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Human cytomegalovirus induces systemic immune activation characterized by a type 1 cytokine signature.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20632887     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Mechanisms underlying the onset and perpetuation of chronic immune activation in individuals without overt infectious or autoimmune diseases are unclear. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a persistent virus that induces a permanent increase of highly differentiated, interferon-gamma-secreting effector T cells. We hypothesized that, because of this increase, CMV also induces a systemic inflammatory response. We measured acute phase proteins, cytokines, and chemokines in serum samples from renal transplant recipients who developed a primary CMV infection and healthy CMV serum-positive or -negative individuals. Primary CMV infection induced a clear proinflammatory response that was maintained during latency. This response was characterized by increased levels of acute phase proteins, such as serum amyloid-A and C-reactive protein, and type 1 cytokines, such as interleukin-18, interferon-inducible protein-10, and interferon-gamma. This continuous activation of the immune system may play a role in the pathogenesis of chronic allograft rejection and potentially contribute to the acceleration of chronic diseases.
Authors:
Pablo J van de Berg; Kirstin M Heutinck; Robin Raabe; Robert C Minnee; Si La Young; Karlijn A van Donselaar-van der Pant; Frederike J Bemelman; Rene A van Lier; Ineke J ten Berge
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of infectious diseases     Volume:  202     ISSN:  1537-6613     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Infect. Dis.     Publication Date:  2010 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-08-05     Completed Date:  2010-09-02     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0413675     Medline TA:  J Infect Dis     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  690-9     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Renal Transplant Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. p.j.vandeberg@amc.nl
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
C-Reactive Protein / metabolism
Cytokines / metabolism*
Cytomegalovirus / immunology*,  physiology
Cytomegalovirus Infections / immunology*,  virology
Female
Humans
Interferon-gamma / metabolism
Interleukin-18 / metabolism
Kidney Transplantation / adverse effects
Male
Middle Aged
Th1 Cells / immunology*,  metabolism
Virus Latency
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Cytokines; 0/Interleukin-18; 82115-62-6/Interferon-gamma; 9007-41-4/C-Reactive Protein

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