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The Effects XGD1 on the Proliferation of Human Peripheral Blood T Lymphocyte and the Expression of IL2R

ObjectiveTo explore the immunosuppressive effect of XGD1 and its mechanism. MethodsDifferent concentrations of XGD1 were added to PHA or ConA induced human peripheral blood T lymphocyte.Seventytwo hours later modified MTT assay was employed to test the effect of XGD1 on T cell proliferation. Flowcytometry was used to examine the effect of XGD1 on the expression of IL2 receptor(IL2R) on the surface of T cells individually at 48 h and 72 h.And the effects of XGD1 combined with cyclosporine A(CsA) on the proliferation of Tlymphocytes and the expression of IL2R were also investigated. ResultsIn the concentration range of 0.2～25 μg/ml,XGD1 exerted marked inhibitory effect on PHA or ConA induced T cell proliferation,which was proportional to dose. Flowcytometry showed that XGD1 inhibited the expression of IL2R,and the percentage of IL2Rα positive cells after stimulation of PHA decreased from 47.67% to 25.03% in the presence of XGD1 (1 μg/ml).XGD1 and CsA had synergism in inhibition of T cell proliferation and IL2R expression. ConclusionThe study suggests that XGD1 has immunosuppressive effect. The suppressive effect of XGD1 on T cell proliferation is most probably mediated by decreasing IL2R expression.