NK cell functions restrain T cell responses during viral infections.
Eur J Immunol
; 31(10): 3048-55, 2001 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-11592081
ABSTRACT
NK cell functions for regulation of T cell responses were evaluated during acute viral infections. In vivo depletion studies established that the presence of NK cells in murine cytomegalovirus (MCMV)-infected immunocompetent mice negatively affected CD4 and CD8 T cell IFN-gamma expression, bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) incorporation, and expansion. To evaluate NK cell effects, under conditions when NK cells do not control viral replication, experiments were performed using lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV). Depletion of NK cells did not affect LCMV-elicited T cell responses in immunocompetent mice; however, the presence of NK cells did inhibit CD4 T cell IFN-gamma production, BrdU incorporation, and expansion in infected MHC class I- and CD8 T cell-deficient beta2M-/- mice. Together, the results reveal a previously unappreciated immunoregulatory role of NK cells for downstream T cell responses.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Viroses
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Células Matadoras Naturais
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Linfócitos T
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Comunicação Celular
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Eur J Immunol
Ano de publicação:
2001
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos