MIP-1alpha and MIP-1beta differentially mediate mucosal and systemic adaptive immunity
Lillard, Jr., J. W., U.P. Singh, P.N. Boyaka, S. Singh, D.D. Taub and J.R. McGhee (2003) MIP-1alpha and MIP-1beta differentially mediate mucosal and systemic adaptive immunity. Blood.101: 807-814.
Abstract
Macrophage inflammatory protein-1alpha (MIP-1alpha) and MIP-1beta are distinct but highly homologous CC chemokines produced by a variety of host cells in response to various external stimuli and share affinity for CCR5. To better elucidate the role of these CC chemokines in adaptive immunity, we have characterized the affects of MIP-1alpha and MIP-1beta on cellular and humoral immune responses. MIP-1alpha stimulated strong antigen (Ag)-specific serum immunoglobulin G (IgG) and IgM responses, while MIP-1beta promoted lower IgG and IgM but higher serum IgA and IgE antibody (Ab) responses. MIP-1alpha elevated Ag-specific IgG1 and IgG2b followed by IgG2a and IgG3 subclass responses, while MIP-1beta only stimulated IgG1 and IgG2b subclasses. Correspondingly, MIP-1beta produced higher titers of Ag-specific mucosal secretory IgA Ab levels when compared with MIP-1alpha.
