Interaction of the selectin ligand PSGL-1 with chemokines CCL21 and CCL19 facilitates efficient homing of T cells to secondary lymphoid organs

Nat Immunol. 2007 May;8(5):532-9. doi: 10.1038/ni1456. Epub 2007 Apr 1.

Abstract

P-selectin glycoprotein ligand 1 (PSGL-1) is central to the trafficking of immune effector cells to areas of inflammation through direct interactions with P-selectin, E-selectin and L-selectin. Here we show that PSGL-1 was also required for efficient homing of resting T cells to secondary lymphoid organs but functioned independently of selectin binding. PSGL-1 mediated an enhanced chemotactic T cell response to the secondary lymphoid organ chemokines CCL21 and CCL19 but not to CXCL12 or to inflammatory chemokines. Our data show involvement of PSGL-1 in facilitating the entry of T cells into secondary lymphoid organs, thereby demonstrating the bifunctional nature of this molecule.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Adhesion / genetics
  • Cell Adhesion / immunology
  • Chemokine CCL19
  • Chemokine CCL21
  • Chemokines, CC / biosynthesis
  • Chemokines, CC / genetics
  • Chemokines, CC / physiology*
  • Homeostasis / physiology*
  • Lymphoid Tissue / cytology*
  • Lymphoid Tissue / immunology
  • Membrane Glycoproteins / immunology
  • Membrane Glycoproteins / metabolism*
  • Mice
  • T-Lymphocytes / physiology*

Substances

  • Ccl19 protein, mouse
  • Ccl21c protein, mouse
  • Chemokine CCL19
  • Chemokine CCL21
  • Chemokines, CC
  • Membrane Glycoproteins
  • P-selectin ligand protein