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  1. Article ; Online: Microglia C-lectin/selectin' neurons to eat.

    Jiang, Yike / Shinohara, Mari L

    Immunity

    2023  Volume 56, Issue 2, Page(s) 227–229

    Abstract: β-glucosylceramide (β-GlcCer) accumulates in Gaucher disease, but how β-GlcCer, a Mincle ligand, causes characteristic neuroinflammation and neuronopathy is poorly understood. In this issue of Immunity, Shimizu et al. reveal that Mincle-dependent ... ...

    Abstract β-glucosylceramide (β-GlcCer) accumulates in Gaucher disease, but how β-GlcCer, a Mincle ligand, causes characteristic neuroinflammation and neuronopathy is poorly understood. In this issue of Immunity, Shimizu et al. reveal that Mincle-dependent activation of microglia led to phagocytosis of neurons and neurologic symptoms.
    MeSH term(s) Lectins ; Microglia ; Neurons ; Phagocytosis ; Selectins
    Chemical Substances Lectins ; Selectins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 1217235-2
    ISSN 1097-4180 ; 1074-7613
    ISSN (online) 1097-4180
    ISSN 1074-7613
    DOI 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.01.020
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  2. Article ; Online: Host immune responses in the central nervous system during fungal infections.

    Reyes, Estefany Y / Shinohara, Mari L

    Immunological reviews

    2022  Volume 311, Issue 1, Page(s) 50–74

    Abstract: Fungal infections in the central nervous system (CNS) cause high morbidity and mortality. The frequency of CNS mycosis has increased over the last two decades as more individuals go through immunocompromised conditions for various reasons. Nevertheless, ... ...

    Abstract Fungal infections in the central nervous system (CNS) cause high morbidity and mortality. The frequency of CNS mycosis has increased over the last two decades as more individuals go through immunocompromised conditions for various reasons. Nevertheless, options for clinical interventions for CNS mycoses are still limited. Thus, there is an urgent need to understand the host-pathogen interaction mechanisms in CNS mycoses for developing novel treatments. Although the CNS has been regarded as an immune-privileged site, recent studies demonstrate the critical involvement of immune responses elicited by CNS-resident and CNS-infiltrated cells during fungal infections. In this review, we discuss mechanisms of fungal invasion in the CNS, fungal pathogen detection by CNS-resident cells (microglia, astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, neurons), roles of CNS-infiltrated leukocytes, and host immune responses. We consider that understanding host immune responses in the CNS is crucial for endeavors to develop treatments for CNS mycosis.
    MeSH term(s) Central Nervous System ; Host-Pathogen Interactions ; Humans ; Immunity ; Mycoses
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-07
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 391796-4
    ISSN 1600-065X ; 0105-2896
    ISSN (online) 1600-065X
    ISSN 0105-2896
    DOI 10.1111/imr.13101
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  3. Article ; Online: Emerging roles of Dectin-1 in noninfectious settings and in the CNS.

    Deerhake, M Elizabeth / Shinohara, Mari L

    Trends in immunology

    2021  Volume 42, Issue 10, Page(s) 891–903

    Abstract: Dectin-1 is a C-type lectin receptor (CLR) expressed on the surface of various mammalian myeloid cells. Dectin-1 recognizes β-glucans and elicits antifungal proinflammatory immune responses. Recent studies have begun to examine the biology of Dectin-1 in ...

    Abstract Dectin-1 is a C-type lectin receptor (CLR) expressed on the surface of various mammalian myeloid cells. Dectin-1 recognizes β-glucans and elicits antifungal proinflammatory immune responses. Recent studies have begun to examine the biology of Dectin-1 in previously less explored settings, such as homeostasis, sterile inflammation, and in the central nervous system. Indeed, in certain contexts, Dectin-1 is now known to promote tolerance, and anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective responses. In this review, we provide an overview of the current understanding of the roles of Dectin-1 in immunology beyond the context of fungal infections, mainly focusing on in vivo neuroimmunology studies, which could reveal new therapeutic approaches to modify innate immune responses in neurologic disorders.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Central Nervous System ; Immunity, Innate ; Lectins, C-Type ; beta-Glucans
    Chemical Substances Lectins, C-Type ; beta-Glucans ; dectin 1
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-09-04
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2036831-8
    ISSN 1471-4981 ; 1471-4906
    ISSN (online) 1471-4981
    ISSN 1471-4906
    DOI 10.1016/j.it.2021.08.005
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  4. Article ; Online: Yes, research matters.

