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text: "Social insect colonies tend to have numerous members which function together
like a single organism in such harmony that the term ``super-organism'' is often
used. In this analogy the reproductive caste is analogous to the primordial germ\r\ncells
of a metazoan, while the sterile worker caste corresponds to somatic cells. The
worker castes, like tissues, are\r\nin charge of all functions of a living being,
besides reproduction. The establishment of new super-organismal units\r\n(i.e.
new colonies) is accomplished by the co-dependent castes. The term oftentimes
goes beyond a metaphor. We invoke it when we speak about the metabolic rate, thermoregulation,
nutrient regulation and gas exchange of a social insect colony. Furthermore, we
assert that the super-organism has an immune system, and benefits from ``social
immunity''.\r\n\r\nSocial immunity was first summoned by evolutionary biologists
to resolve the apparent discrepancy between the expected high frequency of disease
outbreak amongst numerous, closely related tightly-interacting hosts, living in
stable and microbially-rich environments, against the exceptionally scarce epidemic
accounts in natural populations. Social\r\nimmunity comprises a multi-layer assembly
of behaviours which have evolved to effectively keep the pathogenic enemies of
a colony at bay. The field of social immunity has drawn interest, as it becomes
increasingly urgent to stop\r\nthe collapse of pollinator species and curb the
growth of invasive pests. In the past decade, several mechanisms of\r\nsocial
immune responses have been dissected, but many more questions remain open.\r\n\r\nI
present my work in two experimental chapters. In the first, I use invasive garden
ants (*Lasius neglectus*) to study how pathogen load and its distribution among
nestmates affect the grooming response of the group. Any given group of ants will
carry out the same total grooming work, but will direct their grooming effort
towards individuals\r\ncarrying a relatively higher spore load. Contrary to expectation,
the highest risk of transmission does not stem from grooming highly contaminated
ants, but instead, we suggest that the grooming response likely minimizes spore
loss to the environment, reducing contamination from inadvertent pickup from the
substrate.\r\n\r\nThe second is a comparative developmental approach. I follow
black garden ant queens (*Lasius niger*) and their colonies from mating flight,
through hibernation for a year. Colonies which grow fast from the start, have
a lower chance of survival through hibernation, and those which survive grow at
a lower pace later. This is true for colonies of naive\r\nand challenged queens.
Early pathogen exposure of the queens changes colony dynamics in an unexpected
way: colonies from exposed queens are more likely to grow slowly and recover in
numbers only after they survive hibernation.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the two experimental
chapters, this thesis includes a co-authored published review on organisational\r\nimmunity,
where we enlist the experimental evidence and theoretical framework on which this
hypothesis is built,\r\nidentify the caveats and underline how the field is ripe
to overcome them. In a final chapter, I describe my part in\r\ntwo collaborative
efforts, one to develop an image-based tracker, and the second to develop a classifier
for ant\r\nbehaviour."
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text: 'Clathrin-Mediated Endocytosis (CME) is an aspect of cellular trafficking
that is constantly regulated for mediating developmental and physiological responses.
The main aim of my thesis is to decipher the basic mechanisms of CME and post-endocytic
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chapter of my thesis describes the search for new components involved in CME.
Tandem affinity purification was conducted using CLC and its interacting partners
were identified. Amongst the identified proteins were the Auxilin-likes1 and 2
(Axl1/2), putative uncoating factors, for which we made a full functional analysis.
