2011
The 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
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
1998
Influence of antigen organization on the development of lupus autoantibodies
Fatenejad S, Bennett M, Moslehi J, Craft J. Influence of antigen organization on the development of lupus autoantibodies. Arthritis & Rheumatism 1998, 41: 603-612. PMID: 9550469, DOI: 10.1002/1529-0131(199804)41:4<603::aid-art7>3.0.co;2-e.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntibodiesAutoantibodiesAutoantigensGene ExpressionHeLa CellsHumansImmune ToleranceImmunizationLupus Erythematosus, SystemicMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, Inbred StrainsRecombinant Fusion ProteinsRecombinant ProteinsRibonucleoprotein, U1 Small NuclearRibonucleoproteins, Small NuclearRNA-Binding ProteinsT-LymphocytesTumor Cells, CulturedConceptsSystemic lupus erythematosusDevelopment of antibodiesH-2b backgroundDevelopment of lupusT cell responsesT cell toleranceAssessment of antibodiesNative snRNP particlesTypical immune responseLupus erythematosusAutoimmune responseNormal miceAntigen organizationImmune responseForeign immunogensH-2kCell toleranceMajor autoantigenCell responsesMiceRandom orderAntibodiesEukaryotic expression vectorLupusAutoantigens
1996
Systemic autoimmunity in LGJ mice
Peng S, Madaio M, Craft J. Systemic autoimmunity in LGJ mice. Immunology Letters 1996, 53: 153-155. PMID: 9024995, DOI: 10.1016/s0165-2478(96)02616-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLG/J miceJ miceAnalysis of autoimmunityEnd-organ diseaseNon-diseased animalsAntinuclear antibodiesInterstitial nephritisLupus erythematosusRenal diseaseRheumatoid factorCutaneous diseaseSystemic autoimmunityMurine modelControl animalsJ strainJ backgroundAutoimmunityDiseaseMiceAutoantibodiesUseful modelAnimalsErythematosusPerivasculitisGlomerulonephritisGerminal center formation, immunoglobulin class switching, and autoantibody production driven by "non alpha/beta" T cells.
Wen L, Pao W, Wong FS, Peng Q, Craft J, Zheng B, Kelsoe G, Dianda L, Owen MJ, Hayday AC. Germinal center formation, immunoglobulin class switching, and autoantibody production driven by "non alpha/beta" T cells. Journal Of Experimental Medicine 1996, 183: 2271-2282. PMID: 8642336, PMCID: PMC2192585, DOI: 10.1084/jem.183.5.2271.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAutoantibodiesClone CellsFlow CytometryGerminal CenterHumansImmunoglobulin Class SwitchingImmunoglobulin EImmunoglobulin GLupus Erythematosus, SystemicLymphocyte DepletionMiceMice, Inbred NODMice, Inbred StrainsMice, KnockoutMice, SCIDReceptors, Antigen, T-Cell, alpha-betaSpleenT-LymphocytesConceptsSystemic lupus erythematosusBeta T cellsAlpha/beta T cellsGamma/delta T cellsDelta T cellsT cell helpT cellsT cell receptorCell helpT cell-mediated conditionsHuman systemic lupus erythematosusSevere combined immunodeficient (SCID) miceDevelopment of autoantibodiesCombined Immunodeficient MiceT-cell immunodeficiencyClass-switched antibodiesB cell collaborationGerminal center formationLupus erythematosusAutoantibody productionLymphoid folliclesImmunoglobulin class switchingIgE synthesisAlpha/betaCell immunodeficiencyMHC class I polymorphism in lupus-prone MRL/Mp mice.
Peng SL, Craft J. MHC class I polymorphism in lupus-prone MRL/Mp mice. Immunogenetics 1996, 44: 407-8. PMID: 8781130.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1993
Role of intermolecular/intrastructural B- and T-cell determinants in the diversification of autoantibodies to ribonucleoprotein particles.
Fatenejad S, Mamula MJ, Craft J. Role of intermolecular/intrastructural B- and T-cell determinants in the diversification of autoantibodies to ribonucleoprotein particles. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 1993, 90: 12010-12014. PMID: 8265662, PMCID: PMC48115, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.90.24.12010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystemic lupus erythematosusAutoreactive T cellsLupus erythematosusT cellsAutoantibody productionSuch miceAutoreactive helper T cellsHelper T-cell determinantsHelper T cellsT cell determinantsAutoantibody responseAutoimmune responseAntibody responseNormal miceImmune responseB cellsAutoantibodiesErythematosusMiceCentral targetPatientsImmunizationSnRNP particlesCellsMolecular mimics