Objective To investigate the effects of FasL gene-modified dendritic cell (DC) on the airway inflammation in mice sensitized/challenged by house dust mite (HDM) allergen.Methods FasL gene-modified DC (FasL-DC) and control DC (nontransfection DC) were administrated into HDM sensitized and challenged mice by intratracheal injection respectively,then HDM sensitized and challenged mice were sacreificed two days later.Total and differentiation cell counts and levels of interleukin-4(IL-4),IL-5 and interferon-γ(IFN-) in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) were detected and lung histological features were observed.Results After administration of FasL-DC,lung allergic inflammation was ameliorated while total cell counts,the percentage of eosinophil ,the levels of IL-4 and IL-5 in BALF decreased and the level of IFN- in BALF increased.Conclusion Administrating FasL-DC into HDM sensitized/challenged mice can inhibit Th2 cells activation and ameliorate airway allergic inflammation.
Citation: WANG Yan,ZHUO Wenlei,BI Yutian,WU Kui,WANG Changzheng,SONG Yunxi,XIA Junbo. Effects of FasL gene-modified dendritic cell on the airway inflammation in mice sensitized/challenged by house dust mite allergen. Chinese Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 2007, 6(1): 15-18. doi: Copy