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Activation of VIP signaling enhances immunosuppressive effect of MDSCs on CMV-induced adaptive immunity.

ABSTRACT: Vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) is recognized as a potent anti-inflammatory factor which affects both the innate and adaptive arms of the immune system. These effects include, but are not limited to, inhibition of T cell proliferation and disruption of immune homeostasis. Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC) are an immune regulatory cell type that has been described in settings of cancer and infectious disease._Here we demonstrate a reduced circulating monocytic MDSCs in the VIP -/-vs. wild type MCMV. VIP-/- MDSCs secretes less NO upon stimulation with LPS and interferon that relatively lose the ability to suppress T cells activation in vitro compared to wild type MDSCs._Considering the importance of VIP in immunomodulation, the possible effect of VIP in the suppressive function of MDSC populations following CMV infection remains unknown. We describe the possible role of VIP in the regulation of anti-CMV activity of T cells through the activation of MDSCs.

SUBMITTER: Forghani P

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5669855 | biostudies-other | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other

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Activation of VIP signaling enhances immunosuppressive effect of MDSCs on CMV-induced adaptive immunity.

Forghani Parvin P Petersen Christopher T CT Waller Edmund K EK

Oncotarget 20170907 47

Vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) is recognized as a potent anti-inflammatory factor which affects both the innate and adaptive arms of the immune system. These effects include, but are not limited to, inhibition of T cell proliferation and disruption of immune homeostasis. Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC) are an immune regulatory cell type that has been described in settings of cancer and infectious disease._Here we demonstrate a reduced circulating monocytic MDSCs in the VIP <sup>-/-< ...[more]

PMID: 29137229

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Activation of VIP signaling enhances immunosuppressive effect of MDSCs on CMV-induced adaptive immunity.

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Activation of VIP signaling enhances immunosuppressive effect of MDSCs on CMV-induced adaptive immunity.

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