Commensal bacteria directly suppress in vitro degranulation of mast cells in a MyD88-independent manner

Kazumi Kasakura, Kyoko Takahashi, Tomoko Itoh, Akira Hosono, Yoshika Momose, Kikuji Itoh, Chiharu Nishiyama, Shuichi Kaminogawa

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Abstract

The intestine harbors a substantial number of commensal bacteria that provide considerable benefits to the host. Epidemiologic studies have identified associations between alterations in the composition of the intestinal microbiota and the development of allergic disease. However, the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying these effects remain to be determined. Here, we show that heat-killed commensal bacteria suppressed degranulation of mast cells in vitro in a MyD88-independent manner. In particular, Enterococcus faecalis showed the strongest suppression of degranulation through partial inhibition of Ca2+ signaling upon the high affinity IgE receptor (FcεRI) cross-linking.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1669-1676
Number of pages8
JournalBioscience, Biotechnology and Biochemistry
Volume78
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

Keywords

  • Allergy
  • Commensal bacteria
  • Degranulation
  • Mast cells

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