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The activation, localization, phenotypic changes, and function of CFSE-labeled naive influenza-specific CD8(+) and CD4(+) T cells following influenza infection were examined. Response of adoptively transferred CD8(+) T cells was seen earliest in draining lymph node. Highly activated cells were found later in the lung, airways, and spleen, were cytolytic, and expressed IFN-gamma upon restimulation. Similar amounts of division at early time points, but higher numbers of CD8(+) T cells, were detected at 9 and 30 days postinfection after cotransfer of CD4(+) and CD8(+) T cells followed by infection. Transfer of much smaller numbers of CD4(+) and CD8(+) T cells led to more extensive expansion but the same difference in final number between the two cell types. These studies demonstrate how CD8(+) and CD4(+) T cells respond to influenza at early time points postinfection and the differential kinetics of antigen-specific CD4(+) and CD8(+) T cells.

Original publication

DOI

10.1016/j.clim.2004.05.006

Type

Journal article

Journal

Clin Immunol

Publication Date

10/2004

Volume

113

Pages

89 - 100

Keywords

Animals, Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid, CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes, CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes, Cell Division, Interferon-gamma, Lung, Lymph Nodes, Mice, Mice, Inbred BALB C, Orthomyxoviridae, Orthomyxoviridae Infections, Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell