Publications
2019
Bordoni Valentina, Reina Giacomo, Orecchioni Marco, Furesi Giulia, Thiele Stefanie, Gardin Chiara, Zavan Barbara, Cuniberti Gianaurelio, Bianco Alberto, Rauner Martina, Delogu Lucia G
Stimulation of bone formation by monocyte-activator functionalized graphene oxide in vivo Journal Article
In: Nanoscale, vol. 11, no. 41, pp. 19408–19421, 2019, ISSN: 2040-3372.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Animals, Biocompatible Materials, Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2, Calcium Phosphates, Cell Differentiation, Cell Survival, Coculture Techniques, Graphite, Humans, I2CT, Inbred C57BL, Male, Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Mice, Monocytes, Oncostatin M, Osteoblasts, Osteogenesis, Signal Transduction, Team-Bianco, Tibia, Wnt Proteins
@article{bordoni_stimulation_2019,
title = {Stimulation of bone formation by monocyte-activator functionalized graphene oxide in vivo},
author = {Valentina Bordoni and Giacomo Reina and Marco Orecchioni and Giulia Furesi and Stefanie Thiele and Chiara Gardin and Barbara Zavan and Gianaurelio Cuniberti and Alberto Bianco and Martina Rauner and Lucia G Delogu},
doi = {10.1039/c9nr03975a},
issn = {2040-3372},
year = {2019},
date = {2019-11-01},
journal = {Nanoscale},
volume = {11},
number = {41},
pages = {19408--19421},
abstract = {Nanosystems are able to enhance bone regeneration, a complex process requiring the mutual interplay between immune and skeletal cells. Activated monocytes can communicate pro-osteogenic signals to mesenchymal stem cells and promote osteogenesis. Thus, the activation of monocytes is a promising strategy to improve bone regeneration. Nanomaterials specifically selected to provoke immune-mediated bone formation are still missing. As a proof of concept, we apply here the intrinsic immune-characteristics of graphene oxide (GO) with the well-recognized osteoinductive capacity of calcium phosphate (CaP) in a biocompatible nanomaterial called maGO-CaP (monocytes activator GO complexed with CaP). In the presence of monocytes, the alkaline phosphatase activity and the expression of osteogenic markers increased. Studying the mechanisms of action, we detected an up-regulation of Wnt and BMP signaling, two key osteogenic pathways. The role of the immune activation was evidenced by the over-production of oncostatin M, a pro-osteogenic factor produced by monocytes. Finally, we tested the pro-osteogenic effects of maGO-CaP in vivo. maGO-CaP injected into the tibia of mice enhanced local bone mass and the bone formation rate. Our study suggests that maGO-CaP can activate monocytes to enhance osteogenesis ex vivo and in vivo.},
keywords = {Animals, Biocompatible Materials, Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2, Calcium Phosphates, Cell Differentiation, Cell Survival, Coculture Techniques, Graphite, Humans, I2CT, Inbred C57BL, Male, Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Mice, Monocytes, Oncostatin M, Osteoblasts, Osteogenesis, Signal Transduction, Team-Bianco, Tibia, Wnt Proteins},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
2018
Mueller Christopher George, Nayar Saba, Gardner David, Barone Francesca
Cellular and Vascular Components of Tertiary Lymphoid Structures Journal Article
In: Methods in Molecular Biology (Clifton, N.J.), vol. 1845, pp. 17–30, 2018, ISSN: 1940-6029.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Animals, Biomarkers, CCL21, Cell Survival, Cellular Microenvironment, CXCL13, Cytokines, Humans, Immunity, inflammation, Innate, LYMPHATIC VESSEL, Lymphocyte, Lymphocyte Subsets, Lymphotoxin, Multigene Family, Neovascularization, Pathologic, Receptors, Signal Transduction, Sjögren’s syndrome, Stromal cell, Team-Mueller, Tertiary lymphoid organ, Tertiary lymphoid structures, TNF-α, Tumor Necrosis Factor
@article{mueller_cellular_2018,
title = {Cellular and Vascular Components of Tertiary Lymphoid Structures},
author = {Christopher George Mueller and Saba Nayar and David Gardner and Francesca Barone},
doi = {10.1007/978-1-4939-8709-2_2},
issn = {1940-6029},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Methods in Molecular Biology (Clifton, N.J.)},
volume = {1845},
pages = {17--30},
abstract = {Inflammatory immune cells recruited at the site of chronic inflammation form structures that resemble secondary lymphoid organs (SLO). These are characterized by segregated areas of prevalent T- or B-cell aggregation, differentiation of high endothelial venules, and local activation of resident stromal cells, including lymphatic endothelial cells. B-cell proliferation and affinity maturation toward locally displayed autoantigens have been demonstrated at these sites, known as tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS). TLS formation during chronic inflammation has been associated with local disease persistence and progression, as well as increased systemic manifestations. While bearing a similar histological structure to SLO, the signals that regulate TLS and SLO formation can diverge and a series of pro-inflammatory cytokines have been ascribed as responsible for TLS formation at different anatomical sites. Moreover, for a long time the structural compartment that regulates TLS homeostasis, including survival and recirculation of leucocytes has been neglected. In this chapter, we summarize the novel data available on TLS formation, structural organization, and the functional and anatomical links connecting TLS and SLOs.},
keywords = {Animals, Biomarkers, CCL21, Cell Survival, Cellular Microenvironment, CXCL13, Cytokines, Humans, Immunity, inflammation, Innate, LYMPHATIC VESSEL, Lymphocyte, Lymphocyte Subsets, Lymphotoxin, Multigene Family, Neovascularization, Pathologic, Receptors, Signal Transduction, Sjögren’s syndrome, Stromal cell, Team-Mueller, Tertiary lymphoid organ, Tertiary lymphoid structures, TNF-α, Tumor Necrosis Factor},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
2017
Chypre Mélanie, Madel Maria-Bernadette, Chaloin Olivier, Blin-Wakkach Claudine, Morice Christophe, Mueller Christopher G
Porphyrin Derivatives Inhibit the Interaction between Receptor Activator of NF-κB and Its Ligand Journal Article
In: ChemMedChem, vol. 12, no. 20, pp. 1697–1702, 2017, ISSN: 1860-7187.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Animals, Cell Survival, cell-based assays, ELISA, Humans, Jurkat Cells, Mice, Molecular Structure, Osteoclasts, Osteogenesis, porphyrins, Protein Binding, RANK ligand, receptor activator of NF-κB, Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-kappa B, Structure-Activity Relationship, Team-Mueller
@article{chypre_porphyrin_2017,
title = {Porphyrin Derivatives Inhibit the Interaction between Receptor Activator of NF-κB and Its Ligand},
author = {Mélanie Chypre and Maria-Bernadette Madel and Olivier Chaloin and Claudine Blin-Wakkach and Christophe Morice and Christopher G Mueller},
doi = {10.1002/cmdc.201700462},
issn = {1860-7187},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-10-01},
journal = {ChemMedChem},
volume = {12},
number = {20},
pages = {1697--1702},
abstract = {Receptor activator of NF-κB (RANK), a member of the TNF-receptor superfamily, plays an important role in bone resorption and stimulates immune and epithelial cell activation. Denosumab, a human monoclonal antibody that blocks the RANK ligand (RANKL), is approved for the treatment of osteoporosis and bone metastasis. However, a small molecule that inhibits the RANK-RANKL interaction would be beneficial to decrease cost and to facilitate treatments with orally available therapeutic agents. Herein we report the discovery of the first nonpeptidic inhibitors of RANK-RANKL interactions. In screening a chemical library by competitive ELISA, the porphyrin verteporfin was identified as a hit. Derivatives were screened, and the chlorin-macrocycle-containing pheophorbide A and purpurin 18 were found to bind recombinant RANKL, to inhibit RANK-RANKL interactions in the ELISA, and to suppress the RANKL-dependent activation of model cells and the differentiation of RANK-expressing precursors into osteoclasts. This discovery of a family of small molecules that inhibit RANK activation presents an initial basis for further development of nonpeptidic therapeutic agents targeting the interaction between RANK and RANKL.},
keywords = {Animals, Cell Survival, cell-based assays, ELISA, Humans, Jurkat Cells, Mice, Molecular Structure, Osteoclasts, Osteogenesis, porphyrins, Protein Binding, RANK ligand, receptor activator of NF-κB, Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-kappa B, Structure-Activity Relationship, Team-Mueller},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
