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São Paulo; s.n; s.n; 2022. 141 p. graf, tab.
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1379329

ABSTRACT

Vários estudos epidemiológicos estabelecem correlação positiva entre os níveis de ácido úrico sérico e o aumento do risco para doenças cardiovasculares. Fatores dietéticos e socioeconômicos, além da presença de comorbidades estão diretamente associados aos níveis séricos de ácido úrico. Países desenvolvidos apresentam maior incidência e prevalência da gota e alguns grupos étnicos são particularmente susceptíveis à hiperuricemia. Cristais de ácido úrico são descritos por iniciar e perpetuar resposta inflamatória, e sinalizar um padrão de resposta molecular associado ao dano (DAMP), permitindo a diferenciação de macrófagos para perfis pró-inflamatórios. Por outro lado, os efeitos do ácido úrico em sua forma solúvel ainda carecem de estudos. Macrófagos derivados de precursores monocíticos apresentam diferenciação específica e respondem a um conjunto de fatores extrínsecos, resultando em perfis distintos, um fenômeno conhecido como polarização. Assim, os macrófagos podem ser classicamente ativados para uma resposta Th1 (T helper 1) e polarizados a um perfil pró- inflamatório (M1, resposta Th1) ou a um perfil alternativo e oposto, um perfil de resolução da inflamação (M2, resposta Th2, T helper 2). Nesse sentindo, buscamos analisar os efeitos do ácido úrico solúvel sobre vias de modulação da polarização fenotípica de macrófagos e modificação redox. Utilizamos a linhagem monocítica humana THP-1, a qual foi diferenciada em macrófagossímile por acetato miristato de forbol (PMA; 5 ng.mL-1) por 48 h, seguidas da incubação com ácido úrico em meio ausente de tióis e soro fetal bovino por 8h ou 24h (0-1000 µM). A expressão de fatores de transcrição e marcadores de polarização foi realizada através de citometria de fluxo, western-blotting e por microscopia de fluorescência com alto conteúdo de imagens (HCI). Em concentrações fisiológicas, verificamos que o ácido úrico solúvel regulou positivamente a frequência de células para receptor manose CD206, um marcador clássico de perfil alternativo/M2 e regulou negativamente a expressão óxido nítrico sintase induzível (iNOS), um marcador M1, sugerindo inicialmente uma modulação para o perfil de polarização M2. Além disso, as proteínas redoxsensíveis, heme oxigenase-1 (HO-1) e tiorredoxina (Trx) tiveram sua expressão reduzida e aumentada, respectivamente, pelo tratamento com ácido úrico. Os fatores de transcrição Nrf2 e STAT3 tiveram regulação negativa após a exposição ao ácido úrico solúvel. Os resultados apresentados nesta tese sugerem uma função do urato no priming de macrófagos através da alteração da polarização destas células


Several epidemiological studies have established a positive correlation between high serum uric acid levels and increased risk for cardiovascular diseases. Developed countries have a higher incidence and prevalence of gout and some ethnic groups are particularly susceptible to hyperuricemia. Although hyperuricemia is a prevalent condition, it has still controversy biological consequences. Uric acid crystals are described as capable of initiating and perpetuating inflammatory responses, by activating the damage-associated molecular response pattern (DAMP) cascade, allowing macrophage differentiation to inflammatory profiles. In spite of that, biological response to soluble uric acid are not completely understood. Monocyte-derived macrophages respond to a set of extrinsic factors that result in different profiles and can be polarized to a proinflammatory (M1) or anti-inflammatory (M2) profile. In this thesis, we analyzed the effects of soluble uric acid on redox-modulated pathways and the phenotypic polarization of macrophages. We used human monocytic THP-1 cell line, differentiated into macrophage by phorbol myristate acetate (PMA; 5 ng.mL-1) for 48 h. After differentiation, cells were incubated with soluble uric acid in medium without thiols and fetal bovine serum for 8 h and 24 h (0-1000 µM). The expression of transcription factors and polarization markers were assessed by flow cytometry, western-blotting and fluorescence microscopy with high content imaging (HCI). At physiological concentrations, soluble uric acid positively regulated the frequency of cells for mannose receptor CD206, a classic marker of the anti-inflammatory M2 profile and negatively regulated the inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) expression, a proinflammatory M1 marker, suggesting that the soluble uric acid changes the polarization profile to M2 profile. In addition, the redox-sensitive proteins heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) and thioredoxin (Trx) had their expression decreased and increased, respectively, after exposure to urate. STAT3 and Nrf2 transcription factors were downregulated upon soluble uric acid exposure. The results presented in this thesis suggest a role of uric acid in macrophage priming through the alteration of cell polarization


Subject(s)
Uric Acid/analysis , THP-1 Cells/classification , THP-1 Cells/chemistry , Inflammation/classification , Macrophages/chemistry , Sulfhydryl Compounds/agonists , Cardiovascular Diseases , Epidemiologic Studies , Nitric Oxide Synthase Type II/antagonists & inhibitors , Flow Cytometry/methods , Microscopy, Fluorescence/methods
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Rev. ADM ; 75(6): 309-315, nov.-dic. 2018. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-982196

ABSTRACT

Introducción: La lesión central (LCCG) y periférica (LPCG) de células gigantes de los maxilares, son lesiones reactivas con comportamiento clínico diferente. Objetivo: Comparar la inmunoexpresión de CD68 en células gigantes (CGm) mononucleares (CMn) en lesiones central y periférica de los maxilares. Material y métodos: Se evaluaron 35 casos de LCCG y 24 de LPCG en bloques de parafi na que podían ser procesadas para la expresión del anticuerpo CD68. La inmunoexpresión se valoró en el citoplasma de ambas poblaciones celulares, obteniendo proporciones; la inmunoexpresión se categorizó en intensa, moderada, leve. Las proporciones se compararon con χ2, siendo signifi cativo p ≤ 0.05. Resultados: Para las CGm de LCCG, CD68 se expresó en una proporción de 96 versus 84.2% LPCG (p < 0.005). La proporción de la tinción de la expresión intensa y moderada fue más frecuente en las LCCG (p = 0.032). Las proporciones entre las CMn 59.3% LCCG versus 18.6% en la LPCG (p < 0.001). Hubo diferencia en intensidad de CD68, en las CMn de LCCG fue mayor (p = 0.002). Conclusiones: La alta expresión de CD68 en las CGM y CMn en la lesión central y periférica confi rma su fenotipo de macrófago. Las diferencias entre las proporciones y la tinción a CD68 refl eja mayor actividad fagocítica posiblemente relacionada con el comportamiento clínico (AU)


Introduction: Central (CGCL) and Peripheral (PGCL) giant cell lesions of jaws are reactive lesions displaying diff erent behavior patterns. Objective: To compare CD68 immunoexpression between CGCL and PCGL in giant multinucleated and mononuclear cells. Material and methods: 35 CGCL and 24 PGCL were retrieved from paraffi n-embedded biopsy, as well as the feasibility to analyze CD68 immunoexpression. The immunoexpression was analyzed in cytoplasm both cell populations cellular, for and staining intensity was categorized as intense, moderate or faint. Proportions were compared by χ2, making a p ≤ 0.05 value signifi cate. Results: In 96% of CGCL's in GMCs displayed CD68, as compared to 84.2% in PGCL, (p < 0.005). The proportion of stained cells, intense to moderate staining was more frequent in CGCL (p = 0.032). The proportion CD68 was expressed in 59.3% or CGCL mononuclear cells, as compared to 18.6% in PGCL, (p < 0.001). There was diff erence in staining CD68 intensity between mononuclear cells in CGCL, (p = 0.002). Conclusions: The high CD68 expression frequency in GMCs and mononuclear cells in central and peripheral GCL confi rm a macrophage phenotype; a more intense staining in CGML and GMCs suggests a more active phagocytic activity, and possibility underline the diff erent clinical behavior (AU)


Subject(s)
Child , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Immunohistochemistry , Granuloma, Giant Cell/genetics , Jaw Diseases/immunology , Antigens, CD , Monocytes/chemistry , Data Interpretation, Statistical , Age and Sex Distribution , Macrophages/chemistry , Mexico
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São Paulo; s.n; s.n; 2018. 129 p. tab, ilus, graf.
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-909457

ABSTRACT

Os sistemas de sinalização de dois componentes são sistemas prevalentes em bactérias, permitindo a adaptação a diferentes condições ambientais. O sistema de dois componentes classicamente possui uma proteína histidina quinase, o primeiro componente, capaz de reconhecer o estímulo ambiental e fosforilar o regulador de resposta, o segundo componente. Pseudomonas aeruginosa é uma proteobactéria ubíqua, capaz de infectar hospedeiros filogeneticamente distintos. Esse patógeno oportunista apresenta um dos maiores conjuntos de sistemas de dois componentes em bactérias, que permite que ela sobreviva numa grande gama de ambientes, incluindo humanos. P. aeruginosa UCBPP-PA14 apresenta pelo menos 64 histidina quinases e 76 reguladores de resposta codificados em seu genoma. Diversos sistemas de dois componentes já foram correlacionados com a virulência, sendo o sistema GacSA o exemplo melhor caracterizado. Há poucos estudos sistemáticos sobre o envolvimendo dos reguladores de resposta na virulência de P. aeruginosa e os sinais que induzem a ativação dos reguladores de resposta precisam ser encontrados. Para identificar novos reguladores de resposta envolvidos na patogenicidade, infecções in vitro em macrófagos e in vivo em Drosophila melanogaster foram realizadas neste trabalho. Os macrófagos foram infectados com cada mutante dos reguladores de resposta ou com a linhagem selvagem, e a produção da citocina pró-inflamatória TNF-α e o clearance bacteriano foram determinados. Alternativamente, as moscas foram infectadas utilizando-se a estratégia de feeding e a sobrevivência foi verificada. Utilizando-se essas abordagens, a identificação de diversos reguladores de resposta com papel na virulência foi alcançada, além de se corfirmar o papel de reguladores de resposta já estudados. Um dos novos genes envolvidos em virulência, PA14_26570 (nomeado neste trabalho de atvR), codifica um regulador de resposta atípico com substituição no aspartato fosforilável para glutamato, o que usualmente induz um estado sempre ativo. Um mutante não polar em atvR foi construído e macrófagos infectados com a linhagem ΔatvR confirmaram um maior clearance bacteriano e maior produção de TNF-α em comparação aos macrófagos infectados com a linhagem selvagem. Para comprovar a participação de AtvR durante a patogênese, um modelo de pneumonia aguda em camundongos foi utilizado. Camundongos infectados com a linhagem ΔatvR apresentaram uma maior sobrevivência em comparação aos camundongos infectados com a linhagem selvagem. Além disso, os camundongos infectados com ΔatvR apresentaram menor carga bacteriana, aumento no recrutamento de neutrófilos ativados e aumento na produção de citocinas pró-inflamatórias (TNF-α e IFN-γ). Utilizando-se uma abordagem transcritômica (RNA-Seq), foi determindo diversos genes são regulados positivamente na linhagem superexpressando AtvR em relação à linhagem controle. Dentre esses, os clusters de respiração anaeróbia nar, nir, nor e nos estão incluídos. Esse resultado foi confirmado por qRT-PCR e análises fenotípicas, em que a linhagem ΔatvR apresentou menor crescimento e expressão da nitrato redutase durante condições de hipóxia em comparação à linhagem selvagem. Em suma, neste trabalho foi demonstrado que diversos reguladores de resposta são importantes para a virulência de P. aeruginosa em macrófagos in vitro e in vivo em Drosophila, além de caracterizar o regulador de resposta atípico AtvR, que regula a respiração anaeróbica por desnitrificação, permitindo que P. aeruginosa possa infectar e colonizar o hospedeiro com maior eficiência


Two-component systems are widespread in bacteria, allowing the adaptation to environmental changes. A two-component system is classically composed by a sensor kinase that phosphorylates a cognate response regulator. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a ubiquitous proteobacterium able to cause disease in several hosts. This opportunistic pathogen presents one of the largest sets of two-component systems known in bacteria, which certainly contributes to its ability to thrive in a wide range of environmental settings, including humans. P. aeruginosa UCBPP-PA14 genome codes for at least 64 sensor kinases and 76 response regulators. Some response regulators are already known to be related to virulence, with the GacSA system as the best characterized. There are no systematic studies about the involvement of P. aeruginosa response regulators in virulence. Moreover, the input signal that triggers the response regulator activation is yet to be uncovered for most systems. To find new response regulators involved in virulence, in vitro infections werecarried out using macrophages. Briefly, the macrophages were infected with each response regulator mutant or the wild-type strain, the pro-inflammatory cytokine production (TNF-α) and the bacterial clearance were evaluated. Using this approach, we identified several response regulators involved in virulence, and we also confirmed the involvement of known response regulators in this process. One of the novel virulence-related response regulators, PA14_26570 (named here as AtvR), is an atypical response regulator with a substitution in the phosphorylable aspartate to glutamate, that usually leads to an always-on state. A non-polar mutant was constructed, and macrophage infection with ΔatvR confirmed an increased bacterial clearance as well as a higher TNF-α production as compared to the wild-type strain. To ascertain the role of AtvR during the pathogenic process, an acute pneumonia model was used. Mice infected with ΔatvR showed an increased survival as compared to mice infected with the wildtype strain. In addition, ΔatvR infected mice showed reduced bacterial burden, increased neutrophil recruitment and activation, as well as increased pro-inflammatory cytokine production (TNF-α and IFN-γ). Also, using a transcriptomic approach (RNASeq), we showed that several genes were upregulated in the strain overexpressing AtvR. These genes include the anaerobic respiration clusters nar, nir, nor and nos. This result was confirmed by qRT-PCR and phenotypic analysis, in which ΔatvR showed reduced growth and nitrate reductase expression during hypoxic conditions as compared to the wild-type strain. In conclusion, we have demonstrated that several response regulators are important for P. aeruginosa virulence in vitro. In addition, we further characterized the atypical response regulator AtvR, which regulates anaerobic respiration via denitrification, allowing this bacterium to infect and colonize the host more efficiently


Subject(s)
Pseudomonas aeruginosa/classification , Virulence , Gene Expression Regulation , Response Elements , Denitrification , Macrophages/chemistry , Hypoxia/classification , Molecular Biology/methods
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The Korean Journal of Parasitology ; : 245-254, 2011.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-182109

ABSTRACT

Many immune down-regulatory molecules have been isolated from parasites, including cystatin (cystain protease inhibitor). In a previous study, we isolated and characterized Type I cystatin (CsStefin-1) of the liver fluke, Clonorchis sinensis. To investigate whether the CsStefin-1 might be a new host immune modulator, we induced intestinal inflammation in mice by dextran sodium sulfate (DSS) and treated them with recombinant CsStefin-1 (rCsStefin-1). The disease activity index (DAI) increased in DSS only-treated mice. In contrast, the DAI value was significantly reduced in rCsStefin-1-treated mice than DSS only-treated mice. In addition, the colon length of DSS only-treated mice was shorter than that of rCsStefin-1 treated mice. The secretion levels of IFN-gamma and TNF-alpha in the spleen and mesenteric lymph nodes (MLNs) were significantly increased by DSS treatment, but the level of TNF-alpha in MLNs was significantly decreased by rCsStefin-1 treatment. IL-10 production in both spleen and MLNs was significantly increased, and IL-10+F4/80+ macrophage cells were significantly increased in the spleen and MLNs of rCsStefin-1 treated mice after DSS treatment. In conclusion, rCsStefin-1 could reduce the intestinal inflammation occurring after DSS treatment, these effects might be related with recruitment of IL-10 secreting macrophages.


Subject(s)
Animals , Female , Mice , Antigens, Differentiation/analysis , Clonorchis sinensis/enzymology , Colon/pathology , Cystatins/metabolism , Cytokines/metabolism , Dextran Sulfate/toxicity , Helminth Proteins/metabolism , Immunologic Factors/metabolism , Inflammation/chemically induced , Interleukin-10/analysis , Intestines/drug effects , Lymph Nodes/immunology , Macrophages/chemistry , Mice, Inbred C57BL , Severity of Illness Index , Spleen/immunology
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Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences. 2008; 11 (3): 190-196
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-103255

ABSTRACT

Previous studies have demonstrated that the nitric oxide [NO] dependent death of murine peritoneal macrophages activated in vitro with IFN- gamma and LPS is mediated through apoptosis. In the present study, we investigated the synergistic effect of LPS, IFN- gamma and iron on NO production and apoptosis. After determination of iron cytotoxicity, the peritoneal macrophages of Balb/c mice were cultured with iron, LPS, and IFN- gamma separately, or a mixture of these for 18 hr at 37 C, Then after 18 hr incubation, the level of NO in supernatant was measured by the Griess method. At the same time, after incubation with ethidium bromide and acridine orange dye, the apoptotic macrophages were detected by fluorescence microscopy. NO production was significantly greater than the control group in macrophages exposed to iron, LPS, or IFN- gamma alone [P=0.02], while no significant difference was detected in apoptosis rate in the presence of LPS [.P=0.08]. However, the differences were remarkable between NO production and apoptosis rate in the presence of iron, LPS and IFN- gamma [P

Subject(s)
Animals, Laboratory , Nitric Oxide/biosynthesis , Interferon-gamma/toxicity , Iron/toxicity , Lipopolysaccharides/toxicity , Mice, Inbred BALB C , Macrophages/chemistry , Drug Synergism
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Acta cir. bras ; 22(3): 187-194, May-June 2007. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-452200

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: Comparison of the inflammatory reaction promoted by textured silicone implants and that caused by the implant bonded with e-ptfe. METHODS: One-hundred and fifty rats were divided into three equal groups (control, silicone, and bonded e-ptfe). These groups were subdivided into five groups, according to the second operation, i.e., 7,30,60,90 and 180 days. Histology of the peri-implant tissue was analyzed by morphometry with blood count (neutrophilos, lymphocytes, macrophages, fibroblasts and capillaries). RESULTS: Comparison of subgroups 7,30,60,90, 180 days: - neutrophils: silicone: > in subgroup 7 days; bonded e-ptfe: > in subgroups 7 and 30 days; - lymphocytes: silicone: > in subgroup 7 and 180 days; bonded e-ptfe: > in subgroup 180 days; - macrophages: silicone: > in subgroup 7 and 60 days; bonded e-ptfe: > in subgroup 7,30 and 60 days; - fibroblasts: silicone: > in subgroup 30 and 60 days;- vascular volume: silicone: in subgroup 7, 60 and 90 days; bonded e-ptfe: > in subgroup 7 days. Comparison of groups: neutrophils : 7 days: > in silicone and bonded e-ptfe; 30 days: > in bonded e-ptfe; - lymphocytes: - 7,30,90 and 180 days: in the control; macrophages: - 7,30 and 60 days: > in silicone & bonded e-ptfe; 180 days > in silicone; fibroblasts: - 7,30 and 90 days: > in silicone and bonded e-ptfe; 180 days: > in bonded e-ptfe; vascular volume 7,60,90 and 180 days: > in silicone and bonded e-ptfe; 30 days: > in bonded e-ptfe. CONCLUSIONS: The acute stage of the inflammatory response was more severe and irregular in the silicone implant; both the silicone implant and the silicone bonded with e-ptfe promoted chronic inflammatory reaction and weak foreign body inflammatory response. These reactions were greater in the silicone implant group.


OBJETIVO: Comparar a reação inflamatória provocada pelo implante de silicone texturizado, com aquela causada por este recoberto com PTFE-E. MÉTODOS: Foram utilizadas 150 ratas, divididos em três grupos igruais (controle, silicone e recoberto PTFE-E). Os grupos foram subdivididos em cinco subgrupos, ou seja, 7, 30, 60, 90 e 180 dias, de acordo com a data do segundo ato operatório. O tecido perimplante foi analisado histologicamente, por meio de técnica morfométrica, com contagem de neutrófilos, linfócitos, macrófagos, fibroblastos e capilares. RESULTADOS: Comparação dos subgrupos 7, 30, 60, 90 180 dias: - neutrófilos - silicone: > no subgrupo 7 dias; rec-ptfe: > nos subgrupos 7 e 30 dias; - linfócitos: silicone: > no subgrupo 7 e 180 dias; rec-ptfe: > no subgrupo 180 dias; - macrófagos: silicone: > no subgrupo 7 e 60 dias; rec-ptfe: > no subgrupo 7, 30 e 60 dias; - fibroblastos: silicone: > no subgrupo 30 e 60 dias; - volume vascular: silicone: > no subrupo 7, 60 e 90 dias; rec-ptfe: > no subgrupo 7 dias . Comparação dos gurpos: - neutrófilos - 7 dias: > no silicone e rec-ptfe; 30 dias: > no rec-ptfe; - linfócitos - 7, 30, 90 e 180 dias: > no controle; - macrófagos - 7, 30 e 60 dias: > no silcone e rec-ptfe; 180 dias: > no silicone; - fibroblastos - 7, 30 e 90 dias: > no silicone e rec-ptfe; 180 dias: > no rec-ptfe; - volume vascular - 7, 60, 90 e 180 dias: > no silicone e rec-ptfe; 30 dias: > no rec-ptfe. CONCLUSÕES: A fase aguda da reação inflamatória foi mais intensa e irregular no implante de silicone; tanto o implante de silicone como o de silicone recoberto por ptfe-e induziram a reação inflamatória crônica e a fraca reação inflamatória tipo corpo estranho. Estas forram maiores no implante de silicone.


Subject(s)
Animals , Female , Rats , Biocompatible Materials , Foreign-Body Reaction/pathology , Polytetrafluoroethylene , Prostheses and Implants , Silicones , Capillaries , Collagen , Fibroblasts/chemistry , Materials Testing , Macrophages/chemistry , Polytetrafluoroethylene/chemistry , Silicone Elastomers/chemistry , Silicone Gels/chemistry
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Yonsei Medical Journal ; : 268-274, 2005.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-99091

ABSTRACT

Based on the biological activity of endotoxin, we propose a possible new method for detecting endotoxin using a pH- indication system of macrophage culture media. After RAW 264.7 macrophage cells were treated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS), the addition of fluorescein to the LPS-treated media reproductively reduced its absorption and emission spectra (it was a dose-dependent reduction). The advantages of this LPS- detection method were compared with the Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) test by using purified bacterial LPS (Salmonella minnessota, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa). Additionally, the absorption and fluorescence intensity of fluorescein, following treatment of RAW 264.7 cells with a high concentration of Staphylococcus aureus (Gram-positive, lysed bacteria), could not generally be detected by the LAL test, but they were found to be reduced, in a dose-response relationship, with this new system. The macrophage culture system-method might be a good supplement to the LAL assay for detection of LPS, Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.


Subject(s)
Animals , Mice , Biological Assay/methods , Cells, Cultured , Comparative Study , Contrast Media , Culture Media/chemistry , Endotoxins/analysis , Fluorescein , Hydrogen-Ion Concentration , Limulus Test , Lipopolysaccharides/analysis , Macrophages/chemistry
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Indian J Physiol Pharmacol ; 2004 Jul; 48(3): 293-303
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-107064

ABSTRACT

Different tissue macrophage subsets were immunohistochemically examined in normal endometrial samples collected from proliferative (n=4), peri-ovulatory (n=6) and secretory (n=8) phases of menstrual cycles in women. The different macrophage subsets, namely CD68 (pan macrophage marker), CD44 (transmembrane adhesion molecule), HLA-DR (transmembrane heterodimeric protein involved in antigen presentation) and L1 (calprotectin)-positive cells, as well as, CD45 (common leucocytic antigen)-positive cells were examined on the basis of immunohistochemical staining, and areas of immunoprecipitation were analyzed morphometrically using computer-assisted video imaging system. The stage-specific distribution of receptors for estrogen (ER) and progesterone (PR) in endometrial cells were examined and morphometrically analyzed. There was an increase in the number of CD45+ cells (P < 0.01) and CD68+ cells (P < 0.05) in secretory phase endometrium compared with proliferative and peri-ovulatory phases. There was no remarkable cycle dependent pattern in HLA-DR+ and L1+ cells. However, there was an increase in CD44 immunopositive area in peri-ovulatory (P < 0.05) and in secretory (P < 0.01) phases of endometrium compared with proliferative phase endometrium. A higher (P < 0.01) degree of immunopositivity for ER was observed during peri-ovulatory phase, and for PR, during peri-ovulatory (P < 0.05) and secretory (P < 0.01) phases compared with proliferative phase of cycle. Positive correlations between areas occupied by (i) CD68+ cells and PR (P < 0.01), (ii) HLA-DR+ and L1+ cells (P < 0.05), (iii) CD45+ and CD68+ cells (P < 0.01), (iv) CD45+ and L1+ cells (P < 0.05), and (v) PR and L1+ cells (P < 0.05) were obtained. It appears that the recruitment of different macrophage subsets in human endometrium involves a complex set of endocrine and paracrine factors.


Subject(s)
Antigens, CD/biosynthesis , Hyaluronan Receptors/biosynthesis , Antigens, Differentiation, Myelomonocytic/biosynthesis , Biomarkers/metabolism , Endometrium/chemistry , Female , HLA-DR Antigens/biosynthesis , Humans , Immunohistochemistry , Leukocyte L1 Antigen Complex/biosynthesis , Macrophages/chemistry , Menstrual Cycle/metabolism , Organ Specificity
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Arq. gastroenterol ; 35(4): 283-91, out.-dez. 1998. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-229383

ABSTRACT

Sao quantificadas e analisadas as características histológicas dos macrófagos na mucosa colônica na doença de Crohn e na retocolite ulcerativa inespecífica. Foram estudados 12 pacientes com doença de Crohn 19 com retocolite ulcerativa inespecífica e 10 espécimes de mucosa retal representando o grupo controle, de acordo com o seguinte modelo: período I (PI) = pré-tratamento; período II (PII)= até dois anos de evoluçao e período III (PIII)= mais de dois anos de evoluçao. Os macrófagos foram identificados em mucosa colônica pelo monoclonal CD68 através do método de imunoperoxidase. A quantificaçao dos macrófagos foi feita através de análise de imagem computadorizada cromática, que expressa em porcentagem a área (mm2) ocupada pelas células CD68 positivas. A porcentagem da área ocupada pelos macrófagos se apresentava aumentada em ambas as doenças, em todos os períodos estudados, quando comparada com o grupo controle, porém sem diferença estatisticamente significante. A distribuiçao dos macrófagos dentro da mucosa do grupo controle foi subepitelial, enquanto na dos doentes atingiu toda a altura da mucosa, concentrando-se nas bases das úlceras e ao longo das fissuras. Na doença de Crohn as células CD68 positivas facilitaram a identificaçao dos microgranulomas, eventualmente despercebidos na coloraçao de hematoxilina-eosina. Embora nao houvesse diferença entre pacientes e controles quanto à área ocupada pelos macrófagos, a distribuiçao diferente pode sugerir a participaçao dos macrófagos na lesao destas duas doenças, embora nao permitam diagnóstico diferencial, possivelmente pela variabilidade dos valores. O CD68 nao identificou os diferentes estados funcionais dos macrófagos, mas a sua posiçao na mucosa sugere que com as fissuras e úlceras, sua funçao principal seria a fagocitose, e nos demais sítios a de célula apresentadora de antígenos e recrutadora de outras células inflamatórias.


Subject(s)
Child , Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Child, Preschool , Infant , Colitis, Ulcerative/immunology , Colon/pathology , Crohn Disease/immunology , Intestinal Mucosa/pathology , Macrophages/pathology , Biopsy , Colitis, Ulcerative/pathology , Colon/chemistry , Crohn Disease/pathology , Hematoxylin , Intestinal Mucosa/chemistry , Macrophages/chemistry
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 56(3A): 388-97, set. 1998. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-215295

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Encontramos 16 casos com vacúolos marginados entre 1400 biópsias musculares cujo diagnóstico final foi miosite com corpos de inclusao citoplasmática esporádica (MCIC) (4 casos), atrofia muscular espinhal juvenil (6 casos), miopatias distais (3 casos), distrofia das cinturas pélvica e escapular (2 casos) e neuropatia periférica (1 caso). Foram utilizados anticorpos monoclonais contra linfócitos T totais e subpopulaçoes (CD4+ e CD8+), linfócitos B, macrófagos, células exterminadoras naturais (NK), imunoglobulinas e porçao C3 do complemento. A análise foi quantitativa e de acordo com o local de acúmulo (interstício, intra-fibra e perivascular). Linfócitos CD8+ foram encontrados no interstício na maioria dos casos, sendo menos comuns dentro das fibras musculares e raros no espaço perivascular. Os casos de MCIC apresentaram maior número de linfócitos CD8+ se comparados às outras doenças. A proporçao de células CD8+/CD4+ foi maior na MCIC do que nas outras doenças. Existiam macrófagos em grande proporçao na MCIC, miopatias distais e em um dos casos de distrofia das cinturas pélvica e escapular. Células NK foram frequentes no interstício nos casos de MCIC e mais raras nas outras doenças. Houve maior depósito de imunoglobulinas e complemento nos casos de MCIC do que nas demais doenças. O grande número de células CD8+ e a relaçao CD8+/CD4+ podem auxiliar no diagnóstico diferencial da MCIC de outras doenças neuromusculares com vacúolos marginados.


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Humans , Female , Adult , Child , Aged , Middle Aged , Adolescent , Myositis, Inclusion Body/pathology , Neuromuscular Diseases/pathology , Immunohistochemistry , Lymphocytes/chemistry , Macrophages/chemistry , Spinal Muscular Atrophies of Childhood/pathology , Vacuoles
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Rev. méd. Oriente ; 5(4): 4-6, jun.-jul. 1994. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-238574

ABSTRACT

Tres pacientes esquizofrénicos, una psicosis maníaco-depresiva y dos controles fueron éstudiados mediante la prueba de aglutinación (PA), técnicas de tinción negativa e electromicroscopia contra el virus herpes simplex hominis tipo I (HSV1). Se encontraron macrófagos y estructuras semejantes a episomas que reaccionaron con anticuerpos contra HSV1 en el psicótico, los que resultaron positivos en la prueba de aglutinación (PA+). Ninguno de estos hallazgos se encontraron en el grupo control. Todos estos resultados son compatibles con nuestros hallazgos anteriores que relacionan al virus herpes hominis tipo I con la etiología de la esquizofrenia y sugieren la posibilidad de que la psicosis afectiva pudiera tener la misma etiopatogénesis


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Humans , Schizophrenia/etiology , Schizophrenia/blood , Macrophages/pathology , Macrophages/chemistry
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