IL-10 Rescues CLL Survival through Repolarization of Inflammatory Nurse-like Cells

Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) are also called nurse-like cells (NLC), and confer survival signals through the release of soluble factors and cellular contacts. While in most patient samples the presence of NLC in co-cultures guarantees high viability of leukemic cells in vitro, in some cases this protective effect is absent. These macrophages are characterized by an “M1-like phenotype”. We show here that their reprogramming towards an M2-like phenotype (tumor-supportive) with IL-10 leads to an increase in leukemic cell survival. Inflammatory cytokines, such as TNF, are also able to depolarize M2-type protective NLC (decreasing CLL cell viability), an effect which is countered by IL-10 or blocking antibodies. Interestingly, both IL-10 and TNF are implied in the pathophysiology of CLL and their elevated level is associated with bad prognosis. We propose that the molecular balance between these two cytokines in CLL niches plays an important role in the maintenance of the protective phenotype of NLCs, and therefore in the survival of CLL cells.

Pyridine–acetaldehyde, a molecular balance to explore the n→π* interaction

Weak n→π* and C–H⋯O interactions determine the structure of pyridine–acetaldehyde adduct. The n→π* distance oscillates with the methyl group internal rotation which acts as a sort of molecular balance to explore the n→π* interaction energy.

Study of through-space substituent–π interactions using N-phenylimide molecular balances

Substituent–π interactions associated with aromatic stacking interactions were experimentally measured using a small N-phenylimide molecular balance model system.

HYGIENIC ASPECTS OF ENDO- AND EXOGENIC METHODS OF PREVENTION OF CARIES AND THEIR EFFICIENCY IN THE REMINERALIZATION OF TEETH ENAMEL

According to the dental survey, the prevalence of caries in 33-45 years aged adults amounts to 98%. Studies of the effectiveness of prevention of tooth decay have shown the effectiveness of this direction. But the exogenous methods do not guarantee the restoration of the balance between the processes of demineralization and remineralization of the enamel. Demineralizing factors will prevail if the concentration of essential minerals in the mixed saliva is reduced. Therefore, it is necessary to develop endogenous techniques that will promote the process of remineralization of enamel and normalization of the ion-molecular balance. The aim of the study was to compare endogenous or exogenous methods in order to saturate mixed saliva with mineral complexes in preventing the development of primary demineralization of hard tooth tissue. Material and methods. The chemical composition of the mixed saliva sediment in 27 patients was analyzed by IR spectroscopy. To record the measurement of IR spectra, a Vertex-70 spectrometer (Bruker, Germany) and a PLATINUMATR full internal reflectance attachment with a diamond prism were used, as well as a clinical determination of the enamel remineralization rate (COSRE test) was performed. Results and Discussion. The relationship between the use of endogenous and exogenous methods of saturation of mixed saliva with mineral complexes and changes occurring in its molecular composition has been revealed, in favor of the effectiveness of endogenous methods.