MSC Functional Phenotype: Assay, Age and Source Dependence

2015 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Phenotype

scholarly journals DAX-1 Expression in Human Adrenocortical Neoplasms: Implications for Steroidogenesis

1998 ◽  
Vol 83 (7) ◽  
pp. 2597-2600 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Reincke ◽  
F. Beuschlein ◽  
E. Lalli ◽  
W. Arlt ◽  
S. Vay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Mrna Expression ◽  
Protein Gene ◽  
Regulatory Protein ◽  
Nuclear Hormone Receptor ◽  
Adrenocortical Tumors ◽  
Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory ◽  
Adrenocortical Carcinomas ◽  
Star Gene ◽  
Functional Phenotype

The DAX-1 gene encodes an orphan nuclear hormone receptor essential for normal fetal development of the adrenal cortex. Recently, DAX-1 has been shown to act as a transcriptional repressor of steroidogenic acute regulatory protein gene expression (StAR), suppressing steroidogenesis. We, therefore, investigated the expression of DAX-1 in a variety of adrenocortical tumors and compared the results with StAR mRNA expression. We found low or absent DAX-1 expression in aldosterone-producing adenomas (n=11: 35±11%; normal adrenals: 100±17%) and in aldosterone-producing adrenocortical carcinomas (n=2: 24 and 36%). Cortisol-producing adenomas showed intermediate DAX-1 expression (n=8; 92±16), as did 3 non-aldosterone-producing carcinomas (72, 132 and 132%). High DAX-1 expression was present in nonfunctional adenomas (n=3; 160±17%). In contrast to DAX-1, StAR mRNA expression did not show significant variations between groups. We did not detect the expected negative correlation between DAX-1 and StAR mRNA in adrenocortical tumors. These data suggest that high DAX-1 expression in adrenocortical tumors is associated with a non-functional phenotype whereas low DAX-1 expression favors mineralo-corticoid secretion. These effects on steroidogenesis are mediated by mechanisms other than repression of StAR gene expression. Our results indicate that DAX-1 may be one of the factors influencing the steroid biosynthesis of adrenocortical neoplasms.

Abstract 1727: Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) Induces an Anti-inflammatory Phenotype in Macrophages

Circulation ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 118 (suppl_18) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Baitsch ◽  
Ralph Telgmann ◽  
Georg Varga ◽  
Carsten Muller-Tidow ◽  
Martine Bot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tyrosine Kinase ◽  
Apolipoprotein E ◽  
Kinase Inhibitor ◽  
Plasma Cholesterol ◽  
Macrophage Phenotype ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
M2 Phenotype ◽  
Functional Phenotype ◽  
Expression And Activity ◽  
Phenotype Expression

Apolipoprotein E (apoE) exerts anti-atherogenic effects by promoting cholesterol efflux and hepatic lipoprotein clearance. However, apoE retains protective effects even under experimental settings, in which its influence on plasma cholesterol is negligible suggesting that this lipoprotein inhibits atherosclerosis independently from cholesterol transport. To gain further insight into mechanisms underlying apoE-mediated atheroprotection, we investigated its effect on the functional phenotype of RAW 264.7 macrophages overexpressing either of two apoE receptors: ApoER2/LRP8 or VLDL-R. Incubation of ApoER2/LRP8- or VLDL-R-expressing macrophages with apoE downregulated markers of pro-inflammatory M1 functional phenotype (expression and activity of iNOS, production of IL-12), whereas markers of anti-inflammatory M2 phenotype (expression and activity of arginase-I, production of IL-1RA) were upregulated. In addition, macrophage responses typical for M1 phenotype (migration, generation of reactive oxygen species, antibody-dependent cell cytotoxicity) were suppressed in ApoER2/LRP8- or VLDL-R-expressing cells in the presence of apoE. Finally, apoE prevented LPS- and IFN-γ-induced activation of ApoER2/LRP8- or VLDL-R-expressing macrophages as documented by reduced production of IL-12, TNF-α and MCP-1, reduced expression and activity of iNOS and COX2, and reduced activation and/or phosphorylation of NF-κB, IκB and STAT1. The modulatory effects of apoE on macrophage phenotype were inhibited by SB220025, a p38MAP kinase inhibitor, and PP1A, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Accordingly, apoE induced tyrosine kinase-dependent activation of p38MAP kinase in ApoER2/LRP8- or VLDL-R-expressing macrophages. Under in vivo conditions, apoE −/− mice transplanted with apoE-producing wild-type bone marrow presented with increased plasma IL-1RA levels. In addition, peritoneal macrophages from transplanted animals demonstrated enhanced M2 phenotype (increased IL-1RA production and CD206 expression). We conclude that apoE signalling over ApoER2/LRP8 or VLDL-R promotes macrophage conversion from pro-inflammatory M1 to anti-inflammatory M2 phenotype. This effect may represent a novel anti-atherogenic activity of apoE.

