Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rodrigo J. Gonzalez, Ulrich H. von Andrian
Summary: The interaction between GPR35 receptor and 5-HIAA serotonin metabolite promotes the recruitment of neutrophils from blood into inflamed tissues, which is significant for inflammation and anti-microbial host defense.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Asif J. Iqbal, Franziska Krautter, Isobel A. Blacksell, Rachael D. Wright, Shani N. Austin-Williams, Mathieu-Benoit Voisin, Mohammed T. Hussain, Hannah L. Law, Toshiro Niki, Mitsuomi Hirashima, Michele Bombardieri, Costantino Pitzalis, Alok Tiwari, Gerard B. Nash, Lucy Norling, Dianne Cooper
Summary: This study investigates the role of immunomodulatory lectin Galectin-9 (Gal-9) in neutrophil recruitment. The results show that Gal-9 is upregulated in inflamed blood vessels and released by activated endothelial cells. Gal-9 binding induces neutrophil activation and can enhance their interaction with endothelial cells. Both soluble and immobilized Gal-9 function as adhesion molecules and can capture neutrophils. These findings provide insights into the importance of Gal-9 in leukocyte recruitment during inflammation.
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Immunology
Stav Kozlovski, Ofer Regev, Anita Sapoznikov, Marina Kizner, Hagit Achdout, Ekaterina Petrovich-Kopitman, Jacob Elkahal, Yoseph Addadi, Fernanda Vargas E. Silva Castanheira, Sara W. Feigelson, Paul Kubes, Noam Erez, Natalio Garbi, Ronen Alon
Summary: In this study, the role of ICAM-1 and ICAM-2 in immune responses to influenza infection was investigated in mice. The results showed that lung capillary ICAMs were not essential for the entry of NK and neutrophils into virus-infected lungs. Additionally, ICAM-1 and ICAM-2 had little effect on the recruitment of naive T cells and B lymphocytes in mediastinal lymph nodes, but were critical for humoral immunity and the differentiation of CD8(+) T cells.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Cell Biology
Laleh Pezhman, Abd Tahrani, Myriam Chimen
Summary: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic inflammatory disorder associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and hyperglycemia, with white blood cell accumulation in adipose tissue playing a key role in insulin resistance and beta-cell dysfunction. Therapeutic targeting of leukocyte trafficking may be an effective way to control inflammation, diabetes, and its vascular complications.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Miguel Camba-Gomez, Laura Arosa, Oreste Gualillo, Javier Conde-Aranda
Summary: Despite the benefits of current therapeutic options, there is a need for novel pharmacological targets to improve the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Chemokine and chemokine receptors have emerged as appealing options, as they regulate leukocyte trafficking and other processes related to intestinal inflammation development.
DRUG DISCOVERY TODAY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wan-Chi Lin, Michael B. Fessler
Summary: Neutrophils, key effector cells of the innate immune system, have unique interactions with the lung during infection. While their recruitment is essential for pathogen killing, excessive neutrophil trafficking to the lung can lead to tissue injury, underlying various lung diseases.
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR LIFE SCIENCES
(2021)
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Cell Biology
Ryan J. Debuque, Andrew J. Hart, Gabriela H. Johnson, Nadia A. Rosenthal, James W. Godwin
Summary: Scar-free healing and regeneration in adult human tissues is limited, while salamanders can repair various tissues throughout their adult life, dependent on the recruitment of macrophage white blood cells. Mammalian wounds are dominated by splenic-derived monocytes, while axolotls utilize liver as a major site for adult hematopoiesis. Liver-derived myeloid cells are essential for limb regeneration in axolotls, even in the absence of spleen.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Cell Biology
Michael J. Daseke, Upendra Chalise, Mediha Becirovic-Agic, Jeffrey D. Salomon, Leah M. Cook, Adam J. Case, Merry L. Lindsey
Summary: Neutrophils play crucial roles in MI inflammation resolution and scar formation, transitioning their phenotype to regulate the process. Understanding the signaling involved in neutrophil physiology in the context of MI may help identify novel therapeutic targets for improving MI outcomes.
CELLULAR SIGNALLING
(2021)
Review
Immunology
Jiarong Gu, Hao Xu, Yandong Chen, Na Li, Xin Hou
Summary: This article reviews the biosynthesis and functions of miR-223 in innate immunity, highlighting its key role in inflammatory diseases and cancers. Furthermore, it discusses the potential role of miR-223 in liver physiopathology and therapeutic prospects.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
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Cell Biology
Jeffrey W. Chadwick, Noah Fine, William Khoury, Nikola Tasevski, Chun-Xiang Sun, Parastoo Boroumand, Amira Klip, Michael Glogauer
Summary: The study revealed consistent detectable neutrophil populations in various tissues of healthy mice, with tissue-specific immunophenotypes; neutrophils from biofilm-associated mucosal tissues showed higher expression of surface markers of activation and altered immunophenotypes in the presence of an inflammatory stimulus.
JOURNAL OF LEUKOCYTE BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Cell Biology
Sophie J. Hopkin, Laleh Pezhman, Jenefa Begum, Dean Kavanagh, Helen M. Mcgettrick, Asif J. Iqbal, Myriam Chimen
Summary: Aging is associated with increased systemic inflammation and loss of immune system function. Leukocyte trafficking is affected by aging, particularly in the peritoneal cavity. In aged female mice, there is an increase in leukocyte population within the peritoneal cavity, accompanied by an increase in inflammatory environment and changes in vascular structure, which may contribute to increased leukocyte migration to the cavity. These findings indicate that aging and sex influence leukocyte trafficking in a unique manner.
JOURNAL OF LEUKOCYTE BIOLOGY
(2023)
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Immunology
Thomas Bromberger, Sarah Klapproth, Ina Rohwedder, Jasmin Weber, Robert Pick, Laura Mittmann, Soo Jin Min-Weissenhorn, Christoph A. Reichel, Christoph Scheiermann, Markus Sperandio, Markus Moser
Summary: Beta 2 integrins play a crucial role in leukocyte trafficking by mediating the processes of slow rolling and firm arrest through conformational changes, which are regulated by interactions with Rap1 and Riam. The loss of both pathways simultaneously results in a rolling phenotype similar to talin1 deficient neutrophils, suggesting that these two pathways primarily regulate beta 2 integrin.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Fang Liu, Hong Liu, Wen-Yan Yu, Zhan Liu, Xia Zhang, Yi Wang, Liang-Bin Miao, Zhao-Yi Li, Jin-Song Huang, Jian-Feng Bao
Summary: Limited data is available on the impact of lymphocytes and neutrophils on liver dysfunction in COVID-19 patients. This study found a U-shaped relationship between lymphocyte ratio, neutrophil ratio, and AST with the incidence of AST-linked liver dysfunction, suggesting a potential predictive value for these markers.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Adel Abo Mansour, Federica Raucci, Mustafa Sevim, Anella Saviano, Jenefa Begum, Zhaogong Zhi, Laleh Pezhman, Samantha Tull, Francesco Maione, Asif Jilani Iqbal
Summary: This study investigates the role of Gal-9 in the migration and adhesion of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells and reveals its potential therapeutic significance in inflammatory-based diseases. The findings suggest that Gal-9 supports T cell adhesion and transmigration in a glycan dependent manner and inhibits the chemotactic function of CXCL12 through direct binding.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Bernd Uhl, Constanze Braun, Julian Dominik, Joshua Luft, Martin Canis, Christoph A. Reichel
Summary: Microvascular dysfunction plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of salivary gland disorders, and restoring and preserving microvascular integrity could be a promising strategy for their treatment. The authors introduced a novel experimental approach for comprehensive in vivo analysis of the salivary gland microvasculature in mice.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)