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An In vitro Model to Study Heterogeneity of Human Macrophage Differentiation and Polarization
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Human Monocyte-Derived Macrophages (MDM): Model 2.

Francesca Graziano1, Elisa Vicenzi2, Guido Poli3,4

  • 1Translational Sciences, Sanofi, Chilly-Mazarin, France.

Methods in Molecular Biology (Clifton, N.J.)
|January 5, 2022
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Macrophages, unlike CD4+ T cells, resist HIV-1 infection effects and may act as a persistent viral reservoir during combination antiretroviral therapy (cART). This study explores a novel macrophage model for studying HIV-1 persistence.

Keywords:
CD4+ T cellsExogenous cytokinesHIV-1Human primary monocyte-derived macrophages (MDM)

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Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Virology
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • Macrophages are productively infected by HIV-1 and exhibit resistance to viral cytopathic effects.
  • Their self-renewal capacity suggests macrophages could be a persistent HIV-1 reservoir, even during combination antiretroviral therapy (cART).
  • Studying HIV-1 infection in macrophages is crucial, but challenges exist in maintaining primary tissue-resident macrophages in culture.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel model for differentiating human primary monocyte-derived macrophages (MDM) without exogenous cytokines.
  • To explore the potential for polarizing these MDMs into M1 (pro-inflammatory) or M2 (alternatively activated) phenotypes.
  • To establish a reliable model for reversible HIV-1 latency in primary M1-MDMs.

Main Methods:

  • Differentiation of human primary monocyte-derived macrophages (MDM) in the absence of exogenous cytokines.
  • Investigation of M1 and M2 cell polarization protocols.
  • Development of a model for studying reversible HIV-1 latency in M1-MDMs.

Main Results:

  • A reproducible method for differentiating MDMs without added cytokines was established.
  • The model allows for investigation into M1/M2 polarization before or after HIV-1 infection.
  • A protocol for reinforcing M1-polarization was developed to create a model of reversible HIV-1 latency.

Conclusions:

  • The developed MDM model offers a valuable tool for studying HIV-1 infection dynamics in macrophages.
  • This model facilitates research into macrophage-specific resistance to HIV-1 cytopathic effects.
  • The model supports investigations into persistent HIV-1 reservoirs and potential therapeutic strategies.