Impaired function of regulatory T-cells in hypersensitivity pneumonitis

The European Respiratory Journal
M GirardYvon Cormier

Abstract

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is characterised by lung lymphocytosis. Most individuals exposed to HP antigens remain asymptomatic. The mechanisms involved in the impaired immune tolerance leading to HP are unclear. Normally, T-regulatory (Treg)-cells control the immune response. The aim of the present study was to determine whether Treg-cell suppressive function deficiency can explain the uncontrolled inflammation in HP. Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and blood samples were obtained from normal subjects, asymptomatic individuals and HP patients. BAL and blood Treg-cells were isolated. The ability of Treg-cells to suppress T-cell proliferation and the role of interleukin (IL)-17 was verified. BAL and blood Treg-cells from normal subjects suppressed the proliferative response of activated T-cells by 47.1 and 42%, respectively. BAL and blood Treg-cells from asymptomatic subjects had a slightly decreased activity and suppressed proliferation by 29.4 and 31.8%, respectively. BAL and blood Treg-cells from HP patients were totally nonfunctional and unable to suppress proliferation. Low levels of IL-17 were detected in sera and BAL from both normal and asymptomatic individuals, whereas measurable levels were found in patients. Treg-c...Continue Reading

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