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ArticleInternational journal of general medicine2025

Role of Peripheral Blood Regulatory T Cells and IL-2 in the Collateral Circulation of Acute Ischemic Stroke.

Simin Zhang, Chen Rao, Meihai Wen, Xuke Zhang, Zhiwen Zha, Tong Gu, Lei Zhu, Chuanqing Yu

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Simin Zhang *The Medical School of Anhui University of Science & Technology, Huainan, Anhui Province, 232000, People's Republic of China.
Chen Rao *The Medical School of Anhui University of Science & Technology, Huainan, Anhui Province, 232000, People's Republic of China.
Meihai WenBengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui Province, 233000, People's Republic of China.
Xuke ZhangBengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui Province, 233000, People's Republic of China.
Zhiwen ZhaThe Medical School of Anhui University of Science & Technology, Huainan, Anhui Province, 232000, People's Republic of China.
Tong GuThe Medical School of Anhui University of Science & Technology, Huainan, Anhui Province, 232000, People's Republic of China.
Lei ZhuThe Medical School of Anhui University of Science & Technology, Huainan, Anhui Province, 232000, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0003-1299-3655
Chuanqing YuThe Medical School of Anhui University of Science & Technology, Huainan, Anhui Province, 232000, People's Republic of China.

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Background: Inflammation is recognized as a pivotal factor in the pathophysiology of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and has the potential to influence the collateral circulation of patients. The objective of this investigation was to explore the link between peripheral regulatory T cells (Tregs), interleukin-2 (IL-2), and the status of collateral circulation. Methods: Between September 2023 and May 2024, the study incorporated 117 AIS patients from the neurology department, with 60 identified as having good collateral status (GCS) and 57 with poor collateral status (PCS). Additionally, a control group of 46 healthy individuals was included. Collateral circulation in AIS patients was assessed via computed tomography angiography. The levels of peripheral blood Tregs were quantified through flow cytometry, while IL-2 was measured by ELISA. Results: In this investigation, patients diagnosed with PCS demonstrated reduced Tregs (5.77 ± 1.55%) and IL-2 levels (7.37 ± 2.61 pg/mL) compared to individuals with GCS (7.09 ± 1.32%, 9.95 ± 3.58 pg/mL) and healthy controls (7.17 ± 1.40%,10.33 ± 4.01 pg/mL). Logistic regression analysis identified significant associations between Tregs and IL-2 levels and collateral circulation status ( Conclusion: Plasma levels of peripheral blood Tregs and IL-2 may function as promising biomarkers for the prediction of collateral circulation status, suggesting potential new therapeutic approaches aimed at enhancing cerebral collateral circulation, and providing new therapeutic targets for acute ischemic stroke.

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acute ischemic strokecollateral circulationinterleukin-2neuroinflammationregulatory T cells

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