Over-expression of Axl1/2 causes extreme modifications in the dynamics of the
machinery proteins and inhibition of endocytosis altogether. However the loss
of function of the axl1/2 did not present any cellular or physiological phenotype,
meaning Auxilin-likes do not form the major uncoating machinery. The second chapter
of my thesis describes the establishment/utilisation of techniques to capture
the dynamicity and the complexity of CME and post-endocytic trafficking. We have
studied the development of endocytic pits at the PM – specifically, the mode of
membrane remodeling during pit development and the role of actin in it, given
plant cells possess high turgor pressure. Utilizing the improved z-resolution
of TIRF and VAEM techniques, we captured the time-lapse of the endocytic events
at the plasma membrane; and using particle detection software, we quantitatively
analysed all the endocytic trajectories in an unbiased way to obtain the endocytic
rate of the system. This together with the direct analysis of cargo internalisation
from the PM provided an estimate on the endocytic potential of the cell. We also
developed a methodology for ultrastructural analysis of different populations
of Clathrin-Coated Structures (CCSs) in both PM and endomembranes in unroofed
protoplasts. Structural analysis, together with the intensity profile of CCSs
at the PM show that the mode of CCP development at the PM follows ‘Constant curvature
model’; meaning that clathrin polymerisation energy is a major contributing factor
of membrane remodeling. In addition, other analyses clearly show that actin is
not required for membrane remodeling during invagination or any other step of
CCP development, despite the prevalent high turgor pressure. However, actin is
essential in orchestrating the post-endocytic trafficking of CCVs facilitating
the EE formation. We also observed that the uncoating process post-endocytosis
is not immediate; an alternative mechanism of uncoating – Sequential multi-step
process – functions in the cell. Finally we also looked at one of the important
physiological stimuli modulating the process – hormone, auxin. auxin has been
known to influence CME before. We have made a detailed study on the concentration-time
based effect of auxin on the machinery proteins, CCP development, and the specificity
of cargoes endocytosed. To this end, we saw no general effect of auxin on CME
at earlier time points. However, very low concentration of IAA, such as 50nM,
accelerates endocytosis of specifically PIN2 through CME. Such a tight regulatory
control with high specificity to PIN2 could be essential in modulating its polarity. '
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and their regulatory controls in plants . Institute of Science and Technology
Austria. https://doi.org/10.15479/at:ista:th1075
chicago: Narasimhan, Madhumitha. “Clathrin-Mediated Endocytosis, Post-Endocytic
Trafficking and Their Regulatory Controls in Plants .” Institute of Science and
Technology Austria, 2019. https://doi.org/10.15479/at:ista:th1075.
ieee: M. Narasimhan, “Clathrin-Mediated endocytosis, post-endocytic trafficking
and their regulatory controls in plants ,” Institute of Science and Technology
Austria, 2019.
ista: Narasimhan M. 2019. Clathrin-Mediated endocytosis, post-endocytic trafficking
and their regulatory controls in plants . Institute of Science and Technology
Austria.
mla: Narasimhan, Madhumitha. Clathrin-Mediated Endocytosis, Post-Endocytic Trafficking
and Their Regulatory Controls in Plants . Institute of Science and Technology
Austria, 2019, doi:10.15479/at:ista:th1075.
short: M. Narasimhan, Clathrin-Mediated Endocytosis, Post-Endocytic Trafficking
and Their Regulatory Controls in Plants , Institute of Science and Technology
Austria, 2019.
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acknowledgement: This work was supported by the ERC and EU Horizon 2020 (ERC 692692;
MSC-IF 708497) and FWF Z 312-B27 Wittgenstein award; W 1205-B09).
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pool in hippocampal mossy fiber terminals by electron microscopy. In: Intrinsic
Activity. Vol 7. Austrian Pharmacological Society; 2019. doi:10.25006/ia.7.s1-a3.27'
apa: 'Kim, O., Borges Merjane, C., & Jonas, P. M. (2019). Functional analysis
of the docked vesicle pool in hippocampal mossy fiber terminals by electron microscopy.
In Intrinsic Activity (Vol. 7). Innsbruck, Austria: Austrian Pharmacological
Society. https://doi.org/10.25006/ia.7.s1-a3.27'
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of the Docked Vesicle Pool in Hippocampal Mossy Fiber Terminals by Electron Microscopy.”
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vesicle pool in hippocampal mossy fiber terminals by electron microscopy,” in
Intrinsic Activity, Innsbruck, Austria, 2019, vol. 7, no. Suppl. 1.
ista: 'Kim O, Borges Merjane C, Jonas PM. 2019. Functional analysis of the docked
vesicle pool in hippocampal mossy fiber terminals by electron microscopy. Intrinsic
Activity. ANA: Austrian Neuroscience Association ; APHAR: Austrian Pharmacological
Society vol. 7, A3.27.'
mla: Kim, Olena, et al. “Functional Analysis of the Docked Vesicle Pool in Hippocampal
Mossy Fiber Terminals by Electron Microscopy.” Intrinsic Activity, vol.
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short: O. Kim, C. Borges Merjane, P.M. Jonas, in:, Intrinsic Activity, Austrian
Pharmacological Society, 2019.
