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Cortez-de-la-Fuente LJ, García-González G, Hernández-Bello R, González GM, Palma-Nicolás JP. Expression of Trichinella spiralis serpin Tsp_01570 in Pichia pastoris: a first insight of its biomodulatory activity. Parasitol Res 2023; 122:245-255. [PMID: 36376587 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-022-07723-0] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Serpins represent one of the most diverse families of serine protease inhibitors. Despite their complexity, they are virtually found in all organisms and play an important role in homeostasis processes such as blood coagulation, inflammation, fibrinolysis, immune responses, chromatin condensation, tumor suppression, and apoptosis. There has recently been particular interest in studying serpin functions in infection and inflammation, especially since more serpins from parasites have been identified and characterized. Among helminths, Trichinella spiralis is one of the few parasites with an extremely strong ability to induce host immune suppression. Previous studies show that serpins are present in Trichinella and are expressed differentially at different parasite stages. More interesting, there is evidence of a recombinant serpin from Trichinella pseudospiralis that alters macrophage polarization in vitro. This finding could be relevant to comprehend the modulation process of the immune response. We expressed Tsp_01570, a putative serpin gene from Trichinella spiralis, in the eukaryotic system Pichia pastoris SMD1168H and evaluated its presence at different parasite stages, finding the serine protease inhibitor in the crude extract of adult worms. The effect of recombinant serpin on THP-1 cells was tested by quantification of IL-12p40, TNF-α, IL-4, and IL-10 cytokines released by ELISA. We also evaluated the expression of the M1 markers, CCR7 and CD86, and the M2 markers, CD163 and CD206, by immunofluorescence staining. This study represents the first insight in elucidating the importance of serpin Tsp_01570 as a potential molecular modulator.
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- Luis Jesús Cortez-de-la-Fuente
- Departamento de Microbiología, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Medicina Y Hospital Universitario "Dr, José Eleuterio González", Av. Francisco I. Madero Y Calle Dr. Eduardo Aguirre Pequeño S/N, Colonia Mitras Centro, Monterrey, Nuevo León, C.P. 64460, México
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- Departamento de Microbiología, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Medicina Y Hospital Universitario "Dr, José Eleuterio González", Av. Francisco I. Madero Y Calle Dr. Eduardo Aguirre Pequeño S/N, Colonia Mitras Centro, Monterrey, Nuevo León, C.P. 64460, México
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- Departamento de Microbiología, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Medicina Y Hospital Universitario "Dr, José Eleuterio González", Av. Francisco I. Madero Y Calle Dr. Eduardo Aguirre Pequeño S/N, Colonia Mitras Centro, Monterrey, Nuevo León, C.P. 64460, México
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- Departamento de Microbiología, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Medicina Y Hospital Universitario "Dr, José Eleuterio González", Av. Francisco I. Madero Y Calle Dr. Eduardo Aguirre Pequeño S/N, Colonia Mitras Centro, Monterrey, Nuevo León, C.P. 64460, México
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- Departamento de Microbiología, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Medicina Y Hospital Universitario "Dr, José Eleuterio González", Av. Francisco I. Madero Y Calle Dr. Eduardo Aguirre Pequeño S/N, Colonia Mitras Centro, Monterrey, Nuevo León, C.P. 64460, México.
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Becerril-García MÁ, Flores-Maldonado OE, González GM, García-González G, Hernández-Bello R, Palma-Nicolás JP. Safety profile of intravenous administration of live Pichia pastoris cells in mice. FEMS Yeast Res 2022; 22:6576328. [PMID: 35488874 DOI: 10.1093/femsyr/foac023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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: 11/12/2021] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Pichia pastoris has been widely used to produce antigenic proteins aimed to integrate subunit vaccines. Moreover, increasing interest in large-scale vaccine production at the lowest cost is rapidly focusing in the development of yeast surface display (YSD) systems for delivery of antigens. In this scenario, the safety of live yeast administration must be warranted, however such information is very scarce. Here we assess the intravenous administration (i.v.) of live P. pastoris cells in order to trace dissemination in BALB/c mice and to evaluate the immune response raised against the yeast compared to the well-defined pathogen Candida albicans. Our results demonstrate dissemination of P. pastoris to the heart, kidney, and spleen, but it is quickly eliminated during the first 48 hours post-infection (hpi), with persistence in the liver along with mild mononuclear and polymorphonuclear (PMN) infiltrate, which was resolved at 144 hpi. In vivo delayed-type hyper-sensitivity test (DTH) or in vitro antigenic stimulation of mice splenocytes demonstrate that transient infection of P. pastoris did not induce a cell-mediated immune response nor increase the level of circulating IgG or IgM. These results demonstrate the innocuous profile of P. pastoris and support its use as a safe delivery system for vaccine development.
