Candida albicans induces monocyte training via epigenetic programming through a dectin 1-dependent pathway
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ABSTRACT: Non-specific protective effects against reinfection have been described following infection with Candida albicans. Here we show that mice defective in functional T and B lymphocytes were protected against reinfection with C. albicans in a monocyte-dependent manner. C. albicans and beta glucans induced functional programming of monocytes, leading to enhanced cytokine production in vivo and in vitro. The training required the beta glucan receptor dectin 1 and the non-canonical Raf 1 pathway. Monocyte training by beta-glucans was mediated by epigenetic mechanisms through genome-wide changes in histone trimethylation at H3K4. Pathway analysis showed specific induction of epigenetic changes in genes of innate immunity. The functional programming of monocytes, reminiscent of similar properties of NK cells, has been termed “trained immunity” and may be employed for the design of improved vaccination strategies.
ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus Homo sapiens
PROVIDER: GSE34260 | GEO | 2012/12/21
SECONDARY ACCESSION(S): PRJNA149747
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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