肝移植急性排斥反应者外周血CD4+CD25+Foxp3+调节性T淋巴细胞的变化

目的 探讨良性终末期肝病患者肝移植术后外周血CD4+CD25+叉状头螺旋转录因子(Foxp3)+调节性T淋巴细胞在急性排斥反应期的变化及意义.方法 2004年12月至2008年1月间,符合入选条件的良性终末期肝病患者共55例,按照术后是否发生急性排斥反应分为排斥组(14例)和无排斥组(41例).肝移植术前用流式细胞仪检测患者外周血CD4+CD25+Foxp3+T淋巴细胞占CD4+T淋巴细胞的百分率(简称CD4+CD25+Foxp3+T细胞百分率),出院后1年内每隔3～6个月复查;发生急性排斥反应时,于治疗前和治疗缓解后(3～6个月)复查.比较两组患者外周血CD4+CD25+Foxp3+T细胞百分率的变化,对排斥组发生急性排斥反应时外周血CD4+CD25+Foxr3+T细胞百分率与排斥反应活动指数(RAI的相关性进行统计学分析.结果 肝移植术前,排斥组与无排斥组外周血CD4+CD25+Foxp3+T细胞百分率的差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).排斥组患者发生急性排斥反应时外周血CD4+CD25+Foxp3+T细胞百分率为(2.23±0.54)%,低于无排斥组的(2.99±0.86)%,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.01).排斥组中,患者发生急性排斥反应时外周血CD4+CD25+Foxp3+T细胞百分率低于未发生急性排斥反应时的(3.67±0.70)%,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.01).排斥组患者发生急性排斥反应时外周血CD4+CD25+Foxp3+T细胞百分率与RAI呈负相关(r=-0.80,P＜0.01).结论 监测肝移植受者外周血CD4+CD25+Foxp3+调节性T淋巴细胞的变化,可辅助诊断急性排斥反应及判断其严重程度.

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Objective To investigate the expression of peripheral blood (PB) CD4+ CD25+ Foxp3+ regulatory T cells (Tregs) in patients with benign end-stage liver disease after liver transplantation and the relationship between levels of PB Tregs and acute rejection. Methods A prospective analysis was performed on 55 consecutive patients who underwent liver transplantation.Fourteen out of 55 cases suffered from acute rejection after liver transplantation were defined as rejection group,while the rest patients were classified into no acute rejection group. PB was obtained from liver transplant patients at different time points longitudinally: pre-transplant, post-transplant within one year and acute rejection. The circulating CD4+ CD25+ Foxp3+ Tregs in PB were measured by flow cytometry. Blood samples were drawn during acute rejection, at the same time, liver biopsies were performed. The circulating CD4+ CD25+ Foxp3+ Tregs were compared between two groups.Results There was no difference between two groups in levels of circulating CD4+ CD25+ Foxp3 + Tregs cells pre-transplant. However, the levels of circulating CD4+ CD25+ Foxp3+ Tregs in rejection group were decreased significantly as compared with no-rejection group (2. 23 % ± 0. 54 % vs. 2. 99 % ±0. 86 %,P＜0.01). The frequency of CD4+ CD25+ Foxp3+ T cells was negatively correlated with rejection activity index (RAI) (r = - 0. 80, P＜0. 01 ). Conclusion Monitoring PB CD4+ CD25+ Foxp3+ Tregs levels may be helpful in evaluating the immune state and act as a more sensitive marker for acute rejection diagnosis in the patients following liver transplantation.     

CD4+CD25+调节性T细胞对小鼠肝脏移植自发性免疫耐受的影响

目的 研究CD4+CD25+调节性T细胞在诱导自发性肝脏免疫耐受中的作用.方法 向受体和供体注射抗CD25抗体(PC61)后进行小鼠原位肝脏移植,观测其生存时间.术后20～30 d切取移植肝脏行HE染色,同时观察CD4+CD25+T细胞对CD4+T细胞和CD8+T细胞功能的影响.结果 去除受体而不是供体小鼠的CD4+CD25+T细胞可以导致肝移植排斥反应.而且,去除CD4+CD25+T细胞使移植物的白细胞浸润明显增多,组织损伤加重.同时,去除CD4+CD25+T细胞导致CD4+T细胞的增殖活性和CD8+T细胞的细胞毒活性明显增强.结论 受体来源的CD4+CD25+调节性T细胞在小鼠肝脏移植免疫耐受诱导中起重要作用.

