Human adenovirus type 55(HAdV-B55) is a re-emergent acute respiratory disease pathogen that causes adult communityacquired pneumonia(CAP). Previous studies have shown that the receptor of HAdV-B14, which genome is hig...Human adenovirus type 55(HAdV-B55) is a re-emergent acute respiratory disease pathogen that causes adult communityacquired pneumonia(CAP). Previous studies have shown that the receptor of HAdV-B14, which genome is highly similar with HAdV-B55, is human Desmoglein 2(DSG2). However, whether the receptor of HAdV-B55 is DSG2 is undetermined because there are three amino acid mutations in the fiber gene between HAdV-B14 and HAdV-B55. Here, firstly we found the 3T3 cells, a mouse embryo fibroblast rodent cell line which does not express human DSG2, were able to be infected by HAdV-B55 after transfected with pcDNA3.1-DSG2, while normal 3T3 cells were still unsusceptible to HAdV-B55 infection. Next, A549 cells with h DSG2 knock-down by siRNA were hard to be infected by HAdV-B3/-B14/-B55, while the control siRNA group was still able to be infected by all these types of HAdVs. Finally, immunofluorescence confocal microscopy indicated visually that Cy3-conjugated HAdV-B55 viruses entered A549 cells by binding to DSG2 protein.Therefore, DSG2 is a major receptor of HAdV-B55 causing adult CAP. Our finding is important for better understanding of interactions between adenoviruses and host cells and may shed light on the development of new drugs that can interfere with these processes as well as for the development of potent prophylactic vaccines.展开更多
Esophagitis dissecans superficialis(EDS)is a rare and severe endoscopic finding characterized by sloughing of large fragments of esophageal mucosal lining.Although EDS has been reported in association with serious ill...Esophagitis dissecans superficialis(EDS)is a rare and severe endoscopic finding characterized by sloughing of large fragments of esophageal mucosal lining.Although EDS has been reported in association with serious illnesses and certain medications,the pathophysiological association of autoimmune bullous dermatoses with EDS has gained remarkable attention.Among these dermatoses,pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigoid frequently present with various types of esophageal involvement including EDS.We review the pathophysiology and clinical features of this involvement with the presentation of our experiences.The importance of endoscopic evaluation of this entity is discussed.展开更多
Objective:Pemphigus is a life threatening autoimmune bullous disease which involves the skin and mucous membranes of the stratified squamous epithelium.The global distribution of Pemphigus varies according to genetic,...Objective:Pemphigus is a life threatening autoimmune bullous disease which involves the skin and mucous membranes of the stratified squamous epithelium.The global distribution of Pemphigus varies according to genetic,ethnic,socioeconomic,and cultural backgrounds.The purpose of our study is to evaluate the epidemiological features of pemphigus a single center in Morocco and compare our results with those reported elsewhere.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted of 302 pemphigus patients seen between 1990 and 2020 in the Dermatology Department of Ibn Sina Hospital(Rabat,Morocco).We further collected all the Moroccan scientific researches published by now to compare.Results:The average annual incidence was 0.32/100,000 inhabitants.The incidence doubled to 0.72 in 2020.The most common variant was pemphigus vulgaris(125 cases)followed by pemphigus erythematosus(99 cases),pemphigus foliaceous(40 cases),and vegetans(27 cases).The female to male ratio was 0.75,the average age at onset was 53 years old and the mean duration of the disease before diagnosis was 13.36months.Conclusion:This study joins the main characteristics of pemphigus in the Maghreb and around the world(pemphigus vulgaris most frequent subtype).In 2020,an epidemiological peak occurred during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic;probably related to stress and delayed time consultation for fear of contracting the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.展开更多
Objective:To observe the effects of the recombinant chimeric toxin Dsg3EC 1-2PE40 on T and B lymphocytes isolated from Pemphigus Vulgaris (PV) patients to further study its biological therapeutic function for PV. Meth...Objective:To observe the effects of the recombinant chimeric toxin Dsg3EC 1-2PE40 on T and B lymphocytes isolated from Pemphigus Vulgaris (PV) patients to further study its biological therapeutic function for PV. Methods:Recombinant chimeric toxin Dsg3EC 1-2PE40 was first identified, expressed and purified, and then its effects on T and B lymphocytes of PV patients in vitro were detected and quantified by ELISPOT assay and MTT assay.Results:The purity of the expressed protein Dsg3EC 1-2PE40 was up to 80%. In ELISPOT assay, with Dsg3EC 1-2PE40, the overall number of B cells that produce anti-Dsg3 antibodies among PV patients was only about 60% of the comparable number with Dsg3EC 1-2. The proliferation of T cells of PV patients was inhibited markedly by Dsg3EC 1-2PE40. There was significant difference between the different groups with Dsg3EC 1-2PE40 and Dsg3EC 1-2.Conclusion:The recombinant chimeric toxin Dsg3EC 1-2PE40 decrease the number of B cells that produce anti-Dsg3 antibodies in PV patients and can inhibit or kill T cells of PV patients in vitro.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the effects of serum from patients with pemphigus vulgaris(PV)on the transcription and protein expression level of calcium-transporting ATPase type 2C member 1(ATP2C1)and plakophilin 3(PKP3)in...Objective:To investigate the effects of serum from patients with pemphigus vulgaris(PV)on the transcription and protein expression level of calcium-transporting ATPase type 2C member 1(ATP2C1)and plakophilin 3(PKP3)in HaCaT cells.Methods:The HaCaT cells were divided into four groups:PV sera group,anti-Dsg3 monoclonal antibody group(AK23,positive control group),normal healthy serum group,and blank cell group.The groups were treated with corresponding different conditions for 24 hours.Quantitative polymerase chain reaction and Western blot were used to detect mRNA and protein levels of ATP2C1 and PKP3.Results:Compared with the blank group,the mRNA level of theATP2C1 and PKP3 genes in PV sera group was significantly increased by 384%and 404%,respectively(bothP<0.001).The treatment of PV sera and anti-Dsg3 antibody increased PKP3 protein expression(P=0.03 andP=0.004)but decreased protein expression of ATP2C1 in HaCaT cells(bothP<0.001).Conclusions:Our study indicates that serum from patients with PV promotes bothATP2C1 andPKP3 transcription in HaCaT cells,implying that the two genes may be involved in the pathological process of PV.展开更多
基金This work was supported by grants from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2018YFE0204503)Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(2021A1515010788 and 2018B030312010)the Guangzhou Healthcare Collaborative Innovation Major Project(201803040004 and 201803040007)。
文摘Human adenovirus type 55(HAdV-B55) is a re-emergent acute respiratory disease pathogen that causes adult communityacquired pneumonia(CAP). Previous studies have shown that the receptor of HAdV-B14, which genome is highly similar with HAdV-B55, is human Desmoglein 2(DSG2). However, whether the receptor of HAdV-B55 is DSG2 is undetermined because there are three amino acid mutations in the fiber gene between HAdV-B14 and HAdV-B55. Here, firstly we found the 3T3 cells, a mouse embryo fibroblast rodent cell line which does not express human DSG2, were able to be infected by HAdV-B55 after transfected with pcDNA3.1-DSG2, while normal 3T3 cells were still unsusceptible to HAdV-B55 infection. Next, A549 cells with h DSG2 knock-down by siRNA were hard to be infected by HAdV-B3/-B14/-B55, while the control siRNA group was still able to be infected by all these types of HAdVs. Finally, immunofluorescence confocal microscopy indicated visually that Cy3-conjugated HAdV-B55 viruses entered A549 cells by binding to DSG2 protein.Therefore, DSG2 is a major receptor of HAdV-B55 causing adult CAP. Our finding is important for better understanding of interactions between adenoviruses and host cells and may shed light on the development of new drugs that can interfere with these processes as well as for the development of potent prophylactic vaccines.
文摘Esophagitis dissecans superficialis(EDS)is a rare and severe endoscopic finding characterized by sloughing of large fragments of esophageal mucosal lining.Although EDS has been reported in association with serious illnesses and certain medications,the pathophysiological association of autoimmune bullous dermatoses with EDS has gained remarkable attention.Among these dermatoses,pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigoid frequently present with various types of esophageal involvement including EDS.We review the pathophysiology and clinical features of this involvement with the presentation of our experiences.The importance of endoscopic evaluation of this entity is discussed.
文摘Objective:Pemphigus is a life threatening autoimmune bullous disease which involves the skin and mucous membranes of the stratified squamous epithelium.The global distribution of Pemphigus varies according to genetic,ethnic,socioeconomic,and cultural backgrounds.The purpose of our study is to evaluate the epidemiological features of pemphigus a single center in Morocco and compare our results with those reported elsewhere.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted of 302 pemphigus patients seen between 1990 and 2020 in the Dermatology Department of Ibn Sina Hospital(Rabat,Morocco).We further collected all the Moroccan scientific researches published by now to compare.Results:The average annual incidence was 0.32/100,000 inhabitants.The incidence doubled to 0.72 in 2020.The most common variant was pemphigus vulgaris(125 cases)followed by pemphigus erythematosus(99 cases),pemphigus foliaceous(40 cases),and vegetans(27 cases).The female to male ratio was 0.75,the average age at onset was 53 years old and the mean duration of the disease before diagnosis was 13.36months.Conclusion:This study joins the main characteristics of pemphigus in the Maghreb and around the world(pemphigus vulgaris most frequent subtype).In 2020,an epidemiological peak occurred during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic;probably related to stress and delayed time consultation for fear of contracting the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.
文摘Objective:To observe the effects of the recombinant chimeric toxin Dsg3EC 1-2PE40 on T and B lymphocytes isolated from Pemphigus Vulgaris (PV) patients to further study its biological therapeutic function for PV. Methods:Recombinant chimeric toxin Dsg3EC 1-2PE40 was first identified, expressed and purified, and then its effects on T and B lymphocytes of PV patients in vitro were detected and quantified by ELISPOT assay and MTT assay.Results:The purity of the expressed protein Dsg3EC 1-2PE40 was up to 80%. In ELISPOT assay, with Dsg3EC 1-2PE40, the overall number of B cells that produce anti-Dsg3 antibodies among PV patients was only about 60% of the comparable number with Dsg3EC 1-2. The proliferation of T cells of PV patients was inhibited markedly by Dsg3EC 1-2PE40. There was significant difference between the different groups with Dsg3EC 1-2PE40 and Dsg3EC 1-2.Conclusion:The recombinant chimeric toxin Dsg3EC 1-2PE40 decrease the number of B cells that produce anti-Dsg3 antibodies in PV patients and can inhibit or kill T cells of PV patients in vitro.
基金The study was supported by Scientific Research Plan from Guangzhou Science and Technology Bureau(No.201904010352)。
文摘Objective:To investigate the effects of serum from patients with pemphigus vulgaris(PV)on the transcription and protein expression level of calcium-transporting ATPase type 2C member 1(ATP2C1)and plakophilin 3(PKP3)in HaCaT cells.Methods:The HaCaT cells were divided into four groups:PV sera group,anti-Dsg3 monoclonal antibody group(AK23,positive control group),normal healthy serum group,and blank cell group.The groups were treated with corresponding different conditions for 24 hours.Quantitative polymerase chain reaction and Western blot were used to detect mRNA and protein levels of ATP2C1 and PKP3.Results:Compared with the blank group,the mRNA level of theATP2C1 and PKP3 genes in PV sera group was significantly increased by 384%and 404%,respectively(bothP<0.001).The treatment of PV sera and anti-Dsg3 antibody increased PKP3 protein expression(P=0.03 andP=0.004)but decreased protein expression of ATP2C1 in HaCaT cells(bothP<0.001).Conclusions:Our study indicates that serum from patients with PV promotes bothATP2C1 andPKP3 transcription in HaCaT cells,implying that the two genes may be involved in the pathological process of PV.
