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ArticleBMC research notes2025

The effect of immunomodulatory celecoxsib on the gene expression of inhibitory receptors in dendritic cells generated from monocyte cells.

Vida Hashemi, Behzad Baradaran, Bahar Naseri, Javad Masoumi, Elham Baghbani, Nazila Alizadeh, Reza Shiri Haris, Arezoo Hosseini

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  2. Celecoxib in oncology: targeting the COX-2/PGEFrontiers in pharmacology · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

Vida HashemiDepartment of Laboratory Science, Faculty of Medicine, Maragheh University of Medical Sciences, Maragheh, Iran.
Behzad BaradaranImmunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Bahar NaseriImmunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Javad MasoumiImmunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Elham BaghbaniImmunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Nazila AlizadehImmunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Reza Shiri HarisDepartment of Laboratory Science, Faculty of Medicine, Maragheh University of Medical Sciences, Maragheh, Iran.
Arezoo HosseiniDepartment of Immunology and Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran. hosseiniare@yahoo.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Autoimmune diseases are characterized by irregular immune responses that disrupt self-tolerance. This research explores the effects of the immunomodulatory drug celecoxib on the expression of immune checkpoint receptors in monocyte-derived dendritic cells (DCs). Key receptors, including CTLA-4, VISTA, BTLA, PDL-1, B7H7, and LAG3, play critical roles in initiating and regulating immune responses and maintaining self-tolerance. Previous studies have highlighted the significance of immune checkpoints in preventing autoimmune conditions, with animal research supporting their effectiveness in immunotherapy. Our findings demonstrate that the upregulation of immune checkpoint receptors can enhance the inhibitory functions of DCs, thereby promoting self-tolerance. As a result, tolerogenic DCs present a promising therapeutic avenue for treating autoimmune diseases. Although these results are promising, further trials are required to validate this approach before it can be applied clinically. This study underscores the potential of targeting immune checkpoint receptors as a therapeutic strategy for autoimmune disorders.

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CelecoxibDendritic CellsGene Expression RegulationMonocytesReceptors, ImmunologicAntigens, CDCTLA-4 AntigenHumansLymphocyte Activation Gene 3 ProteinAntigens, CDCelecoxibCTLA-4 AntigenLymphocyte Activation Gene 3 ProteinReceptors, ImmunologicAutoimmune diseasesCelecoxibImmune checkpointTolerogenic dendritic cell

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PMID40223111
PMCPMC11995585

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