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ArticleThe Journal of infectious diseases2025

Circulating Soluble Factors and T-Cell Subsets as Immunological Predictors of Therapy Response in Human Cutaneous Leishmaniasis.

Amanda B Figueiredo, Katia L P Morais, Israel T Silva, Lorhenn B L Maia, Jaqueline R Buttura, Bruna D F Barros, Natalia S Alves, Flavio Pignataro-Oshiro, Samara M M Shimon, Andrea Teixeira-Carvalho and 7 more

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17 authors.

Amanda B FigueiredoTranslational Immuno-oncology Laboratory, Research and Education Institute, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein.ORCID 0000-0002-4759-6679
Katia L P MoraisTranslational Immuno-oncology Laboratory, Research and Education Institute, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein.ORCID 0000-0001-8877-5887
Israel T SilvaInternational Research Center, A. C. Camargo Cancer Center.
Lorhenn B L MaiaTranslational Immuno-oncology Laboratory, Research and Education Institute, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein.
Jaqueline R ButturaInternational Research Center, A. C. Camargo Cancer Center.
Bruna D F BarrosInternational Research Center, A. C. Camargo Cancer Center.
Natalia S AlvesInternational Research Center, A. C. Camargo Cancer Center.
Flavio Pignataro-OshiroInternational Research Center, A. C. Camargo Cancer Center.ORCID 0000-0002-6674-1456
Samara M M ShimonTranslational Immuno-oncology Laboratory, Research and Education Institute, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein.ORCID 0000-0002-7821-6499
Andrea Teixeira-CarvalhoInstituto René Rachou, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz Minas, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais.ORCID 0000-0003-2814-5183
Lucas AlmeidaServiço de Imunologia, Universidade Federal da Bahia.
Edgar CarvalhoServiço de Imunologia, Universidade Federal da Bahia.
Paulo MachadoServiço de Imunologia, Universidade Federal da Bahia.
Jenefer M BlackwellTelethon Kids Institute, University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Australia.
Lea CastellucciServiço de Imunologia, Universidade Federal da Bahia.
Walderez O DutraInstituto Nacional de Ciências e Tecnologia em Doenças Tropicais.
Kenneth J GollobTranslational Immuno-oncology Laboratory, Research and Education Institute, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein.ORCID 0000-0003-4184-3867

Funding

The role of Leishmania braziliensis strain polymorphism on disease outcome and ..P50AI030639 · NIAID · FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF BAHIA · PI CARVALHO, EDGAR M · 1991 to 2023
$9.1M
Brazilian Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Minas GeraisBrazilian Ministry of Science, Technology, and InnovationBritish Medical Research Council MR/N017390/1Conselho Nacional das Fundações Estaduais de Amparo à Pesquisa CBB-APQ-00883-16Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado da Bahia 0003/2019Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo 2018/06409-1Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia de Doenças Tropicais 465229/2014-0Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia de Doenças Tropicais 573839/2008-5Ministry of HealthNIAID NIH HHS P50 AI030639NIH HHS AI 30639
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Abstract

backgroundHuman cutaneous leishmaniasis, a neglected tropical disease caused by Leishmania braziliensis, presents treatment challenges due to varying therapeutic responses. Current therapies often encounter limited efficacy and treatment failure, demanding a deeper understanding of immunopathogenesis and predictive markers.

methodsWe explored the immunological determinants influencing therapy response in human cutaneous leishmaniasis, focusing on the intricate host-parasite immune interactions. We evaluated blood and lesions from the same individuals before therapeutic intervention and followed the patients for 60 days to determine treatment efficacy. We employed multiparameter flow cytometry methods for peripheral blood analysis of soluble factors and T-cell subpopulations, and RNA sequencing for analysis of lesion biopsies.

resultsOur investigation identified a combined set of circulating soluble factors as promising noninvasive predictive markers for treatment outcomes. Additionally, we reveal an association between circulating CD8+ mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT) cells with increased lesion pathology, and a gene signature in lesions associated with CD8+ MAIT cells in refractory patients.

conclusionsThese findings highlight the potential for tailored interventions and novel immunomodulatory strategies to enhance treatment efficacy and address challenges in unresponsive cases of this debilitating disease.

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Leishmaniasis, CutaneousT-Lymphocyte SubsetsAdultBiomarkersCD8-Positive T-LymphocytesFemaleFlow CytometryHost-Parasite InteractionsHumansLeishmania braziliensisMaleMiddle AgedMucosal-Associated Invariant T CellsTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultBiomarkersimmunopathologyleishmaniasispredictive markerstreatment

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PMID39903507
PMCPMC12308662

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