Muriyadan, Janet Theres (2021): Immunophenotyping of patients with ulcerative colitis. Dissertation, LMU München: Faculty of Medicine |
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Abstract
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease of unknown origin. It involves a complex interaction between adaptive and innate immune system. The aim of this study was to find prognostic markers in peripheral blood that relate to the inflammatory condition in the patient. To get a better understanding of the dynamics of the inflammatory process, we analysed peripheral blood mononuclear cells of 39 patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) and compared them to those of 24 healthy individuals (Non-UC). Nine of the UC patients had previously undergone colectomy. Except for six patients, all were treated with multiple immunosuppressant drugs. The samples were characterized using 17 cell surface molecules to establish an immunological profile via flow cytometric analysis. Results identified CD25+ CD4+ cells, CD4+ CRTH2+ cells, CD11b+ cells and CD1a+ CD11b+ cells as biological markers to discriminate between Non-UC and UC donors. The immune profile of colectomised patients was similar to that of other UC patients, indicating that the removal of the main targeted organ does not restore a healthy immune system. This might explain the predisposition of colectomised UC patients to develop pouchitis. The results from this study corroborate the hypothesis that a comprehensive approach might lead to a better understanding of the immunological processes underlying the pathology of UC. However, future studies will have to be improved regarding subtypes of immune cells and must include the analysis of cytokines and the histologic evaluation of colon tissue. In conclusion, immunological profiling can help us understand the complex mechanisms underlying ulcerative colitis. This can further lead to the identification of more specific targets for drugs and consequently a better and personalized treatment.
Item Type: | Theses (Dissertation, LMU Munich) |
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Subjects: | 600 Technology, Medicine 600 Technology, Medicine > 610 Medical sciences and medicine |
Faculties: | Faculty of Medicine |
Language: | English |
Date of oral examination: | 11. February 2021 |
1. Referee: | Siebeck, Matthias |
MD5 Checksum of the PDF-file: | b6a563765378f0be8aaec601277b6ef1 |
Signature of the printed copy: | 0700/UMD 19525 |
ID Code: | 27476 |
Deposited On: | 11. Mar 2021 14:17 |
Last Modified: | 11. Mar 2021 14:17 |