IL-17A Promotes Pulmonary B-1a Cell Differentiation via Induction of Blimp-1 Expression during Influenza Virus Infection |
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Authors: | Xiaohui Wang Kongyang Ma Miao Chen King-Hung Ko Bo-Jian Zheng Liwei Lu |
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Affiliation: | Department of Pathology and Center of Infection and Immunology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, ; Mount Sinai School of Medicine, UNITED STATES, |
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Abstract: | B-1 cells play a critical role in early protection during influenza infections by producing natural IgM antibodies. However, the underlying mechanisms involved in regulating this process are largely unknown. Here we found that during influenza infection pleural cavity B-1a cells rapidly infiltrated lungs, where they underwent plasmacytic differentiation with enhanced IgM production. This process was promoted by IL-17A signaling via induction of Blimp-1 expression and NF-κB activation in B-1a cells. Deficiency of IL-17A led to severely impaired B-1a-derived antibody production in the respiratory tract, resulting in a deficiency in viral clearance. Transfer of B-1a-derived natural antibodies rescued Il17a-/- mice from otherwise lethal infections. Together, we identify a critical function of IL-17A in promoting the plasmacytic differentiation of B-1a cells. Our findings provide new insights into the mechanisms underlying the regulation of pulmonary B-1a cell response against influenza infection. |
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