Effect of Homoharringtonine on Bone Morrow CD34^+CD7^+ Cells in Chronic Granulocytic Leukemia

Objective： To explore the effect of homoharringtonine （HHT） on bone morrow CD34^＋CD7^＋ cells in chronic granulocytic leukemia （CGL）. Methods： The changes of bone morrow CD34^＋CD7^＋ cells were observed after the treatment of HHT in 23 cases with CGL. The proliferation and apoptosis of CD34^＋CD7^＋ cells treated with HHT in vitro were studied. Results： The proportion of CD34^＋CD7^＋ cells in CGL （0.145±0.021） was higher than that of normal control （0.052±0.013）. The proportion of CD34^＋CD7^＋ cells in patients who got cytogenetic responses to HHT （0.072±0.020） decreased remarkably, but not in those patients who did not got cytogenetic responses to HHT, （0.137±0.023）. the proliferation of CD34^＋ cells was inhibited and the proportion of CD34^＋CD7^＋ cells decreased after cultured with HHT （0.134 in 24 h, 0.126 in 48 h and 0.102 in 72）. The apoptosis rate of CD34^＋CD7^＋ cells was higher than that in CD34^＋CDT cells （35.39%±4.39% versus 24.57%±4.01%, P〈0.05） 72 h after culture with HHT. Conclusion： The proportion of CD34^＋CD7^＋ cells in CGL was higher than that of normal control and HHT may inhibit the proliferation and induce apoptosis of bone marrow CD34^＋CD7^＋ cells.

CD19^(+)CD24^(+)CD27^(+)调节性B细胞及IL-10、IL-34与系统性红斑狼疮中医证型的关系

目的:探讨CD19^(+)CD24^(+)CD27^(+)调节性B细胞(Bregs细胞)及白细胞介素(IL)-10、IL-34与系统性红斑狼疮(SLE)中医证型的关系。方法:选取2022年4月~2024年4月在本院接受治疗的117例SLE患者为研究组,并纳入同期进行体检的86名健康体检者为对照组,检测对比两组的CD19^(+)CD24^(+)CD27^(+)Bregs细胞中CD24^(high) CD27^(+)比例、CD24^(mid) CD27^(+)比例以及血清IL-10、IL-34水平。另将研究组根据中医辨证分型分为热毒炽盛证、肝肾阴虚证、脾肾阳虚证,检测对比不同中医证型患者间CD24^(high) CD27^(+)比例、CD24^(mid) CD27^(+)比例、IL-10、IL-34、肾功能及系统性红斑狼疮疾病活动指数(SLEDAI)的差异。结果:研究组的CD24^(high) CD27^(+)比例、CD24^(mid) CD27^(+)比例、IL-10、IL-34水平均高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。117例SLE患者中热毒炽盛证有49例、肝肾阴虚证33例、脾肾阳虚证35例。CD24^(high) CD27^(+)比例、CD24^(mid) CD27^(+)比例、IL-10、IL-34水平及SLEDAI评分均在肝肾阴虚证、脾肾阳虚证、热毒炽盛证中依次上升,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);脾肾阳虚证患者的血清肌酐、尿素氮、24h尿蛋白定量均高于热毒炽盛证及肝肾阴虚证患者(P<0.05)。结论:SLE患者血清CD19^(+)CD24^(+)CD27^(+)Bregs细胞、IL-10、IL-34水平均与中医证型有关,可作为中医辨证论治的辅助指标。

CD34^(+)细胞数对单倍体造血干细胞移植治疗恶性血液病的影响

背景:单倍体造血干细胞移植与较高的植入功能不良相关,因此经常要求更高的CD34^(+)细胞数量,但现有研究关于异基因造血干细胞移植CD34+细胞剂量和研究终点关系的结论是有争议的。目的:探究CD34^(+)细胞数对单倍体造血干细胞移植治疗恶性血液疾病临床结果的影响。方法:纳入2019年1月至2021年12月期间于郑州大学第一附属医院造血干细胞移植中心行单倍体造血干细胞移植的恶性血液病患者,总计135例。结合既往研究结果及移植中心经验,以CD34+细胞数5.0×10^(6)/kg为截止点,将队列分为2组。评估两组的移植物植入情况、复发率及非复发死亡率、总生存期和无进展生存期等相关临床指标。结果与结论:①CD34+细胞剂量与血小板的植入相关,高剂量组血小板的植入时间早于低剂量组(14 d vs.16 d,P=0.013)。②两组患者3年总生存期无显著差异(67.5%vs.53.8%,P=0.257);两组间的无进展生存期也无显著性差异(65.6%vs.44.2%,P=0.106),但根据疾病风险指数(DRI)进行分层分析后发现低危患者高剂量组的3年无进展生存期较低剂量组升高(72.0%vs.49.3%,P=0.036)。③高剂量组3年累积复发率小于低剂量组(16.0%vs.33.5%,P=0.05)。④两组100 d内非复发死亡率高剂量组大于低剂量组,但无显著差异(17.3%vs.6.7%,P=0.070);进行分层分析发现,高危患者中高剂量组100 d内非复发死亡率明显高于低剂量组(20.0%vs.3.3%,P=0.046)。⑤综上所述,输注>5.0×10^(6)/kg的CD34^(+)细胞可促进血小板早期植入,可改善移植中低危风险患者的3年无进展生存期,并且降低移植后累积复发率;但在高危患者中,高剂量CD34+细胞导致移植后100 d内的非复发死亡率增高,考虑可能与移植后早期重度急性移植物抗宿主病的发生增多相关,因此考虑对回输高剂量CD34+细胞的患者应加强移植物抗宿主病的监测。

Expression of Caspase－3 in Cord Blood CD34^＋ Cells during Culture in vitro

Objective: To investigate the expression and significance of caspase-3 protein in CD34^+ cells from cord blood (CB) during culture in vitro with different growth factors. Methods: RT-PCR, Western blot and flow cytometry techniques were used to detect the expression of caspase-3 in CD34^+ CB cells during culture in vitro. Results: Caspase-3 mRNA was constitutively expressed at a low level in freshly isolated CD34^+ cells. The expression of caspase-3 mRNA and protein was upregulated when these cellswere first expanded in suspension culture with growth factors for 3 days. However, only the 32 kDa inactive caspase-3 proenzyme was detected in the freshly isolated CD34^+ cells as well as during the first 3 days expansion with cytokines. With longer culture time in vitro, especially in the presence of the combination of IL-3, IL-6 and GM-CSF, caspase-3 was activated and a cleavage product of 20 kDa became detectable.Conclusion: Caspase-3 is involved in apoptosis of primitive CB CD34^+ cells during expansion in vitro.

组蛋白H3K27甲基化抑制剂EPZ005687对U937细胞和正常骨髓CD34^+细胞凋亡、增殖及细胞周期的影响

本研究目的在于探讨组蛋白H3K27甲基化抑制剂新药EPZ005687对白血病细胞系U937细胞和正常骨髓CD34+细胞的凋亡、增殖抑制和细胞周期的影响。以不同浓度的EPZ005687作用于U937细胞,在不同时间点采用Annexin V/PI法检测细胞凋亡,WST-1法检测细胞增殖,7-AAD流式细胞术检测法检测细胞周期,免疫化学法检测H3K27组蛋白甲基化活性。结果表明:EPZ005687显著诱导U937细胞的凋亡,在0.5、1、5和10μmol/L浓度下作用于U937细胞48 h后,其凋亡率分别为3.96%±0.79%、5.74%±0.73%、13.34%±1.77%和25.24%±2.55%,而EPZ005687对正常骨髓CD34+细胞的凋亡影响较小;在0.5、1、5和10μmol/L浓度下CD34+细胞凋亡率分别为3.64%±0.62%、4.28%±0.99%、6.18%±1.19%和7.56%±1.34%;0.5、1、5和10μmol/L浓度的EPZ005687分别作用于U937细胞12 h至96 h,作用CD34+细胞1至5 d,明显观察到EPZ005687显著抑制U937细胞的增殖且呈剂量依赖性,而对正常CD34+细胞的增殖抑制并不明显。细胞周期分析显示,1μmol/L EPZ005687作用72 h可使U937细胞明显阻滞于G1期(64.18%±13.27%vs 49.43%±12.54%),S期细胞比例明显下降低(9.67%±2.61%vs 15.26%±5.58%),而正常CD34+细胞因多数细胞位于G1期,S期细胞较少而不受其影响。进一步的H3K27组蛋白甲基化检测分析显示,EZP005687可明显地降低U937细胞的H3K27组蛋白甲基化,而不降低正常CD34+细胞的H3K27组蛋白甲基化。结论:组蛋白H3K27甲基化抑制剂EPZ005687明显抑制U937细胞的增殖,诱导细胞凋亡和细胞周期阻滞,但对正常造血细胞CD34+影响较小,可作为一种潜在的血液肿瘤治疗药物应用于临床。

慢性粒细胞性白血病患者骨髓源bcr/abl融合基因阳性Flk1^+CD31^-CD34^-干细胞体外抗STI571机制的初步研究

为进一步了解STI571对慢性粒细胞性白血病(CML)患者体内bcr/abl融合基因阳性的原始及定向白血病干/祖细胞分化及增殖的影响,更深入阐明部分CML患者在经历一段血液学甚至是细胞遗传学水平上的完全缓解后复发及对STI571的耐药机制,利用从CML患者骨髓分离到的具有血管母细胞特性、bcr/abl融合基因阳性、免疫表型为Flk1+CD31-CD34-细胞,体外检测了STI571对其在造血集落培养基中的分化及处于分化阶段时的增殖抑制作用。结果显示:浓度为5μmol/LSTI571,维持作用96小时(病人体内维持96小时的STI571浓度只可能达到1-2μmol/L),即可有效抑制定向造血祖细胞的增殖。没有充分的证据显示,相对原始的bcr/abl融合基因阳性、免疫表型为Flk1+CD31-CD34-细胞的分化及增殖受到明显的抑制作用。结论:CML患者体内的原始白血病干/祖细胞对STI571具有一定的抗性,临床上所观察到的CML患者在运用STI571一段时间后出现正常的造血恢复现象,可能仅仅是因为STI571杀死或抑制了定向恶性白血病祖细胞的增殖,但随着时间的推移,在经历了短暂的血液学甚至是细胞遗传学水平上的缓解后,对STI571耐药的原始白血病干/祖细胞终究会再次导致CML的复发。

In vitro study of the influence of GST-π gene transfer on drug-resistance of human cord blood CD34^+ cells

Objective:To investigate the influence of GST-π gene transfer on drug-resistance of human cord blood CD34 + cells.Methods:CD34 + cells were purified from cord blood from normal full-term pregnancy.Gene transduction into human cord blood CD34 + cells was carried out using GST-π gene containing retrovirus vector.The GST-π gene expression in transduced CD34 + cell was confirmed by RT-PCR.After confirmation of GST-π gene transfer,the transfected CD34 + cells were cultured by colony assay in the presence of carboplatin.Results:GST-π mRNA was detected in 30% of CFU-GM derived from GST-π gene transduced CD34 + cells.In vitro drug resistance test showed that the number of CFU-GM formed was significantly higher (2～3 fold) in GST-π gene transduced CD34 + cells than untransduced CD34 +cells.Conclusion:GST-π gene transfer can confer resistance to hematopoietic progenitors against carboplatin in vitro.

