Killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors （KIRs） which are mainly expressed on natural killer （NK） cells are implicated in many virus infections. However, it is unclear whether or not KIRs are associated with susc...Killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors （KIRs） which are mainly expressed on natural killer （NK） cells are implicated in many virus infections. However, it is unclear whether or not KIRs are associated with susceptibility to Epstein-Barr virus （EBV） infection related diseases. Therefore, the purpose of our study was to investigate possible correlation between polymorphisms of KIR genes and infectious mononucleosis （IM）/EBV-associated hemophagocytic Iymphohistiocytosis （EBV-HLH）. The polymorphisms of KIR genes were detected by polymerase chain reaction with sequence-specific primers （PCR-SSP）. The results would contribute to clarify the association of KIRs with EBV induced diseases, and provide new insights into the role of NK cells and innate immune response against viral infections and/or subsequent progression.展开更多
Malaria is one of the deadliest infectious diseases in the world. Immune responses to Plasmodium falciparum malaria vary among individuals and between populations. Human genetic variation in immune system genes is lik...Malaria is one of the deadliest infectious diseases in the world. Immune responses to Plasmodium falciparum malaria vary among individuals and between populations. Human genetic variation in immune system genes is likely to play a role in this heterogeneity. Natural killer (NK) cells produce inflammatory cytokines in response to malaria infection, kill intraerythrocytic Plasmodium falciparum parasites by cytolysis, and participate in the initiation and development of adaptive immune responses to plasmodial infection. These functions are modulated by interactions between killer-cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIRs) and human leukocyte antigens (HLAs). Therefore, variations in KIR and HLA genes can have a direct impact on NK cell functions. Understanding the role of KIRs and HLAs in immunity to malaria can help to better characterize antimalarial immune responses. In this review, we summarize the different KIRs and HLAs associated with immunity to malaria thus far.展开更多
AIM:To explore whether predisposition to autoimmune gastritis (AIG) is found in human leukocyte antigen (HLA), cytokine or killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptor (KIR) gene variations.METHODS: Twelve Finnish patient...AIM:To explore whether predisposition to autoimmune gastritis (AIG) is found in human leukocyte antigen (HLA), cytokine or killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptor (KIR) gene variations.METHODS: Twelve Finnish patients with autoimmunetype severe atrophy of the gastric corpus were included. The patients' serum was analyzed for pepsinogen-interleukin (IL)-1 gene cluster, IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, IL-12, interferon γ, transforming growth factor β, and tumor necrosis factor α. Variation in KIR genes was also explored. The results were compared with prevalence of the polymorphisms in Finnish or European populations.RESULTS: All patients had pepsinogen-CONCLUSION: As explored with modern DNA-based methods, HLA-DRB1*04 and DQB1*03 alleles, but not HLA-B8-DRB1*03, may predispose to AIG.展开更多
The successful of transplantation is determined by the shared human leukocyte antigens(HLAs) and ABO blood group antigens between donor and recipient. In recent years, killer cell receptor [i.e., killer cell immunoglo...The successful of transplantation is determined by the shared human leukocyte antigens(HLAs) and ABO blood group antigens between donor and recipient. In recent years, killer cell receptor [i.e., killer cell immunoglobulinlike receptor(KIR)] and major histocompatibility complex(MHC) class I chain-related gene molecule(i.e., MICA) were also reported as important determinants of transplant compatibility. At present, several different genotyping techniques(e.g., sequence specific primer and sequence based typing) can be used to characterize blood group, HLA, MICA and KIR and loci. These molecular techniques have several advantages because they do not depend on the availability of anti-sera, cellular expression and have greater specificity and accuracy compared with the antibody-antigen based typing. Nonetheless, these molecular techniques have limited capability to capture increasing number of markers which have been demonstrated to determine donor and recipient compatibility. It is now possible to genotype multiple markers and to the extent of a complete sequencing of the human genome using next generation sequencer(NGS). This high throughput genotyping platform has been tested for HLA, and it is expected that NGS will be used to simultaneously genotype a large number of clinically relevant transplantation genes in near future. This is not far from reality due to the bioinformatics support given by the immunogenetics community and the rigorous improvement in NGS methodology. In addition, new developments in immune tolerance based therapy, donor recruitment strategies and bioengineering are expected to provide significant advances in the field of transplantation medicine.展开更多
Hepatitis C virus(HCV)frequently elicits only mild immune responses so that it can often establish chronic infection.In this case HCV antigens persist and continue to stimulate the immune system.Antigen persistence th...Hepatitis C virus(HCV)frequently elicits only mild immune responses so that it can often establish chronic infection.In this case HCV antigens persist and continue to stimulate the immune system.Antigen persistence then leads to profound changes in the infected host’s immune responsiveness,and eventually contributes to the pathology of chronic hepatitis.This topic highlight summarizes changes associated with chronic hepatitis C concerning innate immunity(interferons,natural killer cells),adaptive immune responses(immunoglobulins,T cells,and mechanisms of immune regulation(regulatory T cells).Our overview clarifies that a strong anti-HCV immune response is frequently associated with acute severe tissue damage.In chronic hepatitis C,however,the effector arms of the immune system either become refractory to activation or take over regulatory functions.Taken together these changes in immunity may lead to persistent liver damage and cirrhosis.Consequently,effector arms of the immune system will not only be considered with respect to antiviral defence but also as pivotal mechanisms of inflammation,necrosis and progression to cirrhosis.Thus,avoiding Scylla-a strong,sustained antiviral immune response with inital tissue damage-takes the infected host to virus-triggered immunopathology,which ultimately leads to cirrhosis and liver cancerthe realm of Charybdis.展开更多
目的利用SYBR Green I Real-time PCR分型方法检测杀伤细胞免疫球蛋白样受体(killer cell immunoglobulin-likereceptor,KIR)基因,探讨苏南地区汉族人群KIR基因的分布特点。方法应用SYBR Green I Real-time PCR法对191名苏南地区汉族非...目的利用SYBR Green I Real-time PCR分型方法检测杀伤细胞免疫球蛋白样受体(killer cell immunoglobulin-likereceptor,KIR)基因,探讨苏南地区汉族人群KIR基因的分布特点。方法应用SYBR Green I Real-time PCR法对191名苏南地区汉族非亲缘健康人群进行KIR基因分型。结果 SYBR Green I Real-time PCR法有效地进行了KIR基因分型。已知的16种KIR基因在苏南地区汉族人群均被检出。框架基因2DL4、3DL2、3DL3和假基因3DP1存在于所有受检个体中。最常见的非框架基因为2DL1、2DL3、3DL1、2DS4以及假基因2DP1。共检出33种KIR基因型,最常见的为AA1(39.27%),其次为BX2、BX4和BX8。发现仅在新加坡华人报道的罕见基因型BX331和BX337,及仅在墨西哥人群罕见的基因型BX427。结论苏南汉族人群中检测出已知的16种KIR基因,共发现33种基因型,最常见的为AA1,并见到3个罕见基因型BX331、BX337和BX427。展开更多
基金supported by grants from Chengdu Scientific and Technologic Bureau(No.11DXYB086JH-027)the research funds from the University Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative-Research Team(No.IRT0935)
文摘Killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors （KIRs） which are mainly expressed on natural killer （NK） cells are implicated in many virus infections. However, it is unclear whether or not KIRs are associated with susceptibility to Epstein-Barr virus （EBV） infection related diseases. Therefore, the purpose of our study was to investigate possible correlation between polymorphisms of KIR genes and infectious mononucleosis （IM）/EBV-associated hemophagocytic Iymphohistiocytosis （EBV-HLH）. The polymorphisms of KIR genes were detected by polymerase chain reaction with sequence-specific primers （PCR-SSP）. The results would contribute to clarify the association of KIRs with EBV induced diseases, and provide new insights into the role of NK cells and innate immune response against viral infections and/or subsequent progression.
基金This work was supported through the DELTAS Africa Initiative(Grant no.107743),which funded S.T.through a PhD fellowship award and A.N.through a group leader award.The DELTAS Africa Initiative is an independent funding scheme of the African Academy of Science(AAS)and the Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa and is supported by the New Partnership for Africa’s Development Planning and Coordinating Agency(NEPAD Agency)with funding from the Wellcome Trust(Grant no.107743)and the UK governmentF.C.is funded by Wellcome Trust grant 200841/Z/16/Z.The project received funding from the European Research Council under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program(grant agreement No.695551)for J.Traherne and J.Trowsdale.
文摘Malaria is one of the deadliest infectious diseases in the world. Immune responses to Plasmodium falciparum malaria vary among individuals and between populations. Human genetic variation in immune system genes is likely to play a role in this heterogeneity. Natural killer (NK) cells produce inflammatory cytokines in response to malaria infection, kill intraerythrocytic Plasmodium falciparum parasites by cytolysis, and participate in the initiation and development of adaptive immune responses to plasmodial infection. These functions are modulated by interactions between killer-cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIRs) and human leukocyte antigens (HLAs). Therefore, variations in KIR and HLA genes can have a direct impact on NK cell functions. Understanding the role of KIRs and HLAs in immunity to malaria can help to better characterize antimalarial immune responses. In this review, we summarize the different KIRs and HLAs associated with immunity to malaria thus far.
