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Jiang L, Tang H, Lin T, Jiang Y, Li Y, Gao W, Deng J, Huang Z, Chen C, Shi J, Zhou T, Lai Y. Epithelium-derived kallistatin promotes CD4 + T-cell chemotaxis to T H2-type inflammation in chronic rhinosinusitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2024; 154:120-130. [PMID: 38403085 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2024.02.013] [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: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND The function of kallistatin in airway inflammation, particularly chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), has not been elucidated. OBJECTIVE We sought to investigate the role of kallistatin in airway inflammation. METHODS Kallistatin and proinflammatory cytokine expression levels were detected in nasal polyps. For the in vivo studies, we constructed the kallistatin-overexpressing transgenic mice to elucidate the role of kallistatin in airway inflammation. Furthermore, the levels of plasma IgE and proinflammatory cytokines in the airways were evaluated in the kallistatin-/- rat in vivo model under a type 2 inflammatory background. Finally, the Notch signaling pathway was explored to understand the role of kallistatin in CRSwNP. RESULTS We showed that the expression of kallistatin was significantly higher in nasal polyps than in the normal nasal mucosa and correlated with IL-4 expression. We also discovered that the nasal mucosa of kallistatin-overexpressing transgenic mice expressed higher levels of IL-4 expression, associating to TH2-type inflammation. Interestingly, we observed lower IL-4 levels in the nasal mucosa and lower total plasma IgE of the kallistatin-/- group treated with house dust mite allergen compared with the wild-type house dust mite group. Finally, we observed a significant increase in the expression of Jagged2 in the nasal epithelium cells transduced with adenovirus-kallistatin. This heightened expression correlated with increased secretion of IL-4, attributed to the augmented population of CD4+CD45+Notch1+ T cells. These findings collectively may contribute to the induction of TH2-type inflammation. CONCLUSIONS Kallistatin was demonstrated to be involved in the CRSwNP pathogenesis by enhancing the TH2 inflammation, which was found to be associated with more expression of IL-4, potentially facilitated through Jagged2-Notch1 signaling in CD4+ T cells.
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- Lijie Jiang
- Otorhinolaryngology Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China; Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Otorhinolaryngology Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Basic and Clinical Medicine Teaching Laboratory, School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Otorhinolaryngology Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Otorhinolaryngology Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Otorhinolaryngology Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Otorhinolaryngology Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Otorhinolaryngology Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China; China Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Control (Sun Yat-sen University), Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Diabetology, Guangzhou, China.
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- Otorhinolaryngology Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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Rüterbusch MJ, Hondowicz BD, Takehara KK, Pruner KB, Griffith TS, Pepper M. Allergen exposure functionally alters influenza-specific CD4+ Th1 memory cells in the lung. J Exp Med 2023; 220:e20230112. [PMID: 37698553 PMCID: PMC10497397 DOI: 10.1084/jem.20230112] [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: 01/17/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023] Open
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CD4+ lung-resident memory T cells (TRM) generated in response to influenza infection confer effective protection against subsequent viral exposures. Whether these cells can be altered by environmental antigens and cytokines released during heterologous, antigen-independent immune responses is currently unclear. We therefore investigated how influenza-specific CD4+ Th1 TRM in the lung are impacted by a subsequent Th2-inducing respiratory house dust mite (HDM) exposure. Although naïve influenza-specific CD4+ T cells in the lymph nodes do not respond to HDM, influenza-specific CD4+ TRM in the lungs do respond to a subsequent allergen exposure by decreasing expression of the transcription factor T-bet. This functional alteration is associated with decreased IFN-γ production upon restimulation and improved disease outcomes following heterosubtypic influenza challenge. Further investigation revealed that ST2 signaling in CD4+ T cells during allergic challenge is necessary to induce these changes in lung-resident influenza-specific CD4+ TRM. Thus, heterologous antigen exposure or ST2-signaling can drive persistent changes in CD4+ Th1 TRM populations and impact protection upon reinfection.
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- Mikel J. Rüterbusch
- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
- Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology Ph.D. Program, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
- Center for Immunology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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Mizuta M, Inoue N, Shimizu M, Sakumura N, Yokoyama T, Kuroda R, Ikawa Y, Sugimoto N, Harada K, Yachie A, Wada T. Distinct roles of IL-18 and IL-1β in murine model of macrophage activation syndrome. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2023; 152:940-948.e6. [PMID: 37352976 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2023.05.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND IL-18 and IL-1β play a central role in the pathogenesis of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis and its life-threatening complication, macrophage activation syndrome (MAS). OBJECTIVES This study aimed to clarify the role of IL-18 and IL-1β in the pathogenesis of MAS. METHODS We developed a mouse model to evaluate the role of each cytokine with Toll-like receptor 9 stimulation after continuous infusion with IL-18, IL-1β, and a combination of both for 7 days. The symptoms and laboratory findings were compared among the IL-18, IL-1β, and combination (IL-18+IL-1β) groups. RESULTS Body weight was significantly decreased in the IL-1β and combination groups. Splenomegaly was observed in all groups, whereas hepatomegaly was noted in the IL-18 group only. Decreased T-cell numbers, anemia, and thrombocytopenia were observed in the combination group. IFN-γ, CXCL9, and IL-12A mRNA levels were upregulated and IL-10 mRNA levels in the spleen were downregulated in the IL-18 group. Hepatomegaly and splenomegaly in the IL-18 group were observed in a dose-dependent manner. TNF-α, CXCL9, and IL-12A mRNA levels were upregulated only in those mice with extremely elevated plasma IL-18 levels. CONCLUSION IL-18 and IL-1β have distinct roles in the pathogenesis of MAS. Dual blockade of IL-18 and IL-1β might be necessary to treat MAS.
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- Mao Mizuta
- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan; Department of Pediatrics and Developmental Biology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan; Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Human Pathology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Division of Patient Safety, Kanazawa University Hospital, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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Alvarez F, Istomine R, Da Silva Lira Filho A, Al-Aubodah TA, Huang D, Okde R, Olivier M, Fritz JH, Piccirillo CA. IL-18 is required for the T H1-adaptation of T REG cells and the selective suppression of T H17 responses in acute and chronic infections. Mucosal Immunol 2023; 16:462-475. [PMID: 37182738 DOI: 10.1016/j.mucimm.2023.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Interleukin (IL)-18, a member of the IL-1 family of alarmins, is abundantly released in the lungs following influenza A (IAV) infections yet its role in orchestrating the local adaptive immune response remains ill defined. Through genetic disruption of the IL-18 receptor, we demonstrate that IL-18 not only promotes pulmonary TH1 responses but also influences regulatory T cells (TREG) function in the infected lungs. As the response unfolds, TREG cells accumulating in the lungs express Helios, T-bet, CXCR3, and IL-18R1 and produce interferon γ in the presence of IL-12. During IAV, IL-18R1 is required for TREG cells to control TH17, but not TH1, responses and promote a return to lung homeostasis, revealing a novel mechanism of selective suppression. Moreover, this observation was not limited to the lungs, as skin-localized TREG cells require an IL-18 signal to specifically suppress IL-17A production by TH17 and γδ T cells in a model of chronic cutaneous Leishmania major infection. Overall, these results uncover how IL-18 orchestrates the tissue adaptation of TREG cells to selectively favor TH1 over TH17 responses during TH1-driven immune responses and provide a novel perspective into how IL-18 dictates the immune response during viral and parasitic infections.
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- Fernando Alvarez
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, McGill University, Montréal, Canada; Program in Infectious Diseases and Immunology in Global Health, Centre for Translational Biology, The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), Montréal, Canada; Centre of Excellence in Translational Immunology (CETI), Montréal, Canada
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, McGill University, Montréal, Canada; Program in Infectious Diseases and Immunology in Global Health, Centre for Translational Biology, The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), Montréal, Canada; Centre of Excellence in Translational Immunology (CETI), Montréal, Canada
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, McGill University, Montréal, Canada; Program in Infectious Diseases and Immunology in Global Health, Centre for Translational Biology, The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), Montréal, Canada; Centre of Excellence in Translational Immunology (CETI), Montréal, Canada
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, McGill University, Montréal, Canada; Program in Infectious Diseases and Immunology in Global Health, Centre for Translational Biology, The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), Montréal, Canada; Centre of Excellence in Translational Immunology (CETI), Montréal, Canada
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, McGill University, Montréal, Canada; Program in Infectious Diseases and Immunology in Global Health, Centre for Translational Biology, The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), Montréal, Canada; Centre of Excellence in Translational Immunology (CETI), Montréal, Canada
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, McGill University, Montréal, Canada
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, McGill University, Montréal, Canada; Centre of Excellence in Translational Immunology (CETI), Montréal, Canada; McGill University Research Centre on Complex Traits (MRCCT), Montréal, Canada
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, McGill University, Montréal, Canada; Program in Infectious Diseases and Immunology in Global Health, Centre for Translational Biology, The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), Montréal, Canada; Centre of Excellence in Translational Immunology (CETI), Montréal, Canada; McGill University Research Centre on Complex Traits (MRCCT), Montréal, Canada.
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Makaremi S, Asgarzadeh A, Kianfar H, Mohammadnia A, Asghariazar V, Safarzadeh E. The role of IL-1 family of cytokines and receptors in pathogenesis of COVID-19. Inflamm Res 2022; 71:923-947. [PMID: 35751653 PMCID: PMC9243884 DOI: 10.1007/s00011-022-01596-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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A global pandemic has erupted as a result of the new brand coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). This pandemic has been consociated with widespread mortality worldwide. The antiviral immune response is an imperative factor in confronting the recent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections. Meantime, cytokines recognize as crucial components in guiding the appropriate immune pathways in the restraining and eradication of the virus. Moreover, SARS-CoV-2 can induce uncontrolled inflammatory responses characterized by hyper-inflammatory cytokine production, which causes cytokine storm and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). As excessive inflammatory responses are contributed to the severe stage of the COVID-19 disease, therefore, the pro-inflammatory cytokines are regarded as the Achilles heel during COVID-19 infection. Among these cytokines, interleukin (IL-) 1 family cytokines (IL-1, IL-18, IL-33, IL-36, IL-37, and IL-38) appear to have a strong inflammatory role in severe COVID-19. Hence, understanding the underlying inflammatory mechanism of these cytokines during infection is critical for reducing the symptoms and severity of the disease. Here, the possible mechanisms and pathways involved in inflammatory immune responses are discussed.
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- Shima Makaremi
- School of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran.,Department of Health Information Management, School of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Students Research Committee, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran.,Department of Health Information Management, School of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Students Research Committee, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran.,Department of Health Information Management, School of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Health Information Management, School of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Health Information Management, School of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Health Information Management, School of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran. .,Department of Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran.
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Schluck M, Eggermont LJ, Weiden J, Popelier C, Weiss L, Pilzecker B, Kolder S, Heinemans A, Rodriguez Mogeda C, Verdoes M, Figdor CG, Hammink R. Dictating Phenotype, Function, and Fate of Human T Cells with Co‐Stimulatory Antibodies Presented by Filamentous Immune Cell Mimics. ADVANCED THERAPEUTICS 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/adtp.202200019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Marjolein Schluck
- Department of Tumor Immunology Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences Radboud University Medical Center Geert Grooteplein 26 Nijmegen GA 6525 The Netherlands
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- Department of Tumor Immunology Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences Radboud University Medical Center Geert Grooteplein 26 Nijmegen GA 6525 The Netherlands
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- Department of Tumor Immunology Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences Radboud University Medical Center Geert Grooteplein 26 Nijmegen GA 6525 The Netherlands
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- Department of Tumor Immunology Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences Radboud University Medical Center Geert Grooteplein 26 Nijmegen GA 6525 The Netherlands
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- Department of Tumor Immunology Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences Radboud University Medical Center Geert Grooteplein 26 Nijmegen GA 6525 The Netherlands
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- Department of Tumor Immunology Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences Radboud University Medical Center Geert Grooteplein 26 Nijmegen GA 6525 The Netherlands
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- Department of Tumor Immunology Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences Radboud University Medical Center Geert Grooteplein 26 Nijmegen GA 6525 The Netherlands
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- Department of Tumor Immunology Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences Radboud University Medical Center Geert Grooteplein 26 Nijmegen GA 6525 The Netherlands
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- Department of Tumor Immunology Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences Radboud University Medical Center Geert Grooteplein 26 Nijmegen GA 6525 The Netherlands
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- Department of Tumor Immunology Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences Radboud University Medical Center Geert Grooteplein 26 Nijmegen GA 6525 The Netherlands
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- Department of Tumor Immunology Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences Radboud University Medical Center Geert Grooteplein 26 Nijmegen GA 6525 The Netherlands
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- Department of Tumor Immunology Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences Radboud University Medical Center Geert Grooteplein 26 Nijmegen GA 6525 The Netherlands
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Inflammatory response in relation to COVID-19 and other prothrombotic phenotypes. REUMATOLOGÍA CLÍNICA (ENGLISH EDITION) 2022; 18:1-4. [PMID: 35090606 PMCID: PMC7561343 DOI: 10.1016/j.reumae.2020.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The haemostatic system acts in concert with inflammation, so that after inflammatory response various mediators activate the haemostatic system through endothelial dysfunction, platelet activation and coagulation promoting thrombosis, which is termed thromboinflammation. In this process, the inflammasome acquires special relevance; its stimulation promotes innate and adaptive immune responses. Inflammasome activation plays an important physiopathological role in several disorders with inflammatory and thrombotic phenomena. The role of thromboinflammation has become relevant in the COVID-19 pandemic, in which a cytokine storm has been described as one of the mechanisms responsible.
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Fenhua J, Daohui W, Hui L, Xiaodong X, Wen H. Diagnostic value of combined pleural interleukin-33, adenosine deaminase and peripheral blood tuberculosis T cell spot detection TB for tuberculous pleurisy. BMC Infect Dis 2021; 21:861. [PMID: 34425761 PMCID: PMC8381589 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-021-06575-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background To investigate the correlation between pleural fluid interleukin-33 (IL-33) and adenosine deaminase (ADA) and peripheral blood tuberculosis T cell spot detection (T-SPOT.TB), and the combined value of the three tests for the diagnosis of tuberculous pleurisy. Methods 79 patients with pleural effusion admitted from June 2017 to December 2018 were enrolled. They were divided into tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) group (57 cases, 72.2%) and malignant pleural effusion group (17 cases, 21.5%), pneumonia-like pleural effusion group (5 cases, 6.3%). Correlation between pleural fluid IL-33, pleural effusion ADA and peripheral blood T-SPOT.TB was analyzed, comparison of the three separate and combined diagnostic efficacy was also performed. Results The levels of IL-33, ADA and peripheral blood T-SPOT.TB in patients with TPE were significantly higher than those in non-TPE (P < 0.001). The level of pleural fluid IL-33 was positively correlated with pleural effusion ADA and peripheral blood T-SPOT.TB. The Area under the ROC curve (AUC) of TPE diagnosed by pleural IL-33, ADA and peripheral blood T-SPOT.TB were 0.753, 0.912 and 0.865, respectively. AUC for combined detection of pleural effusion IL-33, ADA and peripheral blood T-SPOT.TB is the largest, with a value of 0.962. Specificity is 100% and sensitivity is 88.5%. Conclusion Combined detection of pleural effusion IL-33, ADA and peripheral blood T-SPOT.TB can improve the diagnostic efficacy of tuberculous pleurisy. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12879-021-06575-w.
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- Jin Fenhua
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 109, Xueyuan Western Road, Wenzhou, 325027, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 109, Xueyuan Western Road, Wenzhou, 325027, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 109, Xueyuan Western Road, Wenzhou, 325027, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 109, Xueyuan Western Road, Wenzhou, 325027, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 109, Xueyuan Western Road, Wenzhou, 325027, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
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Molecular analysis of phenotypic interactions of asthma. Cytokine 2021; 143:155524. [PMID: 33849767 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2021.155524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Asthma is a heterogeneous disease characterized by multiples respiratory symptoms; this is a polygenic entity that involves a complex interaction of environmental factors and inherent to the individual. To understand the development of asthma, some phenotypes have been proposed. OBJECTIVE This work's purpose was to explore different molecules related to asthma development and to define each phenotype's specific characteristics. MATERIAL AND METHODS 96 adult patients diagnosed with asthma before any treatment were enrolled in the protocol. Spirometric parameters, circulating leukocytes, serum IgE, body mass index, exhaled nitric oxide (FENO), and leukotrienes (LTB4) in urine were determined in each patient. The presence of asthma phenotypes proposed by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) were explored: A) Allergic asthma, B) Non-allergic asthma, C) Late-onset asthma, D) Asthma with persistent airflow limitation, and E) Asthma with overweight and obesity. RESULTS In the cohort analyzed, we found four of phenotypes proposed by GINA; however, these phenotypes overlapped, due to this, 4 groups were integrated with allergic, non-allergic and obese patients, which were the main phenotypes. The main overlap was that of patients not-obese allergic, and was characterized by earlier onset, elevated levels of IgE, LTB4 and inflammasome related cytokines. Non-allergic patients had a significant association between interleukin (IL)-18 and IL-18 binding protein (BP) with narrow ratio between these cytokines. Finally, LTB4 had remarkable capacity to discriminate between allergic and not allergic patients. CONCLUSIONS Asthmatic phenotypes exist as interrelated characteristics and not as discrete entities. High levels of leukotrienes and IgE are hallmarks in the allergic phenotype of asthma.
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The Airway Epithelium-A Central Player in Asthma Pathogenesis. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21238907. [PMID: 33255348 PMCID: PMC7727704 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21238907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2020] [Revised: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway disease characterized by variable airflow obstruction in response to a wide range of exogenous stimuli. The airway epithelium is the first line of defense and plays an important role in initiating host defense and controlling immune responses. Indeed, increasing evidence indicates a range of abnormalities in various aspects of epithelial barrier function in asthma. A central part of this impairment is a disruption of the airway epithelial layer, allowing inhaled substances to pass more easily into the submucosa where they may interact with immune cells. Furthermore, many of the identified susceptibility genes for asthma are expressed in the airway epithelium. This review focuses on the biology of the airway epithelium in health and its pathobiology in asthma. We will specifically discuss external triggers such as allergens, viruses and alarmins and the effect of type 2 inflammatory responses on airway epithelial function in asthma. We will also discuss epigenetic mechanisms responding to external stimuli on the level of transcriptional and posttranscriptional regulation of gene expression, as well the airway epithelium as a potential treatment target in asthma.
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Medara N, Lenzo JC, Walsh KA, Reynolds EC, Darby IB, O'Brien-Simpson NM. A review of T helper 17 cell-related cytokines in serum and saliva in periodontitis. Cytokine 2020; 138:155340. [PMID: 33144024 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2020.155340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Revised: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease with a complex underlying immunopathology. Cytokines, as molecular mediators of inflammation, play a role in all stages of disease progression. T helper 17 (Th17) cells are thought to play a role in periodontitis. Th17 cell development and maintenance requires a pro-inflammatory cytokine milieu, with many of the cytokines implicated in the pathogenesis of periodontitis. Serum and saliva are easily accessible biofluids which can represent the systemic and local environment to promote the development of Th17 cells. Here we review human clinical studies that investigate IL-1β, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, IL-17A, IL-17F, IL-21, IL-22, IL-23, IL-25, IL-31, IL-33, IFN-γ, sCD40L and TNF-α in serum and saliva in periodontitis. We highlight their putative role in the pathogenesis of periodontitis and place them within a wider context of animal and other clinical studies.
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- Nidhi Medara
- Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, 720 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC 3053, Australia.
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- Centre for Oral Health Research, The University of Melbourne, 720 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC 3053, Australia.
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, Austin Health, Lance Townsend Building, Level 8, 145 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC 3084, Australia.
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- Centre for Oral Health Research, The University of Melbourne, 720 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC 3053, Australia.
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- Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, 720 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC 3053, Australia.
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- Centre for Oral Health Research, The University of Melbourne, 720 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC 3053, Australia.
