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Plasma-Derived Neuronal Exosomal CircRNAs as Potential Biomarkers for Central Nervous System Infections. 血浆来源的神经元外泌体环状rna作为中枢神经系统感染的潜在生物标志物。
IF 3.5 3区 医学
Journal of Immunology Research Pub Date : 2025-02-25 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/jimr/9363390
Rui Zhang, Bihan Deng, Shuaibing Shi, Geng Lu, Jun Xia, Hongwei Liang, Fei Liu, Shuangshuang Gu, Jun Wang
{"title":"Plasma-Derived Neuronal Exosomal CircRNAs as Potential Biomarkers for Central Nervous System Infections.","authors":"Rui Zhang, Bihan Deng, Shuaibing Shi, Geng Lu, Jun Xia, Hongwei Liang, Fei Liu, Shuangshuang Gu, Jun Wang","doi":"10.1155/jimr/9363390","DOIUrl":"10.1155/jimr/9363390","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Infections of central nervous system (ICNSs) are inflammatory diseases caused by infectious agents that can infiltrate the brain and spinal cord through various routes, including the bloodstream, peripheral nerves, or cranial nerves. Exosomes are found in plasma and have the capacity to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Exosome constituents, including lipids, proteins, DNA, and RNA, change significantly over time and are correlated with the course of disease. Circular RNA (circRNA) has become a potential biomarker for various diseases, such as ICNSs. This study explores the diagnostic potential of circRNAs derived from brain-derived exosomes in ICNSs. Our research shows that the brain-derived exosomes from patients with CNS illnesses have different patterns of circRNA expression than those from healthy controls. Plasma samples from patients with bacterial ICNSs show significantly elevated levels of hsa_circ__0020840 and hsa_circ_0116108. In contrast, higher expression levels of hsa_circ_0056947 and hsa_circ_0021531 are observed in plasma samples from individuals with viral ICNSs compared to healthy subjects. These observations suggest their potential utility as sensitive and specific biomarkers for these diseases. Moreover, the capacity of circRNAs to be encapsulated within exosomes and released into circulation offers a noninvasive approach for diagnosing ICNSs. These findings highlight the promise of utilizing brain-derived exosomal circRNAs as novel diagnostic markers for ICNSs, which may have implications for improving patient outcomes and disease management.</p>","PeriodicalId":15952,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Immunology Research","volume":"2025 ","pages":"9363390"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11879592/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143557063","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Chemically Induced Senescence Prompts Functional Changes in Human Microglia-Like Cells. 化学诱导的衰老促进人类小胶质样细胞的功能变化。
IF 3.5 3区 医学
Journal of Immunology Research Pub Date : 2025-02-24 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/jimr/3214633
S Armanville, C Tocco, Z Haj Mohamad, D Clarke, R Robitaille, J Drouin-Ouellet
{"title":"Chemically Induced Senescence Prompts Functional Changes in Human Microglia-Like Cells.","authors":"S Armanville, C Tocco, Z Haj Mohamad, D Clarke, R Robitaille, J Drouin-Ouellet","doi":"10.1155/jimr/3214633","DOIUrl":"10.1155/jimr/3214633","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In response to various stressors, cells can enter a state called cellular senescence which is characterized by irreversible cell cycle arrest and a senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP). The progressive accumulation of senescent glial cells in the central nervous system (CNS) with aging suggests a potential role for senescence as driver of aging and inflammation in the brain. As the main immune cell population residing in the CNS, microglia are thought to play a pivotal role in the progression of age-associated neuroinflammation. Furthermore, due to their slow turnover, microglia are highly susceptible to undergoing cellular senescence. However, current understanding of age-related changes in microglia and their impact on brain aging is limited. Due to the challenge in accessing human primary microglia and the lack of models to adequately recapitulate aging, this knowledge is predominantly limited to rodent studies. Here, we chemically induced senescence in a human immortalized microglia cell line with a cocktail of senescence-inducing molecules. We demonstrate that chemically induced senescent microglia adopt a proinflammatory phenotype, have reduced phagocytic activity, and impaired calcium activity. Our results show that chemically induced senescence can mimic features of cellular aging and can provide insight into the impact of aging and cellular senescence on human microglia.</p>","PeriodicalId":15952,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Immunology Research","volume":"2025 ","pages":"3214633"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11876530/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143557030","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Nucleated Red Blood Cells Secrete Haptoglobin to Induce Immunosuppressive Function in Monocytes. 有核红细胞分泌虹彩素诱导单核细胞的免疫抑制功能
IF 3.5 3区 医学
Journal of Immunology Research Pub Date : 2025-02-20 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/jimr/8085784
Shusuke Takeuchi, Satoshi Fujiyama, Motomichi Nagafuji, Miyuki Mayumi, Makoto Saito, Mana Obata-Yasuoka, Hiromi Hamada, Yayoi Miyazono, Hidetoshi Takada
{"title":"Nucleated Red Blood Cells Secrete Haptoglobin to Induce Immunosuppressive Function in Monocytes.","authors":"Shusuke Takeuchi, Satoshi Fujiyama, Motomichi Nagafuji, Miyuki Mayumi, Makoto Saito, Mana Obata-Yasuoka, Hiromi Hamada, Yayoi Miyazono, Hidetoshi Takada","doi":"10.1155/jimr/8085784","DOIUrl":"10.1155/jimr/8085784","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nucleated red blood cells (NRBCs) are precursors of red blood cells (RBCs), but also possess variety of immunomodulatory effects. However, among the three types of NRBCs, the immunological effects of human CD45- NRBCs remain largely unknown. We have previously shown that cord blood-derived CD45- NRBCs and adult peripheral blood-derived monocytes cocultured in a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated indirect coculture system that avoided cell-to-cell contact, increase IL-10 and decrease TNF-<i>α</i> secretion, suggesting an immunosuppressive function of CD45- NRBCs via an unknown soluble factor. The peripheral blood of fetuses and neonates has abundant NRBCs and is physiologically polycythemic, which may lead to the peripheral accumulation of toxic plasma-free hemoglobin. Plasma-free hemoglobin binds to haptoglobin, forming a haptoglobin-hemoglobin complex, which is processed within monocytes via the CD163- heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1) axis and secretes IL-10. Therefore, we hypothesized that NRBCs secrete haptoglobin and induce the immunosuppressive function of monocytes by activating the CD163-HO-1 axis. We found that immunosuppressive response decreased when the coculture medium was supplemented with an anti-CD163 blocking antibody or the HO-1 inhibitor zinc protoporphyrin IX (ZnPP-IX). Haptoglobin levels in the culture medium containing NRBCs were high and expressed the haptoglobin gene. Thus, CD45- NRBCs secreted haptoglobin and activated the immunosuppressive function of monocytes.</p>","PeriodicalId":15952,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Immunology Research","volume":"2025 ","pages":"8085784"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11867727/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143523634","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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FABP7 in Hepatic Macrophages Promotes Fibroblast Activation and CD4+ T-Cell Migration by Regulating M2 Polarization During Liver Fibrosis. 肝巨噬细胞FABP7通过调节M2极化促进成纤维细胞活化和CD4+ t细胞迁移
IF 3.5 3区 医学
Journal of Immunology Research Pub Date : 2025-02-19 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/jimr/6987981
Hirofumi Miyazaki, Tunyanat Wannakul, Shuhan Yang, Dandan Yang, Ayano Karasawa, Ai Shishido, Ruizhu Cao, Yui Yamamoto, Yoshiteru Kagawa, Shuhei Kobayashi, Masaki Ogata, Motoko Maekawa, Yuji Owada
