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T-cell receptor repertoire usage after allografting differs between CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells and their CD4+CD25- counterpart.
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Haematologica [Haematologica] 2007 Feb; Vol. 92 (2), pp. 206-14. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- Background and Objectives: After allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (SCT) the whole T-cell receptor (TCR) repertoire shows a markedly skewed pattern for 2-3 years. A small fraction of CD4+ T cells is represented by CD25+ regulatory lymphocytes (Treg), which play a crucial role in modulating peripheral tolerance. To investigate their ability to react to the massive antigenic stimulation generated in an allogeneic host, which could significantly affect their pattern of reconstitution, we analyzed the TCR repertoire of Treg after SCT, focusing on the degree of similarity to CD4+CD25- conventional T cells (Tconv).<br />Design and Methods: We assessed the TCR Vbeta repertoire of Treg in ten patients who had received allogeneic SCT, by using complementarity determining region 3 (CDR3) spectratyping. We developed a new similarity score for the analysis. This score expresses the proportion of Vbeta with similar profile between Treg and Tconv.<br />Results: For up to 3 years after SCT the repertoires of Treg and Tconv were characterized by several Vbeta with different profiles between the two cell subsets, while they were extremely similar in patients more than 3 years post-allografting (similarity score= 0.90 vs. 0.61). The differences observed early after SCT were mainly ascribable to Vbeta expressing an oligoclonal profile in Tconv but not in Treg.<br />Interpretation and Conclusions: Our data show that the TCR repertoires of Treg and Tconv are significantly different early post-SCT, while they tend to become identical with full reconstitution. This difference could reflect either a discrepancy in the in vivo reactivity against common antigenic stimulations or be the result of different post-transplant ontogeny.
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- Adult
Female
Flow Cytometry
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Stem Cells cytology
Time Factors
Transplantation, Homologous
CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes immunology
Interleukin-2 Receptor alpha Subunit biosynthesis
Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive immunology
Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive therapy
Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell metabolism
Stem Cell Transplantation
T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory immunology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1592-8721
- Volume :
- 92
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Haematologica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 17296570
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3324/haematol.10774