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  • Unique properties of cluster of differentiation 93 in the umbilical cord blood of neonates.
    Microbiology and immunology, 2013
    Co-Authors: Nobunao Ikewaki, Tohru Sonoda, Hidetoshi Inoko
    Abstract:

    It has previously been reported by these authors that cluster of differentiation (CD) 93 is co-expressed on naive T-lymphocytes (CD4+CD45RA+ cells) in neonatal umbilical cord blood cells (UCBCs) but not on normal adult peripheral blood cells (PBCs). In this study, expression of CD93 on other lymphocyte subsets and the concentration of soluble formed CD93 (sCD93) in serum or culture supernatants from neonatal umbilical cord blood (UCB) was examined. It was found that CD93 is also co-expressed on CD2+, CD16+, CD56+ or CD25+ cells in the lymphocyte population of neonatal UCBCs, but not on normal adult PBCs. The concentrations of sCD93 in serum and culture supernatants from neonatal UCB were significantly greater than those from normal adult peripheral blood. The concentrations of sCD93 in culture supernatants from neonatal UCBCs and normal adult PBCs treated with phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) were significantly enhanced compared with those without PMA treatment. The degree of enhancement of sCD93 by PMA in culture supernatants from neonatal UCBCs was significantly greater than that of normal adult PBCs and enhancement of sCD93 by PMA in the culture supernatants from neonatal UCBCs and normal adult PBCs was significantly suppressed by PKC inhibitor. Interestingly, the high concentration of serum sCD93 in neonates was significantly decreased in sera from infants at 1 month after birth. Expression of CD93 on the lymphocyte population of PBCs from infants at 1 month after birth was also significantly decreased, compared with that for neonatal UCBCs. These findings indicate that CD93 in neonatal UCB has unique properties as an immunological biomarker.

  • Flow cytometric identification of CD93 expression on naive T lymphocytes (CD4+CD45RA+ Cells) in human neonatal umbilical cord blood
    Journal of clinical immunology, 2010
    Co-Authors: Nobunao Ikewaki, Hiromichi Yamao, Jerzy K. Kulski, Hidetoshi Inoko
    Abstract:

    Human CD93 has a molecular weight of about 100 kDa and is selectively expressed by myeloid cell lineages in peripheral blood (PB) mononuclear cells. Although CD93 was initially identified as a receptor for complement component 1, subcomponent q phagocytosis (C1qRp) involved in the C1q-mediated enhancement of the phagocytosis of various antigens, several recent studies have reported that CD93 is not a receptor for the C1q-mediated enhancement of phagocytosis. The expression patterns of CD93 have been previously investigated in PB mononuclear cells (lymphocytes, monocytes, and granulocytes) from adult PB and neonatal umbilical cord blood (UCB), and the expression of CD93 was not found on lymphocytes from either normal adult PB or neonatal UCB. However, the detection of CD93 expression in neonatal UCB using CD93 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that recognize different antigenic epitopes remains poorly understood. In this study, we examined the expression of CD93 on lymphocytes, monocytes, and granulocytes from neonatal UCB using four different types of CD93 mAb detection probes, mNI-11, R139, R3, and X-2, using flow cytometric and western blot analyses. We found that CD93, as defined using all four mAbs, was expressed on monocytes and granulocytes in PB mononuclear cells from adult PB and neonatal UCB. On the other hand, we observed for the first time that the expression of CD93 on lymphocytes in neonatal UCB can only be detected using the mNI-11 mAb, established in our laboratory, and not with commercially available CD93 mAbs (R139, R3, and X-2). However, CD93 expression on lymphocytes from normal adults was not detected using any of the four CD93 mAbs. Two-color flow cytometric analyses showed that the CD93 recognized by mNI-11 mAb was expressed on CD3+ T lymphocytes (mainly CD4+ helper T lymphocytes), but not on CD19+ B lymphocytes or on CD8+ suppressor/cytotoxic T lymphocytes from neonatal UCB. In addition, CD93 was expressed on CD45RA+ (naive antigen) lymphocytes from neonatal UCB, but not on CD45RO+ (memory antigen) lymphocytes from neonatal UCB or on CD45RA+ and CD45RO+ lymphocytes from normal adult PB. Three-color flow cytometric analysis showed that CD93 was co-expressed on naive T lymphocytes (CD4+CD45RA+) from neonatal UCB. In a western blot analysis, the CD93 mAb (mNI-11) immunoprecipitated at a molecular weight of 98 kDa, identified as a CD93 molecule, in the CD4+CD45RA+ cells from neonatal UCB but not from adult PB, similar to the results in the human monocyte-like cell line U937 (human CD93-positive cells). Taken together, these results provide the first direct evidence of a novel/naive cell population (CD4+CD45RA+CD93+) in neonatal UCB that may have an important role in cell biology, transplantation, and immature/mature immune responses.

  • flow cytometric identification of CD93 expression on naive t lymphocytes cd4 cd45ra cells in human neonatal umbilical cord blood
    Journal of Clinical Immunology, 2010
    Co-Authors: Nobunao Ikewaki, Hiromichi Yamao, Jerzy K. Kulski, Hidetoshi Inoko
    Abstract:

    Human CD93 has a molecular weight of about 100 kDa and is selectively expressed by myeloid cell lineages in peripheral blood (PB) mononuclear cells. Although CD93 was initially identified as a receptor for complement component 1, subcomponent q phagocytosis (C1qRp) involved in the C1q-mediated enhancement of the phagocytosis of various antigens, several recent studies have reported that CD93 is not a receptor for the C1q-mediated enhancement of phagocytosis. The expression patterns of CD93 have been previously investigated in PB mononuclear cells (lymphocytes, monocytes, and granulocytes) from adult PB and neonatal umbilical cord blood (UCB), and the expression of CD93 was not found on lymphocytes from either normal adult PB or neonatal UCB. However, the detection of CD93 expression in neonatal UCB using CD93 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that recognize different antigenic epitopes remains poorly understood. In this study, we examined the expression of CD93 on lymphocytes, monocytes, and granulocytes from neonatal UCB using four different types of CD93 mAb detection probes, mNI-11, R139, R3, and X-2, using flow cytometric and western blot analyses. We found that CD93, as defined using all four mAbs, was expressed on monocytes and granulocytes in PB mononuclear cells from adult PB and neonatal UCB. On the other hand, we observed for the first time that the expression of CD93 on lymphocytes in neonatal UCB can only be detected using the mNI-11 mAb, established in our laboratory, and not with commercially available CD93 mAbs (R139, R3, and X-2). However, CD93 expression on lymphocytes from normal adults was not detected using any of the four CD93 mAbs. Two-color flow cytometric analyses showed that the CD93 recognized by mNI-11 mAb was expressed on CD3+ T lymphocytes (mainly CD4+ helper T lymphocytes), but not on CD19+ B lymphocytes or on CD8+ suppressor/cytotoxic T lymphocytes from neonatal UCB. In addition, CD93 was expressed on CD45RA+ (naive antigen) lymphocytes from neonatal UCB, but not on CD45RO+ (memory antigen) lymphocytes from neonatal UCB or on CD45RA+ and CD45RO+ lymphocytes from normal adult PB. Three-color flow cytometric analysis showed that CD93 was co-expressed on naive T lymphocytes (CD4+CD45RA+) from neonatal UCB. In a western blot analysis, the CD93 mAb (mNI-11) immunoprecipitated at a molecular weight of 98 kDa, identified as a CD93 molecule, in the CD4+CD45RA+ cells from neonatal UCB but not from adult PB, similar to the results in the human monocyte-like cell line U937 (human CD93-positive cells). Taken together, these results provide the first direct evidence of a novel/naive cell population (CD4+CD45RA+CD93+) in neonatal UCB that may have an important role in cell biology, transplantation, and immature/mature immune responses.

  • decrease in CD93 c1qrp expression in a human monocyte like cell line u937 treated with various apoptosis inducing chemical substances
    Microbiology and Immunology, 2007
    Co-Authors: Nobunao Ikewaki, Hidekazu Tamauchi, Hidetoshi Inoko
    Abstract:

    Human CD93, a receptor for complement component 1, subcomponent q phagocytosis (C1qRp), has been shown to be selectively expressed by cells of a myeloid lineage and was originally reported to be involved in the C1q-mediated enhancement of phagocytosis in innate and adaptive immune responses. The modulation of CD93 expression has been investigated in various cells, particularly in granulocytes and monocytes. We previously reported that a protein kinase C activator (PKC), phorbol myristate acetate (PMA), effectively up-regulated CD93 expression on several cultured cell lines and that its regulation was mainly controlled by a PKC delta-isoenzyme. However, the expression pattern of CD93 in myeloid cells with apoptotic properties remains poorly understood. In this study, we examined the modulation of CD93 expression on a human monocyte-like cell line (U937) treated with various apoptosis-inducing chemical substances: an RNA-synthesis inhibitor, actinomycin D (ActD); a DNA topoisomerase I inhibitor, camptothecin (CPT); a protein-synthesis inhibitor, cycloheximide (CHX); a DNA topoisomerase II inhibitor, etoposide (EPS); and a DNA-synthesis inhibitor, mitomycin C (MMC). Apoptosis was monitored using two-color flow cytometry with Annexin V and 7-amino actinomycin D (7AAD). The above-mentioned substances sufficiently induced the early and late stages of apoptosis, identified as Annexin V positive (+)/7AAD negative (–) cells and Annexin V positive (+)/7AAD positive (+) cells, respectively, in U937 cells after 6 hr of treatment. The modulation of CD93 expression on U937 cells during the early stage of apoptosis, gated as Annexin V positive (+)/7AAD negative (–) cells, was then investigated using a CD93 mAb (mNI-11), originally established in our laboratories, and flow cytometry using a fluorescence-activated cell sorter (FACS). The mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) of the cells that stained positive for CD93 mAb (mNI-11) among the treated U937 cells showed a dramatic decrease in expression. In addition, the expressions of HLA-class I (HLA-A, B, C), HLA-class II (HLA-DR), CD18 (lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 β; LFA-1β) and CD54 (intercellular adhesion molecule-1; ICAM-1) were also markedly decreased on the treated U937 cells identified as Annexin V positive (+)/7AAD negative (—) cells (early stage of apoptosis). Interestingly, the expression patterns of CD93 on the U937 cells treated with the above-mentioned chemical substances closely resembled those of HLA-class I (HLA-A, B, C). An immunoblotting analysis showed that the expression of a surface antigen (molecular size, about 97 kDa) targeted by the CD93 mAb (mNI-11) on the U937 cells treated with various apoptosis-inducing chemical substances had clearly decreased. On the other hand, an enzyme-linked immunoassay (EIA) showed that although PMA-treated U937 cells had strongly secreted soluble CD93 (sCD93) into the culture supernatant, the secretion of sCD93 in the culture supernatant of the U937 cells treated with the above-mentioned chemical substances was not enhanced, compared with that of untreated U937 cells. Importantly, however, the U937 cells with apoptotic properties induced by various apoptosis-inducing chemical substances also rapidly (in 30 min) and strongly secreted sCD93 into the culture supernatant in the presence of PMA. Taken together, these findings indicate that the expression of the CD93 molecule identified by CD93 mAb (mNI-11) is dramatically decreased on U937 cells with apoptotic properties, and that the decrease in CD93 expression on U937 cells treated with apoptosis-inducing chemical substances may be a good model for analyzing the regulation of CD93 expression on apoptotic myeloid cells.

  • Decrease in CD93 (C1qRp) Expression in a Human Monocyte‐Like Cell Line (U937) Treated with Various Apoptosis‐Inducing Chemical Substances
    Microbiology and immunology, 2007
    Co-Authors: Nobunao Ikewaki, Hidekazu Tamauchi, Hidetoshi Inoko
    Abstract:

    Human CD93, a receptor for complement component 1, subcomponent q phagocytosis (C1qRp), has been shown to be selectively expressed by cells of a myeloid lineage and was originally reported to be involved in the C1q-mediated enhancement of phagocytosis in innate and adaptive immune responses. The modulation of CD93 expression has been investigated in various cells, particularly in granulocytes and monocytes. We previously reported that a protein kinase C activator (PKC), phorbol myristate acetate (PMA), effectively up-regulated CD93 expression on several cultured cell lines and that its regulation was mainly controlled by a PKC delta-isoenzyme. However, the expression pattern of CD93 in myeloid cells with apoptotic properties remains poorly understood. In this study, we examined the modulation of CD93 expression on a human monocyte-like cell line (U937) treated with various apoptosis-inducing chemical substances: an RNA-synthesis inhibitor, actinomycin D (ActD); a DNA topoisomerase I inhibitor, camptothecin (CPT); a protein-synthesis inhibitor, cycloheximide (CHX); a DNA topoisomerase II inhibitor, etoposide (EPS); and a DNA-synthesis inhibitor, mitomycin C (MMC). Apoptosis was monitored using two-color flow cytometry with Annexin V and 7-amino actinomycin D (7AAD). The above-mentioned substances sufficiently induced the early and late stages of apoptosis, identified as Annexin V positive (+)/7AAD negative (–) cells and Annexin V positive (+)/7AAD positive (+) cells, respectively, in U937 cells after 6 hr of treatment. The modulation of CD93 expression on U937 cells during the early stage of apoptosis, gated as Annexin V positive (+)/7AAD negative (–) cells, was then investigated using a CD93 mAb (mNI-11), originally established in our laboratories, and flow cytometry using a fluorescence-activated cell sorter (FACS). The mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) of the cells that stained positive for CD93 mAb (mNI-11) among the treated U937 cells showed a dramatic decrease in expression. In addition, the expressions of HLA-class I (HLA-A, B, C), HLA-class II (HLA-DR), CD18 (lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 β; LFA-1β) and CD54 (intercellular adhesion molecule-1; ICAM-1) were also markedly decreased on the treated U937 cells identified as Annexin V positive (+)/7AAD negative (—) cells (early stage of apoptosis). Interestingly, the expression patterns of CD93 on the U937 cells treated with the above-mentioned chemical substances closely resembled those of HLA-class I (HLA-A, B, C). An immunoblotting analysis showed that the expression of a surface antigen (molecular size, about 97 kDa) targeted by the CD93 mAb (mNI-11) on the U937 cells treated with various apoptosis-inducing chemical substances had clearly decreased. On the other hand, an enzyme-linked immunoassay (EIA) showed that although PMA-treated U937 cells had strongly secreted soluble CD93 (sCD93) into the culture supernatant, the secretion of sCD93 in the culture supernatant of the U937 cells treated with the above-mentioned chemical substances was not enhanced, compared with that of untreated U937 cells. Importantly, however, the U937 cells with apoptotic properties induced by various apoptosis-inducing chemical substances also rapidly (in 30 min) and strongly secreted sCD93 into the culture supernatant in the presence of PMA. Taken together, these findings indicate that the expression of the CD93 molecule identified by CD93 mAb (mNI-11) is dramatically decreased on U937 cells with apoptotic properties, and that the decrease in CD93 expression on U937 cells treated with apoptosis-inducing chemical substances may be a good model for analyzing the regulation of CD93 expression on apoptotic myeloid cells.

Nobunao Ikewaki - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Unique properties of cluster of differentiation 93 in the umbilical cord blood of neonates.
    Microbiology and immunology, 2013
    Co-Authors: Nobunao Ikewaki, Tohru Sonoda, Hidetoshi Inoko
    Abstract:

    It has previously been reported by these authors that cluster of differentiation (CD) 93 is co-expressed on naive T-lymphocytes (CD4+CD45RA+ cells) in neonatal umbilical cord blood cells (UCBCs) but not on normal adult peripheral blood cells (PBCs). In this study, expression of CD93 on other lymphocyte subsets and the concentration of soluble formed CD93 (sCD93) in serum or culture supernatants from neonatal umbilical cord blood (UCB) was examined. It was found that CD93 is also co-expressed on CD2+, CD16+, CD56+ or CD25+ cells in the lymphocyte population of neonatal UCBCs, but not on normal adult PBCs. The concentrations of sCD93 in serum and culture supernatants from neonatal UCB were significantly greater than those from normal adult peripheral blood. The concentrations of sCD93 in culture supernatants from neonatal UCBCs and normal adult PBCs treated with phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) were significantly enhanced compared with those without PMA treatment. The degree of enhancement of sCD93 by PMA in culture supernatants from neonatal UCBCs was significantly greater than that of normal adult PBCs and enhancement of sCD93 by PMA in the culture supernatants from neonatal UCBCs and normal adult PBCs was significantly suppressed by PKC inhibitor. Interestingly, the high concentration of serum sCD93 in neonates was significantly decreased in sera from infants at 1 month after birth. Expression of CD93 on the lymphocyte population of PBCs from infants at 1 month after birth was also significantly decreased, compared with that for neonatal UCBCs. These findings indicate that CD93 in neonatal UCB has unique properties as an immunological biomarker.

