Biocompatibility and Immune Response of a Newly Developed Volume-Stable Magnesium-Based Barrier Membrane in Combination with a PVD Coating for Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR)

To date, there are no bioresorbable alternatives to non-resorbable and volume-stable membranes in the field of dentistry for guided bone or tissue regeneration (GBR/GTR). Even magnesium (Mg) has been shown to constitute a favorable biomaterial for the development of stabilizing structures. However, it has been described that it is necessary to prevent premature degradation to ensure both the functionality and the biocompatibility of such Mg implants. Different coating strategies have already been developed, but most of them did not provide the desired functionality. The present study analyses a new approach based on ion implantation (II) with PVD coating for the passivation of a newly developed Mg membrane for GBR/GTR procedures. To demonstrate comprehensive biocompatibility and successful passivation of the Mg membranes, untreated Mg (MG) and coated Mg (MG-Co) were investigated in vitro and in vivo. Thereby a collagen membrane with an already shown biocompatibility was used as control material. All investigations were performed according to EN ISO 10993 regulations. The in vitro results showed that both the untreated and PVD-coated membranes were not cytocompatible. However, both membrane types fulfilled the requirements for in vivo biocompatibility. Interestingly, the PVD coating did not have an influence on the gas cavity formation compared to the uncoated membrane, but it induced lower numbers of anti-inflammatory macrophages in comparison to the pure Mg membrane and the collagen membrane. In contrast, the pure Mg membrane provoked an immune response that was fully comparable to the collagen membrane. Altogether, this study shows that pure magnesium membranes represent a promising alternative compared to the nonresorbable volume-stable materials for GBR/GTR therapy.

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In Vivo Analysis of the Biocompatibility and Macrophage Response of a Non-Resorbable PTFE Membrane for Guided Bone Regeneration

International Journal of Molecular Sciences ◽

10.3390/ijms19102952 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 19 (10) ◽

pp. 2952 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Tadas Korzinskas ◽

Ole Jung ◽

Ralf Smeets ◽

Sanja Stojanovic ◽

Stevo Najman ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Bone Regeneration ◽

Guided Bone Regeneration ◽

Foreign Body Response ◽

Tissue Response ◽

Collagen Membrane ◽

Macrophage Response ◽

Barrier Membrane ◽

In Vivo Analysis ◽

Inflammatory Macrophages

The use of non-resorbable polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membranes is indicated for the treatment of large, non-self-containing bone defects, or multi-walled defects in the case of vertical augmentations. However, less is known about the molecular basis of the foreign body response to PTFE membranes. In the present study, the inflammatory tissue responses to a novel high-density PTFE (dPTFE) barrier membrane have preclinically been evaluated using the subcutaneous implantation model in BALB/c mice by means of histopathological and histomorphometrical analysis methods and immunohistochemical detection of M1- and M2-macrophages. A collagen membrane was used as the control material. The results of the present study demonstrate that the tissue response to the dPTFE membrane involves inflammatory macrophages, but comparable cell numbers were also detected in the implant beds of the control collagen membrane, which is known to be biocompatible. Although these data indicate that the analyzed dPTFE membrane is not fully bioinert, but its biocompatibility is comparable to collagen-based membranes. Based on its optimal biocompatibility, the novel dPTFE barrier membrane may optimally support bone healing within the context of guided bone regeneration (GBR).

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Suppression of cellular immune response of chickens following in vivo and in vitro heat stress

Egyptian Journal of Animal Production ◽

10.21608/ejap.1996.115945 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 33 (1) ◽

pp. 71-77

Keyword(s):

Immune Response ◽

Heat Stress ◽

Cellular Immune Response ◽

Cellular Immune

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Mitochondrial arginase-2 is essential for IL-10 metabolic reprogramming of inflammatory macrophages

Nature Communications ◽

10.1038/s41467-021-21617-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Jennifer K. Dowling ◽

Remsha Afzal ◽

Linden J. Gearing ◽

Mariana P. Cervantes-Silva ◽

Stephanie Annett ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Metabolic Regulation ◽

Mitochondrial Dynamics ◽

Interleukin 10 ◽

Metabolic Reprogramming ◽

In Vivo Model ◽

Macrophage Polarisation ◽

Inflammatory Status ◽

Inflammatory Macrophages

AbstractMitochondria are important regulators of macrophage polarisation. Here, we show that arginase-2 (Arg2) is a microRNA-155 (miR-155) and interleukin-10 (IL-10) regulated protein localized at the mitochondria in inflammatory macrophages, and is critical for IL-10-induced modulation of mitochondrial dynamics and oxidative respiration. Mechanistically, the catalytic activity and presence of Arg2 at the mitochondria is crucial for oxidative phosphorylation. We further show that Arg2 mediates this process by increasing the activity of complex II (succinate dehydrogenase). Moreover, Arg2 is essential for IL-10-mediated downregulation of the inflammatory mediators succinate, hypoxia inducible factor 1α (HIF-1α) and IL-1β in vitro. Accordingly, HIF-1α and IL-1β are highly expressed in an LPS-induced in vivo model of acute inflammation using Arg2−/− mice. These findings shed light on a new arm of IL-10-mediated metabolic regulation, working to resolve the inflammatory status of the cell.

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Sarcoma IL-12 overexpression facilitates NK cell immunomodulation

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-87700-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Mary Jo Rademacher ◽

Anahi Cruz ◽

Mary Faber ◽

Robyn A. A. Oldham ◽

Dandan Wang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Immune Response ◽

Cell Lines ◽

Nk Cell ◽

Autologous Tumor ◽

Murine Models ◽

Lentiviral Transduction ◽

Ifn Γ ◽

Human Sarcoma

AbstractInterleukin-12 (IL-12) is an inflammatory cytokine that has demonstrated efficacy for cancer immunotherapy, but systemic administration has detrimental toxicities. Lentiviral transduction eliciting IL-12-producing human sarcoma for autologous reintroduction provides localized delivery for both innate and adaptive immune response augmentation. Sarcoma cell lines and primary human sarcoma samples were transduced with recombinant lentivirus engineering expression of human IL-12 (hu-IL-12). IL-12 expressing sarcomas were assessed in vitro and in vivo following implantation into humanized NSG and transgenic human IL-15 expressing (NSG.Tg(Hu-IL-15)) murine models. Lentiviral transduction (LV/hu-IL-12) of human osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma and rhabdomyosarcoma cell lines, as well as low-passage primary human sarcomas, engendered high-level expression of hu-IL-12. Hu-IL-12 demonstrated functional viability, eliciting specific NK cell-mediated interferon-γ (IFN-γ) release and cytotoxic growth restriction of spheroids in vitro. In orthotopic xenograft murine models, the LV/hu-IL-12 transduced human sarcoma produced detectable IL-12 and elicited an IFN-γ inflammatory immune response specific to mature human NK reconstitution in the NSG.Tg(Hu-IL-15) model while restricting tumor growth. We conclude that LV/hu-IL-12 transduction of sarcoma elicits a specific immune reaction and the humanized NSG.Tg(Hu-IL-15) xenograft, with mature human NK cells, can define in vivo anti-tumor effects and systemic toxicities. IL-12 immunomodulation through autologous tumor transduction and reintroduction merits exploration for sarcoma treatment.

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Arginase Activity in Eisenia andrei Coelomocytes: Function in the Earthworm Innate Response

International Journal of Molecular Sciences ◽

10.3390/ijms22073687 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 (7) ◽

pp. 3687

Author(s):

Joanna Homa ◽

Alina Klosowska ◽

Magdalena Chadzinska

Keyword(s):

Immune Response ◽

Wound Healing ◽

Arginase Activity ◽

Eisenia Andrei ◽

Heavy Metals Ions ◽

First Time ◽

Important Marker

Arginase is the manganese metalloenzyme catalyzing the conversion of l-arginine to l-ornithine and urea. In vertebrates, arginase is involved in the immune response, tissue regeneration, and wound healing and is an important marker of alternative anti-inflammatory polarization of macrophages. In invertebrates, data concerning the role of arginase in these processes are very limited. Therefore, in the present study, we focused on the changes in arginase activity in the coelomocytes of Eisenia andrei. We studied the effects of lipopolysaccharide (LPS), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), heavy metals ions (e.g., Mn2+), parasite infection, wound healing, and short-term fasting (5 days) on arginase activity. For the first time in earthworms, we described arginase activity in the coelomocytes and found that it can be up-regulated upon in vitro stimulation with LPS and H2O2 and in the presence of Mn2+ ions. Moreover, arginase activity was also up-regulated in animals in vivo infected with nematodes or experiencing segment amputation, but not in fasting earthworms. Furthermore, we confirmed that the activity of coelomocyte arginase can be suppressed by l-norvaline. Our studies strongly suggest that similarly to the vertebrates, also in the earthworms, coelomocyte arginase is an important element of the immune response and wound healing processes.

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Characterization of Weissella viridescens UCO-SMC3 as a Potential Probiotic for the Skin: Its Beneficial Role in the Pathogenesis of Acne Vulgaris

Microorganisms ◽

10.3390/microorganisms9071486 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (7) ◽

pp. 1486

Author(s):

Marcela Espinoza-Monje ◽

Jorge Campos ◽

Eduardo Alvarez Villamil ◽

Alonso Jerez ◽

Stefania Dentice Maidana ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Immune Response ◽

Oral Treatment ◽

Acne Vulgaris ◽

Topical Administration ◽

In Vivo Studies ◽

Mice Model ◽

Cutibacterium Acnes ◽

Snail Helix Aspersa

Previously, we isolated lactic acid bacteria from the slime of the garden snail Helix aspersa Müller and selected Weissella viridescens UCO-SMC3 because of its ability to inhibit in vitro the growth of the skin-associated pathogen Cutibacterium acnes. The present study aimed to characterize the antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties of W. viridescens UCO-SMC3 and to demonstrate its beneficial effect in the treatment of acne vulgaris. Our in vitro studies showed that the UCO-SMC3 strain resists adverse gastrointestinal conditions, inhibits the growth of clinical isolates of C. acnes, and reduces the adhesion of the pathogen to keratinocytes. Furthermore, in vivo studies in a mice model of C. acnes infection demonstrated that W. viridescens UCO-SMC3 beneficially modulates the immune response against the skin pathogen. Both the oral and topical administration of the UCO-SCM3 strain was capable of reducing the replication of C. acnes in skin lesions and beneficially modulating the inflammatory response. Of note, orally administered W. viridescens UCO-SMC3 induced more remarkable changes in the immune response to C. acnes than the topical treatment. However, the topical administration of W. viridescens UCO-SMC3 was more efficient than the oral treatment to reduce pathogen bacterial loads in the skin, and effects probably related to its ability to inhibit and antagonize the adhesion of C. acnes. Furthermore, a pilot study in acne volunteers demonstrated the capacity of a facial cream containing the UCO-SMC3 strain to reduce acne lesions. The results presented here encourage further mechanistic and clinical investigations to characterize W. viridescens UCO-SMC3 as a probiotic for acne vulgaris treatment.

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Ellagitannins, Gallotannins and their Metabolites- The Contribution to the Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Food Products and Medicinal Plants

Current Medicinal Chemistry ◽

10.2174/0929867323666160919111559 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 25 (37) ◽

pp. 4946-4967 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Anna K. Kiss ◽

Jakub P. Piwowarski

Keyword(s):

Immune Response ◽

Gastrointestinal Tract ◽

Gut Microbiota ◽

Health Effects ◽

Biological Effects ◽

Food Products ◽

Anti Inflammatory ◽

The Impact

The popularity of food products and medicinal plant materials containing hydrolysable tannins (HT) is nowadays rapidly increasing. Among various health effects attributable to the products of plant origin rich in gallotannins and/or ellagitannins the most often underlined is the beneficial influence on diseases possessing inflammatory background. Results of clinical, interventional and animal in vivo studies clearly indicate the antiinflammatory potential of HT-containing products, as well as pure ellagitannins and gallotannins. In recent years a great emphasis has been put on the consideration of metabolism and bioavailability of natural products during examination of their biological effects. Conducted in vivo and in vitro studies of polyphenols metabolism put a new light on this issue and indicate the gut microbiota to play a crucial role in the health effects following their oral administration. The aim of the review is to summarize the knowledge about HT-containing products’ phytochemistry and their anti-inflammatory effects together with discussion of the data about observed biological activities with regards to the current concepts on the HTs’ bioavailability and metabolism. Orally administered HT-containing products due to the limited bioavailability of ellagitannins and gallotannins can influence immune response at the level of gastrointestinal tract as well as express modulating effects on the gut microbiota composition. However, due to the chemical changes being a result of their transit through gastrointestinal tract, comprising of hydrolysis and gut microbiota metabolism, the activity of produced metabolites has to be taken into consideration. Studies regarding biological effects of the HTs’ metabolites, in particular urolithins, indicate their strong and structure-dependent anti-inflammatory activities, being observed at the concentrations, which fit the range of their established bioavailability. The impact of HTs on inflammatory processes has been well established on various in vivo and in vitro models, while influence of microbiota metabolites on silencing the immune response gives a new perspective on understanding anti-inflammatory effects attributed to HT containing products, especially their postulated effectiveness in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and cardiovascular diseases.

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Correlation Between In Vitro Release and In Vivo Immune Response from Biodegradable Polymer Particles Entrapping Tetanus Toxoid

Drug Delivery ◽

10.1080/10426500290095557 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 113-120 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Rajeev S. Raghuvanshi ◽

Om Singh ◽

Amulya K. Panda

Keyword(s):

Immune Response ◽

Tetanus Toxoid ◽

Biodegradable Polymer ◽

In Vitro Release ◽

Polymer Particles ◽

Vitro Release

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Optimized Adenovirus-Antibody Complexes Stimulate Strong Cellular and Humoral Immune Responses against an Encoded Antigen in Naïve Mice and Those with Preexisting Immunity

Clinical and Vaccine Immunology ◽

10.1128/cvi.05319-11 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 84-95 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Jin Huk Choi ◽

Joe Dekker ◽

Stephen C. Schafer ◽

Jobby John ◽

Craig E. Whitfill ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Immune Response ◽

T Cell ◽

Immune Responses ◽

Neutralizing Antibodies ◽

T Cell Responses ◽

Transduction Efficiency ◽

Virus Antibody ◽

Cell Responses

ABSTRACTThe immune response to recombinant adenoviruses is the most significant impediment to their clinical use for immunization. We test the hypothesis that specific virus-antibody combinations dictate the type of immune response generated against the adenovirus and its transgene cassette under certain physiological conditions while minimizing vector-induced toxicity.In vitroandin vivoassays were used to characterize the transduction efficiency, the T and B cell responses to the encoded transgene, and the toxicity of 1 × 1011adenovirus particles mixed with different concentrations of neutralizing antibodies. Complexes formed at concentrations of 500 to 0.05 times the 50% neutralizing dose (ND50) elicited strong virus- and transgene-specific T cell responses. The 0.05-ND50formulation elicited measurable anti-transgene antibodies that were similar to those of virus alone (P= 0.07). This preparation also elicited very strong transgene-specific memory T cell responses (28.6 ± 5.2% proliferation versus 7.7 ± 1.4% for virus alone). Preexisting immunity significantly reduced all responses elicited by these formulations. Although lower concentrations (0.005 and 0.0005 ND50) of antibody did not improve cellular and humoral responses in naïve animals, they did promote strong cellular (0.005 ND50) and humoral (0.0005 ND50) responses in mice with preexisting immunity. Some virus-antibody complexes may improve the potency of adenovirus-based vaccines in naïve individuals, while others can sway the immune response in those with preexisting immunity. Additional studies with these and other virus-antibody ratios may be useful to predict and model the type of immune responses generated against a transgene in those with different levels of exposure to adenovirus.

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