System Of Host Research Articles

Study on the physicochemical properties and immune regulatory mechanism of polysaccharide fraction from Aronia Melanocarpa fruit.

Aronia Melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliott fruit has been extensively used in the food and medicinal fields. This study aimed to analyze the physicochemical properties of a polysaccharide fraction (AMP2) isolated from this fruit for the first time and investigated its immune regulatory mechanism. The physicochemical properties of AMP2 were determined using high-performance gel permeation chromatography, PMP derivatization-high performance liquid chromatography, Ultraviolet spectroscopy, and infrared spectroscopy. The metagenomic technology was applied to investigate the regulatory effects and mechanisms of AMP2 on the gut microbiota of immunosuppressed mice. The results showed that molecular weight of AMP2 was 83,444Da, which was mainly composed of D-arabinose, D-xylose, D-mannose, D-rhamnose and D-glucose, and both β-type and α-type glycosidic bonds contained in its structure. AMP2 changed the composition of gut microbiota by increasing the number of beneficial and probiotic bacteria, thereby regulated the intestinal mucosal immune system of host. AMP2 improved intestinal immune system response and antimicrobial capacity through positive regulation of the NOD-like receptor signaling pathway and neutrophil extracellular trap formation. The results demonstrate the potential of AMP2 in immune regulation, providing a new perspective for its subsequent development and contributing to the development and application of related health foods.

From Leaky Gut to Leaky Skin: A Clinical Review of Lifestyle Influences on the Microbiome.

The microbiome connects the gut health to the rest of the body's organs, including the skin. The pathophysiology of intestinal dysbiosis leads to the expression "leaky gut." Ongoing speculations are aimed at restoring the gut microbiota via modulating lifestyle habits to prevent and potentially reverse autoimmunity. This review finds the connections between gut dysbiosis and skin conditions. It also collects evidence of some lifestyle pillars that influence the gut microbiome including dietary intakes, exercise, sleep, stress, and toxin exposures. It addresses why maintaining a healthy intestinal microbiome is important for the health of all organs in the human host. More people are affected by gut dysbiosis resulting in pro-inflammatory effects on different organs, like the cutaneous tissue, one of the largest epithelial surfaces. It is essential to take care of the gut health because this is where most of the immune system resides. The connection between the intestinal tract with its microbiota and the cutaneous system with its microbiota seems to be mediated by the immune system of the human host. Therefore, this review enhances the understanding of the research on the gut microbiome, its relationship to skin health, and the interplay between the gut and various autoimmune cutaneous conditions.

Integrative transcriptomic analysis reveals a broad range of toxic effects of triclosan on coral Porites lutea

Triclosan (TCS) is an antimicrobial agent commonly used in personal care products. However, little is known about its toxicity to corals. Here, we examined the acute toxic effects (96 h) of TCS at different levels to the coral Porites lutea. Results showed that the bioaccumulation factors (BAFs) of TCS in Porites lutea decreased with increasing TCS exposure levels. Exposure to TCS at the level up to 100 μg/L did not induce bleaching of Porites lutea. However, by the end of the experiment, both the density and chlorophyll a content of the symbiotic zooxanthellae were 19–52 % and 19.9–45.6 % lower in the TCS treatment groups than in the control, respectively. For the coral host, its total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activities were all significantly lower in the TCS treatment groups than the control. Transcriptome analysis showed that 942 and 1077 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified in the coral host in the 0.5 and 100 μg/L TCS treatment groups, respectively. Meanwhile, TCS can interfere with pathways related to immune system and reproductive system in coral host. Overall, our results suggest that environmentally relevant concentrations of TCS can impact both the coral host and the symbiotic zooxanthellae.

A potential evolutionary trap for the extended phenotype of a nematomorph parasite

Abstract Human activities introduce new environmental cues to wild organisms, leading to maladaptive behavioral and life history decisions known as the “evolutionary trap.” This trap is thought to be a major conservation concern for free-living organisms. However, it has never been studied in endosymbionts, one of the most successful and diverse life forms on Earth. Here, we examine this trap in the extended phenotype of a parasite that exploits the visual system of hosts to alter host behavior for its benefit. Arboreal mantids infected by nematomorph parasites are drawn to horizontally polarized light, thereby inducing them to enter the water. In this study, we found that the degree of linear polarization (DOP) of reflected light served as a reliable environmental cue for identifying perennial waters, where nematomorphs can survive in their aquatic life stage without drying out. Infected mantids exhibit attraction to horizontally polarized light with higher DOP in behavioral assays and jumped into pools reflecting light with higher DOP in field experiments. The asphalt road reflected horizontally polarized light closely resembling the polarization levels observed in perennial waters, likely leading to a higher prevalence of mantids on asphalt roads compared with those found in natural arboreal habitats. In a field experiment, we observed infected mantids walking on asphalt roads more often than on cement roads. These findings imply that evolutionary traps can endanger endosymbionts beyond their hosts that directly perceive environmental cues.

Human Ascaris infection is associated with higher frequencies of IL-10 producing B cells.

Ascaris lumbricoides has dual effects on the immune system of infected hosts. The IgE response to this parasite has been thoroughly studied, but little is known about cellular responses induced by infection. This study aims to explore the interplay between A. lumbricoides infection and B cell responses, especially B regulatory cells. Participants from Santa Catalina, Bolívar, Colombia, a helminth-endemic town, were screened for soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) using stool examinations. Eighteen A. lumbricoides-infected and 11 non-infected subjects were selected. Blood samples were analyzed for Breg cells and related cytokines, and immunoglobulins specific to the A. lumbricoides excretory/secretory product, ABA-1. Infected subjects exhibited higher frequencies of Breg cells, especially those with a higher A. lumbricoides egg burden. Higher frequencies of different Breg subsets were observed in infected individuals, with CD25+CD71+CD73- B cells being notably increased in strongly infected individuals. Additionally, A. lumbricoides infection was associated with reduced levels of circulating ABA-1-specific IgG1 and IgE. IL-10+ B cell frequencies correlated inversely with ABA-1-specific IgE. A. lumbricoides infection has a significant impact on the immune response, particularly on Breg cell populations and antibody responses. Our findings suggest that A. lumbricoides infection mediates a dose-dependent immunosuppressive response characterized by an increase in Breg cells and concomitant suppression of ABA-1-specific humoral responses.

Solving the Asymmetric Doping for Wide-Gap Semiconductors by Host Functionalization: Quantum Engineering Strategy.

Asymmetric doping of wide-gap semiconductors has long been a major challenge, hindering their wider applications. Despite numerous attempts to address this issue through engineering doping levels, the results were still inconclusive. In this work, we propose a quantum engineering strategy based on the state-of-the-art spin-polarized HSE06 hybrid functional method. The local band offset between the host and quantum structures can considerably compensate for the large carrier activation energy (Ea). We chose the system of the AlN host embedded by GaN quantum dots as an example to validate the feasibility of this strategy. The Ea of Si (n-type) and Be (p-type) dopants can be reduced from 222 and 404 meV to negative values and 2 meV, respectively. Therefore, electron and hole density can be increased to more than 1019 and 1020 cm-3, respectively. We also tested potential dopants (C and Ge for the n-type, Mg and Ca for the p-type), and the technique is equally effective. This mechanism can also be used to understand the experimental observations of the superlattice doping strategy. Overall, our study demonstrates that the quantum engineering strategy provides a potential solution to overcome the asymmetric doping problem for universal wide-gap semiconductors and supports a feasible pathway for more efficient devices in the future.

Different metazoan parasites, different transcriptomic responses, with new insights on parasitic castration by digenetic trematodes in the schistosome vector snail Biomphalaria glabrata

BackgroundGastropods of the genus Biomphalaria (Family Planorbidae) are exploited as vectors by Schistosoma mansoni, the most common causative agent of human intestinal schistosomiasis. Using improved genomic resources, overviews of how Biomphalaria responds to S. mansoni and other metazoan parasites can provide unique insights into the reproductive, immune, and other systems of invertebrate hosts, and their responses to parasite challenges.ResultsUsing Illumina-based RNA-Seq, we compared the responses of iM line B. glabrata at 2, 8, and 40 days post-infection (dpi) to single infections with S. mansoni, Echinostoma paraensei (both digenetic trematodes) or Daubaylia potomaca (a nematode parasite of planorbid snails). Responses were compared to unexposed time-matched control snails. We observed: (1) each parasite provoked a distinctive response with a predominance of down-regulated snail genes at all time points following exposure to either trematode, and of up-regulated genes at 8 and especially 40dpi following nematode exposure; (2) At 2 and 8dpi with either trematode, several snail genes associated with gametogenesis (particularly spermatogenesis) were down-regulated. Regarding the phenomenon of trematode-mediated parasitic castration in molluscs, we define for the first time a complement of host genes that are targeted, as early as 2dpi when trematode larvae are still small; (3) Differential gene expression of snails with trematode infection at 40dpi, when snails were shedding cercariae, was unexpectedly modest and revealed down-regulation of genes involved in the production of egg mass proteins and peptide processing; and (4) surprisingly, D. potomaca provoked up-regulation at 40dpi of many of the reproduction-related snail genes noted to be down-regulated at 2 and 8dpi following trematode infection. Happening at a time when B. glabrata began to succumb to D. potomaca, we hypothesize this response represents an unexpected form of fecundity compensation. We also document expression patterns for other Biomphalaria gene families, including fibrinogen domain-containing proteins (FReDs), C-type lectins, G-protein coupled receptors, biomphalysins, and protease and protease inhibitors.ConclusionsOur study is relevant in identifying several genes involved in reproduction that are targeted by parasites in the vector snail B. glabrata and that might be amenable to manipulation to minimize their ability to serve as vectors of schistosomes.

Morphological and molecular identification of Sarcocystis falcatula from the emerald toucanet (Aulacorhynchus albivitta) in Colombia

Sarcocystis spp. are cyst-forming coccidia characterized by a two-host predator-prey life cycle. Sarcocysts are formed in muscles or nervous system of the intermediate host, while sporocysts develop in the small intestine of the definitive host. The intermediate hosts of Sarcocystis falcatula are wild birds. Colombia is one of the countries with the greatest biodiversity of birds, however, there are few studies related to this parasite in wild birds. This study presents the morphological and molecular detection of Sarcocystis falcatula collected from the emerald toucanet (Aulacorhynchus albivitta), a wild bird species endemic to South America. Pectoral muscle samples were obtained, and microscopic and molecular detection was performed by light microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and amplifying of the first internal transcribed spacer (ITS-1) and surface antigen-encoding genes (SAGs). Sarcocystis measured an average of 161 × 42 μm, with a cyst wall ∼0.4 μm thick. Ultrastructurally, the sarcocyst wall type 11b-like consisted of numerous villar protrusions of 850 nm wide on average. The ITS-1 sequence showed 97.0–99.7% identity to S. falcatula previously described from birds in the United States and Brazil, respectively. Concatenated phylogenetic analysis based on SAG2, SAG3 and SAG4 confirmed that the new isolate is grouped with other sequences of Sarcocystis from South America, but divergent from those isolates obtained in North America. The results of this study demonstrate for the first time the presence of S. falcatula in a wild bird from Colombia.

Non-selective microbiota reduction after the elicitation of a seaweed's immune response.

Pattern-triggered immunity (PTI) is an integral part of the innate immune system of many eukaryotic hosts, assisting in the defence against pathogen invasions. In plants and animals, PTI exerts a selective pressure on the microbiota that can alter community composition. However, the effect of PTI on the microbiota for non-model hosts, including seaweeds, remains unknown. Using quantitative polymerase chain reaction complemented with 16S rRNA gene and transcript amplicon sequencing, this study profiled the impact that PTI of the red seaweed Gracilaria gracilis has on its microbiota. PTI elicitation with agar oligosaccharides resulted in a significant reduction in the number of bacteria (by >75% within 72 h after treatment). However, the PTI elicitation did not cause any significant difference in the community diversity or structure. These findings demonstrated that PTI can be non-selective, and this might help to maintain a stable microbiota by uniformly reducing bacterial loads.

Eco-Friendly Production of Metal Nanoparticles Through Plant Extract Besides Their Assessment of Antibacterial, and Antifungal activity

A green-synthesis method for silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) is a scientific breakthrough. Using sunflower plant extracts, this approach uses metallic and botanical synergy. Naturally occurring and renewable extracts reduce, chelate, stabilize, bind, and precipitate. The Ag nanoparticles' X-ray diffraction (XRD) crystal structure was cubic. Average nanoparticle crystallite size was 31.18 nm. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) detected silver. Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM) examination revealed that the particles were Ag (silver) and spherical, averaging 31.23nm. Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy also indicated a 2.7 eV optical gap. Using many characterization methods, nanostructured silver was synthesized during this procedure. Biological efficacy assays can evaluate hierarchically porous silver's antibacterial properties. In the previous five years, strategies against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus mutans, Ecoli, and Candida albicans, Penicillium spp., and Aspergillus spp. were essential. Data demonstrates that these structures are attractive antibacterial choices. A majority of Ag NPs are natural bacterium substitutes for Staphylococcus aureus, pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus mutans, and Ecoli. Also against various fungi: The immune systems of immunocompromised hosts are threatened by yeasts such Candida albicans, Penicillium, and Aspergillus.measured. It calls into doubt the study's efficacy in antibacterial and other applications.

IN SILICO STUDY : HERMETIA ILLUCENS BASED ACUTE RESPIRATORY INFECTION TREATMENT

The novel coronavirus is now referred to as severe and critical acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). There have been few studies about SARS-CoV-2 co-infection may significantly inhibit the immune system of host, increase antibacterial therapy intolerance, and be harmful to the prognosis of the disease. The highest co infection comes from Streptococcus pneumoniae. Bacterial co-infection in the setting of viral pneumonia is known as major cause of mortality. Therefore, therapeutics such as antibiotics are needed to be able to kill and inhibit these bacteria. In this connection, the inaccurate use of antibiotics causes multi-drug resistant and worsens their immature immune systems. Hermetia illucens contains AMPs and various amino acids that synergistically have the potential to overcome this problem. Research on the use of crude maggot extract as a candidate for acute respiratory infection treatment products is still not available and has never been reported. This study aims to conduct in silico computerized tests related to the potential of maggot extract as antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, analyze its interaction with target proteins, bioavailability and ligand toxicity in maggot extract, and docking analysis of ligand-receptor. The results showed that the maggot extract had activity as peptidoglycan glycosyltransferase inhibitor, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory. A binding affinity of the maggot AMPs ligands (defensin, diptericin, and attacin) to MurC receptor protein Streptococcus pneumoniae is also found. The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory abilities of bioactive maggots have the potential for used as a candidate treatment products for SARS-CoV-2 co-infection with Streptococcus pneumoniae as a biomedical innovation.

A molecular T-pentomino for separating BTEX hydrocarbons

Methods to separate molecules (e.g., petrochemicals) are exceedingly important industrially. A common approach for separations is to crystallize a host molecule that either provides an enforced covalent cavity (intrinsic cavity) or packs inefficiently (extrinsic cavity). Here we report a self-assembled molecule with a shape highly biased to completely enclose space and, thereby, pack efficiently yet hosts and allows for the separation of BTEX hydrocarbons (i.e., benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes). The host is held together by N → B bonds and forms a diboron assembly with a shape that conforms to a T-shaped pentomino. A T-pentomino is a polyomino, which is a plane figure that tiles a plane without cavities and holes, and we show the molecule to crystallize into one of six polymorphic structures for T-pentomino tiling. The separations occur at mild conditions while rejecting similarly shaped aromatics such as xylene isomers, thiophene, and styrene. Our observation on the structure and tiling of the molecular T-pentomino allows us to develop a theory on how novel synthetic molecules that mimic the structures and packing of polyominoes can be synthesized and—quite counterintuitively—developed into a system of hosts with cavities used for selective and useful separations.

SARS-CoV-2 Papain-like Protease Negatively Regulates the NLRP3 Inflammasome Pathway and Pyroptosis by Reducing the Oligomerization and Ubiquitination of ASC.

The interaction of viruses with hosts is complex, especially so with the antiviral immune systems of hosts, and the underlying mechanisms remain perplexing. Infection with SARS-CoV-2 may result in cytokine syndrome in the later stages, reflecting the activation of the antiviral immune response. However, viruses also encode molecules to negatively regulate the antiviral immune systems of hosts to achieve immune evasion and benefit viral replication during the early stage of infection. It has been observed that the papain-like protease (PLP) encoded by coronavirus could negatively regulate the host's IFNβ innate immunity. In this study, we first found that eight inflammasome-related genes were downregulated in CD14+ monocytes from COVID-19 patients. Subsequently, we observed that SARS-CoV-2 PLP negatively regulated the NLRP3 inflammasome pathway, inhibited the secretion of IL-1β, and decreased the caspase-1-mediated pyroptosis of human monocytes. The mechanisms for this may arise because PLP coimmunoprecipitates with ASC, reduces ASC ubiquitination, and inhibits ASC oligomerization and the formation of ASC specks. These findings suggest that PLP may inhibit strong immune defenses and provide the maximum advantage for viral replication. This research may allow us to better understand the flex function of CoV-encoding proteases and provide a new perspective on the innate immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses.

The oral microbiome: diversity, biogeography and human health.

The human oral microbiota is highly diverse and has a complex ecology, comprising bacteria, microeukaryotes, archaea and viruses. These communities have elaborate and highly structured biogeography that shapes metabolic exchange on a local scale and results from the diverse microenvironments present in the oral cavity. The oral microbiota also interfaces with the immune system of the human host and has an important role in not only the health of the oral cavity but also systemic health. In this Review, we highlight recent advances including novel insights into the biogeography of several oral niches at the species level, as well as the ecological role of candidate phyla radiation bacteria and non-bacterial members of the oral microbiome. In addition, we summarize the relationship between the oral microbiota and the pathology of oral diseases and systemic diseases. Together, these advances move the field towards a more holistic understanding of the oral microbiota and its role in health, which in turn opens the door to the study of novel preventive and therapeutic strategies.

From Benznidazole to New Drugs: Nanotechnology Contribution in Chagas Disease.

Chagas disease is a neglected tropical disease caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi. Benznidazole and nifurtimox are the two approved drugs for their treatment, but both drugs present side effects and efficacy problems, especially in the chronic phase of this disease. Therefore, new molecules have been tested with promising results aiming for strategic targeting action against T. cruzi. Several studies involve in vitro screening, but a considerable number of in vivo studies describe drug bioavailability increment, drug stability, toxicity assessment, and mainly the efficacy of new drugs and formulations. In this context, new drug delivery systems, such as nanotechnology systems, have been developed for these purposes. Some nanocarriers are able to interact with the immune system of the vertebrate host, modulating the immune response to the elimination of pathogenic microorganisms. In this overview of nanotechnology-based delivery strategies for established and new antichagasic agents, different strategies, and limitations of a wide class of nanocarriers are explored, as new perspectives in the treatment and monitoring of Chagas disease.

Melatonin modulates L-arginine metabolism in tumor-associated macrophages by targeting arginase 1 in lymphoma.

L-Arginine metabolism plays a crucial role in determining the M1/M2 polarization of macrophages. The M1 macrophages express inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), while the M2 macrophages express arginase 1 and metabolize arginine into nitric oxide and urea, respectively. The tumor microenvironment promotes M2 macrophage polarization and consequently switches the metabolic fate of arginine from nitric oxide towards urea production. Importantly, infiltration of M2 macrophages or tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) has been correlated with poor prognosis of various cancer types. Melatonin is well reported to have antitumor and immunomodulatory properties. However, whether and how it impacts the polarization of TAMs has not been elucidated. Considering the crucial role of arginine metabolism in macrophage polarization, we were interested to know the fate of L-arginine in TAMs and whether it can be reinstated by melatonin or not. We used a murine model of Dalton's lymphoma and established an in vitro model of TAMs. For TAMs, we used the ascitic fluid of tumor-bearing hosts to activate the macrophages in the presence and absence of lipopolysaccharide (LPS). In these groups, L-arginine metabolism was evaluated, and then the effect of melatonin was assessed in these groups, wherein the metabolic fate of arginine as well as the expression of iNOS and arginase 1 were checked. Furthermore, in the in vivo system of the tumor-bearing host, the effect of melatonin was assessed. The in vitro model of TAMs showed a Th2 cytokine profile, reduced phagocytic activity, and increased wound healing ability. Upon investigating arginine metabolism, we observed high urea levels with increased activity and expression of arginase 1 in TAMs. Furthermore, we observed reduced levels of LPS-induced nitric oxide in TAMs; however, their iNOS expression was comparable. With melatonin treatment, urea level decreased significantly, while the reduction in nitric oxide level was not as significant as observed in its absence in TAMs. Also, melatonin significantly reduced arginase activity and expression at the transcriptional and translational levels, while iNOS expression was affected only at the translational level. This effect was further investigated in the in vivo system, wherein melatonin treatment reversed the metabolic fate of arginine, from urea towards nitric oxide, within the tumor microenvironment. This effect was further correlated with pro-apoptotic tumor cell death in the in vivo system. Our results reinforced the immunomodulatory role of melatonin and offered a strong prospect for activating the anti-tumor immune response in cancer conditions.

Advances in Understanding the Pathogenesis: Bacterial Surface Glycans as The Virulence Factor and Role in Pathogen Bacteria

Bacterial glycans are essential components of bacterial walls and crucially important cell surface antigens such as lipopolysaccharide and polysaccharide capsules, which act as virulence-causing factors. Polysaccharide capsules in bacteria are naturally composed of recurring oligosaccharides and lipopolysaccharides. LPS is composed of domains that are hydrophobic in nature known as lipid A or endotoxin, which is a nonrepeating oligosaccharide "core", and an O-antigen. Interaction of glycan-receptor is critical in pattern recognition of microorganisms and regulatory signals that perform regular immune cell activities. The true glycan structure is important for collaboration with the immune system of host, as demonstrated by microorganisms that produce polycarbohydrates that mimic host particles in order to evade the immunity of host. Certain bacteria circumvent antibody defences by molecularly mimicking the glycan structures of host and masquerade as "self" to avoid identification by immune system. Phages are the most prevalent biological entities on our planet, and they evolved glycan-binding proteins (GBPs) to bind to bacterial glycans. These proteins are in charge of the breakdown of antibodies and are impervious to harsh conditions where bacteria live for example, the gut of mammals, water, and soil. In order to increase contact with bacterial glycans, the phages manufacture multimeric proteins.

Abstract 5189: Comparisons of Rituximab and CD19xCD3 BiTE antitumor response across multiple humanized NSG strains engrafted with human hematopoietic stem cells

Abstract Humanized NSG mice engrafted with hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) is a well-known in vivo platform for reconstitution of human immune system in a mouse host. In this study we tried to dissect the role of various human cytokines in the generation of the human immune system, expansion of human B cell lymphoma cells, and drug response to two anti-cancer therapies - Rituximab and CD19XCD3 BiTE (Bispecific T-cell Engager). To exclude donor variabilities, we first humanized five NSG-based, human cytokine-transgenic mouse strains (NSG, NSG-IL15, NSG-SGM3, NSG-SGM3-IL15, and NSG-FLT3L) with HSCs from one donor (0084). We found that tumor growth was enhanced in NSG-SGM3 mice when compared to NSG mice. In contrast, IL15 expression suppressed tumor growth in NSG-IL15 and NSG-SGM3-IL15 mice. Furthermore, NK cell frequencies in blood are higher in NSG-IL15 and NSG-SGM3-IL15 than in other strains. suggesting that NK cell-mediated cytotoxicity is involved in suppression of tumor cell growth in the strains expressing human IL-15. Rituximab treatment resulted in tumor growth inhibition and significant B cell depletions across NSG-IL15, NSG-SGM3, and NSG-SGM3-IL15 mice engrafted with 0084 PBMC. We also observed a donor variability of tumor growth rates in NSG-SGM3-IL15 mice engrafted with donors 0084, 0662A, and 0733. The tumor growth in NSG-SGM3-IL15 mice engrafted with 0084 PBMC was significantly slower than the one in mice engrafted with the other two donors (0084 vs. 0662A, P=0.002; 0084 vs. 0733, P=0.004 on day 21); interestingly, this strain of mice exhibited higher frequencies of CD8+ T cells and lower frequencies of NK cells. Next, we tested CD19XCD3 BiTE treatment in multiple NSG strains engrafted with HSCs from different donors. The BiTE administration inhibited Raji tumor growth and significantly depleted B cells in all tested strains as NSG-SGM3-IL15 showed highest frequencies of NK cells and CD8+ T cells. The combination of Rituximab and BiTE showed even better tumor inhibition efficacy. In conclusion, regardless of the donor and strain variations in tumor growth and human immune cell subset development, the administrations of rituximab or BiTE significantly and consistently inhibited tumor growth and depleted peripheral B cells across all mouse strains. These results indicate that utilizing a comprehensive humanized mouse platform could drive more impactful conclusions in terms of evaluating the anti-tumor efficacy of immune therapies. Citation Format: Won Yeong Kang, Guoxiang Yang, Ilian Radichev, Li-Chin Yao, Mingshan Cheng, James G. Keck. Comparisons of Rituximab and CD19xCD3 BiTE antitumor response across multiple humanized NSG strains engrafted with human hematopoietic stem cells. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2023; Part 1 (Regular and Invited Abstracts); 2023 Apr 14-19; Orlando, FL. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2023;83(7_Suppl):Abstract nr 5189.

Preventive Food Complements and Preventive Tuberculosis

Hippocrates recommended to treat patients with food. One cannot emphasize the enough importance of food and its impact on human behavior. I will expose in detail the rationale for use, the activity, and the production for three of them, i.e., essential fatty acids (flax oil), uleine (Pao aspido), yeast nucleic acid extracts (oligoribonucleotides), and because COVID-19 is here, I will present in a succinct way honey for its immunological properties and bitter orange for its anti-inflammatory activity. Adequate nutrition curbs the development of some afflictions. For example, tuberculosis symptoms have significantly regressed with the standard of living acquired in the Western world after the second world war, whereas it continues to strive in less favored parts of the world. A depreciation of food standards (contaminated foods, poor nutrients, junk-food, and abandon of an array of traditional foods) prevents the weakened immune system of stressed hosts to accomplish its duty to keep the natural homeostasis under control.

Polymeric carriers in probiotic delivery system

Probiotics are good microbes that have the potential to improve the health of host when administered in proper quantity. They help to prevent and treat gastro-intestinal problems, allergies, colon cancer, diabetes, inflammation and enhance immunity. However, the applications of probiotics are limited because of their poor viability during the time of processing, storage as well as delivery in the gastro-intestine tract. So, in order to overcome these limitations of probiotics, probiotic delivery systems have received much attention. This review targeted the different types of polymers that are employed as a carrier system for probiotic delivery system because of their excellent properties including biodegradability, less toxicity and biocompatibility which helps to prolong the viability of strains of probiotic in harsh conditions of gut system of host.