytokines, as well as their regulation within the tumor microenvironment, may shed light onto novel cancer therapeutic treatments or targets.
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- Olena Kourko
- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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Ge Y, Huang M, Yao YM. Autophagy and proinflammatory cytokines: Interactions and clinical implications. Cytokine Growth Factor Rev 2018; 43:38-46. [PMID: 30031632 DOI: 10.1016/j.cytogfr.2018.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2018] [Revised: 07/10/2018] [Accepted: 07/11/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Autophagy is a ubiquitous cellular process that regulates cell growth, survival, development and death. Its process is closely associated with diverse conditions, such as liver diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, myopathy, heart diseases, cancer, immunization, and inflammatory diseases. Thus, understanding the modulation of autophagy may provide novel insight into potential therapeutic targets. Autophagy is closely intertwined with inflammatory and immune responses, and cytokines may help mediate this interaction. Autophagy has been shown to regulate, and be regulated by, a wide range of proinflammatory cytokines. This review aims to summarize recent progress in elucidating the interplay between autophagy and proinflammatory cytokines, including IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-17, and cytokines of the IL-1 family (e.g., IL-1α, IL-1β, IL-33, and IL-36).
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- Yun Ge
- Department of General Intensive Care Unit, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of General Intensive Care Unit, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Trauma Research Center, First Hospital Affiliated to the Chinese PLA General Hospital, No.51 Fu-Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, China.
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Che Mat NF, Siddiqui S, Mehta D, Seaver K, Banete A, Alothaimeen T, Gee K, Basta S. Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus infection of dendritic cells interferes with TLR-induced IL-12/IL-23 cytokine production in an IL-10 independent manner. Cytokine 2018; 108:105-114. [PMID: 29602153 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2018.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2017] [Revised: 02/25/2018] [Accepted: 03/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Dendritic cells produce IL-12 and IL-23 in response to viral and bacterial infection and these cytokines are responsible for successful pathogen clearance. How sequential viral and bacterial infections affect the production of IL-12 and IL-23 is currently not known. Our study demonstrates that in dendritic cells infected with Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV), TLR activation with bacterial PAMPs resulted in reduced IL-12 and IL-23 expression compared to non-infected cells. Furthermore, expression of other proinflammatory cytokines, TNF-α and IL-6, were not inhibited under these conditions. We discovered that TLR-induced phosphorylation of p38 was significantly inhibited in LCMV-infected cells. We detected enhanced expression of suppressor of cytokine signalling (SOCS)-3 and IL-10. Yet, neutralizing IL-10 did not restore IL-12/IL-23 expression. Taken together, these results show that virus infection interferes with the magnitude of TLR-mediated inflammatory responses by repressing specific cytokine expression.
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- Nor Fazila Che Mat
- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada.
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- Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada.
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