Differential involvement of programmed cell death ligands in skin immune responses

Author(s):  
Ryota Tanaka ◽  
Yuki Ichimura ◽  
Noriko Kubota ◽  
Akimasa Saito ◽  
Yoshiyuki Nakamura ◽  
...  
Blood ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 121 (5) ◽  
pp. 734-744 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Greaves ◽  
John G. Gribben

AbstractThe B7 family consists of structurally related, cell-surface proteins that regulate immune responses by delivering costimulatory or coinhibitory signals through their ligands. Eight family members have been identified to date including CD80 (B7-1), CD86 (B7-2), CD274 (programmed cell death-1 ligand [PD-L1]), CD273 (programmed cell death-2 ligand [PD-L2]), CD275 (inducible costimulator ligand [ICOS-L]), CD276 (B7-H3), B7-H4, and B7-H6. B7 ligands are expressed on both lymphoid and nonlymphoid tissues. The importance of the B7 family in regulating immune responses is clear from their demonstrated role in the development of immunodeficiency and autoimmune diseases. Manipulation of the signals delivered by B7 ligands shows great potential in the treatment of cancers including leukemias and lymphomas and in regulating allogeneic T-cell responses after stem cell transplantation.


Blood ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 132 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 2734-2734
Author(s):  
Jochen Greiner ◽  
Vanessa Schneider ◽  
Hubert Schrezenmeier ◽  
Markus Wiesneth ◽  
Lars Bullinger ◽  
...  

Abstract Clinical and preclinical data suggest that acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with mutated nucleophosmin 1(NPM1mut) may constitute an immunogenic leukemia subtype. NPM1mut AML generally correlates with a better prognosis, however the underlying mechanisms still need to be clarified. Checkpoint inhibition targeting Programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1)/Programmed cell death 1 ligand 1 (PD-L1) has been proven to be an effective novel immunotherapeutic approach in cancer treatment including the treatment of hematological malignancies. Expression of CD34/CD38/CD274 was evaluated in 20 NPM1mut versus 20 wild-type (NPM1wt) AML patient samples via flow cytometry analyses to assess PD-L1 (CD274) expression in leukemic cells, including leukemic progenitor and stem cells (LSC). We also investigated the influence of the anti-PD-1 antibody Nivolumab® on the antigen-specific immune responses in ELISpot assays. Additionally, we assessed the effect of Nivolumab in colony forming unit (CFU) immunoassays. Many AML cases showed relevant expression of PD-L1. Bulk cells of NPM1mut AML showed a significantly higher PD-L1 expression in comparison to NPM1wtAML patients (median of 1.5%, range 0.0-8.5%, versus 0.3%, range 0.1-1.1%). Importantly, PD-L1 expression was detected at a higher level in leukemic progenitor cells (CD34+CD38-) of NPM1mut than of NPM1wtAML (median of 3.3%, range 0.0-17.2%, versus 0.3%, range 0.0-3.0%). In general, the LSC fraction showed a higher PD-L1 expression than the non-LSC fraction. CFU immunoassays showed a significant inhibition of CFU when adding T cells stimulated against various LAA. In all patient samples, effectors activated against at least one LAA were successful to decrease the colony number significantly. Immune effects increased adding Nivolumab to the CTL for several days before starting CFU immunoassays. In summary, we detected higher PD-L1 expression in NPM1mut patients, especially in the leukemic progenitor compartment. This observation further supports the hypothesis that NPM1-directed immune responses might play an important role in tumor cell rejection, which tumor cells try to escape via expression of PD-L1. Immunogenicity of neoantigens derived from NPM1mut with higher PD-L1 expression constitute promising target structures for individualized immunotherapeutic approaches. Disclosures Schrezenmeier: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: Honoraria, Research Funding. Bullinger:Pfizer: Speakers Bureau; Bristol-Myers Squibb: Speakers Bureau; Janssen: Speakers Bureau; Amgen: Honoraria, Speakers Bureau; Sanofi: Research Funding, Speakers Bureau; Novartis: Honoraria, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Speakers Bureau; Jazz Pharmaceuticals: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Speakers Bureau; Bayer Oncology: Research Funding. Döhner:Novartis: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Astellas: Consultancy, Honoraria; Amgen: Consultancy, Honoraria; Celator: Consultancy, Honoraria; Jazz: Consultancy, Honoraria; AbbVie: Consultancy, Honoraria; Celgene: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Janssen: Consultancy, Honoraria; Celator: Consultancy, Honoraria; AROG Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding; Janssen: Consultancy, Honoraria; Novartis: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Astex Pharmaceuticals: Consultancy, Honoraria; Seattle Genetics: Consultancy, Honoraria; Pfizer: Research Funding; Seattle Genetics: Consultancy, Honoraria; Amgen: Consultancy, Honoraria; Agios: Consultancy, Honoraria; Sunesis: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Jazz: Consultancy, Honoraria; Agios: Consultancy, Honoraria; Astellas: Consultancy, Honoraria; Pfizer: Research Funding; Celgene: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; AbbVie: Consultancy, Honoraria; AROG Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding; Sunesis: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Bristol Myers Squibb: Research Funding; Bristol Myers Squibb: Research Funding; Astex Pharmaceuticals: Consultancy, Honoraria.


2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 567-595 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sannula Kesavardhana ◽  
R.K. Subbarao Malireddi ◽  
Thirumala-Devi Kanneganti

Caspases are a family of conserved cysteine proteases that play key roles in programmed cell death and inflammation. In multicellular organisms, caspases are activated via macromolecular signaling complexes that bring inactive procaspases together and promote their proximity-induced autoactivation and proteolytic processing. Activation of caspases ultimately results in programmed execution of cell death, and the nature of this cell death is determined by the specific caspases involved. Pioneering new research has unraveled distinct roles and cross talk of caspases in the regulation of programmed cell death, inflammation, and innate immune responses. In-depth understanding of these mechanisms is essential to foster the development of precise therapeutic targets to treat autoinflammatory disorders, infectious diseases, and cancer. This review focuses on mechanisms governing caspase activation and programmed cell death with special emphasis on the recent progress in caspase cross talk and caspase-driven gasdermin D–induced pyroptosis.


2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramesh Kakarla ◽  
Jaehark Hur ◽  
Yeon Ji Kim ◽  
Jaeyoung Kim ◽  
Yong-Joon Chwae

AbstractApoptosis, a type of programmed cell death that plays a key role in both healthy and pathological conditions, releases extracellular vesicles such as apoptotic bodies and microvesicles, but exosome release due to apoptosis is not yet commonly accepted. Here, the reports demonstrating the presence of apoptotic exosomes and their roles in inflammation and immune responses are summarized, together with a general summary of apoptosis and extracellular vesicles. In conclusion, apoptosis is not just a ‘silent’ type of cell death but an active form of communication from dying cells to live cells through exosomes.


Author(s):  
Damien Bertheloot ◽  
Eicke Latz ◽  
Bernardo S. Franklin

AbstractCell death is a fundamental physiological process in all living organisms. Its roles extend from embryonic development, organ maintenance, and aging to the coordination of immune responses and autoimmunity. In recent years, our understanding of the mechanisms orchestrating cellular death and its consequences on immunity and homeostasis has increased substantially. Different modalities of what has become known as ‘programmed cell death’ have been described, and some key players in these processes have been identified. We have learned more about the intricacies that fine tune the activity of common players and ultimately shape the different types of cell death. These studies have highlighted the complex mechanisms tipping the balance between different cell fates. Here, we summarize the latest discoveries in the three most well understood modalities of cell death, namely, apoptosis, necroptosis, and pyroptosis, highlighting common and unique pathways and their effect on the surrounding cells and the organism as a whole.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Masayuki Nakajima ◽  
Masashi Matsuyama ◽  
Mio Kawaguchi ◽  
Sosuke Matsumura ◽  
Takumi Kiwamoto ◽  
...  

AbstractThe programmed cell death-1 (PD-1) and programmed cell death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) pathway could affect antimicrobial immune responses by suppressing T cell activity. Several recent studies demonstrated that blocking of the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway exacerbated Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. However, the effect of blocking this pathway in pulmonary Mycobacterium avium–intracellulare complex (MAC) infection is not fully understood. Wild-type, PD-1-deficient mice, and PD-L1-deficient mice were intranasally infected with Mycobacterium avium bacteria. Depletion of PD-1 or PD-L1 did not affect mortality and bacterial burden in MAC-infected mice. However, marked infiltration of CD8-positive T lymphocytes was observed in the lungs of PD-1 and PD-L1-deficient mice compared to wild-type mice. Comprehensive transcriptome analysis showed that levels of gene expressions related to Th1 immunity did not differ according to the genotypes. However, genes related to the activity of CD8-positive T cells and related chemokine activity were upregulated in the infected lungs of PD-1 and PD-L1-deficient mice. Thus, the lack of change in susceptibility to MAC infection in PD-1 and PD-L1-deficient mice might be explained by the absence of obvious changes in the Th1 immune response. Furthermore, activated CD8-positive cells in response to MAC infection in these mice seemed to not be relevant in the control of MAC infection.


2020 ◽  
Vol 112 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-90
Author(s):  
Narushi Sugii ◽  
Masahide Matsuda ◽  
Genki Okumura ◽  
Akira Shibuya ◽  
Eiichi Ishikawa ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meishan Chen ◽  
Weiwei Wu ◽  
Dongwu Liu ◽  
Yanhua Lv ◽  
Hongkuan Den ◽  
...  

Abstract: Apoptosis, also named programmed cell death, is a highly conserved physiological mechanism. Apoptosis plays crucial roles in many life processes, such as tissue development, organ formation, homeostasis maintenance, resistance against external aggression, and immune responses. Apoptosis is regulated by many genes, among which Apoptosis Inhibitor-5 (API5) is an effective inhibitor, though the structure of API5 is completely different from the other known Inhibitors Of Apoptosis Proteins (IAPs). Due to its high expression in many types of tumors, API5 has received extensive attention, and may be an effective target for cancer treatment. In order to comprehensively and systematically understand the biological roles of API5, we summarized the evolution and structure of API5 and its roles in anti-apoptosis in this review.


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