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Wei XF, Zhu JY, Liu HH, Su X, Li JH, Fan YC, Wang K. Hypomethylation of Tumor necrosis factor-like cytokine 1A(TL1A) and its decoy receptor 3 expressive level increase has diagnostic value in HBV-associated cirrhosis. Virology 2023; 585:91-99. [PMID: 37321146 DOI: 10.1016/j.virol.2023.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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For patients with cirrhosis, early diagnosis is the key to delaying the development of liver fibrosis and improving prognosis. This study aimed to investigate the clinical significance of TL1A, which is a susceptibility gene for hepatic fibrosis, and DR3 in the development of cirrhosis and fibrosis. We analyzed the expression of TL1A, DR3, and other inflammatory cytokines associated with liver fibrosis in serum and PBMCs in 200 patients.TL1A methylation level was lower in patients with HBV-associated LC than in the other groups. In addition, the mRNA level and serum of TL1A and DR3 expression levels were found to increase in the LC. Hypomethylation of the TL1A promoter is present in HBV-associated LC, and TL1A and DR3 are highly expressed in HBV-associated cirrhosis. These results indicate that TL1A and DR3 may play an important role in the pathogenesis of LC and TL1A methylation levels may serve as a noninvasive biomarker for early diagnosis and progression of LC.
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- Xue-Fei Wei
- Department of Hepatology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, PR China.
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- Department of Hepatology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, PR China
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- Department of Hepatology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, PR China
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- Department of Hepatology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, PR China
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- Department of Hepatology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, PR China
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- Department of Hepatology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, PR China; Institute of Hepatology, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, PR China
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- Department of Hepatology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, PR China; Institute of Hepatology, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, PR China; Shenzhen Research Institute of Shandong University, Shenzhen, 518000, PR China.
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Barboza BR, Thomaz SMDO, Junior ADC, Espreafico EM, Miyamoto JG, Tashima AK, Camacho MF, Zelanis A, Roque-Barreira MC, da Silva TA. ArtinM Cytotoxicity in B Cells Derived from Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Depends on Syk and Src Family Kinases. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24021075. [PMID: 36674590 PMCID: PMC9863955 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24021075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Receptors on the immune cell surface have a variety of glycans that may account for the immunomodulation induced by lectins, which have a carbohydrate recognition domain (CRD) that binds to monosaccharides or oligosaccharides in a specific manner. ArtinM, a D-mannose-binding lectin obtained from Artocarpus heterophyllus, has affinity for the N-glycans core. Immunomodulation by ArtinM toward the Th1 phenotype occurs via its interaction with TLR2/CD14 N-glycans on antigen-presenting cells, as well as recognition of CD3γ N-glycans on murine CD4+ and CD8+ T cells. ArtinM exerts a cytotoxic effect on Jurkat human leukemic T-cell line and human myeloid leukemia cell line (NB4). The current study evaluated the effects of ArtinM on murine and human B cells derived from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. We found that murine B cells are recognized by ArtinM via the CRD, and the ArtinM stimulus did not augment the proliferation rate or production of IL-2. However, murine B cell incubation with ArtinM augmented the rate of apoptosis, and this cytotoxic effect of ArtinM was also seen in human B cell-lines sourced from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma Raji cell line. This cytotoxic effect was inhibited by the phosphatase activity of CD45 on Lck, and the protein kinases of the Src family contribute to cell death triggered by ArtinM.
