Academic literature on the topic 'Fc-Gamma R'

Abstract In this report we present data on the ability of the different Fc gamma R present on eosinophils to mediate killing of erythroid and tumor targets, and on a comparison of eosinophil and neutrophil Fc gamma R-mediated killing. Erythroid target killing was assessed using chicken erythrocytes (CE) and heteroantibodies composed of Fab fragments of anti-CE antibodies covalently coupled to Fab fragments of anti-Fc gamma R antibodies. Such anti-CE x anti-Fc gamma R reagents permit linkage of CE target cells with the FcR molecules on the eosinophil or neutrophil effector cells. Tumor target killing was assessed using hybridoma cell lines (HC) bearing anti-Fc gamma R antibodies on their cell surface. Freshly isolated eosinophils and neutrophils constitutively express similar amounts of the low affinity Fc gamma R, Fc gamma RII on their cell surface, but neither cell type expresses the high affinity Fc gamma R, Fc gamma RI. In contrast, eosinophils have only about 5% as much of the low affinity Fc gamma R found on human granulocytes and large granular lymphocytes (Fc gamma RIII) as neutrophils. Untreated, freshly prepared eosinophils or neutrophils did not lyse any of the anti-Fc gamma R bearing HC nor did they lyse CE in the presence of anti-Fc gamma R containing heteroantibodies. Upon treatment with granulocyte monocyte-CSF (GM-CSF), both cell types lysed HC-bearing antibody to Fc gamma RII (HC IV.3A) and CE in the presence of anti-CE x anti-Fc gamma RII heteroantibodies. However, neither cell type lysed HC-bearing antibody to Fc gamma RI or Fc gamma RIII, or CE in the presence of anti-CE x anti-Fc gamma RI HA. Treatment with GM-CSF did not significantly alter the number of Fc gamma R on either cell type. Treatment of neutrophils with IFN-gamma for 18 h induced the expression of Fc gamma RI on these cells and their ability to lyse anti-Fc gamma RI- or Fc gamma RII-bearing HC and CE through Fc gamma RI, Fc gamma RII, and Fc gamma RIII. In contrast, 6-h treatment of eosinophils or neutrophils with IFN-gamma induced neither Fc gamma RI expression on either cell type nor killing of HC or CE through Fc gamma R. In summary, incubation with GM-CSF, induced eosinophils and neutrophils to kill anti-Fc gamma RII-bearing HC and to lyse CE through Fc gamma RII. This augmented killing was not associated with enhanced expression of Fc gamma RII.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 400 WORDS)

Abstract Monocytes can express three classes of FcR for IgG: Fc gamma RI, Fc gamma RII, and Fc gamma RIII (CD64, CD32, and CD16, respectively) of which the Fc gamma RIII is expressed after prolonged culture. Fc gamma R expression is regulated by IFN-gamma. Because IFN-gamma and IL-4 have antagonistic effects on the expression of the FcR for IgE on human monocytes, we studied the effect of IL-4 on Fc gamma R expression and function. We show that IL-4 down-regulates Fc gamma RI, Fc gamma RII, and Fc gamma RIII expression of cultured monocytes and inhibits IFN-gamma enhanced Fc gamma RI expression. Exposure of monocytes to IL-4 for 40 h resulted in a dose-dependent decrease of the expression of all three Fc gamma R that persisted throughout the whole culture period (7 days). Anti-IL-4 antibodies completely reversed the IL-4 effect. In addition the impaired Fc gamma R expression correlated directly with reduced Fc gamma R-mediated function because monocytes cultured in the presence of IL-4 have a reduced capacity to lyse human E opsonized with human IgG anti-D or mouse antiglycophorin A antibodies. These observations, together with the previous finding that IL-4 induces Fc epsilon RIIb expression on monocytes, indicate that IL-4 and IFN-gamma may control the Fc gamma R-mediated immune response by differentially regulating Fc gamma R expression.

