2016
The lymphotoxin β receptor is a potential therapeutic target in renal inflammation
Seleznik G, Seeger H, Bauer J, Fu K, Czerkowicz J, Papandile A, Poreci U, Rabah D, Ranger A, Cohen CD, Lindenmeyer M, Chen J, Edenhofer I, Anders HJ, Lech M, Wüthrich RP, Ruddle NH, Moeller MJ, Kozakowski N, Regele H, Browning JL, Heikenwalder M, Segerer S. The lymphotoxin β receptor is a potential therapeutic target in renal inflammation. Kidney International 2016, 89: 113-126. PMID: 26398497, DOI: 10.1038/ki.2015.280.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnimalsCell LineChemokinesDisease Models, AnimalEpithelial CellsFemaleGlomerulonephritis, IGAHumansImmunoglobulinsKidney GlomerulusKidney TubulesLigandsLupus NephritisLymphocytesLymphotoxin beta ReceptorLymphotoxin-alphaLymphotoxin-betaMaleMesangial CellsMiceMiddle AgedRNA, MessengerSignal TransductionTranscriptomeConceptsTubular epithelial cellsParietal epithelial cellsEpithelial cellsRenal injuryLTβR signalingTherapeutic targetGlomerular immune complex depositionLymphotoxin β receptor (LTβR) signalingImproved renal functionSerum autoantibody titersHuman tubular epithelial cellsImmune complex depositionMurine lupus modelsProgressive kidney diseaseSuitable therapeutic targetPreclinical mouse modelsDifferent renal compartmentsPotential therapeutic targetΒ Receptor SignalingLymphotoxin β receptorAutoantibody titersRenal inflammationLupus modelsRenal functionRenal biopsy
2013
Identification of a New Stromal Cell Type Involved in the Regulation of Inflamed B Cell Follicles
Mionnet C, Mondor I, Jorquera A, Loosveld M, Maurizio J, Arcangeli ML, Ruddle NH, Nowak J, Aurrand-Lions M, Luche H, Bajénoff M. Identification of a New Stromal Cell Type Involved in the Regulation of Inflamed B Cell Follicles. PLOS Biology 2013, 11: e1001672. PMID: 24130458, PMCID: PMC3794863, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.1001672.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStromal cell typesB cell folliclesT cell zonesCell typesFate-mapping systemStromal cellsCellular demandB cellsLymph Node Stromal CellsSurvival signalsStromal cell subsetsB cell ablationLN stromal cellsCell zoneAdhesive substrataCell ablationCell subsetsImmune responseCellsFolliclesInflammationSubstrataRegulationTransient boundaryLymphocytes
2010
Prevention of Diabetes by FTY720-Mediated Stabilization of Peri-Islet Tertiary Lymphoid Organs
Penaranda C, Tang Q, Ruddle NH, Bluestone JA. Prevention of Diabetes by FTY720-Mediated Stabilization of Peri-Islet Tertiary Lymphoid Organs. Diabetes 2010, 59: 1461-1468. PMID: 20299465, PMCID: PMC2874707, DOI: 10.2337/db09-1129.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTertiary lymphoid organsPancreatic lymph nodesNOD miceLymph nodesDiabetes developmentDiabetic miceLymphoid organsSpontaneous type 1 diabetesB cell compartmentalizationExit of lymphocytesNonobese diabetic (NOD) miceAge-matched miceDevelopment of diabetesPrevention of diabetesNaive T cellsType 1 diabetesB cell compartmentWeeks of ageSignificant insulitisIslet destructionTreatment withdrawalAutoimmune destructionClinical scoresAccelerated diseaseDisease progression
2005
Chronic Lymphocytic Inflammation Specifies the Organ Tropism of Prions
Heikenwalder M, Zeller N, Seeger H, Prinz M, Klöhn P, Schwarz P, Ruddle NH, Weissmann C, Aguzzi A. Chronic Lymphocytic Inflammation Specifies the Organ Tropism of Prions. Science 2005, 307: 1107-1110. PMID: 15661974, DOI: 10.1126/science.1106460.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInflammatory conditionsNormal cellular prion protein PrPCCellular prion protein PrPCChronic lymphocytic inflammationIatrogenic prion transmissionChronic inflammatory conditionsPrion protein PrPCFDC-M1Lymphocytic inflammationEctopic inductionProinflammatory cytokinesInflamed organsImmune cellsInflammatory diseasesInflammatory fociLymphoid tissuePrion accumulationPrion inoculationOrgan tropismPrion pathogenesisPrion replicationTissue distributionPrion transmissionPrionsMice
2004
Detection of a Sulfotransferase (HEC-GlcNAc6ST) in High Endothelial Venules of Lymph Nodes and in High Endothelial Venule-Like Vessels within Ectopic Lymphoid Aggregates Relationship to the MECA-79 Epitope
Bistrup A, Tsay D, Shenoy P, Singer MS, Bangia N, Luther SA, Cyster JG, Ruddle NH, Rosen SD. Detection of a Sulfotransferase (HEC-GlcNAc6ST) in High Endothelial Venules of Lymph Nodes and in High Endothelial Venule-Like Vessels within Ectopic Lymphoid Aggregates Relationship to the MECA-79 Epitope. American Journal Of Pathology 2004, 164: 1635-1644. PMID: 15111310, PMCID: PMC1615668, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9440(10)63722-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh endothelial venulesMECA-79 epitopeLymph nodesMECA-79Endothelial venulesHEC-GlcNAc6STHigh Endothelial Venule-Like VesselsLuminal stainingL-selectinMECA-79 monoclonal antibodyNull miceNonobese diabetic (NOD) miceHEV-like vesselsLymph nodes resultsHigh endothelial cellsLymphoid neogenesisDiabetic miceLymphocyte rollingLymphocyte homingMonoclonal antibodiesEndothelial cellsMiceConcomitant expressionEpitopesVenules
2001
Sulfation of L-Selectin Ligands by an HEV-Restricted Sulfotransferase Regulates Lymphocyte Homing to Lymph Nodes
Hemmerich S, Bistrup A, Singer M, van Zante A, Lee J, Tsay D, Peters M, Carminati J, Brennan T, Carver-Moore K, Leviten M, Fuentes M, Ruddle N, Rosen S. Sulfation of L-Selectin Ligands by an HEV-Restricted Sulfotransferase Regulates Lymphocyte Homing to Lymph Nodes. Immunity 2001, 15: 237-247. PMID: 11520459, DOI: 10.1016/s1074-7613(01)00188-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh endothelial venulesLymph nodesL-selectinLuminal aspectChronic inflammatory sitesHEC-GlcNAc6STImportant therapeutic targetL-selectin ligandsMECA-79Lymphocyte traffickingEndothelial venulesInflammatory sitesTherapeutic targetLymphocyte homingLymphocyte bindingGenetic deletionSpecific ligandsLigand activityRecombinant L-selectinSulfotransferaseCritical roleEssential posttranslational modificationVenules
1996
The Contribution of Insulitis to Diabetes Development in Tumor Necrosis Factor Transgenic Mice
Flavell RA, Kratz A, Ruddle NH. The Contribution of Insulitis to Diabetes Development in Tumor Necrosis Factor Transgenic Mice. Current Topics In Microbiology And Immunology 1996, 206: 33-50. PMID: 8608724, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-85208-4_3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInsulin-dependent diabetes mellitusTumor necrosis factor-transgenic (TNF-Tg) miceDevelopment of diabetesHLA susceptibility allelesIslets of LangerhansHLA-DQβDiabetes mellitusFrank diabetesTransgenic miceStrong associationSusceptibility allelesDiabetesIdentical twinsDiseaseInsulinIsletsInsulitisSite of synthesisMellitusNumber of yearsPatientsMiceEnvironmental factors
1987
Cytotoxic Factors Secreted by Cells Infected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type I
RATNER L, POLMAR S, PAUL N, RUDDLE N. Cytotoxic Factors Secreted by Cells Infected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type I. AIDS Research And Human Retroviruses 1987, 3: 147-155. PMID: 3497655, DOI: 10.1089/aid.1987.3.147.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virus type IVirus type IMononuclear cellsHIV-1Cytotoxic factorPeripheral blood mononuclear cellsHIV-1 infectionBlood mononuclear cellsHIV-1 replicationTumor necrosis factorCell-derived factorCell linesMonocytoid cell linesType ICytotoxic activityAspects of infectionSystemic manifestationsNecrosis factorUninfected counterpartsVirus replicationConditioned mediaCell killingFibroblast cell lineInfectionMurine fibroblast cell line
1968
CYTOTOXICITY MEDIATED BY SOLUBLE ANTIGEN AND LYMPHOCYTES IN DELAYED HYPERSENSITIVITY
Ruddle N, Waksman B. CYTOTOXICITY MEDIATED BY SOLUBLE ANTIGEN AND LYMPHOCYTES IN DELAYED HYPERSENSITIVITY. Journal Of Experimental Medicine 1968, 128: 1237-1254. PMID: 4176937, PMCID: PMC2138572, DOI: 10.1084/jem.128.6.1237.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLymph node cellsTarget cell ratiosDelayed hypersensitivityNode cellsSoluble antigenSpecific antigenBovine gammaglobulinProgressive destructionCell ratioAntigen concentrationTarget cellsLymphocytesAntigenHypersensitivityCell enumerationEgg albuminCellsHrRat embryo fibroblastsTissue cultureLymphGammaglobulinRatsEmbryo fibroblastsCYTOTOXICITY MEDIATED BY SOLUBLE ANTIGEN AND LYMPHOCYTES IN DELAYED HYPERSENSITIVITY
Ruddle N, Waksman B. CYTOTOXICITY MEDIATED BY SOLUBLE ANTIGEN AND LYMPHOCYTES IN DELAYED HYPERSENSITIVITY. Journal Of Experimental Medicine 1968, 128: 1255-1265. PMID: 4235040, PMCID: PMC2138586, DOI: 10.1084/jem.128.6.1255.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLymph node cellsNode cellsSensitized lymph node cellsArthus reactivityLewis ratsBN ratsSkin reactivityAllogeneic fibroblastsDelayed hypersensitivitySoluble antigenSpecific antigenHomologous conjugateCytotoxic effectsRatsAntigenHypersensitivityProtein carrierHuman serum albuminCellsAnimalsRat embryo fibroblastsSpecific damageSerum albuminFibroblastsConjugatesCYTOTOXICITY MEDIATED BY SOLUBLE ANTIGEN AND LYMPHOCYTES IN DELAYED HYPERSENSITIVITY
Ruddle N, Waksman B. CYTOTOXICITY MEDIATED BY SOLUBLE ANTIGEN AND LYMPHOCYTES IN DELAYED HYPERSENSITIVITY. Journal Of Experimental Medicine 1968, 128: 1267-1279. PMID: 5693925, PMCID: PMC2138574, DOI: 10.1084/jem.128.6.1267.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLymph node cellsNode cellsNormal lymph node cellsReaction of lymphocytesPresence of PPDDelayed hypersensitivitySoluble antigenSpecific antigenCytopathic effectAntigenPreincubation studiesTarget fibroblastsSensitized cellsMarked increaseAcid phosphatase contentLymphocytesSupernatant fluidCytotoxic activityPPDFibroblastsCellsPhosphatase contentHrRat embryo fibroblastsLymph
1967
Cytotoxic Effect of Lymphocyte-Antigen Interaction in Delayed Hypersensitivity
Ruddle N, Waksman B. Cytotoxic Effect of Lymphocyte-Antigen Interaction in Delayed Hypersensitivity. Science 1967, 157: 1060-1062. PMID: 6036235, DOI: 10.1126/science.157.3792.1060.Peer-Reviewed Original Research