bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 14, 2023
ABSTRACT
In
vivo
single-cell
approaches
have
transformed
our
understanding
of
the
immune
populations
in
tissues.
Mass
cytometry
(CyTOF),
that
combines
resolution
mass
spectrometry
with
ability
to
conduct
multiplexed
measurements
cell
molecules
at
single
resolution,
has
enabled
resolve
diversity
subsets,
and
their
heterogeneous
functionality.
Here
we
assess
feasibility
taking
CyTOF
one
step
further
immuno
profile
cells
while
tracking
interaction
bacteria,
a
method
term
Bac-CyTOF.
We
focus
on
pathogen
Klebsiella
pneumoniae
interrogating
pneumonia
mouse
model.
Using
Bac-CyTOF,
unveil
atlas
mice
infected
K.
virulent
strain.
The
is
characterized
by
decrease
alveolar
macrophages
monocyte-derived
macrophages,
whereas
neutrophils,
inflammatory
monocytes
are
an
increase
subpopulations
expressing
markers
characteristic
less
active
such
as
checkpoint
PD-L1.
These
those
associated
bacteria.
show
type
VI
secretion
system
(T6SS)
contributes
shape
lung
landscape.
T6SS
governs
monocytes/macrophages
shifting
from
interstitial
limiting
infection
monocytes.
Lack
results
cells,
By
infecting
,
Acinetobacter
baumannii
strains
cleared
mice,
uncover
heightened
recruitment
relative
high
levels
eosinophils
subpopulation
neutrophils
features
clearing
infections.
Lastly,
leverage
Bac-CyTOF-generated
knowledge
platform
investigate
role
DNA
sensor
STING
sting
−/−
present
including
reduced
absence
facilitates
clearance.
AUTHOR
SUMMARY
Host-pathogen
interactions
vital
infectious
disease,
well
its
treatment
prevention.
high-dimensional
data
analysis
tremendous
take
this
technology
technology,
following
human
.
interacts
these
cells.
contribution
antimicrobial
nanoweapon
landscape,
highlighting
potential
host
defence.
probing
two
pathogens
effectively
reveal
infections
successfully
mice.
There
was
no
prior
biology.
Our
findings
suggest
may
utilize
signalling
for
own
benefit
because
Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
169(7)
Published: July 25, 2023
The
life
of
bacteria
is
challenging,
to
endure
employ
a
range
mechanisms
optimize
their
environment,
including
deploying
the
type
VI
secretion
system
(T6SS).
Acting
as
bacterial
crossbow,
this
delivers
effectors
responsible
for
subverting
host
cells,
killing
competitors
and
facilitating
general
access
common
goods.
Due
its
importance,
lethal
machine
has
been
evolutionarily
maintained,
disseminated
specialized
fulfil
these
vital
functions.
In
fact,
T6SS
structural
clusters
are
present
in
over
25
%
Gram-negative
bacteria,
varying
number
from
one
six
different
genetic
per
organism.
Since
discovery
2006,
research
on
rapidly
progressed,
yielding
remarkable
breakthroughs.
identification
characterization
novel
components
T6SS,
combined
with
biochemical
studies,
have
revealed
fascinating
governing
assembly,
loading,
firing
disassembly
processes.
Recent
findings
also
demonstrated
efficacy
against
fungal
Gram-positive
expanding
scope.
Ongoing
continues
uncover
an
extensive
repertoire
effectors,
genuine
mediators
function.
These
studies
shedding
light
new
aspects
biology
prokaryotic
eukaryotic
organisms.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
highlighting
recent
discoveries
structure
diversity
effectors.
Additionally,
it
injects
personal
perspective
avenues
future
research,
aiming
deepen
our
understanding
combative
system.
PLoS Pathogens,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(4), P. e1011900 - e1011900
Published: April 5, 2024
In
vivo
single-cell
approaches
have
transformed
our
understanding
of
the
immune
populations
in
tissues.
Mass
cytometry
(CyTOF),
that
combines
resolution
mass
spectrometry
with
ability
to
conduct
multiplexed
measurements
cell
molecules
at
single
resolution,
has
enabled
resolve
diversity
subsets,
and
their
heterogeneous
functionality.
Here
we
assess
feasibility
taking
CyTOF
one
step
further
immuno
profile
cells
while
tracking
interactions
bacteria,
a
method
term
Bac-CyTOF.
We
focus
on
pathogen
Klebsiella
pneumoniae
interrogating
pneumonia
mouse
model.
Using
Bac-CyTOF,
unveil
atlas
mice
infected
K
.
hypervirulent
strain.
The
is
characterized
by
decrease
alveolar
monocyte-derived
macrophages.
Conversely,
neutrophils,
inflammatory
monocytes
are
an
increase
subpopulations
expressing
markers
less
active
such
as
checkpoint
PD-L1.
These
infected.
show
type
VI
secretion
system
(T6SS)
contributes
shape
lung
landscape.
T6SS
governs
interaction
monocytes/macrophages
shifting
from
macrophages
interstitial
limiting
infection
monocytes.
lack
results
cells,
By
probing
,
Acinetobacter
baumannii
strains
limited
survive
vivo,
uncover
heightened
recruitment
relative
high
levels
eosinophils
characteristic
subpopulation
neutrophils
features
clearing
infections.
leverage
Bac-CyTOF-generated
knowledge
platform
investigate
role
DNA
sensor
STING
sting
-/-
present
consistent
including
reduced
absence
facilitates
clearance.
Biomedical Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
47(1), P. 100635 - 100635
Published: Aug. 11, 2023
NLRX1
is
a
member
of
the
Nod-like
receptor
(NLR)
family,
and
it
represents
unique
pattern
recognition
molecule
(PRM)
as
localizes
to
mitochondrial
matrix
in
resting
conditions.
Over
past
fifteen
years,
has
been
proposed
regulate
multiple
cellular
processes,
including
antiviral
immunity,
apoptosis,
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
generation
metabolism.
Similarly,
vivo
models
have
shown
that
was
associated
with
control
number
diseases,
sclerosis,
colorectal
cancer
ischemia-reperfusion
injury.
This
apparent
versatility
function
hinted
common
general
overarching
role
for
may
exist.
Recent
evidence
suggested
controls
mitophagy
through
detection
specific
"danger
signal",
namely
defective
import
proteins
into
mitochondria,
or
protein
stress
(MPIS).
In
this
review
article,
we
propose
regulation
represent
process
detected
by
NLRX1,
which
could
turn
impact
on
diseases
if
dysfunctional.
Trends in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Klebsiella
pneumoniae
(KP)
is
a
global
threat
to
human
health
due
the
isolation
of
multidrug-resistant
strains.
Despite
advancements
in
understanding
KP's
population
structure,
antibiotic
resistance
mechanisms,
and
transmission
patterns,
gap
remains
how
KP
evades
defenses,
allowing
pathogen
flourish
tissues
despite
an
activated
immune
system.
infection
biology
has
been
shaped
by
notion
that
evolved
shield
from
defenses
more
than
actively
suppress
them.
This
review
describes
new
paradigms
exploits
coevolution
with
innate
system
hijack
effectors
receptors
ablate
signaling
pathways
counteract
cell-intrinsic
immunity,
making
apparent
can
no
longer
be
considered
only
as
stealth
pathogen.
BioEssays,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 13, 2025
ABSTRACT
Bacterial
pathogens
deliver
effector
proteins
into
host
cells
by
deploying
sophisticated
secretion
systems.
This
translocation
during
host‐pathogen
interactions
is
a
prerequisite
for
the
manipulation
of
and
organisms
important
pathogenesis.
Analyses
dynamics
kinetics
translocation,
subcellular
localization,
cellular
targets
lead
to
understanding
mode
action
function
in
interplay.
review
provides
an
overview
biochemical
genetic
tools
that
have
been
developed
study
protein
qualitatively
or
quantitatively.
After
introducing
challenges
analyses
interaction,
we
describe
various
methods
ranging
from
static
visualization
fixed
dynamic
live‐cell
imaging
translocation.
We
show
main
findings
enabled
approaches,
emphasize
advantages
limitations
methods,
recent
approaches
allow
real‐time
tracking
living
on
single
molecule
level,
highlight
open
questions
field
be
addressed
application
new
methods.
Abstract
Klebsiella
pneumoniae
(KP)
infections
represent
a
significant
global
health
challenge,
characterized
by
severe
inflammatory
sequelae
and
escalating
antimicrobial
resistance.
This
comprehensive
review
elucidates
the
complex
interplay
between
macrophages
KP,
encompassing
pathogen
recognition
mechanisms,
macrophage
activation
states,
cellular
death
pathways,
emerging
immunotherapeutic
strategies.
We
critically
analyze
current
literature
on
pattern
receptor
engagement
with
KP-associated
molecular
patterns.
The
examines
spectrum
of
responses
to
KP
infection,
including
classical
M1
polarization
newly
described
M(Kp)
phenotype,
alongside
metabolic
reprogramming
events
such
as
glycolytic
enhancement
immune
responsive
gene
1
(IRG1)–itaconate
upregulation.
systematically
evaluate
fate
decisions
in
response
autophagy,
apoptosis,
pyroptosis,
necroptosis.
Furthermore,
we
provide
critical
assessment
potential
future
therapeutic
modalities.
Given
limitations
treatment
paradigms,
elucidating
macrophage–KP
interactions
is
imperative.
Insights
gained
from
this
analysis
may
inform
development
novel
immunomodulatory
approaches
augment
conventional
therapies,
potentially
transforming
clinical
management
infections.
Graphical
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
SUMMARY
Vasodilation
is
a
crucial
protective
response
to
inflammation
and
infection.
Endothelial
cells
control
vasodilation
through
the
bioavailability
of
eNOS-produced
nitric
oxide
(NO),
generation
endothelium-dependent
hyperpolarization
(EDH).
Here,
we
demonstrate
that
Klebsiella
pneumoniae
,
one
most
prevalent
blood
stream
infection
pathogens,
inhibits
agonist-induced
by
blunting
NO-dependent
pathway
attenuating
EDH
pathway.
The
type
VI
secretion
system
(T6SS)
effector
VgrG4
licences
kinase
PKCβ
in
an
NLRX1-controlled
mitochondria
reactive
oxygen
species
(mtROS)-dependent
manner
phosphorylate
eNOS
inhibitory
site
Thr
495
effectively
dampening
activity.
capsule
polysaccharide,
on
other
hand,
limits
phosphorylation
activation
Ser
1177
inducing
phosphatase
PP2Ac
upon
EGF
receptor-dependent
VgrG4-induced
mtROS
attenuates
Overall,
this
work
reveals
new
anti-host
activity
T6SS
illustrates
how
pathogens
can
vascular
biology
targeting
post
translational
modifications.