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text: Lymph nodes are es s ential organs of the immune s ys tem where adaptive
immune responses originate, and consist of various leukocyte populations and a
stromal backbone. Fibroblastic reticular cells (FRCs) are the main stromal cells
and form a sponge-like extracellular matrix network, called conduits , which they thems
elves enwrap and contract. Lymph, containing s oluble antigens , arrive
in lymph nodes via afferent lymphatic vessels that connect to the s ubcaps
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tributes afferent lymph through lymph nodes and thus provides acces
s for immune cells to lymph-borne antigens. An elas tic caps ule s urrounds the organ and confines the
immune cells and FRC network. Lymph nodes are completely packed with lymphocytes and lymphocyte numbers directly dictates the
size of the organ. Although lymphocytes cons tantly enter and leave the lymph node, its s
ize remains remarkedly s table under homeostatic conditions. It is only
partly known how the cellularity and s ize of the lymph node is regulated and how the lymph node is
able to swell in inflammation. The role of the FRC network in lymph node s
welling and trans fer of fluids are inves tigated in this thes is. Furthermore, we s
tudied what trafficking routes are us ed by cancer cells in lymph nodes to form distal
metastases.We examined the role of a mechanical feedback in regulation of lymph node
swelling. Using parallel plate compression and UV-las er cutting experiments we dis
s ected the mechanical force dynamics of the whole lymph node, and individually
for FRCs and the caps ule. Physical forces generated by packed lymphocytes directly affect the tens
ion on the FRC network and capsule, which increases its resistance to swelling. This implies a feedback mechanism between tis
s ue pres s ure and ability of lymphocytes to enter the organ. Following inflammation, the lymph node swells
∼10 fold in two weeks . Yet, what is the role for tens ion on the FRC network and caps
ule, and how are lymphocytes able to enter in conditions that resist
swelling remain open ques tions . We s how that tens ion on the FRC network is important
to limit the swelling rate of the organ so that the FRC network can grow in a coordinated fashion.
This is illustrated by interfering with FRC contractility, which leads to faster
swelling rates and a dis organized FRC network in the inflamed lymph node.
Growth of the FRC network in turn is expected to releas e tens ion on thes
e s tructures and lowers the res is tance to swelling, thereby allowing
more lymphocytes to enter the organ and drive more swelling. Halt of swelling
coincides with a thickening of the caps ule, which forms a thick res
is tant band around the organ and lowers tens ion on the FRC network to form
a new force equilibrium.The FRC and conduit network are further believed to be a privileged s
ite of s oluble information within the lymph node, although many details remain uns
olved. We s how by 3D ultra-recons truction that FRCs and antigen pres
enting cells cover the s urface of conduit s ys tem for more than 99%
and we dis cus s the implications for s oluble information exchangeat the conduit
level.Finally, there is an ongoing debate in the cancer field whether and how
cancer cells in lymph nodes s eed dis tal metas tas es . We s how that cancer cells infus
ed into the lymph node can utilize trafficking routes of immune cells and rapidly migrate to blood vessels.
Once in the blood circulation, these cells are able to form metastases in
distal tissues.
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ama: 'Assen FP. Lymph node mechanics: Deciphering the interplay between stroma contractility,
morphology and lymphocyte trafficking. 2019. doi:10.15479/AT:ISTA:6947'
apa: 'Assen, F. P. (2019). Lymph node mechanics: Deciphering the interplay between
stroma contractility, morphology and lymphocyte trafficking. Institute of
Science and Technology Austria. https://doi.org/10.15479/AT:ISTA:6947'
chicago: 'Assen, Frank P. “Lymph Node Mechanics: Deciphering the Interplay between
Stroma Contractility, Morphology and Lymphocyte Trafficking.” Institute of Science
and Technology Austria, 2019. https://doi.org/10.15479/AT:ISTA:6947.'
ieee: 'F. P. Assen, “Lymph node mechanics: Deciphering the interplay between stroma
contractility, morphology and lymphocyte trafficking,” Institute of Science and
Technology Austria, 2019.'
ista: 'Assen FP. 2019. Lymph node mechanics: Deciphering the interplay between stroma
contractility, morphology and lymphocyte trafficking. Institute of Science and
Technology Austria.'
mla: 'Assen, Frank P. Lymph Node Mechanics: Deciphering the Interplay between
Stroma Contractility, Morphology and Lymphocyte Trafficking. Institute of
Science and Technology Austria, 2019, doi:10.15479/AT:ISTA:6947.'
short: 'F.P. Assen, Lymph Node Mechanics: Deciphering the Interplay between Stroma
Contractility, Morphology and Lymphocyte Trafficking, Institute of Science and
Technology Austria, 2019.'
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text: 'Brain function is mediated by complex dynamical interactions between excitatory
and inhibitory cell types. The Cholecystokinin-expressing inhibitory cells (CCK-interneurons)
are one of the least studied types, despite being suspected to play important
roles in cognitive processes. We studied the network effects of optogenetic silencing
of CCK-interneurons in the CA1 hippocampal area during exploration and sleep states.
The cell firing pattern in response to light pulses allowed us to classify the
recorded neurons in 5 classes, including disinhibited and non-responsive pyramidal
cell and interneurons, and the inhibited interneurons corresponding to the CCK
group. The light application, which inhibited the activity of CCK interneurons
triggered wider changes in the firing dynamics of cells. We observed rate changes
(i.e. remapping) of pyramidal cells during the exploration session in which the
light was applied relative to the previous control session that was not restricted
neither in time nor space to the light delivery. Also, the disinhibited pyramidal
cells had higher increase in bursting than in single spike firing rate as a result
of CCK silencing. In addition, the firing activity patterns during exploratory
periods were more weakly reactivated in sleep for those periods in which CCK-interneuron
were silenced than in the unaffected periods. Furthermore, light pulses during
sleep disrupted the reactivation of recent waking patterns. Hence, silencing CCK
neurons during exploration suppressed the reactivation of waking firing patterns
in sleep and CCK interneuron activity was also required during sleep for the normal
reactivation of waking patterns. These findings demonstrate the involvement of
CCK cells in reactivation-related memory consolidation. An important part of our
analysis was to test the relationship of the identified CCKinterneurons to brain
oscillations. Our findings showed that these cells exhibited different oscillatory
behaviour during anaesthesia and natural waking and sleep conditions. We showed
that: 1) Contrary to the past studies performed under anaesthesia, the identified
CCKinterneurons fired on the descending portion of the theta phase in waking exploration.
2) CCKinterneuron preferred phases around the trough of gamma oscillations. 3)
Contrary to anaesthesia conditions, the average firing rate of the CCK-interneurons
increased around the peak activity of the sharp-wave ripple (SWR) events in natural
sleep, which is congruent with new reports about their functional connectivity.
We also found that light driven CCK-interneuron silencing altered the dynamics
on the CA1 network oscillatory activity: 1) Pyramidal cells negatively shifted
their preferred theta phases when the light was applied, while interneurons responses
were less consistent. 2) As a population, pyramidal cells negatively shifted their
preferred activity during gamma oscillations, albeit we did not find gamma modulation
differences related to the light application when pyramidal cells were subdivided
into the disinhibited and unaffected groups. 3) During the peak of SWR events,
all but the CCK-interneurons had a reduction in their relative firing rate change
during the light application as compared to the change observed at SWR initiation.
Finally, regarding to the place field activity of the recorded pyramidal neurons,
we showed that the disinhibited pyramidal cells had reduced place field similarity,
coherence and spatial information, but only during the light application. The
mechanisms behind such observed behaviours might involve eCB signalling and plastic
changes in CCK-interneuron synapses. In conclusion, the observed changes related
to the light-mediated silencing of CCKinterneurons have unravelled characteristics
of this interneuron subpopulation that might change the understanding not only
of their particular network interactions, but also of the current theories about
the emergence of certain cognitive processes such as place coding needed for navigation
or hippocampus-dependent memory consolidation. '
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apa: Rangel Guerrero, D. K. (2019). The role of CCK-interneurons in regulating
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chicago: Rangel Guerrero, Dámaris K. “The Role of CCK-Interneurons in Regulating
Hippocampal Network Dynamics.” Institute of Science and Technology Austria, 2019.
https://doi.org/10.15479/AT:ISTA:6849.
ieee: D. K. Rangel Guerrero, “The role of CCK-interneurons in regulating hippocampal
network dynamics,” Institute of Science and Technology Austria, 2019.
ista: Rangel Guerrero DK. 2019. The role of CCK-interneurons in regulating hippocampal
network dynamics. Institute of Science and Technology Austria.
mla: Rangel Guerrero, Dámaris K. The Role of CCK-Interneurons in Regulating Hippocampal
Network Dynamics. Institute of Science and Technology Austria, 2019, doi:10.15479/AT:ISTA:6849.
short: D.K. Rangel Guerrero, The Role of CCK-Interneurons in Regulating Hippocampal
Network Dynamics, Institute of Science and Technology Austria, 2019.
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