Project description:DC, monocyte and macrophage networks are evolutionarily conserved but the distinct subsets have been difficult to distinguish due to shared overlapping phenotypic markers between the cells. Using transcriptome microarray profiling of human and mouse mononuclear phagocyte subsets, we have distinguished human dermal DCs from monocyte-derived cells and macrophages. Gene Expression from total RNA from human dermal macrophages, epidermal LCs and CD14+ cells subsets purified by FACS
Project description:The female genital tract (FGT) represents a complex and dynamic environment with specialized immune mechanisms uniquely designed to maintain a delicate balance between protection against invading pathogens and accommodating the unique physiological changes associated with reproductive function. Dendritic cells (DCs) are critical in shaping mucosal immunity against pathogens and maintaining tissue homeostasis. The unique ability of DCs to recognize invading pathogens through pattern recognition receptors (PRRs), and prime naive T cell function, make DCs ideal targets for vaccination and therapeutic strategies against cancers and infections. DC subsets and mononuclear phagocyte populations at human mucosal surfaces remain poorly defined. Local characterization of these populations is important, since DCs and mononuclear phagocyte populations are highly specialized depending on the tissue of residence.
Project description:DC, monocyte and macrophage networks are evolutionarily conserved but the distinct subsets have been difficult to distinguish due to shared overlapping phenotypic markers between the cells. Using transcriptome microarray profiling of human and mouse mononuclear phagocyte subsets, we have distinguished human dermal DCs from monocyte-derived cells and macrophages.
Project description:During mononuclear phagocyte system evolution, monocytes differentiate into pro-tumorigenic TAMs. We used single cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) to analyze the characteristics of mononuclear phagocyte in colorectal cancer
Project description:In this study we demonstrate that the lung mononuclear phagocyte system comprises three interstitial macrophages (IMs), as well as alveolar macrophages (AMs), dendritic cells and few extravascular monocytes. Through cell sorting and RNAseq analysis we were able to identify transcriptional similarities and differences between the three pulmonary IM subtypes, with reference to the more well-characterized alveolar macrophage
Project description:PeyerM-bM-^@M-^Ys patches (PP) are primary inductive sites of mucosal immunity. Defining PP mononuclear phagocyte system (MPS) is thus crucial to understand the initiation of mucosal immune response. We provide a comprehensive analysis of the phenotype, distribution, ontogeny, lifespan, function and transcriptional profile of PP MPS. We show that monocytes give rise to macrophages and to lysozyme-expressing DC (LysoDC) which are both involved in particulate antigen uptake, display strong innate antiviral and antibacterial gene signatures and, upon TLR7 stimulation, secrete IL-6 and TNF but no IL-10. However, unlike macrophages, LysoDC display a rapid renewal rate, strongly express genes of the MHCII presentation pathway and prime naM-CM-/ve helper T cells for IFNg production. Our results show that in PP, at steady state, monocytes generate both LysoDC and macrophages which display distinct features from their adjacent villus counterparts. 3 replicates of 3 different mononuclear phagocyte subsets have been extracted from Peyer's Patches of WT C57Bl/6 mice: CD11b+ DC, lysoDC and lysoMac. The total RNA of PP-sorted cells from the 3 independent experiments was extracted with a Qiagen micro RNAeasy PLUS kit. Quantity, quality and absence of genomic DNA contamination were assessed with a Bioanalyser (Agilent). Microarray experiments were performed by the Plateforme Biopuces of Strasbourg (France) using the GeneChipM-BM-. Mouse Gene 1.0 ST array.
Project description:Confusion arising from the attribution of divergent functions to similar cell types from the mononuclear phagocyte system is mainly due to difficulties in identifying or distinguishing different dendritic cells (DC), macrophages or monocyte subsets and/or their activation states. Using an extensive panel of surface markers and comparing in situ labelling, ex vivo flow cytometry and mass cytometry labelling together with transcriptomic analysis of sorted cells, we report the presence of a population of steady-state liver-resident macrophages populating the subcapsular space of the liver. This cell population, previously believed to be DCs, appears around weaning and is continuously replenished from adult blood-borne progenitors. Transcriptional analysis indicates that these capsule macrophages are phenotypically related to intestinal or dermis macrophages. They sensed peritoneal bacteria, promoted neutrophil recruitment to the capsule, and their specific ablation resulted in decreased neutrophil recruitment and increased intrahepatic bacterial burden. Gene expression of 2 hepatic cell subsets from 3 replicates per subset and of epidermal Langerhans cells was analyzed by microarray from purified mRNA obtained from FACS sorted CD207-GFP mice. Gene data sets were compared to those of plasmacytoid DCs (DCs), monocytes, LCs, various DCs, macrophages from the Immgen Consortium (GSE15907), dermal macrophages (GSE49358) and steady state KCs (GSE55606).
Project description:The specialisation of mammalian cells in time and space requires genes associated with specific pathways and functions to be co-ordinately expressed. Here we have combined a large number of publically available microarray datasets (745 samples, from over 100 separate studies) derived from human primary cells and analysed on the Affymetrix U133plus2.0 array. Using the network analysis tool BioLayout Express3D we have constructed and clustered large correlation graphs of these data in order to identify robust co-associations of genes expressed in a wide variety of cell lineages. We discuss the biological significance of a number of these associations, in particular the coexpression of key transcription factors with the genes that they are likely to control. We consider the regulation of genes in human primary cells and specifically in the human mononuclear phagocyte system. Of particular note is the fact that these data do not support the identity of putative markers of antigen-presenting dendritic cells, nor classification of M1 and M2 activation states, a current subject of debate within immunological field. We have provided this data resource on the BioGPS web site (www.biogps.org) and on macrophages.com (www.macrophages.com). Meta-analysis of publically available human primary cell data run on the Affymetrix U133plus2.0 array.