Cutting edge: CD28 controls peripheral homeostasis of CD4 +CD25+ regulatory T cells

Qizhi Tang, Kammi J. Henriksen, Elisa K. Boden, Aaron J. Tooley, Jianqin Ye, Sumit K. Subudhi, Xin X. Zheng, Terry B. Strom, Jeffrey A. Bluestone

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Abstract

CD28/B7 blockade leads to exacerbated autoimmune disease in the nonobese diabetic mouse strain as a result of a marked reduction in the number of CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells (Tregs). Herein, we demonstrate that CD28 controls both thymic development and peripheral homeostasis of Tregs. CD28 maintains a stable pool of peripheral Tregs by both supporting their survival and promoting their self-renewal. CD28 engagement promotes survival by regulating IL-2 production by conventional T cells and CD25 expression on Tregs.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)3348-3352
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Immunology
Volume171
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1 2003
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Immunology

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