Potencialização do efeito supressor de componentes do Ascaris suum em camundongos deficientes em IFN-γ

High molecular weight components from Ascaris suum extract suppress ovalbumin-specific immunity in mice. In IFN-γ-deficient mice, ovalbumin-specific delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions are more strongly downregulated by these suppressive components. Here, the cellularity of the delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction in IFN-γ-deficient mice and the increased downregulation induced by Ascaris suum components were analyzed. IL-12p40-dependent neutrophilic influx was predominant. Suboptimal doses of the suppressive fraction from this nematode completely inhibited the hypersensitivity reaction, thus indicating intensification of the immunosuppression under conditions of intense recruitment of IFN-γ-independent neutrophils.Componentes de alto peso molecular do extrato de Ascaris suum suprimem a imunidade específica à ovalbumina em camundongos. Em camundongos geneticamente deficientes de IFN-γ a reação de hipersensibilidade tardia específica para ovalbumina foi mais fortemente prejudicada por estes componentes supressivos. Aqui, a celularidade da reação de hipersensibilidade tardia em camundongos deficientes de IFN-γ e o incremento na supressão induzida por componentes do Ascaris suum foram analisados. Influxo neutrofílico, dependente de IL-12p40, foi predominante. Dose sub-ótima da fração supressiva do nematódeo inibiu completamente a reação de hipersensibilidade, indicando uma intensificação da imunossupressão em condições de recrutamento intenso de neutrófilos independente de IFN-γ.Support Foundation of the State of São Paul

Study of the Activity of 3-benzyl-5-(4-chloro-arylazo)-4-thioxo-imidazolidin-2-one against Schistosomiasis Mansoni in Mice

Previous studies conducted with the imidazolidinic derivative 3-benzyl-5-(4-chloro-arylazo)-4-thioxo-imidazolidin-2-one (LPSF-PT05) show outstanding activity against adult Schistosoma mansoni worms in vitro. In the first phase of this study, S. mansoni-infected mice were treated, orally, with 100 mg/Kg of the LPSF-PT05 in three formulations: Tween 80 and saline solution, oil/water (70 : 30) emulsion, and solid dispersion with polyethylene glycol (PEG). In the second phase, three other doses of the LPSF-PT05 in PEG were tested: 3, 10, 30 mg/kg. These treatment regimens significantly reduced the number of recovered worms due to increases in the solubility of the compound in this formulation; the greatest reduction (70.5%) was observed at the dose of 100 mg/kg. There was no changes in the pattern of mature egg compared to immature eggs; however there was a significant increase in the number of dead eggs. Histopathological analysis of liver tissue showed changes in morphological aspects of the hepatic parenchyma with decrease exudative-productive hepatic granuloma stages, although we found no significant differences in IFN-γ, IL-4, IL-10, or NO production in response to the specific antigen SEA. The results show the derivative LPSF-PT05 to be a potential candidate in the etiological treatment of schistosomiasis with a possible dampening effect of the granulomatous process

Immunoregulatory properties of soluble extracts from Ascaris suum worms or eggs.

O extrato de Ascaris suum (Asc total), preparado a partir de uma mistura de vermes machos e fêmeas (albergando ovos), suprime a resposta imune específica a ovalbumina (OA). A partir do fracionamento deste extrato por gel filtração demonstrou-se que componentes protéicos de alto peso molecular (PM), eluídos no primeiro pico (PI), eram supressores da resposta a OA e os eluídos no terceiro pico (PIII) estimularam uma resposta maior de anticorpos IgE anti-Asc. Uma resposta do tipo Th2 foi preferencialmente estimulada por este extrato, sendo as citocinas IL-4 e IL-10 atuantes na supressão dos parâmetros da resposta anti-OA mediados por células Th1. Em algumas espécies de helmintos a resposta Th2 é estimulada de forma estágio-específica. Assim, analisamos neste trabalho quais dos componentes do Asc total seriam responsáveis pelo efeito supressor. Verificamos que os extratos dos vermes adultos apresentaram perfis cromatográficos semelhantes ao do extrato total. O perfil cromatográfico do Asc O foi distinto, com um segundo pico (PII) mais evidente e apresentou um quarto pico de menor PM. O fracionamento eletroforético confirmou uma concentração de proteínas com PM entre 107 e 52 kDa e a presença de proteínas adicionais entre 27,2 e 19 kDa neste extrato. Os extratos de vermes e dos ovos suprimiram a resposta imune celular específica a OA, avaliada por reações de hipersensibilidade tardia, resposta proliferativa de células de linfonodos drenantes e secreção de citocinas por estas células. A produção de anticorpos IgG1 e IgG2a anti-OA foi também diminuída acentuadamente pelos mesmos extratos. Observamos, ainda, que as citocinas predominantes na resposta aos extratos dos vermes e dos ovos foram diferentes, com maior secreção de IL-4 e IL-10 nos primeiros e IFN-g no segundo. Com relação às diferentes frações do Asc O, a produção de anticorpos IgE anti-OA foi suprimida por componentes de PI e PIII, enquanto que os de PII estimularam a síntese maior de IgE anti-Asc O. Os componentes de PIV não tiveram nenhum efeito. Nossos resultados indicam que o efeito supressivo do Asc total é uma propriedade que pode ser atribuída aos vermes machos e fêmeas. No entanto, o extrato preparado a partir dos ovos também apresenta este efeito, o qual parece ser mediado por mecanismos diferentes.The extract of Ascaris suum (whole Asc), prepared from male and female worms (with stored eggs) suppress the specific immune response to ovalbumin (OA). This extract was fractionated by gel filtration and high and low molecular weight (MW) proteins were obtained in the first (PI) and third peak (PIII), respectively. PI suppressed the OA-specific cellular and humoral responses and PIII stimulated more anti-Asc IgE antibodies. The whole Asc stimulated a Th2 response predominantly, with high levels of IL-4 and IL-10. These cytokines had an important role in the down-regulation of the Th1 response to OA. In some helminthic infections the Th2 response is stimulated by specific stages of the life cycle. Thus, in this work we investigated which components of whole Asc were responsible for immunosuppression. The worm extracts presented similar chromatographic profiles. The profile of Asc O was distinct, with the second peak being more evident and showing a fourth peak with much lower MW components. By polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis we observed a high concentration of proteins between 107 and 52 kDa. In addition, some bands between 27,2 and 19 kDa were only present in this extract. The extracts from worms and eggs suppressed the cell-mediated immune response to OA, measured by delayed-type hypersensitivity, proliferative response of draining lymph node cells and cytokine secretion. The anti-OA IgG1 and IgG2a antibody production were as drastically reduced by these extracts. The cytokines IL-4 and IL-10 were mainly secreted in response to worm extracts, whereas the egg extract stimulated more IFN-g. Regarding the different fraction of Asc O, PI and PIII components diminished the anti-OA IgE antibody production, whereas PII components stimulated higher anti-Asc O IgE synthesis. PIV components did not display any effect. Our results indicate that the immunosuppressive effect of whole Asc is due to male and female body components. However, extracts prepared from eggs do also display this effect, that seems to be mediated by different mechanisms

Immunoregulatory properties of soluble extracts from Ascaris suum worms or eggs.

O extrato de Ascaris suum (Asc total), preparado a partir de uma mistura de vermes machos e fêmeas (albergando ovos), suprime a resposta imune específica a ovalbumina (OA). A partir do fracionamento deste extrato por gel filtração demonstrou-se que componentes protéicos de alto peso molecular (PM), eluídos no primeiro pico (PI), eram supressores da resposta a OA e os eluídos no terceiro pico (PIII) estimularam uma resposta maior de anticorpos IgE anti-Asc. Uma resposta do tipo Th2 foi preferencialmente estimulada por este extrato, sendo as citocinas IL-4 e IL-10 atuantes na supressão dos parâmetros da resposta anti-OA mediados por células Th1. Em algumas espécies de helmintos a resposta Th2 é estimulada de forma estágio-específica. Assim, analisamos neste trabalho quais dos componentes do Asc total seriam responsáveis pelo efeito supressor. Verificamos que os extratos dos vermes adultos apresentaram perfis cromatográficos semelhantes ao do extrato total. O perfil cromatográfico do Asc O foi distinto, com um segundo pico (PII) mais evidente e apresentou um quarto pico de menor PM. O fracionamento eletroforético confirmou uma concentração de proteínas com PM entre 107 e 52 kDa e a presença de proteínas adicionais entre 27,2 e 19 kDa neste extrato. Os extratos de vermes e dos ovos suprimiram a resposta imune celular específica a OA, avaliada por reações de hipersensibilidade tardia, resposta proliferativa de células de linfonodos drenantes e secreção de citocinas por estas células. A produção de anticorpos IgG1 e IgG2a anti-OA foi também diminuída acentuadamente pelos mesmos extratos. Observamos, ainda, que as citocinas predominantes na resposta aos extratos dos vermes e dos ovos foram diferentes, com maior secreção de IL-4 e IL-10 nos primeiros e IFN-g no segundo. Com relação às diferentes frações do Asc O, a produção de anticorpos IgE anti-OA foi suprimida por componentes de PI e PIII, enquanto que os de PII estimularam a síntese maior de IgE anti-Asc O. Os componentes de PIV não tiveram nenhum efeito. Nossos resultados indicam que o efeito supressivo do Asc total é uma propriedade que pode ser atribuída aos vermes machos e fêmeas. No entanto, o extrato preparado a partir dos ovos também apresenta este efeito, o qual parece ser mediado por mecanismos diferentes.The extract of Ascaris suum (whole Asc), prepared from male and female worms (with stored eggs) suppress the specific immune response to ovalbumin (OA). This extract was fractionated by gel filtration and high and low molecular weight (MW) proteins were obtained in the first (PI) and third peak (PIII), respectively. PI suppressed the OA-specific cellular and humoral responses and PIII stimulated more anti-Asc IgE antibodies. The whole Asc stimulated a Th2 response predominantly, with high levels of IL-4 and IL-10. These cytokines had an important role in the down-regulation of the Th1 response to OA. In some helminthic infections the Th2 response is stimulated by specific stages of the life cycle. Thus, in this work we investigated which components of whole Asc were responsible for immunosuppression. The worm extracts presented similar chromatographic profiles. The profile of Asc O was distinct, with the second peak being more evident and showing a fourth peak with much lower MW components. By polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis we observed a high concentration of proteins between 107 and 52 kDa. In addition, some bands between 27,2 and 19 kDa were only present in this extract. The extracts from worms and eggs suppressed the cell-mediated immune response to OA, measured by delayed-type hypersensitivity, proliferative response of draining lymph node cells and cytokine secretion. The anti-OA IgG1 and IgG2a antibody production were as drastically reduced by these extracts. The cytokines IL-4 and IL-10 were mainly secreted in response to worm extracts, whereas the egg extract stimulated more IFN-g. Regarding the different fraction of Asc O, PI and PIII components diminished the anti-OA IgE antibody production, whereas PII components stimulated higher anti-Asc O IgE synthesis. PIV components did not display any effect. Our results indicate that the immunosuppressive effect of whole Asc is due to male and female body components. However, extracts prepared from eggs do also display this effect, that seems to be mediated by different mechanisms

Maternal schistosomiasis: IL-2, IL-10 and regulatory T lymphocytes to unrelated antigen in adult offspring mice

