Association of Antibodies to Helminth Defense Molecule 1 With Inflammation, Organomegaly, and Decreased Nutritional Status in Schistosomiasis Japonica.
J Infect Dis
; 230(4): 1023-1032, 2024 Oct 16.
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ABSTRACT
Immunomodulation enhances parasite fitness by reducing inflammation-induced morbidity in the mammalian host, as well as by attenuating parasite-targeting immune responses. Using a whole-proteome differential screening method, we identified Schistosoma japonicum helminth defense molecule 1 (SjHDM-1) as a target of antibodies expressed by S. japonicum-resistant but not S. japonicum-susceptible individuals. In a longitudinal cohort study (n = 644) conducted in a S. japonicum-endemic region of the Philippines, antibody levels to SjHDM-1 did not predict resistance to reinfection but were associated with increased measures of inflammation. Individuals with high levels of anti-SjHDM-1 immunoglobulin G had higher levels of C-reactive protein than those with low anti-SjHDM-1. High anti-SjHDM-1 immunoglobulin G responses were also associated with reduced biomarkers of nutritional status (albumin), as well as decreased anthropometric measures of nutritional status (weight-for-age and height-for-age z scores) and increased measures of hepatomegaly. Our results suggest that anti-SjHDM-1 responses inhibit the immunomodulatory function of SjHDM-1, resulting in increased morbidity rates.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Esquistosomiasis Japónica
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Anticuerpos Antihelmínticos
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Estado Nutricional
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Inflamación
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Animals
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Infect Dis
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos