2006
Interaction of mature CD3+CD4+ T cells with dendritic cells triggers the development of tertiary lymphoid structures in the thyroid
Marinkovic T, Garin A, Yokota Y, Fu YX, Ruddle NH, Furtado GC, Lira SA. Interaction of mature CD3+CD4+ T cells with dendritic cells triggers the development of tertiary lymphoid structures in the thyroid. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2006, 116: 2622-2632. PMID: 16998590, PMCID: PMC1570377, DOI: 10.1172/jci28993.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdoptive TransferAnimalsB-LymphocytesCD3 ComplexCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCell Adhesion MoleculesCell CommunicationCell MovementChemokine CCL21ChemokinesChemokines, CCDendritic CellsDNA-Binding ProteinsGene ExpressionGreen Fluorescent ProteinsInhibitor of Differentiation Protein 2Lymphoid TissueLymphotoxin-alphaMembrane ProteinsMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMice, TransgenicReceptors, CCR7Receptors, ChemokineThyroid DiseasesThyroid Gland
2005
Chronic Lymphocytic Inflammation Specifies the Organ Tropism of Prions
Heikenwalder M, Zeller N, Seeger H, Prinz M, Klöhn P, Schwarz P, Ruddle NH, Weissmann C, Aguzzi A. Chronic Lymphocytic Inflammation Specifies the Organ Tropism of Prions. Science 2005, 307: 1107-1110. PMID: 15661974, DOI: 10.1126/science.1106460.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInflammatory conditionsNormal cellular prion protein PrPCCellular prion protein PrPCChronic lymphocytic inflammationIatrogenic prion transmissionChronic inflammatory conditionsPrion protein PrPCFDC-M1Lymphocytic inflammationEctopic inductionProinflammatory cytokinesInflamed organsImmune cellsInflammatory diseasesInflammatory fociLymphoid tissuePrion accumulationPrion inoculationOrgan tropismPrion pathogenesisPrion replicationTissue distributionPrion transmissionPrionsMiceLymphotoxin Plays a Crucial Role in the Development and Function of Nasal-Associated Lymphoid Tissue through Regulation of Chemokines and Peripheral Node Addressin
Ying X, Chan K, Shenoy P, Hill M, Ruddle NH. Lymphotoxin Plays a Crucial Role in the Development and Function of Nasal-Associated Lymphoid Tissue through Regulation of Chemokines and Peripheral Node Addressin. American Journal Of Pathology 2005, 166: 135-146. PMID: 15632007, PMCID: PMC1602284, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9440(10)62239-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh endothelial venulesLymphoid chemokinesIntranasal immunizationNasal-Associated Lymphoid TissueB cell compartmentalizationB cell zonesCervical lymph nodesSerum IgG titersLower cytokine levelsExpression of lymphotoxinImmediate postnatal periodRole of cytokinesRegulation of chemokinesWild-type miceGlyCAM-1Peripheral node addressinLymphoid tissue developmentNALT developmentSplenic cytokinesVaginal IgACytokine levelsLymph nodesIgG titersVascular addressinsLymphoid tissue
2004
MAdCAM-1 Expressing Sacral Lymph Node in the Lymphotoxin β-Deficient Mouse Provides a Site for Immune Generation Following Vaginal Herpes Simplex Virus-2 Infection
Soderberg KA, Linehan MM, Ruddle NH, Iwasaki A. MAdCAM-1 Expressing Sacral Lymph Node in the Lymphotoxin β-Deficient Mouse Provides a Site for Immune Generation Following Vaginal Herpes Simplex Virus-2 Infection. The Journal Of Immunology 2004, 173: 1908-1913. PMID: 15265924, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.173.3.1908.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntibodies, ViralCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCell Adhesion MoleculesDendritic CellsFemaleHerpes GenitalisHerpesvirus 2, HumanImmunoglobulin GImmunoglobulinsLymph NodesLymphocyte ActivationLymphotoxin-alphaLymphotoxin-betaMembrane ProteinsMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMucoproteinsSacrococcygeal RegionSplenectomyT-Cell Antigen Receptor SpecificityTh1 CellsVaginitisConceptsBeta-deficient miceSacral lymph nodesLymph nodesMesenteric lymph nodesWild-type miceGenital mucosaHerpes simplex virus 2 infectionIntravaginal HSV-2 infectionLT alpha-deficient miceMucosal addressin cell adhesion molecule-1Simplex virus 2 infectionCell adhesion molecule-1Mucosal lymph nodesAlpha-deficient miceCervical lymph nodesHSV-2 infectionVirus 2 infectionHSV type 2Potent immune responsesAdhesion molecule-1Intravaginal infectionTh1 responseDendritic cellsIgG responsesIliac arteryDetection of a Sulfotransferase (HEC-GlcNAc6ST) in High Endothelial Venules of Lymph Nodes and in High Endothelial Venule-Like Vessels within Ectopic Lymphoid Aggregates Relationship to the MECA-79 Epitope
Bistrup A, Tsay D, Shenoy P, Singer MS, Bangia N, Luther SA, Cyster JG, Ruddle NH, Rosen SD. Detection of a Sulfotransferase (HEC-GlcNAc6ST) in High Endothelial Venules of Lymph Nodes and in High Endothelial Venule-Like Vessels within Ectopic Lymphoid Aggregates Relationship to the MECA-79 Epitope. American Journal Of Pathology 2004, 164: 1635-1644. PMID: 15111310, PMCID: PMC1615668, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9440(10)63722-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh endothelial venulesMECA-79 epitopeLymph nodesMECA-79Endothelial venulesHEC-GlcNAc6STHigh Endothelial Venule-Like VesselsLuminal stainingL-selectinMECA-79 monoclonal antibodyNull miceNonobese diabetic (NOD) miceHEV-like vesselsLymph nodes resultsHigh endothelial cellsLymphoid neogenesisDiabetic miceLymphocyte rollingLymphocyte homingMonoclonal antibodiesEndothelial cellsMiceConcomitant expressionEpitopesVenules
2003
Helicobacter-Induced Chronic Active Lymphoid Aggregates Have Characteristics of Tertiary Lymphoid Tissue
Shomer NH, Fox JG, Juedes AE, Ruddle NH. Helicobacter-Induced Chronic Active Lymphoid Aggregates Have Characteristics of Tertiary Lymphoid Tissue. Infection And Immunity 2003, 71: 3572-3577. PMID: 12761142, PMCID: PMC155770, DOI: 10.1128/iai.71.6.3572-3577.2003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntigen PresentationAntigens, SurfaceAutoimmunityCell Adhesion MoleculesCell AggregationChemokine CCL21Chemokine CXCL13Chemokines, CCChemokines, CXCHelicobacter InfectionsHepatitis, ChronicImmunoglobulinsLiverLymphoid TissueMembrane ProteinsMiceMucoproteinsVascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1ConceptsChronic active hepatitisTertiary lymphoid organsLymphoid organsActive hepatitisInflammatory lesionsHepatic inflammatory lesionsMucosal addressin cell adhesion moleculeTertiary lymphoid tissuePeripheral node addressinLiver cell suspensionsLiver tissue sectionsB220-positive B cellsChemokines SLCHepatic inflammationInflammatory infiltrateChronic autoimmunityLymphoid aggregatesLymphoid tissueFluorescence-activated cell sortingT cellsCell adhesion moleculeB cellsStromal cellsSmall venulesAdhesion moleculesEctopic LTαβ Directs Lymphoid Organ Neogenesis with Concomitant Expression of Peripheral Node Addressin and a HEV-restricted Sulfotransferase
Drayton DL, Ying X, Lee J, Lesslauer W, Ruddle NH. Ectopic LTαβ Directs Lymphoid Organ Neogenesis with Concomitant Expression of Peripheral Node Addressin and a HEV-restricted Sulfotransferase. Journal Of Experimental Medicine 2003, 197: 1153-1163. PMID: 12732657, PMCID: PMC2193975, DOI: 10.1084/jem.20021761.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh endothelial venulesPeripheral node addressinLymphoid organogenesisLT-alphaB cell compartmentalizationMucosal addressin cell adhesion moleculeAlpha betaLymph node functionB-cell areasAntigen presenting cellsLymphoid neogenesisPancreatic infiltratesPNAd expressionLymphoid chemokinesFDC networksMononuclear infiltrateAlpha micePresenting cellsEndothelial venulesCell adhesion moleculeCell accumulationLT-betaAdhesion moleculesNode functionPancreata
2002
Lymphocyte Trafic in Lymphoid Organ Neogenesis
Drayton DL, Chan K, Lesslauer W, Lee J, Ying M, Ruddle NH. Lymphocyte Trafic in Lymphoid Organ Neogenesis. Advances In Experimental Medicine And Biology 2002, 512: 43-48. PMID: 12405186, DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4615-0757-4_6.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
Lymphoid Tissue Homing Chemokines Are Expressed in Chronic Inflammation
Hjelmström P, Fjell J, Nakagawa T, Sacca R, Cuff C, Ruddle N. Lymphoid Tissue Homing Chemokines Are Expressed in Chronic Inflammation. American Journal Of Pathology 2000, 156: 1133-1138. PMID: 10751336, PMCID: PMC1876894, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9440(10)64981-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntigens, CDChemokine CCL21Chemokine CXCL13Chemokines, CCChemokines, CXCChronic DiseaseFemaleInflammationLymphotoxin-alphaLymphotoxin-betaMembrane ProteinsMiceMice, Inbred NODMice, TransgenicPancreasPancreatitisProtein IsoformsReceptors, Tumor Necrosis FactorReceptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor, Type IRNA, MessengerConceptsSecondary lymphoid tissue chemokineB lymphocyte chemoattractantExpression of SLCChronic inflammationLymphoid organsPrediabetic nonobese diabetic (NOD) micePrediabetic NOD miceLymphoid tissue chemokineNonobese diabetic (NOD) miceChronic inflammatory diseaseSecondary lymphoid organsTrafficking of lymphocytesTumor necrosis factor receptor 1Necrosis factor receptor 1Factor receptor 1Homing ChemokinesLymphocyte chemoattractantLymphoid neogenesisNOD miceDendritic cellsDiabetic miceInflammatory diseasesInflammatory processLymphoid tissueInflamed tissues
1997
Distinct Roles in Lymphoid Organogenesis for Lymphotoxins α and β Revealed in Lymphotoxin β–Deficient Mice
Koni P, Sacca R, Lawton P, Browning J, Ruddle N, Flavell R. Distinct Roles in Lymphoid Organogenesis for Lymphotoxins α and β Revealed in Lymphotoxin β–Deficient Mice. Immunity 1997, 6: 491-500. PMID: 9133428, DOI: 10.1016/s1074-7613(00)80292-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMesenteric lymph nodesLT alpha-deficient miceAlpha-deficient miceFollicular dendritic cellsBeta-deficient miceLymph nodesDendritic cellsDeficient miceLymphoid organogenesisTumor necrosis factor receptor type ILTbeta-deficient micePeripheral lymph nodesReceptor type ISplenic germinal centersLymphotoxin βPeyer's patchesGerminal centersLymphotoxin alphaLT-alphaLT alpha3Lymphotoxin αMiceUnidentified receptorType IAlphaLYMPHOTOXIN-β AND TNF REGULATION IN T CELL SUBSETS: DIFFERENTIAL EFFECTS OF PGE2
Ferreri N, Millet I, Askari B, Magnani P, Ruddle N. LYMPHOTOXIN-β AND TNF REGULATION IN T CELL SUBSETS: DIFFERENTIAL EFFECTS OF PGE2. Cytokine 1997, 9: 157-165. PMID: 9126704, DOI: 10.1006/cyto.1996.0150.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT cell subsetsTumor necrosis factor alphaCell subsetsTNF mRNA accumulationProstaglandin E2Th2 cellsLT-betaCytokine productionTh1 cellsIL-3Effect of PGE2IL-4 mRNANecrosis factor alphaTh2 T cell clonesT cell clonesTh2 T cellsLT-beta mRNAOnly cytokineIL-4Factor alphaT cellsTNF regulationImmune responseInterleukin-4Lymphotoxin beta