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Naive CD8? T-cell precursors display structured TCR repertoires and composite antigen-driven selection dynamics.

ABSTRACT: Basic parameters of the naive antigen (Ag)-specific T-cell repertoire in humans remain poorly defined. Systematic characterization of this 'ground state' immunity in comparison with memory will allow a better understanding of clonal selection during immune challenge. Here, we used high-definition cell isolation from umbilical cord blood samples to establish the baseline frequency, phenotype and T-cell antigen receptor (TCR) repertoire of CD8(+) T-cell precursor populations specific for a range of viral and self-derived Ags. Across the board, these precursor populations were phenotypically naive and occurred with hierarchical frequencies clustered by Ag specificity. The corresponding patterns of TCR architecture were highly ordered and displayed partial overlap with adult memory, indicating biased structuring of the T-cell repertoire during Ag-driven selection. Collectively, these results provide new insights into the complex nature and dynamics of the naive T-cell compartment.

SUBMITTER: Neller MA

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4533101 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Naive CD8⁺ T-cell precursors display structured TCR repertoires and composite antigen-driven selection dynamics.

Neller Michelle A MA Ladell Kristin K McLaren James E JE Matthews Katherine K KK Gostick Emma E Pentier Johanne M JM Dolton Garry G Schauenburg Andrea J A AJ Koning Dan D Fontaine Costa Ana Isabel C A AI Watkins Thomas S TS Venturi Vanessa V Smith Corey C Khanna Rajiv R Miners Kelly K Clement Mathew M Wooldridge Linda L Cole David K DK van Baarle Debbie D Sewell Andrew K AK Burrows Scott R SR Price David A DA Miles John J JJ

Immunology and cell biology 20150324 7

Basic parameters of the naive antigen (Ag)-specific T-cell repertoire in humans remain poorly defined. Systematic characterization of this 'ground state' immunity in comparison with memory will allow a better understanding of clonal selection during immune challenge. Here, we used high-definition cell isolation from umbilical cord blood samples to establish the baseline frequency, phenotype and T-cell antigen receptor (TCR) repertoire of CD8(+) T-cell precursor populations specific for a range o ...[more]

PMID: 25801351

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Naive CD8? T-cell precursors display structured TCR repertoires and composite antigen-driven selection dynamics.

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Naive CD8⁺ T-cell precursors display structured TCR repertoires and composite antigen-driven selection dynamics.

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