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Heinz E, Pearse O, Zuza A, Bilima S, Msefula C, Musicha P, Siyabu P, Tewesa E, Graf FE, Lester R, Lissauer S, Cornick J, Lewis JM, Kawaza K, Thomson NR, Feasey NA. Longitudinal analysis within one hospital in sub-Saharan Africa over 20 years reveals repeated replacements of dominant clones of Klebsiella pneumoniae and stresses the importance to include temporal patterns for vaccine design considerations. Genome Med 2024; 16:67. [PMID: 38711148 DOI: 10.1186/s13073-024-01342-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Infections caused by multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria present a severe threat to global public health. The WHO defines drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae as a priority pathogen for which alternative treatments are needed given the limited treatment options and the rapid acquisition of novel resistance mechanisms by this species. Longitudinal descriptions of genomic epidemiology of Klebsiella pneumoniae can inform management strategies but data from sub-Saharan Africa are lacking. METHODS We present a longitudinal analysis of all invasive K. pneumoniae isolates from a single hospital in Blantyre, Malawi, southern Africa, from 1998 to 2020, combining clinical data with genome sequence analysis of the isolates. RESULTS We show that after a dramatic increase in the number of infections from 2016 K. pneumoniae becomes hyperendemic, driven by an increase in neonatal infections. Genomic data show repeated waves of clonal expansion of different, often ward-restricted, lineages, suggestive of hospital-associated transmission. We describe temporal trends in resistance and surface antigens, of relevance for vaccine development. CONCLUSIONS Our data highlight a clear need for new interventions to prevent rather than treat K. pneumoniae infections in our setting. Whilst one option may be a vaccine, the majority of cases could be avoided by an increased focus on and investment in infection prevention and control measures, which would reduce all healthcare-associated infections and not just one.
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- Eva Heinz
- Department of Vector Biology, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke PlaceLiverpool, L3 5QA, UK.
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke PlaceLiverpool, L3 5QA, UK.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke PlaceLiverpool, L3 5QA, UK
- Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi
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- Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi
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- Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke PlaceLiverpool, L3 5QA, UK
- Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi
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- Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke PlaceLiverpool, L3 5QA, UK
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- Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi
- Division of Infection & Immunity, University College London, London, UK
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- Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi
- Department of Clinical Infection, Microbiology and Immunology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi
- Department of Clinical Infection, Microbiology and Immunology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke PlaceLiverpool, L3 5QA, UK
- Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi
- Department of Clinical Infection, Microbiology and Immunology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi
- Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi
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- Parasites and Microbes Program, Wellcome Sanger Institute, Hinxton, UK
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke PlaceLiverpool, L3 5QA, UK.
- Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi.
- School of Medicine, St Andrews University, St Andrews, UK.
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Freydl E, Tinchon A, Blauensteiner K, Oberndorfer S. Anti-Ri paraneoplastic neurological syndrome presenting with bilateral cranial nerve VI palsy and jaw dystonia-a distinctive syndrome within the anti-Ri spectrum? : Case report and literature review. Wien Med Wochenschr 2024; 174:16-21. [PMID: 36867318 PMCID: PMC10811013 DOI: 10.1007/s10354-023-01006-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Paraneoplastic neurological syndromes (PNS) are rare disorders associated with various onconeuronal antibodies. Anti-Ri antibodies (ANNA-2) are typically found in patients with opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome (OMS) and ataxia. CASE REPORT We present an anti-Ri antibody-positive 77-year-old woman with subacute progressive bilateral cranial nerve VI palsy, gait disturbance and jaw dystonia. MRI of the brain showed hyperintense signals on T2 bitemporal without contrast enhancement. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) examination exhibited mild pleocytosis of 13 cells/µl and positive oligoclonal bands. CSF was overall inconspicuous for a malignant or inflammatory etiology. Immunofluorescence analysis revealed anti-Ri antibodies in both serum and CSF. Subsequent diagnostic work up resulted in a newly diagnosed ductal carcinoma of the right breast. PNS in this case partially responded to the anti-tumor therapy. CONCLUSION This case shows similarities with recently published anti-Ri syndromes, which might form a distinct triad within the anti-Ri spectrum.
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- Elisabeth Freydl
- Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences, Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30, 3500, Krems, Austria.
- Department of Neurology, University Hospital St. Pölten, Dunant-Platz 1, 3100, St. Pölten, Austria.
- Karl Landsteiner Institute of Clinical Neurology and Neuropsychology, University Hospital St. Pölten, Dunant-Platz 1, 3100, St. Pölten, Austria.
