Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top lethal infectious diseases worldwide. In recent years, interferon-γ (INF-γ) release assays (IGRAs) have been established as routine tests for diagnosing TB infection. ...Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top lethal infectious diseases worldwide. In recent years, interferon-γ (INF-γ) release assays (IGRAs) have been established as routine tests for diagnosing TB infection. However, produced INF-γ assessment cannot permit to distinguish active ATB from latent TB infection (LTBI), especially in TB epidemic areas. In addition to IFN-γ, interleukin-2 (IL-2), secreted by activated T cells, is involved in immune response against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This could be involved in the follow up of treatment response. The aim of our study was to determine IFN-γ and IL2 cytokines profiles of patients under antituberculosis treatment. Materials and Methods: A six months’ cross-sectional study was conducted at the Jamot Hospital of Yaoundé, from May to August 2021. Sociodemographic and clinical data as well as 5 mL of blood were collected from each participant. INF-γ and IL-2 were determined using indirect Enzyme linked Immuno-Sorbent Assay (ELISA) according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and spectrum exam in combination with radiography and GeneXpert were used as standard. P-values Results: The results showed that men were more infected 14/61 (31.8%) with a high presence in active and resistant TB groups. The mean age was 41.3 ± 13.1 years with a 95% CI = [38.2 - 44.7], the age group with the highest infection rate was ranged between 31 and 40 years. The IL-2 and INF-γ means were respectively 327.6 ± 160.6 pg/mL and 26.6 ± 13.0 pg/mL in ATB patients, 251.1 ± 30.9 pg/mL and 21.4 ± 9.2 pg/mL in patients with resistant tuberculosis, while it was 149.3 ± 93.3 pg/mL and 17.9 ± 9.4 pg/mL in cured patients, 15.1 ± 8.4 pg/mL and 5.3 ± 2.6 pg/mL in participants presumed healthy (p γ and IL-2rates were observed between the different groups. Conclusion: Monitoring the serum levels of INF-γ and IL-2 would be useful for the follow-up of anti-tuberculosis patients, particularly in the both cytokines association case.展开更多
目的:探究2型糖尿病肾病(DN)患者外周血白细胞介素-4(IL-4)、γ-干扰素(INF-γ)、纤溶抑制物(TAFI)表达及其与肾小球滤过功能的相关性。方法:比较分析糖尿病肾病组(n=102)与健康组(n=54)的IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI表达水平;将糖尿病肾病组分...目的:探究2型糖尿病肾病(DN)患者外周血白细胞介素-4(IL-4)、γ-干扰素(INF-γ)、纤溶抑制物(TAFI)表达及其与肾小球滤过功能的相关性。方法:比较分析糖尿病肾病组(n=102)与健康组(n=54)的IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI表达水平;将糖尿病肾病组分为3组,比较分析3组患者的IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI表达水平;采用Spearman分析IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI表达水平与2型DN患者肾小球滤过功能的相关性。结果:糖尿病肾病组IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI水平高于健康组(P<0.05);不同肾功能损伤程度患者IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);Spearman相关性分析结果显示,IL-4与24 h UmAlb负相关(P<0.05),与eGFR、Scr无相关性(P>0.05);INF-γ与eGFR负相关,与Scr、24 h UmAlb正相关(P<0.05);TAFI与eGFR负相关,与Scr、24 h UmAlb正相关(P<0.05)。结论:2型DN患者外周血IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI表达水平与患者的肾小球滤过功能存在相关性,可通过检测外周血IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI的表达水平为2型DN患者肾小球滤过功能的评估和临床治疗提供参考。展开更多
文摘Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top lethal infectious diseases worldwide. In recent years, interferon-γ (INF-γ) release assays (IGRAs) have been established as routine tests for diagnosing TB infection. However, produced INF-γ assessment cannot permit to distinguish active ATB from latent TB infection (LTBI), especially in TB epidemic areas. In addition to IFN-γ, interleukin-2 (IL-2), secreted by activated T cells, is involved in immune response against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This could be involved in the follow up of treatment response. The aim of our study was to determine IFN-γ and IL2 cytokines profiles of patients under antituberculosis treatment. Materials and Methods: A six months’ cross-sectional study was conducted at the Jamot Hospital of Yaoundé, from May to August 2021. Sociodemographic and clinical data as well as 5 mL of blood were collected from each participant. INF-γ and IL-2 were determined using indirect Enzyme linked Immuno-Sorbent Assay (ELISA) according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and spectrum exam in combination with radiography and GeneXpert were used as standard. P-values Results: The results showed that men were more infected 14/61 (31.8%) with a high presence in active and resistant TB groups. The mean age was 41.3 ± 13.1 years with a 95% CI = [38.2 - 44.7], the age group with the highest infection rate was ranged between 31 and 40 years. The IL-2 and INF-γ means were respectively 327.6 ± 160.6 pg/mL and 26.6 ± 13.0 pg/mL in ATB patients, 251.1 ± 30.9 pg/mL and 21.4 ± 9.2 pg/mL in patients with resistant tuberculosis, while it was 149.3 ± 93.3 pg/mL and 17.9 ± 9.4 pg/mL in cured patients, 15.1 ± 8.4 pg/mL and 5.3 ± 2.6 pg/mL in participants presumed healthy (p γ and IL-2rates were observed between the different groups. Conclusion: Monitoring the serum levels of INF-γ and IL-2 would be useful for the follow-up of anti-tuberculosis patients, particularly in the both cytokines association case.
文摘目的:探究2型糖尿病肾病(DN)患者外周血白细胞介素-4(IL-4)、γ-干扰素(INF-γ)、纤溶抑制物(TAFI)表达及其与肾小球滤过功能的相关性。方法:比较分析糖尿病肾病组(n=102)与健康组(n=54)的IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI表达水平;将糖尿病肾病组分为3组,比较分析3组患者的IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI表达水平;采用Spearman分析IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI表达水平与2型DN患者肾小球滤过功能的相关性。结果:糖尿病肾病组IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI水平高于健康组(P<0.05);不同肾功能损伤程度患者IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);Spearman相关性分析结果显示,IL-4与24 h UmAlb负相关(P<0.05),与eGFR、Scr无相关性(P>0.05);INF-γ与eGFR负相关,与Scr、24 h UmAlb正相关(P<0.05);TAFI与eGFR负相关,与Scr、24 h UmAlb正相关(P<0.05)。结论:2型DN患者外周血IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI表达水平与患者的肾小球滤过功能存在相关性,可通过检测外周血IL-4、INF-γ及TAFI的表达水平为2型DN患者肾小球滤过功能的评估和临床治疗提供参考。