2013
Russier Julie, Treossi Emanuele, Scarsi Alessia, Perrozzi Francesco, Dumortier Hélène, Ottaviano Luca, Meneghetti Moreno, Palermo Vincenzo, Bianco Alberto
Evidencing the mask effect of graphene oxide: a comparative study on primary human and murine phagocytic cells Journal Article
In: Nanoscale, vol. 5, no. 22, pp. 11234–11247, 2013, ISSN: 2040-3372.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Animals, Cell Survival, Cells, Cultured, Cytokines, Dumortier, Graphite, Humans, I2CT, Macrophages, Mice, Monocytes, Oxidative Stress, Oxides, Reactive Oxygen Species, Team-Bianco, Team-Dumortier
@article{russier_evidencing_2013,
title = {Evidencing the mask effect of graphene oxide: a comparative study on primary human and murine phagocytic cells},
author = {Julie Russier and Emanuele Treossi and Alessia Scarsi and Francesco Perrozzi and Hélène Dumortier and Luca Ottaviano and Moreno Meneghetti and Vincenzo Palermo and Alberto Bianco},
doi = {10.1039/c3nr03543c},
issn = {2040-3372},
year = {2013},
date = {2013-01-01},
journal = {Nanoscale},
volume = {5},
number = {22},
pages = {11234--11247},
abstract = {Graphene oxide (GO) is attracting an ever-growing interest in different fields and applications. Not much is known about the possible impact of GO sheet lateral dimensions on their effects in vitro, especially on human primary cells. In an attempt to address this issue, we present a study to evaluate, how highly soluble 2-dimensional GO constituted of large or small flakes affects human monocyte derived macrophages (hMDM). For this purpose, the lateral size of GO was tuned using sonication and three samples were obtained. The non sonicated one presented large flakes (textasciitilde1.32 μm) while sonication for 2 and 26 hours generated small (textasciitilde0.27 μm) and very small (textasciitilde0.13 μm) sheets of GO, respectively. Cell studies were then conducted to evaluate the cytotoxicity, the oxidative stress induction, the activation potential and the pro-inflammatory effects of these different types of GO at increasing concentrations. In comparison, the same experiments were run on murine intraperitoneal macrophages (mIPM). The interaction between GO and cells was further examined by TEM and Raman spectroscopy. Our data revealed that the GO sheet size had a significant impact on different cellular parameters (i.e. cellular viability, ROS generation, and cellular activation). Indeed, the more the lateral dimensions of GO were reduced, the higher were the cellular internalization and the effects on cellular functionality. Our data also revealed a particular interaction of GO flakes with the cellular membrane. In fact, a GO mask due to the parallel arrangement of the graphene sheets on the cellular surface was observed. Considering the mask effect, we have hypothesized that this particular contact between GO sheets and the cell membrane could either promote their internalization or isolate cells from their environment, thus possibly accounting for the following impact on cellular parameters.},
keywords = {Animals, Cell Survival, Cells, Cultured, Cytokines, Dumortier, Graphite, Humans, I2CT, Macrophages, Mice, Monocytes, Oxidative Stress, Oxides, Reactive Oxygen Species, Team-Bianco, Team-Dumortier},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
2012
Lamanna Giuseppe, Russier Julie, Dumortier Hélène, Bianco Alberto
Enhancement of anti-inflammatory drug activity by multivalent adamantane-based dendrons Journal Article
In: Biomaterials, vol. 33, no. 22, pp. 5610–5617, 2012, ISSN: 1878-5905.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Animals, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Cell Line, Cell Survival, Dendrimers, Drug Synergism, Dumortier, I2CT, Ibuprofen, Macrophages, Mice, Team-Bianco, Team-Dumortier
@article{lamanna_enhancement_2012,
title = {Enhancement of anti-inflammatory drug activity by multivalent adamantane-based dendrons},
author = {Giuseppe Lamanna and Julie Russier and Hélène Dumortier and Alberto Bianco},
doi = {10.1016/j.biomaterials.2012.03.072},
issn = {1878-5905},
year = {2012},
date = {2012-01-01},
journal = {Biomaterials},
volume = {33},
number = {22},
pages = {5610--5617},
abstract = {We have developed a straightforward method to prepare 1(st) and 2(nd) generation adamantane-based dendrons, previously called HYDRAmers, bearing at the periphery the anti-inflammatory drug, ibuprofen. The multivalency effect on the drug activity was studied, demonstrating that our multivalent ibuprofen-dendron conjugates exert an enhanced anti-inflammatory activity compared to free ibuprofen, in vitro. These results provide insights into the effect of HYDRAmer multivalency on biological interactions for therapeutic applications.},
keywords = {Animals, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Cell Line, Cell Survival, Dendrimers, Drug Synergism, Dumortier, I2CT, Ibuprofen, Macrophages, Mice, Team-Bianco, Team-Dumortier},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
2010
Al-Jamal Khuloud T, Toma Francesca M, Yilmazer Açelya, Ali-Boucetta Hanene, Nunes Antonio, Herrero Maria-Antonia, Tian Bowen, Eddaoudi Ayad, Eddaoui Ayad, Al-Jamal Wafa' T, Bianco Alberto, Prato Maurizio, Kostarelo Kostas
Enhanced cellular internalization and gene silencing with a series of cationic dendron-multiwalled carbon nanotube:siRNA complexes Journal Article
In: FASEB journal: official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, vol. 24, no. 11, pp. 4354–4365, 2010, ISSN: 1530-6860.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Biological Transport, carbon, Cations, Cell Line, Cell Survival, Gene Silencing, HeLa Cells, Humans, I2CT, Models, Molecular, Nanotubes, RNA, Small Interfering, Team-Bianco, Transfection, tumor
@article{al-jamal_enhanced_2010,
title = {Enhanced cellular internalization and gene silencing with a series of cationic dendron-multiwalled carbon nanotube:siRNA complexes},
author = {Khuloud T Al-Jamal and Francesca M Toma and Açelya Yilmazer and Hanene Ali-Boucetta and Antonio Nunes and Maria-Antonia Herrero and Bowen Tian and Ayad Eddaoudi and Ayad Eddaoui and Wafa' T Al-Jamal and Alberto Bianco and Maurizio Prato and Kostas Kostarelo},
doi = {10.1096/fj.09-141036},
issn = {1530-6860},
year = {2010},
date = {2010-11-01},
journal = {FASEB journal: official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology},
volume = {24},
number = {11},
pages = {4354--4365},
abstract = {One of the major obstacles to the clinical development of gene silencing by small interfering RNA (siRNA) is its effective cytoplasmic delivery. Carbon nanotubes have been proposed as novel nanomaterials that can offer significant advantages for the intracellular delivery of nucleic acids, such as siRNA. We recently demonstrated in a proof-of-principle study that amino-functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes (f-MWNT) can effectively deliver in vivo an siRNA sequence, triggering cell apoptosis that results in human lung xenograft eradication and prolonged survival. In the present study, we demonstrate how a newly synthesized series of polycationic dendron-MWNT constructs with a precisely tailored number of amino functions (dendron generations) can complex and effectively deliver double-stranded siRNA to achieve gene silencing in vitro. A systematic comparison between the f-MWNT series in terms of cellular uptake, cytotoxicity, and siRNA complexation is offered. Significant improvement in siRNA delivery with the dendron-MWNT conjugates is shown, and gene silencing was obtained in 2 human cell lines using 2 different siRNA sequences. The study reveals that through f-MWNT structure-biological function analysis novel nanotube-based siRNA transfer vectors can be designed with minimal cytotoxicity and effective delivery and gene-silencing capabilities.},
keywords = {Biological Transport, carbon, Cations, Cell Line, Cell Survival, Gene Silencing, HeLa Cells, Humans, I2CT, Models, Molecular, Nanotubes, RNA, Small Interfering, Team-Bianco, Transfection, tumor},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Silverman Gary A, Whisstock James C, Bottomley Stephen P, Huntington James A, Kaiserman Dion, Luke Cliff J, Pak Stephen C, Reichhart Jean-Marc, Bird Phillip I
Serpins flex their muscle: I. Putting the clamps on proteolysis in diverse biological systems Journal Article
In: J. Biol. Chem., vol. 285, no. 32, pp. 24299–24305, 2010, ISSN: 1083-351X.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Animals, Biological, Caenorhabditis elegans, Cell Death, Cell Differentiation, Cell Survival, Homeostasis, Humans, Immunity, Innate, M3i, Mice, Models, Phenotype, reichhart, Serpins, Transgenes, transgenic
@article{silverman_serpins_2010,
title = {Serpins flex their muscle: I. Putting the clamps on proteolysis in diverse biological systems},
author = {Gary A Silverman and James C Whisstock and Stephen P Bottomley and James A Huntington and Dion Kaiserman and Cliff J Luke and Stephen C Pak and Jean-Marc Reichhart and Phillip I Bird},
doi = {10.1074/jbc.R110.112771},
issn = {1083-351X},
year = {2010},
date = {2010-08-01},
journal = {J. Biol. Chem.},
volume = {285},
number = {32},
pages = {24299--24305},
abstract = {Serpins compose the largest superfamily of peptidase inhibitors and are well known as regulators of hemostasis and thrombolysis. Studies using model organisms, from plants to vertebrates, now show that serpins and their unique inhibitory mechanism and conformational flexibility are exploited to control proteolysis in molecular pathways associated with cell survival, development, and host defense. In addition, an increasing number of non-inhibitory serpins are emerging as important elements within a diversity of biological systems by serving as chaperones, hormone transporters, or anti-angiogenic factors.},
keywords = {Animals, Biological, Caenorhabditis elegans, Cell Death, Cell Differentiation, Cell Survival, Homeostasis, Humans, Immunity, Innate, M3i, Mice, Models, Phenotype, reichhart, Serpins, Transgenes, transgenic},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
2008
Barbaroux J B, Beleut M, Brisken C, Mueller C G, Groves R W
Epidermal receptor activator of NF-kappaB ligand controls Langerhans cells numbers and proliferation Journal Article
In: Journal of Immunology, vol. 181, no. 1550-6606 (Electronic), pp. 1103–1108, 2008.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: APC, Apoptosis, BLOOD, Cell Count, Cell Proliferation, Cell Survival, Culture, cytology, Dendritic Cells, DERMATOLOGY, Differentiation, Epidermis, Expression, Homeostasis, Human, Humans, Immunology, IN VITRO, In vivo, KERATINOCYTES, Langerhans Cells, ligand, metabolism, Mice, NF-kappa B, NF-kappaB, OSTEOCLAST, Osteoclasts, Proliferation, Protein, rank, RANK ligand, Receptor, Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-kappa B, Regulation, Signal Transduction, Skin, survival, Team-Mueller, viability
@article{barbaroux_epidermal_2008,
title = {Epidermal receptor activator of NF-kappaB ligand controls Langerhans cells numbers and proliferation},
author = {J B Barbaroux and M Beleut and C Brisken and C G Mueller and R W Groves},
year = {2008},
date = {2008-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Immunology},
volume = {181},
number = {1550-6606 (Electronic)},
pages = {1103--1108},
abstract = {Langerhans cells (LC) are the dendritic APC population of the epidermis, where they reside for long periods and are self-replicating. The molecular signals underlying these characteristics are unknown. The TNF superfamily member receptor activator of NF-kappaB ligand (RANKL, TNFSF11) has been shown to sustain viability of blood dendritic cells in addition to its role in promoting proliferation and differentiation of several cell types, notably osteoclasts. In this study, we have studied expression of the RANKL system in skin and have defined a key role for this molecule in LC homeostasis. In vitro and in vivo, human KC expressed RANKL and epidermal LC expressed cell surface RANK. In vitro, RANKL sustained CD34(+) progenitor-derived LC viability following 72-h cultures in cytokine-free medium (79.5 +/- 1% vs 55.2 +/- 5.7% live cells, respectively; n = 4; p textless 0.05). In vivo, RANKL-deficient mice displayed a marked reduction in epidermal LC density (507.1 +/- 77.2 vs 873.6 +/- 41.6 LC per mm(2); n = 9; p textless 0.05) and their proliferation was impaired without a detectable effect on apoptosis. These data indicate a key role for the RANKL system in the regulation of LC survival within the skin and suggest a regulatory role for KC in the maintenance of epidermal LC homeostasis},
