Exogenous TNFR2 activation protects from acute GvHD via host T reg cell expansion.
Exogenous TNFR2 activation protects from acute GvHD via host T reg cell expansion.
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10.1084/jem.20151563
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2016-08-22
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Beilhack A
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Chopra M;Biehl M;Steinfatt T;Brandl A;Kums J;Amich J;Vaeth M;Kuen J;Holtappels R;Podlech J;Mottok A;Kraus S;Jordán-Garrote AL;Bäuerlein CA;Brede C;Ribechini E;Fick A;Seher A;Polz J;Ottmüller KJ;Baker J;Nishikii H;Ritz M;Mattenheimer K;Schwinn S;Winter T;Schäfer V;Krappmann S;Einsele H;Müller TD;Reddehase MJ;Lutz MB;Männel DN;Berberich-Siebelt F;Wajant H;Beilhack A
Activation of TNFR2 with a novel agonist expands T reg cells in vivo and protects allo-HCT recipients from acute GvHD while sparing antilymphoma and antiinfectious properties of transplanted donor T cells. Donor CD4+Foxp3+ regulatory T cells (T reg cells) suppress graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT [allo-HCT]). Current clinical study protocols rely on the ex vivo expansion of donor T reg cells and their infusion in high numbers. In this study, we present a novel strategy for inhibiting GvHD that is based on the in vivo expansion of recipient T reg cells before allo-HCT, exploiting the crucial role of tumor necrosis factor receptor 2 (TNFR2) in T reg cell biology. Expanding radiation-resistant host T reg cells in recipient mice using a mouse TNFR2-selective agonist before allo-HCT significantly prolonged survival and reduced GvHD severity in a TNFR2- and T reg cell–dependent manner. The beneficial effects of transplanted T cells against leukemia cells and infectious pathogens remained unaffected. A corresponding human TNFR2-specific agonist expanded human T reg cells in vitro. These observations indicate the potential of our strategy to protect allo-HCT patients from acute GvHD by expanding T reg cells via selective TNFR2 activation in vivo.