
Mast cells are key effector cells in allergic inflammation and consequently are ideal targets for new therapeutics. The high-affinity IgE receptor complex, FcεRI, plays a critical role in mast cell and basophil activation by allergens to drive the immediate allergic inflammatory response. The β subunit of FcεRI is critical for trafficking the FcεRI complex to the cell membrane and amplifies the FcεRI signaling cascade. We have utilized splice switching antisense oligonucleotides to force expression of a truncated isoform of FcεRIβ, which we have shown does not associate with the FcεRI complex. This approach eliminates surface FcεRI expression in mast cells by targeting protein-protein interactions. Exon skipping has several therapeutic applications, and our findings demonstrate a novel application to alter receptor trafficking and dampen allergic inflammation. Here, we describe the methods of exon skipping in mast cells and the assays used to examine the responses of mast cells in vitro and in vivo.
Receptors, IgE, RNA Splicing, Exons, Oligonucleotides, Antisense, Transfection, Cell Degranulation, Mice, Gene Expression Regulation, Hypersensitivity, Animals, Humans, Calcium, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Calcium Signaling, Mast Cells, Anaphylaxis
Receptors, IgE, RNA Splicing, Exons, Oligonucleotides, Antisense, Transfection, Cell Degranulation, Mice, Gene Expression Regulation, Hypersensitivity, Animals, Humans, Calcium, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Calcium Signaling, Mast Cells, Anaphylaxis
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