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- Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences, Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30, 3500, Krems, Austria
- Department of Neurology, University Hospital St. Pölten, Dunant-Platz 1, 3100, St. Pölten, Austria
- Karl Landsteiner Institute of Clinical Neurology and Neuropsychology, University Hospital St. Pölten, Dunant-Platz 1, 3100, St. Pölten, Austria
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- Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences, Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30, 3500, Krems, Austria
- Karl Landsteiner Institute of Clinical Neurology and Neuropsychology, University Hospital St. Pölten, Dunant-Platz 1, 3100, St. Pölten, Austria
- Neurological Department, Clinic of Floridsdorf, Brünner Str. 68, 1200, Vienna, Austria
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- Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences, Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30, 3500, Krems, Austria
- Department of Neurology, University Hospital St. Pölten, Dunant-Platz 1, 3100, St. Pölten, Austria
- Karl Landsteiner Institute of Clinical Neurology and Neuropsychology, University Hospital St. Pölten, Dunant-Platz 1, 3100, St. Pölten, Austria
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Pacyga-Prus K, Jakubczyk D, Sandström C, Šrůtková D, Pyclik MJ, Leszczyńska K, Ciekot J, Razim A, Schwarzer M, Górska S. Polysaccharide BAP1 of Bifidobacterium adolescentis CCDM 368 is a biologically active molecule with immunomodulatory properties. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 315:120980. [PMID: 37230638 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.120980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Bifidobacteria are among the most common bacteria used for their probiotic properties and their impact on the maturation and function of the immune system has been well-described. Recently, scientific interest is shifting from live bacteria to defined bacteria-derived biologically active molecules. Their greatest advantage over probiotics is the defined structure and the effect independent of the viability status of the bacteria. Here, we aim to characterize Bifidobacterium adolescentis CCDM 368 surface antigens that include polysaccharides (PSs), lipoteichoic acids (LTAs), and peptidoglycan (PG). Among them, Bad368.1 PS was observed to modulate OVA-induced cytokine production in cells isolated from OVA-sensitized mice by increasing the production of Th1-related IFN-γ and inhibition of Th2-related IL-5 and IL-13 cytokines (in vitro). Moreover, Bad368.1 PS (BAP1) is efficiently engulfed and transferred between epithelial and dendritic cells. Therefore, we propose that the Bad368.1 PS (BAP1) can be used for the modulation of allergic diseases in humans. Structural studies revealed that Bad368.1 PS has an average molecular mass of approximately 9,99 × 106 Da and it consists of glucose, galactose, and rhamnose residues that are creating the following repeating unit: →2)-β-D-Glcp-1→3-β-L-Rhap-1→4-β-D-Glcp-1→3-α-L-Rhap-1→4-β-D-Glcp-1→3-α-D-Galp-(1→n.
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- Katarzyna Pacyga-Prus
- Laboratory of Microbiome Immunobiology, Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences, 53-114 Wroclaw, Poland.
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- Laboratory of Microbiome Immunobiology, Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences, 53-114 Wroclaw, Poland.
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- Department of Molecular Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Box 7015, SE-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Laboratory of Gnotobiology, Institute of Microbiology, Czech Academy of Sciences, 549 22 Novy Hradek, Czech Republic.
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- Laboratory of Microbiome Immunobiology, Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences, 53-114 Wroclaw, Poland.
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- Laboratory of Microbiome Immunobiology, Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences, 53-114 Wroclaw, Poland.
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Chemistry, Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences, 53-114 Wroclaw, Poland.
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- Laboratory of Microbiome Immunobiology, Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences, 53-114 Wroclaw, Poland.
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- Laboratory of Gnotobiology, Institute of Microbiology, Czech Academy of Sciences, 549 22 Novy Hradek, Czech Republic.
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- Laboratory of Microbiome Immunobiology, Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences, 53-114 Wroclaw, Poland.
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Triarhou LC, Manto M. Paraneoplastic Ataxia: Antibodies at the Forefront Have Become Routine Biomarkers. Cerebellum 2022:10.1007/s12311-022-01447-8. [PMID: 35881320 DOI: 10.1007/s12311-022-01447-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Paraneoplastic cerebellopathies are immune-mediated disorders targeting primarily the cerebellar circuitry, often presenting in a subacute course. The syndrome often develops before the cancer. Therefore, its identification often leads secondarily to a diagnosis of cancer, a critical step to stabilize symptoms. Two categories of antibodies have been identified these last 30 years: (a) onconeuronal antibodies which are directed against intracellular antigens, and (b) antibodies which are directed against synaptic and cell surface proteins. These latter impact on the location and function of the antigens, causing a genuine neuronal dysfunction. Appropriate and fast tumor screening has emerged as a recommendation facing a subacute cerebellar syndrome suspected to be paraneoplastic. Search for antibodies is now a milestone for the diagnosis.
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- Lazaros C Triarhou
- Sector of Experimental Cognitive Psychology, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, Aristotelian University, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Unité Des Ataxies Cérébelleuses, CHU-Charleroi, Charleroi, Belgium
- Service Des Neurosciences, University of Mons, Mons, Belgium
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Zelter T, Granot Z, Dzikowski R. Assaying Interactions Between Neutrophils and Plasmodium falciparum-Infected Red Blood Cells. Methods Mol Biol 2022; 2470:629-639. [PMID: 35881379 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-2189-9_47] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Plasmodium falciparum, which causes the deadliest form of human malaria, is able to evade antibody-mediated immune responses through switches in expression of surface antigens. Thus, over the years, the focus of most research has been on the role of the adaptive immune response in the course of malaria. However, in recent years there is mounting evidence for the role of the innate immune response to Plasmodium infections. In this context, very little is known on the protective role of neutrophils against blood-stage parasites and the mechanisms by which they recognize and eliminate infected red blood cells. Here we describe several useful methodologies that enable the study and quantification of the interactions between human neutrophils and P. falciparum-infected red blood cells.
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- Tamir Zelter
- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, The Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada, The Kuvin Center for the Study of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel
- Department of Developmental Biology and Cancer Research, The Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada, Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Developmental Biology and Cancer Research, The Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada, Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, The Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada, The Kuvin Center for the Study of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel.
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Driskell I, O'Connor RM. Production and Purification of Functional Cryptosporidium Glycoproteins by Heterologous Expression in Toxoplasma gondii. Methods Mol Biol 2020; 2052:87-102. [PMID: 31452158 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-9748-0_6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register]
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Development of an effective vaccine against cryptosporidiosis is a medical and veterinary priority. However, many putative Cryptosporidium vaccine candidates such as surface and apical complex antigens are posttranslationally modified with O- and N-linked glycans. This presents a significant challenge to understanding the functions of these antigens and the immune responses to them. Isolation of large amounts of native antigen from Cryptosporidium oocysts is expensive and is only feasible for C. parvum antigens. Here, we describe a method of producing recombinant, functional Cryptosporidium glycoprotein antigens in Toxoplasma gondii. These functional recombinant proteins can be used to investigate the role of glycotopes in Cryptosporidium immune responses and parasite-host cell interactions.
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Klein S, Stern D, Seeber F. Expression of in vivo biotinylated recombinant antigens SAG1 and SAG2A from Toxoplasma gondii for improved seroepidemiological bead-based multiplex assays. BMC Biotechnol 2020; 20:53. [PMID: 33023547 PMCID: PMC7542104 DOI: 10.1186/s12896-020-00646-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Few bead-based multiplex assays have been described that detect antibodies against the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii in large-scale seroepidemiological surveys. Moreover, each multiplex assay has specific variations or limitations, such as the use of truncated or fusion proteins as antigens, potentially masking important epitopes. Consequently, such an assay must be developed by interested groups as none is commercially available. RESULTS We report the bacterial expression and use of N-terminal fusion-free, soluble, in vivo biotinylated recombinant surface antigens SAG1 and SAG2A for the detection of anti-T. gondii IgG antibodies. The expression system relies on three compatible plasmids. An expression construct produces a fusion of maltose-binding protein with SAG1 (or SAG2A), separated by a TEV protease cleavage site, followed by a peptide sequence recognized by E. coli biotin ligase BirA (AviTag), and a terminal six histidine tag for affinity purification. TEV protease and BirA are encoded on a second plasmid, and their expression leads to proteolytic cleavage of the fusion protein and a single biotinylated lysine within the AviTag by BirA. Correct folding of the parasite proteins is dependent on proper disulfide bonding, which is facilitated by a sulfhydryl oxidase and a protein disulfide isomerase, encoded on the third plasmid. The C-terminal biotinylation allowed the oriented, reproducible coupling of the purified surface antigens to magnetic Luminex beads, requiring only minute amounts of protein per determination. We showed that an N-terminal fusion partner such as maltose-binding protein negatively influenced antibody binding, confirming that access to SAG1's N-terminal epitopes is important for antibody recognition. We validated our bead-based multiplex assay with human sera previously tested with commercial diagnostic assays and found concordance of 98-100% regarding both, sensitivity and specificity, even when only biotinylated SAG1 was used as antigen. CONCLUSIONS Our recombinant in vivo-biotinylated T. gondii antigens offer distinct advantages compared to previously described proteins used in multiplex serological assays for T. gondii. They offer a cheap, specific and sensitive alternative to either parasite lysates or eukaryotic-cell expressed SAG1/SAG2A for BBMA and other formats. The described general expression strategy can also be used for other antigens where oriented immobilization is key for sensitive recognition by antibodies and ligands.
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- Sandra Klein
- FG 16 - Mycotic and Parasitic Agents and Mycobacteria, Robert Koch Institute, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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- ZBS 3 - Biological Toxins, Robert Koch Institute, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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- FG 16 - Mycotic and Parasitic Agents and Mycobacteria, Robert Koch Institute, 13353, Berlin, Germany.
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Lador A, Leshem-Lev D, Spectre G, Abelow A, Kornowski R, Lev EI. Characterization of surface antigens of reticulated immature platelets. J Thromb Thrombolysis 2017; 44:291-7. [PMID: 28785922 DOI: 10.1007/s11239-017-1533-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Reticulated platelets (RPs) are immature platelets with high dense granules content and a residual amount of megakaryocyte-derived of mRNA. Increased level of RPs has been found to be an independent predictor of cardiovascular ischemic events, and has been associated with impaired response to various anti-platelet drugs. The study aimed to characterize and compare the surface antigenic properties of reticulated versus mature platelets. Platelets from healthy individuals and diabetic patients were tested at rest and after activation with adenosine diphosphate (ADP). For each patient, we calculated the proportion of RPs and mature platelets using flow cytometry analysis with thiazole orange staining (for RPs) and CD42b platelet-specific antibody. We also tested the surface expression of P-selectin and Annexin V, by double staining flow cytometry in RPs versus mature platelets. A total of 20 subjects were recruited (10 healthy individuals, 10 diabetics). Activation with ADP did not cause a significant change in the proportion of RPs. Following activation, RPs demonstrated a significant increase in the expression of both P-selectin and Annexin V, while mature platelets exhibited a non-significant increase in both markers. These findings were consistent in both healthy subjects and patients with diabetes. In conclusion, RPs have a significantly higher capacity to increase the expression of platelet activation markers compared with mature platelets.
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Alt M, Falk J, Eis-Hübinger AM, Kropff B, Sinzger C, Krawczyk A. Detection of antibody-secreting cells specific for the cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex virus surface antigens. J Immunol Methods 2018; 462:13-22. [PMID: 30056033 PMCID: PMC7094464 DOI: 10.1016/j.jim.2018.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2018] [Revised: 06/29/2018] [Accepted: 07/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Infections with the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and the human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) can lead to life-threatening diseases, particularly in immunosuppressed patients. Furthermore, HSV infections at birth (herpes neonatorum) can result in a disseminated disease associated with a fatal multiorgan failure. Congenital HCMV infections can result in miscarriage, serious birth defects or developmental disabilities. Antibody-based interventions with hyperimmunoglobulins showed encouraging results in clinical studies, but clearly need to be improved. The isolation of highly neutralizing monoclonal antibodies is a promising strategy to establish potent therapy options against HSV and HCMV infections. Monoclonal antibodies are commonly isolated from hybridomas or EBV-immortalized B-cell clones. The screening procedure to identify virus-specific cells from a cell mixture is a challenging step, since most of the highly neutralizing antibodies target complex conformational epitopes on the virus surface. Conventional assays such as ELISA are based on purified viral proteins and inappropriate to display complex epitopes. To overcome this obstacle, we have established two full-virus based methods that allow screening for cells and antibodies targeting complex conformational epitopes on viral surface antigens. The methods are suitable to detect surface antigen-specific cells from a cell mixture and may facilitate the isolation of highly neutralizing antibodies against HSV and HCMV.
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- Mira Alt
- Institute for Virology, University Hospital of Essen, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Institute for Virology, University Hospital of Ulm, 89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical and Molecular Virology, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany
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- Institute for Virology, University Hospital of Ulm, 89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Institute for Virology, University Hospital of Essen, 45147 Essen, Germany.
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Chopra H, Liao C, Zhang CF, Pow EHN. Lapine periodontal ligament stem cells for musculoskeletal research in preclinical animal trials. J Transl Med 2018; 16:174. [PMID: 29929550 PMCID: PMC6013849 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-018-1551-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2018] [Accepted: 06/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Human periodontal ligament stem cells (hPDLSCs) have been shown to be a reliable source of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). On the other hand, rabbits have been commonly used in preclinical trials for musculoskeletal research. However, there is a lack of sufficient data on using rabbit periodontal ligament stem cells (rPDLSCs) for regenerative dentistry. This study, for the first time, comprehensively compared rPDLSCs against hPDLSCs in terms of clonogenicity, growth potential, multi-differential capacity and surface antigens. Methods Periodontal ligament (PDL) was obtained from the rabbit and human teeth. rPDL and hPDL cells were isolated from PDL using enzymatic digestion method. After culturing for 2 weeks, the cells were first analyzed microscopically. STRO-1+CD146+ PDLSCs were then sorted from PDL cells by fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) followed by examination of CD34, CD45, CD90, vimentin and desmin markers. The cells were also evaluated by immunohistocytochemical and multi-differentiation potential tests. The clonogenicity and growth of PDL cells were analyzed by Independent T test and 2-way repeated measures ANOVA respectively. Results rPDL cells were broader and less elongated as compared to hPDL cells. STRO-1+CD146+ hPDLSCs were isolated from hPDL cells but not from the rPDL cells. Therefore, heterogeneous population of rabbit and human PDL cells were subsequently used for latter comparative studies. FACS analysis and immunohistocytochemistry revealed that rPDL cells were partially positive for STRO-1 as compared to hPDL cells. Furthermore, both rPDL cells and hPDL cells were positive for CD146, CD90, vimentin, and desmin, while negative for CD34 and CD45. No difference in clonogenicity between rPDL and hPDL cells was found (p > 0.05). The proliferative potential of rPDL cells displayed significantly slower growth as compared to hPDL cells (p < 0.05). Osteogenic, adipogenic, and chondrogenic differentiation potential was comparatively less in rPDL cells than that of hPDL cells, but the neurogenic differential potential was similar. Conclusion Although rPDL cells manifested variable differences in expression of stem cell markers and multi-differential potential as compared to hPDL cells, they demonstrated the attributes of stemness. Further studies are also required to validate if the regenerative potential of rPDL cells is similar to rPDLSCs.
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- H Chopra
- Discipline of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, China
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- Discipline of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, China
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- Discipline of Endodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, China
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- Discipline of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, China. .,3/F, The Prince Philip Dental Hospital, 34 Hospital Road, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong, China.
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Chen YY, Lee LW, Hong WN, Lo SJ. Expression of hepatitis B virus surface antigens induces defective gonad phenotypes in Caenorhabditis elegans. World J Virol 2017; 6:17-25. [PMID: 28239568 PMCID: PMC5303856 DOI: 10.5501/wjv.v6.i1.17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2016] [Revised: 09/15/2016] [Accepted: 11/29/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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AIM To test whether a simple animal, Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans), can be used as an alternative model to study the interaction between hepatitis B virus antigens (HBsAg) and host factors.
METHODS Three plasmids that were able to express the large, middle and small forms of HBsAgs (LHBsAg, MHBsAg, and SHBsAg, respectively) driven by a ubiquitous promoter (fib-1) and three that were able to express SHBsAg driven by different tissue-specific promoters were constructed and microinjected into worms. The brood size, egg-laying rate, and gonad development of transgenic worms were analyzed using microscopy. Levels of mRNA related to endoplasmic reticulum stress, enpl-1, hsp-4, pdi-3 and xbp-1, were determined using reverse transcription polymerase reaction (RT-PCRs) in three lines of transgenic worms and dithiothreitol (DTT)-treated wild-type worms.
RESULTS Severe defects in egg-laying, decreases in brood size, and gonad retardation were observed in transgenic worms expressing SHBsAg whereas moderate defects were observed in transgenic worms expressing LHBsAg and MHBsAg. RT-PCR analysis revealed that enpl-1, hsp-4 and pdi-3 transcripts were significantly elevated in worms expressing LHBsAg and MHBsAg and in wild-type worms pretreated with DTT. By contrast, only pdi-3 was increased in worms expressing SHBsAg. To further determine which tissue expressing SHBsAg could induce gonad retardation, we substituted the fib-1 promoter with three tissue-specific promoters (myo-2 for the pharynx, est-1 for the intestines and mec-7 for the neurons) and generated corresponding transgenic animals. Moderate defective phenotypes were observed in worms expressing SHBsAg in the pharynx and intestines but not in worms expressing SHBsAg in the neurons, suggesting that the secreted SHBsAg may trigger a cross-talk signal between the digestive track and the gonad resulting in defective phenotypes.
CONCLUSION Ectopic expression of three forms of HBsAg that causes recognizable phenotypes in transgenic worms suggests that C. elegans can be used as an alternative model for studying virus-host interactions because the resulting phenotype is easily detected through microscopy.
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The Extracellular Vesicle (EV) Array is based on the technology of protein microarray and provides the opportunity to detect and phenotype small EVs from unpurified starting material in a high-throughput manner (Jørgensen et al., J Extracell vesicles 2:1-9, 2013). The technology was established to perform multiplexed phenotyping of EVs in an open platform. This protocol outlines the microarray printing procedure followed by the steps of capture and detection of small extracellular vesicles from plasma/serum or cell culture supernatants. The principles of data treatment and analysis are thoroughly described as well.
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- Rikke Bæk
- Department of Clinical Immunology, Aalborg University Hospital, Urbansgade 36, 9000, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, Aalborg University Hospital, Urbansgade 36, 9000, Aalborg, Denmark.
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Graft versus host disease (GVHD) after liver transplant, although a rare disease, has a very high mortality rate. GVHD occurs due to immunoreactions caused by donor T lymphocytes and host cell surface antigens resulting in proliferation and clonal expansion of T lymphocyte. Migration of effector cells, including macrophages, NK cells and cytotoxic T lymphocyte, to the target organs such as skin, intestine and bone marrow results in skin rashes, diarrhea and bone marrow depression. GVHD is diagnosed by clinical symptoms, histopathological findings and by the presence of chimerism. The delayed diagnosis, opportunistic infections and lack of definitive treatment of post orthotopic liver transplant (OLT)-GVHD results in sepsis and multi-organ failure leading to very low survival rates. In this review, we have focused on early diagnosis and critically discuss novel treatment modalities to decrease the incidence of GVHD.
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- Vikrant Rai
- a Department of Clinical and Translational Science , Creighton University School of Medicine , Omaha , NE , USA
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- b Department of Pathology , Creighton University School of Medicine , Omaha , NE , USA
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- a Department of Clinical and Translational Science , Creighton University School of Medicine , Omaha , NE , USA
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Boix F, Millan O, San Segundo D, Mancebo E, Rimola A, Fabrega E, Fortuna V, Mrowiec A, Castro-Panete MJ, Peña JDL, Llorente S, Minguela A, Bolarin JM, Paz-Artal E, Lopez-Hoyos M, Brunet M, Muro M. High expression of CD38, CD69, CD95 and CD154 biomarkers in cultured peripheral T lymphocytes correlates with an increased risk of acute rejection in liver allograft recipients. Immunobiology 2016; 221:595-603. [PMID: 26850323 DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2016.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2015] [Accepted: 01/22/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The mayor goal still outstanding into the solid organ transplantation field involves the search of surrogate biomarkers able to predict several clinical events, such as acute rejection (AR) or opportunistic infection. In the present multicenter study, a series of interesting surface antigens with important activator or inhibitory immune functions on cultured peripheral T cells were monitored in liver transplant recipients drawn at baseline and up to one year after transplantation. Sixty-four patients were included in the multicenter study during 3 years. Pre- and post-transplantation surface antigens levels displayed significant differences between AR and non acute rejection (NAR) groups, and also this differential expression was used to construct a risk predictive model based on a composite panel of outcome biomarkers (CD38, CD69, CD95 and CD154). The model was able to stratify these patients at high risk of AR. These preliminary results could provide basic information to improve the immunosuppressive treatment and it might better help to predict AR episodes.
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- Francisco Boix
- Immunology Service, Clinical University Hospital ́Virgen de la Arrixacá-IMIB (Murcian Institute of Biomedical Investigation), Murcia, Spain
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology, Biomedical Diagnostic Center, IDIBAPS, Clinic Hospital, Barcelona, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), Spain
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- Immunology Service, University Hospital ́Marques Valdecillá-IDIVAL, Santander, Spain
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- Investigation Institute ́12 de Octubré, Immunology Service, Hospital ́12 de Octubré, Medicine Faculty, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), Spain; Liver Unit, Biomedical Diagnostic Center, IDIBAPS, Clinic Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Digestive Medicine, University Hospital ́Marques de Valdecillá-IDIVAL, Santander, Spain
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology, Biomedical Diagnostic Center, IDIBAPS, Clinic Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Immunology Service, Clinical University Hospital ́Virgen de la Arrixacá-IMIB (Murcian Institute of Biomedical Investigation), Murcia, Spain
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- Investigation Institute ́12 de Octubré, Immunology Service, Hospital ́12 de Octubré, Medicine Faculty, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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- Pathology Service, Clinical University Hospital ́Virgen de la Arrixacá, Murcia, Spain
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- Nephrology Service, Clinical University Hospital ́Virgen de la Arrixacá, Murcia, Spain
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- Immunology Service, Clinical University Hospital ́Virgen de la Arrixacá-IMIB (Murcian Institute of Biomedical Investigation), Murcia, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), Spain
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- Immunology Service, Clinical University Hospital ́Virgen de la Arrixacá-IMIB (Murcian Institute of Biomedical Investigation), Murcia, Spain
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- Investigation Institute ́12 de Octubré, Immunology Service, Hospital ́12 de Octubré, Medicine Faculty, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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- Immunology Service, University Hospital ́Marques Valdecillá-IDIVAL, Santander, Spain
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology, Biomedical Diagnostic Center, IDIBAPS, Clinic Hospital, Barcelona, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), Spain
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- Immunology Service, Clinical University Hospital ́Virgen de la Arrixacá-IMIB (Murcian Institute of Biomedical Investigation), Murcia, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), Spain.
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Lakowski J, Gonzalez-Cordero A, West EL, Han YT, Welby E, Naeem A, Blackford SJI, Bainbridge JWB, Pearson RA, Ali RR, Sowden JC. Transplantation of Photoreceptor Precursors Isolated via a Cell Surface Biomarker Panel From Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Self-Forming Retina. Stem Cells 2015; 33:2469-82. [PMID: 25982268 PMCID: PMC4862023 DOI: 10.1002/stem.2051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2014] [Accepted: 03/21/2015] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Loss of photoreceptors due to retinal degeneration is a major cause of untreatable blindness. Cell replacement therapy, using pluripotent stem cell-derived photoreceptor cells, may be a feasible future treatment. Achieving safe and effective cell replacement is critically dependent on the stringent selection and purification of optimal cells for transplantation. Previously, we demonstrated effective transplantation of post-mitotic photoreceptor precursor cells labelled by fluorescent reporter genes. As genetically labelled cells are not desirable for therapy, here we developed a surface biomarker cell selection strategy for application to complex pluripotent stem cell differentiation cultures. We show that a five cell surface biomarker panel CD73(+)CD24(+)CD133(+)CD47(+)CD15(-) facilitates the isolation of photoreceptor precursors from three-dimensional self-forming retina differentiated from mouse embryonic stem cells. Importantly, stem cell-derived cells isolated using the biomarker panel successfully integrate and mature into new rod photoreceptors in the adult mouse retinae after subretinal transplantation. Conversely, unsorted or negatively selected cells do not give rise to newly integrated rods after transplantation. The biomarker panel also removes detrimental proliferating cells prior to transplantation. Notably, we demonstrate how expression of the biomarker panel is conserved in the human retina and propose that a similar selection strategy will facilitate isolation of human transplantation-competent cells for therapeutic application.
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- Jorn Lakowski
- Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Section, UCL Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Genetics, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, London, United Kingdom
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- Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Section, UCL Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Section, UCL Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Genetics, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Genetics, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Genetics, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, London, United Kingdom
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- Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Section, UCL Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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Mao Z, Ye J, Li M, Xu H, Chen J. Vaccination efficiency of surface antigens and killed whole cell of Pseudomonas putida in large yellow croaker (Pseudosciaena crocea). Fish Shellfish Immunol 2013; 35:375-381. [PMID: 23659996 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2013.04.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2013] [Revised: 04/18/2013] [Accepted: 04/25/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Large yellow croaker (Pseudosciaena crocea), a major marine fish aquacultured in the southeastern coastal region of China, has become endangered by the pathogen Pseudomonas putida in recent years. P. putida infections occur in low water temperatures when fish reduce food intake, thus oral antibiotic administration is not practical. Therefore, vaccination may be the only method to prevent the infection. In the present study, main surface antigens of P. putida, including lipopolysaccharide (LPS), outer membrane proteins (OMP), extracellular biofilm polysaccharide (EPS), and formalin-killed cell (FKC) bacterin, were prepared and the fish vaccinated. On post-immunization day 28, serum antibody titers, phagocytic responses of leukocytes, and lysozyme activities of the fish were evaluated. The efficiency of vaccination was tested by artificial challenge via intraperitoneal injection of live bacteria on post-immunization day 28 and 35, respectively. The results showed that although significant humoral and innate immune responses were elicited in all vaccination groups, the challenge produced similar poor protection in both tests, with a relative percent survival (RPS) of 0-40%. Although the EPS group showed a complete lack of protection, LPS reached the highest RPS value (40%), suggesting that LPS may be involved in protection immunity against the pathogen. Further analysis of the ultra-structures of tissues from infected fish via TEM revealed macrophage survival and intracellular replication ability of the pathogen. New strategies for development might put more emphasis on efficient clearance of intracellular bacteria. The present study is the first to report vaccination against the fish pathogen P. putida and the first investigation of intracellular survival of this pathogen in host macrophages.
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- Zhijuan Mao
- Biological and Environmental College, Zhejiang Wanli University, No. 8, South Qianhu Road, Ningbo 315100, China.
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Bayati V, Hashemitabar M, Gazor R, Nejatbakhsh R, Bijannejad D. Expression of surface markers and myogenic potential of rat bone marrow- and adipose-derived stem cells: a comparative study. Anat Cell Biol 2013; 46:113-21. [PMID: 23869258 PMCID: PMC3713275 DOI: 10.5115/acb.2013.46.2.113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2013] [Revised: 04/02/2013] [Accepted: 05/02/2013] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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In recent years, examination and comparison of the biological characteristics of bone marrow- and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from various perspectives have come into the focus of stem cell research, as these cells should be well characterized in order to utilize them in future cellular therapies. Therefore, in the present study, surface protein markers and the skeletal myogenic differentiation potential of rat bone marrow- and adipose-derived MSCs were examined. The expression of CD44, CD45, CD73, and CD90 on bone marrow- and adipose-derived MSCs was characterized using flow cytometry. Subsequently, the stem cells were differentiated into myogenic lineages, and the expression of the skeletal myogenic markers MyoD1, Myog, and Myh2 was studied in cells using real time polymerase chain reaction and immunofluorescence. Our results reveal that the pattern of CD marker expression differs between these 2 types of MSCs to some extent, whereas no significant difference was observed with respect to their myogenic differentiation potential. Therefore, we concluded that despite the differences observed in the biological features of these 2 types of MSCs, their myogenic potential appears to be similar, and that adipose-derived stem cells may be useful in skeletal muscle tissue engineering, due to their easy isolation and capacity for rapid expansion in a short time span.
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- Vahid Bayati
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran. ; Department of Anatomical Science, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Kalantari N, Ghaffari S. Identification and Characterization of the Antigens Expressed On the Surface of Human Erythrocytes Infected With Plasmodium falciparum. Iran J Parasitol 2013; 8:197-206. [PMID: 23914231 PMCID: PMC3724143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2012] [Accepted: 04/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Molecules expressed on the surface of infected erythrocytes (IE) with Plasmodium falciparum play important roles in malaria pathogenesis and immune evasion. Some of these molecules are specific adhesive ligands mediating adhesion of IE to the vascular endothelium. In the current study, the antigens exposed on the surface of IE with different isolates and various binding subpopulations of P. falciparum were studied. METHODS A pooled hyper immune serum (HIS) from Malawian adults and eluted antibodies from the surface of the homologous and heterologous parasites were used. The parasite surface molecules were analyzed by Immuno-Gold-Silver enhancement (IGSE) and Western blotting. Mini-column cytoadherence method was used to select various parasite-binding subpopulations. RESULTS Surface antigens of all the isolates were recognized by HIS and high recognition of antigens was observed in all isolates with homologous eluted antibodies. Western blot analysis showed that the eluted antibodies reacted with a small subset of antigens compared with HIS. Three bands, PfEMP-1, were detected in the Triton X- insoluble fraction of the ICAM-1 binding subpopulation. Another interesting band was ∼ 52-55 kDa in various isolates of P. falciparum. This molecule as defined by its low molecular weight, Triton X-100 solubility, surface location and sensitivity to 1 mg/ml trypsin. CONCLUSION The IE's surface antigens differed in parental population compared with the selected subpopulations. These molecules could induce isolate-specific immunity. Antibodies purified from the surface of IE can be used as specific reagents to investigate parasite-derived proteins expressed on the surface of IE.
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- N Kalantari
- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences; Laboratory Sciences Group, Faculty of Paramedical, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran,Corresponding author:
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- Parasitology and Mycology Group, Faculty of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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AIM: To study factors associated with loss of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) in patients co-infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV).
METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 5681 patients followed up at two New York City HIV clinics from January 1999 to May 2007. Clinical and laboratory parameters including baseline and follow-up HIV viral loads, CD4 cell counts, alanine transaminase levels, demographics, presence of hepatitis C infection, and treatment with highly active antiretroviral therapy dually active against both HIV and HBV infection, were analyzed to determine factors associated with loss of HBsAg.
RESULTS: Three hundred and fifty five patients (355/5681, 6.84%) were co-infected with HIV and HBV and were evaluated. Of these, 226 patients with more than 12 mo follow-up were included in further analysis to determine factors associated with loss of HBsAg in the long-term follow-up. In the univariate analysis, baseline CD4 cell count was associated with loss of HBsAg (P = 0.052). Cox regression analysis revealed that loss of HBsAg was associated with baseline CD4 cell count > 500 cells/mm3 (P = 0.016, odds ratio: 76.174, 95% confidence interval: 2.233-2598.481).
CONCLUSION: Our study showed an interesting association of loss of HBsAg in HIV-HBV co-infected patients with higher CD4 cell count, suggesting that T-cell cytolytic activity against HBV may still be effective in clearing HBV infection.
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