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Abstract

We have evaluated the NK cell antitumor activity in lymphotoxin (LT)-deficient mice. Both NK cell-mediated tumor rejection and protection from experimental metastases were significantly compromised in LT-{alpha}-deficient mice. Analysis of LT-{alpha}-deficient mice revealed that the absolute number of {alpha}{beta}TCR- NK1.1+ NK cells was reduced in bone marrow and thymus, but with overall proportional decreases in other hemopoietic organs. In addition, the antitumor potential of {alpha}{beta}TCR- NK1.1+ cells, as determined by their lytic capacity and perforin expression, was reduced 1.5- to 3-fold in LT-{alpha}-deficient mice, as compared with wild-type mice. Combined defects in NK cell development and effector function contribute to compromised NK cell antitumor function in LT-{alpha}-deficient mice. Combined defects in NK cell development and effector function contribute to compromised NK cell antitumor function in LTa- deficient mice.

Item ID:	8415
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1550-6606
Date Deposited:	12 Aug 2010 06:58
FoR Codes:	11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1107 Immunology > 110703 Autoimmunity @ 100%
SEO Codes:	92 HEALTH > 9201 Clinical Health (Organs, Diseases and Abnormal Conditions) > 920108 Immune System and Allergy @ 100%
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