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Objective To examine the contribution of CD4+ CD25+ regulatory T cells to liver transplant tolerance. Methods After injection of anti-CD25 monoclonal antibody (mAb, PC61), mouse orthotopic liver transplantation was performed and survivals were determined. The paraffin-embedded sections of hepatic allografts were cut and stained with hematoxylin and eosin (HE). Furthermore, the effect of CD4+ CD25+ regulatory T cells on proliferative response of CD4+ T cells and cytotoxicity of CD8+ T cells was examined by depleting these regulatory T cells. Results Depletion of these cells in the recipients but not in the donors before liver transplantation caused rejection. Histological analyses of hepatic allografts with PC61 treatment showed extensive leukocyte infiltration and tissue destruction, whereas those in the control group showed minimal changes. Moreover, elimination of CD4+CD25+ T cells resulted in the enhancement of both proliferative response of CD4+ T cells and cytotoxicity of CD8+ T cells against donor-type alloantigen. Conclusions These results suggest that CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells were important for tolerance induction to hepatic allografts.     

CD4+CD25+T细胞对同种异体小鼠心脏移植的免疫调节作用

目的 观察CD4+CD25+T细胞(Treg)对小鼠同种异体心脏移植的免疫调节作用.方法 流式细胞仪检测正常小鼠和胸腺切除+PC61小鼠淋巴结、脾脏和外周血的Treg的比例.将供体鼠BALB/C心脏移植到受体鼠B6腹腔内,观察对照组(n=6)、胸腺切除组(THY,n=8)、hCTLA4Ig组(n=8)、DST+hCTLA4Ig组(n=8)和THY+PC61+DST+hCTLA4Ig组(n=6)小鼠心脏移植后生存时间和移植心脏病理学检查.结果 正常B6小鼠淋巴结、脾脏和外周血的Treg的比例分别为5.1%、4.5%和1. 7%,明显高于胸腺切除+PC61处理组(1. 8%、1.7%、0.7%).移植心脏平均存活时间在对照组和胸腺切除组分别为(8.2±2.9)d和(7.6±3.0)d,两组间差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05);而在hCTLA4Ig组和DST+hCTLA4Ig组分别为(43.0±11.8)d和(135.0±29.7)d,均较对照组或胸腺切除组明显延长(P＜0.01);THY+PC61+DST+hCTLA4Ig组移植心脏平均存活时间(25.8±8.9)d,也明显较对照组明显延长,但短于hCTLA4Ig组和DST+hCTLA4Ig组(P＜0.01).DST+hCTLA4Ig组移植的心脏存活时间(135.0±29.7)d明显高于其他各组(P＜0.01),其病理组织学表现为间质内有较多的淋巴细胞浸润,伴毛细血管增生,管壁增厚,间质纤维化.结论 CD4+CD25+T细胞水平对同种异体心脏移植的免疫耐受具有免疫调节作用.

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Objective To investigate the immunoregulation effects of CD4 + CD25 + T cells in mice heart allograft transplantation. Methods Flow cytometry was used to analyze the contents of CD4 + CD25 +T regulatory cells (Tregs) of the lymph nodes, spleen and blood in the normal mice group and the thymusectomy (THY) + PC61 group. BALB/C mice served as the donors and C57BL/6 (B6) mice as the recipients. Five groups were established, including control group ( n = 6 ), THY group ( n = 8 ), hCTLA4Ig group ( n = 8 ), DST ( donor-specific T-depleted spleen cells) + hCTLA4Ig group ( n = 8) and THY + PC61+ DST + hCTLA4Ig group (n = 6). The survival time after heart allograft transplantation was observed and pathological examination was done in different groups. Results In control group, the rate of Tregs in lymph nodes, spleen and blood was 5. 1%, 4. 5% and 1.7% respectively, which was significantly higher than in THY + PC61 group ( 1. 8% , 1. 7% and 0. 7% respectively). The average survival time of control and THY groups was 8. 2 ± 2.9 and 7.6 ± 3. 0 days respectively ( P ＞ 0. 05 ). The average survival time of hCTLA4Ig and DST + hCTLA4Ig groups was 43.0 ± 11.8 and 135.0 ± 29. 7 days respectively, which was significantly longer than in control group or THY group ( P ＜0. 01 ). The average survival time of THY +PC61 + DST + hCTLA4Ig group was 25.8 ± 8.9 days, which was significantly longer than in control group,but shorter than in hCTLA4Ig group or DST + hCTLA4Ig group ( P ＜ 0. 01 ). The survival time in DST +hCTLA4Ig group was 135.0 ± 29. 7 days, which was significantly longer than other groups ( P ＜ 0. 01 ).The pathological examination revealed that there were more lymphocytes infiltration and capillary vessel proliferation in the desmohemoblast in the transplanted heart of DST + hCTLA4Ig group. Conclusion CD4 +CD25 +T cells regulate the immune tolerance in the allograft transplantation.     

肝癌病人外周血中CD4+CD25+FOXP3+调节性T淋巴细胞表达水平的临床研究

目的 了解CD4+CD25+FOXP3+T调节性T细胞在肝癌病人外周血中的表达水平并探讨其临床意义.方法 应用流式细胞术测定18例肝癌病人外周血CD4+CD25+FOXP3+调节性T细胞占CD4+T淋巴细胞百分比,并与26例l临床对照者和24例健康对照者进行比较.结果 肝癌病人外周血中CD4+CD25+T细胞占CD4+T细胞百分比(4.25%±3.98%)明显高于临床对照组(1.34%±1.14%)及健康对照组(1.29%±0.95%)(P＜0.01),而两个对照组之间并无显著性差异(P＞0.05).CD4+CD25+FOXP3+T细胞在肝癌病人外周血所占CD4+T细胞比率(2.94%±0.91%)也较临床对照组(0.76%±0.34%)及健康对照组(0.81%±0.29%)显著升高(P＜0.001),且升高幅度强于CD4+CD25+T细胞水平,两个对照组之间并无显著性差异(P＞0.05).结论 CD4+CD25+FOXP3+T细胞是更为准确的调节性T细胞,其在肝癌病人外周血中表达水平明显升高,检测CD4+CD25+FOXP3+T水平对肝癌的预防治疗具有重要临床意义.     

CD4+CD25+FOXP3+T细胞在肝癌肝移植肿瘤复发中的作用

目的 探讨肝癌肝移植病人移植前后外周血和肿瘤组织中CD4+CD25+FOXP3+T细胞比例变化及其临床意义.方法 用流式细胞仪检测肝癌肝移植病人和其他肝移植病人术后外周血中CD4+CD25+FOXP3+T细胞的比例,并采用正常人作对照.用免疫组化法检测肝癌病人和非肝癌病人肿瘤组织中FoxP3的表达及CD8+T细胞浸润的比例.观察肝癌肝移植病人术后及肿瘤复发后调节性T细胞的变化及其对肿瘤复发的影响.结果 流式细胞检测显示肝癌肝移植、非肝癌肝移植的病人术后外周血中CD4+CD25+FOXP3+T细胞占CD4+T细胞的比例较正常人明显升高,分别为(10.15±1.00)%、(5.30±1.64)%和(3.20±1.18)%,P<0.05.肝癌肝移植肿瘤复发病人较未复发病人外周血CD4+CD25+FOXP3+T比例明显升高,分别为(15.15±1.50)%和(6.80±1.50)%,P<0.01.免疫组化检测显示肿瘤组织中FOXP3+T细胞增多,CD8+T细胞浸润明显减少.结论 肝癌肝移植肿瘤复发的病人外周血中CD4+CD25+FOXP3+T细胞比例升高.调节性T细胞可能通过减少CD8+T细胞浸润,加速肿瘤复发.     

肝癌患者外周血CD4~+CD25~+调节性T细胞的变化及其意义

目的 探讨应用流式细胞术检测肝癌患者外周血中CD4~+CD25~+调节性T细胞的变化及意义.方法 应用三色免疫荧光流式细胞仪测定37例肝癌患者及30例肝硬化患者外周血T细胞亚群CD4~+CD25~+/CD~+比值.采用酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)法检测外周血中转化生长因子β1(TGF-B1)的表达水平.结果 肝癌患者外周血CD4~+CD25~+/CD4~+比值较肝硬化患者显著增高,两者比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);肝癌患者外周血中CD4~+CD25~+T细胞水平与肝癌原发肿瘤的大小、TGF-βl呈正相关(P<0.05).结论 肝癌患者外周血中CD4~+CD25~+调节性T细胞增多,对肝癌患者具有免疫抑制作用.     

The relationship between CD4-CD8-T cells in the peripheral blood of patients with pancreatic carcinoma and IL-4,IFN-γ levels

Objective To investigate the relationship between CD4-CD8-T cells ratio and IL-4, IFN-γ levels in the peripheral blood of patients with pancreatic carcinoma. Methods Floweytometer was used to analyze the CD4-CD8-T cells ratio in the peripheral blood of patients with pancreatic carcinoma and the IL-4 ,IFN-γ levels were detected by ELISA. Results The ratio of CD4-CD8-T cell in CD3+ T cell from 25 pancreatic carcinoma patients was(4.2 ± 1.7) %, the ratio of CD4-CD8-T cell in CD3+T cell from 45 healthy person was(6.3 ± 2.6) %, there was significant deviation between the two groups(P ＜ 0. 01). The IL-4 level of 25 pancreatic carcinoma patients was (86.3 ± 23.3) fg/L,the IL-4 level of 45 healthy person was (56.2 ± 9.2) fg/L,there was significant deviation between the two groups(P ＜0.01). The IFN-γ level of 25 pancreatic carcinoma patients was (16.4±4.8) fg/L before operation, the IFN-γ level of 45 healthy person was (27.4±3.8) fg/L,there was significant deviation between the two groups(P ＜0.01). The ratio of CD4-CD8-T cell in pancreatic carcinoma patient after operation was higher than before operation. It could be found negative correlation between CD4-CD8-T cells ratio and IL-4 level in pancreatic carcinoma patient,it could also be found positive correlation between CD4-CD8-T cells ratio and IFN-γ level in pancreatic carcinoma patient. In pancreatic carcinoma patient,the CD4-CD8-T cells ratio and IL-4 level was significant associated with clinical stage (P ＜ 0.05), but no relationship with hisological differentiation (P＞0.05), it could be found no relationship between IFN-γ level and clinical stage, hisoiogieal differentiation (P ＞ 0.05). Conclusion The CD4±CD8±T cells ratio in the peripheral blood of patients is decreased,it may be participate in the carcinogenesis and development of pancreatic carcinoma by influence the IFN-γ levels.     

The relationship between CD4-CD8-T cells in the peripheral blood of patients with pancreatic carcinoma and IL-4,IFN-γ levels

Objective To investigate the relationship between CD4-CD8-T cells ratio and IL-4, IFN-γ levels in the peripheral blood of patients with pancreatic carcinoma. Methods Floweytometer was used to analyze the CD4-CD8-T cells ratio in the peripheral blood of patients with pancreatic carcinoma and the IL-4 ,IFN-γ levels were detected by ELISA. Results The ratio of CD4-CD8-T cell in CD3+ T cell from 25 pancreatic carcinoma patients was(4.2 ± 1.7) %, the ratio of CD4-CD8-T cell in CD3+T cell from 45 healthy person was(6.3 ± 2.6) %, there was significant deviation between the two groups(P ＜ 0. 01). The IL-4 level of 25 pancreatic carcinoma patients was (86.3 ± 23.3) fg/L,the IL-4 level of 45 healthy person was (56.2 ± 9.2) fg/L,there was significant deviation between the two groups(P ＜0.01). The IFN-γ level of 25 pancreatic carcinoma patients was (16.4±4.8) fg/L before operation, the IFN-γ level of 45 healthy person was (27.4±3.8) fg/L,there was significant deviation between the two groups(P ＜0.01). The ratio of CD4-CD8-T cell in pancreatic carcinoma patient after operation was higher than before operation. It could be found negative correlation between CD4-CD8-T cells ratio and IL-4 level in pancreatic carcinoma patient,it could also be found positive correlation between CD4-CD8-T cells ratio and IFN-γ level in pancreatic carcinoma patient. In pancreatic carcinoma patient,the CD4-CD8-T cells ratio and IL-4 level was significant associated with clinical stage (P ＜ 0.05), but no relationship with hisological differentiation (P＞0.05), it could be found no relationship between IFN-γ level and clinical stage, hisoiogieal differentiation (P ＞ 0.05). Conclusion The CD4±CD8±T cells ratio in the peripheral blood of patients is decreased,it may be participate in the carcinogenesis and development of pancreatic carcinoma by influence the IFN-γ levels.     

The relationship between CD4-CD8-T cells in the peripheral blood of patients with pancreatic carcinoma and IL-4,IFN-γ levels

Objective To investigate the relationship between CD4-CD8-T cells ratio and IL-4, IFN-γ levels in the peripheral blood of patients with pancreatic carcinoma. Methods Floweytometer was used to analyze the CD4-CD8-T cells ratio in the peripheral blood of patients with pancreatic carcinoma and the IL-4 ,IFN-γ levels were detected by ELISA. Results The ratio of CD4-CD8-T cell in CD3+ T cell from 25 pancreatic carcinoma patients was(4.2 ± 1.7) %, the ratio of CD4-CD8-T cell in CD3+T cell from 45 healthy person was(6.3 ± 2.6) %, there was significant deviation between the two groups(P ＜ 0. 01). The IL-4 level of 25 pancreatic carcinoma patients was (86.3 ± 23.3) fg/L,the IL-4 level of 45 healthy person was (56.2 ± 9.2) fg/L,there was significant deviation between the two groups(P ＜0.01). The IFN-γ level of 25 pancreatic carcinoma patients was (16.4±4.8) fg/L before operation, the IFN-γ level of 45 healthy person was (27.4±3.8) fg/L,there was significant deviation between the two groups(P ＜0.01). The ratio of CD4-CD8-T cell in pancreatic carcinoma patient after operation was higher than before operation. It could be found negative correlation between CD4-CD8-T cells ratio and IL-4 level in pancreatic carcinoma patient,it could also be found positive correlation between CD4-CD8-T cells ratio and IFN-γ level in pancreatic carcinoma patient. In pancreatic carcinoma patient,the CD4-CD8-T cells ratio and IL-4 level was significant associated with clinical stage (P ＜ 0.05), but no relationship with hisological differentiation (P＞0.05), it could be found no relationship between IFN-γ level and clinical stage, hisoiogieal differentiation (P ＞ 0.05). Conclusion The CD4±CD8±T cells ratio in the peripheral blood of patients is decreased,it may be participate in the carcinogenesis and development of pancreatic carcinoma by influence the IFN-γ levels.     

The relationship between CD4-CD8-T cells in the peripheral blood of patients with pancreatic carcinoma and IL-4,IFN-γ levels

Objective To investigate the relationship between CD4-CD8-T cells ratio and IL-4, IFN-γ levels in the peripheral blood of patients with pancreatic carcinoma. Methods Floweytometer was used to analyze the CD4-CD8-T cells ratio in the peripheral blood of patients with pancreatic carcinoma and the IL-4 ,IFN-γ levels were detected by ELISA. Results The ratio of CD4-CD8-T cell in CD3+ T cell from 25 pancreatic carcinoma patients was(4.2 ± 1.7) %, the ratio of CD4-CD8-T cell in CD3+T cell from 45 healthy person was(6.3 ± 2.6) %, there was significant deviation between the two groups(P ＜ 0. 01). The IL-4 level of 25 pancreatic carcinoma patients was (86.3 ± 23.3) fg/L,the IL-4 level of 45 healthy person was (56.2 ± 9.2) fg/L,there was significant deviation between the two groups(P ＜0.01). The IFN-γ level of 25 pancreatic carcinoma patients was (16.4±4.8) fg/L before operation, the IFN-γ level of 45 healthy person was (27.4±3.8) fg/L,there was significant deviation between the two groups(P ＜0.01). The ratio of CD4-CD8-T cell in pancreatic carcinoma patient after operation was higher than before operation. It could be found negative correlation between CD4-CD8-T cells ratio and IL-4 level in pancreatic carcinoma patient,it could also be found positive correlation between CD4-CD8-T cells ratio and IFN-γ level in pancreatic carcinoma patient. In pancreatic carcinoma patient,the CD4-CD8-T cells ratio and IL-4 level was significant associated with clinical stage (P ＜ 0.05), but no relationship with hisological differentiation (P＞0.05), it could be found no relationship between IFN-γ level and clinical stage, hisoiogieal differentiation (P ＞ 0.05). Conclusion The CD4±CD8±T cells ratio in the peripheral blood of patients is decreased,it may be participate in the carcinogenesis and development of pancreatic carcinoma by influence the IFN-γ levels.     

