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Classical and alternative macrophages have impaired function during acute and chronic HIV-1 infection

Authors :
Valdes Roberto Bollela
Luana Silva Soares
Fabiana Albani Zambuzi
Fabiani Gai Frantz
Maira da Costa Cacemiro
Leonardo J. Galvão-Lima
Caroline Fontanari
Milena S. Espindola
Source :
Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol 21, Iss 1, Pp 42-50 (2017), Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases v.21 n.1 2017, Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases, Brazilian Society of Infectious Diseases (BSID), instacron:BSID, Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume: 21, Issue: 1, Pages: 42-50, Published: FEB 2017
Publication Year :
2017
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2017.

Abstract

Objectives: Three decades after HIV recognition and its association with AIDS development, many advances have emerged – especially related to prevention and treatment. Undoubtedly, the development of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) dramatically changed the future of the syndrome that we know today. In the present study, we evaluate the impact of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy on macrophage function and its relevance to HIV pathogenesis. Methods: PBMCs were isolated from blood samples and monocytes (CD14+ cells) were purified. Monocyte-Derived Macrophages (MDMs) were activated on classical (MGM-CSF+IFN-γ) or alternative (MIL-4+IL13) patterns using human recombinant cytokines for six days. After this period, Monocyte-Derived Macrophages were stimulated with TLR2/Dectin-1 or TLR4 agonists and we evaluated the influence of HIV-1 infection and Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy on the release of cytokines/chemokines by macrophages. Results: The data were obtained using Monocyte-Derived Macrophages derived from HIV naïve or from patients on regular Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy. Classically Monocyte-Derived Macrophages obtained from HIV-1 infected patients on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy released higher levels of IL-6 and IL-12 even without PAMPs stimuli when compared to control group. On the other hand, alternative Monocyte-Derived Macrophages derived from HIV-1 infected patients on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy released lower levels of IL-6, IL-10, TNF-α, IP-10 and RANTES after LPS stimuli when compared to control group. Furthermore, healthy individuals have a complex network of cytokines/chemokines released by Monocyte-Derived Macrophages after PAMP stimuli, which was deeply affected in MDMs obtained from naïve HIV-1 infected patients and only partially restored in MDMs derived from HIV-1 infected patients even on regular Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy. Conclusion: Our therapy protocols were not effective in restoring the functional alterations induced by HIV, especially those found on macrophages. These findings indicate that we still need to develop new approaches and improve the current therapy protocols, focusing on the reestablishment of cellular functions and prevention/treatment of opportunistic infections. Keywords: HIV-1, Innate immune response, HAART, Macrophages

Details

ISSN :
14138670
Volume :
21
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....4facbf6ba02e3b8a6907d98ec6f91661
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjid.2016.10.004