  • Flow cytometric identification of CD93 expression on naive T lymphocytes (CD4+CD45RA+ Cells) in human neonatal umbilical cord blood
    Journal of clinical immunology, 2010
    Co-Authors: Nobunao Ikewaki, Hiromichi Yamao, Jerzy K. Kulski, Hidetoshi Inoko
    Abstract:

    Human CD93 has a molecular weight of about 100 kDa and is selectively expressed by myeloid cell lineages in peripheral blood (PB) mononuclear cells. Although CD93 was initially identified as a receptor for complement component 1, subcomponent q phagocytosis (C1qRp) involved in the C1q-mediated enhancement of the phagocytosis of various antigens, several recent studies have reported that CD93 is not a receptor for the C1q-mediated enhancement of phagocytosis. The expression patterns of CD93 have been previously investigated in PB mononuclear cells (lymphocytes, monocytes, and granulocytes) from adult PB and neonatal umbilical cord blood (UCB), and the expression of CD93 was not found on lymphocytes from either normal adult PB or neonatal UCB. However, the detection of CD93 expression in neonatal UCB using CD93 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that recognize different antigenic epitopes remains poorly understood. In this study, we examined the expression of CD93 on lymphocytes, monocytes, and granulocytes from neonatal UCB using four different types of CD93 mAb detection probes, mNI-11, R139, R3, and X-2, using flow cytometric and western blot analyses. We found that CD93, as defined using all four mAbs, was expressed on monocytes and granulocytes in PB mononuclear cells from adult PB and neonatal UCB. On the other hand, we observed for the first time that the expression of CD93 on lymphocytes in neonatal UCB can only be detected using the mNI-11 mAb, established in our laboratory, and not with commercially available CD93 mAbs (R139, R3, and X-2). However, CD93 expression on lymphocytes from normal adults was not detected using any of the four CD93 mAbs. Two-color flow cytometric analyses showed that the CD93 recognized by mNI-11 mAb was expressed on CD3+ T lymphocytes (mainly CD4+ helper T lymphocytes), but not on CD19+ B lymphocytes or on CD8+ suppressor/cytotoxic T lymphocytes from neonatal UCB. In addition, CD93 was expressed on CD45RA+ (naive antigen) lymphocytes from neonatal UCB, but not on CD45RO+ (memory antigen) lymphocytes from neonatal UCB or on CD45RA+ and CD45RO+ lymphocytes from normal adult PB. Three-color flow cytometric analysis showed that CD93 was co-expressed on naive T lymphocytes (CD4+CD45RA+) from neonatal UCB. In a western blot analysis, the CD93 mAb (mNI-11) immunoprecipitated at a molecular weight of 98 kDa, identified as a CD93 molecule, in the CD4+CD45RA+ cells from neonatal UCB but not from adult PB, similar to the results in the human monocyte-like cell line U937 (human CD93-positive cells). Taken together, these results provide the first direct evidence of a novel/naive cell population (CD4+CD45RA+CD93+) in neonatal UCB that may have an important role in cell biology, transplantation, and immature/mature immune responses.

  • flow cytometric identification of CD93 expression on naive t lymphocytes cd4 cd45ra cells in human neonatal umbilical cord blood
    Journal of Clinical Immunology, 2010
    Co-Authors: Nobunao Ikewaki, Hiromichi Yamao, Jerzy K. Kulski, Hidetoshi Inoko
    Abstract:

    Human CD93 has a molecular weight of about 100 kDa and is selectively expressed by myeloid cell lineages in peripheral blood (PB) mononuclear cells. Although CD93 was initially identified as a receptor for complement component 1, subcomponent q phagocytosis (C1qRp) involved in the C1q-mediated enhancement of the phagocytosis of various antigens, several recent studies have reported that CD93 is not a receptor for the C1q-mediated enhancement of phagocytosis. The expression patterns of CD93 have been previously investigated in PB mononuclear cells (lymphocytes, monocytes, and granulocytes) from adult PB and neonatal umbilical cord blood (UCB), and the expression of CD93 was not found on lymphocytes from either normal adult PB or neonatal UCB. However, the detection of CD93 expression in neonatal UCB using CD93 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that recognize different antigenic epitopes remains poorly understood. In this study, we examined the expression of CD93 on lymphocytes, monocytes, and granulocytes from neonatal UCB using four different types of CD93 mAb detection probes, mNI-11, R139, R3, and X-2, using flow cytometric and western blot analyses. We found that CD93, as defined using all four mAbs, was expressed on monocytes and granulocytes in PB mononuclear cells from adult PB and neonatal UCB. On the other hand, we observed for the first time that the expression of CD93 on lymphocytes in neonatal UCB can only be detected using the mNI-11 mAb, established in our laboratory, and not with commercially available CD93 mAbs (R139, R3, and X-2). However, CD93 expression on lymphocytes from normal adults was not detected using any of the four CD93 mAbs. Two-color flow cytometric analyses showed that the CD93 recognized by mNI-11 mAb was expressed on CD3+ T lymphocytes (mainly CD4+ helper T lymphocytes), but not on CD19+ B lymphocytes or on CD8+ suppressor/cytotoxic T lymphocytes from neonatal UCB. In addition, CD93 was expressed on CD45RA+ (naive antigen) lymphocytes from neonatal UCB, but not on CD45RO+ (memory antigen) lymphocytes from neonatal UCB or on CD45RA+ and CD45RO+ lymphocytes from normal adult PB. Three-color flow cytometric analysis showed that CD93 was co-expressed on naive T lymphocytes (CD4+CD45RA+) from neonatal UCB. In a western blot analysis, the CD93 mAb (mNI-11) immunoprecipitated at a molecular weight of 98 kDa, identified as a CD93 molecule, in the CD4+CD45RA+ cells from neonatal UCB but not from adult PB, similar to the results in the human monocyte-like cell line U937 (human CD93-positive cells). Taken together, these results provide the first direct evidence of a novel/naive cell population (CD4+CD45RA+CD93+) in neonatal UCB that may have an important role in cell biology, transplantation, and immature/mature immune responses.

  • decrease in CD93 c1qrp expression in a human monocyte like cell line u937 treated with various apoptosis inducing chemical substances
    Microbiology and Immunology, 2007
    Co-Authors: Nobunao Ikewaki, Hidekazu Tamauchi, Hidetoshi Inoko
    Abstract:

    Human CD93, a receptor for complement component 1, subcomponent q phagocytosis (C1qRp), has been shown to be selectively expressed by cells of a myeloid lineage and was originally reported to be involved in the C1q-mediated enhancement of phagocytosis in innate and adaptive immune responses. The modulation of CD93 expression has been investigated in various cells, particularly in granulocytes and monocytes. We previously reported that a protein kinase C activator (PKC), phorbol myristate acetate (PMA), effectively up-regulated CD93 expression on several cultured cell lines and that its regulation was mainly controlled by a PKC delta-isoenzyme. However, the expression pattern of CD93 in myeloid cells with apoptotic properties remains poorly understood. In this study, we examined the modulation of CD93 expression on a human monocyte-like cell line (U937) treated with various apoptosis-inducing chemical substances: an RNA-synthesis inhibitor, actinomycin D (ActD); a DNA topoisomerase I inhibitor, camptothecin (CPT); a protein-synthesis inhibitor, cycloheximide (CHX); a DNA topoisomerase II inhibitor, etoposide (EPS); and a DNA-synthesis inhibitor, mitomycin C (MMC). Apoptosis was monitored using two-color flow cytometry with Annexin V and 7-amino actinomycin D (7AAD). The above-mentioned substances sufficiently induced the early and late stages of apoptosis, identified as Annexin V positive (+)/7AAD negative (–) cells and Annexin V positive (+)/7AAD positive (+) cells, respectively, in U937 cells after 6 hr of treatment. The modulation of CD93 expression on U937 cells during the early stage of apoptosis, gated as Annexin V positive (+)/7AAD negative (–) cells, was then investigated using a CD93 mAb (mNI-11), originally established in our laboratories, and flow cytometry using a fluorescence-activated cell sorter (FACS). The mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) of the cells that stained positive for CD93 mAb (mNI-11) among the treated U937 cells showed a dramatic decrease in expression. In addition, the expressions of HLA-class I (HLA-A, B, C), HLA-class II (HLA-DR), CD18 (lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 β; LFA-1β) and CD54 (intercellular adhesion molecule-1; ICAM-1) were also markedly decreased on the treated U937 cells identified as Annexin V positive (+)/7AAD negative (—) cells (early stage of apoptosis). Interestingly, the expression patterns of CD93 on the U937 cells treated with the above-mentioned chemical substances closely resembled those of HLA-class I (HLA-A, B, C). An immunoblotting analysis showed that the expression of a surface antigen (molecular size, about 97 kDa) targeted by the CD93 mAb (mNI-11) on the U937 cells treated with various apoptosis-inducing chemical substances had clearly decreased. On the other hand, an enzyme-linked immunoassay (EIA) showed that although PMA-treated U937 cells had strongly secreted soluble CD93 (sCD93) into the culture supernatant, the secretion of sCD93 in the culture supernatant of the U937 cells treated with the above-mentioned chemical substances was not enhanced, compared with that of untreated U937 cells. Importantly, however, the U937 cells with apoptotic properties induced by various apoptosis-inducing chemical substances also rapidly (in 30 min) and strongly secreted sCD93 into the culture supernatant in the presence of PMA. Taken together, these findings indicate that the expression of the CD93 molecule identified by CD93 mAb (mNI-11) is dramatically decreased on U937 cells with apoptotic properties, and that the decrease in CD93 expression on U937 cells treated with apoptosis-inducing chemical substances may be a good model for analyzing the regulation of CD93 expression on apoptotic myeloid cells.

  • Decrease in CD93 (C1qRp) Expression in a Human Monocyte‐Like Cell Line (U937) Treated with Various Apoptosis‐Inducing Chemical Substances
    Microbiology and immunology, 2007
    Co-Authors: Nobunao Ikewaki, Hidekazu Tamauchi, Hidetoshi Inoko
    Abstract:

    Human CD93, a receptor for complement component 1, subcomponent q phagocytosis (C1qRp), has been shown to be selectively expressed by cells of a myeloid lineage and was originally reported to be involved in the C1q-mediated enhancement of phagocytosis in innate and adaptive immune responses. The modulation of CD93 expression has been investigated in various cells, particularly in granulocytes and monocytes. We previously reported that a protein kinase C activator (PKC), phorbol myristate acetate (PMA), effectively up-regulated CD93 expression on several cultured cell lines and that its regulation was mainly controlled by a PKC delta-isoenzyme. However, the expression pattern of CD93 in myeloid cells with apoptotic properties remains poorly understood. In this study, we examined the modulation of CD93 expression on a human monocyte-like cell line (U937) treated with various apoptosis-inducing chemical substances: an RNA-synthesis inhibitor, actinomycin D (ActD); a DNA topoisomerase I inhibitor, camptothecin (CPT); a protein-synthesis inhibitor, cycloheximide (CHX); a DNA topoisomerase II inhibitor, etoposide (EPS); and a DNA-synthesis inhibitor, mitomycin C (MMC). Apoptosis was monitored using two-color flow cytometry with Annexin V and 7-amino actinomycin D (7AAD). The above-mentioned substances sufficiently induced the early and late stages of apoptosis, identified as Annexin V positive (+)/7AAD negative (–) cells and Annexin V positive (+)/7AAD positive (+) cells, respectively, in U937 cells after 6 hr of treatment. The modulation of CD93 expression on U937 cells during the early stage of apoptosis, gated as Annexin V positive (+)/7AAD negative (–) cells, was then investigated using a CD93 mAb (mNI-11), originally established in our laboratories, and flow cytometry using a fluorescence-activated cell sorter (FACS). The mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) of the cells that stained positive for CD93 mAb (mNI-11) among the treated U937 cells showed a dramatic decrease in expression. In addition, the expressions of HLA-class I (HLA-A, B, C), HLA-class II (HLA-DR), CD18 (lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 β; LFA-1β) and CD54 (intercellular adhesion molecule-1; ICAM-1) were also markedly decreased on the treated U937 cells identified as Annexin V positive (+)/7AAD negative (—) cells (early stage of apoptosis). Interestingly, the expression patterns of CD93 on the U937 cells treated with the above-mentioned chemical substances closely resembled those of HLA-class I (HLA-A, B, C). An immunoblotting analysis showed that the expression of a surface antigen (molecular size, about 97 kDa) targeted by the CD93 mAb (mNI-11) on the U937 cells treated with various apoptosis-inducing chemical substances had clearly decreased. On the other hand, an enzyme-linked immunoassay (EIA) showed that although PMA-treated U937 cells had strongly secreted soluble CD93 (sCD93) into the culture supernatant, the secretion of sCD93 in the culture supernatant of the U937 cells treated with the above-mentioned chemical substances was not enhanced, compared with that of untreated U937 cells. Importantly, however, the U937 cells with apoptotic properties induced by various apoptosis-inducing chemical substances also rapidly (in 30 min) and strongly secreted sCD93 into the culture supernatant in the presence of PMA. Taken together, these findings indicate that the expression of the CD93 molecule identified by CD93 mAb (mNI-11) is dramatically decreased on U937 cells with apoptotic properties, and that the decrease in CD93 expression on U937 cells treated with apoptosis-inducing chemical substances may be a good model for analyzing the regulation of CD93 expression on apoptotic myeloid cells.

Eui-cheol Shin - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Significance of Soluble CD93 in Type 2 Diabetes as a Biomarker for Diabetic Nephropathy: Integrated Results from Human and Rodent Studies
    Journal of clinical medicine, 2020
    Co-Authors: Minyoung Lee, Ho Seon Park, Min Yeong Choi, Hak Zoo Kim, Sung Jin Moon, Arim Choi, Young Woo Park, Jong Suk Park, Eui-cheol Shin
    Abstract:

    Cluster of differentiation 93 (CD93) is a glycoprotein expressed in activated endothelial cells. The extracellular portion of CD93 can be secreted as a soluble form (sCD93) under inflammatory conditions. As diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a well-known inflammatory disease, we hypothesized that sCD93 would be a new biomarker for DN. We prospectively enrolled 97 patients with type 2 diabetes and evaluated the association between serum sCD93 and DN prevalence. The association between CD93 and development of DN was investigated using human umbilical cord endothelial cells (HUVECs) in vitro and diabetic db/db mice in vivo. Subjects with higher sCD93 levels had a lower estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). The sCD93 level was an independent determinant of both the albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) and the eGFR. The risk of prevalent DN was higher in the high sCD93 group (adjusted odds ratio 7.212, 95% confidence interval 1.244-41.796, p = 0.028). In vitro, CD93 was highly expressed in HUVECs and both CD93 expression and secretion were upregulated after lipopolysaccharides (LPS) stimulation. In vivo, peritoneal and urine sCD93 levels and the renal glomerular expression of CD93 were significantly higher in the db/db mice than in the control db/m+ mice. These results suggest the potential of sCD93 as a candidate biomarker associated with DN.

  • soluble CD93 levels in patients with acute myocardial infarction and its implication on clinical outcome
    PLOS ONE, 2014
    Co-Authors: Young Woo Park, Jae-won Jeon, Jongchan Youn, Hye Sun Lee, Yangsoo Jang, Yong Beom Park, Eui-cheol Shin
    Abstract:

    Background Inflammation plays a key role in the pathogenesis of acute myocardial infarction (MI). However, it is unclear whether marker of immune activation will provide prognostic information in these patients. We hypothesized that circulating levels of soluble CD93 (sCD93), a soluble form of transmembrane glycoprotein CD93, is increased in acute MI patients and its level would be associated with clinical outcomes in patients with acute MI. Methods We measured circulating levels of sCD93 in 120 patients with acute MI (63±13 yrs, M∶F = 85∶35) and in 120 age, sex-matched control subjects. In patients with acute MI, clinical characteristics, echocardiographic and laboratory findings were assessed at the time of initial enrollment. The primary outcome was defined as all-cause and cardiovascular death. Results Circulating sCD93 levels were significantly higher in patients with acute MI than in control subjects (552.1±293.7 vs. 429.8±114.2 ng/mL, p<0.0001). Upon in vitro inflammatory stimulation, increased CD93 shedding was demonstrated in acute MI patients but not in control subjects. During follow up period (median 208 days, 3-1058 days), the primary outcome occurred in 18 (15%) patients (9 cardiovascular deaths). Circulating levels of sCD93 were associated with all cause (p<0.0001) and cardiovascular (p<0.0001) mortality in patients with acute MI. Multivariate Cox regression analysis revealed that initial sCD93 level was found to be an independent predictor of all cause (p = 0.002) and cardiovascular mortality (p = 0.033) when controlled for age and left ventricular ejection fraction. Conclusions Circulating levels of sCD93 are elevated in patients with acute MI and their levels were associated with adverse clinical outcomes.

