NP30 stimulates Th17 differentiation through DC in Schistosomiasis Japonicum.
Parasite Immunol
; 40(5): e12528, 2018 05.
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| ID: mdl-29577333
ABSTRACT
The murine monoclonal anti-idiotypic antibody, NP30, is a potential vaccine candidate against Schistosoma japonicum. Previous studies have revealed that NP30 has an immunoregulatory effect, but the underlying mechanism for this effect remains unknown. This study shows that NP30 induces dendritic cell (DC) maturation and increases the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. The expression of CD86 and MHC II was upregulated in DCs following stimulation with NP30 in vitro. Moreover, NP30 induced Th17 polarization by increasing the production of IL-6 and TGF-ß. In vivo, Th17 differentiation was induced by the production of key pro-inflammatory cytokines, including IL-6and TGF-ß, from DCs of NP30-immunized mice. These results indicate that NP30 promotes Th17 polarization through DC activation, preventing serious schistosomiasis.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Schistosoma japonicum
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Dendritic Cells
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Schistosomiasis japonica
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Protozoan Vaccines
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Th17 Cells
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Antibodies, Monoclonal
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Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
Parasite Immunol
Year:
2018
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China