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Cell ; 187(2): 375-389.e18, 2024 01 18.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38242085

RESUMO

Immune checkpoint inhibition treatment using aPD-1 monoclonal antibodies is a promising cancer immunotherapy approach. However, its effect on tumor immunity is narrow, as most patients do not respond to the treatment or suffer from recurrence. We show that the crosstalk between conventional type I dendritic cells (cDC1) and T cells is essential for an effective aPD-1-mediated anti-tumor response. Accordingly, we developed a bispecific DC-T cell engager (BiCE), a reagent that facilitates physical interactions between PD-1+ T cells and cDC1. BiCE treatment promotes the formation of active dendritic/T cell crosstalk in the tumor and tumor-draining lymph nodes. In vivo, single-cell and physical interacting cell analysis demonstrates the distinct and superior immune reprogramming of the tumors and tumor-draining lymph nodes treated with BiCE as compared to conventional aPD-1 treatment. By bridging immune cells, BiCE potentiates cell circuits and communication pathways needed for effective anti-tumor immunity.


Assuntos
Anticorpos Biespecíficos , Neoplasias , Humanos , Anticorpos Biespecíficos/uso terapêutico , Células Dendríticas/imunologia , Imunoterapia , Neoplasias/imunologia , Neoplasias/terapia , Linfócitos T/imunologia
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Nat Immunol ; 23(12): 1749-1762, 2022 12.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36456736

RESUMO

Microglia, the parenchymal brain macrophages of the central nervous system, have emerged as critical players in brain development and homeostasis. The immune functions of these cells, however, remain less well defined. We investigated contributions of microglia in a relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis paradigm, experimental autoimmune encephalitis in C57BL/6 x SJL F1 mice. Fate mapping-assisted translatome profiling during the relapsing-remitting disease course revealed the potential of microglia to interact with T cells through antigen presentation, costimulation and coinhibition. Abundant microglia-T cell aggregates, as observed by histology and flow cytometry, supported the idea of functional interactions of microglia and T cells during remission, with a bias towards regulatory T cells. Finally, microglia-restricted interferon-γ receptor and major histocompatibility complex mutagenesis significantly affected the functionality of the regulatory T cell compartment in the diseased central nervous system and remission. Collectively, our data establish critical non-redundant cognate and cytokine-mediated interactions of microglia with CD4+ T cells during autoimmune neuroinflammation.


Assuntos
Encefalomielite Autoimune Experimental , Camundongos , Animais , Microglia , Linfócitos T Reguladores/patologia , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Comunicação Celular
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Nature ; 622(7981): 164-172, 2023 Oct.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37674082

RESUMO

Development of immunocompetent T cells in the thymus is required for effective defence against all types of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria and fungi. To this end, T cells undergo a very strict educational program in the thymus, during which both non-functional and self-reactive T cell clones are eliminated by means of positive and negative selection1.Thymic epithelial cells (TECs) have an indispensable role in these processes, and previous studies have shown the notable heterogeneity of these cells2-7. Here, using multiomic analysis, we provide further insights into the functional and developmental diversity of TECs in mice, and reveal a detailed atlas of the TEC compartment according to cell transcriptional states and chromatin landscapes. Our analysis highlights unconventional TEC subsets that are similar to functionally well-defined parenchymal populations, including endocrine cells, microfold cells and myocytes. By focusing on the endocrine and microfold TEC populations, we show that endocrine TECs require Insm1 for their development and are crucial to maintaining thymus cellularity in a ghrelin-dependent manner; by contrast, microfold TECs require Spib for their development and are essential for the generation of thymic IgA+ plasma cells. Collectively, our study reveals that medullary TECs have the potential to differentiate into various types of molecularly distinct and functionally defined cells, which not only contribute to the induction of central tolerance, but also regulate the homeostasis of other thymus-resident populations.


Assuntos
Tolerância a Antígenos Próprios , Linfócitos T , Timo , Animais , Camundongos , Diferenciação Celular , Células Epiteliais/citologia , Células Epiteliais/metabolismo , Tolerância a Antígenos Próprios/imunologia , Tolerância a Antígenos Próprios/fisiologia , Linfócitos T/classificação , Linfócitos T/citologia , Linfócitos T/imunologia , Timo/citologia , Timo/imunologia , Tecido Parenquimatoso , Células Musculares , Células Endócrinas , Cromatina , Transcrição Gênica , Grelina
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Nat Chem Biol ; 2024 Aug 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39215102

RESUMO

Organisms evolve mechanisms that regulate the properties of biogenic crystals to support a wide range of functions, from vision and camouflage to communication and thermal regulation. Yet, the mechanism underlying the formation of diverse intracellular crystals remains enigmatic. Here we unravel the biochemical control over crystal morphogenesis in zebrafish iridophores. We show that the chemical composition of the crystals determines their shape, particularly through the ratio between the nucleobases guanine and hypoxanthine. We reveal that these variations in composition are genetically controlled through tissue-specific expression of specialized paralogs, which exhibit remarkable substrate selectivity. This orchestrated combination grants the organism with the capacity to generate a broad spectrum of crystal morphologies. Overall, our findings suggest a mechanism for the morphological and functional diversity of biogenic crystals and may, thus, inspire the development of genetically designed biomaterials and medical therapeutics.

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EMBO Rep ; 24(5): e56114, 2023 05 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36929726

RESUMO

Vesicular transport is a means of communication. While cells can communicate with each other via secretion of extracellular vesicles, less is known regarding organelle-to organelle communication, particularly in the case of mitochondria. Mitochondria are responsible for the production of energy and for essential metabolic pathways in the cell, as well as fundamental processes such as apoptosis and aging. Here, we show that functional mitochondria isolated from Saccharomyces cerevisiae release vesicles, independent of the fission machinery. We isolate these mitochondrial-derived vesicles (MDVs) and find that they are relatively uniform in size, of about 100 nm, and carry selective protein cargo enriched for ATP synthase subunits. Remarkably, we further find that these MDVs harbor a functional ATP synthase complex. We demonstrate that these vesicles have a membrane potential, produce ATP, and seem to fuse with naive mitochondria. Our findings reveal a possible delivery mechanism of ATP-producing vesicles, which can potentially regenerate ATP-deficient mitochondria and may participate in organelle-to-organelle communication.


Assuntos
Mitocôndrias , Saccharomyces cerevisiae , Potenciais da Membrana , Mitocôndrias/metabolismo , Transporte Biológico , Saccharomyces cerevisiae/genética , Saccharomyces cerevisiae/metabolismo , Trifosfato de Adenosina/metabolismo
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Nucleic Acids Res ; 51(17): 9369-9384, 2023 09 22.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37503837

RESUMO

Bloom's syndrome (BLM) protein is a known nuclear helicase that is able to unwind DNA secondary structures such as G-quadruplexes (G4s). However, its role in the regulation of cytoplasmic processes that involve RNA G-quadruplexes (rG4s) has not been previously studied. Here, we demonstrate that BLM is recruited to stress granules (SGs), which are cytoplasmic biomolecular condensates composed of RNAs and RNA-binding proteins. BLM is enriched in SGs upon different stress conditions and in an rG4-dependent manner. Also, we show that BLM unwinds rG4s and acts as a negative regulator of SG formation. Altogether, our data expand the cellular activity of BLM and shed light on the function that helicases play in the dynamics of biomolecular condensates.


Assuntos
Quadruplex G , Grânulos de Estresse , Humanos , DNA/química , RecQ Helicases/metabolismo , RNA/genética , Grânulos de Estresse/metabolismo
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Cytometry A ; 2024 Aug 02.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39095958

RESUMO

This "Best Practices in User Consultation" article is the result of a 2022 International Society for the Advancement of Cytometry (ISAC) membership survey that collected valuable insights from the shared research laboratory (SRL) community and of a group discussion at the CYTO 2022 workshop of the same name. One key takeaway is the importance of initiating a consultation at the outset of a flow cytometry project, particularly for trainees. This approach enables the improvement and standardization of every step, from planning experiments to interpreting data. This proactive approach effectively mitigates experimental bias and avoids superfluous trial and error, thereby conserving valuable time and resources. In addition to guidelines, the optimal approaches for user consultation specify communication channels, methods, and critical information, thereby establishing a structure for productive correspondence between SRL and users. This framework functions as an exemplar for establishing robust and autonomous collaborative relationships. User consultation adds value by providing researchers with the necessary information to conduct reproducible flow cytometry experiments that adhere to scientific rigor. By following the steps, instructions, and strategies outlined in these best practices, an SRL can readily tailor them to its own setting, establishing a personalized workflow and formalizing user consultation services. This article provides a pragmatic guide for improving the caliber and efficacy of flow cytometry research and aggregates the flow cytometry SRL community's collective knowledge regarding user consultation.

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Cytometry A ; 105(2): 88-111, 2024 02.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37941128

RESUMO

The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for establishing and maintaining growth and development of flow cytometry shared resource laboratories. While the best practices offered in this manuscript are not intended to be universal or exhaustive, they do outline key goals that should be prioritized to achieve operational excellence and meet the needs of the scientific community. Additionally, this document provides information on available technologies and software relevant to shared resource laboratories. This manuscript builds on the work of Barsky et al. 2016 published in Cytometry Part A and incorporates recent advancements in cytometric technology. A flow cytometer is a specialized piece of technology that require special care and consideration in its housing and operations. As with any scientific equipment, a thorough evaluation of the location, space requirements, auxiliary resources, and support is crucial for successful operation. This comprehensive resource has been written by past and present members of the International Society for Advancement of Cytometry (ISAC) Shared Resource Laboratory (SRL) Emerging Leaders Program https://isac-net.org/general/custom.asp?page=SRL-Emerging-Leaders with extensive expertise in managing flow cytometry SRLs from around the world in different settings including academia and industry. It is intended to assist in establishing a new flow cytometry SRL, re-purposing an existing space into such a facility, or adding a flow cytometer to an individual lab in academia or industry. This resource reviews the available cytometry technologies, the operational requirements, and best practices in SRL staffing and management.


Assuntos
Laboratórios , Software , Citometria de Fluxo
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Nat Immunol ; 13(11): 1072-82, 2012 Nov.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22983360

RESUMO

Hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) are regulated by various bone marrow stromal cell types. Here we identified rare activated bone marrow monocytes and macrophages with high expression of α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and the cyclooxygenase COX-2 that were adjacent to primitive HSPCs. These myeloid cells resisted radiation-induced cell death and further upregulated COX-2 expression under stress conditions. COX-2-derived prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)) prevented HSPC exhaustion by limiting the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) via inhibition of the kinase Akt and higher stromal-cell expression of the chemokine CXCL12, which is essential for stem-cell quiescence. Our study identifies a previously unknown subset of α-SMA(+) activated monocytes and macrophages that maintain HSPCs and protect them from exhaustion during alarm situations.


Assuntos
Actinas/imunologia , Medula Óssea/imunologia , Células-Tronco Hematopoéticas/imunologia , Macrófagos/imunologia , Monócitos/imunologia , Actinas/genética , Animais , Medula Óssea/metabolismo , Medula Óssea/efeitos da radiação , Comunicação Celular/genética , Comunicação Celular/imunologia , Movimento Celular/genética , Movimento Celular/imunologia , Sobrevivência Celular/genética , Sobrevivência Celular/imunologia , Sobrevivência Celular/efeitos da radiação , Quimiocina CXCL12/genética , Quimiocina CXCL12/imunologia , Ciclo-Oxigenase 2/genética , Ciclo-Oxigenase 2/imunologia , Dinoprostona/biossíntese , Dinoprostona/imunologia , Raios gama , Regulação da Expressão Gênica/imunologia , Regulação da Expressão Gênica/efeitos da radiação , Células-Tronco Hematopoéticas/citologia , Células-Tronco Hematopoéticas/efeitos da radiação , Macrófagos/citologia , Macrófagos/efeitos da radiação , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais/citologia , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais/imunologia , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais/efeitos da radiação , Camundongos , Monócitos/citologia , Monócitos/efeitos da radiação , Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas c-akt/genética , Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas c-akt/imunologia , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio/imunologia , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio/metabolismo , Transdução de Sinais/genética , Transdução de Sinais/imunologia , Transdução de Sinais/efeitos da radiação
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