Article
Immunology
Olivier Paccoud, Nizar Mahlaoui, Despina Moshous, Claire Aguilar, Benedicte Neven, Fanny Lanternier, Felipe Suarez, Capucine Picard, Alain Fischer, Stephane Blanche, Marc Lecuit, Olivier Hermine, Olivier Lortholary
Summary: The outcome of patients with X-linked agammaglobulinemia has improved with the use of IgRT therapy, despite the persistence of infection issues. Infections mainly occur in the lungs and gastrointestinal tract, even with adequate IgG trough levels. Immunosuppressive therapies and chronic inflammatory manifestations may contribute to infections in adulthood.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Allergy
Fahad Khan, Hannibal Person, Fumiko Dekio, Makoto Ogawa, Hsi-en Ho, David Dunkin, Elizabeth Secord, Charlotte Cunningham-Rundles, Stephen C. Ward
Summary: X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA) is an inherited immunodeficiency disease that can manifest with gastrointestinal symptoms, including Crohn disease (CD)-like enteritis. Although clinically similar to CD, XLA-associated enteritis presents with unique histological features and requires a multidisciplinary evaluation for proper diagnosis and management.
JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY-IN PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Sarang Tartey, Geoffrey Neale, Peter Vogel, R. K. Subbarao Malireddi, Thirumala-Devi Kanneganti
Summary: Macrophages play critical roles in tissue homeostasis, cell proliferation, and tumor metastasis. Tumor-associated macrophages (TAM) are known for their immunosuppressive functions in solid tumors, with MYD88 playing a key role in tumor progression. Targeting the MYD88/IL1 receptor axis could potentially enhance anti-tumor effects in a variety of cancers through regulating immune responses.
Article
Immunology
Qi Zuo, Zhikui Cheng, Guoqing Zhang, Yongfang Xia, Gang Xu, Wei Cao, Xiaodan Yang, Yundong Fu, Rui He, Peining Fang, Yifei Guo, Longyu Nie, Yu Huang, Lin Liu, Jianbo Zhan, Shi Liu, Ying Zhu
Summary: The study reveals that the IL-6-IL-27 complex exhibits stronger antiviral effects than individual subunits, mainly mediated by IL-27A subunit and IL-27 receptor alpha. This complex induces phosphorylation of STAT1 and STAT3, showing antiviral activity in host defense against viruses.
JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Allergy
Melissa Cardenas-Morales, Vivian P. Hernandez-Trujillo
Summary: Disruptions in the B cell development pathway can result in primary B cell immunodeficiency, with XLA being the most common cause. Early recognition and diagnosis are crucial for improved outcomes and prevention of complications. Different genetic forms of agammaglobulinemia have varying clinical presentations and diagnostic challenges.
CLINICAL REVIEWS IN ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Chai Teng Chear, Intan Hakimah Ismail, Kwai Cheng Chan, Lokman Mohd Noh, Asiah Kassim, Amir Hamzah Abdul Latiff, Sandeep Singh Gill, Nazatul Haslina Ramly, Kah Kee Tan, Charlotte Sundaraj, Chong Ming Choo, Sharifah Adlena Syed Mohamed, Mohd Farid Baharin, Amelia Suhana Zamri, Sharifah Nurul Husna Syed Yahya, Saharuddin Bin Mohamad, Adiratna Mat Ripen
Summary: This article provides an overview of demographic, clinical, immunological, and genetic data of XLA patients in Malaysia, which serves as a basis for the diagnosis and genetic counseling of XLA.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Jeong-Mi Kim, Jinny Park, Eun-Mi Noh, Hyun-Kyung Song, Sang Yull Kang, Sung Hoo Jung, Jong-Suk Kim, Byung-Hyun Park, Young-Rae Lee, Hyun Jo Youn
Summary: The study found that BTK inhibitors can attenuate TPA-induced cell invasion and migration in MCF-7 cells, and suppress MMP-9 expression by activating the MAPK or IκB kinase/NF-κB/activator protein-1 pathway.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Julia Kraemer, Amit Bar-Or, Timothy J. Turner, Heinz Wiendl
Summary: Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors are a promising emerging treatment for multiple sclerosis, as they can target both peripheral immune cells and compartmentalized inflammation. Current therapies for multiple sclerosis are effective in reducing relapses and relapse-associated worsening of disability, but they are less effective in slowing disability accumulation associated with CNS-compartmentalized inflammation. By targeting the B cells and microglia in the CNS, CNS-penetrant BTK inhibitors have the potential to curtail disease progression.
