Morphine is one of the most widely used drugs for the treatment of pain but its clinical efficacy is limited by adverse effects including persistent constipation and colonic inflammation. Morphine-induced colonic inflammation is facilitated by microbial dysbiosis and bacterial translocation. In this study, we demonstrate that secondary inflammation and persistent constipation are modulated by enteric glia. In chronic morphine treated mice (75 mg morphine pellet/5 days), ATP-induced currents were significantly enhanced in enteric glia isolated from the mouse colon myenteric plexus. Chronic morphine resulted in significant disruption of the colonic epithelium and increased Il-1β in the myenteric plexus. The increase in ATP-induced currents, IL-1β expression and ATP release were also observed in isolated glia treated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) consistent with bacterial translocation as a potential mediator of chronic morphine-induced inflammation. These effects of LPS were reversed by carbenoxolone, a connexin43 hemichannel blocker. In-vivo treatment with carbenoxolone (25 mg/kg) prevented 1) ATP-induced currents in enteric glia, 2)the decrease in neuronal density, and 3) colonic inflammation in chronic morphine treated mice. Inhibition of connexin43 in enteric glia also reversed morphine mediated decrease in gastrointestinal transit. These findings indicate that bacterial translocation-induced enteric glial activation and inflammation is a significant modulator of morphine-related constipation.

Molecular, cellular, and physiological processes within an organism are set to occur at specific times throughout the day. The timing of these processes is under control of a biological clock. Nearly all organisms on Earth have biological clocks, ranging from unicellular bacteria and fungi to multicellular plants, insects, reptiles, fish, birds, and mammals. The biological clock is an endogenous time-keeping mechanism that generates the onset of many processes and coordinates the phases of processes over 24 hours. While the biological clock allows these organisms to maintain roughly 24-hour, or circadian, timing in daily processes, many organisms have the ability to set their clocks, or entrain them, to changes in light. In mammals, the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) is the master biological clock that entrains daily physiological and behavioral rhythms to the appropriate times of day and night. The SCN is located in the hypothalamus and contains thousands of neurons and glia that function in coordinating system-level physiological rhythms that are entrained to environmental light cues. Many of these neurons and glia are individual circadian oscillators, and the cellular mechanisms that couple them into ensemble oscillations are emerging. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is a transmitter involved in local communication among astrocytes and between astrocytes and neurons. ATP released from astrocytes may play a role in SCN cellular communication and synchrony. Extracellular ATP accumulated rhythmically in the rat SCN in vivo, and ATP released from rat SCN astrocytes in vitro was rhythmic, with a periodicity near 24 hours. ATP released from mouse SCN astrocytes was circadian, and disruption of the molecular clock abolished rhythmic extracellular ATP accumulation. SCN astrocyte cultures with disrupted molecular clocks also had marked reductions in total ATP accumulation compared to SCN astrocyte cultures with functional biological clocks. Furthermore, ATP-induced calcium transients were rhythmic, and this rhythmic purinergic sensitivity was abolished in clock mutant astrocytes. Pharmacological blockade of purinergic signaling, with antagonists of both the P2X7 and P2Y1 receptors, led to a gradual reduction in the amplitude of coordinated ATP accumulation over three days. These purinergic receptor antagonists, as expected, led to a reduction in calcium responses of SCN astrocytes to ATP and led to a dampening of clock gene expression rhythms as determined by PER2::LUC bioluminescence reporting in SCN astrocytes. These data demonstrate that astrocytes of the mammalian SCN rhythmically release ATP and are rhythmically sensitive to ATP in a manner dependent on their intrinsic molecular clock. Ensemble rhythmicity of SCN astrocytes is, in turn, dependent on that rhythmic purinergic signaling via both P2X and P2Y classes of ATP receptors. These results are indicative of a functional role for ATP accumulation within the SCN, with astrocytes releasing ATP every 24 hours for continual signaling onto astrocytes and neurons to maintain daily coordinated synchrony of the clocks in these cells.

Base Teórica O sistema purinérgico é um sistema de sinalização extracelular que influencia processos fisiológicos e patológicos. O exercício físico promove adaptações moleculares e teciduais sendo sugerido como uma conduta terapêutica em algumas patologias crônicas. Dados apontam uma possível influência do exercício físico sobre o sistema purinérgico, no entanto as bases bioquímicas desse processo ainda não estão muito bem compreendida. Objetivos Analisar a hidrólise extracelular dos nucleotídeos da adenina e quantificar os níveis dos nucleotídeos, nucleosídeos e resíduos metabólicos no soro sanguíneo de indivíduos adultos sedentários do sexo masculinos submetidos a uma sessão aguda de exercício aeróbico moderado. Métodos Indivíduos adultos sedentários do sexo masculino, sem patologia prévia, foram selecionados de acordo com critérios clínicos pré-definidos. Os sujeitos foram avaliados, responderam ao questionário PAR-Q (Instrumental Physical Activity Questionaire) e submetidos a um teste do consumo máximo de oxigênio. Sete dias após a avaliação, os indivíduos realizaram 30 minutos de exercício aeróbico moderado. Amostras de sangue foram coletadas pré e pós-exercício. Ao fim da coleta, o soro sanguíneo foi separado e a atividade enzimática foi avaliada pela liberação de fosfato inorgânico (Pi). Os nucleotídeos da adenina, nucleosídeo e resíduos metabólicos foram quantificados por cromatografia líquida de alta performace (HPLC). Os níveis de creatina quinase (CK), creatinina (CR), colesterol total (CT), triglicerídeos (TG), lipoproteína de alta densidade (HDL) e lipoproteína baixa densidade (LDL) foram avaliados por meio de kits específicos conforme instruções do fabricante. Resultados A hidrólise da adenosina 5’-trifosfato (ATP), adenosina 5’-difosfato (ADP), adenosina 5’-monofosfato (AMP) e p-nitrofenil 5’-timinidina monofosfato (p-Nph-5’-TMP) se mostrou aumentada após a realização do exercício aeróbico agudo. O nível de ATP extracelular diminuiu após a realização da sessão de exercício. As concentrações de adenosina (ADO), inosina (INO) e ácido úrico apresentaram-se aumentadas. Conclusão Nossos resultados demonstram uma modificação no perfil da atividade ectonucleotidásica e nos níveis dos nucleotídeos da adenina, nucleosídeos e metabólitos do ATP após a realização do exercício aeróbico agudo em intensidade moderado no soro sanguíneo de indivíduos sedentários, sugerindo uma possível atuação do exercício físico como modulador da sinalização purinérgica. Mais estudos são necessários para melhor compreensão das ações do exercício físico na sinalização purinérgica, e de como ocorre está interação. / Background The purinergic system is an extracellular signaling system, which affect physiological and pathological processes. Physical exercise promotes molecular and tissue adaptations, being suggested as therapeutic approach in some chronic diseases. Data indicate a possible influence of exercise on purinergic system, however the biochemical basis are not well understood. Objectives Analyze extracellular hydrolysis of adenine nucleotides and quantify nucleotides, nucleosides and metabolic residues levels in blood serum of male sedentary individuals submitted an acute session of moderate aerobic exercise. Methods Male sedentary adults, without previous disease, were selected according predefined clinical criteria. Subjects were evalauated, answered to PAR-Q questionnaire (Instrumental Physical Activity Questionaire) and performed maximum intake oxygen test. Seven days after evaluation, individuals conducted 30 minutes of aerobic moderate exercise. Blood samples was collected pre and post exercise. At the end of collection, blood serum separated and enzymatic activity measured by inorganic phosphate (Pi) release. Adenine nucleotides, nucleoside and metabolics residue were quantified using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Creatine kinase (CK), creatinine (CR), total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), high density lipoprotein (HDL) and low density lipoprotein (LDL) levels were evaluated by particular kit according manufacturer´s instructions. Results Adenosine 5’-triphosphate (ATP), adenosine 5’-diphosphate (ADP), adenosine 5’-monophosphate (AMP) and p-nitrophenyl 5’-thymidine monophosphate (p-Nph-5’-TMP) hydrolysis increased after acute session of aerobic exercise. ATP extracellular levels decreased after acute exercise. ADO, inosine (INO) and uric acid concentrations increased. Conclusion Our results demonstrate modifications in ectonucleotidasic activity profile and levels of adenine nucleotides, nucleoside and ATP metabolites after performing acute aerobic exercise of moderate intensity in blood serum of sedentary male individuals, suggesting a possibly modulation of purinergic signaling from exercise. Additional studies are necessary for better understanding physical exercise actions in purinergic signaling, and how these interactions occur.

Base Teórica O sistema purinérgico é um sistema de sinalização extracelular que influencia processos fisiológicos e patológicos. O exercício físico promove adaptações moleculares e teciduais sendo sugerido como uma conduta terapêutica em algumas patologias crônicas. Dados apontam uma possível influência do exercício físico sobre o sistema purinérgico, no entanto as bases bioquímicas desse processo ainda não estão muito bem compreendida. Objetivos Analisar a hidrólise extracelular dos nucleotídeos da adenina e quantificar os níveis dos nucleotídeos, nucleosídeos e resíduos metabólicos no soro sanguíneo de indivíduos adultos sedentários do sexo masculinos submetidos a uma sessão aguda de exercício aeróbico moderado. Métodos Indivíduos adultos sedentários do sexo masculino, sem patologia prévia, foram selecionados de acordo com critérios clínicos pré-definidos. Os sujeitos foram avaliados, responderam ao questionário PAR-Q (Instrumental Physical Activity Questionaire) e submetidos a um teste do consumo máximo de oxigênio. Sete dias após a avaliação, os indivíduos realizaram 30 minutos de exercício aeróbico moderado. Amostras de sangue foram coletadas pré e pós-exercício. Ao fim da coleta, o soro sanguíneo foi separado e a atividade enzimática foi avaliada pela liberação de fosfato inorgânico (Pi). Os nucleotídeos da adenina, nucleosídeo e resíduos metabólicos foram quantificados por cromatografia líquida de alta performace (HPLC). Os níveis de creatina quinase (CK), creatinina (CR), colesterol total (CT), triglicerídeos (TG), lipoproteína de alta densidade (HDL) e lipoproteína baixa densidade (LDL) foram avaliados por meio de kits específicos conforme instruções do fabricante. Resultados A hidrólise da adenosina 5’-trifosfato (ATP), adenosina 5’-difosfato (ADP), adenosina 5’-monofosfato (AMP) e p-nitrofenil 5’-timinidina monofosfato (p-Nph-5’-TMP) se mostrou aumentada após a realização do exercício aeróbico agudo. O nível de ATP extracelular diminuiu após a realização da sessão de exercício. As concentrações de adenosina (ADO), inosina (INO) e ácido úrico apresentaram-se aumentadas. Conclusão Nossos resultados demonstram uma modificação no perfil da atividade ectonucleotidásica e nos níveis dos nucleotídeos da adenina, nucleosídeos e metabólitos do ATP após a realização do exercício aeróbico agudo em intensidade moderado no soro sanguíneo de indivíduos sedentários, sugerindo uma possível atuação do exercício físico como modulador da sinalização purinérgica. Mais estudos são necessários para melhor compreensão das ações do exercício físico na sinalização purinérgica, e de como ocorre está interação. / Background The purinergic system is an extracellular signaling system, which affect physiological and pathological processes. Physical exercise promotes molecular and tissue adaptations, being suggested as therapeutic approach in some chronic diseases. Data indicate a possible influence of exercise on purinergic system, however the biochemical basis are not well understood. Objectives Analyze extracellular hydrolysis of adenine nucleotides and quantify nucleotides, nucleosides and metabolic residues levels in blood serum of male sedentary individuals submitted an acute session of moderate aerobic exercise. Methods Male sedentary adults, without previous disease, were selected according predefined clinical criteria. Subjects were evalauated, answered to PAR-Q questionnaire (Instrumental Physical Activity Questionaire) and performed maximum intake oxygen test. Seven days after evaluation, individuals conducted 30 minutes of aerobic moderate exercise. Blood samples was collected pre and post exercise. At the end of collection, blood serum separated and enzymatic activity measured by inorganic phosphate (Pi) release. Adenine nucleotides, nucleoside and metabolics residue were quantified using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Creatine kinase (CK), creatinine (CR), total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), high density lipoprotein (HDL) and low density lipoprotein (LDL) levels were evaluated by particular kit according manufacturer´s instructions. Results Adenosine 5’-triphosphate (ATP), adenosine 5’-diphosphate (ADP), adenosine 5’-monophosphate (AMP) and p-nitrophenyl 5’-thymidine monophosphate (p-Nph-5’-TMP) hydrolysis increased after acute session of aerobic exercise. ATP extracellular levels decreased after acute exercise. ADO, inosine (INO) and uric acid concentrations increased. Conclusion Our results demonstrate modifications in ectonucleotidasic activity profile and levels of adenine nucleotides, nucleoside and ATP metabolites after performing acute aerobic exercise of moderate intensity in blood serum of sedentary male individuals, suggesting a possibly modulation of purinergic signaling from exercise. Additional studies are necessary for better understanding physical exercise actions in purinergic signaling, and how these interactions occur.

Base Teórica O sistema purinérgico é um sistema de sinalização extracelular que influencia processos fisiológicos e patológicos. O exercício físico promove adaptações moleculares e teciduais sendo sugerido como uma conduta terapêutica em algumas patologias crônicas. Dados apontam uma possível influência do exercício físico sobre o sistema purinérgico, no entanto as bases bioquímicas desse processo ainda não estão muito bem compreendida. Objetivos Analisar a hidrólise extracelular dos nucleotídeos da adenina e quantificar os níveis dos nucleotídeos, nucleosídeos e resíduos metabólicos no soro sanguíneo de indivíduos adultos sedentários do sexo masculinos submetidos a uma sessão aguda de exercício aeróbico moderado. Métodos Indivíduos adultos sedentários do sexo masculino, sem patologia prévia, foram selecionados de acordo com critérios clínicos pré-definidos. Os sujeitos foram avaliados, responderam ao questionário PAR-Q (Instrumental Physical Activity Questionaire) e submetidos a um teste do consumo máximo de oxigênio. Sete dias após a avaliação, os indivíduos realizaram 30 minutos de exercício aeróbico moderado. Amostras de sangue foram coletadas pré e pós-exercício. Ao fim da coleta, o soro sanguíneo foi separado e a atividade enzimática foi avaliada pela liberação de fosfato inorgânico (Pi). Os nucleotídeos da adenina, nucleosídeo e resíduos metabólicos foram quantificados por cromatografia líquida de alta performace (HPLC). Os níveis de creatina quinase (CK), creatinina (CR), colesterol total (CT), triglicerídeos (TG), lipoproteína de alta densidade (HDL) e lipoproteína baixa densidade (LDL) foram avaliados por meio de kits específicos conforme instruções do fabricante. Resultados A hidrólise da adenosina 5’-trifosfato (ATP), adenosina 5’-difosfato (ADP), adenosina 5’-monofosfato (AMP) e p-nitrofenil 5’-timinidina monofosfato (p-Nph-5’-TMP) se mostrou aumentada após a realização do exercício aeróbico agudo. O nível de ATP extracelular diminuiu após a realização da sessão de exercício. As concentrações de adenosina (ADO), inosina (INO) e ácido úrico apresentaram-se aumentadas. Conclusão Nossos resultados demonstram uma modificação no perfil da atividade ectonucleotidásica e nos níveis dos nucleotídeos da adenina, nucleosídeos e metabólitos do ATP após a realização do exercício aeróbico agudo em intensidade moderado no soro sanguíneo de indivíduos sedentários, sugerindo uma possível atuação do exercício físico como modulador da sinalização purinérgica. Mais estudos são necessários para melhor compreensão das ações do exercício físico na sinalização purinérgica, e de como ocorre está interação. / Background The purinergic system is an extracellular signaling system, which affect physiological and pathological processes. Physical exercise promotes molecular and tissue adaptations, being suggested as therapeutic approach in some chronic diseases. Data indicate a possible influence of exercise on purinergic system, however the biochemical basis are not well understood. Objectives Analyze extracellular hydrolysis of adenine nucleotides and quantify nucleotides, nucleosides and metabolic residues levels in blood serum of male sedentary individuals submitted an acute session of moderate aerobic exercise. Methods Male sedentary adults, without previous disease, were selected according predefined clinical criteria. Subjects were evalauated, answered to PAR-Q questionnaire (Instrumental Physical Activity Questionaire) and performed maximum intake oxygen test. Seven days after evaluation, individuals conducted 30 minutes of aerobic moderate exercise. Blood samples was collected pre and post exercise. At the end of collection, blood serum separated and enzymatic activity measured by inorganic phosphate (Pi) release. Adenine nucleotides, nucleoside and metabolics residue were quantified using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Creatine kinase (CK), creatinine (CR), total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), high density lipoprotein (HDL) and low density lipoprotein (LDL) levels were evaluated by particular kit according manufacturer´s instructions. Results Adenosine 5’-triphosphate (ATP), adenosine 5’-diphosphate (ADP), adenosine 5’-monophosphate (AMP) and p-nitrophenyl 5’-thymidine monophosphate (p-Nph-5’-TMP) hydrolysis increased after acute session of aerobic exercise. ATP extracellular levels decreased after acute exercise. ADO, inosine (INO) and uric acid concentrations increased. Conclusion Our results demonstrate modifications in ectonucleotidasic activity profile and levels of adenine nucleotides, nucleoside and ATP metabolites after performing acute aerobic exercise of moderate intensity in blood serum of sedentary male individuals, suggesting a possibly modulation of purinergic signaling from exercise. Additional studies are necessary for better understanding physical exercise actions in purinergic signaling, and how these interactions occur.

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ATP is stored in millimolar concentrations within the intracellular medium but may be released to extracellular sites either through the damaged plasma membrane or by means of various transporters. Extracellular ATP or its enzymatic breakdown products, ADP, AMP, and adenosine, may then stimulate a range of membrane receptors (Rs). These receptors are classified as belonging to two types termed P2 or P1. P2Rs can be, in addition, subdivided into the ligand-activated P2X and the G protein-coupled P2Y types. Adenosine acts on the P1 type of receptor. A further classification identifies seven mammalian subtypes of P2X1-7 and eight mammalian subtypes of P2YRs (P2Y1, P2Y2, P2Y4, P2Y6, P2Y11, P2Y12, P2Y13, P2Y14). P1Rs are either positively (A2A, A2B) or negatively (A1, A3) coupled to adenylate cyclase via the respective G proteins. Already, such a high number of receptors suggests that purine-mediated effects at the cellular but especially whole organism level have an immense variability. Whereas P2XRs respond only the ATP, P2YRs are sensitive to ATP/ADP, UTP/UDP, or UDP–glucose. Inspection of some articles in this Special Issue will teach us that the nucleoside guanosine probably possesses a receptor of its own, that nucleotides can be gradually degraded metabolically to functionally active nucleotides/nucleosides (see above), and indirect effects by stimulating the synthesis or decomposition of purines/pyrimidines may also increase functional diversity. Eventually, P2/P1Rs may interact both with each other as well as with other neurotransmitter receptors. It is, of course, important to note that, in many cases, receptor (sub)type-preferential agonists and highly selective antagonists are available for pharmacological analysis.

Satellite glial cells (SGCs) surround the cell bodies of neurons of the peripheral nervous system, including those of the sensory ganglia. Their close apposition to the neuronal soma allows for bi-directional communication between neurons and SGCs, which are thought to regulate neuronal activity. After nerve injury, SGCs in the dorsal root ganglia contribute to neuropathic pain. Although the mechanisms are not fully understood, SGCs show increased coupling via gap junctions, and communicate with the neuron via bi-directional purinergic signaling after nerve injury. The increased coupling between SGCs and neurons may have implications for chronic pain following peripheral nerve injury. In vivo studies suggest that injury through the administration of capsaicin to the sensory nerve endings causes SGCs to be activated and proliferate. We have shown that capsaicin treatment in an in vitro co-culture of sensory neurons and SGCs increased the expression of the proliferation marker, Ki-67 in the glia. Here, we examine whether purinergic signaling plays a role in the promotion of SGC proliferation.

