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关键词： HLA   HLA-C*07:971   next-generation sequencing   novel allele  

摘要： HLA-C*07:971 differs from HLA-C*07:02:01:03 by a single nucleotide substitution in codon -4 in exon 1.

关键词： endothelial cells   HLA   interferon gamma   chemokines  

摘要： Interferon gamma (IFN-gamma) induces an endothelial proimmunogenic phenotype through the JAK/STAT1 pathway, which can shape the activation of alloreactive leukocytes in transplant rejection. In immune cells, the DNA-binding protein B cell lymphoma 6 (BCL6) controls the transcription of inflammatory genes. This study tested if BCL6 modulates IFN-gamma-induced gene expression in endothelial cells. In vitro, BCL6 was IFN-gamma-inducible in primary human endothelium, along with CXCR3 chemokines and human leukocyte antigen (HLA). BCL6, HLA II, and CXCL9 were also increased in human cardiac transplants during acute rejection. Knockdown of BCL6 augmented, whereas overexpression and BTB domain inhibitors (BCL6-BTBi) suppressed, HLA II and CXCR3 chemokine expression but not HLA I. Further, BCL6 had a greater effect on HLA-DR and DP but was less involved in regulating HLA-DQ expression. The effect correlated with BCL6 binding motifs in or near affected genes. The BCL6 DNA recognition sequence was highly similar to that of STAT1, and BTBi reduced STAT1's transcriptional activity in vitro. Our results show for the first time that BCL6 selectively controls IFN-gamma-induced endothelial gene expression, advancing our understanding of the endogenous mechanisms regulating donor immunogenicity.

摘要： The first anti-tumour necrosis factor (TNF) monoclonal antibody, infliximab (Remicade), celebrated its 25th anniversary of FDA approval in 2023. Inhibitors of TNF have since proved clinically efficacious at reducing inflammation associated with several autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and Crohn's disease. The success of TNF inhibitors raised unrealistic expectations for targeting other members of the TNF superfamily (TNFSF) of ligands and their receptors, with difficulties in part related to their more limited, variable expression and potential redundancy. However, there has been a resurgence of interest and investment, with many of these cytokines or their cognate receptors now under clinical investigation as targets for modulation of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, as well as cancer. This Review assesses TNFSF-targeted biologics currently in clinical development for immune system-related diseases, highlighting ongoing challenges and future directions. Members of the TNF superfamily (TNFSF) of ligands and their receptors have emerged as promising targets in the treatment of autoimmune diseases and cancer, with several biologics gaining FDA approval. However, there are still many hurdles to realizing the true potential of targeting these superfamilies. This Review assesses past and ongoing clinical trials of agents modulating TNFSF ligands or receptors, highlighting ongoing challenges and future opportunities.

摘要： OBJECTIVE:To establish an efficient gene editing method of HLA-I gene to prepare HLA-I universal hematopoietic stem cells. METHODS:The easyedit small guide RNA(sgRNA) was designed according to the sequences of β2 microglobulin gene and synthesized by GenScript company. RNP complexes were formed by NLS-Cas9-NLS nuclease and Easyedit sgRNA according to different molar ratios (1∶1~1∶4). Control group and four transfection groups were performed respectively. HEK-293 cells and CD34 hematopoietic stem cells were nucleotransfected with RNP complex by Lonza 4D Nucleofector system. The expression of HLA-I on the surface of HEK-293 cells was detected by flow cytometry after transfection for 72 hours, the cleavage effect was determined by T7E1 enzyme digestion reaction and the presence of nested peak in the DNA sequence was identified by direct sequencing. RESULTS:The transfection groups had different levels of HLA-I negative expression cell populations by flow cytometry after transient transfection of HEK-293 cells and CD34 hematopoietic stem cells with different molar concentrations of RNP complex for 72 hours. There were nested peaks proximal to the sgRNA PAM sequence in the transfection groups by direct DNA sequencing, indicating that sgRNA had obvious editing effect. In the transfection of HEK-293 cells, the highest proportion of HLA-I negative expression cells was (87.69±0.83)% when the molar ratio of NLS-Cas9-NLS nuclease to Easyedit sgRNA was 1∶4. The cutting efficiency of T7E1 was the highest up to (38±2.0)% when the molar ratio was 1∶3. In the transfection of CD34 hematopoietic stem cells, the proportion of HLA-I negative expression cells was (91.56±3.39)% when the molar ratio was 1∶2, and the cutting efficiency of T7E1 was (64±8.45)% when the molar ratio was 1∶1. CONCLUSION:This study provides an efficient gene editing method for classical HLA-I molecules, which can effectively silence the expression of class HLA-I molecules on the cell surface, and is suitable for

关键词： Dental pulp fibroblast   Nemosis   Inflammasome   Pyrin domain-containing 3   Absent in melanoma 2  

摘要： Objectives: The objective of the present study was to investigate whether NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain-containing 3 (NLRP3) and absent in melanoma 2 (AIM2) inflammasomes pathways were involved in an experimental model of fibroblast activation named nemosis, which was used to mimic circumstances without bacteria stimulation. Methods: Nemosis of human dental pulp fibroblast (DPFs) was induced by three-dimensional culture in U-shaped 96-well plates and investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). DPFs monolayers were used as control. Annexin V-FITC/7-AAD apoptosis assay was performed on the DPFs spheroids by flowcytometry. Caspase-1 activity detection assay was conducted on the DPFs spheroids. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), cytokine measurements, Western blot and the effect of COX-2 inhibitor on spheroids was studied. Results: SEM study observed human dental pulp fibroblast clusters and cell membranes damage on the surface of DPFs spheroids. The percentages of necrotic cells from DPFs spheroids gradually increased as the incubation time increased. A statistically significant increase in caspase-1 activity was observed after DPFs spheroids formation. DPFs spheroids displayed significant amounts of NLRP3, AIM2 mRNA and protein expression, caspase-1 mRNA expression and cleaved Caspase-1 protein expression and high IL-1 beta concentrations (P < 0.05) than DPFs monolayers. Specific COX -2 inhibitor (NS-398) decreased NLRP3 mRNA and protein expression, cleaved Caspase-1 protein expression, Caspase-1 activity and IL-1 beta mRNA expression and IL-1 beta concentrations (P < 0.05). However, Specific COX -2 inhibitor had no impact on AIM2 mRNA and protein expression, caspase-1 mRNA expression and pro-Caspase-1 protein expression. Conclusions: In conclusion, clustering human DPFs spontaneously activated NLRP3 and AIM2 inflammasomes and induced IL-1 beta secretion which could be partially attenuated by COX -2 inhibitor. Thus, nemosis cou

关键词： HLA-G   NGS   non-classical HLA   novel allels   pregnancy   Warli tribe  

摘要： HLA-G*01:06:02:01 differs from HLA-G*01:06:01:01 by one nucleotide substitution in intron 4 at position 1921 (C to T).

关键词： psoriasis   inverse psoriasis   IL-23 inhibitors   IL-17 inhibitors   biologics   PASI  

摘要： Background Inverse psoriasis (IP) is a variant of plaque psoriasis involving flexor surfaces. A clear definition of IP is still lacking. Therapy is based on topical and systemic treatments, including classic systemic drugs and biologic agents, but a well-defined therapeutic strategy is absent. Materials and methods This retrospective study investigated the general characteristics of patients with IP or vulgar psoriasis and compared the effectiveness of anti-interleukin-17 or anti-interleukin-23 agents in the same groups. Second, treatment effectiveness and the demographic characteristics of IP patients treated with IL-23 and IL-17 inhibitors were also compared. IP patients were included if they had specific psoriatic involvement of the axillary, inguinal, or submammary lines, breast folds, antecubital and popliteal pits, intergluteal fold, and perianal area. Patients with vulgar plaque psoriasis and concomitant intertriginous involvement were included in the vulgar psoriasis cohort. Results Patients with IP were prevalently female and treated with IL-17 inhibitors compared to those with vulgar psoriasis. They also had a greater risk of drug discontinuation and subsequent therapeutical switch (32.1% vs. 18.1%, P = 0.002). At later time points, those with IP showed progressively slower achievement of PASI100 and 90 compared to the cohort with vulgar psoriasis. In the IP cohort, there was greater joint involvement in patients treated with an anti-IL-17 agent (P = 0.011), who also had a lower median age of onset (P = 0.011) compared to patients treated with an anti-IL-23 agent. Patients with IP treated with an anti-IL-23 agent initiated with a lower mean PASI and showed a slower response than patients on an anti-IL-17 agent. At later time points, progressively greater effectiveness of IL-23 inhibitors was observed compared to IL-17 inhibitors. Conclusions Patients with IP responded less to biologic agents than those with vulgar psoriasis. In the IP cohort, IL-17 inhibit

关键词： Colorectal cancer   Gamma delta T cells   Single-cell transcriptomics  

摘要： Gamma delta T cells play a crucial role in anti-tumor immunity due to their cytotoxic properties. However, the role and extent of gamma delta T cells in production of pro-tumorigenic interleukin-17 (IL-17) within the tumor micro- environment of colorectal cancer (CRC) remains controversial. In this study, we re-analyzed nine published human CRC whole-tissue single-cell RNA sequencing datasets, identifying 18,483 gamma delta T cells out of 951,785 total cells, in the neoplastic or adjacent normal tissue of 165 human CRC patients. Our results confirm that tumor- infiltrating gamma delta T cells exhibit high cytotoxicity-related transcription in both tumor and adjacent normal tissues, but critically, none of the gamma delta T cell clusters showed IL-17 production potential. We also identified various gamma delta T cell subsets, including poised effector-like T cells, tissue-resident memory T cells, progenitor exhausted-like T cells, and exhausted T cells, and noted an increased expression of cytotoxic molecules in tumor-infiltrating gamma delta T cells compared to their normal area counterparts. We proposed anti-tumor gamma delta T effector cells may arise from tissue-resident progenitor cells based on the trajectory analysis. Our work demonstrates that gamma delta T cells in CRC primarily function as cytotoxic effector cells rather than IL-17 producers, mitigating the concerns about their potential pro-tumorigenic roles in CRC, highlighting the importance of accurately characterizing these cells for cancer immunotherapy research and the unneglectable cross-species discrepancy between the mouse and human immune system in the study of cancer immunology.

关键词： TNF family   CD40   CD30   classic Hodgkin lymphoma   tumor microenvironment   pathobiology   new therapies  

摘要： The tumor necrosis factor (TNF) family, which includes 19 ligands and 29 receptors, influences cellular proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. The TNF family plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), particularly through its influence on the tumor microenvironment (TME). Hodgkin Reed-Sternberg (HRS) cells, the hallmark of classic HL (cHL), exhibit overexpression of TNF receptor family members such as CD30 and CD40. Given the critical roles of CD30 and CD40 in the survival and proliferation of HRS cells within the TME, targeting these TNF receptors represents a promising therapeutic strategy;therapies that target CD30 have already shown efficacy in clinical settings. The programmed death-1 (PD-1)/programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) axis plays a crucial role in immune evasion by HRS cells, which express PD-L1 that interacts with PD-1 on T cells, leading to T cell exhaustion and a diminished immune response against the tumor. By blocking this interaction, checkpoint inhibitors such as nivolumab and pembrolizumab have demonstrated high response rates in patients with cHL, particularly in those who have not responded to conventional therapies. The integration of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) with standard chemotherapy regimens has improved outcomes for patients with advanced-stage cHL. By understanding how TNF signaling interacts with immune checkpoints, researchers can design more effective treatment regimens that simultaneously target multiple pathways. Combining TNF inhibitors with checkpoint blockade therapies may enhance the overall anti-tumor response by addressing both direct tumor signaling and the immune evasion mechanisms employed by tumor cells.

关键词： TRAIL resistance   IL-8   IL-1 alpha   CRC   PI3K   Autophagy  

摘要： Background Tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) is an apoptosis inducer that exhibits an ideal therapeutic safety profile with less adverse effects than conventional chemotherapy. However, the occurrence of TRAIL resistance has been reported in various cancers including colorectal cancer (CRC). Substantial efforts have been channelled towards managing TRAIL resistance including identifying molecular targets. Interleukins (ILs) have been recently shown to play critical roles in modulating TRAIL sensitivity in cancer cells. Methods and Results This study investigated the roles of two ILs, IL-8 and IL alpha, in TRAIL resistance in CRC. TRAIL-resistant HT-29 and TRAIL-sensitive HCT 116 cells, were treated with human recombinant IL-8 and IL-1 alpha. The results indicated that treatment with IL-8 (2.5 ng/mL) significantly protected TRAIL-sensitive HCT 116 cells from TRAIL-induced cell death (p < 0.05). However, IL-1 alpha did not play a role in modulating CRC cells' responses to TRAIL. Data from RT-qPCR and Western blotting revealed the molecular regulations of IL-8 on TRAIL decoy receptor genes (OPG) and autophagy-related genes (BECN1 and LC3B) expression. The activation of the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) pathway was shown to counteract TRAIL-induced cell death. By inhibiting its activation with wortmannin, the protective role of IL-8 against TRAIL treatment was reversed, suggesting the involvement of the PI3K pathway. Conclusion Collectively, findings from this study identified the role of IL-8 and PI3K in modulating CRC cells' sensitivity to TRAIL. Further validation of these two potential molecular targets is warranted to overcome TRAIL resistance in CRC.