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  • Mucosal Immunology and probiotics
    Current Allergy and Asthma Reports, 2013
    Co-Authors: Maria Luisa Dongarra, Valeria Rizzello, Letizia Muccio, Walter Fries, Antonio Cascio, Irene Bonaccorsi, Guido Ferlazzo
    Abstract:

    The cross-talk between the mucosa-associated immune system and microbiota is critical in Mucosal tissue homeostasis as well as in protection against infectious and inflammatory diseases occurring at Mucosal sites. This recent evidence has paved the way to therapeutic approaches aimed at modulating the mucosa-associated immune system using probiotics. Different strains of probiotics possess the ability to finely regulate dendritic cell (DC) activation, polarizing the subsequent T cell activity toward Th1 (e.g. Lactobacillus (Lb) acidophilus), Th2 (Lb.reuteri and Bifidobacterium bifidum) or, as more recently demonstrated, Th17 responses induced by specific strains such as Lb.rhamnosus GG and Lac23a, the latter isolated in our laboratory. Here, we review some recent advances in our understanding of probiotics effects on Mucosal Immunology, particularly on cells of the innate immunity such as DCs. We also highlight our own experiences in modulating DC functions by commensal bacteria and discuss the relevance of probiotics administration in the treatment of human immunopathologies.

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  • middle ear and eustachian tube Mucosal Immunology
    Mucosal Immunology (Fourth Edition), 2015
    Co-Authors: Helen Maureen Massa, Yuichi Kurono, Allan W Cripps
    Abstract:

    Mucosal immune responses within the middle ear and eustachian tube generally provide an effective and efficient response to the presence of microbial pathogens, with approximately 80% of clinically recognizable middle ear infections resolved within 7 days. Particularly for young children aged less than 3 years of age, the proximity and direct connection of the middle ear, via the eustachian tube, to the nasopharynx provide increased risk of commensal bacteria and upper respiratory tract viruses infecting the middle ear. Mucosal immunological defense in the middle ear and eustachian tube utilizes a number of mechanisms, including physicochemical barriers of mucus and the Mucosal epithelial cells and innate immune responses such as inflammation, cellular infiltration, effusion, and antimicrobial protein secretions, in addition to adaptive host immune responses. Recent advances in otopathogen recognition via microbial pattern recognition receptors and elucidation of complex signaling cascades have improved understanding of the coordination and regulation of the middle ear Mucosal response. These advances support vaccine development aiming to reduce the risk of otitis media in children.

  • Mucosal Immunology down under special interest group in Mucosal Immunology workshop australasian society for Immunology sydney australia 2 december 2007
    Immunology and Cell Biology, 2008
    Co-Authors: Allan W Cripps, Philip Sutton, Kenneth W Beagley, Sarah A Robertson, M L Dunkley
    Abstract:

    The Mucosal Immunology Special Interest Group (SIG-MI) of the Australasian Society of Immunology was formed 14 years ago and has run regular symposia and workshops in conjunction with the Australasian Society of Immunology since that time. In December 2007 the Mucosal Immunology Special Interest Group held a 1-day satellite workshop in conjunction with the annual Australasian Society of Immunology scientific meeting in Sydney to celebrate the decade since hosting the 9th International Congress of Mucosal Immunology (9-ICMI) in 1997, which was also held in Sydney. The meeting that was attended by 65 delegates focussed on 4 session themes: reproductive Immunology, respiratory Immunology, Mucosal Immunology of the gastrointestinal tract and Mucosal vaccines.

  • acute on chronic bronchitis a model of Mucosal Immunology
    Immunology and Cell Biology, 1995
    Co-Authors: Robert Clancy, M L Dunkley, Gerald Pang, Diana C Taylor, Allan W Cripps
    Abstract:

    : Acute bronchitis has been studied as a model of disturbed Mucosal immunoregulation. A new hypothesis relating to the pathogenesis of acute bronchitis has been developed, based on altered host response as the prime mover. Infection-prone subjects had low levels of lysozyme. Effective oral immunization, especially if early, reduced levels of bacterial colonization. Future attention focuses on intra bronchial inflammation and its link to the host-parasite relationship.

  • Ontogeny of the Mucosal immune response in children.
    Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1991
    Co-Authors: Allan W Cripps, Maree Gleeson, Robert Clancy
    Abstract:

    The theory of Mucosal Immunology is now well advanced and supported by experimental data. It is clear that Mucosal immune responses can be manipulated and that individuals who can be defined as having a deficit in Mucosal immune competence appear to be prone to chronic conditions such as recurrent infection, atopy and clinical asthma.