2015
IL-21 Promotes Pulmonary Fibrosis through the Induction of Profibrotic CD8+ T Cells
Brodeur TY, Robidoux TE, Weinstein JS, Craft J, Swain SL, Marshak-Rothstein A. IL-21 Promotes Pulmonary Fibrosis through the Induction of Profibrotic CD8+ T Cells. The Journal Of Immunology 2015, 195: 5251-5260. PMID: 26519529, PMCID: PMC4655158, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.1500777.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Interleukin-2-mTORc1 Kinase Axis Defines the Signaling, Differentiation, and Metabolism of T Helper 1 and Follicular B Helper T Cells
Ray JP, Staron MM, Shyer JA, Ho PC, Marshall HD, Gray SM, Laidlaw BJ, Araki K, Ahmed R, Kaech SM, Craft J. The Interleukin-2-mTORc1 Kinase Axis Defines the Signaling, Differentiation, and Metabolism of T Helper 1 and Follicular B Helper T Cells. Immunity 2015, 43: 690-702. PMID: 26410627, PMCID: PMC4618086, DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2015.08.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsApoptosisCalcium SignalingCell CycleCell DivisionEnzyme ActivationGlucoseGlycolysisInterleukin-2Interleukin-2 Receptor alpha SubunitLymphocytic choriomeningitis virusMechanistic Target of Rapamycin Complex 1Mice, Inbred C57BLMultiprotein ComplexesNFATC Transcription FactorsOxygen ConsumptionPositive Regulatory Domain I-Binding Factor 1Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktSignal TransductionSpecific Pathogen-Free OrganismsTh1 CellsT-Lymphocyte SubsetsT-Lymphocytes, Helper-InducerTOR Serine-Threonine KinasesTranscription FactorsConceptsFollicular B helper T cellsAcute viral infectionHelper T cellsTfh cellsT cellsViral infectionT helper 1 cellsHelper T cell subsetsIL-2-mediated activationT cell subsetsDiverse effector functionsT helper 1Dependent cytokine productionTh1 cell fateHelper 1Cell subsetsCytokine productionTh1 cellsInterleukin-2Effector functionsCritical orchestratorsMTOR kinase activityLess proliferationMTORC1 axisReciprocal balanceLocal Triggering of the ICOS Coreceptor by CD11c+ Myeloid Cells Drives Organ Inflammation in Lupus
Teichmann LL, Cullen JL, Kashgarian M, Dong C, Craft J, Shlomchik MJ. Local Triggering of the ICOS Coreceptor by CD11c+ Myeloid Cells Drives Organ Inflammation in Lupus. Immunity 2015, 42: 552-565. PMID: 25786178, PMCID: PMC4456685, DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2015.02.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsApoptosisAutoantibodiesCD11c AntigenCell DifferentiationFemaleGene Expression RegulationHumansInducible T-Cell Co-Stimulator LigandInducible T-Cell Co-Stimulator ProteinKidneyLungLupus NephritisMice, TransgenicPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktSignal TransductionT-Lymphocytes, Helper-InducerConceptsInducible T-cell costimulatorOrgan inflammationICOS ligandFollicular helper cell differentiationLupus-prone MRLT-cell costimulatorHelper cell differentiationLupus pathologyLung inflammationAutoantibody formationAutoantibody productionMurine lupusInflamed organsLymphoid tissueT cellsB cellsPathogenic relevanceInflammationLupusPI3K-AktSelective ablationCell differentiationNonredundant rolePotent promoterCellsPTENtiating autoimmunity through Treg cell deregulation
Ray JP, Craft J. PTENtiating autoimmunity through Treg cell deregulation. Nature Immunology 2015, 16: 139-140. PMID: 25594458, PMCID: PMC4447107, DOI: 10.1038/ni.3082.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe transforming growth factor beta signaling pathway is critical for the formation of CD4 T follicular helper cells and isotype-switched antibody responses in the lung mucosa
Marshall HD, Ray JP, Laidlaw BJ, Zhang N, Gawande D, Staron MM, Craft J, Kaech SM. The transforming growth factor beta signaling pathway is critical for the formation of CD4 T follicular helper cells and isotype-switched antibody responses in the lung mucosa. ELife 2015, 4: e04851. PMID: 25569154, PMCID: PMC4337607, DOI: 10.7554/elife.04851.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntibody FormationB-LymphocytesCell DifferentiationGene Expression ProfilingGerminal CenterImmunoglobulin Class SwitchingLungMiceMucous MembraneOrthomyxoviridaeOrthomyxoviridae InfectionsSignal TransductionSpecies SpecificityT-Lymphocytes, Helper-InducerTOR Serine-Threonine KinasesTransforming Growth Factor betaConceptsCD4 T cellsFollicular helper cellsTfh cellsAntibody responseT cellsHelper cellsViral infectionCD4 T follicular helper cellsVirus-specific CD4 T cellsIL-2 receptor α chainT Follicular Helper CellsRespiratory viral infectionsAcute viral infectionGrowth factor betaGerminal center reactionReceptor α chainInhibition of mTORIL-2 signalingLung mucosaTfh differentiationHumoral responseRapamycin (mTOR) activationTGF-βRFactor betaCenter reaction
