Despite the detailed understanding of signals 1, 2, and 3 and the critical function of T cells and dendritic cells (DC), clinical transplantation tolerance is almost never achieved. In transplantation, models of immune function, and interventions designed to promote immune regulation, have been based on simplified receptor-ligand and cell-cell interaction models. There has been a lack of studies that place immunological recognition within anatomic contexts and evaluate the critical role of anatomic microdomains in the regulation of the immune response. Our preliminary data now demonstrate that during tolerization there is alloantigen specific clustering of T cells and plasmacytoid DC (pDC) in the T cell areas of the lymph node (LN) near the abluminal surface of the high endothelial venules (HEV). Within these clusters T cells undergo either priming or development into de novo CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells (Treg). Importantly, B cells presenting specific alloantigen are present in these cell clusters and contribute to Treg development. We hypothesize these multicellular clustered interactions in the LN are key to the induction and maintenance of tolerance. Specifically, we hypothesize that the precise interaction of T-APC (pDC, B cells) determines the outcome of T cell migration, positioning, proliferation, and maturation, and ultimately whether rejection or tolerance are induced. This hypothesis integrates many of the known receptor-ligand and cell-cell interactions, and places these interactions in the context of secondary lymphoid organ structure. To investigate the role of these cellular and structural elements in LN clustered interactions, we propose the following specific aims:
Specific Aim 1. What are the T-APC-LN interactions that are important for tolerance? Using a transplant model that allows the tracking of alloantigen specific T cells, specific alloantigen presenting APC, and the positioning of the cells with respect to HEV, we will characterize specific receptor-ligand interactions between T-HEV and pDC-HEV that regulate tolerance, and define the interactions between T-pDC and other DC that determine the generation of Treg and inhibition of effector T cells within the LN.
Specific Aim 2. How is the priming of effector T cells altered in the LN during tolerance? This aim will study the specific interaction between effector T cells and Treg in the LN clusters during tolerization. We will determine how Treg-T effector interactions regulate effector T cell migration, proliferation, and differentiation. We will characterize specific receptor-ligand interactions between Treg and T effector cells that determine whether T cell priming and rejection versus suppression and tolerance predominate in the immune response.
Specific Aim 3. Determine the role of B cells in tolerance in the LN We will investigate the roles of B cells in the LN during the T-APC clustered interaction that results in tolerization. Analyses will focus on B cell APC function, chemokine production, and immunoglobulin production.

Public Health Relevance

The research will investigate and define the cellular and molecular interactions that are important for generating regulatory suppressor T cells and antigen specific tolerance. The ability to define these interactions and achieve tolerance is important for achieving good graft survival and patient survival for transplant recipients.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01AI041428-11
Application #
7634503
Study Section
Transplantation, Tolerance, and Tumor Immunology (TTT)
Program Officer
Kehn, Patricia J
Project Start
1997-07-01
Project End
2013-05-31
Budget Start
2009-06-01
Budget End
2010-05-31
Support Year
11
Fiscal Year
2009
Total Cost
$339,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Department
Internal Medicine/Medicine
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
078861598
City
New York
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
10029
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