Role of CD5 in growth regulation of B-1 cells

S. Bondada, G. Bikah, D. A. Robertson, G. Sen

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

16 Scopus citations

Abstract

CD5 is a membrane glycoprotein that is expressed on a subset of B lymphocytes called B-1 cells, thymocytes and T cells. The CD5+ B-1 cells are normally unresponsive to surface Ig receptor induced growth signals unless the CD5 gene is deleted or sequestered away. Here we show that CD5 mediated negative regulation is unique to B cell receptor (BCR) signaling. The CD5 molecule in normal B-1 cells is constitutively tyrosine phosphorylated and associates specifically with SHP-1, an SH2 domain containing protein tyrosine phosphatase. CD5 promotes a prolonged interaction between BCR and SHP-1, which may be inhibitory to BCR signaling. CD5 was shown to modulate the function of autoantibody producing B cells in transgenic mice expressing anti-DNA antibodies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)141-149
Number of pages9
JournalCurrent Topics in Microbiology and Immunology
Volume252
DOIs
StatePublished - 2000

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Microbiology
  • Immunology
  • Microbiology (medical)

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Role of CD5 in growth regulation of B-1 cells'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this