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Amerio A, Magnani L, Arduino G, Fesce F, de Filippis R, Parise A, Costanza A, Nguyen KD, Saverino D, De Berardis D, Aguglia A, Escelsior A, Serafini G, De Fazio P, Amore M. Immunomodulatory Effects of Clozapine: More Than Just a Side Effect in Schizophrenia. Curr Neuropharmacol 2024; 22:1233-1247. [PMID: 38031778 PMCID: PMC10964093 DOI: 10.2174/1570159x22666231128101725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Recent evidence suggests a possible relationship between the immune system and schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs), as neuroinflammation appears to play a role in major psychiatric conditions. Neuroinflammation is as a broad concept representing a physiological protective response to infection or injury, but in some cases, especially if chronic, it may represent an expression of maladaptive processes, potentially driving to clinical dysfunction and neurodegeneration. Several studies are concurrently highlighting the importance of microglia, the resident immune cells of the central nervous system, in a huge number of neurodegenerative diseases, including multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, as well as SSDs. A more fundamental phenomenon of maladaptive coupling of microglia may contribute to the genesis of dysfunctional brain inflammation involved in SSDs, from the onset of their neurophenomenological evolution. Clozapine and other antipsychotic drugs seem to express a provable immunomodulant effect and a more specific action on microglia, while neuroactive steroids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may reduce some SSDs symptoms in add-on therapy. Given these theoretical premises, this article aims to summarize and interpret the available scientific evidence about psychotropic and anti-inflammatory drugs that could express an immunomodulant activity on microglia.
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Affiliation(s)
- Andrea Amerio
- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI),
Section of Psychiatry, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI),
Section of Psychiatry, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI),
Section of Psychiatry, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI),
Section of Psychiatry, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Psychiatry Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Geriatric-Rehabilitation,, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva (UNIGE), Geneva, Switzerland
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, University of Italian Switzerland (USI) Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
- Tranquis Therapeutics, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
- Department of Experimental Medicine (DiMeS), Section of Human Anatomy, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- NHS, Department of Mental Health, Psychiatric Service for Diagnosis and Treatment, Hospital “G. Mazzini”, Teramo, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI),
Section of Psychiatry, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI),
Section of Psychiatry, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI),
Section of Psychiatry, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Psychiatry Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI),
Section of Psychiatry, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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Iervasi E, Strangio A, Greco L, Auricchio R, Saverino D. Circulating anti-hypothalamus antibodies in celiac patients: tissue transglutaminase friend or foe? Immunol Res 2023; 71:839-848. [PMID: 37221348 PMCID: PMC10667380 DOI: 10.1007/s12026-023-09394-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
Abstract
Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disease with inflammatory characteristics, having a condition of chronic malabsorption, affecting approximately 1% of the population at any age. In recent years, a concrete correlation between eating disorders and CD has emerged. Hypothalamus plays a central role in determining eating behaviour, regulating appetite and, consequently, food intake. One hundred and ten sera from celiac patients (40 active and 70 following a gluten-free diet) were tested for the presence of autoantibodies against primate hypothalamic periventricular neurons by immunofluorescence and by a home-made ELISA assay. In addition, ghrelin was measured by ELISA. As control, 45 blood serums from healthy age matched were analysed. Among active CD, all patients resulted positive for anti-hypothalamus autoantibodies and sera showed significantly higher levels of ghrelin. All of the free-gluten CD were negative for anti-hypothalamus autoantibodies and had low levels of ghrelin, as well as healthy controls. Of interest, anti-hypothalamic autoantibodies directly correlate with anti-tTG amounts and with mucosal damage. In addition, competition assays with recombinant tTG showed a drastically reduction of anti-hypothalamic serum reactivity. Finally, ghrelin levels are increased in CD patients and correlated with anti-tTG autoantibodies and anti-hypothalamus autoantibodies. This study demonstrates for the first time the presence of anti-hypothalamus antibodies and their correlation with the severity of the CD. It also allows us to hypothesize the role of tTG as a putative autoantigen expressed by hypothalamic neurons.
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- Erika Iervasi
- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genoa, Via De Toni, 14, 16132, Genova, Italy
- Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Largo Rosanna Benzi, 10, 16132, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genoa, Via De Toni, 14, 16132, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, University of Naples Federico II, Corso Umberto I, 40, 80138, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, University of Naples Federico II, Corso Umberto I, 40, 80138, Napoli, Italy
- European Laboratory for Food-Induced disease (ELFID), University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini, 5, 80131, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genoa, Via De Toni, 14, 16132, Genova, Italy.
- Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Largo Rosanna Benzi, 10, 16132, Genova, Italy.
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Marchiano M, Iervasi E, Pesce G, Rumbullaku M, Foti C, Fumarulo R, Parodi A, Bagnasco M, Tampoia M, Saverino D. Increased concentration of soluble leukocyte-associated immunoglobulin-like receptor in sera from patients with blistering diseases: possible pathophysiological implications? Minerva Med 2023; 114:454-462. [PMID: 35156785 DOI: 10.23736/s0026-4806.22.07652-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Autoimmune blistering diseases (AIBD), are a heterogeneous group. Despite their pathogenesis is not completely understood, autoantibodies against directed adhesion molecules of the skin and adjacent mucous membranes could play a key role. The leukocyte-associated-Ig-like-receptor (LAIR) family is a small group of immunoreceptor-tyrosine-based-inhibition-motif-containing inhibitory receptors, recognizing collagens. LAIR-1 is a transmembrane glycoprotein expressed on human-peripheral-blood-leukocytes. LAIR-2 is a secreted receptor mainly produced by CD4+ T-lymphocytes, and is able to regulate the inhibitory potential of LAIR-1. Both LAIRs have been associated with several autoimmune diseases and inflammatory responses. METHODS We evaluated circulating LAIRs in patients with different blistering skin diseases by ELISA. RESULTS A significant increase of serum LAIR-2, and to a lesser extent of sLAIR-1 (with the exception of Pemphigus vulgaris), in the whole group of patients with bullous diseases, irrespective of the pathogenesis, compared to healthy controls was evident. CONCLUSIONS Although the pathophysiological meaning of LAIR is not completely elucidated, the presence of increased concentration of LAIR proteins can somehow modulate the cascade of inflammatory phenomenon occurring in bullous skin diseases, in different way depending upon specific skin disease considered.
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- Manuela Marchiano
- DIMI, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- Laboratory of Autoimmunology, IRCCS San Martino University Hospital, Genoa, Italy
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- Laboratory of Autoimmunology, IRCCS San Martino University Hospital, Genoa, Italy
- DiMeS, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- DIMI, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- Laboratory of Autoimmunology, IRCCS San Martino University Hospital, Genoa, Italy
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- DIMI, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- Laboratory of Autoimmunology, IRCCS San Martino University Hospital, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Polyclinic of Bari, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Unit of Dermatology, Department of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Polyclinic of Bari, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Laboratory of Autoimmunology, IRCCS San Martino University Hospital, Genoa, Italy -
- DiMeS, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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Amerio A, Escelsior A, Martino E, Strangio A, Aguglia A, Marcatili M, Conio B, Sukkar SG, Saverino D. The Association between Blood SIRT1 and Ghrelin, Leptin, and Antibody Anti-Hypothalamus: A Comparison in Normal Weight and Anorexia Nervosa. J Pers Med 2023; 13:928. [PMID: 37373917 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13060928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) is a sensor of cell energy availability, regulating metabolic homeostasis as well as leptin and ghrelin, and it could be considered as a potential plasmatic marker. The aim of this study was to assess whether circulating SIRT1 varies consistently with leptin, ghrelin, body mass index (BMI), and IgG reactive to hypothalamic antigens in anorexia nervosa (AN). Fifty-four subjects were evaluated: 32 with AN and 22 normal-weight control subjects. Serum levels of SIRT1, leptin, ghrelin, and IgG reactive to hypothalamic antigens were evaluated by ELISA. Results showed that serum SIRT1 is increased in patients with AN, and the amount is decreased in relation to the duration of the illness. SIRT1 concentration approaches the values obtained for the control group, although the difference is still statistically significant. A negative correlation between serum SIRT1 values and leptin or BMI values has been found. On the contrary, a positive correlation between SIRT1 and ghrelin or IgG specific for hypothalamic antigens is reported. These findings suggest that a peripheral evaluation of SIRT1 could be a possible clinical/biochemical parameter related to AN. In addition, we can assume that SIRT1 is related to autoantibody production and may correlate with the intensity/severity of AN. Thus, reducing the production of autoantibodies specific for hypothalamic cells could be a sign of improvement of the clinical condition.
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- Andrea Amerio
- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DiNOGMI), Section of Psychiatry, University of Genoa, 16132 Genoa, Italy
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DiNOGMI), Section of Psychiatry, University of Genoa, 16132 Genoa, Italy
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genoa, Italy
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Unit, University of Genoa, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine (DiMeS), Section of Human Anatomy, University of Genoa, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DiNOGMI), Section of Psychiatry, University of Genoa, 16132 Genoa, Italy
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Mental Health, Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori, 20900 Monza, Italy
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- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genoa, Italy
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Unit, University of Genoa, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genoa, Italy
- Department of Experimental Medicine (DiMeS), Section of Human Anatomy, University of Genoa, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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Amerio A, Escelsior A, Martino E, Strangio A, Giacomini C, Montagna E, Aguglia A, Bellomo M, Sukkar SG, Saverino D. Dysfunction of Inflammatory Pathways and Their Relationship with Anti-Hypothalamic Autoantibodies in Patients with Anorexia Nervosa. Nutrients 2023; 15:2199. [PMCID: PMC10180712 DOI: 10.3390/nu15092199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Background: Despite several attempts, the etiopathogenesis of anorexia nervosa (AN) is still unknown. However, the activation of the immune response in neuropsychiatric diseases, including AN, is increasingly evident. We aimed to explore immune response parameters in patients with AN and identify the link between the presence of specific autoantibodies for hypothalamic antigens and the inflammatory response. The relationship between inflammatory markers and the duration of the disease has been also investigated. Methods: Twenty-two patients with AN were included, and none were under psychopharmacological treatment or suffering from autoimmune conditions. Serum concentrations of interleukin (IL)-6, IL-1β, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, transforming growth factor (TGF)-β, and IL-21 were determined by ELISA kits. In addition, autoantibodies against hypothalamic antigens are quantitatively evaluated. Results: IL-6, IL-1 β, TNF-α, and TGF-β are significantly increased in patients with AN. A positive correlation with body mass index and with the amount of autoantibody specific for hypothalamic antigens exists. Notably, a progressive reduction of cytokines correlates with the progression of AN. In addition, IL-21 is increased in the blood of patients with AN and negatively correlates with autoantibody concentrations. Conclusions: This study shows that the increased pro-inflammatory phenotype in patients affected by AN correlates with the concentration of autoantibody specific for hypothalamic antigens. Of interest, the pro-inflammatory state seems to be reduced with duration of AN. In addition, IL-21 could work as a stimulant of the immune response, thus possibly increasing the autoreactivity.
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- Andrea Amerio
- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI), Section of Psychiatry, University of Genoa, 16126 Genoa, Italy
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI), Section of Psychiatry, University of Genoa, 16126 Genoa, Italy
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genoa, Italy
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Unit, Genoa University, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine (DiMeS), Section of Human Anatomy, University of Genoa, 16126 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Mental Health and Pathological Addictions, Genoa Local Health Authority ASL4, 16043 Chiavari, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI), Section of Psychiatry, University of Genoa, 16126 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI), Section of Psychiatry, University of Genoa, 16126 Genoa, Italy
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genoa, Italy
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Unit, Genoa University, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genoa, Italy
- Department of Experimental Medicine (DiMeS), Section of Human Anatomy, University of Genoa, 16126 Genoa, Italy
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Donniaquio A, Mattioli P, Orso B, Saverino D, Strangio A, Benedetti L, Franciotta D, Cordani R, Calizzano F, Mancini R, Valcalda A, Nobili L, Nobili F, Arnaldi D. Anti-hypothalamic autoantibodies in patients with Narcolepsy. Sleep Med 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2022.05.416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Iervasi E, Zarcone D, Saverino D. COVID-19: why did Italy decide to keep schools closed? Minerva Pediatr (Torino) 2022; 74:806-808. [PMID: 33820404 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-5276.21.05897-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Erika Iervasi
- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy - .,IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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Saverino D, Zarcone D. Keeping histology students under the microscope during Covid-19 lockdown: Lessons learned from the University of Genoa. Anat Sci Educ 2022; 15:86-88. [PMID: 34758199 PMCID: PMC8652816 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/06/2021] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Daniele Saverino
- Department of Experimental MedicineSchool of Medical and Pharmaceutical SciencesUniversity of GenovaGenovaItaly
- Department of AutoimmunologyPoliclinic hospital San Martino di GenoaGenovaItaly
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- Department of Experimental MedicineSchool of Medical and Pharmaceutical SciencesUniversity of GenovaGenovaItaly
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Saverino D, Marcenaro E, Zarcone D. Teaching histology and anatomy online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Clin Anat 2021; 35:129-134. [PMID: 34729819 PMCID: PMC8653158 DOI: 10.1002/ca.23806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
The aim of this study is to analyze differences in participation, and in the results obtained in the anatomy and histology exams, over two academic years of the Sport Sciences degree course. During the first semester of the academic year 2019/2020 both the lectures and the exam took place face‐to‐face, while during the academic year 2020/2021 everything was done online. Statistical analysis revealed that the online modality was especially advantageous for the anatomy exam. Students' opinions were also assessed through a short questionnaire. The results showed that teachers involved themselves in both groups. Students needed to interact socially with teachers and colleagues and to ask them questions. Even if the differences were not significant, the difference was greater for face‐to‐face students in most comparisons. Finally, the most common methods of peer communication were by social media.
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- Daniele Saverino
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Human anatomy, Università of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.,Laboratory of Autoimmunology, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Histology, Università of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Human anatomy, Università of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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Zarcone D, Saverino D. Online lessons of human anatomy: Experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Clin Anat 2021; 35:121-128. [PMID: 34704281 PMCID: PMC9298225 DOI: 10.1002/ca.23805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
The social distancing measures necessitated by the COVID‐19 pandemic have resulted in the migration of human anatomy lessons to virtual platforms. Even student communities have had to relocate online. The virtual replacement of visual–spatial and social elements, essential for studying anatomy, has posed particular challenges for educators. Our department used Microsoft Teams, an online communication platform, in conjunction with Visible Body, a 3D anatomical modeling program, EdiErmes online resources, and Leica Acquire for teaching microscopic anatomy. We delivered about 160 h of both synchronous and asynchronous lessons for students on the medical degree program per academic year. In this study, we compare face‐to‐face and distance teaching in order to define these different approaches better and to evaluate the final student scores. The aim is to debate the relevance of distance learning pedagogy to the design of new online anatomy teaching courses and the development of online learning. Analysis of the final scores showed that anatomy examinations after the online course had a statistically significantly higher average value than those obtained at the end of the face‐to‐face course. The experience at the University of Genoa shows that distance learning in the teaching of human anatomy was perceived by most students as useful and positive. Distance learning can be an effective support for anatomy teaching, facilitating a different mode of learning in which lessons and study are more sensitive to the individual's schedule and needs. Of course, we should not and cannot exclude face‐to‐face teaching.
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- Daniela Zarcone
- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.,Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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Faelli E, Bisio A, Codella R, Ferrando V, Perasso L, Panascì M, Saverino D, Ruggeri P. Acute and Chronic Catabolic Responses to CrossFit® and Resistance Training in Young Males. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2020; 17:ijerph17197172. [PMID: 33007966 PMCID: PMC7579488 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17197172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Given the wide variety of conditioning program trainings employed, the present study compared the catabolic effects induced by CrossFit® and resistance training in moderately trained subjects. Twenty males joined either the CrossFit® group (n = 10; 30 min/day of “workout of the day”) or the resistance training (RT) group (n = 10; 30 min/day of resistance exercises) thrice a week, for 8 weeks. Salivary levels of cortisol, interleukin 1-beta (IL-1β), and uric acid were assessed via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays before (PRE) and 30-min after (POST) SESSION 1 and SESSION 24. Variables’ percentual changes were computed as (POST-PRE)/PRE*100 in each session (Δ%). CrossFit® acutely increased cortisol levels in both sessions, with a significant decrease in Δ%cortisol from SESSION 1 to 24. In the RT group, cortisol values decreased in both sessions, only acutely. A significant decrease in IL-1β levels was registered acutely in both groups, in both sessions, whereas Δ%IL-1β was not different between the two groups. While uric acid levels increased in both groups acutely, a chronic downregulation of Δ%uric acid, from SESSION 1 to 24, was appreciated for the RT group only. Overall, CrossFit® appeared to induce more intense effects than the RT program as to the investigated catabolic responses.
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- Emanuela Faelli
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Università degli Studi di Genova, 16132 Genoa, Italy; (E.F.); (A.B.); (V.F.); (L.P.); (D.S.); (P.R.)
- Centro Polifunzionale di Scienze Motorie, Università degli Studi di Genova, 16132 Genoa, Italy;
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Università degli Studi di Genova, 16132 Genoa, Italy; (E.F.); (A.B.); (V.F.); (L.P.); (D.S.); (P.R.)
- Centro Polifunzionale di Scienze Motorie, Università degli Studi di Genova, 16132 Genoa, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università Degli Studi di Milano, 20133 Milano, Italy
- Department of Endocrinology, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, IRCCS MultiMedica, 20138 Milano, Italy
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Università degli Studi di Genova, 16132 Genoa, Italy; (E.F.); (A.B.); (V.F.); (L.P.); (D.S.); (P.R.)
- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics and Maternal Child Health, Università degli Studi di Genova, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Università degli Studi di Genova, 16132 Genoa, Italy; (E.F.); (A.B.); (V.F.); (L.P.); (D.S.); (P.R.)
- Centro Polifunzionale di Scienze Motorie, Università degli Studi di Genova, 16132 Genoa, Italy;
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- Centro Polifunzionale di Scienze Motorie, Università degli Studi di Genova, 16132 Genoa, Italy;
- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics and Maternal Child Health, Università degli Studi di Genova, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Università degli Studi di Genova, 16132 Genoa, Italy; (E.F.); (A.B.); (V.F.); (L.P.); (D.S.); (P.R.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Università degli Studi di Genova, 16132 Genoa, Italy; (E.F.); (A.B.); (V.F.); (L.P.); (D.S.); (P.R.)
- Centro Polifunzionale di Scienze Motorie, Università degli Studi di Genova, 16132 Genoa, Italy;
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Giusti A, Camellino D, Saverino D, Iervasi E, Girasole G, Bianchi G, Papapoulos SE. Zoledronate decreases CTLA-4 in vivo and in vitro independently of its action on bone resorption. Bone 2020; 138:115512. [PMID: 32603908 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2020.115512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Revised: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 06/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Acute phase response (APR) following intravenous zoledronate (ZOL) administration is related to activation and increased proliferation of γδ T cells, attributed to the molecular mechanism of action of nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates (N-BPs). ZOL, however, has also been reported to inhibit the proliferation of regulatory T cells in vitro and to reduce the expression of Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte Antigen-4 (CTLA-4), a negative regulator of T cell activation that is increased in patients with autoimmune diseases. There are, however, no data on the relationship between ZOL treatment and soluble(s)CTLA-4 either in vivo in relevant patient populations or in vitro with the use of assays relevant to the mechanism of action of N-BPs. The objectives of the present study were firstly, to characterize the ZOL-induced APR in patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRDs) and its relationship with changes in circulating sCTLA-4 and secondly, to investigate the effects of ZOL on CTLA-4 production and expression by peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). We studied 10 postmenopausal women with IRDs treated with intravenous ZOL 5 mg. Five women experienced APR (APR+) associated with significant decreases in blood lymphocytes and increases in granulocytes and serum CRP. Serum sCTLA-4 values were increased in all patients before ZOL administration and decreased significantly 72 h after the ZOL infusion (from 30.0 ± 2.9 to 6.3 ± 1.8 ng/ml; p < 0.001) with no differences between APR+ and APR- patients. Consistent with the results of the in vivo study, ZOL (1 μM) decreased the production of sCTLA-4 by 87% and 57% after 3 and 5 days in cultures of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) in vitro, respectively, and inhibited the expression of both cytoplasmic and membrane-bound CTLA-4. Our results reveal a novel immunoregulatory action of ZOL that is not related to its action on bone resorption but might be associated with reported clinically significant extraskeletal outcomes of ZOL treatment.
