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Ly108 expression distinguishes subsets of invariant NKT cells that help autoantibody production and secrete IL-21 from those that secrete IL-17 in lupus prone NZB/W mice.
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Journal of Autoimmunity . May2014, Vol. 50, p87-98. 12p. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Abstract: Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by anti-nuclear antibodies in humans and genetically susceptible NZB/W mice that can cause immune complex glomerulonephritis. T cells contribute to lupus pathogenesis by secreting pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-17, and by interacting with B cells and secreting helper factors such as IL-21 that promote production of IgG autoantibodies. In the current study, we determined whether purified NKT cells or far more numerous conventional non-NKT cells in the spleen of NZB/W female mice secrete IL-17 and/or IL-21 after TCR activation in vitro, and provide help for spontaneous IgG autoantibody production by purified splenic CD19+ B cells. Whereas invariant NKT cells secreted large amounts of IL-17 and IL-21, and helped B cells, non-NKT cells did not. The subset of IL-17 secreting NZB/W NKT cells expressed the Ly108loCD4−NK1.1− phenotype, whereas the IL-21 secreting subset expressed the Ly108hiCD4+NK1.1− phenotype and helped B cells secrete a variety of IgG anti-nuclear antibodies. α-galactocylceramide enhanced the helper activity of NZB/W and B6.Sle1b NKT cells for IgG autoantibody secretion by syngeneic B cells. In conclusion, different subsets of iNKT cells from mice with genetic susceptibility to lupus can contribute to pathogenesis by secreting pro-inflammatory cytokines and helping autoantibody production. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08968411
- Volume :
- 50
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Autoimmunity
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 95673064
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaut.2014.01.002