<div> <p>Fluorescent proteins and the biosensors created with them have been used extensively to monitor chemical species inside and outside of the cell. They have been used to increase our knowledge of cellular function in normal and diseased states. Fluorescent biosensors are advantageous because they can be genetically encoded, do not require exogenous reagents, and can be quantitative. Fluorescent biosensors are also able to measure analytes with high spatial and temporal resolutions, enabling measurements at the scale of physiological events. In this thesis efforts have made to increase the available fluorescent biosensor tools for imaging cellular events. This work includes creation of new sensors for two molecules not yet detectable via fluorescent protein biosensor, acetylcholine and adenosine diphosphate. Efforts were also made to improve the current available biosensors for adenosine triphosphate and cellular redox, to make them more compatible with multiplex and deep tissue imaging. Here I present my work to design, characterize and utilize these fluorescent biosensors.</p> </div> <br>

Submitted by isabela.moljf@hotmail.com (isabela.moljf@hotmail.com) on 2017-06-21T15:37:43Z No. of bitstreams: 1 daniellegomesmarconato.pdf: 2747967 bytes, checksum: 9b5932356e36c2997fb2e0f9fb1227b9 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Adriana Oliveira (adriana.oliveira@ufjf.edu.br) on 2017-08-07T19:11:05Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 daniellegomesmarconato.pdf: 2747967 bytes, checksum: 9b5932356e36c2997fb2e0f9fb1227b9 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-08-07T19:11:05Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 daniellegomesmarconato.pdf: 2747967 bytes, checksum: 9b5932356e36c2997fb2e0f9fb1227b9 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-03-04 / Nucleotídeos e nucleosídeos extracelulares podem funcionar como moléculas de sinalização dos processos inflamatórios e da resposta imune. Nesse contexto, as NTPDases representam uma importante família de enzimas capazes de hidrolisar nucleosídeos di e tri-fosfatados, responsáveis por regular a sinalização purinérgica na maioria dos seres vivos. A homologia entre diferentes enzimas dessa família estimula investigações das interações dos anticorpos direcionados contra as isoformas destas enzimas presentes em parasitos e sua conexão com as isoformas expressas em seus hospedeiros mamíferos. As isoformas de NTPDases do helminto Schistosoma mansoni, denominadas SmATPDases 1 e 2 são antigênicas e exibem uma homologia significativa com as isoformas de NTPDases presentes em células de mamíferos. O objetivo do trabalho foi verificar se anticorpos anti-SmATPDase 1 presentes no soro de animal infectado com S. mansoni podem ter imunorreatividade cruzada com isoforma NTPDase 1 das células do sistema imune de mamíferos. Essa imunorreatividade pode afetar a proliferação e sinalização celular, justificando uma modulação direta da sinalização purinérgica desenvolvida durante a progressão da esquistossomose. Na primeira etapa, foi detectado que os anticorpos contra a isoforma de SmATPDase 1 presente no “pool” de soros de animais infectados foram capazes de reconhecer a isoforma NTPDase 1 em preparações de macrófagos e esplenócitos, resultando na visualização de bandas nítidas com peso molecular de aproximadamente 53 e 58 kDa. A isoforma NTPDase 1 também foi identificada na superfície destas células por imunofluorescência. A reatividade entre preparações de células e anticorpos anti-IgG presentes no soro de animais com esquistossomosse (diluições 1:50 e 1:100) também sugeriu a existência de proteínas homólogas entre o parasito e as células imunes, podendo estar relacionadas às NTPDases. Estes anticorpos utilizados foram capazes de reduzir a atividade fosfohidrolítica nas preparações de macrófagos (22%) e esplenócitos (58%), assim como os anticorpos anti-CD39 promoveram decréscimo nessa atividade em 40% e 83%, respectivamente. Em ensaios de proliferação celular, houve redução na proliferação de macrófagos em 24 h (14%), 48 h (14%) e 72 h (11%) em células incubadas com “pool” soros de animais infectados e com anti-CD39 29%, 12% e 90%, respectivamente. A atividade proliferativa de