Abstract | BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Th17 cells are important T helper cells, which are characterized by their production of IL-17. Th17 cells play an important role in host defense against microbial infections, autoimmune diseases and cancer. The aim of this study is to investigate the percentage of Th17 in peripheral blood lymphocyte and the level of IL-17 in serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in patients with brain metastases from lung cancer. METHODS: Twenty-two patients with brain metastases from lung cancer and 20 health controls were analyzed. The percentage of Th17 cell was detected with flow cytometry using CD3+CD4+IL-23R+ marker, the level of IL-17 was measured with ELISA method. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Gaiping He, Bin Zhang, Baowen Zhang, Liangjie Qiao, Zhonglan Tian, Guoyan Zhai, Xianwei Xin, Chun Yang, Peigang Liu, Yong Zhang, Lingling Xu |
Journal | Zhongguo fei ai za zhi = Chinese journal of lung cancer
(Zhongguo Fei Ai Za Zhi)
Vol. 16
Issue 9
Pg. 476-81
(Sep 2013)
ISSN: 1999-6187 [Electronic] China |
PMID | 24034995
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Brain Neoplasms
(immunology, secondary)
- CD4 Lymphocyte Count
- Female
- Flow Cytometry
- Humans
- Interleukin-17
(blood, cerebrospinal fluid, immunology)
- Lung Neoplasms
(immunology, pathology)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Neoplasm Metastasis
- Th17 Cells
(immunology)
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