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Electrolyte Blood Press ; 22(1): 16-20, 2024 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38957546

ABSTRACT

Although renal infarction (RI) is not a rare disease, its outcomes have not been well-documented. Furthermore, transient resolution and recurrence of RI have not been captured through imaging. We report a case of idiopathic RI that recurred within a short period following transient resolution, as demonstrated by serial computed tomography (CT). A 53-year-old man diagnosed with RI was transferred to the emergency room. An abdominal CT scan at the local hospital revealed a segmental wedge-shaped perfusion defect in the left kidney and a focal thrombotic filling defect in the anterior segmental branch of the left renal artery. Since his left flank pain improved, another CT scan was performed again 6 hours after the initial CT scan. A repeat CT scan showed that the thrombus in the renal artery remained, but the perfusion defect had spontaneously resolved. We initiated anticoagulant therapy using unfractionated heparin. On the sixth day of hospitalization, the left flank pain recurred, prompting another CT scan. The follow-up CT scan confirmed that RI had recurred in the same area as before. We continued anticoagulant therapy and switched to warfarin. After treatment, his symptoms improved, and he was discharged. RI can recur at any time, even after it has spontaneously resolved, as evidenced by our case. Therefore, it is crucial to closely monitor patients who experience resolution of RI for any recurrence of symptoms, and repeat radiological evaluation should be performed even within a short period.

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Electrolyte Blood Press ; 21(2): 66-71, 2023 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38152602

ABSTRACT

Hypermagnesemia is a rare but potentially fatal electrolyte disorder often overlooked because of its unfamiliarity. Magnesium is regulated through a balance of bone, intestinal absorption, and renal excretion. Hypermagnesemia typically arises from excessive magnesium intake or reduced renal excretion; however, it also occurs in patients with normal kidney function. Herein, we report two cases of hypermagnesemia in patients taking magnesium hydroxide for constipation. The first case involved an 82-year-old woman with end-stage renal disease who developed metabolic encephalopathy due to hypermagnesemia, after taking 3,000 mg of magnesium hydroxide daily for constipation. Her magnesium level was 9.9 mg/dL. Her treatment involved discontinuing magnesium hydroxide and continuing hemodialysis, which led to her recovery. In the second case, a 50-year-old woman with a history of cerebral hemorrhage and mental retardation developed hypermagnesemia despite having normal renal function. She was also taking magnesium hydroxide for constipation, and her magnesium level was 11.0 mg/dL. She experienced cardiac arrest while preparing for continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). After achieving return of spontaneous circulation, CRRT was initiated, and her magnesium level showed a decreasing trend. However, vital signs and lactate levels did not recover, leading to death. These cases highlight the importance of prompt diagnosis and intervention for hypermagnesemia and the need to regularly monitor magnesium levels in individuals receiving magnesium-containing preparations, especially those with impaired kidney function.

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Biomolecules ; 11(2)2021 02 19.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33669660

ABSTRACT

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are widely used in various fields because of their antimicrobial properties. However, many studies have reported that AgNPs can be harmful to both microorganisms and humans. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are a key factor of cytotoxicity of AgNPs in mammalian cells and an important factor in the immune reaction of neutrophils. The immune reactions of neutrophils include the expulsion of webs of DNA surrounded by histones and granular proteins. These webs of DNA are termed neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). NETs allow neutrophils to catch and destroy pathogens in extracellular spaces. In this study, we investigated how AgNPs stimulate neutrophils, specifically focusing on NETs. Freshly isolated human neutrophils were treated with 5 or 100 nm AgNPs. The 5 nm AgNPs induced NET formation, but the 100 nm AgNPs did not. Subsequently, we investigated the mechanism of AgNP-induced NETs using known inhibitors related to NET formation. AgNP-induced NETs were dependent on ROS, peptidyl arginine deiminase, and neutrophil elastase. The result in this study indicates that treatment of 5 nm AgNPs induce NET formation through histone citrullination by peptidyl arginine deiminase and histone cleavage by neutrophil elastase.


Subject(s)
Extracellular Traps , Leukocyte Elastase/metabolism , Metal Nanoparticles/chemistry , Reactive Oxygen Species , Silver/chemistry , Chloroquine/pharmacology , Chromatin/metabolism , Citrulline/chemistry , DNA/chemistry , Enzyme Activation , Histones/chemistry , Histones/metabolism , Humans , Lysosomes/metabolism , Neutrophils/metabolism , Polymerase Chain Reaction , Signal Transduction , Tetradecanoylphorbol Acetate/chemistry
4.
Biomolecules ; 11(2)2021 02 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33562198

ABSTRACT

This article aimed to identify and distinguish the various responses to silver nanoparticles (NPs) of endothelial and epithelial cells. We also assessed the significantly increased gene expression levels, as shown by microarray analysis. We evaluated the median lethal dose of NPs in each cell line and found that each value was different. We also confirmed the toxicity of 5 nm silver NPs. Meanwhile, cell death was not observed in cells exposed to 100 nm silver NPs at a high concentration. We verified that 5 nm silver NPs affected the variation in gene expression in cells through microarray analysis and observed a noticeable increase in interleukin (IL)-8 and IL-11 gene expression in early stages. This study showed noticeable variation in the expression of oxidative stress-related genes in early stages. Microarray results showed considerable variation in cell death-, apoptosis-, and cell survival-related gene expression. Of note, IL-11 gene expression was particularly increased following the exposure of endothelial and epithelial cells to 5 nm silver NPs. In conclusion, this study demonstrated that intracellular genes specifically responded to silver NPs in respiratory epithelial cells and endothelial cells. Among cytokine genes, IL-11 expression was noticeably increased. Additionally, we confirmed that NP toxicity was affected by NP size and dose.


Subject(s)
Bronchi/drug effects , Endothelial Cells/drug effects , Endothelium, Vascular/metabolism , Epithelial Cells/drug effects , Interleukin-11/biosynthesis , Metal Nanoparticles/chemistry , Silver/chemistry , Stress, Physiological , Apoptosis/drug effects , Cell Line , Cell Proliferation , Cell Survival/drug effects , Cytokines/metabolism , Gene Expression Profiling , Gene Expression Regulation/drug effects , Humans , Inflammation , Nanoparticles/chemistry , Oligonucleotide Array Sequence Analysis , Oxidative Stress , Umbilical Veins/drug effects
5.
Commun Biol ; 4(1): 91, 2021 01 19.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33469155

ABSTRACT

Total internal reflection fluorescence (TIRF) microscopy, which has about 100-nm axial excitation depth, is the method of choice for nanometer-sectioning imaging for decades. Lately, several new imaging techniques, such as variable angle TIRF microscopy, supercritical-angle fluorescence microscopy, and metal-induced energy transfer imaging, have been proposed to enhance the axial resolution of TIRF. However, all of these methods use high numerical aperture (NA) objectives, and measured images inevitably have small field-of-views (FOVs). Small-FOV can be a serious limitation when multiple cells need to be observed. We propose large-FOV nanometer-sectioning microscopy, which breaks the complementary relations between the depth of focus and axial sectioning by using MIET. Large-FOV imaging is achieved with a low-magnification objective, while nanometer-sectioning is realized utilizing metal-induced energy transfer and biexponential fluorescence lifetime analysis. The feasibility of our proposed method was demonstrated by imaging nanometer-scale distances between the basal membrane of human aortic endothelial cells and a substrate.


Subject(s)
Microscopy, Fluorescence/methods , Microscopy, Interference/methods , Optical Imaging/methods , Endothelial Cells , Energy Transfer , Fluorescence , Fluorescent Dyes , Humans
6.
Int J Nanomedicine ; 14: 4801-4816, 2019.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31308659

ABSTRACT

Background: Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) inhibit the proliferation of various fungi; however, their mechanisms of action remain poorly understood. To better understand the inhibitory mechanisms, we focused on the early events elicited by 5 nm AgNPs in pathogenic Candida albicans and non-pathogenic Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Methods: The effect of 5 nm and 100 nm AgNPs on fungus cell proliferation was analyzed by growth kinetics monitoring and spot assay. We examined cell cycle progression, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, and cell death using flow cytometry. Glucose uptake was assessed using tritium-labeled 2-deoxyglucose. Results: The growth of both C. albicans and S. cerevisiae was suppressed by treatment with 5 nm AgNPs but not with 100 nm AgNPs. In addition, 5 nm AgNPs induced cell cycle arrest and a reduction in glucose uptake in both fungi after 30 minutes of culture in a dose-dependent manner (P<0.05). However, in C. albicans only, an increase in ROS production was detected after exposure to 5 nm AgNPs. Concordantly, an ROS scavenger blocked the effect of 5 nm AgNPs on the cell cycle and glucose uptake in C. albicans only. Furthermore, the growth-inhibition effect of 5 nm AgNPs was not greater in S. cerevisiae mutant strains deficient in oxidative stress response genes than it was in wild type. Finally, 5 nm AgNPs together with a glycolysis inhibitor, 3-bromopyruvate, synergistically enhanced cell death in C. albicans (P<0.05) but not in S. cerevisiae. Conclusion: AgNPs exhibit antifungal activity in a manner that may or may not be ROS dependent, according to the fungal species. The combination of AgNPs with 3-bromopyruvate may be more useful against infection with C. albicans.


Subject(s)
Candida albicans/cytology , Cell Cycle/drug effects , Metal Nanoparticles/toxicity , Pyruvates/pharmacology , Reactive Oxygen Species/metabolism , Saccharomyces cerevisiae/cytology , Silver/pharmacology , Antifungal Agents/pharmacology , Candida albicans/drug effects , Candida albicans/growth & development , Cell Death/drug effects , Cell Proliferation/drug effects , Cell Wall/drug effects , Cell Wall/genetics , Free Radical Scavengers/pharmacology , G1 Phase/drug effects , Genes, Fungal , Glucose/metabolism , Glycolysis/drug effects , Microbial Sensitivity Tests , Mitochondria/drug effects , Mitochondria/metabolism , Oxidative Stress/drug effects , Oxidative Stress/genetics , Saccharomyces cerevisiae/drug effects , Saccharomyces cerevisiae/genetics , Saccharomyces cerevisiae/growth & development
7.
Opt Lett ; 43(4): 959-962, 2018 Feb 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29444037

ABSTRACT

In this Letter, we describe spatially switched surface plasmon microscopy (ssSPM) based on two-channel momentum sampling. The performance evaluated with periodic nanowires in comparison with conventional SPM and bright-field microscopy shows that the resolution of ssSPM is enhanced by almost 15 times over conventional SPM. ssSPM provides an extremely simple way to attain diffraction limit in SPM and to go beyond for super-resolution in label-free microscopy techniques.

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Sci Rep ; 7(1): 13137, 2017 10 13.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29030581

ABSTRACT

In this study, we develop an in vivo dielectric imaging technique that measures capacitance using pin-type electrode arrays. Compared to normal tissues, cancer tissues exhibit higher capacitance values, allowing us to image the cancer region and monitor the chemotherapeutic effects of cancer in real-time. A comparison with the histopathological results shows that the in vivo dielectric imaging technique is able to detect small tumors (<3 mm) and tumor-associated changes. In addition, we demonstrate that cancer and inflammation may be distinguished by measuring the capacitance images at different frequencies. In contrast, the positron emission tomography using 2-[18F]-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose was not capable of discriminating between cancer and inflammation.


Subject(s)
Inflammation/diagnostic imaging , Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Positron-Emission Tomography/methods , Animals , Cell Line, Tumor , Female , Fluorodeoxyglucose F18/analysis , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Mice , Mice, Inbred BALB C , Mice, Inbred C57BL , Mice, Nude
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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28752079

ABSTRACT

There is a substantial need for biomarkers to distinguish latent stage from active Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections, for predicting disease progression. To induce the reactivation of tuberculosis, we present a new experimental animal model modified based on the previous model established by our group. In the new model, the reactivation of tuberculosis is induced without administration of immunosuppressive agents, which might disturb immune responses. To identify the immunological status of the persistent and chronic stages, we analyzed immunological genes in lung tissues from mice infected with M. tuberculosis. Gene expression was screened using cDNA microarray analysis and confirmed by quantitative RT-PCR. Based on the cDNA microarray results, 11 candidate cytokines genes, which were obviously up-regulated during the chronic stage compared with those during the persistent stage, were selected and clustered into three groups: (1) chemokine genes, except those of monocyte chemoattractant proteins (MCPs; CXCL9, CXCL10, CXCL11, CCL5, CCL19); (2) MCP genes (CCL2, CCL7, CCL8, CCL12); and (3) TNF and IFN-γ genes. Results from the cDNA microarray and quantitative RT-PCR analyses revealed that the mRNA expression of the selected cytokine genes was significantly higher in lung tissues of the chronic stage than of the persistent stage. Three chemokines (CCL5, CCL19, and CXCL9) and three MCPs (CCL7, CCL2, and CCL12) were noticeably increased in the chronic stage compared with the persistent stage by cDNA microarray (p < 0.01, except CCL12) or RT-PCR (p < 0.01). Therefore, these six significantly increased cytokines in lung tissue from the mouse tuberculosis model might be candidates for biomarkers to distinguish the two disease stages. This information can be combined with already reported potential biomarkers to construct a network of more efficient tuberculosis markers.


Subject(s)
Chemokines/genetics , Latent Tuberculosis/microbiology , Lung/immunology , Mycobacterium tuberculosis/physiology , Tuberculosis/drug therapy , Tuberculosis/genetics , Animals , Antitubercular Agents/administration & dosage , Chemokines/immunology , Chronic Disease , Disease Models, Animal , Gene Expression Profiling , Humans , Latent Tuberculosis/genetics , Latent Tuberculosis/immunology , Lung/microbiology , Mice , Tuberculosis/immunology , Tuberculosis/microbiology
10.
Small ; 13(9)2017 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28005305

ABSTRACT

The triggering effect of silver nanoparticles (NPs) on the induction of allergic reactions is evaluated, by studying the activation of mast cells and the clinical features of atopic dermatitis in a mouse model. Granule release is induced in RBL-2H3 mast cells by 5 nm, but not 100 nm silver NPs. Increases in the levels of reactive oxygen species (hydrogen peroxide and mitochondrial superoxide) and intracellular Ca++ in mast cells are induced by 5 nm silver NPs. In a mouse model of atopic dermatitis induced by a mite allergen, the skin lesions are more severe and appear earlier in mice treated simultaneously with 5 nm silver NPs and allergen compared with mice treated with allergen alone or 100 nm silver NPs and allergen. The histological findings reveal that number of tryptase-positive mast cells and total IgE levels in the serum increase in mice treated with 5 nm silver NPs and allergen. The results in this study indicate that cotreatment with 5 nm silver NPs stimulates mast cell degranulation and induces earlier and more severe clinical alterations in allergy-prone individuals.


Subject(s)
Dermatitis, Atopic/pathology , Mast Cells/pathology , Metal Nanoparticles/chemistry , Particle Size , Silver/chemistry , Animals , Cell Death/drug effects , Cell Line , Dermatitis, Atopic/blood , Immunoglobulin E/blood , Mast Cells/drug effects , Mice , Mitochondria/drug effects , Mitochondria/metabolism , Mitochondrial Membranes/drug effects , Mitochondrial Membranes/metabolism , Rats , Reactive Oxygen Species/metabolism , Silver/pharmacology , Skin/drug effects , Skin/pathology , Superoxides/metabolism
11.
J Pathol Transl Med ; 50(5): 377-84, 2016 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27681413

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is frequently accompanied by lymphocytic thyroiditis (LT). Some reports claim that Hashimoto's thyroiditis (the clinical form of LT) enhances the likelihood of PTC; however, others suggest that LT has antitumor activity. This study was aimed to find out the relationship between the patterns of helper T cell (Th) cytokines in thyroid tissue of PTC with or without LT and the clinicopathological manifestation of PTC. METHODS: Fresh surgical samples of PTC with (13 cases) or without (10 cases) LT were used. The prognostic parameters (tumor size, extra-thyroidal extension of PTC, and lymph node metastasis) were analyzed. The mRNA levels of two subtypes of Th cytokines, Th1 (tumor necrosis factor α [TNF-α], interferon γ [IFN-γ ], and interleukin [IL] 2) and Th2 (IL-4 and IL-10), were analyzed. Because most PTC cases were microcarcinomas and recent cases without clinical follow-up, negative or faint p27 immunoreactivity was used as a surrogate marker for lymph node metastasis. RESULTS: PTC with LT cases showed significantly higher expression of TNF-α (p = .043), IFN-γ (p < .010), IL-4 (p = .015) than those without LT cases. Although the data were not statistically significant, all analyzed cytokines (except for IL-4) were highly expressed in the cases with higher expression of p27 surrogate marker. CONCLUSIONS: These results indicate that mixed Th1 (TNF-α, IFN-γ , and IL-2) and Th2 (IL-10) immunity might play a role in the antitumor effect in terms of lymph node metastasis.

