Article
Immunology
Wallace Pitanga Bezerra, Raiza Nara Cunha Moizeis, Amanda Costa Ayres Salmeron, Hannaly Wana Bezerra Pereira, Joselio Maria Galvao de Araujo, Paulo Marcos Matta Guedes, Jose Verissimo Fernandes, Manuela Sales Lima Nascimento
Summary: Chikungunya disease (CHIKD) is a viral disease characterized by arthralgia and high morbidity. Inflammatory mediators and type I interferons play important roles in its pathogenesis. This study found that the expression of RNA-specific pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) and their adaptor molecules is upregulated in acute CHIKD patients. Additionally, cytokine expression related to inflammatory and antiviral responses, such as IL-6, IL-12, IFN-alpha, IFN-beta, and IFN-gamma, was significantly increased. Understanding the immune response and virus clearance mechanisms in CHIKD is crucial for developing effective treatments to reduce disease severity.
MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yongjin Li, Chao Kong, Baobao Wang, Wenzhi Sun, Xiaolong Chen, Weiguo Zhu, Junzhe Ding, Shibao Lu
Summary: Lower back pain is a common reason for dyskinesia, with paraspinal muscle degeneration identified as a contributing factor. Muscle atrophy, oxidative stress, reactive oxygen species, and inflammation are all associated with this degeneration. Research on the molecular mechanisms behind paraspinal muscle degeneration could provide important insights into potential treatments.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Zhikun Zhang, Haiwei Dou, Peng Tu, Dawei Shi, Ran Wei, Ruijie Wan, Chunmei Jia, Lihua Ning, Dongmei Wang, Jing Li, Yan Dong, Deli Xin, Baoping Xu
Summary: This study analyzed the immune response patterns in children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP). The results showed different immune response patterns in general MPP (GMPP) and severe MPP (SMPP), with certain cytokines potentially serving as indicators for SMPP. Early intervention in immune response regulation may help reduce the severity of SMPP.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Upneet K. Sokhi, Yunwei Xia, Branden Sosa, Kathleen Turajane, Sita N. Nishtala, Tania Pannellini, Mathias P. Bostrom, Alberto Carli, Xu Yang, Lionel B. Ivashkiv
Summary: This study characterized the immune response in orthopedic periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) using histology, flow cytometry, and gene expression analysis. The results showed that persistent S. aureus infection leads to robust activation of both innate and adaptive immunity, as well as ongoing inflammation and lymph node and bone marrow reactions. However, there are feedback mechanisms that suppress immune cell activation and inhibit T-cell proliferation and tissue infiltration. These findings provide insights into the immune response to persistent S. aureus PJI and suggest potential targets for immunotherapeutic strategies.
JOURNAL OF BONE AND MINERAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Shuo Hong, Yueming Zhang, Manming Cao, Anqi Lin, Qi Yang, Jian Zhang, Peng Luo, Linlang Guo
Summary: A four-gene hypoxia risk model was developed to evaluate the degree of hypoxia and prognosis of ICI treatment in metastatic urothelial carcinoma, showing promising clinical prediction value. The model revealed a close relationship between hypoxia and the tumor immune microenvironment.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Jonathan O. Rayner, Jin Hyun Kim, Rosemary W. Roberts, Raphael Ryan Wood, Brian Fouty, Victor Solodushko
Summary: The study suggests that DNA launched VLP vaccines may have potential in preventing CHIKV infection compared to live attenuated vaccines, and gender differences in viral RNA loads in male and female mice were discovered, impacting the interpretation of vaccine efficacy and potentially influencing future CHIKV vaccine development.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Zuming Xiong, Wenxin Li, Xiangrong Luo, Yirong Lin, Wei Huang, Sen Zhang
Summary: In this study, a risk model was constructed based on bacterial response-related genes to identify new markers for predicting colon cancer prognosis. A seven-gene prognostic signature (LGALS4, RORC, DDIT3, NSUN5, RBCK1, RGL2, and SERPINE1) was found to accurately predict the outcomes of colon cancer patients and these genes were also identified as independent diagnostic factors.
BMC BIOINFORMATICS
(2023)
Review
Virology
Juliana Abreu Lima Nunes, Jorge Rodrigues de Sousa, Vanessa Cavaleiro Smith, Juarez Simoes Quaresma, Pedro Fernando da Costa Vasconcelos, Jannifer Oliveira Chiang
Summary: The chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is an RNA virus that causes acute febrile illness with severe joint pain, muscle pain, and rash. The virus has a genetic chain that encodes non-structural and structural proteins, and its immune escape contributes to disease worsening and tissue damage. In this review, the role of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines in the immunopathological processes of chikungunya fever is discussed.
REVIEWS IN MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Dominic J. Acri, Yanwen You, Mason D. Tate, Hande Karahan, Pablo Martinez, Brianne Mccord, A. Daniel Sharify, Sutha John, Byungwook Kim, Luke C. Dabin, Stephanie Philtjens, H. R. Sagara Wijeratne, Tyler J. Mccray, Daniel C. Smith, Stephanie J. Bissel, Bruce T. Lamb, Cristian A. Lasagna-Reeves, Jungsu Kim
Summary: Previous research has shown that genetic heterogeneity plays a crucial role in modeling amyloid accumulation and other phenotypes seen in Alzheimer's disease. However, the mechanisms behind the impact of genetic background on the pathogenicity of tau aggregates remain unknown. This study induced tau aggregation in mice with different genetic backgrounds and conducted RNA sequencing to identify key genes associated with tau seeding and amyloid response. The findings suggest that the genetic context of mice affects the alteration of transcriptome and tau seeding, providing valuable resources for better modeling tauopathy.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Cameron R. Bishop, Felipe Ten Caten, Helder I. Nakaya, Andreas Suhrbier
Summary: This study compared the gene expression profiles between a C57BL/6J CHIKV mouse model and humans infected with CHIKV. The results showed a high degree of similarity in gene expression profiles, especially in immune pathways and signatures. The C57BL/6J CHIKV mouse model is a reliable and representative system for studying CHIKV immunopathology and evaluating new treatments.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Immunology
Pingping Niu, Liqin Li, Yonggang Zhang, Zhongzhou Su, Binghao Wang, He Liu, Shehong Zhang, Sheng Qiu, Yuntao Li
Summary: Ischemic stroke is a significant cause of death and disability worldwide. Gender differences in stroke outcomes have been established, and the immune response after stroke plays a crucial role in patient outcomes. However, gender disparities lead to distinct immune metabolic tendencies that are closely related to immune regulation after stroke.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Aileen Y. Chang, Sarah R. Tritsch, Abigail J. Porzucek, Arnold M. Schwartz, Margaux Seyler-Schmidt, Arielle Glass, Patricia S. Latham, St. Patrick Reid, Gary L. Simon, Christopher N. Mores
Summary: The article discusses the development of a mouse model for post-acute arthritis of chikungunya and how it could be used to study potential novel therapies for CHIKV arthritis.
Article
Immunology
Ge Chen, Qiuyue Liao, Jihui Ai, Bin Yang, Hualin Bai, Jing Chen, Fengyuan Liu, Yang Cao, Haiyi Liu, Kezhen Li
Summary: Pregnant patients with COVID-19 exhibit an enhanced innate immune response with higher levels of neutrophils and C-reactive protein, while non-pregnant patients during the same period show suppressed cytokine storm. This may contribute to the unique anti-SARS-CoV-2 response in pregnant patients.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Immunology
Virginia Camacho, Valeriya Kuznetsova, Robert S. Welner
Summary: The immune microenvironment plays a crucial role in regulating hematopoiesis and immune cell dysfunction significantly contributes to neoplastic disease. Leukemic inflammatory cytokines can alter immune cells, and targeting the immune landscape may have therapeutic value in limiting leukemia growth. Further research is needed to understand how leukemic cytokines impact immune cells and potential immunotherapeutic approaches for patients with hematological myeloid malignancies.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Ni Zhao, Ye Yi, Wen Cao, Xiao Fu, Nan Mei, Chunli Li
Summary: This study aimed to find biomarkers that can predict the safety and efficacy of immunotherapy. The results showed that baseline levels of IL-1 beta and IL-2 in peripheral blood were associated with the occurrence of immune-related adverse events (irAEs) in lung cancer patients. During the course of immunotherapy, levels of IL-5, IFN-alpha, and IFN-gamma were associated with irAEs. However, baseline cytokine levels in peripheral blood were not associated with the efficacy of immunotherapy. Instead, levels of IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, and IL-17 during treatment were associated with the efficacy of immunotherapy.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ruta Kulkarni, Shubham Shrivastava, Harshad P. Patil, Divya Tiraki, Akhilesh Chandra Mishra, Vidya A. Arankalle
TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
(2020)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Harshad P. Patil, Prajakta S. Rane, Mrunal Gosavi, Akhilesh C. Mishra, Vidya A. Arankalle
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2020)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Ruta Kulkarni, Harshad P. Patil, Sonali Palkar, Sanjay Lalwani, Akhilesh Chandra Mishra, Vidya Arankalle
Summary: An ELISA test using BPL inactivated SARS-CoV2 was developed, showing potential utility in early detection of IgG antibodies in COVID-19 patients for patient diagnosis and contact screening.
JOURNAL OF VIROLOGICAL METHODS
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Archana Kulkarni-Munje, Sonali Palkar, Shubham Shrivastava, Sanjay Lalwani, Akhilesh C. Mishra, Vidya A. Arankalle
Summary: The severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with impaired maturation of mDCs and hyperactivation of NK, follicular T helper cells, and CD8 T cells. Decreased BCMA positive plasmablast cells in severe cases suggest a potential lack of long-term humoral immunity.
IMMUNITY INFLAMMATION AND DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Harshad P. Patil, Mrunal Gosavi, Akhilesh C. Mishra, Vidya A. Arankalle
Summary: The study investigates the age distribution of antibody levels in individuals with prior chikungunya exposure in Pune, India, revealing IgG1 and IgG4 as the predominant antibody subtypes with varying trends in different age groups. High titers of IgG1 during acute phase and post-infection indicate reexposures in adults, valuable for assessing immune response to CHIKV vaccine.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
(2021)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Shubham Shrivastava, Harshad P. Patil, Suhas T. Mhaske, Sonali Palkar, Sanjay Lalwani, Akhilesh Chandra Mishra, Vidya A. Arankalle
Summary: Two isolates of SARS-CoV-2 were characterized from Indian patients, showing similarities to Italian strains. The fully characterized virus isolates will assist in the development of neutralization/virological assays for vaccine and antiviral evaluation.
Article
Immunology
Harshad P. Patil, Prajakta S. Rane, Shubham Shrivastava, Sonali Palkar, Sanjay Lalwani, Akhilesh C. Mishra, Vidya A. Arankalle
Summary: This study quantified different antibody levels in COVID-19 patients, showing increased levels in severe cases in later stages and a correlation between IgA/IgG antibodies and neutralizing antibodies, highlighting their important role in neutralizing SARS-CoV-2.
Article
Immunology
Archana Kulkarni-Munje, Nandini Malshe, Sonali Palkar, Aniket Amlekar, Sanjay Lalwani, Akhilesh Chandra Mishra, Vidya Arankalle
Summary: Research shows that preterm infants in India may have lower immune response to pentavalent vaccine and may require additional doses for robust immune protection.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shubham Shrivastava, Sonali Palkar, Jignesh Shah, Prajakta Rane, Sanjay Lalwani, Akhilesh Chandra Mishra, Vidya A. Arankalle
Summary: Patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection show a wide range of clinical presentations, with males predominating severe cases. Severe patients exhibit early induction of high levels of neutralizing antibodies.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Nandini Malshe, Suprabha K. Patnaik, Sanjay Lalwani, Pradeep Suryawanshi, Ruta Kulkarni, Suhas Mhaske, Akhilesh Chandra Mishra, Vidya Arankalle
Summary: The study found a low rate of perinatal transmission, lower transfer of maternal antibodies in SARS-CoV-2-RNA+ mothers compared to SARS-CoV-2-RNA-negative mothers, but the majority of neonates demonstrated neutralizing potential against SARS-CoV-2.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Divya Tiraki, Karuna Singh, Shubham Shrivastava, A. C. Mishra, Vidya Arankalle
Summary: Dengue fever is a major global public health threat, with no significant changes in the circulating genotypes of the virus in recent years in Pune, India. Unique amino acid substitutions that may impact viral fitness were identified in the study.
INFECTION GENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Virology
Shubham Shrivastava, Suhas T. Mhaske, Meera S. Modak, Rashmi G. Virkar, Shamburaje S. Pisal, Akhilesh Chandra Mishra, Vidya A. Arankalle
Summary: This study examines the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 variants in India, highlighting the emergence of Kappa and Delta variants and the subsequent dominance of the Delta variant. The study emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring of new mutations.
ARCHIVES OF VIROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Shubham Shrivastava, Shweta Chelluboina, Prashant Jedge, Purwa Doke, Sonali Palkar, Akhilesh Chandra Mishra, Vidya A. Arankalle
Summary: The study found that DEFA1 protein levels were significantly elevated in COVID-19 patients at the onset of the disease, regardless of severity, while S100A8/A9 protein levels were significantly elevated in all patients. Levels of DEFA1, S100A8/A9, and MPO returned to normal in recovering patients, and DEFA1 levels were higher in severe patients than in mild patients at the onset of the disease.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Purwa Doke, Jayshree Sachin Gothankar, Prakash Prabhakarrao Doke, Milind Madhukar Kulkarni, Kiran Kishanrao Khalate, Shubham Shrivastava, Jayesh Rangrao Patil, Vidya Avinash Arankalle
Summary: The study aims to assess the modulation of neutralizing antibody titers in COVID-19 patients and understand the association with variables such as age, comorbidity, BMI, and gender. The results show a significant reduction in neutralizing antibody titers over time and their correlation with age, disease severity, comorbidity, BMI, and gender.
MICROBES AND INFECTION
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Ruta Kulkarni, Shubham Shrivastava, Harshad Patil, Pravin Kore, Prajakta Rane, Sonali Palkar, Sanjay Lalwani, Akhilesh Mishra, Vidya Arankalle
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the performance of SARS-CoV-2 IgM and IgG ELISAs in patient diagnosis and sero-epidemiologic investigations. The results showed that IgM detection by ELISAs cannot replace molecular diagnosis but may serve as a supplement test, with IgG tests suitable for serosurveys to assess past virus exposure, showing high specificity and positive predictive values.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH
(2021)