IL-13Rα2介导的毒素融合蛋白在肿瘤治疗中的应用

近年来IL-13受体IL-13Rα2的研究已经成为一个新兴热点,IL-13Rα2在许多肿瘤细胞细胞表面存在特异性高表达,而在正常组织中不表达或表达量很低,通过IL-13Rα2介导的毒素融合蛋白靶向治疗肿瘤也已成为肿瘤诊断和免疫治疗研究中的重要方面。随着对IL-13Rα-结构和功能及其与肿瘤关系研究的不断深入,将为肿瘤的靶向治疗提供新的思路,为肿瘤的临床治疗提供新的理论依据。对IL-13Rα2在不同肿瘤中的表达及IL-13和不同毒素融合得到的毒素融合蛋白在细胞和动物体内等不同水平上对肿瘤治疗的作用做出了相应概括,并对通过IL-13Rα2介导的毒素融合蛋白治疗肿瘤机理的研究以及融合蛋白方法改进及其它相关治疗方法等方面作出综述。     

IL-21/IL-21R信号在IBD病变形成机制中作用的研究进展

炎症性肠病(Inflammatory bowel disease,IBD)的发病机制至今尚不明确,普遍认为是由肠黏膜免疫调节异常、持续性肠道感染、肠黏膜屏障缺损、遗传和环境等多种因素相互作用导致的。近年来,研究发现IBD患者血清中IL-21水平异常升高,提示IL-21/IL-21R信号可能在IBD的病变形成中发挥重要作用。IL-21是一种重要的具有多重生物学功能的细胞因子,通过对CD4+T细胞、CD8+T细胞、Th17细胞、B细胞、巨噬细胞、树突状细胞等多种细胞产生影响,从而参与IBD的发生发展。本文就IL-21/IL-21R信号在炎症性肠病发病机制中的研究进展进行综述。     

人白细胞介素2受体(IL-2R)cDNA在哺乳类细胞中表达的初步研究

按DNA-磷酸钙共沉淀法将人白细胞介素2受体(IL-2R)cDNA转染小鼠成纤维细胞L929,经RNA点渍杂交分析、荧光标记IL-2染色和抗Tac(人IL-2受体α链)特异性玫瑰花环试验,均证明转入的IL-2R cDNA在L929细胞中表达,其产物具有结合IL-2和抗Tac抗体的能力。本文还报道了T细胞白血病Jukat细胞和Molt-4等细胞系异常表达IL-2R的结果,并对此作了分析和讨论。     

白细胞介素－2受体γ链研究新进展

白细胞介素－2受体γ链（interleukin-2 receptorγchain,IL-2Rγc）是约3年前发现的IL-2受体亚单位之一,它不但参与高、中亲和力IL-2R的形成,而且作为细胞因子受体超家族成员参与IL－4、IL－7、IL－9和IL－15受体以及可能的IL－13受体功能性复合物的形成．IL-2Rγc基因结构与功能和蛋白质分子结构以及染色体定位已阐明．IL-2Rγc及信号传导的异常导致人类Ｘ染色体连锁重度联合免疫缺陷病(X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency XSCID)．因此,阐明IL-2Rγc在生理及病理状态下的生物学作用,对了解淋巴细胞的生长发育和分化成熟、免疫应答及其调控等问题都有重要的指导意义．     

IL-4/IL-4R与肿瘤关系的研究进展

白细胞介素-4(interleukin-4,IL-4)是一种主要由2型T辅助细胞(Th2)分泌的多功能细胞因子,可特异性地与靶细胞表面的IL-4受体(interleukin-4 receptor,IL-4R)结合,发挥相应的生物学作用。在机体免疫反应中,IL-4/IL-4R可通过调节T细胞分化,抑制B淋巴细胞凋亡,诱发Ig E表型转换等方面引起哮喘、过敏等疾病。除此之外,IL-4/IL-4R还可以在肿瘤的发展中发挥不同的作用。因此,本文就IL-4/IL-4R对肿瘤发展影响的研究进展作一综述。     

白细胞介素26及其受体研究进展

IL-26又称AK155属于IL-10家族成员,主要是由记忆性T细胞、NK细胞和单核细胞产生;其受体IL-26R是由IL-20R1(CRF2-8)和IL-10R2(CRF2-4)组成的异二聚体。IL-26的生物学功能还不完全清楚,初步研究表明IL-26可能在免疫调节、抗病毒感染、调节细胞增生及细胞凋亡、抗肿瘤等方面发挥作用。     

甲状腺癌患者血清IL-17、IL-35、SIL-2R表达水平及其临床意义

目的:探讨甲状腺癌患者血清白细胞介素-17(IL-17)、白细胞介素-35(IL-35)及可溶性白介素-2受体(SIL-2R)水平及其对甲状腺癌诊断与病情评估的临床价值。方法:选取我院2015年6月~2016年12月收治的甲状腺腺瘤患者38例、甲状腺癌患者49例为研究对象,另选取同期于我院体检中心接受体检的52例健康体检者为对照组。采用酶联免疫吸附法(ELISA)检测和比较其血清IL-17、IL-35、SIL-2R水平,并分析甲状腺癌患者血清IL-17、IL-35、SIL-2R水平与其年龄、病程、病理分期的相关性。结果:甲状腺腺瘤组血清IL-17、IL-35、SIL-2R水平与对照组比较差异均无统计学意义(P0.05)。甲状腺癌组血清IL-35水平显著低于甲状腺腺瘤组和对照组(P0.01),血清IL-17、SIL-2R水平均显著高于甲状腺瘤组和对照组(P0.01)。血清IL-17、SIL-2R水平随甲状腺癌分化程度的降低而升高,血清IL-35水平随甲状腺癌分化程度的降低而降低(P0.01)。血清IL-17、SIL-2R水平随甲状腺癌病理分期的增加而升高,血清IL-35水平随甲状腺癌病理分期的增加而降低(P0.01)。血清IL-17、SIL-2R水平与甲状腺癌病理分期均呈显著正相关(r=0.432、0.439,P均0.05)。血清IL-35水平与甲状腺癌病理分期呈显著负相关(r=-0.602,P0.05)。血清IL-17与IL-35呈显著负相关(r=-0.323,P0.05),IL-17与SIL-2R呈显著正相关(r=0.429,P0.05),IL-35与SIL-2R呈显著负相关(r=-0.415,P0.05)。结论:甲状腺癌患者的血清IL-17、SIL-2R水平均显著上调,IL-35水平显著下调,其对甲状腺癌的早期诊断、病情评估均具有重要参考价值。     

以白细胞介素15拮抗剂为载体的融合毒素IL15M-PE△293的研制

IL-15及IL-15受体(IL-15R)阳性细胞在成人T淋巴细胞性白血病(ATL)、多发性骨髓瘤及炎症性自身免疫性疾病病理过程中起着重要作用.为研制特异的可消除IL-15受体阳性异常细胞的新型导向药物,将人IL-15拮抗剂(IL-15M)基因片段与人工改造的绿脓杆菌外毒素(PE)变异体(PE△293)基因按正确的阅读框架融合,定向克隆在pET16b表达载体T7启动子的下游,得到质粒pET-IL15M-PE△293.从大肠杆菌相应重组菌株中通过Ni2+-NTA亲和层析纯化出融合蛋白IL5M-PE△293.IL15M-PE△293对IL-15R阳性红白血病细胞系K562及其多药耐药细胞系K562/AO2均具有杀伤作用,对IL-15R阴性细胞系Jurkat则没有明显的杀伤作用,而且过量的重组IL-15可以完全阻断融合蛋白对K562的细胞毒效应,说明融合蛋白的细胞毒作用具有靶向性.这些结果提示本文构建的融合蛋白在与IL-15/IL-15R异常表达相关的疾病甚至耐药性肿瘤的治疗中具有潜在的应用价值.     

以白细胞介素15拮抗剂为载体的融合毒素IL15M-PEΔ293的研制

IL-15及IL-15受体 (IL-15R)阳性细胞在成人T淋巴细胞性白血病 (ATL)、多发性骨髓瘤及炎症性自身免疫性疾病病理过程中起着重要作用。为研制特异的可消除IL-15受体阳性异常细胞的新型导向药物 ,将人IL-15拮抗剂 (IL-15M)基因片段与人工改造的绿脓杆菌外毒素 (PE)变异体 (PEΔ293)基因按正确的阅读框架融合 ,定向克隆在pET16b表达载体T7启动子的下游 ,得到质粒pET-IL15M-PEΔ293。从大肠杆菌相应重组菌株中通过Ni²⁺ NTA亲和层析纯化出融合蛋白IL15M-PEΔ293。IL15M-PEΔ293对IL-15R阳性红白血病细胞系K562及其多药耐药细胞系K562 AO₂ 均具有杀伤作用 ,对IL-15R阴性细胞系Jur kat则没有明显的杀伤作用 ,而且过量的重组IL-15可以完全阻断融合蛋白对K562的细胞毒效应 ,说明融合蛋白的细胞毒作用具有靶向性。这些结果提示本文构建的融合蛋白在与IL-15IL-15R异常表达相关的疾病甚至耐药性肿瘤的治疗中具有潜在的应用价值。     

