G. G. A. van Lieverloo, D. C. Anang, M. E. Adrichem, B. A. Coert, A. E. Aronica, L. Wieske, I. N. van Schaik, N. de Vries, F. Eftimov
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Abstract
Background and Aims
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is an immune-mediated disorder characterized by peripheral nerve damage. Although T lymphocytes (T-cells) are implicated in the pathogenesis of CIDP, we previously observed that the frequency of highly expanded T-cell clones (HECs) in peripheral blood of CIDP patients was not different from healthy controls. To investigate if local T-cells might be pathogenic, we employed next-generation sequencing to compare the TCRβ repertoire between peripheral blood and nerve tissue of CIDP patients.
Methods
Adaptive immune receptor repertoire sequencing (AIRR-Seq) of the TCRβ chain was conducted on peripheral blood and nerve tissue obtained from three newly diagnosed CIDP patients.
Results
All patients showed high numbers of highly expanded TCRβ clones in nerve tissue that were not detected or detected only in very low frequencies in blood, whereas in blood other HECs were found. Clustering analysis based on CDR3-similarity showed that these nerve tissue-restricted TCRβ clones were distinct from blood clones, as evidenced by the absence of prominent clusters.
Interpretation
Unique nerve tissue-restricted TCRβ clones may indicate a highly localized immune response with localized expansion and/or retention of T-cells that could contribute to the pathomechanism of CIDP.
Further characterization of the phenotype, antigen target and functionality of these T-cells is essential to determine their pathogenic role.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of the Peripheral Nervous System is the official journal of the Peripheral Nerve Society. Founded in 1996, it is the scientific journal of choice for clinicians, clinical scientists and basic neuroscientists interested in all aspects of biology and clinical research of peripheral nervous system disorders.
The Journal of the Peripheral Nervous System is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes high quality articles on cell and molecular biology, genomics, neuropathic pain, clinical research, trials, and unique case reports on inherited and acquired peripheral neuropathies.
Original articles are organized according to the topic in one of four specific areas: Mechanisms of Disease, Genetics, Clinical Research, and Clinical Trials.
The journal also publishes regular review papers on hot topics and Special Issues on basic, clinical, or assembled research in the field of peripheral nervous system disorders. Authors interested in contributing a review-type article or a Special Issue should contact the Editorial Office to discuss the scope of the proposed article with the Editor-in-Chief.