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- Bruno Rafael Barboza
- Laboratory of Immunochemistry and Glycobiology, Department of Cell and Molecular Biology and Pathogenic Bioagents, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo (FMRP/USP), Ribeirao Preto 14049-900, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunochemistry and Glycobiology, Department of Cell and Molecular Biology and Pathogenic Bioagents, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo (FMRP/USP), Ribeirao Preto 14049-900, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cell and Molecular Biology of Cancer, Department of Cell and Molecular Biology and Pathogenic Bioagents, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo (FMRP/USP), Ribeirao Preto 14049-900, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cell and Molecular Biology of Cancer, Department of Cell and Molecular Biology and Pathogenic Bioagents, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo (FMRP/USP), Ribeirao Preto 14049-900, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Paulista School of Medicine, Federal University of São Paulo (EPM/UNIFESP), Sao Paulo 04021-001, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Paulista School of Medicine, Federal University of São Paulo (EPM/UNIFESP), Sao Paulo 04021-001, SP, Brazil
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- Functional Proteomics Laboratory, Department of Science and Technology, Federal University of São Paulo (ICT-UNIFESP), São José dos Campos 04021-001, SP, Brazil
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- Functional Proteomics Laboratory, Department of Science and Technology, Federal University of São Paulo (ICT-UNIFESP), São José dos Campos 04021-001, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunochemistry and Glycobiology, Department of Cell and Molecular Biology and Pathogenic Bioagents, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo (FMRP/USP), Ribeirao Preto 14049-900, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunotherapy of Invasive Fungal Infections, Department of Cell and Molecular Biology and Pathogenic Bioagents, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo (FMRP/USP), Ribeirao Preto 14049-900, SP, Brazil
- Correspondence: or ; Tel.: +55-16-3315-3049
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Hsu KH, Wei CW, Su YR, Chou T, Lin YL, Yang FC, Tsou AP, Hsu CL, Tseng PH, Chen NJ, Jeng KS, Leu CM. Upregulation of RelB in the miR-122 knockout mice contributes to increased levels of proinflammatory chemokines/cytokines in the liver and macrophages. Immunol Lett 2020; 226:22-30. [DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2020.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Revised: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Zhu HF, Liu YP, Liu DL, Ma YD, Hu ZY, Wang XY, Gu CS, Zhong Y, Long T, Kan HP, Li ZG. Role of TGFβ3-Smads-Sp1 axis in DcR3-mediated immune escape of hepatocellular carcinoma. Oncogenesis 2019; 8:43. [PMID: 31409774 PMCID: PMC6692328 DOI: 10.1038/s41389-019-0152-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2019] [Revised: 06/04/2019] [Accepted: 06/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of tumour-associated mortality worldwide, but no significant improvement in treating HCC has been reported with currently available systemic therapies. Immunotherapy represents a new frontier in tumour therapy. Therefore, the immunobiology of hepatocarcinoma has been under intensive investigation. Decoy receptor 3 (DcR3), a member of the tumour necrosis factor receptor (TNFR) superfamily, is an immune suppressor associated with tumourigenesis and cancer metastasis. However, little is known about the role of DcR3 in the immunobiology of hepatocarcinoma. In this study, we found that overexpression of DcR3 in HCC is mediated by the TGFβ3-Smad-Sp1 signalling pathway, which directly targets DcR3 promoter regions. Moreover, overexpression of DcR3 in HCC tissues is associated with tumour invasion and metastasis and significantly promotes the differentiation and secretion of Th2 and Treg cells while inhibiting the differentiation and secretion of Th1 cells. Conversely, knockdown of DcR3 expression in HCC significantly restored the immunity of CD4+ T cells. Inhibition of DcR3 expression may provide a novel immunotherapeutic approach to restoring immunity in HCC patients.
