Interferon regulatory factor 2 protects mice from lethal viral neuroinvasion.
J Exp Med
; 213(13): 2931-2947, 2016 12 12.
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ABSTRACT
The host responds to virus infection by activating type I interferon (IFN) signaling leading to expression of IFN-stimulated genes (ISGs). Dysregulation of the IFN response results in inflammatory diseases and chronic infections. In this study, we demonstrate that IFN regulatory factor 2 (IRF2), an ISG and a negative regulator of IFN signaling, influences alphavirus neuroinvasion and pathogenesis. A Sindbis virus strain that in wild-type (WT) mice only causes disease when injected into the brain leads to lethal encephalitis in Irf2-/- mice after peripheral inoculation. Irf2-/- mice fail to control virus replication and recruit immune infiltrates into the brain. Reduced B cells and virus-specific IgG are observed in the Irf2-/- mouse brains despite the presence of peripheral neutralizing antibodies, suggesting a defect in B cell trafficking to the central nervous system (CNS). B cell-deficient µMT mice are significantly more susceptible to viral infection, yet WT B cells and serum are unable to rescue the Irf2-/- mice. Collectively, our data demonstrate that proper localization of B cells and local production of antibodies in the CNS are required for protection. The work advances our understanding of host mechanisms that affect viral neuroinvasion and their contribution to immunity against CNS infections.
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Sindbis virus
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Encefalopatias
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Linfócitos B
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Movimento Celular
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Infecções por Alphavirus
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Fator Regulador 2 de Interferon
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Animals
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J Exp Med
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2016
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