Chemerin promotes proliferation and migration of ovarian cancer cells by upregulating expression of PD-L1 / 浙江大学学报（英文版）（B辑：生物医学和生物技术）

Ovarian cancer is the third-most-common malignant reproductive tumor in women. According to the American Cancer Society, it has the highest mortality rate of gynecological tumors. The five-year survival rate was only 29% during the period from 1975 to 2008 (Reid et al., 2017). In recent decades, the five-year survival rate of ovarian cancer has remained around 30% despite continuous improvements in surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and other therapeutic methods. However, because of the particularity of the volume and location of ovarian tissue, the early symptoms of ovarian cancer are hidden, and there is a lack of highly sensitive and specific screening methods. Most patients have advanced metastasis, including abdominal metastasis, when they are diagnosed (Reid et al., 2017). Therefore, exploring the mechanism of ovarian cancer metastasis and finding early preventive measures are key to improving the survival rate and reducing mortality caused by ovarian cancer.

Wnt5a stimulates chemotactic migration and chemokine production in human neutrophils

Wnt5a is a ligand that activates the noncanonical Wnt signaling pathways (beta-catenin-independent pathways). Human neutrophils expressed several Wnt5a receptors, such as Frizzled 2, 5 and 8. Stimulation of human neutrophils with Wnt5a caused chemotactic migration and the production of two important chemokines, CXCL8 and CCL2. CCL2 production by Wnt5a was mediated by a pertussis toxin-sensitive G-protein-dependent pathway. Wnt5a also stimulated the phosphorylation of three mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs: ERK, p38 MAPK and JNK) and Akt. Inhibition of ERK, p38 MAPK or JNK by specific inhibitors induced a dramatic reduction in Wnt5a-induced CCL2 production. Supernatant collected from lipopolysaccharide-stimulated macrophages induced neutrophil chemotaxis, which was significantly inhibited by anti-Wnt5a antibody. Our results suggested that Wnt5a may contribute to neutrophil recruitment, mediating the inflammation response.

Production of cytokine and chemokines by human mononuclear cells and whole blood cells after infection with Trypanosoma cruzi / Produção de citocinas e quimiocinas por células mononucleares e células do sangue total humano após infecção com Trypanosoma cruzi

INTRODUCTION: The innate immune response is the first mechanism of protection against Trypanosoma cruzi, and the interaction of inflammatory cells with parasite molecules may activate this response and modulate the adaptive immune system. This study aimed to analyze the levels of cytokines and chemokines synthesized by the whole blood cells (WBC) and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) of individuals seronegative for Chagas disease after interaction with live T. cruzi trypomastigotes. METHODS: IL-12, IL-10, TNF-α, TGF-β, CCL-5, CCL-2, CCL-3, and CXCL-9 were measured by ELISA. Nitrite was determined by the Griess method. RESULTS: IL-10 was produced at high levels by WBC compared with PBMC, even after incubation with live trypomastigotes. Production of TNF-α by both PBMC and WBC was significantly higher after stimulation with trypomastigotes. Only PBMC produced significantly higher levels of IL-12 after parasite stimulation. Stimulation of cultures with trypomastigotes induced an increase of CXCL-9 levels produced by WBC. Nitrite levels produced by PBMC increased after the addition of parasites to the culture. CONCLUSIONS: Surface molecules of T. cruzi may induce the production of cytokines and chemokines by cells of the innate immune system through the activation of specific receptors not evaluated in this experiment. The ability to induce IL-12 and TNF-α contributes to shift the adaptive response towards a Th1 profile.

INTRODUÇÃO: A resposta imune inata é o primeiro mecanismo de proteção contra o Trypanosoma cruzi e a interação de células inflamatórias com moléculas do parasita pode ativar esta resposta e modular a resposta adaptativa. O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar os níveis de citocinas e quimiocinas sintetizados por células do sangue total (WBC) e células mononucleares do sangue periférico (PBMC) de voluntários soronegativos para doença de Chagas depois da interação com Trypanosoma cruzi. MÉTODOS: IL-12, IL-10, TNF-α, TGF-β, CCL5, CCL2, CCL3, CXC-9 foram avaliados por ELISA. Níveis de nitrito foram determinados pelo método de Griess. RESULTADOS: Foram produzidos altos níveis de IL-10 por WBC quando comparado aos sintetizados por PBMC, inclusive após incubação com tripomastigotas. A produção de TNF-α foi significativamente maior nas culturas de PBMC e WBC após estímulo com o parasita. O aumento significativo dos níveis de IL-12 foi observado apenas em PBMC depois do estímulo com tripomastigotas. A adição de tripomastigotas nas culturas induziu aumento dos níveis de CXCL9 produzidos por WBC. Os níveis de nitrito produzidos pelos PBMCs de todos os voluntários após a adição de parasito nas culturas aumentaram. CONCLUSÕES: Moléculas de superfície do parasito podem induzir a produção de citocinas e quimiocinas pelas células da resposta imune inata através da ativação dos receptores específicos não avaliados neste experimento. A habilidade de induzir IL-12 e TNF-α contribui para direcionar uma resposta imune adaptativa de perfil Th1.

Dengue-2 and yellow fever 17DD viruses infect human dendritic cells, resulting in an induction of activation markers, cytokines and chemokines and secretion of different TNF-α and IFN-α profiles

Flaviviruses cause severe acute febrile and haemorrhagic infections, including dengue and yellow fever and the pathogenesis of these infections is caused by an exacerbated immune response. Dendritic cells (DCs) are targets for dengue virus (DENV) and yellow fever virus (YF) replication and are the first cell population to interact with these viruses during a natural infection, which leads to an induction of protective immunity in humans. We studied the infectivity of DENV2 (strain 16681), a YF vaccine (YF17DD) and a chimeric YF17D/DENV2 vaccine in monocyte-derived DCs in vitro with regard to cell maturation, activation and cytokine production. Higher viral antigen positive cell frequencies were observed for DENV2 when compared with both vaccine viruses. Flavivirus-infected cultures exhibited dendritic cell activation and maturation molecules. CD38 expression on DCs was enhanced for both DENV2 and YF17DD, whereas OX40L expression was decreased as compared to mock-stimulated cells, suggesting that a T helper 1 profile is favoured. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α production in cell cultures was significantly higher in DENV2-infected cultures than in cultures infected with YF17DD or YF17D/DENV. In contrast, the vaccines induced higher IFN-α levels than DENV2. The differential cytokine production indicates that DENV2 results in TNF induction, which discriminates it from vaccine viruses that preferentially stimulate interferon expression. These differential response profiles may influence the pathogenic infection outcome.

Estudo in vitro da produção de quimiocinas e pró-colágeno I por fibroblastos de gengiva, ligamento periodontal e polpa dental humanos / In vitro study of chemokines and procollagen I by human gingival, periodontal ligament and dental pulp fibroblasts

Fibroblastos são as células mais numerosas encontradas nos tecidos orais como gengiva, ligamento periodontal e polpa dental. Além de exercerem função estrutural, estas células também desempenham papel importante na resposta imune destes tecidos através do reconhecimento de antígenos e produção de mediadores inflamatórios e citocinas. Evidências apontam ainda para o fato de que fibroblastos não constituem um grupo único de células. Sendo assim, os objetivos deste estudo foram: (I) avaliar a produção diferencial de fibroblastos de gengiva, ligamento periodontal e polpa dental de dentes permanentes e decíduos quanto à produção das quimiocinas CCL3 e CXCL12; (II) avaliar a produção de pró-colágeno I pelas células de polpa e (III) avaliar a expressão diferencial dos fibroblastos quanto a microRNAs. Dentes recentemente extraídos (terceiros molares hígidos) e fragmentos de gengivas saudáveis de três pacientes adultos foram obtidos no Laboratório de Farmacologia e Fisiologia Clínica da Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru. Caninos decíduos de dois pacientes com indicação para extração por motivos ortodônticos foram obtidos na Clínica de Odontopediatria da mesma unidade. Culturas primárias de fibroblastos de gengiva (n=3), ligamento periodontal (n=3) e polpa de dente permanente (n=3) e polpa dental de dente decíduo (n=2) foram estabelecidas a partir de tecidos humanos por meio de técnica de explant. Após a quarta passagem, a produção de CCL3 e de CXCL12 foi avaliada após estímulo com concentrações crescentes (0 10 µg/mL) de ácido lipoteicóico de Enterococcus faecalis (EfLTA), lipopolissacarídeo de Porphyromonas gingivalis (PgLPS) ou LPS de Escherichia coli (EcLPS) por ELISA após 1, 6 e 24 h. O RNAm para as quimiocinas no grupo estimulado com EcLPS por 24 h foi avaliado por transcrição reversa seguida de reação em cadeia da polimerase quantitativa. A produção de pró-colágeno I por células de polpa estimuladas com EfLTA e PgLPS foi avaliada por imunofluorescência. O perfil...

Fibroblasts are the dominant cells within oral tissues such as gingiva, periodontal ligament and dental pulp. Besides the architectural maintenance of the connective tissues, fibroblasts are also involved in connective tissue immune response through antigen recognition and production of inflammatory mediators and cytokines. Recent studies also demonstrated that fibroblasts do not constitute a unique group of cells. Taken this togeter, the objectives of the present study were: (I) to evaluate the production of the chemokines CCL3 and CXCL12 by human gingival, periodontal ligament as well as permanent and deciduous dental pulp fibroblasts; (II) to evaluate the production of procollagen I by dental pulp fibroblasts and (III) to evaluate the differential pattern of expression of microRNAs by the oral fibroblasts. Recently extracted teeth (non-carious third molars) and fragments of healthy gingiva from three adults were obtained at the Laboratory for Clinical Pharmacology and Physiology at Dental School of Bauru. Deciduous canines from two patients with orthodontic indication for extraction were obtained at Pediatrics Clinics of Dental School of Bauru. Primary cultures of fibroblasts from gingiva (n=3), periodontal ligament (n=3) as well as permanent pulp (n=3) and deciduous pulp (n=2) were established through an explant technique. After the fourth passage, fibroblasts were challenged with increasing concentrations (0 10 µg/mL) of Enterococcus faecalis lipoteichoic acid (EfLTA), Porphyromonas gingivalis lipopolysaccharide (PgLPS) or Escherichia coli LPS (EcLPS) for 1, 6 and 24 h. The chemokines were assessed through ELISA while the mRNA for CCL3 and CXCL12 (EcLPS at 24 h) were assessed through reverse transcription followed by quantitative polymerase chain reaction. The expression of microRNAs was screened through a microarray assay. The production of CCL3 on cell supernatants was detected in all cellular groups, with higher amounts at gingival fibroblasts...

Doença enxerto contra hospedeiro crônica em mucosa bucal: relação da concentração de células de Langerhans com a expressão da quimiocina CCL20 e de seu receptor CCR6 / Chronic graft versus host disease in the oral mucosa: concentration of Langerhans cells and its relationship with the chemokine CCL20 and its receptor CCR6

A doença enxerto contra hospedeiro (GVHD) é uma complicação comum nos pacientes submetidos ao transplante de células-tronco hematopoiéticas (TCTH), sendo considerada a maior causa de morbidade e mortalidade nesses pacientes. O principal objetivo do presente estudo foi relacionar a concentração de células de Langerhans em mucosa bucal de pacientes com GVHDc bucal com a expressão da quimiocina CCL20 e de seu receptor CCR6 no epitélio bucal, a fim de elucidar os mecanismos biológicos envolvidos no recrutamento das células de Langerhans na GVHDc. Foram selecionados fragmentos obtidos por biópsia de mucosa bucal de 60 pacientes onco-hematológicos e hematológicos submetidos previamente ao transplante de células tronco hematopoiéticas no Hospital Amaral Carvalho, Jaú SP, onde 30 pacientes desenvolveram GVHDc em mucosa bucal (Grupo 1) e 30 não desenvolveram GVHDc (Grupo 2). Amostras obtidas a partir de 30 biópsias de lesões não inflamatórias em mucosa bucal constituíram o Grupo Controle (Grupo 3). Cortes microscópicos foram avaliados em coloração de rotina Hematoxilina e Eosina, e submetidos à técnica imuno-histoquímica, utilizando-se anticorpos monoclonais anti-CD1a e anti-CCR6, e anticorpos policlonais anti-CCL20. As células de Langerhans CD1a+ foram quantificadas no epitélio da mucosa bucal, e os resultados demonstraram um maior número destas células nos pacientes com GVHDc quando comparados àqueles sem GVHDc e ao Grupo Controle (p<0,001). A análise da imunomarcação das moléculas CCR6 e CCL20 foi subjetiva com aplicação de escores. Quanto à molécula CCR6, houve maior expressão no Grupo 1 (p<0,001) em comparação aos outros Grupos; porém, quanto à expressão de CCL20, não houve diferença estatística entre os três Grupos (p=0,108). Estes resultados sugerem que o aumento das células de Langerhans, na doença enxerto contra hospedeiro crônica, em mucosa bucal, pode estar associado a maior expressão do receptor CCR6. Possivelmente, o maior recrutamento de células de...

The graft versus host disease (GVHD) is a common complication in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), and considered a major cause of morbidity and mortality in these patients. The main objective of this study was to compare the concentration of Langerhans cells in oral mucosa of patients with oral chronic GVHD (GVHDc) with the expression of the chemokine CCL20 and its receptor CCR6 in oral epithelium, in order to clarify the biological mechanisms involved in the recruitment of Langerhans cells in GVHDc. We selected 60 biopsies of oral mucosa from onco-hematological and hematological patients submitted to prior hematopoietic stem cell transplantation at Hospital Amaral Carvalho, Jaú - SP from which 30 patients developed GVHDc in the oral mucosa (Group 1) and 30 did not develop GVHDc (Group 2). The Control Group (Group 3) was obtained from 30 biopsies of non-inflammatory lesions of oral mucosa. Microscopic sections were evaluated in routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining, and submitted to immunohistochemistry using anti-CD1a and anti-CCR6 monoclonal antibodies, and anti-CCL20 polyclonal antibody. The Langerhans cells (CD1a+) were quantified in the epithelium of the oral mucosa, and the results showed a greater number of these cells in patients with GVHDc compared to those without GVHDc and the Control Group (p<0.001). Analysis of immunostaining of molecules CCL20 and CCR6 were subjective with application of scores. The expression of CCR6 molecule was more significant in Group 1 (p<0.001) compared to other groups, but in relation to CCL20 expression, there was no statistical difference between the three groups (p=0.108). These results suggest that the increase of Langerhans cells in GVHDc affecting oral mucosa may be associated with increased expression of the receptor CCR6. We suggest that the increased recruitment of Langerhans cells to the oral mucosa in patients with transplanted bone marrow contributes...

Citocinas e quimiocinas no transplante renal / Cytokines and chemokines in renal transplantation

O transplante renal é a melhor modalidade de terapia renal substitutiva até o momento. Infelizmente a sobrevida do enxerto é interrompida pelos episódios de rejeição aguda ou mesmo de fibrose intersticial atrofia tubular. A dosagem de quimiocinas e citrocinas urinárias como ferramenta alternativa para o diagnóstico dessas complicações tem sido relatada nos últimos anos. Estas substâncias estão sabidamente relacionadas com os mecanismos imunoinflamatórios do transplante renal podendo ser detectadas no tecido renal no plasma e na urina de pacientes transplantados. Drogas anti-inflamatórias inibidores do sistema renina angiotensina e alguns antagonistas de receptores de citocinas ainda utilizados em nível experimental podem interferir com a expressão desses mediadores do sistema imune e por conseguinte alterar a evolução do transplante renal. Neste sentido pretende-se neste artigo fazer uma revisão dos estudos sobre a mensuração de citocinas quimiocinas e dos seus receptores na urina no plasma e no tecido renal de pacientes transplantados no intuito de avaliar uma possível associação entre os níveis desses mediadores e as complicações do transplante renal e sobrevida do enxerto.

Renal transplantation is the best modality of renal replacement therapy so far. Unfortunately, graft survival is interrupted by episodes of acute rejection or tubular atrophy of interstitial fibrosis. The measurement of urinary chemokines and citrocinas as an alternative tool for the diagnosis of these complications have been reported in recent years. These substances are known to be related to immunoinflammatory mechanisms of renal transplantation can be detected in renal tissue in plasma and urine of transplant patients. Anti-inflammatory drugs inhibiting the renin angiotensin receptor antagonists and some cytokines also used on an experimental level can interfere with the expression of these mediators of the immune system and thus alter the course of renal transplantation. In this sense we intend to make this article a review of studies on the measurement of cytokines chemokines and their receptors in the plasma and urine in the renal tissue of patients transplanted in order to evaluate a possible association between the levels of these mediators and the complications of the transplant and renal graft survival.

The effects of fluconazole and cytokines on human mononuclear cells

Candida infections are common infections and fluconazole is one of the most frequently administered antifungal agents in their treatment. The resistance developed against antifungal agents has necessitated the improvement of new treatments. This study focuses on the investigation of the effect of fluconazole and cytokines such as interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) on chemokine production and anticandidal activity of human monocytes. In the study it was observed that GM-CSF caused an increase in candidacidal activity of monocytes. Anticandidal activity of GM-CSF + IFN-gamma combination was not found to be more effective than GM-CSF or IFN-gamma alone. The presence of cytokine and fluconazole caused an increase in the levels of CCL3 and CCL4 chemokines. Accordingly, it was considered that chemokines could contribute to the efficacy of fluconazole in C. albicans infections. Besides, in order to strengthen the immune system some cytokines might be used in addition to antifungal agents for the treatment.