    Shinohara, Mari L

    PLoS pathogens

    2017  Volume 13, Issue 8, Page(s) e1006420

    Abstract: My father was diagnosed with stomach cancer recently. Luckily, it was still at an early stage, and endoscopic surgery successfully took care of it. My father was fortunate; since people with stomach cancer do not show clear symptoms in the early stages, ... ...

    Abstract My father was diagnosed with stomach cancer recently. Luckily, it was still at an early stage, and endoscopic surgery successfully took care of it. My father was fortunate; since people with stomach cancer do not show clear symptoms in the early stages, the disease is often not diagnosed until it becomes advanced. In his case, the diagnosis started from a suggestion by his doctor to check whether he had a gastric infection with Helicobacter pylori, a bacterial species found in the digestive tract. In Japan, where he lives, a majority of gastric cancer patients (more than 99%) have been infected with H. pylori [1], and the causative role of this bacterial species in promoting gastric cancer is very well established. Now, scientific understanding connecting gastric cancer to H. pylori is saving the lives of many people, including my father. Thinking about this recent personal experience, I wonder if the connection between bacteria and cancer might have been considered a crazy idea decades ago. Research makes it possible to connect seemingly unrelated matters. My laboratory works on seemingly unrelated research topics, such as fungal infections and autoimmunity. However, my question is the same whatever the topic: How do leukocytes elicit and regulate inflammation when they detect infections or endogenous signals? In fact, host receptors detecting pathogens can induce autoimmunity, and autoimmunity alters host sensitivity to pathogens due to the imbalance in the immune system. We are beginning to gain some insight into this question, as revealed by some of our recent studies. For example, the NLR family, pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome, which is known to sense a wide variety of pathogens, can also change the course of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), an animal model of multiple sclerosis (MS). In particular, our study suggested that disease treatment approaches need to be changed based on the activation status of the NLRP3 inflammasome [2]. Another recent study from our laboratory demonstrated that a protein, termed osteopontin (OPN), skews the balance of population sizes between myeloid cells (i.e., innate immunity) and lymphoid cells (i.e., adaptive immunity) during infections and other biological insults [3]. An intracellular isoform of OPN (iOPN) negatively regulates emergency myelopoiesis. Thus, OPN attenuates host resistance by limiting neutrophil supply at the early stage of systemic Candida infection. In contrast, a secreted OPN (sOPN) isoform positively regulates the expansion of T lymphocytes and ends up triggering autoimmune colitis. I am an immunologist but obtained my PhD in mycology. Nevertheless, it took some time for me to appreciate that research enables us to connect the dots placed far apart. This is a truly exciting time to connect seemingly unrelated biological phenomena, because scientists are exponentially increasing our understanding of nature. This is particularly true in innate immunity, which is not only the central alarming system in host-microbe interactions but also relates to almost any human disease we can imagine. However, we are facing a dark age for science and research, in which certain interests wrongfully discredit some research fields. There are things that can be achieved only by research. I am always ready to tell anyone, "Yes, research matters!".
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Biomedical Research ; Humans
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-08-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2205412-1
    ISSN 1553-7374 ; 1553-7366
    ISSN (online) 1553-7374
    ISSN 1553-7366
    DOI 10.1371/journal.ppat.1006420
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  5. Article ; Online: Dectin-1 signaling in neutrophils up-regulates PD-L1 and triggers ROS-mediated suppression of CD4

    Deerhake, M Elizabeth / Cardakli, Emre D / Shinohara, Mari L

    Journal of leukocyte biology

    2022  Volume 112, Issue 6, Page(s) 1413–1425

    Abstract: Dectin-1 is known to drive proinflammatory cytokine production by macrophages and dendritic cells which promotes Th17 ... ...

    Abstract Dectin-1 is known to drive proinflammatory cytokine production by macrophages and dendritic cells which promotes Th17 CD4
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Neutrophils ; B7-H1 Antigen/metabolism ; Reactive Oxygen Species/metabolism ; Lectins, C-Type/metabolism ; Encephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, Experimental/metabolism ; Th17 Cells
    Chemical Substances dectin 1 ; B7-H1 Antigen ; Reactive Oxygen Species ; Lectins, C-Type
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-08
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 605722-6
    ISSN 1938-3673 ; 0741-5400
    ISSN (online) 1938-3673
    ISSN 0741-5400
    DOI 10.1002/JLB.3A0322-152RR
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  6. Article ; Online: Osteopontin (OPN)/SPP1: from its biochemistry to biological functions in the innate immune system and the central nervous system (CNS).

    Lin, Elliot Yi-Hsin / Xi, Wen / Aggarwal, Nupur / Shinohara, Mari L

    International immunology

    2022  Volume 35, Issue 4, Page(s) 171–180

    Abstract: Osteopontin (OPN) is a multifunctional protein, initially identified in osteosarcoma cells with its role of mediating osteoblast adhesion. Later studies revealed that OPN is associated with many inflammatory conditions caused by infections, allergic ... ...

    Abstract Osteopontin (OPN) is a multifunctional protein, initially identified in osteosarcoma cells with its role of mediating osteoblast adhesion. Later studies revealed that OPN is associated with many inflammatory conditions caused by infections, allergic responses, autoimmunity and tissue damage. Many cell types in the peripheral immune system express OPN with various functions, which could be beneficial or detrimental. Also, more recent studies demonstrated that OPN is highly expressed in the central nervous system (CNS), particularly in microglia during CNS diseases and development. However, understanding of mechanisms underlying OPN's functions in the CNS is still limited. In this review, we focus on peripheral myeloid cells and CNS-resident cells to discuss the expression and functions of OPN.
    MeSH term(s) Osteopontin/metabolism ; Central Nervous System ; Immune System/metabolism ; Microglia/metabolism ; Autoimmunity
    Chemical Substances Osteopontin (106441-73-0)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-16
    Publishing country England
    Document type Review ; Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 1013745-2
    ISSN 1460-2377 ; 0953-8178
    ISSN (online) 1460-2377
    ISSN 0953-8178
    DOI 10.1093/intimm/dxac060
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  7. Article: Tissue-Resident Macrophages in Fungal Infections.

    Xu, Shengjie / Shinohara, Mari L

    Frontiers in immunology

    2017  Volume 8, Page(s) 1798

    Abstract: Invasive fungal infections result in high morbidity and mortality. Host organs targeted by fungal pathogens vary depending on the route of infection and fungal species encountered. ...

    Abstract Invasive fungal infections result in high morbidity and mortality. Host organs targeted by fungal pathogens vary depending on the route of infection and fungal species encountered.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2606827-8
    ISSN 1664-3224
    ISSN 1664-3224
    DOI 10.3389/fimmu.2017.01798
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  8. Article ; Online: Integrin α3 promotes T

    Park, Eunchong / Barclay, William E / Barrera, Alejandro / Liao, Tzu-Chieh / Salzler, Harmony R / Reddy, Timothy E / Shinohara, Mari L / Ciofani, Maria

    Science immunology

    2023  Volume 8, Issue 88, Page(s) eadg7597

    Abstract: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (CNS) caused by CNS-infiltrating leukocytes, including ... ...

    Abstract Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (CNS) caused by CNS-infiltrating leukocytes, including T
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Humans ; Integrin alpha3 ; Neuroinflammatory Diseases ; Central Nervous System ; Encephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, Experimental ; Multiple Sclerosis
    Chemical Substances Integrin alpha3
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-13
    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.adg7597
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  9. Article ; Online: Inflammasome activation in multiple sclerosis and experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE).

    Barclay, William / Shinohara, Mari L

    Brain pathology (Zurich, Switzerland)

    2017  Volume 27, Issue 2, Page(s) 213–219

    Abstract: The aptly named inflammasomes are powerful signaling complexes that sense inflammatory signals under a myriad of conditions, including those from infections and endogenous sources. The inflammasomes promote inflammation by maturation and release of the ... ...

    Abstract The aptly named inflammasomes are powerful signaling complexes that sense inflammatory signals under a myriad of conditions, including those from infections and endogenous sources. The inflammasomes promote inflammation by maturation and release of the pro-inflammatory cytokines, IL-1β and IL-18. Several inflammasomes have been identified so far, but this review focuses mainly on the NLRP3 inflammasome. By still ill-defined activation mechanisms, a sensor molecule, NLRP3 (NACHT, LRR and PYD domains-containing protein 3), responds to danger signals and rapidly recruits ASC (apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD) and pro-caspase-1 to form a large oligomeric signaling platform-the inflammasome. Involvement of the NLRP3 inflammasome in infections, metabolic disorders, autoinflammation, and autoimmunity, underscores its position as a central player in sensing microbial and damage signals and coordinating pro-inflammatory immune responses. Indeed, evidence in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) suggests inflammasome activation occurs during disease. Experiments with the mouse model of MS, experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), specifically describe the NLRP3 inflammasome as critical and necessary to disease development. This review discusses recent studies in EAE and MS which describe associations of inflammasome activation with promotion of T cell pathogenicity, infiltration of cells into the central nervous system (CNS) and direct neurodegeneration during EAE and MS.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Carrier Proteins/metabolism ; Caspase 1/metabolism ; Central Nervous System/metabolism ; Disease Models, Animal ; Encephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, Experimental/metabolism ; Encephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, Experimental/pathology ; Humans ; Inflammasomes/metabolism ; Inflammasomes/physiology ; Inflammation ; Interleukin-18/metabolism ; Interleukin-1beta/metabolism ; Interleukin-1beta/physiology ; Mice ; Multiple Sclerosis/metabolism ; Multiple Sclerosis/pathology ; NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein/metabolism ; NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein/physiology ; Signal Transduction
    Chemical Substances Carrier Proteins ; IL18 protein, human ; Inflammasomes ; Interleukin-18 ; Interleukin-1beta ; NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein ; Caspase 1 (EC 3.4.22.36)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-02-08
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1051484-3
    ISSN 1750-3639 ; 1015-6305
    ISSN (online) 1750-3639
    ISSN 1015-6305
    DOI 10.1111/bpa.12477
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  10. Article: Roles of Autophagy and Autophagy-Related Proteins in Antifungal Immunity.

    Kanayama, Masashi / Shinohara, Mari L

    Frontiers in immunology

    2016  Volume 7, Page(s) 47

    Abstract: Autophagy was initially characterized as a process to digest cellular components, including damaged cell organelles or unused proteins. However, later studies showed that autophagy plays an important role to protect hosts from microbial infections. ... ...

    Abstract Autophagy was initially characterized as a process to digest cellular components, including damaged cell organelles or unused proteins. However, later studies showed that autophagy plays an important role to protect hosts from microbial infections. Accumulating evidences showed the contribution of autophagy itself and autophagy-related proteins (ATGs) in the clearance of bacteria, virus, and parasites. A number of studies also revealed the molecular mechanisms by which autophagy is initiated and developed. Furthermore, it is now understood that some ATGs are shared between two distinct processes; autophagy and LC3-associated phagocytosis (LAP). Thus, our understanding on autophagy has been greatly enhanced in the last decade. By contrast, roles of autophagy and ATGs in fungal infections are still elusive relative to those in bacterial and viral infections. Based on limited numbers of reports, ATG-mediated host responses appear to significantly vary depending on invading fungal species. In this review, we discuss how autophagy and ATGs are involved in antifungal immune responses based on recent discoveries.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2606827-8
    ISSN 1664-3224
    ISSN 1664-3224
    DOI 10.3389/fimmu.2016.00047
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