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Stromal interaction molecules 1 and 2 are key regulators of autoreactive T cell activation in murine autoimmune central nervous system inflammation.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20028655     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Calcium (Ca(2+)) signaling in T lymphocytes is essential for a variety of functions, including the regulation of differentiation, gene transcription, and effector functions. A major Ca(2+) entry pathway in nonexcitable cells, including T cells, is store-operated Ca(2+) entry (SOCE), wherein depletion of intracellular Ca(2+) stores upon receptor stimulation causes subsequent influx of extracellular Ca(2+) across the plasma membrane. Stromal interaction molecule (STIM) 1 is the Ca(2+) sensor in the endoplasmic reticulum, which controls this process, whereas the other STIM isoform, STIM2, coregulates SOCE. Although the contribution of STIM molecules and SOCE to T lymphocyte function is well studied in vitro, their significance for immune processes in vivo has remained largely elusive. In this study, we studied T cell function in mice lacking STIM1 or STIM2 in a model of myelin-oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG(35-55))-induced experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). We found that STIM1 deficiency significantly impaired the generation of neuroantigen-specific T cell responses in vivo with reduced Th1/Th17 responses, resulting in complete protection from EAE. Mice lacking STIM2 developed EAE, but the disease course was ameliorated. This was associated with a reduced clinical peak of disease. Deficiency of STIM2 was associated with an overall reduced proliferative capacity of lymphocytes and a reduction of IFN-gamma/IL-17 production by neuroantigen-specific T cells. Neither STIM1 nor STIM2 deficiency altered the phenotype or function of APCs. These findings reveal a crucial role of STIM-dependent pathways for T cell function and activation under autoimmune inflammatory conditions, establishing them as attractive new molecular therapeutic targets for the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.
Authors:
Michael K Schuhmann; David Stegner; Alejandro Berna-Erro; Stefan Bittner; Attila Braun; Christoph Kleinschnitz; Guido Stoll; Heinz Wiendl; Sven G Meuth; Bernhard Nieswandt
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2009-12-18
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of immunology (Baltimore, Md. : 1950)     Volume:  184     ISSN:  1550-6606     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Immunol.     Publication Date:  2010 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-01-21     Completed Date:  2010-03-12     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  2985117R     Medline TA:  J Immunol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1536-42     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Neurology, University of W?rzburg, W?rzburg, Germany.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Calcium Signaling / genetics,  immunology
Drug Delivery Systems
Encephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, Experimental / immunology*,  mortality,  pathology*,  prevention & control
Female
Glycoproteins / administration & dosage,  toxicity
Immunity, Innate / genetics
Inflammation Mediators / physiology*
Lymphocyte Activation / genetics,  immunology*
Membrane Glycoproteins / deficiency,  physiology*
Mice
Mice, Knockout
Mice, Mutant Strains
Peptide Fragments / administration & dosage,  toxicity
Protein Isoforms / deficiency,  genetics,  physiology
T-Lymphocyte Subsets / immunology*,  metabolism,  pathology
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Glycoproteins; 0/Inflammation Mediators; 0/Membrane Glycoproteins; 0/Peptide Fragments; 0/Protein Isoforms; 0/Stim1 protein, mouse; 0/Stim2 protein, mouse; 0/myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (35-55)

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