2024
Tertiary Lymphoid Structures and Immunotherapy: Challenges and Opportunities
Ruddle N. Tertiary Lymphoid Structures and Immunotherapy: Challenges and Opportunities. Methods In Molecular Biology 2024, 2864: 299-312. PMID: 39527229, DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-4184-2_16.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImmune-related adverse eventsImmune checkpoint inhibitorsTertiary lymphoid structuresSecondary lymphoid organsTA-TLSSusceptibility to immune-related adverse eventsAssociated with favorable clinical outcomesPositive response to immunotherapyResponse to immunotherapyFavorable clinical outcomesCellular compositionVascular growth factorsAccumulation of lymphoid cellsCheckpoint inhibitorsLymphoid neogenesisLymphoid structuresProcess of lymphoid neogenesisClinical outcomesAdenovirus vectorLymphoid cellsTumor-associatedAdverse eventsTumor environmentOrgan rejectionChronic inflammationLymphotoxin
Ruddle N. Lymphotoxin. 2024 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-128-24465-4.00033-8.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2023
Posttransplant Tertiary Lymphoid Organs
Ruddle N. Posttransplant Tertiary Lymphoid Organs. Transplantation 2023, 108: 1090-1099. PMID: 37917987, PMCID: PMC11042531, DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000004812.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTertiary lymphoid organsOrgan rejectionLymphoid organsCase of immunosuppressionEctopic lymphoid structuresDevelopment of lymphomaLymphoid neogenesisLymph nodesIschemic reperfusionChronic inflammationLymphoid structuresNephrotoxic agentsTumor antigensVascular componentLymphoid cellsTherapeutic manipulationSustained exposureMicrobial infectionsCellular compositionStaging schemeCancerOrgansRejectionImmunosuppressionReperfusionRegulation, maintenance, and remodeling of high endothelial venules in homeostasis, inflammation, and cancer
Ruddle N. Regulation, maintenance, and remodeling of high endothelial venules in homeostasis, inflammation, and cancer. Current Opinion In Physiology 2023, 36: 100705. PMID: 38523879, PMCID: PMC10956444, DOI: 10.1016/j.cophys.2023.100705.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHigh endothelial venulesTertiary lymphoid structuresLymphoid organsEndothelial venulesImmune checkpoint blockadeFavorable clinical outcomeAdhesion molecule-1Peripheral node addressinAutoimmune lesionsCheckpoint blockadeClinical outcomesEffector cellsChronic inflammationLymphoid structuresAcute inflammationLymphoid cellsMolecule-1InflammationCentral memoryAdhesion moleculesBlood vesselsPrecursor cellsImmunotherapyVenulesOrgans
2020
Basics of Inducible Lymphoid Organs
Ruddle NH. Basics of Inducible Lymphoid Organs. Current Topics In Microbiology And Immunology 2020, 426: 1-19. PMID: 32588229, DOI: 10.1007/82_2020_218.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTertiary lymphoid organsSecondary lymphoid organsLymphoid tissue organizerHigh endothelial venulesLymphoid organsDendritic cellsB cellsEctopic lymphoid organsFollicular dendritic cellsTertiary lymphoid structuresTertiary lymphoid tissueLymph nodesNK cellsChronic inflammationLTi cellsLymphoid structuresTolerance inductionInducer cellsLymphoid tissueEndothelial venulesAntigen presentationT cellsAccumulation of cellsStromal cellsAutoimmunityLymphotoxin targeted to salivary and lacrimal glands induces tertiary lymphoid organs and cervical lymphadenopathy and reduces tear production
Truman LA, Bentley KL, Ruddle NH. Lymphotoxin targeted to salivary and lacrimal glands induces tertiary lymphoid organs and cervical lymphadenopathy and reduces tear production. European Journal Of Immunology 2020, 50: 418-425. PMID: 32012252, DOI: 10.1002/eji.201948300.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTertiary lymphoid organsLacrimal glandCervical lymphadenopathySjögren's syndromeLymphoid organsTear productionRole of lymphotoxinTLO formationAutoantibody titresMALT lymphomaLymphoid tissueTransgenic miceLymphotoxinMiceLymphadenopathyGlandSyndromeOrgansAutoimmunityMucosalLymphomaLTαTitresSalivaryLTβ
2019
Aging Induces an Nlrp3 Inflammasome-Dependent Expansion of Adipose B Cells That Impairs Metabolic Homeostasis
Camell CD, Günther P, Lee A, Goldberg EL, Spadaro O, Youm YH, Bartke A, Hubbard GB, Ikeno Y, Ruddle NH, Schultze J, Dixit VD. Aging Induces an Nlrp3 Inflammasome-Dependent Expansion of Adipose B Cells That Impairs Metabolic Homeostasis. Cell Metabolism 2019, 30: 1024-1039.e6. PMID: 31735593, PMCID: PMC6944439, DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2019.10.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAge-associated B cellsFat-associated lymphoid clustersB cellsAdipose tissue leukocytesB-cell depletionB cell accumulationBody temperature maintenanceFALC formationVisceral adiposityCell depletionNLRP3 inflammasomeFemale miceLymphoid clustersMetabolic dysfunctionIL-1Metabolic impairmentIL-1RTissue leukocytesCell accumulationMetabolic homeostasisUnique populationLipolysisCellsTemperature maintenanceAdiposityImmunoepidemiology of Immune Dysfunction
Meffre E, Krause P, Ruddle N. Immunoepidemiology of Immune Dysfunction. 2019, 127-148. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-25553-4_8.ChaptersFood allergyAutoimmune diseasesIgE antibodiesRisk factorsPathogenic mechanismsImmediate hypersensitivity diseasesNon-IgE antibodiesIntravenous immunoglobulin therapySystemic lupus erythematosusBone marrow transplantationPrimary immune deficiencyT cell selectionAcquired etiologiesImmunoglobulin therapyHypersensitivity diseasesImmune dysfunctionLupus erythematosusFood intoleranceInfluence of lifestyleMarrow transplantationRheumatoid arthritisHLA typesImmune deficiencyLymphoproliferative syndromeTreatment strategiesImmunotherapy for Infectious Diseases, Cancer, and Autoimmunity
Krause P, Kavathas P, Ruddle N. Immunotherapy for Infectious Diseases, Cancer, and Autoimmunity. 2019, 265-276. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-25553-4_16.ChaptersSubset of patientsMonoclonal antibodiesSide effectsAutoimmune side effectsRespiratory syncytial virusMinimal side effectsInitial unresponsivenessCheckpoint inhibitorsAdverse eventsField of immunologyCheckpoint inhibitionTreatment failureCytokine inhibitorsSyncytial virusAutoimmune diseasesCancer immunotherapyInhibitory receptorsLate toleranceLung cancerImmune cellsPassive transferImmune regulationImmune responseImmunotherapyLatent infectionAdaptive Immunity: Effector Functions, Regulation, and Vaccination
Kavathas P, Krause P, Ruddle N. Adaptive Immunity: Effector Functions, Regulation, and Vaccination. 2019, 75-95. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-25553-4_5.ChaptersAntigen-presenting cellsT cellsB cellsImmune responseInnate cellsEffector cellsInnate antigen-presenting cellsCD4 T helper cellsEffector T cellsB memory cellsT helper cellsSecondary lymphoid organsNaive T cellsBalanced immune responsePathogen-infected host cellsCD4 subsetCytokine milieuHelper cellsLymphoid organsEffector TPlasma cellsEffector functionsAdaptive immuneTypes of pathogensMacrophage responseOrganization and Cells of the Immune System
Kavathas P, Krause P, Ruddle N. Organization and Cells of the Immune System. 2019, 21-38. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-25553-4_2.ChaptersImmune cellsImmune systemLymphoid organsDifferent immune cell typesTertiary lymphoid organsInnate lymphoid cellsDifferent immune cellsSecondary lymphoid organsImmune cell typesLymphatic vesselsAdaptive immune systemHuman immune systemDendritic cellsBarrier immunityChronic inflammationUrinary tractSoluble mediatorsLymphoid cellsB cellsLymphoid systemMucosal surfacesChemokinesCytokinesOrgansCell typesImmunoepidemiology of Selected Components of the Innate and Adaptive Immune Systems
Ruddle N, Kavathas P. Immunoepidemiology of Selected Components of the Innate and Adaptive Immune Systems. 2019, 111-125. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-25553-4_7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchKiller cell immunoglobulin-like receptorsPattern recognition receptorsT cell receptorMajor histocompatibility complexImmune systemSingle nucleotide polymorphismsImmunoglobulin-like receptorsAdaptive immune systemImmune responseRecognition receptorsPresence of polymorphismsCell receptorHistocompatibility complexGenetic polymorphismsReceptorsSelective survivalPolymorphismApparent effectMultiple microorganismsPregnancyChemokinesCytokinesImmunoepidemiologyInfectionInnateDisorders of the Immune System
Kavathas P, Krause P, Ruddle N. Disorders of the Immune System. 2019, 97-107. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-25553-4_6.ChaptersImmune systemImmune dysregulationHypersensitivity reactionsRegulation of autoimmunityMajor health problemHuman immune systemNumber of PIDsAllergic reactionsClinical impactAutoinflammatory diseasesForeign antigensImmune responseImmunodeficiency diseaseImmune functionHealth problemsNongenetic causesAutoimmunityHarmful responsesInborn errorsDiseaseType of disorderGenetic defectsImmunodeficiencyInfectionPredominant featureIntroduction to Immunology, Epidemiology, and Immunoepidemiology
Niccolai L, Ruddle N, Krause P. Introduction to Immunology, Epidemiology, and Immunoepidemiology. 2019, 3-17. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-25553-4_1.ChaptersIndividual multicellular organismsImmune responseMulticellular organismsRelevant health problemHealth-related eventsInflammatory diseasesSelect populationCombination of cellsHealth problemsEpidemiologic toolImmunoepidemiologyMicrobial infectionsEpidemiologyGenetic polymorphismsImmunologyEnvironmental factorsPopulationAutoimmunityMalignancyOrganismsInfectionDiversityDiseaseStudyInnate Immunity: Recognition and Effector Functions
Kavathas P, Krause P, Ruddle N. Innate Immunity: Recognition and Effector Functions. 2019, 39-53. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-25553-4_3.ChaptersDanger-associated molecular patternsPathogen-associated molecular patternsTypes of pathogensMolecular patternsInducer of inflammationSecretion of cytokinesTypes of receptorsChronic inflammationInflammatory responseEffector mechanismsEffector functionsInnate immunityInflammationComplement systemComplement proteinsMicrobial invasionReceptorsFighting infectionsInfectionCell-cell communicationSecretionCell stressNucleic acidsPathogensCellsAdaptive Immunity: Antigen Recognition by T and B Lymphocytes
Kavathas P, Krause P, Ruddle N. Adaptive Immunity: Antigen Recognition by T and B Lymphocytes. 2019, 55-74. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-25553-4_4.ChaptersB cell receptorCell receptorMajor histocompatibility complexB lymphocytesKiller T cellsEffective immune responseVariety of antigensT cell receptors (TCRs) bindCentral toleranceT cellsImmune responseHLA proteinsAntigen recognitionHistocompatibility complexIntracellular pathogensCell surfaceReceptorsHLALymphocytesCorresponding antibodiesHost cellsAntibodiesIsotypesMHC systemDefense mechanisms
2018
Production and Function of Lymphotoxin Secreted by Cytolytic T Cells
Schmid D, Ruddle N. Production and Function of Lymphotoxin Secreted by Cytolytic T Cells. 2018, 61-74. DOI: 10.1201/9781351071291-6.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
High Endothelial Venules and Lymphatic Vessels in Tertiary Lymphoid Organs: Characteristics, Functions, and Regulation
Ruddle NH. High Endothelial Venules and Lymphatic Vessels in Tertiary Lymphoid Organs: Characteristics, Functions, and Regulation. Frontiers In Immunology 2016, 7: 491. PMID: 27881983, PMCID: PMC5101196, DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2016.00491.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTertiary lymphoid organsHigh endothelial venulesSecondary lymphoid organsLymph nodesAntigen-presenting cellsLymphoid organsEndothelial venulesLymphatic vesselsStromal cellsCentral memory cellsPrimary lymphoid organsTransport antigensGraft rejectionEffector cellsChemokine expressionChronic inflammationPeyer's patchesAntigen presentationInflammatory signalsB cellsBone marrowImmune systemReticular cellsMicrobial infectionsCellular compositionDendritic cells maintain dermal adipose–derived stromal cells in skin fibrosis
Chia JJ, Zhu T, Chyou S, Dasoveanu DC, Carballo C, Tian S, Magro CM, Rodeo S, Spiera RF, Ruddle NH, McGraw TE, Browning JL, Lafyatis R, Gordon JK, Lu TT. Dendritic cells maintain dermal adipose–derived stromal cells in skin fibrosis. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2016, 126: 4331-4345. PMID: 27721238, PMCID: PMC5096920, DOI: 10.1172/jci85740.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cellsDendritic cellsSkin fibrosisDermal white adipose tissueFibrotic skinAdipose tissueStromal cellsMesenchymal stromal cell therapyScleroderma skin fibrosisStromal cell therapyWhite adipose tissueAdipose-derived stromal cellsMesenchymal stromal cellsΒ expressionMurine modelEffective treatmentFibrosisΒ1-integrin pathwayReparative functionsCell therapySclerodermaSkin functionIntegrin pathwaySurvivalAtrophyThe 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