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Inflammasome-Mediated Immunogenicity of Clinical and Experimental Vaccine Adjuvants. Vaccines (Basel) 2020; 8:vaccines8030554. [PMID: 32971761 PMCID: PMC7565252 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines8030554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Revised: 09/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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In modern vaccines, adjuvants can be sophisticated immunological tools to promote robust and long-lasting protection against prevalent diseases. However, there is an urgent need to improve immunogenicity of vaccines in order to protect mankind from life-threatening diseases such as AIDS, malaria or, most recently, COVID-19. Therefore, it is important to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms of action of vaccine adjuvants, which generally trigger the innate immune system to enhance signal transition to adaptive immunity, resulting in pathogen-specific protection. Thus, improved understanding of vaccine adjuvant mechanisms may aid in the design of “intelligent” vaccines to provide robust protection from pathogens. Various commonly used clinical adjuvants, such as aluminium salts, saponins or emulsions, have been identified as activators of inflammasomes - multiprotein signalling platforms that drive activation of inflammatory caspases, resulting in secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines of the IL-1 family. Importantly, these cytokines affect the cellular and humoral arms of adaptive immunity, which indicates that inflammasomes represent a valuable target of vaccine adjuvants. In this review, we highlight the impact of different inflammasomes on vaccine adjuvant-induced immune responses regarding their mechanisms and immunogenicity. In this context, we focus on clinically relevant adjuvants that have been shown to activate the NLRP3 inflammasome and also present various experimental adjuvants that activate the NLRP3-, NLRC4-, AIM2-, pyrin-, or non-canonical inflammasomes and could have the potential to improve future vaccines. Together, we provide a comprehensive overview on vaccine adjuvants that are known, or suggested, to promote immunogenicity through inflammasome-mediated signalling.
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Páramo JA. Inflammatory Response in Relation to COVID-19 and Other Prothrombotic Phenotypes. REUMATOLOGIA CLINICA 2020; 18:S1699-258X(20)30143-1. [PMID: 32600978 PMCID: PMC7298455 DOI: 10.1016/j.reuma.2020.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Revised: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The haemostatic system acts in concert with inflammation, so that after inflammatory response various mediators activate the haemostatic system through endothelial dysfunction, platelet activation and coagulation promoting thrombosis, which is termed thromboinflammation. In this process, the inflammasome acquires special relevance; its stimulation promotes innate and adaptive immune responses. Inflammasome activation plays an important physiopathological role in several disorders with inflammatory and thrombotic phenomena. The role of thromboinflammation has become relevant in the COVID-19 pandemic, in which a cytokine storm has been described as one of the responsible mechanisms.
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- José A Páramo
- Servicio de Hematología, Clínica Universidad de Navarra. IdiSNA. CIBERCV, Pamplona, España.
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Wang S, Zhao G, Zhao S, Qiao Y, Yang H. The Effects of Interleukin-33 (IL-33) on Osteosarcoma Cell Viability, Apoptosis, and Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition are Mediated Through the PI3K/AKT Pathway. Med Sci Monit 2020; 26:e920766. [PMID: 32312946 PMCID: PMC7191962 DOI: 10.12659/msm.920766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Osteosarcoma is the most common primary tumor of bone. Interleukin-33 (IL-33) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that also participates in tumor progression. This study aimed to investigate the role of IL-33 in human osteosarcoma cell viability, proliferation, apoptosis, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in vitro and the molecular mechanisms involved. Material/Methods The normal osteoblast cell line, hFOB 1.19, and the human osteosarcoma cell lines SOSP-9607, SAOS2, MG63, and U2OS were studied. The expression of IL-33 mRNA and protein in human osteosarcoma cell lines were detected using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and Western blot, respectively. The effects of IL-33 on human osteosarcoma cell viability, apoptosis, EMT, and the signaling pathways were studied using the MTT assay, flow cytometry, qRT-PCR, and Western blot. Results IL-33 was upregulated in human osteosarcoma cell lines, including U2OS cells. The use of an IL-33 gene plasmid promoted osteosarcoma cell viability, inhibited cell apoptosis, increased the expression of Bcl-2, and reduced the expression of Bax. IL-33 reduced the level of E-cadherin and increased the levels of N-cadherin and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) in osteosarcoma cells at the mRNA and protein level. The use of the IL-33 plasmid increased the protein expression levels of p-AKT and the p-AKT/AKT ratio in osteosarcoma cells, and IL-33 siRNA reversed these findings. Conclusions IL-33 was highly expressed in human osteosarcoma cells. Down-regulation of IL-33 reduced cell viability and EMT of osteosarcoma cells, and induced cell apoptosis through activation of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
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- Shenyu Wang
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China (mainland)
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Ivanov K, Garanina E, Rizvanov A, Khaiboullina S. Inflammasomes as Targets for Adjuvants. Pathogens 2020; 9:E252. [PMID: 32235526 PMCID: PMC7238254 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens9040252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Revised: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Inflammasomes are an essential part of the innate immune system. They are necessary for the development of a healthy immune response against infectious diseases. Inflammasome activation leads to the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1β and IL-18, which stimulate the adaptive immune system. Inflammasomes activators can be used as adjuvants to provide and maintain the strength of the immune response. This review is focused on the mechanisms of action and the effects of adjuvants on inflammasomes. The therapeutic and prophylaxis significance of inflammasomes in infectious diseases is also discussed.
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- Konstantin Ivanov
- Kazan Federal University, 420008 Kazan, Russia; (K.I.); (E.G.); (A.R.)
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- Kazan Federal University, 420008 Kazan, Russia; (K.I.); (E.G.); (A.R.)
- Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 117997 Moscow, Russia
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- Kazan Federal University, 420008 Kazan, Russia; (K.I.); (E.G.); (A.R.)
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- Kazan Federal University, 420008 Kazan, Russia; (K.I.); (E.G.); (A.R.)
- University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557, USA
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Chanchal S, Mishra A, Singh MK, Ashraf MZ. Understanding Inflammatory Responses in the Manifestation of Prothrombotic Phenotypes. Front Cell Dev Biol 2020; 8:73. [PMID: 32117993 PMCID: PMC7033430 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2020.00073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2019] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Inflammasome complex is a multimeric protein comprising of upstream sensor protein of nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain (NOD)-like receptor family. It has an adaptor protein apoptosis-associated speck-like protein and downstream effector cysteine protease procaspase-1. Activation of inflammasome complex is body’s innate response to pathogen attack but its abnormal activation results in many inflammatory and cardiovascular disorders including thrombosis. It has displayed a prominent role in the clot formation advocating an interplay between inflammation and coagulation cascades. Therefore, elucidation of inflammasome and its molecular mechanisms in the manifestation of prothrombotic phenotypes becomes pertinent. Thrombosis is the formation and propagation of blood clot in the arterial or venous system due to several interactions of vascular and immune factors. It is a prevalent pathology underlying disorders like venous thromboembolism, stroke and acute coronary syndrome; thus, making thrombosis, a major contributor to the global disease burden. Recently studies have established a strong connection of inflammatory processes with this blood coagulation disorder. The hemostatic balance in thrombosis gets altered by the inflammatory mechanisms resulting in endothelial and platelet activation that subsequently increases secretion of several prothrombotic and antifibrinolytic factors. The upregulation of these factors is the critical event in the pathogenesis of thrombosis. Among various inflammasome, nucleotide-binding domain, leucine-rich-containing family, pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) is one of the best-studied sterile inflammasome strengthening a link between inflammation and coagulation in thrombosis. NLRP3 activation results in the catalytic conversion of procaspase-1 to active caspase-1, which facilitate the maturation of interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and interleukin-18. These cytokines are responsible for immune cells activation critical for immune responses. These responses further results in endothelial and platelet activation and aggregation. However, the exact molecular mechanism related to the pathogenesis of thrombosis is still elusive. There have been several reports that demonstrate Tissue factor (TF)-mediated signaling in the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines enhancing inflammation by activating protease-activated receptors on various cells, which lead to additional cytokine expression. Therefore, it would be illuminating to interpret the inflammasomes regulation in coagulation and inflammation. This review, thus, tries to comprehensively compile emerging regulatory roles of the inflammasomes in thrombosis and discusses their molecular pathways in the manifestation of thrombotic phenotypes.
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- Shankar Chanchal
- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
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- Signature Research Program in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore, National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
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Yu GI, Song DK, Shin DH. Associations of IL1RAP and IL1RL1 gene polymorphisms with obesity and inflammation mediators. Inflamm Res 2020; 69:191-202. [PMID: 31897507 DOI: 10.1007/s00011-019-01307-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Revised: 11/30/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Obesity is attributable to high free fatty acids, ER stress, oxidative stress and inflammation. The expression of IL-33, IL-1RL1 and IL-1RAP gene was observed in human visceral white fats, pre-adipocytes and adipocytes. The aim of this study was to determine whether IL1RAP and IL1RL1 gene variants were associated with obesity and inflammation mediators. METHODS 3 SNPs of IL1RAP (rs9990107, rs3836449 and rs9290936) and 11 SNPs of IL1RL1 (rs3771180, rs13431828, rs3214363, rs1420101, rs12905, rs3771175, rs3821204, rs12712142, rs10204137, rs4988958, and rs10206753) were genotyped for 175 obesity (BMI ≥ 25) and 358 non-obesity (BMI < 25.0) subjects. The genotype of SNPs was determined by the Axiom Genome-Wide Human Assay. RESULTS The allele and genotype frequencies of 2 SNPs in the IL1RAP gene (rs9990107 and rs3836449) and 11 SNPs in the IL1RL1 gene (rs3771180, rs13431828, rs3214363, rs1420101, rs12905, rs3771175, rs3821204, rs12712142, rs10204137, rs4988958 and rs10206753) were significantly associated between the obesity and non-obesity groups. The two haplotypes (GCTTATGAATT and TT-CGACCGCC) in block1 were associated with obesity. In the non-obesity group, genotype frequencies of rs3771180, rs13431828, rs3214363, rs10204137, rs4988958 and rs10206753 SNPs of IL1RL1 showed significant differences in the dominant models in lymphatic cell percentage. The genotype frequencies of rs1420101, rs21905, rs3821024 and rs12712142 SNPs of IL1RL1 showed significant differences in the dominant models in eosinophil percentage. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that IL1RAP and IL1RL1 gene polymorphisms may be associated with obesity and inflammation mediators.
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- Gyeong Im Yu
- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Keimyung University, 1095 Dalgubeoldaero, Dalseo-Gu, Daegu, 42601, South Korea
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Keimyung University, 1095 Dalgubeoldaero, Dalseo-Gu, Daegu, 42601, South Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Keimyung University, 1095 Dalgubeoldaero, Dalseo-Gu, Daegu, 42601, South Korea.
