Lymphocyte subset distribution and cytokine secretion in third trimester decidua in normal pregnancy and preeclampsia

BACKGROUND: Excessive Th1 activity in peripheral blood plays a probable role in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia. The aim of the study was to investigate whether disturbed local immune reactions are also present in decidua. METHODS: Flow cytometric analysis of CD3, CD19, CD56/CD16, CD4, CD8, CD4/CD29, CD4/CD45RA, CD4/CD45RO, CD8/CD28, CD3/CD69 lymphocyte subsets isolated from third trimester decidua of pregnants with preeclampsia (n=21) and pregnant controls (n=11) subjected to elective caesarean sections. Spontaneous and phytohemaglutynine stimulated "in vitro" secretion of IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, IL-12, IFN-gamma and TGF-beta by decidual lymphocytes was studied by ELISA. For the statistical significance of differences between the groups the U Mann-Whitney test was performed (confidence interval P<0.05). RESULTS: Preeclamptic patients were characterized with an increased percentage of the CD3-/CD56+CD16+, CD8+/CD28+ and decreased percentage of CD3+, CD19+, CD4+/CD45RA+ lymphocytes. The profile of secreted cytokines shifts in favor of Th1 activity (extremely high IFN-gamma and low IL-6 and IL-10 secretion). Decidual IL-12 secretion in preeclamptic patients is decreased compared to controls. CONCLUSION: Changes in NK and T lymphocyte subsets followed with Th1 cytokine IFN-gamma over-activity, could affect local immunoregulatory mechanisms in third trimester decidua of preeclamptic patients.     

The role of peripheral blood lymphocyte subpopulations in differentiation between preeclampsia and transient hypertension

OBJECTIVES: Hypertension is the most frequent complication of pregnancy after 24th week of gestation, occurring in 8% of pregnancies and being the main cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity. It is classified as preeclampsia (PE) or transient hypertension (TH). According to some statements PE and TH are distinct syndromes of different pathogenesis. There are even opinions emphasizing that in most cases TH is in fact undiagnosed chronic hypertension. The role of immunological system in pathogenesis of PE is well known but the hypothesis that immunological events are engaged in pathogenesis of chronic hypertension has not been proved so far. Assuming that TH is closer in its pathogenesis to chronic hypertension than to PE it would be possible to differentiate between TH and PE using some immunological tests. If PE and TH are the same, the differences would be insignificant. DESIGN: The aim of this study was to check the hypothesis that peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets analysis is an useful tool in differentiation between PE and TH and confirmation of their distinct origin. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study groups consisted of 19 pregnant women with PE (mean age 25.5 +/- 2.5 years, mean gestational age 32.5 +/- 2.5 weeks, 84.2% primiparae) and 14 pregnant women with TH (mean age 27.0 +/- 3.0 years, mean gestational age 33.5 +/- 3.0 weeks, 100% primiparae) diagnosed between 30-37 week of gestation. All women were matched according to gestational age and race. They had no renal diseases or chronic hypertension prior to pregnancy neither had any features of them during the study. Exclusion criteria were: uterine contractions, infection and therapy with steroids before blood sampling. PE and TH were defined according to USA National Health Institute criteria. Peripheral blood was obtained by venipuncture. Standard immunofluorescent marking techniques for whole blood with one-step monoclonal antibodies were performed. Lymphocyte subsets (CD19+, CD3+, CD4+, CD8+, CD3-/CD16+/CD56+, CD3+/CD16+/CD56+, CD8+/CD28+, CD4+/CD45RA+, CD4+/CD45RO+, CD3+/CD69+) analysis was done with flow-cytometer FACSCalibur with 488 nm argon laser. The lymphocyte cells region was chosen with LeucoGATE and analysis performed with SimulSET v.3.1 programme. Statistical analysis was based on Student T test. RESULTS: The differences in peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets composition between PE and TH were insignificant. CONCLUSION: Is that on the basis of peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets analysis PE and TH despite different clinical symptoms seem to have common pathogenesis. However there is possibility that changes observed in peripheral blood are not significantly different in PE and TH because of their low importance for immunopathogenesis.     

不明原因习惯性流产患者蜕膜自然杀伤细胞活性及表型的研究

目的 :探讨原因不明习惯性流产 (UHA)患者蜕膜自然杀伤 (NK)细胞的数量、表型特征及杀伤活性 ,探讨其在UHA发病中的作用。方法 :选取确定妊娠并难免流产的UHA 32例 ,选取 2 0例正常妊娠行人工流产者作为对照组 ,用流式细胞仪检测两组蜕膜组织中NK细胞数量及表型 ,用改进的乳酸脱氢酶释放法测定NK细胞杀伤活性。结果 :正常早孕蜕膜中CD5 6+CD3- NK细胞占蜕膜单个核细胞的 60 .73± 13.2 4 % ,为蜕膜组织的优势细胞群 ,UHA患者蜕膜中CD5 6+CD3- NK细胞总量与正常妊娠蜕膜组织中相同 ,而其CD5 6+CD16- 亚群却明显低于正常妊娠组 (P <0 .0 5 ) ,CD5 6+CD16+亚群含量及CD5 6+CD16+/CD5 6+CD16- 比值均异常增高 (P均 <0 .0 5 )。UHA组蜕膜组织中NK细胞杀伤活性及其异常增高率均高于正常妊娠组 ,差异均有显著性 (P均 <0 .0 5 )。结论 :NK细胞是孕早期蜕膜组织中的优势细胞群 ,其亚群失衡及功能异常可导致自然流产     

Study on the activity and phenotype of decidual natural killer cells in patients with unexplained habitual abortions

Habitualabortionsoccurin 1to 2 %ofthechild bearingpopulation .Chromosomalaberrationistheprincipalcauseoffetallossduringtheearlystageofgestation .Oth eretiologies ,whichincludeanatomicanomalies ,endocrinedisorders,andinfections ,havealsobeendocumemtedinpatientswithhabitualabortions .Nevertheless ,in 4 0to6 0 %ofcouples ,habitualabortionsremainunexplained ,whicharecalledUHA .Recently ,theimportanceofim munologyinUHAisrecognized .Immunecellsareabun dantinhumandeciduaandarecapableofrespondingto…     

Subpopulations of t lymphocytes and lymphocyte proliferative activity in normal pregnancy]

T lymphocyte subpopulations (CD3+, CD4+, CD8+) and the lymphocyte proliferative responses to mitogens (PHA, Con A, PWM), in the environment of fetal calf serum (FCS) were examined in 16 normal primigravidas in the third trimester of pregnancy and in 15 healthy nonpregnant women. In normal pregnant women significantly lower absolute and percentage numbers of CD3+ and CD4+ T cells and almost twice reduced CD4+/CD8+ ratio were found, in comparison with nonpregnant subjects. Despite the shifts among particular T lymphocyte subsets in the peripheral blood, non disorders were found in the lymphocyte proliferative responses to mitogens in normal pregnancy.     

Maternal lymphocyte subpopulations (CD45RA+ and CD45RO+) in preeclampsia

OBJECTIVE: The maternal syndrome of preeclampsia has been attributed to a systemic intravascular inflammatory response and endothelial cell dysfunction. The stimulus responsible for intravascular inflammation in preeclampsia has not been determined. The expression of CD45 isoforms on the surface of human T cells has been used to classify CD4(+) T lymphocytes into na?ve cells (CD45RA+) and memory T cells (CD45RO+). An increased percentage of CD45RO+ cells has been interpreted as consistent with previous exposure to microbial products or other antigens. The purpose of this study was to determine whether preeclampsia is associated with a change in the proportion of CD45RA+ and CD45RO+. STUDY DESIGN: A prospective study was conducted in patients with preeclampsia (n = 24) and normal pregnancy (n = 75). The percentage of CD45RA+ and CD45RO+ on CD4(+) T lymphocytes in peripheral blood was determined using flow cytometry and monoclonal antibodies. Results were reported as a percentage of CD4(+) lymphocytes. Parametric statistics were used for analysis. A probability value of <.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: Patients with preeclampsia had a significantly higher percentage of CD45RO+ than normal pregnant women (P <.01). A significantly lower percentage of CD45RA+ was found in patients with preeclampsia than in normal pregnant women (P <.01). CONCLUSION: Preeclampsia is associated with an increase in the percentage of CD45RO+ and a decrease in the CD45RA+ lymphocyte subpopulation. Therefore, patients with preeclampsia have evidence of previous antigenic exposure, the nature of which remains to be established.     

Effect of IgG therapy on lymphocyte subpopulations in the peripheral blood of Kuwaiti women experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss

Intravenously administered polyspecific IgG is being increasingly used as an immunomodulating therapy with controversial beneficial outcome. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of IgG infusion on peripheral T-cell subpopulations in women with recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). Fifteen women with a history of three previous RPL between 6 and 22 weeks of gestation and positivity for the antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS) were randomized to one of two treatment groups: (a) an intravenous immunoglobulin therapy group (RPL-IVIg; 7 patients), 500 mg IVIg/kg/month and (b) a placebo-treated group given multivitamins (8 patients). Control groups comprised either normal pregnant women without APS (10 patients) or non-pregnant women. The T-cell markers were characterized using a monoclonal antibody panel including CD3, CD4, CD8, CD25, CD29, CD38, CD45RA, CD45RO, CD54 and HLA-DR. Analysis was performed with a two-color fluorescent-activated flow cytometer. In the first trimester, the percentage of CD4+CD25+, CD4+CD45RO+, CD8+HLA-DR+, and CD8+CD38+ populations were reduced in the multivitamin group compared to normal pregnant women (p < 0.05) while in the RPL-IVIg group only CD4+CD25+ cells were reduced (p < 0.05). By the second trimester, CD3+CD16+CD56+ was significantly higher in multivitamin- than in IVIg-treated women (p < 0.05). The percentage of CD4+HLA-DR+ was significantly higher in the two RPL groups compared to normal pregnant women (p < 0.05). IVIg therapy in women with RPL was associated with a significant reduction in CD3+CD16+CD56+ and CD4+CD25+. This may contribute to the suppression of immune-mediated processes contributing to premature abortion.     

Influence of mode and time of delivery on leukocyte subpopulations in umbilical cord blood

DESIGN: The aim of this article was to study the differences between lymphocyte subsets of cord blood newborns according to the mode of delivery. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Lymphocytes of 15 infants born by vaginal route and 14 infants born by caesarean section were immunophenotyping by flow cytometer. RESULTS: Significant higher percentage of CD8+ was found in group of vaginal delivery. We also found high coefficient of linear regression between birthweight and CD23+, CD19+, CD4+/CD25+, NK, CD8+, CD4+, CD+3. CONCLUSION: No effect of operative delivery on percentage and absolute sizes of cord blood lymphocytes subsets except significant higher percentage of CD8+ were found.     

妊娠中晚期外周血T淋巴细胞亚群和NK细胞的观察

目的 :检测孕妇外周血T淋巴细胞亚群和NK细胞的变化 ,探讨正常妊娠时母体的细胞免疫状态。方法 :健康孕妇 92例按孕周分为 3组 :中孕组 (孕周 13～ 2 7+ 6周 )、晚孕未足月组 (孕周 2 8～ 36 + 6周 )和足月组 (孕周 37～ 4 1+ 6周 ) ;另取同期健康未孕生育年龄妇女 2 0例作对照组。用流式细胞仪检测其外周血T淋巴细胞亚群和NK细胞的相对数 ,结合外周血白细胞计数计算其绝对数。结果 :正常孕妇外周血白细胞总数显著增加 ,其中粒细胞百分数和绝对数均显著增加 ,单核细胞绝对数增加 ,淋巴细胞百分数和绝对数均显著减少 ;CD3+ 细胞百分数显著增加 ,CD4 + 细胞百分数和绝对数均显著减少 ,CD4 + /CD8+ 比值显著下降 ,CD8+ 细胞差异无显著性 ;NK细胞百分数和绝对数均显著减少。随着孕周进展 ,CD4 + 细胞百分数和绝对数均逐渐减少 ,CD4 + /CD8+ 比值逐渐下降 ,中孕组与晚孕未足月组比较 ,差异有显著性 (P <0 .0 5 )。结论 :妊娠期母体细胞免疫功能处于免疫抑制状态 ;随着妊娠进展 ,这种抑制有一定程度的下降。     

Expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) on the surface of peripheral blood lymphocytes of pregnant women with pregnancy-induced hypertension

OBJECTIVES: Intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1, CD54) is involved in process of leukocytes adhesion to endothelium as well as in their migration to surrounding tissues. There is much evidence that pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) presents a state of endothelial destruction mediated partially by increased ICAM-1 expression on endothelial cells and neutrofils. DESIGN: The aim of this study was to evaluate the expression of ICAM-1 (CD54) molecule on the peripheral blood lymphocytes of pregnant women with PIH studied "in vitro". MATERIALS AND METHODS: Preeclampsia (PE) and transient hypertension (TH) were defined according to USA National Health Institute criteria. The study group consisted of 16 women with preeclampsia (PE), 12 women with transient hypertension (TH) and 9 women with physiological pregnancy. The group of 8 nonpregnant women served as controls. Exclusion criteria were: uterine contractions, infection and steroid therapy before blood sampling. Peripheral blood was obtained by venipuncture. Lymphocytes were isolated and cultured by using standard procedures. Mitogenic doses of phytohaemaglutynin (PHA) were added to each culture. Immunofluorescent marking techniques with anty-CD54 one-step monoclonal antibodies were performed. Analysis was made with FACSCalibur flow-cytometer with 488 nm argon laser using CellQuest programme. The results were described as the percentage of CD54+ lymphocytes and MFI index corresponding density of CD54 molecules on the lymphocyte surface. Statistical analysis was performed using t-Student and U-Mann-Whitney tests. The work was sponsored by KBN 4 P05E 118,15 grant. RESULTS: The percentage of CD54+ lymphocytes in physiological pregnancy compared to nonpregnant women did not differ significantly (56.9 +/- 20.8% vs. 57.2 +/- 14.0%, p = 0.97). The MFI value was increased in pregnant women but in comparison with nonpregnant women did not reach statistical significance (34.7 +/- 35.7 vs. 17.8 +/- 4.3, p = 0.20). The percentage of CD54+ lymphocytes in TH group compared to normal pregnant women did not differ significantly (52.2 +/- 18.6% vs. 56.9 +/- 20.8%, p = 0.58) but MFI value was significantly increased (100.6 +/- 81.5 vs. 34.7 +/- 35.7). In PE group compared to normal pregnant women the percentage of CD54+ lymphocytes as well as MFI value were significantly increased (CD54+: 70.8 +/- 12.9% vs. 56.9 +/- 20.8%, p < 0.05; MFI: 170.8 +/- 91.7 vs. 34.7 +/- 35.7, p < 0.0005). CONCLUSIONS: 1/expression of ICAM-1 molecule on peripheral blood lymphocytes studied "in vitro" during normal pregnancy is not different in comparison to the nonpregnant state, but 2/ in pregnancy complicated with PIH is significantly increased, especially in PE, 3/described changes are a sign of the lymphocyte activation and may be responsible for endothelial destruction observed in PIH.     

Fetal and maternal white cells and B- and T-lymphocyte subpopulations in pregnant women with recent infection.

OBJECTIVE: To study maternal and fetal white cell counts, B- and T-lymphocyte subpopulations in pregnant women with evidence of recent infection. METHODS: Thirty-seven pregnant women with recent infection and 38 controls were studied. All were referred for fetal blood sampling to exclude congenital infection, or to perform fetal chromosome analysis. There were 16 infected fetuses: 9 cytomegalovirus (CMV), 4 rubella, and 3 toxoplasmosis. Maternal and fetal blood was taken and white cell counts, the percentage of CD3+, CD4+, CD8+, CD56+, HLADR+CD3+ T-lymphocyte subpopulations and CD19+ B lymphocytes were measured. RESULTS: The percentage of CD3+, CD8+, and HLADR+CD3+ lymphocytes were significantly higher in infected mothers compared to controls, while CD19+ and the CD4+/CD8+ ratio were lower. Infected mothers carrying infected fetuses had significantly lower white blood cell counts compared to those infected mothers without fetal infection. The percentage of HLADR+CD3+ T lymphocytes was significantly higher and the CD4+/CD8+ ratio lower in infected fetuses compared to controls and noninfected fetuses of infected mothers. Abnormal CD4+/CD8+ ratios and/or increased HLADR+CT3+ T lymphocytes were found in 8 of 10 fetuses with structural abnormalities and/or hematological/biochemical signs of systemic damage, and in 7 of 27 without (RR = 3.1, 95% CI = 1.5-6.3). CONCLUSION: Both infected fetuses and their mothers have significant identifiable changes in white cell counts and T-lymphocyte subpopulations compared to controls. These tests may help in diagnosing maternal and fetal infection.     

米非司酮并米索前列醇终止早孕的蜕膜组织T淋巴细胞亚群及细胞因子的表达

目的观察米非司酮并米索前列醇终止早孕的蜕膜组织T淋巴细胞亚群及细胞因子的表达,探讨药物流产的免疫作用机理.方法将38例停经≤49d的早孕妇女分成3组米非司酮组13例(Ⅰ组),米非司酮并米索前列醇组12例(Ⅱ组),对照组13例(Ⅲ组),应用流式细胞技术对蜕膜组织T淋巴细胞亚群,即辅助T淋巴细胞(CD+4)、抑制或杀伤T淋巴细胞(CD+8)、T总淋巴细胞(CD+3)、自然杀伤(NK)细胞白细胞分化抗原分化簇(CD+56、CD+16)和肿瘤坏死因子α(TNF-α)和转化生长因子β(TGF-β)的表达进行分析.结果Ⅰ组、Ⅱ组CD4+分别为(30.9l±2.57)%、(31.58±3.28)%,与Ⅲ组(25.64±2.36)%比较,差异均有显著性(P＜0.05,P＜0.01).Ⅰ组、Ⅱ组CD+56分别为(22.40±2.77)%、(26.88±3.79)%,与Ⅲ组(18.58±4.04)%比较,差异均有显著性(P＜0.05,P＜0.01).Ⅰ组、Ⅱ组CD+16分别为(8.98±2.18)%、(10.84±2.51)%,与Ⅲ组(6.34±2.01)%比较,差异均有显著性(P＜0.01,P＜0.001).TNF-α在Ⅰ组、Ⅱ组的表达较Ⅲ组有增高趋势,TGF-β有下降趋势,但差异无显著性(P＞0.05),而CD+3、CD+8、CD+4/CD8+比值,3组比较,差异无显著性(P＞0.05).结论米非司酮并米索前列醇通过影响蜕膜组织局部免疫细胞及细胞因子的表达,可导致局部免疫微环境的破坏,使母体免疫抑制反应减轻,排斥反应增强,这可能是其抗早孕的免疫作用机理之一.     

Immunologic studies in patients with premature ovarian failure

Tests for a range of autoantibodies, and counts of lymphocytes, B cells, T cells, and T cell subsets were performed in 45 Chinese patients with premature ovarian failure and 45 age-matched normal control subjects. Eight patients (18%) were positive for at least one autoantibody. Only one patient was positive for antiovarian antibody. Patients with autoantibodies had a significantly higher percentage of circulating B cells. The lymphocyte, T cell, CD4+, and CD8+ counts in patients with premature ovarian failure were significantly higher than those in the control group, but the CD4:CD8 ratio was significantly lower in women with premature ovarian failure. There was a significant negative correlation between plasma estradiol levels and CD8+ counts, and a significant positive correlation between plasma estradiol levels and CD4:CD8 ratios. The changes in lymphocytes and lymphocyte subpopulations in premature ovarian failure may be due to estrogen deficiency.     

妊娠期糖尿病患者母儿免疫水平变化的临床研究

目的:研究妊娠期糖尿病(GDM)患者母儿免疫球蛋白(Ig)、补体(C)、T淋巴细胞亚群以及NK细胞水平的变化,探讨GDM对母儿体液免疫和细胞免疫的影响。方法:选择58例不同糖耐量水平的GDM患者为研究对象根据是否需要胰岛素治疗进一步分为GDM1组和GDM2组,以30例健康孕妇做对照。免疫比浊法测定外周静脉血与脐血的免疫球蛋白、补体水平;流式细胞技术测定外周静脉血与脐血的T细胞亚群及NK细胞水平。结果:GDM组外周血CD4+、CD4+/CD8+、CD16+CD56+、IgG含量均下降,CD8+、C3、C4、IgE含量升高,差异有统计意义(P<0.05);CD3+、IgA、IgM含量下降,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。GDM组脐血中CD3+、CD4+、CD4+/CD8+、CD16+CD56+含量均下降,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);IgM、IgG含量下降,CD8+、IgE含量升高,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。与GDM1组相比,GDM2的指标呈现更明显的变化趋势。结论:妊娠期糖尿病存在母儿体液免疫和细胞免疫的失衡,且病情越重,这种改变越显著。     

Pregnancy-associated changes in peripheral blood lymphocyte subpopulations in normal Kuwaiti women.

It has recently been reported that healthy pregnancy is associated with systemic immunosuppression. The aim of this study was to evaluate the numbers and distribution of lymphocyte subpopulations in normal, healthy pregnant Kuwaiti women. Thirty-four healthy normotensive women in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy were studied using flow cytometry to define lymphocyte subpopulations and were compared with 16 non-pregnant women. A decrease in the absolute numbers of lymphocytes was observed affecting T cells (CD3+, CD4+, CD8+), B cells (CD19+), and natural killer cells (CD16+/CD56+). When analyzed as a percentage of the total lymphocyte population, there was a significant decrease in B cells and an increase in CD4+ T cells. The T cell population revealed increased expression of CD25 on CD4+ and CD8+ cells, of HLA-DR on CD8+ cells, and of CD54 on CD4+ T cells. The reduced number of lymphocytes suggests that Kuwaiti females may be immunosuppressed in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. The presence of activated CD4+ T cells could indicate the expression of a regulatory suppressor T cell population, as Treg cells are CD4+CD25+, and suppressor T cells are thought to be CD8+. Future work is required to explore the significance of these T cell populations in pregnancy.     

NK Cells Detect Changes in Adaptive Immunity within Mouse Decidua from Gestation Day Eight

Viable human CD56+ CD16? peripheral blood Natural Killer (NK) cells show specific in vitro binding under shear forces to ligands expressed by endothelial cells in cryostat sections of gestation day (gd)7 mouse decidua basalis. In serial assays, numbers of cells adhering to gd7 tissue are constant for men but have cyclical variation for fertile women, suggesting a brief gain in functional decidual homing potential of this NK cell subset during the menstrual cycle. Regardless of gender, numbers of adhering cells from an individual donor, increase dramatically when the substrate is decidua basalis from a later gestational timepoint. Here, we report that human blood CD56+ CD16? NK cells which adhere as single cells over gd7 decidua basalis, adhere as large clusters over gd8 and gd9 tissues, suggestive of antigen recognition and lymphocyte activation. We asked which cells within mouse decidua basalis trigger this response in CD56+ CD16? cells. Using decidua from mice transgenic for myeloid dendritic cell (mDC) expression of enhanced yellow fluorescent protein (eYFP), we found cluster formation was independent of mDC contact. Use of decidua from alymphoid mice showed clustering behavior required substrate lymphocytes. By use of decidua containing NK cells but lacking T and B cells, decidual T and/or B lymphocytes were identified as the cells altered after gd7 in a manner that activates CD56+ CD16? cell clustering. This timepoint is just prior to mouse spiral arterial modification and its detection by these indicator cells implicates adaptive, decidual immune responses in the regulation of NK cell function.     