12.
Int J Nanomedicine ; 11: 55-68, 2016.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26730190

ABSTRACT

The silver nanoparticle (AgNP) is a candidate for anticancer therapy because of its effects on cell survival and signaling. Although numerous reports are available regarding their effect on cell death, the effect of AgNPs on metabolism is not well understood. In this study, we investigated the effect of AgNPs on glucose metabolism in hepatoma cell lines. Lactate release from both HepG2 and Huh7 cells was reduced with 5 nm AgNPs as early as 1 hour after treatment, when cell death did not occur. Treatment with 5 nm AgNPs decreased glucose consumption in HepG2 cells but not in Huh7 cells. Treatment with 5 nm AgNPs reduced nuclear factor erythroid 2-like 2 expression in both cell types without affecting its activation at the early time points after AgNPs' treatment. Increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) production was detected 1 hour after 5 nm AgNPs' treatment, and lactate release was restored in the presence of an ROS scavenger. Our results suggest that 5 nm AgNPs affect glucose metabolism by producing ROS.


Subject(s)
Antineoplastic Agents/pharmacology , Glucose/metabolism , Metal Nanoparticles , Reactive Oxygen Species/metabolism , Silver/pharmacology , Antineoplastic Agents/chemistry , Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/drug therapy , Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/metabolism , Cell Line, Tumor , Cell Survival/drug effects , Hep G2 Cells/drug effects , Hep G2 Cells/metabolism , Humans , Lactic Acid/metabolism , Liver Neoplasms/drug therapy , Liver Neoplasms/metabolism , Metal Nanoparticles/chemistry , Particle Size , Silver/chemistry
13.
Biosens Bioelectron ; 77: 56-61, 2016 Mar 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26386332

ABSTRACT

Three-dimensional (3D) cell cultures have recently received attention because they represent a more physiologically relevant environment compared to conventional two-dimensional (2D) cell cultures. However, 2D-based imaging techniques or cell sensors are insufficient for real-time monitoring of cellular behavior in 3D cell culture. Here, we report investigations conducted with a 3D capacitance cell sensor consisting of vertically aligned pairs of electrodes. When GFP-expressing human breast cancer cells (GFP-MCF-7) encapsulated in alginate hydrogel were cultured in a 3D cell culture system, cellular activities, such as cell proliferation and apoptosis at different heights, could be monitored non-invasively and in real-time by measuring the change in capacitance with the 3D capacitance sensor. Moreover, we were able to monitor cell migration of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) with our 3D capacitance sensor.


Subject(s)
Biological Assay/instrumentation , Biosensing Techniques/instrumentation , Cell Culture Techniques/instrumentation , Conductometry/instrumentation , Mesenchymal Stem Cells/physiology , Monitoring, Physiologic/instrumentation , Cell Movement/physiology , Cells, Cultured , Computer Systems , Electric Capacitance , Equipment Design , Equipment Failure Analysis , Humans , MCF-7 Cells , Mesenchymal Stem Cells/cytology
14.
Mediators Inflamm ; 2015: 235797, 2015.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26294848

ABSTRACT

LDL plays an important role in atherosclerotic plaque formation and macrophage differentiation. However, there is no report regarding the oxidation degree of LDL and macrophage differentiation. Our study has shown that the differentiation into M1 or M2 macrophages is related to the lipid oxidation level of LDL. Based on the level of lipid peroxidation, LDL is classified into high-oxidized LDL (hi-oxLDL) and low-oxidized LDL (low-oxLDL). The differentiation profiles of macrophages were determined by surface receptor expression and cytokine secretion profiles. Low-oxLDL induced CD86 expression and production of TNF-α and IL-12p40 in THP-1 cells, indicating an M1 macrophage phenotype. Hi-oxLDL induced mannose receptor expression and production of IL-6 and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1, which mostly match the phenotype of M2 macrophages. Further supporting evidence for an M2 polarization by hi-oxLDL was the induction of LOX-1 in THP-1 cells treated with hi-oxLDL but not with low-oxLDL. Similar results were obtained in primary human monocytes. Therefore, our results strongly suggest that the oxidation degree of LDL influences the differentiation of monocytes into M1 or M2 macrophages and determines the inflammatory fate in early stages of atherosclerosis.


Subject(s)
Lipoproteins, LDL/pharmacology , Monocytes/cytology , Blotting, Western , Cell Differentiation/drug effects , Cell Line , Cell Proliferation/drug effects , Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay , Flow Cytometry , Humans , Lipid Metabolism/drug effects , Macrophages/cytology , Macrophages/drug effects , Microscopy, Confocal , Monocytes/drug effects
15.
Exp Mol Med ; 47: e173, 2015 Jul 17.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26183169

ABSTRACT

Silica nanoparticles (SNPs) are widely used in many scientific and industrial fields despite the lack of proper evaluation of their potential toxicity. This study examined the effects of acute exposure to SNPs, either alone or in conjunction with ovalbumin (OVA), by studying the respiratory systems in exposed mouse models. Three types of SNPs were used: spherical SNPs (S-SNPs), mesoporous SNPs (M-SNPs), and PEGylated SNPs (P-SNPs). In the acute SNP exposure model performed, 6-week-old BALB/c female mice were intranasally inoculated with SNPs for 3 consecutive days. In the OVA/SNPs asthma model, the mice were sensitized two times via the peritoneal route with OVA. Additionally, the mice endured OVA with or without SNP challenges intranasally. Acute SNP exposure induced significant airway inflammation and airway hyper-responsiveness, particularly in the S-SNP group. In OVA/SNPs asthma models, OVA with SNP-treated group showed significant airway inflammation, more than those treated with only OVA and without SNPs. In these models, the P-SNP group induced lower levels of inflammation on airways than both the S-SNP or M-SNP groups. Interleukin (IL)-5, IL-13, IL-1ß and interferon-γ levels correlated with airway inflammation in the tested models, without statistical significance. In the mouse models studied, increased airway inflammation was associated with acute SNPs exposure, whether exposed solely to SNPs or SNPs in conjunction with OVA. P-SNPs appear to be relatively safer for clinical use than S-SNPs and M-SNPs, as determined by lower observed toxicity and airway system inflammation.


Subject(s)
Asthma/chemically induced , Inflammation/chemically induced , Lung/pathology , Nanoparticles/adverse effects , Silicon Dioxide/adverse effects , Animals , Asthma/pathology , Female , Inflammation/pathology , Interferon-gamma/analysis , Interleukins/analysis , Lung/drug effects , Mice, Inbred BALB C , Nanoparticles/chemistry , Ovalbumin/adverse effects , Polyethylene Glycols/adverse effects , Polyethylene Glycols/chemistry , Silicon Dioxide/chemistry , Surface Properties
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BMB Rep ; 48(12): 696-701, 2015 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26077030

ABSTRACT

Toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3) recognizes viral double-stranded RNA. It stimulates pro-inflammatory cytokine and interferon production. Here we reported the expression of a novel isoform of TLR3 in human astrocyte cell lines whose message is generated by alternative splicing. The isoform represents the N-terminus of the protein. It lacks many of the leucine-rich repeat domains, the transmembrane domain, and the intracellular Toll/interferon-1 receptor domain of TLR3. Type I interferons (interferon-α and interferon-ß) induced the expression of this isoform. Exogenous overexpression of this isoform inhibited interferon regulatory factor 3, signal transducers and activators of transcription 1, and Inhibitor of kappa Bα signaling following stimulation. This isoform of TLR3 also inhibited the production of chemokine interferon-γ-inducible protein 10. Our study clearly demonstrated that the expression of this isoform of TLR3 was a negative regulator of signaling pathways and that it was inducible by type I interferons. We also found that this isoform could modulate inflammation in the brain.


Subject(s)
Astrocytes/metabolism , Interferon-alpha/pharmacology , Toll-Like Receptor 3/biosynthesis , Alternative Splicing , Astrocytes/drug effects , Astrocytes/immunology , Cell Line, Tumor , Down-Regulation , Encephalitis/genetics , Encephalitis/immunology , Encephalitis/metabolism , Humans , Interferon Regulatory Factor-3/antagonists & inhibitors , Interferon Regulatory Factor-3/immunology , Interferon-alpha/immunology , Interferon-beta/immunology , Interferon-beta/pharmacology , Poly I-C/pharmacology , Protein Isoforms , RNA, Double-Stranded , Signal Transduction , Toll-Like Receptor 3/genetics , Toll-Like Receptor 3/immunology
17.
Immune Netw ; 14(5): 237-40, 2014 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25360074

ABSTRACT

Endoglin (also known as CD105 or TGF-ß type III receptor) is a co-receptor involved in TGF-ß signaling. In atherosclerosis, TGF-ß signaling is crucial in regulating disease progression owing to its anti-inflammatory effects as well as its inhibitory effects on smooth muscle cell proliferation and migration. Endoglin is a regulator of TGF-ß signaling, but its role in atherosclerosis has yet to be defined. This review focuses on the roles of the various forms of endoglin in atherosclerosis. The expression of the two isoforms of endoglin (long-form and short-form) is increased in atherosclerotic lesions, and the expression of the soluble forms of endoglin is upregulated in sera of patients with hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis. Interestingly, long-form endoglin shows an atheroprotective effect via the induction of eNOS expression, while short-form and soluble endoglin enhance atherogenesis by inhibiting eNOS expression and TGF-ß signaling. This review summarizes evidence suggesting that the different forms of endoglin have distinct roles in atherosclerosis.

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Immune Netw ; 13(3): 94-101, 2013 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23885223

ABSTRACT

Amorphous silica particles, whose applications are increasing in many biomedical fields, are known to be less toxic than crystalline silica. In this study, the inflammatory effects of amorphous silica nanoparticles were investigated using 30-nm amorphous silica nanoparticles and human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) or purified monocytes. As a result, production of IL-1ß and IL-8 were increased. In addition, the mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) was detected, which may lead to mitochondrial membrane disruption. Most importantly, inflammasome formation was observed. Therefore, these results provide immunological information about amorphous silica nanoparticles and suggest that amorphous silica nanoparticles can evoke innate immune reactions in human monocytes through production of IL-1ß and IL-8.

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Methods Mol Biol ; 926: 131-9, 2012.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22975961

ABSTRACT

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for monitoring the effects of nanoparticles on immune cells is a conventional method of assessing the levels of cytokine that are released into the culture supernatant after the addition of nanoparticles to a macrophage culture. However, it has been found that the presence of nanoparticles can interfere with spectrophotometric analysis, used as an indicator test system; thus, it is necessary to thoroughly checked for the possibility of interference. In this chapter, the assessment method of cytokine production is covered in detail by utilizing the cytokine model produced by silver nanoparticles.


Subject(s)
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay/methods , Interleukin-8/biosynthesis , Metal Nanoparticles/toxicity , Silver/toxicity , Humans , Reference Standards , Specimen Handling , Spectrophotometry , U937 Cells
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Biomaterials ; 33(28): 6858-67, 2012 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22770526

ABSTRACT

In this study, the immunological effect of silver nanoparticles on innate immunity was investigated using primary human monocytes. After exposure to silver nanoparticles, production of IL-1ß, a critical cytokine involved in induction of innate immunity, significantly increased as particle size decreased. These results suggest that silver nanoparticles may evoke an immunologically active state. The size effect of silver nanoparticles on IL-1ß production was also further investigated. 5 nm and 28 nm silver nanoparticles induced inflammasome formation and subsequent caspase-1 activation. Using inhibitors, we found exposure to silver nanoparticles caused leakage of cathepsins from lysosomes and efflux of intracellular K(+). These two events induced superoxide within mitochondrial membranes, leading to inflammasome formation. 5 nm silver nanoparticles produced more hydrogen peroxide and were more cytotoxic than 28 nm silver nanoparticles, suggesting the balance between superoxide and hydrogen peroxide governs cell fate, death or activation. Moreover, these findings also suggest that the immunological significance of silver nanoparticles should be considered with respect to their capacity to synergistically activate immune responses.


Subject(s)
Inflammasomes/immunology , Interleukin-1beta/metabolism , Metal Nanoparticles/chemistry , Monocytes/metabolism , Silver/pharmacology , Analysis of Variance , Caspase 1/immunology , Caspase 1/metabolism , Cathepsins/metabolism , Humans , Inflammasomes/biosynthesis , Interleukin-1beta/immunology , Metal Nanoparticles/adverse effects , Microscopy, Electron, Transmission , Mitochondrial Membranes/drug effects , Mitochondrial Membranes/immunology , Mitochondrial Membranes/metabolism , Monocytes/immunology , Particle Size , Potassium/metabolism , Reactive Oxygen Species/immunology , Reactive Oxygen Species/metabolism , Silver/chemistry , Silver/immunology , Superoxides/immunology , Superoxides/metabolism
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