2023
Hedgehog-induced ZFYVE21 promotes chronic vascular inflammation by activating NLRP3 inflammasomes in T cells
Jiang B, Wang S, Song G, Jiang Q, Fan M, Fang C, Li X, Soh C, Manes T, Cheru N, Qin L, Ren P, Jortner B, Wang Q, Quaranta E, Yoo P, Geirsson A, Davis R, Tellides G, Pober J, Jane-Wit D. Hedgehog-induced ZFYVE21 promotes chronic vascular inflammation by activating NLRP3 inflammasomes in T cells. Science Signaling 2023, 16: eabo3406. PMID: 36943921, PMCID: PMC10061549, DOI: 10.1126/scisignal.abo3406.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIschemia-reperfusion injuryChronic vascular inflammationT cellsNLRP3 inflammasomeVascular inflammationChronic inflammationEndothelial cellsIFN-γ responsesControl T cellsNLRP3 inflammasome activityT memory cellsAllograft vasculopathyVascular sequelaeHuman endothelial cellsCoronary arteryEffector responsesCell-autonomous roleInflammasome activityMouse modelInflammationPatient samplesVigorous recruitmentInflammasomePrimary human cellsImmune signaling
2021
Complement‐activated human endothelial cells stimulate increased polyfunctionality in alloreactive T cells
Xie CB, Zhou J, Mackay S, Pober JS. Complement‐activated human endothelial cells stimulate increased polyfunctionality in alloreactive T cells. American Journal Of Transplantation 2021, 21: 1902-1909. PMID: 33415805, PMCID: PMC8096653, DOI: 10.1111/ajt.16485.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Complement C5 Inhibition Reduces T Cell–Mediated Allograft Vasculopathy Caused by Both Alloantibody and Ischemia Reperfusion Injury in Humanized Mice
Qin L, Li G, Kirkiles‐Smith N, Clark P, Fang C, Wang Y, Yu Z, Devore D, Tellides G, Pober J, Jane‐Wit D. Complement C5 Inhibition Reduces T Cell–Mediated Allograft Vasculopathy Caused by Both Alloantibody and Ischemia Reperfusion Injury in Humanized Mice. American Journal Of Transplantation 2016, 16: 2865-2876. PMID: 27104811, PMCID: PMC5075274, DOI: 10.1111/ajt.13834.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIschemia-reperfusion injuryAllograft vasculopathyEndothelial cell activationReperfusion injuryCell activationComplement C5 inhibitionNuclear factor kappa BSolid organ transplantsT cell infiltrationTerminal complement activationVCAM-1 expressionComplement C5 activationFactor kappa BNeutrophil infiltrationHumanized miceDiffuse stenosisIntraluminal thrombosisArterial graftsC5 inhibitionCell infiltrationHumanized modelNeointimal hyperplasiaOrgan transplantsAlloantibodiesNF-kB
2014
CyTOF supports efficient detection of immune cell subsets from small samples
Yao Y, Liu R, Shin MS, Trentalange M, Allore H, Nassar A, Kang I, Pober JS, Montgomery RR. CyTOF supports efficient detection of immune cell subsets from small samples. Journal Of Immunological Methods 2014, 415: 1-5. PMID: 25450003, PMCID: PMC4269324, DOI: 10.1016/j.jim.2014.10.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImmune cell subsetsCell subsetsImmune cell statesPatient biopsiesTranslational investigationsFlow cytometryClinical researchCellular analysisMass cytometryMultiple cell populationsCell populationsCytometryCyTOFSingle-cell analysisMultiparameter single cell analysisFluorescence cytometryFluorescence-based flow cytometryCell statesHuman diseasesMarkersTremendous detailBiopsyPathogenesisRapamycin antagonizes TNF induction of VCAM-1 on endothelial cells by inhibiting mTORC2
Wang C, Qin L, Manes TD, Kirkiles-Smith NC, Tellides G, Pober JS. Rapamycin antagonizes TNF induction of VCAM-1 on endothelial cells by inhibiting mTORC2. Journal Of Experimental Medicine 2014, 211: 395-404. PMID: 24516119, PMCID: PMC3949571, DOI: 10.1084/jem.20131125.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnalysis of VarianceBlotting, WesternCell AdhesionChromatin ImmunoprecipitationDNA PrimersEndothelial CellsFlow CytometryHumansImmunoblottingMechanistic Target of Rapamycin Complex 2Microscopy, FluorescenceMultiprotein ComplexesOncogene Protein v-aktReal-Time Polymerase Chain ReactionSirolimusT-LymphocytesTOR Serine-Threonine KinasesTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaVascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1ConceptsVascular cell adhesion molecule-1VCAM-1 expressionEndothelial cellsActivation of ERK1/2Cell adhesion molecule-1TNF inductionInfiltration of leukocytesAdhesion molecule-1Inhibition of TNFPotential therapeutic targetAbility of rapamycinAbility of TNFTranscription factor IRF-1Hyperactivation of ERK1/2Inhibition of ERK1/2Venular flowT cellsEndothelial expressionInflamed tissuesVascular endotheliumMolecule-1Therapeutic targetRapamycin pretreatmentRenal glomeruliTNF
