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Reduced expression of peptide-loaded HLA class I molecules on multiple sclerosis lymphocytes. 1995

F Li, and M J Linan, and M C Stein, and D L Faustman
Immunobiology Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Charlestown 02129, USA.

Lymphocytes from patients with HLA class II-linked autoimmune diseases such as type I diabetes, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and Graves' have recently been shown to have a decrease in the expression of self-peptide-filled HLA class I antigens on the surface of peripheral lymphocytes. The human demyelinating diseases of multiple sclerosis in some cases are also associated with the presence of certain HLA class II genes, which may in turn be linked to genes in the class II region that control class I expression. Hence, we studied fresh peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and newly produced Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-transformed cell lines from multiple sclerosis patients for the class I defect. Unseparated PBMCs, as well as T cells, B cells, and macrophages from multiple sclerosis patients had a decrease in the amount of conformationally correct peptide-filled HLA class I molecules on the cell surface compared with matched controls detectable by flow cytometry. To demonstrate the independence of this defect from exogenous serum factors, newly produced EBV-transformed cell lines from B cells of patients with multiple sclerosis maintained the defect. In addition, DR2 +/+, +/-, and -/- EBV-transformed B cells from these patients similarly demonstrated the self-antigen presentation defect. Analysis of a set of discordant multiple sclerosis twins revealed the class I defect was exclusively found on the affected twin lymphocytes, suggesting a role of this class I complex in disease expression. These data indicate that multiple sclerosis patients have abnormal presentation of self-antigens.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008214 Lymphocytes White blood cells formed in the body's lymphoid tissue. The nucleus is round or ovoid with coarse, irregularly clumped chromatin while the cytoplasm is typically pale blue with azurophilic (if any) granules. Most lymphocytes can be classified as either T or B (with subpopulations of each), or NATURAL KILLER CELLS. Lymphoid Cells,Cell, Lymphoid,Cells, Lymphoid,Lymphocyte,Lymphoid Cell
D009103 Multiple Sclerosis An autoimmune disorder mainly affecting young adults and characterized by destruction of myelin in the central nervous system. Pathologic findings include multiple sharply demarcated areas of demyelination throughout the white matter of the central nervous system. Clinical manifestations include visual loss, extra-ocular movement disorders, paresthesias, loss of sensation, weakness, dysarthria, spasticity, ataxia, and bladder dysfunction. The usual pattern is one of recurrent attacks followed by partial recovery (see MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, RELAPSING-REMITTING), but acute fulminating and chronic progressive forms (see MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, CHRONIC PROGRESSIVE) also occur. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p903) MS (Multiple Sclerosis),Multiple Sclerosis, Acute Fulminating,Sclerosis, Disseminated,Disseminated Sclerosis,Sclerosis, Multiple
D004854 Herpesvirus 4, Human The type species of LYMPHOCRYPTOVIRUS, subfamily GAMMAHERPESVIRINAE, infecting B-cells in humans. It is thought to be the causative agent of INFECTIOUS MONONUCLEOSIS and is strongly associated with oral hairy leukoplakia (LEUKOPLAKIA, HAIRY;), BURKITT LYMPHOMA; and other malignancies. Burkitt Herpesvirus,Burkitt Lymphoma Virus,E-B Virus,EBV,Epstein-Barr Virus,Human Herpesvirus 4,Infectious Mononucleosis Virus,Burkitt's Lymphoma Virus,HHV-4,Herpesvirus 4 (gamma), Human,Burkitts Lymphoma Virus,E B Virus,E-B Viruses,Epstein Barr Virus,Herpesvirus, Burkitt,Infectious Mononucleosis Viruses,Lymphoma Virus, Burkitt,Mononucleosis Virus, Infectious,Mononucleosis Viruses, Infectious
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D015395 Histocompatibility Antigens Class I Membrane glycoproteins consisting of an alpha subunit and a BETA 2-MICROGLOBULIN beta subunit. In humans, highly polymorphic genes on CHROMOSOME 6 encode the alpha subunits of class I antigens and play an important role in determining the serological specificity of the surface antigen. Class I antigens are found on most nucleated cells and are generally detected by their reactivity with alloantisera. These antigens are recognized during GRAFT REJECTION and restrict cell-mediated lysis of virus-infected cells. Class I Antigen,Class I Antigens,Class I Histocompatibility Antigen,Class I MHC Protein,Class I Major Histocompatibility Antigen,MHC Class I Molecule,MHC-I Peptide,Class I Histocompatibility Antigens,Class I Human Antigens,Class I MHC Proteins,Class I Major Histocompatibility Antigens,Class I Major Histocompatibility Molecules,Human Class I Antigens,MHC Class I Molecules,MHC-I Molecules,MHC-I Peptides,Antigen, Class I,Antigens, Class I,I Antigen, Class,MHC I Molecules,MHC I Peptide,MHC I Peptides,Molecules, MHC-I,Peptide, MHC-I,Peptides, MHC-I
D015870 Gene Expression The phenotypic manifestation of a gene or genes by the processes of GENETIC TRANSCRIPTION and GENETIC TRANSLATION. Expression, Gene,Expressions, Gene,Gene Expressions

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