Increased Regulatory T cells in Peripheral Blood of Children with Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Bed to Bench,
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26 January 2021
https://doi.org/10.22037/ghfbb.v14i1.1879
Abstract
Background: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an allergic inflammatory disease of gastrointestinal tract. Regulatory T cells (Tregs) have a confirmed regulatory role in allergic disorders. Considering the allergic basis of EoE, this study was done to evaluate peripheral blood Tregs in children with EoE.
Materials & Methods: Children with EoE, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and healthy controls (HC) (10 subjects in each group) were recruited after diagnosis by a pediatric gastroenterologist and allergist. After obtaining informed written consent, peripheral blood was obtained. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells were isolated by Ficoll gradient centrifugation. Flowcytometry was used to enumerate peripheral blood Tregs and CD4+CD25+FOXP3+ cells were considered as Tregs.
Results: The percentage of CD4+ lymphocytes was significantly higher in EoE and GERD groups compared to HC group (p= 0.018). The percentage of CD4+CD25+FOXP3+ Tregs was significantly higher in EoE comparing HC group (P=0.016). The higher percentage of Tregs in EoE comparing GERD group was not statistically significant.
Conlusion: Peripheral blood Tregs are increased in patients with EoE comparing healthy controls, which may be indicative of a feedback mechanism to regulate inflammatory responses.
- Key words
- Regulatory T Cells
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC).
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