Publications
2019
Schaeffer Evelyne, Sánchez-Fernández Elena M, Gonçalves-Pereira Rita, Flacher Vincent, Lamon Delphine, Duval Monique, Fauny Jean-Daniel, Fernández José M García, Mueller Christopher G, Mellet Carmen Ortiz
In: European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, vol. 169, pp. 111–120, 2019, ISSN: 1768-3254.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Activation, Acute Disease, Animals, antagonists & inhibitors, CD14, Cells, chemical synthesis, Chemistry, CO-RECEPTOR, Cultured, Dendritic cell, Dendritic Cells, Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, drug effects, drug therapy, Glycolipid, Glycolipids, Human, Humans, Iminosugar, immunopathology, IN VITRO, In vivo, Inbred C57BL, inflammation, Interleukin-6, lipopolysaccharide, Lipopolysaccharides, LPS, Male, Maturation, metabolism, Mice, MICROGLIA, Molecular Structure, mouse, pathology, Pharmacology, PRODUCTION, Receptor, signaling, Structure-Activity Relationship, Sulfone, Sulfoxide, Tail, target, Team-Mueller
@article{schaeffer_sp2-iminosugar_2019,
title = {sp2-Iminosugar glycolipids as inhibitors of lipopolysaccharide-mediated human dendritic cell activation in vitro and of acute inflammation in mice in vivo},
author = {Evelyne Schaeffer and Elena M Sánchez-Fernández and Rita Gonçalves-Pereira and Vincent Flacher and Delphine Lamon and Monique Duval and Jean-Daniel Fauny and José M García Fernández and Christopher G Mueller and Carmen Ortiz Mellet},
doi = {10.1016/j.ejmech.2019.02.078},
issn = {1768-3254},
year = {2019},
date = {2019-05-01},
journal = {European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry},
volume = {169},
pages = {111--120},
abstract = {Glycolipid mimetics consisting of a bicyclic polyhydroxypiperidine-cyclic carbamate core and a pseudoanomeric hydrophobic tail, termed sp2-iminosugar glycolipids (sp2-IGLs), target microglia during neuroinflammatory processes. Here we have synthesized and investigated new variants of sp2-IGLs for their ability to suppress the activation of human monocyte-derived dendritic cells (DCs) by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) signaling through Toll-like receptor 4. We report that the best lead was (1R)-1-dodecylsulfonyl-5N,6O-oxomethylidenenojirimycin (DSO2-ONJ), able to inhibit LPS-induced TNFα production and maturation of DCs. Immunovisualization experiments, using a mannoside glycolipid conjugate (MGC) that also suppress LPS-mediated DC activation as control, evidenced a distinct mode of action for the sp2-IGLs: unlike MGCs, DSO2-ONJ did not elicit internalization of the LPS co-receptor CD14 or induce its co-localization with the Toll-like receptor 4. In a mouse model of LPS-induced acute inflammation, DSO2-ONJ demonstrated anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting the production of the pro-inflammatory interleukin-6. The ensemble of the data highlights sp2-IGLs as a promising new class of molecules against inflammation by interfering in Toll-like receptor intracellular signaling.},
keywords = {Activation, Acute Disease, Animals, antagonists & inhibitors, CD14, Cells, chemical synthesis, Chemistry, CO-RECEPTOR, Cultured, Dendritic cell, Dendritic Cells, Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, drug effects, drug therapy, Glycolipid, Glycolipids, Human, Humans, Iminosugar, immunopathology, IN VITRO, In vivo, Inbred C57BL, inflammation, Interleukin-6, lipopolysaccharide, Lipopolysaccharides, LPS, Male, Maturation, metabolism, Mice, MICROGLIA, Molecular Structure, mouse, pathology, Pharmacology, PRODUCTION, Receptor, signaling, Structure-Activity Relationship, Sulfone, Sulfoxide, Tail, target, Team-Mueller},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
2017
Koltun Bella, Shackelford Eliza, Bonnay François, Matt Nicolas, Reichhart Jean-Marc, Orian Amir
