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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinomaAnimalsB-LymphocytesCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCD8-Positive T-LymphocytesCell Line, TumorHumansInterleukinsLung NeoplasmsMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutConceptsCD8 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 functionCD4
2018
Single-cell RNA sequencing unveils an IL-10-producing helper subset that sustains humoral immunity during persistent infection
Xin G, Zander R, Schauder DM, Chen Y, Weinstein JS, Drobyski WR, Tarakanova V, Craft J, Cui W. Single-cell RNA sequencing unveils an IL-10-producing helper subset that sustains humoral immunity during persistent infection. Nature Communications 2018, 9: 5037. PMID: 30487586, PMCID: PMC6261948, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-018-07492-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCD4 T cellsIL-10Humoral immunityT cellsTfh cellsIL-10-expressing CD4 T cellsViral infectionAntiviral T cell responsesAcute LCMV infectionDouble reporter miceChronic viral infectionsCytokine IL-10T cell responsesPersistent viral infectionIL-10 signalingGerminal center reactionSingle-cell RNA-sequencing approachLCMV infectionHelper subsetsTh1 cellsChronic infectionInflammatory functionsViral controlPersistent infectionCell responses
2016
The multifaceted role of CD4+ T cells in CD8+ T cell memory
Laidlaw BJ, Craft JE, Kaech SM. The multifaceted role of CD4+ T cells in CD8+ T cell memory. Nature Reviews Immunology 2016, 16: 102-111. PMID: 26781939, PMCID: PMC4860014, DOI: 10.1038/nri.2015.10.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCD8-Positive T-LymphocytesHumansImmunizationImmunologic MemoryInfectionsVaccinationConceptsT cell responsesT cell poolDendritic cellsT cell helpT cellsMemory CD8Cell helpCell responsesSuppression of DCTissue-resident memory CD8Regulatory T cellsT cell memoryCell poolSuppression of TNFApoptosis-inducing ligandEffector CD4Treg cellsFunctional CD8IL-21Primary CD8Protective immunityInterleukin-15Secondary responsivenessChronic infectionIL-2
2015
Reply
Choi J, Craft J. Reply. Arthritis & Rheumatology 2015, 67: 3094-3095. PMID: 26245163, DOI: 10.1002/art.39290.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesFemaleHumansLupus Erythematosus, SystemicMaleT-Lymphocytes, Helper-InducerCirculating Follicular Helper–Like T Cells in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Association With Disease Activity
Choi J, Ho J, Pasoto SG, Bunin V, Kim ST, Carrasco S, Borba EF, Gonçalves CR, Costa PR, Kallas EG, Bonfa E, Craft J. Circulating Follicular Helper–Like T Cells in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Association With Disease Activity. Arthritis & Rheumatology 2015, 67: 988-999. PMID: 25581113, PMCID: PMC4450082, DOI: 10.1002/art.39020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTfh-like cellsSLE Disease Activity IndexSystemic lupus erythematosusInducible T-cell costimulatorPD-1 expressionDisease activityT cellsBehçet's diseaseSLE patientsLupus erythematosusBlood samplesT cell-B cell collaborationCentral memory T cellsExpression of CXCR5Disease activity indexGerminal center activityMemory T cellsDeath 1 proteinFollicular helper TT-cell costimulatorActive diseaseAntibody positivityDisease durationFollicular helperIL-21
2014
CD4+ T Cell Help Guides Formation of CD103+ Lung-Resident Memory CD8+ T Cells during Influenza Viral Infection
Laidlaw BJ, Zhang N, Marshall HD, Staron MM, Guan T, Hu Y, Cauley LS, Craft J, Kaech SM. CD4+ T Cell Help Guides Formation of CD103+ Lung-Resident Memory CD8+ T Cells during Influenza Viral Infection. Immunity 2014, 41: 633-645. PMID: 25308332, PMCID: PMC4324721, DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2014.09.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT cellsTRM cellsT-betTissue-resident memory T cellsLung-resident memory CD8T cell-dependent signalsT cell-derived interferonTranscription factor T-betLung Trm cellsMemory T cellsInfluenza viral infectionInfluenza virus infectionT cell helpHeterosubtypic challengeCD103 expressionMemory CD8Respiratory infectionsMucosal sitesCell helpAirway epitheliumVirus infectionViral infectionInfectionLung airwaysImpaired abilityPPARγ Negatively Regulates T Cell Activation to Prevent Follicular Helper T Cells and Germinal Center Formation
Park HJ, Kim DH, Choi JY, Kim WJ, Kim JY, Senejani AG, Hwang SS, Kim LK, Tobiasova Z, Lee GR, Craft J, Bothwell AL, Choi JM. PPARγ Negatively Regulates T Cell Activation to Prevent Follicular Helper T Cells and Germinal Center Formation. PLOS ONE 2014, 9: e99127. PMID: 24921943, PMCID: PMC4055678, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0099127.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFollicular helper T cellsHelper T cellsT cellsGerminal center reactionTfh cellsSheep red blood cell immunizationRed blood cell immunizationCenter reactionPeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gammaIL-21 expressionProliferator-activated receptor gammaWild-type T cellsType T cellsGerminal center formationGerminal center B cellsT cell activationCell immunizationAutoantibody productionGlomerular inflammationSignature cytokinesAdaptive immunityGerminal centersGlucose metabolismNF-κBB cellsTranscription 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
2012
IL-21 Receptor Is Required for the Systemic Accumulation of Activated B and T Lymphocytes in MRL/MpJ-Faslpr/lpr/J Mice
Rankin AL, Guay H, Herber D, Bertino SA, Duzanski TA, Carrier Y, Keegan S, Senices M, Stedman N, Ryan M, Bloom L, Medley Q, Collins M, Nickerson-Nutter C, Craft J, Young D, Dunussi-Joannopoulos K. IL-21 Receptor Is Required for the Systemic Accumulation of Activated B and T Lymphocytes in MRL/MpJ-Faslpr/lpr/J Mice. The Journal Of Immunology 2012, 188: 1656-1667. PMID: 22231702, PMCID: PMC3618484, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.1003871.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAutoantibodiesAutoimmunityB-LymphocytesCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCell DifferentiationInterferon-gammaInterleukinsLupus Erythematosus, SystemicLymphatic DiseasesLymphocyte ActivationMiceMice, Inbred MRL lprMice, KnockoutReceptors, Interleukin-21SkinSplenomegalyT-Lymphocyte SubsetsT-Lymphocytes, Helper-InducerConceptsT cell effector subsetsIL-21Effector subsetsIL-21RT cellsHelper cellsSpontaneous germinal center formationIL-21-dependent mannerIL-21 receptorMRL/MpJPlasma cell accumulationGerminal center formationTh cell differentiationSignificant reductionAutoantibody titersAutoantibody productionCytokines IFNImmune activationSystemic autoimmunityJ miceDisease manifestationsT lymphocytesPleiotropic cytokineB cellsDisease pathogenesis
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 joints
2010
Dysregulated balance of Th17 and Th1 cells in systemic lupus erythematosus
Shah K, Lee WW, Lee SH, Kim SH, Kang SW, Craft J, Kang I. Dysregulated balance of Th17 and Th1 cells in systemic lupus erythematosus. Arthritis Research & Therapy 2010, 12: r53. PMID: 20334681, PMCID: PMC2888202, DOI: 10.1186/ar2964.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystemic lupus erythematosusSLE Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI) scorePeripheral blood mononuclear cellsTh17-polarizing cytokinesTh1 cell responsesDisease activityT cellsHealthy subjectsIL-17Th1 cellsCell responsesPhorbol myristate acetateTh17 cellsLupus erythematosusIL-6Plasma levelsDisease activity index scoreBalance of CD4Balance of Th17Expression of Th17Th17 cell responseActivity index scoreFrequency of CD4Chemokine receptor CCR4Blood mononuclear cells
2009
Thymic self-reactivity selects natural interleukin 17–producing T cells that can regulate peripheral inflammation
Marks BR, Nowyhed HN, Choi JY, Poholek AC, Odegard JM, Flavell RA, Craft J. Thymic self-reactivity selects natural interleukin 17–producing T cells that can regulate peripheral inflammation. Nature Immunology 2009, 10: 1125-1132. PMID: 19734905, PMCID: PMC2751862, DOI: 10.1038/ni.1783.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAutoantigensCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCell DifferentiationEnzyme-Linked Immunosorbent AssayFlow CytometryInflammationIntegrin alpha4beta1Interleukin-17Interleukin-23Interleukin-6InterleukinsMiceMice, TransgenicNuclear Receptor Subfamily 1, Group F, Member 3Polymerase Chain ReactionReceptors, CCR6Receptors, Retinoic AcidReceptors, Thyroid HormoneThymus GlandT-Lymphocyte SubsetsTransforming Growth Factor betaBcl6 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 ResearchICOS Controls Effector Function but Not Trafficking Receptor Expression of Kidney-Infiltrating Effector T Cells in Murine Lupus
Odegard JM, DiPlacido LD, Greenwald L, Kashgarian M, Kono DH, Dong C, Flavell RA, Craft J. ICOS Controls Effector Function but Not Trafficking Receptor Expression of Kidney-Infiltrating Effector T Cells in Murine Lupus. The Journal Of Immunology 2009, 182: 4076-4084. PMID: 19299705, PMCID: PMC2746004, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.0800758.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntigens, Differentiation, T-LymphocyteAutoantibodiesAutoantigensB-LymphocytesCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesChemokine CXCL9Chemotaxis, LeukocyteCytokinesDisease Models, AnimalEnzyme-Linked Immunosorbent AssayFlow CytometryFluorescent Antibody TechniqueInducible T-Cell Co-Stimulator ProteinKidneyLupus Erythematosus, SystemicLymphocyte ActivationMiceMice, Inbred MRL lprMice, TransgenicP-SelectinReceptors, CCR5Receptors, CXCR3ConceptsCD4 T cellsT cellsPerivascular infiltratesP-selectin ligandsMurine lupusReceptor expressionEffector functionsAutoreactive CD4 T cellsKidney-infiltrating T cellsEffector CD4 T cellsChemokine protein levelsEffector cell numbersIgG autoantibody productionExpression of CXCR3Effector T cellsSystemic lupus erythematosusImmune complex glomerulonephritisCellular inflammatory responseAutoantibody depositionComplex glomerulonephritisLupus erythematosusAutoantibody productionInflammatory chemokinesInflammatory cytokinesLigands CXCL9
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
Association of reduced CD4 T cell responses specific to varicella zoster virus with high incidence of herpes zoster in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Park HB, Kim KC, Park JH, Kang TY, Lee HS, Kim TH, Jun JB, Bae SC, Yoo DH, Craft J, Jung S. Association of reduced CD4 T cell responses specific to varicella zoster virus with high incidence of herpes zoster in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. The Journal Of Rheumatology 2004, 31: 2151-5. PMID: 15517626.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystemic lupus erythematosusVaricella-zoster virusCD4 T cell responsesT cell frequenciesT cell responsesCD4 T cellsHerpes zosterT cellsHigh incidenceLupus erythematosusZoster virusVZV-specific CD4 T cellsCell frequencyCD4 T-cell frequenciesCell responsesMemory T cellsFlow cytometry analysisVZV reactivationVZV stimulationDisease activityIL-10VZV antigenWhole blood samplesClinical statusRisk factorsAge-Associated Change in the Frequency of Memory CD4+ T Cells Impairs Long Term CD4+ T Cell Responses to Influenza Vaccine
Kang I, Hong MS, Nolasco H, Park SH, Dan JM, Choi JY, Craft J. Age-Associated Change in the Frequency of Memory CD4+ T Cells Impairs Long Term CD4+ T Cell Responses to Influenza Vaccine. The Journal Of Immunology 2004, 173: 673-681. PMID: 15210831, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.173.1.673.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT cell responsesIL-7 levelsMemory CD4Long-term CD4T cellsCell responsesInfluenza vaccineIFN-gammaInfluenza virus-specific CD4Serum IL-7 levelsEM cellsLevels of CD4Virus-specific CD4Central memory CD4Effector memory CD4Cellular immune responsesFrequency of influenzaImportant clinical questionsAge-Associated ChangesEM CD4Influenza vaccinationTNF-alphaVaccination strategiesIL-7Immune responseActivation 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 cellsCD4CD69RestimulationDefective Control of Latent Epstein-Barr Virus Infection in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Kang I, Quan T, Nolasco H, Park SH, Hong MS, Crouch J, Pamer EG, Howe JG, Craft J. Defective Control of Latent Epstein-Barr Virus Infection in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. The Journal Of Immunology 2004, 172: 1287-1294. PMID: 14707107, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.172.2.1287.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultB-Lymphocyte SubsetsCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCD8-Positive T-LymphocytesCytomegalovirusEpitopes, T-LymphocyteEpstein-Barr Virus InfectionsFemaleHerpesvirus 4, HumanHumansLeukocytes, MononuclearLupus Erythematosus, SystemicLymphocyte CountMaleMiddle AgedSeverity of Illness IndexViral LoadVirus LatencyConceptsSystemic lupus erythematosusEBV viral loadT cell responsesViral loadT cellsIFN-gammaCell responsesEBV infectionLupus erythematosusHealthy controlsEBV-specific T-cell responsesVirus-specific T cell responsesLatent Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infectionEBV-specific immune responsesEpstein-Barr virus infectionAltered T-cell responsesDefective controlFrequency of CD69HLA-A2 tetramersTetramer-positive CD8Latent EBV infectionEBV-specificImmunosuppressive medicationsDisease activityLupus patients