1996
DOI: 10.1038/379346a0
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Augmented humoral and anaphylactic responses in FcγRII-deficient mice

Abstract: Despite its widespread distribution on both lymphoid and myeloid cells, the biological role of the low-affinity immunoglobulin-G receptor, Fc gamma RII, is not fully understood. Defects in this receptor or its signalling pathway in B cells result in perturbations in immune-complex-mediated feedback inhibition of antibody production. We now report that Fc gamma RII-deficient animals display elevated immunoglobulin levels in response to both thymus-dependent and thymus-independent antigens. Additionally, the eff… Show more

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“…32,33 Indeed, the balance between the stimulating and inhibiting signals has to be tightly regulated to maintain immune homeostasis, and autoimmune disorders have been observed in mice with targeted disruption of inhibitory Fc receptor in the appropriate genetic background. [34][35][36][37][38][39][40] Taken together, our data establish the physical relationship between the stimulatory receptors (Fc␥RIIA, Fc␥RIIIA, Fc␥RIIIB and Fc␥RIIC) and the inhibitory Fc␥RIIB. They establish a dense SNP map which will facilitate the discovery of genetic variations underlying susceptibility to autoimmune and other diseases.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 70%
“…32,33 Indeed, the balance between the stimulating and inhibiting signals has to be tightly regulated to maintain immune homeostasis, and autoimmune disorders have been observed in mice with targeted disruption of inhibitory Fc receptor in the appropriate genetic background. [34][35][36][37][38][39][40] Taken together, our data establish the physical relationship between the stimulatory receptors (Fc␥RIIA, Fc␥RIIIA, Fc␥RIIIB and Fc␥RIIC) and the inhibitory Fc␥RIIB. They establish a dense SNP map which will facilitate the discovery of genetic variations underlying susceptibility to autoimmune and other diseases.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 70%
“…In fact, crosslinking of BCR by antigen gives rise to a sequence of intracellular events that leads to the proliferation and\or differentiation of the cells followed by antibody production. In contrast, the ligation of BCR to FcγRIIB, a low-affinity receptor for IgG, leads to a dominant-negative signal that inhibits B-cell activation [2][3][4]. These findings support a model in which FcγRIIB provides a powerful mechanism for B-cells to discriminate between free antigen and antigen-antibody immune complex and can thus serve to prevent the production of excess immunoglobulin.…”
Section: Introductionsupporting
confidence: 53%
“…Mice deficient in FCGR2B with no Fc␥RIIb expression have elevated serum Ig levels and enhanced anaphylactic responses (14). On a susceptible genetic background, mice deficient in FCGR2B develop antinuclear autoantibodies, glomerulonephritis, and other lupus-like symptoms (15).…”
Section: T He Only Inhibitory Igg Fcr In the Classical Fcr Family (1mentioning
confidence: 99%