Integration of intermittent calcium signals in T cells revealed by temporally patterned optogenetics

Summary: T cells become activated following one or multiple contacts with antigen-presenting cells. Calcium influx is a key signaling event elicited during these cellular interactions; however, it is unclear whether T cells recall and integrate calcium signals elicited during temporally separated co...

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Main Authors: Béatrice Corre, Yassine El Janati Elidrissi, Justine Duval, Mailys Quilhot, Gaëtan Lefebvre, Solène Ecomard, Fabrice Lemaître, Zacarias Garcia, Armelle Bohineust, Erica Russo, Philippe Bousso
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author Béatrice Corre
Yassine El Janati Elidrissi
Justine Duval
Mailys Quilhot
Gaëtan Lefebvre
Solène Ecomard
Fabrice Lemaître
Zacarias Garcia
Armelle Bohineust
Erica Russo
Philippe Bousso
author_facet Béatrice Corre
Yassine El Janati Elidrissi
Justine Duval
Mailys Quilhot
Gaëtan Lefebvre
Solène Ecomard
Fabrice Lemaître
Zacarias Garcia
Armelle Bohineust
Erica Russo
Philippe Bousso
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description Summary: T cells become activated following one or multiple contacts with antigen-presenting cells. Calcium influx is a key signaling event elicited during these cellular interactions; however, it is unclear whether T cells recall and integrate calcium signals elicited during temporally separated contacts. To study the integration of calcium signals, we designed a programmable, multiplex illumination strategy for temporally patterned optogenetics (TEMPO). We found that a single round of calcium elevation was insufficient to promote nuclear factor of activated T cells (NFAT) activity and cytokine production in a T cell line. However, robust responses were detected after a second identical stimulation even when signals were separated by several hours. Our results suggest the existence of a biochemical memory of calcium signals in T cells that favors signal integration during temporally separated contacts and promote cytokine production. As illustrated here, TEMPO is a versatile approach for dissecting temporal integration in defined signaling pathways.
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spelling doaj.art-129b59cdef164681884d2a17a20e57012023-02-19T04:27:08ZengElsevieriScience2589-00422023-02-01262106068Integration of intermittent calcium signals in T cells revealed by temporally patterned optogeneticsBéatrice Corre0Yassine El Janati Elidrissi1Justine Duval2Mailys Quilhot3Gaëtan Lefebvre4Solène Ecomard5Fabrice Lemaître6Zacarias Garcia7Armelle Bohineust8Erica Russo9Philippe Bousso10Dynamics of Immune Responses Unit, Institut Pasteur, Université Paris Cité, Inserm U1223, 75015 Paris, FranceDynamics of Immune Responses Unit, Institut Pasteur, Université Paris Cité, Inserm U1223, 75015 Paris, FranceDynamics of Immune Responses Unit, Institut Pasteur, Université Paris Cité, Inserm U1223, 75015 Paris, FranceDynamics of Immune Responses Unit, Institut Pasteur, Université Paris Cité, Inserm U1223, 75015 Paris, FranceDynamics of Immune Responses Unit, Institut Pasteur, Université Paris Cité, Inserm U1223, 75015 Paris, FranceDynamics of Immune Responses Unit, Institut Pasteur, Université Paris Cité, Inserm U1223, 75015 Paris, FranceDynamics of Immune Responses Unit, Institut Pasteur, Université Paris Cité, Inserm U1223, 75015 Paris, FranceDynamics of Immune Responses Unit, Institut Pasteur, Université Paris Cité, Inserm U1223, 75015 Paris, FranceDynamics of Immune Responses Unit, Institut Pasteur, Université Paris Cité, Inserm U1223, 75015 Paris, FranceDynamics of Immune Responses Unit, Institut Pasteur, Université Paris Cité, Inserm U1223, 75015 Paris, FranceDynamics of Immune Responses Unit, Institut Pasteur, Université Paris Cité, Inserm U1223, 75015 Paris, France; Corresponding authorSummary: T cells become activated following one or multiple contacts with antigen-presenting cells. Calcium influx is a key signaling event elicited during these cellular interactions; however, it is unclear whether T cells recall and integrate calcium signals elicited during temporally separated contacts. To study the integration of calcium signals, we designed a programmable, multiplex illumination strategy for temporally patterned optogenetics (TEMPO). We found that a single round of calcium elevation was insufficient to promote nuclear factor of activated T cells (NFAT) activity and cytokine production in a T cell line. However, robust responses were detected after a second identical stimulation even when signals were separated by several hours. Our results suggest the existence of a biochemical memory of calcium signals in T cells that favors signal integration during temporally separated contacts and promote cytokine production. As illustrated here, TEMPO is a versatile approach for dissecting temporal integration in defined signaling pathways.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589004223001451Biological sciencesBiochemistryImmunologyImmunological methods
spellingShingle Béatrice Corre
Yassine El Janati Elidrissi
Justine Duval
Mailys Quilhot
Gaëtan Lefebvre
Solène Ecomard
Fabrice Lemaître
Zacarias Garcia
Armelle Bohineust
Erica Russo
Philippe Bousso
Integration of intermittent calcium signals in T cells revealed by temporally patterned optogenetics
iScience
Biological sciences
Biochemistry
Immunology
Immunological methods
title Integration of intermittent calcium signals in T cells revealed by temporally patterned optogenetics
title_full Integration of intermittent calcium signals in T cells revealed by temporally patterned optogenetics
title_fullStr Integration of intermittent calcium signals in T cells revealed by temporally patterned optogenetics
title_full_unstemmed Integration of intermittent calcium signals in T cells revealed by temporally patterned optogenetics
title_short Integration of intermittent calcium signals in T cells revealed by temporally patterned optogenetics
title_sort integration of intermittent calcium signals in t cells revealed by temporally patterned optogenetics
topic Biological sciences
Biochemistry
Immunology
Immunological methods
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589004223001451
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