Abstract
Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation represents an important therapy for certain malignant and nonmalignant diseases. However, graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity. The search for agents that can efficiently suppress GVHD has been going on for more than half a century. GVHD is particularly strong in xenogeneic donor-recipient combinations, given the unlimited number of potentially immunogenic antigens donor lymphocytes encounter in the host. Using a hu-nonobese diabetic/severe combined immunodeficiency (hu-NOD/SCID) γ-null model of xenogeneic GVHD, we have demonstrated that treatment with recombinant immunoglobulin-like transcript 3-Fc protein induces the differentiation of CD8+ T suppressor cells and blocks the cellular and humoral arm of the GVH reaction.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 663-669 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Human Immunology |
Volume | 70 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- CD8 T suppressor cells
- GVHD
- ILT3
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Immunology