1
|
Lopes Ferreira M, Falcão MAP, Bruni FM, Haddad V, Marques EE, Seibert CS, Lima C. Effective Pre-Clinical Treatment of Fish Envenoming with Polyclonal Antiserum. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24098338. [PMID: 37176045 PMCID: PMC10179662 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24098338] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Envenomation by venomous fish, although not always fatal, is capable of causing damage to homeostasis by activating the inflammatory process, with the formation of edema, excruciating pain, necrosis that is difficult to heal, as well as hemodynamic and cardiorespiratory changes. Despite the wide variety of pharmacological treatments used to manage acute symptoms, none are effective in controlling envenomation. Knowing the essential role of neutralizing polyclonal antibodies in the treatment of envenoming for other species, such as snakes, this work aimed to produce a polyclonal antiserum in mice and test its ability to neutralize the main toxic effects induced by the venoms of the main venomous Brazilian fish. We found that the antiserum recognizes the main toxins present in the different venoms of Thalassophryne nattereri, Scorpaena plumieri, Potamotrygon gr. Orbignyi, and Cathorops spixii and was effective in pre-incubation trials. In an independent test, the antiserum applied immediately to the topical application of T. nattereri, P. gr orbygnyi, and C. spixii venoms completely abolished the toxic effects on the microcirculation, preventing alterations such as arteriolar contraction, slowing of blood flow in postcapillary venules, venular stasis, myofibrillar hypercontraction, and increased leukocyte rolling and adherence. The edematogenic and nociceptive activities induced by these venoms were also neutralized by the immediate application of the antiserum. Importantly, the antiserum prevented the acute inflammatory response in the lungs induced by the S. plumieri venom. The success of antiserum containing neutralizing polyclonal antibodies in controlling the toxic effects induced by different venoms offers a new strategy for the treatment of fish envenomation in Brazil.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Monica Lopes Ferreira
- Immunoregulation Unit of Laboratory of Applied Toxinology (CeTICs/FAPESP), Butantan Institute, São Paulo 05503-900, Brazil
| | - Maria Alice Pimentel Falcão
- Immunoregulation Unit of Laboratory of Applied Toxinology (CeTICs/FAPESP), Butantan Institute, São Paulo 05503-900, Brazil
| | - Fernanda Miriane Bruni
- Immunoregulation Unit of Laboratory of Applied Toxinology (CeTICs/FAPESP), Butantan Institute, São Paulo 05503-900, Brazil
| | - Vidal Haddad
- Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu 18618-689, Brazil
| | - Elineide Eugênio Marques
- Environmental Sciences, Campus of Palmas, Federal University of Tocantins, Palmas 77001-090, Brazil
| | - Carla Simone Seibert
- Environmental Sciences, Campus of Palmas, Federal University of Tocantins, Palmas 77001-090, Brazil
| | - Carla Lima
- Immunoregulation Unit of Laboratory of Applied Toxinology (CeTICs/FAPESP), Butantan Institute, São Paulo 05503-900, Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Bruni FM, Coutinho EMM, Andrade-Barros AI, Grund LZ, Lopes-Ferreira M, Lima C. Anaphylaxis induced by Thalassophryne nattereri venom in mice is an IgE/IgG1-mediated, IL-4-dependent phenomenon. Sci Rep 2020; 10:584. [PMID: 31953450 PMCID: PMC6969187 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-57231-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2019] [Accepted: 12/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
Abstract
We hypothesized that beyond the Thalassophryne nattereri venoms ability to induce in mice a strong specific-Th2 response with high levels of specific IgE/IgG1, it would be able to trigger anaphylaxis in sensitized individuals. To investigate whether the venom is capable of inducing an allergic reaction in mice and characterize soluble and cellular mediators involved in this process, BALB/c female mice were sensitized intraperitoneally with decreasing-dose of venom at weekly intervals for 4 weeks and challenged by intraperitoneal, oral or epicutaneous routes with venom 2 weeks later. Our data show that sensitized-mice challenged by all routes showed intense symptoms of anaphylaxis, dependent on the anaphylactic IgG1 and IgE antibodies and mast cells. The late-phase reaction developed after initial symptoms was characterized by the influx of eosinophils, dependent on IL-5, IL-17A and eotaxin produced by Th2 cells in inflamed lungs and skin draining lymph-nodes. Using C57BL/6 deficient mice we demonstrated that IL-4 KO mice failed to develop anaphylactic symptoms or local Th2 inflammation, producing low levels of IgG1 and increased levels of IgG2a. Together our results demonstrated that the venom of T. nattereri has allergenic proteins that can trigger an allergic process, a phenomenon IgE-IgG1 dependent, IL-4-mediated and negatively regulated by IFN-γ.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fernanda Miriane Bruni
- Immunoregulation Unit, Special Laboratory of Applied Toxinology, Butantan Institute, São Paulo, Brazil
| | | | | | - Lidiane Zito Grund
- Immunoregulation Unit, Special Laboratory of Applied Toxinology, Butantan Institute, São Paulo, Brazil
| | - Monica Lopes-Ferreira
- Immunoregulation Unit, Special Laboratory of Applied Toxinology, Butantan Institute, São Paulo, Brazil
| | - Carla Lima
- Immunoregulation Unit, Special Laboratory of Applied Toxinology, Butantan Institute, São Paulo, Brazil.
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Dogo CR, Bruni FM, Elias F, Rangel M, Pantoja PA, Sant’Anna CL, Lima C, Lopes-Ferreira M, de Carvalho LR. Inflammatory effects of the toxic cyanobacterium Geitlerinema amphibium. Toxicon 2011; 58:464-70. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2011.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2011] [Revised: 07/12/2011] [Accepted: 07/18/2011] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
|
4
|
Conceição K, Bruni FM, Santos JM, Lopes RM, Marques EE, Fernandez JH, Lopes-Ferreira M. The action of fish peptide Orpotrin analogs on microcirculation. J Pept Sci 2011; 17:192-9. [PMID: 21308875 DOI: 10.1002/psc.1311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2010] [Revised: 08/30/2010] [Accepted: 09/10/2010] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
Abstract
In order to investigate the relationship between the primary structure of Orpotrin, a vasoactive peptide previously isolated from the freshwater stingray Potamotrygon gr. orbignyi, and its microcirculatory effects, three Orpotrin analogs were synthesized. The analogs have a truncated N-terminal with a His residue deletion and two substituted amino acid residues, where one Nle is substituted for one internal Lys residue and the third analog has a substitution of a Pro for an Ala (Orp-desH(1) , Orp-Nle and Orp-Pro/Ala, respectively). Only Orp-desH(1) could induce a lower vasoconstriction effect compared with the natural Orpotrin, indicating that besides the N-terminal, the positive charge of Lys and the Pro residues located at the center of the amino acid chain is crucial for this vasoconstriction effect. Importantly, the suggestions made with bioactive peptides were based on the molecular modeling and dynamics of peptides, the presence of key amino acids and shared activity in microcirculation, characterized by intravital microscopy. Moreover, this study has demonstrated that even subtle changes in the primary structure of Orpotrin alter the biological effects of this native peptide significantly, which could be of interest for biotechnological applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Katia Conceição
- LETA (Laboratório Especial de Toxinologia Aplicada) Center for Applied Toxinology (CAT/CEPID), Butantan Institute, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
5
|
Sosa-Rosales I, Bruni FM, Lopes-Ferreira M, Lima C. PS2-10 Leukocyte transendothelial migration induced by C-type fish lectin TMC4 is mediated by β1, α2, α5, and α1 integrins and independent on VCAM-1 binding. Cytokine 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2010.07.215] [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]
|
6
|
Conceição K, Bruni FM, Sciani JM, Konno K, Melo RL, Antoniazzi MM, Jared C, Lopes-Ferreira M, Pimenta DC. Identification of bradykinin: related peptides from Phyllomedusa nordestina skin secretion using electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry after a single-step liquid chromatography. J Venom Anim Toxins Incl Trop Dis 2009. [DOI: 10.1590/s1678-91992009000400004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
|
7
|
Conceição K, Miriane Bruni F, Antoniazzi MM, Jared C, Camargo ACM, Lopes-Ferreira M, Pimenta DC. Major biological effects induced by the skin secretion of the tree frog Phyllomedusa hypochondrialis. Toxicon 2007; 49:1054-62. [PMID: 17306319 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2006.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [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] [Received: 08/24/2006] [Revised: 12/06/2006] [Accepted: 12/11/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
Amphibian skin secretions contain several bioactive compounds such as biogenic amines, alkaloids, steroids, proteins and peptides; being peptides a continuously growing field of interest. This work aims to describe the main physiopathological properties of the tree frog Phyllomedusa hypochondrialis skin secretion, obtained by manual stimulation of the dorsal skin surface. Intravenous skin secretion administration provoked lethal effect in mice after 5min. Low doses induced significant systemic and local effects like edema and nociception in mice and topic administration induced myonecrosis in the endothelium of cremaster mice. The presence of phospholipase A(2) activity, proteolytic activity and creatine kinase activity (in the plasma of treated mice) are reported and are very likely to be related to the physiopathological (edematic and myotoxic) activities observed. These data provide in vivo evidence of the complex toxic effects of the P. hypochondrialis skin secretion as well as possible mechanisms of action for these effects.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Katia Conceição
- LETA (Laboratório Especial de Toxinologia Aplicada) Center for Applied Toxinology (CAT/CEPID), Instituto Butantan, 05503-900 São Paulo, SP, Brazil
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
8
|
Conceição K, Bruni FM, Pareja-Santos A, Antoniazzi MM, Jared C, Lopes-Ferreira M, Lima C, Pimenta DC. Unusual profile of leukocyte recruitment in mice induced by a skin secretion of the tree frog Phyllomedusa hypochondrialis. Toxicon 2006; 49:625-33. [PMID: 17157344 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2006.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2006] [Revised: 10/24/2006] [Accepted: 10/25/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
Phyllomedusa hypochondrialis skin secretion can cause both systemic and local effects. In this study, we describe the pattern of local acute inflammatory response after P. hypochondrialis skin secretion injection. The inflammatory reaction in the mice footpad was analysed, including the leukocyte recruitment into local tissue from the peripheral blood, in a mouse model of tissue injury. We also investigated the release of the cytokines IL-1, IL-6 and TNF-alpha, chemokines KC and MCP-1 and the eicosanoids LTB 4 and PGE(2) in mice. The present findings support the ability of P. hypochondrialis skin secretion to induce local inflammation. In addition, these skin secretion components play a role in the initial rolling and slowing of recruited leukocytes and the transition from rolling to adhesion. Levels of the proinflammatory cytokine IL-6, chemokines KC and MCP-1 as well as the eicosanoid PGE(2) were significantly increased after injection of a skin secretion of P. hypochondrialis (0.6 microg/30 microl intraplantar), whereas no changes in other parameters were observed. Finally, the mechanisms involved in the local inflammatory process induced by P. hypochondrialis skin secretion is one of the questions of relevance related to the complex pathophysiology induced by this particular secretion and other toxins.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Katia Conceição
- LETA (Laboratório Especial de Toxinologia Aplicada), Center for Applied Toxinology (CAT/CEPID), Butantan Institute, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|