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    Inflammaging

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    GlyCosmos6-Glycan-Motif-Image

    {"project":"GlyCosmos6-Glycan-Motif-Image","denotations":[{"id":"T1","span":{"begin":2,"end":20},"obj":"Glycan_Motif"},{"id":"T2","span":{"begin":360,"end":378},"obj":"Glycan_Motif"}],"attributes":[{"id":"A1","pred":"image","subj":"T1","obj":"https://api.glycosmos.org/wurcs2image/0.10.0/png/binary/G65889KE"},{"id":"A2","pred":"image","subj":"T2","obj":"https://api.glycosmos.org/wurcs2image/0.10.0/png/binary/G65889KE"}],"text":"α-Galactosylceramide treatment before allergen sensitization promotes iNKT cell-mediated induction of Treg cells, preventing Th2 cell responses in murine asthma.\nAsthma is a common inflammatory pulmonary disorder involving a diverse array of immune cells such as proinflammatory T helper 2 (Th2) cells. We recently reported that intraperitoneal injection of α-galactosylceramide (α-GalCer) can stimulate the lung invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells and does not lead to airway inflammation in WT mice. Other studies indicate that iNKT cells play an important role in inducing regulatory T cells (Treg cells) and peripheral tolerance. Using iNKT cell- knockout mice, functional inactivation of Treg cells, and co-culture experiments in murine asthma models, we investigated the immunoregulatory effects of α-GalCer treatment before allergen sensitization on Th2 cell responses. We also studied whether α-GalCer's effects require lung Treg cells induced by activated iNKT cells. Our results disclosed that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before allergen sensitization could promote the expansion and suppressive activity of lung CD4+FoxP3+ Treg cells. These effects were accompanied by down-regulated Th2 cell responses and decreased immunogenic maturation of lung dendritic cells in WT mice. However, these changes were absent in CD1d-/- mice immunized and challenged with ovalbumin or house dust mites, indicating that the effects of α-GalCer on Treg cells mainly require iNKT cells. Moreover, functional inactivation of Treg cells could reverse the inhibitory ability of this α-GalCer therapy on Th2 cell responses in a murine asthma model. Our findings indicate that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before the development of asthma symptoms induces the generation of lung Treg cells via iNKT cells and may provide a potential therapeutic strategy to prevent allergic asthma."}

    sentences

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    GlyCosmos6-Glycan-Motif-Structure

    {"project":"GlyCosmos6-Glycan-Motif-Structure","denotations":[{"id":"T1","span":{"begin":2,"end":20},"obj":"https://glytoucan.org/Structures/Glycans/G65889KE"},{"id":"T2","span":{"begin":360,"end":378},"obj":"https://glytoucan.org/Structures/Glycans/G65889KE"}],"text":"α-Galactosylceramide treatment before allergen sensitization promotes iNKT cell-mediated induction of Treg cells, preventing Th2 cell responses in murine asthma.\nAsthma is a common inflammatory pulmonary disorder involving a diverse array of immune cells such as proinflammatory T helper 2 (Th2) cells. We recently reported that intraperitoneal injection of α-galactosylceramide (α-GalCer) can stimulate the lung invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells and does not lead to airway inflammation in WT mice. Other studies indicate that iNKT cells play an important role in inducing regulatory T cells (Treg cells) and peripheral tolerance. Using iNKT cell- knockout mice, functional inactivation of Treg cells, and co-culture experiments in murine asthma models, we investigated the immunoregulatory effects of α-GalCer treatment before allergen sensitization on Th2 cell responses. We also studied whether α-GalCer's effects require lung Treg cells induced by activated iNKT cells. Our results disclosed that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before allergen sensitization could promote the expansion and suppressive activity of lung CD4+FoxP3+ Treg cells. These effects were accompanied by down-regulated Th2 cell responses and decreased immunogenic maturation of lung dendritic cells in WT mice. However, these changes were absent in CD1d-/- mice immunized and challenged with ovalbumin or house dust mites, indicating that the effects of α-GalCer on Treg cells mainly require iNKT cells. Moreover, functional inactivation of Treg cells could reverse the inhibitory ability of this α-GalCer therapy on Th2 cell responses in a murine asthma model. Our findings indicate that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before the development of asthma symptoms induces the generation of lung Treg cells via iNKT cells and may provide a potential therapeutic strategy to prevent allergic asthma."}

    Glycosmos6-GlycoEpitope

    {"project":"Glycosmos6-GlycoEpitope","denotations":[{"id":"T1","span":{"begin":2,"end":20},"obj":"http://www.glycoepitope.jp/epitopes/EP0074"},{"id":"T2","span":{"begin":360,"end":378},"obj":"http://www.glycoepitope.jp/epitopes/EP0074"}],"text":"α-Galactosylceramide treatment before allergen sensitization promotes iNKT cell-mediated induction of Treg cells, preventing Th2 cell responses in murine asthma.\nAsthma is a common inflammatory pulmonary disorder involving a diverse array of immune cells such as proinflammatory T helper 2 (Th2) cells. We recently reported that intraperitoneal injection of α-galactosylceramide (α-GalCer) can stimulate the lung invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells and does not lead to airway inflammation in WT mice. Other studies indicate that iNKT cells play an important role in inducing regulatory T cells (Treg cells) and peripheral tolerance. Using iNKT cell- knockout mice, functional inactivation of Treg cells, and co-culture experiments in murine asthma models, we investigated the immunoregulatory effects of α-GalCer treatment before allergen sensitization on Th2 cell responses. We also studied whether α-GalCer's effects require lung Treg cells induced by activated iNKT cells. Our results disclosed that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before allergen sensitization could promote the expansion and suppressive activity of lung CD4+FoxP3+ Treg cells. These effects were accompanied by down-regulated Th2 cell responses and decreased immunogenic maturation of lung dendritic cells in WT mice. However, these changes were absent in CD1d-/- mice immunized and challenged with ovalbumin or house dust mites, indicating that the effects of α-GalCer on Treg cells mainly require iNKT cells. Moreover, functional inactivation of Treg cells could reverse the inhibitory ability of this α-GalCer therapy on Th2 cell responses in a murine asthma model. Our findings indicate that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before the development of asthma symptoms induces the generation of lung Treg cells via iNKT cells and may provide a potential therapeutic strategy to prevent allergic asthma."}

    Glycosmos6-MAT

    {"project":"Glycosmos6-MAT","denotations":[{"id":"T1","span":{"begin":408,"end":412},"obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MAT_0000135"},{"id":"T2","span":{"begin":932,"end":936},"obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MAT_0000135"},{"id":"T3","span":{"begin":1137,"end":1141},"obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MAT_0000135"},{"id":"T4","span":{"begin":1273,"end":1277},"obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MAT_0000135"},{"id":"T5","span":{"begin":1795,"end":1799},"obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MAT_0000135"}],"text":"α-Galactosylceramide treatment before allergen sensitization promotes iNKT cell-mediated induction of Treg cells, preventing Th2 cell responses in murine asthma.\nAsthma is a common inflammatory pulmonary disorder involving a diverse array of immune cells such as proinflammatory T helper 2 (Th2) cells. We recently reported that intraperitoneal injection of α-galactosylceramide (α-GalCer) can stimulate the lung invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells and does not lead to airway inflammation in WT mice. Other studies indicate that iNKT cells play an important role in inducing regulatory T cells (Treg cells) and peripheral tolerance. Using iNKT cell- knockout mice, functional inactivation of Treg cells, and co-culture experiments in murine asthma models, we investigated the immunoregulatory effects of α-GalCer treatment before allergen sensitization on Th2 cell responses. We also studied whether α-GalCer's effects require lung Treg cells induced by activated iNKT cells. Our results disclosed that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before allergen sensitization could promote the expansion and suppressive activity of lung CD4+FoxP3+ Treg cells. These effects were accompanied by down-regulated Th2 cell responses and decreased immunogenic maturation of lung dendritic cells in WT mice. However, these changes were absent in CD1d-/- mice immunized and challenged with ovalbumin or house dust mites, indicating that the effects of α-GalCer on Treg cells mainly require iNKT cells. Moreover, functional inactivation of Treg cells could reverse the inhibitory ability of this α-GalCer therapy on Th2 cell responses in a murine asthma model. Our findings indicate that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before the development of asthma symptoms induces the generation of lung Treg cells via iNKT cells and may provide a potential therapeutic strategy to prevent allergic asthma."}

    Anatomy-MAT

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    HP-phenotype

    {"project":"HP-phenotype","denotations":[{"id":"T1","span":{"begin":154,"end":160},"obj":"Phenotype"},{"id":"T2","span":{"begin":162,"end":168},"obj":"Phenotype"},{"id":"T3","span":{"begin":746,"end":752},"obj":"Phenotype"},{"id":"T4","span":{"begin":1643,"end":1649},"obj":"Phenotype"},{"id":"T5","span":{"begin":1753,"end":1759},"obj":"Phenotype"},{"id":"T6","span":{"begin":1895,"end":1901},"obj":"Phenotype"}],"attributes":[{"id":"A1","pred":"hp_id","subj":"T1","obj":"HP:0002099"},{"id":"A2","pred":"hp_id","subj":"T2","obj":"HP:0002099"},{"id":"A3","pred":"hp_id","subj":"T3","obj":"HP:0002099"},{"id":"A4","pred":"hp_id","subj":"T4","obj":"HP:0002099"},{"id":"A5","pred":"hp_id","subj":"T5","obj":"HP:0002099"},{"id":"A6","pred":"hp_id","subj":"T6","obj":"HP:0002099"}],"namespaces":[{"prefix":"HP","uri":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_"}],"text":"α-Galactosylceramide treatment before allergen sensitization promotes iNKT cell-mediated induction of Treg cells, preventing Th2 cell responses in murine asthma.\nAsthma is a common inflammatory pulmonary disorder involving a diverse array of immune cells such as proinflammatory T helper 2 (Th2) cells. We recently reported that intraperitoneal injection of α-galactosylceramide (α-GalCer) can stimulate the lung invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells and does not lead to airway inflammation in WT mice. Other studies indicate that iNKT cells play an important role in inducing regulatory T cells (Treg cells) and peripheral tolerance. Using iNKT cell- knockout mice, functional inactivation of Treg cells, and co-culture experiments in murine asthma models, we investigated the immunoregulatory effects of α-GalCer treatment before allergen sensitization on Th2 cell responses. We also studied whether α-GalCer's effects require lung Treg cells induced by activated iNKT cells. Our results disclosed that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before allergen sensitization could promote the expansion and suppressive activity of lung CD4+FoxP3+ Treg cells. These effects were accompanied by down-regulated Th2 cell responses and decreased immunogenic maturation of lung dendritic cells in WT mice. However, these changes were absent in CD1d-/- mice immunized and challenged with ovalbumin or house dust mites, indicating that the effects of α-GalCer on Treg cells mainly require iNKT cells. Moreover, functional inactivation of Treg cells could reverse the inhibitory ability of this α-GalCer therapy on Th2 cell responses in a murine asthma model. Our findings indicate that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before the development of asthma symptoms induces the generation of lung Treg cells via iNKT cells and may provide a potential therapeutic strategy to prevent allergic asthma."}

    mondo_disease

    {"project":"mondo_disease","denotations":[{"id":"T1","span":{"begin":154,"end":160},"obj":"Disease"},{"id":"T2","span":{"begin":162,"end":168},"obj":"Disease"},{"id":"T3","span":{"begin":194,"end":212},"obj":"Disease"},{"id":"T4","span":{"begin":481,"end":493},"obj":"Disease"},{"id":"T5","span":{"begin":746,"end":752},"obj":"Disease"},{"id":"T6","span":{"begin":1643,"end":1649},"obj":"Disease"},{"id":"T7","span":{"begin":1753,"end":1759},"obj":"Disease"},{"id":"T8","span":{"begin":1886,"end":1901},"obj":"Disease"}],"attributes":[{"id":"A1","pred":"mondo_id","subj":"T1","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0004979"},{"id":"A2","pred":"mondo_id","subj":"T2","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0004979"},{"id":"A3","pred":"mondo_id","subj":"T3","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0005275"},{"id":"A4","pred":"mondo_id","subj":"T4","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0021166"},{"id":"A5","pred":"mondo_id","subj":"T5","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0004979"},{"id":"A6","pred":"mondo_id","subj":"T6","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0004979"},{"id":"A7","pred":"mondo_id","subj":"T7","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0004979"},{"id":"A8","pred":"mondo_id","subj":"T8","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0004784"}],"text":"α-Galactosylceramide treatment before allergen sensitization promotes iNKT cell-mediated induction of Treg cells, preventing Th2 cell responses in murine asthma.\nAsthma is a common inflammatory pulmonary disorder involving a diverse array of immune cells such as proinflammatory T helper 2 (Th2) cells. We recently reported that intraperitoneal injection of α-galactosylceramide (α-GalCer) can stimulate the lung invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells and does not lead to airway inflammation in WT mice. Other studies indicate that iNKT cells play an important role in inducing regulatory T cells (Treg cells) and peripheral tolerance. Using iNKT cell- knockout mice, functional inactivation of Treg cells, and co-culture experiments in murine asthma models, we investigated the immunoregulatory effects of α-GalCer treatment before allergen sensitization on Th2 cell responses. We also studied whether α-GalCer's effects require lung Treg cells induced by activated iNKT cells. Our results disclosed that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before allergen sensitization could promote the expansion and suppressive activity of lung CD4+FoxP3+ Treg cells. These effects were accompanied by down-regulated Th2 cell responses and decreased immunogenic maturation of lung dendritic cells in WT mice. However, these changes were absent in CD1d-/- mice immunized and challenged with ovalbumin or house dust mites, indicating that the effects of α-GalCer on Treg cells mainly require iNKT cells. Moreover, functional inactivation of Treg cells could reverse the inhibitory ability of this α-GalCer therapy on Th2 cell responses in a murine asthma model. Our findings indicate that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before the development of asthma symptoms induces the generation of lung Treg cells via iNKT cells and may provide a potential therapeutic strategy to prevent allergic asthma."}

    Glycan-GlyCosmos

    {"project":"Glycan-GlyCosmos","denotations":[{"id":"T1","span":{"begin":2,"end":20},"obj":"Glycan"},{"id":"T2","span":{"begin":360,"end":378},"obj":"Glycan"}],"attributes":[{"id":"A1","pred":"glycosmos_id","subj":"T1","obj":"https://glycosmos.org/glycans/show/G65889KE"},{"id":"A3","pred":"image","subj":"T1","obj":"https://api.glycosmos.org/wurcs2image/latest/png/binary/G65889KE"},{"id":"A2","pred":"glycosmos_id","subj":"T2","obj":"https://glycosmos.org/glycans/show/G65889KE"},{"id":"A4","pred":"image","subj":"T2","obj":"https://api.glycosmos.org/wurcs2image/latest/png/binary/G65889KE"}],"text":"α-Galactosylceramide treatment before allergen sensitization promotes iNKT cell-mediated induction of Treg cells, preventing Th2 cell responses in murine asthma.\nAsthma is a common inflammatory pulmonary disorder involving a diverse array of immune cells such as proinflammatory T helper 2 (Th2) cells. We recently reported that intraperitoneal injection of α-galactosylceramide (α-GalCer) can stimulate the lung invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells and does not lead to airway inflammation in WT mice. Other studies indicate that iNKT cells play an important role in inducing regulatory T cells (Treg cells) and peripheral tolerance. Using iNKT cell- knockout mice, functional inactivation of Treg cells, and co-culture experiments in murine asthma models, we investigated the immunoregulatory effects of α-GalCer treatment before allergen sensitization on Th2 cell responses. We also studied whether α-GalCer's effects require lung Treg cells induced by activated iNKT cells. Our results disclosed that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before allergen sensitization could promote the expansion and suppressive activity of lung CD4+FoxP3+ Treg cells. These effects were accompanied by down-regulated Th2 cell responses and decreased immunogenic maturation of lung dendritic cells in WT mice. However, these changes were absent in CD1d-/- mice immunized and challenged with ovalbumin or house dust mites, indicating that the effects of α-GalCer on Treg cells mainly require iNKT cells. Moreover, functional inactivation of Treg cells could reverse the inhibitory ability of this α-GalCer therapy on Th2 cell responses in a murine asthma model. Our findings indicate that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before the development of asthma symptoms induces the generation of lung Treg cells via iNKT cells and may provide a potential therapeutic strategy to prevent allergic asthma."}

    GlyCosmos-GlycoEpitope

    {"project":"GlyCosmos-GlycoEpitope","denotations":[{"id":"T1","span":{"begin":2,"end":20},"obj":"http://purl.jp/bio/12/glyco/glycan#Glycan_epitope"},{"id":"T2","span":{"begin":360,"end":378},"obj":"http://purl.jp/bio/12/glyco/glycan#Glycan_epitope"}],"attributes":[{"id":"A1","pred":"glycoepitope_id","subj":"T1","obj":"http://www.glycoepitope.jp/epitopes/EP0074"},{"id":"A2","pred":"glycoepitope_id","subj":"T2","obj":"http://www.glycoepitope.jp/epitopes/EP0074"}],"text":"α-Galactosylceramide treatment before allergen sensitization promotes iNKT cell-mediated induction of Treg cells, preventing Th2 cell responses in murine asthma.\nAsthma is a common inflammatory pulmonary disorder involving a diverse array of immune cells such as proinflammatory T helper 2 (Th2) cells. We recently reported that intraperitoneal injection of α-galactosylceramide (α-GalCer) can stimulate the lung invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells and does not lead to airway inflammation in WT mice. Other studies indicate that iNKT cells play an important role in inducing regulatory T cells (Treg cells) and peripheral tolerance. Using iNKT cell- knockout mice, functional inactivation of Treg cells, and co-culture experiments in murine asthma models, we investigated the immunoregulatory effects of α-GalCer treatment before allergen sensitization on Th2 cell responses. We also studied whether α-GalCer's effects require lung Treg cells induced by activated iNKT cells. Our results disclosed that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before allergen sensitization could promote the expansion and suppressive activity of lung CD4+FoxP3+ Treg cells. These effects were accompanied by down-regulated Th2 cell responses and decreased immunogenic maturation of lung dendritic cells in WT mice. However, these changes were absent in CD1d-/- mice immunized and challenged with ovalbumin or house dust mites, indicating that the effects of α-GalCer on Treg cells mainly require iNKT cells. Moreover, functional inactivation of Treg cells could reverse the inhibitory ability of this α-GalCer therapy on Th2 cell responses in a murine asthma model. Our findings indicate that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before the development of asthma symptoms induces the generation of lung Treg cells via iNKT cells and may provide a potential therapeutic strategy to prevent allergic asthma."}

    GlyCosmos15-HP

    {"project":"GlyCosmos15-HP","denotations":[{"id":"T1","span":{"begin":154,"end":160},"obj":"Phenotype"},{"id":"T2","span":{"begin":162,"end":168},"obj":"Phenotype"},{"id":"T3","span":{"begin":746,"end":752},"obj":"Phenotype"},{"id":"T4","span":{"begin":1643,"end":1649},"obj":"Phenotype"},{"id":"T5","span":{"begin":1753,"end":1759},"obj":"Phenotype"},{"id":"T6","span":{"begin":1895,"end":1901},"obj":"Phenotype"}],"attributes":[{"id":"A1","pred":"hp_id","subj":"T1","obj":"HP:0002099"},{"id":"A2","pred":"hp_id","subj":"T2","obj":"HP:0002099"},{"id":"A3","pred":"hp_id","subj":"T3","obj":"HP:0002099"},{"id":"A4","pred":"hp_id","subj":"T4","obj":"HP:0002099"},{"id":"A5","pred":"hp_id","subj":"T5","obj":"HP:0002099"},{"id":"A6","pred":"hp_id","subj":"T6","obj":"HP:0002099"}],"text":"α-Galactosylceramide treatment before allergen sensitization promotes iNKT cell-mediated induction of Treg cells, preventing Th2 cell responses in murine asthma.\nAsthma is a common inflammatory pulmonary disorder involving a diverse array of immune cells such as proinflammatory T helper 2 (Th2) cells. We recently reported that intraperitoneal injection of α-galactosylceramide (α-GalCer) can stimulate the lung invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells and does not lead to airway inflammation in WT mice. Other studies indicate that iNKT cells play an important role in inducing regulatory T cells (Treg cells) and peripheral tolerance. Using iNKT cell- knockout mice, functional inactivation of Treg cells, and co-culture experiments in murine asthma models, we investigated the immunoregulatory effects of α-GalCer treatment before allergen sensitization on Th2 cell responses. We also studied whether α-GalCer's effects require lung Treg cells induced by activated iNKT cells. Our results disclosed that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before allergen sensitization could promote the expansion and suppressive activity of lung CD4+FoxP3+ Treg cells. These effects were accompanied by down-regulated Th2 cell responses and decreased immunogenic maturation of lung dendritic cells in WT mice. However, these changes were absent in CD1d-/- mice immunized and challenged with ovalbumin or house dust mites, indicating that the effects of α-GalCer on Treg cells mainly require iNKT cells. Moreover, functional inactivation of Treg cells could reverse the inhibitory ability of this α-GalCer therapy on Th2 cell responses in a murine asthma model. Our findings indicate that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before the development of asthma symptoms induces the generation of lung Treg cells via iNKT cells and may provide a potential therapeutic strategy to prevent allergic asthma."}

    GlyCosmos15-MONDO

    {"project":"GlyCosmos15-MONDO","denotations":[{"id":"T1","span":{"begin":154,"end":160},"obj":"Disease"},{"id":"T2","span":{"begin":162,"end":168},"obj":"Disease"},{"id":"T3","span":{"begin":194,"end":212},"obj":"Disease"},{"id":"T4","span":{"begin":481,"end":493},"obj":"Disease"},{"id":"T5","span":{"begin":746,"end":752},"obj":"Disease"},{"id":"T6","span":{"begin":1643,"end":1649},"obj":"Disease"},{"id":"T7","span":{"begin":1753,"end":1759},"obj":"Disease"},{"id":"T8","span":{"begin":1886,"end":1901},"obj":"Disease"}],"attributes":[{"id":"A1","pred":"mondo_id","subj":"T1","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0004979"},{"id":"A2","pred":"mondo_id","subj":"T2","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0004979"},{"id":"A3","pred":"mondo_id","subj":"T3","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0005275"},{"id":"A4","pred":"mondo_id","subj":"T4","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0021166"},{"id":"A5","pred":"mondo_id","subj":"T5","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0004979"},{"id":"A6","pred":"mondo_id","subj":"T6","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0004979"},{"id":"A7","pred":"mondo_id","subj":"T7","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0004979"},{"id":"A8","pred":"mondo_id","subj":"T8","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0004784"}],"text":"α-Galactosylceramide treatment before allergen sensitization promotes iNKT cell-mediated induction of Treg cells, preventing Th2 cell responses in murine asthma.\nAsthma is a common inflammatory pulmonary disorder involving a diverse array of immune cells such as proinflammatory T helper 2 (Th2) cells. We recently reported that intraperitoneal injection of α-galactosylceramide (α-GalCer) can stimulate the lung invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells and does not lead to airway inflammation in WT mice. Other studies indicate that iNKT cells play an important role in inducing regulatory T cells (Treg cells) and peripheral tolerance. Using iNKT cell- knockout mice, functional inactivation of Treg cells, and co-culture experiments in murine asthma models, we investigated the immunoregulatory effects of α-GalCer treatment before allergen sensitization on Th2 cell responses. We also studied whether α-GalCer's effects require lung Treg cells induced by activated iNKT cells. Our results disclosed that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before allergen sensitization could promote the expansion and suppressive activity of lung CD4+FoxP3+ Treg cells. These effects were accompanied by down-regulated Th2 cell responses and decreased immunogenic maturation of lung dendritic cells in WT mice. However, these changes were absent in CD1d-/- mice immunized and challenged with ovalbumin or house dust mites, indicating that the effects of α-GalCer on Treg cells mainly require iNKT cells. Moreover, functional inactivation of Treg cells could reverse the inhibitory ability of this α-GalCer therapy on Th2 cell responses in a murine asthma model. Our findings indicate that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before the development of asthma symptoms induces the generation of lung Treg cells via iNKT cells and may provide a potential therapeutic strategy to prevent allergic asthma."}

    GlyCosmos15-NCBITAXON

    {"project":"GlyCosmos15-NCBITAXON","denotations":[{"id":"T1","span":{"begin":500,"end":504},"obj":"OrganismTaxon"},{"id":"T2","span":{"begin":664,"end":668},"obj":"OrganismTaxon"},{"id":"T3","span":{"begin":1300,"end":1304},"obj":"OrganismTaxon"},{"id":"T4","span":{"begin":1352,"end":1356},"obj":"OrganismTaxon"}],"attributes":[{"id":"A1","pred":"db_id","subj":"T1","obj":"10088"},{"id":"A2","pred":"db_id","subj":"T2","obj":"10088"},{"id":"A3","pred":"db_id","subj":"T3","obj":"10088"},{"id":"A4","pred":"db_id","subj":"T4","obj":"10088"}],"text":"α-Galactosylceramide treatment before allergen sensitization promotes iNKT cell-mediated induction of Treg cells, preventing Th2 cell responses in murine asthma.\nAsthma is a common inflammatory pulmonary disorder involving a diverse array of immune cells such as proinflammatory T helper 2 (Th2) cells. We recently reported that intraperitoneal injection of α-galactosylceramide (α-GalCer) can stimulate the lung invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells and does not lead to airway inflammation in WT mice. Other studies indicate that iNKT cells play an important role in inducing regulatory T cells (Treg cells) and peripheral tolerance. Using iNKT cell- knockout mice, functional inactivation of Treg cells, and co-culture experiments in murine asthma models, we investigated the immunoregulatory effects of α-GalCer treatment before allergen sensitization on Th2 cell responses. We also studied whether α-GalCer's effects require lung Treg cells induced by activated iNKT cells. Our results disclosed that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before allergen sensitization could promote the expansion and suppressive activity of lung CD4+FoxP3+ Treg cells. These effects were accompanied by down-regulated Th2 cell responses and decreased immunogenic maturation of lung dendritic cells in WT mice. However, these changes were absent in CD1d-/- mice immunized and challenged with ovalbumin or house dust mites, indicating that the effects of α-GalCer on Treg cells mainly require iNKT cells. Moreover, functional inactivation of Treg cells could reverse the inhibitory ability of this α-GalCer therapy on Th2 cell responses in a murine asthma model. Our findings indicate that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before the development of asthma symptoms induces the generation of lung Treg cells via iNKT cells and may provide a potential therapeutic strategy to prevent allergic asthma."}

    GlyCosmos15-CL

    {"project":"GlyCosmos15-CL","denotations":[{"id":"T1","span":{"begin":102,"end":106},"obj":"Cell"},{"id":"T3","span":{"begin":125,"end":133},"obj":"Cell"},{"id":"T4","span":{"begin":242,"end":254},"obj":"Cell"},{"id":"T5","span":{"begin":571,"end":598},"obj":"Cell"},{"id":"T6","span":{"begin":580,"end":598},"obj":"Cell"},{"id":"T7","span":{"begin":600,"end":604},"obj":"Cell"},{"id":"T9","span":{"begin":697,"end":701},"obj":"Cell"},{"id":"T11","span":{"begin":861,"end":869},"obj":"Cell"},{"id":"T12","span":{"begin":937,"end":941},"obj":"Cell"},{"id":"T14","span":{"begin":1153,"end":1157},"obj":"Cell"},{"id":"T16","span":{"begin":1214,"end":1222},"obj":"Cell"},{"id":"T17","span":{"begin":1278,"end":1293},"obj":"Cell"},{"id":"T19","span":{"begin":1461,"end":1465},"obj":"Cell"},{"id":"T21","span":{"begin":1536,"end":1540},"obj":"Cell"},{"id":"T23","span":{"begin":1612,"end":1620},"obj":"Cell"},{"id":"T24","span":{"begin":1800,"end":1804},"obj":"Cell"}],"attributes":[{"id":"A1","pred":"cl_id","subj":"T1","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL:0000792"},{"id":"A2","pred":"cl_id","subj":"T1","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL:0000815"},{"id":"A3","pred":"cl_id","subj":"T3","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL:0000546"},{"id":"A4","pred":"cl_id","subj":"T4","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL:0000738"},{"id":"A5","pred":"cl_id","subj":"T5","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL:0000902"},{"id":"A6","pred":"cl_id","subj":"T6","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL:0000815"},{"id":"A7","pred":"cl_id","subj":"T7","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL:0000792"},{"id":"A8","pred":"cl_id","subj":"T7","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL:0000815"},{"id":"A9","pred":"cl_id","subj":"T9","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL:0000792"},{"id":"A10","pred":"cl_id","subj":"T9","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL:0000815"},{"id":"A11","pred":"cl_id","subj":"T11","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL:0000546"},{"id":"A12","pred":"cl_id","subj":"T12","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL:0000792"},{"id":"A13","pred":"cl_id","subj":"T12","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL:0000815"},{"id":"A14","pred":"cl_id","subj":"T14","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL:0000792"},{"id":"A15","pred":"cl_id","subj":"T14","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL:0000815"},{"id":"A16","pred":"cl_id","subj":"T16","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL:0000546"},{"id":"A17","pred":"cl_id","subj":"T17","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL:0000451"},{"id":"A18","pred":"cl_id","subj":"T17","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL:0001056"},{"id":"A19","pred":"cl_id","subj":"T19","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL:0000792"},{"id":"A20","pred":"cl_id","subj":"T19","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL:0000815"},{"id":"A21","pred":"cl_id","subj":"T21","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL:0000792"},{"id":"A22","pred":"cl_id","subj":"T21","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL:0000815"},{"id":"A23","pred":"cl_id","subj":"T23","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL:0000546"},{"id":"A24","pred":"cl_id","subj":"T24","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL:0000792"},{"id":"A25","pred":"cl_id","subj":"T24","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL:0000815"}],"text":"α-Galactosylceramide treatment before allergen sensitization promotes iNKT cell-mediated induction of Treg cells, preventing Th2 cell responses in murine asthma.\nAsthma is a common inflammatory pulmonary disorder involving a diverse array of immune cells such as proinflammatory T helper 2 (Th2) cells. We recently reported that intraperitoneal injection of α-galactosylceramide (α-GalCer) can stimulate the lung invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells and does not lead to airway inflammation in WT mice. Other studies indicate that iNKT cells play an important role in inducing regulatory T cells (Treg cells) and peripheral tolerance. Using iNKT cell- knockout mice, functional inactivation of Treg cells, and co-culture experiments in murine asthma models, we investigated the immunoregulatory effects of α-GalCer treatment before allergen sensitization on Th2 cell responses. We also studied whether α-GalCer's effects require lung Treg cells induced by activated iNKT cells. Our results disclosed that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before allergen sensitization could promote the expansion and suppressive activity of lung CD4+FoxP3+ Treg cells. These effects were accompanied by down-regulated Th2 cell responses and decreased immunogenic maturation of lung dendritic cells in WT mice. However, these changes were absent in CD1d-/- mice immunized and challenged with ovalbumin or house dust mites, indicating that the effects of α-GalCer on Treg cells mainly require iNKT cells. Moreover, functional inactivation of Treg cells could reverse the inhibitory ability of this α-GalCer therapy on Th2 cell responses in a murine asthma model. Our findings indicate that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before the development of asthma symptoms induces the generation of lung Treg cells via iNKT cells and may provide a potential therapeutic strategy to prevent allergic asthma."}

    GlyCosmos15-UBERON

    {"project":"GlyCosmos15-UBERON","denotations":[{"id":"T1","span":{"begin":242,"end":254},"obj":"Body_part"},{"id":"T2","span":{"begin":408,"end":412},"obj":"Body_part"},{"id":"T3","span":{"begin":474,"end":480},"obj":"Body_part"},{"id":"T5","span":{"begin":932,"end":936},"obj":"Body_part"},{"id":"T6","span":{"begin":1137,"end":1141},"obj":"Body_part"},{"id":"T7","span":{"begin":1273,"end":1277},"obj":"Body_part"},{"id":"T8","span":{"begin":1278,"end":1293},"obj":"Body_part"},{"id":"T9","span":{"begin":1795,"end":1799},"obj":"Body_part"}],"attributes":[{"id":"A1","pred":"uberon_id","subj":"T1","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL_0000738"},{"id":"A2","pred":"uberon_id","subj":"T2","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0002048"},{"id":"A3","pred":"uberon_id","subj":"T3","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0000117"},{"id":"A4","pred":"uberon_id","subj":"T3","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0001005"},{"id":"A5","pred":"uberon_id","subj":"T5","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0002048"},{"id":"A6","pred":"uberon_id","subj":"T6","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0002048"},{"id":"A7","pred":"uberon_id","subj":"T7","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0002048"},{"id":"A8","pred":"uberon_id","subj":"T8","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL_0000451"},{"id":"A9","pred":"uberon_id","subj":"T9","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0002048"}],"text":"α-Galactosylceramide treatment before allergen sensitization promotes iNKT cell-mediated induction of Treg cells, preventing Th2 cell responses in murine asthma.\nAsthma is a common inflammatory pulmonary disorder involving a diverse array of immune cells such as proinflammatory T helper 2 (Th2) cells. We recently reported that intraperitoneal injection of α-galactosylceramide (α-GalCer) can stimulate the lung invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells and does not lead to airway inflammation in WT mice. Other studies indicate that iNKT cells play an important role in inducing regulatory T cells (Treg cells) and peripheral tolerance. Using iNKT cell- knockout mice, functional inactivation of Treg cells, and co-culture experiments in murine asthma models, we investigated the immunoregulatory effects of α-GalCer treatment before allergen sensitization on Th2 cell responses. We also studied whether α-GalCer's effects require lung Treg cells induced by activated iNKT cells. Our results disclosed that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before allergen sensitization could promote the expansion and suppressive activity of lung CD4+FoxP3+ Treg cells. These effects were accompanied by down-regulated Th2 cell responses and decreased immunogenic maturation of lung dendritic cells in WT mice. However, these changes were absent in CD1d-/- mice immunized and challenged with ovalbumin or house dust mites, indicating that the effects of α-GalCer on Treg cells mainly require iNKT cells. Moreover, functional inactivation of Treg cells could reverse the inhibitory ability of this α-GalCer therapy on Th2 cell responses in a murine asthma model. Our findings indicate that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before the development of asthma symptoms induces the generation of lung Treg cells via iNKT cells and may provide a potential therapeutic strategy to prevent allergic asthma."}

    GlyCosmos15-MAT

    {"project":"GlyCosmos15-MAT","denotations":[{"id":"T1","span":{"begin":408,"end":412},"obj":"Body_part"},{"id":"T2","span":{"begin":932,"end":936},"obj":"Body_part"},{"id":"T3","span":{"begin":1137,"end":1141},"obj":"Body_part"},{"id":"T4","span":{"begin":1273,"end":1277},"obj":"Body_part"},{"id":"T5","span":{"begin":1795,"end":1799},"obj":"Body_part"}],"attributes":[{"id":"A1","pred":"mat_id","subj":"T1","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MAT_0000135"},{"id":"A2","pred":"mat_id","subj":"T2","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MAT_0000135"},{"id":"A3","pred":"mat_id","subj":"T3","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MAT_0000135"},{"id":"A4","pred":"mat_id","subj":"T4","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MAT_0000135"},{"id":"A5","pred":"mat_id","subj":"T5","obj":"http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MAT_0000135"}],"text":"α-Galactosylceramide treatment before allergen sensitization promotes iNKT cell-mediated induction of Treg cells, preventing Th2 cell responses in murine asthma.\nAsthma is a common inflammatory pulmonary disorder involving a diverse array of immune cells such as proinflammatory T helper 2 (Th2) cells. We recently reported that intraperitoneal injection of α-galactosylceramide (α-GalCer) can stimulate the lung invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells and does not lead to airway inflammation in WT mice. Other studies indicate that iNKT cells play an important role in inducing regulatory T cells (Treg cells) and peripheral tolerance. Using iNKT cell- knockout mice, functional inactivation of Treg cells, and co-culture experiments in murine asthma models, we investigated the immunoregulatory effects of α-GalCer treatment before allergen sensitization on Th2 cell responses. We also studied whether α-GalCer's effects require lung Treg cells induced by activated iNKT cells. Our results disclosed that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before allergen sensitization could promote the expansion and suppressive activity of lung CD4+FoxP3+ Treg cells. These effects were accompanied by down-regulated Th2 cell responses and decreased immunogenic maturation of lung dendritic cells in WT mice. However, these changes were absent in CD1d-/- mice immunized and challenged with ovalbumin or house dust mites, indicating that the effects of α-GalCer on Treg cells mainly require iNKT cells. Moreover, functional inactivation of Treg cells could reverse the inhibitory ability of this α-GalCer therapy on Th2 cell responses in a murine asthma model. Our findings indicate that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before the development of asthma symptoms induces the generation of lung Treg cells via iNKT cells and may provide a potential therapeutic strategy to prevent allergic asthma."}

    sentences

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    GlyCosmos15-Sentences

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    GlyCosmos15-Glycan

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    GlyCosmos15-GlycoEpitope

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    NCBITAXON

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    Anatomy-UBERON

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    CL-cell

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We recently reported that intraperitoneal injection of α-galactosylceramide (α-GalCer) can stimulate the lung invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells and does not lead to airway inflammation in WT mice. Other studies indicate that iNKT cells play an important role in inducing regulatory T cells (Treg cells) and peripheral tolerance. Using iNKT cell- knockout mice, functional inactivation of Treg cells, and co-culture experiments in murine asthma models, we investigated the immunoregulatory effects of α-GalCer treatment before allergen sensitization on Th2 cell responses. We also studied whether α-GalCer's effects require lung Treg cells induced by activated iNKT cells. Our results disclosed that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before allergen sensitization could promote the expansion and suppressive activity of lung CD4+FoxP3+ Treg cells. These effects were accompanied by down-regulated Th2 cell responses and decreased immunogenic maturation of lung dendritic cells in WT mice. However, these changes were absent in CD1d-/- mice immunized and challenged with ovalbumin or house dust mites, indicating that the effects of α-GalCer on Treg cells mainly require iNKT cells. Moreover, functional inactivation of Treg cells could reverse the inhibitory ability of this α-GalCer therapy on Th2 cell responses in a murine asthma model. Our findings indicate that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before the development of asthma symptoms induces the generation of lung Treg cells via iNKT cells and may provide a potential therapeutic strategy to prevent allergic asthma."}