Objective To evaluate the effects of ethyl-acetate fraction (EAF) of extracts from Tetrastigma hemsleyanum Diels et. Gilg (TDG) on immune functions of ICR mice. Methods ICR mice were exposed to different doses of ...Objective To evaluate the effects of ethyl-acetate fraction (EAF) of extracts from Tetrastigma hemsleyanum Diels et. Gilg (TDG) on immune functions of ICR mice. Methods ICR mice were exposed to different doses of EAF for 15 or 30 days and then their immune functions were analyzed, including ConA-induced splenic lymphocyte transformation, SRBC- induced delayed type hypersensitivity response, serum hemolysin analysis, antibody-producing cells, peritoneal macrophage phagocytized chicken red blood cells, natural killer cell activity, and serum level of cytoldnes. Results EAF of extracts from TDG at different doses had various effects on immune functions of ICR mice. As compared with the controls, it increased the mouse spleen lymphocyte transformation induced by ConA, the left-hind voix pedis thickness and the number of plague forming cells (PFCs) at the dose of 1.82 mg/mL, 5.48 mg/mL, and 9.12 mg/mL, respectively; increased the ink clearance ability at the dose of 0.91 mg/mL, 1.82 mg/mL, 5.48 mg/mL, and 9.12 mg/mL, respectively; increased the phagocytosis index of mononuclear-macrophages and production of serum interferon-gamma (IFN-?) at the dose of 5.48 mg/mL; and could promote the production of serum tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) at the dose of 9.12 mg/mL. Conclusion EAF of extracts from TDG can regulate mouse immune functions in vivo.展开更多
Therapeutic monoclonal antibodies are among the most effective biotherapeutics to date. An important aspect of antibodies is their ability to bind antigen while at the same time recruit immune effector functions. The ...Therapeutic monoclonal antibodies are among the most effective biotherapeutics to date. An important aspect of antibodies is their ability to bind antigen while at the same time recruit immune effector functions. The majority of approved recombinant monoclonal antibody therapies are of the human IgG1 subclass, which can engage both humoral and cellular components of the immune system. The wealth of information generated about antibodies has afforded investigators the ability to molecularly engineer antibodies to modulate effector functions. Here, we review various antibody engineering efforts intended to improve efficacy and safety relative to the human IgG isotype. Further, we will discuss pro- posed mechanisms by which engineering approaches led to modified interactions with immune components and provide examples of clinical studies using next generation antibodies.展开更多
Cellular mechanics,a major regulating factor of cellular architecture and biological functions,responds to intrinsic stresses and extrinsic forces exerted by other cells and the extracellular matrix in the microenviro...Cellular mechanics,a major regulating factor of cellular architecture and biological functions,responds to intrinsic stresses and extrinsic forces exerted by other cells and the extracellular matrix in the microenvironment.Cellular mechanics also acts as a fundamental mediator in complicated immune responses,such as cell migration,immune cell activation,and pathogen clearance.The principle of atomic force microscopy(AFM)and its three running modes are introduced for the mechanical characterization of living cells.The peak force tapping mode provides the most delicate and desirable virtues to collect high-resolution images of morphology and force curves.For a concrete description of AFM capabilities,three AFM applications are discussed.These applications include the dynamic progress of a neutrophil-extracellular-trap release by neutrophils,the immunological functions of macrophages,and the membrane pore formation mediated by perforin,streptolysin O,gasdermin D,or membrane attack complex.展开更多
Conventionally, in the pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic analysis of small molecule compounds such as cytotoxic anticancer drugs, polymorphism analysis of genes related to absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excre...Conventionally, in the pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic analysis of small molecule compounds such as cytotoxic anticancer drugs, polymorphism analysis of genes related to absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion has been performed in addition to the analyses of blood concentrations of drugs. Such pharmacogenetic factors play an important role in predicting therapeutic effects and adverse events and in the proper use of drugs. With the recent launch of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and the rapid development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) currently underway, there is no doubt that antibody drugs, which are large molecule compounds, will become key drugs in anticancer drug treatment. However, the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic analysis of antibody drugs is still not sufficient, and further elucidation of factors and mechanisms affecting their dynamics in the human body is necessary. Moreover, the pharmacogenomic factors of antibody drugs have not yet been fully studied. There are many factors that should be clarified, such as factors that regulate the host immune response in ICI therapy and the effects of ATP-binding cassette transporter and cytochrome P450 on the payload of ADCs. This review provides an outline of antibody drugs in cancer treatment and summarizes the pharmacogenomic factors of antibody drugs known to date.展开更多
