OBJECTIVE Programmed death ligand-1(PD-L1)and indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1(IDO1)are immune checkpoints which can be induced by interferon-γ(IFN-γ)in the tumor microenvironment,leading to immune escape of tumors.Myr...OBJECTIVE Programmed death ligand-1(PD-L1)and indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1(IDO1)are immune checkpoints which can be induced by interferon-γ(IFN-γ)in the tumor microenvironment,leading to immune escape of tumors.Myricetin(MY)is a flavonoid distributed in many edible and medicinal plants.The aim of this study is to clarify the effect and the mechanism of MY on inhibiting IFN-γ-induced PD-L1 and IDO1 in lung cancer cells.METHODS Expressions of PD-L1 and major histocompatibility complex-I(MHC-I)were evaluated by flow cytometry and Western blotting,and the expression of IDO1 was measured by Western blotting.qRT-PCR was used to detect their mRNA levels.The function of T cells was evaluated using a co-culture system consist of lung cancer cells and the Jurkat-PD-1 T cell line that overexpressing PD-1.Molecular docking analysis,Western blotting and immunofluorescence were used for mechanism study.RESULTS MY potently inhibited IFN-γ-induced PD-L1 and IDO1 expression in human lung cancer cells,while didn't show obvious effect on the expression of MHC-I.In addition,MY restored the survival,proliferation,CD69 expression and interleukin-2(IL-2)secretion of Jurkat-PD-1 T cells suppressed by IFN-γ-treated lung cancer cells in the co-culture system.Mechanistically,IFN-γup-regulated PD-L1 and IDO1 at the transcriptional level through the JAK-STAT-IRF1 axis,which was targeted and inhibited by MY.CONCLUSION Our research revealed a new insight into the anti-tumor effects of MY which inhibited IFN-γ-induced PD-L1 and IDO1 expression,supporting the potential of MY in anti-tumor immunotherapy.展开更多
OBJECTIVE To evaluate whether the IDO1 inhibitor 1-methyl-L-tryptophan(1-MT)combine calcium influx inhibitor carboxyamidotriazole(CAI)could further enhance the suppression of programmed death 1(PD-1)in CD8^+T cells an...OBJECTIVE To evaluate whether the IDO1 inhibitor 1-methyl-L-tryptophan(1-MT)combine calcium influx inhibitor carboxyamidotriazole(CAI)could further enhance the suppression of programmed death 1(PD-1)in CD8^+T cells and investigate the curative effect of the combined use.METHODS CD8^+T cells were isolated from normal mice spleen by negative selection using magnetic cell separation.The isolated CD8^+T cells were cultured in RPMI 1640 medium containing 10%FBS and 100 U·mL^(-1)IL-2 and activated by the addition of anti-CD3 and anti-CD28(1 g·L^(-1) each mabs).CD8^+T cells were pretreated for 48 h with drug and the fluo-3 as a marker of intracellular calcium concentration was detected by flow cytometry.The calcineurin(Ca N)levels were assayed with ELISA in CD8^+T cells after 48 h incubation with 10μm CAI.The nuclear translocations of NFAT and AHR were detected by immunofluorescent staining after 48 h of drug treatment.The expression of PD-1 in CD8^+T cells was analyzed by flow cytometry.RESULTS Intracellular fluorescent intensity was markedly debase due to CAI treatment(P<0.01).Meanwhile,the changes of CaN content had a resembled correlation(P<0.01).Immunofluorescence experiment showed that after combination therapy the transfer of NFAT and AHR in nuclear substantially reduced.Flow cytometry revealed that after the combination caused a significant decrease in PD-1 expression in CD8^+T cells.CONCLUSION CAI and 1-MT could inhibit markedly the expression of PD-1 in CD8^+T cells by inhibiting the nuclear translocation of NFAT and AHR,respectively and the combination of them has synergetic effect.展开更多
基金Science and Technology Development Fund,Macao SAR(0129/2019/A3176/2017/A3)and University of Macao(MYRG2018-00165-ICMS)。
文摘OBJECTIVE Programmed death ligand-1(PD-L1)and indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1(IDO1)are immune checkpoints which can be induced by interferon-γ(IFN-γ)in the tumor microenvironment,leading to immune escape of tumors.Myricetin(MY)is a flavonoid distributed in many edible and medicinal plants.The aim of this study is to clarify the effect and the mechanism of MY on inhibiting IFN-γ-induced PD-L1 and IDO1 in lung cancer cells.METHODS Expressions of PD-L1 and major histocompatibility complex-I(MHC-I)were evaluated by flow cytometry and Western blotting,and the expression of IDO1 was measured by Western blotting.qRT-PCR was used to detect their mRNA levels.The function of T cells was evaluated using a co-culture system consist of lung cancer cells and the Jurkat-PD-1 T cell line that overexpressing PD-1.Molecular docking analysis,Western blotting and immunofluorescence were used for mechanism study.RESULTS MY potently inhibited IFN-γ-induced PD-L1 and IDO1 expression in human lung cancer cells,while didn't show obvious effect on the expression of MHC-I.In addition,MY restored the survival,proliferation,CD69 expression and interleukin-2(IL-2)secretion of Jurkat-PD-1 T cells suppressed by IFN-γ-treated lung cancer cells in the co-culture system.Mechanistically,IFN-γup-regulated PD-L1 and IDO1 at the transcriptional level through the JAK-STAT-IRF1 axis,which was targeted and inhibited by MY.CONCLUSION Our research revealed a new insight into the anti-tumor effects of MY which inhibited IFN-γ-induced PD-L1 and IDO1 expression,supporting the potential of MY in anti-tumor immunotherapy.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(81402943)CAMS Major Collaborative Innovation Project(2016-I2M-1-011)PUMC Youth Fund(3332015168)
文摘OBJECTIVE To evaluate whether the IDO1 inhibitor 1-methyl-L-tryptophan(1-MT)combine calcium influx inhibitor carboxyamidotriazole(CAI)could further enhance the suppression of programmed death 1(PD-1)in CD8^+T cells and investigate the curative effect of the combined use.METHODS CD8^+T cells were isolated from normal mice spleen by negative selection using magnetic cell separation.The isolated CD8^+T cells were cultured in RPMI 1640 medium containing 10%FBS and 100 U·mL^(-1)IL-2 and activated by the addition of anti-CD3 and anti-CD28(1 g·L^(-1) each mabs).CD8^+T cells were pretreated for 48 h with drug and the fluo-3 as a marker of intracellular calcium concentration was detected by flow cytometry.The calcineurin(Ca N)levels were assayed with ELISA in CD8^+T cells after 48 h incubation with 10μm CAI.The nuclear translocations of NFAT and AHR were detected by immunofluorescent staining after 48 h of drug treatment.The expression of PD-1 in CD8^+T cells was analyzed by flow cytometry.RESULTS Intracellular fluorescent intensity was markedly debase due to CAI treatment(P<0.01).Meanwhile,the changes of CaN content had a resembled correlation(P<0.01).Immunofluorescence experiment showed that after combination therapy the transfer of NFAT and AHR in nuclear substantially reduced.Flow cytometry revealed that after the combination caused a significant decrease in PD-1 expression in CD8^+T cells.CONCLUSION CAI and 1-MT could inhibit markedly the expression of PD-1 in CD8^+T cells by inhibiting the nuclear translocation of NFAT and AHR,respectively and the combination of them has synergetic effect.
