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Persistent Autoimmune Activation and Proinflammatory State in Post-Coronavirus Disease 2019 Syndrome.


ABSTRACT:

Background

The immunopathological pathways enabling post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) syndrome (PCS) development are not entirely known. We underwent a longitudinal analysis of patients with COVID-19 who developed PCS aiming to evaluate the autoimmune and immunological status associated with this condition.

Methods

Thirty-three patients were included for longitudinal clinical and autoantibody analyses, 12 of whom were assessed for cytokines and lymphocyte populations. Patients were followed for 7-11 months after acute COVID-19. Autoimmune profile and immunological statuses were evaluated mainly by enzyme-linked-immunosorbent assays and flow cytometry.

Results

Latent autoimmunity and overt autoimmunity persisted over time. A proinflammatory state was observed in patients with PCS characterized by up-regulated interferon-α, tumor necrosis factor-α, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), interleukin (IL)-17A, IL-6, IL-1β, and IL-13, whereas interferon-γ-induced protein 10 (IP-10) was decreased. In addition, PCS was characterized by increased levels of Th9, CD8+ effector T cells, naive B cells, and CD4+ effector memory T cells. Total levels of immunoglobulin G S1-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodies remained elevated over time.

Conclusions

The clinical manifestations of PCS are associated with the persistence of a proinflammatory and effector phenotype induced by SARS-CoV-2 infection. This long-term persistent immune activation may contribute to the development of latent and overt autoimmunity. Results suggest the need to evaluate the role of immunomodulation in the treatment of PCS.

SUBMITTER: Acosta-Ampudia Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8903340 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Persistent Autoimmune Activation and Proinflammatory State in Post-Coronavirus Disease 2019 Syndrome.

Acosta-Ampudia Yeny Y   Monsalve Diana M DM   Rojas Manuel M   Rodríguez Yhojan Y   Zapata Elizabeth E   Ramírez-Santana Carolina C   Anaya Juan-Manuel JM  

The Journal of infectious diseases 20220601 12


<h4>Background</h4>The immunopathological pathways enabling post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) syndrome (PCS) development are not entirely known. We underwent a longitudinal analysis of patients with COVID-19 who developed PCS aiming to evaluate the autoimmune and immunological status associated with this condition.<h4>Methods</h4>Thirty-three patients were included for longitudinal clinical and autoantibody analyses, 12 of whom were assessed for cytokines and lymphocyte populations. Patie  ...[more]

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