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Increased CXCL10 expression in MS MSCs and monocytes is unaffected by AHSCT
Author(s) -
Bonechi Elena,
Aldinucci Alessandra,
Mazzanti Benedetta,
di Gioia Massimo,
Repice Anna Maria,
Manuelli Cinzia,
Saccardi Riccardo,
Massacesi Luca,
Ballerini Clara
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
annals of clinical and translational neurology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.824
H-Index - 42
ISSN - 2328-9503
DOI - 10.1002/acn3.92
Subject(s) - cxcl10 , mesenchymal stem cell , medicine , tlr4 , signal transduction , cancer research , downregulation and upregulation , transcription factor , immunology , microbiology and biotechnology , chemokine , immune system , biology , gene , biochemistry
Objective To confirm CXCL 10 over production in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells ( MSC s) and circulating monocytes isolated from multiple sclerosis patients ( MS ) and identify predate cell molecular signature; to extend this analysis after autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation ( AHSCT ) to test if therapy has modifying effects on MSC s and circulating monocytes. Methods MSC s and monocytes were isolated from 19 MS patients who undergone AHSCT before and seven of them at least 3 years after transplant. CXCL 10 production was detected after LPS / IFN ‐ γ stimulation. TLR 4 signaling pathways were investigated by means of transcription factors phosphorylation/activation level. RT ‐ PCR of activated transcription factors was performed to quantify their expression. All experiments were conducted in parallel with 24 matched healthy donors ( HD ). Results CXCL10 expression was significantly increased in both peripheral circulating monocytes and BM MSCs compared to HD. We showed that CXCL10 production is determined by an altered signaling pathway downstream TLR4, with the involvement of STAT‐1, NF‐ κ B, p38, JNK, and CREB. All upregulated transcription factors are more phosphorylated in MS patient sample. These features are not modified after AHSCT. Interpretation We demonstrated that in MS two different cell lineages are characterized by significantly increased production of CXCL 10, due to altered signaling pathways of innate immune reaction mediated by TLR 4, probably associated with disease phenotype. This characteristic is not modified by AHSCT , suggesting that when T and B lymphocytes are reset, other possible components of MS pathology, such as CXCL 10 over production, do not determine therapy outcome.

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