Regulatory CD4+CD25+ T cells in the peripheral blood of lung transplant recipients: correlation with transplant outcome

BACKGROUND: The subset of CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells, recently identified in humans, may play a central role in the regulation of immune tolerance to graft survival. METHODS: This study assesses the frequency and functional profile of CD4+CD25+CD69- cells in the peripheral blood of lung transplant recipients (>3 years from transplantation), 10 of whom were in a stable clinical condition and 11 of whom demonstrated chronic rejection (bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome). We also studied a group of seven healthy subjects. RESULTS: The frequency of CD4+ T cells expressing CD25 (CD4+CD25+) and the highest levels (CD25) were lower in patients with bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome compared with healthy subjects and subjects in a stable clinical condition (P < or = 0.01). Purified CD4+CD25+ cells exhibited a regulatory functional profile in vitro: they were hyporesponsive, suppressed the proliferation of CD4+CD25- cells, and produced interleukin-10. CONCLUSION: These results provide in vivo evidence that peripheral CD4+CD25+ T cells may represent an important regulatory subset in lung transplantation.     

不同免疫抑制剂对肝移植受者外周血中调节性T淋巴细胞比例的影响

目的 探讨西罗莫司(SRL)和钙调磷酸酶抑制剂(CNI)对肝移植受者外周血中CD4+CD25high T淋巴细胞水平的影响.方法 排除肝移植远期移植肝功能异常的受者,将移植肝功能长期(超过2年)稳定的受者47例纳入研究,其中免疫抑制方案使用SRL者15例(SRL组),使用CNI(均为他克莫司)者32例(CNI组).以同期38名健康成人志愿者作为正常对照.使用流式细胞仪检测各组受试者外周血中单个核细胞CD4、CD25及Foxp3的表达水平,比较各组间外周血中CD4+CD25high调节性T淋巴细胞(Treg细胞)的差异.结果 与正常对照组相比,CNI组外周血淋巴细胞中CD4+ CD25high T淋巴细胞的比例显著减少(P<0.05),SRL组CD4+ CD25high T淋巴细胞的比例显著升高(P<0.05).SRL组、正常对照组和CNI组受试者外周血中CD4+ CD25high Foxp3+ Treg 细胞占CD4+ T淋巴细胞的比例依次降低,分别为1.88%(1.56%～2.60%)、1.15%(0.57%～1.48%)和0.84%(0.46%～1.45%),3组间两两比较,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.01或P<0.05).CD4+ CD25 high T淋巴细胞表达Foxp3的阳性率超过95%,CD4+ CD25 low T淋巴细胞表达Foxp3的阳性率低于20%,CD4+ CD25-T淋巴细胞不表达Foxp3.结论 SRL可促进肝移植受者外周血中Treg细胞水平的升高,而CNI可降低Treg细胞的水平.     

A novel mechanism of action for anti-thymocyte globulin: induction of CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ regulatory T cells

T cell-depleting agents are being tested as part of clinical tolerance strategies in humans with autoimmunity and transplantation. The immunosuppressive activity of anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) has been thought to result primarily from depletion of peripheral lymphocytes. Herein is reported for the first time that ATG but not anti-CD52 mAb (alemtuzumab) or the IL-2R antagonists causes rapid and sustained expansion of CD4+CD25+ T cells when cultured with human peripheral blood lymphocytes. These cells display enhanced expression of the regulatory markers glucocorticoid-induced TNF receptor, cytotoxic T lymphocyte-associated antigen-4 (CTLA-4), and forkhead box P3 and efficiently suppress a direct alloimmune response of the original responder lymphocytes. It is interesting that the cells do not suppress memory responses to the recall antigen mumps. Ex vivo expansion of regulatory T cells is due mainly to conversion of CD4+CD25- into CD4+CD25+ T cells and to a lesser degree to proliferation of natural CD4+CD25+ T cells. The induction of regulatory T cells depends on production of Th2 cytokines in the generating cultures. These novel data suggest that ATG not only may promote expansion/generation of regulatory T cells but also may be useful in future ex vivo expansion of these cells for cellular therapy in autoimmunity and clinical transplantation.     

胰十二指肠切除术对胰头癌患者CD4~+CD25~+调节性T细胞的影响及临床意义

目的研究胰头癌患者外周血中CD4+CD25+调节性T细胞(Treg)比例及其在手术前、后的变化趋势。方法采用流式细胞仪检测胰头癌患者及正常对照组外周血中CD4+CD25+调节性T细胞的数量,同时监测CD4+/CD8+比值,并进行手术前、后的比较。结果胰头癌患者术前外周血中CD4+CD25+和CD4+CD25highTreg所占比例较正常对照组高(P<0.05),术后则出现不同程度下降,以术后第3天下降最明显(P<0.01,P<0.05);胰头癌患者术后CA19-9水平低于术前,以术后第14天下降明显(P<0.05)。CD4+CD25highTreg与CA19-9的变化趋势大致相同。胰头癌患者术前CD4+/CD8+比值比正常对照组低(P<0.05),手术后进一步降低,于手术后第7天达最低(P<0.05)。结论胰十二指肠切除术可能有助于机体抗肿瘤免疫的恢复,胰头癌患者围手术期可作为免疫干预的重要窗口期,CD4+CD25+调节性T细胞可作为免疫干预的靶点。     

前列腺癌患者外周血中CD4^＋CD25^high调节性T细胞及调节因子TGF-β1和COX-2的表达

目的：通过检测前列腺癌患者以及健康志愿者外周血中CD4＋CD25high调节性T细胞、TGF-β1及COX-2的表达,初步探讨CD4＋CD25high调节性T细胞在前列腺癌发病机制中的作用及其与TGF-β1和COX-2的相关性。方法：应用流式细胞术检测30例前列腺癌患者治疗前后（其中前列腺癌局限组11例,非局限组19例）及20例健康志愿者外周血单个核细胞（PBMC）中CD4＋CD25high调节性T细胞占CD4＋T细胞的比例;应用酶联免疫吸附试验（ELISA）检测其外周血清中TGF-β1和COX-2的表达。对前列腺癌患者上述指标进行术前术后对比分析,另对CD4＋CD25high调节性T细胞与TGF-β1及COX-2的相关性进行分析;并探讨上述指标在前列腺癌患者局限组和非局限组间是否存在差异性。结果：流式细胞术检测显示,前列腺癌患者治疗前PBMC中CD4＋CD25high调节性T细胞占CD4＋T细胞的比例为（18.32±7.49）%,高于健康志愿者对照组（7.77±1.86）%（P〈0.05）。前列腺癌患者治疗后其比值为（17.34±5.87）%,较治疗前稍减低,但两者相比无显著差异（P〉0.05）。ELISA检测外周血清中TGF-β1和COX-2显示,前列腺癌组分别为（215.97±55.16）ng/ml和（6.88±5.14）ng/ml,对照组分别为（149.75±47.11）ng/ml和（5.65±2.69）ng/ml;前列腺癌患者外周血清中TGF-β1的表达水平高于健康志愿者对照组（P〈0.05）,COX-2的表达水平与对照组无显著差异（P〉0.05）。通过多重线性回归分析表明,前列腺癌患者PBMC中CD4＋CD25high调节性T细胞的表达与血清中TGF-β1和COX-2的表达无显著相关。前列腺癌局限组和非局限组外周血中CD4＋CD25high调节性T细胞、TGF-β1及COX-2的表达均无显著性差异（P〉0.05）。结论：前列腺癌患者PBMC中CD4＋CD25high调节性T细胞可能参与前列腺癌的发生,其增殖机制与血清中TGF-β1和COX-2的表达无关,可能与肿瘤本身及肿瘤局部微环境相关。