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  • Allergy Research

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  • Mast cells (MCs) are crucial in allergic reactions.
  • Inhibitory immunoreceptors regulate MC activation.
  • CD300a and CD300lf are MC inhibitory receptors recognizing phospholipid ligands.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the cooperative function of CD300a and CD300lf in regulating mast cell activation.
  • To clarify the role of CD300lf ligand binding, including ceramide and phosphatidylserine (PS).

Main Methods:

  • Utilized bone marrow-derived cultured mast cells (BMMCs) from wild-type (WT) and knockout mice (Cd300a-/-, Cd300lf-/-, Cd300a-/-Cd300lf-/-).
  • Employed imaging and flow cytometric analyses to examine receptor localization and function.
  • Assessed mast cell activation and passive systemic anaphylaxis models.

Main Results:

  • CD300a and CD300lf colocalized with externalized PS on activated BMMCs, indicating cooperative inhibition.
  • CD300lf also bound extracellular ceramide, enhancing inhibition beyond PS binding alone.
  • Mice lacking both CD300a and CD300lf exhibited more severe hypothermia in passive systemic anaphylaxis than single knockouts.

Conclusions:

  • CD300a and CD300lf cooperate to inhibit mast cell activation.
  • The dual recognition of PS and ceramide by CD300lf enhances inhibitory signaling.
  • This study highlights the cooperative function of multiple inhibitory receptors on mast cells.