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Kessel C, Hedrich CM, Foell D. Innately Adaptive or Truly Autoimmune: Is There Something Unique About Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis? Arthritis Rheumatol 2020; 72:210-219. [PMID: 31524322 DOI: 10.1002/art.41107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 09/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a form of arthritis in childhood that is initially dominated by innate immunity-driven systemic inflammation and is thus considered a polygenic autoinflammatory disease. However, systemic JIA can progress toward an adaptive immunity-driven afebrile arthritis. Based on this observation of biphasic disease progression, a "window of opportunity" for optimal, individualized and target-directed treatment has been proposed. This hypothesis requires testing, and in this review we summarize current evidence regarding molecular factors that may contribute to the progression from an initially predominantly autoinflammatory disease phenotype to autoimmune arthritis. We consider the involvement of innately adaptive γδ T cells and natural killer T cells that express γδ or αβ T cell receptors but cannot be classified as either purely innate or adaptive cells, versus classic B and T lymphocytes in this continuum. Finally, we discuss our understanding of how and why some primarily autoinflammatory conditions can progress toward autoimmune-mediated disorders over the disease course while others do not and how this knowledge may be used to offer individualized treatment.
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Fang D, Zhu J. Molecular switches for regulating the differentiation of inflammatory and IL-10-producing anti-inflammatory T-helper cells. Cell Mol Life Sci 2020; 77:289-303. [PMID: 31432236 PMCID: PMC11105075 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-019-03277-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2019] [Revised: 08/02/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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CD4 T-helper (Th) cells secret a variety of inflammatory cytokines and play critical roles in host defense against invading foreign pathogens. On the other hand, uncontrolled inflammatory responses mediated by Th cells may result in tissue damage and inflammatory disorders including autoimmune and allergic diseases. Thus, the induction of anti-inflammatory cytokine expression becomes an important "brake" to repress and/or terminate aberrant and/or unnecessary immune responses. Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is one of the most important anti-inflammatory cytokines to limit inflammatory Th cells and immunopathology and to maintain tissue homeostasis. Many studies have indicated that Th cells can be a major source of IL-10 under specific conditions both in mouse and human and that extracellular signals and cell intrinsic molecular switches are required to turn on and off Il10 expression in different Th cells. In this review, we will highlight the recent findings that have enhanced our understanding on the mechanisms of IL-10 induction in distinct Th-cell subsets, including Th1, Th2, and Th17 cells, as well as the importance of these IL-10-producing anti-inflammatory Th cells in immunity and inflammation.
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- Difeng Fang
- Molecular and Cellular Immunoregulation Section, Laboratory of Immune System Biology, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA.
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- Molecular and Cellular Immunoregulation Section, Laboratory of Immune System Biology, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA.
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Standing AS, Hong Y, Paisan-Ruiz C, Omoyinmi E, Medlar A, Stanescu H, Kleta R, Rowcenzio D, Hawkins P, Lachmann H, McDermott MF, Eleftheriou D, Klein N, Brogan PA. TRAP1 chaperone protein mutations and autoinflammation. Life Sci Alliance 2019; 3:3/2/e201900376. [PMID: 31882397 PMCID: PMC6975284 DOI: 10.26508/lsa.201900376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2019] [Revised: 12/19/2019] [Accepted: 12/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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We identified a consanguineous kindred, of three affected children with severe autoinflammation, resulting in the death of one sibling and allogeneic stem cell transplantation in the other two. All three were homozygous for MEFV p.S208C mutation; however, their phenotype was more severe than previously reported, prompting consideration of an oligogenic autoinflammation model. Further genetic studies revealed homozygous mutations in TRAP1, encoding the mitochondrial/ER resident chaperone protein tumour necrosis factor receptor associated protein 1 (TRAP1). Identification of a fourth, unrelated patient with autoinflammation and compound heterozygous mutation of TRAP1 alone facilitated further functional studies, confirming the importance of this protein as a chaperone of misfolded proteins with loss of function, which may contribute to autoinflammation. Impaired TRAP1 function leads to cellular stress and elevated levels of serum IL-18. This study emphasizes the importance of considering digenic or oligogenic models of disease in particularly severe phenotypes and suggests that autoinflammatory disease might be enhanced by bi-allelic mutations in TRAP1.
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- Ariane Si Standing
- University College London and Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, UK .,The Natural History Museum, London, UK
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- University College London and Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, UK
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- Department of Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY, USA
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- University College London and Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, UK
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- University College London Division of Medicine, London, UK
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- University College London Division of Medicine, London, UK
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- University College London Division of Medicine, London, UK
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- National Amyloidosis Centre and Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
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- National Amyloidosis Centre and Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK
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- University College London and Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, UK
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- University College London and Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, UK
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- University College London and Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, UK
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Moghbeli M. Genetics of recurrent pregnancy loss among Iranian population. Mol Genet Genomic Med 2019; 7:e891. [PMID: 31364314 PMCID: PMC6732315 DOI: 10.1002/mgg3.891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2019] [Revised: 07/08/2019] [Accepted: 07/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Background Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is one of the most common reproductive disorders which is defined as the occurrence of recurrent miscarriage before 24 weeks of gestation and is observed among 1%–5% of women. Methods Various factors are associated with RPL such as immunological disorders, maternal age, obesity, alcohol, chromosomal abnormality, endocrine disorders, and uterine abnormalities. About half of the RPL cases are related with chromosomal abnormalities. Therefore, RPL genetic tests are mainly limited to karyotyping. However, there is a significant proportion of RPL cases without any chromosomal abnormalities that can be related to the single‐gene aberrations. Therefore, it is required to prepare a diagnostic panel of genetic markers besides karyotyping. Results In the present review, we have summarized all the significant reported genes until now which are associated with RPL among Iranian women. We categorized all the reported genes based on their cellular and molecular functions in order to determine the molecular bases of RPL in this population. Conclusion This review paves the way of introducing a population‐based diagnostic panel of genetic markers for the first time among Iranian RPL cases. Moreover, this review clarifies the genetic and molecular bases of RPL in this population.
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- Meysam Moghbeli
- Medical Genetics Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Soheilyfar S, Nikyar T, Fathi Maroufi N, Mohebi Chamkhorami F, Amini Z, Ahmadi M, Haj Azimian S, Isazadeh A, Taefehshokr S, Taefehshokr N. Association of IL-10, IL-18, and IL-33 genetic polymorphisms with recurrent pregnancy loss risk in Iranian women. Gynecol Endocrinol 2019; 35:342-345. [PMID: 30526181 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2018.1528220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is a heterogeneous disease with three or more consecutive abortions before 20 weeks of pregnancy. Recently, inflammatory factors such as interleukins (IL) have been found to be a significant factor in the RPL. The objective of this study was to investigate the association between RPL and IL-10 (rs1800896), IL-18 (rs1946518) and IL-33 (rs1929992) genes polymorphisms in Iranian women. The study participants consisted of 300 women with RPL and the control group comprised of 300 healthy women with successful delivery. Genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral blood, and genotyping was performed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) followed by restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP). There were no significant differences in the frequencies of genotype and allele in IL-10 gene polymorphism (rs1800896) between patients and control group (p > .005). In contrast, there were significant differences in the frequencies of CC genotype in IL-18 gene polymorphism (rs1946518) between patients and the control groups (p = .004; OR =0.990; 95% CI: 0.320-8.855). Also, there were significant differences in the frequencies of GA genotype in IL-33 gene polymorphism (rs1929992) between patients and the control groups (p = .001; OR =0.955; 95% CI: 0.239-9.807). Present study showed that the rs1800896 polymorphism (IL-10) might not play role in RPL in the Iranian population; whereas rs1946518 (IL-18) and rs1929992 (IL-33) polymorphisms may be associated with the risk of RPL in the Iranian women.
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- Sorour Soheilyfar
- a Department of Genetic , Ashkezar Branch, Islamic Azad University , Ashkezar , Iran
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- b Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine , Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran
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- c Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine , Tabriz University of Medical Sciences , Tabriz , Iran
- d Student Research Committee , Tabriz University of Medical Sciences , Tabriz , Iran
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- f Department of Marine Biology , Khorramshahr Marine Science and Technology University , Khorramshahr , Iran
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- g Department Cellular and Development , Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University , Karaj , Iran
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- h Department of Genetic, Tabriz Branch , Islamic Azad University , Tabriz , Iran
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- h Department of Genetic, Tabriz Branch , Islamic Azad University , Tabriz , Iran
- i Young Researchers and Elite Club, Maragheh Branch , Islamic Azad University , Maragheh , Iran
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- j Department of Veterinary Medicine, Tabriz Branch , Islamic Azad University , Tabriz , Iran
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- k Division of Biosciences, Department of Life Sciences, College of Health and Life Sciences , Brunel University London , Uxbridge , United Kingdom
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Jain A, Song R, Wakeland EK, Pasare C. T cell-intrinsic IL-1R signaling licenses effector cytokine production by memory CD4 T cells. Nat Commun 2018; 9:3185. [PMID: 30093707 PMCID: PMC6085393 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-018-05489-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2018] [Accepted: 07/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Innate cytokines are critical drivers of priming and differentiation of naive CD4 T cells, but their functions in memory T cell response are largely undefined. Here we show that IL-1 acts as a licensing signal to permit effector cytokine production by pre-committed Th1 (IFN-γ), Th2 (IL-13, IL-4, and IL-5) and Th17 (IL-17A, IL-17F, and IL-22) lineage cells. This licensing function of IL-1 is conserved across effector CD4 T cells generated by diverse immunological insults. IL-1R signaling stabilizes cytokine transcripts to enable productive and rapid effector functions. We also demonstrate that successful lineage commitment does not translate into productive effector functions in the absence of IL-1R signaling. Acute abrogation of IL-1R signaling in vivo results in reduced IL-17A production by intestinal Th17 cells. These results extend the role of innate cytokines beyond CD4 T cell priming and establish IL-1 as a licensing signal for memory CD4 T cell function. CD4 T cell polarizations and functions are regulated by cytokines from innate cells. Here the authors show that IL-1 deficiency does not impair the differentiation of Th1, Th2 and Th17, but IL-1 signaling is required for maintaining the expressions of their respective key cytokines to ‘license’ the functions of these T cell subsets.
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- Aakanksha Jain
- Department of Immunology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 75390, USA
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- Department of Immunology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 75390, USA
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- Department of Immunology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 75390, USA
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- Department of Immunology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 75390, USA. .,Division of Immunobiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, 45229, USA.
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Serum Levels of IL-33 and Correlation with IL-4, IL-17A, and Hypergammaglobulinemia in Patients with Autoimmune Hepatitis. Mediators Inflamm 2018; 2018:7964654. [PMID: 30034292 PMCID: PMC6035854 DOI: 10.1155/2018/7964654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2018] [Revised: 05/09/2018] [Accepted: 05/27/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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This study investigated the role of IL-33 in the pathogenesis of autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). The levels of IL-33/sST2 and Th1/Th2/Th17-type cytokines were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in serum samples obtained from 30 AIH patients and 20 healthy controls (HCs). In addition, a murine model of experimental AIH (EAIH) was established to investigate the role of IL-33 in disease progression. The serum levels of IL-33, sST2, Th17 cytokines (IL-17A), Th1 cytokines (IFN-γ, TNF-α), and Th2 cytokines (IL-4) were significantly elevated in AIH patients compared to HCs. Following immunosuppression therapy, serum levels of IL-33 and sST2 were significantly decreased. Additionally, the serum levels of IL-33 in AIH patients were correlated positively with markers of hypergammaglobulinemia (IgG, IgM, and IgA) and liver injury (γ-GT/ALP). Also, the serum levels of IL-33 in AIH patients were correlated positively with proinflammatory cytokine levels (IL-17A and IL-4). Interestingly, treatment of EAIH mice with a specific IL-33 neutralizing antibody significantly reversed the increasing trend in serum ALT/AST and inhibited the production of the type 2 (IL-4) and type 17 cytokines (IL-17) but not the type 1 cytokine (IFN-γ). Our findings highlight the possible role of the IL-33/sST2 axis in the progression of AIH, opening a new door for developing a novel therapeutic strategy for AIH.
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Although immunotherapy has been at the forefront of cancer therapy for the last several years, better clinical responses are still desired. Interleukin-33 is perhaps one of the most overlooked antitumor cytokines. Its ability to promote type 1 immune responses, which control tumor growth in preclinical animal models is overshadowed by its association with type 2 immunity and poor prognosis in some human cancers. Accumulating evidence shows that IL-33 is a powerful new tool for restoring and enhancing the body's natural antitumor immunity cycle. Furthermore, the antitumor mechanisms of IL-33 are two-fold, as it can directly boost CD8+ T cell function and restore dendritic cell dysfunction in vivo. Mechanistic studies have identified a novel pathway induced by IL-33 and its receptor ST2 in which dendritic cells avoid dysfunction and retain cross-priming abilities in tumor-bearing conditions. Here, we also comment on IL-33 data in human cancers and explore the idea that endogenous IL-33 may not deserve its reputation for promoting tumor growth. In fact, tumors may hijack the IL-33/ST2 axis to avoid immune surveillance and escape antitumor immunity.
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- Donye Dominguez
- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Medicine–Division of Hematology/Oncology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
- Biotherapy Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Biotherapy Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Medicine–Division of Hematology/Oncology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
- Biotherapy Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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How Inflammasomes Inform Adaptive Immunity. J Mol Biol 2017; 430:217-237. [PMID: 28987733 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmb.2017.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2017] [Revised: 09/27/2017] [Accepted: 09/28/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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An immune response consists of a finely orchestrated interplay between initial recognition of potential microbial threats by the innate immune system and subsequent licensed adaptive immune neutralization. The initial recognition integrates environmental cues derived from pathogen-associated molecular patterns and cell-intrinsic damage-associated molecular patterns to contextualize the insult and inform a tailored adaptive response via T and B lymphocytes. While there are much data to support the role of transcriptional responses downstream of pattern recognition receptors in informing the adaptive immune response, markedly less attention has been paid to the role of post-translational responses to pathogen-associated molecular pattern and damage-associated molecular pattern recognition by the innate immune system, and how this may influence adaptive immunity. A well-characterized post-translational consequence of pattern recognition receptor signaling is the assembly of a multimeric signaling platform, termed the inflammasome, by members of the nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain (Nod), leucine-rich repeat-containing receptors (NLRs), and pyrin and HIN domain (PYHIN) families. Inflammasomes assemble in response to cytosolic perturbations, such as mitochondrial dysfunction and aberrant ion fluxes in the case of the canonical NLRP3 inflammasome or the presence of bacterial lipopolysaccharides in the case of the non-canonical inflammasome. Assembly of the inflammasome allows for the cleavage and activation of inflammatory caspases. These activated inflammatory caspases in turn cleave pro-form inflammatory cytokines into their mature bioactive species and lead to unconventional protein secretion and lytic cell death. In this review, we discuss evidence for inflammasome-mediated instruction and contextualization of infectious and sterile agents to the adaptive immune system.
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Zhang H, Wang J, Wang L, Xie H, Chen L, He S. Role of IL-18 in atopic asthma is determined by balance of IL-18/IL-18BP/IL-18R. J Cell Mol Med 2017; 22:354-373. [PMID: 28922563 PMCID: PMC5742687 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.13323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2017] [Accepted: 06/19/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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It is recognized that IL‐18 is related to development of asthma, but role of IL‐18 in asthma remains controversial and confusing. This is largely due to lack of information on expression of IL‐18 binding protein (BP) and IL‐18 receptor (R) in asthma. In this study, we found that plasma levels of IL‐18 and IL‐18BP were elevated in asthma. The ratio between plasma concentrations of IL‐18 and IL‐18BP was 1:12.8 in asthma patients. We demonstrated that 13‐fold more monocytes, 17.5‐fold more neutrophils and 4.1‐fold more B cells express IL‐18BP than IL‐18 in asthmatic blood, suggesting that there is excessive amount of IL‐18BP to abolish actions of IL‐18 in asthma. We also discovered that more IL‐18R+ monocytes, neutrophils and B cells are located in asthmatic blood. Once injected, IL‐18 eliminated IL‐18R+ monocytes in blood, but up‐regulated expression of IL‐18R in lung macrophages of OVA‐sensitized mice. Our data clearly indicate that the role of IL‐18 in asthma is very likely to be determined by balance of IL‐18/IL‐18BP/IL‐18R expression in inflammatory cells. Therefore, IL‐18R blocking or IL‐18BP activity enhancing therapies may be useful for treatment of asthma.
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- Huiyun Zhang
- Translational Medicine Institute, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, Liaoning, China.,Allergy and Clinical Immunology Research Centre, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning, China
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- Allergy and Clinical Immunology Research Centre, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning, China
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- Allergy and Clinical Immunology Research Centre, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning, China
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- The PLA Center of Respiratory and Allergic Disease Diagnosing Management, General Hospital of Shenyang Military Area Command, Shenyang, China
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- Translational Medicine Institute, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Translational Medicine Institute, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, Liaoning, China.,Allergy and Clinical Immunology Research Centre, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning, China
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Vargas TR, Martin F, Apetoh L. Role of interleukin-1-family cytokines on effector CD4 T cell differentiation. World J Immunol 2017; 7:24-31. [DOI: 10.5411/wji.v7.i2.24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2016] [Revised: 03/30/2017] [Accepted: 04/17/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The ability of CD4 T cells to differentiate into various effector or regulatory T cell subsets explains the successful adaptation of immune responses to different types of infectious pathogens. Immune responses in the context of cancer are also shaped by CD4 T cells, which can directly affect cancer prognosis in patients. While the proinflammatory mediator interleukin (IL)-1β was initially shown to enhance Th2 cell responses, recent findings support a predominant role of two other members of the IL-1 family, IL-18 and IL-33, on the production of Th1 and Th2-derived cytokines. In addition, IL-1β was found to profoundly affect the biology of two recently identified CD4 T cell subsets, Th17 and Th9 cells. IL-1β is critical for Th17 cell differentiation and it enhances the production of IL-9 and IL-21 by Th9 cells, thus increasing their anticancer properties. We will here review the mechanisms accounting for the ability of IL-1 cytokines to affect the differentiation of CD4 effector T cells with a focus on Th17 and Th9 cells. The physiopathological relevance of IL-1-driven effects on CD4 T cells will also be discussed.
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Jain A, Pasare C. Innate Control of Adaptive Immunity: Beyond the Three-Signal Paradigm. JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY (BALTIMORE, MD. : 1950) 2017; 198:3791-3800. [PMID: 28483987 PMCID: PMC5442885 DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.1602000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2016] [Accepted: 03/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Activation of cells in the adaptive immune system is a highly orchestrated process dictated by multiples cues from the innate immune system. Although the fundamental principles of innate control of adaptive immunity are well established, it is not fully understood how innate cells integrate qualitative pathogenic information to generate tailored protective adaptive immune responses. In this review, we discuss complexities involved in the innate control of adaptive immunity that extend beyond TCR engagement, costimulation, and priming cytokine production but are critical for the generation of protective T cell immunity.
