Journal of Virology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
97(6)
Published: May 31, 2023
Macrophages
can
serve
as
a
reservoir
for
human
immunodeficiency-1
(HIV-1)
virus
in
host
cells,
constituting
barrier
to
eradication,
even
patients
who
are
receiving
antiretroviral
therapy.
Although
many
noncoding
RNAs
have
been
characterized
regulators
HIV-1/AIDS-induced
immune
response
and
pathogenesis,
only
few
long
(lncRNAs)
demonstrated
close
association
with
HIV-1
replication,
the
molecular
mechanisms
remain
unknown.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
how
lncRNA
metastasis-associated
lung
adenocarcinoma
transcript
1
(MALAT1),
related
microRNAs,
key
inflammatory
genes
alter
replication
macrophages.
Our
data
show
that
infection
modulates
expression
of
miR-155
miR-150-5p
time-dependent
manner,
which
is
regulated
by
MALAT1.
MALAT1
induced
suppressor
cytokine
signaling
(SOCS1)
sponging
HIV-1-infected
macrophages
stimulated
mediators
triggering
receptor
expressed
on
myeloid
cells/cold
inducible
RNA
binding
protein
(TREM
1/CIRP)
ligand/receptor.
The
immunoprecipitation
(RIP)
assay
validated
direct
interaction
within
MALAT1/miR-150-5p/SOCS1
axis.
infection-mediated
upregulation
MALAT1,
SOCS1,
Gag
was
attenuated
SN50
(an
NF-кB
p50
inhibitor).
antisense
oligonucleotides
(ASOs)
suppressed
p24
production
gene
decreased
well
proinflammatory
cytokines
conclusion,
induces
attenuates
increases
SOCS1
expression,
promoting
reactivation.
These
provide
new
insights
into
alters
macrophage
microenvironment
subsequently
promotes
viral
suggest
potential
role
targeting
therapeutic
approach
eliminate
reservoirs.
IMPORTANCE
Viral
reservoirs
constitute
an
obstacle
curing
diseases,
despite
HIV
long-term
latency.
Recent
studies
shown
lncRNAs
modulate
virus-host
interactions,
but
underlying
not
fully
understood.
demonstrate
contributes
through
modulation
miR-150/SOCS1
axis
findings
identify
therapies
eliminating
cells.
The Lancet Healthy Longevity,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(1), P. e17 - e30
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
BackgroundSexually
active
older
adults
are
often
more
susceptible
to
HIV
and
other
sexually
transmitted
infections
(STIs)
due
various
health
conditions
(especially
a
weakened
immune
system)
low
use
of
condoms.
We
aimed
assess
the
global,
regional,
national
burdens
trends
STIs
in
from
1990
2019.MethodsWe
retrieved
data
Global
Burden
Diseases,
Injuries,
Risk
Factors
Study
(GBD)
2019
on
incidence
disability-adjusted
life-years
(DALYs)
(syphilis,
chlamydia,
gonorrhoea,
trichomoniasis,
genital
herpes)
for
aged
60–89
years
204
countries
territories
2019.
Estimated
annual
percentage
changes
age-standardised
DALY
rates
STIs,
by
age,
sex,
Socio-demographic
Index
(SDI),
were
calculated
quantify
temporal
trends.
Spearman
correlation
analysis
was
used
examine
relationship
between
SDI.FindingsIn
2019,
among
globally,
there
an
estimated
77
327
(95%
uncertainty
interval
59
443
97
648)
new
cases
(age-standardised
rate
7·6
[5·9
9·6]
per
100
000
population)
26
414
267
(19
777
666
34
860
678)
(2607·1
[1952·1
3440·8]
000).
The
decreased
average
2·02%
year
CI
–2·38
–1·66)
remained
stable
(–0·02%
[–0·06
0·01])
number
DALYs
globally
1
905
099
UI
670
056
2
242
807)
132
033
83
512
225
630)
STIs.
with
change
0·97%
–0·54
2·50)
but
1·55%
–1·66
–1·43)
Despite
global
decrease
people
many
regions
showed
increases,
largest
increases
seen
eastern
Europe
(average
17·84%
[14·16
21·63],
central
Asia
(14·26%
[11·35
17·25]),
high-income
Pacific
(7·52%
[6·54
8·51]).
Regionally,
SDI.InterpretationAlthough
either
declined
or
regional
demographic
disparities.
Health-care
providers
should
be
aware
effects
ageing
societies
societal
factors
risk
adults,
develop
age-appropriate
interventions.
disparities
allocation
health-care
resources
different
SDIs
addressed.FundingNatural
Science
Foundation
China,
Fujian
Province's
Third
Batch
Flexible
Introduction
High-Level
Medical
Talent
Teams,
Technology
Innovation
Team
(Tianshan
Team)
Project
Xinjiang
Uighur
Autonomous
Region,
Cure
Alzheimer's
Fund,
Helse
Sør-Øst,
Research
Council
Norway,
Molecule/VitaDAO,
NordForsk
Foundation,
Akershus
University
Hospital,
Civitan
Norges
Forskningsfond
Alzheimers
Sykdom,
Czech
Republic-Norway
KAPPA
programme,
Rosa
Sløyfe/Norwegian
Cancer
Society
&
Norwegian
Breast
Society.
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 288 - 288
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
Although
cells
of
the
myeloid
lineages,
including
tissue
macrophages
and
conventional
dendritic
cells,
were
rapidly
recognized,
in
addition
to
CD4+
T
lymphocytes,
as
target
HIV-1,
their
specific
roles
pathophysiology
infection
initially
largely
neglected.
However,
numerous
studies
performed
over
past
decade,
both
vitro
cell
culture
systems
vivo
monkey
humanized
mouse
animal
models,
led
growing
evidence
that
play
important
direct
indirect
HIV-1
pathogenesis.
It
has
been
recently
proposed
are
likely
involved
all
stages
pathogenesis,
virus
transmission
dissemination,
but
above
all,
viral
persistence
through
establishment,
together
with
latently
infected
reservoirs
many
host
tissues,
major
obstacle
eradication
people
living
HIV.
Infected
indeed
found,
very
often
multinucleated
giant
expressing
antigens,
almost
lymphoid
non-lymphoid
tissues
HIV-1-infected
patients,
where
they
can
probably
persist
for
long
period
time.
In
addition,
also
participate,
directly
targets
or
indirectly
key
regulators
innate
immunity
inflammation,
chronic
inflammation
associated
clinical
disorders
observed
HIV,
even
patients
receiving
effective
antiretroviral
therapy.
The
main
objective
this
review
is
therefore
summarize
recent
findings,
revisit
older
data,
regarding
critical
functions
infection,
found
well
during
different
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 10, 2025
People
living
with
HIV
(PLWH)
have
an
increased
risk
for
developing
tuberculosis
after
M.
infection,
despite
anti-retroviral
therapy
(ART).
To
delineate
the
underlying
mechanisms,
we
conducted
single
cell
transcriptomics
on
bronchoalveolar
lavage
cells
from
PLWH
ART
and
uninfected
healthy
controls
infected
ex
vivo.
We
identify
M1-like
proinflammatory
alveolar
macrophage
subset
that
sequentially
acquires
TNF
signaling
capacity
in
but
not
PLWH.
Cell-cell
communication
analyses
reveal
interactions
between
macrophages
effector
memory
T
within
superfamily,
chemokine,
costimulatory
networks
airways
of
controls.
These
interaction
were
lacking
tuberculosis,
where
anti-inflammatory
M2-like
regulatory
dominated
along
dysregulated
signatures.
Our
data
support
a
model
which
impaired
TNF-TNFR
signaling,
aberrant
macrophage-T
crosstalk,
lead
to
ineffective
immunity
ART.
are
at
high
development
Mycobacterium
(Mtb)
infection.
Here
authors
compare
BAL
upon
vivo
Mtb
infection
find
(AM)
reduced
expression
M1-AM
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Jan. 4, 2022
Despite
the
success
of
antiretroviral
therapy
(ART),
people
living
with
HIV
continue
to
suffer
from
high
burdens
respiratory
infections,
lung
cancers
and
chronic
disease
at
a
higher
rate
than
general
population.
The
mucosa,
previously
neglected
reservoir
site,
is
particular
importance
in
this
phenomenon.
Because
ART
does
not
eliminate
virus,
residual
levels
that
remain
deep
tissues
lead
immune
activation
pulmonary
inflammatory
pathologies.
In
turn,
continuous
systemic
inflammation
cause
cell
exhaustion
dysregulation,
creating
pro-inflammatory
environment
ideal
for
persistence.
Moreover,
smoking,
gut
dysbiosis
co-infections
further
fuel
vicious
cycle
viral
replication
which,
contributes
proliferation,
maintaining
reservoir.
Herein,
we
discuss
recent
evidence
supporting
notion
lungs
serve
as
an
We
will
explore
how
changes
microbiome,
common
seen
PLWH
contribute
persistence,
rates
infectious
non-infectious
among
these
individuals.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Oct. 24, 2023
Cancer
remains
a
significant
global
challenge,
with
an
estimated
47%
increase
in
cancer
patients
from
2020
to
2040.
Increasing
research
has
identified
microorganism
as
risk
factor
for
development.
The
oral
cavity,
second
only
the
colon,
harbors
more
than
700
bacterial
species
and
serves
crucial
microbial
habitat.
Although
numerous
epidemiological
studies
have
reported
associations
between
microorganisms
major
systemic
tumors,
relationship
cancers
largely
unclear.
Current
primarily
focuses
on
respiratory
digestive
system
tumors
due
their
anatomical
proximity
cavity.
relevant
mechanism
mainly
involves
dominant
population
that
can
be
cultured
vitro
.
However,
further
exploration
is
necessary
elucidate
mechanisms
underlying
association
microbiota
tumors.
This
review
systematically
summarizes
correlations
common
while
also
outlining
potential
may
guide
biological
tumor
treatment.
International Journal of COPD,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 18, P. 2707 - 2723
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
Abstract:
Acute
exacerbations
of
chronic
obstructive
pulmonary
disease
(AECOPD)
is
the
exacerbation
a
range
respiratory
symptoms
during
stable
phase
(COPD).
AECOPD
thus
dangerous
stage
and
key
event
in
course
COPD,
as
its
deterioration
frequency
seriously
affects
quality
life
patients
shortens
their
survival.
occur
develop
due
to
many
factors
such
infection,
tobacco
smoke
inhalation,
air
pollution,
comorbidities,
airflow
limitation,
various
biomarkers,
history
previous
deterioration,
natural
killer
cell
abnormalities,
immunoglobulin
G
deficiency,
genetics,
abnormal
muscle
nutritional
status,
negative
psychology,
seasonal
temperature
changes.
There
relatively
limited
research
on
impact
role
standardized
management
alleviation
AECOPD.
However,
with
establishment
relevant
prevention
systems
promotion
artificial
intelligence
technology
Internet
medical
approaches,
long-term
effective
COPD
may
help
achieve
prognosis
reduce
risk
AE.
Keywords:
disease,
acute
exacerbation,
related
Thorax,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
78(6), P. 535 - 542
Published: Jan. 13, 2023
Introduction
Chronic
lung
disease
is
common
among
people
living
with
HIV
(PLWH).
We
hypothesised
that
PLWH
receiving
antiretroviral
therapy
(ART)
have
faster
function
decline
than
matched
controls.
Methods
performed
a
prospective
cohort
study
by
including
ART-treated
from
the
Copenhagen
Co-morbidity
in
Infection
Study
(n=705)
and
INSIGHT
Strategic
Timing
of
Antiretroviral
Treatment
Pulmonary
Substudy
(n=425)
frequency
population
controls
General
Population
(n=2895)
1:3
ratio.
Eligible
participants
were
≥25
years
old
had
two
spirometry
tests
separated
at
least
2
follow-up.
Forced
expiratory
volume
1
s
(FEV
)
(mL/year)
was
compared
between
using
linear
mixed
model
adjusted
for
age,
sex,
ethnicity
smoking
status.
Effect
modification
investigated
subgroup
analyses.
Results
The
majority
virally
suppressed
(96.1%).
mean
annual
FEV
36.4
(95%
CI
33.7
to
39.1)
vs
27.9
26.9
28.8)
mL/year,
yielding
difference
8.5
5.6
11.4)
mL/year.
association
modified
smoking,
largest
current
smokers
(difference:
16.8
10.5
23.0)
mL/year)
smallest
never-smokers
5.0
0.7
9.3)
mL/year).
>40
mL/year
more
prevalent
(adjusted
OR:
1.98
1.67
2.34)).
Conclusion
Well-treated
seems
modify
this
association,
suggesting
may
lead
rapid