IgM+IgD+CD27+ B cells are markedly reduced in IRAK-4-, MyD88-, and TIRAP- but not UNC-93B-deficient patients

Blood. 2012 Dec 13;120(25):4992-5001. doi: 10.1182/blood-2012-07-440776. Epub 2012 Sep 21.

Abstract

We studied the distribution of peripheral B-cell subsets in patients deficient for key factors of the TLR-signaling pathways (MyD88, TIRAP/MAL, IL-1 receptor-associated kinase 4 [IRAK-4], TLR3, UNC-93B, TRIF). All TLRs, except TLR3, which signals through the TRIF adaptor, require MyD88 and IRAK-4 to mediate their function. TLR4 and the TLR2 heterodimers (with TLR1, TLR6, and possibly TLR10) require in addition the adaptor TIRAP, whereas UNC-93B is needed for the proper localization of intracellular TLR3, TLR7, TLR8, and TLR9. We found that IgM(+)IgD(+)CD27(+) but not switched B cells were strongly reduced in MyD88-, IRAK-4-, and TIRAP-deficient patients. This defect did not appear to be compensated with age. However, somatic hypermutation of Ig genes and heavy-chain CDR3 size distribution of IgM(+)IgD(+)CD27(+) B cells were not affected in these patients. In contrast, the numbers of IgM(+)IgD(+)CD27(+) B cells were normal in the absence of TLR3, TRIF, and UNC-93B, suggesting that UNC-93B-dependent TLRs, and notably TLR9, are dispensable for the presence of this subset in peripheral blood. Interestingly, TLR10 was found to be expressed at greater levels in IgM(+)IgD(+)CD27(+) compared with switched B cells in healthy patients. Hence, we propose a role for TIRAP-dependent TLRs, possibly TLR10 in particular, in the development and/or maintenance of IgM(+)IgD(+)CD27(+) B cells in humans.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • B-Lymphocytes / immunology*
  • B-Lymphocytes / pathology
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cytokines / immunology
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin D / analysis
  • Immunoglobulin D / immunology*
  • Immunoglobulin M / analysis
  • Immunoglobulin M / immunology*
  • Interleukin-1 Receptor-Associated Kinases / genetics*
  • Membrane Glycoproteins / genetics*
  • Membrane Transport Proteins / genetics*
  • Mutation
  • Myeloid Differentiation Factor 88 / genetics*
  • Receptors, Interleukin-1 / genetics*
  • Toll-Like Receptor 10 / genetics
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Superfamily, Member 7 / analysis
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Superfamily, Member 7 / immunology*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Cytokines
  • Immunoglobulin D
  • Immunoglobulin M
  • Membrane Glycoproteins
  • Membrane Transport Proteins
  • Myeloid Differentiation Factor 88
  • Receptors, Interleukin-1
  • TIRAP protein, human
  • TLR10 protein, human
  • Toll-Like Receptor 10
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Superfamily, Member 7
  • UNC93B1 protein, human
  • IRAK4 protein, human
  • Interleukin-1 Receptor-Associated Kinases