2015
Multiple sclerosis—a quiet revolution
Ransohoff RM, Hafler DA, Lucchinetti CF. Multiple sclerosis—a quiet revolution. Nature Reviews Neurology 2015, 11: 134-142. PMID: 25686758, PMCID: PMC4556342, DOI: 10.1038/nrneurol.2015.14.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsDrug DiscoveryHistory, 19th CenturyHistory, 20th CenturyHistory, 21st CenturyHumansImmunosuppressive AgentsMultiple SclerosisConceptsTreatment optionsMajor unmet medical needMultiple sclerosis susceptibilityUnmet medical needNeural tissue injuryGenetic variantsMS therapeuticsAcetate therapyMS riskInflammatory aspectsMultiple sclerosisAutoimmune diseasesTreatable diseaseTissue injuryIndividual patientsDisease evolutionClinical phenotypeMedical needPatientsDisease susceptibilityDiseaseGenetic componentSclerosisIFNOptions
2012
Fingolimod for Multiple Sclerosis
Pelletier D, Hafler DA. Fingolimod for Multiple Sclerosis. New England Journal Of Medicine 2012, 366: 339-347. PMID: 22276823, DOI: 10.1056/nejmct1101691.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
CTLA4Ig 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 study
2001
CD4+CD25high Regulatory Cells in Human Peripheral Blood
Baecher-Allan C, Brown J, Freeman G, Hafler D. CD4+CD25high Regulatory Cells in Human Peripheral Blood. The Journal Of Immunology 2001, 167: 1245-1253. PMID: 11466340, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.167.3.1245.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbataceptAntigens, CDAntigens, DifferentiationB7-1 AntigenB7-H1 AntigenBlood ProteinsCD4 AntigensCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCells, CulturedCoculture TechniquesCTLA-4 AntigenHLA-DR AntigensHumansImmunoconjugatesImmunosuppressive AgentsInterleukin-2KineticsLeukocyte Common AntigensLymphocyte ActivationLymphocyte CountMembrane GlycoproteinsPeptidesReceptors, Antigen, T-CellReceptors, Interleukin-2RNA, MessengerSignal TransductionT-Lymphocyte SubsetsConceptsRegulatory T cellsRegulatory cellsT cellsPD-1/PD-L1Regulatory CD4 T cellsAnti-CD3 stimulusCD4 T cellsHuman autoimmune disordersMultiorgan autoimmune diseasePeripheral lymphoid tissuesRegulatory cell functionIL-2 receptorPD-L1 receptorCirculation of humansHuman peripheral bloodContact-dependent mannerNeonatal day 3B7 pathwayPD-L1Regulatory populationAutoimmune disordersAutoimmune diseasesPeripheral bloodResponder cellsIL-2Uncoupling p70s6 Kinase Activation and Proliferation: Rapamycin-Resistant Proliferation of Human CD8+ T Lymphocytes
Slavik J, Lim D, Burakoff S, Hafler D. Uncoupling p70s6 Kinase Activation and Proliferation: Rapamycin-Resistant Proliferation of Human CD8+ T Lymphocytes. The Journal Of Immunology 2001, 166: 3201-3209. PMID: 11207273, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.166.5.3201.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntibodies, MonoclonalCD2 AntigensCD28 AntigensCD3 ComplexCD8 AntigensCD8-Positive T-LymphocytesCell Line, TransformedClone CellsDose-Response Relationship, DrugDose-Response Relationship, ImmunologicDrug ResistanceEnzyme ActivationEpitopes, T-LymphocyteHLA-A AntigensHumansImmunosuppressive AgentsInterleukin-2Lymphocyte ActivationMajor Histocompatibility ComplexModels, ImmunologicalRibosomal Protein S6 KinasesSirolimusT-Lymphocyte SubsetsConceptsT cell clonesT cellsEffect of rapamycinHuman T cell responsesPeripheral blood T cellsCell clonesHeterogeneous proliferative responsesT cell responsesBlood T cellsT cell proliferationSpecific costimulatory signalsGraft infiltrationResistant proliferationInhibition of AgGraft rejectionHuman CD8IL-2RT lymphocytesProliferative responseCostimulatory signalsCell responsesPresence of rapamycinCell proliferationRapamycinProliferation
2000
Glatiramer 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
Treatment of progressive multiple sclerosis with pulse cyclophosphamidel methylprednisolone: Response to therapy is linked to the duration of progressive disease
Hohol M, Olek M, Orav E, Stazzone L, Hafler D, Khoury S, Dawson D, Weiner H. Treatment of progressive multiple sclerosis with pulse cyclophosphamidel methylprednisolone: Response to therapy is linked to the duration of progressive disease. Multiple Sclerosis Journal 1999, 5: 403-409. PMID: 10618696, DOI: 10.1177/135245859900500i606.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProgressive multiple sclerosisDuration of progressionMultiple sclerosisProgressive diseaseSecondary progressive multiple sclerosisDuration of MSPrimary progressive patientsProgressive MS patientsPositive clinical responseOpen-label fashionClinical outcome measuresStart of treatmentOnset of diseaseMethylprednisolone therapySecondary progressiveImmunomodulatory treatmentImmunosuppressive therapyProgressive patientsClinical responsePatient characteristicsMS patientsImmunosuppressive agentsAutoimmune diseasesLabel fashionEDSS changeDifferential responses of invariant V alpha 24J alpha Q T cells and MHC class II-restricted CD4+ T cells to dexamethasone.
Milner J, Kent S, Ashley T, Wilson S, Strominger J, Hafler D. Differential responses of invariant V alpha 24J alpha Q T cells and MHC class II-restricted CD4+ T cells to dexamethasone. The Journal Of Immunology 1999, 163: 2522-9. PMID: 10452989, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.163.5.2522.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdjuvants, ImmunologicAntibodies, BlockingAntibodies, MonoclonalAntigens, CD1Antigens, CD1dAntigens, Differentiation, B-LymphocyteApoptosisAutocrine CommunicationCD3 ComplexCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesClone CellsDexamethasoneDose-Response Relationship, ImmunologicFas ReceptorHistocompatibility Antigens Class IIHumansImmunosuppressive AgentsInterleukin-2Lymphocyte ActivationReceptors, Antigen, T-Cell, alpha-betaSignal TransductionT-Lymphocyte SubsetsConceptsActivation-induced cell deathT cell clonesT cellsTCR signal strengthCell clonesAutocrine IL-2 productionNK T cellsT cell responsesT cell subsetsInhibition of CD4Anti-CD3 stimulationT cell proliferationEffect of dexamethasoneMHC class IIIL-2 productionPresence of dexamethasoneExogenous corticosteroidsCell subsetsImmunomodulatory consequencesDexamethasone treatmentImmune responseCD4High dosesLow dosesCell responses
1998
Expansion of autoreactive T cells in multiple sclerosis is independent of exogenous B7 costimulation.
Scholz C, Patton K, Anderson D, Freeman G, Hafler D. Expansion of autoreactive T cells in multiple sclerosis is independent of exogenous B7 costimulation. The Journal Of Immunology 1998, 160: 1532-8. PMID: 9570577, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.160.3.1532.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbataceptAntigens, CDAntigens, DifferentiationAutoantigensB7-1 AntigenB7-2 AntigenClone CellsCTLA-4 AntigenEpitopes, T-LymphocyteHumansImmunoconjugatesImmunoglobulin Fc FragmentsImmunosuppressive AgentsInterleukin-4Lymphocyte ActivationMembrane GlycoproteinsMultiple SclerosisMyelin Basic ProteinRecombinant Fusion ProteinsT-Lymphocyte SubsetsTetanus ToxoidThymidineConceptsCD4 T cellsMultiple sclerosisT cellsB7-1Myelin basic proteinPathogenesis of MSMyelin-reactive T cellsPeripheral blood T cellsB7-2 engagementAutoreactive T cellsBlood T cellsAbsence of costimulationCentral nervous systemAntigen-specific signalT cell activationMS patientsB7 costimulationInflammatory diseasesTetanus toxoidB7-2Normal controlsNormal subjectsCostimulatory signalsNervous systemCell activation
1997
Treatment of Uveitis by Oral Administration of Retinal Antigens: Results of a Phase I/II Randomized Masked Trial
Nussenblatt R, Gery I, Weiner H, Ferris F, Shiloach J, Remaley N, Perry C, Caspi R, Hafler D, Foster C, Whitcup S. Treatment of Uveitis by Oral Administration of Retinal Antigens: Results of a Phase I/II Randomized Masked Trial. American Journal Of Ophthalmology 1997, 123: 583-592. PMID: 9152063, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9394(14)71070-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhase I/IISoluble retinal antigenTreatment of uveitisRetinal antigensRetinal S-antigenS-antigenStudy endpointImmunosuppressive therapyOral administrationPhase I/II studyMasked trialOcular inflammatory attacksStandard immunosuppressive therapySystemic immunosuppressive therapyPrimary study endpointSecondary study endpointsMain study endpointImmunosuppressive medicationsII studyInflammatory attacksOcular inflammationCytotoxic medicationsImmunosuppressive agentsEndogenous uveitisTreatment groups
1996
HTLV-I-induced T-cell activation.
Buckle GJ, Hafler DA, Höllsberg P. HTLV-I-induced T-cell activation. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 1996, 13 Suppl 1: s107-13. PMID: 8797712, DOI: 10.1097/00042560-199600001-00018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT cell activationT cellsUninfected T cellsT cell interactionsMyelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesisHuman T-cell lymphotropic virus type ILymphotropic virus type ITropical spastic paraparesisInfected T cellsT cell clonesIL-2 productionInterleukin-2 productionVirus type ISpastic paraparesisSpontaneous proliferationCD28 pathwayGeneralized activationCostimulatory signalsImmune systemSeparate mechanismsHTLVProlonged stateType IActivationCells
1988
Anti-CD4 and anti-CD2 monoclonal antibody infusions in subjects with multiple sclerosis. Immunosuppressive effects and human anti-mouse responses.
Hafler DA, Ritz J, Schlossman SF, Weiner HL. Anti-CD4 and anti-CD2 monoclonal antibody infusions in subjects with multiple sclerosis. Immunosuppressive effects and human anti-mouse responses. The Journal Of Immunology 1988, 141: 131-8. PMID: 2454256, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.141.1.131.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman anti-mouse antibodiesAnti-mouse responseAnti-mouse antibodiesHuman anti-mouse responseMultiple sclerosisChronic progressive multiple sclerosisPhase I clinical studyAnti-CD2 monoclonal antibodiesProgressive multiple sclerosisMore chronic diseasesT cell subpopulationsHuman immune responseT cell activationAcute immunosuppressionMAb infusionsT cell surfaceAnti-CD4Daily infusionsImmunologic responseImmunosuppressive effectsChronic diseasesIgG isotypeClinical studiesImmune responseLike antibodies