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PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Volume 98, Issue 18, Pages 10261-10266Publisher
NATL ACAD SCIENCES
DOI: 10.1073/pnas.171320798
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- NIAID NIH HHS [T32 AI007290] Funding Source: Medline
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gamma delta T lymphocytes in the intestinal intraepithelial layer (gamma delta IELs) are thought to contribute to immune competence, but their actual function remains poorly understood. Here we used DNA microarrays to study the gene expression profile of gamma delta IELs in a Yersinia infection system to better define their roles. To validate this approach, mesenteric lymph node CD8(+) alpha beta T cells were similarly analyzed. The transcription profiles show that, whereas lymph node CD8(+) ap T cells must be activated to become cytotoxic effectors, gamma delta IELs are constitutively activated and appear to use different signaling cascades. Our data suggest that gamma delta IELs may respond efficiently to a broad range of pathological situations irrespective of their diverse T cell antigen receptor repertoire. gamma delta IELs may modulate local immune responses and participate in intestinal lipid metabolism, cholesterol homeostasis, and physiology. This study provides a strong basis for further investigations of the roles of these cells as well as mucosal immune defense in general.
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