TGF-β detection and measurement in murine B cells: pros and cons of the different techniques

Methods Mol Biol. 2014:1190:71-80. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4939-1161-5_6.

Abstract

Recent studies have demonstrated the importance of regulatory B cells in autoimmune, allergic, and inflammatory diseases. These B cells have an ability to suppress excessive immune reactions by multiple mechanisms. Most studies have focused on IL-10-producing B cells, but we have previously reported that transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 secretion by B cells also plays an important role in intestinal homeostasis and mucosal inflammation. B cell-secreted TGF-β may be involved in the regulation of T cell immunity (differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis) that is relevant to the pathogenesis of autoimmune or inflammatory disease. Here, we provide detailed instruction for detecting and measuring TGF-β produced by B cells.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • B-Lymphocytes / cytology*
  • B-Lymphocytes / immunology*
  • B-Lymphocytes / metabolism
  • Cell Culture Techniques / methods
  • Cell Separation / methods
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay / methods
  • Flow Cytometry / methods
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred C57BL
  • RNA, Messenger / analysis
  • RNA, Messenger / genetics
  • Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods
  • Transforming Growth Factor beta / analysis*
  • Transforming Growth Factor beta / genetics
  • Transforming Growth Factor beta / immunology

Substances

  • RNA, Messenger
  • Transforming Growth Factor beta