scholarly journals Mobilization of tissue-resident memory CD4+ T lymphocytes and their contribution to a systemic secondary immune reaction

Author(s):  
Carla Cendón ◽  
Weijie Du ◽  
Pawel Durek ◽  
Tobias Alexander ◽  
Lindsay Serene ◽  
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AbstractWhile it is generally accepted that tissue-resident memory T lymphocytes protect host tissues from secondary immune challenges, it is unclear whether, and if so, how they contribute to systemic secondary immune responses. Here we show that in human individuals with an established immune memory to measles, mumps and rubella viruses, when challenged with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine again, tissue-resident memory CD4+ T cells are mobilized into the blood within 16 to 48 hours after vaccination. These cells then leave the blood again, and apparently contribute to the systemic secondary immune reaction, as is evident from the representation of mobilized T cell receptor Vβ clonotypes among newly generated circulating memory T lymphocytes, from day 7 onwards. Mobilization of the tissue-resident memory T cells is cognate, in that memory T lymphocytes recognizing other antigens, e.g. tetanus toxin, are not mobilized, unless they cross-react with the vaccine. These data originally demonstrate the essential contribution of tissue-resident memory T cells to secondary systemic immune responses, confirming that immunological memories to systemic pathogens are maintained (also) by tissue-resident memory T cells. In practical terms, the present work defines day 1 to 2 after antigenic challenge as a time window to assess the entire immunological T cell memory for a certain pathogen, including mobilized tissue-resident memory T cells, and its correlates of effectivity.Capsule summaryThe study demonstrates the rapid and cognate mobilization of tissue-resident memory CD4+ T cells into the blood upon antigenic rechallenge, and their contribution to secondary systemic immune responses.

2002 ◽  
Vol 195 (12) ◽  
pp. 1515-1522 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ananda W. Goldrath ◽  
Pallavur V. Sivakumar ◽  
Moira Glaccum ◽  
Mary K. Kennedy ◽  
Michael J. Bevan ◽  
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Both naive and memory T cells undergo antigen-independent proliferation after transfer into a T cell–depleted environment (acute homeostatic proliferation), whereas only memory T cells slowly divide in a full T cell compartment (basal proliferation). We show, first, that naive and memory CD8+ T cells have different cytokine requirements for acute homeostatic proliferation. Interleukin (IL)-7 receptor(R)α–mediated signals were obligatory for proliferation of naive T cells in lymphopenic hosts, whereas IL-15 did not influence their division. Memory T cells, on the other hand, could use either IL-7Rα– or IL-15–mediated signals for acute homeostatic proliferation: their proliferation was delayed when either IL-7Rα was blocked or IL-15 removed, but only when both signals were absent was proliferation ablated. Second, the cytokine requirements for basal and acute homeostatic proliferation of CD8+ memory T cells differ, as basal division of memory T cells was blocked completely in IL-15–deficient hosts. These data suggest a possible mechanism for the dearth of memory CD8+ T cells in IL-15– and IL-15Rα–deficient mice is their impaired basal proliferation. Our results show that naive and memory T lymphocytes differ in their cytokine dependence for acute homeostatic proliferation and that memory T lymphocytes have distinct requirements for proliferation in full versus empty compartments.


Viruses ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 199
Author(s):  
Anna Schmidt ◽  
Dennis Lapuente

Current flu vaccines rely on the induction of strain-specific neutralizing antibodies, which leaves the population vulnerable to drifted seasonal or newly emerged pandemic strains. Therefore, universal flu vaccine approaches that induce broad immunity against conserved parts of influenza have top priority in research. Cross-reactive T cell responses, especially tissue-resident memory T cells in the respiratory tract, provide efficient heterologous immunity, and must therefore be a key component of universal flu vaccines. Here, we review recent findings about T cell-based flu immunity, with an emphasis on tissue-resident memory T cells in the respiratory tract of humans and different animal models. Furthermore, we provide an update on preclinical and clinical studies evaluating T cell-evoking flu vaccines, and discuss the implementation of T cell immunity in real-life vaccine policies.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin G. Wiggins ◽  
Laura J. Pallett ◽  
Xiaoyan Li ◽  
Scott P. Davies ◽  
Oliver E. Amin ◽  
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ABSTRACTBackground & AimsTissue-resident memory T cells (TRM) are important immune sentinels that provide efficient in situ immunity. Liver-resident CD8+ TRM have been previously described, and contribute to viral control in persistent hepatotropic infections. However, little is known regarding liver CD4+ TRM cells. Here we profiled resident and non-resident intrahepatic CD4+ T cell subsets, assessing their phenotype, function, differential generation requirements and roles in hepatotropic infection.MethodsLiver tissue was obtained from 173 subjects with (n=109) or without (n=64) hepatic pathology. Multiparametric flow cytometry and immunofluorescence imaging examined T cell phenotype, functionality and location. Liver T cell function was determined after stimulation with anti-CD3/CD28 and PMA/Ionomycin. Co-cultures of blood-derived lymphocytes with hepatocyte cell lines, primary biliary epithelial cells, and precision-cut autologous liver slices were used to investigate the acquisition of liver-resident phenotypes.ResultsCD69 expression delineated two distinct subsets in the human liver. CD69HI cells were identified as CD4+ TRM due to exclusion from the circulation, a residency-associated phenotype (CXCR6+CD49a+S1PR1-PD-1+), restriction to specific liver niches, and ability to produce robust type-1 multifunctional cytokine responses. Conversely, CD69INT were an activated T cell population also found in the peripheral circulation, with a distinct homing profile (CX3CR1+CXCR3+CXCR1+), and a bias towards IL-4 production. Frequencies of CD69INT cells correlated with the degree of fibrosis in chronic hepatitis B virus infection. Interaction with hepatic epithelia was sufficient to generate CD69INT cells, while additional signals from the liver microenvironment were required to generate liver-resident CD69HI cells.ConclusionsIntermediate and high CD69 expression demarcates two discrete intrahepatic CD4+ T cell subsets with distinct developmental and functional profiles.Graphical AbstractHighlightsCD69HI (CXCR6+CD49a+S1PR1-PD-1+) are the CD4+ TRM of the human liverHepatic CD69INTCD4+ T-cells are distinct, activated, and recirculation-competentStimulation evokes respective IFN-γ and IL-4 responses in CD69HI and CD69INT cellsCD69INT cell frequencies correlate with worsening fibrosis in chronic HBV patientsLiver slice cultures allow differentiation of CD69INT and CD69HI cells from bloodLay summaryTissue-resident memory T cells (TRM) orchestrate regional immune responses, but much of the biology of liver-resident CD4+ TRM remains unknown. We found high expression of cell-surface protein CD69 defined hepatic CD4+ TRM, while simultaneously uncovering a distinct novel recirculatory CD69INT CD4+ T cell subset. Both subsets displayed unique immune receptor profiles, were functionally skewed towards type-1 and type-2 responses respectively, and had distinct generation requirements, highlighting the potential for differential roles in the immunopathology of chronic liver diseases.


2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (6) ◽  
pp. 539-545 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.B. Rayev ◽  
S.A. Zamorina ◽  
L.S. Litvinova ◽  
K.A. Yurova ◽  
O.G. Khaziakhmatova ◽  
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The effects of chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) on the expression of the hTERT gene in combination with the conversion of the phenotype of naive T-cells and T-cells of immune memory in vitro were studied. hCG inhibited expression of hTERT mRNA in naive T-cells (CD45RA+) and immune memory T cells (CD45RO+), causing a decrease in the replicative potential of the cells. The presence of hCG in the culture led to the conversion of the phenotype of T-lymphocytes. hCG reduced the number of proliferating T-cells of immune memory, estimated by phenotypic signs by differential gating. hCG (10 IU/ml and 100 IU/ml) inhibited expression of CD25 by the studied populations, but did not modulate expression of the CD71 proliferation marker. Thus, hCG inhibited the functional activity of naive T-cells and T-cells of immune memory, which, in the context of pregnancy, can contribute to the formation of immune tolerance to the semi-allogenic fetus.


1994 ◽  
Vol 40 (11) ◽  
pp. 2128-2131 ◽  
Author(s):  
T W Mak

Abstract T lymphocytes recognize antigen peptides and major histocompatibility complex products through their T-cell antigen receptors (TcR), consisting of alpha and beta chains. The interaction between T cells and their target cells or antigen-presenting cells is also assisted by a series of other cell-surface polypeptides, most notably CD4 and CD8, which are selectively expressed on mature helper/inducer and killer/suppressor T cells, respectively. Upon engagement of their ligands, a series of signals is transduced intracytoplasmically via some of these molecules and their associated proteins. Perhaps the most important enzyme in this signal transduction process is the lymphocyte-specific tyrosine kinase lck. Another important component is the cell-surface tyrosine phosphatase CD45. This molecule is alternatively spliced and the different isoforms are expressed on the various hematopoietic and lymphopoietic cells. Signaling through the TcR-CD4 D8-lck-CD45 complex is thought to be insufficient to activate T lymphocytes. A costimulatory signal is believed to be essential, and many investigators have suggested that CD28, a ligand for B7/BB1, is such a signal. Immune responses are also controlled by a number of cytokines and soluble factors. Signaling through the tumor necrosis factor receptor p55 is required for clearance of intracellular pathogens. Transcriptional factors involved in controlling interferon production are also important in T-cell development and immune responses. In an attempt to gain a better understanding of the roles of these molecules in T-lymphocyte functions and ontogeny, we generated a series of mutant mice with disruptions in the genes coding for these molecules. We are analyzing the mutant mice to evaluate the importance of these genes in T-cell development.


Cell Reports ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-79.e4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren E. Holz ◽  
Julia E. Prier ◽  
David Freestone ◽  
Thiago M. Steiner ◽  
Kieran English ◽  
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2016 ◽  
Vol 136 (5) ◽  
pp. S2
Author(s):  
T.R. Matos ◽  
A. Gehad ◽  
J. Teague ◽  
J.T. O’Malley ◽  
E.L. Lowry ◽  
...  

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. B. Rayev ◽  
L. S. Litvinova ◽  
K. A. Yurova ◽  
O. G. Khaziakhmatova ◽  
V. P. Timganova ◽  
...  

The role of pregnancy-specific β1-glycoprotein (PSG) in the regulation of molecular genetic factors determining the functional activity of naїve T cells and T cells of immune memoryin vitrowas studied. Human PSG was isolated with a proprietary immuno-purification method using a biospecific sorbent followed by removing of immunoglobulin contamination with a HiTrapTMProtein G HP column. Physiological concentrations of PSG were used in the experiments. They corresponded to PSG levels in the peripheral blood of pregnant woman: 1, 10 and 100 μg/ml (I, II, III trimester, respectively). The objects of study were monocultures of naїve T cells (CD45RA+) and memory T cells (CD45R0+), obtained by immunomagnetic separation from the peripheral blood of women of reproductive age.It was established that at the level of naїve T cells (CD45RA+) PSG inhibited the expression of CD28 (1, 10, 100 μg/ml) and CD25 (100 μg/ml), without affecting the interleukin-2 (IL-2) production by these cells. At the same time, PSG in all concentrations studied suppressed the expression of CD25 at the immune memory T-cell (CD45R0+) surface but increased the IL-2 production. Expression ofU2af1l4, Gfi1, hnRNPLLgenes regulating the alternative splicing of the Ptprc gene encoding CD45 was also evaluated. It was found, that PSG reduced the expression of theGfi1(1, 10, 100 μg/ml),hnRNPLL(10, 100 μg/ml) genes, but increased the expression of theU2af1l4gene (1, 10, 100 μg/ml) in the naїve T cells. It was shown that at the immune memory T-cells’ level the effects were similar, with PSG rendering them in all concentrations used. The revealed changes in the mRNA transcription ofU2af1l4,Gfi1andhnRNPLLgenes in the studied T cell subsets may lead to the inhibition of CD45 “mature” isoform formation – CD45R0.Thus, PSG reduces the functional activity of naїve T cells and immune memory T cells associated with the expression of costimulation/activation molecules CD25 and CD28 and is involved in the regulation ofPtprcgene alternative splicing, which determines the ratio of CD45 molecule variants. Apparently, using these mechanisms, PSG regulates the functional activity of the memory T cell circulating pool, which is potentially capable of carrying out antigen-specific cytotoxic reactions against fetal antigens in vivo. In general, the data obtained broadens the notion of the PSG role in the regulation of molecular-genetic mechanisms of naїve T cells and immune memory T cells differentiation.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brock Kingstad-Bakke ◽  
Randall Toy ◽  
Woojong Lee ◽  
Pallab Pradhan ◽  
Gabriela Vogel ◽  
...  

Eliciting durable and protective T cell-mediated immunity in the respiratory mucosa remains a significant challenge. Polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA)-based cationic pathogen-like particles (PLPs) loaded with TLR agonists mimic biophysical properties of microbes and hence, simulate pathogen-pattern recognition receptor interactions to safely and effectively stimulate innate immune responses. We generated micro particle PLPs loaded with TLR4 (glucopyranosyl lipid adjuvant, GLA) or TLR9 (CpG) agonists, and formulated them with and without a mucosal delivery enhancing carbomer-based nanoemulsion adjuvant (ADJ). These adjuvants delivered intranasally to mice elicited high numbers of influenza nucleoprotein (NP)-specific CD8+ and CD4+ effector and tissue-resident memory T cells (TRMs) in lungs and airways. PLPs delivering TLR4 versus TLR9 agonists drove phenotypically and functionally distinct populations of effector and memory T cells. While PLPs loaded with CpG or GLA provided immunity, combining the adjuvanticity of PLP-GLA and ADJ markedly enhanced the development of airway and lung TRMs and CD4 and CD8 T cell-dependent immunity to influenza virus. Further, balanced CD8 (Tc1/Tc17) and CD4 (Th1/Th17) recall responses were linked to effective influenza virus control. These studies provide mechanistic insights into vaccine-induced pulmonary T cell immunity and pave the way for the development of a universal influenza and SARS-CoV-2 vaccines.


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