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Khare M, Mangalam A, Rodriguez M, David CS. HLA DR and DQ interaction in myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein-induced experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis in HLA class II transgenic mice. J Neuroimmunol 2005; 169:1-12. [PMID: 16194572 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2005.07.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2005] [Accepted: 07/20/2005] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is shown to be associated with the HLA class II genes. The presence of strong linkage disequilibrium between HLA DR and DQ molecules in humans makes it difficult to identify the individual roles of HLA DR and HLA DQ molecule in MS pathogenesis. To address this problem, we used HLA class II transgenic mice and the experimental autoimmune encephalitis (EAE) model. Administration of recombinant MOG (rMOG) induced severe inflammation and demyelination in the central nervous system (CNS) of HLA DRB1*1502 mice (60%), whereas no disease was observed in HLA DQB1*0601(0%) and mild disease was observed in DQB1*0302 mice (13%). Lymphocyte proliferation was blocked by anti HLA antibodies, confirming that the rMOG was functionally presented by the HLA molecules. Introduction of DQB1*0302 into DRB1*1502 mice resulted in the development of chronic progressive clinical disease characterized by severe inflammation and demyelination (90%) in response to immunization with rMOG, whereas mild disease was observed when DQB1*0601 was introduced in DRB1*1502 mice (30%). This would suggest that the presence of more than one susceptible allele, namely HLA DRB1*1502 and DQB1*0302 resulted in enhanced severity of disease in the DRB1*1502/DQB1*0302 mice, possibly due to the additional selection and expansion of potential autoreactive T cells. The use of defined single and double HLA transgenic mice may reveal the intricate interactions between class II molecules in human disease.
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- Meenakshi Khare
- Department of Immunology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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Papouchado BG, Chapoval SP, Marietta EV, Weiler CR, David CS. HLA-DQ/human CD4-restricted immune response to cockroach allergens in transgenic mice. TISSUE ANTIGENS 2000; 55:303-11. [PMID: 10852381 DOI: 10.1034/j.1399-0039.2000.550403.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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We investigated the immune response to the German cockroach (Blattella germanica), and one of its major antigens, Blattella germanica group 5 (Bla g 5), in a double-transgenic, double-knockout mouse expressing human HLA-DQ8, HLA-DQ6 and CD4 molecules in the absence of mouse class II and mouse CD4. Transgenic mice were primed and challenged with CR extract or individual synthetic peptides representing Bla g 5. Strong T-cell responses to CR extract were detected in both HLA-DQ/hCD4+ transgenic mice. The responses were two times lower in mice expressing HLA-DQ molecule in the context of mouse CD4. Under similar treatment, no responses were found in the double-knockout Abetadegrees/mCD4degrees mice and in mice expressing human CD4 molecule alone. HLA-DQ/hCD4+ mice produced primarily interleukin (IL)-5, IL-10, and IL-13. Minimal amounts of IL-4 were detected only in HLA-DQ6/ hCD4+ mice. Interferon (IFN)-gamma production was low in both transgenic mouse, suggesting a predominantly T-helper 2 (Th2)-type response. Cockroach allergen extract immunized HLA-DQ8/hCD4+ mice recognized only one of the 20 peptides of Bla g 5 while HLA-DQ6/hCD4+ mice responded primarily to three peptides. Primed with individual peptides, both HLA-DQ/hCD4+ mice responded maximally to peptides 10 (residues 91-110) and 17 (residues 161-180). In addition, HLA-DQ6/hCD4+ mice responded to peptide 16 (residues 151-170). Thus, peptides 10 and 17 contained the major HLA-DQ-restricted hCD4+ T-cell epitopes and could be recognized by both HLA-DQ8 and HLA-DQ6 transgenic mice. Transgenic mice represent a new tool for investigating the immune responses to cockroach allergen. Our results suggest that therapeutic strategies aimed at developing antagonist peptides might be a useful treatment (immunotherapy) for allergic asthma.
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- B G Papouchado
- Department of Immunology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA
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Pan S, Trejo T, Hansen J, Smart M, David CS. HLA-DR4 (DRB1*0401) Transgenic Mice Expressing an Altered CD4-Binding Site: Specificity and Magnitude of DR4-Restricted T Cell Response. THE JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY 1998. [DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.161.6.2925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Optimum function of HLA-DR molecules in transgenic mice requires efficient interaction between the class II molecules on APCs and CD4 on T cells. Residues 110 and 139 of the second domain of class II molecules are considered to be critical for recognition of CD4. We generated an HLA-DR4β(NT) transgene construct in which positions 110 and 139 were altered to resemble endogenous mouse H2 Aβ molecules. This construct was introduced into (B10 × SWR) embryos, and DR4β(NT) transgenic mice were produced. The transgene was transferred into B10.RFB3 (Eβ0 Eαp) mice. The transgene-encoded DR4β molecules paired with endogenous Eα chains to form stable DR4β/Eα dimers expressed on the cell surface. The hybrid dimers showed similar Ag-binding specificity to HLA-DR4 molecules and positively selected CD4+ T cells in vivo. Immunization of HLA-DR4β(NT) transgenic mice with DR4-restricted peptides induced T cell proliferation in vitro. While the purified T cells from DR4β(NT) transgenic mice responded strongly to the HA(307–319) presented by M12C3 transfectants expressing altered DR4β/Eα heterodimers, the response to the same peptides presented by transfectants expressing wild-type DR4β/Eα molecules was substantially reduced. Taken together, these data confirmed in vitro studies on the importance of these residues in CD4-MHC class II interaction. The altered HLA-DR4β transgenic mice were able to overcome the species barrier and generate efficient HLA-DR4-restricted CD4-specific immune responses. Thus, residues 110 and 139 were critical for the interaction of class II with CD4 T cells during thymic selection as well as peripheral immune responses.
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- Shuchong Pan
- Department of Immunology, Mayo Clinic and Medical School, Rochester, MN 55905
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- Department of Immunology, Mayo Clinic and Medical School, Rochester, MN 55905
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- Department of Immunology, Mayo Clinic and Medical School, Rochester, MN 55905
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- Department of Immunology, Mayo Clinic and Medical School, Rochester, MN 55905
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- Department of Immunology, Mayo Clinic and Medical School, Rochester, MN 55905
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Chapoval SP, Neeno T, Krco CJ, Marietta EV, Harders J, David CS. HLA-DQ6 and HLA-DQ8 Transgenic Mice Respond to Ragweed Allergens and Recognize a Distinct Set of Epitopes on Short and Giant Ragweed Group 5 Antigens. THE JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY 1998. [DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.161.4.2032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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We have investigated the genetic and molecular basis of immune responsiveness to short ragweed (SRW) (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) extract, and group 5 allergens from short and giant (Ambrosia trifida) ragweed using transgenic mice expressing DQ6 (HLA-DQA1*0103, HLA-DQB1*0601) and DQ8 (HLA-DQA1*0301, HLA-DQB1*0302) genes in class II knockout (Aβ0) mice. Panels of overlapping peptides spanning the Amb a 5 and Amb t 5 Ags were synthesized. Mice were immunized with whole SRW extract or individual peptides s.c. and lymph node cells (LNC) were challenged in vitro. Strong T cell responses to SRW extract were measured in both HLA-DQ transgenic mice, while control, HLA-DQ6−/DQ8−/H-2Aβ0, mice were unresponsive. IL-5 and IL-10 were the primary cytokines produced by in vitro challenged LNC of SRW-primed transgenic mice. HLA-DQ6-restricted T cell responses were detected to all three peptides of Amb t 5 and two determinants (residues 1–20 and 11–30) on Amb a 5. In contrast, LNC of HLA-DQ8 mice did not recognize peptide 11–30 of Amb t 5 Ag, but recognized several Amb a 5 determinants. The immune response in transgenic mice was dependent upon CD4+ T cells and was HLA-DQ restricted. Primed with purified Amb t 5, both transgenics recognized peptide 21–40, and an additional DQ6-restricted epitope was found within residue 1–20. SRW-immunized HLA-DQ6 mice respond to peptide 11–30 of Amb a 5, while HLA-DQ8 mice strongly recognize peptide 1–20. These results demonstrate the specificity of HLA class II polymorphism in allergen sensitivity and pave the way for developing antagonistic peptides for desensitization.
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- †Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905
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Drescher KM, Nguyen LT, Taneja V, Coenen MJ, Leibowitz JL, Strauss G, Hammerling GJ, David CS, Rodriguez M. Expression of the human histocompatibility leukocyte antigen DR3 transgene reduces the severity of demyelination in a murine model of multiple sclerosis. J Clin Invest 1998; 101:1765-74. [PMID: 9541508 PMCID: PMC508759 DOI: 10.1172/jci167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The role of various MHC genes in determining the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS) remains controversial. The HLA-DR3 gene has been associated with benign relapsing MS in some genetic epidemiologic studies, but with disease progression in others. We induced demyelination in highly susceptible B10.M and B10.Q mice expressing the DR3 (HLA-DRB1*0301) transgene to determine directly the effects of a human transgene by infecting them with Theiler's murine encephalomyelitis virus (TMEV). DR3+ mice experienced a dramatic reduction in the extent and severity of demyelination compared with DR3- littermate controls, whereas anti-TMEV antibody titers, delayed-type hypersensitivity responses, and levels of infectious virus, virus antigen, and virus RNA were similar in both groups. To address a possible mechanism of how the human transgene is reducing virus-induced demyelination, we analyzed cytokine expression in the lesions and also determined whether B10.M mice can respond to peptides derived from the DR3 molecule. Intense staining for IFN-gamma and IL-4, T helper (TH) 1 and TH2 cytokines, respectively, was found in the lesions of TMEV-infected DR3- mice but not in the DR3+ transgenic mice at day 21 after infection. DR3 peptides elicited strong proliferative responses in B10.M mice but not in B10.M (DR3+) mice. These experiments are the first to demonstrate that a human class II DR gene can alter the severity of demyelination in an animal model of MS without influencing viral load. These experiments are consistent with a mechanism by which DR3 reduces demyelination by altering the cytokine expression in the lesions, possibly by deleting T cells involved in virus-induced pathology.
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- K M Drescher
- Department of Immunology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA
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Gonzalez-Gay MA, Zanelli E, Khare SD, Krco CJ, Zhou P, Inoko H, Griffiths MM, Luthra HS, David CS. Human leukocyte antigen-DRB1*1502 (DR2Dw12) transgene reduces incidence and severity of arthritis in mice. Hum Immunol 1996; 50:54-60. [PMID: 8872175 DOI: 10.1016/0198-8859(96)00123-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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A strong correlation exists between susceptibility to RA in humans and some DRB1 alleles of the MHC region, such as DRB1*0401 and DRB1*0101. Meanwhile, incidences of other DR specificities, such as DR2, DR5, or DR7 have often been found reduced among RA patients. Like RA, susceptibility to mouse CIA is influenced by the MHC class II loci. To analyze the effect of a DRB1 molecule associated with low incidence of RA on mouse CIA, a human DRB1*1502 (DR2Dw12) transgene was introduced into CIA-susceptible B10.RQB3 (H2Aq) mice. Transgene-positive DRB1*1502 mice showed a significant reduction in the incidence and severity of arthritis. Moreover, the clinical reduction of arthritis correlated with the T-cell proliferative response of B10.RQB3-DRB1*1502 mice against a self-derived DRB1 peptide from the third hypervariable region. Our results suggest that the DRB1*1502-mediated protection against CIA can be explained by the DRB1 molecule acting as a source of self-antigenic peptide which interferes with the T-cell response against immunodominant regions(s) of the arthritogenic type II collagen molecule. By analogy, a similar mechanism might play a critical role in influencing the class II-associated predisposition to RA.
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- M A Gonzalez-Gay
- Department of Immunology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA
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H2-A polymorphism contributes to H2-Eβ-mediated protection in collagen-induced arthritis. Immunogenetics 1996. [DOI: 10.1007/bf02602783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Zanelli E, Krco CJ, Baisch JM, Cheng S, David CS. Immune response of HLA-DQ8 transgenic mice to peptides from the third hypervariable region of HLA-DRB1 correlates with predisposition to rheumatoid arthritis. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 1996; 93:1814-9. [PMID: 8700841 PMCID: PMC39864 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.93.5.1814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The major histocompatibility complex class II genes play an important role in the genetic predisposition to many autoimmune diseases. In the case of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DRB1 locus has been implicated in the disease predisposition. The "shared epitope" hypothesis predicts that similar motifs within the third hypervariable (HV3) regions of some HLA-DRB1 alleles are responsible for the class II-associated predisposition to RA. Using a line of transgenic mice expressing the DQB1*0302/DQA1*0301 (DQ8) genes in the absence of endogenous mouse class II molecules, we have analyzed the antigenicity of peptides covering the HV3 regions of RA-associated and nonassociated DRB1 molecules. Our results show that a correlation exists between proliferative response to peptides derived from the HV3 regions of DRB1 chains and nonassociation of the corresponding alleles with RA predisposition. While HV3 peptides derived from nonassociated DRB1 molecules are highly immunogenic in DQ8 transgenic mice, all the HV3 peptides derived from RA-associated DRB1 alleles fail to induce a DQ8-restricted T-cell response. These data suggest that the role of the "shared epitope" in RA predisposition may be through the shaping of the T-cell repertoire.
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- E Zanelli
- Department of Immunology, Mayo Clinic and Medical School, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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Cheng S, Baisch J, Krco C, Savarirayan S, Hanson J, Hodgson K, Smart M, David C. Expression and function of HLA-DQ8 (DQA1*0301/DQB1*0302) genes in transgenic mice. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF IMMUNOGENETICS : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR HISTOCOMPATIBILITY AND IMMUNOGENETICS 1996; 23:15-20. [PMID: 8834919 DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-313x.1996.tb00260.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Transgenic mice expressing HLA-DQA1*0301 and HLA-DQB1*0302 genes (DQ8) were produced. The transgenes were then transferred into mouse (Ab degrees) class II negative mice: the only class II molecules expressed in these animals were therefore coded by the HLA-DQ8 genes. Good expression of HLA-DQ molecules was found. Both CD4+ T cells and DQ8-specific T-cell receptor V beta expressing cells were positively selected in these mice. The HLA-DQ8 molecules expressed in these animals can present various foreign and self antigens and induce T-cell proliferation in vitro. These mice will be invaluable in future studies of the structure and function of HLA-DQ8 genes.
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- S Cheng
- Department of Immunology, Mayo Clinic/Mayo Medical School, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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Gonzalez-Gay MA, Zanelli E, Krco CJ, Nabozny GH, Hanson J, Griffiths MM, Luthra HS, David CS. Polymorphism of the MHC class II Eb gene determines the protection against collagen-induced arthritis. Immunogenetics 1995; 42:35-40. [PMID: 7797266 DOI: 10.1007/bf00164985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) is an animal model of auto immune polyarthritis, sharing similarities with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Paradoxally, susceptibility to mouse CIA is controlled by the H2A loci (DQ homologous) while RA is linked to HLA.DR genes (H2E homologous). We recently showed that the E beta d molecule prevents CIA development in susceptible H2q mice. We addressed the question of whether H2Eb polymorphism will influence CIA incidence as HLA.DRB1 polymorphism does in RA. In F1 mice, only H2Ebd and H2Ebs molecules showed protection. Using recombinant B10.RDD (Ebd/b) mice, we found that CIA protection was mediated by the first domain of the E beta d molecule. Using peptides covering the third hypervariable region of the E beta chain, we found a perfect correlation between presentation of E beta peptides by the H2Aq molecule and protection on CIA. Therefore, the mechanism by which H2Eb protects against CIA seems to rely on the affinity of E beta peptides for the H2Aq molecule.
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