[PDF][PDF] The calcium sensors STIM1 and STIM2 control B cell regulatory function through interleukin-10 production

M Matsumoto, Y Fujii, A Baba, M Hikida, T Kurosaki… - Immunity, 2011 - cell.com
M Matsumoto, Y Fujii, A Baba, M Hikida, T Kurosaki, Y Baba
Immunity, 2011cell.com
A chief Ca 2+ entry pathway in immune cells is store-operated Ca 2+(SOC) influx, which is
triggered by depletion of Ca 2+ from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). However, its
physiological role in B cells remains elusive. Here, we show that ER calcium sensors STIM1-
and STIM2-induced SOC influx is critical for B cell regulatory function. B cell-specific deletion
of STIM1 and STIM2 in mice caused a profound defect in B cell receptor (BCR)-induced
SOC influx and proliferation. However, B cell development and antibody responses were …
Summary
A chief Ca2+ entry pathway in immune cells is store-operated Ca2+ (SOC) influx, which is triggered by depletion of Ca2+ from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). However, its physiological role in B cells remains elusive. Here, we show that ER calcium sensors STIM1- and STIM2-induced SOC influx is critical for B cell regulatory function. B cell-specific deletion of STIM1 and STIM2 in mice caused a profound defect in B cell receptor (BCR)-induced SOC influx and proliferation. However, B cell development and antibody responses were unaffected. Remarkably, B cells lacking both STIM proteins failed to produce the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 because of defective activation of nuclear factor of activated T cells (NFAT) after BCR stimulation. This resulted in exacerbation of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis, a mouse model of multiple sclerosis. Our data establish STIM-dependent SOC influx as a key signal for B cell regulatory function required to limit autoimmunity.
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