2012
Class II MHC Self-Antigen Presentation in Human B and T Lymphocytes
Costantino CM, Spooner E, Ploegh HL, Hafler DA. Class II MHC Self-Antigen Presentation in Human B and T Lymphocytes. PLOS ONE 2012, 7: e29805. PMID: 22299025, PMCID: PMC3267721, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0029805.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntigen PresentationAntigen-Antibody ComplexAutoantigensB-LymphocytesBlood DonorsCase-Control StudiesCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCell Line, TransformedHistocompatibility Antigens Class IIHLA-DR AntigensHumansModels, BiologicalPeptidesProteomeSpectrometry, Mass, Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-IonizationT-LymphocytesTandem Mass SpectrometryConceptsHLA-DRT cellsPeptide repertoireSelf-antigen presentationAntigen presenting cellsEndogenous peptide repertoireB cell repertoireT-cell processMHC-peptide complexesIL-2Presenting cellsAPC typesT lymphocytesCell repertoireNovel epitopesB cellsHuman BEndogenous epitopesClass II MHC-peptide complexesPeptide epitopesEpitopesCellsCell processesCell-specific proteomesVast majority
2009
Engineered Interleukin-2 Antagonists for the Inhibition of Regulatory T Cells
Liu DV, Maier LM, Hafler DA, Wittrup KD. Engineered Interleukin-2 Antagonists for the Inhibition of Regulatory T Cells. Journal Of Immunotherapy 2009, 32: 887-894. PMID: 19816193, PMCID: PMC4078882, DOI: 10.1097/cji.0b013e3181b528da.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIL-2 receptorRegulatory T cellsWild-type IL-2IL-2T cellsIL-2 analogHigh regulatory T cellsIL-2 receptor alphaRegulatory T-cell suppressionInterleukin-2 antagonistsAntitumor immune responseT cell suppressionIL-2 receptor alpha subunitT cell growthT cell linesTreg inhibitionImmunosuppressive effectsCancer patientsSimilar efficacyImmune responseReceptor alpha subunitCell suppressionReceptor alphaAlpha subunitHuman interleukinTIM‐3 is expressed on activated human CD4+ T cells and regulates Th1 and Th17 cytokines
Hastings WD, Anderson DE, Kassam N, Koguchi K, Greenfield EA, Kent SC, Zheng XX, Strom TB, Hafler DA, Kuchroo VK. TIM‐3 is expressed on activated human CD4+ T cells and regulates Th1 and Th17 cytokines. European Journal Of Immunology 2009, 39: 2492-2501. PMID: 19676072, PMCID: PMC2759376, DOI: 10.1002/eji.200939274.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2003
In vitro evidence that subcutaneous administration of glatiramer acetate induces hyporesponsive T cells in patients with multiple sclerosis
Schmied M, Duda PW, Krieger JI, Trollmo C, Hafler DA. In vitro evidence that subcutaneous administration of glatiramer acetate induces hyporesponsive T cells in patients with multiple sclerosis. Clinical Immunology 2003, 106: 163-174. PMID: 12706402, DOI: 10.1016/s1521-6616(03)00020-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGA-reactive T cellsT cell reactivityT cellsRR-MSMultiple sclerosisCell reactivityT cell peripheral toleranceTh2-type T cellsT cell frequenciesMonths of treatmentT cell hyporesponsivenessT cell populationsT cell nonresponsivenessT cell anergyHyporesponsive T cellsMechanism of actionMyelin antigensGlatiramer acetatePeripheral toleranceCell hyporesponsivenessPeripheral bloodClonal eliminationIL-2Cell anergySubcutaneous administration
2001
CD4+CD25high Regulatory Cells in Human Peripheral Blood
Baecher-Allan C, Brown J, Freeman G, Hafler D. CD4+CD25high Regulatory Cells in Human Peripheral Blood. The Journal Of Immunology 2001, 167: 1245-1253. PMID: 11466340, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.167.3.1245.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbataceptAntigens, CDAntigens, DifferentiationB7-1 AntigenB7-H1 AntigenBlood ProteinsCD4 AntigensCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCells, CulturedCoculture TechniquesCTLA-4 AntigenHLA-DR AntigensHumansImmunoconjugatesImmunosuppressive AgentsInterleukin-2KineticsLeukocyte Common AntigensLymphocyte ActivationLymphocyte CountMembrane GlycoproteinsPeptidesReceptors, Antigen, T-CellReceptors, Interleukin-2RNA, MessengerSignal TransductionT-Lymphocyte SubsetsConceptsRegulatory T cellsRegulatory cellsT cellsPD-1/PD-L1Regulatory CD4 T cellsAnti-CD3 stimulusCD4 T cellsHuman autoimmune disordersMultiorgan autoimmune diseasePeripheral lymphoid tissuesRegulatory cell functionIL-2 receptorPD-L1 receptorCirculation of humansHuman peripheral bloodContact-dependent mannerNeonatal day 3B7 pathwayPD-L1Regulatory populationAutoimmune disordersAutoimmune diseasesPeripheral bloodResponder cellsIL-2
2000
Examination of CD8+ T Cell Function in Humans Using MHC Class I Tetramers: Similar Cytotoxicity but Variable Proliferation and Cytokine Production Among Different Clonal CD8+ T Cells Specific to a Single Viral Epitope
Lim D, Bourcier K, Freeman G, Hafler D. Examination of CD8+ T Cell Function in Humans Using MHC Class I Tetramers: Similar Cytotoxicity but Variable Proliferation and Cytokine Production Among Different Clonal CD8+ T Cells Specific to a Single Viral Epitope. The Journal Of Immunology 2000, 165: 6214-6220. PMID: 11086055, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.165.11.6214.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntigens, ViralB7-1 AntigenCD58 AntigensCD8-Positive T-LymphocytesCell Line, TransformedClone CellsCytokinesCytotoxicity, ImmunologicDose-Response Relationship, ImmunologicEpitopes, T-LymphocyteGene Products, taxGenes, T-Cell Receptor betaHLA-A2 AntigenHuman T-lymphotropic virus 1HumansLymphocyte ActivationPeptide FragmentsStaining and LabelingConceptsT cell clonesCytokine secretionT cellsEffector functionsCell clonesCostimulatory moleculesViral epitopesHuman T-cell lymphotrophic virusDifferent T cell clonesImmunodominant viral epitopesCytotoxic effector functionClonal originT cell functionSingle viral epitopeMHC class IDifferent clonal originCD2-LFA-3 interactionInduction of proliferationClonal CD8Cytokine productionPeripheral bloodCTL populationsIL-2Lymphotrophic virusProliferative responseDirect enumeration of Borrelia-reactive CD4 T cells ex vivo by using MHC class II tetramers
Meyer A, Trollmo C, Crawford F, Marrack P, Steere A, Huber B, Kappler J, Hafler D. Direct enumeration of Borrelia-reactive CD4 T cells ex vivo by using MHC class II tetramers. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2000, 97: 11433-11438. PMID: 11005833, PMCID: PMC17217, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.190335897.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntigens, SurfaceBacterial Outer Membrane ProteinsBacterial VaccinesBiopolymersBorrelia burgdorferi GroupCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesClone CellsCytokinesDose-Response Relationship, ImmunologicHLA-DR AntigensHLA-DRB1 ChainsHumansIn Vitro TechniquesLipoproteinsLyme DiseaseLyme Disease VaccinesConceptsClass II tetramersMHC class II tetramersT cellsSynovial fluidPeripheral bloodMajor histocompatibility complex class II tetramersTreatment-resistant Lyme arthritisAntigen-reactive T cellsCD4 T cellsDifferent cytokine profilesIL-13 secretionT cell clonesAllogeneic feeder cellsCytokine profileLyme arthritisInflammatory compartmentIL-2IFN-gammaImmunodominant epitopesCell clonesBorrelia burgdorferiPatientsHLABloodCells
1999
HTLV-I-Infected T Cells Evade the Antiproliferative Action of IFN-β
Smith D, Buckle G, Hafler D, Frank D, Höllsberg P. HTLV-I-Infected T Cells Evade the Antiproliferative Action of IFN-β. Virology 1999, 257: 314-321. PMID: 10329542, DOI: 10.1006/viro.1999.9679.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT cell clonesIFN-betaT cellsAntiproliferative actionHuman T-cell lymphotropic virus type IMyelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesisLymphotropic virus type INormal immunoregulatory mechanismsInnate immune defense mechanismsHost T cellsExogenous IL-2Tropical spastic paraparesisT cell proliferationImmune defense mechanismsVirus type IT cell activationPathogenesis of HTLVImmunoregulatory mechanismsSpastic paraparesisIL-2Phosphorylation of STAT1IFN-gammaViral infectionHigh dosesHTLV
1996
IL-12 induces human T cells secreting IL-10 with IFN-gamma.
Windhagen A, Anderson DE, Carrizosa A, Williams RE, Hafler DA. IL-12 induces human T cells secreting IL-10 with IFN-gamma. The Journal Of Immunology 1996, 157: 1127-31. PMID: 8757617, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.157.3.1127.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIL-10T cell responsesIL-12T cell clonesIFN-gammaT cellsT cell linesHuman T cellsMyelin basic protein-reactive T cell clonesCell responsesPredominant T cell responseShort-term T cell linesConcomitant secretionHuman T cell responsesCell clonesAg-specific stimulationIFN-gamma secretionIFN-gamma productionAnti-CD3 mAbCell linesMyelin basic proteinGamma AbIL-2IL-4Cytokine secretion
1995
Modulation of cytokine patterns of human autoreactive T cell clones by a single amino acid substitution of their peptide ligand
Windhagen A, Schooz C, Höllsberg P, Fukaura H, Sette A, Hafler D. Modulation of cytokine patterns of human autoreactive T cell clones by a single amino acid substitution of their peptide ligand. Immunity 1995, 2: 373-380. PMID: 7536622, DOI: 10.1016/1074-7613(95)90145-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT cell clonesCytokine patternCell clonesHuman autoreactive T cell clonesT cell cytokine secretionAutoreactive T cell clonesT cell receptor contact residuesIL-4 secretionAltered peptide ligandMajor histocompatability complexPresence of ionomycinMyelin basic proteinIL-10Receptor contact residuesIL-4IL-2TCR antagonistsCytokine secretionImmune responseIFN-gammaPeptide ligandsProtein secretionCalcium fluxMature T-cell clonesSecretion
1992
Characterization of HTLV-I in vivo infected T cell clones. IL-2-independent growth of nontransformed T cells.
Höllsberg P, Wucherpfennig KW, Ausubel LJ, Calvo V, Bierer BE, Hafler DA. Characterization of HTLV-I in vivo infected T cell clones. IL-2-independent growth of nontransformed T cells. The Journal Of Immunology 1992, 148: 3256-63. PMID: 1374452, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.148.10.3256.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntibodies, MonoclonalAntigens, Differentiation, T-LymphocyteBase SequenceCD3 ComplexClone CellsCyclosporineHTLV-I InfectionsHumansInterleukin-2Lymphocyte ActivationMolecular Sequence DataPolyenesReceptors, Antigen, T-CellReceptors, Interleukin-2RNA, MessengerSirolimusT-LymphocytesTacrolimusConceptsT cell clonesClonal proliferationCell clonesIL-2 receptor signalLymphotrophic virus type ICharacterization of HTLVInfected T cell clonesHTLV-I provirusBlood of subjectsVirus type IT cell activationAbsence of mitogensIL-2-mediated signalingIL-2-independent growthSite of actionMononuclear cellsIL-2Polymerase chain reactionT cellsExogenous growth factorsPeriodic restimulationFK-506Cell activationHTLVP55 chain
1991
Restricted T cell expression of IL-2/IFN-gamma mRNA in human inflammatory disease.
Brod SA, Benjamin D, Hafler DA. Restricted T cell expression of IL-2/IFN-gamma mRNA in human inflammatory disease. The Journal Of Immunology 1991, 147: 810-5. PMID: 1907306, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.147.3.810.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeripheral bloodCSF of subjectsIL-5 mRNAT cell clonesIFN-gamma mRNAIL-4Inflammatory diseasesIFN-gammaIL-2Systemic inflammationT cellsTh1 T cell clonesTh2-type T cellsT cell cytokine profilesIL-2/ILDistinct T cell populationsCell clonesT cell populationsT cell expressionType T cellsTNF-alpha mRNAHuman inflammatory diseasesIL-2 mRNACytokine profileImmune compartment
1990
Frequency analysis of CD4+CD8+ T cells cloned with IL-4
Brod S, Purvee M, Benjamin D, Hafler D. Frequency analysis of CD4+CD8+ T cells cloned with IL-4. Cellular Immunology 1990, 125: 426-436. PMID: 2105169, DOI: 10.1016/0008-8749(90)90096-a.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT cell clonesHigh-density CD4Expression of CD8RIL-4IL-2CD8 expressionT cellsIL-4CD8 moleculesCD4 expressionCell clonesPeripheral blood T cellsHigh density CD8Low CD8 expressionSurface CD8 expressionLectin-dependent cytotoxicitySurface of CD4Blood T cellsPattern of CD4Class I MHCNK activityPeripheral bloodCell surface expressionInflammatory responseCD8FcR-mediated crosslinking of Ta1 (CDw26) induces human T lymphocyte activation
Dang N, Hafler D, Schlossman S, Breitmeyer J. FcR-mediated crosslinking of Ta1 (CDw26) induces human T lymphocyte activation. Cellular Immunology 1990, 125: 42-57. PMID: 2152856, DOI: 10.1016/0008-8749(90)90061-u.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCD3/T cell receptor complexHuman T lymphocyte activationT lymphocyte activationT cellsT cell receptor complexCell receptor complexLymphocyte activationPeripheral blood T cellsMonoclonal antibodiesCytolytic effector functionExogenous IL-2Blood T cellsIL-2 receptorPositive accessory cellsT cell clonesT cell activationReceptor complexHuman T lymphocytesT cell regulatory networkAnti-Ta1Recall antigensPeripheral bloodIL-2T lymphocytesEffector functions
1989
Mechanisms of immune memory. T cell activation and CD3 phosphorylation correlates with Ta1 (CDw26) expression.
Hafler DA, Chofflon M, Benjamin D, Dang NH, Breitmeyer J. Mechanisms of immune memory. T cell activation and CD3 phosphorylation correlates with Ta1 (CDw26) expression. The Journal Of Immunology 1989, 142: 2590-6. PMID: 2564857, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.142.8.2590.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntigens, Differentiation, T-LymphocyteAntigens, SurfaceCalciumCD2 AntigensCD3 ComplexHumansImmunologic MemoryLymphocyte ActivationPhosphorylationProtein Kinase CReceptors, Antigen, T-CellReceptors, ImmunologicT-LymphocytesTetradecanoylphorbol AcetateTumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Superfamily, Member 7ConceptsT cell immune memoryT cell activationImmune memoryT cellsCell activationPeripheral blood T cellsTA1 expressionBlood T cellsIntracellular calcium levelsTA1 cellsCD3/TCRT cell linesCalcium ionophore ionomycinAg challengeIL-2T lymphocytesMitogenic antibodiesCalcium levelsPhorbol ester PMAIonophore ionomycinCD2 moleculeGrowth factorActivation requirementsInvariant chainCD2 stimulation
1988
Distinct molecular forms of human T cell receptor gamma/delta detected on viable T cells by a monoclonal antibody.
Borst J, van Dongen JJ, Bolhuis RL, Peters PJ, Hafler DA, de Vries E, van de Griend RJ. Distinct molecular forms of human T cell receptor gamma/delta detected on viable T cells by a monoclonal antibody. Journal Of Experimental Medicine 1988, 167: 1625-1644. PMID: 2966845, PMCID: PMC2188932, DOI: 10.1084/jem.167.5.1625.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTCR gamma/deltaT lymphocytesPeripheral bloodHuman TCR-gamma/deltaT cell receptor gamma/deltaGrowth factorGamma/deltaViable T cellsT cell clonesDistinct immune functionsTarget cell recognitionDifferent receptor typesHuman T lymphocytesCD8 antigenDelta antibodyIL-2Murine T lymphocytesT cellsCell surface iodinationCytolytic activityImmune functionReceptor typesLymphocytesTCR moleculesNormal individuals
1987
Myelin basic protein and proteolipid protein reactivity of brain- and cerebrospinal fluid-derived T cell clones in multiple sclerosis and postinfectious encephalomyelitis.
Hafler DA, Benjamin DS, Burks J, Weiner HL. Myelin basic protein and proteolipid protein reactivity of brain- and cerebrospinal fluid-derived T cell clones in multiple sclerosis and postinfectious encephalomyelitis. The Journal Of Immunology 1987, 139: 68-72. PMID: 2438352, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.139.1.68.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT cell clonesMyelin basic proteinPeripheral bloodPostinfectious encephalomyelitisCell clonesMultiple sclerosisT cellsProteolipid proteinPeripheral blood T cell clonesBlood T-cell clonePlaque tissueMS plaque tissueProportion of T4T cell reactivityHuman myelin basic proteinBasic proteinMS patientsCell reactivityIL-2Cerebrospinal fluidTarget antigenClear reactivityBrain tissueBloodEncephalomyelitisFunctional gamma chain-associated T cell receptors on cerebrospinal fluid-derived natural killer-like T cell clones.
Ang SL, Seidman JG, Peterman GM, Duby AD, Benjamin D, Lee SJ, Hafler DA. Functional gamma chain-associated T cell receptors on cerebrospinal fluid-derived natural killer-like T cell clones. Journal Of Experimental Medicine 1987, 165: 1453-1458. PMID: 3106557, PMCID: PMC2188318, DOI: 10.1084/jem.165.5.1453.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnti-CD3 mAbT cell clonesCerebrospinal fluidCell clonesIndependent T cell clonesNK-like activityHuman immune responseT cell receptorWT-31IL-2T cellsImmune responseIntracellular calciumCell receptorMAbsTcR gamma proteinGamma proteinSepharose beadsCell surfacePhenotypic analysisCD8CD4PanencephalitisSubacutePatients
1986
Antigen reactive memory T cells are defined by Ta1.
Hafler DA, Fox DA, Benjamin D, Weiner HL. Antigen reactive memory T cells are defined by Ta1. The Journal Of Immunology 1986, 137: 414-8. PMID: 3013990, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.137.2.414.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT cellsReactive memory T cellsPeripheral blood T cellsAutologous mixed lymphocyte responseHuman peripheral blood T cellsMemory T cellsMixed lymphocyte responseBlood T cellsPresence of PWMT cell clonesEnhanced proliferative responseTA1 cellsActivated T cellsNormal human subjectsT cell linesT memory cellsSuppressor cellsLymphocyte responsesAnamnestic responseMitogen PHAPeripheral bloodLymphocyte populationsIL-2Tetanus toxoidT lymphocytes