120-399: 1EXT , 1FT4 , 1ICH , 1NCF , 1TNR 7132 21937 ENSG00000067182 ENSMUSG00000030341 P19438 P25118 NM_001065 NM_001346091 NM_001346092 NM_011609 NP_001056 NP_001333020 NP_001333021 NP_035739 Tumor necrosis factor receptor 1 ( TNFR1 ), also known as tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 1A ( TNFRSF1A ) and CD120a ,
240-564: A lysosome to form a phagolysosome . The pathogen is killed by the activity of digestive enzymes or following a respiratory burst that releases free radicals into the phagolysosome. Phagocytosis evolved as a means of acquiring nutrients , but this role was extended in phagocytes to include engulfment of pathogens as a defense mechanism. Phagocytosis probably represents the oldest form of host defense, as phagocytes have been identified in both vertebrate and invertebrate animals. Neutrophils and macrophages are phagocytes that travel throughout
360-465: A "self" receptor called a major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecule. There are two major subtypes of T cells: the killer T cell and the helper T cell . In addition there are regulatory T cells which have a role in modulating immune response. Killer T cells are a sub-group of T cells that kill cells that are infected with viruses (and other pathogens), or are otherwise damaged or dysfunctional. As with B cells, each type of T cell recognizes
480-455: A cascade of inflammatory signals. Excessive amounts of TNF can cause septic shock . Much of TNF's functions are mediated through inflammatory signalling pathways, such as MAPK and NF-κB. Many pathogens attempt to prevent an immune response by hijacking cells and disrupting their inflammatory pathways. In response to this, the TNFR1 signalling pathway has cell death pathways that are inhibited by
600-423: A chemical barrier following menarche , when they become slightly acidic , while semen contains defensins and zinc to kill pathogens. In the stomach , gastric acid serves as a chemical defense against ingested pathogens. Within the genitourinary and gastrointestinal tracts, commensal flora serve as biological barriers by competing with pathogenic bacteria for food and space and, in some cases, changing
720-422: A condition known as "missing self". This term describes cells with low levels of a cell-surface marker called MHC I ( major histocompatibility complex )—a situation that can arise in viral infections of host cells. Normal body cells are not recognized and attacked by NK cells because they express intact self MHC antigens. Those MHC antigens are recognized by killer cell immunoglobulin receptors, which essentially put
840-445: A critical role in several inflammatory diseases, and TNF-blocking drugs are often employed to treat these diseases. TNF is produced primarily by macrophages but is also produced in several other cell types, such as T cells , B cells , dendritic cells , and mast cells . It is produced rapidly in response to pathogens, cytokines, and environmental stressors. TNF is initially produced as a type II transmembrane protein (tmTNF), which
960-592: A different antigen. Killer T cells are activated when their T-cell receptor binds to this specific antigen in a complex with the MHC Class I receptor of another cell. Recognition of this MHC:antigen complex is aided by a co-receptor on the T cell, called CD8 . The T cell then travels throughout the body in search of cells where the MHC I receptors bear this antigen. When an activated T cell contacts such cells, it releases cytotoxins , such as perforin , which form pores in
1080-533: A diminished effect and may result in lower antibody production, and a lower immune response, than would be noted in a well-rested individual. Additionally, proteins such as NFIL3 , which have been shown to be closely intertwined with both T-cell differentiation and circadian rhythms , can be affected through the disturbance of natural light and dark cycles through instances of sleep deprivation. These disruptions can lead to an increase in chronic conditions such as heart disease, chronic pain, and asthma. In addition to
1200-433: A dual role in mediating the monocyte's inflammatory response to sTNF. If tmTNF reverse signalling occurs before a monocyte is activated by sTNF, then the monocyte's inflammatory response to sTNF is enhanced. If tmTNF reverse signalling occurs after a monocyte is activated by sTNF, then the inflammatory response is reduced. Meanwhile, tmTNF reverse signalling reduces a monocyte's inflammatory response to endotoxin . This effect
1320-505: A highly conserved C-terminal module known as the TNF homology domain, due to its important role in binding TNF to its receptors. The human TNF gene is mapped to chromosome 6p 21.3, residing in the class III region of the major histocompatibility complex , where many immune system genes are contained. The class III region is sandwiched between the HLA-DR locus on the centromeric side, and
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#17327917882911440-491: A hyperactive immune system attacking normal tissues as if they were foreign organisms. Common autoimmune diseases include Hashimoto's thyroiditis , rheumatoid arthritis , diabetes mellitus type 1 , and systemic lupus erythematosus . Immunology covers the study of all aspects of the immune system. The immune system protects its host from infection with layered defenses of increasing specificity. Physical barriers prevent pathogens such as bacteria and viruses from entering
1560-399: A link between the bodily tissues and the innate and adaptive immune systems, as they present antigens to T cells , one of the key cell types of the adaptive immune system. Granulocytes are leukocytes that have granules in their cytoplasm. In this category are neutrophils, mast cells, basophils, and eosinophils. Mast cells reside in connective tissues and mucous membranes and regulate
1680-406: A potential mechanism for inhibiting TNF. TNF is a central mediator of the body's innate immune response . By binding to receptors TNFR1 and TNFR2 , TNF can induce either cell survival or cell death in a target cell. The cell survival response includes cell proliferation and the activation of inflammatory signals, while the cell death response can either be apoptosis , the controlled death of
1800-635: A preconfigured response to broad groups of situations and stimuli. The adaptive immune system provides a tailored response to each stimulus by learning to recognize molecules it has previously encountered. Both use molecules and cells to perform their functions. Nearly all organisms have some kind of immune system. Bacteria have a rudimentary immune system in the form of enzymes that protect against viral infections. Other basic immune mechanisms evolved in ancient plants and animals and remain in their modern descendants. These mechanisms include phagocytosis , antimicrobial peptides called defensins , and
1920-460: A pro-inflammatory state through the production of the pro-inflammatory cytokines interleukin-1, interleukin-12 , TNF-alpha and IFN-gamma . These cytokines then stimulate immune functions such as immune cell activation, proliferation, and differentiation . During this time of a slowly evolving adaptive immune response, there is a peak in undifferentiated or less differentiated cells, like naïve and central memory T cells. In addition to these effects,
2040-491: A reduced ability to destroy pathogens, is an example of an inherited, or congenital, immunodeficiency . AIDS and some types of cancer cause acquired immunodeficiency. Overactive immune responses form the other end of immune dysfunction, particularly the autoimmune diseases . Here, the immune system fails to properly distinguish between self and non-self, and attacks part of the body. Under normal circumstances, many T cells and antibodies react with "self" peptides. One of
2160-471: A single MHC:antigen molecule. Helper T cell activation also requires longer duration of engagement with an antigen-presenting cell. The activation of a resting helper T cell causes it to release cytokines that influence the activity of many cell types. Cytokine signals produced by helper T cells enhance the microbicidal function of macrophages and the activity of killer T cells. In addition, helper T cell activation causes an upregulation of molecules expressed on
2280-460: A specific foreign antigen. This antigen/antibody complex is taken up by the B cell and processed by proteolysis into peptides . The B cell then displays these antigenic peptides on its surface MHC class II molecules. This combination of MHC and antigen attracts a matching helper T cell, which releases lymphokines and activates the B cell. As the activated B cell then begins to divide , its offspring ( plasma cells ) secrete millions of copies of
2400-613: A variety of responses in its own cell depending on cell type and stimulant. TNFR1 exists in most cell types and binds to both tmTNF and sTNF. TNFR1 contains a death domain in its cytoplasmic tail, enabling it to trigger cell death. Whether TNFR1 activation triggers cell survival or cell death is mediated by the formation of protein complexes: complex I, which leads to cell survival, and complex II, which leads to cell death. By default, TNFR1 activation triggers cell proliferation and inflammation rather than cell death. These inflammatory pathways contain three cell death checkpoints, each of which
2520-462: A wedge shape known as an antiparallel β-sandwich . Remarkably, this structure is similar to those seen on the coats of viruses. The last 9 residues of the C-terminus are locked into the middle strand of the bottom sheet, and are necessary for bioactivity. Both tmTNF and sTNF are only bioactive as homotrimers , whereas individual monomers are inactive. The rate at which TNF trimers disassemble
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#17327917882912640-403: Is a chemical messenger produced by the immune system that induces inflammation. TNF is produced primarily by activated macrophages , and induces inflammation by binding to its receptors on other cells. It is a member of the tumor necrosis factor superfamily , a family of transmembrane proteins that are cytokines , chemical messengers of the immune system. Excessive production of TNF plays
2760-417: Is a network of biological systems that protects an organism from diseases . It detects and responds to a wide variety of pathogens , from viruses to bacteria , as well as cancer cells , parasitic worms , and also objects such as wood splinters , distinguishing them from the organism's own healthy tissue . Many species have two major subsystems of the immune system. The innate immune system provides
2880-409: Is a transient immunodepression, where the number of circulating lymphocytes decreases and antibody production declines. This may give rise to a window of opportunity for infection and reactivation of latent virus infections, but the evidence is inconclusive. During exercise there is an increase in circulating white blood cells of all types. This is caused by the frictional force of blood flowing on
3000-672: Is a ubiquitous membrane receptor that binds tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFα). The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, which also contains TNFRSF1B. This protein is one of the major receptors for the tumor necrosis factor-alpha . This receptor can activate the transcription factor NF-κB , mediate apoptosis , and function as a regulator of inflammation . Antiapoptotic protein BCL2-associated athanogene 4 (BAG4/SODD) and adaptor proteins TRADD and TRAF2 have been shown to interact with this receptor, and thus play regulatory roles in
3120-405: Is activated by TNFR1 signalling, which binds to complex IIb and cleaves RIPK1, disabling it. It is unknown why this form of caspase 8 does not cause cell death. The disabling of this checkpoint, via inactivation of caspase 8, causes RIPK1 from complex IIb to bind to RIPK3 and MLKL , forming complex IIc, also referred to as the necrosome. The necrosome then causes necroptosis. Unlike TNFR1, TNFR2
3240-446: Is activated by complement binding to antibodies that have attached to these microbes or the binding of complement proteins to carbohydrates on the surfaces of microbes . This recognition signal triggers a rapid killing response. The speed of the response is a result of signal amplification that occurs after sequential proteolytic activation of complement molecules, which are also proteases. After complement proteins initially bind to
3360-527: Is affected by sleep and rest, and sleep deprivation is detrimental to immune function. Complex feedback loops involving cytokines , such as interleukin-1 and tumor necrosis factor-α produced in response to infection, appear to also play a role in the regulation of non-rapid eye movement ( REM ) sleep. Thus the immune response to infection may result in changes to the sleep cycle, including an increase in slow-wave sleep relative to REM sleep. In people with sleep deprivation, active immunizations may have
3480-508: Is also recognized by the helper cell's CD4 co-receptor, which recruits molecules inside the T cell (such as Lck ) that are responsible for the T cell's activation. Helper T cells have a weaker association with the MHC:antigen complex than observed for killer T cells, meaning many receptors (around 200–300) on the helper T cell must be bound by an MHC:antigen to activate the helper cell, while killer T cells can be activated by engagement of
3600-549: Is an immune response that damages the body's own tissues. It is divided into four classes (Type I – IV) based on the mechanisms involved and the time course of the hypersensitive reaction. Type I hypersensitivity is an immediate or anaphylactic reaction, often associated with allergy. Symptoms can range from mild discomfort to death. Type I hypersensitivity is mediated by IgE , which triggers degranulation of mast cells and basophils when cross-linked by antigen. Type II hypersensitivity occurs when antibodies bind to antigens on
3720-415: Is an important feature of cellular innate immunity performed by cells called phagocytes that engulf pathogens or particles. Phagocytes generally patrol the body searching for pathogens, but can be called to specific locations by cytokines. Once a pathogen has been engulfed by a phagocyte, it becomes trapped in an intracellular vesicle called a phagosome , which subsequently fuses with another vesicle called
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3840-475: Is caused by tmTNF activating the JNK and p38 pathways, which induces TGF-β production, which then interferes with the signalling pathway of endotoxin. The innate immune system is the immune system's first line of defense, responding rapidly and nonspecifically to invading pathogens. It is activated when pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs), such as endotoxins and double-stranded viral RNA , bind to
3960-666: Is cleaved by TNF alpha converting enzyme (TACE), which causes the extracellular portion to be secreted. After cleavage, the remaining tmTNF is cleaved again by SPPL2B , causing the intracellular portion to translocate to the nucleus. There, it is believed to regulate cytokine production, such as triggering the expression of interleukin-12 . The secreted extracellular portion, denoted sTNF, consists of 157 amino acids. Unlike tmTNF, sTNF can only bind to TNFR1. The secondary structure of sTNF consists primarily of alternating strands that join into two sheets, known as antiparallel β-sheets . The two sheets are layered on top of each other, forming
4080-420: Is constant, whereas the rate at which TNF trimers assemble increases with TNF concentration. This causes TNF to be mostly trimers at high concentrations, whereas TNF is mostly monomers and dimers at low concentrations. The coexistence of TNF dimers and trimers in dynamic equilibrium suggests that TNF might be a morpheein . Small molecules that stabilize TNF dimers and prevent the assembly of TNF trimers present
4200-438: Is critical in preventing cell death. Upon activation by TNF, TNFR1 trimerizes and forms complex I by recruiting RIPK1 and TRADD , which recruits TRAF2 , cIAP1 and cIAP2 , and LUBAC . cIAP1 and cIAP2 are ubiquitin ligases that form K63-linked ubiquitin chains, which recruit TAK1 via TAB2 and TAB3 . LUBAC is also a ubiquitin ligase that forms M1-linked ubiquitin chains, which attract IKK via NEMO . TAK1 activates
4320-466: Is dependent on RIPK1 for the activation of caspase 8. The pathways of complex I induce three checkpoints that prevent complex II from inducing cell death. In the first checkpoint, IKK disables RIPK1 via phosphorylation while it is attached to complex I. This disables complex IIb, which is dependent on RIPK1. Since IKK is dependent on the ubiquitination of complex I, conditions that affect ubiquitination, such as inhibition of cIAP1/2 and LUBAC, mutation of
4440-570: Is expressed in limited cell types, including endothelial cells , fibroblasts , and subsets of neurons and immune cells . TNFR2 is only fully activated by tmTNF, while activation by sTNF is partially inhibited. Unlike TNFR1, TNFR2 does not possess a death domain, so it is incapable of directly inducing cell death. Thus, TNFR2 activation most often leads to cell survival. Cell survival can either lead to an inflammatory response, via canonical NF-κB activation, or cell proliferation, via non-canonical NF-κB activation, depending on intracellular conditions and
4560-536: Is mediated by transmembrane proteins known as toll-like receptors (TLRs). TLRs share a typical structural motif, the leucine rich repeats (LRRs) , which give them a curved shape. Toll-like receptors were first discovered in Drosophila and trigger the synthesis and secretion of cytokines and activation of other host defense programs that are necessary for both innate or adaptive immune responses. Ten toll-like receptors have been described in humans. Cells in
4680-435: Is the principal cytokine for regulating acute inflammation, though many of its functions are shared with other cytokines, especially IL-1. By binding to TNF receptors, TNF can perform functions including stimulating endothelial cells to induce coagulation , which obstructs blood flow to prevent the spread of microbes; stimulating endothelial cells and macrophages to secrete chemokines that attract white blood cells; stimulating
4800-620: Is then cleaved by TNF alpha converting enzyme (TACE) into a soluble form (sTNF) and secreted from the cell. Three TNF molecules assemble together to form an active homotrimer , whereas individual TNF molecules are inert. When TNF binds to its receptors, tumor necrosis factor receptor 1 (TNFR1) and tumor necrosis factor receptor 2 (TNFR2), a pathway of signals is triggered within the target cell, resulting in an inflammatory response. sTNF can only activate TNFR1, whereas tmTNF can activate both TNFR1 and TNFR2, as well as trigger inflammatory signaling pathways within its own cell. TNF's effects on
4920-504: Is to generate active forms of the inflammatory cytokines IL-1β and IL-18. The complement system is a biochemical cascade that attacks the surfaces of foreign cells. It contains over 20 different proteins and is named for its ability to "complement" the killing of pathogens by antibodies . Complement is the major humoral component of the innate immune response. Many species have complement systems, including non- mammals like plants, fish, and some invertebrates . In humans, this response
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5040-399: Is very similar among mammals, ranging from 233 to 235 amino acids. The TNF proximal promoter region is also highly conserved among mammals, and nearly identical among higher primates . The similarity of the TNF gene among fish is lower, ranging from 226 to 256 amino acids. Like mammalian TNF, the fish TNF gene has been shown to be stimulated in macrophages by antigens . All TNF genes have
5160-402: The "professional" phagocytes ( macrophages , neutrophils , and dendritic cells ). These cells identify and eliminate pathogens, either by attacking larger pathogens through contact or by engulfing and then killing microorganisms. The other cells involved in the innate response include innate lymphoid cells , mast cells , eosinophils , basophils , and natural killer cells . Phagocytosis
5280-609: The HLA-B locus on the telomeric side. The TNF gene is 250 kilobases away from the HLA-B locus, and 850 kilobases away from the HLA-DR locus. The TNF gene is located 1,100 kilobases downstream of the lymphotoxin-α gene. TNF is produced rapidly in response to many stimuli by multiple cell types. Cell types that express TNF include T cells , B cells , macrophages , mast cells , dendritic cells , and fibroblasts , and stimuli that activate
5400-741: The MAPK pathways, as well as IKK, which in turn activates the canonical NF-κB pathway. The MAPK pathways and the NF-κB pathway activate multiple transcription factors in the nucleus, which result in cell survival, proliferation, and inflammatory response. Complex I is negatively regulated by deubiquitinases such as A20 , CYLD , and OTULIN , which destabilize complex I. Complex II is formed when RIPK1 and/or TRADD disassociate from complex I and bind with FADD to activate caspase 8 , leading to cell death. Complex IIa includes TRADD and can activate caspase 8 without RIPK1, while complex IIb does not include TRADD, so it
5520-616: The United States National Library of Medicine , which is in the public domain . Tumor necrosis factor-alpha 1A8M , 1TNF , 2AZ5 , 2E7A , 2TUN , 2ZJC , 2ZPX , 3ALQ , 3IT8 , 3L9J , 3WD5 , 4G3Y , 4TSV , 4TWT , 5TSW 7124 21926 ENSG00000232810 ENSG00000228849 ENSG00000206439 ENSMUSG00000024401 P01375 P06804 NM_000594 NM_001278601 NM_013693 NP_000585 NP_001265530 NP_038721 Tumor necrosis factor ( TNF ), formerly known as TNF-α ,
5640-414: The complement system . Jawed vertebrates , including humans, have even more sophisticated defense mechanisms, including the ability to adapt to recognize pathogens more efficiently. Adaptive (or acquired) immunity creates an immunological memory leading to an enhanced response to subsequent encounters with that same pathogen. This process of acquired immunity is the basis of vaccination . Dysfunction of
5760-573: The endothelial cell surface and catecholamines affecting β-adrenergic receptors (βARs). The number of neutrophils in the blood increases and remains raised for up to six hours and immature forms are present. Although the increase in neutrophils (" neutrophilia ") is similar to that seen during bacterial infections, after exercise the cell population returns to normal by around 24 hours. The number of circulating lymphocytes (mainly natural killer cells ) decreases during intense exercise but returns to normal after 4 to 6 hours. Although up to 2% of
5880-449: The exoskeleton of insects, the shells and membranes of externally deposited eggs, and skin are examples of mechanical barriers that are the first line of defense against infection. Organisms cannot be completely sealed from their environments, so systems act to protect body openings such as the lungs , intestines , and the genitourinary tract . In the lungs, coughing and sneezing mechanically eject pathogens and other irritants from
6000-464: The hypothalamus either through circulation in the bloodstream or through secretion by macrophages and endothelial cells near the hypothalamus. TNF can also induce fever by stimulating the primary vagal terminals in the liver, which signals to neurons to secrete norepinephrine . All of these pathways culminate in the synthesis of prostaglandins , which interact with the OVLT in the hypothalamus to raise
6120-458: The innate immune system , such as dendritic cells, macrophages, monocytes, neutrophils, and epithelial cells, to identify two classes of molecules: pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs), which are associated with microbial pathogens , and damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs), which are associated with components of host's cells that are released during cell damage or cell death. Recognition of extracellular or endosomal PAMPs
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#17327917882916240-492: The lymphoid lineage . These cells are defined by the absence of antigen-specific B- or T-cell receptor (TCR) because of the lack of recombination activating gene . ILCs do not express myeloid or dendritic cell markers. Natural killer cells (NK cells) are lymphocytes and a component of the innate immune system that does not directly attack invading microbes. Rather, NK cells destroy compromised host cells, such as tumor cells or virus-infected cells, recognizing such cells by
6360-627: The nervous systems. The immune system also plays a crucial role in embryogenesis (development of the embryo), as well as in tissue repair and regeneration . Hormones can act as immunomodulators , altering the sensitivity of the immune system. For example, female sex hormones are known immunostimulators of both adaptive and innate immune responses. Some autoimmune diseases such as lupus erythematosus strike women preferentially, and their onset often coincides with puberty . By contrast, male sex hormones such as testosterone seem to be immunosuppressive . Other hormones appear to regulate
6480-417: The pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) of immune cells, causing them to secrete immune-regulating cytokines. These cytokines, such as IL-1 , IL-6 , IL-8 , and TNF, are primarily secreted by immune cells that engulf bacteria, such as macrophages and dendritic cells . They mainly act on white blood cells , as well as on endothelial cells in blood vessels to promote an early inflammatory response. TNF
6600-514: The respiratory tract . The flushing action of tears and urine also mechanically expels pathogens, while mucus secreted by the respiratory and gastrointestinal tract serves to trap and entangle microorganisms . Chemical barriers also protect against infection. The skin and respiratory tract secrete antimicrobial peptides such as the β- defensins . Enzymes such as lysozyme and phospholipase A2 in saliva , tears, and breast milk are also antibacterials . Vaginal secretions serve as
6720-810: The signal transduction mediated by the receptor. Germline mutations of the extracellular domains of this receptor were found to be associated with the human genetic disorder called tumor necrosis factor associated periodic syndrome (TRAPS) or periodic fever syndrome . Impaired receptor clearance is thought to be a mechanism of the disease. Mutations in the TNFRSF1A gene are associated with elevated risk of multiple sclerosis. Serum levels of TNFRSF1A are elevated in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and high levels are associated with more severe psychotic symptoms. High serum levels are also associated with cognitive impairment and dementia. TNFRSF1A has been shown to interact with: This article incorporates text from
6840-538: The Agnatha ancestor but persisted in the Gnathostomata ancestor. During the evolution of gnathostomes, this ancestor gene was duplicated into the TNF and lymphotoxin-α genes. Thus, while the ancestor gene is found across a variety of gnathostome species, only a subset of gnathostome species contain a TNF gene. Some fish species, such as Danio , have been found to contain duplicates of the TNF gene. The TNF gene
6960-399: The B cell surface and recognizes native (unprocessed) antigen without any need for antigen processing . Such antigens may be large molecules found on the surfaces of pathogens, but can also be small haptens (such as penicillin) attached to carrier molecule. Each lineage of B cell expresses a different antibody, so the complete set of B cell antigen receptors represent all the antibodies that
7080-520: The RIPK1 ubiquitin acceptor site, or deficiencies of A20 and OUTLIN, can disable this checkpoint. The disabling of the IKK checkpoint activates complex IIb, leading to apoptosis, or pyroptosis by cleaving GSDMD . The disabling of the IKK checkpoint can also indirectly activate complex IIa by disabling the NF-κB pathway, which controls the second checkpoint. In the second checkpoint, the NF-κB pathway promotes
7200-548: The Seventh International TNF Congress, TNF-β was officially renamed to lymphotoxin-α, while TNF-α was renamed back to TNF. Nevertheless, some papers continue to use the term TNF-α. The TNF and lymphotoxin-α genes are believed to be descended from a common ancestor gene that developed early in vertebrate evolution, before the Agnatha and Gnathostomata split. This ancestor gene was dropped from
7320-587: The T cell's surface, such as CD40 ligand (also called CD154 ), which provide extra stimulatory signals typically required to activate antibody-producing B cells. Gamma delta T cells (γδ T cells) possess an alternative T-cell receptor (TCR) as opposed to CD4+ and CD8+ (αβ) T cells and share the characteristics of helper T cells, cytotoxic T cells and NK cells. The conditions that produce responses from γδ T cells are not fully understood. Like other 'unconventional' T cell subsets bearing invariant TCRs, such as CD1d -restricted natural killer T cells , γδ T cells straddle
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#17327917882917440-431: The TNF gene include pathogenic substances, cytokines from other immune cells, and environment stressors. A few such cytokines include interleukin-1 , interleukin-2 , interferon-γ , and TNF itself. TNF transcription is activated by a variety of signaling pathways and transcription factors, depending on the cell type and stimulus. TNF transcription does not depend on the synthesis of new proteins, enabling rapid activation of
7560-509: The accumulation of NIK within the cell. TNFR2 can also activate the canonical NF-κB pathway, though this is less common than non-canonical NF-κB activation. The details of TNFR2's activation of the canonical NF-κB pathway are unknown. Presumably, TAK1 and IKK are recruited by the TRAF2 / TRAF1/3 / cIAP1/2 signalling complex, which in turn activates the canonical NF-κB pathway. TNFR2 can indirectly induce cell death by degrading cIAP1/2 as part of
7680-497: The activities of the inflammatory pathways. If a cell's inflammatory pathways are disrupted, the cell death pathways are uninhibited, triggering cell death. This prevents the pathogen from replicating within the cell, as well as alerting the immune system. Additionally, TNF induces fever to help the body fight infections. TNF can induce fever by triggering the release of cytokines interleukin-1 and interleukin-6 , or through other mediators like PLA2 . TNF or its mediators can reach
7800-565: The antibody that recognizes this antigen. These antibodies circulate in blood plasma and lymph , bind to pathogens expressing the antigen and mark them for destruction by complement activation or for uptake and destruction by phagocytes . Antibodies can also neutralize challenges directly, by binding to bacterial toxins or by interfering with the receptors that viruses and bacteria use to infect cells. Newborn infants have no prior exposure to microbes and are particularly vulnerable to infection. Several layers of passive protection are provided by
7920-473: The anticancer effect. In particular, endotoxin could cause tumor regression when injected into mice with experimentally induced cancers. In 1975, Carswell et al. discovered that endotoxin did not directly cause tumor regression, but instead induced macrophages to secrete a substance that causes tumors to hemorrhage and necrotize, termed "tumor necrosis factor." In the 1980s, TNF was purified, sequenced, and cloned in bacteria. Studies on recombinant TNF confirmed
8040-429: The anticancer potential of TNF, but this optimism faded when TNF injections were found to induce endotoxin shock. TNF was also discovered to be the same protein as cachectin, known to cause muscle wasting in mice. These findings demonstrated that TNF could be detrimental in excessive quantities. In 1992, TNF antibodies were found to reduce joint inflammation in mice, revealing TNF's role in inflammatory diseases. This led to
8160-403: The approval of the first anti-TNF therapy for rheumatoid arthritis in 1998. In 1985, TNF was found to have significant sequential and functional similarity with lymphotoxin , a previously discovered cytokine . This led to the renaming of TNF to TNF-α and lymphotoxin to TNF-β. However, in 1993, a protein with close similarity to lymphotoxin was discovered, termed lymphotoxin-β . In 1998, at
8280-426: The attached NIK is activated, which in turn activates IKKα . This allows p100 and RelB to be processed into a heterodimer which activates the non-canonical NF-κB pathway, leading to cell proliferation. The expression of p100 and RelB is potentiated by the activation of the canonical NF-κB pathway by TNFR1. Thus, TNFR2 non-canonical NF-κB activation is dependent on the canonical NF-κB activation by TNFR1, as well as
8400-453: The body can manufacture. When B or T cells encounter their related antigens they multiply and many "clones" of the cells are produced that target the same antigen. This is called clonal selection . Both B cells and T cells carry receptor molecules that recognize specific targets. T cells recognize a "non-self" target, such as a pathogen, only after antigens (small fragments of the pathogen) have been processed and presented in combination with
8520-585: The body in pursuit of invading pathogens. Neutrophils are normally found in the bloodstream and are the most abundant type of phagocyte, representing 50% to 60% of total circulating leukocytes. During the acute phase of inflammation , neutrophils migrate toward the site of inflammation in a process called chemotaxis and are usually the first cells to arrive at the scene of infection. Macrophages are versatile cells that reside within tissues and produce an array of chemicals including enzymes, complement proteins , and cytokines. They can also act as scavengers that rid
8640-440: The body of worn-out cells and other debris and as antigen-presenting cells (APCs) that activate the adaptive immune system. Dendritic cells are phagocytes in tissues that are in contact with the external environment; therefore, they are located mainly in the skin, nose, lungs, stomach, and intestines. They are named for their resemblance to neuronal dendrites , as both have many spine-like projections. Dendritic cells serve as
8760-654: The border between innate and adaptive immunity. On one hand, γδ T cells are a component of adaptive immunity as they rearrange TCR genes to produce receptor diversity and can also develop a memory phenotype. On the other hand, the various subsets are also part of the innate immune system, as restricted TCR or NK receptors may be used as pattern recognition receptors . For example, large numbers of human Vγ9/Vδ2 T cells respond within hours to common molecules produced by microbes, and highly restricted Vδ1+ T cells in epithelia respond to stressed epithelial cells. A B cell identifies pathogens when antibodies on its surface bind to
8880-776: The brakes on NK cells. Inflammation is one of the first responses of the immune system to infection. The symptoms of inflammation are redness, swelling, heat, and pain, which are caused by increased blood flow into tissue. Inflammation is produced by eicosanoids and cytokines , which are released by injured or infected cells. Eicosanoids include prostaglandins that produce fever and the dilation of blood vessels associated with inflammation and leukotrienes that attract certain white blood cells (leukocytes). Common cytokines include interleukins that are responsible for communication between white blood cells; chemokines that promote chemotaxis ; and interferons that have antiviral effects, such as shutting down protein synthesis in
9000-406: The cell, or necroptosis , a less controlled death causing inflammation and interference in surrounding tissue. TNF induces cell survival by default, but cell death can be induced by factors such as disruption of inflammatory pathways by pathogens, co-stimulation with other cytokines, and cross-talk between TNFR1 and TNFR2. Additionally, transmembrane TNF (tmTNF) acts as a reverse signaler, triggering
9120-520: The cells die most migrate from the blood to the tissues, mainly the intestines and lungs, where pathogens are most likely to be encountered. Some monocytes leave the blood circulation and migrate to the muscles where they differentiate and become macrophages . These cells differentiate into two types: proliferative macrophages, which are responsible for increasing the number of stem cells and restorative macrophages, which are involved their maturing to muscle cells. The immune system, particularly
9240-653: The components of the immune system are inactive. The ability of the immune system to respond to pathogens is diminished in both the young and the elderly , with immune responses beginning to decline at around 50 years of age due to immunosenescence . In developed countries , obesity , alcoholism , and drug use are common causes of poor immune function, while malnutrition is the most common cause of immunodeficiency in developing countries . Diets lacking sufficient protein are associated with impaired cell-mediated immunity, complement activity, phagocyte function, IgA antibody concentrations, and cytokine production. Additionally,
9360-589: The conditions in their environment, such as pH or available iron. As a result, the probability that pathogens will reach sufficient numbers to cause illness is reduced. Microorganisms or toxins that successfully enter an organism encounter the cells and mechanisms of the innate immune system. The innate response is usually triggered when microbes are identified by pattern recognition receptors , which recognize components that are conserved among broad groups of microorganisms, or when damaged, injured or stressed cells send out alarm signals, many of which are recognized by
9480-404: The different roles of the two types of T cell. A third, minor subtype are the γδ T cells that recognize intact antigens that are not bound to MHC receptors. The double-positive T cells are exposed to a wide variety of self-antigens in the thymus , in which iodine is necessary for its thymus development and activity. In contrast, the B cell antigen-specific receptor is an antibody molecule on
9600-495: The enhanceosome depends on ambient factors within the cell, particularly nuclear factor of activated T-cells (NFAT). TNF expression is also regulated by DNA structure. DNA is coiled around histones , which is loosened by acetylation and condensed by methylation . Proteins that acetylate histones at the TNF promoter, particularly CREB-binding protein in T cells, are often critical for TNF expression. In contrast, several cell types that do not express TNF are highly methylated at
9720-406: The expression of pro-survival genes such as FLIP , which counteracts the activation of caspase 8 in complex IIa. This checkpoint can be disabled by translation inhibitors such as cycloheximide , as well as by the disabling of the IKK complex, which controls the NF-κB pathway. The disabling of this checkpoint activates complex IIa, leading to apoptosis. In the third checkpoint, non-lethal caspase 8
9840-431: The formation of a membrane attack complex . The adaptive immune system evolved in early vertebrates and allows for a stronger immune response as well as immunological memory , where each pathogen is "remembered" by a signature antigen. The adaptive immune response is antigen-specific and requires the recognition of specific "non-self" antigens during a process called antigen presentation . Antigen specificity allows for
9960-419: The functions of specialized cells (located in the thymus and bone marrow) is to present young lymphocytes with self antigens produced throughout the body and to eliminate those cells that recognize self-antigens , preventing autoimmunity. Common autoimmune diseases include Hashimoto's thyroiditis , rheumatoid arthritis , diabetes mellitus type 1 , and systemic lupus erythematosus . Hypersensitivity
10080-459: The gene. TNF gene expression is regulated by a proximal promoter region consisting of approximately 200 base pairs. Most of the binding sites within the proximal promoter region can recognize multiple transcription factors, enabling TNF to be activated by a variety of signaling pathways. As transcription factors bind to the promoter region, they also bind to coactivators, assembling into a large structure known as an enhanceosome . The composition of
10200-420: The generation of responses that are tailored to specific pathogens or pathogen-infected cells. The ability to mount these tailored responses is maintained in the body by "memory cells". Should a pathogen infect the body more than once, these specific memory cells are used to quickly eliminate it. The cells of the adaptive immune system are special types of leukocytes, called lymphocytes. B cells and T cells are
10320-469: The histones of the TNF promoter. Long-range intrachromosomal interactions can also regulate TNF expression. In activated T-cells, the DNA surrounding the TNF promoter circularizes, bringing promoter complexes closer together and enhancing transcription efficiency. The transcribed region contains 4 exons separated by 3 introns , for a total of 2,762 base pairs in the primary transcript and 1,669 base pairs in
10440-530: The host cell. Growth factors and cytotoxic factors may also be released. These cytokines and other chemicals recruit immune cells to the site of infection and promote the healing of any damaged tissue following the removal of pathogens. The pattern-recognition receptors called inflammasomes are multiprotein complexes (consisting of an NLR, the adaptor protein ASC, and the effector molecule pro-caspase-1) that form in response to cytosolic PAMPs and DAMPs, whose function
10560-635: The immune system as well, most notably prolactin , growth hormone and vitamin D . Although cellular studies indicate that vitamin D has receptors and probable functions in the immune system, there is no clinical evidence to prove that vitamin D deficiency increases the risk for immune diseases or vitamin D supplementation lowers immune disease risk. A 2011 United States Institute of Medicine report stated that "outcomes related to ... immune functioning and autoimmune disorders , and infections ... could not be linked reliably with calcium or vitamin D intake and were often conflicting." The immune system
10680-450: The immune system can cause autoimmune diseases , inflammatory diseases and cancer . Immunodeficiency occurs when the immune system is less active than normal, resulting in recurring and life-threatening infections. In humans, immunodeficiency can be the result of a genetic disease such as severe combined immunodeficiency , acquired conditions such as HIV / AIDS , or the use of immunosuppressive medication . Autoimmunity results from
10800-406: The immune system include the activation of white blood cells, blood coagulation , secretion of cytokines, and fever . TNF also contributes to homeostasis in the central nervous system . Inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis , psoriasis , and inflammatory bowel disease can be effectively treated by drugs that inhibit TNF from binding to its receptors. TNF is also implicated in
10920-448: The immune system. Conversely, non-self molecules are those recognized as foreign molecules. One class of non-self molecules are called antigens (originally named for being anti body gen erators) and are defined as substances that bind to specific immune receptors and elicit an immune response. Several barriers protect organisms from infection, including mechanical, chemical, and biological barriers. The waxy cuticle of most leaves,
11040-699: The individual's own cells, marking them for destruction. This is also called antibody-dependent (or cytotoxic) hypersensitivity, and is mediated by IgG and IgM antibodies. Immune complexes (aggregations of antigens, complement proteins, and IgG and IgM antibodies) deposited in various tissues trigger Type III hypersensitivity reactions. Type IV hypersensitivity (also known as cell-mediated or delayed type hypersensitivity ) usually takes between two and three days to develop. Type IV reactions are involved in many autoimmune and infectious diseases, but may also involve contact dermatitis . These reactions are mediated by T cells , monocytes , and macrophages . Inflammation
11160-425: The inflammatory response. They are most often associated with allergy and anaphylaxis . Basophils and eosinophils are related to neutrophils. They secrete chemical mediators that are involved in defending against parasites and play a role in allergic reactions, such as asthma . Innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) are a group of innate immune cells that are derived from common lymphoid progenitor and belong to
11280-497: The initiation of Th1 immune responses. During wake periods, differentiated effector cells, such as cytotoxic natural killer cells and cytotoxic T lymphocytes, peak to elicit an effective response against any intruding pathogens. Anti-inflammatory molecules, such as cortisol and catecholamines , also peak during awake active times. Inflammation would cause serious cognitive and physical impairments if it were to occur during wake times, and inflammation may occur during sleep times due to
11400-437: The innate and adaptive immune responses and help determine which immune responses the body makes to a particular pathogen. These cells have no cytotoxic activity and do not kill infected cells or clear pathogens directly. They instead control the immune response by directing other cells to perform these tasks. Helper T cells express T cell receptors that recognize antigen bound to Class II MHC molecules. The MHC:antigen complex
11520-886: The innate component, plays a decisive role in tissue repair after an insult . Key actors include macrophages and neutrophils , but other cellular actors, including γδ T cells , innate lymphoid cells (ILCs), and regulatory T cells (Tregs), are also important. The plasticity of immune cells and the balance between pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory signals are crucial aspects of efficient tissue repair. Immune components and pathways are involved in regeneration as well, for example in amphibians such as in axolotl limb regeneration . According to one hypothesis, organisms that can regenerate ( e.g. , axolotls ) could be less immunocompetent than organisms that cannot regenerate. Failures of host defense occur and fall into three broad categories: immunodeficiencies, autoimmunity, and hypersensitivities. Immunodeficiencies occur when one or more of
11640-433: The innate immune system have pattern recognition receptors, which detect infection or cell damage, inside. Three major classes of these "cytosolic" receptors are NOD–like receptors , RIG (retinoic acid-inducible gene)-like receptors , and cytosolic DNA sensors. Some leukocytes (white blood cells) act like independent, single-celled organisms and are the second arm of the innate immune system. The innate leukocytes include
11760-423: The lifetime of an animal, these memory cells remember each specific pathogen encountered and can mount a strong response if the pathogen is detected again. T-cells recognize pathogens by small protein-based infection signals, called antigens, that bind to directly to T-cell surface receptors. B-cells use the protein, immunoglobulin, to recognize pathogens by their antigens. This is "adaptive" because it occurs during
11880-415: The lifetime of an individual as an adaptation to infection with that pathogen and prepares the immune system for future challenges. Immunological memory can be in the form of either passive short-term memory or active long-term memory. The immune system is involved in many aspects of physiological regulation in the body. The immune system interacts intimately with other systems, such as the endocrine and
12000-575: The ligand and cell type. In tumor cells, such as B lymphoma cells , tmTNF reverse signalling has been shown to increase NF-κB activity, enhancing cell survival and apoptosis resistance. In natural killer cells , tmTNF reverse signalling increases cytotoxic activity by increasing the expression of perforin , granzyme B , Fas ligand , and TNF. In T cells , the activation of the JNK pathway by tmTNF reverse signalling can lead to cell cycle inhibition and apoptosis. In monocytes , tmTNF has been shown to play
12120-459: The loss of the thymus at an early age through genetic mutation or surgical removal results in severe immunodeficiency and a high susceptibility to infection. Immunodeficiencies can also be inherited or ' acquired '. Severe combined immunodeficiency is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the disturbed development of functional T cells and B cells caused by numerous genetic mutations. Chronic granulomatous disease , where phagocytes have
12240-476: The mRNA. The mRNA consists of four regions: the 5' untranslated region , which is not included in the TNF protein; the transmembrane portion, which is present in transmembrane TNF but not in soluble TNF; the soluble portion; and the 3' untranslated region . More than 80% of the soluble portion is contained in the last exon, while the transmembrane portion is contained in the first two exons. The 3' untranslated region contains an AU-rich element (ARE) that regulates
12360-454: The major types of lymphocytes and are derived from hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow . B cells are involved in the humoral immune response , whereas T cells are involved in cell-mediated immune response . Killer T cells only recognize antigens coupled to Class I MHC molecules, while helper T cells and regulatory T cells only recognize antigens coupled to Class II MHC molecules. These two mechanisms of antigen presentation reflect
12480-509: The microbe, they activate their protease activity, which in turn activates other complement proteases, and so on. This produces a catalytic cascade that amplifies the initial signal by controlled positive feedback . The cascade results in the production of peptides that attract immune cells, increase vascular permeability , and opsonize (coat) the surface of a pathogen, marking it for destruction. This deposition of complement can also kill cells directly by disrupting their plasma membrane via