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- Aakanksha Jain
- Department of Immunology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390-9093
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- Department of Immunology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390-9093
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Zhang W, Guo S, Li B, Liu L, Ge R, Cao T, Wang H, Gao T, Wang G, Li C. Proinflammatory effect of high-mobility group protein B1 on keratinocytes: an autocrine mechanism underlying psoriasis development. J Pathol 2016; 241:392-404. [PMID: 27859256 DOI: 10.1002/path.4848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2016] [Revised: 10/13/2016] [Accepted: 11/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin disease, in which keratinocytes play a crucial pathogenic role. High-mobility group protein B1 (HMGB1) is an inflammatory factor that can be released from keratinocyte nuclei in psoriatic lesions. We aimed to investigate the proinflammatory effect of HMGB1 on keratinocytes and the contribution of HMGB1 to psoriasis development. Normal human keratinocytes were treated with recombinant human HMGB1, and the production of inflammatory factors and the intermediary signalling pathways were examined. Furthermore, the imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like mouse model was used to investigate the role of HMGB1 in psoriasis development in vivo. A total of 11 inflammatory factors were shown to be upregulated by HMGB1 in keratinocytes, among which interleukin (IL)-18 showed the greatest change. We then found that activation of the nuclear factor-κB signalling pathway and inflammasomes accounted for HMGB1-induced IL-18 expression and secretion. Moreover, HMGB1 and downstream IL-18 contributed to the development of psoriasiform dermatitis in the imiquimod-treated mice. In addition, T-helper 17 immune response in the psoriasis-like mouse model could be inhibited by both HMGB1 and IL-18 blockade. Our findings indicate that HMGB1 secreted from keratinocytes can facilitate the production and secretion of inflammatory factors such as IL-18 in keratinocytes in an autocrine way, thus promoting the development of psoriasis. Blocking the proinflammatory function of the HMGB1-IL-18 axis may be useful for psoriasis treatment in the future. Copyright © 2016 Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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- Weigang Zhang
- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shannxi, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shannxi, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shannxi, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shannxi, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shannxi, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shannxi, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shannxi, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shannxi, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shannxi, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shannxi, PR China
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Kwak A, Lee Y, Kim H, Kim S. Intracellular interleukin (IL)-1 family cytokine processing enzyme. Arch Pharm Res 2016; 39:1556-1564. [DOI: 10.1007/s12272-016-0855-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2016] [Accepted: 11/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Shi X, Tang Y, Sun X, Liu Y, Sun Y, Sun M, Jiang Y, Li Y. Interleukin-33-induced immune tolerance is associated with the imbalance of memory and naïve T-lymphocyte subsets. Mol Med Rep 2016; 14:4837-4843. [DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2016.5844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2015] [Accepted: 09/21/2016] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Mehraj V, Ponte R, Routy JP. The Dynamic Role of the IL-33/ST2 Axis in Chronic Viral-infections: Alarming and Adjuvanting the Immune Response. EBioMedicine 2016; 9:37-44. [PMID: 27397514 PMCID: PMC4972565 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2016.06.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2016] [Revised: 06/25/2016] [Accepted: 06/30/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Interleukin 33 (IL-33), a member of the IL-1 family, is constitutively expressed in epithelial and in endothelial cells at barrier sites, acting as a danger signal and adjuvanting the immune response following tissue damage and infection. Originally implicated in allergy, IL-33 is also known to be involved in innate and adaptive immune responses by enhancing natural killer, Th1, and CD4 and CD8 T-cell functions. The nature of the antiviral immune response orchestrated by IL-33 depends on the site of infection, the duration of the disease and the cytokine milieu. In this review, we focus on the distinctive contribution of IL-33 as an anti-infective and proinflammatory cytokine in response to cell death and viral infections. The dynamic role of IL-33 in the acute and chronic phases of infection with HIV, hepatitis B and C viruses, and with CMV is highlighted. This review will also discuss the potential immunotherapeutic and adjuvant roles of IL-33. Search Strategy and Selection Criteria English language, indexed publications in PubMed were searched using combinations of following key words: “interleukin-33”, “IL-33”, “suppression of tumorigenicity 2”, ST2”, “sST2”, “HIV”, “HBV”, “HCV”, “CMV”, “HPV”, “immunotherapy” and “vaccine”. Except for seminal studies, only articles published between 2010 and 2016 were included. IL-33, a guardian of barriers, acts as an alarmin and as an enhancer of immune responses following injury or infection. sST2, the IL-33 decoy receptor, is considered as a biomarker for allergies, cardiac conditions and infections. IL-33 has immunotherapeutic and/or adjuvant potential.
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- Vikram Mehraj
- Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, Québec, Canada; Chronic Viral Illness Service, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, Québec, Canada.
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- Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, Québec, Canada; Chronic Viral Illness Service, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, Québec, Canada.
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- Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, Québec, Canada; Chronic Viral Illness Service, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, Québec, Canada; Division of Hematology, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, Québec, Canada.
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Papazian D, Hansen S, Würtzen PA. Airway responses towards allergens - from the airway epithelium to T cells. Clin Exp Allergy 2016; 45:1268-87. [PMID: 25394747 DOI: 10.1111/cea.12451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The prevalence of allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis is increasing, affecting up to 30% of the human population worldwide. Allergic sensitization arises from complex interactions between environmental exposures and genetic susceptibility, resulting in inflammatory T helper 2 (Th2) cell-derived immune responses towards environmental allergens. Emerging evidence now suggests that an epithelial dysfunction, coupled with inherent properties of environmental allergens, can be responsible for the inflammatory responses towards allergens. Several epithelial-derived cytokines, such as thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), IL-25 and IL-33, influence tissue-resident dendritic cells (DCs) as well as Th2 effector cells. Exposure to environmental allergens does not elicit Th2 inflammatory responses or any clinical symptoms in nonatopic individuals, and recent findings suggest that a nondamaged, healthy epithelium lowers the DCs' ability to induce inflammatory T-cell responses towards allergens. The purpose of this review was to summarize the current knowledge on which signals from the airway epithelium, from first contact with inhaled allergens all the way to the ensuing Th2-cell responses, influence the pathology of allergic diseases.
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- D Papazian
- Department of Cancer & Inflammation Research, Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.,ALK, Hørsholm, Denmark
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- Department of Cancer & Inflammation Research, Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Nouri HR, Karkhah A, Mohammadzadeh I, Sankian M. Elevated caspase‑1 activity and IL‑1β expression are associated with the IPAF inflammasome in an experimental model of allergy. Mol Med Rep 2016; 13:3356-62. [PMID: 26935900 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2016.4934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2015] [Accepted: 01/27/2016] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Previous studies have indicated that interleukin (IL)‑1β has an important role in the development of allergic diseases. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the upstream pathway underlying IL‑1β production in an experimental model of allergy. BALB/c mice (female, 6‑8 weeks old) were sensitized to recombinant (r)Che a 2 by intraperitoneal injection of rChe a 2 adsorbed onto an alum gel suspension on days 0, 7, 14 and 21. In the control group, mice received an injection of 20 mM phosphate‑buffered saline absorbed onto alum via the same route. The allergic status of the mice was confirmed serologically by measuring allergen‑specific immunoglobulin (Ig)E levels. The protein expression levels of IL‑1β and the mRNA expression levels of inflammasome compartments were measured by enzyme‑linked immunosorbent assay and semi‑quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, respectively. In addition, caspase‑1 activity was determined by fluorometric assay. Sensitized mice exhibited significantly increased levels of specific IgE (P<0.05). IL‑1β production and caspase‑1 activity were significantly higher in the sensitized mice compared with the control group. In addition, no significant differences were observed between the control and sensitized mice in the expression of genes associated with the inflammasome, including NLR family, pyrin domain containing 3; apoptosis‑associated speck‑like protein; and NLR family, apoptosis inhibitory protein 5. However, IL‑1β converting enzyme protease‑activating factor (IPAF) expression was significantly increased in sensitized mice compared with in the control group (P<0.05). These data indicate that caspase‑1 activation and IL‑1β expression are associated with the IPAF inflammasome. Therefore, based on this association, the IPAF inflammasome may be considered for IL‑1β production in the experimental model of allergy.
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- Hamid Reza Nouri
- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol 47176, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol 47176, Iran
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- Non‑communicable Pediatric Diseases Research Center, Amirkola Children's Hospital, Amirkola 47317, Iran
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- Immunobiochemistry Lab, Immunology Research Center, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 91735, Iran
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Elevated circulating CD14 lowCD16 + monocyte subset in primary biliary cirrhosis correlates with liver injury and promotes Th1 polarization. Clin Exp Med 2015; 16:511-521. [PMID: 26403460 DOI: 10.1007/s10238-015-0381-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2015] [Accepted: 07/28/2015] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a progressive autoimmune liver disease in which monocytes/macrophages infiltration and skewed T helper type (Th) 1 and Th17 cell responses participate in the development of the disease. Human peripheral blood monocytes are heterogeneous and can be divided into classical CD14highCD16-, intermediate CD14highCD16+, and nonclassical CD14lowCD16+ monocyte subsets. Compared to classical monocytes, CD16+ monocytes are generally termed pro-inflammatory monocytes and play an important pathogenic role in autoimmune diseases. However, little is known about the immunophenotype and immunopathogenic role of peripheral blood CD16+ monocytes in PBC. Thus, we investigated the phenotype and function of these circulating monocyte subsets from PBC patients. The frequencies of circulating CD14highCD16+ and CD14lowCD16+ subpopulation were increased in disease compared with healthy controls. Among them, CD14lowCD16+ monocyte subset positively correlated with disease progress, liver damage indicators and serum C-reactive protein, respectively. Furthermore, the frequencies of Th1 and Th17 cells were upregulated and CD14lowCD16+ monocyte subset was also positively associated with Th1 cell frequency in PBC. Using a vitro coculture model, we further found that CD14lowCD16+ monocytes promoted Th1 cell polarization compared to classical monocytes. Interleukin-12 (IL-12) and direct contact of patient CD4+T cell and CD14lowCD16+ monocytes, were responsible for CD14lowCD16+ monocytes promotion of Th1 cells polarization in PBC. Our study demonstrated that the enhanced CD14lowCD16+ monocyte subset participated in fostering liver damage and inflammatory responses, and promoted Th1 cells skewing in PBC.
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Oguejiofor CF, Cheng Z, Abudureyimu A, Anstaett OL, Brownlie J, Fouladi-Nashta AA, Wathes DC. Global transcriptomic profiling of bovine endometrial immune response in vitro. II. Effect of bovine viral diarrhea virus on the endometrial response to lipopolysaccharide. Biol Reprod 2015; 93:101. [PMID: 26353892 DOI: 10.1095/biolreprod.115.128876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2015] [Accepted: 08/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Infection with noncytopathic bovine viral diarrhea virus (ncpBVDV) is associated with uterine disease and infertility. This study investigated the influence of ncpBVDV on immune functions of the bovine endometrium by testing the response to bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Primary cultures of mixed epithelial and stromal cells were divided into four treatment groups (control [CONT], BVDV, CONT+LPS, and BVDV+LPS) and infected with ncpBVDV for 4 days followed by treatment with LPS for 6 h. Whole-transcriptomic gene expression was measured followed by Ingenuity Pathway Analysis. Differential expression of 184 genes was found between CONT and BVDV treatments, showing interplay between induction and inhibition of responses. Up-regulation of TLR3, complement, and chemotactic and TRIM factors by ncpBVDV all suggested an ongoing immune response to viral infection. Down-regulation of inflammatory cytokines, chemokines, CXCR4, and serine proteinase inhibitors suggested mechanisms by which ncpBVDV may simultaneously counter the host response. Comparison between BVDV+LPS and CONT+LPS treatments showed 218 differentially expressed genes. Canonical pathway analysis identified the key importance of interferon signaling. Top down-regulated genes were RSAD2, ISG15, BST2, MX2, OAS1, USP18, IFIT3, IFI27, SAMD9, IFIT1, and DDX58, whereas TRIM56, C3, and OLFML1 were most up-regulated. Many of these genes are also regulated by IFNT during maternal recognition of pregnancy. Many innate immune genes that typically respond to LPS were inhibited by ncpBVDV, including those involved in pathogen recognition, inflammation, interferon response, chemokines, tissue remodeling, cell migration, and cell death/survival. Infection with ncpBVDV can thus compromise immune function and pregnancy recognition, thereby potentially predisposing infected cows to postpartum bacterial endometritis and reduced fertility.
