2022
Tfh-cell-derived interleukin 21 sustains effector CD8+ T cell responses during chronic viral infection
Zander R, Kasmani MY, Chen Y, Topchyan P, Shen J, Zheng S, Burns R, Ingram J, Cui C, Joshi N, Craft J, Zajac A, Cui W. Tfh-cell-derived interleukin 21 sustains effector CD8+ T cell responses during chronic viral infection. Immunity 2022, 55: 475-493.e5. PMID: 35216666, PMCID: PMC8916994, DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2022.01.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic viral infectionsIL-21Cell responsesViral infectionMixed bone marrow chimera experimentsBone marrow chimera experimentsMemory-like subsetTfh cell responsesCell-mediated immunityTfh cellsEffector CD8LCMV infectionHelper subsetsInterleukin-21Th1 cellsViral controlCD8Chimera experimentsCD4InfectionCell differentiationCellsSubsetResponseDistinct populations
2021
Neoantigen-driven B cell and CD4 T follicular helper cell collaboration promotes anti-tumor CD8 T cell responses
Cui C, Wang J, Fagerberg E, Chen PM, Connolly KA, Damo M, Cheung JF, Mao T, Askari AS, Chen S, Fitzgerald B, Foster GG, Eisenbarth SC, Zhao H, Craft J, Joshi NS. Neoantigen-driven B cell and CD4 T follicular helper cell collaboration promotes anti-tumor CD8 T cell responses. Cell 2021, 184: 6101-6118.e13. PMID: 34852236, PMCID: PMC8671355, DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2021.11.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCD8 TB cellsTfh cellsLung adenocarcinomaTfh-B cell interactionsTumor-specific B cellsFollicular helper cellsAnti-tumor immunityB cell signaturesCell effector functionsGerminal center formationGC B cellsCD4 THelper cellsTumor controlTumor neoantigensEffector functionsCell collaborationCell responsesCell signatureTumor cellsSignature correlatesNeoantigensCell functionCD4CD4+ T cells that help B cells – a proposal for uniform nomenclature
Eisenbarth SC, Baumjohann D, Craft J, Fazilleau N, Ma CS, Tangye SG, Vinuesa CG, Linterman MA. CD4+ T cells that help B cells – a proposal for uniform nomenclature. Trends In Immunology 2021, 42: 658-669. PMID: 34244056, PMCID: PMC8324560, DOI: 10.1016/j.it.2021.06.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTfh-like cellsB cellsT cellsFollicular helper cellsAntigen-primed B cellsSecondary lymphoid tissuesTranscription factor Bcl6B cell differentiationHelper cellsHumoral immunityLymphoid tissueChemokine receptorsAnatomical sitesImmune challengeDistinct subsetsDifferent isotypesCD4TfhCellular plasticityCellsCell differentiationUniform nomenclatureCytokinesImmunityAntibodies
2015
Production of IL-10 by CD4+ regulatory T cells during the resolution of infection promotes the maturation of memory CD8+ T cells
Laidlaw BJ, Cui W, Amezquita RA, Gray SM, Guan T, Lu Y, Kobayashi Y, Flavell RA, Kleinstein SH, Craft J, Kaech SM. Production of IL-10 by CD4+ regulatory T cells during the resolution of infection promotes the maturation of memory CD8+ T cells. Nature Immunology 2015, 16: 871-879. PMID: 26147684, PMCID: PMC4713030, DOI: 10.1038/ni.3224.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdoptive TransferAnimalsCD8-Positive T-LymphocytesDendritic CellsFlow CytometryGene Expression ProfilingHost-Pathogen InteractionsImmunologic MemoryInflammationInterleukin-10Lymphocytic ChoriomeningitisLymphocytic choriomeningitis virusMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionT-Lymphocytes, Regulatory
2009
Bcl6 and Blimp-1 Are Reciprocal and Antagonistic Regulators of T Follicular Helper Cell Differentiation
Johnston RJ, Poholek AC, DiToro D, Yusuf I, Eto D, Barnett B, Dent AL, Craft J, Crotty S. Bcl6 and Blimp-1 Are Reciprocal and Antagonistic Regulators of T Follicular Helper Cell Differentiation. Science 2009, 325: 1006-1010. PMID: 19608860, PMCID: PMC2766560, DOI: 10.1126/science.1175870.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntibody FormationArenaviridae InfectionsB-LymphocytesCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCell DifferentiationCell LineageCytokinesDNA-Binding ProteinsGene Expression RegulationGerminal CenterLymphocyte ActivationLymphocytic choriomeningitis virusMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, TransgenicPositive Regulatory Domain I-Binding Factor 1Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-6RNA, MessengerSignal TransductionT-Lymphocyte SubsetsT-Lymphocytes, Helper-InducerTranscription FactorsConceptsAntibody responseT cellsBlimp-1B cell germinal centersEffector T cell subsetsFollicular helper cell differentiationT Follicular Helper Cell DifferentiationFollicular helper cellsB cell-mediated immunityCell-mediated immunityT cell subsetsB cell responsesT cell helpTranscription factor Blimp-1Transcription factor Bcl6Helper cell differentiationDistinct CD4Cell subsetsHelper cellsCell helpGerminal centersB cellsCell responsesCD4BCL6Barrier immunity and IL-17
Marks BR, Craft J. Barrier immunity and IL-17. Seminars In Immunology 2009, 21: 164-171. PMID: 19386512, PMCID: PMC2692766, DOI: 10.1016/j.smim.2009.03.001.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
Naive CD4+ T Cells from Lupus-Prone Fas-Intact MRL Mice Display TCR-Mediated Hyperproliferation Due to Intrinsic Threshold Defects in Activation
Zielinski CE, Jacob SN, Bouzahzah F, Ehrlich BE, Craft J. Naive CD4+ T Cells from Lupus-Prone Fas-Intact MRL Mice Display TCR-Mediated Hyperproliferation Due to Intrinsic Threshold Defects in Activation. The Journal Of Immunology 2005, 174: 5100-5109. PMID: 15814741, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.174.8.5100.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntigen PresentationAutoimmunityCalcium SignalingCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCell ProliferationColumbidaeCytochromes cDendritic CellsFas ReceptorGenes, DominantInterleukin-2Lupus Erythematosus, SystemicLymphocyte ActivationMiceMice, Inbred MRL lprMice, Inbred StrainsMice, KnockoutMice, TransgenicPhenotypeReceptor-CD3 Complex, Antigen, T-CellReceptors, Antigen, T-CellSignal TransductionConceptsNaive CD4T cellsSelf-AgAutoreactive T cell activationMRL T cellsT cell toleranceF1 T cellsProximal defectsAnti-CD3 stimulationClass II MHCIL-2 productionT cell activationWild-type CD4Pigeon cytochrome cCell calcium signalingDendritic cellsControl miceMurine lupusObserved hyperactivityII MHCMRL miceIntracellular calciumLow thresholdPeptide AgCD4
2004
Activation of Naive CD4+ T Cells In Vivo by a Self-Peptide Mimic: Mechanism of Tolerance Maintenance and Preservation of Immunity
Choi JY, Craft J. Activation of Naive CD4+ T Cells In Vivo by a Self-Peptide Mimic: Mechanism of Tolerance Maintenance and Preservation of Immunity. The Journal Of Immunology 2004, 172: 7399-7407. PMID: 15187117, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.172.12.7399.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSelf peptide-MHC complexesT cellsTolerance maintenanceCostimulatory signalsMHC complexesNaive T cellsTCR engagementIntrathymic selectionNaive CD4Peripheral repertoireStrong costimulationForeign AgsAgonist peptideMicrobial challengeSurviving cellsNovel mechanismCellsVivoSubsequent encountersLow affinityPathogen challengeDividing cellsCD4CD69Restimulation
2003
Enhanced proliferative response of CD4+ T cells from patients with systemic lupus erythematosus by T-cell receptor stimulation
Park S, Kang I, Kim H, Craft J. Enhanced proliferative response of CD4+ T cells from patients with systemic lupus erythematosus by T-cell receptor stimulation. Arthritis Research & Therapy 2003, 5: 151. PMCID: PMC2833942, DOI: 10.1186/ar952.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1996
Murine lupus in the absence of alpha beta T cells.
Peng SL, Madaio MP, Hughes DP, Crispe IN, Owen MJ, Wen L, Hayday AC, Craft J. Murine lupus in the absence of alpha beta T cells. The Journal Of Immunology 1996, 156: 4041-9. PMID: 8621947, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.156.10.4041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlpha beta T cellsT cell-dependent mechanismBeta T cellsCell-dependent mechanismT cellsMurine lupusHuman systemic lupus erythematosusLupus-prone MRL miceSystemic lupus erythematosusSystemic autoimmune diseaseLupus erythematosusAutoimmune diseasesImmune depositsMRL miceAlpha betaLupusDiseaseMiceCellsErythematosusHypergammaglobulinemiaAutoantibodiesCD4AutoimmunityKidney
1994
Immunoglobulin synthesis and generalized autoimmunity in mice congenitally deficient in αβ(+) T cells
Wen L, Roberts S, Viney J, Wong F, Mallick C, Findly R, Peng Q, Craft J, Owen M, Mayday A. Immunoglobulin synthesis and generalized autoimmunity in mice congenitally deficient in αβ(+) T cells. Nature 1994, 369: 654-658. PMID: 8208291, DOI: 10.1038/369654a0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsΑβ T cellsT cellsT cell antigen receptorB cell-T cell interactionsHelp of CD4Provision of cytokinesB cell hyperactivitySystemic lupus erythematosusCognate B cell-T cell interactionT cell functionGeneralized autoimmunityLupus erythematosusTransplant rejectionIgE secretionImmunoglobulin synthesisB cellsIgG3 secretionAntigen receptorCD4AutoimmunityMiceSecretionAntibodiesCellsErythematosus