Expansion of Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome

Autor: Yudong Peng, Zhu-yue Chen, Jinhua Yang, Kan-ling Liu, Xin Xiong, Fangqin Wu, Jing-jing Wu, Yange Wang, Wencai Zhang, Qiang Wen, Longxian Cheng, Yi-Tian Lian, Xiao-fan Hu
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2015
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Zdroj: Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry, Vol 35, Iss 1, Pp 292-304 (2015)
ISSN: 1421-9778
1015-8987
Popis: Aim: The aim of this study was to explore whether the circulating frequency and function of myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) are altered in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Methods: The frequency of MDSCs in peripheral blood was determined by flow cytometry, and mRNA expression in purified MDSCs was analyzed by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The suppressive function of MDSCs isolated from different groups was also determined. The plasma levels of certain cytokines were determined using Bio-Plex Pro™ Human Cytokine Assays. Results: The frequency of circulating CD14+HLA-DR-/low MDSCs; arginase-1 (Arg-1) expression; and plasma levels of interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, and IL-33 were markedly increased in ACS patients compared to stable angina (SA) or control patients. Furthermore, MDSCs from ACS patients were more potent suppressors of T-cell proliferation and IFN-γ production than those from the SA or control groups at ratios of 1:4 and 1:2; this effect was partially mediated by Arg-1. In addition, the frequency of MDSCs was positively correlated with plasma levels of IL-6, IL-33, and TNF-α. Conclusions: We observed an increased frequency and suppressive function of MDSCs in ACS patients, a result that may provide insights into the mechanisms involved in ACS.
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