Increased Nasal Blimp1 + Treg Cells After Sublingual Immunotherapy Reflect the Efficacy of Treatment in Allergic Rhinitis

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INTRODUCTION: Allergen-specific immunotherapy (AIT) plays a pivotal role in altering the immune status and tissue responses in allergic rhinitis (AR). This study focuses on the impact of sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) involving dust mite drops, exploring the modulation of regulatory T cells (Treg) and their specific marker, BLIMP1, in the nasal mucosa.

METHODS: Immune cells were isolated from nasal lavage fluid of patients with AR undergoing SLIT (n = 94). Treg cells were analyzed for BLIMP1 expression, and chemokine levels associated with Treg recruitment were assessed using Luminex assay. Patients were categorized on the basis of SLIT efficacy and followed for changes after discontinuation.

RESULTS: SLIT induced a significant increase in nasal Treg cells (7.09 ± 2.59% vs. 0.75 ± 0.27%, P < 0.0001). BLIMP1 expression in Treg cells notably increased after SLIT (0.36 ± 0.22% to 16.86 ± 5.74%, P < 0.0001). Ineffective SLIT cases exhibited lower levels of nasal Treg and Blimp1 + Treg cells (both P < 0.0001). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis confirmed their potential as efficacy predictors (AUC = 0.908 and 0.968, respectively). SLIT discontinuation led to a significant reduction in Treg and Blimp1 + Treg cells (P < 0.001), emphasizing their maintenance during treatment. Pro-inflammatory cytokines decreased (P < 0.001), while CCL2 associated with Treg recruitment increased (P = 0.0015).

CONCLUSION: Elevated nasal Blimp1 + Treg cells serve as a predictive biomarker for SLIT responsiveness in pediatric AR. Their influence on immunotherapy effectiveness contributes to a nuanced understanding of SLIT mechanisms, allowing for disease stratification and personalized treatment plans. This study offers scientific support for predicting SLIT efficacy, enhancing the prospects of improved treatment outcomes in AR.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:41

Enthalten in:

Advances in therapy - 41(2024), 4 vom: 22. März, Seite 1698-1710

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Pan, Yue [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Xinxin [VerfasserIn]
Geng, Huanting [VerfasserIn]
Yu, Yan [VerfasserIn]
Liu, Jianyong [VerfasserIn]
Li, Menglin [VerfasserIn]
Yang, Huijun [VerfasserIn]
Yuan, Yifang [VerfasserIn]
Xu, Yao [VerfasserIn]
Wu, Yujia [VerfasserIn]
Wu, Geping [VerfasserIn]
Ma, Xingkai [VerfasserIn]
Cheng, Lei [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Allergens
Allergic rhinitis
Blimp1
Cytokines
Journal Article
Sublingual immunotherapy
Tolerance
Treg

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Date Completed 25.03.2024

Date Revised 25.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s12325-024-02819-8

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM369334795