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Tuazon JA, Read KA, Sreekumar BK, Roettger JE, Yaeger MJ, Varikuti S, Pokhrel S, Jones DM, Warren RT, Powell MD, Rasheed MN, Duncan EG, Childs LM, Gowdy KM, Oestreich KJ. Eos Promotes TH2 Differentiation by Interacting with and Propagating the Activity of STAT5. J Immunol 2023; 211:365-376. [PMID: 37314436 PMCID: PMC10524986 DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.2200861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The Ikaros zinc-finger transcription factor Eos has largely been associated with sustaining the immunosuppressive functions of regulatory T cells. Paradoxically, Eos has more recently been implicated in promoting proinflammatory responses in the dysregulated setting of autoimmunity. However, the precise role of Eos in regulating the differentiation and function of effector CD4+ T cell subsets remains unclear. In this study, we find that Eos is a positive regulator of the differentiation of murine CD4+ TH2 cells, an effector population that has been implicated in both immunity against helminthic parasites and the induction of allergic asthma. Using murine in vitro TH2 polarization and an in vivo house dust mite asthma model, we find that EosKO T cells exhibit reduced expression of key TH2 transcription factors, effector cytokines, and cytokine receptors. Mechanistically, we find that the IL-2/STAT5 axis and its downstream TH2 gene targets are one of the most significantly downregulated pathways in Eos-deficient cells. Consistent with these observations, we find that Eos forms, to our knowledge, a novel complex with and supports the tyrosine phosphorylation of STAT5. Collectively, these data define a regulatory mechanism whereby Eos propagates STAT5 activity to facilitate TH2 cell differentiation.
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- Jasmine A. Tuazon
- Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity; The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, 43210; USA
- Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, 43210; USA
- Medical Scientist Training Program, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, 43210; USA
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- Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity; The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, 43210; USA
- Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, 43210; USA
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- Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity; The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, 43210; USA
- Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, 43210; USA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine; The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, 43210; USA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine; The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, 43210; USA
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- Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity; The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, 43210; USA
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- Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity; The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, 43210; USA
- Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, 43210; USA
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- Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity; The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, 43210; USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology; Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, 30322; USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine; Emory University Medical Center, Atlanta, GA, 30322; USA
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- Department of Mathematics; Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061; USA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine; The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, 43210; USA
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- Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity; The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, 43210; USA
- Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology; The Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, Ohio, 43210; USA
- Infectious Diseases Institute; The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, 43210; USA
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Rasheed MN, Coleman KE, Fortuna TJ. Peritonsillar Abscess Model for Ultrasound Diagnosis Using Inexpensive Materials. J Educ Teach Emerg Med 2020; 5:I1-I9. [PMID: 37465599 PMCID: PMC10332534 DOI: 10.21980/j86g9p] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2019] [Accepted: 08/07/2019] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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Audience This low-cost peritonsillar abscess model is intended for the education of emergency medicine and otolaryngology residents and advanced care practitioners of all training levels. Introduction With incidence rates as high as 124 per 100,000 in the 14-21 age range, peritonsillar abscesses (PTA) are one of the more common head and neck soft tissue infections encountered in the emergency department.1 Peritonsillar abscesses can present to the emergency department in critically ill patients with the dangers of airway compromise and further local spreading. Emergency medicine (EM) residents need practice to properly identify and to minimize procedural complications such as perforation of nearby vessels, aspiration pneumonitis, and airway compromise. A major tool used in the emergency department that can help prevent complications is the use of ultrasound, which the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requires residents to become proficient at.2 Historically, computed tomography (CT) scanning to diagnose along with blind drainage has been the method of choice. With a sensitivity of 95.2%, intraoral ultrasound can minimize both radiation and procedure related complications.3 The current simulators available come at significant capital expenditure and do not provide high-fidelity ultrasound experience. Here we design and implement a low-cost trainer for residents to use ultrasound to diagnose and drain a PTA. Educational Objectives By the end of this instructional session learners should be able to: 1) identify and discuss the indications, contraindications, and complications associated with peritonsillar abscesses, 2) properly identify and measure a PTA through ultrasound, and 3) competently perform ultrasound-guided peritonsillar abscess drainage on a simulator and remove fluid. Educational Methods This PTA model utilizes task trainers designed from Styrofoam wig heads. An airway was modeled using readily available wood shop tools and balloons filled with a fluid mixture containing coconut lotion, water, and fragrance beads, which were inserted into the airway. This unique mixture within the balloons creates a realistic echogenicity of an abscess with loculations. With emergency medicine clinical faculty guidance and the use of ultrasound, learners are able to identify a peritonsillar abscess and subsequently demonstrate drainage of fluid with a needle and syringe. Research Methods This PTA model was tested with a group of 36 emergency medicine residents. Optional, anonymous post surveys were completed by 17 residents. A 5-point Likert Scale was used to assess utility of this model. Results The majority of users agreed the model provides a realistic image of the disease for diagnosis by ultrasound with a score of 3.6 and felt more comfortable identifying and draining peritonsillar abscesses with scores of 3.7 and 3.6 respectively. Learners' surveys revealed the session was useful and improved their knowledge with both scoring 3.8. No critical feedback was given by learners or instructors. The efficacy of the content was assessed by evaluators observing proper ultrasound, procedure set up, and drainage of PTA. Discussion This inexpensive model to expose residents to proper PTA drainage was effective considering learners' high response to post-procedure survey scales. The results of our pilot implementation showed this model has utility in teaching ultrasound guided identification and drainage of PTA's. With minimal build and optimized instruction time, we can improve residents' comfort in performing this procedure and allow for important simulation experience in a safe, controlled environment. Topics Simulation, emergency medicine, peritonsillar abscess, otolaryngology.
