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Rapid Production of TNF-α following TCR Engagement of Naive CD8 T Cells
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Brehm, Michael A. Daniels, Keith A. Welsh, Raymond M. |
| Copyright Year | 2005 |
| Description | The acquisition of effector functions by naive CD8 T cells following TCR engagement is thought to occur sequentially with full functionality being gained only after the initiation of division. We show that naive CD8 T cells are capable of immediate effector function following TCR engagement, which stimulates the rapid production of TNF-α. Stimulation of splenocytes from naive mice of differing genetic backgrounds with anti-CD3ε mAb resulted in significant production of TNF-α by naive CD8 T cells within 5 h. Moreover, naive lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus-specific TCR-transgenic CD8 T cells stimulated with either their cognate peptide ligand or virus-infected cells produced TNF-α as early as 2 h poststimulation, with production peaking by 4 h. Naive CD8 T cells produced both membrane-bound and soluble TNF-α. Interfering with TNF-α activity during the initial encounter between naive CD8 T cells and Ag loaded dendritic cells altered the maturation profile of the APC and diminished the overall viability of the APC population. These findings suggest that production of TNF-α by naive CD8 T cells immediately after TCR engagement may have an unappreciated impact within the local environment where Ag presentation is occurring and potentially influence the development of immune responses. |
| Ending Page | 5049 |
| Page Count | 7 |
| Starting Page | 5043 |
| ISSN | 00221767 |
| e-ISSN | 15506606 |
| DOI | 10.4049/jimmunol.175.8.5043 |
| Journal | The Journal of Immunology |
| Issue Number | 8 |
| Volume Number | 175 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | The American Association of Immunologists |
| Publisher Date | 2005-10-15 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Naive Cd8 Tnf Α Cd8 T Cells |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Immunology and Allergy Immunology |