枯草芽孢杆菌刺激小鼠肠上皮细胞分泌的IL-33在活化树突状细胞中发挥重要作用

【目的】枯草芽孢杆菌能有效诱导肠道黏膜免疫应答,但活化黏膜下树突状细胞(DC)的具体机制不完全清楚。【方法】本研究首先用不同浓度枯草芽孢杆菌刺激小鼠肠上皮CMT93细胞,用荧光定量PCR和ELISA检测细胞因子表达水平,然后将枯草芽孢杆菌刺激细胞的培养上清与小鼠骨髓源树突状细胞(BMDC)进行共孵育,用流式细胞术检测BMDC活化标志,最后用RNA干扰技术证明IL-33在活化BMDC中的作用。【结果】枯草芽孢杆菌能显著刺激CMT93细胞分泌IL-6、IL-33和IFN-γ等细胞因子,对刺激IL-33表达呈现剂量依赖性;枯草芽孢杆菌刺激CMT93细胞产生的细胞因子能活化BMDC,在RNA干扰IL-33基因表达和枯草芽孢杆菌刺激后,CMT93细胞培养上清活化BMDC的能力显著降低。【结论】本研究结果表明枯草芽孢杆菌刺激肠上皮细胞产生的IL-33在BMDC活化中具有重要作用。     

双歧杆菌完整肽聚糖对脐血来源树突状细胞分化成熟的影响

目的研究两歧双歧杆菌完整肽聚糖（WPG）对脐血来源树突状细胞（DC）形态及分泌细胞因子的影响,了解双歧杆菌WPG对DC分化、成熟及免疫调节功能的作用;并为益生菌及其生物活性成分的进一步开发提供依据。方法分离正常孕妇脐血单个核细胞诱导生成未成熟树突状细胞（Dendritic cells,DCs）,实验组在培养的第7天分别加入两歧双歧杆菌WPG（5μg／ml）、两歧双歧杆菌全菌（100μg/ml）,阳性对照组加入脂多糖（LPS）,阴性对照组仅加入培养基。倒置显微镜在培养各期形态学观察,流式细胞术检测表面标志物CD83及CD1a的表达,NLR检测DCs刺激同种异体T淋巴细胞能力,ELISA法测定DCs培养上清中IL-12p70、IL-10的分泌。结果脐血单核细胞在双歧杆菌WPG与GM-CSF、IL-4协同诱导作用下,能成为形态上具有典型树突状突起的DCs;诱导后的CB-MDDCs刺激同种异体T细胞的增殖能力及分泌IL-12：p70、IL-10的水平显著高于阴性对照组（P〈0．01）且细胞表面标志物CD83及CD1a的表达增加。结论（1）双歧杆菌WPG能影响CB-MDDCs的成熟状态。（2）双歧杆菌WPG对CB-MDDCs成熟程度及分泌细胞因子水平的影响强于双歧杆菌全菌,说明WPG是双歧杆菌主要免疫活性成分。     

树突状细胞与马尔尼菲青霉酵母体外相互作用的研究

本文探讨了树突状细胞(DCs)在抗马尔尼菲青霉感染免疫中的作用。用细胞因子 rhGM-CSF 和rhIL-4诱导人外周血单核细胞分化为树突状细胞, 观察DCs的形态, 并用流式细胞仪进行DCs的表型测定, ELISA方法检测培养上清液IL-12p70的浓度, 混合淋巴细胞反应检测DCs刺激T淋巴细胞的增殖能力, 实时荧光定量PCR检测趋化因子受体CCR7、CXCR4的mRNA的表达。倒置显微镜下可见诱导获得的DCs细胞形态不规则, 表面伸展出大量树突。与马尔尼菲青霉酵母共同培养24 h后DCs的胞内含有大量的酵母细胞; 细胞表型CD86、CD83、HLA-DR和CD40的表达明显增高; 刺激T淋巴细胞增殖的能力增强; 趋化因子受体CCR7和CXCR4的mRNA表达量增加且能够产生IL-12p70但产生的量低于LPS刺激组。DCs能吞噬加热灭活的马尔尼菲青霉酵母, 并趋于成熟, 抗原呈递能力增加, 但是产生IL-12p70的量较低, 可能造成宿主抗马尔尼菲青霉酵母的细胞免疫功能的不足。     

草鱼CD8α和CD207的表达及抗细菌免疫的功能研究

为探讨树突状细胞(Dendritic cells, DCs)表面重要的表型分子CD8α和CD207在草鱼(Ctenopharyngodon idella) DCs抗细菌免疫应答中的作用,实验从草鱼DCs的cDNA中扩增CD8α和CD207胞外区,构建重组表达质粒pET-32a-CD8α/CD207,并转化到感受态细胞Transetta (DE3),表达纯化后制备CD8α和CD207多克隆抗体。利用qPCR、Western Blot及流式细胞术揭示草鱼CD8α和CD207在抗细菌免疫过程中发挥的功能。结果显示,制备的草鱼CD8α和CD207多克隆抗体既可以识别原核表达的重组蛋白,也能识别鱼体内和培养细胞的内源性蛋白。从功能上看,灭活嗜水气单胞菌处理草鱼DCs后,在24h内, CD8α和CD207的表达量均有显著上调(P<0.05);且CD8α和CD207分子在草鱼DCs呈递抗原刺激混合淋巴细胞增殖这一过程中发挥重要作用。因此,草鱼DCs表现出与哺乳动物相似的保守免疫表型和功能,研究结果为阐明草鱼DCs介导的适应性免疫调节机制奠定基础。     

树突状细胞与马尔尼菲青霉酵母体外相互作用的研究

本文探讨了树突状细胞(DCs)在抗马尔尼菲青霉感染免疫中的作用.用细胞因子rhGM-CSF和rhIL-4诱导人外周血单核细胞分化为树突状细胞,观察DCs的形态,并用流式细胞仪进行DCs的表型测定,ELISA方法检测培养上清液IL-12p70的浓度,混合淋巴细胞反应检测DCs刺激T淋巴细胞的增殖能力.实时荧光定量PCR检测趋化因子受体CCR7、CXCR4的mRNA 的表达.倒置显微镜下可见诱导获得的DCs细胞形态不规则,表面伸展出大量树突.与马尔尼菲青霉酵母共同培养24 h后DCs的胞内含有大量的酵母细胞;细胞表型CD86、CD83、HLA-DR和CD40的表达明显增高;刺激T淋巴细胞增殖的能力增强;趋化因子受体CCR7和CXCR4的mRNA表达量增加且能够产生IL-12p70但产生的量低于LPS刺激组.DCs能吞噬加热灭活的马尔尼菲青霉酵母,并趋于成熟,抗原呈递能力增加,但是产生IL-12p70的量较低,可能造成宿主抗马尔尼菲青霉酵母的细胞免疫功能的不足.     

小反刍兽疫病毒Nigeria75/1疫苗毒及其N蛋白对山羊PBMCs免疫效应的影响

小反刍兽疫(PPR)是羊、骆驼等小反刍动物的一种急性、烈性、接触性A类传染病,发病率和致死率极高.目前,PPR在全球仍呈现区域性流行和多地散发势态.为探讨PPRV及N蛋白体外诱导山羊外周血单个核细胞(PBMCs)在不同时间对PBMCs免疫应答效应的影响.本研究将PPRVNigeria75/1疫苗毒(1 MOI)、重组N蛋白(10μg/mL)和RPMI 1640(阴性对照)体外刺激PBMCs 48h、72h、96h.采用CCK-8法检测PBMCs细胞增殖情况;qRT-PCR及ELISA检测炎症因子包括IL-1β、IL-6、IL-10、TNF-a和IFN-γ的mRNA表达水平及分泌情况;流式细胞术检测T细胞CD4+和CD8+的表达、及单核来源树突状细胞(DCs)表面分子CD40、CD86、CD80的表达、以及检测PPRV感染PBMCs引起的细胞凋亡.研究发现:与对照组相比,PPRV能够抑制PBMCs的体外增殖,显著促进炎症因子IL-1β、IL-6、IL-10、TNF-α、IFN-γ的表达(P＜0.05).并且PPRV感染PBMCs产生细胞凋亡,促进CD4+T细胞和CD8+T细胞表达.另外PPRV体外刺激DCs,CD40、CD86、CD80的表达显著升高(P＜0.05),提示PPRV具有刺激DCs细胞成熟与分化的功能.进一步研究发现PPRV N蛋白体外刺激PBMCs能引起与PPRV作用相同的免疫效应.本研究表明PPRV Nigeria75/1疫苗毒体外感染PBMCs主要引起炎症反应与细胞凋亡、促进单核来源DCs成熟与分化,并且N蛋白参与PPRV引起的各项免疫功能.     

抗炎调节物对人树突状细胞表型及致炎细胞因子分泌的影响

观察了抗P-选择素凝集素-EGF功能域单抗(PsL-EGFmAb)和IL-10两种抗炎物质对体外培养人树突状细胞(DC)表型以及致炎细胞因子IL-12分泌的影响,并初步探讨其作用机制。通过SCF、GM-CSF、TGF-β1、Flt-3L和TNF-α体外培养体系,从脐血CD34 造血干细胞中诱导扩增获得DC,并于成熟过程中分别用PsL-EGFmAb和IL-10进行干预。采用流式细胞仪分析细胞表型CD1a、CD11c、CD83、CD80、CD86和HLA-DR;采用RT-PCR检测IL-12p35、IL-12p40mRNA表达;以及ELISA法测定IL-12p70分泌的含量。结果显示,PsL-EGFmAb和IL-10对DC表面CD11c、CD83、CD80、CD86表达均有抑制作用,且PsL-EGFmAb可下调HLA-DR表达,同时两者也能抑制DC内IL-12p35、IL-12p40mRNA的转录和IL-12p70的分泌。研究结果表明,PsL-EGFmAb和IL-10对DC黏附共刺激分子表达和致炎细胞因子合成具有抑制作用,由此可能影响和调抑DC成熟及其递呈抗原功能。     

树突状细胞受曲霉菌抗原冲击后的变化

目的探讨树突状细胞(DCs)在曲霉菌免疫中的作用以及曲霉菌抗原冲击对DCs功能的影响。方法小鼠骨髓制备DCs,于小鼠尾静脉接种,以3H-TdR掺入法检测DCs刺激小鼠脾脏T细胞分化能力,ELISA方法检测IFN-γ和IL-12的浓度,电镜观察DCs的形态,同时进行DCs的表型测定。结果电镜下可见DCs细胞形态不规则,表面伸展出大量树突,与曲霉菌共同培养后胞内含有大量的烟曲霉孢子,部分孢子的膜被破坏;与烟曲霉孢子共培养24h后,DCs细胞表形CD40、CD80、CD86的表达明显增高,产生IL-12p70约(700.40±93.75)pg/ml,明显高于对照组(141.96±52.06)pg/ml;烟曲霉抗原冲击DCs回输小鼠的脾脏T细胞增殖能力明显增强,体外接受烟曲霉抗原24h产生IFN-γ(1084.33±238.04)pg/ml,明显高于单纯DCs接种小鼠的脾脏T细胞(345.98±32.75)pg/ml(p<0.01)。结论DCs能吞噬并破坏加热灭活的烟曲霉孢子,并趋于成熟,抗原呈递能力增加。     

生理层流剪切力对树突状细胞免疫表型的影响

从力学生物学的角度探索生理层流剪切力(shear stress,SS)对树突状细胞(dendritic cells,DCs)的形态、细胞骨架和免疫表型分子表达水平的影响。采用常规方法从CD14~+单核细胞诱导获得未成熟DCs(immature DCs,im DCs)和成熟DCs(mature DCs,m DCs),旋转锥板装置给DCs加载10 dyn/cm~2的剪切力,观察DCs形态和细胞骨架的变化,流式细胞术和实时荧光定量PCR技术检测DCs表面分子CD80、CD83和CD86在蛋白和基因水平上的表达情况。在流体剪切力的作用下,DCs的细胞直径变小(p0.05),细胞骨架(F-actin)发生了明显的重组。DCs的免疫表型分子CD80、CD83和CD86在蛋白和基因水平上的表达均受到影响。因此,DCs能够对生理层流剪切力作出应答,生理层流剪切力可能是DCs免疫功能的一个负调控因子,支持"力学免疫学(mechanoimmunology)"和"免疫力学生物学(immunomechanobiology)"的学术观点,这对于深入理解DCs的免疫调节功能来说具有重要意义。     

大鼠骨髓来源未成熟与成熟树突状细胞的对比研究

目的:对比培养大鼠骨髓来源的未成熟树突状细胞与成熟树突状细胞,并从形态学、表型及功能检测等多方面进行对比研究,为后续的实验做出基础研究。方法:大鼠脱臼法处死后取两侧胫骨、股骨,PBS冲洗骨髓腔收集骨髓细胞,经GM-CSF和IL-4刺激培养六天后,对比研究经LPS刺激组与未经LPS刺激培养组细胞状况。结果:①成熟树突状细胞悬浮生长,集落分散,扫描电镜下见其突起数目明显多于未成熟树突状细胞。②成熟树突状细胞高表达表面标记分子CD80、CD86、MHCⅡ,而未成熟树突状细胞均低表达。③成熟树突状细胞培养基上清中IL-12水平高,而未成熟树突状细胞培养基上清中IL-12水平低。④成熟树突状细胞具有强的刺激T细胞增殖能力,而未成熟树突状细胞基本不具有诱导T细胞增殖能力。结论:未成熟状态的树突状细胞具备致耐受原性,可抑制T细胞的应答,而成熟状态的树突状细胞由于获得了免疫刺激潜能从而会对炎性刺激做出反应。     

枯草芽孢杆菌对草鱼肝脏脂质代谢的调节作用

为研究益生枯草芽孢杆菌(Bacillus subtilis)对草鱼(Ctenopharyngodon idella)肝脏脂质代谢及抗氧化功能的影响, 实验设置对照组(Con组)、Aeromonas hydrophila组(Ah组)、Aeromonas hydrophila+Bacillus subtilis组(Ah+Bs组)、Bacillus subtilis+Aeromonas hydrophila组(Bs+Ah组), 三个实验组均腹腔注射1×105 CFU/fish嗜水气单胞菌(Aeromonas hydrophila), 枯草芽孢杆菌饲料含菌量为1×107 CFU/g, 实验周期为56d, 并于第28和第56天取样。结果表明, 与Ah组相比, 投喂枯草芽孢杆菌饲料后, (1)体增重率、特定生长率显著增加(P<0.05); (2) 28d时肝脏油红O染色脂滴面积及脂肪含量显著下降(P<0.05); (3)调节血脂代谢及缓解肝脏损伤: 血清胆固醇、甘油三酯、高密度脂蛋白胆固醇、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇含量升高, 谷草转氨酶和谷丙转氨酶活性显著降低(P<0.05); (4)调节脂质代谢: 28d时乙酰辅酶A羧化酶的表达水平下调, 脂蛋白脂酶及脂肪甘油三酯脂肪酶的表达水平上调; (5)增强肝脏抗氧化能力、减少脂质过氧化的发生: 肝脏超氧化物歧化酶、过氧化氢酶、谷胱甘肽、总抗氧化能力提高; 丙二醛及过氧化氢含量降低。综上, 在饲料中添加益生枯草芽孢杆菌可以增强草鱼的抗氧化能力, 缓解机体因嗜水气单胞菌感染造成的肝脏损伤, 调节肝脏脂质代谢功能, 减少脂质在肝脏中的积累, 并促进草鱼的生长。     

Bursopentin (BP5) from chicken bursa of fabricius attenuates the immune function of dendritic cells

Bursopentine (BP5), a novel pentapeptide isolated from chicken bursa of fabricius, has been proved to have immunomodulatory effects on B and T lymphocytes, anti-oxidative stress on macrophages, and antiproliferation on tumor cells. However, the effects of BP5 on the immune function exhibited by dendritic cells (DCs), which are regarded as a major target for immunomodulators, remain unknown. In this study, we examined the effects of BP5 on the activation and maturation of murine bone marrow-derived DCs. Our results showed that BP5 significantly suppressed the secretion of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced pro-inflammatory (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6 and IL-12p70) and anti-inflammatory (IL-10) cytokines by DCs, and this impact was not due to its cytotoxicity. Besides, BP5 reversed the morphological changes and attenuated the expression of phenotypic markers (MHC II, CD40, CD80 and CD86 molecules) in LPS-induced DCs. Furthermore, BP5 restored the decreased FITC-dextran uptake in LPS-treated DCs, arrested the LPS-induced migration of DCs and abrogated the promoting ability of LPS-induced DCs for allogeneic T cell proliferation. These findings show a new immunopharmacological capability of BP5 and provide a novel approach in the prevention and therapy of chronic inflammation and autoimmunity via abolishing the immune function of DCs.     

Immunomodulatory effect of poly-γ-glutamic acid derived from Bacillus subtilis on natural killer dendritic cells

Bacillus subtilis-derived poly-γ-glutamic acid (γPGA) stimulates dendritic cells (DCs) to produce IL12, leading to CD4⁺ T cell differentiation toward the Th1 phenotype, but DCs consist of heterogeneous subpopulations with a variety of immune functions. Among these, natural killer dendritic cells (NKDCs) play an important role in anti-tumor immune responses. Herein, we demonstrate the role of NKDCs in γPGA-meditated anti-tumor immune responses. NK1.1⁺ CD11c⁺ NKDCs were stimulated upon γPGA stimulation in vitro and in vivo to up-regulate lymphocyte activation markers, MHC class I and II, and co-stimulatory molecules. In particular, NKDCs were activated by γPGA to produce IFNγ and TNFα, like NK cells, as well as IL12, like DCs, implying that NKDCs have unique and multifunctional roles. Importantly, NKDCs stimulated by γPGA conferred stronger anti-tumor effects in mice and showed increased cytotoxicity against various tumor cell lines in vitro. In conclusion, NKDCs are one of the key players in anti-tumor immunity induced by γPGA.     

Isoflavones,Genistein and Daidzein,Regulate Mucosal Immune Response by Suppressing Dendritic Cell Function

Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), a component of gram-negative bacterial cell walls, has been shown to have a strong adjuvant effect towards inhaled antigens contributing to airway inflammation. Isoflavones are anti-inflammatory molecules present in abundant quantities in soybeans. We investigated the effect of isoflavones on human dendritic cell (DC) activation via LPS stimulation and subsequent DC-mediated effector cell function both in vitro and in a mouse model of upper airway inflammation. Human monocyte-derived DCs (MDDC) were matured with LPS (or TNF-α) +/− isoflavones (genistein or daidzein). The surface expression levels of DC activation markers were analyzed by flow cytometry. Mature DCs +/− isoflavones were washed and cultured with freshly-isolated allogenic naïve CD4⁺ T cells for 5 days or with autologous natural killer (NK) cells for 2 hours. The percentages of proliferating IFN-γ⁺ CD4⁺ T cells and cytokine levels in culture supernatants were assessed. NK cell degranulation and DC cytotoxicity were measured by flow cytometry. Isoflavones significantly suppressed the activation-induced expression of DC maturation markers (CD83, CD80, CD86) and MHC class I but not MHC class II molecules in vitro. Isoflavone treatment inhibited the ability of LPS-DCs to induce IFN-γ in CD4⁺ T cells. NK cell degranulation and the percentage of dead DCs were significantly increased in isoflavone-treated DC-NK co-culture experiments. Dietary isoflavones suppressed the mucosal immune response to intra-nasal sensitization of mice to ovalbumin. Similar results were obtained when isoflavones were co-administered during sensitization. These results demonstrate that soybean isoflavones suppress immune sensitization by suppressing DC-maturation and its subsequent DC-mediated effector cell functions.     

草鱼感染GCRV后血液中淋巴细胞变化及BCL10表达分析

为了研究草鱼BCL10基因在草鱼出血病中的应答机制, 文章克隆了BCL10基因, 并利用生物信息学、荧光定量和血涂片等技术对其进行了分析。生物信息学结果显示, BCL10基因开放阅读框为738 bp, 编码245个氨基酸。实时荧光定量PCR结果显示, 感染病毒后草鱼体内BCL10表达量持续上调, 在肝胰腺和中肾中第4天达到峰值, 第7天表达量开始下调。血涂片显微镜观察发现了血液中淋巴细胞在感染病毒后第1到第4天下降, 第7天时上升。肾脏的组织病理学观察也发现中肾中肾小管上皮细胞第1到第7天逐渐空泡化, 脱落坏死。以上结果表明, BCL10基因参与了草鱼应对草鱼呼肠孤病毒(GCRV)入侵的免疫应答。     

The immune response modifier and Toll-like receptor 7 agonist S-27609 selectively induces IL-12 and TNF-alpha production in CD11c+CD11b+CD8- dendritic cells

IL-12 and TNF-alpha production by dendritic cells (DCs) is a critical step in the initiation of local inflammation and adaptive immune responses. We show in this study that a small molecule immune response modifier that is a Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) agonist induces IL-12 and TNF-alpha production from murine CD11c(+)CD11b(+)CD8(-) DCs, a subset not previously known for this activity. Stimulation of these DCs through TLR7 in vivo induces significant cytokine production even 12 h after initial stimulation, as well as migration of the DC into T cell zones of the lymphoid tissue. In contrast, stimulation through TLR4 and TLR9 induced IL-12 production predominantly from CD8(+) DCs, consistent with previously published data. All TLR stimuli induced the increase in surface expression of the activation markers B7-1, B7-2, and class II in both CD8(+) and CD8(-) DCs, demonstrating that CD8(+) DCs do respond to TLR7-mediated stimuli. To date this is the only known stimuli to induce preferential cytokine production from CD8(-) DCs. Given the efficacy of TLR7 agonists as antiviral agents, the data collectively indicate that stimulation of CD8(-) DCs through TLR7 most likely plays a role in the generation of antiviral immune responses.     

Macrophage colony-stimulating factor drives cord blood monocyte differentiation into IL-10(high)IL-12absent dendritic cells with tolerogenic potential

Immature dendritic cells (DCs) induce tolerance and mature DCs induce inflammatory immune responses. However, the likelihood of maturation of immature DCs in vivo limits its potential application for suppression of unwanted immune reactions in vivo. The aim of this study was to generate DCs with anti-inflammatory properties in both the immature and mature states. GM-CSF combined with IL-4 drives monocyte differentiation into DCs. As M-CSF is a critical cytokine in development of the monocytic lineage and its level is dramatically elevated in immunosuppressive conditions, we investigated whether M-CSF could replace GM-CSF and generate DCs with distinct functions from umbilical cord blood monocytes. Highly purified umbilical cord blood monocytes cultured with M-CSF and IL-4, in a GM-CSF-independent fashion, differentiated into IL-10(high)IL-12absent cells with a DC phenotype (termed M-DC). Single time stimulation with immature DCs (both M-DCs and DCs) derived from cord blood induced hyporesponsive and regulatory CD4+ T cells. In contrast to mature DCs, mature M-DCs induced decreased Th1 differentiation and proliferation of naive CD4+ T cells in both primary and secondary allogeneic MLR and showed tolerogenic potential. These results demonstrate an unrecognized role for M-CSF in alternative differentiation of monocytes into anti-inflammatory M-DCs and suggest that M-CSF-induced DCs may be of use for suppressing unwanted immune responses.     

Effects of d-allose on the endocytic activity of dendritic cells and the subsequent stimulation of T cells

We examined the effects of a rare sugar, d-allose, which is 6-carbon monosaccharide, on endocytosis and T cell stimulation by dendritic cells (DCs). The endocytosis of BCG-anti-BCG immune complexes by DCs markedly decreased in d-allose-containing medium. Co-culture with T cells (mixed leukocyte reaction, MLR) of DCs, which had been exposed to BCG in d-allose-supplemented medium, induced apoptosis of CD4⁺ T cells in a manner dependent on d-allose concentration. After the MLR, DCs cultured in the medium with d-allose expressed less CD40 and more Fas ligands than those cultured without d-allose. It was suggested that the functions of DCs, internalization, processing and the subsequent antigen presentation to T cells, are down-regulated via the action of d-allose.     

Galangin treatment during dendritic cell differentiation confers tolerogenic properties in response to lipopolysaccharide stimulation

Tolerogenic dendritic cells (tolDCs) can induce the differentiation of immunosuppressive regulatory T cells and are therefore candidates for the prevention or treatment of various inflammatory diseases. Galangin, a major component of propolis and Alpinia officinarum, has well-established anti-inflammatory effects, but its ability to induce a tolerogenic state in DCs has not been demonstrated. In this study, we investigated the effects of galangin on DC differentiation and immune responses. In particular, we compared phenotypic and functional differences between DCs (Gal-DCs) generated by galangin treatment during DC differentiation and bone marrow-derived DCs. Gal-DCs were generated by adding culture medium containing various doses of galangin (1.8–18.5 µM) on 3 and 6 day. Upon lipopolysaccharide (100 ng/mL) stimulation for 24 h, Gal-DCs generated with 7.4 µM galangin treatment showed lower levels of CD86 and lower major histocompatibility complex class II antigen-presentation than those of bone marrow-derived DCs. Furthermore, Gal-DCs showed markedly increased programmed death ligand 1 expression and IL-10 production via the activation of mitogen-activated protein kinases. Interestingly, Gal-DCs co-cultured with allogeneic CD4 T cells exhibited the reduced cell proliferation and differentiation into Th1-, Th2-, and Th17-type cell; instead, Gal-DCs contributed to the induction of CD4⁺CD25⁺Foxp3⁺ Tregs. Taken together, our data suggest that exposure to galangin during DC differentiation confers tolerogenic properties, efficiently inducing Th cell differentiation to immunosuppressive Tregs. These findings provide new insights into the molecular mechanism underlying the anti-inflammatory effects of galangin on DCs.