Human T-cell leukemia virus type 2 induces survival and proliferation of CD34+ TF-1 cells through activation of STAT1 and STAT5 by secretion of interferon-γ and granulocyte macrophage–colony-stimulating factor

Human T-cell leukemia–lymphoma virus (HTLV) type-2 can induce the survival and proliferation of CD34+ TF-1 cells deprived of interleukin (IL)-3. This effect did not require productive infection and occurred when HTLV-2 was produced from T cells (CMo), but not from B cells (BMo), unless the latter vi...

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Veröffentlicht in:Blood 2002-01, Vol.99 (1), p.224-231
Hauptverfasser: Bovolenta, Chiara, Pilotti, Elisabetta, Mauri, Massimiliano, Turci, Marco, Ciancianaini, Paolo, Fisicaro, Paola, Bertazzoni, Umberto, Poli, Guido, Casoli, Claudio
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Zusammenfassung:Human T-cell leukemia–lymphoma virus (HTLV) type-2 can induce the survival and proliferation of CD34+ TF-1 cells deprived of interleukin (IL)-3. This effect did not require productive infection and occurred when HTLV-2 was produced from T cells (CMo), but not from B cells (BMo), unless the latter virus was complexed with anti–HLA-DR monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). Cellular and molecular mechanisms triggered by HTLV-2 interaction with TF-1 cells were here investigated. Activation of signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) 5 protein occurred in TF-1 cells incubated either with IL-3 or with HTLV-2/CMo; in addition the virus, but not IL-3, activated STAT1. The effect of HTLV-2 required several hours, suggesting dependence on the induction of cellular factors. By screening a panel of secreted factors, granulocyte macrophage–colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), interferon (IFN)-γ, and stem cell factor (SCF) were found induced by HTLV-2 in TF-1 cells. Of note is the fact that these molecules induce a variety of biologic effects through the activation of STAT proteins, including STAT1 and STAT5. Neutralization experiments indicated that GM-CSF and IFN-γ, but not SCF, were responsible for HTLV-2–induced STAT activation, whereas anti–GM-CSF antibodies greatly inhibited TF-1 cell proliferation. Finally, incubation of BMo virus with anti–HLA-DR mAb rescued TF-1 cell survival in the absence of IL-3. Thus, HTLV-2 interaction with CD34+ precursor cells may lead to the expression of cytokines that, by inducing autocrine activation of STATs, may influence the host's regenerative capacity and immune response to HTLV-2 and to other infectious agents.
ISSN:0006-4971
1528-0020
DOI:10.1182/blood.V99.1.224