The SUMO-targeted ubiquitin ligase, Dgrn, is essential for Drosophila innate immunity Journal Article
In: The International Journal of Developmental Biology, vol. 61, no. 3-4-5, pp. 319–327, 2017, ISSN: 0214-6282.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: Dgrn, Drosophila, innate immunity, Ligase, M3i, matt, reichhart, SUMO, target, ubiquitin
@article{koltun_sumo-targeted_2017,
title = {The SUMO-targeted ubiquitin ligase, Dgrn, is essential for Drosophila innate immunity},
author = {Bella Koltun and Eliza Shackelford and François Bonnay and Nicolas Matt and Jean-Marc Reichhart and Amir Orian},
url = {http://www.intjdevbiol.com/paper.php?doi=160250ao},
doi = {10.1387/ijdb.160250ao},
issn = {0214-6282},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
urldate = {2017-07-12},
journal = {The International Journal of Developmental Biology},
volume = {61},
number = {3-4-5},
pages = {319--327},
keywords = {Dgrn, Drosophila, innate immunity, Ligase, M3i, matt, reichhart, SUMO, target, ubiquitin},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
2016
Martins Nelson, Imler Jean-Luc, Meignin Carine
Discovery of novel targets for antivirals: learning from flies Journal Article
In: Curr Opin Virol, vol. 20, pp. 64–70, 2016, ISSN: 1879-6265.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: antiviral, imler, M3i, meignin, target
@article{martins_discovery_2016,
title = {Discovery of novel targets for antivirals: learning from flies},
author = {Nelson Martins and Jean-Luc Imler and Carine Meignin},
url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1879625716301274},
doi = {10.1016/j.coviro.2016.09.005},
issn = {1879-6265},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Curr Opin Virol},
volume = {20},
pages = {64--70},
abstract = {Developing antiviral drugs is challenging due to the small number of targets in viruses, and the rapid evolution of viral genes. Animals have evolved a number of efficient antiviral defence mechanisms, which can serve as a source of inspiration for novel therapies. The genetically tractable insect Drosophila belongs to the most diverse group of animals. Genetic and transcriptomic analyses have recently identified Drosophila genes encoding viral restriction factors. Some of them represent evolutionary novelties and their characterization may provide hints for the design of directly acting antivirals. In addition, functional screens revealed conserved host factors required for efficient viral translation, such as the ribosomal protein RACK1 and the release factor Pelo. These proteins are promising candidates for host-targeted antivirals.},
keywords = {antiviral, imler, M3i, meignin, target},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Dietrich Damien, Martin Praxedis, Flacher Vincent, Sun Yu, Jarrossay David, Brembilla Nicolo, Mueller Christopher, Arnett Heather A, Palmer Gaby, Towne Jennifer, Gabay Cem
Interleukin-36 potently stimulates human M2 macrophages, Langerhans cells and keratinocytes to produce pro-inflammatory cytokines Journal Article
In: Cytokine, vol. 84, pp. 88–98, 2016, ISSN: 1096-0023.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: agonists, ANTAGONIST, BLOOD, Cells, Cellular, Chemistry, Cultured, cytokine, CYTOKINE PRODUCTION, Cytokines, Dendritic Cells, DERMATOLOGY, Expression, Human, Humans, IL-1, IL-1R1, IL-1ra, IL-36, IL-36R, Immunoassay, Immunology, immunopathology, inflammation, Interleukin, Interleukin-1 Receptor Accessory Protein, Interleukin-1 Type I, KERATINOCYTES, Langerhans Cells, Macrophage, Macrophages, messenger, Molecular Biology, Monocytes, mRNA, Myeloid Cells, pathology, Phenotype, PRODUCTION, PROINFLAMMATORY CYTOKINES, Receptor, receptor antagonist, Receptors, RNA, signaling, Skin, target, Team-Mueller, TONSIL
@article{dietrich_interleukin-36_2016,
title = {Interleukin-36 potently stimulates human M2 macrophages, Langerhans cells and keratinocytes to produce pro-inflammatory cytokines},
author = {Damien Dietrich and Praxedis Martin and Vincent Flacher and Yu Sun and David Jarrossay and Nicolo Brembilla and Christopher Mueller and Heather A Arnett and Gaby Palmer and Jennifer Towne and Cem Gabay},
doi = {10.1016/j.cyto.2016.05.012},
issn = {1096-0023},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Cytokine},
volume = {84},
pages = {88--98},
abstract = {Interleukin (IL)-36 cytokines belong to the IL-1 family and include three agonists, IL-36 α, β and γ and one inhibitor, IL-36 receptor antagonist (IL-36Ra). IL-36 and IL-1 (α and β) activate similar intracellular pathways via their related heterodimeric receptors, IL-36R/IL-1RAcP and IL-1R1/IL-1RAcP, respectively. However, excessive IL-36 versus IL-1 signaling induces different phenotypes in humans, which may be related to differential expression of their respective receptors. We examined the expression of IL-36R, IL-1R1 and IL-1RAcP mRNA in human peripheral blood, tonsil and skin immune cells by RT-qPCR. Monocyte-derived dendritic cells (MDDC), M0, M1 or M2-polarized macrophages, primary keratinocytes, dermal macrophages and Langerhans cells (LC) were stimulated with IL-1β or IL-36β. Cytokine production was assessed by RT-qPCR and immunoassays. The highest levels of IL-36R mRNA were found in skin-derived keratinocytes, LC, dermal macrophages and dermal CD1a(+) DC. In the blood and in tonsils, IL-36R mRNA was predominantly found in myeloid cells. By contrast, IL-1R1 mRNA was detected in almost all cell types with higher levels in tonsil and skin compared to peripheral blood immune cells. IL-36β was as potent as IL-1β in stimulating M2 macrophages, keratinocytes and LC, less potent than IL-1β in stimulating M0 macrophages and MDDC, and exerted no effects in M1 and dermal macrophages. Levels of IL-1Ra diminished the ability of M2 macrophages to respond to IL-1. Taken together, these data are consistent with the association of excessive IL-36 signaling with an inflammatory skin phenotype and identify human LC and M2 macrophages as new IL-36 target cells.},
keywords = {agonists, ANTAGONIST, BLOOD, Cells, Cellular, Chemistry, Cultured, cytokine, CYTOKINE PRODUCTION, Cytokines, Dendritic Cells, DERMATOLOGY, Expression, Human, Humans, IL-1, IL-1R1, IL-1ra, IL-36, IL-36R, Immunoassay, Immunology, immunopathology, inflammation, Interleukin, Interleukin-1 Receptor Accessory Protein, Interleukin-1 Type I, KERATINOCYTES, Langerhans Cells, Macrophage, Macrophages, messenger, Molecular Biology, Monocytes, mRNA, Myeloid Cells, pathology, Phenotype, PRODUCTION, PROINFLAMMATORY CYTOKINES, Receptor, receptor antagonist, Receptors, RNA, signaling, Skin, target, Team-Mueller, TONSIL},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
2015
Schaeffer Evelyne, Flacher Vincent, Papageorgiou Vasiliki, Decossas Marion, Fauny Jean-Daniel, Krämer Melanie, Mueller Christopher G
Dermal CD14(+) Dendritic Cell and Macrophage Infection by Dengue Virus Is Stimulated by Interleukin-4 Journal Article
In: The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, vol. 135, no. 7, pp. 1743–1751, 2015, ISSN: 1523-1747.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Abdominal Wall, Activation, Adhesion, adhesion molecules, Antigen-Presenting Cells, arbovirus, C-Type, Cell Adhesion, Cell Adhesion Molecules, Cell Surface, Cells, Chemistry, Confocal, Cultured, cytokine, Cytokines, cytology, Dendritic Cells, Dengue, Dengue virus, DERMAL DENDRITIC CELLS, Dermatitis, DERMIS, development, disease, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Epidermal Cells, Epidermis, Human, Humans, ICAM-3, IL-4, Immunology, immunopathology, infection, Interleukin-4, Langerhans Cells, LECTIN, Lectins, Lymphocyte Activation, Macrophage, Macrophages, metabolism, Microscopy, pathogenicity, physiopathology, Receptor, Receptors, Scabies, Sensitivity and Specificity, Skin, Skin Diseases, SUBSETS, T CELL ACTIVATION, target, Team-Mueller, TNF ALPHA, Viral, viral Infection, Viral Load, virology, virus
@article{schaeffer_dermal_2015b,
title = {Dermal CD14(+) Dendritic Cell and Macrophage Infection by Dengue Virus Is Stimulated by Interleukin-4},
author = {Evelyne Schaeffer and Vincent Flacher and Vasiliki Papageorgiou and Marion Decossas and Jean-Daniel Fauny and Melanie Krämer and Christopher G Mueller},
doi = {10.1038/jid.2014.525},
issn = {1523-1747},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-07-01},
journal = {The Journal of Investigative Dermatology},
volume = {135},
number = {7},
pages = {1743--1751},
abstract = {Dengue virus (DENV) is responsible for the most prevalent arthropod-borne viral infection in humans. Events decisive for disease development occur in the skin after virus inoculation by the mosquito. Yet, the role of human dermis-resident immune cells in dengue infection and disease remains elusive. Here we investigated how dermal dendritic cells (dDCs) and macrophages (dMs) react to DENV and impact on immunopathology. We show that both CD1c(+) and CD14(+) dDC subsets were infected, but viral load greatly increased in CD14(+) dDCs upon IL-4 stimulation, which correlated with upregulation of virus-binding lectins Dendritic Cell-Specific Intercellular adhesion molecule-3-Grabbing Nonintegrin (DC-SIGN/CD209) and mannose receptor (CD206). IL-4 also enhanced T-cell activation by dDCs, which was further increased upon dengue infection. dMs purified from digested dermis were initially poorly infected but actively replicated the virus and produced TNF-α upon lectin upregulation in response to IL-4. DC-SIGN(+) cells are abundant in inflammatory skin with scabies infection or Th2-type dermatitis, suggesting that skin reactions to mosquito bites heighten the risk of infection and subsequent immunopathology. Our data identify dDCs and dMs as primary arbovirus target cells in humans and suggest that dDCs initiate a potent virus-directed T-cell response, whereas dMs fuel the inflammatory cascade characteristic of dengue fever.},
keywords = {Abdominal Wall, Activation, Adhesion, adhesion molecules, Antigen-Presenting Cells, arbovirus, C-Type, Cell Adhesion, Cell Adhesion Molecules, Cell Surface, Cells, Chemistry, Confocal, Cultured, cytokine, Cytokines, cytology, Dendritic Cells, Dengue, Dengue virus, DERMAL DENDRITIC CELLS, Dermatitis, DERMIS, development, disease, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Epidermal Cells, Epidermis, Human, Humans, ICAM-3, IL-4, Immunology, immunopathology, infection, Interleukin-4, Langerhans Cells, LECTIN, Lectins, Lymphocyte Activation, Macrophage, Macrophages, metabolism, Microscopy, pathogenicity, physiopathology, Receptor, Receptors, Scabies, Sensitivity and Specificity, Skin, Skin Diseases, SUBSETS, T CELL ACTIVATION, target, Team-Mueller, TNF ALPHA, Viral, viral Infection, Viral Load, virology, virus},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
2013
Schaeffer Evelyne, Dehuyser Laure, Sigwalt David, Flacher Vincent, Bernacchi Serena, Chaloin Olivier, Remy Jean-Serge, Mueller Christopher G, Baati Rachid, Wagner Alain
Dynamic micelles of mannoside glycolipids are more efficient than polymers for inhibiting HIV-1 trans-infection Journal Article
