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17899552

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
10
pubmed:dateCreated
2007-10-2
pubmed:abstractText
Deficiency in complement proteins such as C1q is associated with the development of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Here, we show that the differentiation of dendritic cells (DC) in the presence of C1q (C1qDC) gives rise to CD1a(+)/DC-SIGN(+) cells with high phagocytic capacity and low expression of CD80, CD83 and CD86. Further, when C1qDC were exposed to LPS, a significant reduction in the production of IL-6, TNF-alpha and IL-10 occurred with a limited up-regulation of CD80, CD83 and CD86. In addition, C1qDC were less responsive to activation by CD40L in terms of IL-12p70 secretion and CD86 expression. C1qDC showed an impaired ability to stimulate alloreactive T cells, with a reduced production of IFN-gamma. In conclusion, we have shown that C1q is a potent modulator of DC, resulting in cells characterized by an impaired capacity of cytokine production and an impaired up-regulation of costimulatory molecules, leading to a limited T cell response. Therefore, we hypothesize that, next to a pivotal role in the safe clearance of apoptotic cells, C1q regulates the threshold of DC activation and thereby prevents hyperactivation of the overall immune response.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Oct
pubmed:issn
0014-2980
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
37
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
2803-11
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2007
pubmed:articleTitle
Immune modulation of human dendritic cells by complement.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Nephrology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't