CR1/2 is an important suppressor of Adenovirus-induced innate immune responses and is required for induction of neutralizing antibodies

Gene Ther. 2009 Oct;16(10):1245-59. doi: 10.1038/gt.2009.77. Epub 2009 Jun 25.

Abstract

Human complement receptors 1 and 2 are well described as important regulators of innate and adaptive immune responses, having pivotal roles in regulating complement activation (CR1) and B-cell maturation/survival. In contrast, the role of the murine homologs of CR1 and CR2 (mCR1/2) have been primarily defined as modulating activation of the adaptive immune system, with very little evidence available about the role of mCR1/2 in regulating the innate immune responses to pathogens. In this paper, we confirm that mCR1/2 plays an important role in regulating both the innate and adaptive immune responses noted after Adenovirus (Ad)-mediated gene transfer. Our results uncovered a novel role of mCR1/2 in downregulating several complement-dependent innate immune responses. We also unveiled the mechanism underlying the complement-dependent induction of neutralizing antibodies to Ad capsids as a CR1/2-dependent phenomenon that correlates with B-cell activation. These results confirm that Ad interactions with the complement system are pivotal in understanding how to maximize the safety or potency of Ad-mediated gene transfer for both gene therapy and vaccine applications.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adenoviridae / genetics
  • Adenoviridae / immunology*
  • Animals
  • B-Lymphocytes / immunology
  • Cytokines / metabolism
  • Down-Regulation / immunology
  • Genetic Vectors
  • Immunity, Innate
  • Immunoglobulins / biosynthesis
  • Liver / metabolism
  • Lymphocyte Activation / immunology
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred C57BL
  • Mice, Knockout
  • Receptors, Complement / immunology*
  • Receptors, Complement 3d / immunology*
  • Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods

Substances

  • Cytokines
  • Immunoglobulins
  • Receptors, Complement
  • Receptors, Complement 3d