细粒棘球蚴感染者中Tim-3~+CD4~+CD25~+Treg细胞及相关因子的表达

目的通过检测细粒棘球蚴感染者外周血中Tim-3~+CD4~+CD25~+Treg细胞及相关因子的表达水平,探讨细粒棘球蚴感染者中Tim-3与CD4+CD25+Treg细胞的关系及Tim-3+CD4+CD25+Treg细胞对该疾病持续性发展的作用。方法选取30例细粒棘球蚴感染者和30例健康对照人群,用流式细胞术检测感染组和对照组外周血中Tim-3+CD4+CD25+Treg细胞的比例变化;实时荧光定量PCR法分别检测感染组和对照组外周血单个核细胞中Tim-3和Foxp3 mRNA的表达;ELISA法检测感染组和对照组血清中IL-10和TGF-β的水平;Pearson相关法分析感染者外周血中Tim-3 mRNA的表达与Foxp3 mRNA的相关性以及Tim-3+CD4+CD25+Treg细胞与IL-10和TGF-β的相关性。结果与对照组相比,细粒棘球蚴感染组外周血中Tim-3~+CD4~+CD25+Treg细胞的比例均显著升高(P0.001);外周血单个核细胞中Tim-3和Foxp3 mRNA水平显著升高(P0.001);血清中IL-10(P0.001)和TGF-β(P=0.046)水平显著升高;细粒棘球蚴患者外周血Tim-3 mRNA与Foxp3 mRNA表达水平呈正相关;Tim-3+CD4+CD25+Treg细胞与IL-10和TGF-β的水平均正相关。结论细粒棘球蚴感染者中Tim-3在CD4+CD25+Treg细胞上的过表达可能会促进CD4+CD25+Treg细胞的产生及其抑制功能的发挥,从而促使感染的持续性发展。     

CD4~+CD25~+Foxp3~+调节性T细胞在子宫内膜癌患者外周血中的表达及意义

探讨在子宫内膜癌患者外周血中CD4+CD25+Foxp3+调节性T细胞的表达情况及意义。采用流式细胞术检测84例术前子宫内膜癌患者及40例子宫肌瘤患者外周血中CD4+CD25+Foxp3+细胞比例及Foxp3平均荧光强度,采用qRT-PCR检测两组患者外周血中Foxp3的mRNA表达情况,同时采用ELISA检测外周血中TGF-β1和IL-17含量。与子宫肌瘤组比较,子宫内膜癌患者外周血中CD4+CD25+Foxp3+Treg细胞的比例虽略有升高但没有统计学意义(P=0.08),而CD4+CD25+细胞内Foxp3的平均荧光强度明显升高(P<0.001)。子宫内膜癌患者外周血中Foxp3的mRNA表达要明显多于子宫肌瘤组(P<0.001)。子宫内膜癌患者外周血中TGF-β1、IL-17的含量要多于子宫肌瘤组。子宫内膜癌患者外周血中的Foxp3+Treg细胞表达增多,这些细胞可能通过增加细胞因子TGF-β和IL-17的分泌从而调节机体对肿瘤细胞免疫反应的方向,最终促进子宫内膜癌的发生和发展。     

CD4~+CD25~+Foxp3~+调节性T细胞与LSCC发病的相关研究

为研究调节性T细胞在喉鳞状细胞癌(laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma,LSCC)、发展中的变化及其参与疾病进展的作用机制,收集2010～2011年上海市五官科医院收治的50例LSCC患者的肿瘤组织和外周血,应用流式细胞术检测CD4+CD25+Foxp3+Treg细胞及趋化因子受体CCR6的表达变化,Real-time PCR法检测转录因子Foxp3以及细胞因子mRNA的表达量。结果发现:LSCC患者外周血中CD4+CD25+Foxp3+Treg的百分比较正常人显著增加,并与临床分期相关;CD4+CD25+CCR6+Treg Foxp3的表达,以及肿瘤组织Foxp3mRNA的表达皆明显高于对照组,且与临床分期、淋巴结转移相关。同时发现,LSCC患者外周血中TGF-β和IL-10mRNA的检出水平分别高于对照组,但IFN-γ、IL-2、IL-12mRNA的水平低于对照组。提示此类Foxp3+Treg属于一类诱导性T抑制细胞(Foxp3+iTreg),可通过产生IL-10和TGF-β抑制LSCC患者的细胞免疫功能。Foxp3的检测可能对判断LSCC的预后有一定价值。     

炎症性肠病患者外周血CD4+CD25+Treg细胞及其特异标志物Foxp3表达水平的研究

目的：通过检测炎症性肠病（IBD）不同病期患者以及对照组外周血CD4^＋CD25^＋Treg及其特异标志物Foxp3的表达，来分析与IBD疾病活动性关系，探讨CD4^＋CD25^＋Treg和Foxp3在IBD发病机制中的作用。方法：52例IBD患者和35例正常对照组分别应用流式细胞术和逆转录．聚合酶链反应（RT-PCR）检测外周血中CD4^＋CD25^＋T细胞亚群的百分率测定和外周血单个核细胞Foxp3mRNA的表达水平。结果：IBD患者外周血CD4^＋CD25^＋Treg细胞比例明显低于疾病缓解期患者和正常对照组（P〈0．01）；活动期IBD患者中使用激素和／或免疫抑制剂与未使用激素和／或免疫抑制剂结果差异有统计学意义；IBD患者外周血单个核细胞（PBMC）中Foxp3mRNA表达水平低于缓解期和正常人，差异有显著性（P〈0．05）；缓解期Foxp3mRNA水平与正常人差异无显著性（P〉0．05）；IBD患者外周血CD4^＋CD25^＋Treg细胞表达率及PBMC中的Foxp3mRNA表达水平与疾病活动指数评分呈负相关性。结论：活动期IBD患者外周血CD4^＋CD25^＋Treg细胞及Foxp3mRNA表达下调，而恢复期其表达回升，且二者呈正相关，并与临床活动评分呈负相关，因此认为CD4^＋CD25^＋Treg细胞和Foxp3可能参与疾病的发生发展，与疾病的活动性密切相关。     

急性淋巴细胞白血病患者CD4+CD25+调节性T细胞水平变化

目的 观察急性淋巴细胞白血病(ALL)患者外周血中CD4+ CD25+调节性T细胞(Treg)的变化,探讨其临床意义.方法 收集47例ALL初诊患者组、13例经化疗完全缓解组、9例未缓解组及20例健康对照组抗凝血,采用流式细胞仪检测CD4+ CD25+ Treg的水平.结果 CD4+ CD25+ Treg比例在ALL初...     

妊娠浓度的雌激素对诱导CD4~+CD25~-naive T细胞转化为CD4~+CD25~+Treg细胞的影响

目的 体外观察妊娠浓度的雌激素能否诱导CD4+CD25-naiveT细胞转化为CD+CD25+Treg细胞,并探讨其相关性.方法 以CD4+CD25-T细胞作为反应细胞,实验组加入妊娠水平的雌激素(E2)及CD3/CD28单抗作为刺激原培养72 h,设阴性对照组(仅加入CD3/CD28单抗)和空白对照组.72 h后检测各组中CD4+CD25+T细胞和CD4+Foxp+T细胞比例变化及Foxp3 mRNA表达.结果 1)阴性对照组CD+CD25+T细胞比例较空白对照组显著增高(P＜0.001),而实验组CD4+CD25+T细胞比例进一步升高(P＜0.001).2)阴性对照组不能诱导CD4+Foxp+T细胞比例增高,但实验组CD4+Foxp3+T细胞的比例则较其它2组均显著升高(P＜0.001).3)RT-PCR提示阴性对照组Foxp3 mRNA的表达量较空白对照组无显著差异(P＞0.05);而实验组F0xp3 mRNA的表达昔较其它2组均显著升高(P＜0.001).结论 体外淋巴细胞刺激实验提示妊娠状态下雌激素的高水平与CD4+CD25+Foxp3+Treg细胞比例的升高密切相关.     

