Involvement of Major Components from Sporothrix schenckii Cell Wall in the Caspase-1 Activation, Nitric Oxide and Cytokines Production During Experimental Sporotrichosis

Gonçalves, Amanda; Maia, Danielle Cardoso Geraldo; Ferreira, Lucas Souza; Monnazzi, Luis Gustavo Silva; Alegranci, Pâmela; Placeres, Marisa Campos Polési; Batista-Duharte, Alexander; Carlos, Iracilda Zeppone

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“…A balanced production of the proinflammatory IL-1β, TNF-α and the antinflammatory cytokine IL-10 is estimulated during S. schenckii infection (Alegranci et al ., 2013; Maia et al ., 2016). However, although NO is also stimulated and it has an antifungal effect in vitro against this fungus, it also seems to have an immunosuppressive effect that favors fungal infection (Fernandes et al ., 2008; Gonzalves et al ., 2015).…”

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Adaptive stress response induced by toluene increasesSporothrix schenckiivirulence and host immune response

Téllez-Martínez

Batista-Duharte

Silva

et al. 2019

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24Environmental factors modify the physiology of microorganisms, allowing their survival in 25 extreme conditions. However, the influence of chemical contaminants on fungal virulence has 26 been little studied. Sporotrichosis is an emergent fungal disease caused by Sporothrix schenckii, 27 a soil-inhabiting fungus that has been found in polluted environments. Here, we evaluated the 28 adaptive stress response of S. schenckii induced by toluene, a key soil contaminant. The effect 29 on fungal virulence and host immune response was also assessed. The fungus survived up to 30 0.10% toluene in liquid medium. Greater production of melanosomes and enhanced activity 31 superoxide dismutase, associated to increased tolerance to H2O2 were observed in toluene-32 exposed fungi. Intraperitoneal infection of mice with S. schenckii treated with either 0, 0.01 or 33 0.1% of toluene, resulted in greater fungal burden at day 7 post-infection in spleen and liver in 34 the groups infected with fungus treated with toluene 0.1%. A higher production of Il-1β, TNF-35 α, IL-10 and nitric oxyde by peritoneal macrophages and IFNɣ, IL-4 and IL-17 by splenocytes 36 was also observed in that group. Our findings showed that morphological and functional 37 changes induced by toluene leads to increased S. schenckii virulence and antifungal host 38 immune response in our model. 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 78 Aromatic compounds such as benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene isomers, 79 collectively known as BTEX, are one of the major contributors to environmental pollution. 80 BTEX are extensively used as solvents in many industrial processes and as base reagents for 81 the production of chemicals products. In addition, BTEX are components of gasoline and 82 aviation fuels. They are often released in the environment during production, transport, use and 83 disposal, causing groundwater, surface water, and soil contamination. Toluene has been found 84 in at least 1,012 of the 1,699 National Priorities List sites identified by the Environmental 85 Protection Agency (EPA) and it is included in the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease 86 Registry (ATSDR) 2017 substance priority list, which is based on a combination of their 87 frequency, toxicity, and potential for human exposure (Agency for Toxic Substances and 88 Disease Registry. ATSDR's Substance Priority List. 2017).89Prenafreta-Boldu isolated several fungi, including S. schenckii, in biofilters exposed to 90 polluted air or hydrocarbon gas streams. The data from this research showed that volatile 91 hydrocarbon-degrading strains are closely related to a very restricted number of pathogenic 92 fungal species that cause severe mycoses, especially neurological infections, in 93 immunocompetent individuals (Prenafeta-Boldú et al., 2006). 94To date, there have been no studies examining the influence of chemical contaminants 95 on the biology of S. schenckii sensu latu. Given that this fungus inhabits soils and this niche is 96 frequently contaminated with oil and their products, the objective of this...

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Adaptive stress response induced by toluene increasesSporothrix schenckiivirulence and host immune response

Téllez-Martínez

Batista-Duharte

Silva

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“…Male 5-7 week-old BALB/c mice were purchased from "Centro Multidisciplinar para Investigaç ão Biológica na Área da Ciência de Animais de Laboratório" (CEMIB), UNICAMP University (Brazil) and maintained under standard laboratory care as previously described (Goncalves et al, 2015). This work was approved by the Institutional Ethics Committee for Animal Use in Research (Protocol CEUA/FCF/CAR no.…”

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A cell wall protein-based vaccine candidate induce protective immune response against Sporothrix schenckii infection

Portuondo

Batista-Duharte²,

Ferreira

et al. 2016

Immunobiology

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Sporotrichosis is a subcutaneous mycosis caused by several closely related thermo-dimorphic fungi of the Sporothrix schenckii species complex, affecting humans and other mammals. In the last few years, new strategies have been proposed for controlling sporotrichosis owning to concerns about its growing incidence in humans, cats, and dogs in Brazil, as well as the toxicity and limited efficacy of conventional antifungal drugs. In this study, we assessed the immunogenicity and protective properties of two aluminum hydroxide (AH)-adsorbed S. schenckii cell wall protein (ssCWP)-based vaccine formulations in a mouse model of systemic S. schenckii infection. Fractioning by SDS-PAGE revealed nine protein bands, two of which were functionally characterized: a 44kDa peptide hydrolase and a 47kDa enolase, which was predicted to be an adhesin. Sera from immunized mice recognized the 47kDa enolase and another unidentified 71kDa protein, whereas serum from S. schenckii-infected mice recognized both these proteins plus another unidentified 9.4kDa protein. Furthermore, opsonization with the anti-ssCWP sera led to markedly increased phagocytosis and was able to strongly inhibit the fungus' adhesion to fibroblasts. Immunization with the higher-dose AH-adjuvanted formulation led to increased ex vivo release of IL-12, IFN-γ, IL-4, and IL-17, whereas only IL-12 and IFN-γ were induced by the higher-dose non-adjuvanted formulation. Lastly, passive transference of the higher-dose AH-adjuvanted formulation's anti-ssCWP serum was able to afford in vivo protection in a subsequent challenge with S. schenckii, becoming a viable vaccine candidate for further testing.

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“…The caspase-1 activity and the synthesis of IL-1β and IL-18 diminished during the period of greatest fungal proliferation and transitory immunosuppression prompted by the fungus. 114 …”

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Inflammasomes and dermatology

Sá

Neto

2016

An. Bras. Dermatol.

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Inflammasomes are intracellular multiprotein complexes that comprise part of the innate immune response. Since their definition, inflammasome disorders have been linked to an increasing number of diseases. Autoinflammatory diseases refer to disorders in which local factors lead to the activation of innate immune cells, causing tissue damage when in the absence of autoantigens and autoantibodies. Skin symptoms include the main features of monogenic inflammasomopathies, such as Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS), Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF), Schnitzler Syndrome, Hyper-IgD Syndrome (HIDS), PAPA Syndrome, and Deficiency of IL-1 Receptor Antagonist (DIRA). Concepts from other pathologies have also been reviewed in recent years, such as psoriasis, after the recognition of a combined contribution of innate and adaptive immunity in its pathogenesis. Inflammasomes are also involved in the response to various infections, malignancies, such as melanoma, autoimmune diseases, including vitiligo and lupus erythematosus, atopic and contact dermatitis, acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, among others. Inhibition of the inflammasome pathway may be a target for future therapies, as already occurs in the handling of CAPS, through the introduction of IL-1 inhibitors. This study presents a literature review focusing on the participation of inflammasomes in skin diseases.

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Involvement of Major Components from Sporothrix schenckii Cell Wall in the Caspase-1 Activation, Nitric Oxide and Cytokines Production During Experimental Sporotrichosis

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Adaptive stress response induced by toluene increasesSporothrix schenckiivirulence and host immune response

Adaptive stress response induced by toluene increasesSporothrix schenckiivirulence and host immune response

A cell wall protein-based vaccine candidate induce protective immune response against Sporothrix schenckii infection

Inflammasomes and dermatology

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