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Regulatory T cells are the most important determinant factor of hepatitis B infection prognosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

(2012) Regulatory T cells are the most important determinant factor of hepatitis B infection prognosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Vaccine. pp. 5595-5602. ISSN 0264-410X

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Abstract

Introduction: Association of increased levels of CD4(+)CD25(+) regulatory T cells (Tregs) with impaired immune response and hepatitis B infection progression has been proposed. For determination of Tregs various effects among hepatitis B infected patients we performed a meta-analysis of the available literature. Methods: Current content, abstract books of congresses, and electronic databases were searched. Critical appraisal has been done. According to the result of heterogeneity tests (Q, I-squared, and Tau-squared), we used fix/random model for analysis. Result: Twelve studies that fulfilled inclusion criteria entered to analysis. Pooled estimation of reported results showed that CD4(+)CD25(+) Tregs have higher expression of forkhead box P3 (FoxP3) versus CD4(+)CD25(-) Tregs, odd ratio (OR) was 31.49 (95 Confidence Intervals (Cl): 5.09-194.94). Tregs level among chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients was 77 (OR = 1.77 95 Cl: 1.43-2.19) higher than healthy controls. Patients with more than 10,000,000 HBV copies/ml have higher level of Tregs (OR: 1.24 95 CI: 1.08-1.41) comparing subjects with less than that. CHB patients have increased level of Tregs versus acute hepatitis B patients (OR= 1.33 95 CI: 1.16-1.52). CD8 cells activity increased significantly after depletion of circulating Tregs (OR = 1.93 CI: 1.37-2.73). Also, Tregs reduce response to treatment and non-responders to INF-alpha had higher level of Tregs (OR= 1.60 95 CI: 1.09-2.36). In addition, Tregs increase risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) (OR =1.36 95Cl: 1.10-1.69). Conclusion: Tregs influence HBV infected patients in various states. Tregs determine the disease prognosis by leading to infection progression and impairing immune response. So. Tregs are therapeutic target for immunotherapy of HBV infection. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Regulatory T cells Hepatitis B Treatment Meta-analysis plasmacytoid dendritic cells antiviral immune-response c virus-infection viral-hepatitis liver cd4(+) tolerance antigen disease proliferation Immunology Research & Experimental Medicine
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Page Range: pp. 5595-5602
Journal or Publication Title: Vaccine
Journal Index: ISI
Volume: 30
Number: 38
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2012.06.063
ISSN: 0264-410X
Depositing User: مهندس مهدی شریفی
URI: http://eprints.bmsu.ac.ir/id/eprint/6249

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