MicroRNAs expression profile in CCR6+ regulatory T cells

Backgroud: CCR6+ CD4+ regulatory T cells (CCR6+Tregs), a distinct Tregs subset, played an important role in various immune diseases. Recent evidence showed that microRNAs (miRNAs) are vital regulators in the function of immune cells. However, the potential role of miRNAs in the function of CCR6+Tregs remains largely unknown. In this study, we detected the expression profile of miRNAs in CCR6+ Tregs. Materials and Methods: The expression profile of miRNAs as well as genes in CCR6+Tregs or CCR6-Tregs from Balb/c mice were detected by microarray. The signaling pathways were analyzed using Keggs pathway library. Results: We found that there were 58 miRNAs significantly upregulated and 62 downregulated up to 2 fold in CCR6+Tregs compared with CCR6-Tregs. Moreover, 1391 genes were observed with 3 fold change and 20 signaling pathways were enriched using Keggs pathway library. Conclusion: The present data firstly showed CCR6+Tregs expressed specific miRNAs pattern, which provide an insight into the role of miRNAs in the biological function of distinct Tregs subsets.

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MicroRNAs expression profile in CCR6+ regulatory T cells

10.7287/peerj.preprints.471 ◽

2014 ◽

Author(s):

Juanjuan Zhao ◽

Yongju Li ◽

Yan Hu ◽

Chao Chen ◽

Ya Zhou ◽

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Keyword(s):

T Cells ◽

Regulatory T Cells ◽

Signaling Pathways ◽

Expression Profile ◽

Immune Cells ◽

Potential Role ◽

Biological Function ◽

Fold Change ◽

Insight Into

Backgroud: CCR6+ CD4+ regulatory T cells (CCR6+Tregs), a distinct Tregs subset, played an important role in various immune diseases. Recent evidence showed that microRNAs (miRNAs) are vital regulators in the function of immune cells. However, the potential role of miRNAs in the function of CCR6+Tregs remains largely unknown. In this study, we detected the expression profile of miRNAs in CCR6+ Tregs. Materials and Methods: The expression profile of miRNAs as well as genes in CCR6+Tregs or CCR6-Tregs from Balb/c mice were detected by microarray. The signaling pathways were analyzed using Keggs pathway library. Results: We found that there were 58 miRNAs significantly upregulated and 62 downregulated up to 2 fold in CCR6+Tregs compared with CCR6-Tregs. Moreover, 1391 genes were observed with 3 fold change and 20 signaling pathways were enriched using Keggs pathway library. Conclusion: The present data firstly showed CCR6+Tregs expressed specific miRNAs pattern, which provide an insight into the role of miRNAs in the biological function of distinct Tregs subsets.

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Potential role of CD4+CD25HIGH regulatory T cells in morbidity in Chagas disease

Frontiers in Bioscience ◽

10.2741/2273 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 2797 ◽

Cited By ~ 49

Author(s):

Fernanda Fortes Araujo

Keyword(s):

T Cells ◽

Regulatory T Cells ◽

Chagas Disease ◽

Potential Role

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The role of FoxP3+ regulatory T cells and IDO+ immune and tumor cells in malignant melanoma – an immunohistochemical study

BMC Cancer ◽

10.1186/s12885-021-08385-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Satu Salmi ◽

Anton Lin ◽

Benjamin Hirschovits-Gerz ◽

Mari Valkonen ◽

Niina Aaltonen ◽

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Keyword(s):

T Cells ◽

Prognostic Factors ◽

Regulatory T Cells ◽

Tumor Cells ◽

Immune Cells ◽

Positive Association ◽

Tumor Stage ◽

Melanoma Cells ◽

Melanoma Progression

Abstract Background FoxP3+ Regulatory T cells (Tregs) and indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) participate in the formation of an immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME) in malignant cutaneous melanoma (CM). Recent studies have reported that IDO expression correlates with poor prognosis and greater Breslow’s depth, but results concerning the role of FoxP3+ Tregs in CM have been controversial. Furthermore, the correlation between IDO and Tregs has not been substantially studied in CM, although IDO is known to be an important regulator of Tregs activity. Methods We investigated the associations of FoxP3+ Tregs, IDO+ tumor cells and IDO+ stromal immune cells with tumor stage, prognostic factors and survival in CM. FoxP3 and IDO were immunohistochemically stained from 29 benign and 29 dysplastic nevi, 18 in situ -melanomas, 48 superficial and 62 deep melanomas and 67 lymph node metastases (LNMs) of CM. The number of FoxP3+ Tregs and IDO+ stromal immune cells, and the coverage and intensity of IDO+ tumor cells were analysed. Results The number of FoxP3+ Tregs and IDO+ stromal immune cells were significantly higher in malignant melanomas compared with benign lesions. The increased expression of IDO in melanoma cells was associated with poor prognostic factors, such as recurrence, nodular growth pattern and increased mitotic count. Furthermore, the expression of IDO in melanoma cells was associated with reduced recurrence˗free survival. We further showed that there was a positive correlation between IDO+ tumor cells and FoxP3+ Tregs. Conclusions These results indicate that IDO is strongly involved in melanoma progression. FoxP3+ Tregs also seems to contribute to the immunosuppressive TME in CM, but their significance in melanoma progression remains unclear. The positive association of FoxP3+ Tregs with IDO+ melanoma cells, but not with IDO+ stromal immune cells, indicates a complex interaction between IDO and Tregs in CM, which demands further studies.

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The Pivotal Role of Regulatory T Cells in the Regulation of Innate Immune Cells

Frontiers in Immunology ◽

10.3389/fimmu.2019.00680 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 ◽

Cited By ~ 31

Author(s):

Emeka B. Okeke ◽

Jude E. Uzonna

Keyword(s):

T Cells ◽

Regulatory T Cells ◽

Immune Cells ◽

Innate Immune ◽

Pivotal Role ◽

Innate Immune Cells

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Potential Role of Donor-Derived Regulatory T Cells in the Suppression of Alloimmune Responses

Clinical Immunology ◽

10.1016/j.clim.2007.03.142 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 123 ◽

pp. S176 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Fleur Samantha Benghiat

Keyword(s):

T Cells ◽

Regulatory T Cells ◽

Potential Role

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Embryonic Pig Pancreatic Tissue for the Treatment of Diabetes: Potential Role of Immune Suppression With “Off-the-Shelf” Third-Party Regulatory T Cells

Transplantation Journal ◽

10.1097/tp.0b013e318204be15 ◽

2010 ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Dalit Tchorsh-Yutsis ◽

Yael Zlotnikov Klionsky ◽

Esther Bachar-Lustig ◽

Anna Aronovich ◽

Ilan Feine ◽

...

Keyword(s):

T Cells ◽

Regulatory T Cells ◽

Immune Suppression ◽

Potential Role ◽

Pancreatic Tissue ◽

Third Party ◽

Treatment Of Diabetes

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ANALYSIS OF THE POTENTIAL ROLE OF CD25hi CD4+ REGULATORY T CELLS IN HUMAN LONG TERM SURVIVING LIVING RELATED KIDNEY TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS

Transplantation Journal ◽

10.1097/00007890-200407271-01437 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 78 ◽

pp. 533

Author(s):

A Akl ◽

N D. Jones ◽

N J. Rogers ◽

M A. Bakr ◽

M A. Ghoneim ◽

...

Keyword(s):

T Cells ◽

Regulatory T Cells ◽

Kidney Transplant ◽

Potential Role ◽

Transplant Recipients ◽

Kidney Transplant Recipients ◽

Living Related

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Common Peripheral Immunity Mechanisms in Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer's Disease

Frontiers in Immunology ◽

10.3389/fimmu.2021.639369 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Barbara Rossi ◽

Bruno Santos-Lima ◽

Eleonora Terrabuio ◽

Elena Zenaro ◽

Gabriela Constantin

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Alzheimer’S Disease ◽

Alzheimer's Disease ◽

T Cells ◽

Regulatory T Cells ◽

Neurodegenerative Diseases ◽

Adaptive Immunity ◽

Immune Cells ◽

Pharmacological Intervention

Neurodegenerative diseases are closely related to inflammatory and autoimmune events, suggesting that the dysregulation of the immune system is a key pathological factor. Both multiple sclerosis (MS) and Alzheimer's disease (AD) are characterized by infiltrating immune cells, activated microglia, astrocyte proliferation, and neuronal damage. Moreover, MS and AD share a common pro-inflammatory signature, characterized by peripheral leukocyte activation and transmigration to the central nervous system (CNS). MS and AD are both characterized by the accumulation of activated neutrophils in the blood, leading to progressive impairment of the blood–brain barrier. Having migrated to the CNS during the early phases of MS and AD, neutrophils promote local inflammation that contributes to pathogenesis and clinical progression. The role of circulating T cells in MS is well-established, whereas the contribution of adaptive immunity to AD pathogenesis and progression is a more recent discovery. Even so, blocking the transmigration of T cells to the CNS can benefit both MS and AD patients, suggesting that common adaptive immunity mechanisms play a detrimental role in each disease. There is also growing evidence that regulatory T cells are beneficial during the initial stages of MS and AD, supporting the link between the modulatory immune compartments and these neurodegenerative disorders. The number of resting regulatory T cells declines in both diseases, indicating a common pathogenic mechanism involving the dysregulation of these cells, although their precise role in the control of neuroinflammation remains unclear. The modulation of leukocyte functions can benefit MS patients, so more insight into the role of peripheral immune cells may reveal new targets for pharmacological intervention in other neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases, including AD.

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