In: Bioconjugate Chemistry, vol. 24, no. 11, pp. 1813–1823, 2013, ISSN: 1520-4812.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Anti-HIV Agents, Calcium, Cells, Chemistry, Cultured, Dendritic Cells, Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, Electron, fluorescence, Glycolipids, HIV, HIV Infections, HIV-1, Human, Humans, immunodeficiency, immunopathology, inhibition, LECTIN, Lectins, lipid, Mannosides, Micelles, Microbial Sensitivity Tests, Microscopy, Models, Molecular, Molecular Structure, Polymers, prophylaxis, Spectrometry, Structure-Activity Relationship, Surface Plasmon Resonance, target, Team-Mueller, Thermodynamics, Transmission, virus
@article{schaeffer_dynamic_2013,
title = {Dynamic micelles of mannoside glycolipids are more efficient than polymers for inhibiting HIV-1 trans-infection},
author = {Evelyne Schaeffer and Laure Dehuyser and David Sigwalt and Vincent Flacher and Serena Bernacchi and Olivier Chaloin and Jean-Serge Remy and Christopher G Mueller and Rachid Baati and Alain Wagner},
doi = {10.1021/bc4000806},
issn = {1520-4812},
year = {2013},
date = {2013-11-01},
journal = {Bioconjugate Chemistry},
volume = {24},
number = {11},
pages = {1813--1823},
abstract = {Mannoside glycolipid conjugates are able to inhibit human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) trans-infection mediated by human dendritic cells (DCs). The conjugates are formed by three building blocks: a linear or branched mannose head, a hydrophilic linker, and a 24-carbon lipid chain. We have shown that, even as single molecules, these compounds efficiently target mannose-binding lectins, such as DC-specific ICAM-3-grabbing nonintegrin (DC-SIGN) important for HIV-1 transmission. With the goal to optimize their inhibitory activity by supramolecular structure formation, we have compared saturated and unsaturated conjugates, as single molecules, self-assemblies of dynamic micelles, and photopolymerized cross-linked polymers. Surface plasmon resonance showed that, unexpectedly, polymers of trivalent conjugates did not display a higher binding affinity for DC-SIGN than single molecules. Interactions on a chip or in solution were independent of calcium; however, binding to DCs was inhibited by a calcium chelator. Moreover, HIV-1 trans-infection was mostly inhibited by dynamic micelles and not by rigid polymers. The inhibition data revealed a clear correlation between the structure and molecular assembly of a conjugate and its biological antiviral activity. We present an interaction model between DC-SIGN and conjugates-either single molecules, micelles, or polymers-that highlights that the most effective interactions by dynamic micelles involve both mannose heads and lipid chains. Our data reveal that trivalent glycolipid conjugates display the highest microbicide potential for HIV prophylaxis, as dynamic micelles conjugates and not as rigid polymers.},
keywords = {Anti-HIV Agents, Calcium, Cells, Chemistry, Cultured, Dendritic Cells, Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, Electron, fluorescence, Glycolipids, HIV, HIV Infections, HIV-1, Human, Humans, immunodeficiency, immunopathology, inhibition, LECTIN, Lectins, lipid, Mannosides, Micelles, Microbial Sensitivity Tests, Microscopy, Models, Molecular, Molecular Structure, Polymers, prophylaxis, Spectrometry, Structure-Activity Relationship, Surface Plasmon Resonance, target, Team-Mueller, Thermodynamics, Transmission, virus},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
2012
Flacher V, Tripp C H, Haid B, Kissenpfennig A, Malissen B, Stoitzner P, Idoyaga J, Romani N
Skin langerin+ dendritic cells transport intradermally injected anti-DEC-205 antibodies but are not essential for subsequent cytotoxic CD8+ Ŧ cell responses Journal Article
In: Journal of Immunology, vol. 188, no. 1550-6606 (Electronic), pp. 2146–2155, 2012.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: administration & dosage, Animals, Antibodies, antibody, Antigen, Antigens, Biosynthesis, C-Type, C-type lectin, CD, Cell Surface, Comparative Study, Cytotoxic, Dendritic Cells, DERMATOLOGY, Gene Knock-In Techniques, Genetics, imiquimod, immune response, IMMUNE-RESPONSES, Immunization, Immunology, in situ, In vivo, Inbred BALB C, Inbred C57BL, INDUCTION, inflammation, Inflammation Mediators, Injections, Intradermal, knock-in, Langerhans Cells, LECTIN, Lectins, LYMPH, LYMPH NODE, Lymph Nodes, LYMPHATIC VESSEL, Lymphatic Vessels, mAb, Mannose-Binding Lectins, MEDIATOR, metabolism, Mice, Minor Histocompatibility Antigens, mouse, murine, Organ Culture Techniques, Ovum, pathology, physiology, Protein, Protein Transport, Rats, Receptor, Receptors, RESPONSES, Skin, SUBSETS, Surface, T-Lymphocytes, target, Team-Mueller, TLR7, transgenic
@article{flacher_skin_2012,
title = {Skin langerin+ dendritic cells transport intradermally injected anti-DEC-205 antibodies but are not essential for subsequent cytotoxic CD8+ Ŧ cell responses},
author = {V Flacher and C H Tripp and B Haid and A Kissenpfennig and B Malissen and P Stoitzner and J Idoyaga and N Romani},
year = {2012},
date = {2012-03-01},
journal = {Journal of Immunology},
volume = {188},
number = {1550-6606 (Electronic)},
pages = {2146--2155},
abstract = {Incorporation of Ags by dendritic cells (DCs) increases when Ags are targeted to endocytic receptors by mAbs. We have previously demonstrated in the mouse that mAbs against C-type lectins administered intradermally are taken up by epidermal Langerhans cells (LCs), dermal Langerin(neg) DCs, and dermal Langerin(+) DCs in situ. However, the relative contribution of these skin DC subsets to the induction of immune responses after Ag targeting has not been addressed in vivo. We show in this study that murine epidermal LCs and dermal DCs transport intradermally injected mAbs against the lectin receptor DEC-205/CD205 in vivo. Skin DCs targeted in situ with mAbs migrated through lymphatic vessels in steady state and inflammation. In the skin-draining lymph nodes, targeting mAbs were found in resident CD8alpha(+) DCs and in migrating skin DCs. More than 70% of targeted DCs expressed Langerin, including dermal Langerin(+) DCs and LCs. Numbers of targeted skin DCs in the nodes increased 2-3-fold when skin was topically inflamed by the TLR7 agonist imiquimod. Complete removal of the site where OVA-coupled anti-DEC-205 had been injected decreased endogenous cytotoxic responses against OVA peptide-loaded target cells by 40-50%. Surprisingly, selective ablation of all Langerin(+) skin DCs in Langerin-DTR knock-in mice did not affect such responses independently of the adjuvant chosen. Thus, in cutaneous immunization strategies where Ag is targeted to DCs, Langerin(+) skin DCs play a major role in transport of anti-DEC-205 mAb, although Langerin(neg) dermal DCs and CD8alpha(+) DCs are sufficient to subsequent CD8(+) T cell responses},
keywords = {administration & dosage, Animals, Antibodies, antibody, Antigen, Antigens, Biosynthesis, C-Type, C-type lectin, CD, Cell Surface, Comparative Study, Cytotoxic, Dendritic Cells, DERMATOLOGY, Gene Knock-In Techniques, Genetics, imiquimod, immune response, IMMUNE-RESPONSES, Immunization, Immunology, in situ, In vivo, Inbred BALB C, Inbred C57BL, INDUCTION, inflammation, Inflammation Mediators, Injections, Intradermal, knock-in, Langerhans Cells, LECTIN, Lectins, LYMPH, LYMPH NODE, Lymph Nodes, LYMPHATIC VESSEL, Lymphatic Vessels, mAb, Mannose-Binding Lectins, MEDIATOR, metabolism, Mice, Minor Histocompatibility Antigens, mouse, murine, Organ Culture Techniques, Ovum, pathology, physiology, Protein, Protein Transport, Rats, Receptor, Receptors, RESPONSES, Skin, SUBSETS, Surface, T-Lymphocytes, target, Team-Mueller, TLR7, transgenic},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}