2016
Epicutaneous immunization with ovalbumin and CpG induces TH1/TH17 cytokines, which regulate IgE and IgG2a production
Majewska-Szczepanik M, Askenase PW, Lobo FM, Marcińska K, Wen L, Szczepanik M. Epicutaneous immunization with ovalbumin and CpG induces TH1/TH17 cytokines, which regulate IgE and IgG2a production. Journal Of Allergy And Clinical Immunology 2016, 138: 262-273.e6. PMID: 26810716, PMCID: PMC5278675, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2015.11.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubcutaneous allergen-specific immunotherapyOVA-specific IgEEpicutaneous immunizationAllergen-specific immunotherapyAntigen-specific mannerT cell receptorAllergic diseasesToll-like receptor 9 agonistMyeloid differentiation primary response 88Differentiation primary response 88Course of allergyIL-17A dependentTolerability of immunotherapyLong-term remissionTH1/TH17 cytokinesReceptor 9 agonistAdoptive cell transferEosinophil peroxidase activityEpicutaneous treatmentRegulatory cellsTh17 cytokinesAtopic dermatitisIL-10IgG2a productionIgE synthesis
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
2012
Epicutaneous immunization with DNP‐BSA induces CD4+ CD25+ Treg cells that inhibit Tc1‐mediated CS
Majewska‐Szczepanik M, Zemelka‐Wiącek M, Ptak W, Wen L, Szczepanik M. Epicutaneous immunization with DNP‐BSA induces CD4+ CD25+ Treg cells that inhibit Tc1‐mediated CS. Immunology And Cell Biology 2012, 90: 784-795. PMID: 22290507, DOI: 10.1038/icb.2012.1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdoptive TransferAnimalsCell CommunicationCell ProliferationCTLA-4 AntigenCytokinesDermatitis, ContactDinitrophenolsDose-Response Relationship, ImmunologicFemaleForkhead Transcription FactorsImmunizationInflammationInflammation MediatorsInterleukin-2 Receptor alpha SubunitLymphoid TissueMiceMice, Inbred BALB CPhenotypeReceptors, Antigen, T-Cell, alpha-betaSerum Albumin, BovineSkinT-Lymphocytes, CytotoxicT-Lymphocytes, RegulatoryConceptsEC immunizationLymph nodesContact sensitivityTreg cellsDNP-BSAEffector T cell responsesRegulatory T cellsT cell responsesSubcutaneous lymph nodesEpicutaneous immunizationInduces CD4Subsequent unresponsivenessIL-12Normal miceT cellsCS responsesImmunizationTranswell systemInhibited productionFlow cytometryProtein antigensCell proliferationLymphocytesCell contactSensitization