Abstract
DC inhibitory receptor (DCIR) is a C-type lectin receptor selectively expressed on myeloid cells, including monocytes, macrophages, DCs, and neutrophils. Its role in immune regulation has been implicated in murine models and human genome-wide association studies, suggesting defective DCIR function associates with increased susceptibility to autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and Sjögren’s syndrome. However, little is known about the mechanisms underlying DCIR activation to dampen inflammation. Here, we developed anti-DCIR agonistic antibodies that promote phosphorylation on DCIR’s immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibitory motifs and recruitment of SH2 containing protein tyrosine phosphatase-2 for reducing inflammation. We also explored the inflammation resolution by depleting DCIR+ cells with antibodies. Utilizing a human DCIR–knock-in mouse model, we validated the antiinflammatory properties of the agonistic anti-DCIR antibody in experimental peritonitis and colitis. These findings provide critical evidence for targeting DCIR to develop transformative therapies for inflammatory diseases.
Authors
Liang Chen, Suresh Patil, Jeffrey Barbon, James Waire, Stephen Laroux, Donna McCarthy, Mishra Pratibha, Suju Zhong, Feng Dong, Karin Orsi, Gunarso Nguyen, Yingli Yang, Nancy Crosbie, Eric Dominguez, Arun Deora, Geertruida Veldman, Susan Westmoreland, Liang Jin, Timothy Radstake, Kevin White, Hsi-Ju Wei
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