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Cytokine. 2001 Feb 7;13(3):169-73.
Interferon gamma and prostaglandin in BSE-infected cattle.
Murphy C, Breen C, Rogers M, Giese M.
National Agricultural and Veterinary Biotechnology Centre, BioResearch Ireland, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Suspect field cases of BSE infection (displaying clinical signs) were examined for possible alterations of cytokine/autacoid plasma levels and were compared to control cases (not displaying clinical signs of BSE infection). Interferon gamma (IFN-gamma) plasma levels were demonstrated as being elevated in all suspected field cases of BSE infection (irrespective of BSE status; determined via postmortem histopathological examination). We demonstrated that plasma IFN-gamma levels were significantly (P<0.005) higher in suspect cases of BSE infection than in control cases. BSE-positive prostaglandin-E(2), (PGE(2)) plasma levels were demonstrated as being elevated 1.25-fold above BSE-negative cases and 2.22-fold above control cases. No significant (P>0.5) increase in PGE(2)plasma levels was recorded between BSE-positive and -negative. IFN-gamma and PGE(2)plasma levels were examined using commercially available ELISA assay. The results presented in this publication are the first demonstration of alteration in immune state in animals with BSE. 2001 Academic Press.
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Infect Immun. 2003 May;71(5):2744-57.
Immunization with cDNA expressed by amastigotes of Trypanosoma cruzi elicits protective immune response against experimental infection.
Boscardin SB, Kinoshita SS, Fujimura AE, Rodrigues MM.
Departamento de Microbiologia, Imunologia e Parasitologia, Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo-Escola Paulista de Medicina, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil 04023-062.
Immunization of mice with plasmids containing Trypanosoma cruzi genes induced specific antibodies, CD4(+) Th1 and CD8(+) Tc1 cells, and protective immunity against infection. In most cases, plasmids used for DNA vaccination contained genes encoding antigens expressed by trypomastigotes, the nonreplicative forms of the parasite. In this study, we explored the possibility of using genes expressed by amastigotes, the form of the parasite which replicates inside host cells, for experimental DNA vaccination. For that purpose, we selected a gene related to the amastigote surface protein 2 (ASP-2), an antigen recognized by antibodies and T cells from infected mice and humans, for our study. Using primers specific for the asp-2 gene, four distinct groups of genes were amplified from cDNA from amastigotes of the Y strain of T. cruzi. At the nucleotide level, they shared 82.3 to 89.9% identity with the previously described asp-2 gene. A gene named clone 9 presented the highest degree of identity with the asp-2 gene and was selected for immunological studies. Polyclonal antisera raised against the C terminus of the recombinant protein expressed by the clone 9 gene reacted with an antigen of approximately 83 kDa expressed in amastigotes of T. cruzi. Immunization of BALB/c mice with eukaryotic expression plasmids containing the clone 9 gene elicited specific antibodies and CD4(+) T-cell-dependent gamma interferon secretion. Upon challenge with trypomastigotes, mice immunized with plasmids harboring the clone 9 gene displayed reduced parasitemia and survived lethal infection. We concluded that amastigote cDNA is an interesting source of antigens that can be used for immunological studies, as well as for vaccine development.
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Genomics. 2001 Jan 15;71(2):256-9.
The 90- and 110-kDa human NFAR proteins are translated from two differentially spliced mRNAs encoded on chromosome 19p13.
Saunders LR, Jurecic V, Barber GN.
Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida 33136, USA.
The NFAR gene (nuclear factor associated with dsRNA) encodes a putative transcription-associated factor that we have shown is a substrate for the interferon-inducible, dsRNA-dependent protein kinase, PKR. However, our protein expression analysis has revealed that NFAR exists as two major protein species of 90 kDa (NFAR-1) and 110 kDa (NFAR-2) in the cell. To resolve the genetic identity of NFAR-1 and -2, we carried out sequence analysis of genomic and cDNA NFAR clones and determined that the coding region of this gene spans 16.2 kb and comprises 21 exons. Our data indicate that NFAR-1 and -2 arise from a single gene on chromosome 19p13 and are generated through alternative splicing events. NFAR-1 (HGMW-approved symbol ILF3) was found to comprise 1 extra exon, 18, that contains several stop codons to ensure termination of the protein at amino acid 702. In contrast, NFAR-2 lacks this exon, though it comprises an additional 3 coding exons (exons 19, 20, and 21) located at the carboxyl region to generate an extended product of 894 amino acids. Our studies, the first to elucidate the gene structure and chromosomal assignment of NFAR, establish the genetic basis for future NFAR research in humans. 2001 Academic Press.
online pharmacy ref. source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11161820&dopt=Abstract
Clin Immunol. 2001 Feb;98(2):264-71.
