In Vivo CD44-CD49d Complex Formation in Autoimmune Disease Has Consequences on T Cell Activation and Apoptosis Resistance

    October 2006 in “ European Journal of Immunology
    Rachid Marhaba, Pia Freyschmidt‐Paul, Margot Zöller
    TLDR The CD44-CD49d complex boosts T cell activation and survival in autoimmune disease.
    The study explored the role of CD44-CD49d complex formation in autoimmune diseases, particularly alopecia areata (AA), using a mouse model. It was found that lymph node cells from AA mice showed increased expression and co-localization of CD44 and CD49d, which was linked to enhanced T cell activation and resistance to apoptosis. The CD44-CD49d complex recruited molecules like FAK, lck, and ezrin, influencing cell adhesion, migration, and activation. This complex supported a motile phenotype and increased apoptosis resistance, as indicated by higher levels of Bcl-Xl and Bcl2. The findings suggested that the CD44-CD49d association played a crucial role in the pathogenesis of AA by affecting leukocyte adhesion, activation, and survival, highlighting its significance in autoimmune disease mechanisms.
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