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| Author(s): |
Rafael Martins de Oliveira
Total Authors: 1
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| Document type: | Doctoral Thesis |
| Press: | São Paulo. |
| Institution: | Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Medicina (FM/SBD) |
| Defense date: | 2010-05-27 |
| Examining board members: |
Alberto Jose da Silva Duarte;
Heitor Franco de Andrade Junior;
Magnus Ake Gidlund;
Ester Cerdeira Sabino;
Fabiana Yasuhara
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| Advisor: | Alberto Jose da Silva Duarte |
| Abstract | |
Applying microarray technology, we intend to profile the program to mature Mo-DC pulsed with autologous inactivated HIV by AT-2, in order to identify specific markers of functional activation and suggest a profile of expression of specific genes, useful identification of responders to in vitro model of Mo-DC vaccine. Such information may help to establish detailed molecular signatures of cellular functions most relevant to improving the therapeutic vaccines. The transcriptional profile was analyzed on the basis of the cellular pathways modulated in immature MoDC, transitional MoDC and mature MoDC. The AT-2-inactivated HIV-1 induction of MoDC results in the activation of genes associated with antigen presentation functions. A set of cytoskeletal genes that may potentially mediate shape change and migratory behavior of activated MoDC is also observed. The increase in the expression of immune receptors contribute to the recruitment of monocytes, DCs, and macrophages to the site of infection. Moreover, they modulate both innate and adaptive immune response, including the polarization of Th cells, and the down-regulation of the inflammatory response, which may significantly interfere with the immune response. Collectively, the transcriptional profile induced by AT-2-inactivated HIV-1 in MoDc reflects a significant cellular and immunological reprogramming of cells directly involved in the host immune response. The results of this study focused on the interpretation of specific genes of transcription profile of MoDC used in therapeutic HIV vaccine model. Supplementing the analyses with examination of associated gene signatures and their correlation to functional responses will simplify the identification of responsive vaccine individuals and the understanding of eventual failures in individuals enrolled in clinical trials. Microarray approach allows quantitative and simultaneous analysis of gene expression of a large amount of genes and the systematic studies of expression patterns are extremely useful for identify molecular events and key pathways involved in cellular functions induced by specific stimuli. In particular, data on the global pattern of gene expression underlying the modifications induced by AT-2-inactivated HIV-1 in MoDC, at early stages of antigen administration, may be extremely helpful for the identification of exclusive activation markers to trace the biological effects of modifications/optimizations of the MoDc vaccination strategy (AU) | |