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Platelet-derived microvesicles modulate cytokine and lipid mediator profiles in THP-1 monocytes and macrophages 血小板来源的微泡调节THP-1单核细胞和巨噬细胞的细胞因子和脂质介质谱
IF 3.3 4区 医学 Q3 IMMUNOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-04-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2025.107029
Robert D. Foulem , Maroua Mbarik , Jérémie A. Doiron , Marie-France N. Soucy , Dayana Toro-Ramirez , Florient Pecourt , David A. Barnett , Luc H. Boudreau , Marc E. Surette
Monocytes are circulating immune cells that migrate to inflamed tissues and differentiate into macrophages, where they play a dual role in regulating pro-inflammatory and pro-resolving responses through cytokine and lipid mediator secretion. Platelet-derived microvesicles (PMVs), released during platelet activation, infiltrate inflamed areas and interact with monocytes and macrophages, facilitating the transfer of bioactive contents. While these interactions have been observed, their functional consequences on monocyte/macrophage inflammatory profiles remain poorly understood. In this study, PMVs are shown to be internalized by human THP-1 monocytes. The interaction with THP-1 cells occurs rapidly, with 60 % of cells interacting with PMVs within one hour. When cells are differentiated to M0 and M1 macrophages, interactions with PMVs only peak after 24 h. Interaction of cells with PMVs resulted in an increased capacity to synthesize cyclooxygenase- and lipoxygenase-derived lipid mediators of inflammation, especially in M1 cells. Cytokine production was also influenced in a cell-state-dependent manner. PMVs had no impact on undifferentiated THP-1 cells but enhanced the production of several cytokines in M0 cells as well as IL-23 and IL-6 in M1 macrophages. When stimulated with lipopolysaccharides, PMV-treated M0 macrophages demonstrated elevated production of the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10, while M1 macrophages exhibited increased secretion of IL-1β, MCP-1, and IL-6, highlighting an effect on pro-inflammatory cytokine production. These findings reveal that PMVs selectively modulate the inflammatory cytokine and lipid mediator profiles of monocytes and macrophages depending on their differentiation state. This study underscores the role of PMVs as key players in intercellular communication and immune regulation, particularly in the context of inflammation.
单核细胞是一种循环免疫细胞,它迁移到炎症组织并分化为巨噬细胞,在巨噬细胞中,它们通过细胞因子和脂质介质的分泌,在调节促炎和促溶反应中发挥双重作用。血小板源性微泡(platelet derived microvesicles, PMVs)在血小板活化过程中释放,浸润炎症区域并与单核细胞和巨噬细胞相互作用,促进生物活性物质的转移。虽然已经观察到这些相互作用,但它们对单核细胞/巨噬细胞炎症谱的功能影响仍然知之甚少。在这项研究中,pmv被人类THP-1单核细胞内化。与THP-1细胞的相互作用发生迅速,60%的细胞在1小时内与pmv相互作用。当细胞分化为M0和M1巨噬细胞时,与PMVs的相互作用仅在24小时后达到峰值。细胞与PMVs的相互作用导致合成环加氧酶和脂加氧酶衍生的炎症脂质介质的能力增加,尤其是在M1细胞中。细胞因子的产生也以细胞状态依赖的方式受到影响。PMVs对未分化的THP-1细胞没有影响,但增强了M0细胞中几种细胞因子的产生以及M1巨噬细胞中IL-23和IL-6的产生。当受到脂多糖刺激时,pmv处理的M0巨噬细胞显示出抗炎细胞因子IL-10的产生增加,而M1巨噬细胞显示出IL-1β, MCP-1和IL-6的分泌增加,突出了促炎细胞因子的产生。这些发现表明,pmv选择性地调节单核细胞和巨噬细胞的炎症细胞因子和脂质介质谱,这取决于它们的分化状态。这项研究强调了pmv在细胞间通讯和免疫调节中的关键作用,特别是在炎症的背景下。
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Unveiling the hidden syndrome: The enigma of anti-transcobalamin receptor autoantibodies 揭开隐藏的综合症:抗转钴胺素受体自身抗体之谜
IF 3.3 4区 医学 Q3 IMMUNOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-04-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2025.107028
Kazuki M. Matsuda, Hirohito Kotani, Shinichi Sato, Ayumi Yoshizaki
The transcobalamin receptor (CD320) functions as a critical mediator for vitamin B12 uptake in cells, with emerging evidence linking autoantibodies against CD320 to various autoimmune conditions. Pluvinage et al.'s recent study identified anti-CD320 autoantibodies as a cause of autoimmune vitamin B12 central deficiency, specifically affecting the central nervous system while sparing peripheral nerves. Their findings align with our previous work showing anti-CD320′s role in cutaneous arteritis. Both studies identified overlapping CD320 epitopes targeted by autoantibodies and demonstrated the therapeutic efficacy of high-dose vitamin B12 supplementation in mitigating symptoms. Expanding on these findings, we observed anti-CD320 autoantibodies in other inflammatory disorders such as systemic sclerosis, suggesting a broader clinical relevance. The work by Pluvinage et al. and our group supports the concept of an "anti-CD320-associated syndrome," with high-dose B12 supplementation as a promising treatment strategy. Further research is needed to fully elucidate the tissue-specific mechanisms and pathophysiology underlying these autoimmune conditions.
转钴胺素受体(CD320)在细胞中作为维生素B12摄取的关键介质起作用,新的证据表明针对CD320的自身抗体与各种自身免疫性疾病有关。Pluvinage等人最近的研究发现,抗cd320自身抗体是自身免疫性维生素B12中枢缺乏症的一个原因,特别是影响中枢神经系统而不影响周围神经。他们的发现与我们之前的研究一致,表明抗cd320在皮肤动脉炎中的作用。两项研究都发现了重叠的CD320表位,这些表位被自身抗体靶向,并证明了高剂量维生素B12补充在缓解症状方面的治疗效果。在这些发现的基础上,我们在其他炎症性疾病(如系统性硬化症)中观察到抗cd320自身抗体,这表明其具有更广泛的临床相关性。Pluvinage等人和我们小组的工作支持“抗cd320相关综合征”的概念,将大剂量补充B12作为一种有希望的治疗策略。需要进一步的研究来充分阐明这些自身免疫性疾病的组织特异性机制和病理生理学。
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Identification of S100A9 as a target for diagnosis and treatment of Crohn’s Disease after Vedolizumab treatment failure 在Vedolizumab治疗失败后,S100A9作为诊断和治疗克罗恩病的靶点的鉴定
IF 3.3 4区 医学 Q3 IMMUNOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-04-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2025.107027
Yanru Zhang , Zhe Zhang , Ruixian Liu, Yijia He, Shiyang Ning, Junzhi Yu, Yan Liu, Yimeng Xia, Xinji Pang, Wen Lv, Qiankun Sun, Yilong Li, Zhihong Wang, Lu Liu, Baisui Feng
The vedolizumab medication is the treatment that precisely targets the gut for Crohn’s Disease (CD). It can inhibit the migration of lymphocytes to the intestinal site despite the fact that a significant portion of the population continues to be ineffectively treated. In this study, peripheral blood leukocytes sampled from the CD patients who are nonresponsive or responsive to vedolizumab treatment were used for transcriptome sequencing. Intersected differentially expressed mRNA obtained from transcriptome sequencing and GSE191328 were utilized to predict key therapeutic targets. Bioinformatics analyses were used to explore potential biological mechanisms and to screen pivotal genes. Inhibitor of S100A9 increased the body weight and colon length of mice with colitis, and decreased the DAI score. Our study also demonstrated that the combination of anti-α4β7 integrin antibody with inhibitor of S100A9 further alleviates colitis. Through flow cytometry, changes in the composition of immune cell populations in colon tissues were found after intragastric administration of paquinimod, an inhibitor of S100A9. It is important that blocking S100A9 inhibited the recruitment of neutrophils in the mice’s colon. Our findings lay a foundation for the further exploration of the new targets for non-responders to vedolizumab in CD patients.
vedolizumab药物是精确针对克罗恩病(CD)肠道的治疗方法。它可以抑制淋巴细胞向肠道部位的迁移,尽管事实上很大一部分人群仍然得不到有效治疗。在这项研究中,从对维多单抗治疗无反应或有反应的CD患者中取样的外周血白细胞用于转录组测序。利用转录组测序和GSE191328获得的交叉差异表达mRNA来预测关键的治疗靶点。生物信息学分析用于探索潜在的生物学机制和筛选关键基因。S100A9抑制剂可增加结肠炎小鼠的体重和结肠长度,降低DAI评分。我们的研究还表明,抗α4β7整合素抗体联合S100A9抑制剂可进一步缓解结肠炎。流式细胞术发现,灌胃S100A9抑制剂paquinimod后,结肠组织免疫细胞群的组成发生了变化。重要的是,阻断S100A9抑制了小鼠结肠中性粒细胞的募集。我们的发现为进一步探索对vedolizumab无反应的CD患者的新靶点奠定了基础。
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NETs activate AIM2 to mediate synovial fibroblast pyroptosis and promote acute gouty arthritis development net激活AIM2介导滑膜成纤维细胞焦亡,促进急性痛风性关节炎的发展
IF 3.3 4区 医学 Q3 IMMUNOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-04-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2025.107007
Jing Tian , Ying Liu , Wei Gao , Xiuyun Shi , Feng Cheng , Bing Xie

Background

Acute gouty arthritis is a metabolic disease characterized by hyperuricemia, with acute attacks involving neutrophil-released NETs activating immune responses through their major component, DNA, as danger-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs).

Objective

To investigate whether DNA from NETs activates the AIM2 inflammasome in synovial fibroblasts during acute gouty arthritis attacks, inducing pyroptosis and exacerbating inflammation.

Methods

The AIM2 gene knockdown mouse model of acute gouty arthritis was constructed, the joint pathological changes were observed by H&E staining, the synovium fibroblasts and neutrophils were sorted by flow cytometry, and the expressions of AIM2, Caspase-1 and GSDMD related proteins were detected by Western blot. The levels of TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β and IL-18 in serum and cell supernatant were detected by ELISA. Neutrophils were induced to release NETs by urate, and NETs markers (dsDNA, MPO-DNA, NE-DNA) were detected by immunofluorescence (Cit-H3, PAD4) and ELISA. NETs media were co-cultured with synovial fibroblasts, cell activity and migration were evaluated by CCK8 and scrape assay, markers of synovitis (Thy1, VCAM-1, PDPN) were detected by immunofluorescence, and pyroptosis was evaluated by TUNEL and LDH release. By silencing or overexpression of AIM2 gene, Western blot and ELISA, the role of AIM2 in NETs induced pyrodeath and inflammatory response was investigated.

Results

AIM2 gene knockdown significantly alleviated the symptoms of MSU-induced acute gouty arthritis in mice, reducing joint swelling and pathological damage. Expression levels of inflammatory factors (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, IL-18) and cleaved Caspase-1/Caspase-1, GSDMD-NT/GSDMD) were decreased. It was found that neutrophils released NETs in response to sodium urate stimulation, manifested by significant upregulation of Cit-H3 and PAD4, as well as increased dsDNA, MPO-DNA, and NE-DNA complexes. NETs can induce inflammatory response in synovial fibroblasts, which is manifested as decreased cell activity and migration ability, increased release of inflammatory factors, and significantly increased markers of synovitis (Thy1, VCAM-1, PDPN). In addition, NETs induce scorch death of synovium fibroblasts by activating AIM2 inflammatories, which aggravates the inflammatory response, and AIM2 gene knockdown can effectively inhibit the scorch death and inflammatory response induced by NETs, indicating that NETs play a key role in the occurrence and development of gout arthritis through AIM2-mediated scorch death of synovium fibroblasts.

Conclusion

NETs-activated AIM2-mediated synovial fibroblast pyroptosis plays a crucial role in acute gouty arthritis, providing a new therapeutic target.
急性痛风性关节炎是一种以高尿酸血症为特征的代谢性疾病,急性发作涉及中性粒细胞释放的NETs通过其主要成分DNA激活免疫反应,作为危险相关分子模式(DAMPs)。目的探讨痛风性关节炎急性发作时,NETs DNA是否激活滑膜成纤维细胞AIM2炎性小体,诱导热亡,加重炎症。方法建立急性痛风性关节炎AIM2基因敲低小鼠模型,H&;E染色观察关节病理变化,流式细胞术分选滑膜成纤维细胞和中性粒细胞,Western blot检测AIM2、Caspase-1和GSDMD相关蛋白的表达。采用ELISA法检测血清和细胞上清中TNF-α、IL-6、IL-1β和IL-18的水平。用尿酸盐诱导中性粒细胞释放NETs,用免疫荧光(Cit-H3、PAD4)和ELISA检测NETs标记物(dsDNA、MPO-DNA、NE-DNA)。NETs培养基与滑膜成纤维细胞共培养,CCK8和刮刮法检测细胞活性和迁移,免疫荧光法检测滑膜炎标志物(Thy1、VCAM-1、PDPN), TUNEL法和LDH释放法检测细胞焦亡。通过沉默或过表达AIM2基因、Western blot和ELISA方法,研究AIM2在NETs诱导的焦死和炎症反应中的作用。结果aim2基因敲低可显著缓解msu诱导的小鼠急性痛风性关节炎的症状,减轻关节肿胀和病理损伤。炎性因子(TNF-α、IL-6、IL-1β、IL-18)和裂解型Caspase-1/Caspase-1、GSDMD- nt /GSDMD)表达水平降低。结果发现,中性粒细胞在尿酸钠刺激下释放NETs,表现为Cit-H3和PAD4显著上调,dsDNA、MPO-DNA和NE-DNA复合物增加。NETs可诱导滑膜成纤维细胞的炎症反应,表现为细胞活性和迁移能力下降,炎症因子释放增加,滑膜炎标志物(Thy1、VCAM-1、PDPN)显著升高。此外,NETs通过激活AIM2炎症诱导滑膜成纤维细胞焦死,加重炎症反应,而AIM2基因下调可有效抑制NETs诱导的焦死和炎症反应,提示NETs通过AIM2介导的滑膜成纤维细胞焦死,在痛风关节炎的发生发展中发挥关键作用。结论nets激活的aim2介导的滑膜成纤维细胞焦亡在急性痛风性关节炎中起重要作用,为急性痛风性关节炎提供了新的治疗靶点。
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Mast cell activation signature as a potential biomarker in COVID-19 肥大细胞激活特征作为COVID-19的潜在生物标志物
IF 3.3 4区 医学 Q3 IMMUNOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-04-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2025.107026
Yatsiri G. Meneses-Preza , Rodolfo Soria-Castro , Ángel R. Alfaro-Doblado , Alejandro Hernández-Solis , Pablo Álvarez-Maldonado , Diana Gómez-Martín , Jiram Torres-Ruiz , José Francisco Muñoz-Valle , Guillermina Muñoz-Ríos , Cristian Oswaldo Hernández-Ramírez , Azmavet M. Güemes-González , Isabel Wong-Baeza , José Luis Maravillas-Montero , Sonia M. Pérez-Tapia , Alma D. Chávez-Blanco , Sergio Estrada-Parra , Rommel Chacón-Salinas
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, represented a public health challenge due to the absence of effective treatments to combat the disease. Lethality associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection results from an exacerbated immune response that mediates clinical disease progression and compromises respiratory capacity and organ function. In the lungs, one of the cell lineages increased during COVID-19 are mast cells (MC), cells of innate immune response known for their ability to promote inflammation through the release of their pre-formed mediators or de novo synthesis. The role of MC-derived mediators during SARS-CoV-2 infection and their association with the development of severe COVID-19 have been poorly described. In a previous report, we demonstrated the predictive ability of carboxypeptidase A3 (CPA3) to determine COVID-19 severity. However, it is currently unclear whether the use of other mast cell-derived mediators could improve this predictive ability. To address this gap, we evaluated levels of total tryptase, CPA3, chymase, and prostaglandin D2 (PGD2) in serum from patients with non-severe and severe COVID-19 to develop a predictive model of severe COVID-19 outcomes. We demonstrate that the combined use of these mediators enhances their predictive ability for MC activation during SARS-CoV-2 infection and their involvement in severe forms of COVID-19. Based on these findings, a serum MC activation profile can be proposed as a promising biomarker for SARS-CoV-2 infection and may contribute to the development of targeted therapeutic strategies to improve patient outcomes.
由SARS-CoV-2病毒引起的COVID-19大流行是一项公共卫生挑战,因为缺乏有效的治疗方法来对抗这种疾病。与SARS-CoV-2感染相关的致命性是由于免疫反应加剧,介导临床疾病进展,损害呼吸能力和器官功能。在肺部,在COVID-19期间增加的细胞系之一是肥大细胞(MC),这些细胞具有先天免疫反应,以其通过释放预形成的介质或从头合成来促进炎症的能力而闻名。mc衍生介质在SARS-CoV-2感染过程中的作用及其与严重COVID-19发展的关联尚未得到充分描述。在之前的报告中,我们证明了羧基肽酶A3 (CPA3)预测COVID-19严重程度的能力。然而,目前尚不清楚使用其他肥大细胞来源的介质是否可以提高这种预测能力。为了解决这一差距,我们评估了非严重和严重COVID-19患者血清中总胰蛋白酶、CPA3、酶切酶和前列腺素D2 (PGD2)的水平,以建立严重COVID-19结局的预测模型。我们证明,这些介质的联合使用增强了它们在SARS-CoV-2感染期间对MC激活的预测能力,以及它们参与严重形式的COVID-19的预测能力。基于这些发现,血清MC激活谱可以作为SARS-CoV-2感染的有希望的生物标志物,并可能有助于制定靶向治疗策略以改善患者预后。
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CD4+ T-cell help delivery to monocyte-derived dendritic cells promotes effector differentiation of helper and cytotoxic T cells CD4+ T 细胞对单核细胞衍生树突状细胞的帮助传递可促进辅助性和细胞毒性 T 细胞的效应分化
IF 3.3 4区 医学 Q3 IMMUNOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-04-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2025.107022
Douwe M. T. Bosma , Julia Busselaar , Mo D. Staal , Elselien Frijlink , Matthias Mack , Fiamma Salerno , Jannie Borst
Delivery of CD4+ T-cell help optimizes CD8+ T-cell effector and memory responses via CD40-mediated licensing of conventional dendritic cells (DCs). Using comparative vaccination settings that prime CD8+ T cells in presence or absence of CD4+ T-cell help, we observed that CD4+ T-cell activation promoted influx of monocytes into the vaccine-draining lymph nodes (dLNs), where they differentiated into monocyte-derived (Mo)DCs, as defined by the most recent standards. Abrogation of these responses by CCR2-targeted depletion indicated that monocyte-derived cells in the dLN promoted T-helper 1 (Th1) type effector differentiation of CD4+ T cells, as well as effector differentiation of CD8+ T cells. Monocyte-derived cells in dLNs upregulated CD40, CD80 and PD-L1 as a result of CD4+ T-cell help. The response of monocyte-derived cells to CD4+ T-cell help was independent of natural killer (NK) cells and proceeded via CD40 ligand (L)-CD40 interactions and IFNγ signaling. Our data argue for a scenario wherein activated CD4+ T cells in dLNs crosstalk via CD40L and IFNγ signals to monocytes, promoting their local differentiation into MoDCs. This event enhances formation of CD4+ Th1 and CD8+ cytotoxic effector T cell pool, most likely by virtue of their improved costimulatory status and cytokine production.
CD4+ t细胞的递送有助于通过cd40介导的传统树突状细胞(dc)的许可来优化CD8+ t细胞效应和记忆反应。通过比较接种设置,在有或没有CD4+ T细胞帮助的情况下启动CD8+ T细胞,我们观察到CD4+ T细胞激活促进单核细胞流入疫苗引流淋巴结(dln),在那里它们分化为单核细胞衍生(Mo) dc,根据最新标准定义。通过ccr2靶向消耗来消除这些反应表明,dLN中的单核细胞来源细胞促进了CD4+ T细胞的T辅助1 (Th1)型效应分化,以及CD8+ T细胞的效应分化。dLNs中的单核细胞来源细胞在CD4+ t细胞的帮助下上调CD40、CD80和PD-L1。单核细胞来源细胞对CD4+ t细胞帮助的反应独立于自然杀伤细胞(NK),并通过CD40配体(L)-CD40相互作用和IFNγ信号传导进行。我们的数据表明,dln中活化的CD4+ T细胞通过CD40L和IFNγ信号串扰单核细胞,促进其局部分化为modc。这一事件增强了CD4+ Th1和CD8+细胞毒性效应T细胞池的形成,很可能是由于它们改善了共刺激状态和细胞因子的产生。
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A novel MF59 and CpG1018 adjuvant combination enhances the humoral and cellular immune responses against a truncated varicella-zoster viral glycoprotein E 一种新的MF59和CpG1018佐剂组合增强了对截断水痘-带状疱疹病毒糖蛋白E的体液和细胞免疫反应
IF 3.3 4区 医学 Q3 IMMUNOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-04-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2025.107025
Jing Yang , Xue Hu , Xiguang Chen , Wanzhen Li , Quanyi Yin , Yelin Xiong , Youcai An , Haiyan Li , Zhilei Liu
Vaccination is the only effective strategy for preventing herpes zoster (HZ), a disease caused by reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Cell-mediated immunity (CMI) plays a pivotal role in controlling VZV reactivation and is a critical factor in the efficacy of the HZ vaccine. This research introduced the preliminary utilization of truncated glycoprotein E (tgE) as the antigen in the formulation of an innovative recombinant HZ vaccine and explored the combination of tgE with several adjuvants to assess their effectiveness in eliciting robust humoral and CMI responses in C57BL/6 mice, followed by the immunogenicity validation of the optimal vaccine formulation in Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats and cynomolgus monkeys. The results demonstrated that the combination of tgE with MF59 and CpG1018, designated as tgE/MF59+CpG1018, elicited significantly stronger gE-specific humoral and cellular immune responses in C57BL/6 mice compared to any single adjuvant or other adjuvant combinations. The optimal dosages for MF59 and CpG1018 were determined to be 0.025 ml and 10 μg, respectively, for each 0.05 ml of the vaccine formulation. Notably, the increasing in the dosage of the adjuvant does not inherently correlate with a more pronounced immune response. Furthermore, the tgE/MF59+CpG1018 also elicited robust humoral and CMI responses in both SD rats and cynomolgus monkeys. These findings established the novel tgE/MF59+CpG1018 vaccine as a highly promising prophylactic candidate against HZ.
接种疫苗是预防带状疱疹(HZ)的唯一有效策略,带状疱疹是一种由水痘-带状疱疹病毒(VZV)再活化引起的疾病。细胞介导免疫(CMI)在控制 VZV 再活化中起着关键作用,也是影响 HZ 疫苗疗效的关键因素。这项研究介绍了截短糖蛋白E(tgE)作为创新重组HZ疫苗配方抗原的初步应用,并探索了tgE与几种佐剂的组合,以评估它们在C57BL/6小鼠中激发强大的体液和细胞介导免疫应答的有效性,随后在Sprague-Dawley(SD)大鼠和金丝猴中对最佳疫苗配方进行了免疫原性验证。结果表明,与任何单一佐剂或其他佐剂组合相比,tgE 与 MF59 和 CpG1018 的组合(称为 tgE/MF59+CpG1018)在 C57BL/6 小鼠中引起的 gE 特异性体液和细胞免疫反应明显更强。MF59和CpG1018的最佳剂量分别为每0.05毫升疫苗制剂0.025毫升和10微克。值得注意的是,佐剂剂量的增加与更明显的免疫反应并无必然联系。此外,tgE/MF59+CpG1018 还能在 SD 大鼠和金丝猴中引起强烈的体液和 CMI 反应。这些研究结果证明,新型 tgE/MF59+CpG1018 疫苗是一种非常有前途的 HZ 预防候选疫苗。
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Impact of afatinib on intestinal and salivary IgA: Immune response alterations linked to gastrointestinal side effects 阿法替尼对肠道和唾液IgA的影响:与胃肠道副作用相关的免疫反应改变
IF 3.3 4区 医学 Q3 IMMUNOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-04-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2025.107024
Ippei Uemura, Natsuko Takahashi-Suzuki, Takashi Satoh

Background

Afatinib, an oral molecular-targeted anticancer agent, is effective but causes significant gastrointestinal side effects. These effects are associated with EGFR inhibition in intestinal cells and changes in the microbiota.

Objective

To investigate the effects of afatinib on intestinal mucosal immunity in rats, focusing on IgA levels in the intestine and saliva, and to understand the innate and acquired immune responses to these side effects.

Methods

Male Wistar rats received afatinib (5.2 mg/kg) daily for 24 h (Day 1) and for 2 weeks (Day 14). Gene expression in the intestine was analyzed using quantitative polymerase chain reaction. IgA levels in the intestine and saliva were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

Results

Afatinib suppressed α-defensin 5 and pIgR in the jejunum and ileum, indicating reduced innate immunity. It increased IgA levels in the intestine and saliva, suggesting altered acquired immunity. Salivary IgA levels significantly correlated with intestinal IgA levels.

Conclusions

Afatinib affects gastrointestinal mucosal immunity, suppresses innate defense, and alters IgA production. Salivary IgA could serve as a marker for monitoring these effects, aiding cancer therapy management.
背景:阿法替尼是一种有效的口服分子靶向抗癌药物,但会引起明显的胃肠道副作用。这些作用与肠细胞中的EGFR抑制和微生物群的变化有关。目的探讨阿法替尼对大鼠肠道黏膜免疫的影响,重点关注肠道和唾液中的IgA水平,并了解对这些副作用的先天和获得性免疫反应。方法小型Wistar大鼠每日给予阿法替尼(5.2 mg/kg),连续24 h(第1天)和2周(第14天)。采用定量聚合酶链反应分析肠内基因表达。采用酶联免疫吸附法测定肠道和唾液中的IgA水平。结果沙法替尼抑制空肠和回肠α-防御素5和pIgR,表明先天免疫功能降低。它增加了肠道和唾液中的IgA水平,表明获得性免疫发生了改变。唾液IgA水平与肠道IgA水平显著相关。结论沙法替尼影响胃肠道黏膜免疫,抑制先天防御,改变IgA的产生。唾液IgA可以作为监测这些影响的标记物,帮助癌症治疗管理。
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Characteristics and specific differential gene analysis of the TCR immune repertoire in secondary adult HLH lymphocytes 成人继发性HLH淋巴细胞TCR免疫库特征及特异性差异基因分析
IF 3.3 4区 医学 Q3 IMMUNOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-04-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2025.107023
Yongsheng Chen , Wenrui Xiao , Shiyi Yuan , Cong Wang , Meizhen Shi , Dan Yu , Ying Zhang , Shifeng Lou

Background

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a severe, life-threatening, and hyperinflammatory disorder characterized by excessive immune activation and systemic immune dysregulation. Despite advancements in diagnosis, the underlying alterations in the immune repertoire in HLH remain poorly understood. This study aimed to characterize remodeling in the T cell receptor (TCR) immune repertoire in patients with HLH, focusing on V(D)J gene usage, complementarity-determining region 3 (CDR3) diversity, and clonotypic distribution, to better understand the immunological basis of the disease.

Methods

Thirty individuals were enrolled, including 16 untreated patients with HLH(U group), 4 patients with HLH undergoing post-induction therapy (T group), and 10 healthy controls (Hc group). Peripheral blood TCRβ sequencing was performed to analyze V(D)J gene usage, CDR3 length distribution, and repertoire diversity. The relative diversity index (RDI) and hierarchical clustering of V-J pairing frequencies were applied to evaluate immune repertoire alterations. Statistical analyses included one-way ANOVA and Wilcoxon rank-sum tests to assess group differences, with a significance threshold of P < 0.05.

Results

Compared to healthy individuals, patients with HLH exhibited significant alterations in TCR diversity, including increased CDR3 length variability and shifts in V(D)J gene usage (P < 0.05). In particular, TRBV5–1 and TRBJ2–7 expression was observed in patients with HLH. The V-J pairing analysis demonstrated that HLH samples clustered distinctly from healthy controls, suggesting immune dysregulation. RDI analysis revealed a significantly higher diversity in the M-HLH group than in the non-M-HLH group (P < 0.05), indicating higher clonal expansion in the malignant subgroup. Following induction therapy, TCR diversity showed partial recovery (P < 0.05);however, the immune repertoire remained distinct from that of healthy individuals (P < 0.05).

Conclusions

HLH is associated with profound immune repertoire remodeling, particularly in V-J gene pairing and CDR3 diversity. The RDI values and significant differences in gene pairing suggest antigen-driven clonal expansion in patients with HLH. Immune repertoire profiling may act as an effective biomarker for HLH classification and disease monitoring. Further studies with larger cohorts and longitudinal data are required to validate these findings and explore their clinical application in HLH.
噬血细胞性淋巴组织细胞增多症(HLH)是一种严重的、危及生命的、以过度免疫激活和全身免疫失调为特征的高炎症性疾病。尽管在诊断方面取得了进展,但对HLH免疫库的潜在改变仍然知之甚少。本研究旨在表征HLH患者T细胞受体(TCR)免疫库的重塑,重点关注V(D)J基因使用、互补决定区3 (CDR3)多样性和克隆型分布,以更好地了解该疾病的免疫学基础。方法30例患者,其中未经治疗的HLH患者16例(U组),诱导后治疗的HLH患者4例(T组),健康对照10例(Hc组)。外周血TCRβ测序分析V(D)J基因使用、CDR3长度分布和库多样性。应用相对多样性指数(RDI)和V-J配对频率的分层聚类来评估免疫库的变化。统计分析采用单因素方差分析和Wilcoxon秩和检验来评估组间差异,显著性阈值为P <;0.05.结果与健康个体相比,HLH患者的TCR多样性发生了显著变化,包括CDR3长度变异性增加和V(D)J基因使用的变化(P <;0.05)。特别是在HLH患者中观察到TRBV5-1和TRBJ2-7的表达。V-J配对分析表明,HLH样本与健康对照明显聚集,提示免疫失调。RDI分析显示,M-HLH组的多样性显著高于非M-HLH组(P <;0.05),表明恶性亚群的克隆扩增程度较高。诱导治疗后,TCR多样性部分恢复(P <;然而,免疫库与健康个体仍然不同(P <;0.05)。结论shlh与免疫库重构密切相关,特别是在V-J基因配对和CDR3多样性方面。RDI值和基因配对的显著差异提示抗原驱动的HLH患者克隆扩增。免疫库谱分析可以作为HLH分类和疾病监测的有效生物标志物。进一步的研究需要更大的队列和纵向数据来验证这些发现,并探索其在HLH中的临床应用。
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Corrigendum to “The role of IgA in gastrointestinal helminthiasis: A systematic review” [Immunology Letters (2022) 12-22, Volume: 249] “IgA在胃肠道蠕虫病中的作用:系统综述”的勘误表[免疫学快报(2022)12-22,卷:249]。
IF 3.3 4区 医学 Q3 IMMUNOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-04-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2025.107011
Anne C.S. Ramos , Luciana M. Oliveira , Yvanna L.D.C.O. Santos , Marlon C.S. Dantas , Cristiani I.B. Walker , Ana M.C. Faria , Lílian L. Bueno , Silvio S. Dolabella , Ricardo T. Fujiwara
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