Expression of melanoma cell adhesion molecule-1 (MCAM-1) in natalizumab-treated multiple sclerosis

E R Petersen, C Ammitzbøll, H B Søndergaard, A B Oturai, P S Sørensen, A C Nilsson, L Börnsen, M von Essen, F Sellebjerg

Abstract

The objectives were to study the expression of very late antigen (VLA)-4, melanoma cell adhesion molecule-1 (MCAM-1) and activated leukocyte cell adhesion molecule (ALCAM) on CD4+ T cells during natalizumab treatment and to investigate the association with disease activity. We find that subgroups of autoreactive T cells are retained in peripheral blood, in particular MOG-reactive CD4+ T cells expressing MCAM-1. The expression of MCAM-1 or ALCAM on CD4+ T cells was, however, not clearly associated with disease activity (clinical or MRI) during natalizumab treatment. We confirm upregulation of MCAM-1 on CD4+ T cells during natalizumab treatment while VLA-4 is downregulated.

Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Neuroimmunology
Volume337
Pages (from-to)577085
ISSN0165-5728
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Dec 2019

Keywords

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • CD146 Antigen/biosynthesis
  • CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes/drug effects
  • Cohort Studies
  • Female
  • Gene Expression
  • Humans
  • Immunologic Factors/administration & dosage
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Sclerosis/blood
  • Natalizumab/administration & dosage
  • Prospective Studies
  • Young Adult

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