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  1. Article ; Online: At last - linking ORMDL3 polymorphisms, decreased sphingolipid synthesis, and asthma susceptibility.

    Wills-Karp, Marsha

    The Journal of clinical investigation

    2020  Volume 130, Issue 2, Page(s) 604–607

    Abstract: Asthma is a common chronic respiratory disease that has a heritable component. Polymorphisms in the endoplasmic reticular protein orosomucoid-like protein 3 (ORMDL3), which regulates sphingolipid homeostasis, have been strongly linked with childhood- ... ...

    Abstract Asthma is a common chronic respiratory disease that has a heritable component. Polymorphisms in the endoplasmic reticular protein orosomucoid-like protein 3 (ORMDL3), which regulates sphingolipid homeostasis, have been strongly linked with childhood-onset asthma. Despite extensive investigation, a link between ORMDL3 asthma-risk genotypes and altered sphingolipid synthesis has been lacking. In this issue of the JCI, Ono et al. establish a clear association between nonallergic childhood asthma, lower whole-blood sphingolipids, and asthma-risk 17q21 genotypes. These results demonstrate that genetic variants in ORMDL3 may confer a risk of developing childhood asthma through dysregulation of sphingolipid synthesis. As such, modulation of sphingolipids may represent a promising avenue of therapeutic development for childhood asthma.
    MeSH term(s) Asthma ; Child ; Genotype ; Humans ; Membrane Proteins/genetics ; Polymorphism, Genetic ; Sphingolipids
    Chemical Substances Membrane Proteins ; ORMDL3 protein, human ; Sphingolipids
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-01-11
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 3067-3
    ISSN 1558-8238 ; 0021-9738
    ISSN (online) 1558-8238
    ISSN 0021-9738
    DOI 10.1172/JCI134333
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  2. Article ; Online: Neutrophil ghosts worsen asthma.

    Wills-Karp, Marsha

    Science immunology

    2018  Volume 3, Issue 26

    Abstract: Neutrophil cytoplasts are linked to amplification of T helper 17-mediated inflammation and severe asthma. ...

    Abstract Neutrophil cytoplasts are linked to amplification of T helper 17-mediated inflammation and severe asthma.
    MeSH term(s) Asthma ; Erythrocyte Membrane ; Humans ; Inflammation ; Leukocytosis ; Neutrophils
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-07-28
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Comment
    ISSN 2470-9468
    ISSN (online) 2470-9468
    DOI 10.1126/sciimmunol.aau0112
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  3. Article ; Online: Histamine-releasing factor: a promising therapeutic target for food allergy.

    Wills-Karp, Marsha

    The Journal of clinical investigation

    2017  Volume 127, Issue 12, Page(s) 4238–4241

    Abstract: The prevalence of food allergies has been increasing at an alarming rate over the last few decades. Despite the dramatic increase in disease prevalence, the development of effective therapies has not kept pace. In this issue of the JCI, Ando et al. ... ...

    Abstract The prevalence of food allergies has been increasing at an alarming rate over the last few decades. Despite the dramatic increase in disease prevalence, the development of effective therapies has not kept pace. In this issue of the JCI, Ando et al. provide a causal link between histamine-releasing factor (HRF) interactions with IgE and food allergy in a murine model. Successful oral immunotherapy of both egg-allergic human patients and food-allergic mice was associated with sustained suppression of HRF-reactive IgE levels. These results support a role for HRF-IgE interactions in the amplification of intestinal inflammation and suggest HRF as a therapeutic target in food allergy.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Egg Hypersensitivity ; Food Hypersensitivity ; Histamine ; Histamine Release ; Humans ; Immunoglobulin E ; Mice
    Chemical Substances Immunoglobulin E (37341-29-0) ; Histamine (820484N8I3)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-11-13
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 3067-3
    ISSN 1558-8238 ; 0021-9738
    ISSN (online) 1558-8238
    ISSN 0021-9738
    DOI 10.1172/JCI98297
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  4. Article ; Online: Editorial: Activation of Innate Immunity by Allergens and Allergenic Sources.

    Ferreira, Fatima / Mueller, Geoffrey A / Gilles, Stefanie / Wills-Karp, Marsha

    Frontiers in allergy

    2021  Volume 2, Page(s) 800929

    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-11-12
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Editorial
    ISSN 2673-6101
    ISSN (online) 2673-6101
    DOI 10.3389/falgy.2021.800929
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  5. Article ; Online: IL-4 and IL-13 signaling in allergic airway disease.

    Gour, Naina / Wills-Karp, Marsha

    Cytokine

    2015  Volume 75, Issue 1, Page(s) 68–78

    Abstract: Aberrant production of the prototypical type 2 cytokines, interleukin (IL)-4 and IL-13 has long been associated with the pathogenesis of allergic disorders. Despite tremendous scientific inquiry, the similarities in their structure, and receptor usage ... ...

    Abstract Aberrant production of the prototypical type 2 cytokines, interleukin (IL)-4 and IL-13 has long been associated with the pathogenesis of allergic disorders. Despite tremendous scientific inquiry, the similarities in their structure, and receptor usage have made it difficult to ascertain the distinct role that these two look-alike cytokines play in the onset and perpetuation of allergic inflammation. However, recent discoveries of differences in receptor distribution, utilization/assembly and affinity between IL-4 and IL-13, along with the discovery of unique innate lymphoid 2 cells (ILC2) which preferentially produce IL-13, not IL-4, are beginning to shed light on these mysteries. The purpose of this chapter is to review our current understanding of the distinct roles that IL-4 and IL-13 play in allergic inflammatory states and the utility of their modulation as potential therapeutic strategies for the treatment of allergic disorders.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Asthma/immunology ; Clinical Trials as Topic ; Cytokines/immunology ; Disease Models, Animal ; Epithelial Cells/immunology ; Fibrosis/metabolism ; Humans ; Hypersensitivity/immunology ; Immunity, Innate ; Inflammation ; Interleukin-13/immunology ; Interleukin-4/immunology ; Lymphocytes/immunology ; Macrophages/immunology ; Mice ; Protein Binding ; Respiratory System/immunology ; Signal Transduction
    Chemical Substances Cytokines ; IL13 protein, human ; IL4 protein, human ; Interleukin-13 ; Interleukin-4 (207137-56-2)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2015-06-09
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1018055-2
    ISSN 1096-0023 ; 1043-4666
    ISSN (online) 1096-0023
    ISSN 1043-4666
    DOI 10.1016/j.cyto.2015.05.014
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  6. Article ; Online: Summary of the Keystone Symposium "Origins of allergic disease: Microbial, epithelial and immune interactions," March 24-27, Tahoe City, California.

    DeKruyff, Rosemarie H / Zhang, Wenming / Nadeau, Kari C / Leung, Donald Y M / Wills-Karp, Marsha

    The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology

    2020  Volume 145, Issue 4, Page(s) 1072–1081.e1

    Abstract: The aims of the Keystone Symposium conference, "Origins of allergic disease: Microbial, epithelial and immune interactions" were to present and discuss potential microbial-epithelial-immune interactions underlying the early-life origins of allergic ... ...

    Abstract The aims of the Keystone Symposium conference, "Origins of allergic disease: Microbial, epithelial and immune interactions" were to present and discuss potential microbial-epithelial-immune interactions underlying the early-life origins of allergic disorders, as well as immune mechanisms that might suggest novel disease prevention or intervention strategies. Cross-talk and sharing of ideas among participating experts in basic science and clinical aspects of allergic diseases provided substantial insight into the concept of allergic disorders as a systems disease. The overriding message distilled from the discussions was that damage to epithelial surfaces lies at the origin of the various manifestations of allergic disease. The epithelium of the lungs, gut, and skin, which operates as a critical sensor of environmental stimuli, is besieged by an onslaught of contemporary environmental forces including an altered microbiome, air pollution, food allergens in a changed diet, and chemicals in modern detergents. Collectively, this onslaught leads to alterations of lung, skin, or gut epithelial surfaces, driving a type 2 immune response that underlies most, if not all, of the atopic diseases. Possible remedies for treatment and prevention of allergic diseases were discussed, including a precision medicine approach using biologics, oral desensitization, targeted gut microbiome alterations, and behavior alteration.
    MeSH term(s) Allergens/immunology ; Animals ; Asthma/immunology ; Asthma/metabolism ; Desensitization, Immunologic/methods ; Epithelium/immunology ; Host-Parasite Interactions ; Humans ; Hypersensitivity/immunology ; Hypersensitivity/microbiology ; Microbiota/immunology ; United States
    Chemical Substances Allergens
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-01-08
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Congress ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 121011-7
    ISSN 1097-6825 ; 1085-8725 ; 0091-6749
    ISSN (online) 1097-6825 ; 1085-8725
    ISSN 0091-6749
    DOI 10.1016/j.jaci.2019.11.048
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  7. Article ; Online: Allergen-specific pattern recognition receptor pathways.

    Wills-Karp, Marsha

    Current opinion in immunology

    2010  Volume 22, Issue 6, Page(s) 777–782

    Abstract: Allergic diseases continue to plague modernized societies, underscoring the need to identify the molecular basis for the propensity of a small number of environmental proteins to provoke maladaptive, allergic responses. Recent data suggest that the ... ...

    Abstract Allergic diseases continue to plague modernized societies, underscoring the need to identify the molecular basis for the propensity of a small number of environmental proteins to provoke maladaptive, allergic responses. Recent data suggest that the ability of allergenic proteins to drive allergic responses in susceptible hosts is driven by their unique innate immune activating capabilities. Although the identification of allergen-specific pattern recognition receptors is in its infancy, studies to date have shown that allergens drive Th2-biased immune responses via directly engaging C-type lectin receptors (dectin-2, DC-SIGN, and mannose receptor) on dendritic cells and/or mimicking toll-like receptor 4 signaling complex molecules expressed on airway structural cells. Elucidation of the specific innate immune pathways activated by allergens holds great promise in defining new therapeutic targets for the treatment of allergic diseases.
    MeSH term(s) Allergens/immunology ; Humans ; Lectins, C-Type/immunology
    Chemical Substances Allergens ; Lectins, C-Type
    Language English
    Publishing date 2010-11-17
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1035767-1
    ISSN 1879-0372 ; 0952-7915
    ISSN (online) 1879-0372
    ISSN 0952-7915
    DOI 10.1016/j.coi.2010.10.011
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  8. Article ; Online: New twist on an ancient innate immune pathway.

    Lajoie, Stephane / Wills-Karp, Marsha

    Immunity

    2013  Volume 39, Issue 6, Page(s) 1000–1002

    Abstract: Activation of the complement system has long been known to be regulated by a series of steps involving fluid-phase convertases. In this issue of Immunity, Liszewski et al. (2013) report the discovery of an intracellular cathepsin-L-dependent C3 ... ...

    Abstract Activation of the complement system has long been known to be regulated by a series of steps involving fluid-phase convertases. In this issue of Immunity, Liszewski et al. (2013) report the discovery of an intracellular cathepsin-L-dependent C3 activation pathway.
    MeSH term(s) B-Lymphocyte Subsets/cytology ; CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes/immunology ; Cathepsin L/metabolism ; Cell Differentiation ; Complement Activation/physiology ; Complement C3/metabolism ; Homeostasis/physiology ; Humans
    Chemical Substances Complement C3 ; CTSL protein, human (EC 3.4.22.15) ; Cathepsin L (EC 3.4.22.15)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2013-12-11
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 1217235-2
    ISSN 1097-4180 ; 1074-7613
    ISSN (online) 1097-4180
    ISSN 1074-7613
    DOI 10.1016/j.immuni.2013.11.015
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  9. Article: New perspectives on the regulation of type II inflammation in asthma.

    Becerra-Díaz, Mireya / Wills-Karp, Marsha / Heller, Nicola M

    F1000Research

    2017  Volume 6, Page(s) 1014

    Abstract: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the lungs which has been thought to arise as a result of inappropriately directed T helper type-2 (Th2) immune responses of the lungs to otherwise innocuous inhaled antigens. Current asthma therapeutics are ... ...

    Abstract Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the lungs which has been thought to arise as a result of inappropriately directed T helper type-2 (Th2) immune responses of the lungs to otherwise innocuous inhaled antigens. Current asthma therapeutics are directed towards the amelioration of downstream consequences of type-2 immune responses (i.e. β-agonists) or broad-spectrum immunosuppression (i.e. corticosteroids). However, few approaches to date have been focused on the primary prevention of immune deviation. Advances in molecular phenotyping reveal heterogeneity within the asthmatic population with multiple endotypes whose varying expression depends on the interplay between numerous environmental factors and the inheritance of a broad range of susceptibility genes. The most common endotype is one described as "type-2-high" (i.e. high levels of interleukin [IL]-13, eosinophilia, and periostin). The identification of multiple endotypes has provided a potential explanation for the observations that therapies directed at typical Th2 cytokines (IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13) and their receptors have often fallen short when they were tested in a diverse group of asthmatic patients without first stratifying based on disease endotype or severity. However, despite the incorporation of endotype-dependent stratification schemes into clinical trial designs, variation in drug responses are still apparent, suggesting that additional genetic/environmental factors may be contributing to the diversity in drug efficacy. Herein, we will review recent advances in our understanding of the complex pathways involved in the initiation and regulation of type-2-mediated immune responses and their modulation by host factors (genetics, metabolic status, and the microbiome). Particular consideration will be given to how this knowledge could pave the way for further refinement of disease endotypes and/or the development of novel therapeutic strategies for the treatment of asthma
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2699932-8
    ISSN 2046-1402
    ISSN 2046-1402
    DOI 10.12688/f1000research.11198.1
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  10. Article ; Online: Predictors and reproducibility of urinary organophosphate ester metabolite concentrations during pregnancy and associations with birth outcomes in an urban population.

    Kuiper, Jordan R / Stapleton, Heather M / Wills-Karp, Marsha / Wang, Xiaobin / Burd, Irina / Buckley, Jessie P

    Environmental health : a global access science source

    2020  Volume 19, Issue 1, Page(s) 55

    Abstract: Background: Organophosphate esters (OPEs) are synthetic chemicals used as flame retardants and plasticizers in a variety of goods. Despite ubiquitous human exposures and laboratory evidence that prenatal OPE exposures may disrupt offspring metabolism, ... ...

    Abstract Background: Organophosphate esters (OPEs) are synthetic chemicals used as flame retardants and plasticizers in a variety of goods. Despite ubiquitous human exposures and laboratory evidence that prenatal OPE exposures may disrupt offspring metabolism, perinatal studies of OPE health effects are limited. The objectives of this study were to: 1) Determine predictors and reproducibility of urinary OPE biomarker concentrations during pregnancy, and 2) Estimate the relation of prenatal OPE exposures with birth outcomes and cord blood adipokine and insulin concentrations.
    Methods: We analyzed five OPE metabolites in urine samples collected at up to three visits during pregnancy from 90 women enrolled in the ORigins of Child Health And Resilience in Development (ORCHARD) pregnancy cohort in Baltimore, MD from 2017 to 2019. To quantify the variability of metabolite concentrations during pregnancy, we calculated intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) for each metabolite using mixed effects regression models. Using self-reported questionnaire data collected during gestation, we assessed possible sociodemographic and environmental/behavioral predictors of each OPE metabolite using generalized estimating equations to account for repeated exposure measures. We ascertained birth outcomes of 76 offspring from medical records, including weight-for-gestational age, length, ponderal index, and gestational age. In a subset of 37 infants, we measured cord blood concentrations of leptin, adiponectin, and insulin. To account for repeated exposure measures, we used linear structural equation models to assess the relations of standard deviation (SD) increases in prenatal OPE metabolite factor scores with continuous birth outcomes and cord blood biomarker concentrations.
    Results: ICCs ranged from 0.09 for isopropylphenyl-phenyl phosphate (ip-PPP) to 0.59 for bis(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (BDCIPP). We observed little consistency in environmental or behavioral predictors of OPE exposures, although concentrations were generally lower for samples collected in the afternoon compared to morning and winter compared to other seasons. In adjusted analyses, a SD increase in BDCIPP concentration was associated with a 0.06 g/cm
    Conclusions: These findings suggest some OPEs may be metabolic disruptors warranting investigation in larger studies.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Baltimore ; Biomarkers/blood ; Environmental Pollutants/urine ; Esters/urine ; Female ; Fetal Blood/chemistry ; Flame Retardants/metabolism ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Male ; Maternal Exposure ; Middle Aged ; Organophosphates/urine ; Plasticizers/metabolism ; Pregnancy/urine ; Reproducibility of Results ; Urban Population/statistics & numerical data ; Young Adult
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers ; Environmental Pollutants ; Esters ; Flame Retardants ; Organophosphates ; Plasticizers
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-05-24
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2092232-2
    ISSN 1476-069X ; 1476-069X
    ISSN (online) 1476-069X
    ISSN 1476-069X
    DOI 10.1186/s12940-020-00610-0
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