Predictive value of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes for neoadjuvant therapy response in triple-negative breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis

BACKGROUND The association between tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte(TIL)levels and the res-ponse to neoadjuvant therapy(NAT)in patients with triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC)remains unclear.AIM To investigate the predictive potential of TIL levels for the response to NAT in TNBC patients.METHODS A systematic search of the National Center for Biotechnology Information PubMed database was performed to collect relevant published literature prior to August 31,2023.The correlation between TIL levels and the NAT pathologic com-plete response(pCR)in TNBC patients was assessed using a systematic review and meta-analysis.Subgroup analysis,sensitivity analysis,and publication bias analysis were also conducted.RESULTS A total of 32 studies were included in this meta-analysis.The overall meta-ana-lysis results indicated that the pCR rate after NAT treatment in TNBC patients in the high TIL subgroup was significantly greater than that in patients in the low TIL subgroup(48.0%vs 27.7%)(risk ratio 2.01;95%confidence interval 1.77-2.29;P<0.001,I2=56%).Subgroup analysis revealed that the between-study hetero-geneity originated from differences in study design,TIL level cutoffs,and study populations.Publication bias could have existed in the included studies.The meta-analysis based on different NAT protocols revealed that all TNBC patients with high levels of TILs had a greater rate of pCR after NAT treatment in all protocols(all P≤0.01),and there was no significant between-protocol difference in the statistics among the different NAT protocols(P=0.29).Additionally,sensitivity analysis demonstrated that the overall results of the meta-analysis remained consistent when the included studies were individually excluded.CONCLUSION TILs can serve as a predictor of the response to NAT treatment in TNBC patients.TNBC patients with high levels of TILs exhibit a greater NAT pCR rate than those with low levels of TILs,and this predictive capability is con-sistent across different NAT regimens.

Tumor-infiltrating T-Lymphocyte immunity-related immune tolerance and anti–programmed cell death protein 1/ligand of programmed cell death protein 1 therapy for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma

Systemic therapy has become the standard treatment for patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)whose treatment options are limited.However,the long-term patient response to drugs and the survival outcomes remain a concern.With increasing exploration of the HCC microenvironment,particularly in terms of T lymphocyte immunity,a new era of immunomolecular targeted therapy,based on molecular signaling,has arrived for advanced HCC.In the study of immune tolerance of the intrinsic HCC microenvironment,we found that multiple immunosuppressive mechanisms and immune checkpoint inhibitors,such as anti–programmed cell death protein 1/ligand of programmed cell death protein 1 therapy,have improved clinical outcomes in some patients with advanced HCC.Furthermore,various combination therapies have been investigated,and HCC types have been categorized into different types based on anti–programmed cell death protein 1(PD-1)/ligand of programmed cell death protein 1(PD-L1)treatment.In this paper,we first discuss the tumor-infiltrating T lymphocyte immunity and immune tolerance of HCC.We then clarify the basic mechanism of anti–PD-1/PD-L1 therapy and discuss the types of HCC based on anti–PD-1/PD-L1 therapy.Thereafter,we explain the relevant studies and mechanisms of combination therapy of anti–PD-1/PD-L1 with antiangiogenesis drugs or multikinase kinase inhibitors,anti–T lymphocyte–related signaling pathways in HCC,and other anti-CD8+T cell immune checkpoints.In this way,this review offers a deeper understanding of anti–PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy for advanced HCC,in order to provide better individualized treatments for patients with advanced HCC.

Clinical significance of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes for gastric cancer in the era of immunology

Immunotherapy has begun to revolutionize cancer treatment, by introducing therapies that target the host immune system instead of the tumor, therapies that possess unique adverse event profiles, and therapies that may cure certain types of cancer. The immune microenvironment of tumors is emerging as the most important means of understanding the relationship between a patient' immune system and their cancer, informing prognosis, and guiding immunotherapy, such as an antibody blockade of immune checkpoints. For some solid tumors, simple quantitation of lymphocyte infiltration would seem to have prognostic significance, suggesting that lymphocyte infiltration is not passive but may actively promote or inhibit tumor growth. For gastric cancers, several studies have provided strong evidence that immune cells contribute to determining prognosis. However, the exact role of immune cells in gastric cancer remains unclear. Therefore, this review focuses on the clinical significance of immune cells, especially tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, in gastric cancer.

