CD8 + regulatory T cells generated by neonatal recognition of peripheral self-antigen
- 10 October 2006
- journal article
- Published by National Academy of Sciences in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
- Vol. 103 (41) , 15142-15147
Abstract
In comparison with CD4 + regulatory T cells, the generation and function of immunomodulatory CD8 + T cells is less well defined. Here we describe the existence of regulatory anti-K b -specific CD8 + T cells that are rendered tolerant during neonatal life via antigen contact exclusively on keratinocytes. These regulatory T cells maintain tolerance during adulthood as they prevent K b -specific graft rejection by naïve CD8 + T cells. Third-party immune responses remain unaffected. Up-regulation of TGF-β1 and granzyme B in the regulatory CD8 + T cell population suggests the involvement of these molecules in common suppressive pathways shared with CD4 + regulatory T cells. In summary, CD8 + regulatory T cells can be induced extrathymically through antigen contact on neonatally accessible parenchymal cells and maintain tolerance throughout adult life.Keywords
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