| Literature DB >> 26732045 |
Jessica R Jarvela1, Lori Tuscano1, Hung Lee1, Richard F Silver2.
Abstract
In this study, we used ELISPOT to quantify frequencies of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and peripheral blood T cells capable of producing IFNγ in response to PPD, antigen 85B, and Mtb-specific antigens CFP-10 and ESAT-6 in individuals with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) and Mtb-naïve controls. Compared to peripheral blood, BAL cells of LTBI subjects displayed significant enrichment for T cells responding to PPD, antigen 85B, and CFP-10, but not to ESAT-6. Baseline BAL cells of LTBI subjects displayed significant production of Mig (CXCL9) in response to PPD, antigen 85B, and CFP-10 as well. These findings suggest that enrichment for Mtb-specific T cells within BAL is not unique to active pulmonary tuberculosis and may, to the contrary, contribute to protection from re-infection in Mtb immune individuals. Published by Elsevier Ltd.Entities:
Keywords: Bronchoalveolar lavage; ELISPOT; Immunodiagnosis; Latent tuberculosis infection; Tuberculosis
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26732045 PMCID: PMC6726121 DOI: 10.1016/j.tube.2015.10.006
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Tuberculosis (Edinb) ISSN: 1472-9792 Impact factor: 3.131