2024
TLR5-deficiency controls dendritic cell subset development in an autoimmune diabetes-susceptible model
Pearson J, Hu Y, Peng J, Wong F, Wen L. TLR5-deficiency controls dendritic cell subset development in an autoimmune diabetes-susceptible model. Frontiers In Immunology 2024, 15: 1333967. PMID: 38482010, PMCID: PMC10935730, DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1333967.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsToll-like receptor 5Antigen-presenting cellsDendritic cellsType 1 diabetesTLR5-deficientDC developmentCytokine secretionCD4<sup>+</sup> T cell proliferationPathogenesis of type 1 diabetesT cell responsesEnhanced cytokine secretionT cell proliferationWild-type miceSusceptibility to obesitySusceptibility to T1DProinflammatory cytokine secretionGut microbiotaSpontaneous T1DNOD miceAutoimmune diabetesNon-obeseHuman T1DReceptor 5Autoimmune diseasesHyper-secretion
2023
Novel engineered B lymphocytes targeting islet-specific T cells inhibit the development of type 1 diabetes in non-obese diabetic Scid mice
Chen D, Kakabadse D, Fishman S, Weinstein-Marom H, Davies J, Boldison J, Thayer T, Wen L, Gross G, Wong F. Novel engineered B lymphocytes targeting islet-specific T cells inhibit the development of type 1 diabetes in non-obese diabetic Scid mice. Frontiers In Immunology 2023, 14: 1227133. PMID: 37731505, PMCID: PMC10507356, DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1227133.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntigen-specific CD8Islet-specific T cellsT cellsAutoimmune diabetesB cellsSCID miceMouse modelB lymphocytesNon-obese diabetic (NOD) mouse modelRegulatory B cell functionsProtective cell typesAntigen-specific CD4Pathogenic T cellsT cell cytotoxicityAntigen-presenting cellsCo-transfer experimentsDiabetic mouse modelDiabetic SCID miceType 1 diabetesAntigen-specific cellsB cell functionNovel therapeutic approachesMHC II moleculesSplenic B cellsPD-1
2016
Different immunological responses to early-life antibiotic exposure affecting autoimmune diabetes development in NOD mice
Hu Y, Jin P, Peng J, Zhang X, Wong FS, Wen L. Different immunological responses to early-life antibiotic exposure affecting autoimmune diabetes development in NOD mice. Journal Of Autoimmunity 2016, 72: 47-56. PMID: 27178773, PMCID: PMC4958594, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaut.2016.05.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntigen-presenting cellsType 1 diabetesAutoimmune diabetes developmentDiabetes developmentPregnant mothersEarly-life antibiotic exposureTolerogenic antigen-presenting cellsUntreated control miceInflammatory T cellsDifferent immunological responsesGut microbiota compositionDifferent immune responsesImportant environmental agentsGut bacterial compositionEarly time pointsNOD miceControl miceAutoimmune diseasesPrenatal exposureLymphoid organsAntibiotic exposureT cellsImmune responseImmunological responseNew therapies
2014
IRAK-M Deficiency Promotes the Development of Type 1 Diabetes in NOD Mice
Tan Q, Majewska-Szczepanik M, Zhang X, Szczepanik M, Zhou Z, Wong FS, Wen L. IRAK-M Deficiency Promotes the Development of Type 1 Diabetes in NOD Mice. Diabetes 2014, 63: 2761-2775. PMID: 24696448, PMCID: PMC4113073, DOI: 10.2337/db13-1504.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiabetogenic T cellsNOD miceRapid progressionT cellsInterleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase MOrgan-specific autoimmune diseasesType 1 diabetes mellitusAnti-insulin autoantibodiesImmunodeficient NOD miceImpaired glucose toleranceAntigen-presenting functionNonobese diabetic (NOD) miceToll-like receptor pathwayAntigen-presenting cellsEnhanced activationType 1 diabetesInnate immune pathwaysIRAK-M deficiencyInnate immune processesInsulin-secreting pancreatic β-cellsPancreatic β-cellsSevere insulitisAutoimmune diabetesDendritic cellsDiabetes mellitus
2008
Toll‐Like Receptors and Diabetes
Wong F, Wen L. Toll‐Like Receptors and Diabetes. Annals Of The New York Academy Of Sciences 2008, 1150: 123-132. PMID: 19120280, DOI: 10.1196/annals.1447.063.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsToll-like receptorsAntigen-presenting cellsType 1 interferonAdaptive immune systemRegulatory cellsAutoimmune responseInflammatory cytokinesMore specific responsesIFN-alphaImmune responseEndogenous ligandImmune systemMolecular patternsInfectionMicrobial infectionsReceptorsInterferonEndogenous stimuliDirect effectCellular stressSpecific responsesCellsResponseAutoimmunityDiabetesCD8+ T-cells and their interaction with other cells in damage to islet β-cells
Wong F, Siew L, Wen L. CD8+ T-cells and their interaction with other cells in damage to islet β-cells. Biochemical Society Transactions 2008, 36: 316-320. PMID: 18481949, DOI: 10.1042/bst0360316.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT cellsHuman type 1 diabetesAntigen-presenting cellsType 1 diabetesAutoimmune attackDiabetes developmentAntigenic targetsEffector stageToxic mediatorsVariety of cellsAnimal modelsTarget antigenImmune systemΒ-cellsMechanisms of damageCellsEarly stagesDamageCD8DiabetesCytokinesLymphocytesAntigen
1998
The Role of Lymphocyte Subsets in Accelerated Diabetes in Nonobese Diabetic–Rat Insulin Promoter–B7-1 (NOD-RIP-B7-1) Mice
Wong F, Visintin I, Wen L, Granata J, Flavell R, Janeway C. The Role of Lymphocyte Subsets in Accelerated Diabetes in Nonobese Diabetic–Rat Insulin Promoter–B7-1 (NOD-RIP-B7-1) Mice. Journal Of Experimental Medicine 1998, 187: 1985-1993. PMID: 9625758, PMCID: PMC2212360, DOI: 10.1084/jem.187.12.1985.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdoptive TransferAge of OnsetAnimalsAntigen PresentationB7-1 AntigenCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCD8-Positive T-LymphocytesDiabetes Mellitus, Type 1Histocompatibility Antigens Class IIncidenceInsulinIslets of LangerhansLymphocyte SubsetsMiceMice, Inbred NODMice, TransgenicPromoter Regions, GeneticSpleenConceptsCD8 T cellsT cellsNOD miceB cellsAccelerated diabetesDiabetic miceB7-1 transgenic micePeripheral CD8 T cellsEffective antigen-presenting cellsMajor histocompatibility complex class IInsulin promoterCD4-/- miceMuMT-/- miceNontransgenic NOD miceNormal NOD miceNonobese diabetic (NOD) miceCD4 T cellsHistocompatibility complex class IAntigen-presenting cellsProvision of costimulationComplex class IPancreatic beta cellsWk of ageB220-positive B cellsIslet infiltrates