Association between Up-regulation of Fas Ligand Expression and Apoptosis of Tumor-infiltrating Lymphocytes in Human Breast Cancer

In order to study the significance of FasL expression in immune escape of breast cancer, FasL protein expression and the number of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes （TILs） in 40 specimens of breast cancer were detected by immunohistochemitry. The expression of FasL mRNA was measured by in situ hybridization in the consecutive tissue slices of 40 breast cancers respectively. By using terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediaed dUTP nick end labeling （TUNEL）, apoptotic cells were detected in 40 specimens of breast cancer. The expression of FasL was detected in all 40 specimens to varying degrees. In the consecutive tissue slices, the location of expression of FasL protein corresponded with that of FasL mRNA. In those with FasL extensive expression, the number of TILs was less （P〈0.05）, the apoptotic index （AI） of TILs was higher and the AI of tumor cells was lower （P〈0.01） than those with FasL weak expression respectively. The AI of TILs was correlated with that of tumor cells （r=-0.629, P〈0.01）. In conclusion, breast cancer cells can induce the apoptosis of TILs through the expression of FasL, which can counterattack the immune system. This may be a mechanism of immune evasion in breast cancer.

Prognostic implications of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes in association with programmed cell death ligand 1 expression in remnant gastric cancer

Objective:Remnant gastric cancer(RGC)is usually associated with a worse prognosis.As they are less common and very heterogeneous tumors,new prognostic and reliable determinants are required to predict patients’clinical course for RGC.This study aimed to investigate the tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes(TILs)and programmed cell death ligand 1(PD-L1)status as prognostic biomarkers in a cohort of patients with RGC to develop an immunerelated score.Methods:Patients with gastric cancer(GC)who underwent curative intent gastrectomy were retrospectively investigated.RGC resections with histological diagnosis of gastric adenocarcinoma were enrolled in the study.The risk score based on immune parameters was developed using binary logistic regression analysis.RGCs were divided into high-risk(HR),intermediate-risk(IR),and low-risk(LR)groups based on their immune score.The markers(CD3+,CD4+/CD8+T cells and PD-L1)were selected for their potential prognostic,therapeutic value,and evaluated by immunohistochemistry(IHC).Results:A total of 42 patients with RGC were enrolled in the study.The score based on immune parameters exhibited an accuracy of 79%[the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve(AUC)=0.79,95%confidence interval(95%CI),0.63-0.94,P=0.002],and the population was divided into 3 prognostic groups:10(23.8%)patients were classified as LR,15(35.7%)as IR,and 17(40.5%)as HR groups.There were no differences in clinicopathological and surgical characteristics between the three groups.In survival analysis,HR and IR groups had worse disease-free survival and overall survival rates compared to the LR group.In the multivariate analysis,lymph node metastasis and the immune score risk groups were independent factors related to worse survival.Conclusions:A scoring system with immune-related markers was able to distinguish prognostic groups of RGC associated with survival.Accordingly,tumor-infiltrating immune lymphocytes and PD-L1 status may serve as a potential prognostic biomarker for patients with RGC.

IN VITRO ANTITUMOR ACTIVITY OF TUMOR-INFILTRATING LYMPHOCYTES FROM HUMAN GASTRIC CARCINOMA

Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) isolated from 11 gastric carcinoma were studied. TIL could grow for a long-term in medium containing recombi-nant interleukin-2(rlL-2). The mean expansion fold achieved in 6 long-term cultures of 11 specimens was 15.1. RIL-2 expanded gastric TIL exhibited significant cytotoxicity against K562, BGC823, MCF-7 and more effective antitumor cytotoxicity against fresh autologous tumor targets and human gastric cancer cell line. Peak cytotoxicity was shown in the third or fourth week after cultures. Cryopreservation of gastric TIL didn't influence their expansion capacity and antitumor activity. Phenotypic analysis was demonstrated in this study. The results of present study indicate that TIL from human gastric carcinoma could be expanded and reach high levels of antitumor effector function in long-term cultures with rIL-2. Their function may be of clinical importance.

Bystanders or not?Microglia and lymphocytes in aging and stroke

As the average age of the world population increases,more people will face debilitating aging-associated conditions,including dementia and stroke.Not only does the incidence of these conditions increase with age,but the recovery afterward is often worse in older patients.Researchers and health professionals must unveil and understand the factors behind age-associated diseases to develop a therapy for older patients.Aging causes profound changes in the immune system including the activation of microglia in the brain.Activated microglia promote T lymphocyte transmigration leading to an increase in neuroinflammation,white matter damage,and cognitive impairment in both older humans and rodents.The presence of T and B lymphocytes is observed in the aged brain and correlates with worse stroke outcomes.Preclinical strategies in stroke target either microglia or the lymphocytes or the communications between them to promote functional recovery in aged subjects.In this review,we examine the role of the microglia and T and B lymphocytes in aging and how they contribute to cognitive impairment.Additionally,we provide an important update on the contribution of these cells and their interactions in preclinical aged stroke.

T lymphocyte proportion in Alzheimer’s disease prognosis

Bai et al investigate the predictive value of T lymphocyte proportion in Alzheimer's disease(AD)prognosis.Through a retrospective study involving 62 AD patients,they found that a decrease in T lymphocyte proportion correlated with a poorer prognosis,as indicated by higher modified Rankin scale scores.While the study highlights the potential of T lymphocyte proportion as a prognostic marker,it suggests the need for larger,multicenter studies to enhance generalizability and validity.Additionally,future research could use cognitive exams when evaluating prognosis and delve into immune mechanisms underlying AD progression.Despite limitations inherent in retrospective designs,Bai et al's work contributes to understanding the immune system's role in AD prognosis,paving the way for further exploration in this under-researched area.

Impact of oxaliplatin and trastuzumab combination therapy on tumor markers and T lymphocyte subsets for advanced gastric cancer

BACKGROUND Advanced gastric cancer(AGC)remains a challenging malignancy with poor prognosis.The combination of oxaliplatin and trastuzumab has shown promising results in AGC treatment.This study aimed to investigate the effects of oxaliplatin and trastuzumab combination therapy on serum tumor markers and T lymphocyte subsets in patients with AGC and to explore their potential as predictive biomarkers for treatment response.AIM To investigate the impact of oxaliplatin and trastuzumab combination therapy on serum markers and T cell subsets in patients with AGC.METHODS This prospective study enrolled 60 patients with AGC.All patients received oxaliplatin(130 mg/m^(2),every 3 weeks)and trastuzumab(8 mg/kg loading dose,followed by 6 mg/kg every 3 weeks)for six cycles.Serum carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA),cancer antigen 19-9(CA19-9),and cancer antigen 72-4(CA72-4)were measured before and after treatment.T-lymphocyte subsets,including CD3+,CD4+,CD8+,and CD4+/CD8+ratios,were also evaluated.The clinical response was assessed using the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1.RESULTS After six cycles of treatment,the CEA,CA19-9,and CA72-4 serum levels significantly decreased compared to baseline levels(P<0.001).The percentages of CD3+and CD4+T lymphocytes increased significantly(P<0.05),whereas the percentage of CD8+T lymphocytes decreased(P<0.05).The CD4+/CD8+ratio also significantly increased after treatment(P<0.05).Patients with a higher decrease in serum tumor markers(≥50%reduction)and a higher increase in CD4+/CD8+ratio(≥1.5-fold)showed better clinical response rates(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Oxaliplatin and trastuzumab combination therapy effectively reduced serum tumor marker levels and modulated T lymphocyte subsets in patients with AGC.Combination therapy not only has a direct antitumor effect,but also enhances the immune response in patients with AGC.Serum tumor markers and T lymphocyte subsets may serve as potential predictive biomarkers for treatment response in patients with AGC receiving combination therapy.

Prognostic significance of tumor budding,desmoplastic reaction,and lymphocytic infiltration in patients with gastric adenocarcinoma

BACKGROUND Recent studies have shown that the tumor microenvironment significantly influences the behavior of solid tumors.In this context,Accumulated data suggests that pathological evaluation of tumor budding(TB),desmoplastic reaction(DR),and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes(TILs)may be crucial in determining tumor behavior in the gastrointestinal tract.Regarding gastric adenocarcinoma(GAC),although some results suggest that TB and TILs may be effective in determining the course of the disease,the data do not agree.Moreover,very few studies have investigated the relationship between DR and survival.At present,the associations between tumor TB,DR and TILs in GAC patients have not been determined.AIM To establish the relationships between TB,DR,and TILs in patients with GAC and to assess their influence on prognosis.METHODS Our study group comprised 130 patients diagnosed with GAC.The definition of TB was established based on the International TB Consensus Conference.The DR was categorized into three groups according to the level of tumor stroma maturation.The assessment of TILs was conducted using a semiquantitative approach,employing a cutoff value of 5%.The statistical analysis of the whole group and 100 patients with an intestinal subtype of GAC was performed using SPSS version 27.RESULTS A significant correlation between peritumoral budding(PTB)and intratumoral budding(ITB)was noted(r=0.943).Tumors with high PTBs and ITBs had a greater incidence of immature DRs and low TILs(P<0.01).PTB and ITB were associated with histological subtype,lymph node metastasis(LNM),and stage(P<0.01).ITB,PTB,LNM,DR,and stage were significant risk factors associated with poor prognosis.The multivariate Cox regression analysis identified ITB,PTB,and LNM as independent prognostic variables(P<0.05).In intestinal-type adenocarcinomas,a positive correlation between PTB and ITB was noted(r=0.972).While univariate analysis revealed that LNM,stage,PTB,ITB,and DR were strong parameters for predicting survival(P<0.05),only PTB and ITB were found to be independent prognostic factors(P<0.001).CONCLUSION TB may be a potential prognostic marker in GAC.However,further studies are needed to delineate its role in pathology reporting protocols and the predictive effects of DR and TILs.

Correlation Study Between T Lymphocyte Subsets and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Objective:To study the effect of Helicobacter pylori infection on rheumatoid arthritis and T-lymphocyte subpopulations in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and to provide a new method for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis by removing Helicobacter pylori from patients.Methods:60 patients with rheumatoid arthritis admitted to the hospital from May 2022 to May 2023 were selected for the study,and all patients underwent a 13-carbon urea breath test to detect gastric H.pylori and the test results showed that 20 cases were negative and 40 cases were positive.The 40 positive patients were divided into the treatment group(n=20)and non-treatment group(n=20)by random number table method and the treatment group was given anti-Helicobacter pylori treatment,and the non-treatment group was given maintenance rheumatoid basic treatment,comparing the anti-cyclic citrulline peptide(CCP),DS28 score,peripheral blood T-lymphocyte subsets(CD4^(+)T-lymphocytes,CD8^(+)T-lymphocytes,CD4^(+)/CD8^(+)ratio)before and after the treatment of patients by 13-carbon urea respiration test(pylori-negative group,20 patients)and those who were positive for the treatment of H pylori(pylori-positive group,40 patients).Besides,the correlation of peripheral blood T-lymphocyte subsets and disease activity between treatment and non-treatment groups in the pylori-positive group was identified together with the correlation of DS28 scores,TNF-αlevels,sedimentation and immunoglobulin,lymphocyte subsets in the pylori-positive treatment group and positive non-treatment group as well as the level of globulin,lymphocyte subsets,and peripheral blood lymphocytes before and after treatment.Results:Before treatment,CCP,DS28 score,CD8^(+)T lymphocyte level of the pylori-negative group were lower than that of the positive group,and CD4^(+)T lymphocyte and CD4^(+)/CD8^(+)ratio were higher than that of the positive group(P<0.05);after treatment,the indexes of the pylori-positive group improved,and there was no significant difference in the comparison of the indexes with those of the pylori-negative group(P>0.05);the positive treatment group had a DS28(3.19±1.02)points,positive non-treatment group DS28(5.36±1.85)points,non-treatment group DS28 score and CD4^(+)T lymphocytes,CD4^(+)/CD8^(+)negative correlation with CD8^(+)T lymphocytes showed a positive correlation(P<0.05);before the treatment,pylori-positive treatment group and non-treatment group DS28 scores,TNF-αlevels,peripheral blood T lymphocyte subpopulation levels were not significantly different(P>0.05);after treatment,DS28 score,TNF-αlevel,CD8^(+)T of the treatment group were lower than those of the non-treatment group,and CD4^(+)T lymphocytes and CD4^(+)/CD8^(+)ratio were higher than those of the non-treatment group(P<0.05).Conclusion:H.pylori affects the level of T lymphocyte subsets in patients with rheumatoid arthritis,and there is a certain correlation between the two.Removal of H.pylori can improve the level of T lymphocyte subsets,which is important for the treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Analysis of the Peripheral Blood Helper T-Cell 17- Cell Level and Monocyte/Lymphocyte Ratio for Colorectal Cancer Prognosis Prediction

Objective: To investigate the value of peripheral blood helper T cell 17 cell level and monocyte/lymphocyte ratio to predict the prognosis of colorectal cancer patients. Methods: 74 colorectal cancer patients who attended Hospital 960 from January 2021 to January 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Clinical data of the patients were collected, including gender, age, and histologic type. Immunohistochemical indexes such as Th17 cell level and monocyte/ lymphocyte ratio in the peripheral blood of patients were also collected. The prognosis of patients after treatment, as well as peripheral blood Th17 and MLR levels, were observed and analyzed. Results: After follow-up after treatment, in the final 74 patients, the prognosis was good in 32 patients, accounting for 43.24%, and the prognosis was bad in 42 patients, accounting for 56.76%. There were no significant differences between the average age and tumor diameters of the good prognosis and poor prognosis groups (P > 0.05). However, the TNM staging, intervention taken, differentiation degree, presence of distant metastasis, presence of lymph node metastasis, Th17 level, and MLR level are significantly different between the two groups (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Peripheral blood Th17 and MLR have predictive value for the prognosis of colorectal cancer patients, and high levels of peripheral blood Th17 and MLR imply poor prognosis. The detection of peripheral blood Th17 and MLR levels is simple and convenient and can be used as indicators to provide a reference for the prognostic assessment of colorectal cancer patients.

Change of tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte of associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma

BACKGROUND The role of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes(TILs)in the growth and progression of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)has attracted widespread attention.AIM To evaluate the feasibility of associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy(ALPPS)for massive HCC by exploring the role of TIL in the tumor microenvironment.METHODS Fifteen massive HCC patients who underwent ALPPS treatment and 46 who underwent hemi-hepatectomy were selected for this study.Propensity score matching was utilized to match patients in ALPPS and hemi-hepatectomy groups(1:1).Quantitative analysis of TILs in tumor and adjacent tissues between the two groups was performed by immunofluorescence staining and further analyses with oncological characteristics.In the meantime,trends of TILs in peripheral blood RESULTS Continuous measurement of tumor volume and necrosis volume showed that the proportion of tumor necrosis volume on the seventh day after stage-I ALPPS was significantly higher than the pre-operative value(P=0.024).In the preoperative period of stage-I ALPPS,the proportion of tumor necrosis volume in the high CD8+T cell infiltration group was significantly higher than that in the low group(P=0.048).CONCLUSION TIL infiltration level maintained a dynamic balance during the preoperative period of ALPPS.Compared with right hemi-hepatectomy,the ALPPS procedure does not cause severe immunosuppression with the decrease in TIL infiltration and pathological changes in immune components of peripheral blood.Our results suggested that ALPPS is safe and feasible for treating massive HCC from the perspective of immunology.In addition,high CD8+T cell infiltration is associated with increasing tumor necrosis in the perioperative period of ALPPS.

黄芪对甲状腺功能正常的桥本甲状腺炎患者外周血T淋巴细胞亚群表达的影响

目的·探讨黄芪对甲状腺功能正常的桥本甲状腺炎患者T淋巴细胞亚群及细胞因子表达的影响。方法·选择2020年1月—12月在上海市第六人民医院金山分院接受治疗且资料完整的甲状腺功能正常的桥本甲状腺炎患者120例,采用随机数字表将患者为干预组及对照组,每组各60例。对照组治疗方案为碘适宜状态饮食,干预组在对照组治疗方案基础上联合黄芪药液口服(150 mL/次,2次/d)治疗。连续治疗6个月,比较2组治疗前后外周血清T淋巴细胞亚群(CD3^(+)、CD4^(+)、CD8^(+)、CD4^(+)/CD8^(+)),细胞因子[包括白细胞介素2(interleukin-2,IL-2)、肿瘤坏死因子α(tumor necrosis factor-α,TNF-α)、IL-6、IL-10],超敏C反应蛋白(hypersensitive C-reactive protein,hs-CRP),红细胞沉降率(erythrocyte sedimentation rate,ESR),以及甲状腺功能及自身抗体、肝肾功能等指标的变化。观察黄芪治疗期间不良反应。应用多因素线性回归分析甲状腺过氧化物酶抗体(thyroid peroxidase antibody,TPOAb)变化幅度的影响因素。结果·最终纳入118例患者,每组各59例。治疗6个月后,干预组CD4^(+)T细胞比例,CD4^(+)/CD8^(+)比值,IL-2、TNF-α、IL-6、IL-10、hs-CRP、ESR、TPOAb和甲状腺球蛋白抗体(thyroglobulin antibody,TGAb)水平均较治疗前及其同期对照组显著改善,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。对照组治疗后上述指标与治疗前比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。治疗后干预组未见严重不良反应。多因素线性回归分析结果显示,应用黄芪、CD4^(+)T细胞、CD4^(+)/CD8^(+)比值升高幅度及hs-CRP下降幅度均是TPOAb下降幅度的独立影响因素(β=−0.393,P=0.029;β=−0.513,P=0.010;β=−0.351,P=0.035;β=0.434,P=0.023)。结论·黄芪可改善甲状腺功能正常的桥本甲状腺炎患者CD4^(+)T细胞、IL-2、TNF-α、IL-6、IL-10水平及CD4^(+)/CD8^(+)比值,且安全性佳。

