Abstract |
The role of the nonclassical human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class Ib molecule HLA-G in immune tolerance was first reported at maternofetal interface. This immunomodulating role could be exerted more generally in tumoral or post- transplantation situations in inhibiting natural killer (NK) and T-lymphocyte mediated lysis. Among the different transcripts resulting from alternative splicing, the mainly secreted isoform, HLA-G5, corresponds to complete molecule and has been demonstrated to be elevated in melanomas and in serum from heart-transplanted patients. As dendritic cells expressed ILT4, an inhibitory receptor capable of interacting with HLA-G, we have studied the effect of soluble HLA-G (HLA-G5) on differentiation, maturation, apoptosis and function of monocyte or CD34+-derived dendritic cells (DC). Soluble HLA-G did not alter differentiation, maturation or apoptosis of DC whatever their origin. On the other hand, an inhibitory effect of HLA-G5 on T lymphocytes proliferation was found in 53% of mixed leukocyte reactions (MLR) and was variable in intensity. These data demonstrate an indirect way of HLA-G5 action on DC occurring via T lymphocytes that reinforces the immune inhibitory role of soluble HLA-G capable to be secreted during tumoral malignancies or following heart transplantation.
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Authors | Gaëlle Le Friec, Béatrice Laupèze, Olivier Fardel, Yasmine Sebti, Céline Pangault, Valérie Guilloux, Alain Beauplet, Renée Fauchet, Laurence Amiot |
Journal | Human immunology
(Hum Immunol)
Vol. 64
Issue 8
Pg. 752-61
(Aug 2003)
ISSN: 0198-8859 [Print] United States |
PMID | 12878353
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Antigens, CD34
- HLA Antigens
- HLA-G Antigens
- Histocompatibility Antigens Class I
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Topics |
- Antigens, CD34
(analysis)
- Apoptosis
- Blotting, Western
- Cell Differentiation
- Cell Line, Tumor
- Dendritic Cells
(immunology, metabolism, physiology)
- Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
- HLA Antigens
(genetics, physiology)
- HLA-G Antigens
- Histocompatibility Antigens Class I
(genetics, physiology)
- Humans
- Lymphocyte Culture Test, Mixed
- Monocytes
(physiology)
- Phenotype
- Solubility
- T-Lymphocytes
(physiology)
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