{"title":"FABP7 in Hepatic Macrophages Promotes Fibroblast Activation and CD4<sup>+</sup> T-Cell Migration by Regulating M2 Polarization During Liver Fibrosis.","authors":"Hirofumi Miyazaki, Tunyanat Wannakul, Shuhan Yang, Dandan Yang, Ayano Karasawa, Ai Shishido, Ruizhu Cao, Yui Yamamoto, Yoshiteru Kagawa, Shuhei Kobayashi, Masaki Ogata, Motoko Maekawa, Yuji Owada","doi":"10.1155/jimr/6987981","DOIUrl":"10.1155/jimr/6987981","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hepatic macrophages respond to various microenvironmental signals and play a central role in maintaining hepatic homeostasis, dysregulation of which leads to various liver diseases. Fatty acid-binding protein 7 (FABP7), an intracellular lipid chaperone for polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), is highly expressed in liver macrophages. However, the mechanisms by which FABP7 regulates hepatic macrophage activation remain unclear. Therefore, we aimed to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the effects of FABP7 on the functions of hepatic macrophages in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and liver fibrosis models. In this study, we found that FABP7-deficient macrophages exhibited impaired M2 polarization, which reduced the fibrotic response of myofibroblasts and CD4<sup>+</sup> T-cell infiltration into the liver tissues in a carbon tetrachloride (CCl<sub>4</sub>)-induced hepatic fibrosis model. In vitro, FABP7-deficient macrophages exhibited decreased levels of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)-<i>γ</i> and its target genes, including C-C motif chemokine ligand (CCL)-17 and transforming growth factor-<i>β</i> (TGF-<i>β</i>), compared to the wild-type (WT) macrophages post-interleukin (IL)-4 stimulation. However, these effects were inhibited by a PPAR<i>γ</i> inhibitor. IL-4-stimulated WT macrophages also promoted CD4<sup>+</sup> T-cell migration and hepatic fibroblast (TWNT-1 hepatic stellate cell [HSC]) activation, indicated by increased mRNA levels of actin alpha 2, smooth muscle (<i>ACTA2</i>), and collagen type I alpha 1 (<i>COL1A1</i>); however, these effects were inhibited in FABP7-deficient macrophages. Overall, FABP7 in hepatic macrophages modulated the crosstalk between hepatic fibroblasts and T cells by regulating M2 polarization. Therefore, regulation of hepatic macrophage function by FABP7 is a potential therapeutic target for liver fibrosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":15952,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Immunology Research","volume":"2025 ","pages":"6987981"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11865460/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143523628","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Risk Allele rs117026326-Mediated Alternative Splicing of GTF2I Promotes B Cell Proliferation in Primary Sjögren's Syndrome. 风险等位基因rs117026326介导的GTF2I选择性剪接促进原发性Sjögren综合征的B细胞增殖。
IF 3.5 3区 医学
Journal of Immunology Research Pub Date : 2025-02-18 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/jimr/4821639
Chaowen Luo, Chaofeng Lian, Jinlei Sun, Liling Zhao, Shuo Zhang, Yongzhe Li, Hua Chen, Fengchun Zhang
{"title":"Risk Allele rs117026326-Mediated Alternative Splicing of GTF2I Promotes B Cell Proliferation in Primary Sjögren's Syndrome.","authors":"Chaowen Luo, Chaofeng Lian, Jinlei Sun, Liling Zhao, Shuo Zhang, Yongzhe Li, Hua Chen, Fengchun Zhang","doi":"10.1155/jimr/4821639","DOIUrl":"10.1155/jimr/4821639","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives:</b> Primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) is associated with a risk allele T of rs117026326 located at a potential splicing enhancer within the intronic region of general transcription factor II-I (GTF2I). This study aimed to explore the rs117026326-regulated alternative splicing of GTF2I and its role in B cell overactivation in pSS. <b>Methods:</b> GTF2I isoform expressions and rs117026326 genotypes of pSS peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were examined using quantitative PCR and Sanger sequencing, respectively. GTF2IΔ was overexpressed in B cells, T cells, and macrophages using plasmid transfection. Proliferation of B cells and T cells was determined using Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK8) assay. CD4<sup>+</sup> T cell differentiation was inspected using flow cytometry. Proinflammatory cytokine production of macrophages was investigated using quantitative PCR. c-FOS expression in GTF2IΔ-transfected B cells was tested by quantitative PCR, and proliferation of GTF2IΔ-transfected B cells treated with c-FOS siRNA or c-FOS inhibitor was interrogated using CCK8 assay. <b>Results:</b> pSS patients with risk allele of rs117026326 expressed higher levels of GTF2IΔ and GTF2Iζ isoforms. GTF2IΔ expression was correlated with serum immunoglobulin G (IgG). GTF2IΔ promoted B cell proliferation and upregulated c-FOS expression. Knocking down or inhibition of c-FOS reversed B cell proliferation driven by GTF2IΔ. <b>Conclusion:</b> pSS risk allele of rs117026326 modulates alternative splicing of GTF2I and upregulates GTF2IΔ isoform, which promotes B cell proliferation through enhancing binding and transcription of c-FOS.