C57BL/6j小鼠骨髓CD34^+造血干细胞来源的iDC的体外培养与鉴定

目的:探讨以恰当的体外定向诱导和培养小鼠骨髓CD34+造血干细胞以获得足够数量的未成熟树突状细胞(immatureden driticcells,iDC)的方法。方法:采用自健康C57BL/6j小鼠骨髓中分离CD34+造血干细胞,进而于含rmGM-CSF和rmIL-4的RPMI-1640完全培养液中定向诱导和扩增,收集悬浮生长细胞后,予以流式细胞学检测其CD80、CD86和CD11c等表面分子的表达,扫描电镜观察悬浮细胞的形态。结果:去除红细胞的骨髓细胞培养4h后,10%左右细胞贴壁生长。加rmGM-CSF和rmIL-4培养,逐渐呈集落样悬浮生长,有树枝状突起。第6天时,细胞集落呈密集的葡萄串状,细胞体积增大,毛刺状或根须状突起更明显。流式细胞学显示:体外培养第7天的iDC的表面分子CD11c的表达率为75%~81%[(78.4±8.36)%],表面分子CD80的表达率为32%~51%[(38.26±8.77)%],而表面分子CD86的表达率为18%~53%[(27.5±8.30)%]。扫描电镜见细胞有典型的树枝状突起。结论:联合使用rmGM-CSF和rmIL-4定向诱导培养骨髓CD34+造血干细胞,可大量扩增出iDC。

转染外源性Fas配体基因的正常骨髓CD34^+细胞诱导U937细胞凋亡的实验研究

目的:观察转染外源性FasL的CD34+细胞对白血病细胞系U937的凋亡诱导作用,探讨通过向CD34+细胞转染FasL以增强移植后GVL效应的可能性。方法:免疫磁珠法分选骨髓CD34+细胞并进行体外扩增培养;FasL基因逆转录病毒途径转染CD34+细胞,并与白血病细胞U937混合培养,加入或不加入柔红霉素、阿糖胞苷,借助TUNEL、流式细胞仪检测细胞的凋亡率。结果:逆转录病毒上清转染后48～72h,流式细胞仪检测24.2%±2.4%CD34+细胞表达FasL(P<0.01)(未转染的CD34+细胞FasL阳性率为7.6%±1.1%)。未转染或转染外源FasL的CD34+细胞与白血病细胞U937以1:1的比例混合培养18h后,细胞凋亡率分别为5.0%±1.3%、10.8%±0.6%(P<0.01);FasL+CD34++DNR或FasL+CD34++Arac作用后,细胞凋亡率分别为13.4%±1.0%(P<0.05)、17.95%±1.3%(P<0.01)。结论:表达外源性FasL的骨髓CD34+细胞可诱导白血病细胞U937凋亡。提示植入转染外源性FasL基因的骨髓CD34+细胞可增强BMT后的GVL效应。

STI571、三氧化二砷和Velcade对bcr/abl^+-CD34^+细胞增殖、凋亡的影响

目的研究STI571、三氧化二砷(As2O3)和Velcade在单独及联合应用时对bcr/abl+-CD34+细胞增殖、凋亡的影响。方法提取慢性粒细胞白血病患者骨髓的bcr/abl+-CD34+细胞,用STI571、As2O3、Velcade单独及联合处理96h,通过CCK-8分析及流式细胞术分别检测细胞增殖、凋亡的变化,并用Hoechst33342染色及荧光显微镜技术观察凋亡细胞形态学改变。同时检测上述方案对正常骨髓CD34+细胞的抑制作用。结果STI571、As2O3及Velcade对bcr/abl+-CD34+细胞的作用呈剂量依赖性,其中在低浓度时以抑制增殖作用为主,促凋亡作用不明显。当0.25～2μmol/LSTI571分别与2.5μmol/LAs2O3及15nmol/LVelcade联合后,抑制率和凋亡率均显著提高,呈相加或协同作用,且对正常CD34+细胞的抑制作用无进一步增强。结论As2O3及Velcade与STI571联合能够增强对BCR/ABL+-CD34+细胞的作用,具有一定临床意义。

rhIL-17对小鼠造血前体细胞和人脐血CD34^+干细胞分化发育的影响

目的:探讨重组人白细胞介素-17(Interleukin-17,IL-17)对小鼠骨髓造血前体细胞和人脐血来源的CD34^+干细胞生长发育的影响.方法:采用常规方法采集小鼠造血前体细胞;采用Mini-MACS分离技术,从正常人脐血分离人CD34^+干细胞.体外加入IL-17和/或GM-CSF、IL-4培养分离的前体细胞,应用流式细胞仪检测其表型,采用ELISA法检测了其分泌的IL-12水平,通过[~3H]-TdR掺入法测定其刺激同种异体T淋巴细胞增殖的能力.结果:IL-17促进了小鼠骨髓来源的未成熟DC表达Ia,B7-2等免疫分子,促使其分泌较高水平的IL-12,该细胞也能刺激同种异体T细胞有效增殖,表现出了成熟DC的特征.IL-17单独培养9d促使人脐血CD34^+干细胞扩增了2倍,部分细胞高表达CD1a及B7-2,低表达HLA-DR,未检测到CD83的表达.该细胞能促使同种异体T细胞增殖,但作用较弱;而rhIL-17与GM-CSF联合培养后扩增了14倍,培养细胞中CD1a、B7-2阳性细胞的比例明显升高,且此细胞刺激同种异体T细胞增殖的能力较强.结论:IL-17体外可促进小鼠骨髓造血前体细胞来源的DC成熟;与GM-CSF联合培养既能促进CD34^+干细胞增殖,又能使之获得DC特征,初步提示IL-17与GM-CSF联合作用可促进CD34^+干细胞向DC分化.

外周血CD4^(+)PD-1^(+)Tcells及CD4^(+)T淋巴细胞ATP含量与复发性卵巢癌疗效的相关性分析

目的 探讨外周血CD4^(+)程序性细胞死亡受体-1(PD-1)^(+)T cells及CD4^(+)T淋巴细胞三磷酸腺苷(ATP)含量与复发性卵巢癌疗效的相关性。方法 选取30例复发性卵巢癌患者为复发组,30例未复发卵巢癌患者为非复发组;另选取30名同期体检健康者作为对照组。评估外周血CD4^(+)PD-1^(+)T cells及CD4^(+)T淋巴细胞ATP含量与复发性卵巢癌疗效的相关性。结果 复发组和非复发组的CD4^(+)PD-1^(+)T cells较对照组明显升高(P<0.05)。复发组和非复发组的CD4^(+)T淋巴细胞ATP含量较对照组明显降低(P<0.05)。复发组治疗后CD4^(+)PD-1^(+)Tcells显著低于治疗前(P<0.05),治疗后CD4^(+)T淋巴细胞ATP含量显著高于治疗前(P<0.05)。CD4^(+)PD-1^(+)T cells与复发性卵巢癌疗效成负相关(r=-0.393,P=0.039),CD4^(+)T淋巴细胞ATP含量与复发性卵巢癌疗效成正相关(r=0.449,P=0.031)。结论 复发性卵巢癌患者外周血CD4^(+)PD-1^(+)T cells及CD4^(+)T淋巴细胞ATP含量与疗效密切相关。

An Association between Immunosenescence and CD4^+CD25^+ Regulatory T Cells: A Systematic Review

Objective Age-related increment of the prevalence of CD4^＋CD25^＋ regulatory T （Treg） cells were described controversially, and whether such changes explain immune dysfunction in the elderly is still unclear. The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the role of the Tregs in immunosenescence. Methods Medline and manual searches were performed to identify all published epidemiological and animal studies investigating the efficacy of the association between immunosenescence and Treg cells. Results It was founded that the frequency, phenotypic characteristics, and number/function of Tregs were altered significantly with aging. Medical conditions in individuals with advanced ageas well as apoptosis intensity of Treg cells had an impact on the accumulation of Tregs which in turn could deteriorate cytotoxic activity of CD8＋ T and NK cells and production of IL-2. The range of immune cells that could be suppressed by Treg cells was quite wide and covered CD4^＋CD25^＋ T cells, NK cells, dendritic cells and even monocytes. These changes were observed both in humans and experimental animals. Besides, it was believed that frequency of Tregs increased with age and was accompanied by intensified suppressive activity for Tregs in patients, for example, with Alzheimer disease （AD） and Parkinson disease （PD）. The impaired condition of CD4＋ T cells, so-called immunosenescence, rendered transplant recipients less responsive to an allogeneic kidney graft, an effect that was limited to transplant recipients who were aged over 60 years. Conclusions Treg cells are associated with immunosenescence. All these changes contribute to the aging-related decline of immune responses and lead to the higher risk of immune-mediated diseases, cancer or infections in aged individuals.

Analysis of CD4^+CD25^+ Regulatory T Cells and Foxp3 mRNA in the Peripheral Blood of Patients with Asthma

The changes of CD4^＋CD25^＋ regulatory T cells （CD4^＋CD25^＋ Treg） and Foxp3 mRNA in peripheral blood mononuclear cells （PBMCs） from patients with asthma were investigated in order to elucidate the possible roles of CD4^＋CD25^＋ Treg in the development of asthma. The peripheral blood samples were collected from 29 healthy controls （normal control group） and 78 patients with asthma which included 30 patients in exacerbation group, 25 patients in persistent group, and 23 patients in remission group. By using flow cytometry and RT-PCR, the CD4^＋CD25^＋ Treg ratio and Foxp3 mRNA in PBMCs were detected. The CD4^＋CD25^＋ Treg ratio and Foxp3 mRNA in PBMCs of exacerbation and persistent groups were lower than that of remission and normal control groups （P〈0.05）. Although the CD4^＋CD25^＋ Treg ratio and Foxp3 mRNA of remission group were also lower than that of normal control group, there was no significant difference between them （P〉0.05）. As compared with persistent group, exacerbation group had lower CD4^＋CD25^＋ Treg ratio and Foxp3 mRNA （P〈0.05）. It was indicated that the decrease of CD4^＋CD25^＋ Treg ratio and its function in PBMCs may be responsible for pathogenesis of asthma.

Depletion of CD4^+CD25^+ regulatory T cells can promote local immunity to suppress tumor growth in benzo[a]pyrene-induced forestomach carcinoma

AIM： To elucidate the distribution of CD4^＋CD25^＋ regulatory T cells （Tregs） in different lymphoid tissues and its local enhancement on tumor growth before and after depletion of CD4^＋CD25^＋ Tregs. METHODS： Female ICR mice were garaged with benzo[a]pyrene （BaP） to induce forestomach carcinoma. CD4^＋CD25^＋ Tregs were intraperitoneally depleted with monoclonal antibody PC61. These mice were divided into BaP-only, BaP ＋ IgG, BaP ＋ PC61, and control groups. The forestomach of mice was dissected for histological analysis, and tunnel test was performed for apoptosis of tumor cells. CD4^＋CD25^＋ Tregs were sorted from different lymphoid tissues and expression of Foxp3, IL-10, and chemokine receptors was analyzed by flow cytometry, semi-quantitative and veal-time polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS： The mice gavaged with only BaP showed increased forestomach papilloma and carcinoma at wk 16 and 32. The proportion of CD4^＋CD25^＋ Tregs was significantly higher in peri-stomach regional lymph nodes than in other lymphoid tissues. These CD4^＋CD25^＋ Tregs in regional lymph nodes expressed higher levels of Foxp3 and IL-10, enriched in the CD62L-subset, and CCR1 and CCR5 chemokine receptors. In mice gavaged with BaP ＋ PC61, the number of tumor nodules and tumor volume decreased significantly with massive infiltrating cells and apoptosis of tumor cells. In the draining regional lymph nodes, the number of CD4^＋CD25^＋ Tregs also decreased significantly. CONCLUSION： Inducible and activated CD4^＋CD25^＋ Tregs in the draining regional lymph nodes suppress host local immunity during tumor growth. Depletion of CD4^＋CD25^＋ Tregs can promote host local immunity to suppress tumor growth.

Increase of CD4^+CD25^+ T cells in Smad3^(-/-) mice

AIM： To investigate the changes of lymphocyte subpopulations, especially CD4^＋CD25^ T regulatory cells in Smad3^-/- mice. METHODS： Hematological changes and changes of lymphocyte subpopulations were detected in Smad3＂/- mice using cell counter and flow cytometry, respectively, and compared to their littermate controls. RESULTS： The numbers of neutrophils and lymphocytes in peripheral blood were significantly increased in Smad3^-/- mice compared to littermate controls. CD19^＋ expressing cells in blood and spleen, and CD8^＋ T cells in thymus were all markedly decreased in Smad3^-/- mice. More important, Smad3^-/- mice had an increased population of CD4^＋CD25^＋ T cells in peripheral lymphoid tissues, including thymus, spleen, and lymph nodes. CONCLUSION： These observations suggest that the changes of lymphocyte subpopulations might play a role in susceptibility to inflammation of Smad3^-/- mice.

Influence of Danshen Injection on airway inflammation and CD4^+ CD25^+ regulatory T cells of asthmatic rats

Objective： To investigate the influence of Danshen Injection on airway inflammation and CD4^＋CD25^＋ regulatory T cells（CD4^＋CD25^＋ Tr） of asthmatic rats, and elucidate the possible mechanism of Danshen Injection in treatment of asthma. Methods： 30 Wister rats were randomly divided into control group, asthma group and Danshen Injection treated group. Bronchoalveolar lavage fluids （BALF） were collected, and cytology studies were conducted. Lung tissues were obtained and pathologic analyses were done with hematoxylin and eosin stain （HE）. Flow cytometry was used to detect the CD4^＋CD25^＋ Tr ratio in peripheral blood mononuclear cells （PBMCs）. Results： Total cell, the percentage of lymphocytes, neutrophils and eosinophils （Eos） in BALF of Danshen Injection-treated group were lower than that in asthma group （P〈0.05, P〈0.01）. Compared with asthma group, less infiltration of inflammatory cells in lung tissues was observed in Danshen Injection-treated group. CD4^＋CD25^＋ Tr of asthma group was lower than that of control and Danshen Injection treated group （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Danshen Injection can suppress airway inflammation of asthmatic rats, probably by increasing the number of CD4^＋CD25^＋ Tr.

Role of LAP^+CD4^+ T cells in the tumor microenvironment of colorectal cancer

AIM To investigate the abundance and potential functions of LAP^+CD4^+ T cells in colorectal cancer(CRC). METHODS Proportions of LAP^+CD4^+ T cells were examined in peripheral blood and tumor/paratumor tissues of CRC patients and healthy controls using flow cytometry. Expression of phenotypic markers such as forkhead box(Fox)p3, cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein(CTLA)-4, chemokine CC receptor (CCR)4 and CCR5 was measured using flow cytometry. LAP^-CD4^+ and LAP^+CD4^+ T cells were isolated using a magnetic cellsorting system and cell purity was analyzed by flow cytometry. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction was used to measure expression of cytokines interleukin (IL)-10 and transforming growth factor(TGF)-β.RESULTS The proportion of LAP^+CD4^+ T cells was significantly higher in peripheral blood from patients (9.44% ± 3.18%) than healthy controls (1.49% ± 1.00%, P < 0.001). Among patients, the proportion of LAP^+CD4^+ T cells was significantly higher in tumor tissues(11.76% ± 3.74%) compared with paratumor tissues (3.87% ± 1.64%, P < 0.001). We also observed positive correlations between the proportion of LAP^+CD4^+ T cells and TNM stage(P < 0.001), distant metastasis(P < 0.001) and serum level of carcinoembryonic antigen(P < 0.05). Magnetic-activated cell sorting gave an overall enrichment of LAP^+CD4^+ T cells (95.02% ± 2.87%), which was similar for LAP^-CD4^+ T cells(94.75% ± 2.76%). In contrast to LAP^-CD4^+ T cells, LAP^+CD4^+ T cells showed lower Foxp3 expression but significantly higher levels of CTLA-4, CCR4 and CCR5(P < 0.01). LAP^+CD4^+ T cells expressed significantly larger amounts of IL-10 and TGF-β but lower levels of IL-2, IL-4, IL-17 and interferon-γ, compared with LAPCD4+ T cells.CONCLUSION LAP^+CD4^+ T cells accumulated in the tumor microenvironment of CRC patients and were involved in immune evasion mediated by IL-10 and TGF-β.

