Enhanced B cell immune responses in humanized γδ TCR mice post antigens immunization 2643
Abstract Description The humanized gamma delta (γδ) T cell receptor (TCR) mouse model represents a pivotal advancement in immunological research, enabling more accurate study of human immune responses. This study evaluates the B cell-mediated immune responses in humanized γδ TCR mice and compared it to wild type (WT) mice after immunization with collagen and keratin immunizations on B cell immune responses in humanized γδ TCR mice and WT mice. Our findings reveal that these immunizations significantly enhance B cell activity in HuTCR mice, as evidenced by increased numbers of antigen-specific antibody-secreting cells (ASCs), elevated antibody titers, and higher percentages of plasma and memory B cells in systemic tissues compared to WT mice. Additionally, we observed pronounced elevated levels of both immunoregulatory and pro-inflammatory cytokines in the serum. These results suggest that γδ TCR signaling plays a critical role in modulating B cell responses, offering new insights into the interplay between γδ T cells and B cells in the context of immunization. This enhanced understanding of γδ TCR-mediated B cell activation could pave the way for novel immunotherapeutic strategies targeting autoimmune diseases and improving vaccine efficacy. Funding Sources None Topic Categories Translational and Interventional Immunology (TI)
Authors
- Husheem Michael
- Wei He (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2377-7456)
- Gene W. Weng
- Wei Weng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6219-716X)
- Mikaela M. Vallas
- Abigail T. Lenihan
- Jonathan Barbar
Institutions
- Ingenious Targeting Laboratory (United States) (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Immunology
- Published
- 2025-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jimmun/vkaf283.539
- Primary Topic
- T-cell and B-cell Immunology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00