妊娠高血压综合征患者蜕膜组织中免疫相关细胞变化的研究

目的研究妊高征的免疫学发病机制。方法通过对妊高征患者及正常孕妇胎盘蜕膜组织中免疫相关细胞进行光镜观察,测定淋巴细胞转化率,探讨蜕膜免疫相关细胞的变化与妊高征之间的关系。结果蜕膜中大颗粒淋巴细胞及凋亡细胞显著增多,ＣＤ＋５７细胞数量及ＣＤ＋４与ＣＤ＋８比例上升,淋巴细胞转化率明显升高。结论蜕膜中免疫相关细胞参与了妊高征的免疫学发病机制。     

妊娠早期蜕膜组织巨噬细胞分泌IL-10/IFN-γ功能的特征

目的:探讨正常妊娠早期母胎界面蜕膜组织与外周血中细胞因子分泌的格局以及单核/巨噬细胞分泌IL-10/IFN-γ的功能特征。方法:收集9例接受人工流产的正常早孕妇女外周血和蜕膜组织,用MACS法富集单核/巨噬细胞,用ELISPOT法检测细胞因子。结果:在正常妊娠早期,母胎界面蜕膜组织分泌IL-10的细胞细胞和分泌IFN-γ细胞比值显著高于外周血;蜕膜巨噬细胞分泌IL-10数量明显高于外周血单核细胞,亦明显高于蜕膜组织非巨噬细胞。结论:蜕膜组织分泌细胞因子格局的特征与外周血有差异,可能是母胎免疫耐受形成的重要途径。蜕膜巨噬细胞可通过增强IL-10的分泌调节母胎界面细胞因子格局,有利于诱导母胎免疫耐受。     

Expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 on the surface of peripheral blood and decidual lymphocytes of women with pregnancy-induced hypertension

OBJECTIVE: If overexpression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (CD54) on lymphocytes exists it could have important implications for the pathophysiology of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH). STUDY DESIGN: CD54 "in vitro" expression (described as (%) of CD54+cells and CD54 mean fluorescence intensity, MFI) on the peripheral blood and decidual lymphocytes of pregnant with pre-eclampsia (PE) (n=16), transient hypertension (TH) (n=12), and controls (n=9). RESULTS: The percent (%) of CD54+peripheral blood lymphocytes, CD54 MFI on them and CD54 MFI on decidual lymphocytes were increased especially in PE. During PE the (%) of CD54 decidual lymphocytes correlated negatively with platelet count. In TH the positive correlation between the blood pressure and the (%) of CD54 peripheral blood lymphocytes as well as CD54 MFI on decidual lymphocytes were found. CONCLUSIONS: (1) PIH, especially PE, is accompanied by overexpression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) on peripheral blood and decidual lymphocytes studied "in vitro", (2) Some of the parameters studied seem to correlate with clinical markers of PIH intensity but this fact needs further investigations using larger subject groups.     

Lymphocyte subpopulations in lymph and blood draining from the uterus and ovary in sheep

Lymphocyte subsets in utero-ovarian peripheral lymph and uterine and jugular venous blood were analysed with the aid of monoclonal antibodies, polyclonal antisera and flow microfluorometry. The proportion of various lymphocyte subpopulations, as determined by monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and polyclonal antisera, was found to vary between utero-ovarian peripheral lymph and jugular and uterine venous blood. T cell levels were higher in utero-ovarian peripheral lymph (approx. 80% CD5+, 50% CD4+ and 23% CD8+) than peripheral blood (approx. 55% CD5+, 18% CD4+ and 12% CD8+). Conversely, in lymph, 10% of lymphocytes were B cells compared to 30% in blood. There were 20-30% MHC II+ cells in utero-ovarian peripheral lymph and 40-50% in blood. The level of CD45R+ cells in utero-ovarian peripheral lymph was low (2%) compared to peripheral blood (approx. 55% in pregnant and 25% in non-pregnant ewes). The proportion of lymphocyte subpopulations in lymph was similar for pregnant and non-pregnant ewes. However, some differences in levels in peripheral blood were evident between uterine and jugular venous blood and pregnant and non-pregnant ewes. CD4+ cells were higher in the uterine vein (14%) than in the jugular vein (11%) of pregnant ewes. The uterine and jugular veins in pregnant ewes contained approx. 50% MHC II+ cells compared to 30% in non-pregnant ewes. Likewise, the proportion of CD45R+ cells was higher in uterine and jugular venous blood of pregnant ewes (approx. 58%) compared to non-pregnant ewes (around 25%).