Article
FAS-L, IL-10, and double-negative CD4- CD8- TCR alpha/beta+ T cells are reliable markers of autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS) associated with FAS loss of function.
Blood - 26 Mar 2009
Magerus-Chatinet Aude, Stolzenberg Marie-Claude, Loffredo Maria S, Neven Bénédicte, Schaffner Catherine, Ducrot Nicolas, Arkwright Peter D, Bader-Meunier Brigitte, Barbot José, Blanche Stéphane, Casanova Jean-Laurent, Debré Marianne, Ferster Alina, Fieschi Claire, Florkin Benoit, Galambrun Claire, Hermine Olivier, Lambotte Olivier, Solary Eric, Thomas Caroline, Le Deist Francoise, Picard Capucine, Fischer Alain, Rieux-Laucat Frédéric
Abstract excerpt
Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS) is characterized by splenomegaly, lymphadenopathy, hypergammaglobulinemia, accumulation of double-negative TCRalphabeta(+) CD4(-)CD8(-) T cells (DNT cells), and autoimmunity. Previously, DNT cell detection and a functional defect of T cells in a FAS-induced apoptosis test in vitro had been used for ALPS diagnosis. However, a functional defect can also be detected in...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Biomarkers
- CD4 Antigens
- CD8 Antigens
- Case-Control Studies
- Child
