SARS-CoV-2 induces robust germinal center CD4 T follicular helper cell responses in rhesus macaques.
Nat Commun
; 12(1): 541, 2021 01 22.
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ABSTRACT
CD4 T follicular helper (Tfh) cells are important for the generation of durable and specific humoral protection against viral infections. The degree to which SARS-CoV-2 infection generates Tfh cells and stimulates the germinal center (GC) response is an important question as we investigate vaccine induced immunity against COVID-19. Here, we report that SARS-CoV-2 infection in rhesus macaques, either infused with convalescent plasma, normal plasma, or receiving no infusion, resulted in transient accumulation of pro-inflammatory monocytes and proliferating Tfh cells with a Th1 profile in peripheral blood. CD4 helper cell responses skewed predominantly toward a Th1 response in blood, lung, and lymph nodes. SARS-CoV-2 Infection induced GC Tfh cells specific for the SARS-CoV-2 spike and nucleocapsid proteins, and a corresponding early appearance of antiviral serum IgG antibodies. Collectively, the data show induction of GC responses in a rhesus model of mild COVID-19.
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Células TH1
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Centro Germinal
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Células T Auxiliares Foliculares
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SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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En
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Nat Commun
Asunto de la revista:
BIOLOGIA
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CIENCIA
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2021
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Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos