Renin–angiotensin system contributes to naive T-cell migration in vivo

Silva-Filho, J.L. , Souza, M.C., Henriques, M.G., Morrot, A., Savino, W., Caruso-Neves, C. and Pinheiro, A.A.S. (2015) Renin–angiotensin system contributes to naive T-cell migration in vivo. Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics, 573, pp. 1-13. (doi: 10.1016/j.abb.2015.02.035) (PMID:25752953)

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Abstract

Angiotensin II (Ang II) plays an important role in the regulation of the T-cell response during inflammation. However, the cellular mechanisms underlying the regulation of lymphocytes under physiologic conditions have not yet been studied. Here, we tested the influence of Ang II on T-cell migration using T cells from BALB/c mice. The results obtained in vivo showed that when Ang II production or the AT1 receptor were blocked, T-cell counts were enhanced in blood but decreased in the spleen. The significance of these effects was confirmed by observing that these cells migrate, through fibronectin to Ang II via the AT1 receptor. We also observed a gradient of Ang II from peripheral blood to the spleen, which explains its chemotactic effect on this organ. The following cellular mechanisms were identified to mediate the Ang II effect: upregulation of the chemokine receptor CCR9; upregulation of the adhesion molecule CD62L; increased production of the chemokines CCL19 and CCL25 in the spleen. These results indicate that the higher levels of Ang II in the spleen and AT1 receptor activation contribute to migration of naive T cells to the spleen, which expands our understanding on how the Ang II/AT1 receptor axis contributes to adaptive immunity.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Da Silva Filho, Dr Joao
Authors: Silva-Filho, J.L., Souza, M.C., Henriques, M.G., Morrot, A., Savino, W., Caruso-Neves, C., and Pinheiro, A.A.S.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity
Journal Name:Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0003-9861
ISSN (Online):1096-0384
Published Online:06 March 2015

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