These studies investigate factors involved in differentiation, maintenance, and trafficking of T and B lymphocytes. Homeostasis of naive CD8 T cells relies on encounter with self MHC molecules. Previous work from our group and others indicate that T cells deprived of such cues change in their phenotype and exhibit Impaired survival: yet cells showing features of poor homeostasis are present at steady state in normal animals.
In Aim 1, we investigate how such cells are maintained, and whether they play a distinct role in the response to foreign antigen.
In Aims 2 and 3, we explore the function of the transcription factor KLF2 in T and B cells. Our preliminary data detected unexpected heterogeneity of KLF2 expression among certain subsets of memory CD4 and CDS T cells. Given KLF2's role in T cell trafficking and potentially in ceil quiescence, we will investigate the significance of KLF2 regulation on memory T cell subset localization and function. Lastly, in Aim 3, we build on surprising preliminary data indicating KLF2 is required for normal development of B cell subsets and is important for B cell functional responses. These studies will explore the impact of KLF2 in directing B cell differentiation and survival, as well as investigate the functional relevance of KLF2 regulated genes in B cell activation.

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Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Type
Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) Award (R37)
Project #
5R37AI038903-20
Application #
8867995
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (NSS)
Program Officer
Ramachandra, Lakshmi
Project Start
1996-07-01
Project End
2016-06-30
Budget Start
2015-07-01
Budget End
2016-06-30
Support Year
20
Fiscal Year
2015
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Department
Pathology
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
555917996
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Country
United States
Zip Code
55455
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