Interaction Between CCR6+ Th17 Cells and CD34+ Fibrocytes Promotes Inflammation: Implications in Graves' Orbitopathy in Chinese Population

Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science
Sijie FangXianqun Fan

Abstract

Recent reports suggest that Th17 immunity and bone marrow-derived CD34+ fibrocytes contribute to the pathogenesis of Graves' orbitopathy (GO). This study investigated interactions between Th17 cells and fibrocytes in GO inflammation in Chinese subjects. Th17 cells and fibrocytes were derived from blood samples from Chinese GO patients and healthy controls. Proportions and phenotypes of Th17 cells, regulatory T cells (Tregs), and fibrocytes were examined by flow cytometry. Exogenous IL-17A was used to study inflammatory activity of fibrocytes from GO patients and control subjects. Coculture, quantitative RT-PCR, Luminex, and transwell assays were performed to investigate the relationship between Th17 cells and fibrocytes. CC-chemokine receptor 6 (CCR6+) Th17 cells were increased in both active (P < 0.001) and inactive (P < 0.05) GO patients, compared with healthy controls. There was a positive correlation between number of CCR6+ Th17 cells and GO clinical activity score (P < 0.0001, r = 0.8176). Further, CD34+ fibrocytes were increased in GO patients, with increased expression of IL-17RA (P < 0.05), CD80 (P < 0.05), and CD86 (P < 0.05). A decreased population of effector Treg cells (P < 0.01) and increased CTLA-4 expression on n...Continue Reading

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