Nature Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
41(9), P. 1229 - 1238
Published: Jan. 19, 2023
Abstract
Muscle-specific
tyrosine
kinase
myasthenia
gravis
(MuSK
MG)
is
an
autoimmune
disease
that
causes
life-threatening
muscle
weakness
due
to
anti-MuSK
autoantibodies
disrupt
neuromuscular
junction
signaling.
To
avoid
chronic
immunosuppression
from
current
therapies,
we
engineered
T
cells
express
a
MuSK
chimeric
autoantibody
receptor
with
CD137-CD3ζ
signaling
domains
(MuSK-CAART)
for
precision
targeting
of
B
expressing
autoantibodies.
MuSK-CAART
demonstrated
similar
efficacy
as
anti-CD19
antigen
depletion
and
retained
cytolytic
activity
in
the
presence
soluble
antibodies.
In
experimental
MG
mouse
model,
reduced
IgG
without
decreasing
or
total
levels,
reflecting
MuSK-specific
cell
depletion.
Specific
off-target
interactions
were
not
identified
vivo,
primary
human
screens
by
high-throughput
membrane
proteome
array.
These
data
contributed
investigational
new
drug
application
phase
1
clinical
study
design
treatment
autoantibody-positive
MG.
Science,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
374(6571), P. 1087 - 1092
Published: Nov. 25, 2021
The
brain
and
gastrointestinal
tract
are
critical
sensory
organs
responsible
for
detecting,
relaying,
integrating,
responding
to
signals
derived
from
the
internal
external
environment.
At
interface
of
this
function,
immune
cells
in
intestines
consistently
survey
environmental
factors,
eliciting
responses
that
inform
on
physiological
state
body.
Recent
research
reveals
cross-talk
along
gut-brain
axis
regulates
inflammatory
nociception,
responses,
homeostasis.
Here,
we
discuss
molecular
cellular
mechanisms
involved
signaling
inflammation
across
axis.
We
further
highlight
interactions
between
gut
inflammation-associated
diseases.
Science,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
373(6553)
Published: June 3, 2021
The
meninges
contain
adaptive
immune
cells
that
provide
immunosurveillance
of
the
central
nervous
system
(CNS).
These
are
thought
to
derive
from
systemic
circulation.
Through
single-cell
analyses,
confocal
imaging,
bone
marrow
chimeras,
and
parabiosis
experiments,
we
show
meningeal
B
locally
calvaria,
which
harbors
a
niche
for
hematopoiesis.
reach
calvaria
through
specialized
vascular
connections.
This
calvarial-meningeal
path
cell
development
may
CNS
with
constant
supply
educated
by
antigens.
Conversely,
subset
antigen-experienced
populate
in
aging
mice
blood-borne.
results
identify
private
source
cells,
help
maintain
privilege
within
CNS.
Nature reviews. Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(9), P. 563 - 579
Published: March 15, 2023
Macrophages
are
innate
immune
cells
that
form
a
3D
network
in
all
our
tissues,
where
they
phagocytose
dying
and
cell
debris,
complexes,
bacteria
other
waste
products.
Simultaneously,
produce
growth
factors
signalling
molecules
—
such
activities
not
only
promote
host
protection
response
to
invading
microorganisms
but
also
crucial
for
organ
development
homeostasis.
There
is
mounting
evidence
of
macrophages
orchestrating
fundamental
physiological
processes,
as
blood
vessel
formation,
adipogenesis,
metabolism
central
peripheral
neuronal
function.
In
parallel,
novel
methodologies
have
led
the
characterization
tissue-specific
macrophages,
with
distinct
subpopulations
these
showing
different
developmental
trajectories,
transcriptional
programmes
life
cycles.
Here,
we
summarize
growing
knowledge
macrophage
diversity
how
subsets
orchestrate
tissue
We
further
interrelate
ontogeny
their
core
functions
across
is,
events
within
niche
may
control
functionality
during
development,
homeostasis
ageing.
Finally,
highlight
open
questions
will
need
be
addressed
by
future
studies
better
understand
subsets.
important
immunity
infections
clearing
products
from
maintain
health
regulating
metabolism,
many
biological
processes.
Elvira
Mass
co-workers
discuss
populations
found
throughout
body,
highlighting
shared
unique
aspects
functions.
Journal of Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
41(37), P. 7698 - 7711
Published: Sept. 15, 2021
Throughout
the
body,
lymphatic
fluid
movement
supports
critical
functions
including
clearance
of
excess
and
metabolic
waste.
The
glymphatic
system
is
analog
in
CNS.
As
such,
plays
a
key
role
regulating
directional
interstitial
movement,
waste
clearance,
and,
potentially,
brain
immunity.
enables
bulk
CSF
from
subarachnoid
space
along
periarterial
spaces,
where
it
mixes
with
within
parenchyma
before
ultimately
exiting
via
perivenous
spaces.
This
review
focuses
on
important
questions
about
structure
this
system,
why
needs
transport
unexplored
aspects
transport.
We
provide
evidence
that
astrocytes
blood
vessels
determine
shape
perivascular
space,
controlling
fluid.
Glymphatic
has
potential
to
alter
local
as
well
global
signaling
molecules
metabolites.
also
highlight
for
cross
talk
among
cardiovascular
gastrointestinal
tract,
system.
Much
remains
be
studied,
but
we
propose
glymphatic/lymphatic
acts
cornerstone
between
body.
Science,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
374(6566), P. 439 - 448
Published: Oct. 22, 2021
Up
to
40%
of
patients
with
inflammatory
bowel
disease
present
psychosocial
disturbances.
We
previously
identified
a
gut
vascular
barrier
that
controls
the
dissemination
bacteria
from
intestine
liver.
Here,
we
describe
in
brain
choroid
plexus
(PVB)
is
modulated
response
intestinal
inflammation
through
bacteria-derived
lipopolysaccharide.
The
induces
PVB
closure
after
opening
by
up-regulation
wingless-type,
catenin-beta
1
(Wnt/β-catenin)
signaling
pathway,
rendering
it
inaccessible
large
molecules.
In
model
genetically
driven
endothelial
cells,
observed
deficit
short-term
memory
and
anxiety-like
behavior,
suggesting
may
correlate
mental
deficits.
Inflammatory
disease–related
symptoms
thus
be
consequence
deregulated
gut–brain
axis.
Circulation Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
130(8), P. 1167 - 1186
Published: April 14, 2022
Inflammation
and
immune
mechanisms
are
crucially
involved
in
the
pathophysiology
of
development,
acute
damage
cascades,
chronic
course
after
ischemic
stroke.
Atherosclerosis
is
an
inflammatory
disease,
and,
addition
to
classical
risk
factors,
maladaptive
lead
increased
Accordingly,
individuals
with
signs
inflammation
or
corresponding
biomarkers
have
Anti-inflammatory
drugs,
such
as
IL
(interleukin)-1β
blockers,
methotrexate,
colchicine,
represent
attractive
treatment
strategies
prevent
vascular
events
Lately,
COVID-19
pandemic
shows
a
clear
association
between
SARS-CoV2
infections
cerebrovascular
events.
Furthermore,
both
innate
adaptive
systems
influence
cerebral
cascades
Neutrophils,
monocytes,
microglia,
well
T
B
lymphocytes
each
play
complex
interdependent
roles
that
synergize
remove
dead
tissue
but
also
can
cause
bystander
injury
intact
brain
cells
generate
inflammation.
Chronic
systemic
comorbid
may
unfavorably
outcome
stroke
recurrence
for
further
In
addition,
triggers
specific
depression,
which
turn
promote
infections.
Recent
research
now
increasingly
addressing
question
extent
long-term
particular,
complications
poststroke
dementia
even
depression.
Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
380(6640)
Published: April 6, 2023
Contemporary
studies
have
completely
changed
the
view
of
brain
immunity
from
envisioning
as
isolated
and
inaccessible
to
peripheral
immune
cells
an
organ
in
close
physical
functional
communication
with
system
for
its
maintenance,
function,
repair.
Circulating
reside
special
niches
brain's
borders,
choroid
plexus,
meninges,
perivascular
spaces,
which
they
patrol
sense
a
remote
manner.
These
niches,
together
meningeal
lymphatic
skull
microchannels,
provide
multiple
routes
interaction
between
system,
addition
blood
vasculature.
In
this
Review,
we
describe
current
ideas
about
their
implications
aging,
diseases,
immune-based
therapeutic
approaches.
Genome Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 26, 2023
Abstract
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
is
a
genetically
complex
and
heterogeneous
disorder
with
multifaceted
neuropathological
features,
including
β-amyloid
plaques,
neurofibrillary
tangles,
neuroinflammation.
Over
the
past
decade,
emerging
evidence
has
implicated
both
beneficial
pathological
roles
for
innate
immune
genes
cells,
peripheral
cells
such
as
T
which
can
infiltrate
brain
either
ameliorate
or
exacerbate
AD
neuropathogenesis.
These
findings
support
neuroimmune
axis
of
AD,
in
interplay
adaptive
systems
inside
outside
critically
impacts
etiology
pathogenesis
AD.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
complexities
neuropathology
at
levels
genetics
cellular
physiology,
highlighting
signaling
pathways
associated
risk
interactions
among
brain.
We
emphasize
role
mechanisms
by
monocytes,
influence
neuropathology,
microglial
clearance
amyloid-β
peptide,
key
component
plaque
cores,
pro-inflammatory
cytotoxic
activity
microglia,
astrogliosis,
their
vasculature.
Finally,
review
challenges
outlook
establishing
immune-based
therapies
treating
preventing