Submitted by Ana Beatriz Oliveira ([email protected]) on 2019-04-16T13:49:32Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Maternal schistosomias.pdf: 1018997 bytes, checksum: c1ec1c407e05afe150263743a6abdda8 (MD5)Approved for entry into archive by Ana Beatriz Oliveira ([email protected]) on 2019-04-16T14:19:17Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 Maternal schistosomias.pdf: 1018997 bytes, checksum: c1ec1c407e05afe150263743a6abdda8 (MD5)Made available in DSpace on 2019-04-16T14:19:17Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Maternal schistosomias.pdf: 1018997 bytes, checksum: c1ec1c407e05afe150263743a6abdda8 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2018Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Laboratório de Imunopatologia Keizo Asami. Recife, PE, Brasil.Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Aggeu Magalhães. Laboratório de Imunologia. Recife, PE, Brasil.Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Laboratório de Imunopatologia Keizo Asami. Recife, PE, Brasil.Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Laboratório de Imunopatologia Keizo Asami. Recife, PE, Brasil / Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Centro de Ciências da Saúde. Departamento de Medicina Tropical. Recife, PE, Brasil. ​Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Aggeu Magalhães. Laboratório de Imunologia. Recife, PE, Brasil.Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Laboratório de Imunopatologia Keizo Asami. Recife, PE, Brasil / Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Centro de Ciências da Saúde. Departamento de Medicina Tropical. Recife, PE, Brasil. ​Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Laboratório de Imunopatologia Keizo Asami. Recife, PE, Brasil / Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Centro de Ciências da Saúde. Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas. Recife, PE, Brasil.INTRODUCTION: We evaluated IL-10, IL-2 and regulatory T cells (Treg), in response to ovalbumin (OA), in offspring from schistosomotic mouse mothers. METHODS: We used animals born (BIM) or suckled (SIM) from infected mothers; and mice born/suckled from infected (BSIM) or non-infected mothers (CONTROL). After OA+adjuvant immunization, spleen cells were cultured, with or without OA, and doubly marked for cytometry. RESULTS: BIM showed fewer CD4+/IL-2+ and more B220+/IL-10+ cells, whereas the SIM group showed increased Treg frequency. BSIM had fewer B220+/IL-10+ and Treg cells. CONCLUSIONS: Separately, gestation or nursing induced immunosuppressive cells in infected mothers, but improved anti-OA immunity when combined

Maternal schistosomiasis: IL-2, IL-10 and regulatory T lymphocytes to unrelated antigen in adult offspring mice

Abstract INTRODUCTION: We evaluated IL-10, IL-2 and regulatory T cells (Treg), in response to ovalbumin (OA), in offspring from schistosomotic mouse mothers. METHODS: We used animals born (BIM) or suckled (SIM) from infected mothers; and mice born/suckled from infected (BSIM) or non-infected mothers (CONTROL). After OA+adjuvant immunization, spleen cells were cultured, with or without OA, and doubly marked for cytometry. RESULTS: BIM showed fewer CD4+/IL-2+ and more B220+/IL-10+ cells, whereas the SIM group showed increased Treg frequency. BSIM had fewer B220+/IL-10+ and Treg cells. CONCLUSIONS: Separately, gestation or nursing induced immunosuppressive cells in infected mothers, but improved anti-OA immunity when combined

Severity of atopic dermatitis and Ascaris lumbricoides infection: an evaluation of CCR4+ and CXCR3+ helper T cell frequency

INTRODUCTION: Ascaris lumbricoides-infected patients present lower prevalence of severe atopic dermatitis. METHODS: Peripheral blood of infected children with atopic dermatitis was assessed by flow cytometry of the frequency of Th1 and Th2 cells through the expression of CXCR3 and CCR4 chemokine receptors, respectively. RESULTS: Helminth-free patients with atopic dermatitis presented a high frequency of CCR4+Th2 cells. Parasitized patients with atopic dermatitis showed a lower frequency of CXCR3+Th1 cells compared to infected individuals only. CONCLUSIONS: Ascariasis modifies the blood traffic of Th2 cells in atopic dermatitis patients, while the allergic disease down-regulates the traffic of Th1 cells in parasitized patients

Maternal schistosomiasis alters costimulatory molecules expression in antigen-presenting cells from adult offspring mice

Submitted by Kamylla Nascimento ([email protected]) on 2017-11-27T14:12:57Z No. of bitstreams: 1 art. Maternal schistosomiasis - santos.pdf: 1090254 bytes, checksum: ed05aed224e1b665c2022cc9eba81079 (MD5)Approved for entry into archive by Kamylla Nascimento ([email protected]) on 2017-11-27T14:31:44Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 art. Maternal schistosomiasis - santos.pdf: 1090254 bytes, checksum: ed05aed224e1b665c2022cc9eba81079 (MD5)Made available in DSpace on 2017-11-27T14:31:44Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 art. Maternal schistosomiasis - santos.pdf: 1090254 bytes, checksum: ed05aed224e1b665c2022cc9eba81079 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014Federal University of Pernambuco. Laboratory of Immunology, Laboratory of Immunopathology Keizo Asami (LIKA). Recife, PE, Brazil.Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Aggeu Magalhães. Recife, PE, Brasil.Federal University of Pernambuco. Laboratory of Immunology, Laboratory of Immunopathology Keizo Asami (LIKA). Recife, PE, Brazil.Federal University of Pernambuco. Laboratory of Immunology, Laboratory of Immunopathology Keizo Asami (LIKA). Recife, PE, Brazil.Federal University of Pernambuco. Laboratory of Immunology, Laboratory of Immunopathology Keizo Asami (LIKA). Recife, PE, Brazil / Federal University of Pernambuco. Health Sciences Center. Department of Tropical Medicine. Recife, PE, Brazil.Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Aggeu Magalhães. Recife, PE, Brasil.Federal University of Pernambuco. Laboratory of Immunology, Laboratory of Immunopathology Keizo Asami (LIKA). Recife, PE, Brazil / Federal University of Pernambuco. Health Sciences Center. Department of Tropical Medicine. Recife, PE, Brazil.Federal University of Pernambuco. Laboratory of Immunology, Laboratory of Immunopathology Keizo Asami (LIKA). Recife, PE, Brazil / Federal University of Pernambuco. Health Sciences Center. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Recife, PE, Brazil.Adult offspring of Schistosoma mansoni-infected mice showed alterations in immunity to a heterologous antigen, ovalbumin (OA). Prior breastfeeding induced increased production of anti-OA antibodies, while pregnancy impaired it. Here, we investigated the expression of costimulatory molecules on antigen-presenting cells (APCs) of the adult offspring of S. mansoni-infected mothers in response to OA. Newborn mice were divided into three groups: animals Born Infected Mothers (BIM) suckled by non-infected mothers; animals from non-infected mothers Suckled Infected Mothers (SIM); and another group of mice born from and suckled by non-infected mothers (CONTROL). The adult offspring were immunized with subcutaneous OA+adjuvant, and 3-8days following immunization, double labeling was performed (CD45R/B220 or CD11c and CD80, CD86, CD40 or HLA-DR) on spleen cells. In comparison to the CONTROL group, an early increased frequency of CD40+/CD80+ B cells was observed in SIM mice (p<0.001/p<0.05), but no alteration of CD11c+ cells was observed. In contrast, in BIM mice, the frequency of CD86+/CD11c+ cells (p<0.05) and CD40+/CD80+/CD86+ B cells (p<0.01/p<0.01/p<0.05) was drastically reduced. In conclusion, previous suckling by S. mansoni-infected mothers enabled improved antigen presentation by B cells in adult offspring, whereas gestation in these mothers imprinted offspring with weak antigen presentation by APCs during the immune response to a non-related antigen

TST conversions and systemic interferon-gamma increase after methotrexate introduction in psoriasis patients.

BackgroundTuberculosis screening in psoriasis patients is complex due to the immunological alterations associated with psoriasis, the presence of comorbidities, and the effect of immunosuppressive treatment. However, it is not established whether the results of screening tests are affected by these factors in psoriasis patients.ObjectivesTo determine whether there is a change in the results of the tuberculin skin test (TST) or the interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) in psoriasis patients living in tuberculosis (TB)-endemic area after 12 weeks of methotrexate (MTX) treatment and to investigate the association of the test results with clinical and inflammatory markers.MethodsForty-five patients were selected for a prospective single-arm self-controlled study and followed for at least 18 months. The TST, IGRA, Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI), and inflammatory factors (erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein, interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha levels), were determined before and after 12 weeks of oral 15 mg per week MTX administration and compared. The associations between the IGRA and TST results were verified before and after treatment according to inflammatory factors and clinical characteristics (age, blood glucose, weight, body mass index, disease duration, and PASI).ResultsWe collected data on 25 patients who completed the full course of therapy and the follow-up. None of the patients developed TB. TST positivity was significantly elevated at week 12 (25% baseline vs 44% at week 12, P ConclusionsIn addition to the classic booster effect, TST conversions in patients using MTX can occur due to an increase in IFN-γ. However, it is not possible to exclude true TST conversions. Therefore, other diagnostic methods, like IGRA or chest tomography, should be used when the TST has intermediate results