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Optimizing the method for expressing human monoclonal antibodies from a single peripheral blood cell from vaccinated donors 优化从接种疫苗的供体的单个外周血细胞中表达人类单克隆抗体的方法。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Journal of immunological methods Pub Date : 2024-08-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.jim.2024.113747
Sandra Omejec , Manuela Tompa , Valerija Kovač , Vladka Čurin Šerbec
{"title":"Optimizing the method for expressing human monoclonal antibodies from a single peripheral blood cell from vaccinated donors","authors":"Sandra Omejec ,&nbsp;Manuela Tompa ,&nbsp;Valerija Kovač ,&nbsp;Vladka Čurin Šerbec","doi":"10.1016/j.jim.2024.113747","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jim.2024.113747","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Human monoclonal antibodies are essential diagnostic and research tools and one of the most promising therapeutics. In the past years, single B cell technologies have evolved and over-come conventional methods' limitations, enabling the isolation of scarce B cell populations with desirable characteristics. In this study, we describe a simple and efficient method to isolate anti-gen-specific plasmablasts and memory B cells from hepatitis B virus vaccinated donors' peripheral blood and consequently amplification of immunoglobulin variable region genes. Amplified immunoglobulin variable region genes were cloned into expression vectors and transfected into a human cell line to produce human recombinant monoclonal antibodies. Major challenges in this protocol were isolation of antigen-specific B cells based on surface markers, recovering mRNA from a single cell for efficient amplification, and cloning the correct insert into a desired expression vector. The essential feature of our protocol was the separation of B cells from peripheral blood mononuclear cells before sorting. We identified antigen-specific binding B cells based on the expression of surface markers CD19, CD27, IgG, and binding to hepatitis B surface antigen. Efficient single-cell reverse transcription and polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) were achieved using a random primer mix and Kapa Hifi Hot Start Polymerase. Amplification efficiency differed among heavy and light chain variable regions (highest at heavy chain (68 %) and lowest at lambda light chain (22 %)). After co-transfection of HEK293T/17 with successfully cloned heavy and light chain vectors, 70 % of transfected cells produced recombinant monoclonal antibodies at a concentration ∼ 4 μg/ml and 7 % of them showed binding to HBsAg. Human monoclonal antibodies from peripheral blood have advantages over antibodies of mouse origin or phage display libraries, because of their high specificity and self-tolerance. Using the described protocol, we can generate fully human monoclonal antibodies to any other antigen for application in immunotherapy or basic research.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":16000,"journal":{"name":"Journal of immunological methods","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022175924001327/pdfft?md5=73c0ec9354012fce306aec8a5c983ef7&pid=1-s2.0-S0022175924001327-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142108097","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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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Smartphone based lateral flow immunoassay quantifications 基于智能手机的侧流免疫测定定量。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Journal of immunological methods Pub Date : 2024-08-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.jim.2024.113745
Jongwon Park
{"title":"Smartphone based lateral flow immunoassay quantifications","authors":"Jongwon Park","doi":"10.1016/j.jim.2024.113745","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jim.2024.113745","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Lateral Flow Immunoassay (LFI) is a disposable tool designed to detect target substances using minimal resources. For qualitative analysis, LFI does not require a device (i.e., reader) to interpret test results. However, various studies have been conducted to implement quantitative analysis using LFI systems, incorporating LFI along with electrical/electronic readers, to overcome the limitations associated with qualitative LFI analysis. The reader used for the quantitative analysis of LFI should ensure mobility for easy on-site diagnostics and inspections, be user-friendly in operation, and have a fast processing speed until the results are obtained. Due to these requirements, smartphones are increasingly utilized as readers in quantitative analysis of LFI. Among the various components constituting a smartphone, high-performance cameras can serve as sensors converting visual signals into electrical signals. With powerful processing units, large storage capacity, and network capabilities for transmitting analysis results, smartphones are also utilized as interfaces for quantitative analysis. Absolutely, the widespread global use of smartphones is a key advantage, leading to their utilization as diagnostic devices for acquiring, analyzing, storing, and transmitting assay test results. This paper summarizes research cases where smartphones are utilized as readers for quantitative LFI systems used in confirming contamination in food or the environment, detecting drugs, and diagnosing diseases in humans or animals. The systems are classified based on the types of label particles used in the assay, and efforts to improve the quantitative analysis performance for each are examined. Cases where smartphones were used as LFI readers for the diagnosis of the 2019 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), which has recently caused significant global damage, have also been investigated.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":16000,"journal":{"name":"Journal of immunological methods","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142036008","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Platelets isolation and ectonucleotidase assay: Revealing functional aspects of the communication between the vasculature and the immune system 血小板分离和外切核苷酸酶测定:揭示血管与免疫系统之间交流的功能方面。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Journal of immunological methods Pub Date : 2024-08-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.jim.2024.113746
Jeferson Stabile, Cristina Ribas Fürstenau
{"title":"Platelets isolation and ectonucleotidase assay: Revealing functional aspects of the communication between the vasculature and the immune system","authors":"Jeferson Stabile,&nbsp;Cristina Ribas Fürstenau","doi":"10.1016/j.jim.2024.113746","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jim.2024.113746","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Platelets are enucleated fragments of cells with a diversity of internal granules. They are responsible for functions related to hemostasis, coagulation, and inflammation. The activation of these processes depends on a cascade coordinated by cytokines, chemokines, and components of purinergic signaling, such as ATP, ADP, and adenosine. Platelets express distinct components of the purinergic system: P2X1, P2Y1, PY12, and P2Y14 receptors; and the ectonucleotidases NTPDase, NPP, and 5NTE (ecto-5′-nucleotidase). Except for P2Y14, which has not yet exhibited a known function, all other components relate to the biological processes mentioned before. Platelets are known to display specific responses to microorganisms, being capable of recognizing pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs), engulfing certain classes of viruses, and participating in NETosis. Platelet function dysregulation implicates various pathophysiological processes, including cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and infections. In COVID-19 patients, platelets exhibit altered purinergic signaling and increased activation, contributing to inflammation. Excessive platelet activation can lead to complications from thrombosis, which can affect the circulation of vital organs. Therefore, controlling the activation is necessary to end the inflammatory process and restore homeostasis. Ectonucleotidases, capable of hydrolyzing ATP, ADP, and AMP, are of fundamental importance in activating platelets, promising pharmacological targets for clinical use as cardiovascular protective drugs. In this review, we revisit platelet biology, the purinergic receptors and ectonucleotidases on their surface, and their importance in platelet activity. Additionally, we describe methods for isolating platelets in humans and murine, as well as the main techniques for detecting the activity of ectonucleotidases in platelets. Considering the multitude of functions revealed by platelets and their potential use as potent bioreactors able to secrete and present molecules involved in the communication of the vasculature with the immune system, it is crucial to deeply understand platelet biology and purinergic signaling participation to contribute to the developing of therapeutic strategies in diseases of the cardiovascular, inflammatory, and immune systems.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":16000,"journal":{"name":"Journal of immunological methods","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142055747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Long term investigation of formulation buffers to mitigate stability issues of conjugated critical reagents 长期研究配方缓冲液,以缓解共轭关键试剂的稳定性问题。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Journal of immunological methods Pub Date : 2024-08-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.jim.2024.113742
Glenn T. Miller , Teresa M. Caiazzo , Alison Joyce
{"title":"Long term investigation of formulation buffers to mitigate stability issues of conjugated critical reagents","authors":"Glenn T. Miller ,&nbsp;Teresa M. Caiazzo ,&nbsp;Alison Joyce","doi":"10.1016/j.jim.2024.113742","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jim.2024.113742","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Stability of conjugated critical reagents supporting ligand binding assays to enable biotherapeutic drug development is a universal concern. Formulation buffer employed for long-term cold storage may be key to mitigate protein aggregation issues. We investigated biophysical and functional attributes of murine mAb and human multispecific drug labeled with biotin, ruthenium, and Alexa fluor 647 frozen at −80 °C in PBS or a protein storage buffer for 3–15 months. Aggregation was observed at 4 months in mAb A-Ru (11.2%) and -Alexa (10%) in PBS followed by precipitation and reduced biological binding at 15 months. Increased aggregation in drug Ru (11.7%, 6 months) and Alexa (6.9%, 15 months) were noted but without impact on performance. There were no observations with biotin labeled reagents.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":16000,"journal":{"name":"Journal of immunological methods","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141995897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Development and optimization of a diluted whole blood ELISpot assay to test immune function 开发和优化用于检测免疫功能的稀释全血 ELISpot 检测方法。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Journal of immunological methods Pub Date : 2024-08-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.jim.2024.113743
