
Lymph node stromal cells (LNSCs) have newly been promoted to the rank of new modulators of T cell responses. The different non-hematopoietic cell subsets in lymph node (LN) were considered for years as a simple scaffold, forming routes and proper environment for antigen (Ag)-lymphocyte encountering. Deeper characterization of those cells has recently clearly shown their impact on both dendritic cell and T cell functions. In particular, lymphatic endothelial cells (LECs) control lymphocyte trafficking and homeostasis in LNs and limit adaptive immune responses. Therefore, the new role of LECs in shaping immune responses has drawn the attention of immunologists. Striking is the discovery that LECs, among other LNSCs, ectopically express a large range of peripheral tissue-restricted Ags (PTAs), and further present PTA-derived peptides through major histocompatibility class I molecules to induce self-reactive CD8+ T cell deletional tolerance. In addition, both steady-state and tumor-associated LECs were described to be capable of exogenous Ag cross-presentation. Whether LECs can similarly impact CD4+ T cell responses through major histocompatibility class II restricted Ag presentation is still a matter of debate. Here, we review and discuss our current knowledge on the contribution of Ag-presenting LECs as regulators of peripheral T cell responses in different immunological contexts, including autoimmunity and cancer.
Macrophages/metabolism/pathology, Knockout, Immunology, Aging/metabolism/pathology, Apolipoproteins E/genetics/metabolism, Dendritic Cells/metabolism/pathology, Connexins/genetics/metabolism, 616.07, Inbred C57BL, immunomodulation, Mice, Endothelial Cells/metabolism/pathology, lymphatic endothelial cells, Collagen/metabolism, Animals, tolerance, Animal, Cell Movement/physiology, LDL/blood, Diet, T-Lymphocytes/metabolism/pathology, High-Fat, Fatty Acids/metabolism, Triglycerides/blood, antigen presentation, Cholesterol, Atherosclerosis/metabolism/pathology, Disease Models, peripheral tissue antigens, Lymphatic Vessels/metabolism/pathology, ddc: ddc:616.07
Macrophages/metabolism/pathology, Knockout, Immunology, Aging/metabolism/pathology, Apolipoproteins E/genetics/metabolism, Dendritic Cells/metabolism/pathology, Connexins/genetics/metabolism, 616.07, Inbred C57BL, immunomodulation, Mice, Endothelial Cells/metabolism/pathology, lymphatic endothelial cells, Collagen/metabolism, Animals, tolerance, Animal, Cell Movement/physiology, LDL/blood, Diet, T-Lymphocytes/metabolism/pathology, High-Fat, Fatty Acids/metabolism, Triglycerides/blood, antigen presentation, Cholesterol, Atherosclerosis/metabolism/pathology, Disease Models, peripheral tissue antigens, Lymphatic Vessels/metabolism/pathology, ddc: ddc:616.07
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