Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Sept. 13, 2024
Background
Asthma
is
a
chronic
respiratory
condition
affecting
populations
worldwide,
with
prevalence
ranging
from
1–18%
across
different
nations.
Gender
differences
in
asthma
have
attracted
much
attention.
Purpose
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
investigate
biomarkers
gender
based
on
machine
learning.
Method
data
came
the
gene
expression
omnibus
database
(GSE69683,
GSE76262,
and
GSE41863),
which
involved
number
575
individuals,
including
240
males
335
females.
Theses
samples
were
divided
into
male
group
female
group,
respectively.
Grid
search
cross-validation
employed
adjust
model
parameters
for
support
vector
machine,
random
forest,
decision
tree
logistic
regression
model.
Accuracy,
precision,
recall,
F
1
score
used
evaluate
performance
models
during
training
process.
After
optimization,
four
learning
utilized
predict
sex
asthma.
In
order
validate
accuracy
our
results,
we
performed
Wilcoxon
tests
genes
expression.
Result
datasets
GSE76262
GSE69683,
regression,
all
achieve
100%
accuracy,
score.
Our
findings
reveal
that
XIST
serves
as
common
biomarker
among
three
samples,
comprising
total
higher
levels
females
compared
(
p
<
0.01).
Conclusion
genetic
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(18)
Published: May 3, 2024
In
mammals,
males
and
females
show
marked
differences
in
immune
responses.
Males
are
globally
more
sensitive
to
infectious
diseases,
while
susceptible
systemic
autoimmunity.
X-chromosome
inactivation
(XCI),
the
epigenetic
mechanism
ensuring
silencing
of
one
X
females,
may
participate
these
sex
biases.
We
perturbed
expression
trigger
XCI,
noncoding
RNA
Xist
,
female
mice.
This
resulted
reactivation
genes
on
inactive
X,
including
members
Toll-like
receptor
7
(TLR7)
signaling
pathway,
monocyte/macrophages
dendritic
B
cells.
Consequently,
mice
spontaneously
developed
inflammatory
signs
typical
lupus,
anti–nucleic
acid
autoantibodies,
increased
frequencies
age-associated
germinal
center
cells,
expansion
Mechanistically,
TLR7
is
dysregulated
macrophages,
leading
sustained
target
upon
stimulation.
These
findings
provide
a
direct
link
between
maintenance
XCI
female-biased
autoimmune
manifestations
highlight
altered
as
cause
Immunological Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
323(1), P. 241 - 256
Published: March 29, 2024
Summary
The
discovery
of
toll‐like
receptors
(TLRs)
and
the
subsequent
recognition
that
endogenous
nucleic
acids
(NAs)
could
serve
as
TLR
ligands
have
led
to
essential
insights
into
mechanisms
healthy
immune
responses
well
pathogenic
relevant
systemic
autoimmune
inflammatory
diseases.
In
lupus
erythematosus,
sclerosis,
rheumatoid
arthritis,
NA‐containing
complexes
ligands,
with
distinct
implications
depending
on
additional
stimuli
available.
Plasmacytoid
dendritic
cells
(pDCs),
robust
producers
type
I
interferon
(IFN‐I),
are
providing
critical
TLR‐mediated
tissue
repair,
generation
inflammation,
autoimmunity
fibrosis,
processes
central
pathogenesis
many
this
review,
we
describe
recent
data
characterizing
role
platelets
NA‐binding
chemokines
in
modulation
signaling
pDCs,
for
how
IFN‐I
products
pDCs
contribute
inflammation
wound
healing
by
monocyte/macrophages.
Chemokine
modulators
B
cell
tolerance
interactions
between
metabolic
pathways
also
considered.
their
contribution
diseases
suggest
new
opportunities
identification
novel
therapeutic
targets.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(10), P. 5351 - 5351
Published: May 14, 2024
The
pathogenesis
of
systemic
lupus
erythematosus
(SLE)
is
linked
to
the
differential
roles
toll-like
receptors
(TLRs),
particularly
TLR7,
TLR8,
and
TLR9.
TLR7
overexpression
or
gene
duplication,
as
seen
with
Y-linked
autoimmune
accelerator
(Yaa)
locus
agonist
imiquimod,
correlates
increased
SLE
severity,
specific
polymorphisms
gain-of-function
variants
are
associated
enhanced
susceptibility
severity.
In
addition,
X-chromosome
location
its
escape
from
inactivation
provide
a
genetic
basis
for
female
predominance
in
SLE.
absence
TLR8
TLR9
have
been
shown
exacerbate
detrimental
effects
leading
upregulated
activity
disease
severity
mouse
models
regulatory
functions
proposed
involve
competition
endosomal
trafficking
chaperone
UNC93B1.
However,
recent
evidence
implies
more
direct,
on
activity.
association
between
age-associated
B
cells
(ABCs)
autoantibody
production
positions
these
potential
targets
treatment
SLE,
but
lack
markers
necessitates
further
research
precise
therapeutic
intervention.
Therapeutically,
targeting
TLRs
promising
strategy
treatment,
drugs
like
hydroxychloroquine
already
clinical
use.
The Journal of Experimental Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
222(3)
Published: Dec. 13, 2024
Systemic
sclerosis
(SSc)
is
an
autoimmune
disease
that
has
a
strong
female
predominance.
Both
the
X-linked
TLR7
and
TLR8
can
induce
type
I
IFN
(IFN-I)
by
plasmacytoid
DCs
(pDCs),
which
promote
fibrosis.
We
identified
five
subclusters
of
pDCs,
including
ISGhigh
clusters
were
over-represented
in
SSc
patients.
observed
both
genes
escape
from
X
chromosome
inactivation
(XCI)
at
higher
frequency
pDCs
patients,
was
associated
with
changes
protein
profile.
Combined
DNA/RNA
FISH
analysis
revealed
TLR7/8
locus
preferentially
located
outside
inactive
(Xi)
territory
when
expressed,
suggesting
higher-order
loop
formation
linked
to
expression
Xi.
Furthermore,
levels
XIST
transcriptional
repressor
SPEN
reduced
pDCs.
Hence,
our
data
heterogeneity
suggested
altered
XCI
may
contribute
chronic
IFN-I
activity
Mechanisms of Ageing and Development,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
218, P. 111916 - 111916
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
In
old
age,
impaired
immunity
causes
high
susceptibility
to
infections
and
cancer,
higher
morbidity
mortality,
poorer
vaccination
efficiency.
Many
factors,
such
as
genetics,
diet,
lifestyle,
impact
aging.
This
study
aimed
investigate
how
immune
responses
change
with
age
in
healthy
Dutch
Tanzanian
individuals
identify
common
metabolites
associated
an
aged
profile.
We
performed
untargeted
metabolomics
from
plasma
age-associated
metabolites,
we
correlated
their
concentrations
ex-vivo
cytokine
production
by
cells,
DNA
methylation-based
epigenetic
aging,
telomere
length.
Innate
were
impacted
differently
cohorts.
Age-related
decline
steroid
hormone
precursors
both
populations
was
systemic
inflammation
lower
responses.
Hippurate
2-phenylacetamide,
commonly
more
abundant
older
individuals,
negatively
length
positively
Lastly,
identified
several
that
might
contribute
the
stronger
innate
Tanzanians.
The
shared
metabolomic
signatures
of
two
cohorts
suggest
mechanisms
revealing
potential
contributions.
These
findings
also
reflect
genetic
or
environmental
effects
on
circulating
modulate
Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(1)
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Immunology
advances
have
increased
our
understanding
of
autoimmune,
auto-inflammatory,
immunodeficiency,
infectious,
and
other
immune-mediated
inflammatory
diseases
(IMIDs).
Furthermore,
evidence
is
growing
for
the
immune
involvement
in
aging,
metabolic
neurodegenerative
diseases,
different
cancers.
However,
further
research
has
indicated
sex/gender-based
differences,
which
increase
higher
incidences
various
autoimmune
(AIDs),
such
as
systemic
lupus
erythematosus
(SLE),
myasthenia
gravis,
rheumatoid
arthritis
(RA)
females.
On
hand,
reproductive-age
females
also
show
a
more
potent
response
against
infections
vaccines
than
their
age-matched
males—furthermore,
some
immune-based
therapies,
including
checkpoint
inhibitors
(ICIs),
gender-based
efficacy
adverse
events.
Metabolic
demands
are
males
Immune
cell
function
polarization
governed
by
reprogramming,
called
immunometabolism
immunometabolic
reprogramming
(IR).
Therefore,
sex/gender-associated
differences
therapeutics
indicate
demand
IR
studies
to
precision
medicine.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
Human
longevity
is
a
sex-biased
process
in
which
sex
chromosomes
and
sex-specific
immunity
may
play
crucial
role
the
health
lifespan
disparities
between
men
women.
Generally,
women
have
higher
life
expectancy
than
men,
exhibiting
lower
infection
rates
for
broad
range
of
pathogens,
results
prevalence
female
centenarians
compared
to
males.
Investigation
immunological
changes
that
occur
during
healthy
aging,
while
taking
into
account
differences
sexes,
can
significantly
enhance
our
understanding
mechanisms
underlie
longevity.
In
this
review,
we
aim
summarize
current
knowledge
on
sexual
dimorphism
human
immune
system
gut
microbiome
with
particular
focus
centenarians,
based
exclusively
data.