Publications
2023
H Cai, L Li, KM Slavik, J Huang, T Yin, X Ai, L Hédelin, G Haas, Z Xiang, Y Yang, X Li, Y Chen, Z Wei, H Deng, D Chen, R Jiao, N Martins, C Meignin, PJ Kranzusch, JL Imler
The virus-induced cyclic dinucleotide 2'3'-c-di-GMP mediates STING-dependent antiviral immunity in Drosophila Journal Article
In: Immunity, vol. 56, iss. 9, pp. 1991-2005, 2023.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: c-di-GMP, cGAMP, cGAS, cGLR, cyclic dinucleotide, Drosophila, Evolution, Hua, imler, M3i, meignin, pattern recognition receptor, STING, virus
@article{nokey,
title = {The virus-induced cyclic dinucleotide 2'3'-c-di-GMP mediates STING-dependent antiviral immunity in Drosophila},
author = {Cai H and Li L and Slavik KM and Huang J and Yin T and Ai X and Hédelin L and Haas G and Xiang Z and Yang Y and Li X and Chen Y and Wei Z and Deng H and Chen D and Jiao R and Martins N and Meignin C and Kranzusch PJ and Imler JL},
editor = {Elsevier Inc. },
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37659413/},
doi = {10.1016/j.immuni.2023.08.006 },
year = {2023},
date = {2023-09-12},
urldate = {2023-09-12},
journal = {Immunity},
volume = {56},
issue = {9},
pages = {1991-2005},
abstract = {In mammals, the enzyme cGAS senses the presence of cytosolic DNA and synthesizes the cyclic dinucleotide (CDN) 2'3'-cGAMP, which triggers STING-dependent immunity. In Drosophila melanogaster, two cGAS-like receptors (cGLRs) produce 3'2'-cGAMP and 2'3'-cGAMP to activate STING. We explored CDN-mediated immunity in 14 Drosophila species covering 50 million years of evolution and found that 2'3'-cGAMP and 3'2'-cGAMP failed to control infection by Drosophila C virus in D. serrata and two other species. We discovered diverse CDNs produced in a cGLR-dependent manner in response to viral infection in D. melanogaster, including 2'3'-c-di-GMP. This CDN was a more potent STING agonist than cGAMP in D. melanogaster and it also activated a strong antiviral transcriptional response in D. serrata. Our results shed light on the evolution of cGLRs in flies and provide a basis for understanding the function and regulation of this emerging family of pattern recognition receptors in animal innate immunity. },
keywords = {c-di-GMP, cGAMP, cGAS, cGLR, cyclic dinucleotide, Drosophila, Evolution, Hua, imler, M3i, meignin, pattern recognition receptor, STING, virus},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
R.P. Olmo, Y.M.H. Todjro, E.R.G.R. Aguiar, de Almeida J.P.P., F.V. Ferreira, J.N. Armache, de Faria I.J.S., A.G.A. Ferreira, S.C.D. Amadou, A.T.S. Silva, de Souza K.P.R., A.P.P. Vilela, A. Babarit, C.H. Tan, M. Diallo, A. Gaye, C. Paupy, J. Obame-Nkoghe, T.M. Visser, C.J.M. Koenraadt, M.A. Wongsokarijo, A.L.C. Cruz, M.T. Prieto, M.C.P. Parra, Nogueira M.L., V. Avelino-Silva, R.N. Mota, M.A.Z. Borges, B.P. Drumond, E.G. Kroon, M. Recker, L. Sedda, E. Marois, J.L. Imler, J.T. Marques
Mosquito vector competence for dengue is modulated by insect-specific viruses Journal Article
In: Nature Microbiology, vol. 8, iss. 1, 2023.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Dengue, imler, M3i, marois, Marques, mosquito, Olmo, virus
@article{Olmo.2023,
title = {Mosquito vector competence for dengue is modulated by insect-specific viruses},
author = {Olmo R.P. and Todjro Y.M.H. and Aguiar E.R.G.R. and de Almeida J.P.P. and Ferreira F.V. and Armache J.N. and de Faria I.J.S. and Ferreira A.G.A. and Amadou S.C.D. and Silva A.T.S. and de Souza K.P.R. and Vilela A.P.P. and Babarit A. and Tan C.H. and Diallo M. and Gaye A. and Paupy C. and Obame-Nkoghe J. and Visser T.M. and Koenraadt C.J.M. and Wongsokarijo M.A. and Cruz A.L.C. and Prieto M.T. and Parra M.C.P. and Nogueira M.L., and Avelino-Silva V. and Mota R.N. and Borges M.A.Z. and Drumond B.P. and Kroon E.G. and Recker M. and Sedda L. and Marois E. and Imler J.L. and Marques J.T. },
url = {https://doi.org/},
doi = {10.1038/s41564-022-01289-4},
year = {2023},
date = {2023-01-05},
urldate = {2023-01-05},
journal = {Nature Microbiology},
volume = {8},
issue = {1},
abstract = {Aedes aegypti and A. albopictus mosquitoes are the main vectors for dengue virus (DENV) and other arboviruses, including Zika virus (ZIKV). Understanding the factors that affect transmission of arboviruses from mosquitoes to humans is a priority because it could inform public health and targeted interventions. Reasoning that interactions among viruses in the vector insect might affect transmission, we analysed the viromes of 815 urban Aedes mosquitoes collected from 12 countries worldwide. Two mosquito-specific viruses, Phasi Charoen-like virus (PCLV) and Humaita Tubiacanga virus (HTV), were the most abundant in A. aegypti worldwide. Spatiotemporal analyses of virus circulation in an endemic urban area revealed a 200% increase in chances of having DENV in wild A. aegypti mosquitoes when both HTV and PCLV were present. Using a mouse model in the laboratory, we showed that the presence of HTV and PCLV increased the ability of mosquitoes to transmit DENV and ZIKV to a vertebrate host. By transcriptomic analysis, we found that in DENV-infected mosquitoes, HTV and PCLV block the downregulation of histone H4, which we identify as an important proviral host factor in vivo.},
keywords = {Dengue, imler, M3i, marois, Marques, mosquito, Olmo, virus},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
2020
Petitjean O, Girardi E, Ngondon RP, Lupashin V, Pfeffer S
In: mSphere, vol. 5, no. 6, pp. e00914-20, 2020.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: complex oligomeric Golgi complex, CRISPR-Cas9 screen, double-stranded RNA, heparan-sulfate, PFEFFER, Transfection, Unité ARN, virus
@article{Petitjean2020,
title = {Genome-Wide CRISPR-Cas9 Screen Reveals the Importance of the Heparan Sulfate Pathway and the Conserved Oligomeric Golgi Complex for Synthetic Double-Stranded RNA Uptake and Sindbis Virus Infection },
author = {O Petitjean and E Girardi and RP Ngondon and V Lupashin and S Pfeffer
},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33177215/},
doi = {10.1128/mSphere.00914-20 },
year = {2020},
date = {2020-11-01},
journal = { mSphere},
volume = {5},
number = {6},
pages = {e00914-20},
abstract = {Double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) is the hallmark of many viral infections. dsRNA is produced either by RNA viruses during replication or by DNA viruses upon convergent transcription. Synthetic dsRNA is also able to mimic viral-induced activation of innate immune response and cell death. In this study, we employed a genome-wide CRISPR-Cas9 loss-of-function screen based on cell survival in order to identify genes implicated in the host response to dsRNA. By challenging HCT116 human cells with either synthetic dsRNA or Sindbis virus (SINV), we identified the heparan sulfate (HS) pathway as a crucial factor for dsRNA entry, and we validated SINV dependency on HS. Interestingly, we uncovered a novel role for COG4, a component of the conserved oligomeric Golgi (COG) complex, as a factor involved in cell survival to both dsRNA and SINV in human cells. We showed that COG4 knockout led to a decrease of extracellular HS that specifically affected dsRNA transfection efficiency and reduced viral production, which explains the increased cell survival of these mutants.IMPORTANCE When facing a viral infection, the organism has to put in place a number of defense mechanisms in order to clear the pathogen from the cell. At the early phase of this preparation for fighting against the invader, the innate immune response is triggered by the sensing of danger signals. Among those molecular cues, double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) is a very potent inducer of different reactions at the cellular level that can ultimately lead to cell death. Using a genome-wide screening approach, we set to identify genes involved in dsRNA entry, sensing, and apoptosis induction in human cells. This allowed us to determine that the heparan sulfate pathway and the conserved oligomeric Golgi complex are key determinants allowing entry of both dsRNA and viral nucleic acid leading to cell death. },
keywords = {complex oligomeric Golgi complex, CRISPR-Cas9 screen, double-stranded RNA, heparan-sulfate, PFEFFER, Transfection, Unité ARN, virus},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Loiseau V, Herniou E A, Moreau Y, Lévêque N, Meignin C, Daeffler L, Federici B, Cordaux R, Gilbert C
Wide spectrum and high frequency of genomic structural variation, including transposable elements, in large double-stranded ĐNA viruses Journal Article
In: Virus Evol, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. vez060, 2020, ([PubMed Central:hrefhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6983493PMC6983493] [DOI:hrefhttps://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ve/vez06010.1093/ve/vez060] [PubMed:hrefhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2739260627392606]).
BibTeX | Tags: M3i, meignin, virus
@article{pmid32002191,
title = {Wide spectrum and high frequency of genomic structural variation, including transposable elements, in large double-stranded ĐNA viruses},
author = {V Loiseau and E A Herniou and Y Moreau and N Lévêque and C Meignin and L Daeffler and B Federici and R Cordaux and C Gilbert},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-01-01},
journal = {Virus Evol},
volume = {6},
number = {1},
pages = {vez060},
note = {[PubMed Central:hrefhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6983493PMC6983493] [DOI:hrefhttps://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ve/vez06010.1093/ve/vez060] [PubMed:hrefhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2739260627392606]},
keywords = {M3i, meignin, virus},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
2018
Schaeffer Evelyne, Flacher Vincent, Neuberg Patrick, Hoste Astrid, Brulefert Adrien, Fauny Jean-Daniel, Wagner Alain, Mueller Christopher G
Inhibition of dengue virus infection by mannoside glycolipid conjugates Journal Article
In: Antiviral Research, vol. 154, pp. 116–123, 2018, ISSN: 1872-9096.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Animals, Antiviral Agents, Cell Line, Cell Membrane, Chemistry, Chlorocebus aethiops, Dendritic Cells, Dengue, Dengue virus, development, Drug, Drug Discovery, Flavivirus, function, Fusion, Glycolipids, Health, Hep G2 Cells, Human, Humans, immunopathology, infection, inhibition, inhibitors, Inhibitory Concentration 50, lipid, Macrophages, Mannosides, Membrane, Serogroup, Skin, Team-Mueller, vaccine, Vaccines, Vero Cells, viral Infection, virus, Virus Replication
@article{schaeffer_inhibition_2018b,
title = {Inhibition of dengue virus infection by mannoside glycolipid conjugates},
author = {Evelyne Schaeffer and Vincent Flacher and Patrick Neuberg and Astrid Hoste and Adrien Brulefert and Jean-Daniel Fauny and Alain Wagner and Christopher G Mueller},
doi = {10.1016/j.antiviral.2018.04.005},
issn = {1872-9096},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Antiviral Research},
volume = {154},
pages = {116--123},
abstract = {Dengue virus (DENV), a mosquito-borne flavivirus, causes severe and potentially fatal symptoms in millions of infected individuals each year. Although dengue fever represents a major global public health problem, the vaccines or antiviral drugs proposed so far have not shown sufficient efficacy and safety, calling for new antiviral developments. Here we have shown that a mannoside glycolipid conjugate (MGC) bearing a trimannose head with a saturated lipid chain inhibited DENV productive infection. It showed remarkable cell promiscuity, being active in human skin dendritic cells, hepatoma cell lines and Vero cells, and was active against all four DENV serotypes, with an IC50 in the low micromolar range. Time-of-addition experiments and structure-activity analyses revealed the importance of the lipid chain to interfere with an early viral infection step. This, together with a correlation between antiviral activity and membrane polarization by the lipid moiety indicated that the inhibitor functions by blocking viral envelope fusion with the endosome membrane. These finding establish MGCs as a novel class of antivirals against the DENV.},
keywords = {Animals, Antiviral Agents, Cell Line, Cell Membrane, Chemistry, Chlorocebus aethiops, Dendritic Cells, Dengue, Dengue virus, development, Drug, Drug Discovery, Flavivirus, function, Fusion, Glycolipids, Health, Hep G2 Cells, Human, Humans, immunopathology, infection, inhibition, inhibitors, Inhibitory Concentration 50, lipid, Macrophages, Mannosides, Membrane, Serogroup, Skin, Team-Mueller, vaccine, Vaccines, Vero Cells, viral Infection, virus, Virus Replication},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
2016
Lamiable Olivier, Meignin Carine, Imler Jean-Luc
WntD and Diedel: Two immunomodulatory cytokines in Drosophila immunity Journal Article
In: Fly (Austin), vol. 10, no. 4, pp. 187–194, 2016, ISSN: 1933-6942.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Cytokines, Drosophila, IMD pathway, imler, innate immunity, M3i, meignin, virus
@article{lamiable_wntd_2016,
title = {WntD and Diedel: Two immunomodulatory cytokines in Drosophila immunity},
author = {Olivier Lamiable and Carine Meignin and Jean-Luc Imler},
url = {http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19336934.2016.1202387?journalCode=kfly20},
doi = {10.1080/19336934.2016.1202387},
issn = {1933-6942},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Fly (Austin)},
volume = {10},
number = {4},
pages = {187--194},
abstract = {Remarkable progress has been made on the understanding of the basic mechanisms of innate immunity in flies, from sensing infection to production of effector molecules. However, how the immune response is orchestrated at the level of the organism remains poorly understood. While cytokines activating immune responses, such as Spaetzle or Unpaired-3, have been identified and characterized in Drosophila, much less is known regarding immunosuppressor cytokines. In a recent publication, we reported the identification of a novel cytokine, Diedel, which acts as systemic negative regulator of the IMD pathway. Here, we discuss the similarities between Diedel and WntD, another immunomodulatory cytokine and present evidence that the 2 molecules act independently from one another.},
keywords = {Cytokines, Drosophila, IMD pathway, imler, innate immunity, M3i, meignin, virus},
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
Dehuyser L, Schaeffer E, Chaloin O, Mueller C G, Baati R, Wagner A
Synthesis of Novel Mannoside Glycolipid Conjugates for Inhibition of HIV-1 Trans-Infection Journal Article
In: Bioconjug.Chem., no. 1520-4812 (Electronic), 2012.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Dendritic Cells, HIV-1, Human, immunodeficiency, infection, inhibition, LECTIN, Lectins, lipid, Mannose-Binding Lectins, prevention, Solubility, Surface Plasmon Resonance, synthesis, Team-Mueller, virus
@article{dehuyser_synthesis_2012,
title = {Synthesis of Novel Mannoside Glycolipid Conjugates for Inhibition of HIV-1 Trans-Infection},
author = {L Dehuyser and E Schaeffer and O Chaloin and C G Mueller and R Baati and A Wagner},
year = {2012},
date = {2012-01-01},
journal = {Bioconjug.Chem.},
number = {1520-4812 (Electronic)},
abstract = {Mannose-binding lectins, such as dendritic cell-specific ICAM-3-grabbing non-integrin (DC-SIGN), are expressed at the surface of human dendritic cells (DCs) that capture and transmit human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1) to CD4(+) cells. With the goal of reducing viral trans-infection by targeting DC-SIGN, we have designed a new class of mannoside glycolipid conjugates. We report the synthesis of amphiphiles composed of a mannose head, a hydrophilic linker essential for solubility in aqueous media, and a lipid chain of variable length. These conjugates presented unusual properties based on a cooperation between the mannoside head and the lipid chain, which enhanced the affinity and decreased the need for multivalency. With an optimal lipid length, they exhibited strong binding affinity for DC-SIGN (K(d) in the micromolar range) as assessed by surface plasmon resonance. The most active molecules were branched trimannoside conjugates, able to inhibit the interaction of the HIV-1 envelope with DCs, and to drastically reduce trans-infection of HIV-1 mediated by DCs (IC(50s) in the low micromolar range). This new class of compounds may be of potential use for prevention of HIV-1 dissemination, and also of infection by other DC-SIGN-binding human pathogens},
keywords = {Dendritic Cells, HIV-1, Human, immunodeficiency, infection, inhibition, LECTIN, Lectins, lipid, Mannose-Binding Lectins, prevention, Solubility, Surface Plasmon Resonance, synthesis, Team-Mueller, virus},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
2011
Canard B, Vachon H, Fontaine T, Pin J J, Paul S, Genin C, Mueller C G
Generation of anti-DC-SIGN monoclonal antibodies capable of blocking HIV-1 gp120 binding and reactive on formalin-fixed tissue Journal Article
In: Immunol.Lett., vol. 135, no. 1879-0542 (Electronic), pp. 165–172, 2011.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Adhesion, adhesion molecules, Animals, Antibodies, antibody, Antigen, Antigens, Blocking, C-Type, C-type lectin, CD, Cell Adhesion, Cell Adhesion Molecules, Cell Surface, Chemistry, clones, Dendritic Cells, DERMIS, Differentiation, Fixatives, Formaldehyde, formalin-fixed tissue, Genetics, GLYCOPROTEIN, GP120, HeLa Cells, HIV, HIV Envelope Protein gp120, HIV-1, Human, Humans, hybridoma, ICAM-3, immunodeficiency, Immunology, Inbred BALB C, infection, LECTIN, Lectins, Macrophage, Macrophages, Mice, Monoclonal, monoclonal antibody, MONOCLONAL-ANTIBODY, Monocytes, Murine-Derived, Myelomonocytic, Nih 3T3 Cells, Paraffin Embedding, pathogenicity, Protein, Receptor, Receptors, recognition, Skin, Team-Mueller, virus
@article{canard_generation_2011,
title = {Generation of anti-DC-SIGN monoclonal antibodies capable of blocking HIV-1 gp120 binding and reactive on formalin-fixed tissue},
author = {B Canard and H Vachon and T Fontaine and J J Pin and S Paul and C Genin and C G Mueller},
year = {2011},
date = {2011-01-01},
journal = {Immunol.Lett.},
volume = {135},
number = {1879-0542 (Electronic)},
pages = {165--172},
abstract = {DC-SIGN is a C-type lectin of recognized importance in immunology and in the pathogenicity human pathogens. Monoclonal antibodies directed against DC-SIGN have been generated, but their systemic characterization for interfering with binding of the HIV-1 glycoprotein 120 has often been omitted. Moreover, so far, no anti-DC-SIGN monoclonal antibody has been described that recognizes its antigen after formalin fixation and paraffin embedding. In this study, we have generated new anti-DC-SIGN monoclonal antibodies using HeLa cells stably expressing DC-SIGN as immunogen. We have obtained 11 hybridoma clones producing antibodies that recognized DC-SIGN on monocyte-derived dendritic cells and on dermal-type macrophages. Seven monoclonal antibodies displayed a capacity to interfere with DC-SIGN binding to HIV-1 gp120. One recognized DC-SIGN on formalin-fixed dendritic cells and macrophages. Using this antibody we have obtained specific labelling of DC-SIGN and colocalisation with the dermal macrophage marker CD163 on human skin. The described monoclonal anti-human DC-SIGN antibodies will be of use to the scientific community to address fundamental immunology issues, in particular concerning macrophages and dendritic cells, and help elucidate infection events of pathogen targeting DC-SIGN as recognition receptor},
keywords = {Adhesion, adhesion molecules, Animals, Antibodies, antibody, Antigen, Antigens, Blocking, C-Type, C-type lectin, CD, Cell Adhesion, Cell Adhesion Molecules, Cell Surface, Chemistry, clones, Dendritic Cells, DERMIS, Differentiation, Fixatives, Formaldehyde, formalin-fixed tissue, Genetics, GLYCOPROTEIN, GP120, HeLa Cells, HIV, HIV Envelope Protein gp120, HIV-1, Human, Humans, hybridoma, ICAM-3, immunodeficiency, Immunology, Inbred BALB C, infection, LECTIN, Lectins, Macrophage, Macrophages, Mice, Monoclonal, monoclonal antibody, MONOCLONAL-ANTIBODY, Monocytes, Murine-Derived, Myelomonocytic, Nih 3T3 Cells, Paraffin Embedding, pathogenicity, Protein, Receptor, Receptors, recognition, Skin, Team-Mueller, virus},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
2008
Kwan Wing-Hong, Navarro-Sanchez Erika, Dumortier Hélène, Decossas Marion, Vachon Hortense, dos Santos Flavia Barreto, Fridman Hervé W, Rey Félix A, Harris Eva, Despres Philippe, Mueller Christopher G
Dermal-type macrophages expressing CD209/DC-SIGN show inherent resistance to dengue virus growth Journal Article
In: PLoS neglected tropical diseases, vol. 2, no. 10, pp. e311, 2008, ISSN: 1935-2735.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Adhesion, adhesion molecules, C-Type, Cell Adhesion, Cell Adhesion Molecules, Cell Line, Cell Surface, Cells, Chemistry, Cultured, Dendritic Cells, Dengue, Dengue virus, Gene Expression, Genetics, GLYCOPROTEIN, Growth, growth & development, Humans, ICAM-3, IFN ALPHA, IL-10, IL10, IMMATURE, Immunology, in situ, infection, LECTIN, Lectins, Macrophage, Macrophages, metabolism, METHOD, methods, monocyte, Monocytes, myeloid dendritic cells, pathogenesis, Phagosomes, PRODUCTION, Protein, Protein Binding, Proteins, Receptor, Receptors, Resistance, Skin, Team-Mueller, Viral Envelope Proteins, virology, virus
@article{kwan_dermal-type_2008b,
title = {Dermal-type macrophages expressing CD209/DC-SIGN show inherent resistance to dengue virus growth},
author = {Wing-Hong Kwan and Erika Navarro-Sanchez and Hélène Dumortier and Marion Decossas and Hortense Vachon and Flavia Barreto dos Santos and Hervé W Fridman and Félix A Rey and Eva Harris and Philippe Despres and Christopher G Mueller},
doi = {10.1371/journal.pntd.0000311},
issn = {1935-2735},
year = {2008},
date = {2008-10-01},
journal = {PLoS neglected tropical diseases},
volume = {2},
number = {10},
pages = {e311},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: An important question in dengue pathogenesis is the identity of immune cells involved in the control of dengue virus infection at the site of the mosquito bite. There is evidence that infection of immature myeloid dendritic cells plays a crucial role in dengue pathogenesis and that the interaction of the viral envelope E glycoprotein with CD209/DC-SIGN is a key element for their productive infection. Dermal macrophages express CD209, yet little is known about their role in dengue virus infection.
METHODS AND FINDINGS: Here, we showed that dermal macrophages bound recombinant envelope E glycoprotein fused to green fluorescent protein. Because dermal macrophages stain for IL-10 in situ, we generated dermal-type macrophages from monocytes in the presence of IL-10 to study their infection by dengue virus. The macrophages were able to internalize the virus, but progeny virus production was undetectable in the infected cells. In addition, no IFN-alpha was produced in response to the virus. The inability of dengue virus to grow in the macrophages was attributable to accumulation of internalized virus particles into poorly-acidified phagosomes.
CONCLUSIONS: Aborting infection by viral sequestration in early phagosomes would present a novel means to curb infection of enveloped virus and may constitute a prime defense system to prevent dengue virus spread shortly after the bite of the infected mosquito.},
keywords = {Adhesion, adhesion molecules, C-Type, Cell Adhesion, Cell Adhesion Molecules, Cell Line, Cell Surface, Cells, Chemistry, Cultured, Dendritic Cells, Dengue, Dengue virus, Gene Expression, Genetics, GLYCOPROTEIN, Growth, growth & development, Humans, ICAM-3, IFN ALPHA, IL-10, IL10, IMMATURE, Immunology, in situ, infection, LECTIN, Lectins, Macrophage, Macrophages, metabolism, METHOD, methods, monocyte, Monocytes, myeloid dendritic cells, pathogenesis, Phagosomes, PRODUCTION, Protein, Protein Binding, Proteins, Receptor, Receptors, Resistance, Skin, Team-Mueller, Viral Envelope Proteins, virology, virus},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
METHODS AND FINDINGS: Here, we showed that dermal macrophages bound recombinant envelope E glycoprotein fused to green fluorescent protein. Because dermal macrophages stain for IL-10 in situ, we generated dermal-type macrophages from monocytes in the presence of IL-10 to study their infection by dengue virus. The macrophages were able to internalize the virus, but progeny virus production was undetectable in the infected cells. In addition, no IFN-alpha was produced in response to the virus. The inability of dengue virus to grow in the macrophages was attributable to accumulation of internalized virus particles into poorly-acidified phagosomes.
CONCLUSIONS: Aborting infection by viral sequestration in early phagosomes would present a novel means to curb infection of enveloped virus and may constitute a prime defense system to prevent dengue virus spread shortly after the bite of the infected mosquito.
2005
Kwan Wing-Hong, Helt Anna-Marija, Marañón Concepción, Barbaroux Jean-Baptiste, Hosmalin Anne, Harris Eva, Fridman Wolf H, Mueller Chris G F
Dendritic cell precursors are permissive to dengue virus and human immunodeficiency virus infection Journal Article
In: Journal of Virology, vol. 79, no. 12, pp. 7291–7299, 2005, ISSN: 0022-538X.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: ANTIGEN PRESENTING CELLS, Antigen-Presenting Cells, APC, BLOOD, CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes, Cell Differentiation, Cells, COLONY-STIMULATING FACTOR, Cultured, Dendritic Cells, Dengue virus, Differentiation, Epidermis, Hematopoietic Stem Cells, HIV, HIV-1, Human, Humans, IMMATURE, immunodeficiency, infection, interleukin 10, Interleukin-10, Lipopolysaccharide Receptors, MEMORY T CELLS, monocyte, Monocytes, Necrosis, precursor, PROGENITORS, Skin, T CELLS, Team-Mueller, tumor, Tumor Necrosis Factor, viral Infection, virus
@article{kwan_dendritic_2005,
title = {Dendritic cell precursors are permissive to dengue virus and human immunodeficiency virus infection},
author = {Wing-Hong Kwan and Anna-Marija Helt and Concepción Marañón and Jean-Baptiste Barbaroux and Anne Hosmalin and Eva Harris and Wolf H Fridman and Chris G F Mueller},
doi = {10.1128/JVI.79.12.7291-7299.2005},
issn = {0022-538X},
year = {2005},
date = {2005-06-01},
journal = {Journal of Virology},
volume = {79},
number = {12},
pages = {7291--7299},
abstract = {CD14(+) interstitial cells reside beneath the epidermis of skin and mucosal tissue and may therefore play an important role in viral infections and the shaping of an antiviral immune response. However, in contrast to dendritic cells (DC) or blood monocytes, these antigen-presenting cells (APC) have not been well studied. We have previously described long-lived CD14(+) cells generated from CD34(+) hematopoietic progenitors, which may represent model cells for interstitial CD14(+) APC. Here, we show that these cells carry DC-SIGN and differentiate into immature DC in the presence of granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor. We have compared the CD14(+) cells and the DC derived from these cells with respect to dengue virus and human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection. Both cell types are permissive to dengue virus infection, but the CD14(+) cells secrete the anti-inflammatory cytokine interleukin 10 and no tumor necrosis factor alpha. Regarding HIV, the CD14(+) cells are permissive to HIV-1, release higher p24 levels than the derived DC, and more efficiently activate HIV Pol-specific CD8(+) memory T cells. The CD14(+) DC precursors infected with either virus retain their DC differentiation potential. The results suggest that interstitial CD14(+) APC may contribute to HIV-1 and dengue virus infection and the shaping of an antiviral immune response.},
keywords = {ANTIGEN PRESENTING CELLS, Antigen-Presenting Cells, APC, BLOOD, CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes, Cell Differentiation, Cells, COLONY-STIMULATING FACTOR, Cultured, Dendritic Cells, Dengue virus, Differentiation, Epidermis, Hematopoietic Stem Cells, HIV, HIV-1, Human, Humans, IMMATURE, immunodeficiency, infection, interleukin 10, Interleukin-10, Lipopolysaccharide Receptors, MEMORY T CELLS, monocyte, Monocytes, Necrosis, precursor, PROGENITORS, Skin, T CELLS, Team-Mueller, tumor, Tumor Necrosis Factor, viral Infection, virus},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}