BACKGROUND: Although regulatory T cells(Tregs) are key to the maintenance of immunologic homeostasis and tolerance, little is known about Treg-mediated immunosuppression in the stage of sepsis. This article aimed to r...BACKGROUND: Although regulatory T cells(Tregs) are key to the maintenance of immunologic homeostasis and tolerance, little is known about Treg-mediated immunosuppression in the stage of sepsis. This article aimed to review the current literature on the role of Tregs in the pathophysiology of septic response, attempting to investigate the role of Tregs in immune dysfunction during sepsis.DATA SOURCES: A literature search was conducted in January 2014 using the China National Knowledge Infrastructure and Pub Med. Articles on the role of Tregs in immune dysfunction during sepsis were identified.RESULTS: The identified articles indicated that Treg levels can be used for the assessment of the course of sepsis. The inhibition of Treg activity can promote the recovery of immune function.CONCLUSION: Since the mechanism of Tregs is complex during the sepsis, more studies are needed.展开更多
Ovarian cancer is one of the three major malignant tumors in gynecology, with increasing incidence and mortality rates. Currently, the main treatment methods remain surgical intervention in combination with chemothera...Ovarian cancer is one of the three major malignant tumors in gynecology, with increasing incidence and mortality rates. Currently, the main treatment methods remain surgical intervention in combination with chemotherapy. However, due to its high recurrence rate and the risk of drug resistance, the overall prognosis is poor. Ovarian cancer has been identified as an immunegenic tumor, and in recent years, with the continued advancement of research into immune evasion mechanisms, immunotherapy has emerged as a groundbreaking treatment modality. This article will focus on the immune escape mechanisms and their application in ovarian cancer, providing a comprehensive overview of its current status and the challenges it faces.展开更多
Mounting evidence supports that a newly identified regulatory T cell (Treg),CD4+LAP+ Treg,is associated with oral tolerance induction and following inhibition of atherosclerosis,but little is described about whether n...Mounting evidence supports that a newly identified regulatory T cell (Treg),CD4+LAP+ Treg,is associated with oral tolerance induction and following inhibition of atherosclerosis,but little is described about whether nasal tolerance to antigen likewise induces the novel Tregs production and the relevant antiatherosclerotic benefit.We investigated the effect of nasal administration of heat shock protein-60 (HSP60) on atherogenesis.HSP60 or phosphate buffer solution (PBS) was nasally adminis-tered to six-week-old male ApoE-/-mice.At the 10th week after the nasal administration,there was a significant decrease in atherosclerotic plaque areas of aortic roots in the HSP60-treated mice as com-pared with those in the PBS-treated mice.Atherosclerosis suppression was accompanied with a signifi-cant increase in CD4+LAP+ and CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ Tregs and a concurrently increased production of TGF-β in the HSP60-treated mice.The protective effect of HSP60 was offset by injection of anti-TGF-βantibody.It is concluded that nasal administration of HSP60 can inhibit atherosclerotic formation through immune tolerance which is established by Tregs depending on the induction of anti-inflammatory cytokine TGF-β.Immune tolerance induced by nasal administration of HSP60 may provide an alternative therapeutic method for atherosclerosis.展开更多
AIM: To elucidate the molecular and cellular features responsible for the increase of regulatory T cells (Tregs) in gastric cancer. METHODS: The frequencies of CD4 + Foxp3 + Tregs and the level of transforming growth ...AIM: To elucidate the molecular and cellular features responsible for the increase of regulatory T cells (Tregs) in gastric cancer. METHODS: The frequencies of CD4 + Foxp3 + Tregs and the level of transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) were analyzed from 56 patients with gastric cancer byflow cytometry and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay respectively. Foxp3 gene expression was analyzed by real-time polymerase chain reaction. The gastric cancer microenvironment was modeled by establishing the coculture of gastric cancer cell line, MGC-803, with sorting CD4 + T cells. The normal gastric mucosa cell line, GES-1, was used as the control. The production of TGF-β1 was detected in supernatant of MGC and GES-1. The carboxyfluorescein diacetatesuccinimidyl ester (CFSE) dilution assay was performed to evaluate the proliferation characteristics of induced Tregs. Neutralizing anti-TGF-β1 antibody was added to the co-culture system for neutralization experiments. RESULTS: The level of serum TGF-β1 in gastric cancer patients (15.1 ± 5.5 ng/mL) was significantly higher than that of the genderand age-matched healthy controls (10.3 ± 3.4 ng/mL) (P < 0.05). Furthermore, the higher TGF-β1 level correlated with the increased population of CD4 + Foxp3 + Tregs in advanced gastric cancer (r = 0.576, P < 0.05). A significant higher frequency of CD4 + Foxp3 + Tregs was observed in PBMCs cultured with the supernatant of MGC than GES-1 (10.6% ± 0.6% vs 8.7% ± 0.7%, P < 0.05). Moreover, using the purified CD4 + CD25 T cells, we confirmed that the increased Tregs were mainly induced from the conversation of CD4 + CD25 naive T cells, and induced Tregs were functional and able to suppress the proliferation of effector T cells. Finally, we demonstrated that gastric cancer cells induced the increased CD4 + Foxp3 + Tregs via producing TGF-β1. Gastric cancer cells upregulated the production of TGF-β1 and blockade of TGF-β1 partly abrogated Tregs phenotype. CONCLUSION: Gastric cancer cell can induce Tregs development via producing TGF-β1, by which the existence of cross-talk between the tumor and immune cells might regulate anti-tumor immune responses.展开更多
Objective:To explore immunotherapy effectiveness of the CD4^(+)CD25^(+) regulatory T cells for treating female mouse with recurrent spontaneous abortion(RSA)by animal experiments.Methods:Mononuclear lymphocytes were i...Objective:To explore immunotherapy effectiveness of the CD4^(+)CD25^(+) regulatory T cells for treating female mouse with recurrent spontaneous abortion(RSA)by animal experiments.Methods:Mononuclear lymphocytes were isolated from the blood(instead of cord blood)of new-born baby of KunMing Bai mouse or BALB/c male mouse with normal birth ability(as unrelated third party blood source)by density gradient centrifuga-tion method.The CD4^(+)CD25^(+) regulatory T cells were selected by magnetic-activated cell sorting from mononuclear cells of cord blood cells.CBA/J female mouse copulated with DBA/2J male mouse was utilized as RSA animal model.Pregnant RSA mice were injected different types of lymphocytes through tail vein.Independent sample t-test was used to analyze the data from each group.Results:The proportion of CD4^(+)CD25^(+)T cells in CD4^(+)T cells was(17.49±0.60)%in CD4^(+)CD25^(+) regulatory T cells injection group,which was statistical significant higher than that of mononuclear lymphocyte injection group(14.68±0.83)%,sterile PBS group(9.54±0.85)%or no injection group(9.28±0.68)%(p<.05,t-value was 4.754,13.242 and 15.621,respec-tively).The Foxp3 relative protein expression level of CD4^(+)CD25^(+) regulatory T cells injected group was 5.85±0.45,which was also significant higher than that of mononuclear lymphocyte injection(2.86±0.54),sterile PBS group(1.08±0.16)or no injection group(1.00±0.00)(p<.05,t-value was 7.276,17.227 and 18.635,respectively).Finally,two times of CD4^(+)CD25^(+)T cell injected group at the 4 th and 8 th day had well effect for RSA mouse,and embryo sorption rate was(4.92±0.08)%,which significant lower than that of two times of mononuclear lymphocyte injected group(13.07±0.06)%,sterile PBS group(23.11±0.12)%,or no injection group(25.47±0.11)%(p<.05,t-value was-2.603,-4.012 and-4.700,respectively).Conclusions:Pregnant mouse with RSA injected CD4^(+)CD25^(+)T cells several times for immunotherapy can get better effec-tiveness than that of pregnant mouse injected traditional mononuclear cells.展开更多
This study was performed to assess the response of regulatory T cells （Tregs） following cryosurgery in prostate cancer （PCa） patients by measuring their frequency and immune function. Blood was collected prior to ...This study was performed to assess the response of regulatory T cells （Tregs） following cryosurgery in prostate cancer （PCa） patients by measuring their frequency and immune function. Blood was collected prior to and at 4 and 8 weeks after treatment in 30 patients with high-risk PCa who underwent cryosurgery and from 15 healthy volunteers. Circulating CD4＋CD25＋CD127- Tregs were isolated. Their frequency was detected by flow cytometry, and immune suppressive function was evaluated by measuring the proliferation of CD4＋CD25- T cells cocultured with Tregs. The results showed that the percentage of circulating CD4＋CD25＋CD127- Tregs was increased in PCa patients compared to healthy volunteers （7.6%±0.73% vs. 5.8%±0.54%, P〈0.001）. The frequency of circulating CD4＋CD25＋CD127- Tregs was reduced 4 weeks after cryosurgery compared to before surgery （6.3%__.0.58% vs. 7.6%±0.73%, P〈0.001）, and the decrease persisted for 8 weeks. However, the suppressive function of Tregs was increased in eight of 12 patients, which might contribute to cancer recurrence. Then the response of circulating Tregs is complicated after cryosurgery for PCa, and further studies are warranted.展开更多
Immune checkpoint blockade(ICB)therapeutics are highly effective in cancer immunotherapy,but gastrointestinal toxicity limited the application.Intestinal microbiota plays a crucial role in ICB-associated colitis.2’-F...Immune checkpoint blockade(ICB)therapeutics are highly effective in cancer immunotherapy,but gastrointestinal toxicity limited the application.Intestinal microbiota plays a crucial role in ICB-associated colitis.2’-Fucosyllactose(2’FL)is most abundance prebiotic in human milk that can reshape gut microbiota and exert immune regulatory effect.The study aimed to determine the effects of 2’FL on ICB-associated colitis and to uncover the mediating mechanism.ICB-associated colitis was induced by the ipilimumab and dextran sulfate sodium.Oral administration of 2’FL(0.6 g/(kg∙day))ameliorated ICB-induced colitis by enhancing regulatory T cells(Treg)and the M2/M1 ratio of macrophages in colon.2’FL treatment also increased the expression of tight junction proteins(zonula occludens-1(ZO-1)and mucin 2(MUC2))and antioxidant stress indicators(superoxide dismutase(SOD)and catalase(CAT)).In addition,administration of 2’FL increased the abundance of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus,and elevated the levels of microbial metabolites,such as indole-3-lactic acid(ILA),which activated the aryl hydrocarbon receptor ligands(AHR)pathway.The protective effect of 2’FL was abolished upon depletion of gut microbiota,and ILA treatment partially simulated the protective effect of 2’FL.Notably,2’FL did not exhibit inhibition of antitumor immunity.These findings suggest that 2’FL could serve as a potential protective strategy for ICB-associated colitis by modulating the intestinal microbiota and bacterial metabolites.展开更多
Objective:To observe the regulatory impact of immune inhibitors on T cells in rats.Method:Forty SD rats were selected and randomly divided into experimental group and control group.Rapamycin(SRL)0.4 mg/d to fill the s...Objective:To observe the regulatory impact of immune inhibitors on T cells in rats.Method:Forty SD rats were selected and randomly divided into experimental group and control group.Rapamycin(SRL)0.4 mg/d to fill the stomach of the former one,saline lavage was used with the latter one for two weeks.Using flow cytometry to detect the two groups of rats with spleen and thymus level of CD4+CD25+T cells;and the spleen cells FoxP3 mRNA expression;Using ELISA method to detect TGF-β,IL-10 levels.Results:The peripheral blood,spleen and thymus of CD4+CD25+T cells accounted for the proportion of mononuclear cells were significantly higher than that of control group(P<0.05);FoxP3 mRNA expression quantity also significantly higher than the control group(P<0.05);Experimental TGF-βin rats,IL-10 levels are significantly higher than control group(P<0.05).Conclusions:Immune inhibitors can regulatory CD4+CD25+foxp3+T cells in rats,a single nuclear cell proportion increase,shows that it can induce rat CD4+CD25+foxp3+regulatory T cells proliferation.展开更多
Inflammation and immune disorders are integral to the occurrence and progression of atherosclerosis(AS).With the role of regulatory T cells(Tregs)in immune regulation attracting attention,it has been widely accepted t...Inflammation and immune disorders are integral to the occurrence and progression of atherosclerosis(AS).With the role of regulatory T cells(Tregs)in immune regulation attracting attention,it has been widely accepted that Treg decrease and dysfunction are involved in AS pathogenesis.Chinese medicine(CM)has the advantages of being dual-directional,multi-targeted,and having minimal side effects in immune regulation.The anti-atherosclerosis effects of CM via Treg modulation have been revealed in clinical and animal studies.Therefore,this article reviews existing research on Tregs,the relationship between Tregs and AS,and the progress of CM for treating and prevention of atherosclerotic cardio-cerebrovascular diseases by regulating Tregs.Although the underlying mechanisms remain to be elucidated,CM treatment targeting Treg cells might provide a promising and novel future approach for prevention and treatment of AS.展开更多
Organ transplantation has been the only treatment for end-stage organ failure patients. With the development of organ transplantation, more and more patients benefit from it. However, the efficacy of organ transplanta...Organ transplantation has been the only treatment for end-stage organ failure patients. With the development of organ transplantation, more and more patients benefit from it. However, the efficacy of organ transplantation is afflicted with graft rejection, which might lead to serious complications. Induction of antigen-specific immune tolerance has become a promising therapeutic strategy for graft rejection. This strategy could be achieved by application of regulatory T cells.展开更多
角膜移植术是角膜盲的有效治疗方式,是角膜盲患者复明的唯一希望。角膜无血管、无淋巴管,被称为免疫赦免器官,因此角膜移植术的成功率明显高于其他器官移植术,但角膜移植术后的排斥反应仍然是角膜移植术失败的主要原因。器官移植术后的...角膜移植术是角膜盲的有效治疗方式,是角膜盲患者复明的唯一希望。角膜无血管、无淋巴管,被称为免疫赦免器官,因此角膜移植术的成功率明显高于其他器官移植术,但角膜移植术后的排斥反应仍然是角膜移植术失败的主要原因。器官移植术后的免疫反应主要是免疫细胞向淋巴组织、炎症部位的定向移动,而调节性T细胞(regulatory T cells,Treg)在免疫调节中起着关键性作用,其可以通过调节和抑制效应T细胞的活化来诱导免疫耐受,从而减轻角膜移植术后的排斥反应。据此,文章对在角膜移植术后发生免疫排斥反应中Treg的来源、作用机制以及治疗等多方面做简单综述,同时也探讨了应用冬虫夏草提取物FTY720增强Treg的有效性,以期为后续针对性开展临床应用转化及基础研究提供一定的参考。展开更多
As an important subset of regulatory T （Treg） cells, IL-10-producing type 1 regulatory T cells （Trl）, have some different features to thymic-derived naturally occurring CD4^＋CD25^＋Foxp3^＋ Treg cells（nTreg cell...As an important subset of regulatory T （Treg） cells, IL-10-producing type 1 regulatory T cells （Trl）, have some different features to thymic-derived naturally occurring CD4^＋CD25^＋Foxp3^＋ Treg cells（nTreg cells）. Similar to nTreg cells, Trl also play important roles in the control of allergic inflammation in several ways. There is a fine balance between Trl and Th2 responses in healthy subjects. Skewing of allergic-specific effctor T cells to a Trl phenotype appears to be a critical event in successful allergen-specific immunotherapy and glucocorticoids and β2-agonists treatment. Trl suppress Th2 cells and effector cells of allergic inflammation, such as eosinophils, mast cells, basophils, through producing IL-10, and perhaps TGF-β. Understanding of Trl may be helpful in developing new strategies for treatment of allergic diseases.展开更多
CD8^(+)T cells are regulatory T cells(Tregs)that suppress both alloimmunity and autoimmunity in many animal models.This class of regulatory cells includes the CD8^(+)CD28^(-),CD8^(+)CD103^(+),CD8^(+)FoxP3^(+)and CD8^(...CD8^(+)T cells are regulatory T cells(Tregs)that suppress both alloimmunity and autoimmunity in many animal models.This class of regulatory cells includes the CD8^(+)CD28^(-),CD8^(+)CD103^(+),CD8^(+)FoxP3^(+)and CD8^(+)CD122^(+)subsets.The mechanisms of action of these regulatory cells are not fully understood;however,the secretion of immunosuppressive cytokines,such as interleukin(IL)-4,IL-10 and transforming growth factor beta(TGF-β)as well as the direct killing of target cells via Fas L/Fas and the perforin/granzyme B pathways have been demonstrated in various models.Further studies are necessary to fully understand the mechanisms underlying the suppressive effects of Tregs and to provide experimental support for potential clinical trials.We recently observed that CD8^(+)CD122^(+)Tregs more potently suppressed allograft rejection compared to their CD4^(+)CD25^(+)counterparts,supporting the hypothesis that CD8^(+)Tregs may represent a new and promising Treg family that can be targeted to prevent allograft rejection in the clinic.In this review,we summarize the progress in the field during the past 7-10 years and discuss CD8^(+)Treg phenotypes,mechanisms of action,and their potential clinical applications;particularly in composite tissue transplants in burn and trauma patients.展开更多
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文摘BACKGROUND: Although regulatory T cells(Tregs) are key to the maintenance of immunologic homeostasis and tolerance, little is known about Treg-mediated immunosuppression in the stage of sepsis. This article aimed to review the current literature on the role of Tregs in the pathophysiology of septic response, attempting to investigate the role of Tregs in immune dysfunction during sepsis.DATA SOURCES: A literature search was conducted in January 2014 using the China National Knowledge Infrastructure and Pub Med. Articles on the role of Tregs in immune dysfunction during sepsis were identified.RESULTS: The identified articles indicated that Treg levels can be used for the assessment of the course of sepsis. The inhibition of Treg activity can promote the recovery of immune function.CONCLUSION: Since the mechanism of Tregs is complex during the sepsis, more studies are needed.
文摘Ovarian cancer is one of the three major malignant tumors in gynecology, with increasing incidence and mortality rates. Currently, the main treatment methods remain surgical intervention in combination with chemotherapy. However, due to its high recurrence rate and the risk of drug resistance, the overall prognosis is poor. Ovarian cancer has been identified as an immunegenic tumor, and in recent years, with the continued advancement of research into immune evasion mechanisms, immunotherapy has emerged as a groundbreaking treatment modality. This article will focus on the immune escape mechanisms and their application in ovarian cancer, providing a comprehensive overview of its current status and the challenges it faces.
文摘Mounting evidence supports that a newly identified regulatory T cell (Treg),CD4+LAP+ Treg,is associated with oral tolerance induction and following inhibition of atherosclerosis,but little is described about whether nasal tolerance to antigen likewise induces the novel Tregs production and the relevant antiatherosclerotic benefit.We investigated the effect of nasal administration of heat shock protein-60 (HSP60) on atherogenesis.HSP60 or phosphate buffer solution (PBS) was nasally adminis-tered to six-week-old male ApoE-/-mice.At the 10th week after the nasal administration,there was a significant decrease in atherosclerotic plaque areas of aortic roots in the HSP60-treated mice as com-pared with those in the PBS-treated mice.Atherosclerosis suppression was accompanied with a signifi-cant increase in CD4+LAP+ and CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ Tregs and a concurrently increased production of TGF-β in the HSP60-treated mice.The protective effect of HSP60 was offset by injection of anti-TGF-βantibody.It is concluded that nasal administration of HSP60 can inhibit atherosclerotic formation through immune tolerance which is established by Tregs depending on the induction of anti-inflammatory cytokine TGF-β.Immune tolerance induced by nasal administration of HSP60 may provide an alternative therapeutic method for atherosclerosis.
基金Supported by Shanghai Municipal Natural Science Foundation, No. 10ZR1420000National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 81072009
文摘AIM: To elucidate the molecular and cellular features responsible for the increase of regulatory T cells (Tregs) in gastric cancer. METHODS: The frequencies of CD4 + Foxp3 + Tregs and the level of transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) were analyzed from 56 patients with gastric cancer byflow cytometry and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay respectively. Foxp3 gene expression was analyzed by real-time polymerase chain reaction. The gastric cancer microenvironment was modeled by establishing the coculture of gastric cancer cell line, MGC-803, with sorting CD4 + T cells. The normal gastric mucosa cell line, GES-1, was used as the control. The production of TGF-β1 was detected in supernatant of MGC and GES-1. The carboxyfluorescein diacetatesuccinimidyl ester (CFSE) dilution assay was performed to evaluate the proliferation characteristics of induced Tregs. Neutralizing anti-TGF-β1 antibody was added to the co-culture system for neutralization experiments. RESULTS: The level of serum TGF-β1 in gastric cancer patients (15.1 ± 5.5 ng/mL) was significantly higher than that of the genderand age-matched healthy controls (10.3 ± 3.4 ng/mL) (P < 0.05). Furthermore, the higher TGF-β1 level correlated with the increased population of CD4 + Foxp3 + Tregs in advanced gastric cancer (r = 0.576, P < 0.05). A significant higher frequency of CD4 + Foxp3 + Tregs was observed in PBMCs cultured with the supernatant of MGC than GES-1 (10.6% ± 0.6% vs 8.7% ± 0.7%, P < 0.05). Moreover, using the purified CD4 + CD25 T cells, we confirmed that the increased Tregs were mainly induced from the conversation of CD4 + CD25 naive T cells, and induced Tregs were functional and able to suppress the proliferation of effector T cells. Finally, we demonstrated that gastric cancer cells induced the increased CD4 + Foxp3 + Tregs via producing TGF-β1. Gastric cancer cells upregulated the production of TGF-β1 and blockade of TGF-β1 partly abrogated Tregs phenotype. CONCLUSION: Gastric cancer cell can induce Tregs development via producing TGF-β1, by which the existence of cross-talk between the tumor and immune cells might regulate anti-tumor immune responses.
文摘Objective:To explore immunotherapy effectiveness of the CD4^(+)CD25^(+) regulatory T cells for treating female mouse with recurrent spontaneous abortion(RSA)by animal experiments.Methods:Mononuclear lymphocytes were isolated from the blood(instead of cord blood)of new-born baby of KunMing Bai mouse or BALB/c male mouse with normal birth ability(as unrelated third party blood source)by density gradient centrifuga-tion method.The CD4^(+)CD25^(+) regulatory T cells were selected by magnetic-activated cell sorting from mononuclear cells of cord blood cells.CBA/J female mouse copulated with DBA/2J male mouse was utilized as RSA animal model.Pregnant RSA mice were injected different types of lymphocytes through tail vein.Independent sample t-test was used to analyze the data from each group.Results:The proportion of CD4^(+)CD25^(+)T cells in CD4^(+)T cells was(17.49±0.60)%in CD4^(+)CD25^(+) regulatory T cells injection group,which was statistical significant higher than that of mononuclear lymphocyte injection group(14.68±0.83)%,sterile PBS group(9.54±0.85)%or no injection group(9.28±0.68)%(p<.05,t-value was 4.754,13.242 and 15.621,respec-tively).The Foxp3 relative protein expression level of CD4^(+)CD25^(+) regulatory T cells injected group was 5.85±0.45,which was also significant higher than that of mononuclear lymphocyte injection(2.86±0.54),sterile PBS group(1.08±0.16)or no injection group(1.00±0.00)(p<.05,t-value was 7.276,17.227 and 18.635,respectively).Finally,two times of CD4^(+)CD25^(+)T cell injected group at the 4 th and 8 th day had well effect for RSA mouse,and embryo sorption rate was(4.92±0.08)%,which significant lower than that of two times of mononuclear lymphocyte injected group(13.07±0.06)%,sterile PBS group(23.11±0.12)%,or no injection group(25.47±0.11)%(p<.05,t-value was-2.603,-4.012 and-4.700,respectively).Conclusions:Pregnant mouse with RSA injected CD4^(+)CD25^(+)T cells several times for immunotherapy can get better effec-tiveness than that of pregnant mouse injected traditional mononuclear cells.
文摘This study was performed to assess the response of regulatory T cells （Tregs） following cryosurgery in prostate cancer （PCa） patients by measuring their frequency and immune function. Blood was collected prior to and at 4 and 8 weeks after treatment in 30 patients with high-risk PCa who underwent cryosurgery and from 15 healthy volunteers. Circulating CD4＋CD25＋CD127- Tregs were isolated. Their frequency was detected by flow cytometry, and immune suppressive function was evaluated by measuring the proliferation of CD4＋CD25- T cells cocultured with Tregs. The results showed that the percentage of circulating CD4＋CD25＋CD127- Tregs was increased in PCa patients compared to healthy volunteers （7.6%±0.73% vs. 5.8%±0.54%, P〈0.001）. The frequency of circulating CD4＋CD25＋CD127- Tregs was reduced 4 weeks after cryosurgery compared to before surgery （6.3%__.0.58% vs. 7.6%±0.73%, P〈0.001）, and the decrease persisted for 8 weeks. However, the suppressive function of Tregs was increased in eight of 12 patients, which might contribute to cancer recurrence. Then the response of circulating Tregs is complicated after cryosurgery for PCa, and further studies are warranted.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32122067)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32021005)Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province.
文摘Immune checkpoint blockade(ICB)therapeutics are highly effective in cancer immunotherapy,but gastrointestinal toxicity limited the application.Intestinal microbiota plays a crucial role in ICB-associated colitis.2’-Fucosyllactose(2’FL)is most abundance prebiotic in human milk that can reshape gut microbiota and exert immune regulatory effect.The study aimed to determine the effects of 2’FL on ICB-associated colitis and to uncover the mediating mechanism.ICB-associated colitis was induced by the ipilimumab and dextran sulfate sodium.Oral administration of 2’FL(0.6 g/(kg∙day))ameliorated ICB-induced colitis by enhancing regulatory T cells(Treg)and the M2/M1 ratio of macrophages in colon.2’FL treatment also increased the expression of tight junction proteins(zonula occludens-1(ZO-1)and mucin 2(MUC2))and antioxidant stress indicators(superoxide dismutase(SOD)and catalase(CAT)).In addition,administration of 2’FL increased the abundance of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus,and elevated the levels of microbial metabolites,such as indole-3-lactic acid(ILA),which activated the aryl hydrocarbon receptor ligands(AHR)pathway.The protective effect of 2’FL was abolished upon depletion of gut microbiota,and ILA treatment partially simulated the protective effect of 2’FL.Notably,2’FL did not exhibit inhibition of antitumor immunity.These findings suggest that 2’FL could serve as a potential protective strategy for ICB-associated colitis by modulating the intestinal microbiota and bacterial metabolites.
基金supported by Hebei Province Baoding City Science and Technology Project(No:13ZF074)
文摘Objective:To observe the regulatory impact of immune inhibitors on T cells in rats.Method:Forty SD rats were selected and randomly divided into experimental group and control group.Rapamycin(SRL)0.4 mg/d to fill the stomach of the former one,saline lavage was used with the latter one for two weeks.Using flow cytometry to detect the two groups of rats with spleen and thymus level of CD4+CD25+T cells;and the spleen cells FoxP3 mRNA expression;Using ELISA method to detect TGF-β,IL-10 levels.Results:The peripheral blood,spleen and thymus of CD4+CD25+T cells accounted for the proportion of mononuclear cells were significantly higher than that of control group(P<0.05);FoxP3 mRNA expression quantity also significantly higher than the control group(P<0.05);Experimental TGF-βin rats,IL-10 levels are significantly higher than control group(P<0.05).Conclusions:Immune inhibitors can regulatory CD4+CD25+foxp3+T cells in rats,a single nuclear cell proportion increase,shows that it can induce rat CD4+CD25+foxp3+regulatory T cells proliferation.
基金Supported by Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province(No.2018B030322012)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81874432 and No.82074369)。
文摘Inflammation and immune disorders are integral to the occurrence and progression of atherosclerosis(AS).With the role of regulatory T cells(Tregs)in immune regulation attracting attention,it has been widely accepted that Treg decrease and dysfunction are involved in AS pathogenesis.Chinese medicine(CM)has the advantages of being dual-directional,multi-targeted,and having minimal side effects in immune regulation.The anti-atherosclerosis effects of CM via Treg modulation have been revealed in clinical and animal studies.Therefore,this article reviews existing research on Tregs,the relationship between Tregs and AS,and the progress of CM for treating and prevention of atherosclerotic cardio-cerebrovascular diseases by regulating Tregs.Although the underlying mechanisms remain to be elucidated,CM treatment targeting Treg cells might provide a promising and novel future approach for prevention and treatment of AS.
基金supported by the Major International(Regional) Joint Research Project of Ministry of Science and Technology of China(No.2008DFA31140/2010DFA32260)National Science and technology support program(No.2011BAI11B22)The National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81370230)
文摘Organ transplantation has been the only treatment for end-stage organ failure patients. With the development of organ transplantation, more and more patients benefit from it. However, the efficacy of organ transplantation is afflicted with graft rejection, which might lead to serious complications. Induction of antigen-specific immune tolerance has become a promising therapeutic strategy for graft rejection. This strategy could be achieved by application of regulatory T cells.
文摘角膜移植术是角膜盲的有效治疗方式,是角膜盲患者复明的唯一希望。角膜无血管、无淋巴管,被称为免疫赦免器官,因此角膜移植术的成功率明显高于其他器官移植术,但角膜移植术后的排斥反应仍然是角膜移植术失败的主要原因。器官移植术后的免疫反应主要是免疫细胞向淋巴组织、炎症部位的定向移动,而调节性T细胞(regulatory T cells,Treg)在免疫调节中起着关键性作用,其可以通过调节和抑制效应T细胞的活化来诱导免疫耐受,从而减轻角膜移植术后的排斥反应。据此,文章对在角膜移植术后发生免疫排斥反应中Treg的来源、作用机制以及治疗等多方面做简单综述,同时也探讨了应用冬虫夏草提取物FTY720增强Treg的有效性,以期为后续针对性开展临床应用转化及基础研究提供一定的参考。
文摘As an important subset of regulatory T （Treg） cells, IL-10-producing type 1 regulatory T cells （Trl）, have some different features to thymic-derived naturally occurring CD4^＋CD25^＋Foxp3^＋ Treg cells（nTreg cells）. Similar to nTreg cells, Trl also play important roles in the control of allergic inflammation in several ways. There is a fine balance between Trl and Th2 responses in healthy subjects. Skewing of allergic-specific effctor T cells to a Trl phenotype appears to be a critical event in successful allergen-specific immunotherapy and glucocorticoids and β2-agonists treatment. Trl suppress Th2 cells and effector cells of allergic inflammation, such as eosinophils, mast cells, basophils, through producing IL-10, and perhaps TGF-β. Understanding of Trl may be helpful in developing new strategies for treatment of allergic diseases.
文摘CD8^(+)T cells are regulatory T cells(Tregs)that suppress both alloimmunity and autoimmunity in many animal models.This class of regulatory cells includes the CD8^(+)CD28^(-),CD8^(+)CD103^(+),CD8^(+)FoxP3^(+)and CD8^(+)CD122^(+)subsets.The mechanisms of action of these regulatory cells are not fully understood;however,the secretion of immunosuppressive cytokines,such as interleukin(IL)-4,IL-10 and transforming growth factor beta(TGF-β)as well as the direct killing of target cells via Fas L/Fas and the perforin/granzyme B pathways have been demonstrated in various models.Further studies are necessary to fully understand the mechanisms underlying the suppressive effects of Tregs and to provide experimental support for potential clinical trials.We recently observed that CD8^(+)CD122^(+)Tregs more potently suppressed allograft rejection compared to their CD4^(+)CD25^(+)counterparts,supporting the hypothesis that CD8^(+)Tregs may represent a new and promising Treg family that can be targeted to prevent allograft rejection in the clinic.In this review,we summarize the progress in the field during the past 7-10 years and discuss CD8^(+)Treg phenotypes,mechanisms of action,and their potential clinical applications;particularly in composite tissue transplants in burn and trauma patients.
