2015
Sodium chloride inhibits the suppressive function of FOXP3+ regulatory T cells
Hernandez AL, Kitz A, Wu C, Lowther DE, Rodriguez DM, Vudattu N, Deng S, Herold KC, Kuchroo VK, Kleinewietfeld M, Hafler DA. Sodium chloride inhibits the suppressive function of FOXP3+ regulatory T cells. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2015, 125: 4212-4222. PMID: 26524592, PMCID: PMC4639983, DOI: 10.1172/jci81151.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdoptive TransferAnimalsAntibodies, NeutralizingAutoimmunityCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCells, CulturedCoculture TechniquesColitisCytokinesForkhead Transcription FactorsGene Expression ProfilingGenes, ReporterGraft vs Host DiseaseHeterograftsHumansImmediate-Early ProteinsInflammationInterferon-gammaLeukocytes, MononuclearMaleMiceProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesRNA InterferenceRNA, Small InterferingSodium ChlorideSodium Chloride, DietaryT-Lymphocytes, RegulatoryConceptsHigh-salt dietTreg functionIFNγ secretionCD4 effector cellsHuman Treg functionRegulatory T cellsAdoptive transfer modelAnti-IFNγ antibodyHost disease modelType 1 diabetesInduction of proinflammatoryTreg pathwayExperimental colitisXenogeneic graftEffector cellsMultiple sclerosisProinflammatory responseT cellsTregsMurine modelSuppressive activitySuppressive functionSerum/glucocorticoid-regulated kinaseAutoimmunityGlucocorticoid-regulated kinase
2014
CD45 ligation expands Tregs by promoting interactions with DCs
Camirand G, Wang Y, Lu Y, Wan YY, Lin Y, Deng S, Guz G, Perkins DL, Finn PW, Farber DL, Flavell RA, Shlomchik WD, Lakkis FG, Rudd CE, Rothstein DM. CD45 ligation expands Tregs by promoting interactions with DCs. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2014, 124: 4603-4613. PMID: 25202978, PMCID: PMC4191025, DOI: 10.1172/jci74087.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT cellsTreg proliferationTreg expansionVivo expansionRegulatory T cellsConventional T cellsTransfer of TregsActivated T cellsTreg numbersTreg populationImmune toleranceHomeostatic proliferationWT miceExogenous antigensPeripheral homeostasisTregsImmune responseTherapeutic useCD45 ligationNuclear factorIntegrin-dependent mannerNuclear translocationLigationAntigenProliferation
2013
Immune Therapy and β-Cell Death in Type 1 Diabetes
Lebastchi J, Deng S, Lebastchi AH, Beshar I, Gitelman S, Willi S, Gottlieb P, Akirav EM, Bluestone JA, Herold KC. Immune Therapy and β-Cell Death in Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes 2013, 62: 1676-1680. PMID: 23423576, PMCID: PMC3636605, DOI: 10.2337/db12-1207.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedCD3 ComplexC-PeptideCytotoxicity Tests, ImmunologicCytotoxicity, ImmunologicDiabetes Mellitus, Type 1DNA MethylationFemaleHumansHypoglycemic AgentsImmunologic FactorsImmunotherapyInsulinInsulin SecretionInsulin-Secreting CellsIslets of LangerhansMalePostprandial PeriodYoung AdultConceptsRecent-onset T1DΒ-cell deathΒ-cellsNondiabetic subjectsImmune therapyType 1 diabetes resultsAnti-CD3 monoclonal antibodyUnmethylated INS DNAC-peptide responseNondiabetic control subjectsΒ-cell functionInsulin-producing β-cellsHigh rateImmune interventionDiabetes resultsControl subjectsClinical trialsPatientsT1DType 1Monoclonal antibodiesDeathTeplizumabINS DNATherapy
2008
Anti‐CD20 Treatment Prolongs Syngeneic Islet Graft Survival and Delays the Onset of Recurrent Autoimmune Diabetes
Hu C, Deng S, Wong FS, Wen L. Anti‐CD20 Treatment Prolongs Syngeneic Islet Graft Survival and Delays the Onset of Recurrent Autoimmune Diabetes. Annals Of The New York Academy Of Sciences 2008, 1150: 217-219. PMID: 19120299, DOI: 10.1196/annals.1447.032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImmunosuppressive drug treatmentType 1 diabetesIslet transplantationDrug treatmentLong-term immunosuppressive drug treatmentSyngeneic islet graft survivalB cell depletion therapyT cell-mediated destructionAccepted therapeutic optionB-cell depletionPancreatic islet beta cellsCell-mediated destructionIslet graft survivalSyngeneic islet transplantationPancreatic islet transplantationIslet beta cellsRecurrent AutoimmuneTolerance establishmentGraft survivalNOD miceTherapeutic optionsAutoimmune diseasesCell depletionInsulin treatmentBeta cells
2006
Antigen Exposure during Enhanced CTLA-4 Expression Promotes Allograft Tolerance In Vivo
Salvalaggio PR, Camirand G, Ariyan CE, Deng S, Rogozinski L, Basadonna GP, Rothstein DM. Antigen Exposure during Enhanced CTLA-4 Expression Promotes Allograft Tolerance In Vivo. The Journal Of Immunology 2006, 176: 2292-2298. PMID: 16455985, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.176.4.2292.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCTLA-4 expressionLong-term engraftmentBALB/cCTLA-4Allograft toleranceCD4 cellsAnti-CD45RB treatmentAcute rejectionCD25 depletionDonor AgUnrelated alloantigensPeritransplant periodAntigen exposureEffector cellsPoor outcomeUnrelated AgAg exposureTransplantationEngraftmentDay 17Day 0Therapeutic enhancementMiceAlloantigensTemporal relationship
2005
Testicular Immune Privilege Promotes Transplantation Tolerance by Altering the Balance between Memory and Regulatory T Cells
Nasr IW, Wang Y, Gao G, Deng S, Diggs L, Rothstein DM, Tellides G, Lakkis FG, Dai Z. Testicular Immune Privilege Promotes Transplantation Tolerance by Altering the Balance between Memory and Regulatory T Cells. The Journal Of Immunology 2005, 174: 6161-6168. PMID: 15879112, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.174.10.6161.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntibodies, BlockingApoptosisCD40 AntigensCD40 LigandCD8-Positive T-LymphocytesEpitopes, T-LymphocyteGraft RejectionGrowth InhibitorsImmunologic MemoryIslets of Langerhans TransplantationLymphocyte ActivationLymphocyte CountMaleMiceMice, Inbred BALB CMice, Inbred C3HMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMice, TransgenicReceptors, Interleukin-2TestisT-Lymphocytes, RegulatoryTransplantation ToleranceTransplantation, HeterotopicConceptsRegulatory T cellsNon-privileged sitesIslet allograftsTransplantation toleranceT cellsImmune privilegeCD40/CD40L costimulationIntratesticular islet allograftsIslet allograft toleranceAcute allograft rejectionProlong allograft survivalLate allograft failureTesticular immune privilegePrivileged siteAllograft failureAllograft survivalAllograft toleranceCostimulatory blockadeAllograft rejectionAlloimmune responseSkin allograftsIslet transplantationImmune regulationImmune responseAllograftsImpaired Recall of CD8 Memory T Cells in Immunologically Privileged Tissue
Dai Z, Nasr IW, Reel M, Deng S, Diggs L, Larsen CP, Rothstein DM, Lakkis FG. Impaired Recall of CD8 Memory T Cells in Immunologically Privileged Tissue. The Journal Of Immunology 2005, 174: 1165-1170. PMID: 15661869, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.174.3.1165.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsApoptosisCD8-Positive T-LymphocytesCell MovementEpitopes, T-LymphocyteFas ReceptorGraft RejectionImmunologic MemoryIslets of Langerhans TransplantationKi-1 AntigenKidneyMaleMiceMice, Inbred BALB CMice, Inbred C57BLMice, Inbred MRL lprMice, KnockoutMice, Mutant StrainsMice, TransgenicTestisTransplantation, HeterotopicConceptsMemory T cellsCD8 memory T cellsT cellsForeign AgsPrivileged tissuesT cell-mediated rejectionCell-mediated rejectionPancreatic islet allograftsDelayed graft rejectionTNFR family membersPrivileged siteIntratesticular graftsGraft rejectionIslet allograftsImmunosuppressive mechanismsImmune privilegeAllogeneic graftsDiabetic miceKidney capsuleSame AgTumor cellsGraftImpaired recallFamily membersCells
2003
Cutting Edge: Transplantation Tolerance through Enhanced CTLA-4 Expression
Ariyan C, Salvalaggio P, Fecteau S, Deng S, Rogozinski L, Mandelbrot D, Sharpe A, Sayegh MH, Basadonna GP, Rothstein DM. Cutting Edge: Transplantation Tolerance through Enhanced CTLA-4 Expression. The Journal Of Immunology 2003, 171: 5673-5677. PMID: 14634073, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.171.11.5673.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbataceptAdjuvants, ImmunologicAnimalsAntibodies, MonoclonalAntigens, CDAntigens, DifferentiationCTLA-4 AntigenGraft Enhancement, ImmunologicGraft SurvivalImmunoconjugatesInjections, IntraperitonealInjections, IntravenousIslets of Langerhans TransplantationLeukocyte Common AntigensMaleMiceMice, Inbred BALB CMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutSignal TransductionTransplantation ToleranceUp-RegulationConceptsCTLA-4 expressionCTLA-4Allograft survivalCTLA4-IgAnti-CD45RB therapyIslet allograft survivalCTLA-4 interactionWild-type miceLong-term engraftmentPeripheral toleranceTransplantation toleranceAllogeneic cellsB7-1B7-2Requisite roleEngraftmentMiceB7SurvivalSpecific roleCritical roleExpressionTransplantationTherapyRecipients
2001
Targeting Signal 1 Through CD45RB Synergizes with CD40 Ligand Blockade and Promotes Long Term Engraftment and Tolerance in Stringent Transplant Models
Rothstein D, Livak M, Kishimoto K, Ariyan C, Qian H, Fecteau S, Sho M, Deng S, Zheng X, Sayegh M, Basadonna G. Targeting Signal 1 Through CD45RB Synergizes with CD40 Ligand Blockade and Promotes Long Term Engraftment and Tolerance in Stringent Transplant Models. The Journal Of Immunology 2001, 166: 322-329. PMID: 11123308, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.166.1.322.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdjuvants, ImmunologicAnimalsAntibodies, BlockingAntibodies, MonoclonalB-LymphocytesCD40 LigandCD8-Positive T-LymphocytesCell MovementCytokinesDrug Therapy, CombinationGraft SurvivalIslets of Langerhans TransplantationLeukocyte Common AntigensMaleMiceMice, Inbred BALB CMice, Inbred C57BLModels, ImmunologicalMonocytesProtein IsoformsSignal TransductionSkin TransplantationTransplantation ToleranceConceptsCostimulatory blockadeCD40 ligand blockadeStringent transplant modelSkin allograft survivalBlockade of CD28Induction of toleranceTh2 cytokine expressionLong-term engraftmentImmunogenic allograftAllograft survivalAllograft toleranceAllograft rejectionC57BL/6 recipientsCD8 cellsIslet allograftsTh1 cytokinesTransplant modelCostimulatory pathwayCytokine expressionCD40 ligandMurine modelB cellsTerm engraftmentBlockadeEngraftment