Improving T-cell assays for diagnosis of latent TB infection: Confirmation of the potential role of testing Interleukin-2 release in Iranian patients

Allergologia et immunopathologia
Setareh MamishiS Mahmoudi

Abstract

Since gamma interferon release assays (IGRAs) cannot differentiate between active tuberculosis and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), development of rapid and specific diagnosis tools are essential for discriminating between active tuberculosis (TB) from LTBI. Both IGRAs are based on Mycobacterium tuberculosis-specific antigens, namely, early secretory antigenic target 6 (ESAT-6) and 10kDa culture filtrate (CFP-10). The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential value of IL-2 secretion by whole blood cells after stimulation with rESAT-6 and rCFP-10 for discriminating between active and latent tuberculosis. Interleukin-2 and IFN-γ were measured after blood stimulation of 90 cases (30 with active TB, 30 with LTBI and 30 healthy controls) with recombinant ESAT-6 and CFP-10. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was conducted to determine the best IL-2 and IFN-γ result thresholds in discriminating between cases with active or latent TB, and the corresponding sensitivity and specificity were recorded. The IFN-γ release assay demonstrated a good sensitivity and specificity (sensitivity 83-84% and specificity 92%) for diagnosis of tuberculosis. The discrimination performance of IL-2 assay (assessed by the area...Continue Reading

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