Aline Dumas

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  Oncostatin M decreases interleukin-1β secretion by human synovial fibroblasts and attenuates an acute inflammatory reaction in vivo.

  Aline Dumas, Stéphanie Lagarde, Cynthia Laflamme, Marc Pouliot

  Journal of cellular and molecular medicine. 08/2011;

  Oncostatin M (OSM) is a pleiotropic cytokine of the IL-6 family and displays both pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory activities. We studied the impact of OSM on the gene activation profile of human synovial cells, which play a central role in the progression of inflammatory responses in joints. ... [more] Oncostatin M (OSM) is a pleiotropic cytokine of the IL-6 family and displays both pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory activities. We studied the impact of OSM on the gene activation profile of human synovial cells, which play a central role in the progression of inflammatory responses in joints. In synovial cells stimulated with Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide and recombinant human granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor, recombinant human OSM and native OSM secreted by human granulocytes both reduced the gene expression and secretion of IL-1β and CXCL8, but increased that of IL-6 and CCL2. This impact on synovial cell activation was not obtained using IL-6 or LIF. Signal transducer and activator of transcription-1 (STAT-1) appeared to mediate the effects of OSM on stimulated HSFs. In the murine dorsal air pouch model of inflammation, OSM reduced the expression of the pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β and TNF-α in lining tissues, and their presence in the cavity. These results as a whole suggest an anti-inflammatory role for OSM, guiding inflammatory processes toward resolution.
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  The pronociceptive effect of proteinase-activated receptor-4 stimulation in rat knee joints is dependent on mast cell activation.

  Fiona A Russell, Shu Zhan, Aline Dumas, Stéphanie Lagarde, Marc Pouliot, Jason J McDougall

  Pain. 02/2011; 152(2):354-60.

  Proteinase-activated receptor-4 (PAR(4)) is a G-protein-coupled receptor activated by serine proteinases released during tissue repair and inflammation. We have previously shown that PAR(4) activation sensitises articular primary afferents leading to joint pain. This study examined whether mast cell... [more] Proteinase-activated receptor-4 (PAR(4)) is a G-protein-coupled receptor activated by serine proteinases released during tissue repair and inflammation. We have previously shown that PAR(4) activation sensitises articular primary afferents leading to joint pain. This study examined whether mast cells contribute to this PAR(4)-induced sensitisation and consequent heightened pain behaviour. The expression of PAR(4) on synovial mast cells was confirmed with immunofluorescent staining of rat knee joint sections. Electrophysiological recordings were made from joint primary afferents in male Wistar rats during both nonnoxious and noxious rotations of the knee. Afferent firing rate was recorded for 15 minutes after close intra-arterial injection of 10(-9) to 10(-5)mol of the PAR(4) activating peptide, AYPGKF-NH(2), or the inactive peptide, YAPGKF-NH(2) (100-μl bolus). Rats were either naive or pretreated with the mast cell stabilise, cromolyn (20mg/kg). Mechanical withdrawal thresholds were determined using a dynamic planter aesthesiometer and weight bearing determined using an incapacitance tester. These behavioural measurements were taken before and after intra-articular AYPGKF-NH(2), or the inactive peptide, YAPGKF-NH(2) (100μg). Local administration of AYPGKF-NH(2) caused a significant increase in joint primary afferent firing rate and pain behaviour compared with the control peptide YAPGKF-NH(2). These effects were blocked by pretreatment with cromolyn. These data reveal that PAR(4) is expressed on synovial mast cells and the activation of PAR(4) has a pronociceptive effect that is dependent on mast cell activation. Proteinase-activated receptor-4 is expressed on synovial mast cells, and the activation of Proteinase-activated receptor-4 has a pronociceptive effect that is dependent on mast cell activation.
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  Impact of anti-inflammatory agents on the gene expression profile of stimulated human neutrophils: unraveling endogenous resolution pathways.

  Mireille St-Onge, Aline Dumas, Annick Michaud, Cynthia Laflamme, Andrée-Anne Dussault, Marc Pouliot

  PLoS ONE. 02/2009; 4(3):e4902.

  Adenosine, prostaglandin E(2), or increased intracellular cyclic AMP concentration each elicit potent anti-inflammatory events in human neutrophils by inhibiting functions such as phagocytosis, superoxide production, adhesion and cytokine release. However, the endogenous molecular pathways mediating... [more] Adenosine, prostaglandin E(2), or increased intracellular cyclic AMP concentration each elicit potent anti-inflammatory events in human neutrophils by inhibiting functions such as phagocytosis, superoxide production, adhesion and cytokine release. However, the endogenous molecular pathways mediating these actions are poorly understood. In the present study, we examined their impact on the gene expression profile of stimulated neutrophils. Purified blood neutrophils from healthy donors were stimulated with a cocktail of inflammatory agonists in the presence of at least one of the following anti-inflammatory agents: adenosine A(2A) receptor agonist CGS 21680, prostaglandin E(2), cyclic-AMP-elevating compounds forskolin and RO 20-1724. Total RNA was analyzed using gene chips and real-time PCR. Genes encoding transcription factors, enzymes and regulatory proteins, as well as secreted cytokines/chemokines showed differential expression. We identified 15 genes for which the anti-inflammatory agents altered mRNA levels. The agents affected the expression profile in remarkably similar fashion, suggesting a central mechanism limiting cell activation. We have identified a set of genes that may be part of important resolution pathways that interfere with cell activation. Identification of these pathways will improve understanding of the capacity of tissues to terminate inflammatory responses and contribute to the development of therapeutic strategies based on endogenous resolution.

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  Bone grafts cultured with bone marrow stromal cells for the repair of critical bone defects: An experimental study in mice.

  Aline Dumas, Marie Françoise Moreau, Romain K Ghérardi, Michel F Baslé, Daniel Chappard

  Journal of biomedical materials research. Part A. 09/2008;

  Tissue engineering of autologous bone combined with osteoprogenitor cells is a suitable strategy for filling large bone defects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the osteogenicity of a xenogenic bone graft cultured with allogenic bone marrow stromal cells (BMSC) in a mouse critical size craniot... [more] Tissue engineering of autologous bone combined with osteoprogenitor cells is a suitable strategy for filling large bone defects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the osteogenicity of a xenogenic bone graft cultured with allogenic bone marrow stromal cells (BMSC) in a mouse critical size craniotomy. Bovine trabecular bone grafts were made free of bone marrow cells or debris and were delipidated. BMSC were harvested from C57BL/6-Tg(ACTbEGFP)1Osb/J mice (GFP(+) cells) and were cultured 14 days on bone grafts in control or osteogenic medium. Engineered grafts were implanted in calvarial defect in C57BL/6 mice. Four groups were studied: graft with BMSC differentiated in osteoblasts (G-Ob), graft with BMSC (G-BMSC), graft without cells (G) and no graft. Calvariae were studied 2 and 8 weeks after implantation by radiographic and histomorphometric analyses. G group: the bone ingrowth was limited to the edges of the defect. The center of the graft was filled by a fibrovascular connective tissue. G-BMSC or G-Ob groups: bone formation occurred early in the center of the defect and did not increase between 2 and 8 weeks; the newly formed woven bone was partially replaced by lamellar bone. The preoperative osteoblastic differentiation of BMSC did not allow faster and better bone regeneration. After 2 weeks, GFP(+) cells were observed around the grafted bone but no GFP(+) osteocyte was present in the newly formed bone. No GFP(+) cell was noted after 8 weeks. However, pre-implantation culture of the biomaterial with allogenic BMSC greatly enhanced the bone regeneration. (c) 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res, 2008.
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  The influence of processes for the purification of human bone allografts on the matrix surface and cytocompatibility.

  Aline Dumas, Christine Gaudin-Audrain, Guillaume Mabilleau, Phillipe Massin, Laurent Hubert, Michel F Baslé, Daniel Chappard

  Biomaterials. 09/2006; 27(23):4204-11.

  Different industrial processes exist to purify allogenic bone, providing safe and cleaned blocks for bone allografting. However, they often make use of chemical reagents that can be aggressive for the bone matrix. Bone samples were processed with several soaking techniques used in industry: NaHCO3, ... [more] Different industrial processes exist to purify allogenic bone, providing safe and cleaned blocks for bone allografting. However, they often make use of chemical reagents that can be aggressive for the bone matrix. Bone samples were processed with several soaking techniques used in industry: NaHCO3, H2O2, NaOH and H2O2+NaOH combined; the consequences on the bone matrix and cytocompoatibility were evaluated on femoral heads from osteoarthritic patients. Alterations of matrix were searched by histochemistry, atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Cytocompatibility was evaluated by coculturing human osteoblast-like cells (SaOS-2) on bone slices. Collagen fibers were dramatically altered at the surface of bone treated with H2O2, NaOH (and their association), but not with NaHCO3. A marked reduction in the number of hydroxyapatite crystals was observed on the trabecular surfaces by TEM and morphological changes were evidenced in SEM and AFM. Argyrophilic proteins of the bone matrix were removed by H2O2 and NaOH (and their association), but not by NaHCO3. As a consequence, attachment, spreading, proliferation and alkaline phosphatase activity of SaOS-2 were reduced by H2O2 and NaOH treatments. Strong oxidizing reagents altered matrix integrity by modifying collagenous and non-collagenous proteins. Whether these changes have clinical consequences on the bone bonding and osseointegration in human necessitate further investigations.

• The influence of processes for the purification of human bone allografts on the matrix surface and cytocompatibility

  Aline Dumas, Christine Gaudin-Audrain, Guillaume Mabilleau, Phillipe Massin, Laurent Hubert, Michel F. Baslé, Daniel Chappard

  Biomaterials.

  Different industrial processes exist to purify allogenic bone, providing safe and cleaned blocks for bone allografting. However, they often make use of chemical reagents that can be aggressive for the bone matrix. Bone samples were processed with several soaking techniques used in industry: NaHCO3, ... [more] Different industrial processes exist to purify allogenic bone, providing safe and cleaned blocks for bone allografting. However, they often make use of chemical reagents that can be aggressive for the bone matrix. Bone samples were processed with several soaking techniques used in industry: NaHCO3, H2O2, NaOH and H2O2+NaOH combined; the consequences on the bone matrix and cytocompoatibility were evaluated on femoral heads from osteoarthritic patients. Alterations of matrix were searched by histochemistry, atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Cytocompatibility was evaluated by coculturing human osteoblast-like cells (SaOS-2) on bone slices. Collagen fibers were dramatically altered at the surface of bone treated with H2O2, NaOH (and their association), but not with NaHCO3. A marked reduction in the number of hydroxyapatite crystals was observed on the trabecular surfaces by TEM and morphological changes were evidenced in SEM and AFM. Argyrophilic proteins of the bone matrix were removed by H2O2 and NaOH (and their association), but not by NaHCO3. As a consequence, attachment, spreading, proliferation and alkaline phosphatase activity of SaOS-2 were reduced by H2O2 and NaOH treatments. Strong oxidizing reagents altered matrix integrity by modifying collagenous and non-collagenous proteins. Whether these changes have clinical consequences on the bone bonding and osseointegration in human necessitate further investigations.
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  [Neutrophil: foe or friend?]

  Aline Dumas, Marc Pouliot

  Médecine sciences : M/S. 25(8-9):699-704.

  Neutrophils are well-recognized phagocytes in the first line of host defense, and are also a major source of pro-inflammatory cytokines, chemokines and lipid mediators, thereby contributing to the onset and early orchestration of the inflammatory response. In contrast, recent studies indicate that n... [more] Neutrophils are well-recognized phagocytes in the first line of host defense, and are also a major source of pro-inflammatory cytokines, chemokines and lipid mediators, thereby contributing to the onset and early orchestration of the inflammatory response. In contrast, recent studies indicate that neutrophils have tools to limit the magnitude and length of an inflammatory response, and may take part in engaging the resolution process. This article describes endogenous signals that may transform the phenotype of a neutrophil: from a pro-inflammatory cell to one that promotes resolution. Adenosine, an autacoid which can be found at high concentrations in inflammatory sites, inhibits several inflammatory functions of the neutrophil via engagement of the A2A receptor and reshapes the profile of lipid mediators and cytokines released, causing cells to terminate the release of pro-inflammatory signals while progressing toward resolution. These endogenous resolution pathways may represent a key target for better treatments of inflammatory diseases.

• Cellules médullaires et biomatériaux implantables en site osseux

  Aline Dumas

  Différentes stratégies associant des cellules médullaires et/ou des biomatériaux ont été étudiées pour la réparation du tissu osseux dans des modèles murins. Nous avons montré que H2O2 et NaOH, produits utilisés dans les procédés de purification industriels de greffons osseux allogéniques, induisent... [more] Différentes stratégies associant des cellules médullaires et/ou des biomatériaux ont été étudiées pour la réparation du tissu osseux dans des modèles murins. Nous avons montré que H2O2 et NaOH, produits utilisés dans les procédés de purification industriels de greffons osseux allogéniques, induisent une détérioration matricielle de surface, diminuant l'adhésion, la prolifération et l'activité de cellules ostéoblastiques. NaHCO3 est apparu comme un agent nettoyant efficace, sans conséquences sur la qualité des greffons et leur cytocompatibilité. Des matrices osseuses ainsi purifiées ont été utilisées comme support pour la réparation par ingénierie tissulaire d'un défaut crânien de taille critique chez la souris. La construction cellules médullaires/matrice, élaborée in vitro, a induit in vivo une régénération osseuse rapide jusqu'au centre du déficit. L'induction de la différenciation ostéoblastique des cellules avant leur implantation n'a pas amélioré nos résultats. Une autre thérapie cellulaire ayant été étudiée est la transplantation systémique de cellules médullaires. L'irradiation corporelle totale et la transplantation ont induit une perte osseuse trabéculaire dramatique. Les cellules transplantées n'ont pas permis la restauration de la masse osseuse mais ont reconstitué un microenvironnement ayant modifié la microarchitecture des receveurs vers un phénotype donneur. Pour ces deux dernières études les cellules médullaires sont issues de souris transgéniques pour la GFP, permettant le suivi des cellules après implantation. L'immunodéplétion des cellules médullaires possédant le CD11b a permis d'enrichir fortement la population cellulaire en ostéoprogéniteurs.