scholarly journals Experimental Evaluation of Application of the Vaccine Strain Yersinia pestis EV NIIEG in Combination with Immune-Modulators

2020 ◽  
pp. 71-77
Author(s):  
A. Yu. Goncharova ◽  
S. A. Bugorkova ◽  
O. M. Kudryavtseva ◽  
V. A. Kozhevnikov ◽  
A. L. Kravtsov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Yersinia Pestis ◽  
Vaccine Strain ◽  
Cellular Response ◽  
Humoral Response ◽  
Average Life Expectancy ◽  
Histological Changes ◽  
Immune Modulators ◽  
Experimental Animals ◽  
Combined Use

Abstract. Objective of the work was to conduct a comparative assessment of the immune-modulating effect of the combined use of Yersinia pestis EV NIIEG vaccine strain with Polyoxidonium and Ingaron preparations on a BALB/c mouse model.Materials and methods. Mice of the BALB/c line were immunized subcutaneously with Yersinia pestis EV NIIEG culture at a dose of 2.5 104 m.c. (1st group), in combination with Ingaron at a dose of 150 IU (2nd group) or with Polyoxidonium at a dose of 4 мg (3rd group), the 4th group is intact mice. On days 3, 7, 21 and 90 after immunization, the subpopulation composition of lymphocytes, the production of mediators of the cellular response (INF-ɣ and IL-10), the titers of specific antibodies to the capsular antigen of plague microbe (F1), the nuclear apparatus of lymphocytes, and the nature of histological changes in the organs of mice were determined. Characterization of immunogenic (protective) activity of the combined use of Y. pestis EV NIIEG with immune-modulators against Y. pestis 231 in experiments on BALB/c mice was performed on the 21st day after immunization through determining the number of dead animals and their average life expectancy.Results and discussion. The combined administration of Y. pestis EV NIIEG vaccine strain with Polyoxidonium or Ingaron to experimental animals allowed us to establish differences in the response of the immune system of biomodels, due to the mechanism of action of a specific immune-modulator. It has been established that both Polyoxidonium and Ingaron combined with Y. pestis EV NIIEG enhance the response of immune-competent cells in experimental animals, contribute to the activation of the humoral response and the production of mediators of the cellular response, do not have a damaging effect on the tissue of the macroorganism. At the same time, the efficacy of using combined vaccination of Y. pestis EV NIIEG with immune-modulators in the inoculation test is confirmed for Polyoxidonium only.

scholarly journals Transcriptomic analysis identifies differences in gene expression in actinic keratoses after treatment with imiquimod and between responders and non responders

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan H. Trager ◽  
Emanuelle Rizk ◽  
Sharon Rose ◽  
Kuixi Zhu ◽  
Branden Lau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Distinct Pattern ◽  
Study Endpoint ◽  
Inflammatory Gene Expression ◽  
Immune Modulators ◽  
Actinic Keratoses ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Pre Treatment

AbstractThe presence of actinic keratoses (AKs) increases a patient’s risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma by greater than six-fold. We evaluated the effect of topical treatment with imiquimod on the tumor microenvironment by measuring transcriptomic differences in AKs before and after treatment with imiquimod 3.75%. Biopsies were collected prospectively from 21 patients and examined histologically. RNA was extracted and transcriptomic analyses of 788 genes were performed using the nanoString assay. Imiquimod decreased number of AKs by study endpoint at week 14 (p < 0.0001). Post-imiquimod therapy, levels of CDK1, CXCL13, IL1B, GADPH, TTK, ILF3, EWSR1, BIRC5, PLAUR, ISG20, and C1QBP were significantly lower (adjusted p < 0.05). Complete responders (CR) exhibited a distinct pattern of inflammatory gene expression pre-treatment relative to incomplete responders (IR), with alterations in 15 inflammatory pathways (p < 0.05) reflecting differential expression of 103 genes (p < 0.05). Presence of adverse effects was associated with improved treatment response. Differences in gene expression were found between pre-treatment samples in CR versus IR, suggesting that higher levels of inflammation pre-treament may play a part in regression of AKs. Further characterization of the immune micro-environment in AKs may help develop biomarkers predictive of response to topical immune modulators and may guide therapy.

Characterization of the Apa antigen from M. avium subsp. paratuberculosis: A conserved Mycobacterium antigen that elicits a strong humoral response in cattle

2009 ◽  
Vol 132 (2-4) ◽  
pp. 199-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Gioffré ◽  
G. Echeverría-Valencia ◽  
A. Arese ◽  
C. Morsella ◽  
S. Garbaccio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Humoral Response

scholarly journals On Using a Mobile Application to Support Teledermatology: A Case Study in an Underprivileged Area in Colombia

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Pablo Sáenz ◽  
Mónica Paola Novoa ◽  
Darío Correal ◽  
Bell Raj Eapen
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
Combined Use ◽  
Forest Regions ◽  
The Face

Background. The use of mobile applications in dermatology to support remote diagnosis is gaining acceptance, particularly in rural areas, where dermatology services are commonly managed by healthcare personnel with no specialty training. Moreover, ontologies—sets of concepts that represent knowledge in a given domain—are increasingly being used to support medical diagnosis. A specific case is ONTODerm: an ontology to aid dermatological diagnosis. However, there is little information on the combined use of mobile applications and ontologies as support solutions in dermatology. Objective. Assessing the reliability of ONTODerm as a tool to support remote dermatological diagnosis when used together with a mobile dermatological application in underprivileged areas. Methods. A mobile application that allows characterization of skin lesions was developed, and the information about the lesions was sent to ONTODerm. An exploratory study was conducted in a remote area without access to a dermatologist. A total of 64 dermatological queries were recorded in the application and consulted with ONTODerm. Later, an experienced dermatologist evaluated the characterization and diagnosis of each query to determine the accuracy of the system. Results. The results showed that the probability of obtaining a correct diagnosis was between 64.4% and 85.6% with a confidence interval of 95%. A higher accuracy rate was obtained when the skin lesion occurred on the face or when its border was categorized as poorly demarcated. Conclusions. This study demonstrates the implementation of a teledermatology strategy based on mobile applications and domain ontology-driven knowledge base to provide timely assistance to healthcare professionals. This approach was found to be pertinent in the Colombian rural context, particularly in forest regions, where dermatology specialists are not available. The results of this article do not represent a final validation of the proposed approach; they suggest how the ontology can be improved to effectively support medical staff in marginalized regions.

OVULATORY DISCHARGE OF GONADOTROPHINS INDUCED BY HYPOTHALAMIC STIMULATION IN CASTRATED MALE RATS BEARING A TRANSPLANTED OVARY

1966 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 281-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Moll ◽  
G. H. Zeilmaker
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Preoptic Area ◽  
Hypothalamic Stimulation ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Corpora Lutea ◽  
Histological Changes ◽  
Experimental Animals ◽  
Cumulus Oophorus ◽  
Dc Current ◽  
Stimulation Of

ABSTRACT Castrated young adult inbred male rats bearing ovarian transplants were subjected to electrical stimulation of the hypothalamus. This was done in order to investigate whether discharge of ovulatory amounts of gonadotrophins could be induced in such male animals by this procedure. Bilateral stimulations with unipolar electrodes and a DC current of 1.5 mA applied during 10 seconds induced in the ovarian grafts histological changes indicating the discharge of ovulatory amounts of gonadotrophins. In animals killed one day after stimulation these changes consisted of displacement of the ova towards the centre of the follicles with loosening of the cumulus oophorus. In one animal the ova had left the follicles. In animals killed three days after stimulation numerous young corpora lutea could be observed. These results were obtained with electrode tips either close to the median eminence, or in the preoptic area. Shamstimulations were ineffective. Some of the experimental animals received progesterone pretreatment. This rendered the stimulations ineffective, if continued until the day preceding stimulation, but seemed without effect on the results of stimulation, if two or three days without progesterone preceded the stimulations.

Immunogenicity and characterization of WRSF2G11: A second generation live attenuated Shigella flexneri 2a vaccine strain

Vaccine ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (12) ◽  
pp. 2269-2278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan T. Ranallo ◽  
Sejal Thakkar ◽  
Qing Chen ◽  
Malabi M. Venkatesan
Keyword(s):  
Vaccine Strain ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Shigella Flexneri ◽  
Shigella Flexneri 2A

Characterization of Humoral Response after COVID-19 Infection in an Unvaccinated Cohort

2021 ◽  
Vol 05 (06) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Martínez-Serrano ◽  
Nuria Tormo-Palop ◽  
David Navalpotro-Rodríguez ◽  
Marta Moreno-Córdoba ◽  
Roberto Olmos-Arenas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Humoral Response

Characterization of cellular response to silicone implants in rats: implications for foreign-body carcinogenesis

Biomaterials ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 667-675 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.Jill James ◽  
Marta Pogribna ◽  
Barbara J. Miller ◽  
Brad Bolon ◽  
Levan Muskhelishvili
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Cellular Response ◽  
Silicone Implants

Fabrication and characterization of collagen–hydroxyapatite-based composite scaffolds containing doxycycline via freeze-casting method for bone tissue engineering

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 501-513 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein Semyari ◽  
Majid Salehi ◽  
Ferial Taleghani ◽  
Arian Ehterami ◽  
Farshid Bastami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cellular Response ◽  
Composite Scaffold ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Structural Isomer ◽  
Freeze Casting ◽  
Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
Defect Model ◽  
Co Precipitation

In this study, hydroxyapatite nanoparticles containing 10% doxycycline, a structural isomer of tetracycline, was prepared by the co-precipitation method. It was added to collagen solution for the preparation of the scaffold with freeze-casting method in order to develop a composite scaffold with both antibacterial and osteoinductive properties for repairing bone defects. The scaffolds were evaluated regarding their morphology, porosity, degradation and cellular response. The scaffolds for further investigation were added in a rat calvaria defect model. The study showed that after eight weeks, the bone formation was relatively higher in the collagen/nano-hydroxyapatite/doxycycline group with completely filled defect when compared with other groups. Histopathological evaluation showed that the defect in the collagen/nano-hydroxyapatite/doxycycline group was fully replaced by the new bone and connective tissue. Our results provide evidence supporting the possible applicability of doxycycline-containing scaffolds for successful bone regeneration.

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