2023
Regulatory T cells in peripheral tissue tolerance and diseases
Cheru N, Hafler D, Sumida T. Regulatory T cells in peripheral tissue tolerance and diseases. Frontiers In Immunology 2023, 14: 1154575. PMID: 37197653, PMCID: PMC10183596, DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1154575.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTissue-resident TregsRegulatory T cellsT cellsResident TregsTissue TregsAutoimmune diseasesCommon human autoimmune diseasesAutoreactive T cellsHuman autoimmune diseasesNon-immune cellsNon-lymphoid tissuesTissue-resident cellsTreg poolTreg studiesEffector cytokinesPeripheral toleranceTreg functionIPEX syndromeImmune homeostasisSpecific tissue environmentsTregsSuppressive functionLoss of functionResident cellsGene signature
2016
AKT isoforms modulate Th1‐like Treg generation and function in human autoimmune disease
Kitz A, de Marcken M, Gautron AS, Mitrovic M, Hafler DA, Dominguez-Villar M. AKT isoforms modulate Th1‐like Treg generation and function in human autoimmune disease. EMBO Reports 2016, 17: 1169-1183. PMID: 27312110, PMCID: PMC4967959, DOI: 10.15252/embr.201541905.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAutoimmune DiseasesBiomarkersCell DifferentiationCytokinesForkhead Transcription FactorsGene Expression ProfilingGene SilencingHumansImmunomodulationInterferon-gammaPhenotypePhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesProtein IsoformsProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktSignal TransductionT-Lymphocyte SubsetsT-Lymphocytes, RegulatoryTranscriptomeConceptsAutoimmune diseasesIFNγ secretionHuman TregsGenome-wide gene expression approachUntreated relapsing-remitting MS patientsRelapsing-remitting MS patientsImmune suppressive functionHuman autoimmune diseasesT helper 1Inflammatory cytokines IFNγTreg suppressor functionNovel treatment paradigmEffector phenotypeMS patientsTreg generationCytokines IFNγHelper 1Multiple sclerosisTreatment paradigmSuppressive functionTregsVivo modelDiseaseSecretionSuppressor function
2015
Genetic basis of autoimmunity
Marson A, Housley WJ, Hafler DA. Genetic basis of autoimmunity. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2015, 125: 2234-2241. PMID: 26030227, PMCID: PMC4497748, DOI: 10.1172/jci78086.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGenetic basisInterpretation of GWASMultiple genomic datasetsWide association studyCommon human autoimmune diseasesRelevant cell typesCellular conditionsCellular phenotypesGenomic datasetsGene expressionDense genotypingBiological pathwaysAssociation studiesHuman autoimmune diseasesNucleotide variantsCell typesAutoimmune diseasesPrimary immune cellsUnbiased viewMonogenic mutationsPolygenic risk factorsEssential mechanismComplex disorderEnvironmental factorsNovel diagnosticsFunctional inflammatory profiles distinguish myelin-reactive T cells from patients with multiple sclerosis
Cao Y, Goods BA, Raddassi K, Nepom GT, Kwok WW, Love JC, Hafler DA. Functional inflammatory profiles distinguish myelin-reactive T cells from patients with multiple sclerosis. Science Translational Medicine 2015, 7: 287ra74. PMID: 25972006, PMCID: PMC4497538, DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.aaa8038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMyelin-reactive T cellsMultiple sclerosisT cellsHealthy controlsT cell librariesT helper cell 17Antigen-specific T cellsGene signatureMore IL-10More proinflammatory cytokinesAutoreactive T cellsIL-10 productionHuman autoimmune diseasesGranulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factorProduction of interferonColony-stimulating factorMyelin antigensTh17 cellsIL-10Inflammatory profileInterleukin-17Proinflammatory cytokinesAutoimmune diseasesDisease progressionHealthy subjects
2013
