Project description:Resident macrophages from naïve mice or resident/inflammatory macrophages from mice treated with zymosan(10ug) 3 days prior were purified from C57BL/6 CD45.2+ donor mice. Purified populations were transferred into mirroring CD45.1/2+ recipient mice or clodronate pre-treated recipient mice. Donor populations were purified 8 weeks following transfer for Nanostring analysis.
Project description:CARD9 is an adapter protein, which plays a critical role in anti-fungal immunity. However, the role of CARD9 in fungal-induced autophagy remains unknown. In this study, we demonstrated that Card9-/- mice displayed more severe phenotype of zymosan-induced peritonitis, presenting as multiple organs injury and increased systemic inflammation. Moreover, the number of macrophage in spleen was increased in Card9-/- mice. Further studies revealed that autophagy was impaired in peritoneal macrophages of Card9-/- -peritonitis mice. Notably, the autophagy agonist, rapamycin, ameliorated peritonitis in Card9-/- mice. Moreover, Card9 mediates the interaction of Malt1 and P62 upon zymosan stimulation. Together, our results confirmed the protective role of Card9 in the development of peritonitis via regulates autophagy in macrophage cells. The study indicates Card9 may be a potential therapeutic target for peritonitis.
Project description:Here we demonstrate for the first time evidence of lineage switch from B-1 B lymphocyte to a macrophage , or so-called transdifferentiation, occurring in mature cells in vivo. Specifically, using transgenic B6.Mb1-iCre/Rosa26-YFP mice, in which YFP expression is restricted exclusively to B cell lineage, we discovered that a significant portion of tissue-resident macrophages in peritoneum, pleural cavity and intestine in steady state are positive for YFP. B cell origin of YFP+ macrophages was confirmed by next-generation sequencing of genomic DNA locus encoding immunoglobulin heavy chain genes. Eliciting a self-resolving zymosan peritonitis showed that during inflammation a subset of B-1 B cells gives rise to inflammation-induced macrophages. The aim of this study was to perform transcriptome analysis of B-1 B cell-derived macrophages (B-1/macrophages) from the naM-ove and inflamed murine peritoneum and compare them to already established populations of naM-ove tissue-resident macrophages, inflammation-experienced resident (yolk-sac-derived) macrophages and inflammation-induced (monocyte-derived) macrophages.
Project description:Muscle injury was elicited by cardiotoxin injection into the tibialis anterior muscle. Macrophages were isolated 2 days post-injury from the regenerating muscle. We used microarray to obtain global gene expression data of muscle-derived tissue macrophage subsets. Tissue macrophages were collected from regenerating muscle samples of three animals, Ly6C+ F4/80low and Ly6C- F4/80high macrophage subsets were sorted. The global gene expression patterns of distinct macrophage subsets were analyzed on Affymetrix microarrays.
Project description:Macrophages are a heterogeneous population of immune cells that play central roles in a broad range of biological processes, including the resolution of inflammation. Although diverse macrophage subpopulations have been identified, the characterization and functional specialization of certain macrophage subsets in inflamed tissues remain unclear. Here we uncovered a key role of specific macrophage subsets in tissue repair using proteomics, bioinformatics and functional analyses. We isolated two hepatic monocyte-derived macrophage subpopulations: Ly6ChiCX3CR1lo macrophages and Ly6CloCX3CR1hi macrophages during distinct phases of acute liver injury and employed label-free proteomics approach to profile the proteome of these cells. We found that the wound healing- and endocytosis-related proteins were specifically enriched in Ly6CloCX3CR1hi macrophages. Intriguingly, 12/15-lipoxygenase (Alox15), the most strongly up-regulated protein in Ly6CloCX3CR1hi macrophages, was identified as a specific marker for these macrophages. In co-culture systems, Ly6CloCX3CR1hi macrophages specifically induced hepatocyte proliferation. Furthermore, selective depletion of this population in CD11b-diphtheria toxin receptor mice significantly delayed liver repair. Overall, our studies shed light on the functional specialization of distinct macrophage subsets in the resolution of inflammation.
Project description:With murine zymosan peritonitis, repetitive dosing of a SPM panel (RvD1, RvD2, RvD5, MaR1 and RvE2 at 1 ng/mouse, i.p.) was given to mice, followed by zymosan challenge to initiate peritonitis. Leukocyte composition and resolution indices were calculated. RNA-sequencing was carried out
Project description:Tibialis anterior muscle was damaged by cardiotoxin injection and macrophage subsets were isolated and analyzed by gene expression analysis. We used microarray to obtain global gene expression data of muscle-derived tissue macrophage subsets. Tissue macrophages were collected from regenerating muscle samples, Gr1+/Cx3cr1low and Gr1-/Cx3cr1high macrophage subsets were sorted. The global gene expression patterns of distinct macrophage subsets were analyzed on Affymetrix microarrays.
Project description:TLRs are considered important for innate immune responses that combat bacterial infections. Here, the role of TLRs in severe septic peritonitis using the colon ascendens stent peritonitis (CASP) model was examined. We demonstrate that mice deficient for MyD88 and TRIF had markedly reduced bacterial numbers both in peritoneal cavity and peripheral blood, indicating that bacterial clearance in this model is inhibited by TLR signals. Moreover, survival of Myd88-/-;TrifLps2/Lps2 mice was significantly improved. The lack of TLR signals prevented the excessive induction of inflammatory cytokines and of IL 10. Notably, the expression of IFN-gamma, which has an essential protective role in septic peritonitis, and of IFN-regulated genes including several p47 and p65 GTPases as well as IP 10 was independent of TLR signaling. These results provide evidence that, in severe septic peritonitis, TLR deficiency balances the innate immune response in a favorable manner by attenuating deleterious responses such as excessive cytokine release, while leaving intact protective IFN-gamma production. In this dataset, expression data of genes induced by septic peritonitis in spleens from TLR-deficient and wildtype mice are included. 3 groups (septic TLR-deficient mice, septic wildtype mice, and untreated wildtype mice) with 4 replicates each.