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Loss of Circulating CD8+ CD161^high T Cells in Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.

ABSTRACT: Recent evidence suggests that the primary progressive form of multiple sclerosis (PP-MS) may present with specific immunological alterations. In this study we focused our attention on CD161, an NK and T cell marker upregulated in relapsing-remitting MS, and investigated its transcript and protein levels in blood cells from PP-MS and healthy individuals. We demonstrated transcriptional downregulation of CD161 in PP-MS and described concomitant mRNA reduction for RORgt, CCR6, CXCR6, KLRK1/NKG2D and many other markers typical of mucosa associated invariant T (MAIT) cells. Targeted multiparametric flow cytometry on fresh blood cells from an independent cohort of case-control subjects confirmed the selective loss of circulating CD8 CD161^high T cells, which consist mainly of MAIT cells, and not of CD8 CD161^int T cells in PP-MS. These data demonstrate alterations in a specific circulating immune cell subset in MS patients with progressive onset.

SUBMITTER: Acquaviva M

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6702304 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Loss of Circulating CD8+ CD161<sup>high</sup> T Cells in Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.

Acquaviva Massimo M Bassani Claudia C Sarno Nicole N Dalla Costa Gloria G Romeo Marzia M Sangalli Francesca F Colombo Bruno B Moiola Lucia L Martinelli Vittorio V Comi Giancarlo G Farina Cinthia C

Frontiers in immunology 20190814

Recent evidence suggests that the primary progressive form of multiple sclerosis (PP-MS) may present with specific immunological alterations. In this study we focused our attention on CD161, an NK and T cell marker upregulated in relapsing-remitting MS, and investigated its transcript and protein levels in blood cells from PP-MS and healthy individuals. We demonstrated transcriptional downregulation of CD161 in PP-MS and described concomitant mRNA reduction for RORgt, CCR6, CXCR6, KLRK1/NKG2D an ...[more]

PMID: 31474991

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Project description:ImportanceExcept for ocrelizumab, treatment options in primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) are lacking.ObjectiveTo investigate the effectiveness of DMTs on the risk of becoming wheelchair dependent in a real-world population of patients with PPMS.Design, setting, and participantsThis was a multicenter, observational, retrospective, comparative effectiveness research study. Data were extracted on November 28, 2018, from the Italian multiple sclerosis register and analyzed from June to December 2021. Mean study follow-up was 11 years. Included in the study cohort were patients with a diagnosis of PPMS and at least 3 years of Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) evaluations and 3 years of follow-up.Main outcomes and measuresThe risk of reaching an EDSS score of 7.0 was assessed through multivariable Cox regression models.ExposuresPatients who received DMT before the outcome were considered treated. DMT was assessed as a time-dependent variable and by class of DMT (moderately and highly effective).ResultsFrom a total of 3298 patients with PPMS, 2633 were excluded because they did not meet the entry criteria for the phase 3, multicenter, randomized, parallel-group, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ocrelizumab in adults with PPMS (ORATORIO) trial. Among the remaining 665 patients (mean [SD] age, 43.0 [10.7] years; 366 female patients [55.0%]), 409 were further selected for propensity score matching (288 treated and 121 untreated patients). In the matched cohort, during the study follow-up, 37% of patients (152 of 409) reached an EDSS score of 7.0 after a mean (SD) follow-up of 10.6 (5.6) years. A higher EDSS score at baseline (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR], 1.32; 95% CI, 1.13-1.55; P < .001), superimposed relapses (aHR, 2.37; 95% CI, 1.24-4.54; P = .009), and DMT exposure (aHR, 1.75; 95% CI, 1.04-2.94; P = .03) were associated with a higher risk of an EDSS score of 7.0, whereas the interaction term between DMT and superimposed relapses was associated with a reduced risk of EDSS score of 7.0 (aHR, 0.33; 95% CI, 0.16-0.71; P = .004). Similar findings were obtained when treatment according to DMT class was considered and when DMT was included as a time-dependent covariate. These results were confirmed in the subgroup of patients with available magnetic resonance imaging data.Conclusions and relevanceResults of this comparative effectiveness research study suggest that inflammation also occurs in patients with PPMS, may contribute to long-term disability, and may be associated with a reduced risk of becoming wheelchair dependent by current licensed DMTs.

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Loss of Circulating CD8+ CD161^high T Cells in Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.

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Loss of Circulating CD8+ CD161<sup>high</sup> T Cells in Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.

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