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Immunity ; 29(6): 922-33, 2008 Dec 19.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19013083

ABSTRACT

Mice with mutations in the gene encoding Fas ligand (FasL) develop lymphoproliferation and systemic autoimmune diseases. However, the cellular subset responsible for the prevention of autoimmunity in FasL-deficient mice remains undetermined. Here, we show that mice with FasL loss on either B or T cells had identical life span as littermates, and both genotypes developed signs of autoimmunity. In addition, we show that T cell-dependent death was vital for the elimination of aberrant T cells and for controlling the numbers of B cells and dendritic cells that dampen autoimmune responses. Furthermore, we show that the loss of FasL on T cells affected the follicular dentritic cell network in the germinal centers, leading to an impaired recall response to exogenous antigen. These results disclose the distinct roles of cellular subsets in FasL-dependent control of autoimmunity and provide further insight into the role of FasL in humoral immunity.


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Autoimmune Diseases/immunology , B-Lymphocytes/immunology , Dendritic Cells/immunology , Fas Ligand Protein/immunology , T-Lymphocytes/immunology , Animals , Antigens/immunology , Autoimmune Diseases/genetics , Autoimmune Diseases/pathology , B-Lymphocytes/cytology , B-Lymphocytes/metabolism , Dendritic Cells/metabolism , Fas Ligand Protein/genetics , Lymphatic Diseases/genetics , Lymphatic Diseases/immunology , Lymphatic Diseases/pathology , Mice , Mice, Knockout , T-Lymphocytes/cytology , T-Lymphocytes/metabolism , fas Receptor/immunology , fas Receptor/metabolism
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