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  1. Artikel ; Online: The repertoire of CSF antiviral antibodies in patients with neuroinflammatory diseases.

    Enose-Akahata, Yoshimi / Wang, Limin / Almsned, Fahad / Johnson, Kory R / Mina, Yair / Ohayon, Joan / Wang, Xin Wei / Jacobson, Steven

    Science advances

    2023  Band 9, Heft 1, Seite(n) eabq6978

    Abstract: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS). Although various viruses have been proposed to contribute to MS pathology, the etiology of MS remains unknown. Since intrathecal antibody ... ...

    Abstract Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS). Although various viruses have been proposed to contribute to MS pathology, the etiology of MS remains unknown. Since intrathecal antibody synthesis is well documented in chronic viral infection and neuroinflammatory diseases, we hypothesized whether the patterns of antigen-specific antibody responses associated with various viral exposures may define patients with CNS chronic immune dysregulation. The pan-viral antibody profiling in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and serum of patients with MS showed significant differences from those in healthy volunteers and a pattern of antibody responses against multiple viruses, including the previously identified Epstein-Barr virus. These findings demonstrate that virus-specific antibody signatures might be able to reflect disease-associated inflammatory milieu in CSF of subjects with neuroinflammatory diseases.
    Mesh-Begriff(e) Humans ; Epstein-Barr Virus Infections ; Herpesvirus 4, Human ; Neuroinflammatory Diseases ; Antiviral Agents ; Multiple Sclerosis
    Chemische Substanzen Antiviral Agents
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2023-01-04
    Erscheinungsland United States
    Dokumenttyp Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2810933-8
    ISSN 2375-2548 ; 2375-2548
    ISSN (online) 2375-2548
    ISSN 2375-2548
    DOI 10.1126/sciadv.abq6978
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  2. Artikel: Unstable EBV latency drives inflammation in multiple sclerosis patient derived spontaneous B cells.

    Soldan, Samantha / Su, Chenhe / Monaco, Maria Chiara / Brown, Natalie / Clauze, Annaliese / Andrada, Frances / Feder, Andries / Planet, Paul / Kossenkov, Andrew / Schäffer, Daniel / Ohayon, Joan / Auslander, Noam / Jacobson, Steve / Lieberman, Paul

    Research square

    2023  

    Abstract: Epidemiological studies have demonstrated that Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a known etiologic risk factor, and perhaps prerequisite, for the development of MS. EBV establishes life-long latent infection in a subpopulation of memory B cells. Although the ... ...

    Abstract Epidemiological studies have demonstrated that Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a known etiologic risk factor, and perhaps prerequisite, for the development of MS. EBV establishes life-long latent infection in a subpopulation of memory B cells. Although the role of memory B cells in the pathobiology of MS is well established, studies characterizing EBV-associated mechanisms of B cell inflammation and disease pathogenesis in EBV (+) B cells from MS patients are limited. Accordingly, we analyzed spontaneous lymphoblastoid cell lines (SLCLs) from multiple sclerosis patients and healthy controls to study host-virus interactions in B cells, in the context of an individual's endogenous EBV. We identify differences in EBV gene expression and regulation of both viral and cellular genes in SLCLs. Our data suggest that EBV latency is dysregulated in MS SLCLs with increased lytic gene expression observed in MS patient B cells, especially those generated from samples obtained during "active" disease. Moreover, we show increased inflammatory gene expression and cytokine production in MS patient SLCLs and demonstrate that tenofovir alafenamide, an antiviral that targets EBV replication, decreases EBV viral loads, EBV lytic gene expression, and EBV-mediated inflammation in both SLCLs and in a mixed lymphocyte assay. Collectively, these data suggest that dysregulation of EBV latency in MS drives a pro-inflammatory, pathogenic phenotype in memory B cells and that this response can be attenuated by suppressing EBV lytic activation. This study provides further support for the development of antiviral agents that target EBV-infection for use in MS.
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2023-02-01
    Erscheinungsland United States
    Dokumenttyp Preprint
    DOI 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2398872/v1
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  3. Artikel ; Online: EBNA1 Inhibitors Block Proliferation of Spontaneous Lymphoblastoid Cell Lines From Patients With Multiple Sclerosis and Healthy Controls.