2014
Transcription Factor STAT3 and Type I Interferons Are Corepressive Insulators for Differentiation of Follicular Helper and T Helper 1 Cells
Ray JP, Marshall HD, Laidlaw BJ, Staron MM, Kaech SM, Craft J. Transcription Factor STAT3 and Type I Interferons Are Corepressive Insulators for Differentiation of Follicular Helper and T Helper 1 Cells. Immunity 2014, 40: 367-377. PMID: 24631156, PMCID: PMC3992517, DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2014.02.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntibodies, ViralAntibody SpecificityB-LymphocytesCD4 AntigensCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCell DifferentiationGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression RegulationGerminal CenterImmunoglobulin Class SwitchingInterferon Type ILymphocytic ChoriomeningitisLymphocytic choriomeningitis virusMiceMice, KnockoutSignal TransductionSTAT1 Transcription FactorSTAT3 Transcription FactorT-Lymphocytes, Helper-InducerTranscriptomeConceptsTfh cellsType I interferonI interferonViral infectionFollicular helper T cellsT helper 1 cellsAntigen-specific antibody productionGC B cell phenotypeHigh affinity antibody-secreting cellsTfh cell differentiationHelper T cellsB cell memoryLymphocytic choriomeningitis virusB-cell phenotypeAntibody-secreting cellsGerminal center B cellsEffector phenotypeReceptor blockadeAcute infectionFollicular helperIFN-inducible genesT cellsTranscription factor STAT3B cellsAntibody production
2013
CD301b+ Dermal Dendritic Cells Drive T Helper 2 Cell-Mediated Immunity
Kumamoto Y, Linehan M, Weinstein JS, Laidlaw BJ, Craft JE, Iwasaki A. CD301b+ Dermal Dendritic Cells Drive T Helper 2 Cell-Mediated Immunity. Immunity 2013, 39: 733-743. PMID: 24076051, PMCID: PMC3819035, DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2013.08.029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDermal dendritic cellsDendritic cellsDermal DCsTh2 cellsT cellsT helper 2 cellsT helper responsesInterleukin-4 productionExpression of CD69Th2 cell developmentDC depletionLymph nodesTh2 immunityHelper responsesSubcutaneous immunizationNippostrongylus brasiliensisKey mediatorTransient depletionCell developmentImmunityOvalbuminDepletion approachCellsParticular subsetCD301b
2011
IL-10 signaling in CD4+ T cells is critical for the pathogenesis of collagen-induced arthritis
Tao J, Kamanaka M, Hao J, Hao Z, Jiang X, Craft JE, Flavell RA, Wu Z, Hong Z, Zhao L, Yin Z. IL-10 signaling in CD4+ T cells is critical for the pathogenesis of collagen-induced arthritis. Arthritis Research & Therapy 2011, 13: r212. PMID: 22192790, PMCID: PMC3334665, DOI: 10.1186/ar3545.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsArthritis, ExperimentalCattleCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCell ProliferationCollagen Type IIFemaleFlow CytometryForkhead Transcription FactorsInterferon-gammaInterleukin-10Interleukin-17Lymphocyte ActivationMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, Inbred DBAMice, TransgenicReceptors, Antigen, T-Cell, gamma-deltaReceptors, Interleukin-10Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionSignal TransductionT-Lymphocytes, RegulatoryConceptsCollagen-induced arthritisIL-10 signalingIL-17 mRNARegulatory T cellsT cell proliferationT cellsT cell activationSuppressive functionImportant anti-inflammatory cytokineBovine type II collagenAnti-inflammatory cytokinesFunction of TregsAbility of TregsSeverity of arthritisLevels of Foxp3Wild-type miceAntigen-specific antibodiesUnpaired t-testMore IFNControl miceCytokine productionTg miceInflammatory jointsFemale miceArthritic jointsAn Interleukin-21- Interleukin-10-STAT3 Pathway Is Critical for Functional Maturation of Memory CD8+ T Cells
Cui W, Liu Y, Weinstein JS, Craft J, Kaech SM. An Interleukin-21- Interleukin-10-STAT3 Pathway Is Critical for Functional Maturation of Memory CD8+ T Cells. Immunity 2011, 35: 792-805. PMID: 22118527, PMCID: PMC3431922, DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2011.09.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCD8-Positive T-LymphocytesCell DifferentiationGene Expression Regulation, DevelopmentalImmunologic MemoryInterleukin-10InterleukinsMiceMice, KnockoutPositive Regulatory Domain I-Binding Factor 1Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-6Signal TransductionSTAT3 Transcription FactorSuppressor of Cytokine Signaling 3 ProteinSuppressor of Cytokine Signaling ProteinsT-Box Domain ProteinsTranscription FactorsConceptsMemory T cellsT cellsBCL-6Protective memory T cellsCentral memory T cellsSTAT3 pathwayAcute LCMV infectionExpression of EomesLong-term immunityMemory precursor cellsSTAT3-SOCS3 pathwayMemory cell developmentCell developmentT cell developmentMemory CD8IL-21LCMV infectionIL-12Interleukin-10Inflammatory cytokinesFunctional maturationSOCS3 expressionBlimp-1Precursor cellsSTAT3The Growth Factor Progranulin Binds to TNF Receptors and Is Therapeutic Against Inflammatory Arthritis in Mice