2001
Human Endothelial Cell Presentation of Antigen and the Homing of Memory/Effector T Cells to Skin
POBER J, KLUGER M, SCHECHNER J. Human Endothelial Cell Presentation of Antigen and the Homing of Memory/Effector T Cells to Skin. Annals Of The New York Academy Of Sciences 2001, 941: 12-25. PMID: 11594565, DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.2001.tb03706.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDermal endothelial cellsEffector T cell populationsMicrovascular endothelial cellsMemory T cellsT cell populationsT cellsDermal microvascular endothelial cellsEndothelial cellsE-selectinMemory/effector T cellsAntigen-specific inflammatory responsesHuman dermal endothelial cellsAdhesion moleculesEndothelial cell presentationEffector T cellsT cell recruitmentCutaneous immune reactionsClass II MHC moleculesHours of challengeAntigen-independent mannerVCAM-1 expressionCell populationsHuman dermal microvascular endothelial cellsCultured human endothelial cellsLeukocyte adhesion moleculesHUMAN T CELLS INFILTRATE AND INJURE PIG CORONARY ARTERY GRAFTS WITH ACTIVATED BUT NOT QUIESCENT ENDOTHELIUM IN IMMUNODEFICIENT MOUSE HOSTS1
Tereb D, Kirkiles-Smith N, Kim R, Wang Y, Rudic R, Schechner J, Lorber M, Bothwell A, Pober J, Tellides G. HUMAN T CELLS INFILTRATE AND INJURE PIG CORONARY ARTERY GRAFTS WITH ACTIVATED BUT NOT QUIESCENT ENDOTHELIUM IN IMMUNODEFICIENT MOUSE HOSTS1. Transplantation 2001, 71: 1622-1630. PMID: 11435975, DOI: 10.1097/00007890-200106150-00023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTumor necrosis factorHuman tumor necrosis factorArtery graftT cellsNecrosis factorPig coronary artery endothelial cellsHuman T-cell infiltrationVascular cell adhesion molecule-1Human peripheral blood mononuclearHuman peripheral blood mononuclear cellsPeripheral blood mononuclear cellsHuman leukocytesEndothelial cellsMajor histocompatibility complex antigensCell adhesion molecule-1Graft endothelial cellsT-cell infiltratesBeige mouse modelCoronary artery endothelial cellsT cell infiltrationCoronary artery graftsBlood mononuclear cellsPeripheral blood mononuclearCoronary artery segmentsAdhesion molecule-1Endothelial cell activation by tumor necrosis factor elicits human antiporcine cell-mediated rejection responses
Kirkiles-Smith NC, Tereb DA, Kim RW, McNiff JM, Schechner JS, Lorber MI, Pober JS, Tellides G. Endothelial cell activation by tumor necrosis factor elicits human antiporcine cell-mediated rejection responses. Transplantation Proceedings 2001, 33: 412-413. PMID: 11266888, DOI: 10.1016/s0041-1345(00)02072-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnimalsCytokinesEndothelium, VascularGraft RejectionHistocompatibility Antigens Class IHistocompatibility Antigens Class IIHumansLymphocyte ActivationMiceMice, SCIDModels, AnimalSkin TransplantationSpecies SpecificitySwineT-LymphocytesTransplantation ChimeraTransplantation ToleranceTransplantation, HeterologousTumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
2000
Cellular and molecular biology of cardiac transplant rejection
Dengler T, Pober J. Cellular and molecular biology of cardiac transplant rejection. Journal Of Nuclear Cardiology 2000, 7: 669-685. PMID: 11144483, DOI: 10.1067/mnc.2000.111128.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsHuman TNF Can Induce Nonspecific Inflammatory and Human Immune-Mediated Microvascular Injury of Pig Skin Xenografts in Immunodeficient Mouse Hosts
Kirkiles-Smith N, Tereb D, Kim R, McNiff J, Schechner J, Lorber M, Pober J, Tellides G. Human TNF Can Induce Nonspecific Inflammatory and Human Immune-Mediated Microvascular Injury of Pig Skin Xenografts in Immunodeficient Mouse Hosts. The Journal Of Immunology 2000, 164: 6601-6609. PMID: 10843720, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.164.12.6601.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdoptive TransferAdultAnimalsCell Adhesion MoleculesDose-Response Relationship, ImmunologicDrug SynergismEndothelium, VascularGraft RejectionHistocompatibility AntigensHumansInterferon-gammaMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, SCIDMicrocirculationSevere Combined ImmunodeficiencySkin TransplantationSwineT-LymphocytesTransplantation, HeterologousTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaUp-RegulationConceptsHuman T-cell infiltrationPig skin xenograftsT cell infiltrationSkin xenograftsCell infiltrationHuman TNFIFN-gammaE-selectinT cell-mediated rejectionEndothelial cellsAdhesion moleculesCytokine-mediated injuryNonspecific inflammatory damagePig skin graftsCell-mediated rejectionAppropriate therapeutic targetsImmunodeficient mouse modelPorcine E-selectinEndothelial adhesion moleculesPorcine IFN-gammaClass II moleculesHuman skin allograftsMHC class IPorcine endothelial cellsImmunodeficient mouse hosts
1998
Allogeneic and xenogeneic vascular injury and protection
Pober JS, Schechner JS, Murray AG, Sultan P, Kirkiles N, Tereb D, Wilson J, McNiff JM, Askenase PW, Tellides G, Lorber MI. Allogeneic and xenogeneic vascular injury and protection. Transplantation Proceedings 1998, 30: 4168-4169. PMID: 9865336, DOI: 10.1016/s0041-1345(98)01381-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDermal Microvascular Injury in the Human Peripheral Blood Lymphocyte Reconstituted-Severe Combined Immunodeficient (HuPBL-SCID) Mouse/Skin Allograft Model Is T Cell Mediated and Inhibited by a Combination of Cyclosporine and Rapamycin
Murray A, Schechner J, Epperson D, Sultan P, McNiff J, Hughes C, Lorber M, Askenase P, Pober J. Dermal Microvascular Injury in the Human Peripheral Blood Lymphocyte Reconstituted-Severe Combined Immunodeficient (HuPBL-SCID) Mouse/Skin Allograft Model Is T Cell Mediated and Inhibited by a Combination of Cyclosporine and Rapamycin. American Journal Of Pathology 1998, 153: 627-638. PMID: 9708821, PMCID: PMC1852982, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9440(10)65604-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsB-LymphocytesCD8-Positive T-LymphocytesCyclosporineDrug Therapy, CombinationEndothelium, VascularEnzyme-Linked Immunosorbent AssayFlow CytometryGenes, MHC Class IIGraft RejectionHumansImmunosuppressive AgentsKeratinocytesMiceMice, SCIDMicrocirculationPolyenesSirolimusSkinSkin TransplantationT-LymphocytesTransplantation, HomologousVascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1ConceptsPeripheral blood mononuclear cellsHuman peripheral blood mononuclear cellsSkin allograft modelMicrovascular injuryT cellsCell infiltrateAllograft modelWhole peripheral blood mononuclear cellsT cell-dependent mechanismT cell-mediated rejectionHuman natural killer cellsSCID/beige miceEndothelial cell sloughingT Cell-MediatedCell-mediated rejectionCombination of cyclosporineT-cell infiltratesCell-dependent mechanismMononuclear cell infiltrateNatural killer cellsMononuclear cell infiltrationBlood mononuclear cellsSkin graft modelHuman immune responseImmunoglobulin G antibodies
1997
Blockade of CD2-LFA-3 interactions protects human skin allografts in immunodeficient mouse/human chimeras
Sultan P, Schechner J, McNiff J, Hochman P, Hughes C, Lorber M, Askenase P, Pober J. Blockade of CD2-LFA-3 interactions protects human skin allografts in immunodeficient mouse/human chimeras. Nature Biotechnology 1997, 15: 759-762. PMID: 9255790, DOI: 10.1038/nbt0897-759.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSkin graftsLFA-3Human T-cell infiltrationIsotype-matched control antibodyT cell infiltrationSkin graft rejectionHuman skin graftsHuman skin allograftsCD2-LFA-3 interactionHuman LFA-3Microvascular injuryGraft rejectionLeukocyte infiltrationSkin allograftsImmune modulatorsControl antibodyInjury modelImmunodeficient miceImmune reactionsMouse/human chimeraMurine mAbsCD2 interactionPrincipal ligandGraftInjury
1996
Porcine endothelial CD86 is a major costimulator of xenogeneic human T cells: cloning, sequencing, and functional expression in human endothelial cells.
Maher SE, Karmann K, Min W, Hughes CC, Pober JS, Bothwell AL. Porcine endothelial CD86 is a major costimulator of xenogeneic human T cells: cloning, sequencing, and functional expression in human endothelial cells. The Journal Of Immunology 1996, 157: 3838-44. PMID: 8892613, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.157.9.3838.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAbataceptAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsAntigens, CDAntigens, DifferentiationAortaB7-2 AntigenBase SequenceCells, CulturedCHO CellsCloning, MolecularCricetinaeCricetulusCTLA-4 AntigenDNA, ComplementaryEndothelium, VascularHumansImmunoconjugatesInterleukin-2Lymphocyte ActivationMembrane GlycoproteinsMolecular Sequence DataSequence AlignmentSequence Homology, Amino AcidSpecies SpecificitySwineT-LymphocytesTransfectionUmbilical VeinsTranscriptional Regulation of the Interleukin-2 Gene in Normal Human Peripheral Blood T Cells CONVERGENCE OF COSTIMULATORY SIGNALS AND DIFFERENCES FROM TRANSFORMED T CELLS (∗)
Hughes C, Pober J. Transcriptional Regulation of the Interleukin-2 Gene in Normal Human Peripheral Blood T Cells CONVERGENCE OF COSTIMULATORY SIGNALS AND DIFFERENCES FROM TRANSFORMED T CELLS (∗). Journal Of Biological Chemistry 1996, 271: 5369-5377. PMID: 8621390, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.271.10.5369.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBase SequenceBinding SitesB-LymphocytesCD3 ComplexCell Line, TransformedCell NucleusCells, CulturedFlow CytometryGene Expression RegulationHumansInterleukin-2KineticsLuciferasesLymphocyte ActivationMolecular Sequence DataNF-kappa BPromoter Regions, GeneticRecombinant ProteinsRegulatory Sequences, Nucleic AcidSignal TransductionT-LymphocytesTranscription FactorsTranscription, GeneticTransfectionTumor Cells, CulturedConceptsNormal T cellsT cellsCostimulatory signalsDifferent costimulatory signalsT cell receptorActivated T-cells (NFAT) sitesNormal human T cellsHuman T cellsT cell sitesTransformed T cellsCD2 antibodiesNF-kappaB siteAccessory cellsTumor cell linesCell receptorInterleukin-2 geneNuclear factorPrimary activationIL-2 promoterJurkat T cellsProximal AP-1 siteCell linesAntibodiesAP-1 siteTranscriptional regulation
1995
Prdictive Value Of Inducible Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule Expression For Acte Rejection Of Human Cardiac Allografts
Briscoe DM, Yeung AC, Schoen FJ, Allred EN, Stavrakis G, Ganz P, Cotran RS, Pober JS, Schoen EL. Prdictive Value Of Inducible Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule Expression For Acte Rejection Of Human Cardiac Allografts. Transplantation 1995, 59: 204-211. PMID: 7530872, DOI: 10.1097/00007890-199501000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAdultBiopsyCD3 ComplexCell Adhesion MoleculesE-SelectinGraft RejectionHeart TransplantationHumansIntercellular Adhesion Molecule-1Longitudinal StudiesMiddle AgedMyocardial IschemiaMyocardiumPredictive Value of TestsProspective StudiesT-LymphocytesVascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1ConceptsVascular cell adhesion molecule-1Intercellular adhesion molecule-1T-cell infiltratesHuman cardiac allograftsAdhesion molecule expressionVCAM-1 expressionAdhesion molecule-1E-selectinCardiac allograftsCell infiltrateIschemic injuryMolecule expressionEndothelial adhesion molecules intercellular adhesion molecule-1Molecule-1Adhesion molecule intercellular adhesion molecule-1Lesser extent VCAM-1Endothelial cell adhesion molecule expressionEndothelial adhesion molecule expressionAdhesion moleculesCell adhesion molecule-1Ongoing acute rejectionSuccessful antirejection therapyCardiac allograft rejectionHuman transplant recipientsImmediate posttransplant period
1994
Human T-cell-mediated destruction of allogeneic dermal microvessels in a severe combined immunodeficient mouse.
Murray AG, Petzelbauer P, Hughes CC, Costa J, Askenase P, Pober JS. Human T-cell-mediated destruction of allogeneic dermal microvessels in a severe combined immunodeficient mouse. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 1994, 91: 9146-9150. PMID: 8090783, PMCID: PMC44764, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.91.19.9146.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSignificant T-cell infiltrationT-cell-mediated injuryT cell-mediated destructionVascular cell adhesion molecule-1Human microvesselsSevere combined immunodeficient (SCID) miceMajor histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II moleculesCell adhesion molecule-1Human allograft rejectionT-cell infiltratesT cell infiltrationCombined Immunodeficient MiceImmunodeficient mouse modelAdhesion molecule-1Human skin graftsClass II moleculesPotential therapeutic reagentSmall animal modelsHuman vascular endotheliumAllograft rejectionSkin rejectionMouse microvesselsSkin graftsT cellsImmunodeficient micePorcine aortic endothelial cells activate human T cells: Direct presentation of MHC antigens and costimulation by ligands for human CD2 and CD28
Murray A, Khodedoust M, Pober J, Bothwell A. Porcine aortic endothelial cells activate human T cells: Direct presentation of MHC antigens and costimulation by ligands for human CD2 and CD28. Immunity 1994, 1: 57-63. PMID: 7889399, DOI: 10.1016/1074-7613(94)90009-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntigen PresentationAntigens, HeterophileCD2 AntigensCD28 AntigensCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCD8-Positive T-LymphocytesCells, CulturedEndothelium, VascularHistocompatibility Antigens Class IHistocompatibility Antigens Class IIHumansIn Vitro TechniquesLigandsLymphocyte ActivationSpecies SpecificitySwineT-LymphocytesConceptsPorcine aortic endothelial cellsHuman umbilical vein endothelial cellsHuman T cellsCTLA-4-IgT cellsAortic endothelial cellsEndothelial cellsCultured porcine aortic endothelial cellsMHC class II moleculesClass II moleculesMHC class IUmbilical vein endothelial cellsVein endothelial cellsAllogeneic responseMHC antigensHuman CD8CD28 pathwayCD8 moleculesHuman CD4Species-specific monoclonal antibodiesCD2 pathwayMonoclonal antibodiesClass IDirect presentationCD4
1993
Costimulation of peripheral blood T cell activation by human endothelial cells. Enhanced IL-2 transcription correlates with increased c-fos synthesis and increased Fos content of AP-1.
Hughes CC, Pober JS. Costimulation of peripheral blood T cell activation by human endothelial cells. Enhanced IL-2 transcription correlates with increased c-fos synthesis and increased Fos content of AP-1. The Journal Of Immunology 1993, 150: 3148-60. PMID: 8468462, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.150.8.3148.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsC-fos mRNAIL-2 transcriptionNuclear factorT cellsTranscription factor AP-1PHA activationPeripheral blood T cell activationAP-1Blood T cell activationFactor AP-1C-fosC-JunIL-2 productionHuman umbilical vein ECT cell activationIL-2 mRNAC-Fos proteinEC costimulationEndothelial cells (EC) actAllograft rejectionHuman endothelial cellsIL-2 regulationCostimulatory signalsCell activationKey molecular mechanisms
1992
Effects of tumor necrosis factor, lipopolysaccharide, and IL-4 on the expression of vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 in vivo. Correlation with CD3+ T cell infiltration.
Briscoe DM, Cotran RS, Pober JS. Effects of tumor necrosis factor, lipopolysaccharide, and IL-4 on the expression of vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 in vivo. Correlation with CD3+ T cell infiltration. The Journal Of Immunology 1992, 149: 2954-60. PMID: 1383333, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.149.9.2954.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT cell infiltrationEndothelial VCAM-1 expressionVCAM-1 expressionIL-4Cell infiltrationEndothelial leukocyte adhesion moleculeVCAM-1T cellsAbility of TNFT-cell-rich infiltrateImmunocytochemical stainingVascular cell adhesion molecule-1Endothelial cell adhesion molecule expressionAdhesion moleculesCell adhesion molecule-1Adhesion molecules ELAM-1Cell adhesion molecule expressionInjection of LPST cell extravasationAdhesion molecule expressionEndothelial VCAM-1Tumor necrosis factorAdhesion molecule-1Endothelial adhesion moleculesLeukocyte adhesion molecules