    Monaco, Maria Chiara G / Soldan, Samantha S / Su, Chenhe / Clauze, Annaliese / Cooper, John F / Patel, Rishi J / Lu, Fang / Hughes, Randall J / Messick, Troy E / Andrada, Frances C / Ohayon, Joan / Lieberman, Paul M / Jacobson, Steven

    Neurology(R) neuroimmunology & neuroinflammation

    2023  Band 10, Heft 5

    Abstract: Background and objectives: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a ubiquitous herpesvirus that establishes lifelong latency in memory B cells and has been identified as a major risk factor of multiple sclerosis (MS). B cell depletion therapies have disease- ... ...

    Abstract Background and objectives: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a ubiquitous herpesvirus that establishes lifelong latency in memory B cells and has been identified as a major risk factor of multiple sclerosis (MS). B cell depletion therapies have disease-modifying benefit in MS. However, it is unclear whether this benefit is partly attributable to the elimination of EBV
    Methods: In this study, we describe the establishment of spontaneous lymphoblastoid cell lines (SLCLs) generated ex vivo with the endogenous EBV of patients with MS and controls and treated with either an Epstein-Barr virus nuclear antigen 1 (EBNA1) inhibitor (VK-1727) or cladribine, a nucleoside analog that eliminates B cells.
    Results: We showed that a small molecule inhibitor of EBNA1, a critical regulator of the EBV life cycle, blocks the proliferation and metabolic activity of these SLCLs. In contrast to cladribine, a highly cytotoxic B cell depleting therapy currently used in MS, the EBNA1 inhibitor VK-1727 was cytostatic rather than cytotoxic and selective for EBV
    Discussion: This study shows that patient-derived SLCLs provide a useful tool for interrogating the role of EBV
    Mesh-Begriff(e) Humans ; Cell Line ; Cell Proliferation ; Cladribine/pharmacology ; Epstein-Barr Virus Infections/complications ; Epstein-Barr Virus Infections/drug therapy ; Epstein-Barr Virus Infections/genetics ; Epstein-Barr Virus Nuclear Antigens ; Herpesvirus 4, Human ; Multiple Sclerosis ; Case-Control Studies
    Chemische Substanzen Cladribine (47M74X9YT5) ; Epstein-Barr Virus Nuclear Antigens
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2023-08-10
    Erscheinungsland United States
    Dokumenttyp Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 2767740-0
    ISSN 2332-7812 ; 2332-7812
    ISSN (online) 2332-7812
    ISSN 2332-7812
    DOI 10.1212/NXI.0000000000200149
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  4. Artikel ; Online: Effect of Teriflunomide on Cells From Patients With Human T-cell Lymphotropic Virus Type 1-Associated Neurologic Disease.

    Enose-Akahata, Yoshimi / Ngouth, Nyater / Ohayon, Joan / Mandel, Matt / Chavin, Jeffrey / Turner, Timothy J / Jacobson, Steven

    Neurology(R) neuroimmunology & neuroinflammation

    2021  Band 8, Heft 3

    Abstract: Objective: To test the hypothesis that teriflunomide can reduce ex vivo spontaneous proliferation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from patients with human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1)-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic ... ...

    Abstract Objective: To test the hypothesis that teriflunomide can reduce ex vivo spontaneous proliferation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from patients with human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1)-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP).
    Methods: PBMCs from patients with HAM/TSP were cultured in the presence and absence of teriflunomide and assessed for cell viability, lymphocyte proliferation, activation markers, HTLV-1
    Results: In culture, teriflunomide did not affect cell viability. A concentration-dependent reduction in spontaneous proliferation of PBMCs was observed with 25 μM (38.3% inhibition), 50 μM (65.8% inhibition), and 100 μM (90.7% inhibition) teriflunomide. The inhibitory effects of teriflunomide were detected in both CD8
    Conclusions: These results suggest that teriflunomide inhibits abnormal T-cell proliferation associated with HTLV-1 infection and may have potential as a therapeutic option in patients with HAM/TSP.
    Mesh-Begriff(e) Adult ; Aged ; Cell Proliferation/drug effects ; Cell Survival/drug effects ; Crotonates/pharmacology ; Female ; Gene Products, tax/metabolism ; HTLV-I Infections/complications ; Human T-lymphotropic virus 1/genetics ; Humans ; Hydroxybutyrates/pharmacology ; Leukocytes, Mononuclear/drug effects ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Nitriles/pharmacology ; Paraparesis, Tropical Spastic/drug therapy ; Primary Cell Culture ; RNA, Messenger/metabolism ; T-Lymphocyte Subsets/drug effects ; Toluidines/pharmacology
    Chemische Substanzen Crotonates ; Gene Products, tax ; Hydroxybutyrates ; Nitriles ; RNA, Messenger ; Toluidines ; teriflunomide (1C058IKG3B)
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2021-04-09
    Erscheinungsland United States
    Dokumenttyp Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2767740-0
    ISSN 2332-7812 ; 2332-7812
    ISSN (online) 2332-7812
    ISSN 2332-7812
    DOI 10.1212/NXI.0000000000000986
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  5. Artikel ; Online: Immunopathogenic CSF TCR repertoire signatures in virus-associated neurologic disease.