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- Hui-Fang Zhu
- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, 1023 South Shatai Rd, Baiyun District, 510515, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, 601 Jinsui Road, 453003, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, 1023 South Shatai Rd, Baiyun District, 510515, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Viral Hepatitis Research, Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1023 South Shatai Road, Baiyun District, 510515, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, 1023 South Shatai Rd, Baiyun District, 510515, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, 1023 South Shatai Rd, Baiyun District, 510515, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, 1023 South Shatai Rd, Baiyun District, 510515, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, 1023 South Shatai Rd, Baiyun District, 510515, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, 601 Jinsui Road, 453003, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, 1023 South Shatai Rd, Baiyun District, 510515, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, 1023 South Shatai Rd, Baiyun District, 510515, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1023 South Shatai Rd, Baiyun District, 510515, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, 1023 South Shatai Rd, Baiyun District, 510515, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. .,Department of Pathology, Shenzhen Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1333 Xin-hu Road, Bao'an District, 518100, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. .,Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Viral Oncology, The Clinical Innovation & Research Center, Shenzhen Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1333 Xin-hu Road, Bao'an District, 518100, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
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Lee SH, Park SR. Toll-like Receptor 1/2 Agonist Pam3CSK4 Suppresses Lipopolysaccharide-driven IgG1 Production while Enhancing IgG2a Production by B Cells. Immune Netw 2018; 18:e10. [PMID: 29503740 PMCID: PMC5833117 DOI: 10.4110/in.2018.18.e10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2017] [Revised: 02/06/2018] [Accepted: 02/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Interaction between pathogen-associated molecular patterns and pattern recognition receptors triggers innate and adaptive immune responses. Several studies have reported that toll-like receptors (TLRs) are involved in B cell proliferation, differentiation, and Ig class switch recombination (CSR). However, roles of TLRs in B cell activation and differentiation are not completely understood. In this study, we investigated the direct effect of stimulation of TLR1/2 agonist Pam3CSK4 on mouse B cell viability, proliferation, activation, Ig production, and Ig CSR in vitro. Treatment with 0.5 µg/ml of Pam3CSK4 only barely induced IgG1 production although it enhanced B cell viability. In addition, high-dosage Pam3CSK4 diminished IgG1 production in a dose-dependent manner, whereas the production of other Igs, cell viability, and proliferation increased. Pam3CSK4 additively increased TLR4 agonist lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced mouse B cell growth and activation. However, interestingly, Pam3CSK4 abrogated LPS-induced IgG1 production but enhanced LPS-induced IgG2a production. Further, Pam3CSK4 decreased LPS-induced germline γ1 transcripts (GLTγ1)/GLTε expression but increased GLTγ2a expression. On the other hand, Pam3CSK4 had no effect on LPS-induced plasma cell differentiation. Taken together, these results suggest that TLR1/2 agonist Pam3CSK4 acts as a potent mouse B cell mitogen in combination with TLR4 agonist LPS, but these 2 different TLR agonists play diverse roles in regulating the Ig CSR of each isotype, particularly IgG1/IgE and IgG2a.
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- Sang-Hoon Lee
- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Konyang University, Daejeon 35365, Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Konyang University, Daejeon 35365, Korea.,Priority Research Center, Myunggok Medical Research Institute, College of Medicine, Konyang University, Daejeon 35365, Korea
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Decoy receptor 3 (DcR3), also known as tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR) superfamily member 6b (TNFRSF6B), is a soluble decoy receptor which can neutralize the biological functions of three members of tumor necrosis factor superfamily (TNFSF): Fas ligand (FasL), LIGHT, and TL1A. In addition to ‘decoy’ function, recombinant DcR3.Fc is able to modulate the activation and differentiation of dendritic cells (DCs) and macrophages via ‘non-decoy’ action. DcR3-treated DCs skew T cell differentiation into Th2 phenotype, while DcR3-treated macrophages behave M2 phenotype. DcR3 is upregulated in various cancer cells and several inflammatory tissues, and is regarded as a potential biomarker to predict inflammatory disease progression and cancer metastasis. However, whether DcR3 is a pathogenic factor or a suppressor to attenuate inflammatory reactions, has not been discussed comprehensively yet. Because mouse genome does not have DcR3, it is not feasible to investigate its physiological functions by gene-knockout approach. However, DcR3-mediated effects in vitro are determined via overexpressing DcR3 or addition of recombinant DcR3.Fc fusion protein. Moreover, CD68-driven DcR3 transgenic mice are used to investigate DcR3-mediated systemic effects in vivo. Upregulation of DcR3 during inflammatory reactions exerts negative-feedback to suppress inflammation, while tumor cells hijack DcR3 to prevent apoptosis and promote tumor growth and invasion. Thus, ‘switch-on’ of DcR3 expression may be feasible for the treatment of inflammatory diseases and enhance tissue repairing, while ‘switch-off’ of DcR3 expression can enhance tumor apoptosis and suppress tumor growth in vivo.
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- Shie-Liang Hsieh
- Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, 128 Academia Road, Section 2, Nankang, Taipei, 115, Taiwan. .,Institute of Clinical Medicine & Immunology Research Center, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan. .,Department of Medical Research and Education, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan. .,Institute of Immunology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan. .,Institute for Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, No. 1 Section 1, Jen Ai Road, Taipei, 10001, Taiwan.
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Aiba Y, Harada K, Komori A, Ito M, Shimoda S, Nakamura H, Nagaoka S, Abiru S, Migita K, Ishibashi H, Nakanuma Y, Nishida N, Kawashima M, Tokunaga K, Yatsuhashi H, Nakamura M. Systemic and local expression levels of TNF-like ligand 1A and its decoy receptor 3 are increased in primary biliary cirrhosis. Liver Int 2014; 34:679-88. [PMID: 24016146 DOI: 10.1111/liv.12296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2013] [Accepted: 07/24/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND & AIMS Through a genome-wide association study of a Japanese population, we recently identified TNFSF15, a gene encoding TNF-like ligand 1A (TL1A), as a susceptibility gene for primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC). We investigated the clinical significance of TL1A and one of its receptors, decoy receptor 3 (DcR3), in PBC. METHODS We analysed the systemic and local expression of TL1A and DcR3 in 110 PBC patients and 46 healthy controls using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, quantitative polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemical staining. RESULTS Serum TL1A levels were significantly increased in PBC patients at both early and late stages as compared with healthy controls, and its levels were significantly decreased in early-stage PBC patients after ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) treatment. TL1A was immunohistochemically localized to biliary epithelial cells, Kupffer cells, blood vessels and infiltrating mononuclear cells in the PBC liver. In addition, TL1A messenger RNA expression was increased in the PBC liver as compared with the non-diseased liver. Serum DcR3 levels were also significantly increased in PBC patients, and were significantly decreased after UDCA treatment in early-stage PBC patients. CONCLUSIONS These results indicate that TL1A and DcR3 may play an important role in the pathogenesis of PBC.
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- Yoshihiro Aiba
- Clinical Research Center, National Hospital Organization Nagasaki Medical Center, Omura, Japan
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Shared genetic determinants between eczema and other immune-related diseases. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol 2014; 13:478-86. [PMID: 23945175 DOI: 10.1097/aci.0b013e328364e8f7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Eczema and other allergic disorders are complex diseases caused by multiple genetic and environmental factors. Here, we review recent success in the identification of novel susceptibility loci for eczema. RECENT FINDINGS Genome-wide association studies led to marked progress in unraveling the genetic determinants of allergic disorders. In the past 4 years, a total of 14 new eczema susceptibility loci have been identified and nearly all of them were successfully replicated. Seven additional eczema loci were recently identified by alternative strategies utilizing the remarkable overlap in the genetic cause of diverse immune-related traits. Apart from underlining the importance of the skin barrier in eczema, these studies point to specific immunological functions altered in eczema pathogenesis. SUMMARY The new findings demonstrate that common pathways are involved in the development of eczema and other immune-related traits. Moreover, the genetic determinants shared between eczema, asthma, and allergic rhinitis should aid in resolving the molecular mechanisms triggering disease progression along the atopic march. The identification of the underlying genes and causal variants will be the major challenge for upcoming studies.
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The role of TL1A and DR3 in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Mediators Inflamm 2013; 2013:258164. [PMID: 24453414 PMCID: PMC3880748 DOI: 10.1155/2013/258164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2013] [Accepted: 12/02/2013] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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TNF-like ligand 1A (TL1A), which binds its cognate receptor DR3 and the decoy receptor DcR3, is an identified member of the TNF superfamily. TL1A exerts pleiotropic effects on cell proliferation, activation, and differentiation of immune cells, including helper T cells and regulatory T cells. TL1A and its two receptors expression is increased in both serum and inflamed tissues in autoimmune diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Polymorphisms of the TNFSF15 gene that encodes TL1A are associated with the pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome, leprosy, and autoimmune diseases, including IBD, AS, and primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC). In mice, blocking of TL1A-DR3 interaction by either antagonistic antibodies or deletion of the DR3 gene attenuates the severity of multiple autoimmune diseases, whereas sustained TL1A expression on T cells or dendritic cells induces IL-13-dependent small intestinal inflammation. This suggests that modulation of TL1A-DR3 interaction may be a potential therapeutic target in several autoimmune diseases, including IBD, RA, AS, and PBC.
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