Th1/Th2细胞因子谱在不同感染程度病人水平变化及其对脓毒症病人预后的评估价值

目的:探讨外周血1型或2型辅助型T淋巴细胞(Th1/Th2)细胞因子谱对不同感染程度病人的临床应用及其对脓毒症病人短期预后的评估价值。方法:选取78例脓毒症病人(脓毒症组),64例局部感染病人(普通感染组)以及42例非感染病人(非感染组),收集3组病人的临床资料,比较入科后各组病人细胞因子浓度,使用Spearman等级相关分析其与感染严重程度的关系;依据随访结果,将脓毒症病人分成存活组(31例)和死亡组(47例),比较2组Th1/Th2细胞因子谱的差异,采用logistic回归分析筛选影响脓毒症病人预后的独立危险因素,对脓毒症病人28 d生存率进行亚组分析,并绘制Kaplan-Meier生存曲线,分析病人28 d累积生存情况。结果:随着感染严重程度的增加,IL-4水平逐渐降低,IL-6、IL-8及IL-10水平逐渐升高;普通感染组和脓毒症组病人IL-5水平低于非感染组(P<0.05~P<0.01)。Spearman等级相关分析显示,IL-4与感染严重程度呈负相关(P<0.01);IL-6、IL-8、IL-10与感染严重程度呈显著正相关(P<0.01)。随访28 d,脓毒症病人死亡率60.26%。死亡组病人IL-5、IL-6、IL-8、IL-10浓度均大于存活组(P<0.05~P<0.01);logistic回归分析显示,IL-5和IL-8是脓毒症病人28 d死亡的独立危险因素(P<0.05);根据最佳截断值对IL-5、IL-8进行亚分组,结果提示IL-5、IL-8升高,增加了脓毒症病人28 d死亡的风险。Kaplan-Meier生存分析进一步证实了IL-5≥0.55 pg/mL组病人的28 d累积生存率明显低于IL-5<0.55 pg/mL组病人(P<0.05);IL-8≥54.61 pg/mL组病人的28 d累积生存率明显低于IL-8<54.61 pg/mL组病人(P<0.01)。结论:Th1/Th2细胞因子谱与感染严重程度呈现出显著的相关关系,且IL-5及IL-8对脓毒症病人28 d生存情况具有良好的预测价值。

Experimental Study on Double Blocking of T Lymphocytes Apoptosis Induced by Fas/FasL

Objective： To block the apoptosis of T lymphocytes induced by Fas/FasL in order to establish a method of the large-scale preparation of large amounts of tumor-specific cytoxic T-lymphocytes （CTL）. Methods： Liver cancer cells and tumor infiltrating lymphocytes （TIL） were isolated from FasL positive fresh specimens, and co-cultured. Specific CTL were activated and prepared in the presence of the co-stimulation of monoclonal antibody CD28. Then the blocking and activation of apoptosis of T lymphocytes was activated by soluble Fas receptor, which was detected by cytometry and DNA ladder test simultaneously. The apoptosis-blocking effect was compared with the control group. Furthermore, the changes of T cell proliferation and killing activity were detected by the method of ^3H thymidine incorporation and ^51Cr release test. Results： There was a significant increase in apoptosis rate in unblocking group compared with blocking group and quiescent group, with the unblocking group of 47.82%±0.13%, quiescent group of 3.76%±0.25%, and the blocking group of 8.22%±0.26% respectively （P〈0.01）. T cell-ladder appeared in unblocking group by DNA ladder test. Both the killing ability and proliferation rate of T cells were significantly increased after blocking. There was significant difference among blocking group, unblocking group and quiescent group （P〈0.01）. Conclusion： With this method we obtained large amounts of tumor-specific T lymphocytes, which was able to kill liver cancer cells effectively.

