The number of regulatory T cells in transbronchial lung allograft biopsies is related to FoxP3 mRNA levels in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and to the degree of acute cellular rejection

Dorrit Krustrup, Caroline B Madsen, Martin Iversen, Lars Engelholm, Lars P Ryder, Claus B Andersen

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Abstract

The transcription factor Forkhead Box P3 (FoxP3) is a marker of regulatory T cells (Tregs) - a subset of T cells known to suppress a wide range of immune responses. These cells are considered to be pivotal for the induction of tolerance to donor antigens in human allografts. We aimed to correlate the number of lymphocytes expressing FoxP3 in transbronchial biopsies from lung allografts with the FoxP3 expression in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF). In addition, we aimed to correlate the number of FoxP3+ cells in transbronchial biopsies with the degree of acute cellular rejection in lung allografts.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftTransplant Immunology
Udgave nummer1-4
Sider (fra-til)71-5
ISSN0966-3274
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 19 aug. 2013

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