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- Title
Superior control of HIV-1 replication by CD8+ T cells is reflected by their avidity, polyfunctionality, and clonal turnover.
- Authors
Almeida, Jorge R; Price, David A; Papagno, Laura; Arkoub, Zaïna Aït; Sauce, Delphine; Bornstein, Ethan; Asher, Tedi E; Samri, Assia; Schnuriger, Aurélie; Theodorou, Ioannis; Costagliola, Dominique; Rouzioux, Christine; Agut, Henri; Marcelin, Anne-Geneviève; Douek, Daniel; Autran, Brigitte; Appay, Victor
- Abstract
The key attributes of CD8+ T cell protective immunity in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection remain unclear. We report that CD8+ T cell responses specific for Gag and, in particular, the immunodominant p24 epitope KK10 correlate with control of HIV-1 replication in human histocompatibility leukocyte antigen (HLA)-B27 patients. To understand further the nature of CD8+ T cell-mediated antiviral efficacy, we performed a comprehensive study of CD8+ T cells specific for the HLA-B27-restricted epitope KK10 in chronic HIV-1 infection based on the use of multiparametric flow cytometry together with molecular clonotypic analysis and viral sequencing. We show that B27-KK10-specific CD8+ T cells are characterized by polyfunctional capabilities, increased clonal turnover, and superior functional avidity. Such attributes are interlinked and constitute the basis for effective control of HIV-1 replication. These data on the features of effective CD8+ T cells in HIV infection may aid in the development of successful T cell vaccines.
- Publication
The Journal of experimental medicine, 2007, Vol 204, Issue 10, p2473
- ISSN
0022-1007
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1084/jem.20070784