[HTML][HTML] SLP-76 deficiency impairs signaling via the high-affinity IgE receptor in mast cells

VI Pivniouk, TR Martin, JM Lu-Kuo… - Journal of Clinical …, 1999 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
VI Pivniouk, TR Martin, JM Lu-Kuo, HR Katz, HC Oettgen, RS Geha
Journal of Clinical Investigation, 1999ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
SLP-76 is an adapter protein expressed in T cells and myeloid cells that is a substrate for
ZAP-70 and Syk. SLP-76–deficient mice exhibit a profound block in T-cell development. We
found that although SLP-76 is expressed in mouse mast cells, SLP-76–/–mice have normal
numbers of mast cells in their skin and bronchi. SLP-76–/–mice are resistant to IgE-mediated
passive anaphylaxis. SLP-76–/–mice sensitized with IgE anti-dinitrophenyl (DNP) and then
challenged with DNP-HSA developed only mild and transient tachycardia, failed to increase …
Abstract
SLP-76 is an adapter protein expressed in T cells and myeloid cells that is a substrate for ZAP-70 and Syk. SLP-76–deficient mice exhibit a profound block in T-cell development. We found that although SLP-76 is expressed in mouse mast cells, SLP-76–/–mice have normal numbers of mast cells in their skin and bronchi. SLP-76–/–mice are resistant to IgE-mediated passive anaphylaxis. SLP-76–/–mice sensitized with IgE anti-dinitrophenyl (DNP) and then challenged with DNP-HSA developed only mild and transient tachycardia, failed to increase their plasma histamine level, and all survived the antigen challenge. Bone marrow–derived mast cells (BMMCs) from SLP76–/–mice failed to release β-hexosaminidase and to secrete IL-6 after FcεRI cross-linking. Tyrosine phosphorylation of phospholipase C-γ1 (but not of Syk) and calcium mobilization in response to IgE cross-linking were reduced in SLP-76–deficient BMMCs. These results suggest that SLP-76 plays an important role in FcεRI-mediated signaling in mast cells.
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