keywords = {APC, Apoptosis, BLOOD, Cell Count, Cell Proliferation, Cell Survival, Culture, cytology, Dendritic Cells, DERMATOLOGY, Differentiation, Epidermis, Expression, Homeostasis, Human, Humans, Immunology, IN VITRO, In vivo, KERATINOCYTES, Langerhans Cells, ligand, metabolism, Mice, NF-kappa B, NF-kappaB, OSTEOCLAST, Osteoclasts, Proliferation, Protein, rank, RANK ligand, Receptor, Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-kappa B, Regulation, Signal Transduction, Skin, survival, Team-Mueller, viability},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
2007
Mueller C G, Boix C, Kwan W H, Daussy C, Fournier E, Fridman W H, Molina T J
Critical role of monocytes to support normal B cell and diffuse large B cell lymphoma survival and proliferation Journal Article
In: Journal of Leukocyte Biology, vol. 82, no. 0741-5400 (Print), pp. 567–575, 2007.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Activation, Antigen, Antigens, B CELL ACTIVATION, B CELLS, B-Cell, B-Cell Activation Factor Receptor, B-Lymphocytes, Biological, BLOOD, CC, CD14, CD40, Cell Division, Cell Proliferation, Cell Survival, Chemokine CCL5, chemokines, Coculture, cytology, Dendritic Cells, Differentiation, Diffuse, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Flow Cytometry, Human, Humans, IL-2, Immunoenzyme Techniques, Interleukin-2, Large B-Cell, Lymph Nodes, LYMPHOMA, metabolism, monocyte, Monocytes, Myeloid Cells, pathology, Proliferation, Protein, Receptor, Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction, survival, Team-Mueller, tumor, Tumor Markers
@article{mueller_critical_2007,
title = {Critical role of monocytes to support normal B cell and diffuse large B cell lymphoma survival and proliferation},
author = {C G Mueller and C Boix and W H Kwan and C Daussy and E Fournier and W H Fridman and T J Molina},
year = {2007},
date = {2007-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Leukocyte Biology},
volume = {82},
number = {0741-5400 (Print)},
pages = {567--575},
abstract = {Large B cell lymphomas can comprise numerous CD14+ cells in the tumor stroma, which raises the question of whether monocytes can support B cell survival and proliferation. We show that the coculture of monocytes with B cells from peripheral blood or from diffuse large B cell lymphoma enabled prolonged B cell survival. Under these conditions, diffuse large lymphoma B cells proliferated, and addition of B cell-activating factor of the TNF family (BAFF) and IL-2 enhanced cell division. Monocytes and dendritic cells (DC) had similar antiapoptotic activity on healthy B cells but displayed differences with respect to B cell proliferation. Monocytes and cord blood-derived CD14+ cells promoted B cell proliferation in the presence of an anti-CD40 stimulus, whereas DC supported B cell proliferation when activated through the BCR. DC and CD14+ cells were able to induce plasmocyte differentiation. When B cells were activated via the BCR or CD40, they released the leukocyte attractant CCL5, and this chemokine is one of the main chemokines expressed in diffuse large B cell lymphoma. The data support the notion that large B cell lymphoma recruit monocytes via CCL5 to support B cell survival and proliferation},
keywords = {Activation, Antigen, Antigens, B CELL ACTIVATION, B CELLS, B-Cell, B-Cell Activation Factor Receptor, B-Lymphocytes, Biological, BLOOD, CC, CD14, CD40, Cell Division, Cell Proliferation, Cell Survival, Chemokine CCL5, chemokines, Coculture, cytology, Dendritic Cells, Differentiation, Diffuse, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Flow Cytometry, Human, Humans, IL-2, Immunoenzyme Techniques, Interleukin-2, Large B-Cell, Lymph Nodes, LYMPHOMA, metabolism, monocyte, Monocytes, Myeloid Cells, pathology, Proliferation, Protein, Receptor, Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction, survival, Team-Mueller, tumor, Tumor Markers},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
2006
Dumortier Hélène, Lacotte Stéphanie, Pastorin Giorgia, Marega Riccardo, Wu Wei, Bonifazi Davide, Briand Jean-Paul, Prato Maurizio, Muller Sylviane, Bianco Alberto
Functionalized carbon nanotubes are non-cytotoxic and preserve the functionality of primary immune cells Journal Article
In: Nano Letters, vol. 6, no. 7, pp. 1522–1528, 2006, ISSN: 1530-6984.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Amides, B-Lymphocytes, Biotechnology, carbon, Cell Survival, Cytokines, Dumortier, I2CT, Macrophages, Molecular Structure, Nanotubes, Oxidation-Reduction, T-Lymphocytes, Team-Bianco, Team-Dumortier