Expression of CCR2A, an isoform of MCP-1 receptor, is increased by MCP-1, CD40 ligand and TGF-beta in fibroblast like synoviocytes of patients with RA

Cytokine and chemokine receptors play a key role in inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Two isoforms of human CC chemokine receptor R2 (CCR2), the receptor of monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 (MCP-1), have been identified but their relative expression in fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS) and their contribution to inflammatory responses mediated by MCP-1 or inflammatory cytokines in patients with RA remain uncertain. We examined the pattern of expression of two CCR2 isoforms upon stimulation by proinflammatory cytokines and CD40 ligation. FLS were prepared from the synovial tissues of RA patients and cultured in the presence of MCP-1, soluble CD40 ligand (sCD40L), TGF-beta, IL-1beta, IL-18, IL-15, and LPS. CCR2A and CCR2B expression was examined by immunohistochemistry, RT-PCR and western blot analysis. IL-15, TNF-alpha and MCP-1 production was determined by ELISA. Immunohistochemistry showed that CCR2A is highly expressed in RA synovium compared with OA synovium. Transcripts of both CCR2A and CCR2B were detected in FLS. Exogenous MCP-1, CD40L, TGF-beta, and IL-15 significantly increased the expression of CCR2A but not CCR2B. Exposure of FLS to sCD40L caused strong upregulation of CCR2A but not of CCR2B protein expression. MCP-1 increased the proliferation of FLS and the production of IL-15, TNF-alpha, and IL-18. Because CCR2A is the main target of regulation by cytokines and CD40 ligation, the relatively higher expression of CCR2A on the cell surface suggests that this isoform of MCP-1 receptor functions as the principal mediator of inflammatory signals in RA FLS.

Involvement of MAPK activation in chemokine or COX-2 productions by Toxoplasma gondii

This experiment focused on MAPK activation in host cell invasion and replication of T. gondii, as well as the expression of CC chemokines, MCP-1 and MIP-1 alpha , and enzyme, COX-2/prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) in infected cells via western blot, [3H]-uracil incorporation assay, ELISA and RT-PCR. The phosphorylation of ERK1/2 and p38 in infected HeLa cells was detected at 1 hr and/or 6 hr postinfection (PI). Tachyzoite proliferation was reduced by p38 or JNK MAPK inhibitors. MCP-1 secretion was enhanced in infected peritoneal macrophages at 6 hr PI. MIP-1 alpha mRNA was increased in macrophages at 18 hr PI. MCP-1 and MIP-1 alpha were reduced after treatment with inhibitors of ERK1/2 and JNK MAPKs. COX-2 mRNA gradually increased in infected RAW 264.7 cells and the secretion of COX-2 peaked at 6 hr PI. The inhibitor of JNK suppressed COX-2 expression. PGE2 from infected RAW 264.7 cells was increased and synthesis was suppressed by PD98059, SB203580, and SP600125. In this study, the activation of p38, JNK and/or ERK1/2 MAPKs occurred during the invasion and proliferation of T. gondii tachyzoites in HeLa cells. Also, increased secretion and expression of MCP-1, MIP-1 alpha , COX-2 and PGE2 were detected in infected macrophages, and appeared to occur via MAPK signaling pathways.

Selective suppression of leukocyte recruitment in allergic inflammation

Allergic diseases result in a considerable socioeconomic burden. The incidence of allergic diseases, notably allergic asthma, has risen to high levels for reasons that are not entirely understood. With an increasing knowledge of underlying mechanisms, there is now more potential to target the inflammatory process rather than the overt symptoms. This focuses attention on the role of leukocytes especially Th2 lymphocytes that regulate allergic inflammation and effector cells where eosinophils have received much attention. Eosinophils are thought to be important based on the high numbers that are recruited to sites of allergic inflammation and the potential of these cells to effect both tissue injury and remodelling. It is hoped that future therapy will be directed towards specific leukocyte types, without overtly compromising essential host defence responses. One obvious target is leukocyte recruitment. This necessitates a detailed understanding of underlying mechanisms, particularly those involving soluble che-moattractants signals and cell-cell adhesion molecules.

Efeito da desnutriçäo protéica sobre a matriz extracelular da medula óssea de camundongos / Effect of the protein malnutrition on the extracellular matrix of the bone marrow of mices

As células sangüíneas originam-se da medula óssea através da célula tronco que sofre processo de proliferação, diferenciação e maturação no microambiente hematopoiético. O microambiente hematopoiético é uma estrutura altamente organizada composta de células estromais, moléculas da matriz extracelular (MEC) e citocinas. A desnutrição protéico-energética diminui a produção de células sangüíneas e interfere na defesa do organismo. Neste trabalho estudamos os efeitos da desnutrição protéica (dieta contendo 4 por cento de caseína) sobre a MEC da medula óssea em camundongos. Avaliamos a composição da MEC através de SDS-PAGE 7,5 por cento e Western blot para fibronectina (FN), laminina (LN) e trombospondina (TSP)...