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  • Title: Curdlan induces DC-mediated Th17 polarization via Jagged1 activation in human dendritic cells.
    Author: Higashi T, Hashimoto K, Takagi R, Mizuno Y, Okazaki Y, Tanaka Y, Matsushita S.
    Journal: Allergol Int; 2010 Jun; 59(2):161-6. PubMed ID: 20179419.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Th17-inducing activity is carried by certain polysaccharides such as beta-glucan derived from Candia albicans. Our previous studies have shown that Th1- and Th2-inducing activities can be qualitatively evaluated by the expression patterns of Notch ligand isoforms, using human monocyte-derived dendritic cells (Mo-DCs) and some leukemic cell lines such as THP-1. The association of Th17-inducing activities with Notch ligand expression patterns has been unclear. METHODS: Mo-DCs from healthy volunteers were co-cultured with HLA-DR-nonshared allogeneic CD4+ naïve T cells to induce a mixed lymphocyte reaction, in the presence of adjuvants, such as curdlan. Culture supernatants were assayed for IFNgamma, IL-5 and IL-17 by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Notch ligand expression on Mo-DCs and THP-1 cells was evaluated by using RT-PCR. RESULTS: The present study shows that curdlan, one of the beta-glucans, has the ability to induce DC-mediated Th17 differentiation. It is also interesting to note that Jagged1 mRNA in Mo-DCs and THP-1 cells is up-regulated by curdlan. Furthermore, polyclonal anti-Jagged1 antibody inhibited such DC-mediated Th17 differentiation. CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that curdlan induces human DC-mediated Th17 polarization via Jagged1 activation in DCs.
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