Ricardo F. Ungaro , Julie Xu , Tamara A. Kucaba , Mahil Rao , Christian B. Bergmann , Scott C. Brakenridge , Philip A. Efron , Michael D. Goodman , Robert W. Gould , Richard S. Hotchkiss , Muxuan Liang , Monty B. Mazer , Patrick W. McGonagill , Lyle L. Moldawer , Kenneth E. Remy , Isaiah R. Turnbull , Charles C. Caldwell , Vladimir P. Badovinac , Thomas S. Griffith
{"title":"Development and optimization of a diluted whole blood ELISpot assay to test immune function","authors":"Ricardo F. Ungaro ,&nbsp;Julie Xu ,&nbsp;Tamara A. Kucaba ,&nbsp;Mahil Rao ,&nbsp;Christian B. Bergmann ,&nbsp;Scott C. Brakenridge ,&nbsp;Philip A. Efron ,&nbsp;Michael D. Goodman ,&nbsp;Robert W. Gould ,&nbsp;Richard S. Hotchkiss ,&nbsp;Muxuan Liang ,&nbsp;Monty B. Mazer ,&nbsp;Patrick W. McGonagill ,&nbsp;Lyle L. Moldawer ,&nbsp;Kenneth E. Remy ,&nbsp;Isaiah R. Turnbull ,&nbsp;Charles C. Caldwell ,&nbsp;Vladimir P. Badovinac ,&nbsp;Thomas S. Griffith","doi":"10.1016/j.jim.2024.113743","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jim.2024.113743","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Sepsis remains a leading cause of death worldwide with no proven immunomodulatory therapies. Stratifying Patient Immune Endotypes in Sepsis (‘SPIES’) is a prospective, multicenter observational study testing the utility of ELISpot as a functional bioassay specifically measuring cytokine-producing cells after stimulation to identify the immunosuppressed endotype, predict clinical outcomes in septic patients, and test potential immune stimulants for clinical development. Most ELISpot protocols call for the isolation of PBMC prior to their inclusion in the assay. In contrast, we developed a diluted whole blood (DWB) ELISpot protocol that has been validated across multiple laboratories. Heparinized whole blood was collected from healthy donors and septic patients and tested under different stimulation conditions to evaluate the impact of blood dilution, stimulant concentration, blood storage, and length of stimulation on ex vivo IFNγ and TNFα production as measured by ELISpot. We demonstrate a dynamic range of whole blood dilutions that give a robust ex vivo cytokine response to stimuli. Additionally, a wide range of stimulant concentrations can be utilized to induce cytokine production. Further modifications demonstrate anticoagulated whole blood can be stored up to 24 h at room temperature without losing significant functionality. Finally, we show ex vivo stimulation can be as brief as 4 h allowing for a substantial decrease in processing time. The data demonstrate the feasibility of using ELISpot to measure the functional capacity of cells within DWB under a variety of stimulation conditions to inform clinicians on the extent of immune dysregulation in septic patients.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":16000,"journal":{"name":"Journal of immunological methods","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022175924001285/pdfft?md5=55bf0202eaff365ea65002f17d2f689d&pid=1-s2.0-S0022175924001285-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141988148","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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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Traditional approaches and recent tools for studying inflammasome activity 研究炎症小体活性的传统方法和最新工具。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Journal of immunological methods Pub Date : 2024-08-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.jim.2024.113744
Cassio Luiz Coutinho Almeida-da-Silva, Aline Cristina de Abreu Moreira-Souza, David M. Ojcius
{"title":"Traditional approaches and recent tools for studying inflammasome activity","authors":"Cassio Luiz Coutinho Almeida-da-Silva,&nbsp;Aline Cristina de Abreu Moreira-Souza,&nbsp;David M. Ojcius","doi":"10.1016/j.jim.2024.113744","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jim.2024.113744","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Inflammasomes play a major role in the immune response to infection, development of autoimmune disease, and control of cancer. Western blots were originally used in the early 2000s to characterize inflammasome activation. Since then, a panoply of techniques has been developed to characterize and visualize inflammasome activation in cells, tissues, and animals. This review article describes the most common techniques used by researchers in the inflammasome field and proposes that cell-specific characterization of inflammasome activation in tissues or animals may soon be commonly reported.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":16000,"journal":{"name":"Journal of immunological methods","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022175924001297/pdfft?md5=19c435298ca3ded21e24f883ac072261&pid=1-s2.0-S0022175924001297-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141988149","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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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In vitro analysis of single chain variable fragment-based immunotoxins against Erythropoietin-producing hepatocellular A2 receptor overexpressed in breast cancer cells 针对乳腺癌细胞中过度表达的促红细胞生成素肝细胞A2受体的单链可变片段免疫毒素的体外分析。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Journal of immunological methods Pub Date : 2024-08-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.jim.2024.113732
