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Title: Shared and Unique Features Distinguishing Follicular T Helper and Regulatory Cells of Peripheral Lymph Node and Peyer’s Patches

Journal Article · · Frontiers in Immunology

Follicular helper (TFH) and regulatory (TFR) cells are essential players in managing germinal center (GC) reactions that accomplish effective humoral immune responses. Transcriptome analyses were done comparing gene regulation of TFH and TFR cells isolated from Peyer’s Patches (PP) and immunized peripheral lymph nodes (pLNs) revealing many regulatory patterns common to all follicular cells. Yet, in contrast to TFH cells, the upregulation or downregulation of many genes was attenuated substantially in pLN TFR cells when compared to those of PP. Additionally, PP but not pLN TFR cells were largely unresponsive to IL2 and expressed Il4 as well as Il21. Together with fundamental differences in gene expression that were found between cells of both compartments this emphasizes specific adaptations of follicular T cell functions to their micro-milieu. Furthermore, although GL7 expression distinguishes matured follicular T cells, GL7+ as well as GL7 cells are present in the GC.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC52-07NA27344
OSTI ID:
1432391
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1527289
Report Number(s):
LLNL-JRNL-741132; 714
Journal Information:
Frontiers in Immunology, Journal Name: Frontiers in Immunology Vol. 9; ISSN 1664-3224
Publisher:
Frontiers Media SACopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
Switzerland
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 17 works
Citation information provided by
Web of Science

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