Little is known about the structure of the cell surface receptors for the Fc portion of immunoglobulin G (Fc gamma R) on tissue macrophages. Studies on leukocytes indicate the existence of three classes of Fc gamma R, denoted I, II, and III. The purpose of this study was to structurally characterize Fc gamma R on alveolar macrophages obtained by bronchoalveolar lavage, comparing them with Fc gamma R of monocytes, neutrophils, and U937 cells. Flow-cytometric evaluation, utilizing anti-Fc gamma R class-specific monoclonal antibodies, showed that alveolar macrophages expressed three Fc gamma R classes. Sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis analysis of the immunopurified Fc gamma R molecules revealed the following apparent molecular mass for each Fc gamma R class: Fc gamma RI, 70 kDa; Fc gamma RII, 44 kDa; and Fc gamma RIII, 57-65 kDa. RNA blot analysis demonstrated a 1.7-kb transcript for Fc gamma RI, 2.5 and 1.6 kb transcripts for Fc gamma RII, and a 2.2 kb mRNA for Fc gamma RIII. Fc gamma RII displayed the high-responder/low-responder polymorphism. Fc gamma RIII did not express the neutrophil antigen-type specific structural polymorphism of the deglycosylated Fc gamma R molecule and appeared to be a transmembrane molecule.

We demonstrate, using a recombinant truncated Fc gamma RII molecule as a probe, the presence of anti-Fc gamma R antibodies in several strains of autoimmune mice. Affinity chromatography on a truncated Fc gamma R column of pooled sera from aged NZB females resulted in isolation of 16 micrograms of IgM per ml of serum, approximately 2% of the total IgM; no anti-Fc gamma R IgM was found in sera from C58/J mice. Mice with high titers of anti-Fc gamma R IgM also had anti-Fc gamma R IgG. Affinity-purified anti-Fc gamma R IgG bound to Fc gamma R-bearing cells. A good correlation was found between the presence of anti-Fc gamma R Ig and impaired phagocytosis of immune complexes in autoimmune strains such as NZB or NZB/NZW F1. Sera with high titers of anti-Fc gamma R Ig from NZB and motheaten mice inhibited the binding of soluble immune complexes. Furthermore, BXSB, a lupus-prone mouse strain that does not produce anti-Fc gamma R Ig, shows normal macrophage binding and phagocytosis of immune complexes. A set of four IgM mAbs that bind to Fc gamma R was identified. These antibodies were polyspecific; some were directed against DNA, and others recognized a wide variety of antigens including histones, thyroglobulin, and transferrin, but all anti-Fc gamma R IgM antibodies effectively inhibited the binding of IgG1 anti-DNP/DNP20BSA complexes to J774 macrophages. The role of anti-Fc gamma R Ig in autoimmunity remains to be established. It may act to crosslink and activate Fc gamma Rs on neutrophils, macrophages, NK, and mesangial cells, or it may desensitize Fc gamma R function of Fc gamma R-bearing cells.

Abstract We investigated the possibility that IgA-binding chains of Fc alpha R on monocytic cells are physically associated with gamma 2 subunits of Fc epsilon RI (Fc epsilon RI gamma 2 or gamma 2). Fc alpha R was precipitated from lysates of IFN gamma-treated U937 cells, subclone 10.6, and probed by immunoblotting with Ab against human gamma 2. Fc alpha R was precipitated through anti-Fc alpha R mAbs A59 or A62, through A62 from lysates that had been exhaustively precleared of high affinity IgG-Fc receptors (Fc gamma RI) and of low affinity Fc gamma RII, and through anti-Fc alpha R mAb A77 from Fc gamma RI-precleared lysates of untreated 10.6 cells. precipitation was also performed through F(ab')2 A77 and through the native ligand of the receptor, hlgA. In all cases, Fc alpha R precipitates contained co-isolated 22-kDa gamma 2 (unreduced). The Fc alpha R alpha-chain/gamma 2 complex did not readily dissociate in 1% Nonidet P-40 as did Fc gamma RI alpha-chain/gamma 2, suggesting a novel aspect to the Fc alpha R subunit interaction. Specific Fc alpha R aggregation on cells triggered a robust respiratory burst and the tyrosine phosphorylation of several proteins. Among them was phospho-gamma 2, which migrated as a 24- to 28-kDa gamma 2 phosphoprotein on gels and was detected as a 28-kDa phosphoprotein by anti-phosphotyrosine immunoblot. Aggregated Fc alpha Rs that were precipitated from Fc alpha R-triggered cells also contained a phosphoprotein of the same mobility and immunoreactivity, as did aggregated Fc gamma RI from which the 28-kDa phosphoprotein could be more readily eluted and identified (as phospho-gamma 2). We concluded that myelocytic Fc alpha Rs are multichain complexes containing gamma 2 subunits that are tyrosine phosphorylated upon Fc alpha R aggregation. As IgA is the predominant Ig on mucosal surfaces, gamma-subunits may play an important role in mucosal immunity involving leukocytic Fc alpha R.

Abstract Monoclonal antibodies (MoAbs) have been prepared recently that recognize the three cell-surface receptors for the Fc portion of immunoglobulin (Ig), termed Fc gamma RI (MoAb 32.2), Fc gamma R II (MoAb IV-3), and Fc gamma R III (MoAb 3G8) that are expressed on selected subsets of non-T lymphocyte peripheral blood leukocytes. In the blood, Fc gamma R I is expressed exclusively on monocytes and macrophages, Fc gamma R II on granulocytes, mononuclear phagocytes, platelets, and B cells, and Fc gamma R III on granulocytes and natural killer (NK) cells. We have examined the expression of these molecules on normal bone marrow (BM) cells and on leukemia cells from the blood and/or BM in order to determine their normal ontogeny as well as their distribution on leukemic cells. BM was obtained from six normal volunteers and from 170 patients with newly diagnosed acute leukemia. Normal BM cells were found to express Fc gamma R I, II, and III with the following percentages: 40%, 58%, and 56%, respectively. Cell sorting revealed that both Fc gamma R I and Fc gamma R II were detectable on all subclasses of myeloid precursors as early as myeloblasts. Cell sorting experiments revealed that 66% of the granulocyte-monocyte colony-forming cells (CFU-GM) and 50% of erythroid burst-forming units (BFU-E) were Fc gamma R II positive with only 20% and 28%, respectively, of CFU-GM and BFU-E were Fc gamma R I positive. Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cells expressed the three receptors with the following frequency (n = 146): Fc gamma R I, 58%; Fc gamma R II, 67%; and Fc gamma R III, 26% of patients. Despite the fact that Fc gamma R I is only expressed on monocytes among blood cells, AML cells without monocytoid differentiation (French-American-British [FAB]M1, M2, M3, M6) were sometimes positive for this receptor. However, Fc gamma R I was highly correlated with FAB M4 and M5 morphology (P less than .001). Fc gamma R II was also correlated with FAB M4 and M5 morphology (P = .003). Cells from 11 patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia were negative for Fc gamma R I, but six cases were positive for Fc gamma R II and III (not the same patients). These studies demonstrate that Ig Fc gamma R are acquired during normal differentiation in the BM at or before the level of colony-forming units. In addition, we show that acute leukemia cells commonly express Fc gamma R.

Monoclonal antibodies (MoAbs) have been prepared recently that recognize the three cell-surface receptors for the Fc portion of immunoglobulin (Ig), termed Fc gamma RI (MoAb 32.2), Fc gamma R II (MoAb IV-3), and Fc gamma R III (MoAb 3G8) that are expressed on selected subsets of non-T lymphocyte peripheral blood leukocytes. In the blood, Fc gamma R I is expressed exclusively on monocytes and macrophages, Fc gamma R II on granulocytes, mononuclear phagocytes, platelets, and B cells, and Fc gamma R III on granulocytes and natural killer (NK) cells. We have examined the expression of these molecules on normal bone marrow (BM) cells and on leukemia cells from the blood and/or BM in order to determine their normal ontogeny as well as their distribution on leukemic cells. BM was obtained from six normal volunteers and from 170 patients with newly diagnosed acute leukemia. Normal BM cells were found to express Fc gamma R I, II, and III with the following percentages: 40%, 58%, and 56%, respectively. Cell sorting revealed that both Fc gamma R I and Fc gamma R II were detectable on all subclasses of myeloid precursors as early as myeloblasts. Cell sorting experiments revealed that 66% of the granulocyte-monocyte colony-forming cells (CFU-GM) and 50% of erythroid burst-forming units (BFU-E) were Fc gamma R II positive with only 20% and 28%, respectively, of CFU-GM and BFU-E were Fc gamma R I positive. Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cells expressed the three receptors with the following frequency (n = 146): Fc gamma R I, 58%; Fc gamma R II, 67%; and Fc gamma R III, 26% of patients. Despite the fact that Fc gamma R I is only expressed on monocytes among blood cells, AML cells without monocytoid differentiation (French-American-British [FAB]M1, M2, M3, M6) were sometimes positive for this receptor. However, Fc gamma R I was highly correlated with FAB M4 and M5 morphology (P less than .001). Fc gamma R II was also correlated with FAB M4 and M5 morphology (P = .003). Cells from 11 patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia were negative for Fc gamma R I, but six cases were positive for Fc gamma R II and III (not the same patients). These studies demonstrate that Ig Fc gamma R are acquired during normal differentiation in the BM at or before the level of colony-forming units. In addition, we show that acute leukemia cells commonly express Fc gamma R.

Abstract In the present report, we show that the Fc gamma receptor (Fc gamma R) becomes expressed on mature TCR V gamma 3 thymocytes, but it is absent on immature TCR V gamma 3 cells. Both Fc gamma RIII are Fc gamma RIII are expressed. The in vivo expression of the Fc gamma R on mature TCR V gamma 3 thymocytes coincides with an activated phenotype of the cells. In vitro, anti-CD3 stimulation of Fc gamma R-negative, immature TCR V gamma 3 thymocytes results in the expression of the Fc gamma R. The Fc gamma R of short-term IL-2-cultured, mature TCR V gamma 3 thymocytes is functional in an Ab-mediated cytotoxicity assay. In addition, it is shown that cross-linking of the Fc gamma R induces an increase in cytoplasmic Ca2+. Collectively, our findings show that mature TCR V gamma 3 thymocytes express a functional Fc gamma R; evidence is presented that this could be a result of in vivo activation of these cells.

Abstract Receptors for the Fc region of IgG (Fc gamma R) on mononuclear phagocytes have been shown to play an important role in the removal of IgG-opsonized particles from the circulation. We found that all three types of Fc gamma R (CD64, CD32, and CD16) in cultured human monocytes are associated with the gamma-chain homodimer that is also present in the high affinity receptor for IgE. Immunoprecipitates of each of these Fc gamma R, prepared from 1% digitonin lysates of cultured human monocytes, incorporated phosphate into a gamma-chain homodimer when incubated with [gamma-32P]ATP. Fc gamma RII immunoprecipitates also incorporated phosphate into Fc gamma RII itself. When human alveolar macrophages were used, similar results were obtained. Although to a minor extent, each anti-Fc gamma R immunoprecipitate from freshly purified monocytes also coprecipitated gamma-chains. These Fc gamma R and gamma-chains did not constitute one large complex, because anti-Fc gamma RI or anti-Fc gamma RIII immunoprecipitates did not coprecipitate Fc gamma RII. In addition, F (ab')2 fragments of anti-Fc gamma R mAb bound to intact cells were recovered in the anti-gamma-chain immunoprecipitates but not in immunoprecipitates made with anti-Fc gamma RIII or anti-Fc gamma RII mAb. When recovery of radioactivity in anti-gamma-chain immunoprecipitates was compared with that in anti-mouse-Ig immunoprecipitates, approximately 25% of the Fc gamma RI and 20% of the Fc gamma RII expressed at the cell surface were associated with gamma-chains. The gamma-chains may play an important role in signal transduction via Fc gamma R in human macrophages.

Abstract Normal mouse peritoneal macrophages express Fc gamma 2aR, Fc gamma 1/2bR, and Fc epsilon R, whereas B lymphocytes in mesenteric lymph nodes (MLN) bear Fc gamma 2bR, Fc gamma 1R, and Fc epsilon R. Rosette formation of Fc epsilon R+ macrophages and lymphocytes with IgE-coated ox erythrocytes was inhibited by rodent IgE but not by any other isotype of mouse immunoglobulins. In contrast, IgG1 rosettes and IgG2b rosettes of both macrophages and lymphocytes were inhibited not only by homologous isotype but also by IgE, suggesting that IgE has some affinity for Fc gamma 1/2bR on macrophages and for both Fc gamma 1R and Fc gamma 2bR on lymphocytes. Incubation of normal mouse macrophages with mouse IgE for 24 hr resulted in a twofold increase in the proportion of Fc epsilon R+ cells. Mouse IgE can induce Fc epsilon R on B cells as well. Incubation of MLN cells with mouse IgE for 2 to 4 hr, followed by culture of the cells in the absence of IgE, resulted in a 1.8- to 2.9-fold increase in Fc epsilon R+ cells. Determination of Fc gamma R+ cells in the same MLN cells revealed that induction of Fc epsilon R by IgE was accompanied by a substantial decrease in the expression of Fc gamma 1R and Fc gamma 2bR. Induction of Fc epsilon R by IgE on macrophages and lymphocytes requires protein synthesis. In MLN cells, cycloheximide inhibited not only the IgE-induced increase in Fc epsilon R+ cells but also the decrease in Fc gamma 1R+ cells and Fc gamma 2bR+ cells. It was also found that induction of Fc epsilon R by IgE on macrophages was completely inhibited if IgG1 or IgG2b was added to the cells together with IgE. In contrast, IgG2a did not affect the IgE-induced expression of Fc epsilon R on macrophages. In MLN cells, IgG2b but not IgG1 inhibited both IgE-induced increase in Fc epsilon R and decrease in Fc gamma 1R and Fc gamma 2bR. The results indicate that expression of various Fc receptors on lymphocytes is mutually regulated.

