scholarly journals Immunization of mice with the self-peptide ACBP coupled to keyhole limpet hemocyanin

2022 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 101095
Author(s):  
Léa Montégut ◽  
Hui Chen ◽  
José Manuel Bravo-San Pedro ◽  
Omar Motiño ◽  
Isabelle Martins ◽  
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1982 ◽  
Vol 155 (1) ◽  
pp. 339-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Singer ◽  
K S Hathcock ◽  
R J Hodes

To examine the possibility that the thymus determines the I region-restricted self-recognition repertoire expressed by T helper (TH) cells, thymic chimeras were constructed by transplanting allogeneic neonatal thymic lobes into congenitally athymic nude mice. Spleen TH cells from the thymic chimeras were themselves of nude host origin but only cooperated with B+ accessory cells of the thymic haplotype for primary in vitro responses to sheep erythrocytes and trinitrophenyl conjugate of keyhole limpet hemocyanin. Thus, these experiments demonstrate that the self-recognition repertoire expressed by TH cells is determined by the H-2 phenotype of the intrathymic environment in which the TH cells had differentiated.


1981 ◽  
Vol 153 (5) ◽  
pp. 1286-1301 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Singer ◽  
KS Hathcock ◽  
RJ Hodes

The specificity of the self-recognition repertoire in fully allogeneic (A {arrow} B), semiallogeneic (A {arrow} A x B and A x B {arrow} A), and double donor (A + B {arrow} A) radiation bone marrow chimeras was assessed by the ability of their spleen cells to generate in vitro primary plaque-forming cell (PFC) responses to trinitrophenyl- keyhole limpet hemocyanin. In contrast to spleen cells from semiallogeneic and double donor chimeras, intact spleen cells from fully allogeneic BI0 {arrow} B10.A and B10.A {arrow} B10 chimeras were not capable of generating responses to trinitrophenyl (TNP)-keyhole limpet hemocyanin. However, cultures containing a mixture of both B10 {arrow} B10.A and B10.A {arrow} B10 spleen cells did respond, demonstrating that all the cell populations required for the in vitro generation of T-dependent PFC responses were able to differentiate into functional competence in a fully allogeneic major histocompatibility complex (MHC) environment. The self recognition repertoire of T-helper cells from fully allogeneic A {arrow} B chimeras was determined to be specific for the recognition of host, not donor, MHC determinants in that they were able to collaborate with cells expressing only host MHC determinants but not with cells expressing only donor MHC determinants, even though the functional lymphocytes in these chimeras were shown to be of donor origin. Experiments utilizing double donor A + B {arrow} A chimeras further demonstrated that the ability of chimeric T cells to recognize allogeneic MHC determinants as self structures was a function of a radiation-resistant host element and not simply a consequence of the tolerization of T cell precursors to allogeneic MHC determinants, because strain A lymphocytes isolated from A + B {arrow} A chimeras were tolerant to both A and B MHC determinants but were restricted to the self recognition of syngeneic host type A MHC determinants. Finally, the Ir gene phenotype expressed by B10 {arrow} B10.A and B10.A {arrow} B10 chimeric lymphocytes was determined by their ability to function in the Ir gene controlled response to TNP-poly-L-(Tyr,Glu)-poly-D,L-Ala-poly- L-Lys [(T,G)-A--L]. The ability of lymphocytes to function in TNP-(T,G)-A--L responses was not determined by their genotype but rather paralleled the specificity of their self recognition repertoire for high responder (H-2 (b)) determinants. The possible degeneracy of the MHC-specific self recognition repertoire is discussed, and a model is proposed for Ir gene regulation in which expression of Ir gene function by lymphocytes is an antigen-nonspecific consequence of the specificity and cross-reactivity of their self recognition repertoire.


2019 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucio Tonello ◽  
Luca Giacobbi ◽  
Alberto Pettenon ◽  
Alessandro Scuotto ◽  
Massimo Cocchi ◽  
...  

AbstractAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) subjects can present temporary behaviors of acute agitation and aggressiveness, named problem behaviors. They have been shown to be consistent with the self-organized criticality (SOC), a model wherein occasionally occurring “catastrophic events” are necessary in order to maintain a self-organized “critical equilibrium.” The SOC can represent the psychopathology network structures and additionally suggests that they can be considered as self-organized systems.


Author(s):  
M. Kessel ◽  
R. MacColl

The major protein of the blue-green algae is the biliprotein, C-phycocyanin (Amax = 620 nm), which is presumed to exist in the cell in the form of distinct aggregates called phycobilisomes. The self-assembly of C-phycocyanin from monomer to hexamer has been extensively studied, but the proposed next step in the assembly of a phycobilisome, the formation of 19s subunits, is completely unknown. We have used electron microscopy and analytical ultracentrifugation in combination with a method for rapid and gentle extraction of phycocyanin to study its subunit structure and assembly.To establish the existence of phycobilisomes, cells of P. boryanum in the log phase of growth, growing at a light intensity of 200 foot candles, were fixed in 2% glutaraldehyde in 0.1M cacodylate buffer, pH 7.0, for 3 hours at 4°C. The cells were post-fixed in 1% OsO4 in the same buffer overnight. Material was stained for 1 hour in uranyl acetate (1%), dehydrated and embedded in araldite and examined in thin sections.


Author(s):  
Xiaorong Zhu ◽  
Richard McVeigh ◽  
Bijan K. Ghosh

A mutant of Bacillus licheniformis 749/C, NM 105 exhibits some notable properties, e.g., arrest of alkaline phosphatase secretion and overexpression and hypersecretion of RS protein. Although RS is known to be widely distributed in many microbes, it is rarely found, with a few exceptions, in laboratory cultures of microorganisms. RS protein is a structural protein and has the unusual properties to form aggregate. This characteristic may have been responsible for the self assembly of RS into regular tetragonal structures. Another uncommon characteristic of RS is that enhanced synthesis and secretion which occurs when the cells cease to grow. Assembled RS protein with a tetragonal structure is not seen inside cells at any stage of cell growth including cells in the stationary phase of growth. Gel electrophoresis of the culture supernatant shows a very large amount of RS protein in the stationary culture of the B. licheniformis. It seems, Therefore, that the RS protein is cotranslationally secreted and self assembled on the envelope surface.


2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2097-2108
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Croft ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.


2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 136-143
Author(s):  
Lynn E. Fox

Abstract The self-anchored rating scale (SARS) is a technique that augments collaboration between Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) interventionists, their clients, and their clients' support networks. SARS is a technique used in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, a branch of systemic family counseling. It has been applied to treating speech and language disorders across the life span, and recent case studies show it has promise for promoting adoption and long-term use of high and low tech AAC. I will describe 2 key principles of solution-focused therapy and present 7 steps in the SARS process that illustrate how clinicians can use the SARS to involve a person with aphasia and his or her family in all aspects of the therapeutic process. I will use a case study to illustrate the SARS process and present outcomes for one individual living with aphasia.


2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (9) ◽  
pp. 3-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristina M. Blaiser ◽  
Mary Ellen Nevins

Interprofessional collaboration is essential to maximize outcomes of young children who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing (DHH). Speech-language pathologists, audiologists, educators, developmental therapists, and parents need to work together to ensure the child's hearing technology is fit appropriately to maximize performance in the various communication settings the child encounters. However, although interprofessional collaboration is a key concept in communication sciences and disorders, there is often a disconnect between what is regarded as best professional practice and the self-work needed to put true collaboration into practice. This paper offers practical tools, processes, and suggestions for service providers related to the self-awareness that is often required (yet seldom acknowledged) to create interprofessional teams with the dispositions and behaviors that enhance patient/client care.


Author(s):  
Bernard Williams
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