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- Mustafa N Rasheed
- Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Roanoke, VA
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- Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Roanoke, VA
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- Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Roanoke, VA
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Moon SC, Sreekumar B, Rasheed MN, Read K, Powell MD, Oestreich KJ. Cooperative roles for Aiolos and STAT3 in TH17 differentiation. The Journal of Immunology 2019. [DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.202.supp.124.11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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TH17 cells are a subset of T helper cells involved in mucosal immunity that are defined, in part, by their production of the proinflammatory cytokine IL-17. Dysregulated Th17 cells have been implicated in several autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and inflammatory bowel disease. Therefore, there is substantial interest in understanding the mechanisms underlying their differentiation and function. TH17 development requires signals from IL-6 to activate STAT3, which positively regulates the expression of proinflammatory genes including Il17a and Il17f. Our recent work established that the Ikaros Zinc Finger (IkZF) transcription factor Aiolos cooperates with STAT3 to positively regulate gene expression in T follicular helper cells. Given the role of STAT3 in TH17 populations, we hypothesized that Aiolos and STAT3 may also regulate the differentiation of TH17 cells. Here, we find that Aiolos expression is significantly increased in TH17 cells as compared to other T helper cell subsets. Corroborating previously published work, we find that overexpression of Aiolos results in reduced expression of Il2, which negatively regulates the TH17 gene program. Intriguingly, we find that concurrent Aiolos and STAT3 overexpression leads to further repression of Il2, as well as increased expression of the pro-TH17 gene Il6ra. However, expression of Rorc, Il17a, and Il17f were unaffected in this system, suggesting that Aiolos and STAT3 cooperate to regulate cytokine signaling pathways in TH17 cells, rather than ROR gamma t or TH17 effector functions. Collectively, these data suggest that Aiolos and STAT3 may cooperatively regulate TH17 differentiation through a feed-forward, cytokine signaling-mediated mechanism.
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- Sol C Moon
- 1Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
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- 2Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program, Virginia Tech
- 3Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, Virginia Tech
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- 3Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, Virginia Tech
- 4Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences Graduate Program, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
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- 2Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program, Virginia Tech
- 3Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, Virginia Tech
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- 1Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
- 3Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, Virginia Tech
- 5Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
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Rasheed MN, Sreekumar B, Moon SC, Powell MD, Read K, Oestreich KJ. Novel roles for the Ikaros zinc finger transcription factor Eos in regulating TH2 differentiation. The Journal of Immunology 2019. [DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.202.supp.124.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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CD4+ T cells differentiate in response to specific cytokine environments that induce the activation of STAT transcription factors and, ultimately, cell-specific gene profiles. The differentiation of TH2 cells requires the cytokines IL-4 and IL-2, which signal via the activation of STAT6 and STAT5, respectively. Interestingly, signaling via the IL-2/STAT5 axis is also required for the differentiation of the TH1 cell type. Our lab recently found that IL-2 signaling induces expression of the Ikaros Zinc Finger (IkZF) transcription factor Eos (Ikzf4) in TH1 cells, and that Eos positively regulates TH1-specific gene expression. Given the requirement for IL-2 signaling in TH2 development, we hypothesized that Eos may also play a role in TH2 differentiation. Indeed, we found that Eos expression was increased in TH2 cells at both the transcript and protein level as compared to TH0, TH1, and TFH-like cells. We also found that Eos knockdown resulted in a significant decrease in the expression of the canonical TH2 genes Il4 and Il13. When we cultured Eos-deficient cells in TH2-polarizing conditions, we similarly observed a decrease in Il4 and Il13 expression, as well as reduced expression of Il2ra and Il2rb. Eos-deficient TH2 cells also displayed decreased expression of Prdm1, the gene encoding Blimp-1, which represses the expression of alternative T helper cell gene programs in TH2 cells. Taken together, these data support a novel, positive role for Eos in the regulation of the TH2 gene program.