基金the Scientific Research Foundation of Health Bureau of Zhejiang Province (No. 2006c151)
文摘Objective To evaluate the effects of ethyl-acetate fraction (EAF) of extracts from Tetrastigma hemsleyanum Diels et. Gilg (TDG) on immune functions of ICR mice. Methods ICR mice were exposed to different doses of EAF for 15 or 30 days and then their immune functions were analyzed, including ConA-induced splenic lymphocyte transformation, SRBC- induced delayed type hypersensitivity response, serum hemolysin analysis, antibody-producing cells, peritoneal macrophage phagocytized chicken red blood cells, natural killer cell activity, and serum level of cytoldnes. Results EAF of extracts from TDG at different doses had various effects on immune functions of ICR mice. As compared with the controls, it increased the mouse spleen lymphocyte transformation induced by ConA, the left-hind voix pedis thickness and the number of plague forming cells (PFCs) at the dose of 1.82 mg/mL, 5.48 mg/mL, and 9.12 mg/mL, respectively; increased the ink clearance ability at the dose of 0.91 mg/mL, 1.82 mg/mL, 5.48 mg/mL, and 9.12 mg/mL, respectively; increased the phagocytosis index of mononuclear-macrophages and production of serum interferon-gamma (IFN-?) at the dose of 5.48 mg/mL; and could promote the production of serum tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) at the dose of 9.12 mg/mL. Conclusion EAF of extracts from TDG can regulate mouse immune functions in vivo.
文摘Therapeutic monoclonal antibodies are among the most effective biotherapeutics to date. An important aspect of antibodies is their ability to bind antigen while at the same time recruit immune effector functions. The majority of approved recombinant monoclonal antibody therapies are of the human IgG1 subclass, which can engage both humoral and cellular components of the immune system. The wealth of information generated about antibodies has afforded investigators the ability to molecularly engineer antibodies to modulate effector functions. Here, we review various antibody engineering efforts intended to improve efficacy and safety relative to the human IgG isotype. Further, we will discuss pro- posed mechanisms by which engineering approaches led to modified interactions with immune components and provide examples of clinical studies using next generation antibodies.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81788101)the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Initiative for Innovative Medicine(CAMS-I2M)(No.2016-I2M-1-007)supported by the project of“Research on the Passive Micro Sensor Components and Systems Applied in SF6 Detection”(No.54681618002400k0000000).
文摘Cellular mechanics,a major regulating factor of cellular architecture and biological functions,responds to intrinsic stresses and extrinsic forces exerted by other cells and the extracellular matrix in the microenvironment.Cellular mechanics also acts as a fundamental mediator in complicated immune responses,such as cell migration,immune cell activation,and pathogen clearance.The principle of atomic force microscopy(AFM)and its three running modes are introduced for the mechanical characterization of living cells.The peak force tapping mode provides the most delicate and desirable virtues to collect high-resolution images of morphology and force curves.For a concrete description of AFM capabilities,three AFM applications are discussed.These applications include the dynamic progress of a neutrophil-extracellular-trap release by neutrophils,the immunological functions of macrophages,and the membrane pore formation mediated by perforin,streptolysin O,gasdermin D,or membrane attack complex.
文摘Conventionally, in the pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic analysis of small molecule compounds such as cytotoxic anticancer drugs, polymorphism analysis of genes related to absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion has been performed in addition to the analyses of blood concentrations of drugs. Such pharmacogenetic factors play an important role in predicting therapeutic effects and adverse events and in the proper use of drugs. With the recent launch of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and the rapid development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) currently underway, there is no doubt that antibody drugs, which are large molecule compounds, will become key drugs in anticancer drug treatment. However, the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic analysis of antibody drugs is still not sufficient, and further elucidation of factors and mechanisms affecting their dynamics in the human body is necessary. Moreover, the pharmacogenomic factors of antibody drugs have not yet been fully studied. There are many factors that should be clarified, such as factors that regulate the host immune response in ICI therapy and the effects of ATP-binding cassette transporter and cytochrome P450 on the payload of ADCs. This review provides an outline of antibody drugs in cancer treatment and summarizes the pharmacogenomic factors of antibody drugs known to date.