Systemic manifestations of primary Sjögren's syndrome in the NOD.B10Sn-H2b/J mouse model

Jeremy Kiripolsky, Long Shen, Yichen Liang, Alisa Li, Lakshmanan Suresh, Yun Lian, Quan Zhen Li, Daniel P. Gaile, Jill M. Kramer

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Abstract

Animal models that recapitulate human disease are crucial for the study of Sjögren's Syndrome (SS). While several SS mouse models exist, there are few primary SS (pSS) models that mimic systemic disease manifestations seen in humans. Similar to pSS patients, NOD.B10Sn-H2b/J (NOD.B10) mice develop exocrine gland disease and anti-nuclear autoantibodies. However, the disease kinetics and spectrum of extra-glandular disease remain poorly characterized in this model. Our objective was to characterize local and systemic SS manifestations in depth in NOD.B10 female mice at early and late disease time points. To this end, sera, exocrine tissue, lung, and kidney were analyzed. NOD.B10 mice have robust lymphocytic infiltration of salivary and lacrimal tissue. In addition, they exhibit significant renal and pulmonary inflammation. We identified numerous autoantibodies, including those directed against salivary proteins. In conclusion, the NOD.B10 model recapitulates both local and systemic pSS disease and represents an excellent model for translational studies.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)225-232
Number of pages8
JournalClinical Immunology
Volume183
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2017

Keywords

  • Autoantibodies
  • Extra-glandular disease
  • NOD.B10
  • Sjögren's syndrome

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Immunology

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