2024
Cholesterol promotes IFNG mRNA expression in CD4+ effector/memory cells by SGK1 activation
Hanin A, Comi M, Sumida T, Hafler D. Cholesterol promotes IFNG mRNA expression in CD4+ effector/memory cells by SGK1 activation. Life Science Alliance 2024, 7: e202402890. PMID: 39366761, PMCID: PMC11452476, DOI: 10.26508/lsa.202402890.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCentral nervous systemT cellsEffector/memory cellsCentral nervous system milieuT cell environmentCD4 T cellsIFNG mRNA expressionCXCR3<sup>+</sup> cellsT cell homeostasisInhibition of SGK1Targeting lipid pathwaysMaintenance of immune surveillanceSerum/glucocorticoid-regulated kinaseImmune surveillanceHealthy donorsCytotoxic capacityEffector responsesInflammatory conditionsSGK1 activityMRNA expressionNervous systemSGK1Metabolic conditionsLipid pathwaysTissue adaptation
2018
Activated β-catenin in Foxp3+ regulatory T cells links inflammatory environments to autoimmunity
Sumida T, Lincoln MR, Ukeje CM, Rodriguez DM, Akazawa H, Noda T, Naito AT, Komuro I, Dominguez-Villar M, Hafler DA. Activated β-catenin in Foxp3+ regulatory T cells links inflammatory environments to autoimmunity. Nature Immunology 2018, 19: 1391-1402. PMID: 30374130, PMCID: PMC6240373, DOI: 10.1038/s41590-018-0236-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstaglandin E receptor 2Regulatory T cellsTreg cellsT cellsAnti-inflammatory cytokine productionIL-10 productionPeripheral immune toleranceIL-10 expressionΒ-cateninE receptor 2Treg subpopulationsTreg phenotypeIL-10Cytokines IFNImmune toleranceTreg signatureCytokine signatureMultiple sclerosisAutoimmune diseasesCytokine productionInflammatory environmentLethal autoimmunityReceptor 2Activated β-cateninIFNRegulatory T Cells: From Discovery to Autoimmunity
Kitz A, Singer E, Hafler D. Regulatory T Cells: From Discovery to Autoimmunity. Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives In Medicine 2018, 8: a029041. PMID: 29311129, PMCID: PMC6280708, DOI: 10.1101/cshperspect.a029041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutoreactive T cellsT cellsMultiple sclerosisEffector-like T cellsInterferon γ secretionEffector T cellsRegulatory T cellsTreg cell functionT-bet expressionCentral nervous systemT cell activationFunctional TregsΓ secretionProinflammatory cytokinesVitamin DAutoimmune diseasesGenetic predispositionNervous systemLoss of functionReduced suppressionConsistent findingCell functionDisease developmentActivationCells
2017
Functional differences between PD-1+ and PD-1- CD4+ effector T cells in healthy donors and patients with glioblastoma multiforme
Goods BA, Hernandez AL, Lowther DE, Lucca LE, Lerner BA, Gunel M, Raddassi K, Coric V, Hafler DA, Love JC. Functional differences between PD-1+ and PD-1- CD4+ effector T cells in healthy donors and patients with glioblastoma multiforme. PLOS ONE 2017, 12: e0181538. PMID: 28880903, PMCID: PMC5589094, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0181538.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImmune checkpoint inhibitorsPD-1 expressionEffector T cellsPD-1Effector cellsGlioblastoma multiformeCheckpoint inhibitorsTim-3T cellsHealthy subjectsCell death protein 1Features of exhaustionDeath protein 1T cell compartmentContext of GBMRecovery of functionCD4 effectorsCD4 cellsRNA sequencingTreatment of cancerHealthy donorsGBM patientsBrain cancerCD4Tumors
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
Sodium chloride inhibits the suppressive function of FOXP3+ regulatory T cells
Hernandez AL, Kitz A, Wu C, Lowther DE, Rodriguez DM, Vudattu N, Deng S, Herold KC, Kuchroo VK, Kleinewietfeld M, Hafler DA. Sodium chloride inhibits the suppressive function of FOXP3+ regulatory T cells. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2015, 125: 4212-4222. PMID: 26524592, PMCID: PMC4639983, DOI: 10.1172/jci81151.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdoptive TransferAnimalsAntibodies, NeutralizingAutoimmunityCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCells, CulturedCoculture TechniquesColitisCytokinesForkhead Transcription FactorsGene Expression ProfilingGenes, ReporterGraft vs Host DiseaseHeterograftsHumansImmediate-Early ProteinsInflammationInterferon-gammaLeukocytes, MononuclearMaleMiceProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesRNA InterferenceRNA, Small InterferingSodium ChlorideSodium Chloride, DietaryT-Lymphocytes, RegulatoryConceptsHigh-salt dietTreg functionIFNγ secretionCD4 effector cellsHuman Treg functionRegulatory T cellsAdoptive transfer modelAnti-IFNγ antibodyHost disease modelType 1 diabetesInduction of proinflammatoryTreg pathwayExperimental colitisXenogeneic graftEffector cellsMultiple sclerosisProinflammatory responseT cellsTregsMurine modelSuppressive activitySuppressive functionSerum/glucocorticoid-regulated kinaseAutoimmunityGlucocorticoid-regulated kinase
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
A Randomized Controlled Double-Masked Trial of Albuterol Add-on Therapy in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Khoury SJ, Healy BC, Kivisäkk P, Viglietta V, Egorova S, Guttmann CR, Wedgwood JF, Hafler DA, Weiner HL, Buckle G, Cook S, Reddy S. A Randomized Controlled Double-Masked Trial of Albuterol Add-on Therapy in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis. JAMA Neurology 2010, 67: 1055-1061. PMID: 20837847, PMCID: PMC2954052, DOI: 10.1001/archneurol.2010.222.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdjuvants, ImmunologicAdrenergic beta-AgonistsAdultAlbuterolDouble-Blind MethodDrug Administration ScheduleDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleGlatiramer AcetateHumansInterferon-gammaInterleukin-13Logistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-RemittingOdds RatioPeptidesPilot ProjectsTreatment OutcomeConceptsMultiple Sclerosis Functional CompositeRelapsing-remitting multiple sclerosisGlatiramer acetateMultiple sclerosisClinical trialsAlbuterol groupTime pointsOral doseIL-13Subcutaneous injectionHelper T-cell subtypes 1Double-masked clinical trialGlatiramer acetate treatmentImmunologic end pointsMasked clinical trialEffects of albuterolIL-12 expressionIL-13 productionStudy time pointsΒ2-adrenergic agonistAlbuterol treatmentAcetate therapyAdverse eventsFirst relapseImmunologic effects
2009
On-Chip Activation and Subsequent Detection of Individual Antigen-Specific T Cells
Song Q, Han Q, Bradshaw EM, Kent SC, Raddassi K, Nilsson B, Nepom GT, Hafler DA, Love JC. On-Chip Activation and Subsequent Detection of Individual Antigen-Specific T Cells. Analytical Chemistry 2009, 82: 473-477. PMID: 20000848, PMCID: PMC2828941, DOI: 10.1021/ac9024363.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntigen-specific T cellsAntigen-specific CD4T cellsAntigen-specific mannerType 1 diabetesMajor histocompatibility complex receptorIndividual CD4Multiple sclerosisAutoimmune diseasesPrimary T cellsCD4Subnanoliter wellsClinical samplesNumber of cellsComplex receptorSubsequent assessmentHuman tissuesCellsChip activationVivoActivationSclerosisDiabetesCytokinesDisease
2008
Concurrent detection of secreted products from human lymphocytes by microengraving: Cytokines and antigen-reactive antibodies
Bradshaw EM, Kent SC, Tripuraneni V, Orban T, Ploegh HL, Hafler DA, Love JC. Concurrent detection of secreted products from human lymphocytes by microengraving: Cytokines and antigen-reactive antibodies. Clinical Immunology 2008, 129: 10-18. PMID: 18675591, PMCID: PMC2577144, DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2008.06.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntibodiesCytokinesHumansImmunoassayInterferon-gammaInterleukin-6Leukocytes, MononuclearTissue Array AnalysisConceptsHuman peripheral blood mononuclear cellsPeripheral blood mononuclear cellsType 1 diabetic subjectsAntigen-reactive antibodiesBlood mononuclear cellsAnti-insulin antibodiesAntigen-specific antibodiesCell surface determinantsDiabetic subjectsIL-6Mononuclear cellsPositive titersIgG isotypeB cellsHuman lymphocytesSurface determinantsCytokinesAntibodiesClinical samplesHematopoietic cellsRare populationCellsMarkersHuman cellsLymphocytesCTLA4Ig treatment in patients with multiple sclerosis
Viglietta V, Bourcier K, Buckle GJ, Healy B, Weiner HL, Hafler DA, Egorova S, Guttmann CR, Rusche JR, Khoury SJ. CTLA4Ig treatment in patients with multiple sclerosis. Neurology 2008, 71: 917-924. PMID: 18794494, DOI: 10.1212/01.wnl.0000325915.00112.61.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultiple sclerosisCostimulatory pathwayPhase 1 dose-escalation studyT cell-mediated autoimmune diseaseCell-mediated autoimmune diseaseRelapsing-remitting multiple sclerosisT-cell costimulatory pathwaysCostimulatory molecule interactionsMonths of infusionDose-escalation studyInterferon-gamma productionT cell activationOriginal therapeutic approachAdverse eventsImmunologic assessmentImmunologic effectsCTLA4Ig treatmentChronic inflammationAutoimmune diseasesInflammatory processT cellsImmune responseTherapeutic approachesCTLA4IgExtension studyLack 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 diseases
2002
GAD65-reactive T cells are activated in patients with autoimmune type 1a diabetes
Viglietta V, Kent SC, Orban T, Hafler DA. GAD65-reactive T cells are activated in patients with autoimmune type 1a diabetes. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2002, 109: 895-903. PMID: 11927616, PMCID: PMC150925, DOI: 10.1172/jci14114.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbataceptAdultAntigens, CDAntigens, DifferentiationAutoimmunityB7-1 AntigenB7-2 AntigenCD28 AntigensCell DivisionCTLA-4 AntigenDiabetes Mellitus, Type 1FemaleGlutamate DecarboxylaseHumansImmunoconjugatesInterferon-gammaInterleukin-13IsoenzymesMaleMembrane GlycoproteinsSignal TransductionT-LymphocytesConceptsGAD65-reactive T cellsType 1 diabetesAutoreactive T cellsT cellsB7-1New-onset type 1 diabetesPancreatic islet cell antigensInsulin-dependent type 1 diabetesGlutamic acid decarboxylase 65B7-2 engagementType 1A diabetesMemory T cellsStimulation ex vivoIslet cell antigensB7-2 moleculesT cell proliferationB7-1 costimulationAutoimmune diseasesCTLA-4Healthy controlsPathogenic roleSelective blockadeCytokine secretionHuman diabetesT lymphocytes
2000
A novel population of B7‐1+ T cells producing intracellular IL‐4 is decreased in patients with multiple sclerosis
Kipp B, Bar‐Or A, Gausling R, Oliveira E, Fruhan S, Stuart W, Hafler D. A novel population of B7‐1+ T cells producing intracellular IL‐4 is decreased in patients with multiple sclerosis. European Journal Of Immunology 2000, 30: 2092-2100. PMID: 10940899, DOI: 10.1002/1521-4141(200007)30:7<2092::aid-immu2092>3.0.co;2-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT cell receptorIntracellular IL-4Multiple sclerosisT cellsB7-1IL-4Autoimmune diseasesTNF-alphaIFN-gammaIL-4-producing T cellsLittle IL-4Immunoregulatory T cellsIL-4 productionIntracellular IFN-gammaT cell populationsLittle IFN-gammaNovel populationDiverse TCR repertoireMHC class IIHuman T cellsShort-term cultureCell surface moleculesTCR repertoireNormal subjectsPatientsGlatiramer acetate (Copaxone®) induces degenerate, Th2-polarized immune responses in patients with multiple sclerosis
Duda PW, Schmied MC, Cook SL, Krieger JI, Hafler DA. Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone®) induces degenerate, Th2-polarized immune responses in patients with multiple sclerosis. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2000, 105: 967-976. PMID: 10749576, PMCID: PMC377485, DOI: 10.1172/jci8970.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAmino Acid SequenceCell DivisionCells, CulturedCross ReactionsEpitopes, T-LymphocyteFemaleGlatiramer AcetateHumansImmunodominant EpitopesImmunosuppressive AgentsInterferon-gammaInterleukin-5Leukocytes, MononuclearLigandsMaleMiddle AgedMolecular Sequence DataMultiple SclerosisMyelin Basic ProteinMyelin SheathPeptide FragmentsPeptidesTetanus ToxoidTh2 CellsConceptsT cell responsesMultiple sclerosisGlatiramer acetateT cellsAntigen-specific T cell responsesTh2-polarized immune responseCross-reactive T cellsAlters immune functionHuman autoimmune diseasesAcetate inducesCross-reactive responsesT cell receptorT cell linesImmune deviationMost patientsTh2 typeAutoimmune disordersTh2 cytokinesAutoimmune diseasesDaily injectionsIL-13IL-5Th2 cellsHealthy subjectsImmune response
1999
HTLV-I-Infected T Cells Evade the Antiproliferative Action of IFN-β
Smith D, Buckle G, Hafler D, Frank D, Höllsberg P. HTLV-I-Infected T Cells Evade the Antiproliferative Action of IFN-β. Virology 1999, 257: 314-321. PMID: 10329542, DOI: 10.1006/viro.1999.9679.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT cell clonesIFN-betaT cellsAntiproliferative actionHuman T-cell lymphotropic virus type IMyelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesisLymphotropic virus type INormal immunoregulatory mechanismsInnate immune defense mechanismsHost T cellsExogenous IL-2Tropical spastic paraparesisT cell proliferationImmune defense mechanismsVirus type IT cell activationPathogenesis of HTLVImmunoregulatory mechanismsSpastic paraparesisIL-2Phosphorylation of STAT1IFN-gammaViral infectionHigh dosesHTLV
1998
Cytokine secretion of myelin basic protein reactive T cells in patients with multiple sclerosis
Windhagen A, Anderson DE, Carrizosa A, Balashov K, Weiner HL, Hafler DA. Cytokine secretion of myelin basic protein reactive T cells in patients with multiple sclerosis. Journal Of Neuroimmunology 1998, 91: 1-9. PMID: 9846813, DOI: 10.1016/s0165-5728(98)00086-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMBP-reactive T cellsReactive T cellsChronic progressive multiple sclerosisProgressive multiple sclerosisMultiple sclerosisT cellsCytokine secretionMyelin basic proteinT cell linesNormal controlsMyelin basic protein-reactive T cellsAntigen-specific cytokine secretionMyelin-reactive T cellsNormal individualsShort-term T cell linesAutoreactive T cell linesCP MS patientsIL-12/IL-4/MBP-reactive cellsTh2-type phenotypeRR-MS patientsTh2 cytokine secretionAutoreactive T cellsMore IFN-gammaMyelin basic protein reactive Th2 T cells are found in acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
Pohl-Koppe A, Burchett S, Thiele E, Hafler D. Myelin basic protein reactive Th2 T cells are found in acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. Journal Of Neuroimmunology 1998, 91: 19-27. PMID: 9846815, DOI: 10.1016/s0165-5728(98)00125-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntibodies, ViralAutoimmunityChildChild, PreschoolDemyelinating DiseasesEncephalomyelitis, Acute DisseminatedEncephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, ExperimentalEpitopesFemaleHerpes ZosterHerpesvirus 3, HumanHumansInfantInterferon-gammaInterleukin-2Interleukin-4MaleMyelin Basic ProteinT-LymphocytesConceptsAcute disseminated encephalomyelitisMBP-reactive T cell linesCentral nervous systemT cellsIL-4T cell linesDisseminated encephalomyelitisSignificant IFN-gamma secretionMyelin-reactive T cellsIFN-gamma secretionIL-4 secretionTh2 T cellsCell linesAutoimmune diseasesPredominant cytokineNormal subjectsSpontaneous recoveryNervous systemPatientsEncephalomyelitisCytokinesSecretionRecovery phaseCellsSubjectsNatural killer activating receptors trigger interferon γ secretion from T cells and natural killer cells
Mandelboim O, Kent S, Davis D, Wilson S, Okazaki T, Jackson R, Hafler D, Strominger J. Natural killer activating receptors trigger interferon γ secretion from T cells and natural killer cells. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 1998, 95: 3798-3803. PMID: 9520447, PMCID: PMC19917, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.95.7.3798.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNatural killer cell activating receptorsT cellsNK cellsInterferon γ secretionSubset of CD8Target cellsHuman class I major histocompatibility complex (MHC) moleculesNatural killer cellsInterferon-gamma secretionGammadelta T cellsMajor histocompatibility complex moleculesAlphabeta T cellsClass I MHC moleculesClass I major histocompatibility complex moleculesTypes of lymphocytesMHC class IHistocompatibility complex moleculesI MHC moleculesT cell receptorEnhancement of proliferationΓ secretionGamma secretionNatural killerKiller cellsActivating receptorsIdentification of a T cell subset capable of both IFN-gamma and IL-10 secretion in patients with chronic Borrelia burgdorferi infection.
Pohl-Koppe A, Balashov K, Steere A, Logigian E, Hafler D. Identification of a T cell subset capable of both IFN-gamma and IL-10 secretion in patients with chronic Borrelia burgdorferi infection. The Journal Of Immunology 1998, 160: 1804-10. PMID: 9469440, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.160.4.1804.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT cell linesIFN-gamma/ILB. burgdorferi infectionIFN-gammaBurgdorferi infectionT cellsIL-12Lyme patientsCell linesLyme diseaseVigorous humoral immune responseIL-10 secretionExogenous IL-12T cell subsetsT cell populationsHumoral immune responseNovel populationB. burgdorferiBorrelia burgdorferi infectionPrecursor T cellsWhole mononuclear cellsHuman T cellsGroups of subjectsIL-10Cell subsets