Signaling through NOD-2 and TLR-4 Bolsters the T cell Priming Capability of Dendritic cells by Inducing Autophagy.
2016
T cells play a cardinal role in mediating protection against intracellular pathogens like Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). It is important to understand the factors that govern the T cell response; thereby can modulate its activity. Dendritic cells (DCs) are the major player in initiation and augmentation of T cell response. Targeting DCs to induce their optimum maturation and activation can lead to a better T cell response. Interestingly, we observed that combinatorial signaling of DCs through
NOD-2 and TLR-4 fortified better yield of IL-12p40/70, IL-6 and IFN-γ and upregulated the expression of
CD40,
CD80and
CD86costimulatory molecules. Further, we noticed improved phagocytic capabilities of DCs. Furthermore,
NOD-2 and TLR-4 induced autophagy in DCs, which enhanced the activation of T cells. This study signifies that
NOD-2 and TLR-4 exhibit synergism in invigorating the activity of DCs. Consequently, this strategy may have significant immunotherapeutic potential in
bolsteringthe function of DCs and thus improving the immunity against pathogens.
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