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Neuron-derived IgG protects neurons from complement-dependent cytotoxicity.


ABSTRACT: Passive immunity of the nervous system has traditionally been thought to be predominantly due to the blood-brain barrier. This concept must now be revisited based on the existence of neuron-derived IgG. The conventional concept is that IgG is produced solely by mature B lymphocytes, but it has now been found to be synthesized by murine and human neurons. However, the function of this endogenous IgG is poorly understood. In this study, we confirm IgG production by rat cortical neurons at the protein and mRNA levels, with 69.0 ± 5.8% of cortical neurons IgG-positive. Injury to primary-culture neurons was induced by complement leading to increases in IgG production. Blockage of neuron-derived IgG resulted in more neuronal death and early apoptosis in the presence of complement. In addition, Fc?RI was found in microglia and astrocytes. Expression of Fc?R I in microglia was increased by exposure to neuron-derived IgG. Release of NO from microglia triggered by complement was attenuated by neuron-derived IgG, and this attenuation could be reversed by IgG neutralization. These data demonstrate that neuron-derived IgG is protective of neurons against injury induced by complement and microglial activation. IgG appears to play an important role in maintaining the stability of the nervous system.

SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3840743 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Neuron-derived IgG protects neurons from complement-dependent cytotoxicity.

Zhang Jie J   Niu Na N   Li Bingjie B   McNutt Michael A MA  

The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry : official journal of the Histochemistry Society 20130826 12


Passive immunity of the nervous system has traditionally been thought to be predominantly due to the blood-brain barrier. This concept must now be revisited based on the existence of neuron-derived IgG. The conventional concept is that IgG is produced solely by mature B lymphocytes, but it has now been found to be synthesized by murine and human neurons. However, the function of this endogenous IgG is poorly understood. In this study, we confirm IgG production by rat cortical neurons at the prot  ...[more]

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