B cell-driven lymphangiogenesis in inflamed lymph nodes enhances dendritic cell mobilization

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Contributors

  • Véronique Angeli - , Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Author)
  • Florent Ginhoux - (Author)
  • Jaime Llodrà - (Author)
  • Laurence Quemeneur - (Author)
  • Paul S Frenette - (Author)
  • Mihaela Skobe - (Author)
  • Rolf Jessberger - , Institute of Physiological Chemistry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Author)
  • Miriam Merad - (Author)
  • Gwendalyn J Randolph - (Author)

Abstract

Dendritic cell (DC) migration from the periphery to lymph nodes is regulated by the pattern of genes expressed by DCs themselves and by signals within the surrounding peripheral environment. Here, we report that DC mobilization can also be regulated by signals initiated within the downstream lymph nodes, particularly when lymph nodes enlarge as a consequence of immunization. Lymph node B lymphocytes orchestrate expansion of the lymphatic network within the immunized lymph node. This expanded network in turn supports increased DC migration from the periphery. These results reveal unique relationships between B cells, lymphatic vessels, and migratory DCs. Knowledge that DC migration from the periphery is augmented by B cell-dependent signals reveals new potential strategies to increase DC migration during vaccination.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)203-215
Number of pages13
JournalImmunity
Volume24
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2006
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

Scopus 32244443955
PubMed 16473832

Keywords

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Keywords

  • Animals, Antigen Presentation, B-Lymphocytes/physiology, Cell Adhesion Molecules, Cell Movement, Dendritic Cells/immunology, Female, Freund's Adjuvant/pharmacology, Hemocyanins/pharmacology, Hypertrophy, Inflammation/immunology, Lymph Nodes/cytology, Lymphangiogenesis/physiology, Mice, Mice, Inbred C57BL, Mice, Nude, Mice, Transgenic, Skin/cytology, Vaccination, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A/metabolism