[HTML][HTML] Minimally activated CD8 autoreactive T cells specific for IRBP express a high level of Foxp3 and are functionally suppressive
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purpose. Results in previous reports have demonstrated that immunization of the EAU-prone
B6 mouse activates both CD4 and CD8 IRBP-specific T cells. The purpose of this study was
to investigate structural and functional differences between CD4 and CD8 autoreactive T
cells activated by the uveitogenic peptide. methods. Purified CD4 and CD8 isolated from B6
mice immunized with an uveitogenic peptide, interphotoreceptor retinoid-binding protein
(IRBP) 1-20, were stimulated in vitro with various doses of immunizing peptide. The …
B6 mouse activates both CD4 and CD8 IRBP-specific T cells. The purpose of this study was
to investigate structural and functional differences between CD4 and CD8 autoreactive T
cells activated by the uveitogenic peptide. methods. Purified CD4 and CD8 isolated from B6
mice immunized with an uveitogenic peptide, interphotoreceptor retinoid-binding protein
(IRBP) 1-20, were stimulated in vitro with various doses of immunizing peptide. The …
Abstract
purpose. Results in previous reports have demonstrated that immunization of the EAU-prone B6 mouse activates both CD4 and CD8 IRBP-specific T cells. The purpose of this study was to investigate structural and functional differences between CD4 and CD8 autoreactive T cells activated by the uveitogenic peptide.
methods. Purified CD4 and CD8 isolated from B6 mice immunized with an uveitogenic peptide, interphotoreceptor retinoid-binding protein (IRBP) 1-20, were stimulated in vitro with various doses of immunizing peptide. The activated T cells were determined for cytokine production, expression of Foxp3, and suppressor activity.
results. CD4 autoreactive T cells underwent full activation when stimulated with high or medium concentrations of immunizing peptide, whereas a high dose of antigenic peptide resulted in only modest activation of CD8 autoreactive T cells. When stimulated by a low dose (< 0.1 μg/mL) of antigen or by of a high dose of antigen and a small amount of TGF-β1, the minimally activated CD8 T cells expressed a high level of Foxp3 and gained suppressor function.
conclusions. Minimally activated CD8 autoreactive T cells can be functionally suppressive and may neutralize the tissue-damaging effect of the CD4 autoreactive T cells.
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