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  • 1
    In: Journal of Biological Chemistry, Elsevier BV, Vol. 279, No. 44 ( 2004-10), p. 45634-45642
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    ISSN: 0021-9258
    Language: English
    Publisher: Elsevier BV
    Publication Date: 2004
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    Georg Thieme Verlag KG ; 1996
    In:  Thrombosis and Haemostasis Vol. 76, No. 04 ( 1996), p. 561-568
    In: Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Georg Thieme Verlag KG, Vol. 76, No. 04 ( 1996), p. 561-568
    Abstract: The objective of this study was to characterize the plasmin-induced stimulation of leukotriene (LT) B4 biosynthesis in human peripheral monocytes (PM). Plasmin up to 175 × 10-3 CTA U/ml triggers a concentration-dependent release of 5-lipoxygenase-derived LTB4 while release of the cyclooxygenase products thromboxane (TX) B2 and prostaglandin (PG) E2 remained unaffected. The stimulatory effect appeared to be specific in as much as 1) it was found in PM, but not in polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMN), 2) it requires the lysine binding sites of plasmin molecule since it was inhibited by the lysine analogues 6-aminohexanoic acid (6-AHA) and trans-4(aminometh-yl)cyclohexane-l-carboxylic acid (t-AMCA), 3) the intact catalytic center of plasmin is required since neither plasminogen nor catalytic center-blocked plasmin share the stimulatory effect of active plasmin, 4) other serine proteases such as a-chymotrypsin, human neutrophil elastase and cathepsin G did not stimulate release of detectable amounts of LTB4 from PM. In addition, catalytic center-blocked plasmin antagonized the stimulatory effect of active plasmin. Plasmin-mediated monocyte activation apparently proceeds via a pertussis toxin-sensitive G protein. Plasmin did not increase inositol (1,4,5) trisphosphate levels, but a time- and concentration-dependent stimulation of cyclic GMP formation was observed. The data show that plasmin is a specific stimulus for human peripheral monocytes. Plasmin may be an important link between the coagulation cascade and inflammatory reactions.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0340-6245 , 2567-689X
    Language: English
    Publisher: Georg Thieme Verlag KG
    Publication Date: 1996
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    In: Blood, American Society of Hematology, Vol. 114, No. 22 ( 2009-11-20), p. 2675-2675
    Abstract: Abstract 2675 Poster Board II-651 Interleukin 21 (IL-21) is a novel and highly promising cytokine for the treatment of neoplastic and infectious diseases. Recently, IL-21 has been identified as inducer of plasma cell differentiation. Here we show that CD40 ligand is critically involved in this process and that, in its absence, human B cells differentiate into granzyme B (GzmB)-secreting cytotoxic cells rather than plasma cells. GzmB expression and secretion by human B cells was demonstrated by FACS analysis, ELISpot, ELISA, Sensizyme, Western immunoblotting, RT-PCR, and spinning disk confocal microscopy. GzmB secretion requires the presence of IL-21 and B cell receptor engagement, and depends on phosphorylation of JAK1/3 and STAT3. CD40 ligation effectively suppresses GzmB secretion by B cells, suggesting GrB-secreting B cells play a role in the early phase of inflammatory processes, before CD40 ligand-expressing T cells are present. Of note, ex-vivo re-stimulation of B cells from recently vaccinated individuals with inactivated viruses also induces GzmB expression. GzmB is enzymatically active and GzmB-secreting B cells induce apoptosis in various tumor cell lines, a process we were able to visualize by using spinning disk confocal microscopy. Our data reveal an as yet unrecognized role of IL-21-activated B cells, which involves GzmB secretion and cellular cytotoxicity. Our findings may have implications for the understanding of tumor immunosurveillance and early anti-viral immune responses, and may open novel approaches for the immunotherapy of neoplastic and viral diseases. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.
