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Liang K, Zhang M, Liang J, Zuo X, Jia X, Shan J, Li Z, Yu J, Xuan Z, Luo L, Zhao H, Gan S, Liu D, Qin Q, Wang Q. M1-type polarized macrophage contributes to brain damage through CXCR3.2/CXCL11 pathways after RGNNV infection in grouper. Virulence 2024; 15:2355971. [PMID: 38745468 PMCID: PMC11123556 DOI: 10.1080/21505594.2024.2355971] [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: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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The vertebrate central nervous system (CNS) is the most complex system of the body. The CNS, especially the brain, is generally regarded as immune-privileged. However, the specialized immune strategies in the brain and how immune cells, specifically macrophages in the brain, respond to virus invasion remain poorly understood. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the potential immune response of macrophages in the brain of orange-spotted groupers (Epinephelus coioides) following red-spotted grouper nervous necrosis virus (RGNNV) infection. We observed that RGNNV induced macrophages to produce an inflammatory response in the brain of orange-spotted grouper, and the macrophages exhibited M1-type polarization after RGNNV infection. In addition, we found RGNNV-induced macrophage M1 polarization via the CXCR3.2- CXCL11 pathway. Furthermore, we observed that RGNNV triggered M1 polarization in macrophages, resulting in substantial proinflammatory cytokine production and subsequent damage to brain tissue. These findings reveal a unique mechanism for brain macrophage polarization, emphasizing their role in contributing to nervous tissue damage following viral infection in the CNS.
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- Kaishan Liang
- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Marine Fishery Experiment Center, Agro-tech Extension Center of Guangdong Province, Huizhou, China
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- Guangdong Havwii Agricultural Group Co. Ltd, Zhanjiang, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Fishery Institute of South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Hong Kong Region on Marine Bioresource Conservation and Exploitation, College of Marine Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Fishery Institute of South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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Xue Y, Chen Y, Sun S, Tong X, Chen Y, Tang S, Wang X, Bi S, Qiu Y, Zhao Q, Qin Z, Xu Q, Ai Y, Chen L, Zhang B, Liu Z, Ji M, Lang M, Chen L, Xu G, Hu L, Ye D, Ji H. TET2-STAT3-CXCL5 nexus promotes neutrophil lipid transfer to fuel lung adeno-to-squamous transition. J Exp Med 2024; 221:e20240111. [PMID: 38805014 PMCID: PMC11129275 DOI: 10.1084/jem.20240111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Phenotypic plasticity is a rising cancer hallmark, and lung adeno-to-squamous transition (AST) triggered by LKB1 inactivation is significantly associated with drug resistance. Mechanistic insights into AST are urgently needed to identify therapeutic vulnerability in LKB1-deficient lung cancer. Here, we find that ten-eleven translocation (TET)-mediated DNA demethylation is elevated during AST in KrasLSL-G12D/+; Lkb1L/L (KL) mice, and knockout of individual Tet genes reveals that Tet2 is required for squamous transition. TET2 promotes neutrophil infiltration through STAT3-mediated CXCL5 expression. Targeting the STAT3-CXCL5 nexus effectively inhibits squamous transition through reducing neutrophil infiltration. Interestingly, tumor-infiltrating neutrophils are laden with triglycerides and can transfer the lipid to tumor cells to promote cell proliferation and squamous transition. Pharmacological inhibition of macropinocytosis dramatically inhibits neutrophil-to-cancer cell lipid transfer and blocks squamous transition. These data uncover an epigenetic mechanism orchestrating phenotypic plasticity through regulating immune microenvironment and metabolic communication, and identify therapeutic strategies to inhibit AST.
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- Yun Xue
- Key Laboratory of Systems Health Science of Zhejiang Province, School of Life Science, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Multi-Cell Systems, Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Multi-Cell Systems, Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
- School of Life Science and Technology, Shanghai Tech University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, International Co-laboratory of Medical Epigenetics and Metabolism (Ministry of Science and Technology), and Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Multi-Cell Systems, Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, International Co-laboratory of Medical Epigenetics and Metabolism (Ministry of Science and Technology), and Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Multi-Cell Systems, Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Multi-Cell Systems, Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Surface Physics, Academy for Engineering and Technology, Key Laboratory of Micro and Nano Photonic Structures (Ministry of Education), Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Systems Health Science of Zhejiang Province, School of Life Science, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Multi-Cell Systems, Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
- School of Life Science and Technology, Shanghai Tech University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Multi-Cell Systems, Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Multi-Cell Systems, Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, International Co-laboratory of Medical Epigenetics and Metabolism (Ministry of Science and Technology), and Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Surface Physics, Academy for Engineering and Technology, Key Laboratory of Micro and Nano Photonic Structures (Ministry of Education), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Surface Physics, Academy for Engineering and Technology, Key Laboratory of Micro and Nano Photonic Structures (Ministry of Education), Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
- Department of General Surgery and Laboratory of General Surgery, Xinhua Hospital, Affiliated to School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Multi-Cell Systems, Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
- School of Life Science and Technology, Shanghai Tech University, Shanghai, China
- Center for Excellence in Animal Evolution and Genetics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (RU069), Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Multi-Cell Systems, Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, International Co-laboratory of Medical Epigenetics and Metabolism (Ministry of Science and Technology), and Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Systems Health Science of Zhejiang Province, School of Life Science, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Multi-Cell Systems, Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
- School of Life Science and Technology, Shanghai Tech University, Shanghai, China
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Bao Y, Tong C, Xiong X. CXCL3: A key player in tumor microenvironment and inflammatory diseases. Life Sci 2024; 348:122691. [PMID: 38714265 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2024.122691] [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: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/09/2024]
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CXCL3 (C-X-C Motif Chemokine 3), a member of the C-X-C chemokine subfamily, operates as a potent chemoattractant for neutrophils, thereby orchestrating the recruitment and migration of leukocytes alongside eliciting an inflammatory response. Recent inquiries have shed light on the pivotal roles of CXCL3 in the context of carcinogenesis. In the tumor microenvironment, CXCL3 emanating from both tumor and stromal cells intricately modulates cellular behaviors through autocrine and paracrine actions, primarily via interaction with its receptor CXCR2. Activation of signaling cascades such as ERK/MAPK, AKT, and JAK2/STAT3 underscores CXCL3's propensity to favor tumorigenic processes. However, CXCL3 exhibits dualistic behaviors, as evidenced by its capacity to exert anti-tumor effects under specific conditions. Additionally, the involvement of CXCL3 extends to inflammatory disorders like eclampsia, obesity, and asthma. This review encapsulates the structural attributes, biological functionalities, and molecular underpinnings of CXCL3 across both tumorigenesis and inflammatory diseases.
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- Yuxuan Bao
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China; Queen Mary School of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China; Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Pathogens and Molecular Pathology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China.
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Hunter C, Larimer B. Chemokine receptor PET imaging: Bridging molecular insights with clinical applications. Nucl Med Biol 2024; 134-135:108912. [PMID: 38691942 PMCID: PMC11180593 DOI: 10.1016/j.nucmedbio.2024.108912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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Chemokine receptors are important components of cellular signaling and play a critical role in directing leukocytes during inflammatory reactions. Their importance extends to numerous pathological processes, including tumor differentiation, angiogenesis, metastasis, and associations with multiple inflammatory disorders. The necessity to monitor the in vivo interactions of cellular chemokine receptors has been driven the recent development of novel positron emission tomography (PET) imaging agents. This imaging modality provides non-invasive localization and quantitation of these receptors that cannot be provided through blood or tissue-based assays. Herein, we provide a review of PET imaging of the chemokine receptors that have been imaged to date, namely CXCR3, CXCR4, CCR2, CCR5, and CMKLR1. The quantification of these receptors can aid in understanding various diseases, including cancer, atherosclerosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The development of specific radiotracers targeting these receptors will be discussed, including promising results for disease diagnosis and management. However, challenges persist in fully translating these imaging advancements into practical therapeutic applications. Given the success of CXCR4 PET imaging to date, future research should focus on clinical translation of these approaches to understand their role in the management of a wide variety of diseases.
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- Chanelle Hunter
- Graduate Biomedical Sciences Cancer Biology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA; Department of Radiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA; O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL 35294, USA.
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Poletti S, Mazza MG, Benedetti F. Inflammatory mediators in major depression and bipolar disorder. Transl Psychiatry 2024; 14:247. [PMID: 38851764 PMCID: PMC11162479 DOI: 10.1038/s41398-024-02921-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024] Open
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Major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder (BD) are highly disabling illnesses defined by different psychopathological, neuroimaging, and cognitive profiles. In the last decades, immune dysregulation has received increasing attention as a central factor in the pathophysiology of these disorders. Several aspects of immune dysregulations have been investigated, including, low-grade inflammation cytokines, chemokines, cell populations, gene expression, and markers of both peripheral and central immune activation. Understanding the distinct immune profiles characterizing the two disorders is indeed of crucial importance for differential diagnosis and the implementation of personalized treatment strategies. In this paper, we reviewed the current literature on the dysregulation of the immune response system focusing our attention on studies using inflammatory markers to discriminate between MDD and BD. High heterogeneity characterized the available literature, reflecting the heterogeneity of the disorders. Common alterations in the immune response system include high pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-6 and TNF-α. On the contrary, a greater involvement of chemokines and markers associated with innate immunity has been reported in BD together with dynamic changes in T cells with differentiation defects during childhood which normalize in adulthood, whereas classic mediators of immune responses such as IL-4 and IL-10 are present in MDD together with signs of immune-senescence.
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- Sara Poletti
- Psychiatry and Clinical Psychobiology Unit, Division of Neurosciences, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.
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- Psychiatry and Clinical Psychobiology Unit, Division of Neurosciences, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Psychiatry and Clinical Psychobiology Unit, Division of Neurosciences, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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Amason ME, Beatty CJ, Harvest CK, Saban DR, Miao EA. Chemokine expression profile of an innate granuloma. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2024.01.30.577927. [PMID: 38352492 PMCID: PMC10862903 DOI: 10.1101/2024.01.30.577927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Granulomas are defined by the presence of organized layers of immune cells that include macrophages. Granulomas are often characterized as a way for the immune system to contain an infection and prevent its dissemination. We recently established a mouse infection model where Chromobacterium violaceum induces the innate immune system to form granulomas in the liver. This response successfully eradicates the bacteria and returns the liver to homeostasis. Here, we sought to characterize the chemokines involved in directing immune cells to form the distinct layers of a granuloma. We use spatial transcriptomics to investigate the spatial and temporal expression of all CC and CXC chemokines and their receptors within this granuloma response. The expression profiles change dynamically over space and time as the granuloma matures and then resolves. To investigate the importance of monocyte-derived macrophages in this immune response, we studied the role of CCR2 during C. violaceum infection. Ccr2 -/- mice had negligible numbers of macrophages, but large numbers of neutrophils, in the C. violaceum -infected lesions. In addition, lesions had abnormal architecture resulting in loss of bacterial containment. Without CCR2, bacteria disseminated and the mice succumbed to the infection. This indicates that macrophages are critical to form a successful innate granuloma in response to C. violaceum . Impact statement A successful innate granuloma requires CCR2 to organize the macrophage ring, and without CCR2, mice succumb to Chromobacterium violaceum infection.
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Liu X, Ji JX, Pang AN, Li L, Nie P, Zhang LQ, Zeng KW, Chen SN. Molecular cloning and functional analyses of C-C motif chemokine ligand 3 (CCL3) in mandarin fish Siniperca chuatsi. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2024; 149:109614. [PMID: 38710342 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2024.109614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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Chemokines are critical molecules involved in immune reaction and immune system homeostasis, and some chemokines play a role in antiviral immunity. It is not known if the C-C motif chemokine ligand 3 (CCL3), a member of the CC chemokine family, possesses antiviral properties in fish. In this study, a ccl3 was cloned from the mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi), and it has an open reading frame (ORF) of 276 base pairs, which are predicted to encode a 91-amino acid peptide. Mandarin fish CCL3 revealed conserved sequence features with four cysteine residues and closely relationships with the CCL3s from other vertebrates based on the sequence alignment and phylogenetic analysis. The transcripts of ccl3 were notably enriched in immune-related organs, such as spleen and gills in healthy mandarin fish, and the ccl3 was induced in the isolated mandarin fish brain (MFB) cells following infection with infectious spleen and kidney necrosis virus (ISKNV). Moreover, in MFB cells, overexpression of CCL3 induced immune factors, such as IL1β, TNFα, MX, IRF1 and IFNh, and exhibited antiviral activity against ISKNV. This study sheds light on the immune role of CCL3 in immune response of mandarin fish, and its antiviral defense mechanism is of interest for further investigation.
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- Xiao Liu
- Wuhan Fisheries Science Research Institute, Wuhan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430070, China; College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, and Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Disease Control, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, and Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Disease Control, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, and Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Disease Control, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, and Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Disease Control, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430072, China
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- Wuhan Fisheries Science Research Institute, Wuhan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430070, China
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- Wuhan Fisheries Science Research Institute, Wuhan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430070, China; College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430070, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, and Key Laboratory of Aquaculture Disease Control, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430072, China.
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Oganezovi N, Lagani V, Kikvidze M, Gamkrelidze G, Tsverava L, Lepsveridze E, Kelly KM, Solomonia R. Long-term effects of myo-inositol on traumatic brain injury: Epigenomic and transcriptomic studies. IBRO Neurosci Rep 2024; 16:291-299. [PMID: 38374956 PMCID: PMC10875114 DOI: 10.1016/j.ibneur.2024.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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Background and purpose Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and its consequences remain great challenges for neurology. Consequences of TBI are associated with various alterations in the brain but little is known about long-term changes of epigenetic DNA methylation patterns. Moreover, nothing is known about potential treatments that can alter these epigenetic changes in beneficial ways. Therefore, we have examined myo-inositol (MI), which has positive effects on several pathological conditions. Methods TBI was induced in mice by controlled cortical impact (CCI). One group of CCI animals received saline injections for two months (TBI+SAL), another CCI group received MI treatment (TBI+MI) for the same period and one group served as a sham-operated control. Mice were sacrificed 4 months after CCI and changes in DNA methylome and transcriptomes were examined. Results For the first time we: (i) provide comprehensive map of long-term DNA methylation changes after CCI in the hippocampus; (ii) identify differences by methylation sites between the groups; (iii) characterize transcriptome changes; (iv) provide association between DNA methylation sites and gene expression. MI treatment is linked with upregulation of genes covering 33 biological processes, involved in immune response and inflammation. In support of these findings, we have shown that expression of BATF2, a transcription factor involved in immune-regulatory networks, is upregulated in the hippocampus of the TBI+MI group where the BATF2 gene is demethylated. Conclusion TBI is followed by long-term epigenetic and transcriptomic changes in hippocampus. MI treatment has a significant effect on these processes by modulation of immune response and biological pathways of inflammation.
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- Nino Oganezovi
- School of Natural Sciences and Medicine, Institute of Chemical Biology, Ilia State University, Tbilisi, Georgia
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- School of Natural Sciences and Medicine, Institute of Chemical Biology, Ilia State University, Tbilisi, Georgia
- Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Natural Sciences and Medicine, Institute of Chemical Biology, Ilia State University, Tbilisi, Georgia
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- School of Natural Sciences and Medicine, Institute of Chemical Biology, Ilia State University, Tbilisi, Georgia
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- School of Natural Sciences and Medicine, Institute of Chemical Biology, Ilia State University, Tbilisi, Georgia
- Iv. Beritashvili Centre of Experimental Biomedicine, Tbilisi, Georgia
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- School of Natural Sciences and Medicine, Institute of Chemical Biology, Ilia State University, Tbilisi, Georgia
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- Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Department of Neurology, Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Department of Neurology, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Center for Neuroscience Research, Allegheny Health Network Research Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- School of Natural Sciences and Medicine, Institute of Chemical Biology, Ilia State University, Tbilisi, Georgia
- Iv. Beritashvili Centre of Experimental Biomedicine, Tbilisi, Georgia
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Nie S, Song Y, Hu K, Zu W, Zhang F, Chen L, Ma Q, Zhou Z, Jiao S. CXCL10 and IL15 co-expressing chimeric antigen receptor T cells enhance anti-tumor effects in gastric cancer by increasing cytotoxic effector cell accumulation and survival. Oncoimmunology 2024; 13:2358590. [PMID: 38812569 PMCID: PMC11135867 DOI: 10.1080/2162402x.2024.2358590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
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Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells have demonstrated outstanding therapeutic success in hematological malignancies. Yet, their efficacy against solid tumors remains constrained due to inadequate infiltration of cytotoxic T and CAR-T cells in the tumor microenvironment (TME), a factor correlated with poor prognosis in patients with solid tumors. To overcome this limitation, we engineered CAR-T cells to secrete CXCL10 and IL15 (10 × 15 CAR-T), which sustain T cell viability and enhance their recruitment, thereby amplifying the long-term cytotoxic capacity of CAR-T cells in vitro. In a xenograft model employing NUGC4-T21 cells, mice receiving 10 × 15 CAR-T cells showed superior tumor reduction and extended survival rates compared to those treated with second-generation CAR-T cells. Histopathological evaluations indicated a pronounced increase in cytotoxic T cell accumulation in the TME post 10 × 15 CAR-T cell treatment. Therefore, the synergistic secretion of CXCL10 and IL15 in these CAR-T cells enhances T cell recruitment and adaptability within tumor tissues, improving tumor control. This approach may offer a promising strategy for advancing CAR-T therapies in the treatment of solid tumors.
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- Siyue Nie
- PLA Medical School, Beijing, China
- Research and Development Department, Beijing DCTY Biotech Co. LTD, Beijing, China
- Department of Oncology, The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Research and Development Department, Beijing DCTY Biotech Co. LTD, Beijing, China
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- Research and Development Department, Beijing DCTY Biotech Co. LTD, Beijing, China
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- Department of Functional Neurosurgery, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Functional Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Research and Development Department, Beijing DCTY Biotech Co. LTD, Beijing, China
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- Research and Development Department, Beijing DCTY Biotech Co. LTD, Beijing, China
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- Research and Development Department, Beijing DCTY Biotech Co. LTD, Beijing, China
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- Research and Development Department, Beijing DCTY Biotech Co. LTD, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Yang Y, Chen Y, Liu Z, Chang Z, Sun Z, Zhao L. Concomitant NAFLD Facilitates Liver Metastases and PD-1-Refractory by Recruiting MDSCs via CXCL5/CXCR2 in Colorectal Cancer. Cell Mol Gastroenterol Hepatol 2024; 18:101351. [PMID: 38724007 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcmgh.2024.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Both nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and colorectal cancer (CRC) are prevalent worldwide. The effects of concomitant NAFLD on the risk of colorectal liver metastasis (CRLM) and its mechanisms have not been definitively elucidated. METHODS We observed the effect of concomitant NAFLD on CRLM in the mouse model and explored the underlying mechanisms of specific myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) recruitment and then tested the therapeutic application based on the mechanisms. Finally we validated our findings in the clinical samples. RESULTS Here we prove that in different mouse models, NAFLD induces F4/80+ Kupffer cells to secret chemokine CXCL5 and then recruits CXCR2+ MDSCs to promote the growth of CRLM. CRLM with NAFLD background is refractory to the anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody treatment, but when combined with Reparixin, an inhibitor of CXCR1/2, dual therapy cures the established CRLM in mice with NAFLD. Our clinical studies also indicate that fatty liver diseases increase the infiltration of CXCR2+ MDSCs, as well as the hazard of liver metastases in CRC patients. CONCLUSIONS Collectively, our findings highlight the significance of selective CXCR2+/CD11b+/Gr-1+ subset myeloid cells in favoring the development of CRLM with NAFLD background and identify a pharmaceutical medicine that is already available for the clinical trials and potential treatment.
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- Yue Yang
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Huaiyin District, Jinan, China; Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Huaiyin District, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Huaiyin District, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Huaiyin District, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Huaiyin District, Jinan, China; Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Huaiyin District, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Huaiyin District, Jinan, China; Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Huaiyin District, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Huaiyin District, Jinan, China; Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Huaiyin District, Jinan, China.
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Martin P, Kurth EA, Budean D, Momplaisir N, Qu E, Simien JM, Orellana GE, Brautigam CA, Smrcka AV, Haglund E. Biophysical characterization of the CXC chemokine receptor 2 ligands. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0298418. [PMID: 38625857 PMCID: PMC11020491 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0298418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/18/2024] Open
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The chemokines of the immune system act as first responders by operating as chemoattractants, directing immune cells to specific locations of inflamed tissues. This promiscuous network is comprised of 50 ligands and 18 receptors where the ligands may interact with the receptors in various oligomeric states i.e., monomers, homodimers, and heterodimers. Chemokine receptors are G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) present in the membrane of immune cells. The migration of immune cells occurs in response to a concentration gradient of the ligands. Chemotaxis of neutrophils is directed by CXC-ligand (CXCL) activation of the membrane bound CXC chemokine receptor 2 (CXCR2). CXCR2 plays an important role in human health and is linked to disorders such as autoimmune disorders, inflammation, and cancer. Yet, despite their important role, little is known about the biophysical characteristics controlling ligand:ligand and ligand:receptor interaction essential for biological activity. In this work, we study the homodimers of three of the CXCR2 cognate ligands, CXCL1, CXCL5, and CXCL8. The ligands share high structural integrity but a low sequence identity. We show that the sequence diversity has evolved different binding affinities and stabilities for the CXC-ligands resulting in diverse agonist/antagonist behavior. Furthermore, CXC-ligands fold through a three-state mechanism, populating a folded monomeric state before associating into an active dimer.
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- Patrick Martin
- Department of Chemistry, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
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- Department of Biophysics and the Department of Microbiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
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Wang X, Yang B, Xiong T, Qiu Y, Qin Y, Liang X, Lu D, Yang X. Identification of potential biomarkers of gout through weighted gene correlation network analysis. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1367019. [PMID: 38686389 PMCID: PMC11056514 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1367019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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Background Although hyperuricemia is not always associated with acute gouty arthritis, uric acid is a significant risk factor for gout. Therefore, we investigated the specific mechanism of uric acid activity. Methods Using the gout-associated transcriptome dataset GSE160170, we conducted differential expression analysis to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs). Moreover, we discovered highly linked gene modules using weighted gene coexpression network analysis (WGCNA) and evaluated their intersection. Subsequently, we screened for relevant biomarkers using the cytoHubba and Mcode algorithms in the STRING database, investigated their connection to immune cells and constructed a competitive endogenous RNA (ceRNA) network to identify upstream miRNAs and lncRNAs. We also collected PBMCs from acute gouty arthritis patients and healthy individuals and constructed a THP-1 cell gout inflammatory model, RT-qPCR and western blotting (WB) were used to detect the expression of C-X-C motif ligand 8 (CXCL8), C-X-C motif ligand 2 (CXCL2), and C-X-C motif ligand 1 (CXCL1). Finally, we predicted relevant drug targets through hub genes, hoping to find better treatments. Results According to differential expression analysis, there were 76 upregulated and 28 downregulated mRNAs in GSE160170. Additionally, WGCNA showed that the turquoise module was most strongly correlated with primary gout; 86 hub genes were eventually obtained upon intersection. IL1β, IL6, CXCL8, CXCL1, and CXCL2 are the principal hub genes of the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network. Using RT-qPCR and WB, we found that there were significant differences in the expression levels of CXCL8, CXCL1, and CXCL2 between the gouty group and the healthy group, and we also predicted 10 chemicals related to these proteins. Conclusion In this study, we screened and validated essential genes using a variety of bioinformatics tools to generate novel ideas for the diagnosis and treatment of gout.
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- Xinyi Wang
- Department of Endocrinology, First Affiliated Hospital, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Geriatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, First Affiliated Hospital, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Geriatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, First Affiliated Hospital, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Geriatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, First Affiliated Hospital, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, First Affiliated Hospital, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, First Affiliated Hospital, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Wuming Hospital, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Geriatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, First Affiliated Hospital, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine in Cardio-cerebrovascular Diseases Control and Prevention, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Clinical Research Center for Cardio-cerebrovascular Diseases, Nanning, China
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Bissonnette R, DuBois J, Facheris P, Del Duca E, Kim M, Correa Da Rosa J, Trujillo DL, Bose S, Pagan AD, Wustrow D, Brockstedt DG, Wong B, Kassner PD, Jankicevic J, Ho W, Cheng LE, Guttman-Yassky E. Clinical and molecular effects of oral CCR4 antagonist RPT193 in atopic dermatitis: A Phase 1 study. Allergy 2024; 79:924-936. [PMID: 37984453 DOI: 10.1111/all.15949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND RPT193 is an orally administered small molecule antagonist of the human C-C motif chemokine receptor 4 (CCR4) that inhibits the migration and downstream activation of T-helper Type 2 (Th2) cells. We investigated single- and multiple-ascending doses of RPT193 in healthy subjects, and multiple doses of RPT193 in subjects with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD). METHODS This was a first-in-human randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 1a/1b monotherapy study (NCT04271514) to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and CCR4 surface receptor occupancy in eligible healthy subjects and subjects with moderate-to-severe AD. Clinical efficacy and skin biomarker effects of RPT193 monotherapy were assessed as exploratory endpoints in AD subjects. RESULTS In healthy (n = 72) and AD subjects (n = 31), once-daily RPT193 treatment was generally well tolerated, with no serious adverse events reported and all treatment-emergent adverse events reported as mild/moderate. In AD subjects, numerically greater improvements in clinical efficacy endpoints were observed with RPT193 monotherapy versus placebo up to the end of the treatment period (Day 29), with statistically significant improvement, compared to Day 29 and placebo, observed 2 weeks after the end of treatment (Day 43) on several endpoints (p < .05). Moreover, significant changes in the transcriptional profile were seen in skin biopsies of RPT193-treated versus placebo-treated subjects at Day 29, which were also significantly correlated with improvements in clinical efficacy measures. CONCLUSIONS To our knowledge, this is the first clinical study with an oral CCR4 antagonist that showed clinical improvement coupled with modulation of the cutaneous transcriptomic profile in an inflammatory skin disease.