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- Chike F Oguejiofor
- Department of Production and Population Health, Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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- Department of Production and Population Health, Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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- Department of Production and Population Health, Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Life Science and Engineering College, Northwest University for Nationalities, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Pathology and Pathogen Biology, Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pathology and Pathogen Biology, Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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- Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences, Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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- Department of Production and Population Health, Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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The IL-33/ST2 axis augments effector T-cell responses during acute GVHD. Blood 2015; 125:3183-92. [PMID: 25814531 DOI: 10.1182/blood-2014-10-606830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2014] [Accepted: 03/11/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Interleukin (IL)-33 binding to the receptor suppression of tumorigenicity 2 (ST2) produces pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory effects. Increased levels of soluble ST2 (sST2) are a biomarker for steroid-refractory graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) and mortality. However, whether sST2 has a role as an immune modulator or only as a biomarker during GVHD was unclear. We show increased IL-33 production by nonhematopoietic cells in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in mice post-conditioning and patients during GVHD. Exogenous IL-33 administration during the peak inflammatory response worsened GVHD. Conversely, GVHD lethality and tumor necrosis factor-α production was significantly reduced in il33(-/-) recipients. ST2 was upregulated on murine and human alloreactive T cells and sST2 increased as experimental GVHD progressed. Concordantly, st2(-/-) vs wild-type (WT) donor T cells had a marked reduction in GVHD lethality and GI histopathology. Alloantigen-induced IL-18 receptor upregulation was lower in st2(-/-) T cells, and linked to reduced interferon-γ production by st2(-/-) vs WT T cells during GVHD. Blockade of IL-33/ST2 interactions during allogeneic-hematopoietic cell transplantation by exogenous ST2-Fc infusions had a marked reduction in GVHD lethality, indicating a role of ST2 as a decoy receptor modulating GVHD. Together, these studies point to the IL-33/ST2 axis as a novel and potent target for GVHD therapy.
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Lu J, Kang J, Zhang C, Zhang X. The role of IL-33/ST2L signals in the immune cells. Immunol Lett 2015; 164:11-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2015.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2014] [Revised: 12/26/2014] [Accepted: 01/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Yue J, Tong Y, Zhou J, Liu Q, Yang J. Genetic variant in interleukin-18 is associated with idiopathic recurrent miscarriage in Chinese Han population. Int J Mol Sci 2015; 16:4180-9. [PMID: 25690033 PMCID: PMC4346951 DOI: 10.3390/ijms16024180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2014] [Revised: 01/23/2015] [Accepted: 02/10/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Levels of IL-18 were significantly lower in women with recurrent miscarriage (RM) than those without idiopathic RM. IL-18 promoter single nucleotide polymorphisms were previously identified to have an impact on IL18 gene transcription activity and influence the level of IL-18 protein production. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether IL-18 gene polymorphisms are risk factors for idiopathic RM in Chinese Han population. Study subjects comprised of 484 idiopathic RM patients and 468 controls. Three polymorphisms (rs360717, rs187238, rs1946518) in IL-18 gene and serum IL-18 concentrations were assessed. rs187238 variant exhibits significant association with RM in additive and recessive genetic model (additive model p = 1.05 × 10−4, dominant model p = 0.025, recessive model p = 2.43 × 10−5). In contrast, rs360717 and rs1946518 are not significantly associated with RM. Serum IL-18 levels are significantly lower in RM cases than in control (111.98 ± 93.13 versus 148.74 ± 130.51 pg/mL, p = 7.42 × 10−7). There are lower levels of serum IL-18 in rs187238 homozygous mutant (CC) than homozygous wild-type (GG) in this study population, including cases and control groups (98.31 ± 86.46 versus 131.87 ± 115.02 pg/mL, p = 0.015). These results suggest that reduced IL-18 levels and rs187238 variant may contribute to pathogenesis of idiopathic RM in Chinese Han population.
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- Jun Yue
- Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Hospital of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, No. 32, Section 2, the Western First Round Road, Chengdu 610072, China.
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- Laboratory of Early Developmental and Injuries, West China Institute of Woman and Children's Health, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 20, Section 3, Renmin Nanlu, Chengdu 610072, China.
- Key Laboratory of Gynecologic & Obstetric and Pediatric Diseases and Birth Defects of Ministry of Education, Chengdu 610072, China.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicines, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu 610072, China.
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- Laboratory of Early Developmental and Injuries, West China Institute of Woman and Children's Health, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 20, Section 3, Renmin Nanlu, Chengdu 610072, China.
- Key Laboratory of Gynecologic & Obstetric and Pediatric Diseases and Birth Defects of Ministry of Education, Chengdu 610072, China.
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- Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory for Human Disease Gene Study, Hospital of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, No. 32, Section 2, the Western First Round Road, Chengdu 610072, China.
- School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No. 32, Section 2, the Western First Round Road, Chengdu 610072, China.
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Yang Y, Zhang ZX, Lian D, Haig A, Bhattacharjee RN, Jevnikar AM. IL-37 inhibits IL-18-induced tubular epithelial cell expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and renal ischemia-reperfusion injury. Kidney Int 2015; 87:396-408. [DOI: 10.1038/ki.2014.295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2013] [Revised: 06/24/2014] [Accepted: 06/26/2014] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Lu X, Ding ZC, Cao Y, Liu C, Habtetsion T, Yu M, Lemos H, Salman H, Xu H, Mellor AL, Zhou G. Alkylating agent melphalan augments the efficacy of adoptive immunotherapy using tumor-specific CD4+ T cells. THE JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY 2015; 194:2011-21. [PMID: 25560408 DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.1401894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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In recent years, the immune-potentiating effects of some widely used chemotherapeutic agents have been increasingly appreciated. This provides a rationale for combining conventional chemotherapy with immunotherapy strategies to achieve durable therapeutic benefits. Previous studies have implicated the immunomodulatory effects of melphalan, an alkylating agent commonly used to treat multiple myeloma, but the underlying mechanisms remain obscure. In the present study, we investigated the impact of melphalan on endogenous immune cells as well as adoptively transferred tumor-specific CD4(+) T cells in tumor-bearing mice. We showed that melphalan treatment resulted in a rapid burst of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines during the cellular recovery phase after melphalan-induced myelodepletion and leukodepletion. After melphalan treatment, tumor cells exhibited characteristics of immunogenic cell death, including membrane translocation of the endoplasmic reticulum-resident calreticulin and extracellular release of high-mobility group box 1. Additionally, there was enhanced tumor Ag uptake by dendritic cells in the tumor-draining lymph node. Consistent with these immunomodulatory effects, melphalan treatment of tumor-bearing mice led to the activation of the endogenous CD8(+) T cells and, more importantly, effectively drove the clonal expansion and effector differentiation of adoptively transferred tumor-specific CD4(+) T cells. Notably, the combination of melphalan and CD4(+) T cell adoptive cell therapy was more efficacious than either treatment alone in prolonging the survival of mice with advanced B cell lymphomas or colorectal tumors. These findings provide mechanistic insights into melphalan's immunostimulatory effects and demonstrate the therapeutic potential of combining melphalan with adoptive cell therapy utilizing antitumor CD4(+) T cells.
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- Xiaoyun Lu
- Cancer Center, Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, GA 30912; Division of Digestive Endoscopy, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Cancer Center, Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, GA 30912
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- Cancer Center, Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, GA 30912; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
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- Cancer Center, Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, GA 30912; Department of Orthodontics, Guangdong Provincial Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Cancer Center, Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, GA 30912
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- Cancer Center, Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, GA 30912
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- Cancer Center, Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, GA 30912
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, GA 30912; and
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, GA 30912
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- Cancer Center, Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, GA 30912; Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, GA 30912; and
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- Cancer Center, Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, GA 30912; Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, GA 30912; and
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Wang L, Li H, Liang F, Hong Y, Jiang S, Xiao L. Examining IL-33 expression in the cervix of HPV-infected patients: a preliminary study comparing IL-33 levels in different stages of disease and analyzing its potential association with IFN-γ. Med Oncol 2014; 31:143. [PMID: 25106529 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-014-0143-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2014] [Accepted: 07/26/2014] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Research has shown the essential role of interleukin-33 (IL-33) in driving protective anti-viral immunity. IFN-γ has been reported to improve IL-33 expression in cultured epithelial cells. The development of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) and carcinogenesis was closely related to human papilloma virus (HPV) infection and defective anti-viral immunity. The aim of this study was to investigate IL-33 expression alternation during the disease progress and its association with IFN-γ in HPV-positive patients. IL-33 was detected in endothelial cells and populations of epithelial cells in cervix. Though there was no statistically significant difference of IL-33 levels in cervical lavage and serum among different stages of disease (P > 0.05), the IL-33 protein and mRNA levels in cervical tissues were significantly lower in severe CIN patients than that of mild CIN or no CIN patients (P < 0.05). In addition, IL-33 protein levels were positively correlated with IFN-γ mRNA levels in all groups except cervical cancer (CA) group (r = 0.546, P < 0.01). In vitro, IFN-γ was also found to upregulate IL-33 expression in human epidermal keratinocytes (NHEKs) in a dose-dependent manner. However, CA tissues did not show further reduced IL-33 protein and mRNA levels compared with severe CIN tissues (P > 0.05). IFN-γ mRNA levels were even higher in CA tissues than in severe CIN tissues (P < 0.05). Therefore, in cervical precancerous tissues, IL-33 levels were lower in more severe lesions and that may be related to diminished local IFN-γ.
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- Lei Wang
- Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Huangjia Lake West Road, Wuhan, 430065, Hubei Province, China,
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Saluja R, Ketelaar ME, Hawro T, Church MK, Maurer M, Nawijn MC. The role of the IL-33/IL-1RL1 axis in mast cell and basophil activation in allergic disorders. Mol Immunol 2014; 63:80-5. [PMID: 25017307 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2014.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2014] [Accepted: 06/08/2014] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Interleukin-33 (IL-33) is a recently discovered cytokine that belongs to the IL-1 superfamily and acts as an important regulator in several allergic disorders. It is considered to function as an alarmin, or danger cytokine, that is released upon structural cell damage. IL-33 activates several immune cells, including Th2 cells, mast cells and basophils, following its interaction with a cell surface heterodimer consisting of an IL-1 receptor-related protein ST2 (IL-1RL1) and IL-1 receptor accessory protein (IL-1RAcP). This activation leads to the production of a variety of Th2-like cytokines that mediate allergic-type immune responses. Thus, IL-33 appears to be a double-edged sword because, in addition to its important contribution to host defence, it exacerbates allergic responses, such as allergic rhinitis and asthma. A major purported mechanism of IL-33 in allergy is the activation of mast cells to produce a variety of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines. In this review, we summarize the current knowledge regarding the genetics and physiology of IL-33 and IL-1RL1 and its association with different allergic diseases by focusing on its effects on mast cells and basophils.
