In:
Journal of Leukocyte Biology, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 90, No. 5 ( 2011-08-30), p. 1017-1026
Abstract:
hCG hormone is a naturally occurring, immune-modulating agent, which is highly expressed during pregnancy and causes improvements of some autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Crohn's disease. Little is known about its immune-modulating effects. This study in MNCs of women who received hCG as preconditioning prior to IVF demonstrates that hCG increases anti-inflammatory IL-27 expression and reduces inflammatory IL-17 expression. In addition, we found increased IL-10 levels and elevated numbers of Tregs in peripheral blood of women after hCG application. Rejection of allogeneic skin grafts was delayed in female mice receiving hCG. We conclude that hCG may be useful for the induction of immune tolerance in solid organ transplantation.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0741-5400
,
1938-3673
Language:
English
Publisher:
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date:
2011
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2026833-6
SSG:
12