    Nozuma, Satoshi / Enose-Akahata, Yoshimi / Johnson, Kory R / Monaco, Maria Chiara / Ngouth, Nyater / Elkahloun, Abdel / Ohayon, Joan / Zhu, Jun / Jacobson, Steven

    JCI insight

    2021  Band 6, Heft 4

    Abstract: In this study, we examined and characterized disease-specific TCR signatures in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients with HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP). TCR β libraries using unique molecular identifier-based ... ...

    Abstract In this study, we examined and characterized disease-specific TCR signatures in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients with HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP). TCR β libraries using unique molecular identifier-based methodologies were sequenced in paired peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and CSF cells from HAM/TSP patients and normal healthy donors (NDs). The sequence analysis demonstrated that TCR β repertoires in CSF of HAM/TSP patients were highly expanded and contained both TCR clonotypes shared with PBMCs and uniquely enriched within the CSF. In addition, we analyzed TCR β repertoires of highly expanded and potentially immunopathologic HTLV-1 Tax11-19-specific CD8+ T cells from PBMCs of HLA-A*0201+ HAM/TSP and identified a conserved motif (PGLAG) in the CDR3 region. Importantly, TCR β clonotypes of expanded clones in HTLV-1 Tax11-19-specific CD8+ T cells were also expanded and enriched in the CSF of the same patient. These results suggest that exploring TCR repertoires of CSF and antigen-specific T cells may provide a TCR repertoire signature in virus-associated neurologic disorders.
    Mesh-Begriff(e) CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes ; Clone Cells ; HTLV-I Infections ; Human T-lymphotropic virus 1 ; Humans ; Leukocytes, Mononuclear ; Nervous System Diseases/immunology ; Nervous System Diseases/virology ; Paraparesis, Tropical Spastic/blood ; Paraparesis, Tropical Spastic/cerebrospinal fluid ; Paraparesis, Tropical Spastic/immunology ; Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell/immunology ; Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell, alpha-beta/blood ; Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell, alpha-beta/immunology
    Chemische Substanzen Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell ; Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell, alpha-beta
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2021-02-22
    Erscheinungsland United States
    Dokumenttyp Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ISSN 2379-3708
    ISSN (online) 2379-3708
    DOI 10.1172/jci.insight.144869
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  6. Artikel ; Online: Multiple sclerosis patient-derived spontaneous B cells have distinct EBV and host gene expression profiles in active disease.

    Soldan, Samantha S / Su, Chenhe / Monaco, Maria Chiara / Yoon, Leena / Kannan, Toshitha / Zankharia, Urvi / Patel, Rishi J / Dheekollu, Jayaraju / Vladimirova, Olga / Dowling, Jack W / Thebault, Simon / Brown, Natalie / Clauze, Annaliese / Andrada, Frances / Feder, Andries / Planet, Paul J / Kossenkov, Andrew / Schäffer, Daniel E / Ohayon, Joan /
    Auslander, Noam / Jacobson, Steven / Lieberman, Paul M

    Nature microbiology

    2024  Band 9, Heft 6, Seite(n) 1540–1554

    Abstract: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is an aetiologic risk factor for the development of multiple sclerosis (MS). However, the role of EBV-infected B cells in the immunopathology of MS is not well understood. Here we characterized spontaneous lymphoblastoid cell ... ...

    Abstract Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is an aetiologic risk factor for the development of multiple sclerosis (MS). However, the role of EBV-infected B cells in the immunopathology of MS is not well understood. Here we characterized spontaneous lymphoblastoid cell lines (SLCLs) isolated from MS patients and healthy controls (HC) ex vivo to study EBV and host gene expression in the context of an individual's endogenous EBV. SLCLs derived from MS patient B cells during active disease had higher EBV lytic gene expression than SLCLs from MS patients with stable disease or HCs. Host gene expression analysis revealed activation of pathways associated with hypercytokinemia and interferon signalling in MS SLCLs and upregulation of forkhead box protein 1 (FOXP1), which contributes to EBV lytic gene expression. We demonstrate that antiviral approaches targeting EBV replication decreased cytokine production and autologous CD4
    Mesh-Begriff(e) Humans ; Herpesvirus 4, Human/genetics ; Multiple Sclerosis/virology ; Multiple Sclerosis/immunology ; Multiple Sclerosis/genetics ; Multiple Sclerosis/metabolism ; B-Lymphocytes/immunology ; B-Lymphocytes/metabolism ; B-Lymphocytes/virology ; Epstein-Barr Virus Infections/virology ; Epstein-Barr Virus Infections/immunology ; Epstein-Barr Virus Infections/genetics ; Epstein-Barr Virus Infections/complications ; Cytokines/metabolism ; CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes/immunology ; CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes/virology ; CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes/metabolism ; Forkhead Transcription Factors/genetics ; Forkhead Transcription Factors/metabolism ; Transcriptome ; Virus Replication ; Gene Expression Regulation, Viral ; Cell Line ; Host-Pathogen Interactions/genetics ; Host-Pathogen Interactions/immunology ; Gene Expression Profiling ; Adult ; Female ; Male
    Chemische Substanzen Cytokines ; Forkhead Transcription Factors
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2024-05-28
    Erscheinungsland England
    Dokumenttyp Journal Article
    ISSN 2058-5276
    ISSN (online) 2058-5276
    DOI 10.1038/s41564-024-01699-6
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  7. Artikel ; Online: Viral Immune signatures from cerebrospinal fluid extracellular vesicles and particles in HAM and other chronic neurological diseases.

    Pleet, Michelle L / Welsh, Joshua A / Stack, Emily H / Cook, Sean / Johnson, Dove-Anna / Killingsworth, Bryce / Traynor, Tim / Clauze, Annaliese / Hughes, Randall / Monaco, Maria Chiara / Ngouth, Nyater / Ohayon, Joan / Enose-Akahata, Yoshimi / Nath, Avindra / Cortese, Irene / Reich, Daniel S / Jones, Jennifer C / Jacobson, Steven

    Frontiers in immunology

    2023  Band 14, Seite(n) 1235791

    Abstract: Background and objectives: Extracellular vesicles and particles (EVPs) are released from virtually all cell types, and may package many inflammatory factors and, in the case of infection, viral components. As such, EVPs can play not only a direct role ... ...

    Abstract Background and objectives: Extracellular vesicles and particles (EVPs) are released from virtually all cell types, and may package many inflammatory factors and, in the case of infection, viral components. As such, EVPs can play not only a direct role in the development and progression of disease but can also be used as biomarkers. Here, we characterized immune signatures of EVPs from the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of individuals with HTLV-1-associated myelopathy (HAM), other chronic neurologic diseases, and healthy volunteers (HVs) to determine potential indicators of viral involvement and mechanisms of disease.
    Methods: We analyzed the EVPs from the CSF of HVs, individuals with HAM, HTLV-1-infected asymptomatic carriers (ACs), and from patients with a variety of chronic neurologic diseases of both known viral and non-viral etiologies to investigate the surface repertoires of CSF EVPs during disease.
    Results: Significant increases in CD8+ and CD2+ EVPs were found in HAM patient CSF samples compared to other clinical groups (
    Discussion: These data suggest that CD8+ and CD2+ CSF EVPs may be important as: 1) potential biomarkers and indicators of disease pathways for viral-mediated neurological diseases, particularly HAM, and 2) as possible meditators of the disease process in infected individuals.
    Mesh-Begriff(e) Humans ; Paraparesis, Tropical Spastic ; Central Nervous System ; Extracellular Vesicles ; Nervous System Diseases ; CD40 Antigens ; Chronic Disease
    Chemische Substanzen CD40 Antigens
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2023-08-09
    Erscheinungsland Switzerland
    Dokumenttyp Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural
    ZDB-ID 2606827-8
    ISSN 1664-3224 ; 1664-3224
    ISSN (online) 1664-3224
    ISSN 1664-3224
    DOI 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1235791
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  8. Artikel ; Online: Central Vein Sign Profile of Newly Developing Lesions in Multiple Sclerosis: A 3-Year Longitudinal Study.

    Al-Louzi, Omar / Letchuman, Vijay / Manukyan, Sargis / Beck, Erin S / Roy, Snehashis / Ohayon, Joan / Pham, Dzung L / Cortese, Irene / Sati, Pascal / Reich, Daniel S

    Neurology(R) neuroimmunology & neuroinflammation

    2022  Band 9, Heft 2

    Abstract: Background and objectives: The central vein sign (CVS), a central linear hypointensity within lesions on T2*-weighted imaging, has been established as a sensitive and specific biomarker for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). However, the CVS has ... ...

    Abstract Background and objectives: The central vein sign (CVS), a central linear hypointensity within lesions on T2*-weighted imaging, has been established as a sensitive and specific biomarker for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). However, the CVS has not yet been comprehensively studied in newly developing MS lesions. We aimed to identify the CVS profiles of new white matter lesions in patients with MS followed over time and investigate demographic and clinical risk factors associated with new CVS+ or CVS- lesion development.
    Methods: In this retrospective longitudinal cohort study, adults from the NIH MS Natural History Study were considered for inclusion. Participants with new T2 or enhancing lesions were identified through review of the radiology report and/or longitudinal subtraction imaging. Each new lesion was evaluated for the CVS. Clinical characteristics were identified through chart review.
    Results: A total of 153 adults (95 relapsing-remitting MS, 27 secondary progressive MS, 16 primary progressive MS, 5 clinically isolated syndrome, and 10 healthy; 67% female) were included. Of this cohort, 96 had at least 1 new T2 or contrast-enhancing lesion during median 3.1 years (Q1-Q3: 0.7-6.3) of follow-up; lesions eligible for CVS evaluation were found in 62 (65%). Of 233 new CVS-eligible lesions, 159 (68%) were CVS+, with 30 (48%) individuals having only CVS+, 12 (19%) only CVS-, and 20 (32%) both CVS+ and CVS- lesions. In gadolinium-enhancing (Gd+) lesions, the CVS+ percentage increased from 102/152 (67%) at the first time point where the lesion was observed, to 92/114 (82%) after a median follow-up of 2.8 years. Younger age (OR = 0.5 per 10-year increase, 95% CI = 0.3-0.8) and higher CVS+ percentage at baseline (OR = 1.4 per 10% increase, 95% CI = 1.1-1.9) were associated with increased likelihood of new CVS+ lesion development.
    Discussion: In a cohort of adults with MS followed over a median duration of 3 years, most newly developing T2 or enhancing lesions were CVS+ (68%), and nearly half (48%) developed new CVS+ lesions only. Importantly, the effects of edema and T2 signal changes can obscure small veins in Gd+ lesions; therefore, caution and follow-up is necessary when determining their CVS status.
    Trial registration information: Clinical trial registration number NCT00001248.
    Classification of evidence: This study provides Class III evidence that younger age and higher CVS+ percentage at baseline are associated with new CVS+ lesion development.
    Mesh-Begriff(e) Adult ; Cerebral Veins/diagnostic imaging ; Cerebral Veins/pathology ; Disease Progression ; Female ; Humans ; Longitudinal Studies ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Multiple Sclerosis/diagnostic imaging ; Multiple Sclerosis/pathology ; Retrospective Studies ; White Matter/blood supply ; White Matter/diagnostic imaging ; White Matter/pathology
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2022-01-13
    Erscheinungsland United States
    Dokumenttyp Clinical Trial ; Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2767740-0
    ISSN 2332-7812 ; 2332-7812
    ISSN (online) 2332-7812
    ISSN 2332-7812
    DOI 10.1212/NXI.0000000000001120
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  9. Artikel ; Online: Comprehensive Analysis of TCR-β Repertoire in Patients with Neurological Immune-mediated Disorders.

    Alves Sousa, Alessandra de Paula / Johnson, Kory R / Ohayon, Joan / Zhu, Jun / Muraro, Paolo A / Jacobson, Steven

    Scientific reports

    2019  Band 9, Heft 1, Seite(n) 344

    Abstract: In this study we characterized the TCR repertoire profiles in patients with chronic progressive inflammatory neurological disorders including HAM/TSP, associated with human T-cell lymphotropic virus type I (HTLV-I) infection, and multiple sclerosis (MS), ...

    Abstract In this study we characterized the TCR repertoire profiles in patients with chronic progressive inflammatory neurological disorders including HAM/TSP, associated with human T-cell lymphotropic virus type I (HTLV-I) infection, and multiple sclerosis (MS), an inflammatory, demyelinating disease of the CNS of unknown etiology. We hypothesized that a T-cell receptor (TCR) clonal repertoire 'signature' could distinguish HAM/TSP patients from healthy controls, as well as from patients with a more heterogeneous CNS-reactive inflammatory disease such as MS. In this study, we applied an unbiased molecular technique - unique molecular identifier (UMI) library-based strategy to investigate with high accuracy the TCR clonal repertoire by high throughput sequencing (HTS) technology. cDNA-TCR β-chain libraries were sequenced from 2 million peripheral mononuclear cells (PBMCs) in 14 HAM/TSP patients, 34 MS patients and 20 healthy controls (HC). While HAM/TSP patients showed a higher clonal T-cell expansion compared to MS and HC, increase of the TCR clonal expansion was inversely correlated with the diversity of TCR repertoire in all subjects. In addition, longitudinal analysis of TCR repertoires from HAM/TSP patients demonstrated a correlation of the TCR clonal expansion with HTLV-I proviral load. Surprisingly, MS patients showed a higher diversity of TCR repertoires than other groups. Despite higher TCR clonal expansions in HAM/TSP patients, no disease-specific TCRs were shared among patients. Only non-shared or "private" TCR repertoires was observed. While no clones that shared the same CDR3 amino acid sequences were seen in either HC or MS patients, there was a cluster of related CDR3 amino acid sequences observed for 18 out of 34 MS patients when evaluated by phylogenetic tree analysis. This suggests that a TCR-repertoire signature may be identified in a subset of patients with MS.
    Mesh-Begriff(e) Adult ; Aged ; Female ; Genetic Variation ; HTLV-I Infections/pathology ; Humans ; Leukocytes, Mononuclear/pathology ; Longitudinal Studies ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Multiple Sclerosis/pathology ; Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell, alpha-beta/genetics ; Sequence Analysis, DNA ; Time Factors ; Viral Load ; Young Adult
    Chemische Substanzen Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell, alpha-beta
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2019-01-23
    Erscheinungsland England
    Dokumenttyp Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-018-36274-7
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  10. Artikel ; Online: Lesion size and shape in central vein sign assessment for multiple sclerosis diagnosis: An in vivo and postmortem MRI study.

    Al-Louzi, Omar / Manukyan, Sargis / Donadieu, Maxime / Absinta, Martina / Letchuman, Vijay / Calabresi, Brent / Desai, Parth / Beck, Erin S / Roy, Snehashis / Ohayon, Joan / Pham, Dzung L / Thomas, Anish / Jacobson, Steven / Cortese, Irene / Auluck, Pavan K / Nair, Govind / Sati, Pascal / Reich, Daniel S

    Multiple sclerosis (Houndmills, Basingstoke, England)

    2022  Band 28, Heft 12, Seite(n) 1891–1902

    Abstract: Background: The "central vein sign" (CVS), a linear hypointensity on T2*-weighted imaging corresponding to a central vein/venule, is associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) lesions. The effect of lesion-size exclusion criteria on MS diagnostic accuracy ... ...

    Abstract Background: The "central vein sign" (CVS), a linear hypointensity on T2*-weighted imaging corresponding to a central vein/venule, is associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) lesions. The effect of lesion-size exclusion criteria on MS diagnostic accuracy has not been extensively studied.
    Objective: Investigate the optimal lesion-size exclusion criteria for CVS use in MS diagnosis.
    Methods: Cross-sectional study of 163 MS and 51 non-MS, and radiological/histopathological correlation of 5 MS and 1 control autopsy cases. The effects of lesion-size exclusion on MS diagnosis using the CVS, and intralesional vein detection on histopathology were evaluated.
    Results: CVS+ lesions were larger compared to CVS- lesions, with effect modification by MS diagnosis (mean difference +7.7 mm
    Conclusion: Lesion-size measures add important information when using CVS+ lesion counts for MS diagnosis. The CVS is a specific biomarker corresponding to intralesional veins on histopathology.
    Mesh-Begriff(e) Brain/pathology ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Humans ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods ; Multiple Sclerosis/pathology ; Veins/diagnostic imaging
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2022-06-08
    Erscheinungsland England
    Dokumenttyp Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 1290669-4
    ISSN 1477-0970 ; 1352-4585
    ISSN (online) 1477-0970
    ISSN 1352-4585
    DOI 10.1177/13524585221097560
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