NATURE REVIEWS NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jianjie Zhou, Yu Xiao, Yifei Ren, Jiwan Ge, Xinquan Wang
Summary: The TIR domains in the IL-1R family play a crucial role in signal transmission, and the structurally variant regions and key residues in the helices greatly impact the signaling process.
Article
Hematology
Xinfang Yu, Wei Li, Qipan Deng, Haidan Liu, Xu Wang, Hui Hu, Ya Cao, Zijun Y. Xu-Monette, Ling Li, Mingzhi Zhang, Zhongxin Lu, Ken H. Young, Yong Li
Summary: MYD88(L265P) mutation leads to enhanced NF-κB activation through K63-linked nonproteolytic polyubiquitination catalyzed by RNF138, while A20 mediates proteasomal degradation of RNF138 to suppress NF-κB activation. This mutation-specific biochemical reaction plays a critical role in B-cell oncogenesis, providing a potential therapeutic target for MYD88(L265P) without affecting MYD88(WT) critical for innate immunity.
Article
Dermatology
Alex Lipovsky, Peter F. Slivka, Zhi Su, Yibing Wang, Stephanie Paulsboe, Joseph Wetter, Marian T. Namovic, Donna Gauvin, Denise Perron, Stephen B. Gauld, Steven McGaraughty, Eric R. Goedken
Summary: This study investigated the role of IL-17A in the pathogenesis of psoriasis, and the potential of ACT1 as a therapeutic target. The results showed that Act1 knockout mice were resistant to increases in CXCL1 levels induced by IL-17A, and protected against psoriasiform dermatitis induced by IL-23 injection. These findings underscore the critical contribution of ACT1 to proinflammatory skin changes and the need for further understanding of ACT1 E3 ligase activity.
JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Allison M. Owen, Liming Luan, Katherine R. R. Burelbach, Margaret A. A. McBride, Cody L. L. Stothers, Olivia A. A. Boykin, Kalkena Sivanesam, Jessica F. F. Schaedel, Tazeen K. K. Patil, Jingbin Wang, Antonio Hernandez, Naeem K. K. Patil, Edward R. R. Sherwood, Julia K. K. Bohannon
Summary: Immunocompromised populations are at high risk of life-threatening infections, and strategies to protect these patients are urgently needed. This study explores the use of trained immunity, which enhances the immune response to subsequent infections, as a promising approach. The researchers demonstrate that the MyD88-dependent signaling pathway plays a critical role in TLR-mediated trained immunity, providing valuable insights into the mechanisms underlying this process.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Ricardo Wesley Alberca, Eliane Gomes, Momtchilo Russo
Summary: This study explored the immunomodulatory effect of CpG-ODN on allergic sensitization to OVA with alum, focusing on dendritic cells expressing the MyD88 molecule and the suppressive IL-10 cytokine. CpG-ODN inhibited allergic sensitization and consequent lung allergic inflammation signaling through MyD88 pathway on dendritic cells. IL-10 was found to be dispensable for the inhibition of allergic lung Th2 responses by CpG-ODN.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Feng Chen, Runliu Wu, Jiao Liu, Rui Kang, Jinbao Li, Daolin Tang
Summary: ACOD1 is regulated by STING1 in myeloid cells, and the activation of STING1 enhances ACOD1 expression and itaconate production. MYD88 inhibits autophagic degradation of STING1 to promote ACOD1 gene transcription. Deletion of STING1 protects mice against endotoxemia and polymicrobial sepsis.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Chenkai Mao, Veronique Beiss, Jennifer Fields, Nicole F. Steinmetz, Steven Fiering
Summary: Research found that CPMV elicited stronger cytokine and chemokine induction in mouse splenocytes and exhibited more potent anti-tumor efficacy compared to eCPMV. Both CPMV and eCPMV required MyD88 for immune responses, and their capsids were recognized by MyD88-dependent TLR2 and TLR4. In addition, CPMV was also recognized by TLR7, which was critical for its better efficacy through the secretion of type I interferons.
Letter
Respiratory System
Jordi Tur-Torres, Letizia Traversi, Monica Martinez-Gallo, Giulio Assante, Christian Eduardo Romero Mesones, David Clofent Alarcon, Patricia Chang-Macchiu, Antoni Alvarez, Eva Polverino
ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Octavio Morante-Palacios, Clara Lorente-Sorolla, Laura Ciudad, Josep Calafell-Segura, Antonio Garcia-Gomez, Francesc Catala-Moll, Adolfo Ruiz-Sanmartin, Monica Martinez-Gallo, Ricard Ferrer, Juan Carlos Ruiz-Rodriguez, Damiana Alvarez-Errico, Esteban Ballestar
Summary: The study reveals the critical role of the JAK2-STAT pathway in epigenetic regulation and the initial immune response to gram-negative bacterial endotoxins. It provides a pharmacological target to prevent exacerbated responses in infections.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ana Zabalza, Georgina Arrambide, Paula Tagliani, Simon Cardenas-Robledo, Susana Otero-Romero, Juliana Esperalba, Candela Fernandez-Naval, Jesus Trocoli Campuzano, Monica Martinez Gallo, Mireia Castillo, Merce Bonastre, Mireia Resina Salles, Jordina Beltran, Pere Carbonell-Mirabent, Marta Rodriguez-Barranco, Samuel Lopez-Maza, Pedro Jose Melgarejo Otalora, Mariano Ruiz-Ortiz, Agustin Pappolla, Breogan Rodriguez Acevedo, Luciana Midaglia, Angela Vidal-Jordana, Alvaro Cobo-Calvo, Carmen Tur, Ingrid Galan, Joaquin Castillo, Jordi Rio, Carmen Espejo, Manuel Comabella, Carlos Nos, Jaume Sastre-Garriga, Mar Tintore, Xavier Montalban
Summary: This study investigated the humoral and cellular responses to SARS-CoV-2 in convalescent COVID-19 patients with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) and explored factors influencing the persistence of these immune responses. The results showed that both humoral and cellular responses can persist for several months in convalescent patients, but they are influenced by treatment methods and disease characteristics.
NEUROLOGY-NEUROIMMUNOLOGY & NEUROINFLAMMATION
(2022)
Article
Hematology
Moraima Jimenez, Elisa Roldan, Candela Fernandez-Naval, Guillermo Villacampa, Monica Martinez-Gallo, Daniel Medina-Gil, Soraya Peralta-Garzon, Gemma Pujadas, Cristina Hernandez, Carlota Pages, Mercedes Gironella, Laura Fox, Guillermo Orti, Pere Barba, Tomas Pumarola, Alba Cabirta, Eva Catala, Mercedes Valentin, Ana Marin-Niebla, Alberto Orfao, Marcos Gonzalez, Magda Campins, Isabel Ruiz-Camps, David Valcarcel, Francesc Bosch, Manuel Hernandez, Marta Crespo, Juliana Esperalba, Pau Abrisqueta
Summary: Recent studies have shown that patients with hematologic malignancies have a suboptimal humoral response to SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines, while data on cellular immunogenicity are limited. This study aimed to evaluate the humoral and cellular immunogenicity following the second dose of the mRNA-1273 vaccine. The results showed that 76.3% of patients developed humoral immunity and 79% had a cellular response. Factors such as hypogammaglobulinemia, lymphopenia, active hematologic treatment, and anti-CD20 therapy were associated with a poorer humoral response, while age over 65, active disease, lymphopenia, and immunosuppressive treatment for graft-versus-host disease were associated with an impaired cellular response.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ana Zabalza, Georgina Arrambide, Susana Otero-Romero, Agustin Pappolla, Paula Tagliani, Samuel Lopez-Maza, Simon Cardenas-Robledo, Juliana Esperalba, Candela Fernandez-Naval, Monica Martinez-Gallo, Mireia Castillo, Merce Bonastre, Mireia Resina-Salles, Jordina Bertran, Marta Rodriguez-Barranco, Pere Carbonell-Mirabent, Marina Gonzalez, Miguel Merchan, Ana Quiroga-Varela, Albert Miguela, Imma Gomez, Gary Alvarez, Rene Robles, Dunia Perez Del Campo, Xavier Queralt, Maria Jose Soler, Irene Agraz, Fernando Martinez-Valle, Breogan Rodriguez-Acevedo, Luciana Midaglia, Angela Vidal-Jordana, Alvaro Cobo-Calvo, Carmen Tur, Ingrid Galan, Joaquin Castillo, Jordi Rio, Carmen Espejo, Manuel Comabella, Carlos Nos, Jaume Sastre-Garriga, Lluis Ramio-Torrenta, Mar Tintore, Xavier Montalban
Summary: Anti-CD20 and S1PRM modify the immunological responses to SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, with humoral response decreasing under these treatments and with longer duration, while patients on anti-CD20 can still present cellular responses even in the absence of antibodies.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Monica Martinez-Gallo, Juliana Esperalba, Ricardo Pujol-Borrell, Victor Sanda, Iria Arrese-Munoz, Candela Fernandez-Naval, Andres Anton, Victoria Cardona, Moises Labrador-Horrillo, Tomas Pumarola, Manuel Hernandez-Gonzalez
Summary: This study aimed to assess the feasibility of a validated assay of T-cell responses as a complement to antibody tests for evaluating the levels of protection generated by natural infection or SARS-CoV-2 vaccines. The results showed that the IGRA test detected T-cell responses in naturally exposed and vaccinated individuals, and there was a high correlation with specific antibody levels. These findings suggest that the IGRA test could be a promising tool for measuring the state of the immune response to SARS-CoV-2.
Article
Immunology
Adrian Sanchez-Montalva, Daniel Alvarez-Sierra, Monica Martinez-Gallo, Janire Perurena-Prieto, Iria Arrese-Munoz, Juan Carlos Ruiz-Rodriguez, Juan Espinosa-Pereiro, Pau Bosch-Nicolau, Xavier Martinez-Gomez, Andres Anton, Ferran Martinez-Valle, Mar Riveiro-Barciela, Albert Blanco-Grau, Francisco Rodriguez-Frias, Pol Castellano-Escuder, Elisabet Poyatos-Canton, Jordi Bas-Minguet, Eva Martinez-Caceres, Alex Sanchez-Pla, Coral Zurera-Egea, Aina Teniente-Serra, Manuel Hernandez-Gonzalez, Ricardo Pujol-Borrell
Summary: Currently used laboratory tests for clinical management of COVID-19 patients have limited predictive power due to redundancy. This limitation could be overcome by adding immunological tests with independent predictive power.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Juan Carlos Ruiz-Rodriguez, Luis Chiscano-Camon, Adolf Ruiz-Sanmartin, Clara Palmada, Ivan Bajana, Gloria Iacoboni, Camilo Bonilla, Alejandra Garcia-Roche, Erika Paola Plata-Menchaca, Carolina Maldonado, Marcos Perez-Carrasco, Monica Martinez-Gallo, Clara Franco-Jarava, Manuel Hernandez-Gonzalez, Ricard Ferrer
Summary: This case report discusses the treatment process of a HLH patient, including diagnosis, treatment options, and the effectiveness of using Cytosorb(R) for cytokine hemoadsorption. Through cytokine hemoadsorption therapy, the patient's cytokine levels were successfully reduced, leading to significant hemodynamic improvement.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gara Arteaga-Henriquez, Jorge Lugo-Marin, Laura Gisbert, Imanol Setien-Ramos, Monica Martinez-Gallo, Ricardo Pujol-Borrell, Josep Antoni Ramos-Quiroga
Summary: Individuals with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) exhibit differences in immune cell levels and inflammation markers compared to typically developing (TD) controls.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Gerard Godoy-Tena, Anis Barmada, Octavio Morante-Palacios, Carlos de la Calle-fabregat, Ricardo Martins-Ferreira, Anna G. Ferrete-Bonastre, Laura Ciudad, Adolfo Ruiz-Sanmartin, Monica Martinez-Gallo, Ricard Ferrer, Juan Carlos Ruiz-Rodriguez, Javier Rodriguez-Ubreva, Roser Vento-Tormo, Esteban Ballestar
Summary: Peripheral blood monocytes in severe COVID-19 patients undergo epigenetic and transcriptional reprogramming during hyperinflammatory responses, which may be associated with the release of aberrant immune cells, increased systemic levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and changes in immune cell crosstalk.
Article
Immunology
Laura Batlle-Maso, Marina Garcia-Prat, Alba Parra-Martinez, Clara Franco-Jarava, Aina Aguilo-Cucurull, Pablo Velasco, Maria Antolin, Jacques G. Riviere, Andrea Martin-Nalda, Pere Soler-Palacin, Monica Martinez-Gallo, Roger Colobran
Summary: This study illustrates the evolutionary dynamics of a somatic FAS mutation before and during immunosuppressive treatment in ALPS patients. The results show that pathogenic somatic FAS variants can be identified with the use of deep amplicon sequencing (DAS) in whole blood of ALPS patients regardless of their DNT counts.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Hematology
Moraima Jimenez, Candela Fernandez-Naval, Victor Navarro, Sandra Novoa, Monica Martinez-Gallo, Daniel Medina, Cristina Andres, Andres Anton, Soraya Peralta, Gemma Pujadas, Cristina Hernandez, Carlota Pages, Elisa Roldan, Tomas Pumarola, Mercedes Gironella, Isabel Ruiz-Camps, Xavier Martinez-Gomez, David Valcarcel, Manuel Hernandez, Francesc Bosch, Marta Crespo, Juliana Esperalba, Pau Abrisqueta
Summary: The study evaluated the long-term cellular and humoral immunogenicity induced by two and three doses of the mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in patients with hematologic malignancies and its relationship with the severity of breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infection. The results showed a decline in seroconversion rate and anti-S titers after the second dose, especially in older patients or those with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Cellular immunogenicity remained positive in most cases. A third vaccine dose improved the immune response in previously negative patients. COVID-19 severity was associated with impaired vaccine-induced immunogenicity.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Daniel Alvarez-Sierra, Nerea Sanchez-Gaona, Maria Cruz Cobo, Alba Escriche, Maria Abad, Aroa Gomez-Brey, Irene Bello, Enric Caubet, Oscar Gonzalez, Carles Zafon, Carmela Iglesias, Pablo Moreno, Anna Petitj, Marco Antonio Fernandez-Sanmartin, Monica Martinez-Gallo, Ricardo Pujol-Borrell
Summary: Immune Checkpoint Receptors play a role in regulating immune responses and preventing tissue damage. Inhibiting the PD-1/PD-L1 receptor axis has shown promising results in cancer immunotherapy but can also lead to autoimmune adverse effects. This study investigates the role of PD-1/PD-L1 in the interaction between T cells and thyroid cells, and suggests that TFCs suppress T cell proliferation through the expansion of DN T cells, rather than PD-1/PD-L1. These findings contribute to our understanding of immune regulation and suggest alternative pathways for tumor evasion.
JOURNAL OF AUTOIMMUNITY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Laura Batlle-Maso, Jacques G. Riviere, Clara Franco-Jarava, Andrea Martin-Nalda, Marina Garcia-Prat, Alba Parra-Martinez, Aina Aguilo-Cucurull, Neus Castells, Monica Martinez-Gallo, Pere Soler-Palacin, Roger Colobran
Summary: Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is an inborn error of immunity characterized by phagocytes' inability to produce reactive oxygen species, leading to dysregulated inflammatory responses and susceptibility to severe infections. The most common and severe form of CGD is X-linked CGD (XL-CGD), caused by mutations in the CYBB gene. This study illustrates the molecular challenges in the genetic diagnosis of XL-CGD through the analysis of three affected families, including heterozygous deletions of CYBB exon 13, hemizygous deletion of CYBB exon 7, and a novel intronic variant affecting splicing process.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Clara Franco-Jarava, Irene Valenzuela, Jacques G. Riviere, Marina Garcia-Prat, Monica Martinez-Gallo, Romina Dieli-Crimi, Neus Castells, Laura Batlle-Maso, Pere Soler-Palacin, Roger Colobran
Summary: Syndromic immunodeficiencies are a group of immune disorders that can affect the development of non-immune organs. Chromosomal rearrangements causing antibody deficiency are the most common immunological abnormality. This study describes a patient with a complex phenotype and identifies the genetic cause of CVID through genetic analysis.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)