This subproject is one of many research subprojects utilizing the resources provided by a Center grant funded by NIH/NCRR. The subproject and investigator (PI) may have received primary funding from another NIH source, and thus could be represented in other CRISP entries. The institution listed is for the Center, which is not necessarily the institution for the investigator. Little is known about the mechanisms regulating T cell homeostasis in primates. The overall aim of this project is to study the homeostatic regulation of T cells in healthy rhesus macaques (RM) and sooty mangabeys (SM) via antibody-induced depletion of specific T cell subsets. We believe that this proposal is relevant to AIDS research due to the specific features of SIV-infection in the two species, i.e. pathogenic in RM and non-pathogenic in SM. If our study identifies differences in T cell homeostasis between RM and SM, we may then hypothesize that these differences play a role in determining the clinical outcome after SIV-infection. The performed analyses will include: (1) immunophenotypic studies, (2) determination of levels of recent thymic emigrants, and (3) examination of levels of cytokines, i.e. IL-7, IL-15and IL-2, that may play a role in T cell homeostasis. In this application we also propose to evaluate the role of the thymus in T cell homeostasis by performing CD4+ and CD8+ T cell depletions in both normal and thymectomized animals. We believe that this comparative study may provide information on (1) the differential role of BM, LN and thymus in T cell homeostasis; (2) the specific features of the homeostasis ofCD4+ and CD8+ T cells; (3) the immunophenotype of T cells that are proliferating via homeostatic mechanisms; and (4) the role of cytokines in reconstituting acutely depleted T cell populations. Importantly, this approach may allow us to define differences in the way T cell homeostasis is maintained in RM vs SM, which could provide clue regarding the markedly different impact of SIV-infection in the two species. In all, we believe that this project may provide useful information on the homeostasis of T cells in primates, and how the failure of this homeostasis may play a role in the pathogenesis of AIDS.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
Primate Research Center Grants (P51)
Project #
2P51RR000165-46
Application #
7349220
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRR1-CM-8 (01))
Project Start
2006-06-09
Project End
2007-04-30
Budget Start
2006-06-09
Budget End
2007-04-30
Support Year
46
Fiscal Year
2006
Total Cost
$59,665
Indirect Cost
Name
Emory University
Department
Otolaryngology
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
066469933
City
Atlanta
State
GA
Country
United States
Zip Code
30322
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