</p>","PeriodicalId":15952,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Immunology Research","volume":"2025 ","pages":"4821639"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11858827/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143501771","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Durability of Functional SARS-CoV-2-Specific Immunological Memory and T Cell Response up to 8-9 Months Postrecovery From COVID-19. COVID-19恢复后8-9个月功能性sars - cov -2特异性免疫记忆和T细胞反应的持久性
IF 3.5 3区 医学
Journal of Immunology Research Pub Date : 2025-02-10 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/jimr/9743866
Diptee Trimbake, Dharmendra Singh, Yogesh Gurav K, Prasad Babar, Varsha Dange S, Anuradha S Tripathy
{"title":"Durability of Functional SARS-CoV-2-Specific Immunological Memory and T Cell Response up to 8-9 Months Postrecovery From COVID-19.","authors":"Diptee Trimbake, Dharmendra Singh, Yogesh Gurav K, Prasad Babar, Varsha Dange S, Anuradha S Tripathy","doi":"10.1155/jimr/9743866","DOIUrl":"10.1155/jimr/9743866","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Research on long-term follow-up in individuals who have recovered from coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) would yield insights regarding their immunity status and identify those who need booster vaccinations. This study evaluated the longevity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-specific cellular and humoral memory responses, as well as T cell effector functionalities, at 1-2 months (<i>n</i> = 40), 8-9 months (<i>n</i> = 40), and 12 months/1 year (<i>n</i> = 27) following recovery from SARS-CoV-2 infection. CTL response by enzyme-linked immunospot (ELISPOT); levels of cytokine by Bio-Plex, natural killer (NK), CD4+ helper, and CD8+ cytotoxic T cell functionalities using flow cytometry; anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG by ELISA; and levels of neutralizing antibodies (NAbs) by surrogate virus NAb assay were assessed. The levels of SARS-CoV-2-specific IgG and NAb at 1-2 and 8-9 months postrecovery were hand in hand and appeared declining. SARS-CoV-2-specific B, memory B and plasma cells, and T cells sustained up to 8-9 months. Increased expression of CD107a/IFN-γ by NK cells and cytotoxic T cells at 8-9 months could be indicative of SARS-CoV-2-specific effector functions. Recovered individuals with positive and negative IgG antibody status displayed T cell response up to 1 year and 8-9 months, respectively, emphasizing the durabilty of effector immunity up to 8-9 months regardless of IgG antibody status. Overall, the recovered individuals exhibited robust immunological memory, sustained T cell response with effector functionality against SARS-CoV-2 that persists for at least 8-9 months.</p>","PeriodicalId":15952,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Immunology Research","volume":"2025 ","pages":"9743866"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11832264/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143440943","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Unveiling the Interplay Between Dendritic Cells and Natural Killer Cells as Key Players in Leishmania Infection. 揭示树突状细胞和自然杀伤细胞在利什曼原虫感染中的关键作用。
IF 3.5 3区 医学
Journal of Immunology Research Pub Date : 2025-02-10 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/jimr/3176927
Ana Valério-Bolas, Mafalda Meunier, Armanda Rodrigues, Joana Palma-Marques, Rui Ferreira, Inês Cardoso, Lis Lobo, Marta Monteiro, Telmo Nunes, Ana Armada, Wilson T Antunes, Graça Alexandre-Pires, Isabel Pereira da Fonseca, Gabriela Santos-Gomes