Abstract 13148: Clinical Importance of Left Atrial Infiltration in Cardiac Transthyretin Amyloidosis

Circulation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (Suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Bandera ◽  
Raffaele Martone ◽  
Liza Chacko ◽  
Sharmananthan Ganesananthan ◽  
Thirusha Lane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Left Atrial ◽  
Contractile Function ◽  
Clinical Importance ◽  
Loss Of Function ◽  
Transthyretin Amyloidosis ◽  
Congo Red Staining ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
Normal Architecture ◽  
Strong Independent Predictor ◽  
Functional Phenotype

Introduction: The clinical significance of left atrial (LA) involvement and dysfunction in ATTR amyloidosis cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) has not been characterized. We sought to study: 1) LA pathology in heart specimens from ATTR-CM patients 2) LA stiffness and mechanics using echocardiographic speckle tracking (EST) in cardiac ATTR-CM 3) the association between parameters of atrial function and mortality. Methods: Congo red staining and immunohistochemistry was performed to assess amyloid in the atria from 5 ATTR-CM heart specimens. 2D EST was used to assess LA reservoir, conduit, contractile function and stiffness in 906 ATTR-CM patients (551 wt ATTR; 93 T60A ATTR; 241 V122I ATTR; and 21 other gene variants). Results: There was extensive ATTR amyloid infiltration in the 5 atria, with loss of normal architecture, infiltration and remodelling of vessels, capillary disruption and subendocardial fibrosis. EST demonstrated increased atrial stiffness [median (25th-75th quartile) 1.83 (1.15-2.92)] that remained independently associated with reduced survival, after adjusting for known prognostic variables (lnLA stiff: HR= 1.26, CI 1.07-1.57; p=.009). There was substantial impairment of the three phasic functional atrial components [reservoir 8.86(5.94-12.97)%; conduit 6.5(4.53-9.28)%; and contraction 4.0(2.29-6.56)%]. Atrial contractile function was absent in 21.6% of patients whose ECG showed sinus rhythm (SR)-atrial electro-mechanical dissociation (AEMD). AEMD was associated with a poorer prognosis compared to SR patients who had effective mechanical contraction (p <.0001). AEMD conferred a similar prognosis to patients in AF. Conclusions: The phenotype of ATTR-CM includes clinically significant infiltration of the atrial walls characterized by progressive loss of function and increased stiffness, a strong independent predictor of mortality. AEMD emerged as a distinctive functional phenotype identifying patients in SR with poor prognosis.

scholarly journals CD161 Defines a Transcriptional and Functional Phenotype across Distinct Human T Cell Lineages

Cell Reports ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 1075-1088 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joannah R. Fergusson ◽  
Kira E. Smith ◽  
Vicki M. Fleming ◽  
Neil Rajoriya ◽  
Evan W. Newell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cell ◽  
Cell Lineages ◽  
Human T Cell ◽  
Functional Phenotype

Developmental lineage of human pluripotent stem cell‐derived cardiac fibroblasts affects their functional phenotype

2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha E. Floy ◽  
Sophie E. Givens ◽  
Oriane B. Matthys ◽  
Taylor D. Mateyka ◽  
Charles M. Kerr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
Pluripotent Stem Cell ◽  
Cardiac Fibroblasts ◽  
Human Pluripotent Stem Cell ◽  
Functional Phenotype

scholarly journals Asaronic Acid Inhibited Glucose-Triggered M2-Phenotype Shift Through Disrupting the Formation of Coordinated Signaling of IL-4Rα-Tyk2-STAT6 and GLUT1-Akt-mTOR-AMPK

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 2006
Author(s):  
Hyeongjoo Oh ◽  
Sin-Hye Park ◽  
Min-Kyung Kang ◽  
Yun-Ho Kim ◽  
Eun-Jung Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Glucose ◽  
Metabolic Diseases ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Macrophage Polarization ◽  
Arginase 1 ◽  
M2 Polarization ◽  
Functional Transition ◽  
Functional Induction ◽  
M2 Phenotype ◽  
Functional Phenotype

Macrophage polarization has been implicated in the pathogenesis of metabolic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and atherosclerosis. Macrophages responsiveness to polarizing signals can result in their functional phenotype shifts. This study examined whether high glucose induced the functional transition of M2 macrophages, which was inhibited by asaronic acid, one of purple perilla constituents. J774A.1 murine macrophages were incubated with 40 ng/mL interleukin (IL)-4 or exposed to 33 mM glucose in the presence of 1-20 μΜ asaronic acid. In macrophages treated with IL-4 for 48 h, asaronic acid further accelerated cellular induction of the M2 markers of IL-10, arginase-1, CD163, and PPARγ via increased IL-4-IL-4Rα interaction and activated Tyk2-STAT6 pathway. Asaronic acid promoted angiogenic and proliferative capacity of M2-polarized macrophages, through increasing expression of VEGF, PDGF, and TGF-β. In glucose-loaded macrophages, there was cellular induction of IL-4, IL-4 Rα, arginase-1, and CD163, indicating that high glucose skewed naïve macrophages toward M2 phenotypes via an IL-4-IL-4Rα interaction. However, asaronic acid inhibited M2 polarization in diabetic macrophages in parallel with inactivation of Tyk2-STAT6 pathway and blockade of GLUT1-mediated metabolic pathway of Akt-mTOR-AMPKα. Consequently, asaronic acid deterred functional induction of COX-2, CTGF, α-SMA, SR-A, SR-B1, and ABCG1 in diabetic macrophages with M2 phenotype polarity. These results demonstrated that asaronic acid allayed glucose-activated M2-phenotype shift through disrupting coordinated signaling of IL-4Rα-Tyk2-STAT6 in parallel with GLUT1-Akt-mTOR-AMPK pathway. Thus, asaronic acid has therapeutic potential in combating diabetes-associated inflammation, fibrosis, and atherogenesis through inhibiting glucose-evoked M2 polarization.

973 Anergy induction in cloned phospholipase A2-specific T cells of Th2 functional phenotype

1996 ◽  
Vol 97 (1) ◽  
pp. 426-426
Author(s):  
A FAITH ◽  
A AKDIS ◽  
K BLASER
Keyword(s):  
T Cells ◽  
Phospholipase A2 ◽  
Functional Phenotype
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