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- Mustafa N Rasheed
- 1Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
- 2Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, Virginia Tech
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- 2Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, Virginia Tech
- 3Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program, Virginia Tech
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- 1Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
- 2Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, Virginia Tech
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- 2Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, Virginia Tech
- 3Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program, Virginia Tech
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- 2Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, Virginia Tech
- 4Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences Graduate Program, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
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- 1Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
- 2Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, Virginia Tech
- 5Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
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Nguyen SM, Antony KM, Dudley DM, Kohn S, Simmons HA, Wolfe B, Salamat MS, Teixeira LBC, Wiepz GJ, Thoong TH, Aliota MT, Weiler AM, Barry GL, Weisgrau KL, Vosler LJ, Mohns MS, Breitbach ME, Stewart LM, Rasheed MN, Newman CM, Graham ME, Wieben OE, Turski PA, Johnson KM, Post J, Hayes JM, Schultz-Darken N, Schotzko ML, Eudailey JA, Permar SR, Rakasz EG, Mohr EL, Capuano S, Tarantal AF, Osorio JE, O’Connor SL, Friedrich TC, O’Connor DH, Golos TG. Highly efficient maternal-fetal Zika virus transmission in pregnant rhesus macaques. PLoS Pathog 2017; 13:e1006378. [PMID: 28542585 PMCID: PMC5444831 DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1006378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 149] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2017] [Accepted: 04/25/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Infection with Zika virus (ZIKV) is associated with human congenital fetal anomalies. To model fetal outcomes in nonhuman primates, we administered Asian-lineage ZIKV subcutaneously to four pregnant rhesus macaques. While non-pregnant animals in a previous study contemporary with the current report clear viremia within 10-12 days, maternal viremia was prolonged in 3 of 4 pregnancies. Fetal head growth velocity in the last month of gestation determined by ultrasound assessment of head circumference was decreased in comparison with biparietal diameter and femur length within each fetus, both within normal range. ZIKV RNA was detected in tissues from all four fetuses at term cesarean section. In all pregnancies, neutrophilic infiltration was present at the maternal-fetal interface (decidua, placenta, fetal membranes), in various fetal tissues, and in fetal retina, choroid, and optic nerve (first trimester infection only). Consistent vertical transmission in this primate model may provide a platform to assess risk factors and test therapeutic interventions for interruption of fetal infection. The results may also suggest that maternal-fetal ZIKV transmission in human pregnancy may be more frequent than currently appreciated.
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- Sydney M. Nguyen
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Comparative Biosciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Pathobiological Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Pediatrics and Human Vaccine Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
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- Department of Pediatrics and Human Vaccine Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Cell Biology and Human Anatomy, University of California-Davis, California National Primate Research Center, Davis, California, United States of America
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- Department of Pathobiological Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
- Department of Pathobiological Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
- Department of Comparative Biosciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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Aliota MT, Dudley DM, Newman CM, Mohr EL, Gellerup DD, Breitbach ME, Buechler CR, Rasheed MN, Mohns MS, Weiler AM, Barry GL, Weisgrau KL, Eudailey JA, Rakasz EG, Vosler LJ, Post J, Capuano S, Golos TG, Permar SR, Osorio JE, Friedrich TC, O’Connor SL, O’Connor DH. Heterologous Protection against Asian Zika Virus Challenge in Rhesus Macaques. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2016; 10:e0005168. [PMID: 27911897 PMCID: PMC5135040 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0005168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2016] [Accepted: 11/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Zika virus (ZIKV; Flaviviridae, Flavivirus) was declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO) in February 2016, because of the evidence linking infection with ZIKV to neurological complications, such as Guillain-Barre Syndrome in adults and congenital birth defects including microcephaly in the developing fetus. Because development of a ZIKV vaccine is a top research priority and because the genetic and antigenic variability of many RNA viruses limits the effectiveness of vaccines, assessing whether immunity elicited against one ZIKV strain is sufficient to confer broad protection against all ZIKV strains is critical. Recently, in vitro studies demonstrated that ZIKV likely circulates as a single serotype. Here, we demonstrate that immunity elicited by African lineage ZIKV protects rhesus macaques against subsequent infection with Asian lineage ZIKV. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS Using our recently developed rhesus macaque model of ZIKV infection, we report that the prototypical ZIKV strain MR766 productively infects macaques, and that immunity elicited by MR766 protects macaques against heterologous Asian ZIKV. Furthermore, using next generation deep sequencing, we found in vivo restoration of a putative N-linked glycosylation site upon replication in macaques that is absent in numerous MR766 strains that are widely being used by the research community. This reversion highlights the importance of carefully examining the sequence composition of all viral stocks as well as understanding how passage history may alter a virus from its original form. CONCLUSIONS/SIGNIFICANCE An effective ZIKV vaccine is needed to prevent infection-associated fetal abnormalities. Macaques whose immune responses were primed by infection with East African ZIKV were completely protected from detectable viremia when subsequently rechallenged with heterologous Asian ZIKV. Therefore, these data suggest that immunogen selection is unlikely to adversely affect the breadth of vaccine protection, i.e., any Asian ZIKV immunogen that protects against homologous challenge will likely confer protection against all other Asian ZIKV strains.