CD4+CD25+Foxp3+T细胞在子痫前期中作用机制的研究

目的 探讨子痫前期(PE)患者外周血中CD4+CD25+Foxp3+T细胞及胎盘组织Foxp3的表达水平.方法 73例PE患者分为MPE组(轻度PE,38例)和SPE组(重度PE,35例),以正常的孕妇作为对照组;采用流式细胞术(FCM)检测外周血中CD4+CD25+Foxp3+T细胞的表达水平,采用免疫组化法(IHC)检测胎盘组织Foxp3的表达水平;将Foxp3与CD4+CD25+Foxp3+T、胎盘重量和阿氏(Apgar)评分进行Spearman相关性分析.结果 SPE组、MPE组外周血中CD4+CD25+Foxp3+T细胞表达水平分别为4.23±0.74％、6.58±0.8％,均低于对照组的7.01±0.95 ％(P＜0.05),SPE组外周血中CD4+CD25+Foxp3+T细胞表达水平低于MPE组(P ＜0.05);SPE组、MPE组胎盘组织中Foxp3的阳性表达率分别为28.57％、47.37％,均低于对照组的82.76％(P ＜0.05),SPE组胎盘组织中Foxp3的阳性表达率显著低于MPE组(P＜0.05);胎盘组织中Foxp3的阳性表达率与CD4+CD25+Foxp3+T细胞表达水平、胎盘重量及Apgar评分均呈正相关(P＜0.01).结论 PE与外周血中CD4+CD25+Foxp3+T细胞表达水平下降密切相关.     

类风湿关节炎患者外周血和滑液中CD4~+CD25~+调节性T细胞的水平变化

了解具有抑制功能的CD4+CD25+调节性T细胞(Treg)在类风湿关节炎(RA)中的水平变化。分离32例RA患者及35例正常对照者外周血和15例RA关节滑液中的单个核细胞,用荧光抗体标记细胞膜表面CD4、CD25分子和细胞内Foxp3转录因子,进行流式细胞分析,同时用RT-PCR方法测定单个核细胞中Foxp3 mRNA水平。实验发现RA外周血中CD4+CD25hT细胞比例(1.90±1.68)与健康人(1.81±1.79)无明显差异,而RA关节滑液中CD4+CD25+和CD4+CD25hT细胞含量却明显增高(14.98±12.52,8.94±9.67,P<0.01)。RA患者外周血单个核细胞中Foxp3+/CD4+T细胞比值(2.35±2.06)较正常人(7.25±3.98)明显降低(P<0.01),RA外周血中Foxp3 mRNA含量较正常人Treg减少,而RA关节液中Foxp3 mRNA含量较RA外周血更为低下(P<0.01)。RA患者存在CD4+CD25+Treg的异常改变,其外周血和关节液中具有抑制作用的Treg含量明显降低提示RA患者Treg数量减少及抑制功能下降可能是RA自身免疫反应亢强不能控制的原因之一。RA关节液中CD4+CD25hT细胞增高考虑与RA炎症反应造成T细胞过度活化有关。     

急性髓系白血病患者外周血CD4+CD25highFOXP3+调节性T细胞变化及临床意义

目的:观察急性髓系白血病(Acute myelogenous leukemia,AML)患者外周血中调节性T细胞(Regulatory T cells,Treg细胞)的变化,探讨其在AML发病中的作用及临床意义.方法:应用流式细胞术检测31例初诊AML患者(初诊组)、23例经化疗取得完全缓解患者(CR组)及20例健康人群(对照组)外周血CD4+CD25highFOXP3+ Treg细胞、CD4+FOXP3+ T细胞占CD4+细胞的比例,同时还分析了外周血CD4+/CD8+比值、NK细胞及血清乳酸脱清酶(LDH)水平.结果:与对照组相比较,AML患者初诊组及CR组外周血CD4+CD25highFOXP3+ Treg细胞和CD4+FOXP3+ T细胞均升高(P＜0.01).与初诊组相比较,CR组CD4+CD25highFOXP3+ Treg细胞无显著降低(P＞0.05),CD4+FOXP3+T细胞明显下降(P＜0.01).CD4+CD25highFOXP3+ Treg细胞的升降与CD4+FOXP3+T细胞呈正相关(r=0.86;P＜0.01).CD4+CD25highFOXP3+ Treg细胞及CD4+FOXP3+ T细胞比例与CD4+/CD8+比值呈负相关(r分别为-0.54、-0.52;P＜0.01)、与NK细胞比例呈负相关(r分别为-0.41、-0.43;P＜0.05),而与LDH水平呈正相关(r分别为0.51、0.57;P＜0.05).结论:CD4+CD25highFOXP3+ Treg细胞增多可能是AML患者免疫功能受抑的重要原因之一,其变化对于AML的预后判断有一定的意义.CD4+FOXP3+ T细胞的作用类似于CD4+CD25highFOXP3+ Treg细胞,其在AML疗效评价方面可能更有价值.     

CD39和CD73在CD4~+CD25~(high)Foxp3~+调节性T细胞发挥免疫抑制功能中的作用研究

本研究旨在检测正常人CD4~+CD25~(high)Foxp3~+Treg表面腺苷代谢分子的表达,并探索该分子在CD4~+CD25~(high)Foxp3~+Treg发挥抑制功能中的作用。采用流式细胞术检测10例健康献血者外周CD4~+CD25~(high) Foxp3~+Treg表面腺苷代谢分子CD39、CD73的表达,免疫组化染色检测了5例健康人皮肤中腺苷代谢分子CD39、CD73及Foxp3的表达。对5例健康献血者,流式细胞仪分选得到CD4~+CD25~(high)、CD4~+CD25~(high) CD39~+、CD4~+CD25~(high) CD39~+CD73~+共3部分细胞,采用3H-TdR掺入方法检测这3部分T细胞对CD4~+CD25-T细胞增殖的抑制作用。同样采用流式细胞术对10例斑块型银屑病患者外周CD4~+CD25~(high)Foxp3~+Treg表面CD39和CD73分子的表达进行分析。结果显示,正常人外周血CD4~+CD25~(high) Foxp3~+Treg与CD4~+CD25mid和CD4~+CD25-T细胞相比,CD39明显高表达(P<0.01),CD73低表达(P<0.05)。正常人皮肤中,CD39主要表达在表皮角质形成细胞,而CD73则主要分布于真皮中。CD39~+CD73~+Treg对CD4~+CD25-T细胞增殖的抑制最强(P<0.01)。银屑病患者外周血CD73~+CD4~+CD25~(high)Foxp3~+Treg比例较正常人明显降低(P<0.01)。由此推测腺苷代谢分子是CD4~+CD25~(high)Foxp3~+Treg发挥抑制功能的重要物质,并可能参与银屑病的发生。     

Detectable expression of IL-35 in CD4+ T cells from peripheral blood of chronic hepatitis B patients

Epstein-Barr virus-induced gene 3 (Ebi3) and the p35 subunit of IL-12 have been reported to form a heterodimeric cytokine, named IL-35, in human and mouse. In mice, IL-35 has been shown to be constitutively expressed by CD4(+)CD25(+)Foxp3(+) regulatory T cells (Tregs) and suggested to contribute to their suppressive activity. However, human CD4(+)CD25(+)Foxp3(+) Tregs do not constitutively express detectable amounts of IL-35 in both mRNA and protein levels. Circulating CD4(+)CD25(+) Treg frequency of chronic Hepatitis B patients significantly correlates with serum viral load. In this study, we investigated whether IL-35 expression could be detected in CD4(+) T cells from peripheral blood of chronic Hepatitis B patients. Using both RT-PCR and immunoprecipitation plus Western blot analysis, we demonstrated that IL-35 expression could be detected in the CD4(+) T cells from peripheral blood of Chronic Hepatitis B patients.     

卵巢癌细胞培养上清诱导CD4+CD25-T细胞分化为CD4+CD25+调节性T细胞

目的研究卵巢癌细胞培养上清液是否能诱导外周血CD4^＋CD25^- T细胞转变为CD4^＋CD25^＋调节性T细胞。方法将外周血CD4^＋CD25^- T细胞分离后，对照组用CD3和CD28单抗活化，实验组在对照基础上加用卵巢癌细胞株SKOV3培养上清，72h后分离各组的CD25^＋和CD25^-T细胞，溴化脱氧尿嘧啶掺入标记法测定增殖能力及对静息的自体同源CD4^＋CD25^- T细胞的增殖抑制能力，流式细胞仪测定细胞糖皮质激素诱发型TNF受体（glucocorticoid-induced TNFR,GITR）与CTLA-4分子的表达，RT-PCR检测细胞卿mRNA的表达。结果与对照组相反，实验组的CD4^＋CD25^＋T细胞具有免疫抑制功能，自身增殖能力下降，GITR和CTLA-4分子的表达和CD4^＋CD25^＋调节性T细胞相似，并被诱导表达转录因子Foxp3 mRNA。结论卵巢癌细胞分泌的可溶性物质能诱导外周血CD4^＋CD25^-T细胞转化为CD4^＋CD25^＋调节性T细胞。     

Alterations of peripheral CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ T regulatory cells in mice with STZ-induced diabetes

Complications arising from abnormal immune responses are the major causes of mortality and morbidity in diabetic patients. CD4+CD25+T regulatory cells (Tregs) play pivotal roles in controlling immune homeostasis, immunity and tolerance. The effect of hyperglycemia on CD4+CD25+Tregs has not yet been addressed. Here we used streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic mice to study the effects of long-term hyperglycemia on CD4+CD25+Tregs in vivo. Four months after the onset of diabetes, the frequency of CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ T regulatory cells was significantly elevated in the spleen, peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBLs), peripheral lymph nodes (pLNs) and mesenteric LNs (mLNs). CD4+CD25+Tregs obtained from mice with diabetes displayed defective immunosuppressive functions and an activated/memory phenotype. Insulin administration rescued these changes in the CD4+CD25+ Tregs of diabetic mice. The percentage of thymic CD4+CD25+ naturally occurring Tregs (nTregs) and peripheral CD4+Helios+Foxp3+ nTregs were markedly enhanced in diabetic mice, indicating that thymic output contributed to the increased frequency of peripheral CD4+CD25+Tregs in diabetic mice. In an in vitro assay in which Tregs were induced from CD4+CD25- T cells by transforming growth factor (TGF)-β, high glucose enhanced the efficiency of CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ inducible Tregs (iTregs) induction. In addition, CD4+CD25- T cells from diabetic mice were more susceptible to CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ iTreg differentiation than those cells from control mice. These data, together with the enhanced frequency of CD4+Helios-Foxp3+ iTregs in the periphery of mice with diabetes, indicate that enhanced CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ iTreg induction also contributes to a peripheral increase iCD4+CD25+Tregs in diabetic mice. Our data show that hyperglycemia may alter the frequency of CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ Tregs in mice, which may result in late-state immune dysfunction in patients with diabetes.     

Both CD4+ FoxP3+ and CD4+ FoxP3- T cells from patients with B-cell malignancy express cytolytic markers and kill autologous leukaemic B cells in vitro

Cytotoxic CD4(+) T cells have been found in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) and seem to be involved in the regulation of malignant B cells. The CD4(+) T regulatory cells (Tregs) can regulate various immune cells, including B cells, by inducing their apoptosis. Hence, different subgroups of CD4(+) T cells may be involved in the regulation of malignant B cells. In this study, the cytotoxic phenotype and function of various CD4(+) T-cell subgroups were investigated in patients with B-cell malignancies. Peripheral blood was collected from patients with CLL, various B-cell lymphomas, healthy adult donors, children with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (pre-B ALL) and from healthy children. CD4(+) T cells (CD3(+) CD4(+) FoxP3(-)), Tregs (CD3(+) CD4(+) CD127(low) FoxP3(+)) and CD127(high) FoxP3(+) T cells (CD3(+) CD4(+) CD127(high) FoxP3(+)) were analysed for their expression of the cytolytic markers CD107a and Fas ligand. Patients with CLL had increased CD107a expression on all tested T-cell subgroups compared with healthy donors. Similar results were found in patients with B-cell lymphomas whereas the CD107a expression in children with pre-B ALL was no different from that in healthy controls. Fas ligand expression was similar between patient cells and cells of healthy donors. CD4(+) T cells and Tregs from patients with CLL and healthy donors were subsequently purified and cultured in vitro with autologous B cells. Both subgroups lysed B cells and killing was confirmed by granzyme ELISAs. In conclusion, cytotoxic populations of CD4(+) T cells, including Tregs, are present in patients with B-cell malignancy and may be an important factor in immune-related disease control.     

Evaluation of circulating CD4+CD25+ and liver-infiltrating Foxp3+ cells in HCV-associated liver disease

In hepatitis C virus (HCV)-associated liver disease, the immune system is unable to clear the viral infection. Previous studies have raised the possibility of an involvement of regulatory T cells (Tregs). In this study, we analysed the peripheral blood from 30 patients with HCV-associated chronic liver disease and 20 healthy controls by flow cytometry for the evaluation of the Treg population [CD4?CD25hi forkhead box protein 3 (Foxp3)?], as well as the activated/effector CD4? T cells (CD4?CD25low) and IFN-γ-secreting cells. We also analysed liver biopsies of the patients by immunohistochemical evaluation of Foxp3? cells. Our results showed higher proportions of CD4?CD25low and IFN-γ? cells in the patients than in the controls. By contrast, the proportions of peripheral CD4?CD25hi cells did not significantly differ. The 11 patients displaying Foxp3? cells in the liver infiltrates showed significantly higher proportions of peripheral CD4?CD25low cells. Moreover, we found lower serum transaminase levels in the patients than in the controls, as shown by Foxp3? immunohistochemistry, although these results were only statistically significant as regards alanine transaminase (ALT). In conclusion, these data suggest that the presence of Tregs infiltrating the liver is associated with high levels of activated/effector T cells in the peripheral blood and lower activity of hepatitis. Therefore, liver-infiltrating Tregs may play a role in limiting tissue damage and may thus support an effective immune response against HCV.     

The opposite-direction modulation of CD4+CD25+ Tregs and T helper 1 cells in acute coronary syndromes

Different subsets of T lymphocytes have different functions in atherosclerosis advancement. T helper 1 cells and T regulatory 1 cells have been demonstrated to play opposite roles in rupture of atherosclerotic lesion. However, the role of novel subset of T regulatory cells, known as CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ T cells, remains largely unknown in coronary artery disease (CAD). In this study, we investigated the peripheral CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ T cells of patients with CAD and controls. The patients submitted were divided into three groups: stable angina pectoris (SA) group, unstable angina pectoris (UA) group and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) group. We analyzed the frequencies of peripheral CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ T cells and T helper 1/T helper 2 cells, expression of Foxp3 in CD4+CD25+ T subsets and cytokines pattern in patients and controls. We found that the reduction of CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ T lymphocytes was consistent with the expansion of Th1 cells in patients with unstable CAD. The reversed development between CD4+CD25+ Tregs and Th1 cells might contribute to plaque destabilization.     

CD4+CD25+调节性T细胞在川崎病免疫发病机制中的作用

目的探讨CD4 CD25 调节性T细胞在川崎病(KD)免疫发病机制中的作用。方法急性期KD患儿25例,正常同年龄对照组25例,KD患儿分别于静脉丙种球蛋白(IVIG)治疗前后直接取血备检,未加任何体外丝裂原刺激培养。采用流式细胞术分别检测外周血CD4 CD25 调节性T细胞比例及CD14 细胞表面共刺激分子的表达;逆转录-聚合酶链反应(RT-PCR)及荧光定量PCR检测外周血CD4 T细胞中Foxp3、CTLA-4和GITR基因mRNA的表达。结果急性期KD患儿外周血CD4 CD25 调节性T细胞比例明显低于同年龄对照组(P<0.01),IVIG治疗后显著上升(P<0.01);急性期KD患儿外周血CD4 T细胞中Foxp3、CTLA-4和GITR基因mRNA表达水平均明显低于正常对照组(P<0.01),IVIG治疗后均有不同程度的恢复(P<0.01);急性期KD患儿CD14 细胞明显过度表达CD80及CD86等共刺激分子(P<0.01),IVIG治疗后CD80及CD86表达均显著下降。结论急性期KD患儿CD4 CD25 调节性T细胞数量减少可能与KD免疫调节功能紊乱有关。