{"title":"Unveiling the Interplay Between Dendritic Cells and Natural Killer Cells as Key Players in <i>Leishmania</i> Infection.","authors":"Ana Valério-Bolas, Mafalda Meunier, Armanda Rodrigues, Joana Palma-Marques, Rui Ferreira, Inês Cardoso, Lis Lobo, Marta Monteiro, Telmo Nunes, Ana Armada, Wilson T Antunes, Graça Alexandre-Pires, Isabel Pereira da Fonseca, Gabriela Santos-Gomes","doi":"10.1155/jimr/3176927","DOIUrl":"10.1155/jimr/3176927","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Leishmaniasis is a group of parasitic diseases whose etiological agent is the protozoa <i>Leishmania</i>. These diseases afflict impoverished populations in tropical and subtropical regions and affect wild and domestic animals. Canine leishmaniasis is a global disease mostly caused by <i>L. infantum</i>. Dogs are recognized as a good reservoir since harbor the infection long before developing the disease, facilitating parasite transmission. Furthermore, there is growing evidence that dogs may also be the reservoir of the American <i>Leishmania</i> spp. as <i>L. amazonensis</i>. The innate immune response is the first defense line against pathogens, which includes natural killer (NK) and dendritic cells (DCs). By recognizing and ultimately destroying infected cells, and by secreting immune mediators that favor inflammatory microenvironments, NK cells take the lead in the infectious process. When interacting with <i>Leishmania</i> parasites, DCs become activated and play a key role in driving the host immune response. While activated DCs can modulate NK cell activity, <i>Leishmania</i> parasites can directly activate NK cells by interacting with innate immune receptors. Once activated, NK cells can engage in a bidirectional interplay with DCs. However, the complexity of these interactions during <i>Leishmania</i> infection makes it challenging to fully understand the underlying processes. To further explore this, the present study investigated the dynamic interplay established between monocyte-derived DCs (moDCs) and putative NK (pNK) cells of dogs during <i>Leishmania</i> infection. Findings indicate that the crosstalk between moDCs exposed to <i>L. infantum</i> or <i>L. amazonensis</i> and pNK cells enhances chemokine upregulation, potentially attracting other leukocytes to the site of infection. pNK cells activated by <i>L. infantum</i> infected DCs upregulate <i>IL-10</i>, which can lead to a regulatory immune response while moDCs exposed to <i>L. amazonensis</i> induced pNK cells to overexpress <i>IFN-γ</i> and <i>IL-13</i>, favoring a mix of pro- and anti-inflammatory response. In addition, parasite-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) can modulate the host immune response by stimulating the upregulation of anti-inflammatory cytokines and perforin release, which may impact infection outcomes. Thus, <i>Leishmania</i> and parasitic EVs can influence the bidirectional interplay between canine NK cells and DCs.</p>","PeriodicalId":15952,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Immunology Research","volume":"2025 ","pages":"3176927"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11832263/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143440947","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Clinical Efficacy of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in Pediatric Functional Constipation: Impact on Immunological Indicators and Gut Microbiota. 经皮神经电刺激治疗小儿功能性便秘的临床疗效:对免疫指标和肠道菌群的影响
IF 3.5 3区 医学
Journal of Immunology Research Pub Date : 2025-02-05 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/jimr/8888730
Piao Guo, Xue Ning Zhang, Xin Yu Jin, Wen Juan Xia, Li Zhou, Wei Song Sheng, Dan Rong Zhu
{"title":"Clinical Efficacy of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in Pediatric Functional Constipation: Impact on Immunological Indicators and Gut Microbiota.","authors":"Piao Guo, Xue Ning Zhang, Xin Yu Jin, Wen Juan Xia, Li Zhou, Wei Song Sheng, Dan Rong Zhu","doi":"10.1155/jimr/8888730","DOIUrl":"10.1155/jimr/8888730","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in treating pediatric functional constipation (FC) and to explore its mechanisms by analyzing changes in serum neurotransmitters and gut microbiota. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> This was a prospective cohort study conducted on 60 children aged 4-14 years diagnosed with FC. Participants were divided into two groups, namely, one receiving TENS therapy three times a week for 4 weeks and the control group receiving lactulose. Pretreatment and posttreatment evaluations included serum neurotransmitters, immunological indicators, and gut microbiota composition. <b>Results:</b> The TENS group demonstrated significant improvements in defecation frequency and constipation symptoms compared with the lactulose group (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Posttreatment, remarkable increases were detected in serum motilin and vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) levels, along with a significant decrease in interleukin-12 levels (<i>p</i> < 0.05), indicating anti-inflammatory effects. Gut microbiota analysis revealed significant shifts in microbial composition, with an increase in the abundance of Bacteroidetes and a decrease in the abundance of Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio, suggesting improved gut health and metabolic function. <b>Conclusion:</b> TENS effectively improves symptoms of pediatric FC and induces beneficial changes in immunological indicators and gut microbiota. These results suggest potential anti-inflammatory and microbiota-modulating effects. However, due to the limited sample size, further studies are needed to confirm these findings and explore the long-term benefits of TENS therapy. <b>Trial Registration:</b> Clinical Trial Registry identifier: ChiCTR2200059549.</p>","PeriodicalId":15952,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Immunology Research","volume":"2025 ","pages":"8888730"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11870762/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143542238","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Global Trends in Research of Amino Acid Metabolism in T Lymphocytes in Recent 15 Years: A Bibliometric Analysis. 近15年来全球T淋巴细胞氨基酸代谢研究趋势:文献计量学分析。
IF 3.5 3区 医学
Journal of Immunology Research Pub Date : 2025-01-25 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/jimr/3393342
Jiaona Xu, Yinan Yu, Shijie Li, Fanghui Qiu
{"title":"Global Trends in Research of Amino Acid Metabolism in T Lymphocytes in Recent 15 Years: A Bibliometric Analysis.","authors":"Jiaona Xu, Yinan Yu, Shijie Li, Fanghui Qiu","doi":"10.1155/jimr/3393342","DOIUrl":"10.1155/jimr/3393342","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Amino acid metabolism in T cells determines the therapeutic efficacy of T-cell-targeting drugs. To assess the direction of amino acid metabolism in T cells and construct related knowledge structure, we performed a bibliometric analysis aiming at amino acid metabolism in T cells utilizing studies publicized in recent 15 years. Three hundred thirty-seven related studies were downloaded from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC), and the information on countries, institutes, and authors was collected and analyzed. In addition, the present research status and future trends were explored according to the results yielded from the analysis of cited references and keywords. This study revealed that publications regarding amino acid metabolism in T cells gradually increased each year. The USA is the top producer and most influential country in this field. Recent research has focused on the correlation between the metabolism of several amino acids and regulatory T cells (Tregs) and CD8<sup>+</sup> T cells. Overall, this research offers a comprehensive exhibition on the field of amino acid metabolism in T cells, which will help researchers to study this domain more effectively and intuitively.</p>","PeriodicalId":15952,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Immunology Research","volume":"2025 ","pages":"3393342"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11824865/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143414384","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Advancements and Future Directions of Dual-Target Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy in Preclinical and Clinical Studies. 双靶点嵌合抗原受体t细胞治疗的临床前和临床研究进展及未来方向。
IF 3.5 3区 医学
Journal of Immunology Research Pub Date : 2025-01-15 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1155/jimr/5845167
Chenyun Zhang, Haizhou Liu
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