Les polymorphonucléaires neutrophiles, sont des acteurs essentiels du système immunitaire inné, responsables de la phagocytose des agents pathogènes. Lors de la phagocytose, les neutrophiles produisent des quantités substantielles d'anion superoxyde, qui génèrent ensuite des espèces réactives de l'oxygène (ERO) telles que le peroxyde d'hydrogène, les radicaux hydroxyles et l'acide hypochloreux, indispensables à la destruction des microbes. L'enzyme responsable de la production de superoxyde est le complexe NADPH oxydase, composé de protéines membranaires (gp91phox/NOX2 et p22phox) et de protéines cytosoliques (p47phox, p67phox, p40phox et Rac1/2). Lors de l'activation, ces composants cytosoliques transloquent vers la membrane, entraînant l'assemblage et l'activation de l'enzyme. Une régulation adéquate de l'activité de la NADPH oxydase est essentielle pour équilibrer une élimination efficace des pathogènes et éviter les dommages tissulaires excessifs dus aux ERO. L' objectifs de ma thèse vise à examiner la phosphorylation de la p47phox dans les neutrophiles humains stimulés par le zymosan opsonisé par le sérum (OZ), un agent connu pour induire la phagocytose. Nous nous concentrons sur l'identification des sites de phosphorylation spécifiques et l'élucidation des voies de signalisation impliquées dans ce processus. Les neutrophiles humains ont été isolés du sang veineux de volontaires sains par sédimentation au Dextran et centrifugation sur Ficoll. Le zymosan a été opsonisé en utilisant du sérum autologue riche en immunoglobulines (IgG) et en protéines du complément (C3b et C3bi). Les neutrophiles ont ensuite été stimulés avec du zymosan non opsonisé ou opsonisé, et la phosphorylation de p47phox a été évaluée par SDS-PAGE et Western blot avec des anticorps spécifiques. La production de ROS a été mesurée en utilisant la chimioluminescence amplifiée par le luminol. La microscopie confocale a été utilisée pour visualiser les interactions des neutrophiles avec le zymosan opsonisé fluorescent. Divers inhibiteurs de kinases ont été utilisés pour disséquer les voies de signalisation conduisant à la phosphorylation de p47phox. Les résultats montrent que le zymosan opsonisé par le sérum (OZ) a induit une phosphorylation rapide et transitoire de p47phox aux sites Ser304, Ser315, Ser320 et Ser328, détectable en 20 secondes et atteignant un pic à 40-60 secondes. Cette phosphorylation diminue sur 10 minutes, tandis que la production de ROS est restée soutenue pendant plus de 30 minutes. Le zymosan non opsonisé n'a pas induit de phosphorylation significative ni de production de ROS. La phosphorylation a eu lieu lors du contact avec le OZ, avant la phagocytose, et a été principalement induite par les opsonines IgG et C3bi via leurs récepteurs respectifs, Fc-gamma R et CR3. Les études utilisant des inhibiteurs ont révélé que les kinases tyrosine Src et Syk, PI3K, PLC, PLD, le calcium et PKC-beta2 sont essentiels pour la phosphorylation de p47phox et l'activation subséquente de la NADPH oxydase. Cette étude élucide les événements de phosphorylation spécifiques et les voies de signalisation qui régulent l'activation de la NADPH oxydase dans les neutrophiles humains pendant la phagocytose. Le zymosan opsonisé par le sérum induit une phosphorylation rapide de p47phox aux sites Ser304, Ser315, Ser320 et Ser328, nécessaire pour initier mais non maintenir l'activité de la NADPH oxydase. Les IgG et C3bi sont les principales opsonines conduisant ce processus via les récepteurs Fc-gamma R et CR3. Les voies de signalisation clés impliquent les kinases tyrosine Src et Syk, PI3K, PLC, PLD, le calcium et PKC-beta2. Ces résultats améliorent notre compréhension de l'activation des neutrophiles et offrent des cibles thérapeutiques potentielles pour moduler les réponses immunitaires
Neutrophils, also known as polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs), are essential players in the innate immune system, responsible for the phagocytosis of pathogens. During phagocytosis, neutrophils produce substantial amounts of superoxide anion, which subsequently generates reactive oxygen species (ROS) such as hydrogen peroxide, hydroxyl radicals, and hypochlorous acid, crucial for microbial killing. The enzyme responsible for superoxide production is the NADPH oxidase complex, composed of membrane-bound proteins (gp91phox/NOX2 and p22phox) and cytosolic proteins (p47phox, p67phox, p40phox, and Rac1/2). Upon activation, these cytosolic components translocate to the membrane, leading to the assembly and activation of the enzyme. Proper regulation of NADPH oxidase activity is essential to balance effective pathogen clearance and avoid excessive tissue damage due to ROS.The objectives of my thesis aims to investigate the phosphorylation of p47phox in human neutrophils stimulated by serum-opsonized zymosan (OZ), an agent known to induce phagocytosis. We focus on identifying the specific phosphorylation sites and elucidating the signaling pathways involved in this process. Human neutrophils were isolated from the venous blood of healthy volunteers using Dextran sedimentation and Ficoll centrifugation. Zymosan was opsonized using autologous serum rich in immunoglobulins (IgG) and complement proteins (C3b and C3bi). Neutrophils were then stimulated with either non-opsonized or opsonized zymosan, and p47phox phosphorylation was assessed using SDS-PAGE and Western blotting with specific antibodies. ROS production was measured using luminol-enhanced chemiluminescence. Confocal microscopy was employed to visualize neutrophil interactions with fluorescently labeled opsonized zymosan. Various kinase inhibitors were used to dissect the signaling pathways leading to p47phox phosphorylation. The results showed that serum-opsonized zymosan (OZ) induced rapid and transient phosphorylation of p47phox at Ser304, Ser315, Ser320, and Ser328, detectable within 20 seconds and peaking at 40-60 seconds. This phosphorylation declined over 10 minutes, while ROS production remained sustained for over 30 minutes. Non-opsonized zymosan did not induce significant phosphorylation or ROS production. Phosphorylation occurred upon contact with OZ, prior to phagocytosis, and was primarily induced by IgG and C3bi opsonins through their respective receptors, Fc-gamma R and CR3. Inhibitor studies revealed that Src and Syk tyrosine kinases, PI3K, PLC, PLD, calcium, and PKC-beta2 are crucial for p47phox phosphorylation and subsequent NADPH oxidase activation. This study elucidates the specific phosphorylation events and signaling pathways that regulate NADPH oxidase activation in human neutrophils during phagocytosis. Serum-opsonized zymosan induces rapid phosphorylation of p47phox at Ser304, Ser315, Ser320, and Ser328, which is necessary to initiate but not sustain NADPH oxidase activity. IgG and C3bi are the primary opsonins driving this process through Fc-gamma R and CR3 receptors. Key signaling pathways involve Src and Syk tyrosine kinases, PI3K, PLC, PLD, calcium, and PKC-beta2. These findings enhance our understanding of neutrophil activation and provide potential therapeutic targets for modulating immune responses