Author:
Stutz Regine,Meyer Christopher,Kaiser Elisabeth,Goedicke-Fritz Sybelle,Schroeder Harry W.,Bals Robert,Haertel Christoph,Rogosch Tobias,Kerzel Sebastian,Zemlin Michael
Abstract
AbstractWe hypothesized that the scarcity of N-nucleotides might contribute to the inability of the neonate to mount a robust allergic immune response. To test this, we used terminal deoxyribunucleotidyl Transferase deficient (TdT−/−) mice, which express “fetal-like” T cell receptor and immunoglobulin repertoires with largely germline-encoded CDR3 regions. Intraperitoneal sensitization was followed by aerosol provocation with either PBS or the allergen OVA in both TdT−/− mice and wild-type mice to develop allergic respiratory inflammation. The effects of this procedure were investigated by lung function test, immunological analysis of serum and brochoalveolar lavage. The local TH2 cytokine milieu was significantly attenuated in TdT−/− mice. Within this group, the induction of total IgE levels was also significantly reduced after sensitization. TdT−/− mice showed a tendency toward reduced eosinophilic inflow into the bronchial tubes, which was associated with the elimination of respiratory hyperreactivity. In conclusion, in a murine model of allergic airway inflammation, the expression of fetal-like antigen receptors was associated with potent indications of a reduced ability to mount an asthma phenotype. This underlines the importance of somatically-generated antigen-receptor repertoire diversity in type one allergic immune responses and suggests that the fetus may be protected from allergic responses, at least in part, by controlling N addition.
Funder
Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
Universität des Saarlandes
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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