TNF-α和IL-13对人肺成纤维细胞胶原蛋白生成的影响

以胶原蛋白过量沉积为主要特征的纤维化是临床肺部疾患常见的病理现象。该研究利用RT-PCR技术检测不同剂量TNF-α和IL-13对人肺成纤维细胞IL-13Rα1、IL-13Rα2和Ⅰ型胶原蛋白转录水平的影响;ELISA检测细胞培养上清sIL-13Rα2分泌量;羟脯氨酸法定量分析各组肺成纤维细胞胶原蛋白生成情况。结果发现:在实验剂量条件下,TNF-α和IL-13对人肺成纤维细胞IL-13Rα1的表达无显著影响;两者均能不同程度地上调IL-13Rα2的表达;与对照组相比,TNF-α对胶原蛋白的表达有下调作用,IL-13则无显著影响。     

Structure of IL-22 bound to its high-affinity IL-22R1 chain

IL-22 is an IL-10 family cytokine that initiates innate immune responses against bacterial pathogens and contributes to immune disease. IL-22 biological activity is initiated by binding to a cell-surface complex composed of IL-22R1 and IL-10R2 receptor chains and further regulated by interactions with a soluble binding protein, IL-22BP, which shares sequence similarity with an extracellular region of IL-22R1 (sIL-22R1). IL-22R1 also pairs with the IL-20R2 chain to induce IL-20 and IL-24 signaling. To define the molecular basis of these diverse interactions, we have determined the structure of the IL-22/sIL-22R1 complex. The structure, combined with homology modeling and surface plasmon resonance studies, defines the molecular basis for the distinct affinities and specificities of IL-22 and IL-10 receptor chains that regulate cellular targeting and signal transduction to elicit effective immune responses.     

IL-2 receptor-targeted cytolytic IL-2/Fc fusion protein treatment blocks diabetogenic autoimmunity in nonobese diabetic mice.

High affinity IL-2R5 is present on recently activated but not on resting or memory T cells. Selective targeting of T cells bearing high affinity IL-2R is an attractive therapy for many T cell-dependent cytopathic disease processes. A variety of rodent mAbs directed against the alpha-chain of the IL-2R, as well as IL-2 fusion toxins, have been used in animals and humans to achieve selective immunosuppression. Here we report on the development of a novel IL-2R targeting agent, a cytolytic chimeric IL-2/Fc fusion protein. This immunoligand binds specifically and with high affinity to IL-2R and is structurally capable of recruiting host Ab-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity and complement-dependent cytotoxicity activities. The Ig component ensures an extended circulating t1/2 of 25 h following systemic administration. To subsequently explore the mechanisms of the antidiabetogenic effects of IL-2/Fc, we have mutated the FcR binding and complement C1q binding (Fc-/-) domains of the Fc fragment to render the Fc unable to direct Ab-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity and complement-dependent cytotoxicity activities. In a model of passive transfer of diabetes in nonobese diabetic mice, lytic IL-2/Fc, but not nonlytic IL-2/Fc-/-, exhibited striking antidiabetogenic effects. Together with the negligible potential of IL-2/Fc for immunogenicity, this finding forecasts that cytolytic IL-2/Fc may offer a new therapeutic approach for selective targeting of auto and alloimmune T cells.     

IL-2-PE40 is cytotoxic for activated T lymphocytes expressing IL-2 receptors

IL-2-PE40 is a chimeric molecule in which IL-2 is attached to the amino end of modified Pseudomonas exotoxin molecule lacking cell recognition domain. This molecule was extremely toxic for Con A-stimulated spleen cells from mice. Moreover, IL-2-PE40 has suppressive effect against Ag-activated cells; it inhibits the generation of cytotoxic T lymphocyte activity in a MLC. IL-2-PE40 could be a useful agent in IL-2R targeting therapy including immunosuppressive therapy for allograft rejection or some autoimmune diseases.     

Characterization and Immunotherapeutic Implications for a Novel Antibody Targeting Interleukin (IL)-13 Receptor α2

The high affinity interleukin-13 receptor α2 (IL13Rα2) is selectively expressed at a high frequency by glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) as well as several other tumor types. One approach for targeting this tumor-specific receptor utilizes the cognate ligand, IL-13, conjugated to cytotoxic molecules. However, this approach lacks specificity because the lower affinity receptor for IL-13, IL13Rα1, is widely expressed by normal tissues. Here, we aimed to develop and characterize a novel monoclonal antibody (mAb) specific to IL13Rα2 for the therapeutic purpose of targeting IL13Rα2-expressing tumors. Hybridoma cell lines were generated and compared for binding affinities to recombinant human IL13Rα2 (rhIL13Rα2). Clone 47 demonstrated binding to the native conformation of IL13Rα2 and was therefore chosen for further studies. Clone 47 bound specifically and with high affinity (K(D) = 1.39 × 10(-9) m) to rhIL13Rα2 but not to rhIL13Rα1 or murine IL13Rα2. Furthermore, clone 47 specifically recognized wild-type IL13Rα2 expressed on the surface of CHO and HEK cells as well as several glioma cell lines. Competitive binding assays revealed that clone 47 also significantly inhibited the interaction between human soluble IL-13 and IL13Rα2 receptor. Moreover, we found that N-linked glycosylation of IL13Rα2 contributes in part to the interaction of the antibody to IL13Rα2. In vivo, the IL13Rα2 mAb improved the survival of nude mice intracranially implanted with a human U251 glioma xenograft. Collectively, these data warrant further investigation of this novel IL13Rα2 mAb with an emphasis on translational implications for therapeutic use.     

靶向人白介素-6蛋白的治疗性单克隆抗体研究进展*

白介素-6(interleukin-6,IL-6)作为一种多效的细胞因子,参与机体内众多生理与病理过程。研究表明,IL-6首先与自身受体(IL-6R、gp130)形成异源六聚体复合物,进而激活下游信号转导通路,最终发挥生物学功能。 IL-6信号通路异常活化及功能失调与多种疾病密切相关,如自身免疫疾病、慢性炎症、恶性肿瘤等。另外IL-6的异常表达在新型冠状病毒肺炎(COVID-19)细胞因子风暴综合征(CSS)中也扮演重要角色。一般而言,阻断IL-6信号通路上的各关键节点,均可用于IL-6相关疾病的治疗。有别于阻断IL-6R或gp130等公共受体分子,阻断IL-6蛋白的治疗性单克隆抗体特异性更高,在临床研究中,部分品种显示出其独有的治疗特点及有益的疗效。现阶段只有1个靶向IL-6蛋白的单克隆抗体药物获美国FDA批准上市,以及超过8个治疗性单克隆抗体在临床研究阶段。重点对国内外靶向人IL-6蛋白的治疗性单克隆抗体及其临床应用进行综述。     

Antibodies to the IL-12 receptor beta 2 chain mark human Th1 but not Th2 cells in vitro and in vivo

Great attention has been placed on the possibility of distinguishing Th1 from Th2 cells on the basis of differential expression of surface receptors. We have recently shown that the differential expression of the IL-12R beta 2 chain in Th1 and Th2 cells, as measured at the mRNA level, accounts for an important regulatory mechanism in the differentiation of the two cell subsets. In this study, we identify IL-12R expression at the protein level. We have generated an anti-IL-12R beta 2-specific mAb and analyzed IL-12R beta 2 expression on polarized Th cell populations generated in vitro and on T cells derived from patients with Th1- or Th2-mediated inflammatory conditions. Although IL-12R beta 2 was absent in freshly isolated PBMC and in cord blood cells, we were able to detect IL-12R beta 2 expression selectively in differentiated Th1 and T cytotoxic 1, but not Th2 or T cytotoxic 2 cells. In the presence of IL-12, cell surface expression of the IL-12R beta 2 subunit was readily detected on T cells after 24 h, reached the maximum at day 5, and declined thereafter. Most importantly, the anti-IL-12R beta 2 mAb recognizes lung T cells from patients with sarcoidosis, a disease characterized by a typical cell-mediated, Th1-type inflammatory response. In contrast, IL-12R beta 2 was absent in lung T cells from patients with allergic asthma, a disease characterized by a Th2-type inflammatory response. The mAb reported in this study should represent a powerful tool to investigate the role of Th1 and Th2 cells in inflammatory conditions and to monitor therapies aimed at altering the balance of Th cell subsets.     

A complicated liaison: IL-33 and IL-33R in arthritis pathogenesis

Interruption of cytokine signaling, by targeting either the cytokine itself or its cellular receptor, is a mainstay in the therapy for patients with rheumatic diseases. Interleukin (IL)-33, a member of the IL-1 cytokine family, has emerged as an important mediator of inflammatory responses. In a side-by-side examination of IL-33-deficient and IL-33 receptor (IL-33R)-deficient mice in the K/BxN serum transfer model, arthritis was ameliorated in the IL-33R knockout (KO) mice but not in the IL-33 KO mice. These findings complement previous knowledge on IL-33R signaling, demonstrating that the IL-33R cross-activates other signaling pathways in addition to IL-33-mediated signals. The results reported by Martin and colleagues in a previous issue of Arthritis Research & Therapy underline the clinical relevance of IL-33R cross-signaling and further illustrate that targeting a cytokine receptor (IL-33R) can have completely different clinical outcomes than targeting the respective cytokine.