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- Laboratory of Inflammatory Skin Diseases, Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Laboratory of Inflammatory Skin Diseases, Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Laboratory of Inflammatory Skin Diseases, Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Laboratory of Inflammatory Skin Diseases, Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Laboratory of Inflammatory Skin Diseases, Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Laboratory of Inflammatory Skin Diseases, Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- RAPT Therapeutics, Inc., South San Francisco, California, USA
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- RAPT Therapeutics, Inc., South San Francisco, California, USA
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- RAPT Therapeutics, Inc., South San Francisco, California, USA
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- RAPT Therapeutics, Inc., South San Francisco, California, USA
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- Laboratory of Inflammatory Skin Diseases, Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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Khurana S, Heckman MG, Craig FE, Cochuyt JJ, Greipp P, Rahman ZA, Sproat LZ, Litzow M, Foran JM, Jiang LJ. Evaluation of Novel Targets, Including CC-Chemokine Receptor 4, in Adult T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma: A Mayo Clinic Clinical and Pathologic Study. Arch Pathol Lab Med 2024; 148:471-475. [PMID: 37522711 DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2022-0482-oa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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CONTEXT.— Unlike B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (ALL/LBL), there have been few therapeutic advances in T-cell ALL (T-ALL)/LBL, an aggressive ALL/LBL subtype. OBJECTIVE.— To perform a focused tissue array study to elucidate tumor markers of therapeutic potential in T-ALL/LBL. DESIGN.— Using immunohistochemistry, we evaluated expression of leukemic antigens of interest, specifically CC-chemokine receptor 4 (CCR4), among others, on available remnant diagnostic material, including tumor tissue slides obtained from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded preserved tissues. RESULTS.— Our analysis identified, for the first time, expression of CCR4 in T-ALL/LBL in 11 of 27 cases (40.7%) and confirmed common expression of BCL2, CD38, and CD47, as reported previously. We also identified the expression of CD123 in 4 of 26 cases (15.4%), whereas BCL6 and PDL1 were expressed in a small number of T-ALL/LBL cases. The potential novel target CCR4 was significantly more common in the Pre/Pro-T immunophenotypic subtype, 6 of 9 (66.7%, P = .01). No additional differences in clinical and epidemiologic variables were noted among positive or negative CCR4 cases. CONCLUSIONS.— These findings support preclinical and clinical testing of therapies targeting CCR4, CD47, BCL2, CD38, and CD123 in T-ALL/LBL, and may help guide the development of targeted clinical trials in T-ALL/LBL, a rare disease in urgent need of novel therapies.
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- Sharad Khurana
- From the Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson (Khurana)
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- the Departments of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics (Heckman, Cochuyt) and Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (Jiang), and the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology (Foran), Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville
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- the Divisions of Hematopathology (Craig) and Hematology and Medical Oncology (Sproat), Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix
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- the Departments of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics (Heckman, Cochuyt) and Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (Jiang), and the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology (Foran), Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville
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- the Divisions of Laboratory Genetics (Greipp) and Hematology (Litzow), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center, Fargo, North Dakota (Rahman)
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- the Divisions of Hematopathology (Craig) and Hematology and Medical Oncology (Sproat), Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix
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- the Divisions of Laboratory Genetics (Greipp) and Hematology (Litzow), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- the Departments of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics (Heckman, Cochuyt) and Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (Jiang), and the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology (Foran), Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville
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- the Departments of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics (Heckman, Cochuyt) and Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (Jiang), and the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology (Foran), Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville
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Kaur J, Sharma A, Passi G, Dey P, Khajuria A, Alajangi HK, Jaiswal PK, Barnwal RP, Singh G. Nanomedicine at the Pulmonary Frontier: Immune-Centric Approaches for Respiratory Disease Treatment. Immunol Invest 2024; 53:295-347. [PMID: 38206610 DOI: 10.1080/08820139.2023.2298398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Respiratory diseases (RD) are a group of common ailments with a rapidly increasing global prevalence, posing a significant threat to humanity, especially the elderly population, and imposing a substantial burden on society and the economy. RD represents an unmet medical need that requires the development of viable pharmacotherapies. While various promising strategies have been devised to advance potential treatments for RD, their implementation has been hindered by difficulties in drug delivery, particularly in critically ill patients. Nanotechnology offers innovative solutions for delivering medications to the inflamed organ sites, such as the lungs. Although this approach is enticing, delivering nanomedicine to the lungs presents complex challenges that require sophisticated techniques. In this context, we review the potential of novel nanomedicine-based immunomodulatory strategies that could offer therapeutic benefits in managing this pressing health condition.
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- Jatinder Kaur
- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
- Department of Biophysics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Biophysics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
- Department of Biophysics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
- Department of Biophysics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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Gupta N, Somayajulu M, Gurdziel K, LoGrasso G, Aziz H, Rosati R, McClellan S, Pitchaikannu A, Santra M, Shukkur MFA, Stemmer P, Hazlett LD, Xu S. The miR-183/96/182 cluster regulates sensory innervation, resident myeloid cells and functions of the cornea through cell type-specific target genes. Sci Rep 2024; 14:7676. [PMID: 38561433 PMCID: PMC10985120 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-58403-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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The conserved miR-183/96/182 cluster (miR-183C) is expressed in both corneal resident myeloid cells (CRMCs) and sensory nerves (CSN) and modulates corneal immune/inflammatory responses. To uncover cell type-specific roles of miR-183C in CRMC and CSN and their contributions to corneal physiology, myeloid-specific miR-183C conditional knockout (MS-CKO), and sensory nerve-specific CKO (SNS-CKO) mice were produced and characterized in comparison to the conventional miR-183C KO. Immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy of flatmount corneas, corneal sensitivity, and tear volume assays were performed in young adult naïve mice; 3' RNA sequencing (Seq) and proteomics in the trigeminal ganglion (TG), cornea and CRMCs. Our results showed that, similar to conventional KO mice, the numbers of CRMCs were increased in both MS-CKO and SNS-CKO vs age- and sex-matched WT control littermates, suggesting intrinsic and extrinsic regulations of miR-183C on CRMCs. The number of CRMCs was increased in male vs female MS-CKO mice, suggesting sex-dependent regulation of miR-183C on CRMCs. In the miR-183C KO and SNS-CKO, but not the MS-CKO mice, CSN density was decreased in the epithelial layer of the cornea, but not the stromal layer. Functionally, corneal sensitivity and basal tear volume were reduced in the KO and SNS-CKO, but not the MS-CKO mice. Tear volume in males is consistently higher than female WT mice. Bioinformatic analyses of the transcriptomes revealed a series of cell-type specific target genes of miR-183C in TG sensory neurons and CRMCs. Our data elucidate that miR-183C imposes intrinsic and extrinsic regulation on the establishment and function of CSN and CRMCs by cell-specific target genes. miR-183C modulates corneal sensitivity and tear production through its regulation of corneal sensory innervation.
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- Naman Gupta
- Department of Ophthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, 540 E Canfield Street, Detroit, MI, 48201, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, 540 E Canfield Street, Detroit, MI, 48201, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, 540 E Canfield Street, Detroit, MI, 48201, USA
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- School of Biological Sciences, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, 540 E Canfield Street, Detroit, MI, 48201, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, 540 E Canfield Street, Detroit, MI, 48201, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, 540 E Canfield Street, Detroit, MI, 48201, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, 540 E Canfield Street, Detroit, MI, 48201, USA
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- Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, 540 E Canfield Street, Detroit, MI, 48201, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, 540 E Canfield Street, Detroit, MI, 48201, USA.
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Tindall RR, Bailey-Lundberg JM, Cao Y, Ko TC. The TGF-β superfamily as potential therapeutic targets in pancreatic cancer. Front Oncol 2024; 14:1362247. [PMID: 38500662 PMCID: PMC10944957 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1362247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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The transforming growth factor (TGF)-β superfamily has important physiologic roles and is dysregulated in many pathologic processes, including pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal cancer diagnoses, and current therapies are largely ineffective due to tumor resistance and late-stage diagnosis with poor prognosis. Recent efforts are focused on the potential of immunotherapies in improving therapeutic results for patients with pancreatic cancer, among which TGF-β has been identified as a promising target. This review focuses on the role of TGF-β in the diseased pancreas and pancreatic cancer. It also aims to summarize the current status of therapies targeting the TGF-β superfamily and postulate potential future directions in targeting the TGF-β signaling pathways.
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- Rachel R. Tindall
- McGovern Medical School, Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, United States
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- McGovern Medical School, Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, United States
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- McGovern Medical School, Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, United States
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- McGovern Medical School, Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, United States
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Barisas DAG, Choi K. Extramedullary hematopoiesis in cancer. Exp Mol Med 2024; 56:549-558. [PMID: 38443597 PMCID: PMC10985111 DOI: 10.1038/s12276-024-01192-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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Hematopoiesis can occur outside of the bone marrow during inflammatory stress to increase the production of primarily myeloid cells at extramedullary sites; this process is known as extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH). As observed in a broad range of hematologic and nonhematologic diseases, EMH is now recognized for its important contributions to solid tumor pathology and prognosis. To initiate EMH, hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are mobilized from the bone marrow into the circulation and to extramedullary sites such as the spleen and liver. At these sites, HSCs primarily produce a pathological subset of myeloid cells that contributes to tumor pathology. The EMH HSC niche, which is distinct from the bone marrow HSC niche, is beginning to be characterized. The important cytokines that likely contribute to initiating and maintaining the EMH niche are KIT ligands, CXCL12, G-CSF, IL-1 family members, LIF, TNFα, and CXCR2. Further study of the role of EMH may offer valuable insights into emergency hematopoiesis and therapeutic approaches against cancer. Exciting future directions for the study of EMH include identifying common and distinct EMH mechanisms in cancer, infectious diseases, and chronic autoimmune diseases to control these conditions.
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- Derek A G Barisas
- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.
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Aleotti A, Goulty M, Lewis C, Giorgini F, Feuda R. The origin, evolution, and molecular diversity of the chemokine system. Life Sci Alliance 2024; 7:e202302471. [PMID: 38228369 DOI: 10.26508/lsa.202302471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024] Open
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Chemokine signalling performs key functions in cell migration via chemoattraction, such as attracting leukocytes to the site of infection during host defence. The system consists of a ligand, the chemokine, usually secreted outside the cell, and a chemokine receptor on the surface of a target cell that recognises the ligand. Several noncanonical components interact with the system. These include a variety of molecules that usually share some degree of sequence similarity with canonical components and, in some cases, are known to bind to canonical components and/or to modulate cell migration. Whereas canonical components have been described in vertebrate lineages, the distribution of the noncanonical components is less clear. Uncertainty over the relationships between canonical and noncanonical components hampers our understanding of the evolution of the system. We used phylogenetic methods, including gene-tree to species-tree reconciliation, to untangle the relationships between canonical and noncanonical components, identify gene duplication events, and clarify the origin of the system. We found that unrelated ligand groups independently evolved chemokine-like functions. We found noncanonical ligands outside vertebrates, such as TAFA "chemokines" found in urochordates. In contrast, all receptor groups are vertebrate-specific and all-except ACKR1-originated from a common ancestor in early vertebrates. Both ligand and receptor copy numbers expanded through gene duplication events at the base of jawed vertebrates, with subsequent waves of innovation occurring in bony fish and mammals.
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- Alessandra Aleotti
- https://ror.org/04h699437 Neurogenetics Group, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- https://ror.org/04h699437 Department of Genetics and Genome Biology, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- https://ror.org/04h699437 Neurogenetics Group, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- https://ror.org/04h699437 Department of Genetics and Genome Biology, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- https://ror.org/04h699437 Neurogenetics Group, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- https://ror.org/04h699437 Department of Genetics and Genome Biology, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- https://ror.org/04h699437 Neurogenetics Group, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- https://ror.org/04h699437 Department of Genetics and Genome Biology, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- https://ror.org/04h699437 Neurogenetics Group, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- https://ror.org/04h699437 Department of Genetics and Genome Biology, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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Zhou J, Yu J, Chu Q. Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals potential regulatory mechanisms of genes and immune pathways following Vibrio harveyi infection in red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus). FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2024; 146:109386. [PMID: 38242261 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2024.109386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
Abstract
Red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus), as an important economical marine fish, has been affected by various bacterial diseases in recent years. Vibrio harveyi cause fatal vibriosis in S. ocellatus, leading to massive mortality and causing significant setbacks in aquaculture. However, the regulatory mechanisms of S. ocellatus response to V. harveyi infection are poorly understood. In this regard, we performed transcriptomic analysis with head kidney tissues of S. ocellatus after V. harveyi infection from 12 h to 48 h to reveal genes, gene expression profiles, and pathways involved in immune and inflammation responses. Specifically, a total of 9,599, 5,728, and 7144 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified after V. harveyi infection at 12 h, 24 h, and 48 h, respectively, and 1,848 shared DEGs have been identified from the above three comparison groups. Subsequent pathway analysis revealed that the shared DEGs following V. harveyi were involved in complement and coagulation cascades (C1R, C1QC, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8A, C8B, C8G, C9, CFB, CFH, and CFI), MAPK signaling pathway, chemokine signaling pathway (CCL19, CXCL8, CXCL12, CXCL14, CCR4, CCR7, and CXCR2), PPAR signaling pathway (PPAR-α, PPAR-γ and PPAR-β), and TNF signaling pathway. Finally, the expression patterns of DEGs in head kidney tissues and S. ocellatus macrophages were validated by qRT-PCR, suggesting the reliability of RNA sequencing for gene expression analysis. This dynamic transcriptome analyses provided insights into gene expression regulation and immune related pathways involved in S. ocellatus after V. harveyi infection, and provides useful information for further study on the immune defense mechanisms in S. ocellatus as well as other teleost species.
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- Jiale Zhou
- School of Agriculture, Ludong University, Yantai, China
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- School of Agriculture, Ludong University, Yantai, China
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- School of Agriculture, Ludong University, Yantai, China.
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Fukuoka A, Wilson GJ, Pitmon E, Koumbas Foley L, Johnsson H, Pingen M, Graham GJ. Disruption of placental ACKR3 impairs growth and hematopoietic development of offspring. Development 2024; 151:dev202333. [PMID: 38300826 PMCID: PMC10911115 DOI: 10.1242/dev.202333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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ACKR3 scavenges and degrades the stem cell recruiting chemokine CXCL12, which is essential for proper embryonic and, in particular, haematopoietic development. Here, we demonstrate strong expression of ACKR3 on trophoblasts. Using a maternally administered pharmacological blocker and Cre-mediated genetic approaches, we demonstrate that trophoblast ACKR3 is essential for preventing movement of CXCL12 from the mother to the embryo, with elevated plasma CXCL12 levels being detected in embryos from ACKR3-blocker-treated mothers. Mice born to mothers treated with the blocker are lighter and shorter than those born to vehicle-treated mothers and, in addition, display profound anaemia associated with a markedly reduced bone marrow haematopoietic stem cell population. Importantly, although the haematopoietic abnormalities are corrected as mice age, our studies reveal a postnatal window during which offspring of ACKR3-blocker-treated mice are unable to mount effective inflammatory responses to inflammatory/infectious stimuli. Overall, these data demonstrate that ACKR3 is essential for preventing CXCL12 transfer from mother to embryo and for ensuring properly regulated CXCL12 control over the development of the haematopoietic system.
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- Ayumi Fukuoka
- Chemokine Research Group, School of Infection and Immunity, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, 120 University Place, Glasgow G12 8TA, UK
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- Chemokine Research Group, School of Infection and Immunity, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, 120 University Place, Glasgow G12 8TA, UK
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- Chemokine Research Group, School of Infection and Immunity, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, 120 University Place, Glasgow G12 8TA, UK
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- Chemokine Research Group, School of Infection and Immunity, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, 120 University Place, Glasgow G12 8TA, UK
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- Chemokine Research Group, School of Infection and Immunity, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, 120 University Place, Glasgow G12 8TA, UK
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- Chemokine Research Group, School of Infection and Immunity, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, 120 University Place, Glasgow G12 8TA, UK
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- Chemokine Research Group, School of Infection and Immunity, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, 120 University Place, Glasgow G12 8TA, UK
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Dillemans L, Yu K, De Zutter A, Noppen S, Gouwy M, Berghmans N, Verhallen L, De Bondt M, Vanbrabant L, Brusselmans S, Martens E, Schols D, Verschueren P, Rosenkilde MM, Marques PE, Struyf S, Proost P. Natural carboxyterminal truncation of human CXCL10 attenuates glycosaminoglycan binding, CXCR3A signaling and lymphocyte chemotaxis, while retaining angiostatic activity. Cell Commun Signal 2024; 22:94. [PMID: 38308278 PMCID: PMC10835923 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-023-01453-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Interferon-γ-inducible protein of 10 kDa (IP-10/CXCL10) is a dual-function CXC chemokine that coordinates chemotaxis of activated T cells and natural killer (NK) cells via interaction with its G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR), CXC chemokine receptor 3 (CXCR3). As a consequence of natural posttranslational modifications, human CXCL10 exhibits a high degree of structural and functional heterogeneity. However, the biological effect of natural posttranslational processing of CXCL10 at the carboxy (C)-terminus has remained partially elusive. We studied CXCL10(1-73), lacking the four endmost C-terminal amino acids, which was previously identified in supernatant of cultured human fibroblasts and keratinocytes. METHODS Relative levels of CXCL10(1-73) and intact CXCL10(1-77) were determined in synovial fluids of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) through tandem mass spectrometry. The production of CXCL10(1-73) was optimized through Fmoc-based solid phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) and a strategy to efficiently generate human CXCL10 proteoforms was introduced. CXCL10(1-73) was compared to intact CXCL10(1-77) using surface plasmon resonance for glycosaminoglycan (GAG) binding affinity, assays for cell migration, second messenger signaling downstream of CXCR3, and flow cytometry of CHO cells and primary human T lymphocytes and endothelial cells. Leukocyte recruitment in vivo upon intraperitoneal injection of CXCL10(1-73) was also evaluated. RESULTS Natural CXCL10(1-73) was more abundantly present compared to intact CXCL10(1-77) in synovial fluids of patients with RA. CXCL10(1-73) had diminished affinity for GAG including heparin, heparan sulfate and chondroitin sulfate A. Moreover, CXCL10(1-73) exhibited an attenuated capacity to induce CXCR3A-mediated signaling, as evidenced in calcium mobilization assays and through quantification of phosphorylated extracellular signal-regulated kinase-1/2 (ERK1/2) and protein kinase B/Akt. Furthermore, CXCL10(1-73) incited significantly less primary human T lymphocyte chemotaxis in vitro and peritoneal ingress of CXCR3+ T lymphocytes in mice. In contrast, loss of the four endmost C-terminal residues did not affect the inhibitory properties of CXCL10 on migration, proliferation, wound closure, phosphorylation of ERK1/2, and sprouting of human microvascular endothelial cells. CONCLUSION Our study shows that the C-terminal residues Lys74-Pro77 of CXCL10 are important for GAG binding, signaling through CXCR3A, T lymphocyte chemotaxis, but dispensable for angiostasis.
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- Luna Dillemans
- Laboratory of Molecular Immunology, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Molecular Immunology, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Molecular Immunology, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Virology and Chemotherapy, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49 Box 1042, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Molecular Immunology, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Molecular Immunology, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Molecular Immunology, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Laboratory of Molecular Immunology, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Molecular Immunology, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Molecular Immunology, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Immunobiology, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Virology and Chemotherapy, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49 Box 1042, Leuven, Belgium
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- Skeletal Biology and Engineering Research Center, Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Laboratory of Molecular Immunology, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Molecular Immunology, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Molecular Immunology, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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Esteban MÁ. A review of soluble factors and receptors involved in fish skin immunity: The tip of the iceberg. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2024; 145:109311. [PMID: 38128682 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2023.109311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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The immune system of fish possesses soluble factors, receptors, pathways and cells very similar to those of the other vertebrates' immune system. Throughout evolutionary history, the exocrine secretions of organisms have accumulated a large reservoir of soluble factors that serve to protect organisms from microbial pathogens that could disrupt mucosal barrier homeostasis. In parallel, a diverse set of recognition molecules have been discovered that alert the organism to the presence of pathogens. The known functions of both the soluble factors and receptors mentioned above encompass critical aspects of host defense, such as pathogen binding and neutralization, opsonization, or modulation of inflammation if present. The molecules and receptors cooperate and are able to initiate the most appropriate immune response in an attempt to eliminate pathogens before host infection can begin. Furthermore, these recognition molecules, working in coordination with soluble defence factors, collaboratively erect a robust and perfectly coordinated defence system with complementary specificity, activity and tissue distribution. This intricate network constitutes an immensely effective defence mechanism for fish. In this context, the present review focuses on some of the main soluble factors and recognition molecules studied in the last decade in the skin mucosa of teleost fish. However, knowledge of these molecules is still very limited in all teleosts. Therefore, further studies are suggested throughout the review that would help to better understand the functions in which the proteins studied are involved.
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- María Ángeles Esteban
- Immunobiology for Aquaculture Group, Department of Cell Biology and Histology, Faculty of Biology, University of Murcia, 30100, Murcia, Spain.
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Lekan AA, Weiner LM. The Role of Chemokines in Orchestrating the Immune Response to Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:559. [PMID: 38339310 PMCID: PMC10854906 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16030559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Chemokines are small molecules that function as chemotactic factors which regulate the migration, infiltration, and accumulation of immune cells. Here, we comprehensively assess the structural and functional role of chemokines, examine the effects of chemokines that are present in the pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) tumor microenvironment (TME), specifically those produced by cancer cells and stromal components, and evaluate their impact on immune cell trafficking, both in promoting and suppressing anti-tumor responses. We further explore the impact of chemokines on patient outcomes in PDAC and their role in the context of immunotherapy treatments, and review clinical trials that have targeted chemokine receptors and ligands in the treatment of PDAC. Lastly, we highlight potential strategies that can be utilized to harness chemokines in order to increase cytotoxic immune cell infiltration and the anti-tumor effects of immunotherapy.
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- Department of Oncology, Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University Medical Center, 3970 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20057, USA;
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Wu J, Wang W, Yuan F, Zheng J, Zhang W, Guo H, Wang L, Dai C, Han F, Wu X, Gao J. CXCL16 exacerbates Pseudomonas aeruginosa keratitis by promoting neutrophil activation. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 127:111375. [PMID: 38154213 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.111375] [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: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) keratitis is a major cause of blindness characterized by corneal inflammation. In a murine model of PA keratitis, we assessed the detrimental effects of CXC chemokine ligand 16 (CXCL16). Quantitative PCR (qPCR), western blotting (WB) and immunofluorescence were used to measure the expression and localization of CXCL16 and its receptor, CXC chemokine receptor 6 (CXCR6). Clinical scores, plate counting, and hematoxylin-eosin staining were used to assess infection severity and its exacerbation by CXCL16. Immunofluorescence, myeloperoxidase assays, and flow cytometry were used to detect neutrophil activity and colocalization with CXCR6. WB and immunofluorescence were used to measure levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). These methods also were used to measure the activation of downstream NF-κB signaling and its positive feedback on CXCL16 expression. ELISA, flow cytometry, and qPCR were used to measure the expression of CXCL2 and T helper 17 (Th17) cell-related genes. CXCL16 and CXCR6 expression was increased in infected corneas. Topical application of CXCL16 exacerbated keratitis by increasing corneal bacterial load and promoting neutrophil infiltration, whereas neutralizing antibody against CXCL16 had the opposite effect. CXCL16 also increased ROS and MMP levels. This neutrophil activation may be caused by its positive feedback with the NF-κB pathway and the upregulation of CXCL2 and Th17 cell related-genes. These data suggest that CXCL16 is an attractive therapeutic target for PA keratitis.
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- Jiayin Wu
- Department of Ophthalmology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China; Department of Ophthalmology, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Shandong University, Liaocheng, Shandong 252000, China
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- Department of Surgery, Liaocheng Tumor Hospital, Liaocheng, Shandong 252000, China
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- Joint Laboratory for Translational Medicine Research, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Shandong University, Liaocheng, Shandong 252000, China
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- Joint Laboratory for Translational Medicine Research, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Shandong University, Liaocheng, Shandong 252000, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Shandong University, Liaocheng, Shandong 252000, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Shandong University, Liaocheng, Shandong 252000, China.
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Jo G, Chae JB, Jung SA, Lyu J, Chung H, Lee JH. Sulfated CXCR3 Peptide Trap Use as a Promising Therapeutic Approach for Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Biomedicines 2024; 12:241. [PMID: 38275412 PMCID: PMC10813770 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12010241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Chemokines have various biological functions and potential roles in the development or progression of neuroinflammatory diseases. However, the specific pathogenic roles of chemokines in the major cause for vision loss among the elderly, the leading cause of blindness in older individuals, remain elusive. Chemokines interact with their receptors expressed in the endothelium and on leukocytes. The sulfation of tyrosine residues in chemokine receptors increases the strength of ligand-receptor interaction and modulates signaling. Therefore, in the present study, we aimed to construct a human recombinant sulfated CXCR3 peptide trap (hCXCR3-S2) and mouse recombinant sulfated CXCR3 peptide trap (mCXCR3-S2) to demonstrate in vivo effects in preventing choroidal neovascularization (CNV) and chemotaxis. MATERIALS AND METHODS We generated expression vectors for mCXCR3-S2 and hCXCR3-S2 with GST domains and their respective cDNA sequences. Following overexpression in E. coli BL21 (DE3), we purified the fusion proteins from cell lysates using affinity chromatography. First, the impact of hCXCR3-S2 was validated in vitro. Subsequently, the in vivo efficacy of mCXCR3-S2 was investigated using a laser-induced CNV mouse model, a mouse model of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD). RESULTS hCXCR3-S2 inhibited the migration and invasion of two human cancer cell lines. Intravitreal injection of mCXCR3-S2 attenuated CNV and macrophage recruitment in neovascular lesions of mouse models. These in vitro and in vivo effects were significantly stronger with CXCR3-S2 than with wild-type CXCR3 peptides. CONCLUSION These findings demonstrate that the sulfated form of the CXCR3 peptide trap is a valuable tool that could be supplemented with antivascular endothelial growth factors in AMD treatment.
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- Gukheui Jo
- Myung-Gok Eye Research Institute, Kim’s Eye Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine, Seoul 07301, Republic of Korea; (G.J.); (S.-A.J.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Konkuk University College of Medicine, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea;
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- Myung-Gok Eye Research Institute, Kim’s Eye Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine, Seoul 07301, Republic of Korea; (G.J.); (S.-A.J.)
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- Department of Medical Science, Konyang University, Seo-gu, Daejeon 35365, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Konkuk University College of Medicine, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea;
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- Myung-Gok Eye Research Institute, Kim’s Eye Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine, Seoul 07301, Republic of Korea; (G.J.); (S.-A.J.)
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Ding C, Xiao T, Deng Y, Yang H, Xu B, Li J, Lv Z. The Teleost CXCL13-CXCR5 Axis Induces Inflammatory Cytokine Expression through the Akt-NF-κB, p38-AP-1, and p38-NF-κB Pathways. JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY (BALTIMORE, MD. : 1950) 2024; 212:317-334. [PMID: 38054894 DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.2300237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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The ancestors of chemokines originate in the most primitive of vertebrates, which has recently attracted great interest in the immune functions and the underlying mechanisms of fish chemokines. In the current study, we identified an evolutionarily conserved chemokine, CiCXCL13, from a teleost fish, grass carp. CiCXCL13 was characterized by a typical SCY (small cytokine CXC) domain and four cysteine residues (C34, C36, C61, C77), with the first two cysteines separated by a random amino acid residue, although it shared 24.2-54.8% identity with the counterparts from other vertebrates. CiCXCL13 was an inducible chemokine, whose expression was significantly upregulated in the immune tissues of grass carps after grass carp reovirus infection. CiCXCL13 could bind to the membrane of grass carp head kidney leukocytes and promote cell migration, NO release, and the expression of >15 inflammatory cytokines, including IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-10 and TGF-β1, thus regulating the inflammatory response. Mechanistically, CiCXCL13 interacted with its evolutionarily conserved receptor CiCXCR5 and activated the Akt-NF-κB and p38-AP-1 pathways, as well as a previously unrevealed p38-NF-κB pathway, to efficiently induce inflammatory cytokine expression, which was distinct from that reported in mammals. Zebrafish CXCL13 induced inflammatory cytokine expression through Akt, p38, NF-κB, and AP-1 as CiCXCL13. Meanwhile, the CiCXCL13-CiCXCR5 axis-mediated inflammatory activity was negatively shaped by grass carp atypical chemokine receptor 2 (CiACKR2). The present study is, to our knowledge, the first to comprehensively define the immune function of CXCL13 in inflammatory regulation and the underlying mechanism in teleosts, and it provides a valuable perspective on the evolution and biology of fish chemokines.
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- Chunhua Ding
- Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center of Featured Aquatic Resources Utilization, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China; and Fisheries College, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center of Featured Aquatic Resources Utilization, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China; and Fisheries College, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center of Featured Aquatic Resources Utilization, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China; and Fisheries College, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center of Featured Aquatic Resources Utilization, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China; and Fisheries College, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center of Featured Aquatic Resources Utilization, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China; and Fisheries College, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center of Featured Aquatic Resources Utilization, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China; and Fisheries College, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center of Featured Aquatic Resources Utilization, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China; and Fisheries College, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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Yadav M, Akhter Y. Validating Fractalkine receptor as a target and identifying candidates for drug discovery against type 2 diabetes. J Cell Biochem 2024; 125:127-145. [PMID: 38112285 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.30511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is one of the most common chronic diseases employing abnormal levels of insulin. Enhancing the insulin production is greatly aided by the regulatory mechanisms of the Fractalkine receptor (CX3CR1) system in islet β-cell function. However, elements including a high-fat diet, obesity, and ageing negatively impact the expression of CX3CR1 in islets. CX3CL1/CX3CR1 receptor-ligand complex is now recognized as a novel therapeutic target. It suggests that T2DM-related β-cell dysfunction may result from lower amount of these proteins. We analyzed the differential expression of CX3CR1 gene samples taken from persons with T2DM using data obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus database. Homology modeling enabled us to generate the three-dimensional structure of CX3CR1 and a possible binding pocket. The optimized CX3CR1 structure was subjected to rigorous screening against a massive library of 693 million drug-like molecules from the ZINC15 database. This screening process led to the identification of three compounds with strong binding affinity at the identified binding pocket of CX3CR1. To further evaluate the potential of these compounds, molecular dynamics simulations were conducted over a 50 ns time scale to assess the stability of the protein-ligand complexes. These simulations revealed that ZINC000032506419 emerged as the most promising drug-like compound among the three potent molecules. The discovery of ZINC000032506419 holds exciting promise as a potential therapeutic agent for T2D and other related metabolic disorders. These findings pave the way for the development of effective medications to address the complexities of T2DM and its associated metabolic diseases.
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- Madhu Yadav
- Department of Biotechnology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Lazennec G, Rajarathnam K, Richmond A. CXCR2 chemokine receptor - a master regulator in cancer and physiology. Trends Mol Med 2024; 30:37-55. [PMID: 37872025 PMCID: PMC10841707 DOI: 10.1016/j.molmed.2023.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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Recent findings have modified our understanding of the roles of chemokine receptor CXCR2 and its ligands in cancer, inflammation, and immunity. Studies in Cxcr2 tissue-specific knockout mice show that this receptor is involved in, among other things, cancer, central nervous system (CNS) function, metabolism, reproduction, COVID-19, and the response to circadian cycles. Moreover, CXCR2 involvement in neutrophil function has been revisited not only in physiology but also for its major contribution to cancers. The recent unfolding of the role of CXCR2 in numerous cancers has led to extensive evaluation of multiple CXCR2 antagonists in preclinical and clinical studies. In this review we discuss the potential of targeting CXCR2 for cancer treatment.
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- Gwendal Lazennec
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Sys2Diag-ALCEDIAG, Cap Delta, Montpellier, France; CNRS Groupement de Recherche (GDR) 3697 'Microenvironment of Tumor Niches', Micronit, France.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Sealy Center for Structural Biology and Molecular Biophysics, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Department of Veterans Affairs, Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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Wang J, Ouyang X, Zhu W, Yi Q, Zhong J. The Role of CXCL11 and its Receptors in Cancer: Prospective but Challenging Clinical Targets. Cancer Control 2024; 31:10732748241241162. [PMID: 38533911 DOI: 10.1177/10732748241241162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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Chemokine ligand 11 is a member of the CXC chemokine family and exerts its biological function mainly through binding to CXCR3 and CXCR7. The CXCL11 gene is ubiquitously overexpressed in various human malignant tumors; however, its specific mechanisms vary among different cancer types. Recent studies have found that CXCL11 is involved in the activation of multiple oncogenic signaling pathways and is closely related to tumorigenesis, progression, chemotherapy tolerance, immunotherapy efficacy, and poor prognosis. Depending on the specific expression of its receptor subtype, CXCL11 also has a complex 2-fold role in tumours; therefore, directly targeting the structure-function of CXCL11 and its receptors may be a challenging task. In this review, we summarize the biological functions of CXCL11 and its receptors and their roles in various types of malignant tumors and point out the directions for clinical applications.
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- Jiaqi Wang
- The First Clinical Medical College, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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Wang R, Zhang S, Liu Y, Li H, Guan S, Zhu L, Jia L, Liu Z, Xu H. The role of macrophage polarization and related key molecules in pulmonary inflammation and fibrosis induced by coal dust dynamic inhalation exposure in Sprague-Dawley rats. Cytokine 2024; 173:156419. [PMID: 37976700 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2023.156419] [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: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Coal dust is the main occupational hazard factor during coal mining operations. This study aimed to investigate the role of macrophage polarization and its molecular regulatory network in lung inflammation and fibrosis in Sprague-Dawley rats caused by coal dust exposure. Based on the key exposure parameters (exposure route, dose and duration) of the real working environment of coal miners, the dynamic inhalation exposure method was employed, and a control group and three coal dust groups (4, 10 and 25 mg/m3) were set up. Lung function was measured after 30, 60 and 90 days of coal dust exposure. Meanwhile, the serum, lung tissue and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid were collected after anesthesia for downstream experiments (histopathological analysis, RT-qPCR, ELISA, etc.). The results showed that coal dust exposure caused stunted growth, increased lung organ coefficient and decreased lung function in rats. The expression level of the M1 macrophage marker iNOS was significantly upregulated in the early stage of exposure and was accompanied by higher expression of the inflammatory cytokines TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6 and the chemokines IL-8, CCL2 and CCL5, with the most significant trend of CCL5 mRNA in lung tissues. Expression of the M2 macrophage marker Arg1 was significantly upregulated in the mid to late stages of coal dust exposure and was accompanied by higher expression of the anti-inflammatory cytokines IL-10 and TGF-β. In conclusion, macrophage polarization and its molecular regulatory network (especially CCL5) play an important role in lung inflammation and fibrosis in SD rats exposed to coal dust by dynamic inhalation.
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- Rui Wang
- School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, China; The Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control of Ningxia, No. 1160, Shengli Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, China
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- Wuxi Center For Disease Control And Prevention, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214000, China
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- School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, China; The Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control of Ningxia, No. 1160, Shengli Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Fertility Preservation and Maintenance of Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, China
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- School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, China; The Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control of Ningxia, No. 1160, Shengli Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, China
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- School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, China; The Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control of Ningxia, No. 1160, Shengli Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, China
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- School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, China; The Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control of Ningxia, No. 1160, Shengli Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, China
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- School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, China; The Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control of Ningxia, No. 1160, Shengli Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, China.
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- School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, China; The Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control of Ningxia, No. 1160, Shengli Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, China.
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For our immune system to contain or eliminate malignant solid tumours, both myeloid and lymphoid haematopoietic cells must not only extravasate from the bloodstream into the tumour tissue but also further migrate to various specialized niches of the tumour microenvironment to functionally interact with each other, with non-haematopoietic stromal cells and, ultimately, with cancer cells. These interactions regulate local immune cell survival, proliferative expansion, differentiation and their execution of pro-tumour or antitumour effector functions, which collectively determine the outcome of spontaneous or therapeutically induced antitumour immune responses. None of these interactions occur randomly but are orchestrated and critically depend on migratory guidance cues provided by chemokines, a large family of chemotactic cytokines, and their receptors. Understanding the functional organization of the tumour immune microenvironment inevitably requires knowledge of the multifaceted roles of chemokines in the recruitment and positioning of its cellular constituents. Gaining such knowledge will not only generate new insights into the mechanisms underlying antitumour immunity or immune tolerance but also inform the development of biomarkers (or 'biopatterns') based on spatial tumour tissue analyses, as well as novel strategies to therapeutically engineer immune responses in patients with cancer. Here we will discuss recent observations on the role of chemokines in the tumour microenvironment in the context of our knowledge of their physiological functions in development, homeostasis and antimicrobial responses.
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- Thorsten R Mempel
- Center for Immunology and Inflammatory Diseases, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Center for Immunology and Inflammatory Diseases, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Immunology and Inflammatory Diseases, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Guo H, Hu WC, Xian H, Shi YX, Liu YY, Ma SB, Pan KQ, Wu SX, Xu LY, Luo C, Xie RG. CCL2 Potentiates Inflammation Pain and Related Anxiety-Like Behavior Through NMDA Signaling in Anterior Cingulate Cortex. Mol Neurobiol 2023:10.1007/s12035-023-03881-z. [PMID: 38157119 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-023-03881-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Previous studies have shown that the C-C motif chemokine ligand 2 (CCL2) is widely expressed in the nervous system and involved in regulating the development of chronic pain and related anxiety-like behaviors, but its precise mechanism is still unclear. This paper provides an in-depth examination of the involvement of CCL2-CCR2 signaling in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) in intraplantar injection of complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA) leading to inflammatory pain and its concomitant anxiety-like behaviors by modulation of glutamatergic N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR). Our findings suggest that local bilateral injection of CCR2 antagonist in the ACC inhibits CFA-induced inflammatory pain and anxiety-like behavior. Meanwhile, the expression of CCR2 and CCL2 was significantly increased in ACC after 14 days of intraplantar injection of CFA, and CCR2 was mainly expressed in excitatory neurons. Whole-cell patch-clamp recordings showed that the CCR2 inhibitor RS504393 reduced the frequency of miniature excitatory postsynaptic currents (mEPSC) in ACC, and CCL2 was involved in the regulation of NMDAR-induced current in ACC neurons in the pathological state. In addition, local injection of the NR2B inhibitor of NMDAR subunits, Ro 25-6981, attenuated the effects of CCL2-induced hyperalgesia and anxiety-like behavior in the ACC. In summary, CCL2 acts on CCR2 in ACC excitatory neurons and participates in the regulation of CFA-induced pain and related anxiety-like behaviors through upregulation of NR2B. CCR2 in the ACC neuron may be a potential target for the treatment of chronic inflammatory pain and pain-related anxiety.
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- Huan Guo
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Shantou University Medical College, No.22, Xinling Road, Shantou, 515041, China
- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
- School of Life Science & Research Center for Resource Peptide Drugs, Shaanxi Engineering & Technological Research Center for Conversation & Utilization of Regional Biological Resources, Yanan University, Yanan, 716000, China
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
- School of Life Science & Research Center for Resource Peptide Drugs, Shaanxi Engineering & Technological Research Center for Conversation & Utilization of Regional Biological Resources, Yanan University, Yanan, 716000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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- No.19 Cadet Regiment, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Shantou University Medical College, No.22, Xinling Road, Shantou, 515041, China.
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China.
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- Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China.
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Edderkaoui B. Chemokines in Cartilage Regeneration and Degradation: New Insights. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 25:381. [PMID: 38203552 PMCID: PMC10779035 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25010381] [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: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Cartilage plays a crucial role in the human body by forming long bones during development and growth to bear loads on joints and intervertebral discs. However, the increasing prevalence of cartilage degenerative disorders is a growing public health concern, especially due to the poor innate regenerative capacity of cartilage. Chondrocytes are a source of several inflammatory mediators that play vital roles in the pathogenesis of cartilage disorders. Among these mediators, chemokines have been explored as potential contributors to cartilage degeneration and regeneration. Our review focuses on the progress made during the last ten years in identifying the regulators and roles of chemokines and their receptors in different mechanisms related to chondrocytes and cartilage. Recent findings have demonstrated that chemokines influence cartilage both positively and negatively. Their induction and involvement in either process depends on the local molecular environment and is both site- and time-dependent. One of the challenges in defining the role of chemokines in cartilage pathology or regeneration is the apparent redundancy in the interaction of chemokines with their receptors. Hence, it is crucial to determine, for each situation, whether targeting specific chemokines or their receptors will help in developing effective therapeutic strategies for cartilage repair.
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- Bouchra Edderkaoui
- Musculoskeletal Disease Center, Research Service, VA Loma Linda Healthcare Systems, Loma Linda, CA 92357, USA;
- Department of Medicine, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA
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Jia Q, Bai D, Zheng X, Zhu L, Ou K, Wang X, Tong H, Zhang Y, Wang J, Zeng J, Yan S, Li S, Li XJ, Yin P. Comparing HD knockin pigs and mice reveals the pathological role of IL-17. Cell Rep 2023; 42:113443. [PMID: 37979175 DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113443] [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: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023] Open
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Our previous work has established a knockin (KI) pig model of Huntington's disease (HD) that can replicate the typical pathological features of HD, including selective striatal neuronal loss, reactive gliosis, and axonal degeneration. However, HD KI mice exhibit milder neuropathological phenotypes and lack overt neurodegeneration. By performing RNA sequencing to compare the gene expression profiles between HD KI pigs and mice, we find that genes related to interleukin-17 (IL-17) signaling are upregulated in the HD pig brains compared to the mouse brains. Delivery of IL-17 into the brain striatum of HD KI mice causes greater reactive gliosis and synaptic deficiency compared to HD KI mice that received PBS. These findings suggest that the upregulation of genes related to IL-17 signaling in HD pig brains contributes to severe glial pathology in HD and identify this as a potential therapeutic target for treating HD.
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- Qingqing Jia
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Non-human Primate Research, Key Laboratory of CNS Regeneration (Ministry of Education), Guangdong-Hongkong-Macau Institute of CNS Regeneration, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Non-human Primate Research, Key Laboratory of CNS Regeneration (Ministry of Education), Guangdong-Hongkong-Macau Institute of CNS Regeneration, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China; Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Institute of Neurological Diseases, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong 637000, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Non-human Primate Research, Key Laboratory of CNS Regeneration (Ministry of Education), Guangdong-Hongkong-Macau Institute of CNS Regeneration, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Non-human Primate Research, Key Laboratory of CNS Regeneration (Ministry of Education), Guangdong-Hongkong-Macau Institute of CNS Regeneration, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Non-human Primate Research, Key Laboratory of CNS Regeneration (Ministry of Education), Guangdong-Hongkong-Macau Institute of CNS Regeneration, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Non-human Primate Research, Key Laboratory of CNS Regeneration (Ministry of Education), Guangdong-Hongkong-Macau Institute of CNS Regeneration, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Non-human Primate Research, Key Laboratory of CNS Regeneration (Ministry of Education), Guangdong-Hongkong-Macau Institute of CNS Regeneration, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Non-human Primate Research, Key Laboratory of CNS Regeneration (Ministry of Education), Guangdong-Hongkong-Macau Institute of CNS Regeneration, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, The State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510260, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510260, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Non-human Primate Research, Key Laboratory of CNS Regeneration (Ministry of Education), Guangdong-Hongkong-Macau Institute of CNS Regeneration, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Non-human Primate Research, Key Laboratory of CNS Regeneration (Ministry of Education), Guangdong-Hongkong-Macau Institute of CNS Regeneration, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Non-human Primate Research, Key Laboratory of CNS Regeneration (Ministry of Education), Guangdong-Hongkong-Macau Institute of CNS Regeneration, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Non-human Primate Research, Key Laboratory of CNS Regeneration (Ministry of Education), Guangdong-Hongkong-Macau Institute of CNS Regeneration, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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Chen Q, Bharadwaj V, Irvine KA, Clark JD. Mechanisms and treatments of chronic pain after traumatic brain injury. Neurochem Int 2023; 171:105630. [PMID: 37865340 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuint.2023.105630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/23/2023]
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While pain after trauma generally resolves, some trauma patients experience pain for months to years after injury. An example, relevant to both combat and civilian settings, is chronic pain after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Headache as well as pain in the back and extremities are common locations for TBI-related chronic pain to be experienced. TBI-related pain can exist alone or can exacerbate pain from other injuries long after healing has occurred. Consequences of chronic pain in these settings include increased suffering, higher levels of disability, serious emotional problems, and worsened cognitive deficits. The current review will examine recent evidence regarding dysfunction of endogenous pain modulatory mechanisms, neuroplastic changes in the trigeminal circuitry and alterations in spinal nociceptive processing as contributors to TBI-related chronic pain. Key pain modulatory centers including the locus coeruleus, periaqueductal grey matter, and rostroventromedial medulla are vulnerable to TBI. Both the rationales and existing evidence for the use of monoamine reuptake inhibitors, CGRP antagonists, CXCR2 chemokine receptor antagonists, and interventional therapies will be presented. While consensus guidelines for the management of chronic post-traumatic TBI-related pain are lacking, several approaches to this clinically challenging situation deserve focused evaluation and may prove to be viable therapeutic options.
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- QiLiang Chen
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University, School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University, School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University, School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA; Anesthesiology Service, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, 3801 Miranda Ave (E4-220), Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University, School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA; Anesthesiology Service, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, 3801 Miranda Ave (E4-220), Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA.
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Xu X, Wen S, Zhang Y, Cao W, Yue P, Kong J, Liu M, Fan Y, Chen J, Ji Z, Dong Y, Zhou G, Li B, Liu A, Bao F. A key protein from Borrelia burgdorferi could stimulate cytokines in human microglial cells and inhibitory effects of Cucurbitacin IIa. IBRO Neurosci Rep 2023; 15:376-385. [PMID: 38046885 PMCID: PMC10689270 DOI: 10.1016/j.ibneur.2023.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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Lyme neuroborreliosis (LNB) is an infectious disease of the nervous system caused by Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb) infection. However, its pathogenesis is not fully understood. We used recombinant BmpA (rBmpA) to stimulate human microglia cell HMC3, then collected the culture supernatant and extracted total RNA from cells, and used the supernatant for cytokine chip, then ELISA and qPCR technology were used to validate the results from cytokine chip. After rBmpA stimulation of microglia, 24 inflammation-related cytokines showed elevated expression. Among them, six cytokines (IL-6, IL-8, CCL2, CCL5, CXCL1, and CXCL10) increased significantly in mRNA transcription, three cytokines (IL-6, IL-8, and CXCL10) concentrations in the cell supernatant increased significantly after the rBmpA stimulation, and CuIIa could inhibit expression of these cytokines. The BmpA can stimulate human microglia to produce large amounts of cytokines, leading to the occurrence of inflammation, which may be closely related to the development of LNB. CuIIa can inhibit BmpA-induced cytokine production in microglia, which may have potential therapeutic effects on LNB.
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- Xin Xu
- The Institute for Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory of Children's Major Diseases Research, The Affiliated Children Hospital, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- The Institute for Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- Department of Intensive Care Unit, First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
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- The Institute for Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory of Children's Major Diseases Research, The Affiliated Children Hospital, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- The Institute for Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- The Institute for Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- The Institute for Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- The Institute for Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- The Institute for Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- The Institute for Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- The Institute for Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- The Institute for Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- The Institute for Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- The Institute for Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- The Institute for Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory of Children's Major Diseases Research, The Affiliated Children Hospital, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- The Institute for Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory of Children's Major Diseases Research, The Affiliated Children Hospital, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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Li C, Zhang L, Jin Q, Jiang H, Wu C. Role and application of chemokine CXCL13 in central nervous system lymphoma. Ann Hematol 2023:10.1007/s00277-023-05560-4. [PMID: 38010409 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-023-05560-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Chemokine ligand 13 (CXCL13) and its chemokine receptor 5 (CXCR5) both play significant roles in the tumor microenvironment (TME). CXCL13 in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) has recently been found to have significant diagnostic and prognostic value in primary and secondary central nervous system (CNS) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), and the CXCL13-CXCR5 axis has been shown to play an important chemotactic role in the TME of CNS-DLBCL. In this review, we first describe the clinical value of CXCL13 in CSF as a prognostic and diagnostic biomarker for CNS-DLBCL. In addition, this review also discusses the specific mechanisms associated with the CXCL13-CXCR5 axis in tumor immunity of primary diffuse large B cell lymphoma of the central nervous system (PCNS-DLBCL) by reviewing the specific mechanisms of this axis in the immune microenvironment of DLBCL and CNS inflammation, as well as the prospects for the use of CXCL13-CXCR5 axis in immunotherapy in PCNS-DLBCL.
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- Cuicui Li
- Department of Hematology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, China
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- Department of Hematology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, China
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- Department of Hematology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, China
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- Department of Hematology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, China
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- Department of Hematology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, China.
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Garcia N, Rahman MM, Arellano CL, Banakh I, Yung-Chih C, Peter K, Cleland H, Lo CH, Akbarzadeh S. Graft-Host Interaction and Its Effect on Wound Repair Using Mouse Models. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16277. [PMID: 38003467 PMCID: PMC10671506 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242216277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Autologous skin grafting has been commonly used in clinics for decades to close large wounds, yet the cellular and molecular interactions between the wound bed and the graft that mediates the wound repair are not fully understood. The aim of this study was to better understand the molecular changes in the wound triggered by autologous and synthetic grafting. Defining the wound changes at the molecular level during grafting sets the basis to test other engineered skin grafts by design. In this study, a full-thickness skin graft (SKH-1 hairless) mouse model was established. An autologous full-thickness skin graft (FTSG) or an acellular fully synthetic Biodegradable Temporising Matrix (BTM) was grafted. The wound bed/grafts were analysed at histological, RNA, and protein levels during the inflammation (day 1), proliferation (day 5), and remodelling (day 21) phases of wound repair. The results showed that in this mouse model, similar to others, inflammatory marker levels, including Il-6, Cxcl-1, and Cxcl-5/6, were raised within a day post-wounding. Autologous grafting reduced the expression of these inflammatory markers. This was different from the wounds grafted with synthetic dermal grafts, in which Cxcl-1 and Cxcl-5/6 remained significantly high up to 21 days post-grafting. Autologous skin grafting reduced wound contraction compared to wounds that were left to spontaneously repair. Synthetic grafts contracted significantly more than FTSG by day 21. The observed wound contraction in synthetic grafts was most likely mediated at least partly by myofibroblasts. It is possible that high TGF-β1 levels in days 1-21 were the driving force behind myofibroblast abundance in synthetic grafts, although no evidence of TGF-β1-mediated Connective Tissue Growth Factor (CTGF) upregulation was observed.
