An anti-CD154 domain antibody prolongs graft survival and induces Foxp3(+) iTreg in the absence and presence of CTLA-4 Ig.

ABSTRACT: The use of monoclonal antibodies targeting the CD154 molecule remains one of the most effective means of promoting graft tolerance in animal models, but thromboembolic complications during early clinical trials have precluded their use in humans. Furthermore, the role of Fc-mediated deletion of CD154-expressing cells in the observed efficacy of these reagents remains controversial. Therefore, determining the requirements for anti-CD154-induced tolerance will instruct the development of safer but equally efficacious treatments. To investigate the mechanisms of action of anti-CD154 therapy, two alternative means of targeting the CD40-CD154 pathway were used: a nonagonistic anti-CD40 antibody and an Fc-silent anti-CD154 domain antibody. We compared these therapies to an Fc-intact anti-CD154 a

SUBMITTER: Pinelli DF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4287239 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature