2023
AP-1–independent NFAT signaling maintains follicular T cell function in infection and autoimmunity
Seth A, Yokokura Y, Choi J, Shyer J, Vidyarthi A, Craft J. AP-1–independent NFAT signaling maintains follicular T cell function in infection and autoimmunity. Journal Of Experimental Medicine 2023, 220: e20211110. PMID: 36820828, PMCID: PMC9998660, DOI: 10.1084/jem.20211110.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTfh cellsT cellsFollicular helper T cellsLupus-prone miceT cell subsetsTfh cell developmentHelper T cellsHumoral immune responseT cell functionGerminal center B cellsT cell statesRenal injuryAutoantibody productionCell subsetsPrimary T cellsImmune responseB cellsPharmacologic inhibitionTherapeutic insightsCell functionGenetic disruptionNFATCell developmentCellsGene expression
2021
Type I Interferon–Activated STAT4 Regulation of Follicular Helper T Cell–Dependent Cytokine and Immunoglobulin Production in Lupus
Dong X, Antao OQ, Song W, Sanchez GM, Zembrzuski K, Koumpouras F, Lemenze A, Craft J, Weinstein JS. Type I Interferon–Activated STAT4 Regulation of Follicular Helper T Cell–Dependent Cytokine and Immunoglobulin Production in Lupus. Arthritis & Rheumatology 2021, 73: 478-489. PMID: 33512094, PMCID: PMC7914134, DOI: 10.1002/art.41532.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnimalsAntibody FormationAutoantibodiesB-LymphocytesCase-Control StudiesCytokinesDisease Models, AnimalFemaleHumansImmunoglobulinsInterferon Type IInterferon-gammaInterleukinsLupus Erythematosus, SystemicMaleMice, Inbred MRL lprMiddle AgedRNA-SeqSTAT4 Transcription FactorT Follicular Helper CellsConceptsSystemic lupus erythematosusTfh-like cellsTfh cellsIL-21Human lupusDisease activityCytokine productionSTAT4 activationImmunoglobulin productionPathogenic B cell responsesCourse of lupusClinical disease activityT cell secretionLupus-prone miceHealthy control subjectsCourse of diseaseB cell responsesCytokine interleukin-21Potential therapeutic targetType I IFNB cell maturationSLE patientsPathogenic cytokinesLupus erythematosusInterleukin-21
2012
Caspase‐activated DNase is required for maintenance of tolerance to lupus nuclear autoantigens
Jog NR, Frisoni L, Shi Q, Monestier M, Hernandez S, Craft J, Prak ET, Caricchio R. Caspase‐activated DNase is required for maintenance of tolerance to lupus nuclear autoantigens. Arthritis & Rheumatism 2012, 64: 1247-1256. PMID: 22127758, PMCID: PMC3292632, DOI: 10.1002/art.33448.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystemic lupus erythematosusAutoimmune responseMouse modelApoptotic cellsNuclear autoantigensDNA antibody titersLupus-prone miceAbsence of CADMaintenance of toleranceAutoreactive B cellsAnti-DNA antibodiesApoptotic modificationsLupus developmentGeneration of autoantigensAntinuclear antibodiesLupus erythematosusAntibody titersAutoimmune diseasesActive caspase-3Apoptotic bodiesB cellsMiceAutoantigensCAD deficiencyCaspase-3
2008
The Role of ICOS in Peripheral Inflammation in Lupus
Eardley L, Odegard J, Craft J. The Role of ICOS in Peripheral Inflammation in Lupus. The FASEB Journal 2008, 22: 668.18-668.18. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.668.18.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCostimulatory molecule ICOST cellsPeripheral inflammationDendritic cellsChemokine receptorsMRL/Faslpr miceExpression of CCR6Role of ICOSChemokine receptor expressionMajority of CD4Role of CD4Lupus-prone miceSevere renal diseaseFaslpr miceIndependent cytokinesLupus nephritisEffector cytokinesIL-10Lupus miceRenal diseaseCellular infiltrateChemokine productionSuch inflammationIL-5Certain chemokines
2007
CNS lupus in MRL/Faslpr mice (130.15)
Choi J, Chahboune H, Hyder F, Craft J. CNS lupus in MRL/Faslpr mice (130.15). The Journal Of Immunology 2007, 178: s230-s230. DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.178.supp.130.15.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMRL/Faslpr miceFaslpr miceDiffusion tensor imagingControl miceStructural abnormalitiesCentral nervous system injurySpontaneous autoimmune diseaseLupus-prone miceNervous system injuryToll-like receptorsWeeks of ageCNS lupusIg depositionNeurological deficitsHuman SLENeuropsychiatric involvementSystem injuryAntibody depositionAutoimmune diseasesDTI alterationsMRL miceChoroid plexusMiceTensor imagingHippocampus
2004
The Centromeric Region of Chromosome 7 from MRL Mice (Lmb3) Is an Epistatic Modifier of Fas for Autoimmune Disease Expression
Kong PL, Morel L, Croker BP, Craft J. The Centromeric Region of Chromosome 7 from MRL Mice (Lmb3) Is an Epistatic Modifier of Fas for Autoimmune Disease Expression. The Journal Of Immunology 2004, 172: 2785-2794. PMID: 14978078, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.172.5.2785.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMRL/Prototypic systemic autoimmune diseaseDouble-negative T cellsAutoimmune disease expressionEtiology of lupusResistant C57BL/6 backgroundLupus-prone miceSystemic autoimmune diseaseFas-deficient miceT cell activationLupus susceptibility lociAutoantibody productionAutoimmune diseasesKidney diseaseT cellsMRL miceAbsence of Fas
2003
CD4+ T Cells from Lupus-Prone Mice Avoid Antigen-Specific Tolerance Induction In Vivo
Bouzahzah F, Jung S, Craft J. CD4+ T Cells from Lupus-Prone Mice Avoid Antigen-Specific Tolerance Induction In Vivo. The Journal Of Immunology 2003, 170: 741-748. PMID: 12517936, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.170.2.741.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdoptive TransferAnimalsAutoantigensCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCell DivisionCell SeparationCells, CulturedClonal AnergyEpitopes, T-LymphocyteGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseLupus NephritisLymphocyte CountMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, Inbred CBAMice, Inbred MRL lprMice, TransgenicReceptors, Antigen, T-Cell, alpha-betaConceptsPigeon cytochrome cT cellsIL-2Self-AgCostimulatory signalsAntigen-specific tolerance inductionMRL xTCR transgenic T cellsLupus-prone MRL miceMRL T cellsNormal tolerance mechanismsUbiquitous self-AgsVivo Ag stimulationLupus-prone miceSuch T cellsPeripheral tolerance mechanismsCBA/CaJControl T cellsEx vivo recall assaysActivated T cellsT cell activationInappropriate T-cell activationThymic toleranceMRL/Recall assays
2002
Regulation of T cell-dependent autoantibody production by a γδ T cell line derived from lupus-prone mice
Fujii T, Okada M, Craft J. Regulation of T cell-dependent autoantibody production by a γδ T cell line derived from lupus-prone mice. Cellular Immunology 2002, 217: 23-35. PMID: 12425998, DOI: 10.1016/s0008-8749(02)00509-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntibodies, AntinuclearApoptosisB-LymphocytesCell LineCoculture TechniquesCytotoxicity Tests, ImmunologicDNAInterleukin-10Lupus Erythematosus, SystemicLymphocyte ActivationLymphocyte CooperationMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, Inbred MRL lprMice, KnockoutReceptors, Antigen, T-Cell, alpha-betaReceptors, Antigen, T-Cell, gamma-deltaT-Lymphocytes, Helper-InducerTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaConceptsGammadelta T cell linesT cell linesAnti-dsDNA productionMRL/B cellsAutoantibody productionCell linesLupus-prone miceMRL/MpGammadelta T cellsT helper cell linesB cell collaborationActivated B cellsContact-dependent mannerAlphabeta TSevere lupusGammadelta TAutoantibody synthesisMurine lupusLupus-proneT cellsCell collaborationHelper cell lineMiceLupus
2001
Cd4+ T Cells from Lupus-Prone Mice Are Hyperresponsive to T Cell Receptor Engagement with Low and High Affinity Peptide Antigens
Vratsanos G, Jung S, Park Y, Craft J. Cd4+ T Cells from Lupus-Prone Mice Are Hyperresponsive to T Cell Receptor Engagement with Low and High Affinity Peptide Antigens. Journal Of Experimental Medicine 2001, 193: 329-338. PMID: 11157053, PMCID: PMC2195926, DOI: 10.1084/jem.193.3.329.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT cell receptorLupus-prone miceT cellsT cell activationPigeon cytochrome cAlpha/beta T cellsCell activationTransgenic T cell receptorBeta T cellsAntigen-presenting cellsCBA/CaJT cell receptor engagementLow affinityBeta-chain geneMRL/Cell receptor engagementPolyclonal activationSpontaneous lupusAmino acids 88Cognate antigenCell receptorAntigenPeptide ligandsReceptor engagementLupus
1999
Lessons from Knockout and Transgenic Lupus-Prone Mice
Peng S, Craft J. Lessons from Knockout and Transgenic Lupus-Prone Mice. Contemporary Immunology 1999, 152-166. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-59259-703-1_10.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLupus-prone miceSystemic lupus erythematosusNZB ×Disease manifestationsStudy of lupusLupus-like symptomsMRL/MpPathogenesis of lupusB cell toleranceLupus erythematosusImmune deficiencyT cellsImmune organsB cellsDisease pathogenesisImmune systemMurine systemMouse strainsMajority of knowledgeFunctional activityMiceGenetic alterationsLupusHuman disease pathogenesisPathogenesis
1998
Central T cell tolerance in lupus-prone mice: influence of autoimmune background and the lpr mutation.
Fatenejad S, Peng SL, Disorbo O, Craft J. Central T cell tolerance in lupus-prone mice: influence of autoimmune background and the lpr mutation. The Journal Of Immunology 1998, 161: 6427-32. PMID: 9834135, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.161.11.6427.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsApoptosisAutoimmune DiseasesCell LineClonal DeletionColumbidaeCytochrome c GroupDown-RegulationFas ReceptorGene Rearrangement, alpha-Chain T-Cell Antigen ReceptorImmune ToleranceLupus NephritisLymphocyte ActivationMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, Inbred MRL lprMice, TransgenicMolecular Sequence DataMutationPeptidesReceptors, Antigen, T-Cell, alpha-betaThymus GlandT-Lymphocyte SubsetsConceptsMRL/MpJ miceLupus-prone miceT cell toleranceCentral T cell toleranceT cellsLpr mutationCell toleranceSystemic autoimmune diseaseT cell autoreactivityAutoreactive T cellsB cell helpIntrathymic negative selectionMHC class IIMRL/MpJPeripheral control mechanismsAutoimmune backgroundThymic deletionIntrathymic deletionAutoimmune diseasesNonautoimmune miceCell helpTCR transgeneNonautoimmune strainsPeptide AgImmature CD4Perforin protects against autoimmunity in lupus-prone mice.
Peng S, Moslehi J, Robert M, Craft J. Perforin protects against autoimmunity in lupus-prone mice. The Journal Of Immunology 1998, 160: 652-60. PMID: 9551899, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.160.2.652.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLupus-prone miceAutoantibody productionImmune complex renal diseaseLupus-prone animalsPerforin-mediated cytotoxicityEnd-organ diseaseComplex renal diseaseAccelerated autoimmunityRenal diseaseLpr miceImmune homeostasisSystemic autoimmunityT cellsImmune systemAbnormal accumulationLpr animalsAutoimmunityFas AgMiceHypergammaglobulinemiaPerforinDiseaseAnimalsSpecific mechanismsRegulatory mechanisms
1997
alpha beta T cell regulation and CD40 ligand dependence in murine systemic autoimmunity.
Peng SL, McNiff JM, Madaio MP, Ma J, Owen MJ, Flavell RA, Hayday AC, Craft J. alpha beta T cell regulation and CD40 ligand dependence in murine systemic autoimmunity. The Journal Of Immunology 1997, 158: 2464-70. PMID: 9036998, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.158.5.2464.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlpha beta T cellsBeta T cellsGamma delta T cellsAutoimmune skin diseaseDelta T cellsT cellsRenal diseaseSystemic autoimmunitySkin diseasesAutoantibody productionMurine lupusCutaneous diseaseT cell-dependent mechanismAlpha betaHigh-titer autoantibodiesLupus-prone miceSevere renal diseaseCell-dependent mechanismT cell regulationCutaneous lesionsCD40 ligandAutoantibodiesAutoimmunityLow titersLpr animals
1996
Induction of nonpathologic, humoral autoimmunity in lupus-prone mice by a class II-restricted, transgenic alpha beta T cell. Separation of autoantigen-specific and -nonspecific help.
Peng SL, Fatenejad S, Craft J. Induction of nonpathologic, humoral autoimmunity in lupus-prone mice by a class II-restricted, transgenic alpha beta T cell. Separation of autoantigen-specific and -nonspecific help. The Journal Of Immunology 1996, 157: 5225-30. PMID: 8955166, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.157.12.5225.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlpha beta T cellsBeta T cellsLupus-prone miceT cellsAutoantibody productionMurine lupusAnti-small nuclear ribonucleoproteinLpr/lpr miceEnd-organ diseaseRheumatoid factor titerSuch T cellsImmune complex diseaseT cell helpT cell specificitySalivary gland lesionsHumoral autoimmunityLpr miceCell helpOvert diseaseSerum IgGland lesionsClass IIDiseaseMiceAutoimmunityPropagation and regulation of systemic autoimmunity by gammadelta T cells.
Peng SL, Madaio MP, Hayday AC, Craft J. Propagation and regulation of systemic autoimmunity by gammadelta T cells. The Journal Of Immunology 1996, 157: 5689-98. PMID: 8955223, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.157.12.5689.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGammadelta T cellsAlphabeta T cellsT cellsRenal diseaseMurine lupusSystemic autoimmunityImmune complex renal diseaseT cell-intact miceRoles of alphabetaT-cell-deficient animalsLupus-prone miceSevere renal diseaseComplex renal diseaseLupus syndromeAutoantibody productionConventional CD4Polyclonal expansionPathogenic roleMiceHypergammaglobulinemiaDisease phenotypeAutoimmunityLupusDiseaseCells