Interleukin-2(IL-2)is an important cytokine that plays a key role in the immune response.The IL-2 receptor(IL-2R)is composed of three subunits,alpha,beta,and gamma,with the alpha subunit having the highest affinity fo...Interleukin-2(IL-2)is an important cytokine that plays a key role in the immune response.The IL-2 receptor(IL-2R)is composed of three subunits,alpha,beta,and gamma,with the alpha subunit having the highest affinity for IL-2.Several studies reported that immune dysregulation of IL-2 may cause tissue injury as well as damage leading to the pathogenesis of various autoimmune diseases such as acute necrotizing vasculitis in systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE),inflammatory synovitis in rheumatoid arthritis(RA),salivary and lacrimal gland dysfunction in Sjogren syndrome(SS),obliterative vasculopathy fibrosis in systemic sclerosis(SSc),and inflammatory demyelination in multiple sclerosis(MS).The aim of this review paper was to examine the role of IL-2/IL-2R in various autoimmune disorders,taking into account recent advancements and discoveries,gaps in the current literature,ongoing debates,and potential avenues for future research.The focus of this review is on systemic lupus erythematosus,rheumatoid arthritis,systemic sclerosis,sjogren syndrome,and multiple sclerosis,which are all linked to the malfunctioning of IL-2/IL-2R.In genetic studies,gene polymorphisms of IL-2 such as IL-2330/T,IL-2330/G,and rs2069763 are involved in increasing the risk of SLE.Furthermore,genetic associations of IL-2/IL-2R such as rs791588,rs2281089,rs2104286,rs11594656,and rs35285258 are significantly associated with RA susceptibility.The IL-2 polymorphism including rs2069762A,rs6822844T,rs6835457G,and rs907715T are significant connections with systemic sclerosis.In addition,rs2104286(IL-2),rs11594656(IL-2RA),rs35285258(IL-2RB)gene polymorphism significant increases the risk of multiple sclerosis.In therapeutic approaches,low-dose IL-2 therapy could regulate Tfr and Tfh cells,resulting in a reduction in disease activity in the SLE patients.In addition,elevated sIL-2R levels in the peripheral blood of SLE patients could be linked to an immunoregulatory imbalance,which may contribute to the onset and progression of SLE.Consequently,sIL-2R could potentially be a target for future SLE therapy.Moreover,Low dose-IL2 was well-tolerated,and low levels of Treg and high levels of IL-21 wereassociated with positive responses to Ld-IL2 suggested to be a safe and effective treatment for RA.Additionally,low-dose IL-2 treatment improves the exocrine glands'ability to secrete saliva in SS-affected mice.Whereas,Basiliximab targets the alpha chain of the IL-2 receptor suggested as a potential treatment for SSc.Also,pre-andpost-treatment with Tregs,MDSCs,and IL-2 may have the potential to prevent EAE induction in patients with MS.It is suggested that further studies should be conducted on IL-2 polymorphism in Sjogren syndrome.展开更多
Interleukin-21(IL-21)is produced mainly by activated CD4^(+)T cells and promotes the proliferation,survival and differentiation of immune cells.This study characterised a high affinity binding receptor of IL-21(IL-21 ...Interleukin-21(IL-21)is produced mainly by activated CD4^(+)T cells and promotes the proliferation,survival and differentiation of immune cells.This study characterised a high affinity binding receptor of IL-21(IL-21 Rα)from grass carp(Ctenopharyngodon idella,Ci)and analyzed the expression of CiIL-21 and CiIL-21 Rα.It has been shown that they were modulated by PAMPs and during infection with bacterial and viral pathogens.Recombinant CiIL-21 protein produced in bacteria was active in inducing the expression of genes involved in Th responses.A monoclonal CiIL-21 antibody was generated against the rCiIL-21 and showed good reactive specificity with the rCiIL-21 proteins expressed in E.coli cells,and HEK293 T cells and the native protein from PHA-stimulated kidney leukocytes.In addition,the IL-21-producing cells detected by the CiIL-21 monoclonal antibody were found to be increased to in the kidney,spleen and hindgut after infection with Flavobacterium columnare.Our data indicate that IL-21 is involved in the regulation of immune response to bacterial and viral infection.展开更多
A fundamental function of T helper(Th)cells is to regulate B-cell proliferation and immunoglobulin class switching,especially in the germinal centers.Th1 and Th2 lineages of CD41 T cells have long been considered to p...A fundamental function of T helper(Th)cells is to regulate B-cell proliferation and immunoglobulin class switching,especially in the germinal centers.Th1 and Th2 lineages of CD41 T cells have long been considered to play an essential role in helping B cells by promoting the production immunoglobulin G2a(IgG2a)and IgG1/IgE,respectively.Recently,it has become clear that a subset CD41 T cells,named T follicular helper(Tfh)cells,is critical to B-cell response induction.In this review,we summarize the latest advances in our understanding of the regulation of Tfh cell differentiation,the relationship of Tfh cells to other CD41 T-cell lineages,and the role of Tfh cells in health and disease.展开更多
文摘Interleukin-2(IL-2)is an important cytokine that plays a key role in the immune response.The IL-2 receptor(IL-2R)is composed of three subunits,alpha,beta,and gamma,with the alpha subunit having the highest affinity for IL-2.Several studies reported that immune dysregulation of IL-2 may cause tissue injury as well as damage leading to the pathogenesis of various autoimmune diseases such as acute necrotizing vasculitis in systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE),inflammatory synovitis in rheumatoid arthritis(RA),salivary and lacrimal gland dysfunction in Sjogren syndrome(SS),obliterative vasculopathy fibrosis in systemic sclerosis(SSc),and inflammatory demyelination in multiple sclerosis(MS).The aim of this review paper was to examine the role of IL-2/IL-2R in various autoimmune disorders,taking into account recent advancements and discoveries,gaps in the current literature,ongoing debates,and potential avenues for future research.The focus of this review is on systemic lupus erythematosus,rheumatoid arthritis,systemic sclerosis,sjogren syndrome,and multiple sclerosis,which are all linked to the malfunctioning of IL-2/IL-2R.In genetic studies,gene polymorphisms of IL-2 such as IL-2330/T,IL-2330/G,and rs2069763 are involved in increasing the risk of SLE.Furthermore,genetic associations of IL-2/IL-2R such as rs791588,rs2281089,rs2104286,rs11594656,and rs35285258 are significantly associated with RA susceptibility.The IL-2 polymorphism including rs2069762A,rs6822844T,rs6835457G,and rs907715T are significant connections with systemic sclerosis.In addition,rs2104286(IL-2),rs11594656(IL-2RA),rs35285258(IL-2RB)gene polymorphism significant increases the risk of multiple sclerosis.In therapeutic approaches,low-dose IL-2 therapy could regulate Tfr and Tfh cells,resulting in a reduction in disease activity in the SLE patients.In addition,elevated sIL-2R levels in the peripheral blood of SLE patients could be linked to an immunoregulatory imbalance,which may contribute to the onset and progression of SLE.Consequently,sIL-2R could potentially be a target for future SLE therapy.Moreover,Low dose-IL2 was well-tolerated,and low levels of Treg and high levels of IL-21 wereassociated with positive responses to Ld-IL2 suggested to be a safe and effective treatment for RA.Additionally,low-dose IL-2 treatment improves the exocrine glands'ability to secrete saliva in SS-affected mice.Whereas,Basiliximab targets the alpha chain of the IL-2 receptor suggested as a potential treatment for SSc.Also,pre-andpost-treatment with Tregs,MDSCs,and IL-2 may have the potential to prevent EAE induction in patients with MS.It is suggested that further studies should be conducted on IL-2 polymorphism in Sjogren syndrome.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant number:32030112)National Key R&D Program of China(Grant number:2018YFD0900302).
文摘Interleukin-21(IL-21)is produced mainly by activated CD4^(+)T cells and promotes the proliferation,survival and differentiation of immune cells.This study characterised a high affinity binding receptor of IL-21(IL-21 Rα)from grass carp(Ctenopharyngodon idella,Ci)and analyzed the expression of CiIL-21 and CiIL-21 Rα.It has been shown that they were modulated by PAMPs and during infection with bacterial and viral pathogens.Recombinant CiIL-21 protein produced in bacteria was active in inducing the expression of genes involved in Th responses.A monoclonal CiIL-21 antibody was generated against the rCiIL-21 and showed good reactive specificity with the rCiIL-21 proteins expressed in E.coli cells,and HEK293 T cells and the native protein from PHA-stimulated kidney leukocytes.In addition,the IL-21-producing cells detected by the CiIL-21 monoclonal antibody were found to be increased to in the kidney,spleen and hindgut after infection with Flavobacterium columnare.Our data indicate that IL-21 is involved in the regulation of immune response to bacterial and viral infection.
文摘A fundamental function of T helper(Th)cells is to regulate B-cell proliferation and immunoglobulin class switching,especially in the germinal centers.Th1 and Th2 lineages of CD41 T cells have long been considered to play an essential role in helping B cells by promoting the production immunoglobulin G2a(IgG2a)and IgG1/IgE,respectively.Recently,it has become clear that a subset CD41 T cells,named T follicular helper(Tfh)cells,is critical to B-cell response induction.In this review,we summarize the latest advances in our understanding of the regulation of Tfh cell differentiation,the relationship of Tfh cells to other CD41 T-cell lineages,and the role of Tfh cells in health and disease.