AIM： To investigate the roles of lymphocytes in the development of dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis. METHODS： Using various doses of dextran sulfate sodium （DSS）, we induced colitis in wild-type B6 control a...AIM： To investigate the roles of lymphocytes in the development of dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis. METHODS： Using various doses of dextran sulfate sodium （DSS）, we induced colitis in wild-type B6 control and Rag-1 knockout （H-2b haplotype） mice, and evaluated the colitis in terms of symptomatic and histologic parameters, such as weight loss, survival, severity of diarrhea, shortage of colon length and histological changes. Symptomatic parameters were checked daily and histological changes were scored. RESULTS： Although development of colitis in Rag-1 knockout mice treated with high dose （5%） of DSS was comparable to that in B6 control mice, colitis progression was much more tolerable in Rag-1 knockout mice compared to than in B6 mice treated with low dose （1.5%） DSS. Symptomatic parameters as well as histopathologic changes were improved in Rag-1 knockout mice. CONCLUSION： These results indicate that the presence of lymphoo/tes contributes to colitis progression at low dose of DSS stimulation. Lymphoo/tes may play roles as an aggravating factor in DSS-induced colitis.展开更多
Accumulating evidences have suggested that Treg have an active role in the regulation of immunity to infection. Treg suppress not only autoimmune responses but also other immune responses for instance, during acute in...Accumulating evidences have suggested that Treg have an active role in the regulation of immunity to infection. Treg suppress not only autoimmune responses but also other immune responses for instance, during acute infections, against commensal microbes in inflammatory diseases or during chronic illness. Treg have been shown to limit exacerbated inflammation to avoid collateral tissue damage. Treg are also suggested to provide early protective responses in some viral infections as the permitting timely entry of effector cells in infected tissue. Furthermore, Treg have been shown to contribute to form memory pool after resolution of infection. In this review, we survey and analysis our current knowledge and relative dynamics of Treg in a wide range of infection settings and elaborate the examples in which these cells are of critical importance in conferring tolerance, suppressing pathogenesis, inducing protection and optimizing immunity to eliminate infection.展开更多
Severe combined immunodeficiency(SCiD)encompasses a range of inherited disorders that lead to a profound deterioration of the immune system.Among the pivotal genes associated with SCID,RAG1 and IL2RG play crucial role...Severe combined immunodeficiency(SCiD)encompasses a range of inherited disorders that lead to a profound deterioration of the immune system.Among the pivotal genes associated with SCID,RAG1 and IL2RG play crucial roles.IL2RG is essential for the development,differentiation,and functioning of T,B,and NK cells,while RAG1 critically contributes to adaptive immunity by facilitating V(D)J recombination during the maturation of lymphocytes.Animal models carrying mutations in these genes exhibit notable deficiencies in their immune systems.展开更多
[Objective] To predict the secondary structure and B cell epitopes of the rice major allergen RAG1. [Method] The amino acid sequence of rice allergen RAG1 was acquired from Expasy protein database. The secondary struc...[Objective] To predict the secondary structure and B cell epitopes of the rice major allergen RAG1. [Method] The amino acid sequence of rice allergen RAG1 was acquired from Expasy protein database. The secondary structure of RAG1 was predicted by DNAStar Protean software with Gamier-Robson program, Chou-Fasman program and Karplus-Schulz program; the B cell epitopes of RAG1 was predicted with the Kyte Doolittle hydrophilic program, Emini surface accessibility program and Jameson-Wolf antigenic index program. [Result] The predictions on secondary structure and B cell epitopes showed that the regions of 33-44, 119-129, 155-163 were the dominant B cell epitopes. [Conclusion] This study predicted the potential dominant B cell epitopes in rice allergen RAG1 by comprehensive use of multi-methods and multi-parameters, and provided a theoretical basis for further researches on identification, antigen modification and epitope vaccine design of RAG1 B cell epitopes.展开更多
Although the transcription factor, nudear factor-κB （NF-κB） is known to regulate cell death and survival, its precise role in cell death within the central nervous system （CNS） remains unknown. We previously rep...Although the transcription factor, nudear factor-κB （NF-κB） is known to regulate cell death and survival, its precise role in cell death within the central nervous system （CNS） remains unknown. We previously reported that mice with a homozygous deficiency for NF-κBp50 spon- taneously developed optic neuropathy. We examined the expression and activation of pro-apoptotic factor（s） that mediate optic neuropathy in p50-/- mice. Recombination activating gene 1 （Ragl） is known to regulate the recombination of immunoglobulin V（D）J.展开更多
基金Supported by Hallym University Research Fund, 2004, No.HRF-2004 -44
文摘AIM： To investigate the roles of lymphocytes in the development of dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis. METHODS： Using various doses of dextran sulfate sodium （DSS）, we induced colitis in wild-type B6 control and Rag-1 knockout （H-2b haplotype） mice, and evaluated the colitis in terms of symptomatic and histologic parameters, such as weight loss, survival, severity of diarrhea, shortage of colon length and histological changes. Symptomatic parameters were checked daily and histological changes were scored. RESULTS： Although development of colitis in Rag-1 knockout mice treated with high dose （5%） of DSS was comparable to that in B6 control mice, colitis progression was much more tolerable in Rag-1 knockout mice compared to than in B6 mice treated with low dose （1.5%） DSS. Symptomatic parameters as well as histopathologic changes were improved in Rag-1 knockout mice. CONCLUSION： These results indicate that the presence of lymphoo/tes contributes to colitis progression at low dose of DSS stimulation. Lymphoo/tes may play roles as an aggravating factor in DSS-induced colitis.
文摘Accumulating evidences have suggested that Treg have an active role in the regulation of immunity to infection. Treg suppress not only autoimmune responses but also other immune responses for instance, during acute infections, against commensal microbes in inflammatory diseases or during chronic illness. Treg have been shown to limit exacerbated inflammation to avoid collateral tissue damage. Treg are also suggested to provide early protective responses in some viral infections as the permitting timely entry of effector cells in infected tissue. Furthermore, Treg have been shown to contribute to form memory pool after resolution of infection. In this review, we survey and analysis our current knowledge and relative dynamics of Treg in a wide range of infection settings and elaborate the examples in which these cells are of critical importance in conferring tolerance, suppressing pathogenesis, inducing protection and optimizing immunity to eliminate infection.
基金This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFA0805300,2021YFA0805204)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82171244,81922026,32170981)Guangzhou Key Research Program on Brain Science(202007030008).
文摘Severe combined immunodeficiency(SCiD)encompasses a range of inherited disorders that lead to a profound deterioration of the immune system.Among the pivotal genes associated with SCID,RAG1 and IL2RG play crucial roles.IL2RG is essential for the development,differentiation,and functioning of T,B,and NK cells,while RAG1 critically contributes to adaptive immunity by facilitating V(D)J recombination during the maturation of lymphocytes.Animal models carrying mutations in these genes exhibit notable deficiencies in their immune systems.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(30771240)the Academic Team for Scientific Research Innovation of Guangzhou Education System(B94118)~~
文摘[Objective] To predict the secondary structure and B cell epitopes of the rice major allergen RAG1. [Method] The amino acid sequence of rice allergen RAG1 was acquired from Expasy protein database. The secondary structure of RAG1 was predicted by DNAStar Protean software with Gamier-Robson program, Chou-Fasman program and Karplus-Schulz program; the B cell epitopes of RAG1 was predicted with the Kyte Doolittle hydrophilic program, Emini surface accessibility program and Jameson-Wolf antigenic index program. [Result] The predictions on secondary structure and B cell epitopes showed that the regions of 33-44, 119-129, 155-163 were the dominant B cell epitopes. [Conclusion] This study predicted the potential dominant B cell epitopes in rice allergen RAG1 by comprehensive use of multi-methods and multi-parameters, and provided a theoretical basis for further researches on identification, antigen modification and epitope vaccine design of RAG1 B cell epitopes.
基金supported by funds from Talents’ Start-up Fund of Gannan Medical University(QD201404)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(20151BAB205061 and 20171ACB20024)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(31560260)Science and Technology Foundation of Jiangxi Provincial Department of Education(Gjj150937,Gjj160978)
文摘Although the transcription factor, nudear factor-κB （NF-κB） is known to regulate cell death and survival, its precise role in cell death within the central nervous system （CNS） remains unknown. We previously reported that mice with a homozygous deficiency for NF-κBp50 spon- taneously developed optic neuropathy. We examined the expression and activation of pro-apoptotic factor（s） that mediate optic neuropathy in p50-/- mice. Recombination activating gene 1 （Ragl） is known to regulate the recombination of immunoglobulin V（D）J.
