Papel da IL-4 em modelo experimental de encefalite induzida pela inoculação intracraniana do herpes simplex vírus-1 (HSV-1)

Submitted by Nuzia Santos ([email protected]) on 2015-01-12T14:39:52Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Role of IL-4 in an experimental model of encephalitis induced by intracranial inoculation of herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1).pdf: 752871 bytes, checksum: 49712fe6bbf869854f73b2c71bceaefc (MD5)Approved for entry into archive by Nuzia Santos ([email protected]) on 2015-01-12T14:39:59Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 Role of IL-4 in an experimental model of encephalitis induced by intracranial inoculation of herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1).pdf: 752871 bytes, checksum: 49712fe6bbf869854f73b2c71bceaefc (MD5)Approved for entry into archive by Nuzia Santos ([email protected]) on 2015-01-12T14:50:41Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 Role of IL-4 in an experimental model of encephalitis induced by intracranial inoculation of herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1).pdf: 752871 bytes, checksum: 49712fe6bbf869854f73b2c71bceaefc (MD5)Made available in DSpace on 2015-01-12T14:50:41Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Role of IL-4 in an experimental model of encephalitis induced by intracranial inoculation of herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1).pdf: 752871 bytes, checksum: 49712fe6bbf869854f73b2c71bceaefc (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Instituto de Ciências Biológicas. Departamento de Bioquímica e Imunologia. Belo Horizonte MG, BrazilUniversidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Instituto de Ciências Biológicas. Departamento de Bioquímica e Imunologia. Belo Horizonte MG, BrazilUniversidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Instituto de Ciências Biológicas. Departamento de Bioquímica e Imunologia. Belo Horizonte MG, BrazilUniversidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Instituto de Ciências Biológicas. Departamento de Bioquímica e Imunologia. Belo Horizonte MG, BrazilUniversidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Instituto de Ciências Biológicas. Departamento de Bioquímica e Imunologia. Belo Horizonte MG, BrazilUniversidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Instituto de Ciências Biológicas. Departamento de Microbiologia. Belo Horizonte MG, BrazilUniversidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Instituto de Ciências Biológicas. Departamento de Bioquímica e Imunologia. Belo Horizonte MG, BrazilUniversidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Instituto de Ciências Biológicas. Departamento de Microbiologia. Belo Horizonte MG, BrazilFundação Oswaldo Cruz. ICentro de Pesquisa René Rachou. Belo Horizonte MG, BrazilUniversidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Instituto de Ciências Biológicas. Departamento de Bioquímica e Imunologia. Belo Horizonte MG, BrazilHerpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) is a pathogen that may cause severe encephalitis in humans. In this study, we aimed to investigate the role of interleukin-4 (IL-4) in a model of HSV-1 brain infection. IL-4 knockout (IL-4-/-) and wild type (WT) C57BL/6 mice were inoculated with 104 plaque-forming units of HSV-1 by the intracranial route. Histopathologic analysis revealed a distinct profile of infiltrating cells at 3 days post-infection (dpi). Infected WT mice presented mononuclear inflammatory cells while IL-4-/- mice developed meningoencephalitis with predominance of neutrophils. IL-4-/- mice had diminished leukocyte adhesion at 3 dpi when compared to infected WT animals in intravital microscopy study. Conversely no differences were found in cerebral levels of CXCL1, CXCL9, CCL3, CCL5 and TNF-α between WT and IL-4-/- infected mice. IL-4 may play a role in the recruitment of cells into central nervous system in this acute model of severe encephalitis caused by HSV-1.O vírus herpes simplex-1 (HSV-1) é um patógeno que pode causar encefalite grave em humanos. Neste estudo, buscamos investigar o papel da interleucina-4 (IL-4) no modelo de infecção intracerebral por HSV-1. Camundongos C57BL/6 selvagens (WT) e deficientes no gene IL-4 (IL-4-/-) foram inoculados com 104 unidades formadoras de placas de HSV-1 por via intracraniana. A análise histopatológica revelou um padrão distinto de infiltrado leucocitário. Camundongos WT infectados apresentaram infiltrado de células mononucleares, enquanto camundongos IL-4-/- desenvolveram meningoencefalite com predomínio de neutrófilos 3 dias pós-infecção (dpi). Animais IL-4-/- tiveram menor adesão de leucócitos 3 dpi quando comparados aos animais WT infectados à microscopia intravital. Em contrapartida, não foram encontradas diferenças nos níveis cerebrais de CXCL1, CXCL9, CCL3, CCL5 e TNF-α entre camundongos WT e IL-4-/- infectados. Esses resultados sugerem que IL-4 pode desempenhar um papel no recrutamento de células no sistema nervoso central neste modelo agudo de encefalite grave causada pelo HSV-1

Different methods of real-time PCR for detection of pseudorabies virus

ABSTRACT: Pseudorabies (PR) is a highly contagious viral disease of great animal health and economic importance in swine industry. The aim of this study was to evaluate different genomic regions, real-time PCR chemistries and equipment for the molecular diagnosis of PR. Eight primer pairs targeting four genes (gB, gC, gE, gD), three different qPCR chemistries (SybrGreen, hydrolysis probes and plexor) and two equipment (ABI7500, Rotorgene 3000) were evaluated. Oligonucleotides targeting gB using hydrolysis probes showed the best performance after evaluating efficiency (99%), the detection limit (10-1.5 TCID50 mL-1) and diagnostic sensitivity and; therefore, those primers were selected for performance verification factors such as repeatability, reproducibility and robustness (1.39% variance between days, 24% variance between analysts and 4.07% variance in analysis error). The qPCR standardized and validated in this research proved to be reliable for the diagnosis of PR and may be used in diagnostic laboratories that follow ISO 17025 and ISO 16140

Detecção de Campylobacter spp. em carcaças de frango de corte resfriadas e congeladas pelos métodos imunoenzimático, PCR e PCR em tempo real

Com o objetivo de detectar e identificar Campylobacter spp. em carcaças de frango de corte utilizando três metodologias distintas - ensaio imunoenzimático VIDAS®30, Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase (PCR) e PCR em tempo real - foram coletadas e analisadas 43 carcaças de frango resfriadas e 43 congeladas. Quatro carcaças refrigeradas (4,6%) foram consideradas positivas para Campylobacter spp. pelo VIDAS®30 e nenhuma amostra positiva foi identificada quando utilizada a técnica de PCR. Porém, ao analisar as carcaças pela metodologia da PCR em tempo real, foi observada uma maior incidência de Campylobacter spp., com 45 amostras (52,3%) positivas, sendo que Campylobacter jejuni foi a espécie mais frequentemente encontrada nas amostras (88,8%). Não foi observada diferença na frequência do micro-organismo entre carcaças de frangos resfriadas e congeladas. Concluiu-se que a técnica de PCR em tempo real apresentou maior sensibilidade na detecção de Campylobacter spp. em carcaças de frangos de corte e que foi encontrada elevada presença de carcaças contaminadas, especialmente por C. jejuni.In order to detect and identify Campylobacter spp. in broiler chicken carcasses, and to compare detection methods, 43 chilled and 43 frozen carcasses were collected and analyzed. Three methodologies were evaluated: an automated Enzyme Linked Fluorescent Assay (ELFA) VIDAS®30, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and real-time PCR. Only four chilled carcasses (4.6%) were considered positive for Campylobacter spp. by VIDAS®30 and no sample was positive when the conventional PCR technique was used. However, real-time PCR showed a higher incidence of contamination by Campylobacter spp. in broiler carcasses, with 45 (52.3%) positive samples. C. jejuni was the species most frequently reported in the samples (88.8%). No differences in the frequencies of Campylobacter spp. were observed between the chilled and frozen broiler carcasses. In conclusion, real-time PCR was the most sensitive method for the detection of Campylobacter spp. in chilled or frozen broiler carcasses, which were mainly contaminated by C. jejuni

RESEARCH ARTICLE Absence of CCR5 increases neutrophil recruitment in severe herpetic encephalitis

Background: The neuroinflammatory response aimed at clearance of herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) plays a key role in the pathogenesis of neuroaxonal damage in herpetic encephalitis. Leukocytes activated in an adaptive immune response access brain tissue by passing through the blood–brain barrier. The chemokine CCL5/RANTES is involved in recruitment of these cells to the brain acting via the receptors CCR1, CCR3 and mainly CCR5. Here, we evaluated the role of CCR5 on traffic of leukocytes in the brain microvasculature, cellular and cytokines profile in a severe form of herpetic encephalitis. Results: Wild type and mice lacking CCR5 (CCR5-/-) were inoculated intracerebrally with 10 4 PFU of neurotropic HSV-1. We evaluated the traffic of leukocytes in the brain microvasculature using intravital microscopy and the profile of cytokines by Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay at 1 day post infection. Flow cytometry and histopathological analyses were also carried out in brain tissue. Absence of CCR5 leads to lower viral load and an increased leukocyte adhesion in brain microvasculature, predominantly of neutrophils (CD11 + Ly6G + cells). Moreover, there was a significant increase in the levels of MIP-1/CCL2, RANTES/CCL5, KC/CXCL1 and MIG/CXCL9 in the brain of infected CCR5-/- mice. Conclusions: These results suggest that the absence of CCR5 may boost the immune response with a high neutrophil recruitment which most likely helps in viral clearance. Nonetheless, the elevated immune response may be detrimental to the host

Detection of Campylobacter spp. in chilled and frozen broiler carcasses comparing immunoassay, PCR and real time PCR methods

<div><p>ABSTRACT: In order to detect and identify Campylobacter spp. in broiler chicken carcasses, and to compare detection methods, 43 chilled and 43 frozen carcasses were collected and analyzed. Three methodologies were evaluated: an automated Enzyme Linked Fluorescent Assay (ELFA) VIDAS®30, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and real-time PCR. Only four chilled carcasses (4.6%) were considered positive for Campylobacter spp. by VIDAS®30 and no sample was positive when the conventional PCR technique was used. However, real-time PCR showed a higher incidence of contamination by Campylobacter spp. in broiler carcasses, with 45 (52.3%) positive samples. C. jejuni was the species most frequently reported in the samples (88.8%). No differences in the frequencies of Campylobacter spp. were observed between the chilled and frozen broiler carcasses. In conclusion, real-time PCR was the most sensitive method for the detection of Campylobacter spp. in chilled or frozen broiler carcasses, which were mainly contaminated by C. jejuni.</p></div

Toll-Like Receptor (TLR) 2 and TLR9 Expressed in Trigeminal Ganglia are Critical to Viral Control During Herpes Simplex Virus 1 Infection

Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) is a neurotropic DNA virus that is responsible for several clinical manifestations in humans, including encephalitis. HSV-1 triggers toll-like receptors (TLRs), which elicit cytokine production. Viral multiplication and cytokine expression in C57BL/6 wild-type (WT) mice infected with HSV-1 were evaluated. Virus was found in the trigeminal ganglia (TG), but not in the brains of animals without signs of encephalitis, between 2 and 6 days postinfection (d.p.i.). Cytokine expression in the TG peaked at 5 d.p.i. TLR9−/− and TLR2/9−/− mice were more susceptible to the virus, with 60% and 100% mortality, respectively, as opposed to 10% in the WT and TLR2−/− mice. Increased levels of both CXCL10/IP-10 and CCL2/MCP-1, as well as reduced levels of interferon-γ and interleukin 1-β transcripts, measured in both the TG and brains at 5 d.p.i., and the presence of virus in the brain were correlated with total mortality in TLR2/9−/− mice. Cytokine alterations in TLR2/9−/− mice coincided with histopathological changes in their brains, which did not occur in WT and TLR2−/− mice and occurred only slightly in TLR9−/− mouse brain. Increased cellularity, macrophages, CD8 T cells producing interferon-γ, and expression levels of TLR2 and TLR9 were detected in the TG of WT-infected mice. We hypothesize that HSV-1 infection is controlled by TLR-dependent immune responses in the TG, which prevent HSV-1 encephalitis