esplenócitos incubadas com anti-CD39 aumentou nos tempos de 48h (45%) e 72h (70%) e nas células mantidas com soro imune de animal infectado não foi observada nenhuma diferença significativa. Em ensaio de proliferação de linfócitos por citometria de fluxo houve um aumento significativo do número de linfócitos T nos grupos incubados com soro imune (36%) e anti-CD39 (>100%). Por sua vez, houve um decréscimo de 44% na proliferação de linfócitos B tratados previamente com soro de animal infectado e de 34% no grupo tratado com anti-CD39. Com esses resultados sugerimos que a inibição da NTPDase 1 de células imunes por anticorpos produzidos contra a isoforma da enzima do S. mansoni pode ser responsável pela modulação da resposta imune que ocorre na esquistossomose, contribuindo para um perfil Th2. Porém, outros testes são necessários para corroborar essa hipótese. A inibição das NTPDases pode contribuir para o estudo dos mecanismos envolvidos em diversas disfunções relacionadas a defeitos na sinalização purinérgica. / Extracellular nucleotides and nucleosides may act as signaling molecules that control inflammation and immune response. In this context, NTPDases represent an important family of enzymes capable of hydrolyzing di- and tri-phosphate nucleosides which regulate purinergic signaling in most living beings. The homology between different enzymes from the NTPDase family supports new investigations about the interactions of antibodies directed against isoforms of these enzymes in parasites and the connection to their isoforms expressed in mammalian hosts. The NTPDase isoforms in Schistosoma mansoni, called SmATPDases 1 and 2 are antigenic and display a significant homology with the NTPDases isoforms found in mammalian cells. The aim of this work was to verify if anti-SmATPDase 1 antibodies from serum of animals infected with S. mansoni show cross-immunoreactivity with the NTPDase 1 isoform from immune system cells of mammalians. This cross-immunoreactivity could affect cell proliferation and cell signalization, justifying a direct modulation of the purinergic signaling developed during the progression of schistosomiasis. Through western blotting technique we verified that antibodies against SmATPDase isoforms from serum of infected animals were able to recognize NTPDase isoform 1 from homogenized splenocytes and macrophages, resulting in clear display of bands with molecular weights of approximately 53 and 58 kDa. Additionally, NTPDase 1 was identified and localized in these cells by immunofluorescence. The reactivity between preparations of cells and anti-IgG antibodies present in the serum of animals with schistosomiasis (dilutions 1:50 and 1: 100) also suggested the existence of homologous proteins between the parasite and the immune cells that could be related to NTPDases. Antibodies were also able to reduce activity enzyme in preparations of macrophages (22%) and splenocytes (58%). Anti-CD39 promoted decrease in this activity by 40% and 83%, respectively. In cell proliferation assays, there was a reduction in the proliferation of macrophages in 24 h (14%), 48 h (14%) and 72 h (11%) in cells incubated with pool infected animal sera and with anti-CD39 29%, 12% and 90%, respectively. When the splenocytes culture was incubated with anti-CD39, proliferative activity increased in 48h (45%) and 72 h (70%) and in cells maintained with immune serum of the infected animal, it observed no significant difference. The lymphocyte proliferation assay by flow cytometry there is a significant increase in the number of T lymphocytes incubated with immune serum (36%) and anti-CD39 (> 100%). In turn, there was a 44% decrease in proliferation of B cells previously treated with infected animal serum and 34% in the group treated with anti-CD39. These results suggest that inhibition of NTPDase 1 of immune cells by antibodies produced against the isoforms of the S. mansoni could be responsible for modulation of the immune response during the schistosomiasis, conducting to a Th2 response. However, more tests should be carried out to confirm this hypothesis. The NTPDases inhibition may contribute for studies of the mechanisms involved in various disorders related to defects in purinergic signaling.