Expression of T-cell Immunoglobulin- and Mucin-domain-containing Molecule-3 on Lymphocytes from Henoch-Schoenlein Purpura Patients

authors:

avatar Yuan Li-ping 1 , * , avatar Yan Bo 2 , avatar Lu Ling 3 , avatar Hu Bo 4

Iranian Journal of Pediatrics: Vol.23, issue 3; 345-348
published online: February 06, 2013
article type: Rapid Communication
received: May 16, 2012
accepted: January 23, 2013

how to cite: Li-ping Y, Bo Y, Ling L, Bo H. Expression of T-cell Immunoglobulin- and Mucin-domain-containing Molecule-3 on Lymphocytes from Henoch-Schoenlein Purpura Patients. Iran J Pediatr. 2013;23(3): 345-348. 

Abstract

Objective: To investigate T-cell immunoglobulin domain and mucin domain-containing molecule-3 (Tim-3) and its ligand galectin-9 mRNA expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from Henoch-Schoenlein Purpura (HSP) patients.
Methods: Quantitative real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to examine the mRNA expression of Tim-3 and its ligand galectin-9 in PBMCs from HSP patients. ELISA methods were used to examine the levels of serum IFN-γ and immunoglobulin A1 (IgA1). The Spearman rank test was used for correlation analysis between Tim-3, galectin-9 mRNA expression and serum IFN-γ and IgA1 levels, respectively.
Findings: The results showed that Tim-3 and galectin-9 mRNA expression was obviously higher in patients, which was closely correlated with serum IFN-γ and IgA1, respectively.
Conclusion: The results suggested that Tim-3/Tim-3L may be related to the pathogenesis of HSP.

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