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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAutoimmunityB-LymphocytesCell DifferentiationGerminal CenterMiceT-Lymphocytes, Helper-InducerTranscription Factor AP-1ConceptsTfh 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
2015
Circulating Follicular Helper–Like T Cells in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Association With Disease Activity
Choi J, Ho J, Pasoto SG, Bunin V, Kim ST, Carrasco S, Borba EF, Gonçalves CR, Costa PR, Kallas EG, Bonfa E, Craft J. Circulating Follicular Helper–Like T Cells in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Association With Disease Activity. Arthritis & Rheumatology 2015, 67: 988-999. PMID: 25581113, PMCID: PMC4450082, DOI: 10.1002/art.39020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAutoantibodiesBehcet SyndromeCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesDNAFemaleHumansInterleukinsLupus Erythematosus, SystemicMaleMiddle AgedSeverity of Illness IndexT-Lymphocytes, Helper-InducerConceptsTfh-like cellsSLE Disease Activity IndexSystemic lupus erythematosusInducible T-cell costimulatorPD-1 expressionDisease activityT cellsBehçet's diseaseSLE patientsLupus erythematosusBlood samplesT cell-B cell collaborationCentral memory T cellsExpression of CXCR5Disease activity indexGerminal center activityMemory T cellsDeath 1 proteinFollicular helper TT-cell costimulatorActive diseaseAntibody positivityDisease durationFollicular helperIL-21