2022
Toll-like receptor 9 deficiency induces osteoclastic bone loss via gut microbiota-associated systemic chronic inflammation
Ding P, Tan Q, Wei Z, Chen Q, Wang C, Qi L, Wen L, Zhang C, Yao C. Toll-like receptor 9 deficiency induces osteoclastic bone loss via gut microbiota-associated systemic chronic inflammation. Bone Research 2022, 10: 42. PMID: 35624094, PMCID: PMC9142495, DOI: 10.1038/s41413-022-00210-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchToll-like receptorsSystemic chronic inflammationBone lossGut microbiotaSystemic inflammationChronic inflammationBone metabolismLow-grade systemic chronic inflammationActivation of TLRsInflammation-induced osteoclastogenesisOsteoclastic bone lossExpansion of CD4Low bone massSubsequent bone lossInflammatory cytokinesBone massT cellsInflammationOsteoclast differentiationBone marrowMyeloid-biased hematopoiesisImmune systemHematopoietic stem cellsSingle-cell RNA sequencingMice
2014
Long term effect of gut microbiota transfer on diabetes development
Peng J, Narasimhan S, Marchesi JR, Benson A, Wong FS, Wen L. Long term effect of gut microbiota transfer on diabetes development. Journal Of Autoimmunity 2014, 53: 85-94. PMID: 24767831, PMCID: PMC4361177, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaut.2014.03.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNOD miceGut microbiotaWild-type NOD miceNon-obese diabetic (NOD) miceGut microbiomeMyD88-deficient miceMucosal immune systemOnset of diabetesCD8αβ T cellsType 1 diabetesGut microbiota transferWeeks of ageAutoimmune diabetesT1D developmentDiabetes developmentDiabetic miceMicrobiota transferT cellsLamina propriaLong-term effectsProbiotic treatmentImmune systemLarge intestineDiabetesMice
2009
Cellular and humoral immune responses in the early stages of diabetic nephropathy in NOD mice
Xiao X, Ma B, Dong B, Zhao P, Tai N, Chen L, Wong FS, Wen L. Cellular and humoral immune responses in the early stages of diabetic nephropathy in NOD mice. Journal Of Autoimmunity 2009, 32: 85-93. PMID: 19200691, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaut.2008.12.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiabetic NOD miceNOD miceDiabetic nephropathyDiabetic miceNon-diabetic NOD miceNon-obese diabetic (NOD) miceDuration of diabetesUrinary albumin excretionAdditional therapeutic targetsHumoral immune responseAlbumin excretionAutoimmune diabetesDendritic cellsDiabetes onsetImmune changesKidney weightIgG depositsHumoral immunityT cellsImmune responseNephropathyComplement C3Therapeutic targetB cellsImmune system
2008
Toll‐Like Receptors and Diabetes
Wong F, Wen L. Toll‐Like Receptors and Diabetes. Annals Of The New York Academy Of Sciences 2008, 1150: 123-132. PMID: 19120280, DOI: 10.1196/annals.1447.063.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsToll-like receptorsAntigen-presenting cellsType 1 interferonAdaptive immune systemRegulatory cellsAutoimmune responseInflammatory cytokinesMore specific responsesIFN-alphaImmune responseEndogenous ligandImmune systemMolecular patternsInfectionMicrobial infectionsReceptorsInterferonEndogenous stimuliDirect effectCellular stressSpecific responsesCellsResponseAutoimmunityDiabetesCD8+ T-cells and their interaction with other cells in damage to islet β-cells
Wong F, Siew L, Wen L. CD8+ T-cells and their interaction with other cells in damage to islet β-cells. Biochemical Society Transactions 2008, 36: 316-320. PMID: 18481949, DOI: 10.1042/bst0360316.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT cellsHuman type 1 diabetesAntigen-presenting cellsType 1 diabetesAutoimmune attackDiabetes developmentAntigenic targetsEffector stageToxic mediatorsVariety of cellsAnimal modelsTarget antigenImmune systemΒ-cellsMechanisms of damageCellsEarly stagesDamageCD8DiabetesCytokinesLymphocytesAntigen
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 receptorInfectionMiceγδ T cell help of B cells is induced by repeated parasitic infection, in the absence of other T cells
Pao W, Wen L, Smith A, Gulbranson-Judge A, Zheng B, Kelsoe G, MacLennan I, Owen M, Hayday A. γδ T cell help of B cells is induced by repeated parasitic infection, in the absence of other T cells. Current Biology 1996, 6: 1317-1325. PMID: 8939571, DOI: 10.1016/s0960-9822(02)70718-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntibodies, AntinuclearAntibodies, ProtozoanB-LymphocytesCD4 AntigensCoccidiosisEimeriaGene Rearrangement, gamma-Chain T-Cell Antigen ReceptorGerminal CenterImmunity, CellularImmunoglobulin GMiceMice, Mutant StrainsReceptors, Antigen, T-Cell, gamma-deltaT-Lymphocytes, Helper-InducerConceptsGamma delta T cellsDelta T cellsT cell-B cell collaborationT cell helpT cell-deficient miceCell-deficient miceGamma delta cellsT cellsCell helpB cellsGerminal centersParasitic infectionsCell collaborationAlpha beta T cellsBeta T cellsT cell deficiencyDelta cellsDevelopment of autoimmunityAntibody levelsMycobacterial antigensCell deficiencyImmune responseAnatomical focusImmune systemAntibody specificity