c-Rel is required for IL-33-dependent activation of ILC2s

Abstract

Group 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s) are emerging as important cellular regulators of homeostatic and disease-associated immune processes. The cytokine interleukin-33 (IL-33) promotes ILC2-dependent inflammation and immunity, with IL-33 having been shown to activate NF-κB in a wide variety of cell types. However, it is currently unclear which NF-κB members play an important role in IL-33-dependent ILC2 biology. Here, we identify the NF-κB family member c-Rel as a critical component of the IL-33-dependent activation of ILC2s. Although c-Rel is dispensable for ILC2 development, it is critical for ILC2 function in the lung, with c-Rel-deficient mice resistant to papain- and IL-33-induced lung inflammation. We also show that the absence of c-Rel reduces the IL-33-dependent expansion of ILC2 precursors and lower levels of IL-5 and IL-13 cytokine production by mature ILC2s in the lung. Together, these results identify the IL-33-c-Rel axis as a central control point of ILC2 activation and function.

Heterogeneous Tfh cell populations that develop during enteric helminth infection predict the quality of type 2 protective response

“…Flow cytometry mLN tissues were mechanically disintegrated and filtered through a 70-μm strainer to form single cell suspensions. Cells were stained using described antibodies (Table S1) as previously described [66]. Data was acquired on a BD LSR Fortessa X20 or LSRIIa., and was analysed using Flowjo (Treestar).…”