Mechanisms of organogenesis of primary lymphoid follicles

Details Mechanisms of organogenesis of primary lymphoid follicles Mechanisms of organogenesis of primary lymphoid follicles

2006-11-17

arxiv.org/abs/q-bio/0611058v1

Biology

Quantitative Biology

Tissues and Organs

31 pages, 2 figures

Scientific paper

Primary lymphoid follicles in secondary lymphoid tissue of mammals are the backbone for the formation of follicular dendritic cell networks. These are important for germinal center reactions. In the context of organogenesis molecular requirements for the formation of follicles have been identified. The present study complements this work with a simulation of the dynamics of the primary lymphoid follicle formation. In contrast to other problems of pattern formation, here, the homeostasis of the cell population is not governed by a growth-death balance but by a flow equilibrium of migrating cells. The influx of cells into secondary lymphoid tissue was extensively studied while less information is available about the efflux of lymphocytes from secondary lymphoid tissues. This study formulates the minimal requirements for cell efflux that guarantee a flow equilibrium and, thus, a stable primary lymphoid follicle. The model predicts that in addition to already identified mechanisms a negative regulation of the generation of follicular dendritic cells is required. Furthermore, a comparison with data concerning the microanatomy of secondary lymphoid tissues yields the conclusion that dynamical changes during the formation of FDC networks of the lymphatic endothelium are necessary to understand the genesis and maintenance of follicles.

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