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- Rohit Saluja
- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Allergie-Centrum-Charité, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
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- University of Groningen, Laboratory of Allergology and Pulmonary Diseases, Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands; GRIAC research institute, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Allergie-Centrum-Charité, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Allergie-Centrum-Charité, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Allergie-Centrum-Charité, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- University of Groningen, Laboratory of Allergology and Pulmonary Diseases, Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands; GRIAC research institute, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Keniry M, Dearth RK, Persans M, Parsons R. New Frontiers for the NFIL3 bZIP Transcription Factor in Cancer, Metabolism and Beyond. Discoveries (Craiova) 2014; 2:e15. [PMID: 26539561 PMCID: PMC4629104 DOI: 10.15190/d.2014.7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The bZIP transcription factor NFIL3 (Nuclear factor Interleukin 3 regulated, also known as E4 binding protein 4, E4BP4) regulates diverse biological processes from circadian rhythm to cellular viability. Recently, a host of novel roles have been identified for NFIL3 in immunological signal transduction, cancer, aging and metabolism. Elucidating the signaling pathways that are impacted by NFIL3 and the regulatory mechanisms that it targets, inhibits or activates will be critical for developing a clearer picture of its physiological roles in disease and normal processes. This review will discuss the recent advances and emerging issues regarding NFIL3-mediated transcriptional regulation of CEBPb and FOXO1 activated genes and signal transduction.
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- Megan Keniry
- Department of Biology, University of Texas- Pan American, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Texas- Pan American, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Texas- Pan American, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539, USA
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- Department of Oncological Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1470 Madison Ave HCSM 6-117, New York, NY 10029, USA
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He W, Yang C, Xia L, Zhao MZ, Ge RT, Huang H, Ji Q, Yang PC, Liu Z. CD4(+) T cells from food allergy model are resistant to TCR-dependent apoptotic induction. Cytokine 2014; 68:32-9. [PMID: 24787054 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2014.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2013] [Revised: 03/11/2014] [Accepted: 03/24/2014] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND CD4(+) T cell polarization plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of allergy. How to modulate the skewed CD4(+) T cell polarization is less clear. The specific immunotherapy (SIT) is the only specific remedy for the treatment of allergic diseases; the therapeutic effect is to be improved. OBJECTIVES This study aims to investigate the role of interleukin (IL)-18 in enhancing the therapeutic effect of SIT. METHODS A peanut allergy mouse model was developed and treated with SIT or/and IL-18. CD4(+) T cell apoptosis was assessed by flow cytometry. The expression of Fas ligand (FasL) was observed by quantitative real time RT-PCR and Western blotting. Interferon-γ in the culture medium was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The fasL gene promoter methylation in CD4(+) T cells was assessed by methylation specific PCR. RESULTS The results showed that lower levels of IL-18 were detected in allergic mice; administration of IL-18 significantly enhanced the therapeutic effect of SIT on suppressing the allergic inflammation in the mouse intestine. In the cell culture studies, IL-18 increased the TCR-dependent CD4(+) T cell apoptosis, the expression of FasL in CD4(+) T cells, the production of Interferon-γ and the demethylation of the FasL promoter in CD4(+) T cells. CONCLUSIONS Administration of IL-18 enhances the effect of SIT on suppressing allergic inflammation in the mouse intestine via enhancing the TCR-dependent CD4(+) T cell apoptosis.
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- Weiyi He
- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease for Allergy at Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Allergy & Immunology, Shenzhen University School of Medicine, Shenzhen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease for Allergy at Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Allergy & Immunology, Shenzhen University School of Medicine, Shenzhen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease for Allergy at Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Allergy & Immunology, Shenzhen University School of Medicine, Shenzhen, China
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- Longgang Central Hospital, ENT Hospital, Shenzhen ENT Institute, Shenzhen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease for Allergy at Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Allergy & Immunology, Shenzhen University School of Medicine, Shenzhen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease for Allergy at Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Allergy & Immunology, Shenzhen University School of Medicine, Shenzhen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease for Allergy at Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Allergy & Immunology, Shenzhen University School of Medicine, Shenzhen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease for Allergy at Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Allergy & Immunology, Shenzhen University School of Medicine, Shenzhen, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease for Allergy at Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Allergy & Immunology, Shenzhen University School of Medicine, Shenzhen, China.
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van Ree R, Hummelshøj L, Plantinga M, Poulsen LK, Swindle E. Allergic sensitization: host-immune factors. Clin Transl Allergy 2014; 4:12. [PMID: 24735802 PMCID: PMC3989850 DOI: 10.1186/2045-7022-4-12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2013] [Accepted: 03/09/2014] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Allergic sensitization is the outcome of a complex interplay between the allergen and the host in a given environmental context. The first barrier encountered by an allergen on its way to sensitization is the mucosal epithelial layer. Allergic inflammatory diseases are accompanied by increased permeability of the epithelium, which is more susceptible to environmental triggers. Allergens and co-factors from the environment interact with innate immune receptors, such as Toll-like and protease-activated receptors on epithelial cells, stimulating them to produce cytokines that drive T-helper 2-like adaptive immunity in allergy-prone individuals. In this milieu, the next cells interacting with allergens are the dendritic cells lying just underneath the epithelium: plasmacytoid DCs, two types of conventional DCs (CD11b + and CD11b-), and monocyte-derived DCs. It is now becoming clear that CD11b+, cDCs, and moDCs are the inflammatory DCs that instruct naïve T cells to become Th2 cells. The simple paradigm of non-overlapping stable Th1 and Th2 subsets of T-helper cells is now rapidly being replaced by that of a more complex spectrum of different Th cells that together drive or control different aspects of allergic inflammation and display more plasticity in their cytokine profiles. At present, these include Th9, Th17, Th22, and Treg, in addition to Th1 and Th2. The spectrum of co-stimulatory signals coming from DCs determines which subset-characteristics will dominate. When IL-4 and/or IL-13 play a dominant role, B cells switch to IgE-production, a process that is more effective at young age. IgE-producing plasma cells have been shown to be long-lived, hiding in the bone-marrow or inflammatory tissues where they cannot easily be targeted by therapeutic intervention. Allergic sensitization is a complex interplay between the allergen in its environmental context and the tendency of the host’s innate and adaptive immune cells to be skewed towards allergic inflammation. These data and findings were presented at a 2012 international symposium in Prague organized by the Protein Allergenicity Technical Committee of the International Life Sciences Institute’s Health and Environmental Sciences Institute.
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- Ronald van Ree
- Departments of Experimental Immunology and Otorhinolaryngology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Room K0-130, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Makrinioti H, Toussaint M, Jackson DJ, Walton RP, Johnston SL. Role of interleukin 33 in respiratory allergy and asthma. THE LANCET RESPIRATORY MEDICINE 2014; 2:226-37. [PMID: 24621684 DOI: 10.1016/s2213-2600(13)70261-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Since the discovery of interleukin 33 as the adopted ligand for the then orphan ST2 receptor, many studies have implicated this cytokine in the pathogenesis of respiratory allergy and asthma. Although some extracellular functions of interleukin 33 have been well defined, many aspects of the regulation and secretion of this cytokine need clarification. Interleukin 33 has been identified as a trigger of T-helper-type-2 cell differentiation, which by interacting with both the innate and the adaptive immune systems, can drive allergy and asthma pathogenesis. However, induction of interleukin 33 by both environmental and endogenous triggers implies a possible role during infection and tissue damage. Further understanding of the biology of interleukin 33 will clarify its possible role in future therapeutic interventions.
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- Heidi Makrinioti
- Airway Disease Infection Section, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, UK; Medical Research Council and Asthma UK Centre in Allergic Mechanisms of Asthma, London, UK; Centre for Respiratory Infection, Imperial College, London, UK.
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- Airway Disease Infection Section, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, UK; Medical Research Council and Asthma UK Centre in Allergic Mechanisms of Asthma, London, UK; Centre for Respiratory Infection, Imperial College, London, UK
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- Airway Disease Infection Section, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, UK; Medical Research Council and Asthma UK Centre in Allergic Mechanisms of Asthma, London, UK; Centre for Respiratory Infection, Imperial College, London, UK; Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Airway Disease Infection Section, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, UK; Medical Research Council and Asthma UK Centre in Allergic Mechanisms of Asthma, London, UK; Centre for Respiratory Infection, Imperial College, London, UK
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- Airway Disease Infection Section, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, UK; Medical Research Council and Asthma UK Centre in Allergic Mechanisms of Asthma, London, UK; Centre for Respiratory Infection, Imperial College, London, UK; Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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Liang Y, Xu WD, Zhang M, Qiu LJ, Ni J, Wang XS, Wen PF, Cen H, Leng RX, Pan HF, Ye DQ. Meta-analysis of association between cytokine gene polymorphisms and Behcet's disease risk. Int J Rheum Dis 2013; 16:616-24. [DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.12221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Yan Liang
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics; School of Public Health; Anhui Medical University; Hefei Anhui China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics; School of Public Health; Anhui Medical University; Hefei Anhui China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics; School of Public Health; Anhui Medical University; Hefei Anhui China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics; School of Public Health; Anhui Medical University; Hefei Anhui China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics; School of Public Health; Anhui Medical University; Hefei Anhui China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics; School of Public Health; Anhui Medical University; Hefei Anhui China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics; School of Public Health; Anhui Medical University; Hefei Anhui China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics; School of Public Health; Anhui Medical University; Hefei Anhui China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics; School of Public Health; Anhui Medical University; Hefei Anhui China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics; School of Public Health; Anhui Medical University; Hefei Anhui China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics; School of Public Health; Anhui Medical University; Hefei Anhui China
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Witten M, Malling HJ, Blom L, Poulsen BC, Poulsen LK. Is intralymphatic immunotherapy ready for clinical use in patients with grass pollen allergy? J Allergy Clin Immunol 2013; 132:1248-1252.e5. [PMID: 24035151 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2013.07.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2013] [Revised: 07/03/2013] [Accepted: 07/17/2013] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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- Marianne Witten
- Allergy Clinic, Copenhagen University Hospital, Gentofte, Denmark
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