Characterization of CD8＋CD57＋ T cells in patients wit acute myocardial infarction
Although T cells are known to be involved in the pathogenesis of coronary artery disease, it is unclear which subpopulation of T cells contributes to pathogenesis in acute myocardial infarction （MI）. We studied the immunological characteristics and clinical impact of CD8＋CD57＋ T cells in acute MI pa...
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| Published in: | 中国免疫学杂志：英文版 no. 4; pp. 466 - 473 |
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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2015
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| Summary: | Although T cells are known to be involved in the pathogenesis of coronary artery disease, it is unclear which subpopulation of T cells contributes to pathogenesis in acute myocardial infarction （MI）. We studied the immunological characteristics and clinical impact of CD8＋CD57＋ T cells in acute MI patients. The frequency of CD57＋ cells among CD8＋ T cells was examined in peripheral blood sampled the morning after acute MI events. Interestingly, the frequency of CD57＋ cells in the CD8＋ T-cell population correlated with cardiovascular mortality 6 months after acute MI. The immunological characteristics of CD8＋CD57＋ T cells were elucidated by surface immunophenotyping, intracellular cytokine staining and flow cytometry. Immunophenotyping revealed that the CD8＋CD57＋ T cells were activated, senescent T cells with pro-inflammatory and tissue homing properties. Because a high frequency of CD8＋CD57＋ T cells is associated with short-term cardiovascular mortality in acute MI patients, this specific subset of CD8＋ T cells might contribute to acute coronary events via their pro-inflammatory and high cytotoxic capacities. Identification of a pathogenic CD8＋ T-cell subset expressing CD57 may offer opportunities for the evaluation and management of acute MI. |
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| Bibliography: | 11-4987/R acute myocardial infarction; CD8＋CD57＋ T cells; immunosenescence Although T cells are known to be involved in the pathogenesis of coronary artery disease, it is unclear which subpopulation of T cells contributes to pathogenesis in acute myocardial infarction （MI）. We studied the immunological characteristics and clinical impact of CD8＋CD57＋ T cells in acute MI patients. The frequency of CD57＋ cells among CD8＋ T cells was examined in peripheral blood sampled the morning after acute MI events. Interestingly, the frequency of CD57＋ cells in the CD8＋ T-cell population correlated with cardiovascular mortality 6 months after acute MI. The immunological characteristics of CD8＋CD57＋ T cells were elucidated by surface immunophenotyping, intracellular cytokine staining and flow cytometry. Immunophenotyping revealed that the CD8＋CD57＋ T cells were activated, senescent T cells with pro-inflammatory and tissue homing properties. Because a high frequency of CD8＋CD57＋ T cells is associated with short-term cardiovascular mortality in acute MI patients, this specific subset of CD8＋ T cells might contribute to acute coronary events via their pro-inflammatory and high cytotoxic capacities. Identification of a pathogenic CD8＋ T-cell subset expressing CD57 may offer opportunities for the evaluation and management of acute MI. |
| ISSN: | 1672-7681 2042-0226 |