Further support for a role for Th2-like cytokines in blister formation of pemphigus.
Caproni M, Giomi B, Cardinali C, Salvatore E, Pestelli E, D'Agata A, Bianchi B, Toto P, Feliciani C, Fabbri P.
Department of Dermatological Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
Pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus are commonly known as antibody-mediated bullous diseases. However, recently a role for infiltrating cells as contributors to the pathogenesis of these diseases has been suggested. The aims of our study were to characterize the immunophenotype of the cellular infiltrate of pemphigus lesional skin and to study the cytokines secreted. We have therefore performed an immunohistochemical study with a large panel of monoclonal antibodies (to CD3, CD4, CD8, CD25, CD30, myeloperoxidase, eosinophil cationic protein EG2, tryptase, human interleukin (IL)-2, human IL-4, human IL-5, human IL-6, human IL-8, and interferon (IFN)-gamma using the alkaline phosphatase-antialkaline phosphatase procedure on lesional and uninvolved skin of six patients with clinical, histological, and immunofluorescent proven pemphigus. We also performed RT-PCR in order to demonstrate mRNA expression of the cytokines of interest. Our results suggest the presence of a T cell population with a prevalent Th2-like cytokine pattern in lesional skin. In addition, we demonstrate a consistent number of granulocytes and mast cells that show clear signs of activation. These data suggest the involvement of an inflammatory infiltrate in the production of pemphigus lesions. In particular, we assume that Th2 cells may be implicated in the very early stages of autoimmune response, concluding that they exert broad activity in blister formation. 2000 Academic Press.
online pharmacy ref. source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11161984&dopt=Abstract
Clin Immunol. 2001 Feb;98(2):272-9.
The phosphodiesterase inhibitors pentoxifylline and rolipram suppress macrophage activation and nitric oxide production in vitro and in vivo.
Beshay E, Croze F, Prud'homme GJ.
The Department of Pathology, McGill University, 3775 University Street, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 2B4, Canada.
We studied the effects of the phosphodiesterase inhibitors pentoxifylline (PTX) and rolipram (ROL) on nitric oxide (NO) production by macrophages and correlated this with cellular cAMP levels. The RAW 264.7 cell line or mouse peritoneal macrophages were activated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and interferon gamma (IFN gamma), with or without ROL, PTX, cAMP analogues, or Forskolin. In vivo, peritoneal macrophages were stimulated with staphylococcal enterotoxin B with or without administration of ROL. Nitrite levels in culture and the total cellular cAMP levels were measured. ROL and PTX suppressed NO production of LPS/IFN gamma-stimulated macrophages. ROL (IC(50) = 68-74 microM) was about 40 times more potent than PTX (IC(50) = 2.4-2.9 mM). The suppression paralleled increased total cellular cAMP level (EC(50) = 68-72 microM) and was mimicked by other cAMP elevating agents. ROL and PTX suppressed inducible NO synthase at the mRNA level. The inhibition of NO production of macrophages by ROL or PTX could be beneficial in NO-mediated inflammatory and/or autoimmune disorders. 2000 Academic Press.
online pharmacy ref. source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11161985&dopt=Abstract
The most ostensive feature that distinguishes us human from chimps and other primates is the lack of bodily hair. During evolutionary process, we have lost the majority of hair. Hair is no longer an essential part of our body, just like appendix. What little hair we still have on our scalp and a few other bodily parts is still regarded as significant for reasons other than biological necessity. Hair loss is naturally accompanied by aging process, although the extent of hair loss and the timing of onset vary widely among individuals. Thus, loss of hair and baldness is considered as a symbol of maturity or old age. Like winkles and other signs of aging, hair loss is not welcome by most people, because we don't welcome aging, and being perceived as an aging person. However, it is alopecia, or premature hair loss that especially concerns certain people.
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