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Mouse interleukin-12 (IL-12) p40 homodimer: a potent IL-12 antagonist. 1995

S Gillessen, and D Carvajal, and P Ling, and F J Podlaski, and D L Stremlo, and P C Familletti, and U Gubler, and D H Presky, and A S Stern, and M K Gately
Department of Inflammation/Autoimmune Diseases, Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., Nutley, NJ 07110.

Interleukin-12 (IL-12) is a cytokine that has regulatory effects on T and natural killer (NK) cells and is composed of two disulfide-bonded subunits, p40 and p35. It was recently reported that supernatants from cultures of mouse IL-12 (moIL-12) p40-transfected COS cells could inhibit IL-12-dependent responses in vitro (Mattner, F., et al., Eur. J. Immunol. 1993. 23: 2202). We have further characterized the nature of the inhibitory substance. Purified mouse p40 produced in a baculovirus expression system was found to consist of two species: the p40 monomer and a disulfide-linked p40 dimer [(p40)2]. The (p40)2 was 25- to 50-fold more active than the p40 monomer in causing specific, dose-dependent inhibition of IL-12-induced mouse concanavalin A (Con A) blast proliferation and could also inhibit IL-12-induced interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) secretion by mouse splenocytes and IL-12-dependent activation of mouse NK cells. Competitive binding studies on mouse Con A blasts showed that (p40)2 was equally effective as moIL-12 in competing with 125I-labeled moIL-12 ([125I]moIL-12) for binding to mouse Con A blasts. However, in contrast to moIL-12, mouse (p40)2 displayed little ability to compete with 125I-labeled human IL-12 (huIL-12) for binding to high-affinity IL-12 receptors (IL-12R) on human phytohemagglutinin (PHA) blasts and caused little or no inhibition of huIL-12-induced human PHA blast proliferation. Nonetheless, mouse (p40)2 was equally effective as moIL-12 in competing with [125I] huIL-12 for binding to COS cells transfected with the human IL-12R beta subunit and expressing low-affinity IL-12 binding sites. These results suggest that (i) the majority of the structural determinants required for binding of IL-12 to its receptor are contained within the p40 subunit, but p35 is required for signaling, (ii) the p40 subunit of IL-12 interacts with the beta subunit of IL-12R, and (iii) (p40)2 may be a suitable IL-12 antagonist for studying the role of IL-12 in various immune responses in vivo as well as in vitro. Further studies are required to determine whether or not (p40)2 is produced by normal lymphoid cells and is a physiologic regulator of IL-12 activity.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007371 Interferon-gamma The major interferon produced by mitogenically or antigenically stimulated LYMPHOCYTES. It is structurally different from TYPE I INTERFERON and its major activity is immunoregulation. It has been implicated in the expression of CLASS II HISTOCOMPATIBILITY ANTIGENS in cells that do not normally produce them, leading to AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES. Interferon Type II,Interferon, Immune,gamma-Interferon,Interferon, gamma,Type II Interferon,Immune Interferon,Interferon, Type II
D007694 Killer Cells, Natural Bone marrow-derived lymphocytes that possess cytotoxic properties, classically directed against transformed and virus-infected cells. Unlike T CELLS; and B CELLS; NK CELLS are not antigen specific. The cytotoxicity of natural killer cells is determined by the collective signaling of an array of inhibitory and stimulatory CELL SURFACE RECEPTORS. A subset of T-LYMPHOCYTES referred to as NATURAL KILLER T CELLS shares some of the properties of this cell type. NK Cells,Natural Killer Cells,Cell, NK,Cell, Natural Killer,Cells, NK,Cells, Natural Killer,Killer Cell, Natural,NK Cell,Natural Killer Cell
D008024 Ligands A molecule that binds to another molecule, used especially to refer to a small molecule that binds specifically to a larger molecule, e.g., an antigen binding to an antibody, a hormone or neurotransmitter binding to a receptor, or a substrate or allosteric effector binding to an enzyme. Ligands are also molecules that donate or accept a pair of electrons to form a coordinate covalent bond with the central metal atom of a coordination complex. (From Dorland, 27th ed) Ligand
D008297 Male Males
D008810 Mice, Inbred C57BL One of the first INBRED MOUSE STRAINS to be sequenced. This strain is commonly used as genetic background for transgenic mouse models. Refractory to many tumors, this strain is also preferred model for studying role of genetic variations in development of diseases. Mice, C57BL,Mouse, C57BL,Mouse, Inbred C57BL,C57BL Mice,C57BL Mice, Inbred,C57BL Mouse,C57BL Mouse, Inbred,Inbred C57BL Mice,Inbred C57BL Mouse
D011994 Recombinant Proteins Proteins prepared by recombinant DNA technology. Biosynthetic Protein,Biosynthetic Proteins,DNA Recombinant Proteins,Recombinant Protein,Proteins, Biosynthetic,Proteins, Recombinant DNA,DNA Proteins, Recombinant,Protein, Biosynthetic,Protein, Recombinant,Proteins, DNA Recombinant,Proteins, Recombinant,Recombinant DNA Proteins,Recombinant Proteins, DNA
D003601 Cytotoxicity Tests, Immunologic The demonstration of the cytotoxic effect on a target cell of a lymphocyte, a mediator released by a sensitized lymphocyte, an antibody, or complement. AHG-CDC Tests,Anti-Human Globulin Complement-Dependent Cytotoxicity Tests,Microcytotoxicity Tests,Anti Human Globulin Complement Dependent Cytotoxicity Tests,Anti-Human Globulin Complement-Dependent Cytotoxicity Test,Antiglobulin-Augmented Lymphocytotoxicity Test,Antiglobulin-Augmented Lymphocytotoxicity Tests,Cytotoxicity Test, Immunologic,Cytotoxicity Tests, Anti-Human Globulin Complement-Dependent,Cytotoxicity Tests, Immunological,Immunologic Cytotoxicity Test,Immunologic Cytotoxicity Tests,Lymphocytotoxicity Test, Antiglobulin-Augmented,Lymphocytotoxicity Tests, Antiglobulin-Augmented,Microcytotoxicity Test,AHG CDC Tests,AHG-CDC Test,Anti Human Globulin Complement Dependent Cytotoxicity Test,Antiglobulin Augmented Lymphocytotoxicity Test,Antiglobulin Augmented Lymphocytotoxicity Tests,Cytotoxicity Test, Immunological,Cytotoxicity Tests, Anti Human Globulin Complement Dependent,Immunological Cytotoxicity Test,Immunological Cytotoxicity Tests,Lymphocytotoxicity Test, Antiglobulin Augmented,Lymphocytotoxicity Tests, Antiglobulin Augmented
D004797 Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay An immunoassay utilizing an antibody labeled with an enzyme marker such as horseradish peroxidase. While either the enzyme or the antibody is bound to an immunosorbent substrate, they both retain their biologic activity; the change in enzyme activity as a result of the enzyme-antibody-antigen reaction is proportional to the concentration of the antigen and can be measured spectrophotometrically or with the naked eye. Many variations of the method have been developed. ELISA,Assay, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent,Assays, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent,Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay,Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays,Immunosorbent Assay, Enzyme-Linked,Immunosorbent Assays, Enzyme-Linked
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D001667 Binding, Competitive The interaction of two or more substrates or ligands with the same binding site. The displacement of one by the other is used in quantitative and selective affinity measurements. Competitive Binding

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