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Ann S, Ibo J, Megha M, Reu Hans D, Bruggen Laura V, Julien L, An B, Nathalie C. Treatment of in vitro generated Langerhans cells with JAK-STAT inhibitor reduces their inflammatory potential. Clin Exp Med 2023; 23:2571-2582. [PMID: 36282458 DOI: 10.1007/s10238-022-00899-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Alopecia areata (AA) is a condition in which hair is lost in small regions or over the entire body. It has a prevalence of 1 in 1000 and has a great impact on psychological wellbeing. AA is generally considered an autoimmune disease in which a collapse of the immune privilege system of the hair follicle has shown to play an important role, potentially driven by interferon gamma (IFN-γ). The most prominent cells located in or around the hair follicle in AA are Langerhans cells, CD4+ or CD8+ T cells, macrophages and mast cells. Langerhans cells, specialized dendritic cells, are resident in the epidermis and are known to associate with hair follicles. Therefore, we aimed to develop in vitro generated Langerhans cells contributing as an in vitro model of disease. In vitro models provide insight into the behaviour of cells and are a valuable tool before being in need of an animal model or patient samples. For this, Langerhans-like cells were generated from CD14+ monocytes in the presence of GM-CSF and TGF-β. After 10 days of cell culture, Langerhans-like cells express CD207 and CD1a but lack CD209 expression as well as Birbeck granules. Next, Langerhans-like cells were exposed to inflammatory conditions and the effect of different AA treatments was investigated. All treatments-diphencyprone contact immunotherapy, UV-B light therapy and JAK-STAT inhibition-affect the expression of costimulatory and skin-homing markers on Langerhans-like cells. Importantly, also the T cell stimulatory capacity of Langerhans-like cells was significantly reduced following treatment under inflammatory conditions. Noteworthy, JAK-STAT inhibition outperformed conventional AA treatments. In conclusion, our findings demonstrate that in vitro generated Langerhans-like cells can be used as a model of disease. Moreover, JAK-STAT inhibition may become a valuable new approach for the treatment of AA.
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- Sterkens Ann
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Antwerp, Drie Eikenstraat 655, 2650, Edegem, Belgium.
- Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Institute (VAXINFECTIO), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610, Antwerp, Belgium.
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- Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Institute (VAXINFECTIO), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Institute (VAXINFECTIO), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Institute (VAXINFECTIO), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Institute (VAXINFECTIO), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Antwerp, Drie Eikenstraat 655, 2650, Edegem, Belgium
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Antwerp, Drie Eikenstraat 655, 2650, Edegem, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Institute (VAXINFECTIO), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610, Antwerp, Belgium
- Center for Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine (CCRG), University Hospital of Antwerp, Drie Eikenstraat 655, 2650, Edegem, Belgium
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Quiescent innate response to infective filariae by human Langerhans cells suggests a strategy of immune evasion. Infect Immun 2013; 81:1420-9. [PMID: 23429540 DOI: 10.1128/iai.01301-12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Filarial infection is initiated by mosquito-derived third-stage larvae (L3) deposited on the skin that transit through the epidermis, which contains Langerhans cells (LC) and keratinocytes (KC), among other cells. This earliest interaction between L3 and the LC likely conditions the priming of the immune system to the parasite. To determine the nature of this interaction, human LC (langerin(+) E-cadherin(+) CD1a(+)) were generated in vitro and exposed to live L3. LC exposed to live L3 for 48 h showed no alterations in the cell surface markers CD14, CD86, CD83, CD207, E-cadherin, CD80, CD40, and HLA-DR or in mRNA expression of inflammation-associated genes, such as those for interleukin 18 (IL-18), IL-18BP, and caspase 1. In contrast to L3, live tachyzoites of Toxoplasma gondii, an intracellular parasite, induced production of CXCL9, IP-10, and IL-6 in LC. Furthermore, preexposure of LC to L3 did not alter Toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3)- or TLR4-mediated expression of the proinflammatory cytokines IL-1β, gamma interferon (IFN-γ), IL-6, or IL-10. Interestingly, cocultures of KC and LC produced significantly more IL-18, IL-1α, and IL-8 than did cultures of LC alone, although exposure of the cocultures to live L3 did not result in altered cytokine production. Microarray examination of ex vivo LC from skin blisters that were exposed to live L3 also showed few significant changes in gene expression compared with unexposed blisters, further underscoring the relatively muted response of LC to L3. Our data suggest that failure by LC to initiate an inflammatory response to the invasive stage of filarial parasites may be a strategy for immune evasion by the filarial parasite.
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Toebak MJ, Gibbs S, Bruynzeel DP, Scheper RJ, Rustemeyer T. Dendritic cells: biology of the skin. Contact Dermatitis 2009; 60:2-20. [PMID: 19125717 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0536.2008.01443.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Allergic contact dermatitis results from a T-cell-mediated, delayed-type hypersensitivity immune response induced by allergens. Skin dendritic cells (DCs) play a central role in the initiation of allergic skin responses. Following encounter with an allergen, DCs become activated and undergo maturation and differentiate into immunostimulatory DCs and are able to present antigens effectively to T cells. The frequency of allergic skin disorders has increased in the past decades. Therefore, the identification of potential sensitizing chemicals is important for skin safety. Traditionally, predictive testing for allergenicity has been conducted in animal models. For regulatory reasons, animal use for sensitization testing of compounds for cosmetic purposes is shortly to be prohibited in Europe. Therefore, new non-animal-based test methods need to be developed. Several DC-based assays have been described to discriminate allergens from irritants. Unfortunately, current in vitro methods are not sufficiently resilient to identify allergens and therefore need refinement. Here, we review the immunobiology of skin DCs (Langerhans' cells and dermal dendritic cells) and their role in allergic and irritant contact dermatitis and then explore the possible use of DC-based models for discriminating between allergens and irritants.
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- Mascha J Toebak
- Department of Dermatology, VU University Medical Centre, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Musso T, Scutera S, Vermi W, Daniele R, Fornaro M, Castagnoli C, Alotto D, Ravanini M, Cambieri I, Salogni L, Elia AR, Giovarelli M, Facchetti F, Girolomoni G, Sozzani S. Activin A induces Langerhans cell differentiation in vitro and in human skin explants. PLoS One 2008; 3:e3271. [PMID: 18813341 PMCID: PMC2533393 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0003271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2008] [Accepted: 09/01/2008] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Langerhans cells (LC) represent a well characterized subset of dendritic cells located in the epidermis of skin and mucosae. In vivo, they originate from resident and blood-borne precursors in the presence of keratinocyte-derived TGFbeta. In vitro, LC can be generated from monocytes in the presence of GM-CSF, IL-4 and TGFbeta. However, the signals that induce LC during an inflammatory reaction are not fully investigated. Here we report that Activin A, a TGFbeta family member induced by pro-inflammatory cytokines and involved in skin morphogenesis and wound healing, induces the differentiation of human monocytes into LC in the absence of TGFbeta. Activin A-induced LC are Langerin+, Birbeck granules+, E-cadherin+, CLA+ and CCR6+ and possess typical APC functions. In human skin explants, intradermal injection of Activin A increased the number of CD1a+ and Langerin+ cells in both the epidermis and dermis by promoting the differentiation of resident precursor cells. High levels of Activin A were present in the upper epidermal layers and in the dermis of Lichen Planus biopsies in association with a marked infiltration of CD1a+ and Langerin+ cells. This study reports that Activin A induces the differentiation of circulating CD14+ cells into LC. Since Activin A is abundantly produced during inflammatory conditions which are also characterized by increased numbers of LC, we propose that this cytokine represents a new pathway, alternative to TGFbeta, responsible for LC differentiation during inflammatory/autoimmune conditions.
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- Tiziana Musso
- Department of Public Health and Microbiology, University of Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Microbiology, University of Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Section of General Pathology and Immunology, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biotecnology, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Deparment of Dermatology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, San Luigi Hospital, University of Torino, Orbassano, Italy
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn Unit Skin Bank, CTO Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn Unit Skin Bank, CTO Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn Unit Skin Bank, CTO Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Section of General Pathology and Immunology, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biotecnology, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Medicine and Experimental Oncology, and Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, Center for Experimental Research and Medical Studies (CERMS), S. Giovanni Battista Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Medicine and Experimental Oncology, and Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, Center for Experimental Research and Medical Studies (CERMS), S. Giovanni Battista Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Section of General Pathology and Immunology, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biotecnology, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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Veron P, Boutin S, Bernard J, Danos O, Davoust J, Masurier C. Efficient transduction of monocyte- and CD34+- derived Langerhans cells with lentiviral vectors in the absence of phenotypic and functional maturation. J Gene Med 2006; 8:951-61. [PMID: 16741998 DOI: 10.1002/jgm.923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Gene delivery in dendritic cells (DC) has raised considerable interest to modulate DC functions and induce therapeutic immunity or tolerance in an antigen-specific fashion. Among immature DC, Langerhans cells (LC) are attractive candidates for antigen delivery using lentiviral vectors (LV). METHODS LC derived from monocytes (Mo-LC), or derived from CD34+ cells (CD34-LC) in the presence of cytokine cocktail, were transduced with LV expressing enhanced green fluorescent protein (E-GFP) under the control of the ubiquitous phosphoglycerate kinase (PGK) promoter at a multiplicity of infection of 18, at days 0 to 3 for Mo-LC, or at days 0 to 12 for CD34-LC. We assessed gene transfer levels from the percentage of E-GFP+ cells in the final cultures, and examined the morphology, immunophenotype, state of differentiation and function of transduced LC. RESULTS Day 0 transduction of monocytes or CD34+ progenitors before cytokine pre-activation and LC differentiation resulted in stable gene expression in 7.8% of Mo-LC and 24% of CD34-LC. Monocyte-derived DC (Mo-DC) differentiated in serum-free medium were also efficiently transduced up to 13.2%. Interestingly, Mo-LC cells committed towards LC phenotype were permissive for transduction up to day 3. Transduction levels of CD34-LC peaked at day 6 to 44% and decreased thereafter. LV transduction did not perturb viability, phenotype and function of E-GFP-expressing LC. CONCLUSIONS LC generated ex vivo can serve as vaccine vehicles in humans through efficient transduction by LV. These LC will be helpful to assess in vitro the immunogenicity of gene therapy vectors, from the characterization of their phenotypic and functional maturation.
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- P Veron
- Laboratoire d'Immunologie, GENETHON, CNRS UMR 8115, 91002 Evry Cedex, France
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Hubert P, Bousarghin L, Greimers R, Franzen-Detrooz E, Boniver J, Delvenne P. Production of large numbers of Langerhans' cells with intraepithelial migration ability in vitro. Exp Dermatol 2005; 14:469-77. [PMID: 15885083 DOI: 10.1111/j.0906-6705.2005.00299.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Langerhans' cells (LCs) are a subset of immature dendritic cells (DCs) and play a key role in the initiation and regulation of immune responses. Functional studies of these cells have been hampered by difficulties in generating a large number of LCs in vitro. We describe a new method to efficiently generate immature DCs exhibiting morphological, immunohistochemical, and ultrastructural features of LCs (CD1a+, Birbeck Granules+, CD207+, E-cadherin+, cutaneous lymphocyte-associated antigen+, and CCR6+) from a limited number of CD34+ cord blood progenitors. This method is based on a two-step procedure consisting of an amplification phase followed by a terminal differentiation induction. The amplification step is initiated with a combination of hematopoietic growth factors (thrombopoietin/stem cell factor/fetal liver tyrosine kinase-3 ligand), cytokines (granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and interleukin-4), and 5 ng/ml of transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta1. The differentiation is induced by increasing the concentration of TGF-beta1 to 12.5 ng/ml. These culture conditions were efficient for generating a large number of immature LCs (8.74 x 10(6) +/- 3.2) from 15 x 10(4) CD34+ progenitor cells. In addition, these LCs were shown to be able to infiltrate an in vitro reconstructed epithelium. Because LCs play an important role in the mucosal immunity, this technique could be useful to study their interactions with epithelial pathogenic agents and to perform pharmacological, toxicological, and clinical research.
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- Pascale Hubert
- Department of Pathology, CRCE, B35, University of Liege, CHU Sart Tilman, Liege, Belgium.
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Kohl K, Klein E, Koch S, Schnautz S, Bieber T. Migration and differentiation of Langerhans cell precursors. Eur J Cell Biol 2004; 83:805-11. [PMID: 15679124 DOI: 10.1078/0171-9335-00426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Epidermal Langerhans cells (LC) are the first sentinels of the skin immune system. To study immigration of human LC precursor cells into the skin, we established a two-compartmental skin model consisting of a dermal matrix and an epidermal sheet of keratinocytes. We tested the individual components of the skin model for their influence on phenotype and function of LC precursors. A time window at day 5/6 of differentiation was determined, during which in vitro generated LC precursors expressed adhesion molecules and chemokine receptors required for transmigration across endothelial cell layers and the dermis towards the epidermis. They expressed L-selectin, integrins, platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1, E-cadherin and CC-chemokine receptor 6 and were thus fitted out for transendothelial migration and immigration into the dermis. In a transwell system, these LC precursors migrated towards the chemokine MIP3alpha, demonstrating functional integrity of chemokine receptor 6. For the in vitro reconstituted skin, keratinocytes were grown on a de-epidermized dermis for one to three weeks and formed an epidermal sheet. We allowed LC precursor cells to migrate into this two-compartmental model from the dermal side and examined the presence of CD1alpha--positive cells. LC precursors migrated through the dermal matrix towards the layer of keratinocytes representing the epidermis and could be identified by immunohistology. Experiments designed to investigate the influence of signals provided by both the skin components and by the LC precursors on LC immigration into the skin are in progress.
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- Kristine Kohl
- Department of Dermatology, Bonn University, Bonn, Germany
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Bartz H, Rothoeft T, Anhenn O, Bunse D, Schauer U. Large-scale isolation of immature dendritic cells with features of Langerhans cells by sorting CD34+ cord blood stem cells cultured in the presence of TGF-beta1 for cutaneous leukocyte antigen (CLA). J Immunol Methods 2003; 275:137-48. [PMID: 12667678 DOI: 10.1016/s0022-1759(03)00018-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Epidermal Langerhans cells (LCs) are a subset of immature dendritic cells (DCs) and play a key role in the initiation and regulation of T cell responses. Upon antigenic stimulation, LCs differentiate into mature DCs undergoing profound morphologic and functional changes. Studies of the biological details of this conversion process have been hampered by difficulties in generating immature dendritic cells of a defined lineage. We propose a new method of purifying homogenous immature DCs in large numbers by sorting for CLA (Langerhans-like cells) from cord-blood-derived haematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs). Established protocols describe the generation of LCs from CD34(+) HPCs by sorting for CD1a after 5 days of culture in the presence of GM-CSF and TNF-alpha. However, the numbers of LCs obtained by this method remain within the low range. Furthermore, CD1a is also expressed on interstitial DCs. LCs but not interstitial DCs express the cutaneous leukocyte antigen (CLA). The expression of CLA by cells stimulated with TNF-alpha and GM-CSF peaks on day 10. This expression can be raised further by stimulating the cells with TGF-beta1 and omitting TNF-alpha from day 6 onwards. CLA(+) cells were isolated on day 10 by AutoMACS. Their LC phenotype was established by the presence CD207. The immaturity of Langerhans-like cells was shown by the lack of CD83 and CD208 expression as well as their lower ability to activate allogeneic naive T cells as compared to maturing dendritic cells. However, CLA(+) cells cannot be termed Langerhans cells as they do not express Birbeck granules. Compared to sorting for CD1a (on day 6), sorting for CLA (on day 10) results in isolates of higher purity (80% vs. 50%) and a yield eight times higher (4.9x10(6) vs. 6.5x10(5) cells) when using identical numbers of input cells (5x10(5) cells). This novel method guarantees large numbers of pure and functionally active immature dendritic cells.
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- H Bartz
- Institute for Medical Microbiology, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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Pipitone N, Jolliffe VA, Cauli A, Scott DG, Pitzalis C. Do B cells influence disease progression in chronic synovitis? Lessons from primary hypogammaglobulinaemia. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2000; 39:1280-5. [PMID: 11085811 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/39.11.1280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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We describe a 62-yr-old male patient with primary hypogammaglobulinaemia (PH) who fulfilled the 1987 American Rheumatism Association/American College of Rheumatology revised diagnostic criteria for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) but, despite persistent symmetrical synovitis, did not develop erosions. Virology studies and blood and synovial fluid (SF) cultures were consistently negative; a search for crystals in the SF was unrevealing. Peripheral blood (PB) B cells were absent, whilst the PB CD3(+) cell count was normal. The ratio of naive (CD45RA(+)) to memory (CD45R0(+)) cells was also normal (1:1) but the CD4:CD8 ratio was reversed. To our knowledge, this is the first report which combines the immunophenotypic analysis of the PB with that of the SF and synovial membrane (SM). This confirmed the absence of B cells and the reversed CD4:CD8 ratio. However, as in other chronic arthropathies, the SF and SM cellular infiltrate consisted almost exclusively of memory T cells, consistent with the preferential localization of this subset to inflamed tissues. This case indicates that synovitis can proceed persistently in the absence of B cells and that the migratory mechanisms of T cells are not altered. However, the case suggests that the absence of B cells and negativity for rheumatoid factor, combined with an increased presence of CD8(+) (suppresser/cytotoxic) T cells in the joint, might contribute to the non-erosive nature of the synovitis.
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- N Pipitone
- Rheumatology Unit, GKT, Guys, Kings and St Thomas Hospitals, School of Medicine and Dentistry, London and. Rheumatology Unit, Norfolk & Norwich Hospital, Norwich, Norfolk, UK
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Geiger E, Magerstaedt R, Wessendorf JH, Kraft S, Hanau D, Bieber T. IL-4 induces the intracellular expression of the alpha chain of the high-affinity receptor for IgE in in vitro-generated dendritic cells. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2000; 105:150-6. [PMID: 10629465 DOI: 10.1016/s0091-6749(00)90190-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Recent findings have shown that the surface expression of the high-affinity receptor for IgE (FcepsilonRI) on human CD1a(+) Langerhans cells (LC) and related dendritic cells (DC) in the skin, despite a constant intracellular expression of its alpha chain (FcepsilonRIalpha), is highly up-regulated in atopic dermatitis. Moreover, this surface expression correlates with the IgE serum level, strongly suggesting yet-to-be-defined common signals in the regulation of FcepsilonRI display on LC/DC and IgE synthesis. OBJECTIVES In this study we examined the influence of different cytokines on the expression of FcepsilonRI on in vitro-generated CD1a(+) LC/DC. METHODS CD34(+) precursor cells were isolated from cord blood with use of high-gradient magnetic cell sorting, cultured with GM-CSF, TNF-alpha, IL-4, or IFN-gamma, and surface and cytoplasmic staining for flow cytometry were performed. RESULTS IL-4 strongly enhanced the generation of CD1a(+) LC/DC and also up-regulated the expression of the skin-homing structures E-cadherin and cutaneous lymphocyte antigen. In contrast, IFN-gamma was found to suppress the E-cadherin expression and to be a strong antagonist of IL-4 by inhibiting the production of CD1a(+) cells. Most important, IL-4 induced the cytoplasmic expression of FcepsilonRIalpha in CD1a(+) LC/DC but not its surface expression. This up-regulation was antagonized by IFN-gamma. CONCLUSION IL-4 is not only a key cytokine in the regulation of IgE but also induces the expression of its receptor binding chain as well as up-regulation of skin homing molecules on LC/DC. Expression of these structures during generation of LC/DC reflects the in vivo situation encountered in LC.
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- E Geiger
- Department of Dermatology, Friedrich-Wilhelms-University, Bonn, Germany
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Nakamura K, Yasaka N, Asahina A, Kato M, Miyazono K, Furue M, Tamaki K. Increased numbers of CD68 antigen positive dendritic epidermal cells and upregulation of CLA (cutaneous lymphocyte-associated antigen) expression on these cells in various skin diseases. J Dermatol Sci 1998; 18:170-80. [PMID: 9865449 DOI: 10.1016/s0923-1811(98)00038-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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CD68 is a myelomonocytic marker identified in human dermal macrophages. Although the existence of CD68 + dendritic epidermal cells has been reported, their characteristics have not been well elucidated. Cutaneous lymphocyte-associated antigen (CLA) is a homing receptor of cutaneous inflammatory T cells. Our recent report suggested that CLA was a homing molecule of CD1a+ Langerhans cells (LC) in the skin. In the present study we tested whether CD68 and CLA+ dendritic epidermal cells were present in skin specimens of normal skin and diseased skin such as lichen planus (LP), psoriasis vulgaris (PS), discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), basal cell epithelioma (BCE), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), irritated seborrheic keratosis (iSK), and Bowen's disease (BD). CD68+ dendritic epidermal cells were identified in normal skin and consisted of half the population of CD1a+ LC. These data indicate that CD68+ dendritic epidermal cells constitute a subpopulation of CD1a+ LC. CLA was expressed on a small percentage of CD68+ dendritic epidermal cells in normal skin. A remarkably increased number of CD68+ dendritic epidermal cells and upregulation of CLA on CD68+ dendritic epidermal cells were observed in diseased skin. The percentage of CLA+ cells among all CD68+ dendritic epidermal cells was less than that of CLA+ cells among all CD1a+ LC in diseased skin. The percentage of CLA+ cells among all CD68+ dendritic dermal cells was much less than that of CLA+ cells among all CD1a+ dendritic dermal cells. In normal skin, the epidermis showed minimal expression of monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP)-1 and TGF-beta2, and no expression of TGF-beta1. In diseased skin, the epidermis showed elevated, but still moderate immunoreactivity for MCP-1. Slightly enhanced immunoreactivity for TGF-beta2, but not for TGF-beta1, was observed in the epidermis of diseased skin. Increased epidermal MCP-1 immunohistochemical staining was associated with the increased number of CD68 dendritic epidermal cells. These data suggest the possibility that MCP-1 secretion from the epidermis can affect the migration of CD68; Cutaneous lymphocyte-associated antigen; Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1; TAF-beta.
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- K Nakamura
- Department of Dermatology, University of Tokyo, Japan
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Geissmann F, Prost C, Monnet JP, Dy M, Brousse N, Hermine O. Transforming growth factor beta1, in the presence of granulocyte/macrophage colony-stimulating factor and interleukin 4, induces differentiation of human peripheral blood monocytes into dendritic Langerhans cells. J Exp Med 1998; 187:961-6. [PMID: 9500798 PMCID: PMC2212193 DOI: 10.1084/jem.187.6.961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 415] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Langerhans cells (LCs) are dendritic cells (DCs) that are present in the epidermis, bronchi, and mucosae. Although LCs originate in bone marrow, little is known about their lineage of origin. In this study, we demonstrate that in vitro LCs may originate from monocytes. Adult peripheral blood CD14+ monocytes differentiate into LCs (CD1a+, E-cadherin+, cutaneous lymphocyte-associated antigen+, Birbeck granules+, Lag+) in the presence of granulocyte/macrophage colony-stimulating factor, interleukin 4, and transforming growth factor beta1 (TGF-beta1). This process occurs with virtually no cell proliferation and is not impaired by 30 Gy irradiation. Selection of monocyte subpopulations is ruled out since monocyte-derived DCs can further differentiate into LCs. Our data suggest that in vivo LC differentiation may be induced peripherally, from a nonproliferating myeloid precursor, i.e., the monocyte, in response to a TGF-beta1-rich microenvironment, as found in the skin and epithelia. Therefore, the monocyte may represent a circulating precursor critical to the immune response in vivo.
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- F Geissmann
- Service d'Anatomie Pathologique, Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, Paris, France.
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