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Impaired AMLR in autoimmunity.

N Talal, M Fischbach, M Dauphinee

    Behring Institute Mitteilungen
    |May 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Autoimmune diseases show defective amplified mixed lymphocyte response (AMLR) and impaired Interleukin 2 (IL-2) function. Research indicates this stems from functional T-cell impairment, not cell deficiency, in lpr mice.

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    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Autoimmunity
    • Cellular Biology

    Background:

    • Defective amplified mixed lymphocyte response (AMLR) and impaired Interleukin 2 (IL-2) production/response are common in autoimmune disorders.
    • These abnormalities are observed in autoimmune-susceptible mouse strains and human autoimmune/lymphoproliferative diseases.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the functional significance of AMLR and IL-2 abnormalities in autoimmune disease.
    • To elucidate the cellular mechanisms underlying these immune defects in autoimmune-susceptible mice.

    Main Methods:

    • Studied antigen-induced T-cell proliferation in three autoimmune mouse strains carrying the lpr gene.
    • Utilized in vivo immunization with TNP25-KLH and in vitro T-cell/macrophage mixing experiments.
    • Employed flow cytofluorometry with monoclonal antibodies to analyze T-cell populations (Thy 1.2, Lyt 1, Lyt 2).

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    Main Results:

    • lpr mice exhibited a decreased antigen-induced proliferation response.
    • The defect was localized to Lyt 1+ T cells, not antigen-presenting macrophages.
    • Flow cytometry revealed an abnormal distribution of T cells, suggesting low cell surface antigen density, not reduced cell numbers.

    Conclusions:

    • Decreased AMLR, IL-2 production, and proliferation in lpr mice are due to functional impairment of responding T cells.
    • The number of Lyt 1+ T cells is not diminished, but their functional capacity is compromised.
    • These findings highlight a cellular mechanism contributing to autoimmune susceptibility.