Mannosylated PLP139-151 induces peptide-specific tolerance to experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis

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SJL mice immunized with mannosylated (M-) PLP139-151 in complete adjuvant do not develop EAE and little CNS mononuclear cell infiltration; other mannosylated peptides were ineffective in this experimental setting. Despite apparently normal T cell responses, M-PLP139-151-immunized mice show impaired delayed-type-sensitivity to PLP139-151 but a normal response to other peptides. After re-immunization with PLP139-151 in complete adjuvant, these mice are largely tolerant to EAE, show less T cell proliferation and decreased peptide-specific IgG2a. Our data suggest that M-PLP139-151 induces peptide-specific tolerance to EAE via a mechanism of deletion or impaired migration of encephalitogenic T cells. © 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. Chemicals / CAS: Immunodominant Epitopes; Mannose, 31103-86-3; Myelin Proteolipid Protein; Peptide Fragments; proteolipid protein 139-151
TNO Identifier
238383
ISSN
01655728
Source
Journal of Neuroimmunology, 160(1-2), pp. 178-187.
Pages
178-187
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