2016
The lymphotoxin β receptor is a potential therapeutic target in renal inflammation
Seleznik G, Seeger H, Bauer J, Fu K, Czerkowicz J, Papandile A, Poreci U, Rabah D, Ranger A, Cohen CD, Lindenmeyer M, Chen J, Edenhofer I, Anders HJ, Lech M, Wüthrich RP, Ruddle NH, Moeller MJ, Kozakowski N, Regele H, Browning JL, Heikenwalder M, Segerer S. The lymphotoxin β receptor is a potential therapeutic target in renal inflammation. Kidney International 2016, 89: 113-126. PMID: 26398497, DOI: 10.1038/ki.2015.280.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnimalsCell LineChemokinesDisease Models, AnimalEpithelial CellsFemaleGlomerulonephritis, IGAHumansImmunoglobulinsKidney GlomerulusKidney TubulesLigandsLupus NephritisLymphocytesLymphotoxin beta ReceptorLymphotoxin-alphaLymphotoxin-betaMaleMesangial CellsMiceMiddle AgedRNA, MessengerSignal TransductionTranscriptomeConceptsTubular epithelial cellsParietal epithelial cellsEpithelial cellsRenal injuryLTβR signalingTherapeutic targetGlomerular immune complex depositionLymphotoxin β receptor (LTβR) signalingImproved renal functionSerum autoantibody titersHuman tubular epithelial cellsImmune complex depositionMurine lupus modelsProgressive kidney diseaseSuitable therapeutic targetPreclinical mouse modelsDifferent renal compartmentsPotential therapeutic targetΒ Receptor SignalingLymphotoxin β receptorAutoantibody titersRenal inflammationLupus modelsRenal functionRenal biopsy
2006
Interaction of mature CD3+CD4+ T cells with dendritic cells triggers the development of tertiary lymphoid structures in the thyroid
Marinkovic T, Garin A, Yokota Y, Fu YX, Ruddle NH, Furtado GC, Lira SA. Interaction of mature CD3+CD4+ T cells with dendritic cells triggers the development of tertiary lymphoid structures in the thyroid. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2006, 116: 2622-2632. PMID: 16998590, PMCID: PMC1570377, DOI: 10.1172/jci28993.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdoptive TransferAnimalsB-LymphocytesCD3 ComplexCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCell Adhesion MoleculesCell CommunicationCell MovementChemokine CCL21ChemokinesChemokines, CCDendritic CellsDNA-Binding ProteinsGene ExpressionGreen Fluorescent ProteinsInhibitor of Differentiation Protein 2Lymphoid TissueLymphotoxin-alphaMembrane ProteinsMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMice, TransgenicReceptors, CCR7Receptors, ChemokineThyroid DiseasesThyroid Gland
2005
Lymphotoxin Plays a Crucial Role in the Development and Function of Nasal-Associated Lymphoid Tissue through Regulation of Chemokines and Peripheral Node Addressin
Ying X, Chan K, Shenoy P, Hill M, Ruddle NH. Lymphotoxin Plays a Crucial Role in the Development and Function of Nasal-Associated Lymphoid Tissue through Regulation of Chemokines and Peripheral Node Addressin. American Journal Of Pathology 2005, 166: 135-146. PMID: 15632007, PMCID: PMC1602284, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9440(10)62239-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh endothelial venulesLymphoid chemokinesIntranasal immunizationNasal-Associated Lymphoid TissueB cell compartmentalizationB cell zonesCervical lymph nodesSerum IgG titersLower cytokine levelsExpression of lymphotoxinImmediate postnatal periodRole of cytokinesRegulation of chemokinesWild-type miceGlyCAM-1Peripheral node addressinLymphoid tissue developmentNALT developmentSplenic cytokinesVaginal IgACytokine levelsLymph nodesIgG titersVascular addressinsLymphoid tissue
2004
IκB Kinase Complex α Kinase Activity Controls Chemokine and High Endothelial Venule Gene Expression in Lymph Nodes and Nasal-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
Drayton DL, Bonizzi G, Ying X, Liao S, Karin M, Ruddle NH. IκB Kinase Complex α Kinase Activity Controls Chemokine and High Endothelial Venule Gene Expression in Lymph Nodes and Nasal-Associated Lymphoid Tissue. The Journal Of Immunology 2004, 173: 6161-6168. PMID: 15528353, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.173.10.6161.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCell DifferentiationChemokinesEndothelium, LymphaticEnzyme ActivationGene Expression Regulation, DevelopmentalI-kappa B KinaseLigandsLymph NodesLymphoid TissueLymphotoxin beta ReceptorMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMice, Mutant StrainsNasal MucosaProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesProtein SubunitsReceptors, Tumor Necrosis FactorConceptsHigh endothelial venulesSecondary lymphoid organogenesisLymph nodesAlternative NF-kappaB pathwayPeripheral node addressinNF-kappaB pathwayLymphoid tissueLymphoid organogenesisNasal-Associated Lymphoid TissueCell adhesion molecule-1Lymphoid chemokines CCL19Adhesion molecule-1GlyCAM-1Lymphotoxin beta receptorPathway activityNALT developmentChemokines CCL19Endothelial venulesBeta receptorsMolecule-1Mutant miceTarget genesCritical roleGene expressionReduced expression
2000
Kinetics and Cellular Origin of Cytokines in the Central Nervous System: Insight into Mechanisms of Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein-Induced Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis
Juedes A, Hjelmström P, Bergman C, Neild A, Ruddle N. Kinetics and Cellular Origin of Cytokines in the Central Nervous System: Insight into Mechanisms of Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein-Induced Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis. The Journal Of Immunology 2000, 164: 419-426. PMID: 10605038, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.164.1.419.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsCentral Nervous SystemChemokinesCytokinesEncephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, ExperimentalFemaleImmunophenotypingInflammation MediatorsInjections, SubcutaneousInterferon-gammaKineticsLymphocyte ActivationMacrophagesMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMicrogliaMolecular Sequence DataMyelin ProteinsMyelin-Associated GlycoproteinMyelin-Oligodendrocyte GlycoproteinSpleenTh1 CellsTh2 CellsTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaConceptsMyelin oligodendrocyte glycoproteinExperimental autoimmune encephalomyelitisAutoimmune encephalomyelitisOligodendrocyte glycoproteinTNF-alphaT cellsDay 7IFN-inducible protein-10TNF-alpha-producing cellsMonocyte chemotactic protein-1MOG35-55 peptideChronic clinical courseAnti-inflammatory cytokinesCD4 T cellsCourse of diseaseChemotactic protein-1Sensitive single-cell assayCellular originTNF-alpha productionRecruitment of macrophagesCentral nervous systemMOG35-55Clinical courseTh1 cytokinesTh2 cytokines