2018
Influenza Infection Induces RBC Alloimmunization By a Type 1 Interferon Dependent Mechanism
Gibb D, Liu D, Liu J, Santhanakrishnan M, Eisenbarth S, Hendrickson J. Influenza Infection Induces RBC Alloimmunization By a Type 1 Interferon Dependent Mechanism. Blood 2018, 132: 743. DOI: 10.1182/blood-2018-99-110884.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIFNα/βInfluenza-infected miceRBC alloimmunizationWildtype miceInfluenza infectionTransfusion recipientsRed blood cell transfusionFollicular helper cell differentiationDependent mechanismCompatible blood productsFrequency of alloimmunizationVirus 3 daysBlood cell transfusionIFNα/β productionCertain autoimmune diseasesPro-inflammatory stimuliT cell proliferationInterferon-dependent mechanismRisk of alloimmunizationType 1 interferonLow baseline levelsHelper cell differentiationCell transfusionAlloimmune responseIgG responses
2017
Interleukin-6 receptor α signaling on CD4+ T cells drives RBC alloantibody generation and T follicular helper cell differentiation in a murine model of RBC alloimmunization.
Arneja A, Salazar J, Jiang W, Hendrickson J, Zimring J, Luckey C. Interleukin-6 receptor α signaling on CD4+ T cells drives RBC alloantibody generation and T follicular helper cell differentiation in a murine model of RBC alloimmunization. The Journal Of Immunology 2017, 198: 201.27-201.27. DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.198.supp.201.27.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRBC alloimmunizationRed blood cellsIL-6RαT cellsAntigen-negative red blood cellsFollicular helper cell differentiationInterleukin-6 receptor αFollicular helper cellsHemolytic transfusion reactionsViable therapeutic optionLife-saving therapySignificant clinical problemSignificant clinical consequencesInterleukin-6 receptorHelper cell differentiationSpecific CD4Multiple alloantibodiesOccasional mortalitySignificant morbidityTherapeutic optionsAvailable biologicsFunctional outcomeHelper cellsTransfusion reactionsClinical consequences