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- Matthew T. Aliota
- Department of Pathobiological Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Human Vaccine Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
- Departments of Comparative Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
- Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Human Vaccine Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
- Department of Pediatrics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
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- Department of Pathobiological Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Pathobiological Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
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Dudley DM, Aliota MT, Mohr EL, Weiler AM, Lehrer-Brey G, Weisgrau KL, Mohns MS, Breitbach ME, Rasheed MN, Newman CM, Gellerup DD, Moncla LH, Post J, Schultz-Darken N, Schotzko ML, Hayes JM, Eudailey JA, Moody MA, Permar SR, O'Connor SL, Rakasz EG, Simmons HA, Capuano S, Golos TG, Osorio JE, Friedrich TC, O'Connor DH. A rhesus macaque model of Asian-lineage Zika virus infection. Nat Commun 2016; 7:12204. [PMID: 27352279 PMCID: PMC4931337 DOI: 10.1038/ncomms12204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 283] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2016] [Accepted: 06/10/2016] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
Abstract
Infection with Asian-lineage Zika virus (ZIKV) has been associated with Guillain–Barré syndrome and fetal abnormalities, but the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. Animal models of infection are thus urgently needed. Here we show that rhesus macaques are susceptible to infection by an Asian-lineage ZIKV closely related to strains currently circulating in the Americas. Following subcutaneous inoculation, ZIKV RNA is detected in plasma 1 day post infection (d.p.i.) in all animals (N=8, including 2 pregnant animals), and is also present in saliva, urine and cerebrospinal fluid. Non-pregnant and pregnant animals remain viremic for 21 days and for up to at least 57 days, respectively. Neutralizing antibodies are detected by 21 d.p.i. Rechallenge 10 weeks after the initial challenge results in no detectable virus replication, indicating protective immunity against homologous strains. Therefore, Asian-lineage ZIKV infection of rhesus macaques provides a relevant animal model for studying pathogenesis and evaluating potential interventions against human infection, including during pregnancy. Animal models of infection with Zika virus (ZIKV) are urgently needed for a better understanding of pathogenesis and for testing potential therapies. Here, the authors describe infection of rhesus macaques with an Asian-lineage ZIKV strain as a relevant animal model for studying ZIKV pathogenesis.
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Affiliation(s)
- Dawn M Dudley
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53705, USA
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- Department of Pathobiological Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, USA
| | - Emma L Mohr
- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53705, USA
| | - Andrea M Weiler
- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53715, USA
| | - Gabrielle Lehrer-Brey
- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53715, USA
| | - Kim L Weisgrau
- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53715, USA
| | - Mariel S Mohns
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53705, USA
| | - Meghan E Breitbach
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53705, USA
| | - Mustafa N Rasheed
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53705, USA
| | - Christina M Newman
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53705, USA
| | - Dane D Gellerup
- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53715, USA
| | - Louise H Moncla
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53705, USA.,Department of Pathobiological Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, USA
| | - Jennifer Post
- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53715, USA
| | - Nancy Schultz-Darken
- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53715, USA
| | - Michele L Schotzko
- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53715, USA
| | - Jennifer M Hayes
- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53715, USA
| | - Josh A Eudailey
- Department of Pediatrics and Human Vaccine Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA
| | - M Anthony Moody
- Department of Pediatrics and Human Vaccine Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA
| | - Sallie R Permar
- Department of Pediatrics and Human Vaccine Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA
| | - Shelby L O'Connor
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53705, USA
| | - Eva G Rakasz
- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53715, USA
| | - Heather A Simmons
- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53715, USA
| | - Saverio Capuano
- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53715, USA
| | - Thaddeus G Golos
- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53715, USA.,Department of Comparative Biosciences and Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, USA
| | - Jorge E Osorio
- Department of Pathobiological Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, USA
| | - Thomas C Friedrich
- Department of Pathobiological Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, USA.,Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53715, USA
| | - David H O'Connor
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53705, USA.,Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53715, USA
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