2010
Importance of TLR2 in the direct response of T lymphocytes to Schistosoma mansoni antigens
Burton O, Gibbs S, Miller N, Jones F, Wen L, Dunne D, Cooke A, Zaccone P. Importance of TLR2 in the direct response of T lymphocytes to Schistosoma mansoni antigens. European Journal Of Immunology 2010, 40: 2221-2229. PMID: 20480503, DOI: 10.1002/eji.200939998.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntigens, CDAntigens, HelminthCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCells, CulturedFemaleForkhead Transcription FactorsGalectin 3Helminth ProteinsHost-Pathogen InteractionsImmunomodulationLectins, C-TypeMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, Inbred NODMice, KnockoutMinor Histocompatibility AntigensReceptors, Cell SurfaceSchistosoma mansoniToll-Like Receptor 2Transforming Growth Factor betaConceptsS. mansoni soluble egg antigenSchistosoma mansoni antigensT cellsFoxp3 expressionImportance of TLR2S. mansoni antigensSurface-bound TGFTLR2 ligand stimulationT cell secretionAccessory cell interactionsNOD miceTh2 responsesEgg antigenImmunomodulatory effectsT lymphocytesAbsence of APCC-type lectinBioactive TGFGalectin-3AntigenTGFTLR2Cell interactionsCellsLigand stimulation
2004
What can the HLA transgenic mouse tell us about autoimmune diabetes?
Wong F, Wen L. What can the HLA transgenic mouse tell us about autoimmune diabetes? Diabetologia 2004, 47: 1476-1487. PMID: 15349728, DOI: 10.1007/s00125-004-1505-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHLA transgenic miceType 1 diabetes mellitusTransgenic miceDiabetes mellitusHLA class II allelesCD4 T lymphocytesAntigen-presenting moleculesClass II allelesPeptide-MHC complexesStudies of micePutative autoantigenParticular HLAT lymphocytesHLA moleculesPeptide antigensMHC complexesMiceDiseasePolygenic diseaseMellitusVivo roleInsultIntracellular processingImmunotherapyDiabetes
2003
The study of HLA class II and autoimmune diabetes.
Wong F, Wen L. The study of HLA class II and autoimmune diabetes. 2003, 3: 1-15. PMID: 12558070, DOI: 10.2174/1566524033361591.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHLA moleculesTransgenic miceHuman leucocyte antigens DR3HLA transgenic miceCD4 T lymphocytesHLA class IIAntigen-specific cellsT cell epitopesMHC-peptide complexesPeptide-MHC complexesPutative autoantigenDiabetes mellitusAutoimmune diseasesAntigens DR3T lymphocytesCell epitopesClass IIPeptide antigensMajor histocompatibility complex class II lociMHC complexesDiseaseClass II lociDevelopment of reagentsMiceFurther studies
2002
Induction and acceleration of insulitis/diabetes in mice with a viral mimic (polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid) and an insulin self-peptide
Moriyama H, Wen L, Abiru N, Liu E, Yu L, Miao D, Gianani R, Wong F, Eisenbarth G. Induction and acceleration of insulitis/diabetes in mice with a viral mimic (polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid) and an insulin self-peptide. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2002, 99: 5539-5544. PMID: 11943868, PMCID: PMC122805, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.082120099.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT lymphocytesB7-1 transgenic miceBALB/c miceAnti-islet autoimmunityExperimental autoimmune diabetesAutoreactive T lymphocytesB7-1 moleculeCD4 T lymphocytesType 1 diabetesPolyinosinic-polycytidylic acidAutoimmune diabetesInsulin autoantibodiesC micePeptide immunizationSimultaneous administrationDisease inductionMurine modelMouse modelDiabetesTransgenic miceInsulin peptidesMiceImmunizationPolyICViral mimic
1999
Identification of an MHC class I-restricted autoantigen in type 1 diabetes by screening an organ-specific cDNA library
Wong F, Karttunen J, Dumont C, Wen L, Visintin I, Pilip I, Shastri N, Pamer E, Janeway C. Identification of an MHC class I-restricted autoantigen in type 1 diabetes by screening an organ-specific cDNA library. Nature Medicine 1999, 5: 1026-1031. PMID: 10470079, DOI: 10.1038/12465.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsAutoantigensCD8-Positive T-LymphocytesClone CellsCloning, MolecularCOS CellsDiabetes Mellitus, Type 1Epitopes, T-LymphocyteGene LibraryHistocompatibility Antigens Class IInsulinInterferon-gammaIslets of LangerhansLymphocyte ActivationLymphocyte CountMiceMice, Inbred NODMice, Inbred StrainsOrgan SpecificityPeptidesConceptsType 1 diabetesAutoimmune diseasesT cellsPathogenic CD4 T cellsPathogenic CD8 T cellsNon-obese diabetic (NOD) miceCD8 T cell epitopesInsulin-producing pancreatic β-cellsAntigen-specific immunotherapyCD8 T lymphocytesCD8 T cellsCD4 T cellsT cell epitopesGood animal modelMHC class IIdentification of autoantigensPancreatic β-cellsDiabetic micePreventative therapyHuman diabetesT lymphocytesAnimal modelsImmune processesDiabetesΒ-cells
1994
T Cell Clones Generated from Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Using Interleukin-2 Proliferate to Human Islet Antigens
Peakman M, Wen L, McNab G, Watkins P, Tan K, Vergani D. T Cell Clones Generated from Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Using Interleukin-2 Proliferate to Human Islet Antigens. Autoimmunity 1994, 17: 31-39. PMID: 8025212, DOI: 10.3109/08916939409014656.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAutoantigensAutoimmune DiseasesCD4 AntigensCD8 AntigensChildChild, PreschoolClone CellsDiabetes Mellitus, Type 1FemaleHumansInterleukin-2Islets of LangerhansLymphocyte ActivationMaleReceptors, Antigen, T-Cell, alpha-betaReceptors, Antigen, T-Cell, gamma-deltaReceptors, Interleukin-2T-Lymphocyte SubsetsConceptsT cell clonesT lymphocytesIslet antigensControl subjectsAntigen specificityType 1Cell clonesT cell populationsPeripheral blood lymphocytesIL-2 receptorActivated T lymphocytesDose-dependent fashionPrediabetic periodLiver membrane preparationsPeripheral bloodAutologous APCIL-2Blood lymphocytesPatientsHuman isletsLymphocytesMembrane preparationsProliferation assaysPathogenesisAntigen
1992
89 IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF THE T-CELL RECEPTOR (TCR) USAGE BY T LYMPHOCYTES INFILTRATING THE LIVER IN AUTOIMMUNE CHRONIC ACTIVE HEPATITIS (ACAH) AND PRIMARY SCLEROSING CHOLANGITIS (PSC)
Mustafa A, Wen L, Hussain M, Davies E, G M. 89 IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF THE T-CELL RECEPTOR (TCR) USAGE BY T LYMPHOCYTES INFILTRATING THE LIVER IN AUTOIMMUNE CHRONIC ACTIVE HEPATITIS (ACAH) AND PRIMARY SCLEROSING CHOLANGITIS (PSC). Journal Of Pediatric Gastroenterology And Nutrition 1992, 15: 355. DOI: 10.1097/00005176-199210000-00112.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1990
T-cell-directed hepatocyte damage in autoimmune chronic active hepatitis
Wen L, Peakman M, Lobo-Yeo A, Vergani D, Mowat A, Mieli-Vergani, McFarlane B. T-cell-directed hepatocyte damage in autoimmune chronic active hepatitis. The Lancet 1990, 336: 1527-1530. PMID: 1979365, DOI: 10.1016/0140-6736(90)93306-a.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutoimmune chronic active hepatitisChronic active hepatitisActive hepatitisPeripheral bloodT lymphocytesAutologous B lymphocytesLiver membrane antigensT cell clonesAsialoglycoprotein receptorActivated T lymphocytesLiver cell membraneSpecific autoantibodiesAutoimmune attackImmune attackHepatocyte damageHepatitisB lymphocytesLymphocytesBloodLipoprotein complexAutoantibodiesPatientsCell membraneAntigenClones
1989
LIVER MEMBRANE-SPECIFIC T CEL CLONES IN AUTOIMMUNE CHRONIC ACTIVE HEPATITIS (aCAH)
Wen L, Lobo Yeo A, Pcakman M, Mowat A, Mieli Vargant G, Vargani D. LIVER MEMBRANE-SPECIFIC T CEL CLONES IN AUTOIMMUNE CHRONIC ACTIVE HEPATITIS (aCAH). Pediatric Research 1989, 26: 272-272. DOI: 10.1203/00006450-198909000-00050.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPeripheral blood mononuclear cellsAllogeneic peripheral blood mononuclear cellsT cell clonesIL-2Cell clonesIrradiated autologous peripheral blood mononuclear cellsAutologous peripheral blood mononuclear cellsExcess IL-2Blood mononuclear cellsAntigen presenting cellsInterleukin-2 receptorLiver cell membraneAnti-IL2RAUTOIMMUNE CHRONICAnti-CD4HLA-DRMononuclear cellsImmune attackPresenting cellsT cellsT lymphocytesPatientsRabbit kidney membranesCells/Liver membranes