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  • Title: Lymphocytic bronchiolitis is associated with inadequate suppression of blood T-cell granzyme B, IFN-gamma, and TNF-alpha.
    Author: Hodge G, Hodge S, Li-Liew C, Chambers D, Hopkins P, Reynolds PN, Holmes M.
    Journal: Transplantation; 2010 May 27; 89(10):1283-9. PubMed ID: 20559033.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Lymphocytic bronchiolitis (LB) has been shown to be an important factor for the subsequent development of obliterative bronchiolitis (OB). We have previously shown that OB, which limits long-term survival after lung transplantation, is associated with lack of suppression of peripheral blood T-cell granzyme B, interferon (IFN)-gamma, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha. However, the role of these proinflammatory mediators in LB is unknown. We hypothesized that these proinflammatory mediators may also be increased during LB episodes despite standard immunosuppression regimens. METHODS: T-cell intracellular cytokine profiles and granzyme B were studied in whole blood, bronchoalveolar lavage samples, and bronchial brushings from stable lung transplant patients with LB and from healthy controls, using multiparameter flow cytometry. RESULTS: There was a significant increase in peripheral blood T-cell granzyme B and CD8 T-cell IFN-gamma and TNF-alpha in patients with LB compared with control and stable groups and a decrease in CD25CD127CD3CD8 T regulatory cells in stable and LB transplant patients compared with controls. No changes were noted in the airways. CONCLUSIONS: LB is associated with inadequate suppression of peripheral blood T-cell granzyme B, IFN-gamma, and TNF-alpha. Drugs that effectively reduce these proinflammatory mediators may improve current protocols for treating LB and possibly reduce subsequent progression to OB in lung transplant patients.
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