The plasticity of human Treg and Th17 cells and its role in autoimmunity
Kleinewietfeld M, Hafler DA. The plasticity of human Treg and Th17 cells and its role in autoimmunity. Seminars In Immunology 2013, 25: 305-312. PMID: 24211039, PMCID: PMC3905679, DOI: 10.1016/j.smim.2013.10.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTh17 cellsT cellsMultiple sclerosisAutoimmune diseasesImmune systemPlasticity of TregsEffector T cellsRegulatory T cellsEffector cell populationsHuman autoimmune diseasesT cell subpopulationsT helper cellsParticular multiple sclerosisT cell plasticityHigh gradeInnate immune systemAdaptive immune systemStrength of stimulationT cell developmentHuman TregsHelper cellsImmune responseImmune reactionsNaive cellsTregsThe CD226/CD155 Interaction Regulates the Proinflammatory (Th1/Th17)/Anti-Inflammatory (Th2) Balance in Humans
Lozano E, Joller N, Cao Y, Kuchroo VK, Hafler DA. The CD226/CD155 Interaction Regulates the Proinflammatory (Th1/Th17)/Anti-Inflammatory (Th2) Balance in Humans. The Journal Of Immunology 2013, 191: 3673-3680. PMID: 23980210, PMCID: PMC3819731, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.1300945.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNaive T cellsT cellsInflammatory balanceIL-13IL-17-producing cellsRole of CD226IL-17 productionIL-17 secretionHuman autoimmune diseasesIFN-γ productionIL-13 secretionIFN-γ expressionProduction of IFNSTAT-6 phosphorylationT cell activationHuman T cellsLigand CD155Th17 cellsIL-17Autoimmune diseasesIL-4T-betTh1 differentiationTh17 conditionsTherapeutic approaches
2012
The TIGIT/CD226 Axis Regulates Human T Cell Function
Lozano E, Dominguez-Villar M, Kuchroo V, Hafler DA. The TIGIT/CD226 Axis Regulates Human T Cell Function. The Journal Of Immunology 2012, 188: 3869-3875. PMID: 22427644, PMCID: PMC3324669, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.1103627.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntibodies, MonoclonalAntigens, Differentiation, T-LymphocyteCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCell CommunicationCell ProliferationCells, CulturedCytokinesDendritic CellsGATA3 Transcription FactorGene Expression RegulationHumansImmune ToleranceReceptors, ImmunologicReceptors, VirusRNA, Small InterferingSignal TransductionT-Box Domain ProteinsConceptsT cell functionT cellsAutoimmune diseasesT-betTIGIT/CD226 axisHuman T cell responsesT cell-intrinsic mannerHuman T cell functionAlternative costimulatory pathwaysT cell responsesCell functionDendritic cell surfaceHuman autoimmune diseasesIL-10 expressionT cell IgIFN regulatory factor 4T cell proliferationOrphan receptor CDirect inhibitory effectIFN-γ mRNACell-intrinsic mannerRegulatory factor 4TIGIT expressionTIGIT knockdownTolerogenic phenotype
2011
Identification of T helper type 1–like, Foxp3+ regulatory T cells in human autoimmune disease
Dominguez-Villar M, Baecher-Allan CM, Hafler DA. Identification of T helper type 1–like, Foxp3+ regulatory T cells in human autoimmune disease. Nature Medicine 2011, 17: 673-675. PMID: 21540856, PMCID: PMC3675886, DOI: 10.1038/nm.2389.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTreg cellsT helper type 1Regulatory T cellsT regulatory (Treg) cellsHelper type 1T helper typeHuman autoimmune diseasesHuman Treg cellsRegulatory cellsIL-12Multiple sclerosisAutoimmune diseasesPeripheral bloodHelper typeT cellsSuppressive activityType 1Functional plasticityConsiderable phenotypicCellsSclerosisIFNDiseaseMiceBlood
2010
TGF-β Induces IL-9 Production from Human Th17 Cells
Beriou G, Bradshaw EM, Lozano E, Costantino CM, Hastings WD, Orban T, Elyaman W, Khoury SJ, Kuchroo VK, Baecher-Allan C, Hafler DA. TGF-β Induces IL-9 Production from Human Th17 Cells. The Journal Of Immunology 2010, 185: 46-54. PMID: 20498357, PMCID: PMC2936106, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.1000356.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCell PolarityCells, CulturedCoculture TechniquesDiabetes Mellitus, Type 1Gene Expression RegulationHumansImmunohistochemistryInflammation MediatorsInterleukin-17Interleukin-9Middle AgedResting Phase, Cell CycleT-Lymphocytes, Helper-InducerTransforming Growth Factor beta1Young AdultConceptsCD4 T cellsIL-9 productionIL-17IL-9IL-1betaCD4 cellsProinflammatory cytokinesT cellsNaive cellsIL-9/ILCD4 T cell subsetsMemory CD4 T cellsNaive CD4 T cellsHuman naive CD4 T cellsTh17-inducing cytokinesT cell subsetsHuman autoimmune diseasesAutoimmune diabetesMemory CD4Th17 cellsTh2 cytokinesAutoimmune diseasesCell subsetsIL-4Inflammatory conditions
2009
Autoimmunity risk alleles in costimulation pathways
Maier LM, Hafler DA. Autoimmunity risk alleles in costimulation pathways. Immunological Reviews 2009, 229: 322-336. PMID: 19426231, DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-065x.2009.00777.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTumor necrosis factorGenome-wide association scansHuman autoimmune diseasesAutoimmune diseasesCommon human autoimmune diseasesInducible T-cell costimulator ligandGenetic study designsAssociation scanImmune related genesRelated genesCytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen-4T-lymphocyte antigen-4Common autoimmune diseaseCell death 1Allelic variantsMember 15Environmental risk factorsDrug designCostimulatory mechanismsMember 4PathwayGenesCostimulation pathwayDeath-1Common pathway
2008
IL-21 and TGF-β are required for differentiation of human TH17 cells
Yang L, Anderson DE, Baecher-Allan C, Hastings WD, Bettelli E, Oukka M, Kuchroo VK, Hafler DA. IL-21 and TGF-β are required for differentiation of human TH17 cells. Nature 2008, 454: 350-352. PMID: 18469800, PMCID: PMC2760130, DOI: 10.1038/nature07021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHuman regulatory T cells and autoimmunity
Costantino CM, Baecher‐Allan C, Hafler DA. Human regulatory T cells and autoimmunity. European Journal Of Immunology 2008, 38: 921-924. PMID: 18395861, PMCID: PMC2752283, DOI: 10.1002/eji.200738104.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLack of TIM-3 Immunoregulation in Multiple Sclerosis
Yang L, Anderson DE, Kuchroo J, Hafler DA. Lack of TIM-3 Immunoregulation in Multiple Sclerosis. The Journal Of Immunology 2008, 180: 4409-4414. PMID: 18354161, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.180.7.4409.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultiple sclerosisT cell functionTim-3Untreated patientsTreatment of MSType 1 Th cellsBlocking Tim-3Tim-3 functionTim-3 regulationT-cell infiltratesTim-3 expressionPeripheral immune systemCell functionHuman autoimmune diseasesIFN-gamma secretionCNS white matterT cell stimulationHuman Tim-3Cell infiltrateGlatiramer acetateImmune toleranceAutoimmune diseasesControl subjectsTh cellsInflammatory diseasesThe developing mosaic of autoimmune disease risk
Maier LM, Hafler DA. The developing mosaic of autoimmune disease risk. Nature Genetics 2008, 40: 131-132. PMID: 18227869, DOI: 10.1038/ng0208-131.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
Abnormal Tr1 differentiation in multiple sclerosis
Astier AL, Hafler DA. Abnormal Tr1 differentiation in multiple sclerosis. Journal Of Neuroimmunology 2007, 191: 70-78. PMID: 17936368, PMCID: PMC2200628, DOI: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2007.09.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultiple sclerosisCentral nervous systemRegulatory T cell defectsInduction of TregsInflammatory demyelinating diseaseIL-10 secretionRegulatory T cellsHuman autoimmune diseasesT cell defectsContext of autoimmunityHigh TregTr1 differentiationTreg activityDemyelinating diseaseTreg cellsImmunosuppressive roleAutoimmune diseasesT cellsNervous systemAltered functionCell defectsSuch diseasesDiseaseTregsSclerosis
2006
Alterations in CD46-mediated Tr1 regulatory T cells in patients with multiple sclerosis
Astier AL, Meiffren G, Freeman S, Hafler DA. Alterations in CD46-mediated Tr1 regulatory T cells in patients with multiple sclerosis. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2006, 116: 3252-3257. PMID: 17099776, PMCID: PMC1635165, DOI: 10.1172/jci29251.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIL-10 secretionTr1 regulatory T cellsRegulatory T cellsHuman autoimmune diseasesMultiple sclerosisT cellsAutoimmune diseasesTr1 cellsIL-10Antiinflammatory cytokine IL-10Cytokine IL-10IFN-gamma secretionT cell functionT cell activationHuman T cellsTreg defectsTreg phenotypeTreg functionCostimulatory moleculesHealthy subjectsMurine modelCD46 costimulationCell activationCD28 costimulationPatientsDysregulated T cell expression of TIM3 in multiple sclerosis
Koguchi K, Anderson DE, Yang L, O'Connor KC, Kuchroo VK, Hafler DA. Dysregulated T cell expression of TIM3 in multiple sclerosis. Journal Of Experimental Medicine 2006, 203: 1413-1418. PMID: 16754722, PMCID: PMC2118310, DOI: 10.1084/jem.20060210.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIFN-gamma secretionCSF clonesT cell expressionMultiple sclerosisT cellsHuman T cellsTIM3 expressionControl subjectsCerebrospinal fluidCell expressionMucin-domain-containing moleculesPathogenesis of MSEx vivo CD4Human autoimmune diseasesT helper cellsT-cell immunoglobulinT cell clonesVivo CD4Costimulatory blockadeTh1 responseCytokine profileCell surface moleculesAutoimmune diseasesHelper cellsInterleukin-12
2004
Suppressor T Cells in Human Diseases
Baecher-Allan C, Hafler DA. Suppressor T Cells in Human Diseases. Journal Of Experimental Medicine 2004, 200: 273-276. PMID: 15280423, PMCID: PMC2211973, DOI: 10.1084/jem.20040812.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchT Cell Ig- and Mucin-Domain-Containing Molecule-3 (TIM-3) and TIM-1 Molecules Are Differentially Expressed on Human Th1 and Th2 Cells and in Cerebrospinal Fluid-Derived Mononuclear Cells in Multiple Sclerosis
Khademi M, Illés Z, Gielen AW, Marta M, Takazawa N, Baecher-Allan C, Brundin L, Hannerz J, Martin C, Harris RA, Hafler DA, Kuchroo VK, Olsson T, Piehl F, Wallström E. T Cell Ig- and Mucin-Domain-Containing Molecule-3 (TIM-3) and TIM-1 Molecules Are Differentially Expressed on Human Th1 and Th2 Cells and in Cerebrospinal Fluid-Derived Mononuclear Cells in Multiple Sclerosis. The Journal Of Immunology 2004, 172: 7169-7176. PMID: 15153541, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.172.11.7169.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedCell LineCell PolarityCerebrospinal FluidCytokinesFemaleGene Expression RegulationHepatitis A Virus Cellular Receptor 1Hepatitis A Virus Cellular Receptor 2HumansMaleMembrane GlycoproteinsMembrane ProteinsMiddle AgedMultiple SclerosisReceptors, VirusRNA, MessengerTh1 CellsTh2 CellsConceptsCerebrospinal fluid mononuclear cellsFluid mononuclear cellsT cell IgMononuclear cellsTim-3Multiple sclerosisTh2 cellsTIM-1Human Th1TIM moleculesMucin-domain-containing moleculesTim-3 mRNA levelsTh2-mediated diseasesHigh expressionExperimental autoimmune encephalomyelitisHuman autoimmune diseasesTIM-1 expressionIFN-gamma mRNAReal-time RT-PCRTim-1 polymorphismsTh1 cell clonesHigher mRNA expressionAirway hyperreactivityClinical remissionAutoimmune encephalomyelitis
2000
Antigen-specific therapy for autoimmune disease
Harrison L, Hafler D. Antigen-specific therapy for autoimmune disease. Current Opinion In Immunology 2000, 12: 704-711. PMID: 11102776, DOI: 10.1016/s0952-7915(00)00166-7.Peer-Reviewed Original Research