12600-408: The milieu of hormones produced at this time (leptin, pituitary growth hormone, and prolactin) supports the interactions between APCs and T-cells, a shift of the T h 1/T h 2 cytokine balance towards one that supports T h 1, an increase in overall T h cell proliferation, and naïve T cell migration to lymph nodes. This is also thought to support the formation of long-lasting immune memory through
12720-412: The mother. During pregnancy, a particular type of antibody, called IgG , is transported from mother to baby directly through the placenta , so human babies have high levels of antibodies even at birth, with the same range of antigen specificities as their mother. Breast milk or colostrum also contains antibodies that are transferred to the gut of the infant and protect against bacterial infections until
12840-462: The negative consequences of sleep deprivation, sleep and the intertwined circadian system have been shown to have strong regulatory effects on immunological functions affecting both innate and adaptive immunity. First, during the early slow-wave-sleep stage, a sudden drop in blood levels of cortisol , epinephrine , and norepinephrine causes increased blood levels of the hormones leptin , pituitary growth hormone , and prolactin . These signals induce
12960-506: The newborn can synthesize its own antibodies. This is passive immunity because the fetus does not actually make any memory cells or antibodies—it only borrows them. This passive immunity is usually short-term, lasting from a few days up to several months. In medicine, protective passive immunity can also be transferred artificially from one individual to another. When B cells and T cells are activated and begin to replicate, some of their offspring become long-lived memory cells. Throughout
13080-457: The non-canonical NF-κB pathway. The degradation of cIAP1/2 affects the ubiquitination of the TNFR1 signalling complex, which inhibits the function of IKK. This disables the IKK cell death checkpoint in TNFR1, inducing cell death. tmTNF can act as a receptor, activating pathways within its own cell upon binding to TNFR1 or TNFR2. tmTNF reverse signalling can induce apoptosis, apoptosis resistance, inflammation, or inflammation resistance depending on
13200-452: The organism. If a pathogen breaches these barriers, the innate immune system provides an immediate, but non-specific response. Innate immune systems are found in all animals . If pathogens successfully evade the innate response, vertebrates possess a second layer of protection, the adaptive immune system , which is activated by the innate response. Here, the immune system adapts its response during an infection to improve its recognition of
13320-507: The pathogen. This improved response is then retained after the pathogen has been eliminated, in the form of an immunological memory , and allows the adaptive immune system to mount faster and stronger attacks each time this pathogen is encountered. Both innate and adaptive immunity depend on the ability of the immune system to distinguish between self and non-self molecules . In immunology, self molecules are components of an organism's body that can be distinguished from foreign substances by
13440-404: The pathology of other diseases including cancer , liver fibrosis , and Alzheimer's , although TNF inhibition has yet to show definitive benefits. In the 1890s, William Coley observed that acute infections could cause tumor regression, leading to his usage of bacterial toxins as a cancer treatment. In 1944, endotoxin was isolated from Coley's bacterial toxins as the substance responsible for
13560-434: The presence of melatonin . Inflammation causes a great deal of oxidative stress and the presence of melatonin during sleep times could actively counteract free radical production during this time. Physical exercise has a positive effect on the immune system and depending on the frequency and intensity, the pathogenic effects of diseases caused by bacteria and viruses are moderated. Immediately after intense exercise there
13680-532: The same receptors as those that recognize pathogens. Innate immune defenses are non-specific, meaning these systems respond to pathogens in a generic way. This system does not confer long-lasting immunity against a pathogen. The innate immune system is the dominant system of host defense in most organisms, and the only one in plants. Cells in the innate immune system use pattern recognition receptors to recognize molecular structures that are produced by pathogens. They are proteins expressed, mainly, by cells of
13800-399: The secretion of other cytokines such as IL-1; activating neutrophils and macrophages; stimulating the liver to produce acute phase proteins , such as C-reactive protein ; inducing catabolism of muscles and fat to produce energy; and stimulating scar tissue formation, also known as fibrosis . In addition to inducing the secretion of cytokines, TNF itself can be induced by cytokines, enabling
13920-495: The signaling process of TNFR1. TNFR2 can also indirectly cause cell death by disrupting the cell death checkpoints of TNFR1. Upon binding to tmTNF, TNFR2 trimerizes and directly recruits TRAF2, as well as TRAF1 or TRAF3. TRAF2 is central to the TNFR2 signaling complex and recruits cIAP1/2. If there is an accumulation of NIK within the cell, TRAF2/3 and cIAP1/2 may be formed as a complex with inactive NIK. When TRAF2/3 binds to TNFR2,
14040-399: The surface expression of GABAA receptors , reducing the activity of inhibitory synapses. TNF can also modulate the release of glutamate , an excitatory neurotransmitter, and S100B , a zinc-binding protein, by astrocytes. The modulation of excitation and inhibition of neurons by TNF indicates that TNF plays a role in synaptic scaling and plasticity. Immune system The immune system
14160-503: The target cell's plasma membrane , allowing ions , water and toxins to enter. The entry of another toxin called granulysin (a protease) induces the target cell to undergo apoptosis . T cell killing of host cells is particularly important in preventing the replication of viruses. T cell activation is tightly controlled and generally requires a very strong MHC/antigen activation signal, or additional activation signals provided by "helper" T cells (see below). Helper T cells regulate both
14280-404: The target temperature of the body. TNF is expressed in various cells in the central nervous system , including glial cells , microglia , astrocytes , and neurons , and plays a critical role in maintaining homeostasis. Through TNFR1 signalling, TNF can increase the surface expression of AMPA receptors and NDMA receptors in neurons, strengthening synaptic transmission. TNF also decreases
14400-522: The translation of TNF. In unstimulated macrophages, various proteins bind to the ARE to destabilize TNF mRNA, suppressing the translation of TNF. Upon activation, TNF translation is unsuppressed. TNF is initially produced as a transmembrane protein (tmTNF) consisting of 233 amino acids. tmTNF binds to both TNFR1 and TNFR2, but its activity is primarily mediated by TNFR2. Upon binding to a receptor, tmTNF also activates signaling pathways within its own cell. tmTNF
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