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Diny NL, Baldeviano GC, Talor MV, Barin JG, Ong S, Bedja D, Hays AG, Gilotra NA, Coppens I, Rose NR, Čiháková D. Eosinophil-derived IL-4 drives progression of myocarditis to inflammatory dilated cardiomyopathy. J Exp Med 2017; 214:943-957. [PMID: 28302646 PMCID: PMC5379983 DOI: 10.1084/jem.20161702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2016] [Revised: 01/30/2017] [Accepted: 02/07/2017] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Diny et al. report a pathogenic role for eosinophils in autoimmune myocarditis and dilated cardiomyopathy. Eosinophils are required for progression of myocarditis to dilated cardiomyopathy and drive severe disease when present in large numbers. Activated cardiac eosinophils mediate this process through IL-4. Inflammatory dilated cardiomyopathy (DCMi) is a major cause of heart failure in children and young adults. DCMi develops in up to 30% of myocarditis patients, but the mechanisms involved in disease progression are poorly understood. Patients with eosinophilia frequently develop cardiomyopathies. In this study, we used the experimental autoimmune myocarditis (EAM) model to determine the role of eosinophils in myocarditis and DCMi. Eosinophils were dispensable for myocarditis induction but were required for progression to DCMi. Eosinophil-deficient ΔdblGATA1 mice, in contrast to WT mice, showed no signs of heart failure by echocardiography. Induction of EAM in hypereosinophilic IL-5Tg mice resulted in eosinophilic myocarditis with severe ventricular and atrial inflammation, which progressed to severe DCMi. This was not a direct effect of IL-5, as IL-5TgΔdblGATA1 mice were protected from DCMi, whereas IL-5−/− mice exhibited DCMi comparable with WT mice. Eosinophils drove progression to DCMi through their production of IL-4. Our experiments showed eosinophils were the major IL-4–expressing cell type in the heart during EAM, IL-4−/− mice were protected from DCMi like ΔdblGATA1 mice, and eosinophil-specific IL-4 deletion resulted in improved heart function. In conclusion, eosinophils drive progression of myocarditis to DCMi, cause severe DCMi when present in large numbers, and mediate this process through IL-4.
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- Nicola L Diny
- W. Harry Feinstone Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205
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- W. Harry Feinstone Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205
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- W. Harry Feinstone Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205
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- W. Harry Feinstone Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205.,Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205
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- W. Harry Feinstone Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205 .,Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205
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Bolívar-Mejía A, Rodríguez-Morales AJ, Paniz-Mondolfi AE, Delgado O. [Cardiovascular manifestations of human toxocariasis]. ARCHIVOS DE CARDIOLOGIA DE MEXICO 2015; 83:120-9. [PMID: 23462238 DOI: 10.1016/j.acmx.2012.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2012] [Revised: 06/13/2012] [Accepted: 07/03/2012] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Toxocariasis is a parasitic infection produced by helminths that cannot reach their adult stage in humans. For their etiological species (Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati), man is a paratenic host. Infection by such helminths can produce a variety of clinical manifestations, such as: visceral larvae migrans syndrome, ocular larvae migrans syndrome and covert toxocariasis. In the visceral larvae migrans syndrome, the organs that are mainly involved include liver, lungs, skin, nervous system, muscles, kidneys and the heart. Regarding the latter, the importance of cardiovascular manifestations in toxocariasis, as well as its clinical relevance, has increasingly begun to be recognized. The current article is based on a systematic information search, focused mainly on the clinical and pathological aspects of cardiovascular manifestations in toxocariasis, including its pathophysiology, laboratory findings, diagnosis and therapeutical options, with the objective of highlighting its importance as a zoonosis and its relevance to the fields of cardiovascular medicine in adults and children.
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- Adrián Bolívar-Mejía
- Grupo de Investigación en Electrocardiografía, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia
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Bugelski PJ, Martin PL. Concordance of preclinical and clinical pharmacology and toxicology of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies and fusion proteins: cell surface targets. Br J Pharmacol 2012; 166:823-46. [PMID: 22168282 PMCID: PMC3417412 DOI: 10.1111/j.1476-5381.2011.01811.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2011] [Revised: 10/14/2011] [Accepted: 11/28/2011] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and fusion proteins directed towards cell surface targets make an important contribution to the treatment of disease. The purpose of this review was to correlate the clinical and preclinical data on the 15 currently approved mAbs and fusion proteins targeted to the cell surface. The principal sources used to gather data were: the peer reviewed Literature; European Medicines Agency 'Scientific Discussions'; and the US Food and Drug Administration 'Pharmacology/Toxicology Reviews' and package inserts (United States Prescribing Information). Data on the 15 approved biopharmaceuticals were included: abatacept; abciximab; alefacept; alemtuzumab; basiliximab; cetuximab; daclizumab; efalizumab; ipilimumab; muromonab; natalizumab; panitumumab; rituximab; tocilizumab; and trastuzumab. For statistical analysis of concordance, data from these 15 were combined with data on the approved mAbs and fusion proteins directed towards soluble targets. Good concordance with human pharmacodynamics was found for mice receiving surrogates or non-human primates (NHPs) receiving the human pharmaceutical. In contrast, there was poor concordance for human pharmacodynamics in genetically deficient mice and for human adverse effects in all three test systems. No evidence that NHPs have superior predictive value was found.
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- Peter J Bugelski
- Biologics Toxicology, Janssen Research & Development, division of Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, LLC, Radnor, PA 19087, USA
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Much is known about the eosinophilic processes associated with antigens, tumors, and infection, yet data on other causes of eosinophilic inflammation are scarce. This paper investigates the locations and causes of other nonrespiratory eosinophilic inflammation. Although eosinophilic inflammation can involve locomotor, urinary, cardiovascular, nervous, gastrointestinal, and other mucosal surfaces, such inflammation also can accompany tissue trauma, foreign-body reactions, and necrotic or granulomatous processes. Despite their cytolytic/histolytic effects, eosinophil leukocytes are a component of tissue remodeling, can be antigen-presenting cells, and have a role in the reproductive system and in blood coagulation. The study of various types of eosinophilic inflammation may increase our understanding of the biological responses of eosinophil leukocytes to different inflammatory stimuli.
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- Ugur Gonlugur
- Cumhuriyet University Medical School, Department of Chest Diseases, Sivas, Turkey.
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Akao N, Ohta N. Toxocariasis in Japan. Parasitol Int 2007; 56:87-93. [PMID: 17317275 DOI: 10.1016/j.parint.2007.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2006] [Revised: 01/16/2007] [Accepted: 01/17/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Toxocariasis has long been considered a parasitic disease affecting pet owners and children who often play in sandboxes at public parks. Recent cases of this animal-borne infection, however, indicate that its clinical manifestations and etiologies are changing. In this article, we will describe the critical characteristic features of toxocariasis alongside the contributions of Japanese researchers to a better understanding of the disease.
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- Nobuaki Akao
- Section of Environmental Parasitology, Graduate School of Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Yushima 1-5-45, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8519 Japan.
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Wedrychowicz A, Goździk J, Krasowska-Kwiecień A, Kacińka E, Wiecha O, Kubiczek K, Ratajczak MZ. Manifestation of toxocariasis in children with neuroblastoma treated with autologous hematopoietic transplants. Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2006; 23:369-79. [PMID: 16728357 DOI: 10.1080/08880010600646738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Toxocariasis was diagnosed in 3 out of 22 children (14%) treated in our center with high-dose chemotherapy and autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). The patients were coming from rural areas in the southeastern Poland and did not present any clinical symptoms of toxocariasis upon admission to the hospital. Although no neurological and ophthalmological abnormalities were noticed, the atypical form of toxacariasis was diagnosed based on elevated eosinophils counts, positive serological tests, and biochemical symptoms of liver damage. The authors conclude that toxocariasis should be taken into consideration in the differential diagnosis of eosinophilia in children undergoing high-dose chemotherapy and HSCT, especially if they are coming from rural areas.
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- Anna Wedrychowicz
- Transplantation Centre, Department of Transplantation, University Children's Hospital, Polish-American Children's Hospital, Jagiellonian University, Cracow, Poland.
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Hirasawa M, Deguchi H, Ukimura A, Kitaura Y. Immunologic interaction between infiltrating eosinophils and T lymphocytes in murine spontaneous eosinophilic myocarditis. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2003; 130:73-81. [PMID: 12576738 DOI: 10.1159/000068371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2002] [Accepted: 10/02/2002] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Eosinophilic myocarditis often occurs spontaneously in DBA/2 mice. Relationships between infiltrating eosinophils (Eos), T lymphocytes and interleukin-5 (IL-5) in this disorder were investigated microscopically and immunohistochemically. METHODS Hearts from male DBA/2 mice were studied from 5 to 10 weeks of age. Anti-CD4 and anti-CD8 antibodies were used. Infiltrating Eos, white blood cells (WBC), and CD4+ and CD8+ T cells were counted. Interactions were assessed with multiple regression and forward stepwise regression tests. Additionally, IL-5 distribution in heart tissue was histologically observed with special reference to immunological findings. RESULTS Beginning at 5 weeks, several necrotic foci containing many damaged cardiocytes were seen in the epicardium of the right ventricle. Eos and lymphocytes were numerous within and around the necrotic foci. Eos were occasionally seen adjacent to degenerating cardiocytes. Three quarters of the mice exhibited such Eo-related myocardial damage. CD4+ lymphocytes were often seen infiltrating actively inflamed foci where Eos could also be observed. The lesional CD4+-to-CD8+ ratio (CD4/CD8) was 5.2 +/- 3.3 at 6 weeks, 6.8 +/- 3.7 at 7 weeks, and 1.5 +/- 0.8 at 10 weeks of age. The lesional Eo/WBC ratio was directly proportional to the CD4/CD8 ratio (p < 0.05), and was also significantly related to lesional CD4+ T cell count (p < 0.05). IL-5 was also expressed in Eo-rich areas. CONCLUSIONS In this mouse strain with susceptibility to eosinophilic myocarditis, Eo infiltration was related to increased lesional CD4+ cell count. We suspect that CD4+ T cells induce local eosinotaxis, mediated by IL-5, and participate in myocardiocyte injury via Eo induction.
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- Masao Hirasawa
- Third Division of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Tatsuki, Osaka, Japan.
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A new scheme of clarifying clinical forms of toxocariasis is proposed to include: (i) systemic forms: classical VLM and incomplete VLM; (ii) compartmentalized forms: ocular and neurological toxocariasis; (iii) covert toxocariasis; and (iv) asymptomatic toxocariasis. The following markers are helpful in defining clinical forms namely, patient characteristics and history, clinical symptoms and signs, positive serology, eosinophilia and increased levels of IgE. Amongst the available drugs albendazole is the most commonly used, although other benzimidazole compounds have a similar efficacy. The recommended dose of albendazole is 15 mg kg(-1) body weight daily for 5 days and in some cases with VLM syndrome the treatment needs to be repeated. An evaluation of treatment efficacy can be made by observing a rise in eosinophilia within a week followed by any improvement in clinical symptoms and signs, lower eosinophilia and serological tests taken over a period of at least 4 weeks. In addition to clinical rationales for the specific treatment of VLM and OLM, preventive treatment needs to be considered bearing in mind the increasing risk of larvae localizing in the brain during the course of an infection. To reduce migration of Toxocara larvae a single course of albendazole is suggested in cases where eosinophilia and serology are at least moderately positive.
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- Z Pawlowski
- University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland.
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