BackgroundAging process may result in immune modifications that lead to disruption of innate and acquired immunity mechanisms that may induce chronic-degenerative events. The heat shock proteins (Hsp), phylogeneticaly conserved among organisms, present as main function the ability of folding and refolding proteins, but they also are associated with chronic-degenerative disorders. Here were evaluated the role of M. leprae native Hsp65 (WT) and its point-mutated (K409A) on survival and anti-DNA and anti-Hsp65 antibody production of aged genetically selected mice for high (HIII) and low (LIII) antibody production; data from 120- and 270-days old mice (named “adult” or “aged”, respectively) were compared.ResultsWT Hsp65 administration induces reduction in the mean survival time of adult and aged female HIII mice, this effect being stronger in aged individuals. Surprisingly, the native protein administration increased the survival of aged female LIII when compared to K409A and control groups. No survival differences were observed in aged male mice after Hsp65 proteins inoculation. We observed increase in IgG1 anti-Hsp65 in WT and K409A aged HIII female mice groups and no marked changes in the anti-DNA (adult and aged HIII) and anti-Hsp65 IgG1 or IgG2a isotypes production in adult HIII female and aged male mice. LIII male mice presented increased anti-DNA and anti-Hsp65 IgG2a isotype production after WT or K409A injection, and LIII female groups showed no alterations.ConclusionsThe results revealed that the WT Hsp65 interferes with survival of aged HIII female mice without involvement of a remarkable IgG1 and IgG2a anti-DNA and anti-Hsp65 antibodies production. The deleterious effects of Hsp65 on survival time in aged HIII female mice could be linked to a gender-effect and are in agreement with those previously reported in lupus-prone mice.
Experimental autoimmune uveitis (EAU) is a well established model for immune-mediated organ-specific disease. Our group has recently shown that the M. leprae Hsp65 aggravated the uveitis in mice; in the present study, we evaluated the action of M. leprae K409A mutant protein and the synthetic peptides Leader pep and K409A pep (covering amino acids residues 352–371 of WT and K409A proteins of M. leprae Hsp65, resp.) on the pathogenesis of EAU. Mice received the 161–180 IRBP peptide and B. pertussis toxin followed by the intraperitoneal inoculation of K409A protein or the Leader pep or K409A pep. The Leader pep aggravated the disease, but mice receiving the K409A pep did not develop the disease and presented an increase in IL-10 levels by spleen cells and a decrease in the percentage of CD4+ IFN-γ+ T cells. Moreover, animals receiving the Leader pep presented the highest scores of the disease associated with increase percentage of CD4+ IFN-γ+ T cells. These results would contribute to understanding of the pathogenesis of EAU and support the concept that immune responses to Hsp are of potential importance in exacerbating, perpetuating, or even controlling organ-restricted autoimmune diseases, and it is discussed the irreversibility of autoimmune syndromes.
BALDON, E. J. The influence of Mycobacterium leprae rHsp65 wild type and its mutant K 409 A during the ageing process. 2010. 78 p. Master Thesis (
Versão original São Paulo 2013Aos meus preciosos amigos, cientistas ou não, que tornaram o desenvolvimento de minha vida acadêmica e científica tão prazerosa quanto da vida pessoal. Que prazer fazer aquilo que se gosta sem se cansar! AGRADECIMENTOSAo meu orientador Prof. Dr. Osvaldo Augusto Sant'Anna, pelos conselhos distribuídos ao longo de todos esses anos, ensinando-me a desenvolver a pesquisa científica e, acima de tudo, que a ciência deve ser feita para a sociedade e não para satisfação própria.À minha mãe Nely, pelo apoio incondicional e por sempre se preocupar e acreditar no meu desenvolvimento profissional.Aos amigos e mais que amigos: Mariana, Felipe Guidolin, André, Michel, Karina, Luciana, Eliana. Através de amizade sincera, críticas, elogios, paciência e uma convivência fantástica, construí uma formação intelectual e emocional sólida. Meus mais sinceros agradecimentos a vocês! À Dra. Valquiria Bueno pela ajuda na discussão de tantos resultados e por indicar diferentes caminhos a serem tomados! À Dra. Denise Vilarinho Tambourgi, diretora do Laboratório de Imunoquímica, pela oportunidade de desenvolver o trabalho nesse laboratório, e aos demais alunos e funcionários pela excelente convivência e momentos prazerosos durante o café da tarde! À banca de qualificação e à comissão julgadora, por participarem dessa nova etapa de minha vida científica. À Dra. Nancy Starobinas, por estar sempre disponível para conversar sobre as linhagens de camundongos utilizadas e cedê-las para o trabalho.Ao Instituto Butantan, por ser um centro de excelência em pesquisa científica e que foi fundamental ao desenvolvimento da pesquisa.À FAPESP e CNPq pelo financiamento que tornou possível o desenvolvimento do projeto."O conhecimento não tem pressa".Osvaldo Augusto B. E. Sant'Anna "Existem muitas hipóteses em ciência que estão erradas. Isso é perfeitamente aceitável, elas são a abertura para achar as que estão certas". The heat shock proteins (Hsp), conserved molecules among the evolutionary scale, have been used for the development of autoimmunities and tumors treatments. However, the mechanism of action of these proteins in chronic-degenerative processes has not been fully enlightened, since they may be involved in worsening of autoimmune and inflammation, also interfering in immunosenescence. Previous data showed that 9-mo female H III mice showed reduced survival after M. INTRODUÇÃO Proteínas de choque térmico (Hsp)Os organismos são frequentemente expostos a fatores ambientais estressantes, como alterações de temperatura, contato com toxinas, influências hormonais e processos inflamatórios e infecções, dependendo da capacidade fisiológica intrínseca em readquirir a homeostase para sobreviverem. A resposta a esses estímulos é caracterizada por alterações fisiológicas drásticas, incluindo a produção de proteínas de choque térmico (heat shock proteins -Hsp) (POCKLEY, 2003; SRIVASTAVA, 2002b;WELCH, 1993), observada em todas as células, em organismos procariotos e eucariotos, indicando uma resposta biológica crítica para a hom...
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