Differential effects of interferon-β1b on cytokine patterns of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells derived from RRMS and PPMS patients

The influence of interferon (IFN)-β on cytokine release by immune cells remains controversial. This study compared IFN-β1b effects on mononuclear cells, CD4+ and CD8+ T cells derived from healthy controls and relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) and primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) patients. Effects of IFN-β1b (0-10,000 U/ml) on cytokine release were determined in cell culture. IFN-β1b inhibited IFN-γ and induced interleukin (IL)-4 selectively in RRMS-derived CD4+ T cells. IL-10 was significantly induced in all cell populations from RRMS but only marginally in PPMS. IL-5 was always inhibited; IL-17A remained unaltered. These in vitro data parallel clinical observations that IFN-β is most effective in RRMS.     

CD4+CD28− lymphocytes and ischaemic stroke. Part I: CD4+CD28− lymphocytes and common carotid artery intima-media thickness

Background and purposeMore and more data point to the involvement of the CD4⁺CD28^? lymphocyte subpopulation in the pathogenesis of ischaemic stroke. This paper attempts to answer the question of whether an increase in the percentage of CD4⁺CD28^? lymphocytes in the blood may be associated with carotid artery intima-media thickness (IMT).Material and methodsThe study involved a group of 109 patients, aged 45 to 65 years, including 42 patients with first-ever ischaemic stroke, experiencing symptoms resulting from disturbances of the anterior area of cerebral circulation, arterial hypertension and/or type 2 diabetes mellitus (group 1). Group 2 consisted of 34 patients with above-mentioned risk factors but without ischaemic stroke. The control group comprised 33 healthy individuals. Distribution of sex and mean age was comparable. The IMT of carotid arteries was measured by ultrasonography. Flow cytometry was applied to determine the percentage of CD4⁺CD28^? lymphocytes in the peripheral blood.ResultsThe IMT was significantly greater in patients with stroke than in patients without stroke. No significant correlation was found between the proportion of CD4⁺CD28^? lymphocytes in the blood and the IMT of carotid arteries.ConclusionsThe significant proportion of CD4⁺CD28^? lymphocytes in patients with ischaemic stroke points to the involvement of the cells in the pathogenesis of stroke. The CD4⁺CD28^? lymphocytes are not involved in the pathomechanism of common carotid arteries IMT thickening in this group of patients.     

CD4+CD28− lymphocytes and cerebral ischaemic stroke. Part II: CD4+CD28− lymphocytes and carotid artery atherosclerotic plaque characteristics

Background and purposeCD4⁺CD28^? lymphocytes can directly contribute to the instability of atherosclerotic plaque. This paper attempts to answer the question of the potential influence of the CD4⁺CD28^? lymphocyte population on the ultrasound image of atherosclerotic plaque in the common carotid artery (CCA) wall.Material and methodsThe study involved a group of 109 patients, aged 45 to 65 years, including 42 patients with first-ever ischaemic stroke, experiencing symptoms resulting from disturbances of the anterior area of cerebral circulation, arterial hypertension and/or type 2 diabetes mellitus (group 1). Group 2 consisted of 34 patients with mentioned risk factors, without ischaemic stroke. The control group comprised 33 healthy individuals. The percentage of CD4⁺CD28^? lymphocytes was assessed with flow cytometry.ResultsA significant difference in the incidence of heterogeneous plaques was noted between groups 1 and 3 (p = = 0.0023) as well as between group 2 and 3 (p = 0.0005), whereas groups 1 and 2 did not differ from each other. The proportion of CD4⁺CD28^? lymphocytes was similar in groups 1 and 2 (p = 0.97), but it differed between groups 1 and 3 (p < 0.0001) and between groups 2 and 3 (p < 0.001). A correlation was found between the proportion of CD4⁺CD28^? lymphocytes in the blood and the number of CCA atherosclerotic plaques (Rs = 0.191, p = 0.046). The proportion of CD4⁺CD28^? lymphocytes in peripheral blood did not correlate with the ultrasound types of atherosclerotic plaques. No correlation between the proportion of CD4⁺CD28^? lymphocytes and the area of atherosclerotic plaques was found.ConclusionsThe correlation between the proportion of CD4⁺CD28^? lymphocytes and the number of atherosclerotic plaques within the CCA suggests that the cells are involved in the mechanism of carotid plaque formation. There is no proof of the involvement of the above-mentioned cells in the mechanism of plaque destabilization in those arteries.     

IFN-β induces the proliferation of CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ regulatory T cells through upregulation of GITRL on dendritic cells in the treatment of multiple sclerosis

IFN-β is a major disease-modifying agent used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). Its mechanisms are complex and it has broad immunomodulatory effects on many types of immune cells. It was observed clinically that the quantity of CD4(+)CD25(+)Foxp3(+) regulatory T cells increases in some MS patients treated with IFN-β. In this study, we show that IFNAR engagement by IFN-β expands naturally occurring CD4(+)CD25(+)Foxp3(+) regulatory T cell population through the modulation of dendritic cells (DCs). IFN-β has no effect on the conversion of CD4(+)CD25(-) T cells to adaptive Treg cells. The IFN-β-induced upregulation of GITRL on DC and downregulation of CTLA-4 on Treg cell work together to facilitate the proliferation of anergic Treg cells. In MS patients treated with Avonex or Rebif (IFN-β), it was found that GITRL expression is markedly upregulated on peripheral CD14(+) cells. Our findings help the better understanding of the complex effects of IFN-β in the treatment of MS.     

CD4+CD25+ T细胞的扩增及其功能分析*☆

背景：CD4+CD25+ T细胞增殖能力低,且在人外周血中仅占单个核细胞的4%左右。若能在体外高效扩增CD4+CD25+ T细胞,并保持其免疫调节特性,将会对临床移植产生积极的影响。 目的：观察C57BL/6小鼠来源的CD4+CD25+ T细胞体外增殖情况及其扩增后的功能变化。 设计、时间及地点：细胞学体外观察,于2007-10/2008-05在南方医科大学珠江医院血液科完成。 材料：SPF级C57BL/6及BALB/C雄性小鼠购自南方医科大学动物所。小鼠白血病细胞EL9611由珠江医院血液科惠赠。 方法：利用免疫磁珠法分选小鼠CD4+CD25+ T细胞;以抗鼠 CD3ε单抗、抗鼠CD28单抗、鼠重组白细胞介素2及辐射过的BALB/C小鼠脾细胞为共刺激因子,通过实时定量RT-PCR检测扩增后CD4+CD25+ T细胞FoxP3基因mRNA表达变化,以确定增殖效率;3H-TdR掺入法检测扩增后的CD4+CD25+ T细胞对CD4+CD25-T细胞增殖的影响;LDH释放法检测扩增后的CD4+CD25+ T细胞对CD4+CD25-T细胞杀伤小鼠白血病细胞EL9611的影响,以CD4+CD25-T细胞为效应细胞,以EL9611细胞为靶细胞。 结果：经免疫磁珠分选可获得高纯度及较强活性的CD4+CD25+ T细胞。扩增后CD4+CD25+T细胞FoxP3基因mRNA的表达平均为扩增前的5.46倍,最高可达14.39倍。扩增后CD4+CD25+T细胞可明显抑制CD4+CD25-T细胞的增殖,且随着CD4+CD25+T细胞数的增加,这种抑制增殖的能力也逐渐增强,当两者比例为1:1时抑制率最大,达62.05%。与单纯CD4+CD25- T细胞对EL9611细胞杀伤率比较,效靶比为10:1时扩增后的CD4+CD25+ T细胞联合CD4+CD25- T细胞的杀伤率无明显变化（t=2.199,P > 0.05）;效靶比为5:1时扩增后的CD4+CD25+ T细胞联合CD4+CD25- T细胞的杀伤率则明显降低（t=5.839,P < 0.05）。 结论：单抗加异源性抗原能有效扩增CD4+CD25+T细胞;扩增后的CD4+CD25+T细胞比新鲜分离的CD4+CD25+T细胞能更有效地抑制CD4+CD25-T细胞的增殖,其对CD4+CD25-T细胞杀伤白血病细胞的作用则取决于其与CD4+CD25-T细胞的相对比例。     

供体凋亡淋巴细胞预输注对猪肝移植受体CD4+T、CD8+T、CD4+CD25+调节性T细胞的影响

背景：凋亡细胞能够主动调节机体的免疫功能,并能通过调节机体细胞免疫和体液免疫的途径诱导免疫耐受,但这些结果只在大鼠肝脏移植模型中证实。 目的：探讨通过60Co γ射线体外处理后的供体淋巴细胞预输注诱导猪肝移植特异性免疫耐受的作用中,对淋巴细胞亚群的影响。 方法：建立非转流小型猪原位肝移植模型。将受体猪随机摸球法均分为2组：空白对照组,受体猪无特殊处理,行肝移植;淋巴细胞组：受体猪在肝移植前7 d经耳静脉注射60Co γ射线处理过的5×108个供体淋巴细胞。观察两组受体猪移植后的存活时间,移植后T淋巴细胞亚型CD4+T、CD8+T、CD4+CD25+Tr变化及病理。 结果与结论：移植后3 d,两组病理活检均呈急性中、重度排斥反应;移植后6 d,两组均呈急性重度排斥反应。移植后1,3,6 d CD4+T、CD8+T、CD4+CD25+Tr升降趋势,两组间差异无显著意义(P > 0.05)。提示,60Co γ射线体外处理过的淋巴细胞预输注未能够诱导猪同种异体肝移植特异性免疫耐受,未能引起T淋巴细胞亚群变化有关。     

肾移植患者外周血中的CD4+ CD25+ CD127low/-调节性T细胞

背景：越来越多的实验在分析免疫耐受标志,以期能够更好地辅助患者进行移植后免疫抑制治疗。 目的：分析肾移植后患者外周血中CD4+ CD25+ CD127low/-调节性T细胞在肾移植免疫耐受中的作用。 方法：采集62例肾移植后患者(急性排斥反应组22例,移植稳定组40例)及20例健康对照者的外周抗凝血,经免疫染色,应用流式细胞仪分析CD4+ CD25+ CD127low/-调节性T细胞所占CD4+ T细胞百分含量,同时采用ELISA方法检测患者血清中白细胞介素2和白细胞介素10的质量浓度。 结果与结论：移植稳定组中CD4+ CD25+ CD127low/-调节性T细胞所占CD4+ T细胞百分含量显著高于健康对照组和急性反应排斥组(P < 0.01);CD4+ CD25+ CD127low/-调节性T细胞百分含量与白细胞介素2呈显著负相关(P < 0.05),与白细胞介素10呈显著正相关(P < 0.01)。提示CD4+ CD25+ CD127low/-调节性T细胞在肾移植后免疫耐受的机制中发挥了一定作用。     

首发抑郁症患者外周血CD4+CD25+CD127-调节性T细胞的研究

目的 探讨首发抑郁症患者治疗前后外周血中CD4⁺CD25⁺CD127^-占CD4⁺的比例及Treg细胞与抗抑郁治疗的相关性。方法 纳入在大庆市第三医院住院治疗的首发抑郁症患者共20例,均符合《精神障碍诊断与统计手册（第5版）》（DSM-5）关于抑郁障碍的诊断标准,汉密尔顿抑郁量表17项版（HAMD-17）总评分>20分;同期纳入在大庆市第三医院体检中心的健康成人作为对照组,共20例。对抑郁症患者治疗前及治疗12周后分别进行HAMD-17评定。对抑郁症患者治疗前、治疗12周后及健康对照组分别采取其外周血,利用流式细胞术（FCM）测定外周血CD4⁺CD25⁺CD127^-占淋巴细胞的百分比及CD4⁺CD25⁺CD127^-占CD4⁺T细胞的百分比,并作对照分析。结果 在CD4⁺CD25⁺CD127^-/CD4⁺的水平上,抑郁症患者治疗前、治疗后均高于健康对照组,差异均有统计学意义（P均<0.01）;抑郁症患者HAMD-17评分及血清CD4⁺CD25⁺CD127^-/CD4⁺的水平均下降,差异均有统计学意义（P均<0.05）,且抑郁症显效组CD4⁺CD25⁺CD127^-/CD4⁺的变化率与HAMD-17评分减分率呈正相关（r=0.716,P<0.05）。结论 抑郁症患者经SSRIs类药物治疗后,外周血CD4⁺CD25⁺CD127^-/CD4⁺水平的降低预示抗抑郁疗效较好,有效的抗抑郁治疗可能与调节T细胞有一定的相关性。     

Reduced circulating CD4+CD25+ cell populations in Guillain-Barré syndrome

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a monophasic inflammatory disease considered to be due to autoimmunity. In order to test the hypothesis that the disease is associated with a perturbation of the circulating lymphoid cell population, we tested the mononuclear cells from the venous blood of 21 patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and 20 healthy controls by flow cytometry. The proportions and numbers of B and T lymphocytes, and CD4, CD8, double negative and gammadelta T cell subsets and numbers of monocytes were not significantly different in the patients compared with the controls. However, the number and proportion of CD4+CD25+ cells were reduced in acute GBS (mean number 61.7 cells/microl, 95% CI 42.9-80.4 and mean percentage 4.6%, 95% CI 3.8-5.4) compared with controls (mean number 99.8 cells/microl, 95% CI 74.7-124.9, p=0.02, and mean percentage 6.0%, 95% CI 4.9-7.1%, p=0.037). In addition, in GBS patients, the number and proportion of CD4+ T cells expressing CD25+ and HLA-DP, DQ, DR (mean number 11.9 cells/microl, 95% CI 7.6-16.1 and mean percentage 0.8%, 95% CI 0.5-1.1%) was lower than in healthy controls (23.5 cells/microl, 95% CI 16.4-30.6, p=0.01, and mean percentage 1.4%, 95% CI 1.1-1.8%, p=0.005. Since CD4+CD25+ cells include cells with special immunoregulatory functions, further investigation of this phenomenon and its relation to possible loss of regulatory T cell function in GBS is warranted.     

帕金森病大鼠CD4+CD25highFoxP3+调节性T细胞的变化

目的 研究帕金森病(Parkinson's disease,PD)大鼠外周血中调节性T细胞(regulatory T cells,Treg)的改变,并探讨其与脑内免疫炎症反应的相关性.方法 SD大鼠随机分为对照组、假手术组、PD 4周组、PD 2周组.PD 4周组和2周组定向注射6-羟多巴建立PD大鼠模型,假手术组注射PBS缓冲液,PD 2周组于术后第2 周,其他组于术后第4 周时,应用免疫荧光染色法观察各组大鼠黑质处酪氨酸羟化酶(Tyrosine hydroxylase,TH)阳性神经元、离子钙接头蛋白分子-1(Ionized calcium bindingadaptor molecule-1,iba-1)和胶原纤维酸性蛋白(Glial fibrillary acid protein,GFAP)阳性细胞数量及形态的改变,并通过流式细胞术(Flow cytometry,FCM)检测其外周血中CD4+CD25highFoxP3+ Treg 占T 淋巴细胞比例的变化.结果 PD4 周组TH 阳性神经元偏侧毁损率(91.33%±8.53%)较对照组和假手术组增加(P<0.01),且较PD2周组(64.56%±17.94%)毁损更为严重(P<0.05).PD4周组iba-1阳性细胞增加率(82.60%±11.52%)和GFAP阳性细胞增加率(86.62%±6.80%)较对照组及假手术组均增加(P<0.01),但PD 4 周组较2 周组iba-1 阳性细胞增加率(104.89%±13.39%)和GFAP 阳性细胞增加率(117.92%±15.34%)均减少(P<0.05).FCM示PD4周组大鼠外周血中CD4+CD25highFoxP3+ Treg占T淋巴细胞的比例(0.64%±0.08%)较对照组、假手术组及PD2周组均降低(P<0.01).另外,外周血T淋巴细胞中Treg比例变化与TH 阳性神经元毁损率(r=-0.59,P<0.01)、iba-1 阳性细胞增加率(r=-0.87,P<0.01)和GFAP 阳性细胞增加率(r=-0.89,P<0.01)均呈负相关.结论 PD大鼠外周血中Treg比例减少且可能与脑内免疫炎症反应相关.     

脑梗死大鼠CD4~+CD25~+调节性T细胞的作用

目的研究脑梗死大鼠血中CD4+CD25+调节性T细胞的变化及作用。方法大鼠40只,随机分为5组,线栓法制作大脑中动脉闭塞模型后分别检测24h、72h、1周、2周时血中CD4+CD25+调节性T细胞的表达。结果不同时间水平之间CD4+CD25+调节性T细胞的表达有显著性差异(P0.05),CD4+CD25+调节性T细胞的表达MCAO组明显高于假手术组(P0.01)。时间与分组间有交互效应(P0.01),但趋势不同。结论 CD4+CD25+调节性对脑梗死有潜在的脑保护作用。     

γ-干扰素诱导人外周血CD4~+CD25~-T细胞转化为CD4~+CD25~+调节性T细胞的可行性研究

目的研究γ干扰素(interferon-γ,IFN-γ)将人外周血CD4~+CD25~- T细胞诱导为CD4~+CD25~+调节性T细胞(CD4~+CD25~+Tregs)的可行性。方法采用免疫磁珠法分离19名健康志愿者外周血单个核细胞中的CD4~+CD25~- T细胞,在抗CD3和抗CD28抗体存在条件下给予不同水平IFN-γ刺激72 h,以流式细胞仪检测CD4~+CD25~+T细胞比例并以real time-PCR法检测其特异性表型标志FoxP3表达水平。将诱导生成的CD4~+CD25~+T细胞与自体CD4~+CD25~-T细胞共培养检测诱导生成的CD4~+CD25~+T细胞抑制CD4~+CD25~-T细胞增殖的能力。结果IFN-γ刺激后CD4~+CD25~+T细胞比例上调且其FoxP3表达较诱导前明显增高,当IFN-γ水平为20、40 ng/mL时,CD4~+CD25~+T细胞上调比例最高;40 ng/mL IFN-γ诱导的CD4~+CD25~+T细胞FoxP3表达最高,但不及CD4~+CD25~+Tregs。IFN-γ诱导所得CD4~+CD25~+T细胞可抑制自体CD4~+CD25~-T细胞增殖,40 ng/mL IFN-γ诱导的CD4~+CD25~+T细胞抑制能力与CD4~+CD25~+Tregs相当。结论 IFN-γ可诱导CD4~+CD25~-T细胞转化为CD4~+CD25~+T细胞,当IFN-γ水平为40 ng/mL时诱导率最高且诱导生成的CD4~+CD25~+T细胞表型和功能与CD4~+CD25~+Tregs相当。     

FoxP3+ CD4+ CD25+调节性T细胞在重症肌无力发病机制中的作用

目的 在细胞与分子水平检验重症肌无力(myasthenia gravis,MG)患者外周血中CD4+CD25+调节性T细胞(CD4+CD25+Tregs)的表达缺陷,探讨CD4+CD25+Tregs亚群异常与MG发病间的关系.方法 流式细胞技术检测21例MG患者(11例经胸腺切除)与20名健康对照者(healthy controls,HCs)外周血CD4+CD25+Tregs及FoxP3+CD4+CD25+Tregs含量,实时荧光定量聚合酶链反应(RT-FQ-PCR)分析MG患者与HCs外周血CD4+CD25+Tregs中FoxP3 mRNA的表达.结果 MG患者外周血CD4+CD25+ Tregs占CD4+T细胞含量与HCs比较无统计学差异(P＞0.05).MG患者外周血FoxP3+CD4+CD25+ Tregs含量及FoxP3 mRNA表达量与HCs比较均显著性降低(P＜0.05);胸腺切除的MG患者与未经胸腺切除的MG患者外周血FoxP3+CD4+CD25+ Tregs含量及FoxP3mRNA表达量无统计学差异(P＞0.05).结论 MG患者外周血CD4+CD25+ Tregs数量正常,但其表面分子FoxP3的表达下调,这种CD4+CD25+ Tregs亚群的异常发现有助于深入阐明MG的免疫发病机制.     

Thrombopoietin induced proliferation and differentiation of fetal liver CD34+ cells with phenotype change from hemopoiesis to neurogenesis**★

BACKGROUND： Previous studies have reported a neurotrophin-like motif in the N-terminal receptor binding region of the thrombopoietin （TPO） molecule, and have described localization of TPO and TPO receptor in the brain. Therefore, it is believed that TPO may be involved in regulation of neurogenesis. OBJECTIVE： To validate the effect of TPO on trans-differentiation, or differentiation from hematopoietic stem cells （HSCs） to neural stem cells （NSCs）. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING： Comparative studies were performed from March 2004 to April 2007 at the Department of Experimental Medicine, Northern Hospital, and the Department of Immunology, Fourth Military Medical University of Chinese PLA. MATERIALS： Human fetal liver （FL） was obtained from fetuses after water-balloon abortion. Gestational age ranged from 16 to 20 weeks. The study was approved by the Institutional Review Board and Ethics Committee of the Northern Hospital. TPO was kindly provided by Genentech Inc （USA）. Iscove＇s Modified Dulbecco＇s Medium （IMDM） and neurobasalTM medium were purchased from Invitrogen （USA）. MACS CD34 multisort kit was purchased from Miltenyi Biotec （Germany）. METHODS： CD34^＋ cells were isolated from human FL mononuclear cells using MACS CD34 multisort kit and cultured at 1 × 10^5/mL in IMDM, containing TPO for 60 days with weekly changes of half of the medium. After culturing for 30 and 60 days, the TPO-induced cells were resuspended in neurobasalTM medium containing 10% fetal brain extracts and plated in an 8-well BIOCOAT poly-D-Lysine Culture Slide and cultured for another 7 days. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES： Cell number, viability, phenotype and expression of hemopoiesis-related and neurogenesis-related proteins were examined by trypan blue exclusion with hemocytometer, immunoblot, immunocytochemistry and flow cytometry. RESULTS： After 60 days of induction with TPO, the cell number increased by 4.6-fold compared to the initial culture. Although the proportion of the cells expressing the h     

CD38 expression and NAD+-induced intracellular Ca+ mobilization in isolated retinal Müller cells

Müller cells of the vertebrate retina are prominent radial glia that provide essential support to sustain homeostasis of the tissue, including redistribution of external potassium, uptake and metabolism of neurotransmitters, and secretion of factors that stabilize the retina. Meeting this diversity of functional supports requires that Müller cells express numerous receptors, transporters, enzymes, and tissue factors. In this study, we provide evidence that adds to the dimensions of Müller cell function by demonstrating a unique relationship between external NAD(+) and the mobilization of internal calcium, expressed in the form of calcium waves. The cellular mechanism that supports internal mobilization of calcium appears to depend on a complex multifunctional ectoenzyme, CD38, which converts NAD(+) into the intracellular Ca(2+)-mobilizing second-messenger cyclic ADP-ribose (cADPR) and could function as a detector for extracellular NAD(+), thus providing a novel signal detection system for evaluating the extracellular environment. Our results are consistent with a model of intracellular Ca(2+) mobilization in which membrane-bound CD38 binds extracellular NAD(+) and triggers intracellular Ca(2+) waves either by direct conversion of NAD(+) to cADPR or by activating intracellular cADPR synthesis. Our preliminary results indicate that the Ca(2+) waves induced by external NAD(+) propagate through an internal pathway that depends on the activation of ryanodine receptors, which appear to be distributed throughout the Müller cell cytosol. Because NAD(+) is likely to be enhanced when cells are stress or damaged, CD38 could enable Müller cells to detect NAD(+) under these circumstances and respond appropriately. Alternatively, NAD(+) could also represent a novel extracellular, paracrine function that mediates signaling between glial cells and/or other cellular elements of the retina.     

CD+4CD+25T细胞在多发性硬化发病和治疗中的作用

CD4^＋CD25^＋T细胞被称作调节性T细胞（regulatory T cell，Treg），属于免疫调节细胞，占CD4^＋T细胞的5％-15％，是近10年来免疫学研究最活跃的领域。它在外周免疫耐受中起关键作用，能限制过度的免疫反应引起的组织损伤，是维持免疫系统平衡的主要因素，这些细胞能通过主动抑制其他免疫细胞的功能活性而抑制自身免疫性疾病和移植排斥反应。关于该细胞的基础研究已经很多，人们开始探讨其在免疫系统疾病中的作用。CD4^＋CD25^-效应性T细胞（effector T cell，Teff）和Treg之间的平衡是免疫系统保持稳定的重要基础，若Treg数量减少或功能下降将会引起自身免疫性疾病，相反，若此类细胞数量增多或功能亢进将会发生肿瘤等疾病。因此，这类细胞在调节免疫稳态中起了关键作用。本文将详细讨论Treg在多发性硬化（multiple sclerosis，MS）发病机制和治疗方面的作用。     

多发性硬化患者外周血CD4+CD25+ T细胞变化及其机制探讨

目的探讨多发性硬化(MS)患者外周血CD4 CD25 T细胞数量及叉头样转录因子(FOXP3)表达水平与MS病情的关系。方法选择温州地区MS患者44例(男12例、女32例),均按Poser诊断标准诊断,结合头颅MRI增强扫描排除合并其他神经系统和免疫系统疾病,并统一行EDSS评分;对照组43例(男13例、女30例)为健康查体者。具体方法:流式细胞仪检测外周血CD4 CD25 T细胞数量;免疫磁珠法分离CD4 CD25 T细胞;RT-PCR法检测CD4 CD25 T细胞FOXP3 mRNA表达并进行半定量分析。结果MS患者外周血中CD4 CD25 调节性T细胞数量与对照组比较无明显变化(P>0.05);活化的效应性T细胞数量增加(P<0.05)且活动期增加更为显著(P<0.01)。同一个体疾病活动期外周血CD4 CD25 调节性T细胞数量较非活动期减少(P<0.05)。MS患者外周血中CD4 CD25 T细胞的FOXP3 mRNA表达降低(P<0.05),且活动期降低更明显(P<0.01)。结论此组MS患者外周血CD4 CD25 调节性T细胞抑制活性降低,FOXP3 mRNA表达减少,活化的效应性T细胞数量增加,且与MS疾病活动性有关。     

CD4~+、CD25~+、CD127 low调节T细胞及CD16~+、CD56NK细胞在脑梗死急性期患者外周血中的表达及其关系

目的探讨脑梗死(CI)患者外周血中CD4+、CD25+、CD127 low调节T细胞及CD16+、CD56NK细胞的百分比变化及两者在CI患者免疫反应中的相互作用机制。方法采用流式细胞术检测50例急性CI患者(发病2d)外周血中CD4+、CD25+、CD127 low调节T细胞及CD16+、CD56NK细胞的表达水平,并与健康对照组进行比较。结果急性CI患者(发病2d)外周血中的CD4+、CD25+、CD127 low调节T细胞的表达水平低于健康对照组,而CD16+、CD56NK细胞的数量则明显高于健康对照组(p<0.05)。结论急性CI患者发病2d,CD16+、CD56NK细胞表达水平上升,而CD4+、CD25+、CD127 low调节性T细胞表达明显低于健康对照组,说明CD4+、CD25+、CD127 low调节性T细胞和CD16+、CD56NK细胞是促进CI发生的原因之一。     

糖皮质激素对多发性硬化患者外周血淋巴细胞CD80和CD4+CD25+T细胞表达的影响

目的探讨糖皮质激素(GC)对多发性硬化(MS)患者外周血淋巴细胞CD80和CD4+CD25+T细胞表达的影响。方法利用流式细胞仪检测21例MS急性期患者GC治疗前后外周血淋巴细胞CD80和CD4+CD25+T细胞阳性率,并与正常对照组比较;比较MS患者治疗前后扩展功能障碍状况量表(EDSS)评分的变化。结果MS患者急性期外周血淋巴细胞CD80的阳性率[(5.031±1.782)%]较正常对照组[(6.436±2.035)%]明显下降(P<0.05),经GC治疗后CD80的阳性率[(6.467±1.882)%]明显增高(P<0.01);CD4+CD25+T细胞阳性率治疗前后与正常对照组间差异均无统计学意义;治疗后EDSS评分[(3.64±1.79)分]较治疗前[(4.26±1.68)分]明显下降(P<0.01)。结论GC可上调MS患者淋巴细胞CD80的表达,抑制细胞免疫,促进MS病情缓解。     

睾丸内胰岛移植对CD4+ CD25+调节性T细胞分布的影响

背景：CD4+ CD25+调节性T细胞是维持机体免疫耐受的重要调控者，参与了多种移植免疫耐受的诱导。 目的：拟观察小鼠睾丸内胰岛移植后CD4+ CD25+调节性T细胞分布的特点。 设计、时间及地点：观察对照动物实验，2007-04/2008-01在江西省实验动物中心完成。 材料：成年Balb/c小鼠。 方法：分离小鼠胰岛细胞，采用胰管内注射胶原酶水浴消化及Ficoll 400不连续密度梯度离心法纯化，以双硫腙染色，计算胰岛细胞纯度，以体外葡萄糖刺激胰岛素分泌试验判定胰岛细胞功能。将胰岛移植至小鼠睾丸或肾包膜下，每只移植300~400个胰岛。在胰岛移植24 h后麻醉处死小鼠，取脾脏、睾丸及淋巴结，制成细胞悬液，免疫磁珠法分离CD4+CD25+ T细胞，通过流式细胞仪分析计数。 主要观察指标：胰岛细胞的纯度及功能，CD4+ CD25+调节性T细胞的分布。 结果：纯化后每只胰腺获得(478±53)个胰岛细胞，纯度为(81.5±12.3)%，纯化后细胞形态完好，活度大于90%。睾丸内胰岛移植时，睾丸、淋巴结及脾脏中CD4+CD25+调节性T细胞均显著增多（P < 0.05~0.01）。 结论：睾丸内胰岛移植能明显上调睾丸、淋巴结及脾脏中CD4+ CD25+调节性T细胞数量。