IgE actions on CD4+ T cells, mast cells, and macrophages participate in the pathogenesis of experimental abdominal aortic aneurysms.

ABSTRACT: Immunoglobulin E (IgE) activates mast cells (MCs). It remains unknown whether IgE also activates other inflammatory cells, and contributes to the pathogenesis of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). This study demonstrates that CD4+ T cells express IgE receptor FcεR1, at much higher levels than do CD8+ T cells. IgE induces CD4+ T-cell production of IL6 and IFN-γ, but reduces their production of IL10. FcεR1 deficiency (Fcer1a-/-) protects apolipoprotein E-deficient (Apoe-/-) mice from angiotensin-II infusion-induced AAAs and reduces plasma IL6 levels. Adoptive transfer of CD4+ T cells (but not CD8+ T cells), MCs, and macrophages from Apoe-/- mice, but not those from Apoe-/- Fcer1a-/- mice, increases AAA size and plasma IL6 in Apoe-/- Fcer1a-/- recipient mice. Biweekly intravenous administrati

SUBMITTER: Wang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4119357 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature