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Defining the immunological phenotype of Fc receptor-like B (FCRLB) deficient mice: Confounding role of the inhibitory Fc?RIIb.

ABSTRACT: Fc receptor-like A (FCRLA) and FCRLB have homology to the transmembrane FCRL family members (FCRL 1-6) and to the conventional receptors for the Fc portion of immunoglobulin, but uniquely are cytosolic proteins expressed in B cells. Here we describe the phenotype of Fcrlb-gene targeted mice. B cell development and in vitro responses are normal; however, antibody responses to a T-dependent antigen are elevated. The gene encoding the inhibitory Fc?RIIb is located nearby Fcrlb. Although Fcrlb-gene targeting had no effect on the function or basal expression of Fc?RIIb, its expression was reduced following activation. This abnormal regulation was due to co-inheritance of Fcgr2b and the mutant Fcrlb allele from the 129 ES cells. A promoter polymorphism in the 129/Sv Fcgr2b allele results in diminished upregulation of Fc?RIIb following B cell activation. Thus, we speculate that the enhanced antibody response seen in the FCRLB-deficient mice may be due to the Fcgr2b promoter.

SUBMITTER: Masuda K

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2995445 | biostudies-literature | 2010

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Defining the immunological phenotype of Fc receptor-like B (FCRLB) deficient mice: Confounding role of the inhibitory FcγRIIb.

Masuda Keiji K Mori Hiromi H Ohara Osamu O Nakayama Manabu M Wang Ji-Yang JY Burrows Peter D PD

Cellular immunology 20100101 1

Fc receptor-like A (FCRLA) and FCRLB have homology to the transmembrane FCRL family members (FCRL 1-6) and to the conventional receptors for the Fc portion of immunoglobulin, but uniquely are cytosolic proteins expressed in B cells. Here we describe the phenotype of Fcrlb-gene targeted mice. B cell development and in vitro responses are normal; however, antibody responses to a T-dependent antigen are elevated. The gene encoding the inhibitory FcγRIIb is located nearby Fcrlb. Although Fcrlb-gene ...[more]

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Defining the immunological phenotype of Fc receptor-like B (FCRLB) deficient mice: Confounding role of the inhibitory Fc?RIIb.

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Defining the immunological phenotype of Fc receptor-like B (FCRLB) deficient mice: Confounding role of the inhibitory FcγRIIb.

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