Tang W, Lu Y, Tian QY, Zhang Y, Guo FJ, Liu GY, Syed NM, Lai Y, Lin EA, Kong L, Su J, Yin F, Ding AH, Zanin-Zhorov A, Dustin ML, Tao J, Craft J, Yin Z, Feng JQ, Abramson SB, Yu XP, Liu CJ. The Growth Factor Progranulin Binds to TNF Receptors and Is Therapeutic Against Inflammatory Arthritis in Mice. Science 2011, 332: 478-484. PMID: 21393509, PMCID: PMC3104397, DOI: 10.1126/science.1199214.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAnimalsAnti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-SteroidalArthritis, ExperimentalCartilage, ArticularFemaleGranulinsHumansIntercellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsLigandsMaleMiceMice, Inbred StrainsMice, KnockoutMice, TransgenicMiddle AgedProgranulinsProtein Interaction Domains and MotifsReceptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor, Type IReceptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor, Type IIRecombinant Fusion ProteinsRecombinant ProteinsSignal TransductionT-Lymphocytes, RegulatoryTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaYoung AdultConceptsInflammatory arthritisAdministration of progranulinAntagonist of TNFαCollagen-induced arthritisArthritis mouse modelPGRN-deficient miceNew potential therapeutic interventionsPotential therapeutic interventionsGrowth factor progranulinNecrosis factor receptorRheumatoid arthritisMouse modelArthritisTherapeutic interventionsProgranulinTNF receptorFactor receptorMiceReceptorsInflammationTissue repairTNFαIntracellular signalingAtsttrinTNFR
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
2008
Editing Antigen Presentation: Antigen Transfer between Human B Lymphocytes and Macrophages Mediated by Class A Scavenger Receptors
Harvey BP, Quan TE, Rudenga BJ, Roman RM, Craft J, Mamula MJ. Editing Antigen Presentation: Antigen Transfer between Human B Lymphocytes and Macrophages Mediated by Class A Scavenger Receptors. The Journal Of Immunology 2008, 181: 4043-4051. PMID: 18768860, PMCID: PMC2701691, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.181.6.4043.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman B lymphocytesB lymphocytesImmune responseB cellsB cell-directed therapiesChronic autoimmune responseCell-directed therapiesScavenger receptor ASpecific B cellsClass A Scavenger ReceptorB cell APCDendritic cellsAntigen transferAutoimmune responseProfessional APCsEfficient APCsAntigen presentationTransfer of AgSpecific AgReceptor AScavenger receptorsMacrophagesLymphocytesAPCReceptors
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
2001
From T to B and back again: positive feedback in systemic autoimmune disease
Shlomchik M, Craft J, Mamula M. From T to B and back again: positive feedback in systemic autoimmune disease. Nature Reviews Immunology 2001, 1: 147-153. PMID: 11905822, DOI: 10.1038/35100573.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystemic autoimmune diseaseAutoimmune diseasesPrototypical systemic autoimmune diseaseSystemic lupus erythematosusPerpetuation of autoimmunityLoss of toleranceAutoantigen targetsLupus erythematosusAutoimmune stateB cellsImmune systemNuclear autoantigensDiseaseErythematosusAutoimmunityAutoantigens
2000
Dominance of IL-12 Over IL-4 in γδ T Cell Differentiation Leads to Default Production of IFN-γ: Failure to Down-Regulate IL-12 Receptor β2-Chain Expression
Yin Z, Zhang D, Welte T, Bahtiyar G, Jung S, Liu L, Fu X, Ray A, Craft J. Dominance of IL-12 Over IL-4 in γδ T Cell Differentiation Leads to Default Production of IFN-γ: Failure to Down-Regulate IL-12 Receptor β2-Chain Expression. The Journal Of Immunology 2000, 164: 3056-3064. PMID: 10706694, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.164.6.3056.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCell DifferentiationCells, CulturedCytokinesDNA-Binding ProteinsDown-RegulationGATA3 Transcription FactorInterferon-gammaInterleukin-12Interleukin-4Lymphocyte ActivationMiceMice, Inbred BALB CMice, Inbred C57BLReceptors, Antigen, T-Cell, gamma-deltaReceptors, InterleukinReceptors, Interleukin-12Signal TransductionSTAT3 Transcription FactorSTAT4 Transcription FactorTh1 CellsTh2 CellsT-Lymphocyte SubsetsTrans-ActivatorsConceptsGamma delta T cellsDelta T cellsT cellsIFN-gammaIL-12IL-4Murine gamma delta T cellsSplenic gamma delta T cellsAlpha beta T cellsIFN-gamma-producing cellsΓδ T-cell differentiationIL-4-secreting cellsBeta T cellsTh2-like cytokinesIL-12 receptorTranscription factor GATA-3T cell differentiationTumor immunityTh1 cellsTh2 cellsSuch cytokinesFinding independentReceptor betaGATA-3Intracellular pathogens