2020
Differentiating MHC-Dependent and -Independent Mechanisms of Lymph Node Stromal Cell Regulation of Proinsulin-Specific CD8+ T Cells in Type 1 Diabetes.
Thayer TC, Davies J, Pearson JA, Hanna SJ, Wen L, Wong FS. Differentiating MHC-Dependent and -Independent Mechanisms of Lymph Node Stromal Cell Regulation of Proinsulin-Specific CD8+ T Cells in Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes 2020, 70: 529-537. PMID: 33122391, PMCID: PMC8176215, DOI: 10.2337/db19-1050.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 1 diabetesCD3/CD28T cellsAutoreactive cellsMHC-independent mechanismsNOD mouse modelT cell cytotoxicityΒ-cell destructionStromal cell regulationT cell receptor engagementPeripheral toleranceDiabetes developmentEffector functionsMouse modelAntigen sensitivityCD8Suppressive mechanismsStromal cellsType 1MHCReceptor engagementLNSCDiabetesIndependent mechanismsCD28
2014
Epicutaneous Immunization with TNP-Ig and Zymosan Induces TCRαβ+ CD4+ Contrasuppressor Cells That Reverse Skin-Induced Suppression via IL-17A
Majewska-Szczepanik M, Strzepa A, Marcińska K, Wen L, Szczepanik M. Epicutaneous Immunization with TNP-Ig and Zymosan Induces TCRαβ+ CD4+ Contrasuppressor Cells That Reverse Skin-Induced Suppression via IL-17A. International Archives Of Allergy And Immunology 2014, 164: 122-136. PMID: 24993442, PMCID: PMC4141016, DOI: 10.1159/000363446.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, CutaneousAnimalsAntigensCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesDermatitis, ContactHaptensImmunity, InnateImmunizationImmunoglobulinsImmunosuppression TherapyInterleukin-17Lymph NodesMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, Inbred CBAMyeloid Differentiation Factor 88Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell, alpha-betaSkinToll-Like Receptor 2Transforming Growth Factor betaTrinitrobenzenesVaccinationZymosanConceptsSkin-induced suppressionSuppression of CHSContact hypersensitivityEC immunizationEpicutaneous immunizationTNP-IgAdoptive cell transfer experimentsProtein antigensT contrasuppressor cellsT suppressor cellsLymph node cellsCell transfer experimentsCHS responseContrasuppressor cellsIL-17ASuppressor cellsCytokine productionNode cellsImmunogenic antigensPresence of zymosanAntigen E.ImmunizationInnate immunityCD4Gauze patches
2006
Age-dependent loss of tolerance to an immunodominant epitope of glutamic acid decarboxylase in diabetic-prone RIP-B7/DR4 mice
Gebe J, Unrath K, Falk B, Ito K, Wen L, Daniels T, Lernmark Å, Nepom G. Age-dependent loss of tolerance to an immunodominant epitope of glutamic acid decarboxylase in diabetic-prone RIP-B7/DR4 mice. Clinical Immunology 2006, 121: 294-304. PMID: 16979383, PMCID: PMC1850983, DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2006.08.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlial fibrillary acidic proteinNon-diabetic miceGlutamic acid decarboxylaseImmunodominant epitopesAcid decarboxylaseIslet-specific glucose-6-phosphatase catalytic subunit-related proteinHLA transgenic miceMean onset ageFibrillary acidic proteinAge-dependent lossIslet infiltratesOvert diabetesDiabetic miceFemale miceHistological evidenceMale miceDR4 miceYoung miceOnset ageProliferative responseDiabetic diseaseTransgenic miceImmunogenic epitopesAcidic proteinMice
1996
T-cell alpha beta + and gamma delta + deficient mice display abnormal but distinct phenotypes toward a natural, widespread infection of the intestinal epithelium.
Roberts S, Smith A, West A, Wen L, Findly R, Owen M, Hayday A. T-cell alpha beta + and gamma delta + deficient mice display abnormal but distinct phenotypes toward a natural, widespread infection of the intestinal epithelium. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 1996, 93: 11774-11779. PMID: 8876213, PMCID: PMC38134, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.93.21.11774.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdoptive TransferAnimalsCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCoccidiosisEimeriaGastrointestinal HemorrhageIntestinal DiseasesIntestinal MucosaIntestine, SmallLymph NodesLymphocyte TransfusionMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, Inbred StrainsMice, KnockoutPhenotypeReceptors, Antigen, T-Cell, alpha-betaReceptors, Antigen, T-Cell, gamma-deltaT-LymphocytesConceptsAlpha beta T cellsBeta T cellsT cellsGamma deltaT cell antigen receptorAlpha beta T-cell responsesT cell effector functionGamma delta T-cell antigen receptorsAlpha betaT cell responsesIntestinal damageProtective immunityAutoimmune diseasesEpithelial infectionDeficient miceEffector functionsEimeria vermiformisImmune systemCell responsesIntestinal epitheliumIntracellular protozoanWidespread infectionAntigen receptorInfectionMice
1994
Lymphocyte proliferation in mice congenitally deficient in T-cell receptor alpha beta + cells.
Viney J, Dianda L, Roberts S, Wen L, Mallick C, Hayday A, Owen M. Lymphocyte proliferation in mice congenitally deficient in T-cell receptor alpha beta + cells. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 1994, 91: 11948-11952. PMID: 7991563, PMCID: PMC45353, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.91.25.11948.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTCR gamma deltaTCR alpha betaGamma deltaAlpha betaT-cell receptor alpha betaT cell receptor expressionSurface activation markersAlpha mutant miceWild-type animalsActivation markersEnvironmental antigensLymphoid componentLymphocyte proliferationLymphoid organsLymphoid tissueReceptor expressionT cellsImmune responseMutant miceAbsolute numberMiceSubstantial proportionCell populationsPrimary regulatorBeta