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Targeting host calpain proteases decreases influenza A virus infection
Influenza A viruses (IAV) trigger contagious acute respiratory diseases. A better understanding of the molecular mechanisms of IAV pathogenesis and host immune responses is required for the development of more efficient treatments of severe influenza. Calpains are intracellular proteases that participate in diverse cellular responses, including inflammation. Here, we used in vitro and in vivo approaches to investigate the role of calpain signaling in IAV pathogenesis. Calpain expression and activity were found altered in IAV-infected bronchial epithelial cells. With the use of small-interfering RNA (siRNA) gene silencing, ...
Source: AJP: Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology - March 31, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Blanc, F., Furio, L., Moisy, D., Yen, H.-L., Chignard, M., Letavernier, E., Naffakh, N., Mok, C. K. P., Si-Tahar, M. Tags: ARTICLES Source Type: research

LSC 2014 abstract - Influenza infection of human lung macrophages increases PDL1 expression via autologous IFN{beta}
Lung macrophages are an important defence against influenza infection, but macrophage function can be dysregulated by infection. Recent work has shown that acute immune responses to influenza in the murine lung are regulated by PDL1 expression leading to rapid modulation of CD8+ T cell responses via the PD1 receptor1. This PD1/PDL1 pathway may modulate acute inflammatory responses to prevent tissue damage. The aim of the present study was to investigate how human macrophages regulate their PDL1 expression in response to influenza infection. Human lung and monocyte-derived macrophages (MDMs) were exposed to H3N2 X31 influen...
Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 23, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Staples, K., Spalluto, C. M., McKendry, R. T., Wilkinson, T. M. A. Tags: 10.1 Respiratory Infections Source Type: research