CD4+ T Regulatory Cell Induction and Function in Transplant Recipients after CD154 Blockade Is TLR4 Independent

Zhai, Yuan; Meng, Lingzhong; Gao, Feng; Wang, Yue; Busuttil, Ronald W.; Kupiec‐Weglinski, Jerzy W.

doi:10.4049/jimmunol.176.10.5988

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“…By contrast, the acute rejection models of skin and heart transplantation are dependent mainly on T-cell function, because depletion of these cells prevented rejection (Zhai et al, 2006). In addition to the lower total numbers of DCs, the intragraft DCs showed a less mature phenotype, which has been observed previously in the draining lymph nodes of animals that have received skin transplants, in conjunction with a lower number of anti-graft-reactive T cells and diminished Th1 immunity (Goldstein et al, 2003).…”

Section: Research Articlementioning

confidence: 83%

Recipient Toll-like receptors contribute to chronic graft dysfunction by both MyD88- and TRIF-dependent signaling

Wang

Schmaderer

Kiss

et al. 2010

Disease Models &Amp; Mechanisms

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SUMMARY Toll-like receptors (TLRs) recognize specific molecular patterns derived from microbial components (exogenous ligands) or stressed cells (endogenous ligands). Stimulation of these receptors leads to a pronounced inflammatory response in a variety of acute animal models. Chronic allograft dysfunction (CAD) was regarded as a candidate disease to test whether TLRs influence chronic fibrosing inflammation. Potential endogenous renal TLR ligands, specifically for TLR2 and TLR4, have now been detected by a significant upregulation of glucose regulated protein (GRP)-94, fibrinogen, heat shock protein (HSP)-60, HSP-70, biglycan (Bgn) and high-mobility group box chromosomal protein 1 (HMGB1) in the acute and chronic transplant setting. In a genetic approach to define the contribution of TLR2 and TLR4, and their adaptor proteins MyD88 and TRIF [Toll/interleukin (IL)-1 receptor domain-containing adaptor-protein inducing interferon β], to CAD, kidney transplantation of TLR wild-type grafts to recipients who were deficient in TLR2, TLR4, TLR2/4, MyD88 and TRIF was performed. TLR and adaptor protein deficiencies significantly improved the excretory function of chronic kidney grafts by between 65% and 290%, and histopathologic signs of chronic allograft damage were significantly ameliorated. T cells, dendritic cells (DCs) and foremost macrophages were reduced in grafts by up to 4.5-fold. The intragraft concentrations of IL-6, IL-10, monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1) and IL-12p70 were significantly lower. TLR-, MyD88- and TRIF-deficient recipients showed a significant reduction in fibrosis. α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA)-positive cells were decreased by up to ninefold, and collagen I and III were reduced by up to twofold. These findings highlight the functional relevance of TLRs and their two major signaling pathways in graft-infiltrating mononuclear cells in the pathophysiology of CAD. A TLR signaling blockade may be a therapeutic option for the prevention of CAD.

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Section: Research Articlementioning

confidence: 83%

Recipient Toll-like receptors contribute to chronic graft dysfunction by both MyD88- and TRIF-dependent signaling

Wang

Schmaderer

Kiss

et al. 2010

Disease Models &Amp; Mechanisms

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“…Primers used to amplify a specific mouse gene fragments have been published. 7,15 Statistical Analysis. Results are shown as mean Ϯ standard deviation.…”

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Type I, but not type II, interferon is critical in liver injury induced after ischemia and reperfusion

et al. 2008

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We have documented the key role of toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) activation and its signaling pathway mediated by interferon (IFN) regulatory factor 3, in the induction of inflammation leading to the hepatocellular damage during liver ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI). Because type I IFN is the major downstream activation product of that pathway, we studied its role in comparison with IFN-␥. Groups of type I (IFNAR), type II (IFNGR) IFN receptordeficient mice, along with wild-type (WT) controls were subjected to partial liver warm ischemia (90 minutes) followed by reperfusion (1-6 hours). Interestingly, IFNAR knockout (KO) but not IFNGR KO mice were protected from IR-induced liver damage, as evidenced by decreased serum alanine aminotransferase and preservation of tissue architecture. IRtriggered intrahepatic pro-inflammatory response, assessed by tumor necrosis factor (TNF-␣), interleukin 6 (IL-6), and chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 10 (CXCL-10) expression, was diminished selectively in IFNAR KO mice. Consistent with these findings, our in vitro cell culture studies have shown that: (1) although hepatocytes alone failed to respond to lipopolysaccharide (LPS), when co-cultured with macrophages they did respond to LPS via macrophage-derived IFN-␤; (2) macrophages required type I IFN to sustain CXCL10 production in response to LPS. This study documents that type I, but not type II, IFN pathway is required for IR-triggered liver inflammation/damage. Type I IFN mediates potential synergy between nonparenchyma and parenchyma cells in response to TLR4 activation. (HEPATOLOGY 2008;47:199-206.) L iver ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI) occurs in multiple clinical settings including surgical interventions, trauma, and transplantation. 1-3 The mechanisms underlying liver IRI are complex but are known to involve interactions between both nonparenchyma cells, such as Kupffer cells (KC), and parenchyma cells, such as hepatocytes. Local leukocyte sequestration and activation (neutrophils, macrophages, and T cells) leads to the formation of reactive oxygen species, secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines/chemokines, complement activation, and vascular cell adhesion molecule activation. Because IRI develops in the absence of exogenous antigens, it has been considered as an innate immune-mediated pro-inflammatory response.It was demonstrated that the mammalian sentinel tolllike-receptor (TLR) system plays a critical role in the development of IRI. 4-7 Indeed, TLR4 activation proved essential in the induction of inflammation in a warm liver IRI mouse model. In the absence of TLR4 but not TLR2 signaling, livers were protected from IRI, and intrahepatic induction of tumor necrosis factor (TNF-␣) and interleukin 1 (IL-1␤) was abolished. 7 It was also shown, by using bone marrow chimeras, that TLR4 expression on hematopoietic rather than parenchyma cells was instrumental in promoting liver IR-mediated damage. 8 TLR4 activation triggers 2 distinct signaling pathways leading to the induction of different immune-related genes. The MyD88...

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“…It has been reported that loss of costimulatory signals, which are common to B cells and other APCs, results in the conversion of CD4 ϩ effector T cells toward a more regulatory population due to induction of anergy or up-regulation of FoxP3 (45,46). Also, B cell expansion blocks T cell regulatory activity, suggesting that depletion of B cells could expand a regulatory T cell population (47).…”

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Suppression of Proteoglycan-Induced Arthritis by Anti-CD20 B Cell Depletion Therapy Is Mediated by Reduction in Autoantibodies and CD4+ T Cell Reactivity

Hamel¹,

Doodes²,

Cao

et al. 2008

The Journal of Immunology

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B cells have been implicated in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) since the discovery of RA as an autoimmune disease. There is renewed interest in B cells in RA based on the clinical efficacy of B cell depletion therapy in RA patients. Although, reduced titers of rheumatoid factor and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide Abs are recorded, the mechanisms that convey clinical improvement are incompletely understood. In the proteoglycan-induced arthritis (PGIA) mouse model of RA, we reported that Ag-specific B cells have two important functions in the development of arthritis. PG-specific B cells are required as autoantibody-producing cells as well as Ag-specific APCs. Herein we report on the effects of anti-CD20 mAb B cell depletion therapy in PGIA. Mice were sensitized to PG and treated with anti-CD20 Ab at a time when PG-specific autoantibodies and T cell activation were evident but before acute arthritis. In mice treated with anti-CD20 mAb, development of arthritis was significantly reduced in comparison to control mAb-treated mice. B cell depletion reduced the PG-specific autoantibody response. Furthermore, there was a significant reduction in the PG-specific CD4+ T cell recall response as well as significantly fewer PG-specific CD4+ T cells producing IFN-γ and IL-17, but not IL-4. The reduction in PG-specific T cells was confirmed by the inability of CD4+ T cells from B cell-depleted mice to adoptively transfer disease into SCID mice. Overall, B cell depletion during PGIA significantly reduced disease and inhibited both autoreactive B cell and T cell function.

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CD4+ T Regulatory Cell Induction and Function in Transplant Recipients after CD154 Blockade Is TLR4 Independent

Cited by 36 publications

References 34 publications

Recipient Toll-like receptors contribute to chronic graft dysfunction by both MyD88- and TRIF-dependent signaling

Recipient Toll-like receptors contribute to chronic graft dysfunction by both MyD88- and TRIF-dependent signaling

Type I, but not type II, interferon is critical in liver injury induced after ischemia and reperfusion

Suppression of Proteoglycan-Induced Arthritis by Anti-CD20 B Cell Depletion Therapy Is Mediated by Reduction in Autoantibodies and CD4+ T Cell Reactivity

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