Cornuside inhibits mast cell-mediated allergic response by down-regulating MAPK and NF-κB signaling pathways

2016 ◽  
Vol 473 (2) ◽  
pp. 408-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liangchang Li ◽  
Guangyu Jin ◽  
Jingzhi Jiang ◽  
Mingyu Zheng ◽  
Yan Jin ◽  
...  
2015 ◽  
Vol 212 (13) ◽  
pp. 2289-2304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Binh L. Phong ◽  
Lyndsay Avery ◽  
Tina L. Sumpter ◽  
Jacob V. Gorman ◽  
Simon C. Watkins ◽  
...  

T cell (or transmembrane) immunoglobulin and mucin domain protein 3 (Tim-3) has attracted significant attention as a novel immune checkpoint receptor (ICR) on chronically stimulated, often dysfunctional, T cells. Antibodies to Tim-3 can enhance antiviral and antitumor immune responses. Tim-3 is also constitutively expressed by mast cells, NK cells and specific subsets of macrophages and dendritic cells. There is ample evidence for a positive role for Tim-3 in these latter cell types, which is at odds with the model of Tim-3 as an inhibitory molecule on T cells. At this point, little is known about the molecular mechanisms by which Tim-3 regulates the function of T cells or other cell types. We have focused on defining the effects of Tim-3 ligation on mast cell activation, as these cells constitutively express Tim-3 and are activated through an ITAM-containing receptor for IgE (FcεRI), using signaling pathways analogous to those in T cells. Using a variety of gain- and loss-of-function approaches, we find that Tim-3 acts at a receptor-proximal point to enhance Lyn kinase-dependent signaling pathways that modulate both immediate-phase degranulation and late-phase cytokine production downstream of FcεRI ligation.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joud Hajjar ◽  
Lawrence B Schwartz

The term hypersensitivity refers to diseases caused by an immune response, regardless of whether the response is against a pathogen, nonpathogen, or self and regardless of whether the response is directed by antibodies, lymphocytes, or innate pathways. The term anaphylaxis was coined in 1902 by Charles Richet, who received the Nobel Prize in 1913; this systemic allergic response is now known to be an immediate hypersensitivity reaction, initiated by allergen delivered to a host having allergen-specific IgE, thereby causing an IgE-mediated immunologic response and activating mast cells and basophils to secrete bioactive mediators. In 2005, the National Institutes of Health organized a consensus conference to develop a working definition of anaphylaxis, designed to be used by physicians at the bedside, as a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset, typically eliciting various combinations of cutaneous, cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal manifestations, and may cause death.1,2 This facilitated the early treatment of such patients with epinephrine. Confusion arises over the misapplication of the term allergy or hypersensitivity to describe any untoward reaction to food, medications, or environmental exposures. Furthermore, non–IgE-mediated forms of local and systemic mast cell or basophil activation events can occur, causing signs and symptoms similar to those mediated by IgE.  This review contains 3 figures, 9 tables, and 62 references. Keywords: allergy, hypersensitivity, anaphylaxis, interleukin, chemokines, immunoglobulin E, mast cell, eosinophil


2019 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fei Qian ◽  
Liuqiang Zhang ◽  
Shaodong Lu ◽  
Gaohui Mao ◽  
Fujiang Guo ◽  
...  
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2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Hyun Ju Do ◽  
Tae Woo Oh ◽  
Kwang-Il Park

This study is aimed at determining whether Sesamum indicum Linn. beneficially influences FcεRI-mediated allergic reactions in RBL-2H3 mast cells; it is also aimed at further investigating Lyn/Fyn and Syk signaling pathways. To examine the antiallergic effect of Sesamum indicum Linn. extract (SIE), we treated antigen/immunoglobulin E- (IgE-) sensitized mast cells with extracts of various concentrations. We examined the degranulation release and concentrations of inflammatory mediators. Additionally, the expressions of genes involved in the FcεRI and arachidonate signaling pathways were examined. SIE inhibited the degranulation and secretion of inflammatory mediators in antigen/IgE-sensitized mast cells. SIE reduced the expressions of FcεRI signaling-related genes, such as Syk, Lyn, and Fyn, and the phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase in antigen/IgE-sensitized mast cells. Additionally, in late allergic responses, SIE reduced PGD2 release and COX-2 and cPLA2 phosphorylation expression in FcεRI-mediated mast cell activation. Lastly, 250–500 mg/kg SIE significantly attenuated the Ag/IgE-induced passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) reaction in mice. The potent effect of SIE on RBL-2H3 mast cell activation indicates that the extract could potentially be used as a novel inhibitor against allergic reactions.


2012 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivana Halova ◽  
Lubica Draberova ◽  
Petr Draber

2012 ◽  
Vol 129 (5) ◽  
pp. 1357-1366.e5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zohar Yagil ◽  
Tal Hadad Erlich ◽  
Yifat Ofir-Birin ◽  
Sagi Tshori ◽  
Gillian Kay ◽  
...  

2009 ◽  
Vol 21 (11) ◽  
pp. 1698-1705 ◽  
Author(s):  
In Duk Jung ◽  
Hyun-Sil Lee ◽  
Hoi Young Lee ◽  
Oksoon Hong Choi

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lubica Draberova ◽  
Magda Tumova ◽  
Petr Draber

Mast cells are potent immune sensors of the tissue microenvironment. Within seconds of activation, they release various preformed biologically active products and initiate the process of de novo synthesis of cytokines, chemokines, and other inflammatory mediators. This process is regulated at multiple levels. Besides the extensively studied IgE and IgG receptors, toll-like receptors, MRGPR, and other protein receptor signaling pathways, there is a critical activation pathway based on cholesterol-dependent, pore-forming cytolytic exotoxins produced by Gram-positive bacterial pathogens. This pathway is initiated by binding the exotoxins to the cholesterol-rich membrane, followed by their dimerization, multimerization, pre-pore formation, and pore formation. At low sublytic concentrations, the exotoxins induce mast cell activation, including degranulation, intracellular calcium concentration changes, and transcriptional activation, resulting in production of cytokines and other inflammatory mediators. Higher toxin concentrations lead to cell death. Similar activation events are observed when mast cells are exposed to sublytic concentrations of saponins or some other compounds interfering with the membrane integrity. We review the molecular mechanisms of mast cell activation by pore-forming bacterial exotoxins, and other compounds inducing cholesterol-dependent plasma membrane perturbations. We discuss the importance of these signaling pathways in innate and acquired immunity.


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