scholarly journals Geographic variation in hemocyte diversity and phagocytic propensity shows a diffuse genomic signature in the green veined white butterfly

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naomi L.P. Keehnen ◽  
Lisa Fors ◽  
Peter Järver ◽  
Anna-Lena Spetz ◽  
Sören Nylin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Variation ◽  
Immune System ◽  
Innate Immune System ◽  
Immune Cell ◽  
Innate Immune ◽  
Glutamine Metabolism ◽  
Cell Type ◽  
Pieris Napi ◽  
Allopatric Populations ◽  
Complex Interactions

Insects rely on their innate immune system to successfully mediate complex interactions with their internal microbiota, as well as the microbes present in the environment. Given the variation in microbes across habitats, the challenges to respond to them is likely to result in local adaptation in the immune system. Here we focus upon phagocytosis, a mechanism by which pathogens and foreign particles are engulfed in order to be contained, killed and processed for antigen presentation. We investigated the phenotypic and genetic variation related to phagocytosis, in two allopatric populations of the butterfly Pieris napi. We found that the populations differ in their hemocyte composition, and overall phagocytic capability, driven by the increased phagocytic propensity of each cell type. However, no evidence for divergence in phagocytosis-related genes was observed, though an enrichment of genes involved in glutamine metabolism was found, which have recently been linked to immune cell differentiation in mammals.

scholarly journals Adaptive and innate immune cell responses in tendons and lymph nodes after tendon injury and repair

2020 ◽  
Vol 128 (3) ◽  
pp. 473-482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew C. Noah ◽  
Thomas M. Li ◽  
Leandro M. Martinez ◽  
Susumu Wada ◽  
Jacob B. Swanson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cells ◽  
Lymph Node ◽  
Immune System ◽  
Innate Immune System ◽  
Immune Cell ◽  
Tendon Healing ◽  
Tendon Injury ◽  
Innate Immune ◽  
Adaptive Immune ◽  
Immune Cell Response

Tendon injuries are a common clinical condition with limited treatment options. The cellular components of the innate immune system, such as neutrophils and macrophages, have been studied in tendon injuries. However, the adaptive immune system, comprising specialized lymphocytes, plays an important role in orchestrating the healing of numerous tissues, but less is known about these cells in tendon healing. To gain a greater understanding of the biological processes that regulate tendon healing, we determined how the cellular components of the adaptive and innate immune system respond to a tendon injury using two-month-old male mice. We observed that lymphatic vasculature is present in the epitenon and superficial regions of Achilles tendons, and that the lymphatics drain into the popliteal lymph node. We then created an acute Achilles tenotomy followed by repair, and collected tendons and popliteal lymph nodes 1, 2, and 4 wk after injury. Tendon injury resulted in a robust adaptive immune cell response that followed an initial innate immune cell response in tendons and lymph nodes. Monocytes, neutrophils, and macrophages initially accumulated at 1 wk after injury in tendons, while dendritic cells and CD4+ T cells peaked at 2 wk after injury. B cells and CD8+ T cells progressively increased over time. In parallel, immune cells of the popliteal lymph node demonstrated a similarly coordinated response to the injury. These results suggest that there is an adaptive immune response to tendon injury, and adaptive immune cells may play a role in regulating tendon healing. NEW & NOTEWORTHY While the innate immune system, consisting of macrophages and related hematopoietic cells, has been studied in tendon injury, less is known about the adaptive immune system. Using a mouse model of Achilles tendon tenotomy and repair, we observed an adaptive immune cell response, consisting of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, and B cells, which occur through 4 wk after tendon injury. This response appeared to be coordinated by the draining popliteal lymph node.

Innate Immunity Is Responsible for Early Allorejection of Donor Bone Marrow Cells.

Blood ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 114 (22) ◽  
pp. 3523-3523
Author(s):  
Hong Xu ◽  
Jun Yan ◽  
Ziqiang Zhu ◽  
Lala-Rukh Hussain ◽  
Yiming Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Innate Immunity ◽  
Immune System ◽  
T Cell ◽  
Innate Immune System ◽  
Immune Cell ◽  
Marrow Cell ◽  
Donor Cell ◽  
Innate Immune ◽  
Kinetics Of

Abstract Abstract 3523 Poster Board III-460 Adaptive immunity, especially T cells, has long been believed to be the dominant immune response in allogeneic transplantation. However, innate immunity has been recently shown to pose a significant barrier to the induction of tolerance to solid organ transplants. The role of the innate immune system in bone marrow cell alloreactivity has not been addressed. The innate immune system provides the first line of defense in the removal of pathogens because of the delay in generation of adaptive immune responses. Our present findings show that innate immunity is a significant first line barrier in bone marrow cell (BMC) rejection. To determine the effect of innate immune cell populations on rejection of donor BMCs, T cell deficient mice (TCR β/δ−/−) were used as BMC recipients in in vivo cytotoxicity assays (Figure A). TCRβ/δ−/− mice have normal innate immune cell populations but do not initiate adaptive cell-mediated cytotoxic or humoral responses. 20 × 106 CFSE labeled donor (high CFSE fluorescence intensity) and recipient control splenocytes (low CFSE fluorescence intensity) were injected into TCRβ/δ−/− and wildtype control B6 recipient mice. Donor cell survival was compared over time. Donor BALB/c splenocytes were eliminated in wildtype B6, with rejection complete by day 3. The kinetics of elimination of donor cells in TCRβ/δ−/− mice was similar to that for wildtype B6 controls, with donor cells eliminated by day 3. These results indicate that early rejection of the splenocytes in wildtype mice was T cell-independent. The acute rejection of BMC in wildtype B6 recipients occurred within 3 days, which is prior to the time required for T cell activation. Thus the effectors mediating BMC rejection would be the innate immune cells: macrophages, neutrophils, or NK cells. To rule out potential involvement of natural Abs in the cytotoxicity we observed in the TCRβ/δ−/− mice, Rag−/− mice were used as recipients (Figure B). Rag−/− mice do not produce mature T cells or B cells. 20 × 106 CFSE labeled donor (high CFSE intensity) and recipient control BM cells (low CFSE intensity) were injected into Rag−/−mice. Rag−/− and wildtype B6 control mice exhibited similar kinetics of donor cell cytolysis. The rapid elimination of allogeneic cells from immunocompetent mice is comparable with that observed in T cell- (TCRβ/δ−/−) or T and B cell- (Rag−/−) deficient mice indicates that allogeneic cells are subject to T cell-independent rejection at the early time period after cell infusion (≤ 3 days). As the kinetics of cytotoxicity were similar in experiments using either splenocytes or BMCs as target cells in our later experiments, our data suggest that the innate immune system is responsible for early allorejection of donor BMC at the early inductive period for adaptive immunity. These findings may have significant impact on the development of immune-based nonmyeloablative conditioning strategies and show for the first time that a dominant factor in BMC rejection is contributed by innate immune responses. Disclosures: Bozulic: Regenerex: Employment. Ildstad:Regenerex: Equity Ownership.

Mesenchymal Stromal Cells and Natural Killer Cells: A Complex Story of Love and Hate

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehdi Najar ◽  
Mohammad Fayyad-Kazan ◽  
Makram Merimi ◽  
Arsène Burny ◽  
Dominique Bron ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Nk Cells ◽  
Natural Killer ◽  
Mesenchymal Stromal Cells ◽  
Immune Cells ◽  
Stromal Cells ◽  
Innate Immune System ◽  
Innate Immune ◽  
Complex Interactions ◽  
Cell Based Therapy

Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs), characterized by both multidifferentiation potential and potent immunomodulatory capacity, represent a promising, safe and powerful cell based-therapy for repairing tissue damage and/or treating diseases associated with aberrant immune responses. Natural killer (NK) cells are granular lymphocytes of the innate immune system that function alone or in combination with other immune cells to combat both tumors and virally infected cells. After their infusion, MSCs are guided by host inflammatory elements and can interact with different immune cells, particularly those of the innate immune system. Although some breakthroughs have been achieved in understanding these interactions, much remains to be determined. In this review, we discuss the complex interactions between NK cells and MSCs, particularly the importance of improving the therapeutic value of MSCs.

scholarly journals PPARγand the Innate Immune System Mediate the Resolution of Inflammation

PPAR Research ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Croasdell ◽  
Parker F. Duffney ◽  
Nina Kim ◽  
Shannon H. Lacy ◽  
Patricia J. Sime ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Innate Immune System ◽  
Cell Function ◽  
Immune Cell ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Adaptive Immune Response ◽  
Innate Immune ◽  
M2 Macrophage ◽  
Resolution Of Inflammation ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

The resolution of inflammation is an active and dynamic process, mediated in large part by the innate immune system. Resolution represents not only an increase in anti-inflammatory actions, but also a paradigm shift in immune cell function to restore homeostasis. PPARγ, a ligand activated transcription factor, has long been studied for its anti-inflammatory actions, but an emerging body of literature is investigating the role of PPARγand its ligands (including thiazolidinediones, prostaglandins, and oleanolic acids) in all phases of resolution. PPARγcan shift production from pro- to anti-inflammatory mediators by neutrophils, platelets, and macrophages. PPARγand its ligands further modulate platelet and neutrophil function, decreasing trafficking, promoting neutrophil apoptosis, and preventing platelet-leukocyte interactions. PPARγalters macrophage trafficking, increases efferocytosis and phagocytosis, and promotes alternative M2 macrophage activation. There are also roles for this receptor in the adaptive immune response, particularly regarding B cells. These effects contribute towards the attenuation of multiple disease states, including COPD, colitis, Alzheimer’s disease, and obesity in animal models. Finally, novel specialized proresolving mediators—eicosanoids with critical roles in resolution—may act through PPARγmodulation to promote resolution, providing another exciting area of therapeutic potential for this receptor.

The activation of the hepatic innate immune system by siRNA is controlled by chemical modifications and may involve endosomal Toll-like receptors

2010 ◽  
Vol 48 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
R Bröring ◽  
M John ◽  
K Kleinehr ◽  
JP Sowa ◽  
A Bucchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Innate Immune System ◽  
Innate Immune ◽  
Toll Like Receptors ◽  
Chemical Modifications
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