Role of the short chain fatty acids and their receptor (GPR43) in the neutrophil death induced by anaerobic bacteria

• Grant number: 14/22909-3
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master
• Start date: March 01, 2015
• End date: February 28, 2017
• Field of knowledge: Biological Sciences - Immunology - Cellular Immunology
• Principal Investigator: Marco Aurélio Ramirez Vinolo
• Grantee: Erica Moraes Sernaglia
• Host Institution: Instituto de Biologia (IB). Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Campinas , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 12/10653-9 - Role of short chain fatty acids and their receptor (GPR43) in the immune response to anaerobic bacteria in vivo and in vitro, AP.JP

Abstract

The bacteria Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (Aa) is involved in the development of infectious conditions such as periodontitis, abscesses and endocarditis. The destruction of the bacteria depends on the activation, migration and the action of effector cells of innate and adaptive immunity, particularly, neutrophils. These cells act by different mechanisms such as the production of species reactives of oxygen and nitrogen, release of proteases and chelating enzymes, phagocytosis and recruitment of other leukocytes in the elimination of microorganisms and reestablishing of homeostasis. By other way, the bacteria Aa have mechanisms, which prevent their elimination by the immune system, including the release of leukotoxin protein that induces apoptosis of leukocytes. In this context, we aim to investigate whether metabolic products of bacteria, the SCFAs (acetate, propionate and butyrate), which are known to modulate important functions of immune system cells including migration, activation and effector function of neutrophils, have some role in inducing death of neutrophils by Aa. For this, we will carry out experiments with neutrophils isolated from mice and incubated with Aa and SCFAs. Parameters associated with cell death and externalization of phosphatidylserine, membrane integrity, activity of lactate dehydrogenase and caspases (1, 3 and 11) will be measured. Inflammatory cytokines (TNF and IL-1beta) will also be quantified in the supernatant of cultures. In order to investigate possible mechanisms, we will use selective caspase inhibitors and knockout animals for caspase-1 and the SCFAs receptor, GPR43. We will also perform co-cultivation of neutrophils (pre-incubated with bacteria and SCFAs) and macrophages to analyze both macrophages and neutrophils cytokine production. In vivo, we will use the subcutaneous chamber model to induce neutrophil death after inoculation of Aa, in plus or absence of SCFAs. Our hypothesis is that these fatty acids produced in the context of Aa infection modify the survival of neutrophils and therefore the final result of the infection process and the degree of tissue damage associated with it. (AU)

Scientific publications

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VIEIRA, ANGELICA T.; GALVAO, IZABELA; MACIA, LAURENCE M.; SERNAGLIA, ERICA M.; VINOLO, MARCO AURELIO R.; GARCIA, CRISTIANA C.; TAVARES, LUCIANA P.; AMARAL, FLAVIO A.; SOUSA, LIRLANDIA P.; MARTINS, FLAVIANO S.; et al. Dietary fiber and the short-chain fatty acid acetate promote resolution of neutrophilic inflammation in a model of gout in mice. Journal of Leukocyte Biology, v. 101, n. 1, p. 275+, JAN 2017. (12/10653-9, 14/22909-3)

GALVAO, IZABELA; TAVARES, LUCIANA P.; CORREA, RENAN O.; FACHI, JOSE LUIS; ROCHA, VITOR MELO; RUNGUE, MARCELA; GARCIA, CRISTIANA C.; CASSALI, GEOVANNI; FERREIRA, CAROLINE M.; MARTINS, FLAVIANO S.; et al. The Metabolic Sensor GPR43 Receptor Plays a Role in the Control of Klebsiella Pneumoniae Infection in the Lung. FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY, v. 9, FEB 20 2018. (12/10653-9, 14/22909-3)

Academic Publications

(References retrieved automatically from State of São Paulo Research Institutions)

SERNAGLIA, Erica Moraes. The role of SCFAs and receptor FFAR2 in neutrophils death induced by Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans. 2017. Master's Dissertation - Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Instituto de Biologia Campinas, SP.