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Deficiency of Th17 cells in hyper IgE syndrome due to mutations in STAT3

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Ma, Cindy S., Chew, Gary Y.J., Simpson, Nicholas, Priyadarshi, Archana, Wong, Melanie, Grimbacher, Bodo, Fulcher, David A., Tangye, Stuart G. +1 more·2008·The Journal of Experimental Medicine

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Hyper–immunoglobulin E syndrome (HIES) is a primary immune deficiency characterized by abnormal and devastating susceptibility to a narrow spectrum of infections, most commonly Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. Recent investigations have identified mutations in STAT3 in the majority of HIES patients studied. Despite the identification of the genetic cause of HIES, the mechanisms underlying the pathological features of this disease remain to be elucidated. Here, we demonstrate a failure of CD4+ T cells harboring heterozygous STAT3 mutations to generate interleukin 17–secreting (i.e., T helper [Th]17) cells in vivo and in vitro due to a failure to express sufficient levels of the Th17-specific transcriptional regulator retinoid-related orphan receptor γt. Because Th17 cells are enriched for cells with specificities against fungal antigens, our results may explain the pattern of infection susceptibility characteristic of patients with HIES. Furthermore, they underscore the importance of Th17 responses in normal host defense against the common pathogens S. aureus and C. albicans.

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Authors
Ma, C. S., Chew, G. Y. J., Simpson, N., Priyadarshi, A., Wong, M., Grimbacher, B., Fulcher, D. A., Tangye, S. G., & Cook, M. C.
Affiliations
  • Garvan Institute of Medical Research (AU)
  • Australian National University (AU)
  • 4Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, and
  • Children's Hospital at Westmead (AU)
  • The Royal Free Hospital (GB)
  • Westmead Hospital (AU)
Venue
The Journal of Experimental Medicine
Published
2008-06-30
Volume
205
Issue
7
Pages
1551-1557
ISSN
  • 0022-1007 (ISSN-L)
  • 1540-9538
OpenAlex
W2115779634
Cited by
652
References
37
Citations by year
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FWCI
26.42
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • The Journal of Experimental Medicine (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-sa)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Research Online (University of Wollongong) (submittedVersion)
  • UCL Discovery (University College London) (submittedVersion)
  • Figshare (submittedVersion)
  • ANU Open Research (Australian National University) (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • Medical Research Council
  • National Health and Medical Research Council
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › T-cell and B-cell Immunology
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
Keywords
hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome, STAT3 mutations, Th17 cells, IL-17, RORC, CD4+ T cells, primary immunodeficiency, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans, fungal infection susceptibility, host defense
MeSH terms
Antigens, Fungal, Candida albicans, Candidiasis, Child, Female, T-Lymphocytes, Helper-Inducer, Humans, Job Syndrome, Male, Staphylococcal Infections, Staphylococcus aureus, Receptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclear, Interleukin-17, STAT3 Transcription Factor

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