Immunoglobulin (GM and KM) allotypes and relation to population history in native peoples of British Columbia: Haida and Bella Coola

Differences in the frequencies of GM haplotypes among native peoples of the Americas support the hypothesis that there were three distinct waves of migration from northeast Asia into the Americas: Paleo-Indian, Na-Dene, and Inuit (Eskimo)-Aleut (Salzano and Steinberg: Am. J. Hum. Genet. 17:273-279, 1965; Sukernik and Osipova: Hum. Genet. 61:148-153, 1982; Williams et al.:Am. J. Phys. Anthropol. 66:1-19, 1985; Szathmary: In R Kirk and E Szathmary (eds): Out of Asia: Peopling of the Americas and the Pacific. Canberra: The Journal of Pacific History, Canberra Australian National University, pp. 79-104, 1985). We studied GM allotypes in two linguistically unique populations of Canadian west coast native peoples, the Haida and the Bella Coola, and compared them to GM frequencies in populations that are supposed descendants of the three migrations, in order to investigate the possible genetic relationships of these British Columbia (BC) groups to other native populations. We also estimated the amount of European admixture from the frequency of the Caucasian haplotype, Gm3;5. Results showed that the frequencies in both BC populations of the three common native haplotypes (Gm1,17;21, Gm1,2,17;21, and Gm1,17;15,16), were intermediate between the frequencies in supposed descendants of Paleo-Indian and Na-Dene. These genetic findings are consistent with the controversial hypothesis of archeologist C. Borden (Science 203:963-971, 1979) that, following deglaciation about 13,000 years ago, British Columbia was repopulated by peoples from the north (?Na-Dene) and by culturally distinct peoples from the south (?Paleo-Indian). Caucasian admixture estimates suggested that the Haida and Bella Coola have also experienced moderate amounts (12-20%) of genetic input from European-originating peoples.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)     

Diversity in the immune system: “Preconceived ideas” or ideas preconceived?

Two concepts of the evolution and regulation of expression of the combining site repertoire of the immune system, are compared. One view is based on the Associative Recognition Theory as formulated by the author and the other is based on the Idiotype Network Idea as conceived by Jerne. The two concepts are analyzed from the point of view of their logic, internal consistency and factual support.     

免疫球蛋白重链可变段和T细胞受体可变段的分子进化研究

为阐明免疫球蛋白(Ig)和T细胞受体(TCR)在抗体多样性产生机理上的异同,作者比较了Ig重链可变段(Ig V_H)和TCR可变段(TCR V)的密码子替代率和协同进化,并分析异同的原因。共搜集8种鼠和3种人的TCR α链可变段(V_α),11种鼠和1种人的TCRβ链可变段(V_β),以及2种鼠和4种人的T细胞γ链可变段;同时搜集11种鼠、3种人、3种南美鳄鱼和1种鲨鱼的Ig V_(H_(o))研究结果揭示:(1)对编码蛋白质的密码子来说,TCR V(包括V_α和V_β)的核苷酸替代率为Ig V_H的2.4倍,说明前者有更高的替代率。(2)以协同进化而言,TCR V和Ig V_H的基因重复率分别为1.7×10~(-6)和1.6×10~(-6)/基因年。两者几乎相同,均系低速保持者。TCR V的数目(V_α为100,V_β为30)远少于Ig V_H(数目为300),原因是前者受到主要组织相容性复合体的制约,即受到负选择,这与中性学说观点相一致。文章还讨论了体细胞突变和DNA重排对两类抗体多样性产生上的作用,并探讨了IgV_H和TCR V的假基因问题。     

Axonal Glycoproteins with Immunoglobulin- and Fibronectin Type III-Related Domains in Vertebrates: Structural Features, Binding Activities, and Signal Transduction

Abstract: The L1- and F11-like axonal glycoproteins, implicated in neurite outgrowth and fasciculation, are members of the Ig superfamily comprising multiple fibronectin type III-like domains. Their Ig-like and fibronectin type III-related domains are likely to be composed of seven β-strands arranged in two opposing β-sheets of highly similar topology. Whereas the F11-like molecules lack a transmembrane sequence and are anchored in the plasma membrane by a glycosylphosphatidylinositol, the L1 -like molecules comprise cytoplasmic domains with highly conserved sequence motifs. Most of the latter proteins occur in different isoforms generated by alternative pre-mRNA splicing, which has not been documented for molecules of the F11 subgroup. L1 -like proteins undergo heterophils as well as homophilic interactions, whereas only the former mode of binding was observed for F11 -like proteins. Evidence is accumulating that these Ig superfamily molecules with fibronectin type III-like domains are interacting in a complex manner with each other and molecules of the extracellular matrix. Investigations assigning structure to function reveal that their individual extracellular domains serve distinct binding activities. Recent studies also suggest that L1 and NCAM are implicated in the transduction of transmembrane signals.     

利巴韦林喷雾剂联合小儿豉翘清热颗粒对手足口病患儿外周血T淋巴细胞亚群、血清免疫球蛋白指标和炎性因子的影响

摘要 目的：探讨利巴韦林喷雾剂联合小儿豉翘清热颗粒对手足口病（HFMD）患儿外周血T淋巴细胞亚群、血清免疫球蛋白指标和炎性因子的影响。方法：选择2019年8月至2022年6月期间我院收治的HFMD患儿90例作为考察对象。按照双色球法将患儿分为对照组和研究组,各为45例。在常规治疗的基础上,对照组接受利巴韦林喷雾剂治疗,研究组接受利巴韦林喷雾剂联合小儿豉翘清热颗粒治疗。观察两组疗效、临床症状、血清免疫球蛋白指标、外周血T淋巴细胞亚群指标和炎性因子的变化,比较两组不良反应发生率。结果：与对照组的临床总有效率相比,研究组的明显更高（P<0.05）。研究组的退热时间、皮疹消失时间、口腔溃疡消退时间均短于对照组（P<0.05）。治疗后,两组CD3⁺、CD4⁺、CD4⁺/CD8⁺升高,CD8⁺下降（P<0.05）。治疗后,研究组CD3⁺、CD4⁺、CD4⁺/CD8⁺高于对照组,CD8⁺低于对照组（P<0.05）。治疗后,两组血清免疫球蛋白（Ig）指标：IgA、IgM、IgG升高（P<0.05）。治疗后,研究组IgA、IgM、IgG高于对照组（P<0.05）。治疗后,两组白介素-6（IL-6）、肿瘤坏死因子-α（TNF-α）、白介素-1β（IL-1β）下降（P<0.05）。治疗后,研究组TNF-α、IL-6、IL-1β低于对照组（P<0.05）。两组不良反应发生率组间对比差异不显著（P>0.05）。结论：利巴韦林喷雾剂联合小儿豉翘清热颗粒治疗HFMD患儿,可有效调节炎性因子水平和免疫功能,促进临床症状改善。     

Relationship between immunoglobulin levels and extremes of solar activity

The possible relationship between epidemics and extremes of solar activity has been discussed previously. The purpose of the present study was to verify whether differences in the levels of immunoglobulins (IgA, IgG, IgM) could be noted at the highest (July 1989) and lowest (September 1986) points of the last (21st) and present (22nd) 11-year solar cycle. The work was divided into a 1-month study (covering the month of minimal or maximal solar activity), a 3-month study (1 month before and after the month of minimal or maximal solar activity) and a 5-month study (2 months before and after the month of minimal or maximal solar activity). A trend of a drop-off for all three immunoglobulins was seen on the far side of the maximal point of the solar cycle. Statistical significance was achieved in the 5-month study for IgM (P=0.04), and a strong trend was shown for IgG (P=0.07). Differences between the sexes were also noted.     

The F3 Neuronal Glycosylphosphatidylinositol-Linked Molecule Is Localized to Glycolipid-Enriched Membrane Subdomains and Interacts with L1 and Fyn Kinase in Cerebellum

Abstract: The F3 molecule is a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily anchored to plasma membranes by a glycosylphosphatidylinositol group. In adult mouse cerebellum, F3 is predominantly expressed on a subset of axons, the parallel fibers, and at their synapses. In vitro studies established that it is a plurifunctional molecule that, depending on the cellular context and the ligand with which it interacts, either mediates repulsive interactions or promotes neurite outgrowth. In the present study, we report the isolation of two fractions of F3-containing microdomains from adult cerebellum on the basis of their resistance to solubilization by Triton X-100 at 4°C. Both fractions were composed of vesicles, ranging from 100 to 200 nm in diameter. Lipid composition analysis indicated that the lighter fraction was enriched in cerebrosides and sulfatides. F3 sensitivity to phosphatidylinositol phospholipase C differed between the two fractions, possibly reflecting structural differences in the lipid anchor of the F3 molecule. Both fractions were highly enriched in other glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored proteins such as NCAM 120 and Thy-1. It is interesting that these vesicles were devoid of the transmembrane forms (NCAM 180 and NCAM 140), which were recovered in Triton X-100-soluble fractions, but contained the L1 transmembrane adhesion molecule that is coexpressed with F3 on parallel fibers and the fyn tyrosine kinase. Immunoprecipitation experiments indicated that F3, but not NCAM 120 or Thy-1, was physically associated in a complex with both L1 and fyn tyrosine kinase. This strongly suggests that the interaction between L1 and F3, already described to occur with isolated molecules, is present in neural tissue. More important is that our study provides information on the molecular machinery likely to be involved in F3 signaling.     

Immunocytochemical localization of secretory acetylcholinesterase of the parasitic nematode Nippostrongylus brasiliensis

Various parasitic nematodes secrete acetylcholinesterase (AChE). In this study, the localization of AChE in the nematode Nippostrongylus brasiliensis and the secretory forms of AChE in culture fluid were examined. A thiocholine method revealed that AChE activity was localized in the subventral glands, which have a secretory and excretory function via a duct connected to the excretory pore. By electron microscopy, AChE activity was found mainly in the matrix of secretory granules, and sometimes in the Golgi apparatus in the subventral gland cells. These results show that nematode AChE is produced and stored in the subventral glands. Monoclonal antibodies against AChE of human erythrocytes or electric rays also bound to the nematode subventral gland, suggesting immuno-cross-reactivity of AChE among these species. When AChE activity in the nematode excretory-secretory product was examined by SDS polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis combined with the thiocholine method, intense activity was demonstrated as a single band at 74kDa. Immunoblot analysis showed specific recognition of this molecule by IgE and IgG1 antibodies, but not by IgG2a antibody, in nematode-infected rat sera. These results indicate that the nematode AChE molecule produced in and secreted from the subventral glands is antigenic for the production of IgE/IgG1 in host animals.     

Antibiotic treatment induces an increase of the specific antibody levels in Brucella melitensis infected mice

Abstract The effects of doxycycline (DOX) and streptomycin (SM) treatment of Brucella melitensis infected mice on humoral immune response were examined. In female BALB/c mice, DOX was administered at a dose of 50 mg/kg/12 h, for 21 or 45 consecutive days, alone or combined with SM (10 mg/kg/12 h) for 14 days. All treatments induced a significant increase in specific IgG levels (ELISA and CIEP) against LPS and cytosolic antigens of Brucella during treatment. This was not related with therapeutic failure or relapse since all treatments induced a significant reduction in the degree of infection.