  • Soluble CD93 levels in patients with acute myocardial infarction and its implication on clinical outcome
    PloS one, 2014
    Co-Authors: Jongchan Youn, Young Woo Park, Jae-won Jeon, Hye Sun Lee, Yangsoo Jang, Yong Beom Park, Eui-cheol Shin
    Abstract:

    Background Inflammation plays a key role in the pathogenesis of acute myocardial infarction (MI). However, it is unclear whether marker of immune activation will provide prognostic information in these patients. We hypothesized that circulating levels of soluble CD93 (sCD93), a soluble form of transmembrane glycoprotein CD93, is increased in acute MI patients and its level would be associated with clinical outcomes in patients with acute MI. Methods We measured circulating levels of sCD93 in 120 patients with acute MI (63±13 yrs, M∶F = 85∶35) and in 120 age, sex-matched control subjects. In patients with acute MI, clinical characteristics, echocardiographic and laboratory findings were assessed at the time of initial enrollment. The primary outcome was defined as all-cause and cardiovascular death. Results Circulating sCD93 levels were significantly higher in patients with acute MI than in control subjects (552.1±293.7 vs. 429.8±114.2 ng/mL, p

  • Soluble CD93 Induces Differentiation of Monocytes and Enhances TLR Responses
    Journal of immunology (Baltimore Md. : 1950), 2010
    Co-Authors: Jae-won Jeon, Eui-cheol Shin, Joon-goo Jung, Hye In Choi, Ho-youn Kim, Mi-la Cho, Sun-wha Kim, Young-soon Jang, Myung-ho Sohn, Ji-hyun Moon
    Abstract:

    The cell surface protein CD93 is known to be involved in the regulation of phagocytosis and cell adhesion. Although typically membrane-bound, a soluble form of CD93 (sCD93) has recently been identified. Currently, however, the role of sCD93 in monocyte function is unknown. In the current study, we analyzed the functional effects of sCD93 on THP-1 monocytic cells and human primary monocytes. Various forms of recombinant human sCD93 were used to investigate the effects of this molecule on both human primary monocytes and a monocytic cell line, THP-1. We found that sCD93 induced differentiation of monocytes to macrophage-like cells, as evidenced by activated cell adhesion and increased phagocytic activities. In addition, this differentiation resulted in an enhanced response to TLR stimulation in terms of differentiation marker expression and proinflammatory cytokine production. Furthermore, sCD93 enhanced LPS-stimulated TNF-α production even prior to monocyte differentiation. To investigate a possible role for sCD93 in the pathogenesis of chronic inflammatory diseases, we assessed the concentration of sCD93 in synovial fluid from patients with rheumatoid arthritis and found it to be significantly increased compared with synovial fluid from patients with osteoarthritis. Together, these data revealed a function for sCD93 that may have implications in inflammation and inflammatory diseases including rheumatoid arthritis.

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  • augmented production of soluble CD93 in patients with systemic sclerosis and clinical association with severity of skin sclerosis
    British Journal of Dermatology, 2012
    Co-Authors: Koichi Yanaba, Yoshihide Asano, Shinji Noda, Kaname Akamata, Naohiko Aozasa, Tadatsugu Taniguchi, Takehiro Takahashi, Yohei Ichimura, Tetsuo Toyama, Hayakazu Sumida
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    Summary Background  The cell surface protein CD93, expressed on endothelial and myeloid cells, mediates phagocytosis, inflammation and cell adhesion. A soluble form of CD93 (sCD93) is released during inflammation. Objectives  To determine the serum sCD93 level and its association with clinical parameters in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). Methods  Serum sCD93 levels were examined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in 59 patients with SSc, 24 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and 47 healthy individuals. The expression of CD93 in skin tissues was examined immunohistochemically. In a retrospective longitudinal study, sera from 11 patients with SSc were analysed. Results  Serum sCD93 levels were increased in patients with SSc compared with healthy individuals (P < 0·001). Patients with diffuse cutaneous SSc showed greater levels of sCD93 than those with limited cutaneous SSc (P < 0·01) or systemic lupus erythematosus (P < 0·01). Serum sCD93 levels correlated positively with the severity of skin sclerosis. Strong CD93 immunostaining was observed on endothelial cells in lesional skin tissues. In the longitudinal study, sCD93 levels decreased in parallel with improvement in skin sclerosis. Conclusions  Serum sCD93 levels are increased in patients with SSc and correlate with the severity and activity of skin sclerosis. CD93 may contribute to the development of skin fibrosis in SSc.

  • Augmented production of soluble CD93 in patients with systemic sclerosis and clinical association with severity of skin sclerosis
    The British journal of dermatology, 2012
    Co-Authors: Koichi Yanaba, Yoshihide Asano, Shinji Noda, Kaname Akamata, Naohiko Aozasa, Tadatsugu Taniguchi, Takehiro Takahashi, Yohei Ichimura, Tetsuo Toyama, Hayakazu Sumida
    Abstract:

    Summary Background  The cell surface protein CD93, expressed on endothelial and myeloid cells, mediates phagocytosis, inflammation and cell adhesion. A soluble form of CD93 (sCD93) is released during inflammation. Objectives  To determine the serum sCD93 level and its association with clinical parameters in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). Methods  Serum sCD93 levels were examined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in 59 patients with SSc, 24 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and 47 healthy individuals. The expression of CD93 in skin tissues was examined immunohistochemically. In a retrospective longitudinal study, sera from 11 patients with SSc were analysed. Results  Serum sCD93 levels were increased in patients with SSc compared with healthy individuals (P 

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  • soluble CD93 in allergic asthma
    Scientific Reports, 2020
    Co-Authors: Hye Jung Park, Heejae Han, Kyung Hee Park, Kyoung Yong Jeong, Jung Won Park, Jae Hyun Lee
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    CD93 has been shown critical roles in inflammatory and immune diseases. However, in allergic asthma, the potential roles of soluble CD93 (sCD93) have not been well studied. We conducted house dust mite (HDM) stimulation with Der p 1 in BEAS-2B and U937 cells, followed by treatment with dexamethasone or small interfering RNA against CD93. A HDM-induced murine allergic asthma model was also established. We estimated the power of sCD93 to predict allergic asthma in a retrospective post-hoc analysis containing 96 human samples. HDM-stimulated BEAS-2B cells showed increased mRNA expression levels of IL-6, IL-8, IL-33, TSLP, and CD93. The CD93 level in culture supernatants steadily increased for 24 h after allergen stimulation, which was significantly suppressed by both dexamethasone and CD93 silencing. CD93 silencing increased IL-6 and TSLP, but not IL-33 levels in culture supernatants. HDM-induced asthma mice showed significant airway hyperresponsiveness and inflammation with Th2 cytokine activation, along with decreased CD93 expression in bronchial epithelial cells and lung homogenates but increased serum CD93 levels. The sCD93 level in asthma patients was significantly higher than that in healthy controls and could predict asthma diagnosis with moderate sensitivity (71.4%) and specificity (82.4%) (AUC = 0.787, P < 0.001). The level of sCD93 which has potential role to predict asthma significantly increased after HDM stimulation via IL-6 and TSLP in vitro and in vivo.

  • Soluble CD93 in allergic asthma
    Scientific reports, 2020
    Co-Authors: Hye Jung Park, Heejae Han, Kyung Hee Park, Kyoung Yong Jeong, Jung Won Park, Jae Hyun Lee
    Abstract:

    CD93 has been shown critical roles in inflammatory and immune diseases. However, in allergic asthma, the potential roles of soluble CD93 (sCD93) have not been well studied. We conducted house dust mite (HDM) stimulation with Der p 1 in BEAS-2B and U937 cells, followed by treatment with dexamethasone or small interfering RNA against CD93. A HDM-induced murine allergic asthma model was also established. We estimated the power of sCD93 to predict allergic asthma in a retrospective post-hoc analysis containing 96 human samples. HDM-stimulated BEAS-2B cells showed increased mRNA expression levels of IL-6, IL-8, IL-33, TSLP, and CD93. The CD93 level in culture supernatants steadily increased for 24 h after allergen stimulation, which was significantly suppressed by both dexamethasone and CD93 silencing. CD93 silencing increased IL-6 and TSLP, but not IL-33 levels in culture supernatants. HDM-induced asthma mice showed significant airway hyperresponsiveness and inflammation with Th2 cytokine activation, along with decreased CD93 expression in bronchial epithelial cells and lung homogenates but increased serum CD93 levels. The sCD93 level in asthma patients was significantly higher than that in healthy controls and could predict asthma diagnosis with moderate sensitivity (71.4%) and specificity (82.4%) (AUC = 0.787, P 

  • Potential of serum soluble CD93 as a biomarker for asthma in an ovalbumin-induced asthma murine model.
    Biomarkers : biochemical indicators of exposure response and susceptibility to chemicals, 2018
    Co-Authors: Hye Jung Park, Kyung Hee Park, Jung Won Park, Yoon Hee Park, Misuk Yang, Jae Hyun Lee
    Abstract:

    Background: CD93 is a membrane-associated glycoprotein, which can be released in a soluble form (sCD93) into the serum. CD93 has received renewed attention as a candidate biomarker of inflammation ...

  • Soluble CD93 in Serum as a Marker of Allergic Inflammation
    Yonsei medical journal, 2017
    Co-Authors: Hye Jung Park, Heejae Han, Kyung Hee Park, Kyoung Yong Jeong, Jung Won Park, Yoon Hee Park, Sang Chul Lee, Young Woong Son, Da Woon Sim, Jae Hyun Lee
    Abstract:

    PURPOSE CD93 is receiving renewed attention as a biomarker of inflammation. We aimed to evaluate the potential for serum sCD93 to serve as a novel biomarker for allergic inflammation. MATERIALS AND METHODS We enrolled 348 subjects with an allergic disease [allergic rhinitis (AR), chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), or bronchial asthma (BA)], including 14 steroid-naive BA patients who were serially followed-up. RESULTS The serum sCD93 levels (ng/mL) in patients with exacerbated AR (mean±standard deviation, 153.1±58.4) were significantly higher than in patients without AR (132.2±49.0) or with stable AR (122.3±42.1). Serum sCD93 levels in exacerbated CSU (169.5±42.8) were also significantly higher than those in non-CSU (132.4±51.6) and stable CSU (122.8±36.2). This trend was also seen in BA. Serum levels in patients with ICS-naive BA (161.4±53.1) were significantly higher than those in healthy controls without BA (112.2±30.8), low- and medium-dose ICS users. Serum sCD93 levels in high-dose ICS users (72.2±20.6) were significantly lower than those in low- and medium-dose users. The serum sCD93 levels in steroid-naive patients with BA (195.1±72.7) decreased after ICS use for 4 weeks (134.4±42.8) and 8 weeks (100.7±13.4), serially. CONCLUSION Elevated serum sCD93 levels reflected exacerbated status of allergic diseases, including CSU, AR, and asthma. ICS use significantly diminished serum sCD93 levels in steroid-naive patients with BA. This result may suggest sCD93 in serum as a therapeutic marker for allergic inflammation.