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ObjectiveTo investigate the association between serum interleukin (IL) and liver pathological changes in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). MethodsA total of 59 patients with CHB who were treated in Putuo District Central Hospital of Shanghai from February 2018 to February 2019 were enrolled as subjects, and liver biopsy was performed for all patients. According to the degree of liver inflammation, the patients were divided into mild inflammation (G1-G2) group and severe inflammation (G3-G4) group, and according to the degree of liver fibrosis, the patients were divided into mild fibrosis (S0-S2) group and severe fibrosis (S3-S4) group. Serum liver function parameters, blood lipids, interleukin-2 (IL-2), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-8 (IL-8), and interleukin-10 (IL-10) were measured for all patients. The independent samples t-test was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between two groups, and the Wilcoxon non-parametric test was used for comparison of non-normally distributed continuous data between two groups; the chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups. A Spearman correlation analysis was also performed. ResultsThe degree of liver fibrosis increased with the increase in liver inflammation (rs=0.538, P＜0.001). Compared with the mild inflammation group, the severe inflammation group had significantly higher serum levels of alanine aminotransferase ［95.00 (45.00-16925) U/L vs 51.00 (29.00-88.00) U/L, Z=-2.625, P=0.009］, aspartate aminotransferase ［54.50 (34.75-84.50) U/L vs 38.00 (30.00-49.00) U/L, Z=-2.014, P=0.044］, and gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase ［91.00 (56.72-192.25) U/L vs 44.00 (24.00-100.00) U/L, Z=-2.400, P=0.016］. The severe fibrosis group had a significantly higher serum level of high-density lipoprotein than the mild fibrosis group ［0.97 (0.32-1.08) mmol/L vs 1.23 (0.36-1.38) mmol/L, Z=-1.300, P=0.008］. The severe inflammation group had a significantly higher serum level of IL-2 receptor than the mild inflammation group ［704.00(418.00-103800) U/ml vs 436.00(335.00-555.00) U/ml, Z=-3.405, P=0.001］, and the severe fibrosis group had a significantly higher serum level of IL-2 receptor than the mild fibrosis group ［735.00(523.00-890.50) U/ml vs 447.00 (351.50-624.50) U/ml, Z=-5.358, P=0.001］. ConclusionThe degree of liver inflammation is positively correlated with that of liver fibrosis, while the serum level of IL-2 receptor increases with the increase in the degrees of liver inflammation and fibrosis, indicating that IL-2 receptor can reflect the degrees of liver inflammation and fibrosis to some extent.
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Objective To detect the level of cytokines and their receptors secreted by peripheral blood CD8 + T lymphocytes from vitiligo patients,and to evaluate the influence of tea polyphenols on their secretion.Methods CD8+ T lymphocytes were isolated from the peripheral blood of 12 patients with progressive vitiligo,12 patients with stable vitiligo and 10 healthy controls,and cultured in vitro for 20 days.Then,some CD8+ T lymphocytes were treated with tea polyphenols of 100 mg/L for two days.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was carried out to determine the levels of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α,interferon (IFN)-γ and interleukin-2 receptor (IL-2R) in the culture supernatants of CD8+ T lymphocytes before and after the treatment with tea polyphenols.Analysis of variance and t test were conducted to assess differences in these parameters among these groups and changes between pretreatment and posttreatment,respectively.Results There was a sequential decrease in the level of TNF-α ((191.302 ± 6.077) vs.(175.966 ± 2.467) vs.(173.664 ± 3.600) ng/L,F =4.784,P ＜ 0.05),but a sequential increase in that of IFN-γ ((280.182 ± 36.070) vs.(371.670 ± 24.352) vs.(447.147 ± 8.432) ng/L,F=9.036,P＜ 0.01) and IL-2R ((8.375 ± 0.161) vs.(8.845 ± 0.161) vs.(9.345 ±0.125) ng/L,F =9.639,P ＜ 0.01) in the culture supernatant of CD8+ T lymphocytes from patients with progressive vitiligo to patients with stable vitiligo and healthy controls.After two days of tea polyphenol treatment,a statistical decrease was observed in the level of TNF-α in the culture supernatant of CD8 + T lymphocytes from patients with progressive vitiligo ((164.797 ± 1.784) ng/L,P ＜ 0.01),patients with stable vitiligo ((166.150 ± 3.576) ng/L,P ＜ 0.05) and healthy controls ((155.028 ± 5.759) ng/L,P ＜ 0.05),but no statistical changes were noted for IFN-γor IL-2R (all P ＞ 0.05) despite a slight elevation in the level of IFN-γin the culture supernatant of CD8+ T lymphocytes from patients with stable vitiligo and in that of IL-2R from all the three groups as well as a mild reduction in that of IFN-γ from patients with progressive vitiligo and healthy controls.Conclusions The changes of cytokines and their receptors secreted by CD8 + T lymphocytes may be associated with the induction and progression of vitiligo.Tea polyphenols may treat vitiligo via suppressing the secretion of TNF-α by CD8+ T lymphocytes.
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Objective To explore the correlation between the efficacy of lamivudine (LAM)therapy and changes of T lymphocyte subsets,CD4+ CD25+ regulatory T lymphocytes (Treg),and levels of interleukin-10 (IL-10)and interferon-gamma (IFN-γ)in the peripheral blood of patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB).Methods Ninety CHB patients were enrolled in this study.T lymphocyte subsets in the peripheral blood were detected by flow cytometry at baseline and week 52 of LAM therapy.The frequencies of CD4+ CD25+ Treg in the peripheral blood were detected by flow cytometry and levels of IL-10 and IFN-γ were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)at baseline,week 12,24,36 and 52.The comparisons of overall means between groups and within groups were done by analysis of variance or Dunnett's test.The comparison of means before and after LAM therapy was done by paired t test.Results In 32 complete-responders of 90 CHB patients,the proportions of CD4+ T lymphocytes,CD8+ T lymphocytes and CD4+/CD8+ ratio were increased significantly after LAM therapy (t=4.055、3.267、2.328,all P＜0.05); the frequencies of CD4+CD25+ Treg at baseline,week 12,24,36 and 52 were (5.40±0.60)%,(4.99±0.59)%,(4.54± 0.72)%,(3.86±0.95)% and (3.44±0.76)%,respectively; the levels of IFN-γ,IFN-γ/IL-10 ratio were increased,while the IL-10 level was decreased after LAM therapy.In 43 partial-responders,the proportion of CD4+T lymphocytes and ratio of CD4+/CD8+ were increased after LAM therapy (t= 3.484,2.018,both P＜0.05); the proportion of CD8+ T lymphocytes was not changed significantly after therapy; the frequencies of CD4+ CD25+ Treg at baseline,week 12,24,36 and 52 were (5.65±0.60)%,(5.23±0.63)%,(4.65±0.98)%,(4.42±0.97)% and (4.32±0.82)%,respectively;IFN-γ level,IFN-γ/IL-10 ratio were increased,while IL-10 level was decreased.In 15 non-responders,the proportion of T lymphocyte subsets,the frequency of CD4+ CD25+ Treg,the levels of IFN-γ and IL-10 were not changed significantly after LAM treatment.Conclusions In CHB patients who have achieved response after LAM therapy,the frequency of CD4+ CD25+ Treg in the peripheral blood is decreased,while ratios of CD4+/CD8+ and IFN-γ/IL-10 in the peripheral blood are increased.
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Objective To investigate the dynamic changes and the clinical significance of T-cell subsets and serum soluble interleukin-2 receptor (sIL-2R)in neonates with hyperbilirubinemia.Methods Thirty-one neonates with hyperbilirubinemia, admitted to the hospital from Decembr 1,2006 to January 31, 2007, were enrolled and divided into two subgroups: severe jaundice group and mild jaundice group according to the bilirubin level. Thirty-two age-mached healty newborns were as controls(control group Ⅰ). The T-cell subsets and sIL-2R of peripheral venous blood samples from these neonates were measured and compared. Sixteen of these 31 neonates with hyperbilirubinemiawere followed up and another twenty-six age-mached healty newborns were as controls(control group Ⅱ ). The level of serum bilirubin in convalescence of sixteen hyperbilirubinemia neonates and control group Ⅱ were tested and analyzed also. Results The levels of CD3, CD4, CD4/CD8 in the neonates with hyperbilirubinemia were lower compared with those of control group Ⅰ [(54.0±5.1)% vs (62.0±4.7)%, (26.8±5.0)% vs (43.0±4.7)%, 0.8±0.1 vs 1.4±0.2] (P＜0.01), but was higher in convalescence than in peak phase[ (62.4±3.3)% vs (55.1±4.2)%, (43.6±2.5)% vs (26.1±4.4)%, 1.4 ± 0.1 vs 0.8±0.1] (P＜0.01). The peak level of sIL-2R in the hyperbilirubinemia group was (319.4± 185.2) kU/L, higher than that in the convalescence [(129.7±99.3) kU/L] and in the control group Ⅱ [(171.9±102.2) kU/L] (P＜0.01). The serum bilirubin level showed negative correlation with CD4/CD8 ( r = -0.99, P ＜ 0.01 ) and positive correlation with sIL-2R (r=0.95, P＜0.05). The sIL-2R level was negatively correlated with CD4/CD8 (r=-0.92, P＜0.05). Conclusions Neonates, when suffering from hyperbilirubinemia, are immunosuppressed which may recover with the alleviation of jaundice.
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Objective To explore the value of adenosine deaminase (ADA),interferon (IFN)-γand soluble interleukin-2 receptor (sIL-2R) in differential diagnosis of tuberculous and malignant pleural effusion.Method The ADA activity,IFN-γ and sIL-2R levels of 48 patients with tuberculous pleural effusions and 32 patients with malignant pleural effusion were measured by colorimetry and ELISA respectively.Results The ADA activity,IFN-γand sIL-2R level in tuberculous pleural effusion was higher than that in malignant pleural effusion (P < 0.05).According to the receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curve,when 45 U/L was regarded as critical value of ADA,the sensitivity,specificity and accuracy of ADA in diagnosing tuberculous pleural effusion was 82%,91% and 86% ; when 100 ng/L was regarded as critical value of IFN-7,it was 85%,94% and 89%; when 450 μg/L was regarded as critical value of sIL-2R,it was84%,81% and 83%.When combined detection of three targets was done.it was 88%,100% and 94%.Conclusion The combined detection of ADA,IFN-γand sIL-2R can improve sensitivity,specificity and accuracy in diagnosing tuberculous pleurisy.
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Objective To study the changes of serum and tissue soluble interleukin-2 receptor (slL-2R) and soluble intercellular adhesion moleculer-1 (sICAM-1) in eolorectal cancer and their clinical significance. Methods Serum levels of sIL-2R and sICAM-1 were detected by the double antibody sandwich ELISA method in 44 colorectal cancer patients before and after operation, 28 polyp intestinal and 30 controls. Simultaneously, tissue levels of them were measured in co]oreetal cancer and polyp intestinal. Results The serum sIL-2R[(209.27±127.42) pmol/L] and sICAM-1[(693.22±276.25) ng/ml] in coiorectal cancer were significantly higher than those in the polyp intestinal and controls.The tissue sIL-2R [(233.66±170.22)pmol/L] and sICAM-l[(706.92±286.09) ng/ml] in colorectal cancer were significantly higher than those in the polyp intestinal. The serum and tissue levels of sIL-2R and sICAM-1 in colorectal cancer had relationships with Duke stages and no relationships with the histological differentiation. The levels of serum sIL-2R and sICAM-1 declined remarkably after one month of radical operation, but it decreased illegibly after palliative operation. Conclusion Alterations of serum and tissue sIL-2R and sICAM-1 levels may be used as indicators of diagnosis, choice of operative method, judgement of prognosis in eoloreetal cancer.
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Objective To explore the significance of NK cell activity,interleukin-2 receptors (sCD25) and glycosylated ferritin in the early diagnostic of acquired hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH).Methods 57 patients suspected of HLH from June 2005 to May 2008 and 25 healthy subjects were enrolled in the study.The patients suspected of HLH were divided into three groups i.e.(1) a group with diagnosis confirmed at first visit;(2) a group with diagnosis confirmed at subsequent visit and (3) a group with diagnosis unconfirmed according to HLH-2004 diagnostic criteria.Healthy subjects were enrolled as control.NK cell activity was determined with a released LDH assay.The percentage of glycosylated ferritin was determined with phytohemagglutinin adsorption assay,sCD25 was examined with ELISA double antibody sandwich assay.We compared the coincidence of each diagnostic index before and after diagnosis.Results The median percentage of NK cell activity was significantly lower in the first group ( 18.3±5.6) % and the second ( 16.7±6.7)% than that in the third group (33.4±6.8)% or in the controls (36.6±5.0)%.The median percentage of glycosylated ferritin was also significantly lower in the first group ( 15,4 ± 2.0)% and the second group (16.9 ± 3.4)% than that in the third group (40.4 ± 3.0)% or in the controls (45.2±2.2)%.Meanwhile,the median level of sCD25 was significantly higher in the first group (12 916±4328) ng/L and the second group (12 117 ± 5465) ng/L than that in the third group (4728±1482) ng/L or in the controls (3841 ± 993) ng/L.Furthermore,NK cell activity,sCD25 and glycosylated ferritin were abnormal in all the patients in the early stage of HLH.Conclusion NK cell activity,sCD25 and glycosylated ferritin may be helpful markers for the early diagnosis of HLH.
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Objective To explore the association of CD22 gene T＞A locus (SNPrs2267574) with the development of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and SLE phenotypes in Southern Chinese Han people.Methods Two hundreds fifteen cases and 216 normal controls were enrolled with the aim of case-control design,and the genotype was determined by PCR-RFLP.We calculated X2 and ORs for association study.Results In CD22 gene T＞A locus,there was significant difference of genotypes distribution between cases and controls (X2=6.086,P＜0.05).The frequency of AT genotype was higher in cases than in controls (OR=1.68,95%CI:1.08～2.60,P=0.021 ),and A allele had a higher proportion in cases (OR=1.58,95%CI:1.09～2.29,P=0.015).Meanwhile,the frequency of A allele in patients with positive anti-SSA was higher than in patients with negative anti-SSA (OR=3.69,95%CI:2.08～6.52,P＜0.01 ).Conclusion In Southern Chinese Han population,CD22 gene T＞A locus is associated with the development of SLE and the A allele has positive association with anti-SSA.
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Objective To study the expression of CD4+, CD25+ regulatory T cells and its significance in carcinoma of stomach. Methods Flow cytometry was used to quantify and analyze the results of CD4+, CD25 + regulatory T cells and CD8+ T cells in 76 patients with gastric cancer. Results CD4+, CD25+ regulatory T cells expression in gastric cancer tissue, adjacent tissues and control group are (1.2±0.9) %, (6.4±1.1) % and (4.1±0.8) %. The results have statistical significance (P<0.05). CD8+ T cells markedly de-creased in gastric cancer tissue, while CD4+ , CD25+ regulatory T cells increased. But this manifest did not happen in adjacent tissues.Conclusion CD4+, CD25+ regulatory T cells suppress gastric cancer though inhibiting CD8+ T cells.
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Objective To observe the changes of CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells, Foxp3 mRNA and soluble interlukin 2 receptor (sIL-2R) in the peripheral blood of kidney transplantation recipients and to evaluate their effect on the diagnosis of acute rejection. Methods Forty-two renal transplant recipients and 30 healthy controls were enrolled in this study. CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells proportion, Foxp3 mRNA and sIL-2R of pre-transplantation and those of day 7,14, 28, 56 of post-transplantation were measured by flow cytometer, fluorescent quantization PCR and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), respectively. Biochemistry appliance was used to detect serum creatinine. The diagnosis of acute rejection in transplanted kidney was based on the clinical symptoms, the laboratory examinations, Doppler ultrasound and biopsy. Results (1)At day 7, 14, 28, 56 of post-transplantation, CD4+CD25+ regulatory T ceils proportion, Foxp3 mRNA level in acute rejection group were significantly decreased compared with those in non-acute rejection group. (2) There were significant differences of peripheral blood CD4+CD25+ regulatory Tcells[(9.22±3.53)% vs (6.09±1.99)%, P<0.01], Foxp3 mRNA[(0.82±0.36)×10-3 vs (0.50±0.28)×10-3, P<0.01] and sIL-2R levels [(856.30±108,24) U/ml vs (247.35±11.24) U/ml, P<0.01]between patients of pre-transplantation and healthy control group. (3)Plasma CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells [(16.53±4.14)%] and the expression of Foxp3 mRNA [(4.97±1.94)×10-3] was significantly increased, but sIL-2R level [(463.72±31.23) U/ml] was significantly decreased as the transplanted renal function was restored (all P<0.01). (4) Plasma CD4+CD25+regulatory T cells [(12.18~2.86)%] and the expression of Foxp3 mRNA [(3.15±1.22)×10-3] was significantly decreased (P<0.01), and sIL-2R level [(748.36±115.41) U/ml] was significantly increased (P<0.01) when acute rejection occurred. The above changes had an earlier onset than the change of Scr. (5)The percentage of CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells was positively correlated with the Foxp3 mRNA level (P<0.01), but was not correlated with sIL-2R level in all the patients. Conclusion The measurement of these markers in peripheral blood may be an important guideline to the diagnosis and prognosis of acute rejection in renal transplant recipients.
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Objective To investigate the immunological mechanism of inhibitory effect of Danshen injection combined with dexamethasone(DXM) on asthmatic airway inflammation.Methods 50 Wistar rats were randomly divided into normal control(NC),asthma,Danshen,DXM and Danshen+DXM group.Cytology study of Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF) was conducted.Pathology of lung tissue was done through HE.Flow eytometry was used to detect CD4+CD25+ regulatory T Cells(CD4+CD25+ Treg) ratio in peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMCs).IL-4 and IL-5 levels in BALF were detected by ELISA.Results Total cells number,percentage of lymphocytes,neutrophils and eosinophils(Eos) in BALF of the three treated groups were lower than that in asthma group(P<0.05,P<0.01),particularly in Danshen+DXM group,which showed significant difference as compared with the other two treated groups(P<0.05).There was severe inflammation in lung tissue of asthma group,moderate inflammation in Danshen group and DXM group,and no inflammation of Danshen+DXM group.CD4+CD25+ Treg/CD4+ T ratio in the three treated groups were higher than that in asthma group,and the levels of IL-4 and IL-5 were lower than those in asthma group(P<0.05).In Dansben+DXM group,it showed significant difference on the change of CD4+CD25+ Treg,IL-4 and IL-5 as compared with other treated groups(P<0.05).Conclision Danshen injection combined with DXM could suppress airway inflammation in asthmatic rats,which may be through increasing the expression of CD4+CD25+ Treg,decreasing the levels of IL-4 and IL-5 and resuming the balance of Th1/Th2.
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Objective To evaluate the expression of Sp3 gene of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients in Guizhou and the relationship between Sp3 gene expression and immunological function. Methods Two pairs of primers were used to amplify cDNAs generated from 31 MS patients and 30 healthy controls. The serum levels of sIL-2R were measured in 27 patients with MS and 30 healthy controls by sandwiched ELISA. Results The deficient expression of Sp3 gene in MS patients was significantly higher than that in control (41.9% ( 12/31 ) vs 6. 7% (2/30) ,x2 =7. 133 ,P =0. 008). The sIL-2R levels in MS patients were significantly higher than those in control (( 2788.5 ± 1079. 8 ), ( 1270. 7 ± 489. 4) μg/L, t = 6. 170, P = 0. 001 ). The concentration of sIL-2R in MS with negative ((3364.0 ± 1252.3) μg/L) and positive((2450.0 ± 827.0) μg/L) expression of Sp3 gene were significantly increased compared with control (F = 32. 059, P < 0. 05 ). The sIL-2R levels were significantly rising in MS patients with negative expression of Sp3 gene compared with MS patients with positive expression of Sp3 gene ( q = 4. 213, P < 0. 05 ). Conclusions A remarkable deficient expression of Sp3 gene in PBMC has been found in MS patients in Guizhou. sIL-2R may take part in the process of MS. The expression of Sp3 gene is not affected by immune state, however, MS patients with Sp3 deficient expression tend to have a more serious impairment in immunological functions.
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Objective To observe the changes of soluble interleukin-2 receptor(slL-2R) and high sensitivity C-reactive (hs-CRP) protein in renal allograft recipients and its relationship with rejective response of renal allograft. Methods The concentration of sIL-2R and hs-CRP were detected in 91 patients with renal allograft recipients and 100 health controls. CRP was measured by particle enhanced immuo-turbidimetric method, sIL-2R was detected by ELISA. Results The concentration of sIL-2R and hs-CRP in the recipients with acute rejec-tion was significantly higher than those without graft rejection and health controls. The concentration of hs-CRP in the recipients with chronic rejection was higher than those without graft rejection and health controls. There was no evidence of significant changes in the concentration of sIL-2R and hs-CRP between the health control group and the recipients without graft rejection. Conclusion slL-2R and hs-CRP might play an important role in graft rejection. The measurement of sIL-2R and hs-CRP is important for the diagnosis of graft rejection.
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Objective: To explore the relation of the serum level of sIL-2R in relapse patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia(ALL). Methods:With ELISA, we determined the levels of sIL-2R of 48 patients with ALL after their first diagnoses,complete remission 1 and relapse. The levels of sIL-2R of 30 patients from complete remission 1 to relapse were monitored. Results: The levels of sIL-2R were higher in the relapse group and first diagnosed group than in the control. The levels of sIL-2R were higher in the relapse group and first diagnosed group than in the complete remission 1 group. However,the difference between the complete remission 1 and the control had no statistical significance. When we determined the levels of sIL-2R dynamically, we found that after complete remission ,the levels of sIL-2R decreased,however, before one month of hematological relapse, the levels of sIL-2R increased. Conclusion: Monitor of the level of sIL-2R can predict impending relapse of patients with ALL and is helpful to early diagnosis of relapse.
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Objective To investigate the levels of IL-2,IL-6and their receptors in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE)before and after treatment.Methods The levels of IL-2,IL-6and their receptors were detected by ELISA,immunofluorescence labelling technique and flow cytometry analysis,respectively,in peripheral blood taken from SLE patients before and after treatment and normal controls.Results①IL-2was significantly decreased(P
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Objective To explore the change of serum sIL-2R and IL-6 levels in patients with Kawasaki disease (KD) and its role in the pathogenesis. Methods The serum slL-2R and IL-6 were detected by sandwich ELISA. The serum hs-CRP level was measured by DADE BEHRING BN ProSpec. Results The serum levels of sIL-2R and hs-CRP in KD before and after high-dose intravenous gama globulin(IVIg) were significantly higher than in healthy controls (P
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Objective To explore suppression of chondrocyte apoptosis by IL-1Ra gene transfer to the knees of experimental osteoarthritis (OA).Method ①Thirty New Zealand white rabbits were divided into 3 groups,partial synovectomy of the left knee had been done.Synovial fibroblasts (SF) were isolated and cultured.②Fibroblasts from each rabbit were transduced by using the retrovirus with either IL-1Ra gene (group 3) or marker gene to (group2) in vitro.③ OA was induced in right knee of rabbits by anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT).④ The autologous cells transduced with IL-1Ra gene or marker gene were injected into the right knee of group 3 or 2.⑤At the second week and at the forth week,IL-1Ra level in SF was determined by ELISA.⑥Cartilage section were stained for checking histologic changes and chondrocyte apoptosis were determined using TUNEL method.Results The IL-1Ra level in the SF of group 3 were (20.6?1.8)ng/ml and (4.82?0.52)ng/ml after 2 and 4 weeks,after gene delivered respectively,and the IL-1Ra level in the group 2 and group 1 were very lowat both 2 and 4 weeks.Approximately 40% of chondrocytes underwent apoptosis in group 2,whereas apoptosis were inhibited in group 3,only 18% of chondrocytes underwent apoptosis,and 2%~5% of chondrocytes underwent apoptosis in normal joint.Conclusion This study showes that a local increase IL-1Ra level in OA keen joints by intraartilcular injection of IL-1Ra gene transduced synovial cells can suppress articular cartilage chondrocyte apoptosis.
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0.05 ). In Zenapax and OKT3 groups, 1 and 2 allografts were removed as a result of rupture respectively. 4 cases were suffered from delayed graft function(DGF) in Zenapax group and 9 in OKT3 group respectively with the difference being significant ( P
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Objective To measure the mRNA expression of interleukin receptors (IL-2R?IL-4R and IL-10R) in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from patients with chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU). Methods Thirty CIU patients and 30 controls were enrolled in this study. PBMCs were separated from the peripheral blood specimens. Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) technique was applied to semi-quantitatively analyze the mRNA expression. Results The expression level of IL-10R mRNA was significantly increased in patients with CIU than that in the healthy controls, while that of IL-2R and IL-4R mRNA in PBMCs showed no significant difference. Conclusion Our results suggest that IL-10R might be involved in the pathogenesis of CIU.
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0.05).Expression of CD25and CD69on CD8 + T cells was significantly higher in patients(16.30%?5.97%and32.61%?6.36%)than that in control group(9.21%?2.14%and10.03%?2.35%)(P