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- Andrea Giusti
- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Musculoskeletal System, Local Health Trust 3, Via Missolungi 14, 16147 Genoa, Italy.
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Musculoskeletal System, Local Health Trust 3, Via Missolungi 14, 16147 Genoa, Italy
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- Laboratory of Autoimmunology, Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genoa, Via De Toni 14, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Laboratory of Autoimmunology, Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genoa, Via De Toni 14, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Musculoskeletal System, Local Health Trust 3, Via Missolungi 14, 16147 Genoa, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Musculoskeletal System, Local Health Trust 3, Via Missolungi 14, 16147 Genoa, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Musculoskeletal System, Local Health Trust 3, Via Missolungi 14, 16147 Genoa, Italy; Center for Bone Quality, Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Daniele Saverino
- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genoa School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Genoa, Italy
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Currently, there are no approved specific antiviral agents for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Hyper-immune/convalescent plasma derived from recently recovered donors seems to be useful to treat COVID-19 patients, an addition to maximal supportive care and antiviral agents. The endpoints are the improvement of clinical symptoms and laboratory parameters of these patients. However, the efficacy of hyper-immune/convalescent plasma treatment for severe infectious diseases is still controversial. The optimal dose and time point, as well as the clinical benefit of hyper-immune/convalescent plasma therapy, needs further investigation in larger well-controlled trials.
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- Daniele Saverino
- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy - .,San Martino Hospital, Genoa, Italy -
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- Daniele Saverino
- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy - .,IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy -
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Iervasi E, Auricchio R, Strangio A, Greco L, Saverino D. Serum IL-21 levels from celiac disease patients correlates with anti-tTG IgA autoantibodies and mucosal damage. Autoimmunity 2020; 53:225-230. [PMID: 32157915 DOI: 10.1080/08916934.2020.1736047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Objectives: Coeliac disease is a multifactorial disorder influenced by environmental, genetic and immunological factors. Interleukin (IL)-21 has been linked to an increase disease risk and the serum level of IL-21 seems to be increased in CD compared to a healthy control population.Methods: Sera were collected from 160 CD patients, 120 untreated and 40 following a gluten-free diet, and form 45 healthy subjects. Serum IL-21 was evaluated by specific ELISA tests.Results: Our data show that patients with untreated CD display IL-21 concentrations significantly higher than both treated-CD patients (following a gluten-free diet) and controls. In addition, serum IL-21 correlates with serum titres of anti-tTG IgA autoantibodies. Finally, our results show a correlation of this cytokine with duodenal mucosal damage.Conclusions: A role of gluten, as antigen with stimulatory function on IL-21 production, seems to be confirmed by the longitudinal analyses showing that the gluten-free diet decreases to a nearly undetectable amount this cytokine. In addition, the finding of a positive correlation between the serum amount of IL-21 and the grade of duodenal mucosa damage suggests a strong immunomodulatory effect of this cytokine on cytotoxic T lymphocyte functions. This study provides an extra evidence to emerging data on the potential role IL-21 in CD pathogenesis, suggesting its involvement in the development and progression of CD. Significance statement: In untreated CD, serum IL-21 shows higher levels compared with treated CD and healthy subjects. Serum amounts of IL-21 correlate with anti-tTG IgA autoantibodies and with duodenal mucosa damage.
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- Erika Iervasi
- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genova, Genova, Italy.,Laboratory of Autoimmunology, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Largo Rosanna Benzi, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy.,European Laboratory for Food-Induced disease (ELFID), University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy.,European Laboratory for Food-Induced disease (ELFID), University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genova, Genova, Italy.,Laboratory of Autoimmunology, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Largo Rosanna Benzi, Genova, Italy
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Demori I, Piccinno T, Saverino D, Luzzo E, Ottoboni S, Serpico D, Chiera M, Giuria R. Effects of winter sea bathing on psychoneuroendocrinoimmunological parameters. Explore (NY) 2020; 17:122-126. [PMID: 32224255 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2020.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2019] [Revised: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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CONTEXT Many people claim winter sea bathing gives them energy and health. According to the psychoneuroendocrinoimmunology (PNEI) paradigm, the stress response elicited by cold water immersion could indeed induce several beneficial psychophysical alterations. OBJECTIVE To determine the effects of winter sea bathing on psychological wellbeing, stress and immune markers. DESIGN A cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS 228 people, between 19 and 88 years, including 107 winter sea bathers and 121 controls. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES A battery of questionnaires was administered to assess sociodemographic characteristics, self-perception of mental and physical heath, the number, duration and intensity of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTIs) in the last year, and Big Five personality traits. 17 winter sea bathers and 15 controls (mean age 67 years) were further examined to evaluate physiological health, underwent one ear-nose-throat (ENT) examination, and provided saliva samples for measurements of biological markers (cortisol, sIgA, IL-1β, IL-6). RESULTS Winter sea bathing was associated with lower levels of self-reported stress and higher wellbeing. The ENT examinations did not reveal signs of URTIs in winter sea bathers, who exhibited significantly higher levels of salivary sIgA compared to controls. Neither salivary IL-1β nor cortisol levels were significantly different between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS Winter sea bathers (even the elderly) had a perception of higher wellbeing and reported better health: thus, they appeared to take advantage of potential distress (cold water exposure) to improve their health.
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- Ilaria Demori
- Department of Earth, Environment and Life Sciences (DISTAV), University of Genoa, Corso Europa 26, 16132 Genoa, Italy; Italian Society of Psychoneuroendocrinoimmunology (SIPNEI), Rome, Italy.
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- VIE - Valutazione Innovazione Empowerment s.r.l., Via della Libertà 9/3, 16129 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine (DIMES), University of Genoa, Via Leon Battista Alberti 2, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Italian Society of Psychoneuroendocrinoimmunology (SIPNEI), Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics (DISC), University of Genoa, Viale Benedetto XV 6, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Italian Society of Psychoneuroendocrinoimmunology (SIPNEI), Rome, Italy; Department of Classics, Philosophy and History, University of Genoa, Via Balbi 2, 16126 Genoa, Italy
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- Italian Society of Psychoneuroendocrinoimmunology (SIPNEI), Rome, Italy
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- Italian Society of Psychoneuroendocrinoimmunology (SIPNEI), Rome, Italy
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Bagnasco M, Saverino D, Pupo F, Marchiano M, Alessio MG, Schlumberger W, Antico A, Pesce G, Bizzaro N. Estimate of the Prevalence of Anti-Gastric Parietal Cell Autoantibodies in Healthy Individuals Is Method Dependent. Am J Clin Pathol 2018; 150:285-292. [PMID: 30007281 DOI: 10.1093/ajcp/aqy061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Anti-parietal cell antibodies (APCA) are a serologic marker of autoimmune gastritis. Their prevalence in healthy individuals is not well defined. METHODS We evaluated APCA prevalence in 515 healthy blood-donors by rat/primate tissue indirect immunofluorescence (IIF), enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and immunoblot. RESULTS Fifty-three of 515 (10.3%) subjects were positive for APCA by at least one method: 18 only by ELISA, 10 by rodent tissue IIF, and one by primate tissue IIF; 18 were positive by ELISA and primate tissue IIF, and one by ELISA and rodent tissue IIF. Two were positive by both IIF methods, and three were triple positive. APCA positivity was confirmed by immunoblot in 100% of ELISA positive, in 95.8% of positive primate tissue IIF, and in 50% of positive rat tissue IIF. CONCLUSIONS A great discrepancy in APCA prevalence detected by different methods in this cohort was apparent. Thus, the results on APCA prevalence in healthy individuals are likely method-dependent.
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- Marcello Bagnasco
- Dipartimento di Medicina Interna, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- Laboratory of Autoimmunology, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- Laboratory of Autoimmunology, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Interna, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- Laboratory of Autoimmunology, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Interna, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- Laboratory of Autoimmunology, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pathology, Civic Hospital, Santorso, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Interna, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- Laboratory of Autoimmunology, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pathology, San Antonio Hospital, Tolmezzo, Italy
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Cecoli F, Ceresola E, Altrinetti V, Cabria M, Cappagli M, Montepagani A, Cuttica C, Filippi U, Saverino D, Raffa M, Caputo M, Minuto F, Giusti M, Bagnasco M. Therapeutic Strategies and Clinical Outcome in Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma: A Multicenter Observational Study. Eur Thyroid J 2016; 5:180-186. [PMID: 27843808 PMCID: PMC5091244 DOI: 10.1159/000446746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2016] [Revised: 05/10/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (MPTC) has an excellent prognosis. We aimed to evaluate the evolution of therapeutic strategies over time and the clinical outcome of MPTC. METHODS In this retrospective multicenter observational study in a northwest Italian region, patients with intrathyroidal, unifocal tumor ≤1 cm in size, incidentally found at histology or preoperative cytology diagnosis, were included. Exclusion criteria were a previous head-and-neck irradiation and/or node metastases. RESULTS From 1985 to 2012, 437 patients had an MPTC diagnosis, which was incidental in 85% and preoperative in 15%. Patients with a preoperative diagnosis were younger at the time of diagnosis (47.6 ± 12.7 years, p < 0.01) and had a larger tumor (7.0 ± 2.5 mm, p < 0.0001) than patients with an incidental diagnosis (age 52 ± 13.5 years, size 4.4 ± 2.8 mm), but there were no differences in clinical outcome between both groups. We observed a significant (p < 0.001) reduction in radioiodine remnant ablation during the years. TSH levels were: <0.1 mIU/l in 27.5%, 0.1-0.5 mlU/l in 33.7%, 0.5-2.5 mlU/l in 32.6%, 2.5-4.2 mlU/l in 3.9%, and >4.2 mlU/l in 2.3% of patients. Six patients (1.37%) had nodal recurrence; 5 of them were cured after therapy. MPTC-linked mortality was null. CONCLUSIONS We confirmed the favorable clinical outcome of MPTC. Despite the reduction in radioiodine ablation, overtreatment of MPTC is still observed.
