Y Shaoqing, C Yinjian, Y Zhiqiang, Z Ruxin, C Na, G Rongming
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Abstract
Background: The involvement of CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells (CD4+CD25+ TRegs) in allergic diseases was reported previously. However, it remains unclear whether CD4+CD25+ TRegs are involved in allergic rhinitis (AR).
Methods: Fresh whole blood from 20 patients with AR and 16 healthy donors was used to investigate the frequency of CD4+CD25+ and CD4+CD25hi Treg cells using flow cytometry. In addition, serum total IgE (IU/mL) levels were determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays.
Results: Patients with AR had fewer CD4+CD25+ Treg cells (2.80 ± 1.36% vs. 3.94 ± 0.97%, P < 0.01) and CD4+CD25hi TRegs (1.53 ± 0·62% vs. 2.00 ± 0.52%, P < 0.05) than control subjects. The number of CD4+CD25+ and CD4+CD25hi TRegs was correlated negatively with total immunoglobulin E levels (r = -0.79, P < 0.01 and r = -0.61, P < 0.01, respectively).
Conclusion: Deficient regulatory T cells might play a role in the development of AR.