Genetic Analyses of NFKB1 and OCA-B Function: Defects in B Cells, Serum IgM Level, and Antibody Responses in Nfkb1-/-Oca-b-/- Mice
Defined patterns of gene expression during cell differentiation are likely to be ensured by multiple factors playing redundant roles. By generating mice deficient in both NFKB1 and OCA-B, we show here that the two transcription factors are required for B-1 cell differentiation and serum IgM producti...
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Veröffentlicht in: | The Journal of immunology (1950) 2000-12, Vol.165 (12), p.6825-6832 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Defined patterns of gene expression during cell differentiation are likely to be ensured by multiple factors playing redundant roles. By generating mice deficient in both NFKB1 and OCA-B, we show here that the two transcription factors are required for B-1 cell differentiation and serum IgM production. In addition, relative to Nfkb1(-/-) or Oca-b(-/-) mice, the Nfkb1(-/-)Oca-b(-/-) mice show a decrease in conventional B cell frequencies in the spleen and augmented reductions in T-independent and T-dependent Ab responses. These results suggest that NFKB1 and OCA-B play compensatory roles in multiple aspects of B cell differentiation. |
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ISSN: | 0022-1767 1550-6606 |
DOI: | 10.4049/jimmunol.165.12.6825 |