2023
AP-1–independent NFAT signaling maintains follicular T cell function in infection and autoimmunity
Seth A, Yokokura Y, Choi J, Shyer J, Vidyarthi A, Craft J. AP-1–independent NFAT signaling maintains follicular T cell function in infection and autoimmunity. Journal Of Experimental Medicine 2023, 220: e20211110. PMID: 36820828, PMCID: PMC9998660, DOI: 10.1084/jem.20211110.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTfh cellsT cellsFollicular helper T cellsLupus-prone miceT cell subsetsTfh cell developmentHelper T cellsHumoral immune responseT cell functionGerminal center B cellsT cell statesRenal injuryAutoantibody productionCell subsetsPrimary T cellsImmune responseB cellsPharmacologic inhibitionTherapeutic insightsCell functionGenetic disruptionNFATCell developmentCellsGene expression
2015
Progressive differentiation of follicular B helper T cells regulates the germinal center response (IRC11P.430)
Herman E, Weinstein J, Lainez B, Licona-Limón P, Esplugues E, Flavell R, Craft J. Progressive differentiation of follicular B helper T cells regulates the germinal center response (IRC11P.430). The Journal Of Immunology 2015, 194: 197.12-197.12. DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.194.supp.197.12.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFollicular B helper T cellsHelper T cellsTfh cellsGerminal centersT cellsIL-21IL-4Thymus-dependent humoral immune responsesIL-21 mRNAB cell folliclesTfh cell differentiationCD4 T cellsHumoral immune responseSecondary lymphoid organsEffective antibody responseGerminal center responseAntibody-secreting cellsActivated B cellsTranscription factor Bcl6B cell maturationAntibody responseLymphoid organsImmune responseB cellsCenter response
1984
The antibody response in Lyme disease.
Craft JE, Grodzicki RL, Shrestha M, Fischer DK, García-Blanco M, Steere AC. The antibody response in Lyme disease. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 1984, 57: 561-5. PMID: 6393607, PMCID: PMC2590019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEnzyme-linked immunosorbent assayHumoral immune responseAntibody responseImmune responseIndirect immunofluorescenceLyme diseaseI. dammini spirocheteLyme arthritis patientsSpecific IgG responseSpecific IgM responseMonths of remissionSpecific IgM levelsIxodes dammini spirocheteLyme disease seraCross-reactive antibodiesTotal serum IgM.Lyme disease patientsAbsorption of seraArthritis patientsLyme arthritisIgG responsesIgM responseIgM levelsSpirochetal antigensDisease patients