Abstract
T-cell accumulation in the central nervous system (CNS) is considered crucial to the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS). We found that the majority of T cells within the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) compartment expressed the CXC chemokine receptor 3 (CXCR), independent of CNS inflammation. Quantitative immunohistochemistry revealed continuous accumulation of CXCR3+ T cells during MS lesion formation. The expression of one CXCR3 ligand, interferon (IFN)-gamma-inducible protein of 10 kDa (IP-10)/CXC chemokine ligand (CXCL) 10 was elevated in MS CSF, spatially associated with demyelination in CNS tissue sections and correlated tightly with CXCR3 expression. These data suggest a critical role for CXCL10 and CXCR3 in the accumulation of T cells in the CNS of MS patients.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Journal of Neuroimmunology |
Vol/bind | 127 |
Udgave nummer | 1-2 |
Sider (fra-til) | 59-68 |
Antal sider | 10 |
ISSN | 0165-5728 |
Status | Udgivet - jun. 2002 |