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- F. Cecoli
- Endocrinology, Nuclear Medicine and Autoimmunity Laboratory, Department of Internal Medicine, and Department of Experimental Medicine, Genoa University, and IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino - IST Genoa, Italy
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- Endocrinology, Nuclear Medicine and Autoimmunity Laboratory, Department of Internal Medicine, and Department of Experimental Medicine, Genoa University, and IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino - IST Genoa, Italy
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- Endocrinology and Nuclear Medicine, Galliera Hospital, Genoa, Italy
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- Endocrinology and Nuclear Medicine, Galliera Hospital, Genoa, Italy
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- Endocrine Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, La Spezia, Italy
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- Endocrinology and Nuclear Medicine, Galliera Hospital, Genoa, Italy
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- Evangelico Internazionale Hospital, Genoa, Italy
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- Endocrinology, Nuclear Medicine and Autoimmunity Laboratory, Department of Internal Medicine, and Department of Experimental Medicine, Genoa University, and IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino - IST Genoa, Italy
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- Endocrine-Metabolic Center, ASL 1, Imperia, Italy
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- Endocrinology, Nuclear Medicine and Autoimmunity Laboratory, Department of Internal Medicine, and Department of Experimental Medicine, Genoa University, and IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino - IST Genoa, Italy
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- Endocrinology, Nuclear Medicine and Autoimmunity Laboratory, Department of Internal Medicine, and Department of Experimental Medicine, Genoa University, and IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino - IST Genoa, Italy
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- Endocrinology, Nuclear Medicine and Autoimmunity Laboratory, Department of Internal Medicine, and Department of Experimental Medicine, Genoa University, and IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino - IST Genoa, Italy
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- Endocrinology, Nuclear Medicine and Autoimmunity Laboratory, Department of Internal Medicine, and Department of Experimental Medicine, Genoa University, and IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino - IST Genoa, Italy
- *Prof. Marcello Bagnasco, MD, Department of Internal Medicine (DiMI), University of Genoa, Viale Benedetto XV 6, IT-16132 Genoa (Italy), E-Mail
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Roncella S, Laurent S, Fontana V, Ferro P, Franceschini MC, Salvi S, Varesano S, Boccardo S, Vigani A, Morabito A, Canessa PA, Giannoni U, Rosenberg I, Valentino A, Fedeli F, Merlo DF, Ceppi M, Riggio S, Romani M, Saverino D, Poggi A, Pistillo MP. CTLA-4 in mesothelioma patients: tissue expression, body fluid levels and possible relevance as a prognostic factor. Cancer Immunol Immunother 2016; 65:909-17. [PMID: 27207606 PMCID: PMC11029598 DOI: 10.1007/s00262-016-1844-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2015] [Accepted: 05/07/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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CTLA-4 function as a negative regulator of T cell-mediated immune response is well established, whereas much less is known about the immunoregulatory role of its soluble isoform (sCTLA-4). No data are available on CTLA-4 expression and prognostic impact in malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). We investigated, by immunohistochemistry, CTLA-4 expression in tumor tissues and, by ELISA, sCTLA-4 levels in sera and matched pleural effusions from 45 MPM patients. Prognostic effect of CTLA-4 expression on overall survival (OS) was assessed through Cox regression and prognostic significance expressed as death rate ratio (HR). We found that 56.0 % of MPM tissues expressed CTLA-4 with variable intensity and percentage of positive cells estimated by the immunoreactive score. sCTLA-4 levels were significantly higher in sera (S-sCTLA-4) than in pleural effusions (PE-sCTLA-4) (geometric mean ratio = 2.70, P value = 0.020). CTLA-4 expression at the tissue level was higher in the epithelioid histological subtype than in the sarcomatoid, whereas at the serum level, it was higher in the sarcomatoid subtype. A homogeneous favorable prognostic effect was found for CTLA-4 overexpression in tissue, serum and pleural effusion. Interestingly, only the PE-sCTLA-4 was found to be a statistically significant positive prognostic factor (HR = 0.37, 95 % CI = 0.18-0.77, P value = 0.007). Indeed, PE-sCTLA-4 correlated with CTLA-4 expression in tissues, whereas this latter expression showed a weak association with OS. To confirm our findings, further experimental evidences obtained from a larger cohort of MPM patients are required. However, our results would indicate a positive correlation of PE-sCTLA-4 levels and OS in MPM patients.
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- Silvio Roncella
- Division of Histopathology and Cytopathology, ASL5, La Spezia, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine (DIMI), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Unit of Clinical Epidemiology, IRCCS AOU San Martino-IST, Genoa, Italy
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- Division of Histopathology and Cytopathology, ASL5, La Spezia, Italy
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- Division of Histopathology and Cytopathology, IRCCS AOU San Martino-IST, Genoa, Italy
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- Division of Histopathology and Cytopathology, IRCCS AOU San Martino-IST, Genoa, Italy
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- Division of Histopathology and Cytopathology, IRCCS AOU San Martino-IST, Genoa, Italy
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- Unit of Tumor Epigenetics, IRCCS AOU San Martino-IST, Genoa, Italy
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- Division of Histopathology and Cytopathology, ASL5, La Spezia, Italy
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- Unit of Clinical Epidemiology, IRCCS AOU San Martino-IST, Genoa, Italy
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- Blood Transfusion Centre, IRCCS AOU-San Martino-IST, Genoa, Italy
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- Unit of Tumor Epigenetics, IRCCS AOU San Martino-IST, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Unit of Molecular Oncology and Angiogenesis, IRCCS AOU San Martino-IST, Genoa, Italy
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Piatti G, Naim A, Garofalo D, Saverino D. Cranberry polyphenols regulate in vitro human T cell responses induced by E. coli bacteria isolated from urinary infection. Eur J Integr Med 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2015.09.114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Saverino D, Pierantozzi E, Muroni MR, Strangio A, Iervasi E. Anti-inflammatory and stress responses after intense vs moderate judo exercise in children. Eur J Integr Med 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2015.09.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Saverino D, Pesce G, Antola P, Porcelli B, Brusca I, Villalta D, Tampoia M, Tozzoli R, Tonutti E, Alessio MG, Bagnasco M, Bizzaro N. High levels of soluble CTLA-4 are present in anti-mitochondrial antibody positive, but not in antibody negative patients with primary biliary cirrhosis. PLoS One 2014; 9:e112509. [PMID: 25383768 PMCID: PMC4226553 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0112509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2014] [Accepted: 10/19/2014] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a chronic autoimmune cholestatic liver disease frequently characterized by anti-mitochondrial autoantibodies (AMA). A minority of patients are AMA-negative. Cytotoxic-T-Lymphocyte-Antigen-4 (CTLA-4) is a surface molecule expressed on activated T-cells delivering a critical negative immunoregulatory signal. A soluble form of CTLA-4 (sCTLA-4) has been detected at high concentrations in several autoimmune diseases, and its possible functional meaning has been suggested. We aimed to evaluate sCTLA-4 concentration in sera of patients with PBC and to correlate it to immunological abnormalities associated with the disease. Blood samples were collected from 82 PBC-patients diagnosed according to international criteria (44 AMA-positive/MIT3-positive and 38 AMA-negative-MIT3-negative), and 65 controls. sCTLA-4 levels were evaluated by ELISA and Western blot. Increased sCTLA-4 concentrations were found in all AMA-positive PBC-patients, but in none of the AMA-negative ones, nor in normal controls or in controls with unrelated liver diseases. sCTLA-4 presence was associated with autoantibodies against MIT3, but not with nuclear autoantibodies (sp100, gp210). This is the first study to demonstrate that levels of sCTLA-4 are elevated in sera of PBC patients. However, they are clearly restricted to patients with AMA positivity, suggesting an immunological difference with respect to AMA-negative ones.
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- Daniele Saverino
- Department of Experimental Medicine – Section of Human Anatomy, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Autoimmunity Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Autoimmunity Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Buccheri La Ferla Hospital, Palermo, Italy
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- Allergology and Clinical Immunology, S. Maria degli Angeli Hospital, Pordenone, Italy
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pathology, University Hospital, Bari, Italy
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- Clinical Pathology, Department of Laboratory Medicine, S. Maria degli Angeli Hospital, Pordenone, Italy
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- Immunopathology and Allergology Unit, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Biochemistry Laboratory, Riuniti Hospital, Bergamo, Italy
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- Autoimmunity Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pathology, San Antonio Hospital, Tolmezzo, Udine, Italy
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Pesce G, Auricchio R, Bagnasco M, Saverino D. Oversecretion of soluble CTLA-4 in various autoimmune diseases overlapping celiac disease. Genet Test Mol Biomarkers 2013; 18:8-11. [PMID: 24138194 DOI: 10.1089/gtmb.2013.0350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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AIM To evaluate the levels of soluble CTLA-4 (sCTLA-4) in sera of celiac disease (CD) patients with overlapping autoimmune diseases (OAD; diabetes mellitus, autoimmune thyroid diseases, inflammatory bowel diseases, and autoimmune polyendocrine syndromes). METHODS Sera from Italian patients with CD were obtained and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to measure sCTLA-4. RESULTS Consistently high serum sCTLA-4 levels were observed in CD (13.20 ng/mL, p<0.0001) and OAD (19.48 ng/mL, p<0.0001) compared to normal controls. A significant increase in the level of serum sCTLA-4 was observed in OAD (p=0.0273) compared to CD alone. At variance, no significant difference in the sCTLA-4 levels was observed when single OAD were compared. CONCLUSION The present study shows for the first time a statistically significant increase of serum sCTLA-4 levels in CD patients with associated autoimmune disease (namely, CD and OAD) versus patients with CD alone. Previously, the potential genetic associations of several CTLA-4 polymorphisms to susceptibility to autoimmune diseases have been described, although the relationship between CTLA-4 polymorphisms and the ability to produce the soluble form is not fully clarified. CTLA-4 is a strong actor in the adaptive response: our data give supportive evidence of the common background of autoimmune diseases.
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- Giampaola Pesce
- 1 Autoimmunity Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genova , Genova, Italy
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Leukocyte-associated Ig-like receptor (LAIR) is a small family-receptor able to inhibit immune cell function via collagen binding. It exists as both membrane-bound and soluble forms. LAIR-1 functions as an inhibitory receptor on natural killer cells, T lymphocytes and monocytes. In addition to LAIR-1, the human genome encodes LAIR-2, a soluble homolog. Several studies have focused on LAIR-1, whereas few investigations concentrate on the expression and function of LAIR-2. We demonstrate the presence of high LAIR-2 levels in 74/80 sera from patients with autoimmune thyroid diseases (both Graves’ disease and autoimmune thyroiditis). LAIR-2 levels seemed not to be related to specific clinical manifestations, such as thyroid functions (hypo- or hyperthyroidism), or specific clinical features (such as ophtalmopathy). In addition, serum LAIR-2 is able, in vitro, to bind its natural ligand, collagen. Since LAIR-2 has been found to have higher affinity for collagens than LAIR-1 did, we hypothesize a potential regulating capability of serum LAIR-2 in finally regulating the inhibitory capability of LAIR-1.
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- Rita Simone
- Department of Experimental Medicine – Section of Human Anatomy, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
- Departments of Medicine and Cell Biology, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York, United States of America
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- Autoimmunity Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Autoimmunity Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Clinical Trials, IRCCS AOU San Martino, IST – Istituto Nazionale per le Ricerca sul Cancro, Genova, Italy
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- Autoimmunity Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine – Section of Human Anatomy, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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Simone R, Tenca C, Fais F, Luciani M, De Rossi G, Pesce G, Bagnasco M, Saverino D. A soluble form of CTLA-4 is present in paediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia and correlates with CD1d+ expression. PLoS One 2012; 7:e44654. [PMID: 23049754 PMCID: PMC3458033 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0044654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2012] [Accepted: 08/06/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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CTLA-4 is a key factor in regulating and maintaining self tolerance, providing a negative signal to the T cell and thus limiting immune responses. Several polymorphisms within the CTLA-4 gene have been associated with an increased risk of developing autoimmune diseases and, very recently, with susceptibility to human cancer. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is a clonal disorder of lymphoid progenitors representing the most frequent malignancy of childhood. Here, we show the presence at significantly elevated levels of a circulating soluble form of CTLA-4 in 70% of B-ALL pediatric patients with active disease, the positive correlation between the percentage of leukemic B lymphocytes and the amount of serum sCTLA-4, and the expression of sCTLA-4 transcript by B cells in patients. Finally, a correlation between CD1d expression (a negative prognostic marker) and the sCTLA-4 in B-ALL patients was observed. This suggests a possible role of this soluble molecule as a marker of progression or severity of the neoplastic disease.
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- Rita Simone
- Department of Experimental Medicine – Section of Human Anatomy, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
- The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, North Shore-LIJ Health System, Manhasset, New York, United States of America
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- Department of Experimental Medicine – Section of Human Anatomy, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine – Section of Human Anatomy, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Haematology and Oncology, Ospedale Bambino Gesù, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Haematology and Oncology, Ospedale Bambino Gesù, Rome, Italy
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- Medical and Radiometabolic Therapy Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Medical and Radiometabolic Therapy Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine – Section of Human Anatomy, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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Saverino D, Schito AM, Mannini A, Penco S, Bassi AM, Piatti G. Quinolone/fluoroquinolone susceptibility in Escherichia coli correlates with human polymicrobial bacteriuria and with in vitro interleukine-8 suppression. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010; 61:84-93. [PMID: 21070386 DOI: 10.1111/j.1574-695x.2010.00751.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are frequently polymicrobial diseases mainly sustained by Escherichia coli in association with other opportunistic pathogens. Cystitis and pyelonephritis are usually accompanied by an inflammatory response, which includes neutrophil recruitment. Uropathogenic E. coli possess the ability to evade host defenses, modulating the innate immune response. The aim of this study was to determine whether particular E. coli strains correlate with polymicrobial bacteriuria and whether escape from the early host defenses and microbial synergy could lead to mixed UTIs. We evaluated 188 E. coli-positive urine samples and assessed the relationships among polymicrobism, neutrophil presence and several traits of E. coli isolates (virulence factors such as hlyA, fimA, papC and their relative products, i.e. hemolysin, type 1 and P fimbriae, and cnf1, their phylogenetic group) and their ability to suppress cytokine response in 5637 bladder epithelial cells. Escherichia coli susceptibility toward quinolones and fluoroquinolones, known to be linked to the pathogenicity of this species, was also considered. We found significant correlations among polymicrobial bacteriuria, absence of pyuria and quinolone/fluoroquinolone susceptibility of E. coli isolates and their enhanced capability to suppress interleukin-8 urothelial production when compared with the patterns induced by the resistant strains.
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- Daniele Saverino
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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Simone R, Barbarat B, Rabellino A, Icardi G, Bagnasco M, Pesce G, Olive D, Saverino D. Ligation of the BT3 molecules, members of the B7 family, enhance the proinflammatory responses of human monocytes and monocyte-derived dendritic cells. Mol Immunol 2010; 48:109-18. [PMID: 20947169 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2010.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2010] [Revised: 09/14/2010] [Accepted: 09/14/2010] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BT3 is a new family of immunoreceptors belonging to the extended B7 family. BT3 molecules are expressed on the surface of resting and activated monocytes and monocyte-derived dendritic cells (iDC). We show that BT3 cross-linking, in the absence of other survival factors, provides a survival signal for monocytes and iDC and induces up-regulation of costimulatory molecules, such as CD80 and CD86, and HLA-DR. We further analyzed the effects of BT3 cross-linking on various proinflammatory responses on monocytes and iDC. The results obtained showed that BT3 engagement is able to modulate the production of IL8/CXCL8, IL-1β and IL-12/p70. Moreover, we demonstrated a synergistic effect between BT3 and Toll-like receptors ligands on both monocytes and iDC in up-regulating the production of proinflammatory cytokines. Thus, BT3 could be involved in the regulation of the balance between immune activation and suppression. A better understanding of its physiological role of these families of receptors awaits the precise identification of the nature, origin, expression, and distribution of their ligands.
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- Rita Simone
- Department of Experimental Medicine - Section of Human Anatomy, University of Genova, Italy
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Laurent S, Carrega P, Saverino D, Piccioli P, Camoriano M, Morabito A, Dozin B, Fontana V, Simone R, Mortara L, Mingari MC, Ferlazzo G, Pistillo MP. CTLA-4 is expressed by human monocyte-derived dendritic cells and regulates their functions. Hum Immunol 2010; 71:934-41. [PMID: 20650297 DOI: 10.1016/j.humimm.2010.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2010] [Revised: 06/22/2010] [Accepted: 07/12/2010] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen-4 (CTLA-4) is the major negative regulator of T-cell responses, although growing evidence supports its wider role as an immune attenuator that may also act in other cell lineages. Here, we have analyzed the expression of CTLA-4 in human monocytes and monocyte-derived dendritic cells (DCs), and the effect of its engagement on cytokine production and T-cell stimulatory activity by mature DCs. CTLA-4 was highly expressed on freshly isolated monocytes, then down-modulated upon differentiation toward immature DCs (iDCs) and it was markedly upregulated on mature DCs obtained with different stimulations (lipopolysaccharides [LPS], Poly:IC, cytokines). In line with the functional role of CTLA-4 in T cells, treatment of mDCs with an agonistic anti-CTLA-4 mAb significantly enhanced secretion of regulatory interleukin (IL)-10 but reduced secretion of IL-8/IL-12 pro-inflammatory cytokines, as well as autologous CD4+ T-cell proliferation in response to stimulation with recall antigen purified protein derivative (PPD) loaded-DCs. Neutralization of IL-10 with an anti-IL-10 antibody during the mDCs-CD4+ T-cell co-culture partially restored the ability of anti-CTLA-4-treated mDCs to stimulate T-cell proliferation in response to PPD. Taken together, our data provide the first evidence that CTLA-4 receptor is expressed by human monocyte-derived mDCs upon their full activation and that it exerts immune modulatory effects.
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- Stefania Laurent
- Department of Hematology and Oncology, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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Riccio A, Saverino D, Rogkakou A, Bagnasco M, Bonadonna P, Canonica G, Ridolo E, Severino M, Pesce G, Passalacqua G. Serum Ctla-4 And Il-10 In Hymenoptera Venom Immunotherapy: Equivalence Of Different Induction Regimens. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2009.12.515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Simone R, Brizzolara R, Chiappori A, Milintenda-Floriani F, Natale C, Greco L, Schiavo M, Bagnasco M, Pesce G, Saverino D. A functional soluble form of CTLA-4 is present in the serum of celiac patients and correlates with mucosal injury. Int Immunol 2009; 21:1037-45. [DOI: 10.1093/intimm/dxp069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The functional impairment of HIV-specific CD4(+) T cells during chronic HIV infection is thought to be closely linked to viral replication and to T cell exhaustion. T cell exhaustion in the presence of ongoing antigen exposure is a common feature of chronic viral infection, in which dysfunctional T cells fail to eliminate the virus. Otherwise, antiviral T cell function impairment is a poorly understood mechanism. Increasing evidences show that HIV-specific T lymphocytes up-regulated inducible co-receptors, such as the Cytoxic T Lymphocyte Antigen-4, (CTLA-4, or CD152) and Programmed Death-1 (PD-1) and that blockade of the CD152 or PD-1 pathway restores HIV-specific CD4(+) T cell function in HIV infection. This review will focus on finding a possible role for inhibitory receptors on virus-specific CD4(+) T cells. The analysis of the role of CD152 and PD-1 in HIV-1 infection could provide important insight into the mechanism of viral induced immune dysfunction and lead to immunotherapeutic strategies to reverse immune suppression in this pathology.
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- Rita Simone
- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale, DiMeS, Sezione di Anatomia Umana, Universitá degli Studi di Genova, Genova, Italy
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Queirolo P, Laurent S, Boitano M, Carrega P, Saverino D, Alviano F, Caielli A, Camoriano M, Ferlazzo G, Pistillo MP. Targeting ctla-4 directly on melanoma cells: A possible novel perspective in the immunotherapy of cutaneous melanoma. J Clin Oncol 2009. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.e22138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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e22138 Background: CTLA-4 (CD152) is an omodimeric membrane glycoprotein which behaves as the major negative regulator of T cell-mediated immune response. CTLA-4 inhibitory function in T cells mainly occurs upon engagement with the B7 ligands expressed on antigen presenting cells, resulting in inhibition of cytokine production and T cell proliferation. CTLA-4 expression has also been documented in established human melanoma cell lines and primary melanoma tumours. The aim of this study was to investigate the expression and functional role of CTLA-4 in primary melanoma cultures derived from biopsies of metastatic melanoma patients. Methods: Seven primary cultures were derived from melanoma samples by mechanical tissue dissociation, enzymatic digestion and filtration of single cell suspensions. Flow cytometry (FACS) with an anti-melanoma (MCSP) mAb was used to assess the growth of melanoma cells. CTLA-4 expression analysis was performed by FACS and real-time PCR. Cytokine secretion and apoptotic cells were evaluated by Elisa and Annexin V/PI staining after treatment with an agonistic anti-CTLA-4 mAb (3D5). The angiogenic property of melanoma culture supernatants was evaluated on mesenchimal stromal cells (msc) isolated from human thoracic aortas. All the study was approved by our Institutional Ethics Committee and patients gave written informed consent. Results: Constitutive CTLA-4 expression was found on all melanoma cultures with variable intensity at both the protein and transcript levels. CTLA-4 expressed by these cells is functional as its ligation, with an anti-CTLA-4 agonistic mAb, is able to induce inhibition of cell proliferation, due to apoptosis induction, and of IL-8, TNF-alpha and VEGF cytokine secretion. Moreover, CTLA-4 ligation down-modulates the ability of melanoma culture supernatants to induce angiogenic differentiation of msc as detected by the acquisition of their endothelial phenotype. Conclusions: Given the physiologic inhibitory function of CTLA-4, our results suggest its possible role in the functional biology of melanoma and open up the possibility of an anti-melanoma immunotherapy based on targeting CTLA-4 directly on tumour cells as this might allow inhibition of tumour cell growth and angiogenesis. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- P. Queirolo
- National Institute for Cancer Research, Genoa, Italy; Department of Experimental Medicine, Genoa, Italy; University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy; University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- National Institute for Cancer Research, Genoa, Italy; Department of Experimental Medicine, Genoa, Italy; University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy; University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- National Institute for Cancer Research, Genoa, Italy; Department of Experimental Medicine, Genoa, Italy; University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy; University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- National Institute for Cancer Research, Genoa, Italy; Department of Experimental Medicine, Genoa, Italy; University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy; University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- National Institute for Cancer Research, Genoa, Italy; Department of Experimental Medicine, Genoa, Italy; University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy; University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- National Institute for Cancer Research, Genoa, Italy; Department of Experimental Medicine, Genoa, Italy; University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy; University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- National Institute for Cancer Research, Genoa, Italy; Department of Experimental Medicine, Genoa, Italy; University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy; University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- National Institute for Cancer Research, Genoa, Italy; Department of Experimental Medicine, Genoa, Italy; University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy; University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- National Institute for Cancer Research, Genoa, Italy; Department of Experimental Medicine, Genoa, Italy; University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy; University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- National Institute for Cancer Research, Genoa, Italy; Department of Experimental Medicine, Genoa, Italy; University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy; University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Lunardi C, Bason C, Dolcino M, Navone R, Simone R, Saverino D, Frulloni L, Tinazzi E, Peterlana D, Corrocher R, Puccetti A. Antiflagellin antibodies recognize the autoantigens Toll-Like Receptor 5 and Pals 1-associated tight junction protein and induce monocytes activation and increased intestinal permeability in Crohn's disease. J Intern Med 2009; 265:250-65. [PMID: 18796002 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2796.2008.02013.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Bacterial flagellin is considered an important antigen in Crohn's disease (CD) as it activates innate immunity through Toll-Like Receptor 5 (TLR5) engagement and induces an elevated adaptive immune response. Little is known about the presence of an autoimmune process in CD. We aimed to identify pathogenically relevant autoantigen targets in CD. METHODS We screened a random peptide library with pooled sera of patients with active CD. Transepithelial flux of [3H] mannitol in T84 human intestinal epithelial cell line was used to study the epithelial barrier function. Monocyte activation was evaluated by surface expression of activation markers and by production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Gene modulation of T84 cells exposed to antipeptide antibodies was analysed by gene array. RESULTS We identified a peptide that shares homology with Salmonella typhimurium flagellin and with self-antigens such as TLR5 and cell junction protein, Pals 1-associated tight junction protein. The affinity-purified antipeptide antibodies recognized the self-antigens and induced increased intestinal epithelial cell permeability. Moreover, the antibodies induced monocyte activation upon binding TLR5. Finally, in cultured intestinal cells (T84) the purified antibodies induced the modulation of clusters of proinflammatory genes similar to the one induced by the engagement of TLR5 by its natural ligand flagellin. CONCLUSIONS Antibodies directed against an immunodominant peptide of flagellin recognize self-antigens and are functionally active suggesting the presence of an autoimmune process that can both facilitate loss of tolerance to intestinal microflora by increasing cell permeability and amplify the innate immunity involvement through a novel mechanism of TLR5 activation.
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- C Lunardi
- Section of Internal Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
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Simone R, Floriani A, Saverino D. Stimulation of human CD4⁺ T lymphocytes via TLR3, TLR5 and TLR7/8 up-regulates expression of costimulatory and modulates proliferation. Open Microbiol J 2009; 3:1-8. [PMID: 19294011 PMCID: PMC2656776 DOI: 10.2174/1874285800903010001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2008] [Revised: 12/05/2008] [Accepted: 12/30/2008] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The cells of innate and adaptive immunity, although activated by different ligands, engage in cross talk to ensure a successful immune outcome. Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are key components of the innate immune system and have the ability to detect microbial infection and trigger host defence responses. Otherwise, human T lymphocytes are able to produce most TLRs. Thus, we analyze the capability of some TLR ligands to modulate the function of highly-purified CD4+ T cells. We found that agents acting via TLRs (poly I:C, a TLR3 ligand; flagellin, a TLR5 ligand; and R848, a TLR7/8 ligand) are able to regulate the expression of costimulatory molecules both on purified antigen presenting cells and on purified T lymphocytes. Moreover, the activation mediated by TLRs determines a kinetic expression of B7-family members such as through an inhibition of T lymphocytes delayed proliferation. These findings suggest a functional role of some invading microorganisms in regulating acquired immunity.
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- Rita Simone
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Genova, Via De Toni 14, 16132 Genova
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Saverino D, Riccio AM, Rogkakou A, Bagnasco M, Bonadonna P, Simone R, Chiappori A, Gamalero C, Passalacqua G, Canonica GW, Pesce G. Serum cytotoxic T lymphocyte–associated antigen 4 in Hymenoptera venom allergy and its modulation by specific immunotherapy. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2009; 123:258-60. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2008.09.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2008] [Revised: 08/21/2008] [Accepted: 09/15/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Simone R, Zicca A, Saverino D. The frequency of regulatory CD3+CD8+CD28- CD25+ T lymphocytes in human peripheral blood increases with age. J Leukoc Biol 2008; 84:1454-61. [PMID: 18780874 DOI: 10.1189/jlb.0907627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Aging is commonly associated with immune deficiency and dysregulation. The aging of the immune system involves a progressive reduction in naïve T cell output associated with thymic involution and peripheral expansion of oligoclonal memory T cells. We have investigated frequency, phenotype, and function of CD3+CD8+CD28(-)CD25+ T cells in healthy volunteers over a wide age range. We demonstrate that the frequency of CD3+CD8+CD28(-)CD25+ T cells in healthy volunteers increases with age. Peripheral CD3+CD8+CD28(-)CD25+ T cells share phenotypic and functional features with CD3+CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells (Tregs): In particular, they strongly express CTLA-4 and forkhead box P3. We observed that in vitro, functional titration assays of CD3+CD8+CD28(-)CD25+ T cells show equivalent regulatory function in young and elderly donors, with suppression of proliferation and cytokine production in response to polyclonal T cell stimulation. Finally, CD3+CD8+CD28(-)CD25+ T cells seem to specifically express the CD122 receptor. Altogether, these observations demonstrate an increase in peripheral blood CD8+ Tregs associated with aging.
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- Rita Simone
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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Saverino D, Brizzolara R, Simone R, Chiappori A, Milintenda-Floriani F, Pesce G, Bagnasco M. Soluble CTLA-4 in autoimmune thyroid diseases: relationship with clinical status and possible role in the immune response dysregulation. Clin Immunol 2007; 123:190-8. [PMID: 17321799 DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2007.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2006] [Revised: 12/07/2006] [Accepted: 01/10/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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CTLA-4 molecule, expressed by activated T and B lymphocytes, transduces an inhibitory signal. Increasing evidence showed CTLA-4 gene as an important susceptibility locus for autoimmune endocrinopathies and other autoimmune disorders. The aim is to evaluate the augmented sCTLA-4 serum levels in different autoimmune thyroid diseases when compared with normal donors or with non-autoimmune hyperthyroidism and to investigate the functional activities and suggest the possible pathogenetic role of sCTLA-4. We demonstrate the presence of a soluble form of CTLA-4 in 59/90 sera from patients with autoimmune thyroid diseases (both Graves' disease and autoimmune thyroiditis). sCTLA-4 levels were not related to specific clinical manifestations, such as clinical thyroid status (hypo- or hyperthyroidism), circulating thyroid hormones, or other clinical features (ophthalmopathy). sCTLA-4 production does not seem to be affected by disease evolution during time. We showed that sCTLA-4 from sera of patients with thyroid autoimmunity is able to bind its physiological ligands CD80/CD86 and displays functional activities on different in vitro systems (T-cell proliferation induced by specific soluble antigens, bi-directional mixed lymphocyte reaction). In conclusion, we demonstrate an increment of sCTLA-4 in serum of patients with autoimmune thyroid diseases. Its possible pathogenetic role during autoimmune processes can be speculated: sCTLA-4 can specifically inhibit the early T-cell activation by blocking the interaction of CD80/CD86 with the co-stimulatory receptor CD28. Conversely, higher levels of sCTLA-4 could compete with membrane-bound CTLA-4 for CD80/CD86, in later T lymphocytes activation phase, causing a reduction of inhibitory signaling.
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MESH Headings
- Adult
- Antigens, CD/blood
- Antigens, CD/metabolism
- Antigens, CD/pharmacology
- Antigens, Differentiation/blood
- Antigens, Differentiation/metabolism
- Antigens, Differentiation/pharmacology
- Autoimmune Diseases/blood
- Autoimmune Diseases/immunology
- Autoimmune Diseases/metabolism
- B-Lymphocytes/metabolism
- B7-1 Antigen/metabolism
- B7-2 Antigen/metabolism
- CD28 Antigens/blood
- CTLA-4 Antigen
- Cell Line, Transformed
- Cell Proliferation/drug effects
- Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
- Female
- Graves Disease/blood
- Graves Disease/immunology
- Graves Disease/metabolism
- Hashimoto Disease/blood
- Hashimoto Disease/immunology
- Hashimoto Disease/metabolism
- Humans
- Lymphocyte Activation/drug effects
- Lymphocyte Activation/immunology
- Lymphocyte Culture Test, Mixed
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Models, Immunological
- Protein Binding
- T-Lymphocytes/drug effects
- T-Lymphocytes/immunology
- Thyroid Diseases/blood
- Thyroid Diseases/immunology
- Thyroid Diseases/metabolism
- Thyrotoxicosis/blood
- Time Factors
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- Daniele Saverino
- Department of Experimental Medicine-Section of Human Anatomy, University of Genova, Italy
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Merlo A, Tenca C, Fais F, Battini L, Ciccone E, Grossi CE, Saverino D. Inhibitory receptors CD85j, LAIR-1, and CD152 down-regulate immunoglobulin and cytokine production by human B lymphocytes. Clin Diagn Lab Immunol 2006; 12:705-12. [PMID: 15939744 PMCID: PMC1151979 DOI: 10.1128/cdli.12.6.705-712.2005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Class switching consists in the substitution of the heavy-chain constant region of immunoglobulin M (IgM) with that of IgG, IgA, or IgE. This enables antibodies to acquire new effector functions that are crucial to combat invading pathogens. Class switching usually requires engagement of CD40 on B cells by CD40 ligand (CD40L) on antigen-activated CD4(+) T cells and the production of cytokines. The process must be regulated tightly because abnormal IgG and IgA production favors the onset of autoimmunity, whereas increased switching to IgE leads to atopy. These inflammatory disorders can be triggered or exacerbated by costimulatory signals. Although thoroughly investigated on T cells, the roles of the inhibitory receptors CD85j, LAIR-1, and CD152 on B-cell functions have not been fully elucidated. In this study we show that cross-linking of the B-cell inhibitory receptors by specific monoclonal antibodies inhibits IgG and IgE production, reduces the percentage of IgG- and IgE-expressing B cells, and down-regulates interleukin 8 (IL-8), IL-10, and tumor necrosis factor alpha production. These effects were demonstrated using different B-cell stimulatory pathways (recall antigens, CD40L-transfected cells plus IL-4, and lipopolysaccharide plus IL-4). It thus appears that CD85j, LAIR-1, and CD152 play a central role for the control of IL-4-driven isotype switching.
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- Andrea Merlo
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Institute of Human Anatomy, University of Genova, Via De Toni 14, 16132 Genova, Italy
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Tenca C, Merlo A, Merck E, Bates EEM, Saverino D, Simone R, Zarcone D, Trinchieri G, Grossi CE, Ciccone E. CD85j (leukocyte Ig-like receptor-1/Ig-like transcript 2) inhibits human osteoclast-associated receptor-mediated activation of human dendritic cells. J Immunol 2005; 174:6757-63. [PMID: 15905516 DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.174.11.6757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Immature dendritic cells (DCs) derived from freshly isolated human monocytes were used to evaluate the effect of the inhibiting receptor CD85j (leukocyte Ig-like receptor-1/ILT2) on activation induced by cross-linking of the human osteoclast-associated receptor (hOSCAR). CD85j and hOSCAR were expressed consistently at the same density on monocytes and on monocyte-derived DCs (both immature and mature). Cross-linking of hOSCAR, which activates via the FcR-associated gamma-chain, induced Ca(2+) flux in DCs. Concomitant cross-linking of anti-CD85j mAb abolished this early activation event. Likewise, CD85j stimulation strongly reduced IL-8 and IL-12 production by hOSCAR-activated DCs. Inhibition of DCs via CD85j also impaired their ability to enhance Ag-specific T cell proliferation induced by hOSCAR. Finally, because hOSCAR prevents apoptosis of DCs in the absence of growth/survival factors, CD85j cross-linking was able to counteract completely this antiapoptotic effect and to reduce Bcl-2 expression enhanced by hOSCAR stimulation. Thus, CD85j is an inhibiting receptor that is functional in human DCs.
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- Claudya Tenca
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Human Anatomy Section, University of Genoa, Italy
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Fais F, Tenca C, Cimino G, Coletti V, Zanardi S, Bagnara D, Saverino D, Zarcone D, De Rossi G, Ciccone E, Grossi CE. CD1d expression on B-precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia subsets with poor prognosis. Leukemia 2005; 19:551-6. [PMID: 15744356 DOI: 10.1038/sj.leu.2403671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most frequent malignancy of childhood. Although therapeutical advances have been achieved, some ALL subgroups still fare poorly. CD1d is a monomorphic molecule that provides a suitable target for immunotherapy in view of the characterization of a glycolipid, alpha-galactosylceramide (alpha-GalCer), capable of being presented to CD1d-restricted T cells with cytotoxic potential. We investigated CD1d expression in 80 pediatric B-cell precursor (BCP) ALL cases defined according to immunophenotype, cytogenetic features and age at onset. CD1d was detected on ALL cells in 15% of the patients. CD1d+ ALLs were significantly associated with infant leukemia, pro-B phenotype and mixed-lineage leukemia (MLL)/AF4 gene rearrangement. Accordingly, overall survival of patients with CD1d+ ALL was significantly shorter. CD1d+ leukemic blasts were able to present alpha-GalCer via CD1d to cytotoxic CD1d-restricted T cells, which induced apoptosis of ALL cells that was inhibited by mAb to CD1d. CD1d+ blasts loaded with alpha-GalCer elicited cytokine secretion by CD1d-restricted T cells. Analysis of bone marrow (BM) cells derived from normal donors revealed that CD19+/CD1d+ cells were mostly mature B lymphocytes. However, a minority of BCPs expressed CD1d. Thus, expression of CD1d in ALL cases heralds an adverse prognosis but may provide a therapeutic tool.
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- F Fais
- Human Anatomy Section, Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genoa, Italy.
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Saverino D, Ghiotto F, Merlo A, Bruno S, Battini L, Occhino M, Maffei M, Tenca C, Pileri S, Baldi L, Fabbi M, Bachi A, De Santanna A, Grossi CE, Ciccone E. Specific recognition of the viral protein UL18 by CD85j/LIR-1/ILT2 on CD8+ T cells mediates the non-MHC-restricted lysis of human cytomegalovirus-infected cells. J Immunol 2004; 172:5629-37. [PMID: 15100307 DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.172.9.5629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Immune evasion mechanisms of human CMV are known; however, the immune control of infection remains poorly elucidated. We show that interaction between the viral protein UL18 on infected cells and the invariant receptor CD85j/LIR-1/ILT2 expressed on CTL is relevant for the control of infection. Resting and activated CD8(+) T cells lysed UL18 expressing cells, whereas cells infected with CMV defective for UL18 were not killed. Lysis was not dependent on CD8(+) T cell Ag specificity, MHC-unrestricted and specifically blocked by anti-CD85j and anti-UL18 mAb. Moreover, soluble recombinant UL18Fc immunoprecipitated CD85j from T cells. Activation is mediated by CD85j and its pathway is unrelated to CD3/TCR engagement. UL18 is detected in immunocompromised patients with productive infection and the mechanism used in vivo by human CMV to ensure survival of the immunocompetent host may be mediated by activation signals delivered by infected cells to T lymphocytes via UL18/CD85j interactions.
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MESH Headings
- Adult
- Animals
- Antigens, CD/biosynthesis
- Antigens, CD/metabolism
- Antigens, CD/physiology
- CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes/immunology
- CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes/metabolism
- Capsid Proteins/biosynthesis
- Capsid Proteins/metabolism
- Cell Line, Tumor
- Cytomegalovirus/immunology
- Cytomegalovirus Infections/immunology
- Cytomegalovirus Infections/virology
- Cytotoxicity Tests, Immunologic
- Cytotoxicity, Immunologic
- Fibroblasts/immunology
- Fibroblasts/virology
- HeLa Cells
- Histocompatibility Antigens Class I/physiology
- Humans
- Interphase/immunology
- Jurkat Cells
- Leukocyte Immunoglobulin-like Receptor B1
- Leukocytes, Mononuclear/cytology
- Leukocytes, Mononuclear/immunology
- Lymphocyte Activation/immunology
- Mice
- Middle Aged
- Receptors, Immunologic/biosynthesis
- Receptors, Immunologic/metabolism
- Receptors, Immunologic/physiology
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Affiliation(s)
- Daniele Saverino
- Human Anatomy Section, Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genova, Genoa, Italy
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Saverino D, Milintenda-Floriani F, Medeiros AA. Effect of cefoxitin and clindamycin on selection of derepressed mutants in Enterobacter cloacae. New Microbiol 2004; 27:249-53. [PMID: 15460527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/30/2023]
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The characteristics of an antibiotic that favor its ability to select for resistant bacteria are not completely understood. Otherwise, by the common use of broad-spectrum cephalosporins, resistant strains of several gram-negative species, especially Enterobacter cloacae, have been more frequently isolated. During our studies on beta-lactam resistance in E. cloacae, we observed that the addition of an inhibitor (clindamycin) to a potent inducer (cefoxitin) leads to an enhanced selection of resistant mutants. This could explain the emergence of beta-lactam resistant strains during antibiotic therapy.