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- Miguel Ángel Becerril-García
- Facultad de Medicina, Departamento de Microbiología. Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Ave. Francisoco I. Madero y Dr. Eduardo Aguirre Pequeño s/n, Col. Mitras Centro. C.P. 64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, México
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- Facultad de Medicina, Departamento de Microbiología. Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Ave. Francisoco I. Madero y Dr. Eduardo Aguirre Pequeño s/n, Col. Mitras Centro. C.P. 64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, México
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- Facultad de Medicina, Departamento de Microbiología. Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Ave. Francisoco I. Madero y Dr. Eduardo Aguirre Pequeño s/n, Col. Mitras Centro. C.P. 64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, México
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- Facultad de Medicina, Departamento de Microbiología. Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Ave. Francisoco I. Madero y Dr. Eduardo Aguirre Pequeño s/n, Col. Mitras Centro. C.P. 64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, México
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- Facultad de Medicina, Departamento de Microbiología. Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Ave. Francisoco I. Madero y Dr. Eduardo Aguirre Pequeño s/n, Col. Mitras Centro. C.P. 64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, México
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- Facultad de Medicina, Departamento de Microbiología. Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Ave. Francisoco I. Madero y Dr. Eduardo Aguirre Pequeño s/n, Col. Mitras Centro. C.P. 64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, México
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García-González G, Ascacio-Martínez JÁ, Hernández-Bello R, González GM, Palma-Nicolás JP. Expression of recombinant protease MarP from Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Pichia pastoris and its effect on human monocytes. Biotechnol Lett 2021; 43:1787-1798. [PMID: 34028659 DOI: 10.1007/s10529-021-03149-3] [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: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Mycobacterial acid-resistant protease (MarP) is a membrane-associated serine protease involved in the survival of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in macrophages; here we produced MarP in the yeast Pichia pastoris and study its involvement in macrophage immune modulation. RESULTS Pichia pastoris vectors, harboring a full-length or a partial sequence of MarP, were constructed. GS115 clones were selected, and homologous recombination at the AOX1 locus was assessed by PCR. Protein was purified by nickel affinity chromatography, and its effect on the cytokine profile was tested in human monocytes. Only the partial MarP protein (121-397 a.a.) lacking the transmembrane domain was successfully expressed as an N-glycosylated proteolytically active protease. In vitro stimulation of THP-1 cells with MarP promoted the release of TNF-α and IL-10. CONCLUSION Mycobacterial MarP was successfully expressed in P. pastoris, and it is capable of cytokine release in vitro.
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- Gerardo García-González
- Departamento de Microbiología, Facultad de Medicina y Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Ave. Francisoco I. Madero y Dr. Eduardo Aguirre Pequeño s/n, Col. Mitras Centro, C.P. 64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Departamento de Bioquímica y medicina molecular, Facultad de Medicina y Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Departamento de Microbiología, Facultad de Medicina y Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Ave. Francisoco I. Madero y Dr. Eduardo Aguirre Pequeño s/n, Col. Mitras Centro, C.P. 64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Departamento de Microbiología, Facultad de Medicina y Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Ave. Francisoco I. Madero y Dr. Eduardo Aguirre Pequeño s/n, Col. Mitras Centro, C.P. 64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Departamento de Microbiología, Facultad de Medicina y Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Ave. Francisoco I. Madero y Dr. Eduardo Aguirre Pequeño s/n, Col. Mitras Centro, C.P. 64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.
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García-González G, Sánchez-González A, Hernández-Bello R, González GM, Franco-Molina MA, Coronado-Cerda EE, Palma-Nicolás JP. Triggering of protease-activated receptors (PARs) induces alternative M2 macrophage polarization with impaired plasticity. Mol Immunol 2019; 114:278-288. [PMID: 31419704 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2019.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [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: 04/08/2019] [Revised: 08/01/2019] [Accepted: 08/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Protease-activated receptors (PARs) have been described in a wide diversity of vertebrate cells, including human immune cells. Macrophages are pivotal cells in the host-pathogen interaction and their polarization in M1 or M2 cells has been described as a new central paradigm in the immune response to pathogens. In this context, we explored the involvement of PAR activation by serine proteases on M1/M2 macrophage differentiation and their impact on the Th1/Th2 cytokine profile in response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigen. Our results demonstrate that the serine proteases, thrombin and trypsin, induce interleukin (IL)-4 release from human monocytes, together with upregulation of the macrophage mannose receptor (CD206) in the same way that alternative M2a differentiated cells with M-CSF/IL-4. Protease stimulation of monocytes in the presence of PAR-1 (SCH-79797) or PAR-2 (FSLLRY-NH2) antagonists abolished IL-4 release from monocytes, whereas the use of the peptide agonist for PAR-1 (SFLLRNPNDKYEPF-NH2) or PAR-2 (SLIGKV-NH2) induced the secretion of IL-4 at a level comparable to thrombin or trypsin. When these protease-induced M2 macrophages from healthy human PPD + donors were co-cultured with autologous lymphocyte population in the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigen, we found a consistent inhibition of IFN-γ/IL-12 release together with persistent IL-4 expression, in contrast to the expected Th1 profile obtained with M2a macrophages. To our knowledge, this is the first observation that proteolytic activation of PAR1/2 receptors in monocytes induces M2-like macrophages with impaired plasticity and their implication in the driving of the Th1/Th2 cytokine profile.
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- Gerardo García-González
- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Medicina y Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Departamento de Microbiología, Av. Francisco I. Madero y Calle Dr. Eduardo Aguirre Pequeño s/n, Colonia Mitras Centro, Monterrey, Nuevo León, C.P. 64460, Mexico
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- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Medicina y Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Departamento de Microbiología, Av. Francisco I. Madero y Calle Dr. Eduardo Aguirre Pequeño s/n, Colonia Mitras Centro, Monterrey, Nuevo León, C.P. 64460, Mexico
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- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Medicina y Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Departamento de Microbiología, Av. Francisco I. Madero y Calle Dr. Eduardo Aguirre Pequeño s/n, Colonia Mitras Centro, Monterrey, Nuevo León, C.P. 64460, Mexico
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- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Medicina y Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Departamento de Microbiología, Av. Francisco I. Madero y Calle Dr. Eduardo Aguirre Pequeño s/n, Colonia Mitras Centro, Monterrey, Nuevo León, C.P. 64460, Mexico
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- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Departamento de Inmunología y Virología, Av. Pedro de Alba s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, C.P. 66455, Mexico
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- Universidad del Valle de México, Campus Cumbres, Departamento de Ciencias de la Salud, Av. Las Palmas 5500, Colonia Cima de las Cumbres, Monterrey, Nuevo León, C.P. 64610, Mexico
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- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Medicina y Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Departamento de Microbiología, Av. Francisco I. Madero y Calle Dr. Eduardo Aguirre Pequeño s/n, Colonia Mitras Centro, Monterrey, Nuevo León, C.P. 64460, Mexico.
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López-Mata MA, García-González G, Valbuena-Gregorio E, Ruiz-Cruz S, Zamudio-Flores PB, Burruel-Ibarra SE, Morales-Figueroa GG, Quihui-Cota L. Development and characteristics of biodegradable Aloe-gel/egg white films. J Appl Polym Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.1002/app.44067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Marco Antonio López-Mata
- Departamento de Ciencias de La Salud; Universidad de Sonora, Campus Cajeme. Blvd. Bordo Nuevo S/N, Antiguo Providencia; Apdo. Postal 85040. Tel 01(644) 410 52 70. Cd. Obregón Sonora México
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- Departamento de Ciencias de La Salud; Universidad de Sonora, Campus Cajeme. Blvd. Bordo Nuevo S/N, Antiguo Providencia; Apdo. Postal 85040. Tel 01(644) 410 52 70. Cd. Obregón Sonora México
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- Departamento de Ciencias de La Salud; Universidad de Sonora, Campus Cajeme. Blvd. Bordo Nuevo S/N, Antiguo Providencia; Apdo. Postal 85040. Tel 01(644) 410 52 70. Cd. Obregón Sonora México
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- Departamento de Biotecnología y Ciencias Alimentarias; Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora; 5 De Febrero 818 Sur, Apdo. Postal 85000, Cd. Obregón Sonora México
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- Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo A.C; Av. Río Conchos S/N Parque Industrial, Apdo. Postal 31570 Cuauhtémoc Chihuahua México
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- Departamento de Investigación en Polímeros y Materiales; Universidad de Sonora, Unidad Centro; Apdo. Postal 83000 Hermosillo Sonora México
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- Departamento de Nutrición Pública y Salud, Coordinación de Nutrición; Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo; A.C. Carretera al Ejido La Victoria Km 0.6, Apdo. Postal 83304 Hermosillo Sonora México
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- Departamento de Nutrición Pública y Salud, Coordinación de Nutrición; Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo; A.C. Carretera al Ejido La Victoria Km 0.6, Apdo. Postal 83304 Hermosillo Sonora México
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García Ballester L, García-González G. [Not Available]. Asclepio 2001; 30-31:199-207. [PMID: 11628427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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