IL-21和CCL19修饰可提高NKP30 CAR-T细胞对肺癌的杀伤效率并促进其肿瘤浸润

目的探讨细胞因子IL-21和趋化因子CCL19修饰的NKP30 CAR-T细胞是否增强对肺癌的杀伤和浸润作用。方法在NKP30 CAR基础上融合基因IL-21和CCL19构建IL-21-CCL19 NKP30 CAR;CAR-T细胞的培养使用CD3CD28单抗及细胞因子IL-2刺激;流式细胞术检测免疫细胞表型;迁移实验检测IL-21对免疫细胞的迁移作用;乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)及成球实验检测CAR-T细胞的杀伤及浸润能力;酶联免疫斑点技术(ELISPOT)检测IFN-γ的分泌数量;ELISA检测IL-21及CCL19的分泌情况;体内实验中,将肿瘤细胞显微注射到斑马鱼卵黄囊,构建斑马鱼移植瘤模型,24 h后将免疫细胞注射至同样部位,体式荧光显微镜拍摄荧光。结果NKP30配体(B7H6)在正常组织及血液细胞不表达,在肺癌细胞上高表达(90%以上)。IL-21-CCL19 NKP30 CAR-T细胞与NKP30 CAR-T细胞和常规T细胞相比,具有更强的增殖能力、迁移能力及中心记忆T细胞的形成(P<0.001),免疫抑制分子CTLA4与PD1显著降低(P<0.005),对肺癌细胞具有更强的杀伤能力(P<0.001),伴随IFN-γ数量明显增加(P<0.001)。IL-21-CCL19 CAR-T细胞杀伤肺癌细胞中产生大量细胞因子IL‑21(3152.33±526.74 pg/mL)和趋化因子CCL19(1853±211.95 pg/mL)。体内实验中,CAR-T细胞和普通T细胞比较,具有较强的杀伤能力和增殖能力,但2种CAR-T细胞无明显差异(P>0.05)。结论IL-21-CCL19 NKP30 CAR-T细胞更容易浸润到肿瘤内部,有效杀伤肿瘤细胞,同时产生更多的记忆T细胞。

不同剂量异烟肼治疗肺结核的临床效果及对患者肺功能和T淋巴细胞亚群的影响

目的 探讨不同剂量异烟肼治疗肺结核的临床效果及对患者肺功能、T淋巴细胞亚群的影响。方法 选取2020年6月至2022年6月河北省胸科医院收治的肺结核患者90例为研究对象,按照随机数字表法分为对照组和观察组,各45例。对照组在常规抗结核药物基础上予0.3 g/d异烟肼治疗,观察组在常规抗结核药物基础上予0.5 g/d异烟肼治疗,2组疗程均为6个月。比较2组临床疗效,评估患者肺功能及T淋巴细胞亚群变化情况。结果 观察组总有效率高于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后,2组最大呼气流量、第1秒用力呼气容积均高于治疗前,且观察组均高于对照组[(7.8±1.4)L/s比(6.3±1.2)L/s、(1.48±0.28)L比(1.15±0.23)L](均P<0.05)。治疗后,2组血清CD+3、CD+4、CD+4/CD+8比值均高于治疗前,且观察组均高于对照组,CD+8均低于治疗前,且观察组低于对照组(均P<0.05)。2组不良反应发生率比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论 不同剂量异烟肼治疗肺结核的临床效果不同,增加异烟肼剂量至0.5 g/d能够提升疗效,促进肺结核患者肺功能改善,提高免疫功能,且安全性较好。

外周血CD8+CD28-CD57+T淋巴细胞对老年脓毒症患者预后的预测价值

目的 探讨外周血CD8+CD28-CD57+T淋巴细胞对老年脓毒症患者预后的预测价值。方法 采用回顾性队列研究,选取2015年2月—2016年8月西安交通大学第二附属医院重症医学科住院的年龄≥60岁的脓毒症患者75例,依据ICU结局分为存活组(n=54)及死亡组(n=21)。收集患者一般资料,诊断脓毒症当天进行急性生理和慢性健康评分Ⅱ(APACHEⅡ)评分及序贯器官衰竭(SOFA)评分,检测外周血液标本TNF-a、IL-10及CD8+CD28-CD57+T淋巴细胞。结果 死亡组平均年龄大于存活组(P<0.05)。死亡组较存活组有更高的APACHEⅡ评分、SOFA评分及休克比例,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。死亡组外周血CD8+CD28-CD57+T淋巴细胞、TNF-a、IL-10较存活组更高(P<0.05)。存活组的耐药菌感染比例低于死亡组,但差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。无论单因素还是对一系列协变量进行调整的多因素Logistic回归分析均显示,较高的外周血CD8+CD28-CD57+T淋巴细胞比例与高的ICU死亡率相关(OR, 1.21;95%CI, 1.10~1.33)(OR, 1.30;95%CI, 1.07~1.58);APACHEⅡ评分预后预测的AUC为0.78(95%CI 0.67~0.90),将最适诊断界点22.5分作为预测死亡可能的临界点,敏感性和特异性分别为61.9%和75.2%。SOFA评分预后预测的AUC为0.80(95%CI,0.68~0.92),将最适诊断界点9.5分作为预测死亡可能的临界点,敏感性和特异性分别为71.4%和77.8%。外周血CD8+CD28-CD57+T淋巴细胞预后预测的AUC为0.91(95%CI,0.83~0.99),将最适诊断界点60.2%作为预测死亡可能的临界点,敏感性和特异性分别为81.0%和92.6%。结论 老年脓毒症患者外周血高CD8+CD28-CD57+T淋巴细胞比例与ICU死亡率增加相关,一定程度上可用于评估此类人群的病情严重程度及预测预后。

白细胞介素-38对乳腺癌患者CD8^(+)T淋巴细胞功能的影响

目的探讨白细胞介素-38(IL-38)在乳腺癌患者中的表达及其对CD8^(+)T细胞功能的调控作用。方法纳入2020年7月—2022年9月在新乡医学院第一附属医院就诊的44例乳腺癌患者、25例乳腺良性肿瘤患者和20例对照者。分离所有受试者的血浆和外周血单个核细胞,分离乳腺癌患者肿瘤组织中的肿瘤浸润淋巴细胞,纯化CD8^(+)T细胞。应用酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)检测血浆IL-38蛋白水平,应用实时定量PCR检测组织IL-38 mRNA相对表达量。使用重组人IL-38刺激乳腺癌患者外周血和肿瘤组织分离的CD8^(+)T细胞,建立CD8^(+)T细胞与乳腺癌细胞系MCF-7的共培养系统,通过测定乳酸脱氢酶水平计算靶细胞死亡比例,ELISA法检测培养上清中穿孔素、颗粒酶B、干扰素-γ和肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)水平,流式细胞术检测CD8^(+)T细胞的免疫检查点分子表达。结果乳腺癌患者血浆IL-38水平(74.23±19.88 pg/mL)高于乳腺良性肿瘤患者(62.87±16.27 pg/mL,P=0.018)和对照者(61.77±12.75 pg/mL,P=0.013)。乳腺癌患者肿瘤组织中IL-38 mRNA相对表达量显著高于癌旁组织(1.57±0.22 vs.1.00±0.18,P<0.001)。外周血和肿瘤浸润CD8^(+)T细胞诱导靶细胞死亡比例、穿孔素和颗粒酶B分泌在直接接触共培养组中的水平高于间接接触共培养组(P<0.05),但干扰素-γ和TNF-α分泌水平在直接接触共培养组和间接接触共培养组之间的差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。在直接接触共培养组内,靶细胞死亡比例、穿孔素、颗粒酶B、干扰素-γ、TNF-α在IL-38刺激组中的水平低于无刺激组(P<0.05)。在间接接触共培养组内,靶细胞死亡比例、干扰素-γ、TNF-α在IL-38刺激组中的水平亦低于无刺激组(P<0.05),但穿孔素和颗粒酶B水平在间接接触共培养组内的IL-38刺激组和无刺激组之间的差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。CD8^(+)T细胞中免疫检查点分子表达水平在无刺激组和IL-38刺激组之间的差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论乳腺癌患者中高表达的IL-38可能参与诱导CD8^(+)T细胞功能衰竭。