Abstract
Intact interleukin-10 receptor (IL-10R) signaling on effector and T regulatory (Treg) cells are each independently required to maintain immune tolerance. Here we show that IL-10 sensing by innate immune cells, independent of its effects on Tcells, was critical for regulating mucosal homeostasis. Following wild-type (WT) CD4+ Tcell transfer, Rag2-/-Il10rb-/- mice developed severe colitis in association with profound defects in generation and function of Treg cells. Moreover, loss of IL-10R signaling impaired the generation and function of anti-inflammatory intestinal and bone-marrow-derived macrophages and their ability to secrete IL-10. Importantly, transfer of WT but not Il10rb-/- anti-inflammatory macrophages ameliorated colitis induction by WT CD4+ Tcells in Rag2-/-Il10rb-/- mice. Similar alterations in the generation and function of anti-inflammatory macrophages were observed in IL-10R-deficient patients with very early onset inflammatory bowel disease. Collectively, our studies define innate immune IL-10R signaling as a key factor regulating mucosal immune homeostasis in mice and humans. © 2014 Elsevier Inc.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 706-719 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Immunity |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 May 2014 |