1.Lymphoid Lineage γδ T Cells Were Successfully Generated from Human Pluripotent Stem Cells via Hemogenic Endothelium
Soo-Been JEON ; A-Reum HAN ; Yoo Bin CHOI ; Ah Reum LEE ; Ji Yoon LEE
International Journal of Stem Cells 2023;16(1):108-116
γδ T cells are a rare and unique prototype of T cells that share properties with natural killer cells in secondary lymphoid organs. Although many studies have revealed the function and importance of adult-derived γδ T cells in cancer biology and regenerative medicine, the low numbers of these cells hamper their application as therapeutic cell sources in the clinic. To solve this problem, pluripotent stem cell-derived γδ T cells are considered alternative cell sources; however, few studies have reported the generation of human pluripotent stem cell-derived γδ T cells. In the present study, we investigated whether lymphoid lineage γδ T cells were successfully generated from human pluripotent stem cells via hemogenic endothelium under defined culture conditions. Our results revealed that pluripotent stem cells successfully generated γδ T cells with an overall increase in transcriptional activity of lymphoid lineage genes and cytolytic factors, indicating the importance of the optimization of culture conditions in generating lymphoid lineage γδ T cells. We uncovered an initial step in differentiating γδ T cells that could be applied to basic and translational investigations in the field of cancer biology. Based on our result, we will develop an appropriate method to purify γδ T cells with functionality and it helpful for the study of basic mechanism of γδ T cells in pathophysiologic condition as well as clinic application.
2.Immune Cells Are DifferentiallyAffected by SARS-CoV-2 Viral Loads in K18-hACE2 Mice
Jung Ah KIM ; Sung-Hee KIM ; Jeong Jin KIM ; Hyuna NOH ; Su-bin LEE ; Haengdueng JEONG ; Jiseon KIM ; Donghun JEON ; Jung Seon SEO ; Dain ON ; Suhyeon YOON ; Sang Gyu LEE ; Youn Woo LEE ; Hui Jeong JANG ; In Ho PARK ; Jooyeon OH ; Sang-Hyuk SEOK ; Yu Jin LEE ; Seung-Min HONG ; Se-Hee AN ; Joon-Yong BAE ; Jung-ah CHOI ; Seo Yeon KIM ; Young Been KIM ; Ji-Yeon HWANG ; Hyo-Jung LEE ; Hong Bin KIM ; Dae Gwin JEONG ; Daesub SONG ; Manki SONG ; Man-Seong PARK ; Kang-Seuk CHOI ; Jun Won PARK ; Jun-Won YUN ; Jeon-Soo SHIN ; Ho-Young LEE ; Ho-Keun KWON ; Jun-Young SEO ; Ki Taek NAM ; Heon Yung GEE ; Je Kyung SEONG
Immune Network 2024;24(2):e7-
Viral load and the duration of viral shedding of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) are important determinants of the transmission of coronavirus disease 2019.In this study, we examined the effects of viral doses on the lung and spleen of K18-hACE2 transgenic mice by temporal histological and transcriptional analyses. Approximately, 1×105 plaque-forming units (PFU) of SARS-CoV-2 induced strong host responses in the lungs from 2 days post inoculation (dpi) which did not recover until the mice died, whereas responses to the virus were obvious at 5 days, recovering to the basal state by 14 dpi at 1×102 PFU. Further, flow cytometry showed that number of CD8+ T cells continuously increased in 1×102 PFU-virusinfected lungs from 2 dpi, but not in 1×105 PFU-virus-infected lungs. In spleens, responses to the virus were prominent from 2 dpi, and number of B cells was significantly decreased at 1×105PFU; however, 1×102 PFU of virus induced very weak responses from 2 dpi which recovered by 10 dpi. Although the defense responses returned to normal and the mice survived, lung histology showed evidence of fibrosis, suggesting sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Our findings indicate that specific effectors of the immune response in the lung and spleen were either increased or depleted in response to doses of SARS-CoV-2. This study demonstrated that the response of local and systemic immune effectors to a viral infection varies with viral dose, which either exacerbates the severity of the infection or accelerates its elimination.
3.Laboratory information management system for COVID-19 non-clinical efficacy trial data
Suhyeon YOON ; Hyuna NOH ; Heejin JIN ; Sungyoung LEE ; Soyul HAN ; Sung-Hee KIM ; Jiseon KIM ; Jung Seon SEO ; Jeong Jin KIM ; In Ho PARK ; Jooyeon OH ; Joon-Yong BAE ; Gee Eun LEE ; Sun-Je WOO ; Sun-Min SEO ; Na-Won KIM ; Youn Woo LEE ; Hui Jeong JANG ; Seung-Min HONG ; Se-Hee AN ; Kwang-Soo LYOO ; Minjoo YEOM ; Hanbyeul LEE ; Bud JUNG ; Sun-Woo YOON ; Jung-Ah KANG ; Sang-Hyuk SEOK ; Yu Jin LEE ; Seo Yeon KIM ; Young Been KIM ; Ji-Yeon HWANG ; Dain ON ; Soo-Yeon LIM ; Sol Pin KIM ; Ji Yun JANG ; Ho LEE ; Kyoungmi KIM ; Hyo-Jung LEE ; Hong Bin KIM ; Jun Won PARK ; Dae Gwin JEONG ; Daesub SONG ; Kang-Seuk CHOI ; Ho-Young LEE ; Yang-Kyu CHOI ; Jung-ah CHOI ; Manki SONG ; Man-Seong PARK ; Jun-Young SEO ; Ki Taek NAM ; Jeon-Soo SHIN ; Sungho WON ; Jun-Won YUN ; Je Kyung SEONG
Laboratory Animal Research 2022;38(2):119-127
Background:
As the number of large-scale studies involving multiple organizations producing data has steadily increased, an integrated system for a common interoperable format is needed. In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a number of global efforts are underway to develop vaccines and therapeutics. We are therefore observing an explosion in the proliferation of COVID-19 data, and interoperability is highly requested in multiple institutions participating simultaneously in COVID-19 pandemic research.
Results:
In this study, a laboratory information management system (LIMS) approach has been adopted to systemically manage various COVID-19 non-clinical trial data, including mortality, clinical signs, body weight, body temperature, organ weights, viral titer (viral replication and viral RNA), and multiorgan histopathology, from multiple institutions based on a web interface. The main aim of the implemented system is to integrate, standardize, and organize data collected from laboratories in multiple institutes for COVID-19 non-clinical efficacy testings. Six animal biosafety level 3 institutions proved the feasibility of our system. Substantial benefits were shown by maximizing collaborative high-quality non-clinical research.
Conclusions
This LIMS platform can be used for future outbreaks, leading to accelerated medical product development through the systematic management of extensive data from non-clinical animal studies.