[12] rue Dussourd à Asnières [crue de la Seine début janvier 1920] : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 57517

Missing Persons Summary, May 12, 2003

Missing persons summary

The orphan receptor CRF2-4 is an essential subunit of the interleukin 10 receptor.

The orphan receptor CRF2-4 is a member of the class II cytokine receptor family (CRF2), which includes the interferon receptors, the interleukin (IL) 10 receptor, and tissue factor. CRFB4, the gene encoding CRF2-4, is located within a gene cluster on human chromosome 21 that comprises three interferon receptor subunits. To elucidate the role of CRF2-4, we disrupted the CRFB4 gene in mice by means of homologous recombination. Mice lacking CRF2-4 show no overt abnormalities, grow normally, and are fertile. CRF2-4 deficient cells are normally responsive to type I and type II interferons, but lack responsiveness to IL-10. By approximately 12 wk of age, the majority of mutant mice raised in a conventional facility developed a chronic colitis and splenomegaly. Thus, CRFB4 mutant mice recapitulate the phenotype of IL-10-deficient mice. These findings suggest that CRF2-4 is essential for IL-10-mediated effects and is a subunit of the IL-10 receptor.

Systematics of snow voles (Chionomys, Arvicolinae) revisited.

To elucidate the evolutionary history of snow voles, genus Chionomys, we studied the phylogeography of Chionomysnivalis across its range and investigated its relationships with two congeneric species, Chionomysgud and Chionomysroberti, using independent molecular markers. Analyses were based on mitochondrial (~940 bp cyt b) and Y-chromosomal (~2020 bp from three introns) genetic variation. Our data provide conclusive evidence for a Caucasian and Middle Eastern origin for the three species and a subsequent westward expansion of C.nivalis. In addition, we discuss the taxonomic status of the genus Chionomys in relation to the genus Microtus.

Genetically resistant mice lacking interleukin-12 are susceptible to infection with Leishmania major and mount a polarized Th2 cell response.

Mice with homologous disruption of the gene coding for either the p35 subunit or the p40 subunit of interleukin-12 (IL-12) and derived from a strain genetically resistant to infection with Leishmania major have been used to study further the role of this cytokine in resistance to infection and the differentiation of functional CD4+ T cell subsets in vivo. Wild-type 129/Sv/Ev mice are resistant to infection with L. major showing only small lesions which resolve spontaneously within a few weeks and develop a type 1 CD4+ T cell response. In contrast, mice lacking bioactive IL-12 (IL-12p35-/- and IL-12p40-/-) developed large, progressing lesions. Whereas resistant mice were able to mount a delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) response to Leishmania antigen, susceptible BALB/c mice as well as IL-12-deficient 129/Sv/Ev mice did not show any DTH reaction. To characterize the functional phenotype of CD4+ T cells triggered in infected wild-type mice and IL-12-deficient mice, the expression of mRNA for interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) and interleukin-4 (IL-4) in purified CD4+ lymph node cells was analyzed. Wild-type 129/Sv/Ev mice showed high levels of mRNA for IFN-gamma and low levels of mRNA for IL-4 which is indicative of a Th1 response. In contrast, IL-12- deficient mice and susceptible BALB/c mice developed a strong Th2 response with high levels of IL-4 mRNA and low levels of IFN-gamma mRNA in CD4+ T cells. Similarly, lymph node cells from infected wild-type 129 mice produced predominantly IFN-gamma in response to stimulation with Leishmania antigen in vitro whereas lymph node cells from IL-12-deficient mice and susceptible BALB/c mice produced preferentially IL-4. Taken together, these results confirm in vivo the importance of IL-12 in induction of Th1 responses and protective immunity against L. major.

13-12-19, stade Jean-Bouin, hockey [sur gazon], équipe des Possibles : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 57224

22/12/19, roue de la loterie du tirage d'un million : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 57283

Les halles [pavillon Baltard, Paris 1er arrondissement], 22/12/19 : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 57294

22/12/19, roue de la loterie de tirages d'un million : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 57282

Saint-Cloud, 28/12/19, challenge de la Nézière [i. e. Georges de La Nézière], Guillemot [du Club athlétique de la Société générale] 2e : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 57341

Les halles [pavillon Baltard, Paris 1er arrondissement], 22/12/19 : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 57292

Saint-Cloud, [28/12/19], équipe de la [Société] générale [le C. A. S. G., Club athlétique de la Société générale] gagnante du challenge de la Nézière [i. e. Georges de La Nézière, les coureurs: Isola, Felter [Ferser], Corlet, Guillemot et Brossard] : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 57344

Colombes, 21/12/19, équipe A.S.F. [rugby] : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 57276

28-12-19 [voyage présidentiel pour la remise de la] Légion d'honneur à [la ville de] Bapaume [la foule écoutant le discours présidentiel parmi les ruines] : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 57376

8-12-19, retour de Carpentier à Paris : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 57184