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 maintenanceAdiposity
2014
Pillars article: Abnormal development of peripheral lymphoid organs in mice deficient in lymphotoxin. Science. 1994. 264: 703-707.
De Togni P, Goellner J, Ruddle NH, Streeter PR, Andrea F, Mariathasan S, Smith SC, Carlson R, Shornick LP, Strauss-Schoenberger J, Russell JH, Karr R, Chaplin DD. Pillars article: Abnormal development of peripheral lymphoid organs in mice deficient in lymphotoxin. Science. 1994. 264: 703-707. The Journal Of Immunology 2014, 192: 2010-4. PMID: 24563504.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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
2011
Blocking lymphotoxin signaling abrogates the development of ectopic lymphoid tissue within cardiac allografts and inhibits effector antibody responses
Motallebzadeh R, Rehakova S, Conlon TM, Win TS, Callaghan CJ, Goddard M, Bolton EM, Ruddle NH, Bradley JA, Pettigrew GJ. Blocking lymphotoxin signaling abrogates the development of ectopic lymphoid tissue within cardiac allografts and inhibits effector antibody responses. The FASEB Journal 2011, 26: 51-62. PMID: 21926237, DOI: 10.1096/fj.11-186973.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsB-LymphocytesBone MarrowCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesChoristomaChronic DiseaseGraft RejectionHeart TransplantationIsoantibodiesLymphoid TissueLymphotoxin beta ReceptorLymphotoxin-betaMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMyocardiumNeovascularization, PathologicRecombinant Fusion ProteinsSignal TransductionSpleenTransplantation, HomologousConceptsTertiary lymphoid organsCardiac allograftsHeart allograftsB cellsLymphotoxin β receptor (LTβR) signalingEctopic lymphoid tissueGerminal center activityLTβR-IgTLO formationPostoperative administrationAccelerated rejectionHumoral autoimmunityAlloimmune responseAutoantibody productionAutoantibody responseHumoral responseLymphoid organsLymphoid tissueLymphoid organogenesisEffector antibodiesMouse modelAllograftsTransplantationAutoantibodiesCells
2006
Interaction of mature CD3+CD4+ T cells with dendritic cells triggers the development of tertiary lymphoid structures in the thyroid
Marinkovic T, Garin A, Yokota Y, Fu YX, Ruddle NH, Furtado GC, Lira SA. Interaction of mature CD3+CD4+ T cells with dendritic cells triggers the development of tertiary lymphoid structures in the thyroid. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2006, 116: 2622-2632. PMID: 16998590, PMCID: PMC1570377, DOI: 10.1172/jci28993.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdoptive TransferAnimalsB-LymphocytesCD3 ComplexCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCell Adhesion MoleculesCell CommunicationCell MovementChemokine CCL21ChemokinesChemokines, CCDendritic CellsDNA-Binding ProteinsGene ExpressionGreen Fluorescent ProteinsInhibitor of Differentiation Protein 2Lymphoid TissueLymphotoxin-alphaMembrane ProteinsMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMice, TransgenicReceptors, CCR7Receptors, ChemokineThyroid DiseasesThyroid GlandSynchrony of High Endothelial Venules and Lymphatic Vessels Revealed by Immunization
Liao S, Ruddle NH. Synchrony of High Endothelial Venules and Lymphatic Vessels Revealed by Immunization. The Journal Of Immunology 2006, 177: 3369-3379. PMID: 16920978, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.177.5.3369.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBiomarkersB-LymphocytesCell Adhesion MoleculesCell CommunicationCells, CulturedDendritic CellsDown-RegulationEndotheliumImmunizationLymphangiogenesisLymphatic VesselsLymphotoxin beta ReceptorMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMucoproteinsOxazolonePhenotypeReceptors, Tumor Necrosis FactorTime FactorsT-LymphocytesVenulesConceptsHigh endothelial venulesB cellsEndothelial venulesPLN high endothelial venulesPeripheral lymph node high endothelial venulesLymph node high endothelial venulesMature phenotypeLTbetaR-Ig treatmentT cell primingLYVE-1Evans blue dyeLymphotoxin beta receptorLTbetaR-IgCell primingLV functionOVA immunizationImmature phenotypeDay 7Day 4Functional insufficiencyImmunizationClose physical contactLVRemodeling processLymphatic vessels
2005
Pathogenic myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibodies recognize glycosylated epitopes and perturb oligodendrocyte physiology
Marta CB, Oliver AR, Sweet RA, Pfeiffer SE, Ruddle NH. Pathogenic myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibodies recognize glycosylated epitopes and perturb oligodendrocyte physiology. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2005, 102: 13992-13997. PMID: 16172404, PMCID: PMC1236555, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0504979102.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SubstitutionAnimalsAutoantibodiesB-LymphocytesEncephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, ExperimentalGlycosylationHumansImmunizationImmunodominant EpitopesImmunoglobulin GMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMyelin ProteinsMyelin SheathMyelin-Associated GlycoproteinMyelin-Oligodendrocyte GlycoproteinOligodendrogliaProlineRatsSerineConceptsHuman myelin oligodendrocyte glycoproteinMyelin oligodendrocyte glycoproteinExperimental autoimmune encephalomyelitisAnti-MOG antibodiesMultiple sclerosis patientsSclerosis patientsMouse myelin oligodendrocyte glycoproteinB cell-deficient miceMyelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibodyB cell requirementCell-deficient miceAutoimmune encephalomyelitisAntibody pathogenicityPathogenic IgGC57BL/6 miceGlycoprotein antibodiesControl subjectsOligodendrocyte glycoproteinOnly immunizationMOG proteinHigh titersComparable titersMyelin componentsOligodendrocyte physiologyAntigenic determinantsLymphotoxin Plays a Crucial Role in the Development and Function of Nasal-Associated Lymphoid Tissue through Regulation of Chemokines and Peripheral Node Addressin
Ying X, Chan K, Shenoy P, Hill M, Ruddle NH. Lymphotoxin Plays a Crucial Role in the Development and Function of Nasal-Associated Lymphoid Tissue through Regulation of Chemokines and Peripheral Node Addressin. American Journal Of Pathology 2005, 166: 135-146. PMID: 15632007, PMCID: PMC1602284, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9440(10)62239-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh endothelial venulesLymphoid chemokinesIntranasal immunizationNasal-Associated Lymphoid TissueB cell compartmentalizationB cell zonesCervical lymph nodesSerum IgG titersLower cytokine levelsExpression of lymphotoxinImmediate postnatal periodRole of cytokinesRegulation of chemokinesWild-type miceGlyCAM-1Peripheral node addressinLymphoid tissue developmentNALT developmentSplenic cytokinesVaginal IgACytokine levelsLymph nodesIgG titersVascular addressinsLymphoid tissue
2003
Rat and Human Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoproteins Induce Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis by Different Mechanisms in C57BL/6 Mice
Oliver AR, Lyon GM, Ruddle NH. Rat and Human Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoproteins Induce Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis by Different Mechanisms in C57BL/6 Mice. The Journal Of Immunology 2003, 171: 462-468. PMID: 12817031, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.171.1.462.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsAntigen PresentationAutoantibodiesB-LymphocytesCell MovementDose-Response Relationship, ImmunologicEncephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, ExperimentalFemaleGlycoproteinsHumansImmunoglobulin GInjections, IntramuscularInterferon-gammaInterleukin-13MiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, Mutant StrainsMolecular Sequence DataMyelin-Oligodendrocyte GlycoproteinPeptide FragmentsRatsSpecies SpecificitySpinal CordConceptsExperimental autoimmune encephalomyelitisMyelin oligodendrocyte glycoproteinRat myelin oligodendrocyte glycoproteinHuman myelin oligodendrocyte glycoproteinMOG 35C57BL/6 miceMOG proteinAutoimmune encephalomyelitisOligodendrocyte glycoproteinB cellsCell responsesEncephalitogenic T cell responsesB cell-deficient miceB cell dependenceCell-deficient miceT cell responsesB cell responsesDifferent pathogenic mechanismsCNS infiltratesIL-13T cellsSpleen cellsIFN-gammaIgG subclassesAg presentation
1997
Mediators of inflammation
Sacca R, Cuff C, Ruddle N. Mediators of inflammation. Current Opinion In Immunology 1997, 9: 851-857. PMID: 9492989, DOI: 10.1016/s0952-7915(97)80189-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAnimals, Genetically ModifiedAutoimmune DiseasesB-LymphocytesCytokinesInflammationTh1 CellsTh2 CellsDistinct Roles in Lymphoid Organogenesis for Lymphotoxins α and β Revealed in Lymphotoxin β–Deficient Mice
Koni P, Sacca R, Lawton P, Browning J, Ruddle N, Flavell R. Distinct Roles in Lymphoid Organogenesis for Lymphotoxins α and β Revealed in Lymphotoxin β–Deficient Mice. Immunity 1997, 6: 491-500. PMID: 9133428, DOI: 10.1016/s1074-7613(00)80292-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMesenteric lymph nodesLT alpha-deficient miceAlpha-deficient miceFollicular dendritic cellsBeta-deficient miceLymph nodesDendritic cellsDeficient miceLymphoid organogenesisTumor necrosis factor receptor type ILTbeta-deficient micePeripheral lymph nodesReceptor type ISplenic germinal centersLymphotoxin βPeyer's patchesGerminal centersLymphotoxin alphaLT-alphaLT alpha3Lymphotoxin αMiceUnidentified receptorType IAlpha
1994
Abnormal Development of Peripheral Lymphoid Organs in Mice Deficient in Lymphotoxin
De Togni P, Goellner J, Ruddle N, Streeter P, Fick A, Mariathasan S, Smith S, Carlson R, Shornick L, Strauss-Schoenberger J, Russell J, Karr R, Chaplin D. Abnormal Development of Peripheral Lymphoid Organs in Mice Deficient in Lymphotoxin. Science 1994, 264: 703-707. PMID: 8171322, DOI: 10.1126/science.8171322.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeripheral lymphoid organsPeripheral bloodLymphoid organsT cellsDetectable lymph nodesT cell subsetsLymph nodesCD4-CD8Cell subsetsPeyer's patchesMice DeficientImmunoglobulin MWhite pulpLymphotoxinLytic functionNormal ratioAbnormal developmentSpleenStem cellsBloodNormal developmentOrgansCellsLymphocytesThymus
1980
Antigen specific T cell hybrids—II T cell hybrids which bind azobenzenearsonate
Ruddle N, Beezley B, Lewis G, Goodman J. Antigen specific T cell hybrids—II T cell hybrids which bind azobenzenearsonate. Molecular Immunology 1980, 17: 925-931. PMID: 6163974, DOI: 10.1016/0161-5890(80)90041-3.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1976
Separation and analysis of differentiating B lymphocytes from mouse spleens
Hecht T, Ruddle N, Ruddle F. Separation and analysis of differentiating B lymphocytes from mouse spleens. Cellular Immunology 1976, 22: 193-210. PMID: 1084225, DOI: 10.1016/0008-8749(76)90023-x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research