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Effect of Low-Dose IL-2 Immunotherapy on Frequency and Phenotype of Regulatory T Cells and NK Cells in HIV/HCV-Coinfected Patients

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We evaluated the effect of low-dose IL-2 therapy (daily 1.2 MIU/m2, subcutaneously) on the number and phenotype of regulatory T cells (Tregs) and natural killer (NK) cells in HIV/HCV-coinfected patients taking antiretroviral therapy. The frequency and phenotype of circulating Tregs (defined as CD3+ CD4+ CD25high or CD3+ CD4+ FOXP3+) and NK cells (CD3− CD16+/CD56+) were evaluated at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment. The expression of CD25, CTLA-4, and granzymes A and B by CD4+ FOXP3+ cells, as well as the expression of KIR receptors (NKB1, CD158a, and NKAT2) on NK cells, was evaluated. Low doses of IL-2 resulted in the augmented frequency and absolute number of Tregs in coinfected individuals. FOXP3 levels per cell as well as augmented CD25 and CTLA-4 expression by Tregs suggested that IL-2 may lead to both expansion and activation of Tregs, although changes in the proportion of CD4+ FOXP3+ cells were not associated with changes in HCV viral load and CD4+ cells between baseline and week 12. NK cell frequency also increased after IL-2 therapy. Interestingly, the pattern of expression of KIR receptors was changed by IL-2 treatment, since the frequency of NK cells expressing NKB1 augmented whereas the frequency of NK expressing CD158a and NKAT2 decreased.

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Immune Cell Function and Interaction

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SCImago Journal & Country Rank
FuenteAIDS Research and Human Retroviruses
Cuartil año de publicaciónNo disponible
Volumen24
Issue1
Páginas52 - 61
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ISSN0889-2229

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