@article{dumortier_functionalized_2006,
title = {Functionalized carbon nanotubes are non-cytotoxic and preserve the functionality of primary immune cells},
author = {Hélène Dumortier and Stéphanie Lacotte and Giorgia Pastorin and Riccardo Marega and Wei Wu and Davide Bonifazi and Jean-Paul Briand and Maurizio Prato and Sylviane Muller and Alberto Bianco},
doi = {10.1021/nl061160x},
issn = {1530-6984},
year = {2006},
date = {2006-07-01},
journal = {Nano Letters},
volume = {6},
number = {7},
pages = {1522--1528},
abstract = {Carbon nanotubes are emerging as innovative tools in nanobiotechnology. However, their toxic effects on environment and health have become an issue of strong concern. In the present study, we address the impact of functionalized carbon nanotubes (f-CNTs) on cells of the immune system. We have prepared two types of f-CNTs, following the 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction (f-CNTs 1 and 2) and the oxidation/amidation treatment (f-CNTs 3 and 4), respectively. We have found that both types of f-CNTs are uptaken by B and T lymphocytes as well as macrophages in vitro, without affecting cell viability. Subsequently, the functionality of the different cells was analyzed carefully. We discovered that f-CNT 1, which is highly water soluble, did not influence the functional activity of immunoregulatory cells. f-CNT 3, which instead possesses reduced solubility and forms mainly stable water suspensions, preserved lymphocytes' functionality while provoking secretion of proinflammatory cytokines by macrophages.},
keywords = {Amides, B-Lymphocytes, Biotechnology, carbon, Cell Survival, Cytokines, Dumortier, I2CT, Macrophages, Molecular Structure, Nanotubes, Oxidation-Reduction, T-Lymphocytes, Team-Bianco, Team-Dumortier},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Dumortier Hélène, Lacotte Stéphanie, Pastorin Giorgia, Marega Riccardo, Wu Wei, Bonifazi Davide, Briand Jean-Paul, Prato Maurizio, Muller Sylviane, Bianco Alberto
Functionalized carbon nanotubes are non-cytotoxic and preserve the functionality of primary immune cells Journal Article
In: Nano Letters, vol. 6, no. 7, pp. 1522–1528, 2006, ISSN: 1530-6984.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Amides, B-Lymphocytes, Biotechnology, carbon, Cell Survival, Cytokines, I2CT, Macrophages, Molecular Structure, Nanotubes, Oxidation-Reduction, T-Lymphocytes, Team-Bianco
@article{dumortier_functionalized_2006b,
title = {Functionalized carbon nanotubes are non-cytotoxic and preserve the functionality of primary immune cells},
author = {Hélène Dumortier and Stéphanie Lacotte and Giorgia Pastorin and Riccardo Marega and Wei Wu and Davide Bonifazi and Jean-Paul Briand and Maurizio Prato and Sylviane Muller and Alberto Bianco},
doi = {10.1021/nl061160x},
issn = {1530-6984},
year = {2006},
date = {2006-07-01},
journal = {Nano Letters},
volume = {6},
number = {7},
pages = {1522--1528},
abstract = {Carbon nanotubes are emerging as innovative tools in nanobiotechnology. However, their toxic effects on environment and health have become an issue of strong concern. In the present study, we address the impact of functionalized carbon nanotubes (f-CNTs) on cells of the immune system. We have prepared two types of f-CNTs, following the 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction (f-CNTs 1 and 2) and the oxidation/amidation treatment (f-CNTs 3 and 4), respectively. We have found that both types of f-CNTs are uptaken by B and T lymphocytes as well as macrophages in vitro, without affecting cell viability. Subsequently, the functionality of the different cells was analyzed carefully. We discovered that f-CNT 1, which is highly water soluble, did not influence the functional activity of immunoregulatory cells. f-CNT 3, which instead possesses reduced solubility and forms mainly stable water suspensions, preserved lymphocytes' functionality while provoking secretion of proinflammatory cytokines by macrophages.},
keywords = {Amides, B-Lymphocytes, Biotechnology, carbon, Cell Survival, Cytokines, I2CT, Macrophages, Molecular Structure, Nanotubes, Oxidation-Reduction, T-Lymphocytes, Team-Bianco},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}