2024
The amalgam of naive CD4+ T cell transcriptional states is reconfigured by helminth infection to dampen the amplitude of the immune response
Even Z, Meli A, Tyagi A, Vidyarthi A, Briggs N, de Kouchkovsky D, Kong Y, Wang Y, Waizman D, Rice T, De Kumar B, Wang X, Palm N, Craft J, Basu M, Ghosh S, Rothlin C. The amalgam of naive CD4+ T cell transcriptional states is reconfigured by helminth infection to dampen the amplitude of the immune response. Immunity 2024, 57: 1893-1907.e6. PMID: 39096910, PMCID: PMC11421571, DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2024.07.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchT cell receptorImmune responseNaive CD4<sup>+</sup> T cellsCD4<sup>+</sup> T cellsIFN-IHelminth infectionsNippostrongylus brasiliensis infectionDecreased immune responseType I interferonNaive TT cellsMemory-likeUnrelated antigensTranscriptional changesExtracellular matrixSPF miceCell receptorsI interferonGerm-freeResponse to certain environmental cuesInfectionMiceFunctional changesCell transcriptional statesTranscriptional heterogeneity
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
2020
Repeat tick exposure elicits distinct immune responses in guinea pigs and mice
Kurokawa C, Narasimhan S, Vidyarthi A, Booth CJ, Mehta S, Meister L, Diktas H, Strank N, Lynn GE, DePonte K, Craft J, Fikrig E. Repeat tick exposure elicits distinct immune responses in guinea pigs and mice. Ticks And Tick-borne Diseases 2020, 11: 101529. PMID: 32993942, PMCID: PMC7530331, DOI: 10.1016/j.ttbdis.2020.101529.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGuinea pigsElicit distinct immune responsesDistinct immune responsesGuinea pig modelLocal blood flowImmune animalsInflammatory pathwaysTick rejectionMechanisms of resistanceImmune responseMouse modelVaccine candidatesBite siteBlood flowPig modelCoagulation pathwayComplement activationAcquired ResistanceProtective antigenTick detachmentTick proteinsBlood mealMiceTick infestationRNA sequencing
2015
Progressive differentiation of follicular B helper T cells regulates the germinal center response (IRC11P.430)
Herman E, Weinstein J, Lainez B, Licona-Limón P, Esplugues E, Flavell R, Craft J. Progressive differentiation of follicular B helper T cells regulates the germinal center response (IRC11P.430). The Journal Of Immunology 2015, 194: 197.12-197.12. DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.194.supp.197.12.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFollicular B helper T cellsHelper T cellsTfh cellsGerminal centersT cellsIL-21IL-4Thymus-dependent humoral immune responsesIL-21 mRNAB cell folliclesTfh cell differentiationCD4 T cellsHumoral immune responseSecondary lymphoid organsEffective antibody responseGerminal center responseAntibody-secreting cellsActivated B cellsTranscription factor Bcl6B cell maturationAntibody responseLymphoid organsImmune responseB cellsCenter response
2013
The nanomaterial-dependent modulation of dendritic cells and its potential influence on therapeutic immunosuppression in lupus
Look M, Saltzman WM, Craft J, Fahmy TM. The nanomaterial-dependent modulation of dendritic cells and its potential influence on therapeutic immunosuppression in lupus. Biomaterials 2013, 35: 1089-1095. PMID: 24183697, PMCID: PMC4164020, DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2013.10.046.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCells, CulturedDendritic CellsDrug CarriersFemaleImmunosuppression TherapyImmunosuppressive AgentsLactic AcidLupus Erythematosus, SystemicMiceMice, Inbred BALB CMice, Inbred C57BLMice, Inbred NZBMycophenolic AcidNanogelsPermeabilityPolyethylene GlycolsPolyethyleneiminePolyglycolic AcidPolylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid CopolymerConceptsDendritic cellsTherapeutic immunosuppressionLupus-prone NZB/W F1 miceNZB/W F1 miceW F1 miceCell immunosuppressionImmunosuppressive therapyInflammatory cytokinesImmune modulatorsF1 miceImmune responseImmunosuppressionVivo efficacySurface markersMycophenolic acidGreater reductionParticulate uptakeAttractive modalityEfficacyCellsNanoparticulate platformSuccessful deliveryImmunosuppressantsLupusCytokines
2012
The pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus—an update
Choi J, Kim ST, Craft J. The pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus—an update. Current Opinion In Immunology 2012, 24: 651-657. PMID: 23131610, PMCID: PMC3508331, DOI: 10.1016/j.coi.2012.10.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystemic lupus erythematosusLupus erythematosusAberrant adaptive immune responseAdaptive immune responsesDisease-specific therapeutic targetsInnate immune mechanismsPathogenic autoantibodiesImmune mechanismsTissue injuryImmune responseTherapeutic targetB cellsDisease mechanismsErythematosusClinical biologyRecent studiesAutoantibodiesLupusSLEPathogenesisInjuryFollicular helper T cells in immunity and systemic autoimmunity
Craft JE. Follicular helper T cells in immunity and systemic autoimmunity. Nature Reviews Rheumatology 2012, 8: 337-347. PMID: 22549246, PMCID: PMC3604997, DOI: 10.1038/nrrheum.2012.58.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFollicular helper T cellsHelper T cellsT cellsSelf-reactive B cell clonesT helper cell populationSystemic lupus erythematosusSystemic autoimmune diseaseNormal immune responseT cell helpB cell clonesB cell survivalLupus erythematosusAutoantibody productionAutoimmune diseasesSystemic autoimmunityImmune responseAutoimmunityKey regulatorErythematosusCellsDiseaseImmunityT cells that promote B‐Cell maturation in systemic autoimmunity
Weinstein JS, Hernandez SG, Craft J. T cells that promote B‐Cell maturation in systemic autoimmunity. Immunological Reviews 2012, 247: 160-171. PMID: 22500839, PMCID: PMC3334351, DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-065x.2012.01122.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystemic autoimmunityT cellsB cell maturationExtrafollicular fociGerminal centersB cellsTfh cellsImmune responseFollicular helper T cellsT cell-dependent immune responsesEnd-organ injuryB cell folliclesSystemic autoimmune diseaseTfh cell developmentHuman Tfh cellsSelf-reactive B cellsT helper cellsHelper T cellsSecondary lymphoid organsNormal immune responseT cell helpPlasma cell formationPathogenic autoantibodiesLymph nodesAutoimmune diseases
2011
Migrating out of the zone: the role of P-selectin glycoprotein ligand-1 on T follicular helper cell movement (60.8)
Hernandez S, Weinstein J, Steiner L, Bertino S, Poholek A, Gallagher P, Craft J. Migrating out of the zone: the role of P-selectin glycoprotein ligand-1 on T follicular helper cell movement (60.8). The Journal Of Immunology 2011, 186: 60.8-60.8. DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.186.supp.60.8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTfh cellsB cell folliclesT cell zonesGerminal centersT cellsLymphoid organsImmune responseB cellsFollicular helper T cellsTD immune responsesT-cell infiltratesChemokine receptor expressionHelper T cellsSecondary lymphoid organsCell zoneMemory B cellsDependent immune responsesGC B cellsWild-type controlsAdoptive transferCell infiltrateLymph nodesP-selectin glycoprotein ligand-1Plasma cell developmentDeficient mice
2010
Naturally Activated Vγ4 γδ T Cells Play a Protective Role in Tumor Immunity through Expression of Eomesodermin
He W, Hao J, Dong S, Gao Y, Tao J, Chi H, Flavell R, O’Brien R, Born WK, Craft J, Han J, Wang P, Zhao L, Wu J, Yin Z. Naturally Activated Vγ4 γδ T Cells Play a Protective Role in Tumor Immunity through Expression of Eomesodermin. The Journal Of Immunology 2010, 185: 126-133. PMID: 20525896, PMCID: PMC3813958, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.0903767.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCell LineCell Line, TumorCoculture TechniquesCytotoxicity, ImmunologicHyaluronan ReceptorsInterferon-gammaLymphocyte ActivationMelanoma, ExperimentalMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMice, TransgenicPerforinReceptors, Antigen, T-Cell, gamma-deltaT-Box Domain ProteinsT-Lymphocyte SubsetsUp-RegulationConceptsGammadelta T cellsAntitumor immune responseT cellsImmune responseIFN-gammaTumor immunityProtective roleVγ4 γδ T cellsTumor immune surveillanceΓδ T cellsIFN-gamma secretionTumor immune therapyMore IFN-gammaGreater cytolytic activityExpression of EomesoderminAntitumor responseImmune therapyImmune surveillanceCytolytic activityEffector functionsPrincipal subsetsVgamma4Vgamma1Precise rolePerforin
2008
Editing Antigen Presentation: Antigen Transfer between Human B Lymphocytes and Macrophages Mediated by Class A Scavenger Receptors
Harvey BP, Quan TE, Rudenga BJ, Roman RM, Craft J, Mamula MJ. Editing Antigen Presentation: Antigen Transfer between Human B Lymphocytes and Macrophages Mediated by Class A Scavenger Receptors. The Journal Of Immunology 2008, 181: 4043-4051. PMID: 18768860, PMCID: PMC2701691, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.181.6.4043.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman B lymphocytesB lymphocytesImmune responseB cellsB cell-directed therapiesChronic autoimmune responseCell-directed therapiesScavenger receptor ASpecific B cellsClass A Scavenger ReceptorB cell APCDendritic cellsAntigen transferAutoimmune responseProfessional APCsEfficient APCsAntigen presentationTransfer of AgSpecific AgReceptor AScavenger receptorsMacrophagesLymphocytesAPCReceptorsCD4 T Cells That Promote Extrafollicular B Cell Responses
Poholek A, Odegard J, Craft J. CD4 T Cells That Promote Extrafollicular B Cell Responses. The FASEB Journal 2008, 22: 846.3-846.3. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.846.3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCD4 T cellsExtrafollicular B cell responsesB cell responsesIL-21T cellsLO cellsP-selectin glycoprotein ligand-1Extrafollicular sitesTCR transgenic CD4 T cellsCell responsesSelectin glycoprotein ligand-1Follicular helper T cellsTransgenic CD4 T cellsT FH cellsB cell folliclesHelper T cellsNormal immune responseExtrafollicular cellsAdoptive transferMurine lupusFH cellsIL-4Extrafollicular responseImmune responseNovel subsetScavenger receptor type AI mediates antigen transfer from human B cells to other APCs
Harvey B, Quan T, Roman R, Rudenga B, Craft J, Mamula M. Scavenger receptor type AI mediates antigen transfer from human B cells to other APCs. The FASEB Journal 2008, 22: 1068.14-1068.14. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.22.1_supplement.1068.14.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAntigen-presenting cellsProfessional antigen-presenting cellsB cellsAntigen transferTreatment of lupusInduction of autoimmunityTransfer of antigenUptake of antigensSpecific B cell receptorsNovel therapeutic targetMonocytic cell line THP-1Ig transgenic miceHuman monocytic cell line THP-1Cell line THP-1Human B cellsB cell receptorDendritic cellsChronic autoimmunityArthritis FoundationImmune responseAntigen traffickingB cell deathCritical antigensTherapeutic targetSpecific antigen
2006
γδ T Cells Facilitate Adaptive Immunity against West Nile Virus Infection in Mice
Wang T, Gao Y, Scully E, Davis CT, Anderson JF, Welte T, Ledizet M, Koski R, Madri JA, Barrett A, Yin Z, Craft J, Fikrig E. γδ T Cells Facilitate Adaptive Immunity against West Nile Virus Infection in Mice. The Journal Of Immunology 2006, 177: 1825-1832. PMID: 16849493, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.177.3.1825.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdoptive TransferAnimalsCD8-Positive T-LymphocytesGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseImmunity, CellularImmunity, InnateImmunization, SecondaryImmunoglobulin GImmunoglobulin MImmunologic MemoryLymphocyte DepletionMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutReceptors, Antigen, T-Cell, gamma-deltaRecurrenceT-Lymphocyte SubsetsWest Nile FeverWest Nile virusConceptsGammadelta T cellsWild-type miceT cellsWN virus infectionPrimary infectionVirus infectionWN virusNaive miceSecondary challengeImmune responseAdaptive immunityCD8 memory T cellsWest Nile virus infectionMemory T cellsProtective immune responseAdaptive immune responsesAdoptive transferWest Nile virusAb responsesLethal infectionViral challengeFatal meningoencephalitisSecondary infectionInfectionMiceCHAPTER 28 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Immunologic Features
KANG I, CRAFT J. CHAPTER 28 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Immunologic Features. 2006, 357-367. DOI: 10.1016/b978-012595961-2/50031-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSystemic lupus erythematosusPlasmacytoid dendritic cellsT cellsAdaptive immunityImmune complexesAberrant innate immune responsesAdaptive immune cellsUpregulation of IFNSubsequent tissue injuryPeripheral blood cellsInnate immune responseActivation of complementRespective autoantigensDendritic cellsLupus erythematosusData support rolesImmune cellsSerologic hallmarkTissue injuryClinical diseaseImmune responseTarget organsFc receptorsB cellsImmune system
2004
Resistance to Development of Collagen-Induced Arthritis in C57BL/6 Mice Is Due to a Defect in Secondary, but Not in Primary, Immune Response
Pan M, Kang I, Craft J, Yin Z. Resistance to Development of Collagen-Induced Arthritis in C57BL/6 Mice Is Due to a Defect in Secondary, but Not in Primary, Immune Response. Journal Of Clinical Immunology 2004, 24: 481-491. PMID: 15359107, DOI: 10.1023/b:joci.0000040919.16739.44.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCollagen-induced arthritisB6 miceImmune responseSimilar T cell proliferationBovine type II collagenB cell immune responsesH-2b backgroundAnti-CII antibodiesHuman rheumatoid arthritisT cell responsesCell immune responsesSecondary immune responseT cell proliferationCII AbsCytokine responsesRheumatoid arthritisInitial immunizationC57BL/6 miceRodent modelsArthritisType II collagenDay 14Cell responsesDay 12MiceAge-Associated Change in the Frequency of Memory CD4+ T Cells Impairs Long Term CD4+ T Cell Responses to Influenza Vaccine
Kang I, Hong MS, Nolasco H, Park SH, Dan JM, Choi JY, Craft J. Age-Associated Change in the Frequency of Memory CD4+ T Cells Impairs Long Term CD4+ T Cell Responses to Influenza Vaccine. The Journal Of Immunology 2004, 173: 673-681. PMID: 15210831, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.173.1.673.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT cell responsesIL-7 levelsMemory CD4Long-term CD4T cellsCell responsesInfluenza vaccineIFN-gammaInfluenza virus-specific CD4Serum IL-7 levelsEM cellsLevels of CD4Virus-specific CD4Central memory CD4Effector memory CD4Cellular immune responsesFrequency of influenzaImportant clinical questionsAge-Associated ChangesEM CD4Influenza vaccinationTNF-alphaVaccination strategiesIL-7Immune response
2003
Age-dependent Requirement for γδ T Cells in the Primary but Not Secondary Protective Immune Response against an Intestinal Parasite
Ramsburg E, Tigelaar R, Craft J, Hayday A. Age-dependent Requirement for γδ T Cells in the Primary but Not Secondary Protective Immune Response against an Intestinal Parasite. Journal Of Experimental Medicine 2003, 198: 1403-1414. PMID: 14597739, PMCID: PMC2194243, DOI: 10.1084/jem.20030050.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlphabeta T cellsGammadelta cellsT cellsYoung miceImmune responseAdult miceIntestinal parasitesPathogen-specific immunityΓδ T cellsCellular immune responsesProtective immune responseT cell receptorWk of ageAdoptive transferDevelopment of resistanceImmune protectionNewborn recipientsEimeria vermiformisAge-dependent requirementsCell receptorMiceE. vermiformisLymphoid progenitorsInfectionYoung hostsSTAT3 deletion during hematopoiesis causes Crohn's disease-like pathogenesis and lethality: A critical role of STAT3 in innate immunity
Welte T, Zhang SS, Wang T, Zhang Z, Hesslein DG, Yin Z, Kano A, Iwamoto Y, Li E, Craft JE, Bothwell AL, Fikrig E, Koni PA, Flavell RA, Fu XY. STAT3 deletion during hematopoiesis causes Crohn's disease-like pathogenesis and lethality: A critical role of STAT3 in innate immunity. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2003, 100: 1879-1884. PMID: 12571365, PMCID: PMC149927, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0237137100.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDeletion of Stat3STAT3 deletionInnate immune responseKey transcriptional mediatorNormal embryonic developmentCell-autonomous proliferationAbsence of STAT3Tissue-specific disruptionImmune responseInnate immunityCritical roleTumor necrosis factor alphaNF-kappa B activationTranscriptional mediatorsEmbryonic developmentBowel wall thickeningHematopoiesis resultsInflammatory cell infiltrationSignal transducerNecrosis factor alphaTranscription 3NAPDH oxidase activityBone marrow cellsMyeloid lineageSTAT3
2000
γδ T cells in autoimmunity
Yin Z, Craft J. γδ T cells in autoimmunity. Seminars In Immunopathology 2000, 22: 311-320. PMID: 11116960, DOI: 10.1007/s002810000048.Peer-Reviewed Original Research