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- Nicole Garcia
- Skin Bioengineering Laboratory, Victorian Adult Burns Service, Alfred Health, 89 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia; (N.G.); (M.M.R.); (C.L.A.); (I.B.); (H.C.); (C.H.L.)
- Department of Surgery, Monash University, 99 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
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- Skin Bioengineering Laboratory, Victorian Adult Burns Service, Alfred Health, 89 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia; (N.G.); (M.M.R.); (C.L.A.); (I.B.); (H.C.); (C.H.L.)
- Department of Surgery, Monash University, 99 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
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- Skin Bioengineering Laboratory, Victorian Adult Burns Service, Alfred Health, 89 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia; (N.G.); (M.M.R.); (C.L.A.); (I.B.); (H.C.); (C.H.L.)
- Department of Surgery, Monash University, 99 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
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- Skin Bioengineering Laboratory, Victorian Adult Burns Service, Alfred Health, 89 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia; (N.G.); (M.M.R.); (C.L.A.); (I.B.); (H.C.); (C.H.L.)
- Department of Surgery, Monash University, 99 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
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- Atherothrombosis and Vascular, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia; (C.Y.-C.); (K.P.)
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- Atherothrombosis and Vascular, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia; (C.Y.-C.); (K.P.)
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- Skin Bioengineering Laboratory, Victorian Adult Burns Service, Alfred Health, 89 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia; (N.G.); (M.M.R.); (C.L.A.); (I.B.); (H.C.); (C.H.L.)
- Department of Surgery, Monash University, 99 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
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- Skin Bioengineering Laboratory, Victorian Adult Burns Service, Alfred Health, 89 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia; (N.G.); (M.M.R.); (C.L.A.); (I.B.); (H.C.); (C.H.L.)
- Department of Surgery, Monash University, 99 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
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- Skin Bioengineering Laboratory, Victorian Adult Burns Service, Alfred Health, 89 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia; (N.G.); (M.M.R.); (C.L.A.); (I.B.); (H.C.); (C.H.L.)
- Department of Surgery, Monash University, 99 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
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Najafzadeh M, Naeem P, Ghaderi N, Jafarinejad S, Karimi Z, Ghaderi M, Akhbari P, Ghaderi R, Farsi P, Wright A, Anderson D. Comparing P53 expression and genome-wide transcriptome profiling to Comet assay in lymphocytes from melanoma patients and healthy controls. Sci Rep 2023; 13:18858. [PMID: 37914759 PMCID: PMC10620420 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-44965-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023] Open
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This study compared the expression of TP53 in lymphocytes from malignant melanoma (MM) patients with positive sentinel nodes to healthy controls (HCs) following exposure to various doses of UVA radiation. The Lymphocyte Genome Sensitivity (LGS) assay indicated significant differences in DNA damage in lymphocytes between MM patients and HCs. qPCR data demonstrated an overall 3.4-fold increase in TP53 expression in lymphocytes from MM patients compared to healthy controls, following treatment with 0.5 mW/cm2 UVA radiation. Western blotting confirmed that p53 expression was increased in MM lymphocytes following UVA exposure compared to healthy individuals. Genome transcriptome profiling data displayed differences in gene expression between UVA-treated lymphocytes from MM patients and HCs. Peripheral lymphocytes from MM patients are more susceptible to the genotoxic effects of UVA compared to healthy individuals. Our previous studies showed that UVA exposure of various intensities caused significant differences in the levels of DNA damage between lymphocytes from cancer patients compared to HCs through the LGS assay. The present study's results provide further credibility to the LGS assay as a screening test for cancer detection. Peripheral lymphocytes could be a promising blood biopsy biomarker for staging of carcinomas and prevention of carcinoma progression at early stages.
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- Mojgan Najafzadeh
- School of Life Sciences, University of Bradford, Richmond Road, Bradford, BD7 1DP, West Yorkshire, UK.
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Bradford, Richmond Road, Bradford, BD7 1DP, West Yorkshire, UK
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- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, St Luke's Hospital, Little Horton Lane, BD5 0NA, UK
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Bradford, Richmond Road, Bradford, BD7 1DP, West Yorkshire, UK
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Bradford, Richmond Road, Bradford, BD7 1DP, West Yorkshire, UK
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- Division of Pathology F46, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge, 141 86, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Science, College of Medicine and Health, University of Exeter, Exeter, EX2 5DW, UK
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- Department of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2BX, UK
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- Department of Clinical Pathology and Cytology, Karolinska University Hospital, 141 86, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, St Luke's Hospital, Little Horton Lane, BD5 0NA, UK
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Bradford, Richmond Road, Bradford, BD7 1DP, West Yorkshire, UK
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Ullah A, Zhao J, Singla RK, Shen B. Pathophysiological impact of CXC and CX3CL1 chemokines in preeclampsia and gestational diabetes mellitus. Front Cell Dev Biol 2023; 11:1272536. [PMID: 37928902 PMCID: PMC10620730 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1272536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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Diabetes-related pathophysiological alterations and various female reproductive difficulties were common in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), who had 21.1 million live births. Preeclampsia (PE), which increases maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality, affects approximately 3%-5% of pregnancies worldwide. Nevertheless, it is unclear what triggers PE and GDM to develop. Therefore, the development of novel moderator therapy approaches is a crucial advancement. Chemokines regulate physiological defenses and maternal-fetal interaction during healthy and disturbed pregnancies. Chemokines regulate immunity, stem cell trafficking, anti-angiogenesis, and cell attraction. CXC chemokines are usually inflammatory and contribute to numerous reproductive disorders. Fractalkine (CX3CL1) may be membrane-bound or soluble. CX3CL1 aids cell survival during homeostasis and inflammation. Evidence reveals that CXC and CX3CL1 chemokines and their receptors have been the focus of therapeutic discoveries for clinical intervention due to their considerable participation in numerous biological processes. This review aims to give an overview of the functions of CXC and CX3CL1 chemokines and their receptors in the pathophysiology of PE and GDM. Finally, we examined stimulus specificity for CXC and CX3CL1 chemokine expression and synthesis in PE and GDM and preclinical and clinical trials of CXC-based PE and GDM therapies.
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- Amin Ullah
- Joint Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence for Critical Care Medicine, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Institutes for Systems Genetics, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence for Critical Care Medicine, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Institutes for Systems Genetics, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence for Critical Care Medicine, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Institutes for Systems Genetics, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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- Joint Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence for Critical Care Medicine, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Institutes for Systems Genetics, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Zajkowska M, Dulewicz M, Kulczyńska-Przybik A, Safiejko K, Juchimiuk M, Konopko M, Kozłowski L, Mroczko B. CXCL5 and CXCL14, but not CXCL16 as potential biomarkers of colorectal cancer. Sci Rep 2023; 13:17688. [PMID: 37848726 PMCID: PMC10582048 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-45093-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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Experts emphasize that colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality are increasing. That is why its early detection is of the utmost importance. Patients with cancer diagnosed in earlier stages have a better prognosis and a chance for faster implementation of treatment. Consequently, it is vital to search for new parameters that could be useful in its diagnosis. Therefore, we evaluated the usefulness of CXCL5, CXCL14 and CXCL16 in serum of 115 participants (75 CRC patients and 40 healthy volunteers). Concentrations of all parameters were measured using Luminex. CRP (C-reactive protein) levels were determined by immunoturbidimetry, while levels of classical tumor markers were measured using CMIA (Chemiluminescence Microparticle Immunoassay). Concentrations of CXCL5 were statistically higher in the CRC group when compared to healthy controls. The diagnostic sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value, and area under the ROC curve (AUC) of CXCL5 and CXCL14 were higher than those of CA 19-9. Obtained results suggest the usefulness of CXCL5 and CXCL16 in the determination of distant metastases and differentiation between TNM (Tumor-Node-Metastasis) stages, as well as the usefulness of CXCL14 and CRP combination in CRC detection (primary or recurrence). However, further studies concerning their role in CRC progression are crucial to confirm and explain their diagnostic utility and clinical application as biomarkers.
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- Monika Zajkowska
- Department of Neurodegeneration Diagnostics, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-269, Bialystok, Poland.
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- Department of Neurodegeneration Diagnostics, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-269, Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Oncological Surgery with Specialized Cancer Treatment Units, Maria Sklodowska-Curie Oncology Center, 15-027, Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Oncological Surgery with Specialized Cancer Treatment Units, Maria Sklodowska-Curie Oncology Center, 15-027, Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Oncological Surgery with Specialized Cancer Treatment Units, Maria Sklodowska-Curie Oncology Center, 15-027, Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Oncological Surgery with Specialized Cancer Treatment Units, Maria Sklodowska-Curie Oncology Center, 15-027, Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Neurodegeneration Diagnostics, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-269, Bialystok, Poland
- Department of Biochemical Diagnostics, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-269, Bialystok, Poland
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Dzhalilova D, Kosyreva A, Lokhonina A, Tsvetkov I, Vishnyakova P, Makarova O, Fatkhudinov T. Molecular and phenotypic distinctions of macrophages in tolerant and susceptible to hypoxia rats. PeerJ 2023; 11:e16052. [PMID: 37842051 PMCID: PMC10573310 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.16052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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Individual hypoxia tolerance is a major influence on the course and outcome of infectious and inflammatory diseases. Macrophages, which play central roles in systemic inflammatory response and other immunity reactions, are subject to functional activation orchestrated by several transcription factors including hypoxia inducible factors (HIFs). HIF-1 expression levels and the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced systemic inflammatory response severity have been shown to correlate with hypoxia tolerance. Molecular and functional features of macrophages, depending on the organisms resistance to hypoxia, can determine the severity of the course of infectious and inflammatory diseases, including the systemic inflammatory response. The purpose is the comparative molecular and functional characterization of non-activated and LPS-activated bone marrow-derived macrophages under normoxia in rats with different tolerance to oxygen deprivation. Hypoxia resistance was assessed by gasping time measurement in an 11,500 m altitude-equivalent hypobaric decompression chamber. Based on the outcome, the animals were assigned to three groups termed 'tolerant to hypoxia' (n = 12), 'normal', and 'susceptible to hypoxia' (n = 13). The 'normal' group was excluded from subsequent experiments. One month after hypoxia resistance test, the blood was collected from the tail vein to isolate monocytes. Non-activated and LPS-activated macrophage cultures were investigated by PCR, flow cytometry and Western blot methods. Gene expression patterns of non-activated cultured macrophages from tolerant and susceptible to hypoxia animals differed. We observed higher expression of VEGF and CD11b and lower expression of Tnfa, Il1b and Epas1 in non-activated cultures obtained from tolerant to hypoxia animals, whereas HIF-1α mRNA and protein expression levels were similar. LPS-activated macrophage cultures derived from susceptible to hypoxia animals expressed higher levels of Hif1a and CCR7 than the tolerant group; in addition, the activation was associated with increased content of HIF-1α in cell culture medium. The observed differences indicate a specific propensity toward pro-inflammatory macrophage polarization in susceptible to hypoxia rats.
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- Dzhuliia Dzhalilova
- Avtsyn Research Institute of Human Morphology, Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery, Moscow, Russian Federation
- Research Institute of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University), Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Avtsyn Research Institute of Human Morphology, Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery, Moscow, Russian Federation
- Research Institute of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University), Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Research Institute of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University), Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Avtsyn Research Institute of Human Morphology, Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Research Institute of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University), Moscow, Russian Federation
- National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology Named after Academician V.I. Kulakov of Ministry of Healthcare of Russian Federation, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Avtsyn Research Institute of Human Morphology, Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Avtsyn Research Institute of Human Morphology, Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery, Moscow, Russian Federation
- Research Institute of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University), Moscow, Russian Federation
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Seon JK, Kuppa SS, Kang JY, Lee JS, Park SA, Yoon TR, Park KS, Kim HK. Peptide derived from stromal cell-derived factor 1δ enhances the in vitro expression of osteogenic proteins via bone marrow stromal cell differentiation and promotes bone formation in in vivo models. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:6587-6599. [PMID: 37605799 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm00798g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) rely on chemokines and chemokine receptors to execute their biological and physiological functions. Stromal cell-derived factor-1 (SDF-1) is upregulated in injury sites, where it acts as a chemotactic agent, attracting CXCR4-expressing MSCs, which play a pivotal role in the healing and regeneration of tissue throughout the body. Furthermore, SDF-1 expression has been observed in regions experiencing inflammation-induced bone destruction and fracture sites. In this study, we identified a novel peptide called bone-forming peptide-5 (BFP-5), derived from SDF-1δ, which can promote the osteogenesis of MSCs as well as bone formation and healing. Multipotent bone marrow stromal cells treated with BFP-5 showed enhanced alizarin red S staining and higher alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity. Moreover, ALP and osterix proteins were more abundantly expressed when cells were treated with BFP-5 than SDF-1α. Histology and microcomputed tomography data at 12 weeks demonstrated that both rabbit and goat models transplanted with polycaprolactone (PCL) scaffolds coated with BFP-5 showed significantly greater bone formation than animals transplanted with PCL scaffolds alone. These findings suggest that BFP-5 could be useful in the development of related therapies for conditions associated with bones.
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- Jong Keun Seon
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Chonnam National University Medical School, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, 322 Seoyang-ro, Hwasun-eup, Jeonnam, 58128, Korea
- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, Center for Joint Disease of Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, 322 Seoyang-ro, Hwasun-eup, Jeonnam, 519-763, Korea.
- Korea Biomedical Materials and Devices Innovation Research Center of Chonnam National University Hospital, 42, Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 501-757, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Chonnam National University Medical School, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, 322 Seoyang-ro, Hwasun-eup, Jeonnam, 58128, Korea
- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, Center for Joint Disease of Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, 322 Seoyang-ro, Hwasun-eup, Jeonnam, 519-763, Korea.
- Korea Biomedical Materials and Devices Innovation Research Center of Chonnam National University Hospital, 42, Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 501-757, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, Center for Joint Disease of Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, 322 Seoyang-ro, Hwasun-eup, Jeonnam, 519-763, Korea.
- Korea Biomedical Materials and Devices Innovation Research Center of Chonnam National University Hospital, 42, Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 501-757, Korea
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- Department of Biology, Integrative Biological Sciences & BK21 FOUR educational Research Group for Age-Associated Disorder Control Technology, Immunology Research Lab, College of Natural Sciences, Chosun University, Dong-gu, Gwangju 501-759, Korea
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- Nano Convergence & Manufacturing Systems, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM), Daejon 34103, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, Center for Joint Disease of Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, 322 Seoyang-ro, Hwasun-eup, Jeonnam, 519-763, Korea.
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, Center for Joint Disease of Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, 322 Seoyang-ro, Hwasun-eup, Jeonnam, 519-763, Korea.
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, Center for Joint Disease of Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, 322 Seoyang-ro, Hwasun-eup, Jeonnam, 519-763, Korea.
- Korea Biomedical Materials and Devices Innovation Research Center of Chonnam National University Hospital, 42, Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 501-757, Korea
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Shin C, Baek IC, Cho WK, Kim TG, Suh BK. Comprehensive analysis of chemokine gene polymorphisms in Korean children with autoimmune thyroid disease. Sci Rep 2023; 13:15642. [PMID: 37730733 PMCID: PMC10511635 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-42021-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023] Open
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Chemokines are chemotactic cytokines that can cause directed migration of leukocytes. The aim of this study was to examine differences in single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) of chemokine in AITD patients compared to normal controls. A total of 86 Korean pediatric patients were included in the patient group and 183 adults were included in the normal control group. To compare influences of several chemokine gene polymorphisms, 25 SNPs in 16 chemokine genes were analyzed. Genotype frequencies of CCL11(rs3744508)AA(OR = 6.9) and CCR2(rs1799864)AA(OR = 3.8) were higher in the AITD patients than in the controls, whereas CCL17(rs223828)CC was lower in the AITD patients than in the controls(OR = 0.4). In comparison between Graves' disease (GD) patients and controls, genotype frequency of CCL17(rs223828)CC(OR = 0.4) was lower in the GD group, whereas those of CCR2(rs1799864)AA(OR = 4.8) were higher in the GD group. The genotype frequency of CCL11(rs3744508)AA(OR = 11.3) was higher in Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) patients, whereas that of CXCL8(rs2227306)CC(OR = 0.4) was lower in HT patients. Polymorphisms of CCL11(rs3744508), CCL17(rs223828), and CCR2(rs1799864) might be associated with AITD, with CCL17(rs223828), CCR2(rs1799864) and CXCR2(rs2230054, rs1126579) affecting GD and CCL11(rs3744508) and CXCL8(rs2227306) affecting HT in Korean children.
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- Chungwoo Shin
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, St. Vincent's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, 065941, Korea
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- Catholic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Bank, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, 065941, Korea.
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, St. Vincent's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, 065941, Korea.
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- Catholic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Bank, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, 065941, Korea
- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, 065941, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, St. Vincent's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, 065941, Korea
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Korbecki J, Kupnicka P, Barczak K, Bosiacki M, Ziętek P, Chlubek D, Baranowska-Bosiacka I. The Role of CXCR1, CXCR2, CXCR3, CXCR5, and CXCR6 Ligands in Molecular Cancer Processes and Clinical Aspects of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:4555. [PMID: 37760523 PMCID: PMC10526350 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15184555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a type of leukemia known for its unfavorable prognoses, prompting research efforts to discover new therapeutic targets. One area of investigation involves examining extracellular factors, particularly CXC chemokines. While CXCL12 (SDF-1) and its receptor CXCR4 have been extensively studied, research on other CXC chemokine axes in AML is less developed. This study aims to bridge that gap by providing an overview of the significance of CXC chemokines other than CXCL12 (CXCR1, CXCR2, CXCR3, CXCR5, and CXCR6 ligands and CXCL14 and CXCL17) in AML's oncogenic processes. We explore the roles of all CXC chemokines other than CXCL12, in particular CXCL1 (Gro-α), CXCL8 (IL-8), CXCL10 (IP-10), and CXCL11 (I-TAC) in AML tumor processes, including their impact on AML cell proliferation, bone marrow angiogenesis, interaction with non-leukemic cells like MSCs and osteoblasts, and their clinical relevance. We delve into how they influence prognosis, association with extramedullary AML, induction of chemoresistance, effects on bone marrow microvessel density, and their connection to French-American-British (FAB) classification and FLT3 gene mutations.
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- Jan Korbecki
- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wlkp. 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (J.K.); (P.K.); (M.B.); (D.C.)
- Department of Anatomy and Histology, Collegium Medicum, University of Zielona Góra, Zyty 28, 65-046 Zielona Góra, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wlkp. 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (J.K.); (P.K.); (M.B.); (D.C.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wlkp. 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wlkp. 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (J.K.); (P.K.); (M.B.); (D.C.)
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Orthopaedic Oncology, Pomeranian Medical University, Unii Lubelskiej 1, 71-252 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wlkp. 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (J.K.); (P.K.); (M.B.); (D.C.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wlkp. 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (J.K.); (P.K.); (M.B.); (D.C.)
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Mayo KH. Heterologous Interactions with Galectins and Chemokines and Their Functional Consequences. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14083. [PMID: 37762385 PMCID: PMC10531749 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241814083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Extra- and intra-cellular activity occurs under the direction of numerous inter-molecular interactions, and in any tissue or cell, molecules are densely packed, thus promoting those molecular interactions. Galectins and chemokines, the focus of this review, are small, protein effector molecules that mediate various cellular functions-in particular, cell adhesion and migration-as well as cell signaling/activation. In the past, researchers have reported that combinations of these (and other) effector molecules act separately, yet sometimes in concert, but nevertheless physically apart and via their individual cell receptors. This view that each effector molecule functions independently of the other limits our thinking about functional versatility and cooperation, and, in turn, ignores the prospect of physiologically important inter-molecular interactions, especially when both molecules are present or co-expressed in the same cellular environment. This review is focused on such protein-protein interactions with chemokines and galectins, the homo- and hetero-oligomeric structures that they can form, and the functional consequences of those paired interactions.
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- Kevin H Mayo
- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Biophysics, University of Minnesota Health Sciences Center, 6-155 Jackson Hall, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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Kim HJ, Chang HK, Lee YM, Heo K. Catecholamines Promote Ovarian Cancer Progression through Secretion of CXC-Chemokines. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14104. [PMID: 37762405 PMCID: PMC10532075 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241814104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Considerable evidence has accumulated in the last decade supporting the notion that chronic stress is closely related to the growth, metastasis, and angiogenesis of ovarian cancer. In this study, we analyzed the conditioned media in SKOV3 ovarian cancer cell lines treated with catecholamines to identify secreted proteins responding to chronic stress. Here, we observed that epinephrine and norepinephrine enhanced the secretion and mRNA expression of CXC-chemokines (CXCL1, 2, 3, and 8). Neutralizing antibodies to CXCL8 and CXCL8 receptor (CXCR2) inhibitors significantly reduced catecholamine-mediated invasion of SKOV3 cells. Finally, we found that the concentration of CXCL1 and CXCL8 in the plasma of ovarian cancer patients increased with stage progression. Taken together, these findings suggest that stress-related catecholamines may influence ovarian cancer progression through the secretion of CXC-chemokines.
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- Hyun Jung Kim
- Department of Biopharmaceutical Chemistry, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, Republic of Korea; (H.J.K.); (Y.M.L.)
- Biopharmaceutical Chemistry Major, School of Applied Chemistry, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, Republic of Korea
- Antibody Research Institute, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan 15355, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Biopharmaceutical Chemistry, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, Republic of Korea; (H.J.K.); (Y.M.L.)
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- Department of Biopharmaceutical Chemistry, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, Republic of Korea; (H.J.K.); (Y.M.L.)
- Biopharmaceutical Chemistry Major, School of Applied Chemistry, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, Republic of Korea
- Antibody Research Institute, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, Republic of Korea
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Hashemi SF, Khorramdelazad H. The cryptic role of CXCL17/CXCR8 axis in the pathogenesis of cancers: a review of the latest evidence. J Cell Commun Signal 2023; 17:409-422. [PMID: 36352331 PMCID: PMC10409701 DOI: 10.1007/s12079-022-00699-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Chemokines are immune system mediators that mediate various activities and play a role in the pathogenesis of several cancers. Among these chemokines, C-X-C motif chemokine 17 (CXCL-17) is a relatively novel molecule produced along the airway epithelium in physiological and pathological conditions, and evidence shows that it plays a homeostatic role in most cases. CXCL17 has a protective role in some cancers and a pathological role in others, such as liver and lung cancer. This chemokine, along with its possible receptor termed G protein-coupled receptor 35 (GPR35) or CXCR8, are involved in recruiting myeloid cells, regulating angiogenesis, defending against pathogenic microorganisms, and numerous other mechanisms. Considering the few studies that have been performed on the dual role of CXCL17 in human malignancies, this review has investigated the possible pro-tumor and anti-tumor roles of this chemokine, as well as future treatment options in cancer therapy.
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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Chen YT, Pan HC, Hsu CK, Sun CY, Chen CY, Chen YH, Hsu HJ, Wu IW, Wu VC, Hoste E. Performance of urinary C-C motif chemokine ligand 14 for the prediction of persistent acute kidney injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care 2023; 27:318. [PMID: 37596698 PMCID: PMC10439656 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-023-04610-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Urinary C-C motif chemokine ligand 14 (CCL14) has been described as an effective marker for delayed recovery of acute kidney injury (AKI), yet its efficacy has been found to vary between different trials. The goal of this research was to assess the predictive performance of urinary CCL14 as a marker for persistent AKI. METHODS In accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, we searched the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases up to April 2023 for studies of adults (> 18 years) that reported the diagnostic performance of urinary CCL14. The sensitivity, specificity, number of events, true positive, and false positive results were extracted and evaluated. Hierarchical summary receiver operating characteristic curves (HSROCs) were used to summarize the pooled test performance, and the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations criteria were used to appraise the quality of evidence. RESULTS We included six studies with 952 patients in this meta-analysis. The occurrence of persistent AKI among these patients was 39.6% (377/952). The pooled sensitivity and specificity results of urinary CCL14 in predicting persistent AKI were 0.81 (95% CI 0.72-0.87) and 0.71 (95% CI 0.53-0.84), respectively. The pooled positive likelihood ratio (LR) was 2.75 (95% CI 1.63-4.66), and the negative LR was 0.27 (95% CI 0.18-0.41). The HSROC with pooled diagnostic accuracy was 0.84. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that urinary CCL14 can be used as an effective marker for predicting persistent AKI.
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Grants
- MOST 106-2321-B-182-002, MOST 107-2321-B-182-004, MOST 108-2321-B-182-003, MOST 109-2321-B-182-001 Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan
- 104-2314-B-002-125-MY3, 106-2314-B-002 -166 -MY3,107-2314-B-002-026-MY3 National Science Council
- 104-2314-B-002-125-MY3, 106-2314-B-002 -166 -MY3,107-2314-B-002-026-MY3 National Science Council
- PH-102-SP-09 National Health Research Institutes
- 106-FTN20, 106-P02, UN106-014, 106-S3582, 107-S3809, 107-T02,PC1246, VN109-09,109-S4634,UN109-041 National Taiwan University Hospital
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- Yih-Ting Chen
- Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 222 Mai-Jin Road, Keelung, 204, Taiwan
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- Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 222 Mai-Jin Road, Keelung, 204, Taiwan.
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Community Medicine Research Center, Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan.
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- Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 222 Mai-Jin Road, Keelung, 204, Taiwan
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- Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 222 Mai-Jin Road, Keelung, 204, Taiwan
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- Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 222 Mai-Jin Road, Keelung, 204, Taiwan
- Community Medicine Research Center, Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan
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- Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 222 Mai-Jin Road, Keelung, 204, Taiwan
- Community Medicine Research Center, Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Intensive Care Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.
- Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO), Brussels, Belgium.
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