IL-4-secreting CD40L + MAIT cells support antibody production in the peripheral blood of Heonch–Schönlein purpura patients
Inflammation Research(2024)
Abstract
Objective Here, we explored the phenotype and function of MAIT cells in the peripheral blood of patients with HSP. Methods Blood samples from HSP patients and HDs were assessed by flow cytometry and single-cell RNA sequencing to analyze the proportion, phenotype, and function of MAIT cells. Th-cytokines in the serum of HSP patients were analyzed by CBA. IgA in cocultured supernatant was detected by CBA to analyze antibody production by B cells. Results The percentage of MAIT cells in HSP patients was significantly reduced compared with that in HDs. Genes related to T cell activation and effector were up-regulated in HSP MAIT cells, indicating a more activated phenotype. In addition, HSP MAIT cells displayed a Th2-like profile with the capacity to produce more IL-4 and IL-5, and IL-4 was correlated with IgA levels in the serum of HSP patients. Furthermore, CD40L was up-regulated in HSP MAIT cells, and CD40L + MAIT cells showed an increased ability to produce IL-4 and to enhance IgA production by B cells. Conclusion Our data demonstrate that MAIT cells in HSP patients exhibit an activated phenotype. The enhanced IL-4 production and CD40L expression of MAIT cells in HSP patients could take part in the pathogenesis of HSP.
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Key words
Heonch–Schönlein purpura,MAIT,CD40L,IL-4,IgA
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