Sammanfattning
To evaluate the biological effects of over-expression of interleukin- 1β (IL-1β) on the immune system we have generated transgenic mice, expressing the IL-1β gene fused to a heterologous signal sequence under the control of the mouse immunoglobulin enhancer (Eμ). A prominent hyperplasia and a disturbed microarchitecture of lymphoid tissues were observed in the transgenic mice. The CD4+ T cells in the hyperplastic lymphoid organs seemed to invade the majority of the lymphoid organs including B-cell restricted areas. Analysis of lymph node cells revealed an increased frequency of CD4+ CD44(high) CD62L- T cells and local secretion of IL-2 and IL-4, compatible with an elevated number of activated T cells. Furthermore, significant levels of human IL-1β in sera and high concentrations of serum immunoglobulin G (IgG) were observed in the transgenic mice. The data suggest a role for IL- 1β in controlling lymphoid microarchitecture and, when over-expressed, breaking the threshold in T-helper-B-cell interaction.
Originalspråk | Engelska |
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Sidor (från-till) | 128-137 |
Antal sidor | 10 |
Tidskrift | Immunology |
Volym | 96 |
Nummer | 1 |
DOI | |
Status | Publicerad - 1999 |
Externt publicerad | Ja |
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