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A Biological and Immunological Characterization of Schistosoma Japonicum Heat Shock Proteins 40 and 90?.


ABSTRACT: We characterized Schistosoma japonicum HSP40 (Sjp40) and HSP90? (Sjp90?) in this study. Western blot analysis revealed both are present in soluble egg antigens and egg secretory proteins, implicating them in triggering the host immune response after secretion from eggs into host tissues. These observations were confirmed by immunolocalization showing both HSPs are located in the Reynolds' layer within mature eggs, suggesting they are secreted by miracidia and accumulate between the envelope and the eggshell. Both HSPs are present in the musculature and parenchyma of adult males and in the vitelline cells of females; only Sjp90? is present on the tegument of adults. Sjp40 was able to enhance the expression of macrophages, dendritic cells, and eosinophilic cells in mouse liver non-parenchymal cells, whereas rSjp90? only stimulated the expression of dendritic cells. T helper 1 (Th1), Th2, and Th17 responses were increased upon rSjp40 stimulation in vitro, but rSjp90 only stimulated an increased Th17 response. Sjp40 has an important role in reducing the expression of fibrogenic gene markers in hepatic stellate cells in vitro. Overall, these findings provide new information on HSPs in S. japonicum, improving our understanding of the pathological roles they play in their interaction with host immune cells.

SUBMITTER: Xu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7312537 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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A Biological and Immunological Characterization of <i>Schistosoma Japonicum</i> Heat Shock Proteins 40 and 90α.

Xu Zhipeng Z   Ji Minjun M   Li Chen C   Du Xiaofeng X   Hu Wei W   McManus Donald Peter DP   You Hong H  

International journal of molecular sciences 20200604 11


We characterized <i>Schistosoma japonicum</i> HSP40 (Sjp40) and HSP90α (Sjp90α) in this study. Western blot analysis revealed both are present in soluble egg antigens and egg secretory proteins, implicating them in triggering the host immune response after secretion from eggs into host tissues. These observations were confirmed by immunolocalization showing both HSPs are located in the Reynolds' layer within mature eggs, suggesting they are secreted by miracidia and accumulate between the envelo  ...[more]

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