scholarly journals Original article Interdependence of productive effort and in vitro vegetal extract treatment on specific cell-mediated immunity in horses

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-60
Author(s):  
Marina Spinu ◽  
Pall Emoke ◽  
Niculae Mihaela ◽  
Brudascã Florinel ◽  
Vasiu Aurel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Mediated Immunity ◽  
Specific Cell

scholarly journals Recombinant nucleocapsid-like particles from dengue-2 induce functional serotype-specific cell-mediated immunity in mice

2012 ◽  
Vol 93 (6) ◽  
pp. 1204-1214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lázaro Gil ◽  
Lídice Bernardo ◽  
Alequis Pavón ◽  
Alienys Izquierdo ◽  
Iris Valdés ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Capsid Protein ◽  
Vaccine Candidate ◽  
Cell Mediated Immunity ◽  
Specific Cell ◽  
Specific Response ◽  
Spleen Cells ◽  
Necrosis Factor Alpha ◽  
Viral Challenge ◽  
Tetravalent Vaccine

The interplay of different inflammatory cytokines induced during dengue virus infection plays a role in either protection or increased disease severity. In this sense, vaccine strategies incorporating whole virus are able to elicit both functional and pathological responses. Therefore, an ideal tetravalent vaccine candidate against dengue should be focused on serotype-specific sequences. In the present work, a new formulation of nucleocapsid-like particles (NLPs) obtained from the recombinant dengue-2 capsid protein was evaluated in mice to determine the level of protection against homologous and heterologous viral challenge and to measure the cytotoxicity and cytokine-secretion profiles induced upon heterologous viral stimulation. As a result, a significant protection rate was achieved after challenge with lethal dengue-2 virus, which was dependent on CD4+ and CD8+ cells. In turn, no protection was observed after heterologous challenge. In accordance, in vitro-stimulated spleen cells from mice immunized with NLPs from the four dengue serotypes showed a serotype-specific response of gamma interferon- and tumour necrosis factor alpha-secreting cells. A similar pattern was detected when spleen cells from dengue-immunized animals were stimulated with the capsid protein. Taking these data together, we can assert that NLPs constitute an attractive vaccine candidate against dengue. They induce a functional immune response mediated by CD4+ and CD8+ cells in mice, which is protective against viral challenge. In turn, they are potentially safe due to two important facts: induction of serotype specific cell-mediated immunity and lack of induction of antiviral antibodies. Further studies in non-human primates or humanized mice should be carried out to elucidate the usefulness of the NLPs as a potential vaccine candidate against dengue disease.

scholarly journals CMV-Specific Cell-Mediated Immunity in Immunocompetent Adults with Primary CMV Infection: A Case Series and Review of the Literature

Viruses ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 816
Author(s):  
Angela Chiereghin ◽  
Gabriella Verucchi ◽  
Tiziana Lazzarotto
Keyword(s):  
Early Stage ◽  
Virus Transmission ◽  
Case Series ◽  
T Cell Response ◽  
Cell Mediated Immunity ◽  
Specific Cell ◽  
Viral Loads ◽  
Immunocompetent Adults ◽  
Cmv Dnaemia

Cytomegalovirus-specific cell-mediated immunity (CMV-CMI) in actively infected healthy immunocompetent hosts has been poorly investigated. Conversely, correlates of maternal protective immunity for the fetus after primary infection in pregnancy continue to be studied. The kinetics and magnitude of CMV-specific CMI in immunocompetent primary CMV-infected adults are described. A literature review on CMV-CMI in primarily infected pregnant women and its correlation to the risk of vertical virus transmission is included. Immunological measurements after infection were performed by enzyme-linked ImmunoSPOT assay enumerating IFN-γ secreting CMV-specific T cells, at a single cell level, upon in vitro stimulation with viral antigens. Simultaneously, serological and virological profiles of infected patients were investigated. Patients displayed mild-to-moderate clinical and laboratory profiles for infection, and all showed positive EliSpot results in the early stage of infection (<20 days after onset). The virus-CMI was strong in the majority of patients (58.8%) in which the lowest CMV-DNAemia levels (<300 copies/mL) were detected. Significantly higher viral loads were observed in patients with weak CMV-CMI at the same time-point post-infection (up to 15,104 copies/mL; p < 0.001). T cell response magnitudes to IE-1 and pp65-UL83 peptides were overlapping and stable over time. In these case series, the early presence of CMV-CMI was probably pivotal in controlling viral replication and led to spontaneous viral clearance.

Antagonistic effect of IL-2 on DTIC-induced impairment of tumor-specific cell-mediated immunity in vitro

1992 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 106-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Bianchi ◽  
U. Grohmann ◽  
M.C. Fioretti ◽  
P. Puccetti
Keyword(s):  
Antagonistic Effect ◽  
Cell Mediated Immunity ◽  
Specific Cell

scholarly journals Monophosphoryl Lipid A and Poly I:C Combination Adjuvant Promoted Ovalbumin-Specific Cell Mediated Immunity in Mice Model

Biology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 908
Author(s):  
So Yeon Ahn ◽  
Chau Thuy Tien Le ◽  
Eun-Ju Ko
Keyword(s):  
Lipid A ◽  
Poly I:C ◽  
Cell Mediated Immunity ◽  
Specific Cell ◽  
Mice Model ◽  
Tlr Agonists ◽  
Monophosphoryl Lipid A ◽  
Monophosphoryl Lipid ◽  
Tlr4 Agonist

Induction of antigen-specific cell-mediated immunity (CMI), as well as humoral immunity, is critical for successful vaccination against various type of pathogens. Toll-like receptor (TLR) agonists have been developed as adjuvants to promote vaccine efficacy and induce appropriate immune responses. Monophosphoryl lipid A (MPL); a TLR4 agonist, and Poly I:C; a TLR3 agonist, are known as a strong immuno-stimulator which induce Th1 response. Many studies proved and compared the efficacy of each adjuvant, but no study has investigated the combination of them. Using ovalbumin protein antigen, MPL+Poly I:C combination induced more effective antigen-specific CMI response than single adjuvants. Production of inflammatory cytokines, recruitment of innate immune cells and antigen-specific CD4/CD8 memory T cell at the immunized site had been significantly enhanced by MPL+Poly I:C combination. Moreover, MPL+Poly I:C combination enhanced ovalbumin-specific serum IgG, IgG1, and IgG2c production and proliferative function of CD4 and CD8 T cells after in vitro ovalbumin peptide stimulation. Taken together, these data suggest that the combination of MPL and Poly I:C has a potency as a CMI-inducing vaccine adjuvant with synergistically increased effects.

Immediate Loss of Cell-Mediated Immunity to Murine Cytomegalovirus upon Treatment with Immunosuppresive Agents

1980 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 700-708
Author(s):  
Donald M. Mattsson ◽  
Richard J. Howard ◽  
Henry H. Balfour
Keyword(s):  
Cytomegalovirus Infection ◽  
Proliferative Response ◽  
Murine Cytomegalovirus ◽  
Cell Mediated Immunity ◽  
Blast Transformation ◽  
Specific Cell ◽  
Antilymphocyte Globulin ◽  
Prednisolone Treatment

Splenic lymphocytes from cytomegalovirus-infected mice lost their in vitro proliferative responses to cytomegalovirus antigen within 3 h after in vivo treatment with antilymphocyte globulin and prednisolone. The response was inhibited when the agents were administered separately or together, and inhibition persisted through a 2-week course of immunosuppression. Circulating specific antibodies were depressed by multiple injections of antilymphocyte globulin alone or with prednisolone, but not by prednisolone alone. Mitogen-induced blast transformation was immediately depressed by immunosuppression with both agents. Although the response to lipopolysaccharide returned briefly, it declined with continuing treatment. Cytomegalovirus infection augmented the depressive effect of immunosuppression on the lipopolysaccharide proliferative response. Prednisolone treatment of infected animals did not affect the concanavalin A response, and lipopolysaccharide stimulation decreased more slowly and to a lesser extent than it did in mice treated with antilymphocyte globulin or both agents. Loss of specific cell-mediated immunity and simultaneous depression of humoral immunity indicated that immunosuppression immediately created an inability to respond to an active cytomegalovirus infection.

Epithelial Organotypic Cultures: A Viable Model to Address Mechanisms of Carcinogenesis by Epitheliotropic Viruses

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 246-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lara Termini ◽  
Enrique Boccardo
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Cell Types ◽  
Experimental Models ◽  
Biological Research ◽  
Specific Gene ◽  
Specific Cell ◽  
Organotypic Cultures ◽  
Skin Physiology

In vitro culture of primary or established cell lines is one of the leading techniques in many areas of basic biological research. The use of pure or highly enriched cultures of specific cell types obtained from different tissues and genetics backgrounds has greatly contributed to our current understanding of normal and pathological cellular processes. Cells in culture are easily propagated generating an almost endless source of material for experimentation. Besides, they can be manipulated to achieve gene silencing, gene overexpression and genome editing turning possible the dissection of specific gene functions and signaling pathways. However, monolayer and suspension cultures of cells do not reproduce the cell type diversity, cell-cell contacts, cell-matrix interactions and differentiation pathways typical of the three-dimensional environment of tissues and organs from where they were originated. Therefore, different experimental animal models have been developed and applied to address these and other complex issues in vivo. However, these systems are costly and time consuming. Most importantly the use of animals in scientific research poses moral and ethical concerns facing a steadily increasing opposition from different sectors of the society. Therefore, there is an urgent need for the development of alternative in vitro experimental models that accurately reproduce the events observed in vivo to reduce the use of animals. Organotypic cultures combine the flexibility of traditional culture systems with the possibility of culturing different cell types in a 3D environment that reproduces both the structure and the physiology of the parental organ. Here we present a summarized description of the use of epithelial organotypic for the study of skin physiology, human papillomavirus biology and associated tumorigenesis.

scholarly journals Colony formation in vitro by leukemic cells in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Blood ◽  
1978 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 712-718 ◽  
Author(s):  
SD Smith ◽  
EM Uyeki ◽  
JT Lowman
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia ◽  
Bone Marrow Cells ◽  
Lymphoblastic Leukemia ◽  
Lymphoid Cells ◽  
Assay System ◽  
Leukemic Cells ◽  
Specific Cell ◽  
Specific Cell Surface

Abstract An assay system in vitro for the growth of malignant lymphoblastic colony-forming cells (CFC) was established. Growth of malignant myeloblastic CFC has been previously reported, but this is the first report of growth of malignant lymphoblastic CFC. Established assay systems in vitro have been very helpful in elucidating the control of growth and differentiation of both normal and malignant bone marrow cells. Lymphoblastic CFC were grown from the bone marrow aspirates of 20 children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Growth of these colonies was established on an agar assay system and maintained in the relative hypoxia (7% oxygen) of a Stulberg chamber. The criteria for malignancy of these colonies was based upon cellular cytochemical staining characteristics, the presence of specific cell surface markers, and the ability of these lymphoid cells to grow without the addition of a lymphoid mitogen. With this technique, specific nutritional requirements and drug sensitivities can be established in vitro, and these data may permit tailoring of individual antileukemic therapy.

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