Abstract |
The individual role of tumor necrosis factor receptor 1 ( TNFR1) and TNFR2 signaling in experimental autoimmune encephalomeylitis (EAE) was investigated using mice lacking TNFR1 ( TNFR1-/-), TNFR2 ( TNFR2-/-) as well as double receptor ( TNFR1/2-/-) and double ligand (TNF/LT alpha-/-) knockout mice. In wild-type (wt) mice immunized with myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) peptide 35-55 the clinical course is characterized by an acute disease onset with peak disease scores and a consecutive chronic phase lasting up to 60 days. Compared to control mice, TNF/LT alpha-deficient mice showed a significant delay in disease onset and a remarkable reduction in demyelination which was, however, associated with increased inflammation. In TNFR1-/- and TNFR1/2-/- mice, the disease course was comparable to TNF/LT alpha-deficient mice but rather monophasic and less severe at late time points. Likewise only minimal spinal cord demyelination became apparent. In contrast, the course of EAE in TNFR2-/- mice was severe and associated with remarkable demyelination. Taken together these findings define TNFR1 as crucial mediator in MOG-induced EAE and suggest a protective role for TNFR2 signaling in the clinical course of EAE.
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Authors | H P Eugster, K Frei, R Bachmann, H Bluethmann, H Lassmann, A Fontana |
Journal | European journal of immunology
(Eur J Immunol)
Vol. 29
Issue 2
Pg. 626-32
(02 1999)
ISSN: 0014-2980 [Print] Germany |
PMID | 10064079
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Mog protein, mouse
- Myelin Proteins
- Myelin-Associated Glycoprotein
- Myelin-Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein
- Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor
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Topics |
- Animals
- Encephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, Experimental
(immunology, physiopathology)
- Mice
- Mice, Knockout
- Myelin Proteins
- Myelin Sheath
- Myelin-Associated Glycoprotein
(immunology)
- Myelin-Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein
- Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor
(genetics, immunology)
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