• Media type: E-Article
  • Title: Molecular and stimulus-response profiles illustrate heterogeneity between peripheral and cord blood-derived human mast cells
  • Contributor: Jensen, Bettina M; Frandsen, Pernille M; Raaby, Ellen M; Schiøtz, Peter Oluf; Skov, Per S; Poulsen, Lars K
  • Published: Oxford University Press (OUP), 2014
  • Published in: Journal of Leukocyte Biology, 95 (2014) 6, Seite 893-901
  • Language: English
  • DOI: 10.1189/jlb.0712354
  • ISSN: 0741-5400; 1938-3673
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  • Description: AbstractDifferent protocols exist for in vitro development of HuMCs from hematopoietic stem cells, which results in distinct mast cells regarding molecular markers and activation patterns. Here, we introduce a SR profile using immunological, neurogenic, and pharmacological stimuli to characterize cellular functionality. Mast cells were obtained from three culture protocols using two types of PBdMCs (CD34+ PBdMC or CD133+ PBdMC) and one type of CBdMC (CD133+ CBdMC). We analyzed resting cells for specific mast cell markers at protein and mRNA levels, thereby creating a molecular profile. To characterize the SR profile, we stimulated cells with anti-IgE, C3a, C5a, Substance P, or Compound 48/80 and measured the release of histamine and cytokines (IL-10, IL-13, GM-CSF, TNF-α). Molecular profiling revealed that CD133+ CBdMC expressed less chymase, FcɛRIα, and CD203c but more CD117 compared with CD34+ and CD133+ PBdMC. The SR profile for histamine release illustrated a functional heterogeneity between PBdMC and CBdMC. PBdMC released >10% histamine upon stimulation with anti-IgE, C3a, Substance P, and Compound 48/80, whereas CBdMC only reacted to C3a. Cytokine secretion was only detected after anti-IgE stimulation. Here, the SR profile identified the CD133+ PBdMC as the most active cells regarding secretion of IL-10, IL-13, GM-CSF, and TNF-α. Cells from all three culture protocols, however, produced IL-10 spontaneously at comparable levels. We recommend validating mast cell cultures by means of molecular and SR profiles to characterize the mast cells and enhance consensus among studies.
  • Access State: Open Access