Abstract
The pathogenetic role of interferon-γ (IFN-γ) in acute graft-versus- host disease (GVHD) was examined in a murine model. IFN-γ gene expression was evaluated by northern blotting and mRNA in situ hybridization. The temporal and tissue specific patterns of IFN-γ gene expression were related to the patterns of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) antigen induction and of tissue injury. Markedly increased levels of IFN-γ transcripts were seen in the spleen during the early lymphoproliferative phase and coincided with widespread MHC induction in non-lymphoid tissues. Increased IFN-γ transcripts were also found in the non-lymphoid target tissues during the phase of subsequent tissue injury. These findings support a role for IFN-γ in leading to widespread MHC induction during acute GVHD and suggest that IFN-γ may also contribute to target tissue injury during acute GVHD.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 99-104 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Pathology |
Volume | 189 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Gene expression
- Graft-versus-host disease
- Interferon-γ
- Major histocompatibility complex
- Tissue injury
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine