The Distribution of Activation Markers and Selectins on Peripheral T Lymphocytes in Preeclampsia

Bajnok, Anna and Ivanova, M. and Rigó, János and Toldi, Gergely (2017) The Distribution of Activation Markers and Selectins on Peripheral T Lymphocytes in Preeclampsia. MEDIATORS OF INFLAMMATION. No. 8045161. ISSN 0962-9351

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Impaired maternal immune tolerance resulting in systemic inflammation plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia. Phenotypical changes of monocytes and neutrophil granulocytes have already been studied in preeclampsia, and some studies also included T lymphocyte activation markers; however, the results are controversial and a comprehensive analysis of activation markers is lacking. The characteristics of cellular adhesion molecules in preeclampsia are yet to be described. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Peripheral blood samples of 18 preeclamptic patients and 20 healthy pregnant women in the third trimester were evaluated using flow cytometry to characterize the cell surface expression of T lymphocyte activation markers and selectins. RESULTS: We found an elevated ratio of HLA-DR and CD122-, CD62E-, and CD62L-expressing cells among the CD4+ T lymphocytes in PE in comparison to healthy pregnancy. No alterations were found in the prevalence of CD69-, CD25-, and CD62P-expressing lymphocytes and CD11c-expressing monocytes. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings support the role of activated T lymphocytes and specific cell adhesion molecules in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia.

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