CD4+ T cells treated with TNFalpha blocking agents during activation.

ABSTRACT: Objective. TNF? is a potent pro-inflammatory cytokine playing a pivotal role in several autoimmune diseases. Neutralizing TNF? inhibits T cell proliferation and IFN? production, and enhances suppressive capacity of regulatory T cells (Treg). Little is known about the mechanism of TNF? blocking agents on naïve T cell differentiation. Methods. Naïve CD4+ T cells were activated by dendritic cells (DC) in presence or absence of anti-TNF? agents. T cell polarization and activation was assessed during T cell differentiation. In addition, whole genome gene expression analysis was performed on anti-TNF?-treated T cells. Results. Neutralizing TNF? during priming of naïve CD4+ T cells by DC favors development of IL-10+ T helper (Th) cells at the expense of IFN? induction. TNF? inhibits IL-10 via TNF

ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens

SUBMITTER: Martine Boks 

PROVIDER: E-GEOD-42812 | biostudies-arrayexpress |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress