Food protein-induced activation and death of CD4+ Helios+ Foxp3- T cells is required for IL-10 production and intestinal homeostasis
Ontology highlight
ABSTRACT:
ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
SUBMITTER: Hans-Joachim Mollenkopf
PROVIDER: E-GEOD-66938 | biostudies-arrayexpress |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress
Similar Datasets
Project description:The impact of dietary proteins on homeostasis and immune function of the intestine is poorly understood. We here show that physiological uptake of dietary proteins induced an activated, CD4+CD44+Helios+ T cell population, predominantly in Peyer's patches (PP). These cells are distinct from Foxp3+regulatory T cells and microbiota-independent. Dietary protein-reactive T lymphocytes remained innocuous due to an equilibrium between activation and apoptosis. Macrophage mediated uptake of apoptotic T cells from the PP but not from other tissues resulted in strong IL-10 expression. In contrast, replacement of dietary proteins by amino acids resulted in low numbers of activated and apoptotic CD4+CD44+Helios+ T cells together with reduced amounts of IL-10 and downregulation of genes involved in intestinal integrity such as trefoil factors and gastrokines. The impaired intestinal barrier function of these animals was restored after switching to conventional diet, demonstrating the essential role of food proteins for induction of epithelial repair mechanisms and immunological homeostasis.
2016-07-01 | GSE66938 | GEO
Project description:Intracellular parasites reprogram the host functions for their survival and reproduction. Conversely, the infected host attempts to defend the microbial insult. The extent and relevance of parasite-mediated host response in vivo remains poorly studied. We utilized Eimeria falciformis, an obligate intracellular parasite completing its entire life cycle in the mouse intestinal epithelium, to identify and validate the host determinants of the parasite infection. The most prominent mouse genes induced during the onset of asexual (24 hrs) and sexual (144 hrs) parasite cycle include IFNg-regulated factors, e.g., immunity-related GTPases IRGA6/B6/D/M2/M3, guanylate-binding proteins GBP2/3/5/8, chemokines CxCL9-11 and several enzymes of the kynurenine pathway including indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1). These results indicated a multifarious innate defense (tryptophan catabolism, IRG, GBP, chemokines signaling) mounted by epithelial cells, and a consequential adaptive immune response (chemokines-cytokines signaling, lymphocyte recruitment). A notable increase in the inflammation- and immunity-associated transcripts correlated with the severity of infection and influx of B-cells, T-cells and macrophages to the parasitized tissue. Indeed, parasite growth was enhanced in the animals inhibited for CxCr3, a major chemokine receptor on immune cells. Interestingly, despite a prominent induction, the mouse IRGB6 failed to recognize and disrupt the parasitophorous vacuole in the parasite cultures, implying an immune evasion by E. falciformis. Likewise, the oocyst output was impaired in IFNg-R-/- and IDO1-/- mice, which signifies a subversion of IFNg-signaling by the parasite to promote its growth. In brief, the Eimeria-rodent model shows contrasting roles of IFNg-signaling for parasite development, identifies a retinue of potential host determinants, and epitomizes its efficacy for in vivo parasite-host interaction studies. Microarray experiments were performed as dual-color hybridizations on Agilent mouse whole genome catalog 44K arrays. To compensate for dye-specific effects, a dye-reversal color-swap was applied.
2014-01-01 | E-GEOD-49948 | biostudies-arrayexpress
Project description:The maintenance of immune homeostasis requires regulatory T cells (Tregs). Given their intrinsic self-reactivity, Tregs must stably maintain a suppressive phenotype to avoid autoimmunity. We report that impaired expression of the transcription factor (TF) Helios by FoxP3+ CD4 and Qa-1-restricted CD8 Tregs results in defective regulatory activity and autoimmunity in mice. Helios-deficient Treg develop an unstable phenotype during inflammatory responses characterized by reduced FoxP3 expression and increased effector cytokine expression secondary to diminished activation of the STAT5 pathway. CD8 Treg also require Helios-dependent STAT5 activation for survival and to prevent terminal T cell differentiation. Definition of Helios as a key transcription factor that stabilizes regulatory T-cells in the face of inflammatory responses provides a genetic explanation for a core property of regulatory T-cells. We used microarrays to detail the global programs of gene expression by CD8 Treg (CD44+CD122+Ly49+) and conventional memory type of CD8 cells (CD44+CD122+Ly49-).
2015-09-15 | E-GEOD-73015 | biostudies-arrayexpress
Project description:FGF21 is a novel secreted protein with robust anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, and anti-atherogenic activities in preclinical species. In the current study, we investigated the signal transduction pathways downstream of FGF21 following acute administration of the growth factor to mice. Focusing on adipose tissues, we identified FGF21-mediated downstream signaling events and target engagement biomarkers. Specifically, RNA profiling of adipose tissues and phosphoproteomic profiling of adipocytes, following FGF21 treatment revealed several specific changes in gene expression and post-translational modifications, specifically phosphorylation, in several relevant proteins. Affymetrix microarray analysis of white adipose tissues isolated from both C57BL/6 (fed either regular chow or HFD) and db/db mice identified over 150 robust potential RNA transcripts and over 50 potential secreted proteins that were changed greater than 1.5 fold by FGF21 acutely. Phosphoprofiling analysis identified over 130 phosphoproteins that were modulated greater than 1.5 fold by FGF21 in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Bioinformatic analysis of the combined gene and phosphoprotein profiling data identified a number of known metabolic pathways such as glucose uptake, insulin receptor signaling, Erk/Mapk signaling cascades, and lipid metabolism. Moreover, a number of novel events with hitherto unknown links to FGF21 signaling were observed at both the transcription and protein phosphorylation levels following treatment. We conclude that such a combined "omics" approach can be used not only to identify robust biomarkers for novel therapeutics but can also enhance our understanding of downstream signaling pathways; in the example presented here, novel FGF21-mediated signaling events in adipose tissue have been revealed that warrant further investigation. Three mouse strains (C57BL6 on chow diet, C57BL6 on high fat diet, and db/db on chow diet) were treated with either vehicle, wild-type FGF21, or pegylated FGF21 acutely or for several days and three white adipose tissues (IWAT, EWAT, RPWAT) and brown adipose tissue (BAT) were profiled on custom Affymetrix microarrays. The primary goal was to identify robust and consistent acute target engagement biomarkers of FGF21 activation in white adipose tissues.
2013-11-18 | E-GEOD-44095 | biostudies-arrayexpress
Project description:Helicobacter pylori conquered the world by colonizing the human stomach. There are two major groups of strains, one with and one without a cag pathogenicity island (cagPAI), which result in different clinical outcomes with increased severity in cagPAI+ H. pylori infections such as higher inflammation and higher rates of gastric carcinogenesis. Since the gastro-intestinal tract is bombarded with nonspecific ligands that would induce innate signaling, tissue-resident immune cells are believed to lack toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling (anergy).To illuminate how anergic innate immune cells respond to H. pylori, we first investigated the transcriptome of H. pylori infected wild type and MyD88/Trif -/- macrophages, which lack TLR signaling. We observed that the majority of regulated genes in wt macrophages were dependent on TLR signaling. In addition, we found that some of the upregulated genes changed their kinetic behavior depending on TLR signaling. Only anergic macrophages were able to differentiate between cagPAI+ and cagPAI- H. pylori via their transcriptional kinetics of specific early response genes. These genes showed a strong bias towards adenylate-uridylate-rich elements (AREs) containing genes, including the prominent pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1beta and TNF-alpha. Differentiation was dependent on the presence of the cag type 4 secretion system (cagT4SS), but not the CagA effector protein. Thus, we speculate that the direct recognition of the secretion system by tissue-resident macrophages enables the host to differentiate between pathogenic (cagPAI+) and commensal (cagPAI-) H. pylori variants. Microarray experiments were performed as dual-color hybridizations on Agilent mouse whole genome catalog 44K arrays. To compensate for dye-specific effects, a dye-reversal color-swap was applied. Cells were analyzed at 1h and 3h post infection
2015-09-01 | E-GEOD-56791 | biostudies-arrayexpress
Project description:We used whole genome transcriptome as gene discovery to further understand the differential behaviour of the first (embryonic) and second waves of thymic settling progenitors in the murine embryo. Mouse embryos at days 13 and 18 of gestation were isolated and the thymic lobes were dissected. Single cell suspension was prepared and treated with biotinilated antibodies to CD3, CD4, CD8, TER119, Gr1, CD25, CD19, NK1.1 and CD11c. Cell suspensions were then incubated with streptavidin Miltenyi Macs beads. Lineage negative thymocytes were recovered in Macs columns. Cell suspensions were then incubated with antibodies against CD135, CD117, CD44, CD24 and Streptavidin bound to PECy7. Lin-, CD117+, CD44+, CD24low, CD135+ cells were then isolated by cell sorting. 3 biological replicates of each sample were isolated with 104-3x104 cells
2013-09-17 | E-GEOD-50910 | biostudies-arrayexpress
Project description:The innate defense mechanisms that control infections with intracellular bacteria are still incompletely understood. Here we show that type I and II IFNs are key regulators of the early gene expression and the host-protective immune response during Legionella pneumophila-induced pneumonia. Using mixed bone marrow-chimeric mice and isolated cells we indicate that both IFNs protect against L. pneumophila by activating an alveolar macrophage-intrinsic antibacterial defense pathway. Quantitative mass spectrometry analysis reveals that both IFNs markedly alter the protein composition of purified Legionella-containing vacuoles, and integrated network analysis defines distinct subsets of IFN-regulated proteins. Subsequent experiments uncover Immunoresponsive gene 1 (Irg1) as a central effector that restricts the bacteria through production of itaconic acid. Collectively, we provide a comprehensive analysis of IFN-mediated effects on gene expression and the bacterial vacuole proteome, and show that L. pneumophila is restricted by an Irg1-dependent production of a bactericidal metabolite. Microarray experiments were performed as dual-color hybridizations on Agilent mouse whole genome catalog 44K arrays. To compensate for dye-specific effects, a dye-reversal color-swap was applied.
2015-01-01 | E-GEOD-60085 | biostudies-arrayexpress
Project description:Elaidic acid is an abundant industrial produced trans fatty acid in foodstuffs. Trans fatty acid intake has been correlated to an unfavorable plasma lipoprotein profile and an increased cardiovascular disease risk. The present study aimed to identify a plasma protein biomarker panel related to human intake of elaidic acid. The human liver cell line HepG2-SF was used as a model system, and the cells were maintained for seven days in serum-free medium containing 100 µM elaidic acid (trans∆9-C18:1), oleic acid (cis∆9-C18:1) or stearic acid (C18:0). The secretomes were analyzed by stable isotope labeling of amino acids in cell culture (SILAC), difference in gel electrophoresis (DIGE) and gene expression microarray analysis. Twelve proteins were found to be differentially regulated based on SILAC data (>1.3 fold change, P-value < 0.05), 13 proteins were found to be differentially regulated based on DIGE analysis (>1.3 fold change, P-value < 0.05), and 17 mRNA transcripts encoding extracellular proteins were determined to be affected (>1.3 fold change, P-value < 0.01) following the addition of elaidic acid compared to oleic acid or stearic acid. The results revealed that 37 proteins were regulated specifically in response to elaidic acid exposure, and nine of these proteins were confirmed to be regulated in this manner by using selected reaction monitoring mass spectrometry. HepG2 cells kept used in serum free conditions. The cells were incubated for seven days in either 100 µM oleic, elaidic or stearic acid, before total RNA was extracted. For each group four biological replicates were made and from the each RNA extraction two technical replicates were made. There is a control group without fatty acid incubation.
2011-11-30 | E-GEOD-34045 | biostudies-arrayexpress
Project description:Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a nearly uniformly lethal malignancy, with most patients facing an adverse clinical outcome. Given the pivotal role of aberrant Notch signaling in the initiation and progression of PDAC, we investigated the effect of MRK-003, a potent and selective γ-secretase inhibitor, in preclinical PDAC models. We used a panel of human PDAC cell lines, as well as patient-derived PDAC xenografts, to determine whether pharmacological targeting of the Notch pathway could inhibit pancreatic tumor growth and potentiate gemcitabine sensitivity. In vitro, MRK-003 treatment downregulated the canonical Notch target gene Hes-1, significantly inhibited anchorage independent growth, and reduced the subset of CD44+CD24+ and aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH)+ cells that have been attributed with tumor initiating capacity. Ex vivo pretreatment of PDAC cells with MRK-003 in culture significantly inhibited the subsequent engraftment in immunocompromised mice. In vivo, MRK-003 monotherapy significantly blocked tumor growth in 5 of 9 (56%) patient-derived PDAC xenografts. Moreover, a combination of MRK-003 and gemcitabine showed enhanced antitumor effects compared to gemcitabine alone in 4 of 9 (44%) PDAC xenografts. Baseline gene expression analysis of the treated xenografts indicated that upregulation of nuclear factor kappa B (NFκB) pathway components was associated with the sensitivity to single MRK-003, while upregulation in B-cell receptor (BCR) signaling and nuclear factor erythroid-derived 2-like 2 (NRF2) pathway correlated with response to the combination of MRK-003 with gemcitabine. The preclinical findings presented here provide further rationale for small molecule inhibition of Notch signaling as a therapeutic strategy in PDAC. Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma xenografts were grown in Athymic Nude-Foxn1nu mice. RNA was extracted and profiled in Affymetrix platform to identify genes correlating with sensitivity to MRK-003
2012-05-02 | E-GEOD-37645 | biostudies-arrayexpress
Project description:The activity of the potent nasal adjuvant flagellin depends on initial activation of airway epithelilal cells. This study aims at investigating the immune cells involved in the antigen presentation within the respiratory tract. First, microarrays characterized that activation/recruitment of immune cells was the main signature of flagellin activation in lung. Neutrophils and classical monocytes were strongly recruited into the lungs and take up antigen upon nasal administration of flagellin. In contrast, the numbers of lung CD11b+ or CD103+ DC and alveolar macrophages were not enhanced although these cells were very efficient in antigen uptake. Our experiments showed that CD11b+ DC but not monocytes, PMN, CD103+ DC are not essential for the adjuvant effect. Flagellin signaling enhanced the functional activation of lung CD11b+ conventional DC and their migration to the lymph nodes. Using Cd11c-DTR mice, CD11b+ DC from lymph nodes were identified as the major stimulators of CD4 T cell activation. Finally, the migration and maturation of mucosal DC was independent of direct signaling, highlighting the contribution of epithelial factors in the mucosal adjuvant effect of flagellin. In conclusion, these data demonstrate that adjuvant activity can be dissociated from inflammatory cell recruitment an open new perpectives for improvement of vaccines. Female C57BL/6J (6 weeks old) mice were immunized with the TLR5 agonist Flagellin (1μg diluted in PBS) by intranasal (i.n.) administration. Blood samples of four time points post immunization were taken at 2h, 4h, 18h and 48h. Microarray experiments were performed as single-color hybridizations.
2014-01-01 | E-GEOD-46421 | biostudies-arrayexpress