Glutamine deprivation impairs function of infiltrating CD8^(+)T cells in hepatocellular carcinoma by inducing mitochondrial damage and apoptosis

BACKGROUND The functions of infiltrating CD8^(+)T cells are often impaired due to tumor cells causing nutrient deprivation in the tumor microenvironment.Thus,the mechanisms of CD8^(+)T cell dysfunction have become a hot research topic,and there is increased interest on how changes in metabolomics correlate with CD8^(+)T cell dysfunction.AIM To investigate whether and how glutamine metabolism affects the function of infiltrating CD8^(+)T cells in hepatocellular carcinoma.METHODS Immunohistochemical staining and immunofluorescence were performed on surgically resected liver tissues from patients.Differentially expressed genes in infiltrating CD8^(+)T cells in hepatocellular carcinoma were detected using RNA sequencing.Activated CD8^(+)T cells were co-cultured with Huh-7 cells for 3 d.The function and mitochondrial status of CD8^(+)T cells were analyzed by flow cytometry,quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction,and transmission electron microscopy.Next,CD8^(+)T cells were treated with the mitochondrial protective and damaging agents.Functional alterations in CD8^(+)T cells were detected by flow cytometry.Then,complete medium without glutamine was used to culture cells and their functional changes and mitochondrial status were detected.RESULTS There were a large number of infiltrating PD-1+CD8^(+)T cells in liver cancer tissues.Next,we cocultured CD8^(+)T cells and Huh-7 cells to explore the regulatory effect of hepatoma cells on CD8^(+)T cells.Flow cytometry results revealed increased PD-1 expression and decreased secretion of perforin(PRF1)and granzyme B(GZMB)by CD8^(+)T cells in the co-culture group.Meanwhile,JC-1 staining was decreased and the levels of reactive oxygen species and apoptosis were increased in CD8^(+)T cells of the co-culture group;additionally,the mitochondria of these cells were swollen.When CD8^(+)T cells were treated with the mitochondrial protective and damaging agents,their function was restored and inhibited,respectively,through the mitochondrial damage and apoptotic pathways.Subsequently,complete medium without glutamine was used to culture cells.As expected,CD8^(+)T cells showed functional downregulation,mitochondrial damage,and apoptosis.CONCLUSION Glutamine deprivation impairs the function of infiltrating CD8^(+)T cells in hepatocellular carcinoma through the mitochondrial damage and apoptotic pathways.

CD34^+细胞的心肌细胞分化潜能研究

目的 :了解粒细胞集落刺激因子 (G -CSF)动员的CD3 4 +细胞的心肌细胞分化潜能。方法 :用异丙肾上腺素 (ISO)复制急性心肌梗死大鼠动物模型 ,于 3h后用G -CSF动员骨髓造血干细胞进行心肌梗死动物模型的“自身干细胞移植” ,用免疫组化和HE染色方法检测动物模型心梗区的CD3 4 +细胞浸润以及心肌细胞再生情况。结果 :用ISO后 2 4h ,G -CSF处理组大鼠心梗区可见大量CD3 4 +单个核细胞浸润 ,并有CD3 4 +的新生心肌细胞生长 ,2周后疤痕组织不明显 ;而对照组心梗坏死区有大量以中性粒细胞为主的炎症细胞浸润 ,无CD3 4 +细胞浸润及新生心肌细胞生长 ,2周后出现较大量的疤痕组织。结论 :G -CSF动员CD3 4 +细胞具有向心肌细胞分化的潜能 ,用G -CSF动员造血干细胞的“干细胞自身移植” ,可治疗急性心肌梗死。