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- D Saverino
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Genova, Italy
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Tenca C, Merlo A, Zarcone D, Saverino D, Bruno S, De Santanna A, Ramarli D, Fabbi M, Pesce C, Deaglio S, Ciccone E, Malavasi F, Grossi CE. Death of T cell precursors in the human thymus: a role for CD38. Int Immunol 2003; 15:1105-16. [PMID: 12917263 DOI: 10.1093/intimm/dxg111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Thymic T cell maturation depends on interactions between thymocytes and cells of epithelial and hematopoietic lineages that control a selective process whereby developing T cells with inappropriate or self-reactive receptors die. Molecules involved in this process are the TCR expressed on thymocytes together with the CD3 complex and MHC-peptide on accessory cells. However, other molecules may favor or prevent death of thymocytes, thus playing a role in selection. CD38 is expressed by the majority of human thymocytes, mainly at the double-positive (DP) stage. In contrast, CD38 is not found on subcapsular double-negative (DN) thymocytes and on a proportion of medullary single-positive (SP) thymocytes. CD38 enhances death of thymocytes when it is cross-linked by goat anti-mouse (GAM) antiserum or by one of its ligands, CD31, expressed by thymic epithelial cells or transfected into murine fibroblasts (L cells). As most thymocytes are at an intermediate (DP) stage of development, it is likely that these cells are most vulnerable to death mediated via MHC-peptide-TCR interactions that is increased by CD38 cross-linking. DN and SP thymocytes are refractory to CD38-induced apoptosis. Accessory molecules, e.g. CD38, are expressed during thymic cell maturation and their presence is relevant for the survival or death of DP T cells in the course of selection. Based on our data, CD38 enhances thymocyte death by interacting with CD31 expressed by accessory cells. In addition, CD28 expression on developing thymocytes also appears to play a role for their selection and it synergizes with CD38 to induce apoptosis of DP thymocytes.
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- Claudya Tenca
- Section of Human Anatomy, Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genova, 16132 Genova, Italy
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Saverino D, Fabbi M, Merlo A, Ravera G, Grossi CE, Ciccone E. Surface density expression of the leukocyte-associated Ig-like receptor-1 is directly related to inhibition of human T-cell functions. Hum Immunol 2002; 63:534-46. [PMID: 12072189 DOI: 10.1016/s0198-8859(02)00409-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The relevance of inhibitory receptors that downregulate T-cell functions, such as CD152 (CTLA-4) and CD85j, have been extensively analyzed. This study will show that leukocyte-associated Ig-like receptor-1 (LAIR-1) acts as an inhibitory receptor for antigen-specific human effector T cells. To this end 28 CD8(+) and 22 CD4(+) T-cell clones were analyzed. LAIR-1 activity appears to be clonally distributed among T-cell clones and inhibition of T lymphocyte functions ranges from 4% to 49% in a redirected killing assay. This inhibitory function, although less efficient than that exerted by other inhibitory receptors expressed by T cells (i.e., CD152 and CD85j), downregulates the cytotoxic activity of CD8(+) T lymphocytes, both in a CD3-mediated and in an antigen-specific system. Furthermore, LAIR-1 inhibits the proliferative response of CD4(+) T lymphocytes to recall antigens and in CD3 stimulation. LAIR-1 also modulates cytokine production, downregulating IL-2 and IFN-gamma production. In contrast, LAIR-1 crosslinking induces secretion of transforming growth factor beta. This study will also demonstrate that a direct relationship exists between surface density expression of LAIR-1 molecules and their ability to modulate CD3-mediated activation of both CD8(+) and CD4(+) T-cell clones.
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- Daniele Saverino
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Human Anatomy Section, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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Bruno S, Tenca C, Saverino D, Ciccone E, Grossi CE. Apoptosis of squamous cells at different stages of carcinogenesis following 4-HPR treatment. Carcinogenesis 2002; 23:447-56. [PMID: 11895859 DOI: 10.1093/carcin/23.3.447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the end product of a multistep process characterized by a progression from normal epithelial cells through metaplastic or dysplastic intraepithelial changes that evolve into invasive cancer. Since retinamides have shown promising in vivo anti-tumoral activity, we studied effects and effector mechanisms of the synthetic retinoid N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)retinamide (4-HPR) on squamous cells at progressing stages of tumorigenesis. To this end, an in vitro model of squamous carcinogenesis consisting of normal human keratinocytes, human papilloma virus (HPV)-immortalized keratinocytes (UP) and tumorigenic HPV-immortalized/v-Ha-ras transfected keratinocytes (UPR) was used. 4-HPR treatment affected cell growth at doses higher than 1.5 microM. Flow cytometric measurements of DNA content and annexin V revealed that cell growth decrease was mainly due to apoptosis at 4-HPR concentrations of or below 15 microM, and necrosis at higher concentrations. The effects were similar in the three cell types of the in vitro model, as well as in three SCC cell lines, suggesting that sensitivity to 4-HPR is independent of the degree of squamous cell tumorigenesis in the in vitro model. We further investigated whether mitochondrial damage was involved in the course of 4-HPR-induced apoptosis. Treatment of squamous cells with the antioxidant L-ascorbic acid inhibited apoptosis, indicating that 4-HPR increases production of free radicals. Measures of mitochondrial membrane potentials showed that 4-HPR induced membrane permeability transition (MPT), and that MPT-inhibitors were able to reduce apoptosis. This indicates that MPT is involved in apoptosis signalling by 4-HPR. Finally, we studied the role of caspases. We found that caspases 8, 9 and 3 participate in 4-HPR-mediated apoptosis of squamous cells, and that MPT is an upstream event that regulates caspase activity. Caspase 8 was activated independently of the Fas-Fas ligand pathway.
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- Silvia Bruno
- Section of Human Anatomy, Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genoa, Via De Toni 14, 16132 Genoa, Italy.
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Saverino D. Beta-lactamase production by Escherichia coli under different growth conditions. New Microbiol 2002; 25:89-91. [PMID: 11837396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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Facultative anaerobic bacteria, such as Escherichia coli, are more resistant to cephalosporin antibiotics during anaerobic growth. Strict anaerobic ambience reduces beta-lactamase production or the enzyme affinities for their substrates. A different balance between DNA gyrase and topoisomerase I activity, during aerobic and anaerobic growth condition, could be related to the bacteria behavior.
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- D Saverino
- The Miriam Hospital, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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Saverino D, Merlo A, Bruno S, Pistoia V, Grossi CE, Ciccone E. Dual effect of CD85/leukocyte Ig-like receptor-1/Ig-like transcript 2 and CD152 (CTLA-4) on cytokine production by antigen-stimulated human T cells. J Immunol 2002; 168:207-15. [PMID: 11751964 DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.168.1.207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The functional outcome of a T cell response to Ag is the result of a balance between coactivation and inhibitory signals. In this study we have investigated the effects of the CD85/leukocyte Ig-like receptor (LIR)-1/Ig-like transcript (ILT) 2 and of CD152 (CTLA-4) inhibitory receptors on the modulation of cell-mediated immune responses to specific Ags, both at the effector and at the resting/memory cell level. Proliferation and cytokine production of CD4+ T lymphocytes stimulated by recall Ags have been evaluated. Cross-linking of CD85/LIR-1/ILT2 or CD152 molecules on cultured T cells using specific mAb and goat anti-mouse antiserum inhibits Ag-specific T cell proliferation. This inhibition is always paralleled by increased production of cytokines that down-regulate immune responses, e.g., IL-10 and TGF-beta. In contrast, the production of cytokines that support T cell expansion and function (e.g., IL-2, IFN-gamma, and IL-13) is significantly decreased. A long-term effect of CD85/LIR-1/ILT2 and of CD152 occurs during Ag-specific T cell activation and expansion. T cells, primed in the presence of anti-CD85/LIR-1/ILT2 and anti-CD152 blocking mAb (but in the absence of cross-linking), proliferate at higher rates and produce higher amounts of IL-2, IFN-gamma, and IL-13, in comparison with T cells stimulated with the Ag alone. We also show that the inhibitory receptors exert a similar effect during Ag activation of specific CD4+ effector T cells. Ag-specific polyclonal CD4+ T cell lines exhibit increased proliferation and IL-2, IFN-gamma, and IL-13 production when the CD85/LIR-1/ILT2 receptor is blocked by specific mAb. In contrast, cross-linking of this receptor down-regulates Ag-specific CD4+ T cell proliferation and increases IL-10 and TGF-beta production.
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- Daniele Saverino
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Human Anatomy Section, University of Genoa, Via De Toni 14, 16132 Genoa, Italy.
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Merlo A, Saverino D, Tenca C, Grossi CE, Bruno S, Ciccone E. CD85/LIR-1/ILT2 and CD152 (cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen 4) inhibitory molecules down-regulate the cytolytic activity of human CD4+ T-cell clones specific for Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Infect Immun 2001; 69:6022-9. [PMID: 11553539 PMCID: PMC98730 DOI: 10.1128/iai.69.10.6022-6029.2001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Antigen-specific cytolytic CD4+ T lymphocytes control Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection by secreting cytokines and by killing macrophages that have phagocytosed the pathogen. However, lysis of the latter cells promotes microbial dissemination, and other macrophages engulf the released bacteria. Subsequently, CD4+ T-cell-mediated killing of macrophages goes on, and this persistent process may hamper control of infection, unless regulatory mechanisms maintain a subtle balance between lysis of macrophages by cytolytic CD4+ cells and activation of cytolytic CD4+ cells by infected macrophages. We asked whether inhibitory molecules expressed by CD4+ cytolytic T lymphocytes could play a role in such a balance. To this end, human CD4+ T-cell clones specific for M. tuberculosis were produced that displayed an autologous major histocompatibility complex class II-restricted lytic ability against purified protein derivative (PPD)-pulsed antigen-presenting cells. All T-cell clones expressed CD152 (cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 [CTLA-4]) and CD85/leukocyte immunoglobulin-like receptor 1 (LIR-1)/immunoglobulin-like transcript 2 (ILT2) inhibitory receptors, but not CD94 and the killer inhibitory receptor (or killer immunoglobulin-like receptor [KIR]) p58.2. CD3-mediated activation of the clones was inhibited in a redirected killing assay in which CD152 and CD85/LIR-1/ILT2 were cross-linked. Specific antigen-mediated proliferation of the clones was also sharply reduced when CD152 and CD85/LIR-1/ILT2 were cross-linked by specific monoclonal antibody (MAb) followed by goat anti-mouse antiserum. In contrast, blockade of the receptors by specific MAb only increased their proliferation. Production of interleukin 2 (IL-2) and gamma interferon (IFN-gamma) by the T-cell clones was also strongly reduced when CD152 and CD85/LIR-1/ILT2 were cross-linked. The lytic activity of the T-cell clones against PPD-pulsed autologous monocytes or Epstein-Barr virus-activated B cells was increased by blockade and decreased by cross-linking of the receptors. These results indicate that CD152 and CD85/LIR-1/ILT2 play a role in the regulation of the antigen-specific activity of CD4+ cytolytic T lymphocytes against PPD-presenting cells.
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- A Merlo
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Human Anatomy Section, University of Genoa, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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