Atefeh Faraz , Jafar Amani , Sedigheh Arbabian , Shohreh Zare Karizi , Maryam Bikhof Torbati
{"title":"In vitro analysis of single chain variable fragment-based immunotoxins against Erythropoietin-producing hepatocellular A2 receptor overexpressed in breast cancer cells","authors":"Atefeh Faraz ,&nbsp;Jafar Amani ,&nbsp;Sedigheh Arbabian ,&nbsp;Shohreh Zare Karizi ,&nbsp;Maryam Bikhof Torbati","doi":"10.1016/j.jim.2024.113732","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jim.2024.113732","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths worldwide. Thereafter, designing new treatments with higher specificity and efficacy is urgently required. In this regard, targeted immunotherapy using immunotoxins has shown great promise in treating cancer. To target a breast cancer cell, the authors used the antibody fragment against a receptor tyrosine kinase, EphA2, which is overexpressed in many cancers. This fragment was conjugated to a plant toxin, subunit A of ricin, in two different orientations from N to C-terminal (EphA2- C-Ricin and EphA2- N-Ricin). Then, these two immunotoxins were characterized using <em>in vitro</em> cell-based assays. Three different cell lines were treated, MDA-MB-231 (breast cancer) which has a high level of EphA2 expression, MCF-7 (breast cancer) which has a low level of EphA2 expression, and HEK293 (human embryonic kidney) which has a very low level of EphA2 expression. Moreover, binding ability, cytotoxicity, internalization, and apoptosis capacity of these two newly developed immunotoxins were investigated. The flow cytometry using Annexin V- Propidium iodide (PI) method indicated significant induction of apoptosis only in the MDA-MB-231 cells at different concentrations. It was also found that construct I, EphA2- C-Ricin immunotoxin, could bind, internalize, and induce apoptosis better than the EphA2- N-Ricin immunotoxin. In addition, the obtained data suggested that the N or C-terminal orientation conformation is of significant importance.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":16000,"journal":{"name":"Journal of immunological methods","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141906782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Quantitative determination of C-polysaccharide in Streptococcus pneumoniae capsular polysaccharides by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay 用酶联免疫吸附测定法定量测定肺炎链球菌荚膜多糖中的 C 多糖。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Journal of immunological methods Pub Date : 2024-08-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.jim.2024.113734
Piyush Kumar Paliwal, Burki Rajendar, Thirumeni Nagarajan, M.V.N. Janardhan Reddy, Amit Tripathi, Ramesh V. Matur
{"title":"Quantitative determination of C-polysaccharide in Streptococcus pneumoniae capsular polysaccharides by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay","authors":"Piyush Kumar Paliwal,&nbsp;Burki Rajendar,&nbsp;Thirumeni Nagarajan,&nbsp;M.V.N. Janardhan Reddy,&nbsp;Amit Tripathi,&nbsp;Ramesh V. Matur","doi":"10.1016/j.jim.2024.113734","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jim.2024.113734","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Capsular polysaccharides of <em>Streptococcus pneumoniae</em> are used in pneumococcal polysaccharide and protein-conjugate vaccines. Cell-wall polysaccharide (C-Ps) is a critical impurity that must be kept at low levels in purified polysaccharide preparations. Hence, accurate and precise methods for determining C-Ps are needed. Currently available methods include nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and high-performance anion-exchange chromatography with pulsed amperometric detection (HPAEC-PAD). Both these methods suffer from their own limitations; therefore, we developed a simple and efficient enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for accurate and precise quantification of C-Ps in samples of any serotype of pneumococcal capsular polysaccharide without interference. We quantified C-Ps in preparations of 14 serotype polysaccharides using newly developed ELISA method and compared the results with C-Ps values obtained using two previously reported methods, <sup>1</sup>H NMR and HPAEC-PAD. The C-Ps value determined using <sup>1</sup>H NMR for serotype 5 was 21.08%, whereas the values obtained using HPAEC-PAD and ELISA were 2.38% and 2.89% respectively, indicating some interference in <sup>1</sup>H NMR method. The sensitivity of the ELISA method is higher because the sample is used directly unlike HPAEC-PAD method where sample is subjected to harsh treatment, such as acid digestion and quantify C-Ps based on peak area of ribitol or AAT. Furthermore, <sup>1</sup>H NMR and HPAEC-PAD are expensive and laborious methods. Our work, underscores the simple and efficient ELISA that can be used for quantification of C-Ps in pneumococcal polysaccharide preparations.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":16000,"journal":{"name":"Journal of immunological methods","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141889416","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Multiple approaches for the evaluation of connexin-43 expression and function in macrophages 评估巨噬细胞中连接蛋白-43表达和功能的多种方法。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Journal of immunological methods Pub Date : 2024-08-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.jim.2024.113741
Júlia Costa de Sousa , Stephanie Alexia Cristina Silva Santos , Eleonora Kurtenbach
{"title":"Multiple approaches for the evaluation of connexin-43 expression and function in macrophages","authors":"Júlia Costa de Sousa ,&nbsp;Stephanie Alexia Cristina Silva Santos ,&nbsp;Eleonora Kurtenbach","doi":"10.1016/j.jim.2024.113741","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jim.2024.113741","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Connexins are essential gap junction proteins that play pivotal roles in intercellular communication in various organs of mammals. Connexin-43 (Cx43) is expressed in various components of the immune system, and there is extensive evidence of its participation in inflammation responses. The involvement of Cx43 in macrophage functionality involves the purinergic signaling pathway. Macrophages contribute to defenses against inflammatory reactions such as bacterial sepsis and peritonitis. Several assays can identify the presence and activity of Cx43 in macrophages. Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) can measure the relative mRNA expression of Cx43, whereas western blotting can detect protein expression levels. Using immunofluorescence assays, it is possible to analyze the expression and observe the localization of Cx43 in cells or tissues. Moreover, connexin-mediated gap junction intercellular communication can be evaluated using functional assays such as microinjection of fluorescent dyes or scrape loading-dye transfer. The use of selective inhibitors contributes to this understanding and reinforces the role of connexins in various processes. Here, we discuss these methods to evaluate Cx43 and macrophage gap junctions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":16000,"journal":{"name":"Journal of immunological methods","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141901959","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Differential composition and yield of leukocytes isolated from various blood component leukoreduction filters 从不同血液成分的白细胞还原滤器中分离出来的白细胞的不同成分和产量。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
Journal of immunological methods Pub Date : 2024-08-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.jim.2024.113733
Katrijn R. Six , Sarah Vertongen , Sabrina Seghers , Dominique De Bleser , Veerle Compernolle , Hendrik B. Feys
{"title":"Differential composition and yield of leukocytes isolated from various blood component leukoreduction filters","authors":"Katrijn R. Six ,&nbsp;Sarah Vertongen ,&nbsp;Sabrina Seghers ,&nbsp;Dominique De Bleser ,&nbsp;Veerle Compernolle ,&nbsp;Hendrik B. Feys","doi":"10.1016/j.jim.2024.113733","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jim.2024.113733","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In Flanders, an estimated 300,000 leukoreduction filters are discarded as biological waste in the blood establishment each year. These filters are a possible source of fresh donor leukocytes for downstream purposes including research. We investigated leukocyte isolation from two types of filters either used for the preparation of platelet concentrates (PC-LRF) or erythrocyte concentrates (EC-LRF). Outcome parameters were leukocyte yield, differential count, turnaround time and effect of storage conditions. Leukocytes were harvested by reverse flow of a buffer solution. Control was the gold standard density gradient centrifugation of buffy coats. Total leukocyte number isolated from PC-LRF (1049 (± 40) x 10<sup>6</sup>) was almost double that of control (632 (± 66) x 10<sup>6</sup>) but the differential count was comparable. Total leukocyte number isolated from EC-LRF (78 (± 9) x 10<sup>6</sup>) was significantly lower than control, but the sample was specifically enriched in granulocytes (81 ± 4%) compared to control (30 ± 1%). Isolation of leukocytes from either PC- or EC-LRF takes 20 min compared to 240 min for control density gradient centrifugation. Leukocyte viability is optimal when harvested on day 1 post donation (95 ± 0.9%) compared to day 3 (76.4 ± 2.4%). In conclusion, our study demonstrates that leukoreduction filters from specific blood component processing are easy to use and present a valuable source for viable leukocytes of all types.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":16000,"journal":{"name":"Journal of immunological methods","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141889415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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