Abstract
LRRK2 is the causal molecule of autosomal dominant familial Parkinson's disease. B2 cells express a much higher LRRK2 mRNA level than B1 cells. To reveal the function of LRRK2 in B cells, we analyzed B cell functions in LRRK2-knockout (LRRK2-/-) mice. LRRK2-/- mice had significantly higher counts of peritoneal B1 cells than wild-type mice. After BCR stimulation, phosphor-Erk1/2 of splenic B2 cells was enhanced to a higher degree in LRRK2-/- mice. LRRK2-/- mice had a significantly higher serum IgA level, and TNP-Ficoll immunization increased the titer of serum anti-TNP IgM antibody. LRRK2 may play important roles in B cells.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-8 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of neuroimmunology |
Volume | 292 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 15 2016 |
Keywords
- B cell receptor signaling
- B1 cell
- B2 cell
- IgA
- Leucine-rich repeat kinase 2
- TI antigen
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Immunology
- Neurology
- Clinical Neurology