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ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2024

Exploring the link between T-regulatory cells and inflammatory cytokines in atherogenesis: findings from patients with stable angina pectoris.

Muriel Tahtouh Zaatar, Rima Othman, Elias Abou Samra, Marc Karam

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Article in Annals of medicine and surgery (2012), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Muriel Tahtouh ZaatarDepartment of Biological and Physical Sciences, American University in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Rima OthmanDepartment of Biology, University of Balamand, Balamand, Lebanon.
Elias Abou SamraDepartment of Biology, University of Balamand, Balamand, Lebanon.
Marc KaramDepartment of Biology, University of Balamand, Balamand, Lebanon.

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Abstract

Background: Atherosclerosis, a chronic inflammatory disease impacting arteries, is closely linked to cardiovascular conditions. Dyslipidemia, marked by high low-density lipoprotein (LDL), low high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and increased plasma triglycerides, is a key risk factor. Atherogenesis begins when modified lipoproteins like oxidized LDL (ox-LDL) activate the immune system. This study explores the roles of T-regulatory cells (Tregs) and interleukins 10 (IL-10), 6 (IL-6), and 17 (IL-17) in atherogenesis. Methods: Samples were collected from the Hospital patients with stable angina pectoris (SAP). Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were isolated using Ficoll density gradient and analyzed via flow cytometry. IL-10, IL-6, and IL-17 levels in cell culture supernatant were measured using ELISA. Data were expressed as mean ± SEM and analyzed with statistical software. Results: Results indicate that only patients exhibited reduced Treg and IL-10 levels after high-dose ox-LDL treatment. Significant IL-6 reduction was observed in both NCA and SA groups after high-dose n-LDL and low/high ox-LDL treatments compared to untreated PBMCs. Conclusions and future directions: Future research will explore n-LDL and ox-LDL effects on Th17/Treg immune responses within a specific cytokine environment known for inducing inflammation, assessing their potential role in atherosclerosis progression.

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atherosclerosisdyslipidemiainflammatory cytokinesT-regulatory cells

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