B cell receptor-induced Ca2+ mobilization mediates F-actin rearrangements and is indispensable for adhesion and spreading of B lymphocytes

J Leukoc Biol. 2013 Apr;93(4):537-47. doi: 10.1189/jlb.0312169. Epub 2013 Jan 29.

Abstract

B cells acquire membrane-bound cognate antigens from the surface of the APCs by forming an IS, similar to that seen in T cells. Recognition of membrane-bound antigens on the APCs initiates adhesion of B lymphocytes to the antigen-tethered surface, which is followed by the formation of radial lamellipodia-like structures, a process known as B cell spreading. The spreading response requires the rearrangement of the submembrane actin cytoskeleton and is regulated mainly via signals transmitted by the BCR. Here, we show that cytoplasmic calcium is a regulator of actin cytoskeleton dynamics in B lymphocytes. We find that BCR-induced calcium mobilization is indispensible for adhesion and spreading of B cells and that PLCγ and CRAC-mediated calcium mobilization are critical regulators of these processes. Measuring calcium and actin dynamics in live cells, we found that a generation of actin-based membrane protrusion is strongly linked to the dynamics of a cytoplasmic-free calcium level. Finally, we demonstrate that PLCγ and CRAC channels regulate the activity of actin-severing protein cofilin, linking BCR-induced calcium signaling to the actin dynamics.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Actin Cytoskeleton / genetics
  • Actin Cytoskeleton / immunology
  • Actin Cytoskeleton / metabolism*
  • Actins / genetics
  • Actins / immunology
  • Actins / metabolism*
  • Animals
  • Antigen Presentation
  • B-Lymphocytes / cytology
  • B-Lymphocytes / immunology
  • B-Lymphocytes / metabolism
  • Calcium / metabolism*
  • Calcium Channels / genetics
  • Calcium Channels / immunology
  • Calcium Channels / metabolism*
  • Cell Adhesion
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Movement
  • Cofilin 1 / genetics
  • Cofilin 1 / immunology
  • Cofilin 1 / metabolism
  • Gene Expression Regulation / immunology
  • Genetic Vectors
  • Lentivirus / genetics
  • Mice
  • Phospholipase C gamma / genetics
  • Phospholipase C gamma / immunology
  • Phospholipase C gamma / metabolism
  • Pseudopodia / immunology
  • Pseudopodia / metabolism
  • Receptors, Antigen, B-Cell / genetics
  • Receptors, Antigen, B-Cell / immunology
  • Receptors, Antigen, B-Cell / metabolism*
  • Signal Transduction
  • Transduction, Genetic

Substances

  • Actins
  • Calcium Channels
  • Cfl1 protein, mouse
  • Cofilin 1
  • Receptors, Antigen, B-Cell
  • Phospholipase C gamma
  • Calcium