ICOS ligand costimulation is required for T-cell encephalitogenicity.
ICOS ligand costimulation is required for T-cell encephalitogenicity.
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DOI:
10.1006/clim.2001.5074
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发表时间:
2001-09
影响因子:
8.6
通讯作者:
R. Sporici;Richard L. Beswick;C. Allmen;C. A. Rumbley;M. Hayden-Ledbetter;J. Ledbetter;P. Perrin
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作者:
R. Sporici;Richard L. Beswick;C. Allmen;C. A. Rumbley;M. Hayden-Ledbetter;J. Ledbetter;P. Perrin
The interaction of ICOS with its ligand on APC provides a costimulatory signal to previously activated T-cells. In these studies, we blocked the ICOS:ICOS ligand interaction with ICOS-Ig during the in vitro activation of MBP-reactive transgenic CD4(+) T-cells. The presence of ICOS-Ig in these cultures inhibited the ability of the transgenic T-cells to transfer EAE, although they entered the brains of the recipient mice. ICOS-Ig increased apoptosis in the transgenic T-cells, especially in the memory population. This enhanced apoptosis was accompanied by an increase in the BAX/BCL-2 mRNA ratio. ICOS-Ig did not prevent IL2 production, demonstrating that IL-2 production is ICOS ligand independent. IFN-gamma and IL-10 production by the transgenic T-cells, however, was suppressed. Finally, ICOS-Ig injection into mice after the first signs of EAE ameliorated clinical disease. Therefore, ICOSL provides a signal distinct from CD28 costimulation that is required for the activation and viability of encephalitogenic T-cells.