Michael Croft

Title(s)Adjunct Professor, Medicine
SchoolVc-health Sciences-schools
Address9500 Gilman Drive #
La Jolla CA 92093
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    Immune Regulation by Deubiquitination
    NIH R01AI140130Sep 19, 2018 - Aug 31, 2023
    Role: Principal Investigator
    TWEAK and Skin Inflammation
    NIH R01AR072640Jul 18, 2018 - Apr 30, 2023
    Role: Principal Investigator
    LIGHT/TNFSF14 in allergic esophagitis remodeling
    NIH R01DK114457Apr 1, 2018 - Feb 28, 2022
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Training in Immunological Mechanisms
    NIH T32AI125179Aug 1, 2016 - Jul 31, 2026
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Novel PTPRD interaction Controlling T cell Responsiveness
    NIH R21AI123134Jan 15, 2016 - Dec 31, 2017
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Structural Characterization of 4-1BB-Galectin-9 Complexes
    NIH R03AI110929Jul 1, 2014 - Jun 30, 2016
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Control of Airway Tolerance
    NIH R01AI103021May 15, 2013 - Apr 30, 2018
    Role: Principal Investigator
    TNF Family Members and Control of Fibrotic Disease
    NIH R21AI100905Jul 2, 2012 - Jun 30, 2014
    Role: Principal Investigator
    FACSAria II Cell Sorter
    NIH S10RR027366Mar 7, 2011 - Mar 6, 2012
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Induction and maintenance of regulatory T cells
    NIH P01AI089624Jul 16, 2010 - Jun 30, 2015
    Role: Co-Investigator
    Tolerogenic Interactions of 4-1BB
    NIH R21AI085291Feb 10, 2010 - Jan 31, 2011
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Airway Inflammation and Airway Remodeling in Severe Asthma
    NIH U19AI070535Jul 1, 2006 - Jun 30, 2026
    Role: Co-Investigator
    TNFR Members in T Cell Immunity to Vaccinia
    NIH R01AI067341Jun 15, 2006 - May 31, 2011
    Role: Principal Investigator
    TNFR Members in T Cell Immunity to Vaccinia
    NIH R56AI067341Dec 1, 2005 - Aug 31, 2013
    Role: Principal Investigator
    INITIATION AND PROPAGATION OF ASTHMATIC INFLAMMATION
    NIH P01AI050498Sep 10, 2001 - Jun 30, 2007
    Role: Co-Investigator
    Regulation of T Cell Tolerance by OX40
    NIH R01CA091837Jul 1, 2001 - May 31, 2013
    Role: Principal Investigator
    The molecular basis of OX40 on CD4 T cells
    NIH R01AI049453Apr 1, 2001 - Nov 30, 2012
    Role: Principal Investigator
    COSTIMULATORY INTERACTIONS DURING THE AGING PROCESS
    NIH R03AI043298Aug 1, 1998 - Jul 31, 2001
    Role: Principal Investigator
    MODULATION OF OX-40 AND 4-1BB FUNCTION IN AGING
    NIH R03AG015638Jul 1, 1998 - Jun 30, 1999
    Role: Principal Investigator
    The Role of 4-1BB in T Cell and APC Interactions
    NIH R01AI042944Apr 1, 1998 - Apr 30, 2011
    Role: Principal Investigator
    SIGNALING IN ALLERGIC INFLAMMATION
    NIH U19AI042244Sep 30, 1997 - Oct 15, 2001
    Role: Co-Investigator
    REGULATION OF PRIMARY T HELPER RESPONSES
    NIH R29AI036259Aug 15, 1994 - Jul 31, 1999
    Role: Principal Investigator
    MULTIPURPOSE ARTHRITIS &MUSCULOSKELETAL DISEASE CENTER
    NIH P60AR040770Aug 1, 1991 - Feb 28, 2002
    Role: Co-Investigator

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    1. A Deficiency in the Cytokine TNFSF14/LIGHT Limits Inflammation and Remodeling in Murine Eosinophilic Esophagitis. J Immunol. 2022 Oct 26. Manresa MC, Miki H, Miller J, Okamoto K, Dobaczewska K, Herro R, Gupta RK, Kurten R, Aceves SS, Croft M. PMID: 36426994.
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    2. A Deficiency in the Cytokine TNFSF14/LIGHT Limits Inflammation and Remodeling in Murine Eosinophilic Esophagitis. J Immunol. 2022 Oct 26. Manresa MC, Miki H, Miller J, Okamoto K, Dobaczewska K, Herro R, Gupta RK, Kurten R, Aceves SS, Croft M. PMID: 36288906; PMCID: PMC10130236.
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    3. LIGHT controls distinct homeostatic and inflammatory gene expression profiles in esophageal fibroblasts via differential HVEM and LTβR-mediated mechanisms. Mucosal Immunol. 2022 02; 15(2):327-337. Manresa MC, Wu A, Nhu QM, Chiang AWT, Okamoto K, Miki H, Kurten R, Pham E, Duong LD, Lewis NE, Akuthota P, Croft M, Aceves SS. PMID: 34903876; PMCID: PMC8866113.
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    4. Increased Production of LIGHT by T Cells in Eosinophilic Esophagitis Promotes Differentiation of Esophageal Fibroblasts Toward an Inflammatory Phenotype. Gastroenterology. 2020 11; 159(5):1778-1792.e13. Manresa MC, Chiang AWT, Kurten RC, Dohil R, Brickner H, Dohil L, Herro R, Akuthota P, Lewis NE, Croft M, Aceves SS. PMID: 32712105; PMCID: PMC7726704.
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    5. Unconventional ST2- and CD127-negative lung ILC2 populations are induced by the fungal allergen Alternaria alternata. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2019 11; 144(5):1432-1435.e9. Cavagnero KJ, Badrani JH, Naji LH, Amadeo MB, Shah VS, Gasparian S, Pham A, Wang AW, Seumois G, Croft M, Broide DH, Doherty TA. PMID: 31369800; PMCID: PMC6938690.
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    6. Rhinovirus Infection of ORMDL3 Transgenic Mice Is Associated with Reduced Rhinovirus Viral Load and Airway Inflammation. J Immunol. 2017 10 01; 199(7):2215-2224. Song DJ, Miller M, Beppu A, Rosenthal P, Das S, Karta M, Vuong C, Mehta AK, Croft M, Broide DH. PMID: 28827284; PMCID: PMC5605463.
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    7. Leukotriene C4 Potentiates IL-33-Induced Group 2 Innate Lymphoid Cell Activation and Lung Inflammation. J Immunol. 2017 08 01; 199(3):1096-1104. Lund SJ, Portillo A, Cavagnero K, Baum RE, Naji LH, Badrani JH, Mehta A, Croft M, Broide DH, Doherty TA. PMID: 28667163; PMCID: PMC5531601.
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    8. Beyond TNF: TNF superfamily cytokines as targets for the treatment of rheumatic diseases. Nat Rev Rheumatol. 2017 Apr; 13(4):217-233. Croft M, Siegel RM. PMID: 28275260; PMCID: PMC5486401.
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    9. Accessory Molecule and Costimulation Requirements for CD4 T Cell Response. Crit Rev Immunol. 2017; 37(2-6):261-290. Croft M, Dubey C. PMID: 29773023.
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    10. How Mouse Macrophages Sense What Is Going On. Front Immunol. 2016; 7:204. Ley K, Pramod AB, Croft M, Ravichandran KS, Ting JP. PMID: 27313577; PMCID: PMC4890338.
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    11. Fstl1 Promotes Asthmatic Airway Remodeling by Inducing Oncostatin M. J Immunol. 2015 Oct 15; 195(8):3546-56. Miller M, Beppu A, Rosenthal P, Pham A, Das S, Karta M, Song DJ, Vuong C, Doherty T, Croft M, Zuraw B, Zhang X, Gao X, Aceves S, Chouiali F, Hamid Q, Broide DH. PMID: 26355153; PMCID: PMC4811198.
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    12. Lung type 2 innate lymphoid cells express cysteinyl leukotriene receptor 1, which regulates TH2 cytokine production. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2013 Jul; 132(1):205-13. Doherty TA, Khorram N, Lund S, Mehta AK, Croft M, Broide DH. PMID: 23688412; PMCID: PMC3704056.
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    13. STAT6 regulates natural helper cell proliferation during lung inflammation initiated by Alternaria. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol. 2012 Oct 01; 303(7):L577-88. Doherty TA, Khorram N, Chang JE, Kim HK, Rosenthal P, Croft M, Broide DH. PMID: 22865552; PMCID: PMC3469584.
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    14. Alternaria induces STAT6-dependent acute airway eosinophilia and epithelial FIZZ1 expression that promotes airway fibrosis and epithelial thickness. J Immunol. 2012 Mar 15; 188(6):2622-9. Doherty TA, Khorram N, Sugimoto K, Sheppard D, Rosenthal P, Cho JY, Pham A, Miller M, Croft M, Broide DH. PMID: 22327070; PMCID: PMC3294141.
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    15. Anti-Siglec-F antibody reduces allergen-induced eosinophilic inflammation and airway remodeling. J Immunol. 2009 Oct 15; 183(8):5333-41. Song DJ, Cho JY, Lee SY, Miller M, Rosenthal P, Soroosh P, Croft M, Zhang M, Varki A, Broide DH. PMID: 19783675; PMCID: PMC2788790.
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    16. CD4 T cell priming in dendritic cell-deficient mice. Int Immunol. 2003 Jan; 15(1):127-36. Castiglioni P, Lu C, Lo D, Croft M, Langlade-Demoyen P, Zanetti M, Gerloni M. PMID: 12502733.
