Tolerance induction via B-cell delivered gene therapy

Robert J. Rossi, Belinda M. Jackson, Ai Hong Zhang, David W. Scott*

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Abstract

A master control of both the innate and adaptive immune system is the body's ability to distinguish between self and foreign entities. This is accomplished by the elimination of autoreactive leukocytes through a series of checkpoints both in the thymus (central deletion) and in the circulating periphery (peripheral tolerance), thus establishing tolerance to self-Antigens. When one or more of these controls is disrupted, there is the potential for the development of autoimmune disease. Current available therapies for these diseases often rely on global immune suppression or expensive treatments that are not affordable to all. Herein, we describe a novel therapeutic technique in which tolerance to self can be re-established via B-cell delivered antigen-specific tolerogenic gene constructs. Furthermore, this technique shows promise in the gene therapeutic treatment of monogenic disorders and the acceptance of tissue transplants.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAutoimmunity
Subtitle of host publicationMethods and Protocols
PublisherHumana Press Inc.
Pages471-487
Number of pages17
ISBN (Print)9781607617198
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameMethods in Molecular Biology
Volume900
ISSN (Print)1064-3745

Keywords

  • Autoimmunity
  • B cells
  • Gene therapy
  • Immune tolerance
  • Immunoglobulin fusion protein

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