基金Supported by A grant from the Research Unit of the Health Centre,City of Helsinki
文摘AIM:To explore whether predisposition to autoimmune gastritis (AIG) is found in human leukocyte antigen (HLA), cytokine or killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptor (KIR) gene variations.METHODS: Twelve Finnish patients with autoimmunetype severe atrophy of the gastric corpus were included. The patients' serum was analyzed for pepsinogen-interleukin (IL)-1 gene cluster, IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, IL-12, interferon γ, transforming growth factor β, and tumor necrosis factor α. Variation in KIR genes was also explored. The results were compared with prevalence of the polymorphisms in Finnish or European populations.RESULTS: All patients had pepsinogen-CONCLUSION: As explored with modern DNA-based methods, HLA-DRB1*04 and DQB1*03 alleles, but not HLA-B8-DRB1*03, may predispose to AIG.
文摘The successful of transplantation is determined by the shared human leukocyte antigens(HLAs) and ABO blood group antigens between donor and recipient. In recent years, killer cell receptor [i.e., killer cell immunoglobulinlike receptor(KIR)] and major histocompatibility complex(MHC) class I chain-related gene molecule(i.e., MICA) were also reported as important determinants of transplant compatibility. At present, several different genotyping techniques(e.g., sequence specific primer and sequence based typing) can be used to characterize blood group, HLA, MICA and KIR and loci. These molecular techniques have several advantages because they do not depend on the availability of anti-sera, cellular expression and have greater specificity and accuracy compared with the antibody-antigen based typing. Nonetheless, these molecular techniques have limited capability to capture increasing number of markers which have been demonstrated to determine donor and recipient compatibility. It is now possible to genotype multiple markers and to the extent of a complete sequencing of the human genome using next generation sequencer(NGS). This high throughput genotyping platform has been tested for HLA, and it is expected that NGS will be used to simultaneously genotype a large number of clinically relevant transplantation genes in near future. This is not far from reality due to the bioinformatics support given by the immunogenetics community and the rigorous improvement in NGS methodology. In addition, new developments in immune tolerance based therapy, donor recruitment strategies and bioengineering are expected to provide significant advances in the field of transplantation medicine.
文摘Hepatitis C virus(HCV)frequently elicits only mild immune responses so that it can often establish chronic infection.In this case HCV antigens persist and continue to stimulate the immune system.Antigen persistence then leads to profound changes in the infected host’s immune responsiveness,and eventually contributes to the pathology of chronic hepatitis.This topic highlight summarizes changes associated with chronic hepatitis C concerning innate immunity(interferons,natural killer cells),adaptive immune responses(immunoglobulins,T cells,and mechanisms of immune regulation(regulatory T cells).Our overview clarifies that a strong anti-HCV immune response is frequently associated with acute severe tissue damage.In chronic hepatitis C,however,the effector arms of the immune system either become refractory to activation or take over regulatory functions.Taken together these changes in immunity may lead to persistent liver damage and cirrhosis.Consequently,effector arms of the immune system will not only be considered with respect to antiviral defence but also as pivotal mechanisms of inflammation,necrosis and progression to cirrhosis.Thus,avoiding Scylla-a strong,sustained antiviral immune response with inital tissue damage-takes the infected host to virus-triggered immunopathology,which ultimately leads to cirrhosis and liver cancerthe realm of Charybdis.
文摘目的利用SYBR Green I Real-time PCR分型方法检测杀伤细胞免疫球蛋白样受体(killer cell immunoglobulin-likereceptor,KIR)基因,探讨苏南地区汉族人群KIR基因的分布特点。方法应用SYBR Green I Real-time PCR法对191名苏南地区汉族非亲缘健康人群进行KIR基因分型。结果 SYBR Green I Real-time PCR法有效地进行了KIR基因分型。已知的16种KIR基因在苏南地区汉族人群均被检出。框架基因2DL4、3DL2、3DL3和假基因3DP1存在于所有受检个体中。最常见的非框架基因为2DL1、2DL3、3DL1、2DS4以及假基因2DP1。共检出33种KIR基因型,最常见的为AA1(39.27%),其次为BX2、BX4和BX8。发现仅在新加坡华人报道的罕见基因型BX331和BX337,及仅在墨西哥人群罕见的基因型BX427。结论苏南汉族人群中检测出已知的16种KIR基因,共发现33种基因型,最常见的为AA1,并见到3个罕见基因型BX331、BX337和BX427。
