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Influência dos polimorfismos do gene MBL2 nas infecções orais pelo HSV-1 em portadores do HIVMarinho Albuquerque Barros, Keylla 31 January 2009 (has links)
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Previous issue date: 2009 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / A infecção oral pelo vírus herpes simples (HSV) é comum em indivíduos
co-infectados pelo vírus da imunodeficiência humana (HIV). Entretanto, esta infecção é
eventualmente assintomática. A lectina ligadora de manose (MBL) é uma proteína que
apresenta um importante papel na imunidade inata, pois se liga a vários patógenos,
mediando a opsonofagocitose diretamente e através da ativação do sistema
complemento. Existem três tipos de polimorfismos do gene MBL-2 que resultam em
baixos níveis plasmáticos da MBL, que têm sido relacionados com maior índice de
infecções recorrentes, principalmente nos grupos de pacientes imunocomprometidos. O
objetivo do presente estudo é avaliar a possível relação entre o polimorfismo do exon 1
do gene MBL-2 e as manifestações orais do HSV em portadores do HIV. Materiais e
métodos: Foi realizado um estudo observacional do tipo caso-controle com uma
amostra constituída de 64 indivíduos infectados pelo HIV e 65 com sorologia
desconhecida para o HIV. Foi realizado exame clínico da mucosa e dos tecidos da face,
além de questionamento em relação à presença de manifestações orais do HSV e
posteriormente foram coletadas células de descamação da mucosa oral. A detecção dos
polimorfismos do gene MBL-2 e a presença do HSV-1 DNA foram realizadas através
da curva de Melting após amplificação pela metodologia da PCR em tempo real.
Resultados: Dentre os 64 pacientes HIV positivos 19 (29,6%) relataram sinais e
sintomas compatíveis com a infecção pelo HSV na cavidade oral. Destes, foi possível
amplificar o HSV-1 DNA em 21% (4/19), e em 13,3% (6/45) dos assintomáticos. Não
houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os sintomáticos (p=1) e os
assintomáticos (p=0,5292) do grupo de estudo e o grupo controle. Com relação às
alterações do gene MBL-2, observou-se que 48,8% dos pacientes HIV positivos
assintomáticos para o HSV mostraram um genótipo homozigoto dominante (A/A),
35,5% heterozigoto (A/0), e 15,5% do tipo 0/0. Enquanto que nos sintomáticos a
ocorrência foi de 52,6% para o genótipo A/A, 26,3% A/0, e 21% 0/0. Os diferentes
genótipos encontrados não contribuíram para as manifestações orais do HSV tanto no
grupo de portadores do HIV (p=0,8144) como no grupo controle (p=0,4513), não
havendo diferença estatisticamente significante entre eles (p=0,1937).Conclusão: Não
foi encontrada relação estatisticamente significativa entre as alterações polimórficas no
exon-1 do gene MBL-2 e manifestações orais do HSV em pacientes HIV positivos
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Natural Killer Cells Adjudicate Every Stage of Anti-Viral Immune ResponseWoolard, Stacie N., Leonard, Cory A., Kumaraguru, Uday 01 January 2010 (has links)
The definition of Natural Killer (NK) cells has undergone dramatic modification with the advance of immunological research tools. NK cells can no longer be classified only as indiscriminate killer innate immune cells. NK cells are now known to form functional relationships with accessory cells to shape and promote the adaptive immune response. Recently, antigen specific and cytokine induced memory NK cells have been demonstrated to exhibit the characteristic phases of an adaptive immune cell, including extended persistence and robust function in response to reexposure. New findings in basic NK immunobiology indicate that the role of NK cells is underappreciated and these cells may potentially be manipulated for the development of anti-viral therapies.
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COMPARING THE EFFECTS OF NET AND DMPA ON SUSCEPTIBILITY TO HSV-2 INFECTION AND EFFECTS ON IMMUNE CELLSPa, Sidney January 2022 (has links)
Background:
HSV-2 was estimated to infect 491 million people worldwide, with women disproportionately affected by HSV-2. Understanding factors that influence susceptibility to HSV-2 in women is important in preventing infections. Through various studies, the progestin-based contraceptive DMPA exhibited immunosuppressive effects, and has shown increased susceptibility to HIV and HSV-2. Studies comparing DMPA to other contraceptives like NET suggest that NET may be safer. In vivo NET effects have not been characterized thoroughly to better understand the effect of NET on susceptibility to HSV-2. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the effects of NET and DMPA in mouse models that affect susceptibility to HSV-2. We hypothesized that NET treated mice will have decreased susceptibility to HSV-2 compared to DMPA but elevated compared to normal mice.
Method of study:
Ovariectomized mice were treated with DMPA (2mg) and NET (2 mg injections, 2.5 mg pellets or 5 mg pellets) for 10 days and intravaginally immunized with HSV-2 TK-, then intravaginally challenged with WT HSV-2 ~4-7 weeks later. Primary intravaginal WT HSV-2 challenges were conducted in ovariectomized and normal mice after 10 days of DMPA and NET treatment. Viral titers, pathology and survival were examined. Mucus production in the vagina was investigated through immunohistology. Effects of hormones on immune cells were explored in the lymph nodes, spleens, and vaginal tracts through flow cytometry.
Results:
Increased mucus was consistently observed in the vaginal tracts of mice after treatment with NET 2.5 mg and 5 mg treated mice, but not with DMPA Therefore, NET treated mice displayed reduced viral shedding and delayed pathology compared to DMPA treated mice. No significant changes occurred in immune cells analyzed post DMPA and NET treatment, although there were trends of increased T cells in progestin treated mice. However, more experiments need to be conducted to confirm observed trends.
Conclusion:
NET treatment in mice results in mucus production in the vaginal tract, a potential mechanism impeding intravaginal HSV-2 infection and could be applied to other STIs. This provides insight into protective effects of NET compared to DMPA allowing women to make informed decisions regarding hormonal contraceptives. / Thesis / Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS)
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INNATE AND ADAPTIVE HOST RESPONSE DURING THE INITIAL PHASE OF HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS ENCEPHALITIS IN THE NEONATAL MOUSEKumaraswamy, Guttalu K. 01 May 2007 (has links)
No description available.
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STRUCTURE-FUNCTION ANALYSIS OF THE VIRULENCE PROTEIN ICP34.5 FROM HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS TYPE 2Chatterjee, Somik 20 July 2009 (has links)
No description available.
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J-LEAPS VACCINES ARE SUFFICIENT TO ACTIVATE AND DIRECT AN IMMUNE RESPONSE THROUGH DENDRITIC CELLSTaylor, Patricia R. 09 July 2010 (has links)
No description available.
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The Effect of HSV-1 Infection on Differentiated and Polarized U937 cellsAldreiwish, Allolo Dreiwish January 2013 (has links)
No description available.
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ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUISCENCE HERPES SIMPLEX TYPE 1 INFECTION IN L929 FIBROBLASTS AND NEURO-2A CELLS BY A NUCLEOSIDE ANALOGUE ACYCLOVIRShaklawoon, Noura January 2013 (has links)
No description available.
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HSV-1 INFECTION IN KERATINOCYTE CELL LINES TREATED WITH MITOTIC INHIBITORSAbbas, Asma A. 27 April 2011 (has links)
No description available.
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Distribution of Cellular Interferon Beta (IFN-β) in Murine Fibroblast Cell Lines Upon Infection of HSV-1Curtis, Rachael E. 14 December 2011 (has links)
No description available.
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