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    17. Microchimerism does not induce tolerance and sustains immunity after in utero transplantation. Transplantation. 2001 Feb 15; 71(3):359-68. Donahue J, Gilpin E, Lee TH, Busch MP, Croft M, Carrier E. PMID: 11233894.
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    18. Functional cooperation between T helper cell determinants. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2000 Nov 21; 97(24):13269-74. Gerloni M, Xiong S, Mukerjee S, Schoenberger SP, Croft M, Zanetti M. PMID: 11069291; PMCID: PMC27214.
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    19. Activation of CD4 T cells by somatic transgenesis induces generalized immunity of uncommitted T cells and immunologic memory. J Immunol. 1999 Apr 01; 162(7):3782-9. Gerloni M, Miner KT, Xiong S, Croft M, Zanetti M. PMID: 10201894.
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    20. Accessory molecule and costimulation requirements for CD4 T cell response. Crit Rev Immunol. 1997; 17(1):89-118. Croft M, Dubey C. PMID: 9034725.
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    21. From naive to memory T cells. Immunol Rev. 1996 Apr; 150:143-67. Swain SL, Croft M, Dubey C, Haynes L, Rogers P, Zhang X, Bradley LM. PMID: 8782706.
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    22. Regulation of CD40 ligand expression on naive CD4 T cells: a role for TCR but not co-stimulatory signals. Int Immunol. 1996 Feb; 8(2):275-85. Jaiswal AI, Dubey C, Swain SL, Croft M. PMID: 8671613.
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    23. Accessory molecule regulation of naive CD4 T cell activation. Immunol Res. 1996; 15(2):114-25. Dubey C, Croft M. PMID: 8839780.
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    24. Costimulatory requirements of naive CD4+ T cells. ICAM-1 or B7-1 can costimulate naive CD4 T cell activation but both are required for optimum response. J Immunol. 1995 Jul 01; 155(1):45-57. Dubey C, Croft M, Swain SL. PMID: 7541426.
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    25. Recently activated naive CD4 T cells can help resting B cells, and can produce sufficient autocrine IL-4 to drive differentiation to secretion of T helper 2-type cytokines. J Immunol. 1995 May 01; 154(9):4269-82. Croft M, Swain SL. PMID: 7536767.
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    26. Generation of polarized antigen-specific CD8 effector populations: reciprocal action of interleukin (IL)-4 and IL-12 in promoting type 2 versus type 1 cytokine profiles. J Exp Med. 1994 Nov 01; 180(5):1715-28. Croft M, Carter L, Swain SL, Dutton RW. PMID: 7525836; PMCID: PMC2191720.
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    27. Activation of naive, memory and effector T cells. Curr Opin Immunol. 1994 Jun; 6(3):431-7. Croft M. PMID: 7917111.
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    28. Naive versus memory CD4 T cell response to antigen. Memory cells are less dependent on accessory cell costimulation and can respond to many antigen-presenting cell types including resting B cells. J Immunol. 1994 Mar 15; 152(6):2675-85. Croft M, Bradley LM, Swain SL. PMID: 7908301.
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    29. T-cell memory: new perspectives. Immunol Today. 1993 May; 14(5):197-9. Bradley LM, Croft M, Swain SL. PMID: 8100135.
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    30. Analysis of CD4+ T cells that provide contact-dependent bystander help to B cells. J Immunol. 1992 Nov 15; 149(10):3157-65. Croft M, Swain SL. PMID: 1358966.
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    31. Response of naive antigen-specific CD4+ T cells in vitro: characteristics and antigen-presenting cell requirements. J Exp Med. 1992 Nov 01; 176(5):1431-7. Croft M, Duncan DD, Swain SL. PMID: 1357074; PMCID: PMC2119425.
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    32. B cell response to T helper cell subsets. II. Both the stage of T cell differentiation and the cytokines secreted determine the extent and nature of helper activity. J Immunol. 1991 Dec 01; 147(11):3679-89. Croft M, Swain SL. PMID: 1682380.
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    33. Helper T-cell subsets: phenotype, function and the role of lymphokines in regulating their development. Immunol Rev. 1991 Oct; 123:115-44. Swain SL, Bradley LM, Croft M, Tonkonogy S, Atkins G, Weinberg AD, Duncan DD, Hedrick SM, Dutton RW, Huston G. PMID: 1684776.
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    34. B cell response to fresh and effector T helper cells. Role of cognate T-B interaction and the cytokines IL-2, IL-4, and IL-6. J Immunol. 1991 Jun 15; 146(12):4055-64. Croft M, Swain SL. PMID: 1828258.
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    35. Critical role of cognate interactions in the response of small, high-density B cells. Res Immunol. 1990 May-Jun; 141(4-5):431-40. Swain SL, Croft M. PMID: 2148429.
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