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  1. Article ; Online: Membrane marker selection for segmenting single cell spatial proteomics data.

    Dayao, Monica T / Brusko, Maigan / Wasserfall, Clive / Bar-Joseph, Ziv

    Nature communications

    2022  Volume 13, Issue 1, Page(s) 1999

    Abstract: The ability to profile spatial proteomics at the single cell level enables the study of cell types, their spatial distribution, and interactions in several tissues and conditions. Current methods for cell segmentation in such studies rely on known ... ...

    Abstract The ability to profile spatial proteomics at the single cell level enables the study of cell types, their spatial distribution, and interactions in several tissues and conditions. Current methods for cell segmentation in such studies rely on known membrane or cell boundary markers. However, for many tissues, an optimal set of markers is not known, and even within a tissue, different cell types may express different markers. Here we present RAMCES, a method that uses a convolutional neural network to learn the optimal markers for a new sample and outputs a weighted combination of the selected markers for segmentation. Testing RAMCES on several existing datasets indicates that it correctly identifies cell boundary markers, improving on methods that rely on a single marker or those that extend nuclei segmentations. Application to new spatial proteomics data demonstrates its usefulness for accurately assigning cell types based on the proteins expressed in segmented cells.
    MeSH term(s) Cell Nucleus ; Image Processing, Computer-Assisted/methods ; Neural Networks, Computer ; Proteomics
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-04-14
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 2553671-0
    ISSN 2041-1723 ; 2041-1723
    ISSN (online) 2041-1723
    ISSN 2041-1723
    DOI 10.1038/s41467-022-29667-w
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  2. Article: Data-driven selection of analysis decisions in single-cell RNA-seq trajectory inference.

    Dong, Xiaoru / Leary, Jack R / Yang, Chuanhao / Brusko, Maigan A / Brusko, Todd M / Bacher, Rhonda

    bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology

    2023  

    Abstract: Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) experiments have become instrumental in developmental and differentiation studies, enabling the profiling of cells at a single or multiple time-points to uncover subtle variations in expression profiles reflecting ... ...

    Abstract Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) experiments have become instrumental in developmental and differentiation studies, enabling the profiling of cells at a single or multiple time-points to uncover subtle variations in expression profiles reflecting underlying biological processes. Benchmarking studies have compared many of the computational methods used to reconstruct cellular dynamics, however researchers still encounter challenges in their analysis due to uncertainties in selecting the most appropriate methods and parameters. Even among universal data processing steps used by trajectory inference methods such as feature selection and dimension reduction, trajectory methods' performances are highly dataset-specific. To address these challenges, we developed Escort, a framework for evaluating a dataset's suitability for trajectory inference and quantifying trajectory properties influenced by analysis decisions. Escort navigates single-cell trajectory analysis through data-driven assessments, reducing uncertainty and much of the decision burden associated with trajectory inference. Escort is implemented in an accessible R package and R/Shiny application, providing researchers with the necessary tools to make informed decisions during trajectory analysis and enabling new insights into dynamic biological processes at single-cell resolution.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Preprint
    DOI 10.1101/2023.12.18.572214
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  3. Article: Impaired islet function with normal exocrine enzyme secretion is consistent across the head, body, and tail pancreas regions in type 1 diabetes.

    Drotar, Denise M / Mojica-Avila, Ana Karen / Bloss, Drew T / Cohrs, Christian M / Manson, Cameron T / Posgai, Amanda L / Williams, MacKenzie D / Brusko, Maigan A / Phelps, Edward A / Wasserfall, Clive H / Speier, Stephan / Atkinson, Mark A

    bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology

    2024  

    Abstract: Histopathological heterogeneity in human pancreas has been well documented; however, functional evidence at the tissue level is scarce. Herein we ... ...

    Abstract Histopathological heterogeneity in human pancreas has been well documented; however, functional evidence at the tissue level is scarce. Herein we investigated
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-12
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Preprint
    DOI 10.1101/2024.02.08.579175
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  4. Article ; Online: Low-Dose Antithymocyte Globulin: A Pragmatic Approach to Treating Stage 2 Type 1 Diabetes.

    Foster, Timothy P / Jacobsen, Laura M / Bruggeman, Brittany / Salmon, Chelsea / Hosford, Jennifer / Chen, Angela / Cintron, Miriam / Mathews, Clayton E / Wasserfall, Clive / Brusko, Maigan A / Brusko, Todd M / Atkinson, Mark A / Schatz, Desmond A / Haller, Michael J

    Diabetes care

    2023  Volume 47, Issue 2, Page(s) 285–289

    Abstract: Objective: Low-dose antithymocyte globulin (ATG) (2.5 mg/kg) preserves C-peptide and reduces HbA1c in new-onset stage 3 type 1 diabetes, yet efficacy in delaying progression from stage 2 to stage 3 has not been evaluated.: Research design and methods!# ...

    Abstract Objective: Low-dose antithymocyte globulin (ATG) (2.5 mg/kg) preserves C-peptide and reduces HbA1c in new-onset stage 3 type 1 diabetes, yet efficacy in delaying progression from stage 2 to stage 3 has not been evaluated.
    Research design and methods: Children (n = 6) aged 5-14 years with stage 2 type 1 diabetes received off-label, low-dose ATG. HbA1c, C-peptide, continuous glucose monitoring, insulin requirements, and side effects were followed for 18-48 months.
    Results: Three subjects (50%) remained diabetes free after 1.5, 3, and 4 years of follow-up, while three developed stage 3 within 1-2 months after therapy. Eighteen months posttreatment, even disease progressors demonstrated near-normal HbA1c (5.1% [32 mmol/mol], 5.6% [38 mmol/mol], and 5.3% [34 mmol/mol]), time in range (93%, 88%, and 98%), low insulin requirements (0.17, 0.18, and 0.34 units/kg/day), and robust C-peptide 90 min after mixed meal (1.3 ng/dL, 2.3 ng/dL, and 1.4 ng/dL).
    Conclusions: These observations support additional prospective studies evaluating ATG in stage 2 type 1 diabetes.
    MeSH term(s) Child ; Humans ; Antilymphocyte Serum/therapeutic use ; Blood Glucose ; Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring ; C-Peptide ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1/drug therapy ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1/chemically induced ; Glycated Hemoglobin ; Hypoglycemic Agents ; Insulin ; Prospective Studies
    Chemical Substances Antilymphocyte Serum ; Blood Glucose ; C-Peptide ; Glycated Hemoglobin ; Hypoglycemic Agents ; Insulin
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-20
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 441231-x
    ISSN 1935-5548 ; 0149-5992
    ISSN (online) 1935-5548
    ISSN 0149-5992
    DOI 10.2337/dc23-1750
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  5. Article ; Online: Infant T cells are developmentally adapted for robust lung immune responses through enhanced T cell receptor signaling.

    Thapa, Puspa / Guyer, Rebecca S / Yang, Alexander Y / Parks, Christopher A / Brusko, Todd M / Brusko, Maigan / Connors, Thomas J / Farber, Donna L

    Science immunology

    2021  Volume 6, Issue 66, Page(s) eabj0789

    Abstract: Infants require coordinated immune responses to prevent succumbing to multiple infectious challenges during early life, particularly in the respiratory tract. The mechanisms by which infant T cells are functionally adapted for these responses are not ... ...

    Abstract Infants require coordinated immune responses to prevent succumbing to multiple infectious challenges during early life, particularly in the respiratory tract. The mechanisms by which infant T cells are functionally adapted for these responses are not well understood. Here, we demonstrated using an in vivo mouse cotransfer model that infant T cells generated greater numbers of lung-homing effector cells in response to influenza infection compared with adult T cells in the same host, due to augmented T cell receptor (TCR)–mediated signaling. Mouse infant T cells showed increased sensitivity to low antigen doses, originating at the interface between T cells and antigen-bearing accessory cells—through actin-mediated mobilization of signaling molecules to the immune synapse. This enhanced signaling was also observed in human infant versus adult T cells. Our findings provide a mechanism for how infants control pathogen load and dissemination, which is important for designing developmentally targeted strategies for promoting immune responses at this vulnerable life stage.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes/immunology ; Female ; Lung/immunology ; Male ; Mice ; Mice, Congenic ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Mice, Transgenic ; Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell/immunology ; Signal Transduction/immunology
    Chemical Substances Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-12-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ISSN 2470-9468
    ISSN (online) 2470-9468
    DOI 10.1126/sciimmunol.abj0789
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  6. Article ; Online: Dendritic Cells Treated with Exogenous Indoleamine 2,3-Dioxygenase Maintain an Immature Phenotype and Suppress Antigen-specific T cell Proliferation.

    Bracho-Sanchez, Evelyn / Hassanzadeh, Azadeh / Brusko, Maigan A / Wallet, Mark A / Keselowsky, Benjamin G

    Journal of immunology and regenerative medicine

    2019  Volume 5

    Abstract: Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO), an intracellular enzyme responsible for catalyzing the rate limiting step of tryptophan catabolism, plays a critical role in immune cell suppression and tolerance. Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase-mediated depletion of the ... ...

    Abstract Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO), an intracellular enzyme responsible for catalyzing the rate limiting step of tryptophan catabolism, plays a critical role in immune cell suppression and tolerance. Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase-mediated depletion of the essential amino acid tryptophan increases susceptibility of T cells to apoptosis, while kynurenine and its downstream metabolites, such as 3-hydroxyanthranilic acid and quinolinic acid, have a direct cytotoxic effect on conventional effector T cells. Additionally, IDO-expressing antigen presenting cells (APCs) induce proliferation of regulatory T cells. When expressed by an APC, the immunosuppressive effects of IDO may act directly on the APC as well as indirectly upon local T cells. One approach to elicit immune tolerance or reduce inflammation therefore is to promote expression of IDO. However, this approach is constrained by several factors including the potential for deleterious biologic effects of conventional IDO-inducing agents such as interferon gamma (IFNγ), and the potential limitations of constitutive gene transfection. Alternatively, direct action of recombinant IDO enzyme supplied exogenously as a potential therapeutic in the extracellular space has not been investigated previously, and is the focus of this work. Results indicate exogenous recombinant human IDO supplementation influences murine dendritic cell (DC) maturation and ability to suppress antigen specific T cell proliferation. Following treatment, DCs were refractory to maturation by LPS as defined by co-stimulatory molecule expression (CD80 and CD86) and major histocompatibility complex II (MHC-II) expression. Dendritic cells exhibited skewing toward an anti-inflammatory cytokine release profile, with reduced secretion of IL-12p70 and maintained basal level of secreted IL-10. Notably, IDO-treated DCs suppressed proliferation of ovalbumin (OVA) antigen-specific CD4
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-02-10
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2468-4988
    ISSN (online) 2468-4988
    DOI 10.1016/j.regen.2019.100015
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  7. Article: geneBasis: an iterative approach for unsupervised selection of targeted gene panels from scRNA-seq

    Missarova, Alsu / Jain, Jaison / Butler, Andrew / Ghazanfar, Shila / Stuart, Tim / Brusko, Maigan / Wasserfall, Clive / Nick, Harry / Brusko, Todd / Atkinson, Mark / Satija, Rahul / Marioni, John C.

    Genome biology. 2021 Dec., v. 22, no. 1

    2021  

    Abstract: scRNA-seq datasets are increasingly used to identify gene panels that can be probed using alternative technologies, such as spatial transcriptomics, where choosing the best subset of genes is vital. Existing methods are limited by a reliance on pre- ... ...

    Abstract scRNA-seq datasets are increasingly used to identify gene panels that can be probed using alternative technologies, such as spatial transcriptomics, where choosing the best subset of genes is vital. Existing methods are limited by a reliance on pre-existing cell type labels or by difficulties in identifying markers of rare cells. We introduce an iterative approach, geneBasis, for selecting an optimal gene panel, where each newly added gene captures the maximum distance between the true manifold and the manifold constructed using the currently selected gene panel. Our approach outperforms existing strategies and can resolve cell types and subtle cell state differences.
    Keywords data collection ; genes ; transcriptomics
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2021-12
    Size p. 333.
    Publishing place BioMed Central
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 2040529-7
    ISSN 1474-760X
    ISSN 1474-760X
    DOI 10.1186/s13059-021-02548-z
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  8. Article ; Online: Immunomodulatory Dual-Sized Microparticle System Conditions Human Antigen Presenting Cells Into a Tolerogenic Phenotype

    Brusko, Maigan A / Stewart, Joshua M / Posgai, Amanda L / Wasserfall, Clive H / Atkinson, Mark A / Brusko, Todd M / Keselowsky, Benjamin G

    Frontiers in immunology

    2020  Volume 11, Page(s) 574447

    Abstract: Current monotherapeutic agents fail to restore tolerance to self-antigens in autoimmune individuals without systemic immunosuppression. We hypothesized that a combinatorial drug formulation delivered by a poly-lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) dual-sized ... ...

    Abstract Current monotherapeutic agents fail to restore tolerance to self-antigens in autoimmune individuals without systemic immunosuppression. We hypothesized that a combinatorial drug formulation delivered by a poly-lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) dual-sized microparticle (dMP) system would facilitate tunable drug delivery to elicit immune tolerance. Specifically, we utilized 30 µm MPs to provide local sustained release of granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) and transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) along with 1 µm MPs to facilitate phagocytic uptake of encapsulated antigen and 1α,25(OH)
    MeSH term(s) Antigen Presentation/drug effects ; Autoantigens/immunology ; Calcitriol/chemistry ; Calcitriol/pharmacology ; Dendritic Cells/drug effects ; Dendritic Cells/immunology ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1/immunology ; Drug Carriers/chemistry ; Drug Carriers/pharmacology ; Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor/chemistry ; Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor/pharmacology ; Humans ; Immune Tolerance/drug effects ; Immunomodulation ; Lymphocyte Activation ; Monocytes/drug effects ; Particle Size ; Phenotype ; Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer/chemistry ; Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer/pharmacology ; Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell/immunology ; T-Lymphocytes/drug effects ; T-Lymphocytes/immunology ; Transforming Growth Factor beta1/chemistry ; Transforming Growth Factor beta1/pharmacology
    Chemical Substances Autoantigens ; Drug Carriers ; Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell ; Transforming Growth Factor beta1 ; Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer (1SIA8062RS) ; Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor (83869-56-1) ; Calcitriol (FXC9231JVH)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-22
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2606827-8
    ISSN 1664-3224 ; 1664-3224
    ISSN (online) 1664-3224
    ISSN 1664-3224
    DOI 10.3389/fimmu.2020.574447
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  9. Article ; Online: geneBasis: an iterative approach for unsupervised selection of targeted gene panels from scRNA-seq.

    Missarova, Alsu / Jain, Jaison / Butler, Andrew / Ghazanfar, Shila / Stuart, Tim / Brusko, Maigan / Wasserfall, Clive / Nick, Harry / Brusko, Todd / Atkinson, Mark / Satija, Rahul / Marioni, John C

    Genome biology

    2021  Volume 22, Issue 1, Page(s) 333

    Abstract: scRNA-seq datasets are increasingly used to identify gene panels that can be probed using alternative technologies, such as spatial transcriptomics, where choosing the best subset of genes is vital. Existing methods are limited by a reliance on pre- ... ...

    Abstract scRNA-seq datasets are increasingly used to identify gene panels that can be probed using alternative technologies, such as spatial transcriptomics, where choosing the best subset of genes is vital. Existing methods are limited by a reliance on pre-existing cell type labels or by difficulties in identifying markers of rare cells. We introduce an iterative approach, geneBasis, for selecting an optimal gene panel, where each newly added gene captures the maximum distance between the true manifold and the manifold constructed using the currently selected gene panel. Our approach outperforms existing strategies and can resolve cell types and subtle cell state differences.
    MeSH term(s) Algorithms ; Cluster Analysis ; Gene Expression Profiling ; Humans ; RNA-Seq ; Sequence Analysis, RNA/methods ; Single-Cell Analysis/methods ; Transcriptome ; Exome Sequencing
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-12-06
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2040529-7
    ISSN 1474-760X ; 1474-760X
    ISSN (online) 1474-760X
    ISSN 1474-760X
    DOI 10.1186/s13059-021-02548-z
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  10. Article ; Online: Human immune phenotyping reveals accelerated aging in type 1 diabetes.

    Shapiro, Melanie R / Dong, Xiaoru / Perry, Daniel J / McNichols, James M / Thirawatananond, Puchong / Posgai, Amanda L / Peters, Leeana D / Motwani, Keshav / Musca, Richard S / Muir, Andrew / Concannon, Patrick / Jacobsen, Laura M / Mathews, Clayton E / Wasserfall, Clive H / Haller, Michael J / Schatz, Desmond A / Atkinson, Mark A / Brusko, Maigan A / Bacher, Rhonda /
    Brusko, Todd M

    JCI insight

    2023  Volume 8, Issue 17

    Abstract: The proportions and phenotypes of immune cell subsets in peripheral blood undergo continual and dramatic remodeling throughout the human life span, which complicates efforts to identify disease-associated immune signatures in type 1 diabetes (T1D). We ... ...

    Abstract The proportions and phenotypes of immune cell subsets in peripheral blood undergo continual and dramatic remodeling throughout the human life span, which complicates efforts to identify disease-associated immune signatures in type 1 diabetes (T1D). We conducted cross-sectional flow cytometric immune profiling on peripheral blood from 826 individuals (stage 3 T1D, their first-degree relatives, those with ≥2 islet autoantibodies, and autoantibody-negative unaffected controls). We constructed an immune age predictive model in unaffected participants and observed accelerated immune aging in T1D. We used generalized additive models for location, shape, and scale to obtain age-corrected data for flow cytometry and complete blood count readouts, which can be visualized in our interactive portal (ImmScape); 46 parameters were significantly associated with age only, 25 with T1D only, and 23 with both age and T1D. Phenotypes associated with accelerated immunological aging in T1D included increased CXCR3+ and programmed cell death 1-positive (PD-1+) frequencies in naive and memory T cell subsets, despite reduced PD-1 expression levels on memory T cells. Phenotypes associated with T1D after age correction were predictive of T1D status. Our findings demonstrate advanced immune aging in T1D and highlight disease-associated phenotypes for biomarker monitoring and therapeutic interventions.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Infant ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Programmed Cell Death 1 Receptor ; Autoantibodies ; Aging
    Chemical Substances Programmed Cell Death 1 Receptor ; Autoantibodies
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-08
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ISSN 2379-3708
    ISSN (online) 2379-3708
    DOI 10.1172/jci.insight.170767
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