Scurfin (FoxP3) controls T-Dependent immune responses in vivo through regulation of CD4+ T cell effector function

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Kasprowicz, DJ [1 ]
Smallwood, PS [1 ]
Tyznik, AJ [1 ]
Ziegler, SF [1 ]
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[1] Benaroya Res Inst Virginia Mason, Seattle, WA 98101 USA
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10.4049/jimmunol.171.3.1216
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R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
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Scurfin, the protein product of the FoxP3 gene, is a forkhead-family transcription factor that negatively regulates T cell function. Mice carrying a loss-of-function mutation in FoxP3 (scurfy mice) present with fatal autoimmune-like disease caused by hyperresponsive CD4(+) T cells. Mice that overexpress scurfin (FoxP3 Tg mice) possess fewer mature T cells with reduced functional capabilities compared with normal littermate control mice. We analyzed the ability of CD4(+) T cells and B cells from FoxP3 Tg mice to respond to a T-dependent Ag and found that immunized FoxP3 Tg mice displayed reduced total and Ag-specific serum Ig and disorganized splenic architecture. However, when cultured in vitro, FoxP3 Tg B cells responded normally, suggesting that the poor Ab response was a result of defective T cell help in vivo. When challenged, CD4(+) T cells from FoxP3 Tg mice display reduced up-regulation of CD40 ligand and fewer IFN-gamma-producing cells. Overall, these findings show that overexpression of scurfin reduces T cell responses in vivo such that CD4(+) T cells cannot provide help to B cells during a T cell-dependent Ab response.
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