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    ISSN: 0006-4971 , 1528-0020
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    Publisher: American Society of Hematology
    Publication Date: 2009
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    In: Blood, American Society of Hematology, Vol. 89, No. 12 ( 1997-06-15), p. 4574-4583
    Abstract: We have previously reported that the serine protease plasmin generated during contact activation of human plasma triggers biosynthesis of leukotrienes (LTs) in human peripheral monocytes (PMs), but not in polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs). We now show that purified plasmin acts as a potent chemoattractant on human monocytes, but not on PMNs. Human plasmin or plasminogen activated with urokinase, but not active site-blocked plasmin or plasminogen, elicited monocyte migration across polycarbonate membranes. Similarly, stimulation of monocytes with plasmin, but not with active site-blocked plasmin or plasminogen, induced actin polymerization. As assessed by checkerboard analysis, the plasmin-mediated monocyte locomotion was a true chemotaxis. The plasmin-induced chemotactic response was inhibited by the lysine analog trans-4-(aminomethyl)cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid (t-AMCA), which prevents binding of plasmin/ogen to the appropriate membrane binding sites. In addition, active site-blocked plasmin inhibited monocyte migration triggered by active plasmin. Further, plasmin-induced monocyte chemotaxis was inhibited by pertussis toxin (PTX) and 1-O-hexadecyl-2-O-methyl-rac-glycerol (HMG) and chelerythrine, two structurally unrelated inhibitors of protein kinase C (PKC). Plasmin, but not active site-blocked plasmin or plasminogen, triggered formation of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) in monocytes. LY83583, an inhibitor of soluble guanylyl cyclase, inhibited both plasmin-induced cGMP formation and the chemotactic response. The latter effect could be antagonized by 8-bromo-cGMP. In addition, KT5823 and (Rp)-8-(p-chlorophenylthio)guanosine-3′,5′-cyclic monophosphorothioate [(Rp)-8-pCPT-cGMPs], two structurally unrelated inhibitors of cGMP-dependent protein kinase, inhibited plasmin-mediated monocyte chemotaxis. Thus, beyond being a stimulus for lipid mediator release, plasmin is a potent and specific chemoattractant for human monocytes acting via a cGMP-dependent mechanism. Therefore, plasmin represents a proinflammatory activator for human monocytes.
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    ISSN: 1528-0020 , 0006-4971
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    Publisher: American Society of Hematology
    Publication Date: 1997
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    American Society of Hematology ; 1997
    In:  Blood Vol. 90, No. 5 ( 1997-09-01), p. 2027-2036
    In: Blood, American Society of Hematology, Vol. 90, No. 5 ( 1997-09-01), p. 2027-2036
    Abstract: We have previously reported that the serine protease plasmin triggers chemotaxis in human peripheral monocytes, but not in polymorphonuclear leukocyte. We now show that the structurally related lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) as well as recombinant apolipoprotein(a) (apo[a] ) trigger chemotactic responses in human monocytes equipotent to that observed with the standard chemoattractant FMLP. The chemotactic effects of Lp(a) and FMLP were additive. Low density lipoprotein (LDL) did not elicit any significant chemotactic response nor did it interfere with that triggered by Lp(a). As assessed by checkerboard analysis, Lp(a)-mediated monocyte locomotion was a true chemotaxis. Both plasminogen as well as catalytically inactivated plasmin inhibited monocyte migration elicited by Lp(a), suggesting binding of Lp(a) to plasminogen binding sites. Lp(a)-mediated signaling proceeds through a pertussis toxin-sensitive guanosine triphosphate (GTP)-binding protein and activation of protein kinase C as implicated by the effects of 1-O-hexadecyl-2-O-methyl-rac-glycerol and chelerythrine. Lp(a) induced generation of guanosine 3′,5′-cyclic monophosphate (cGMP), apparently crucial for the Lp(a)-mediated chemotaxis, because an inhibitor of soluble guanylyl cyclase, LY83583, reduced both the Lp(a)-induced cGMP formation as well as the monocyte migration. The latter effect of LY83583 was antagonized by the stable cGMP analog 8-pCPT-cGMP. The data indicate that Lp(a) triggers chemotaxis in human monocytes by way of a cGMP-dependent mechanism. Our findings may have important implications for the atherogenesis associated with elevated levels of Lp(a).
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    ISSN: 1528-0020 , 0006-4971
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    Publisher: American Society of Hematology
    Publication Date: 1997
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    American Society of Hematology ; 2008
    In:  Blood Vol. 112, No. 11 ( 2008-11-16), p. 1556-1556
    In: Blood, American Society of Hematology, Vol. 112, No. 11 ( 2008-11-16), p. 1556-1556
    Abstract: B cells are not currently known to produce granzyme B (GrB) in (patho-) physiological settings. We recently reported that B-chronic lymphocytic leukemia cells and normal B cells treated with interleukin-21 (IL-21) and anti-B cell receptor antibodies (anti-BCR) produce functional GrB. Here we demonstrate for the first time that viral antigens can also induce specific peripheral B lymphocytes to produce and secrete substantial amounts of active GrB. Using FACS, ELISpot, immunofluoresence and western blot we show that B cells from subjects recently vaccinated against tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) but not unvaccinated subjects respond to viral TBEV antigens with GrB secretion in a dosedependent manner. This response is direct and occurs only in the presence of co-activation with certain IL-2 family cytokines such as IL-21. Similar results were found with other viruses including hepatitis B and rabies. GrB production in B cells required activation of JAK1 and STAT3 and inhibition of JAK1 by pyridone 6 completely abrogated GrB induction by viral antigens or anti-BCR. Our findings suggest GrB secretion by B cells may be part of a novel, anti-viral immune response mechanism. Further studies will elucidate whether or not granzyme B-secreting B cells can act as cytotoxic cells towards virus-infected cells.
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    ISSN: 0006-4971 , 1528-0020
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    Publisher: American Society of Hematology
    Publication Date: 2008
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