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A study of T CD4, CD8 and B lymphocytes in narcoleptic patients / Estudo dos linfócitos T CD4, CD8 e B em pacientes com narcolepsia
Coelho, Fernando Morgadinho Santos; Pradella-Hallinan, Márcia; Alves, Gabriela Rodrigues; Bittencourt, Lia Rita Azeredo; Pedrazzoli Neto, Mário; Moreira, Fábio; Tufik, Sérgio.
  • Coelho, Fernando Morgadinho Santos; UNIFESP. EPM. Sleep Disorders Institute. São Paulo. BR
  • Pradella-Hallinan, Márcia; UNIFESP. EPM. Sleep Disorders Institute. São Paulo. BR
  • Alves, Gabriela Rodrigues; UNIFESP. EPM. Sleep Disorders Institute. São Paulo. BR
  • Bittencourt, Lia Rita Azeredo; UNIFESP. EPM. Sleep Disorders Institute. São Paulo. BR
  • Pedrazzoli Neto, Mário; UNIFESP. EPM. Sleep Disorders Institute. São Paulo. BR
  • Moreira, Fábio; UNIFESP. EPM. Sleep Disorders Institute. São Paulo. BR
  • Tufik, Sérgio; UNIFESP. EPM. Sleep Disorders Institute. São Paulo. BR
Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 65(2b): 423-427, jun. 2007.
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-456845
ABSTRACT
Narcolepsy is characterized by excessive daytime sleep and cataplexy. Little is known about the possible difference in pathophysiology between patients with or without cataplexy.

OBJECTIVE:

To quantify T CD4, T CD8 and B lymphocytes in subgroups of patients with narcolepsy and the presence or absence of the HLA-DQB1*0602 allele between groups.

METHOD:

Our study was prospective and controlled (transversal) with 22 narcoleptic patients and 23 health control subjects. Patients underwent an all-night polysomnographic recording (PSG) and a multiple sleep latency Test (MSLT). The histocompatibility antigen allele (HLA-DQB1*0602), T CD4, CD8 and B lymphocytes were quantified in control subjects and in narcoleptics.

RESULTS:

The HLA-DQB1*0602 allele was identified in 10 (62.5 percent) of our 16 cataplexic subjects and in 2 (33.3 percent) of the 6 patients without cataplexy (p=0.24). In control subjects, HLA-DQB1*0602 allele was identified in 5 (20 percent). A significant decrease in T CD4 and B lymphocytes was found in narcoleptic patients with recurrent cataplexy when compared with our patients without cataplexy.

CONCLUSION:

Autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis were associated with a decrease in sub-group of T CD4 and B lymphocytes. A drop in B lymphocytes count in reumathoid arthritis might, it is posited, be correlated to the presence of HLA-DRB1 allele along with an overall worsened outcome of the affliction. The theory of an increase in consumption of B lymphocytes over the maturation phase has likewise been put forward. Our study reinforces the view that narcolepsy should be considered from an immunological perspective.
RESUMO
A narcolepsia é caracterizada por sonolência excessiva diurna e cataplexia. Pouco se sabe sobre as diferenças fisiopatológicas entre pacientes com e sem cataplexia.

OBJETIVO:

Quantificar os linfócitos T CD4, T CD8 e B e a presença do alelo HLA-DQB1*0602 nos subgrupos de pacientes com narcolepsia.

MÉTODO:

O estudo foi prospectivo e controlado (transversal) com 22 pacientes portadores de narcolepsia e 23 sujeitos controle. Os pacientes realizaram polissonografia (PSG) de noite inteira e teste de múltiplas latências do sono (TMLS). O alelo do antígeno de histocompatibilidade (HLA-DQB1*0602) e os linfócitos T CD4, T CD8 e B foram quantificados nos pacientes e sujeitos controle.

RESULTADOS:

O alelo HLA-DQB1*0602 foi encontrado em 10 (62,5 por cento) dos 16 pacientes com cataplexia e em 2 (33,3 por cento) dos 6 pacientes sem cataplexia (p=0,24). Nos sujeitos controle, o alelo HLA-DQB1*0602 foi encontrado em 5 sujeitos (20 por cento). Um aumento significativo de linfócitos T CD4 e uma diminuição de linfócitos B foi observado no grupo de pacientes com cataplexia freqüente quando comparado ao grupo de pacientes sem cataplexia.

CONCLUSÃO:

Doenças auto-imunes como lupus eritematoso sistêmico e artrite reumatóide têm sido associadas com diminuição de linfócitos T CD4 e B. Na artrite reumatóide, diminuição de linfócitos B e presença do alelo HLA-DRB1 tem sido associada a pior evolução. Para essa doença, a teoria de um maior consumo de linfócitos B em suas fases de maturação tem sido aventada. Os achados do nosso estudo reforçam a teoria imunológica da narcolepsia.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: B-Lymphocytes / HLA-DQ Antigens / Narcolepsy Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English / Portuguese Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2007 Type: Article / Project document Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: UNIFESP/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: B-Lymphocytes / HLA-DQ Antigens / Narcolepsy Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English / Portuguese Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2007 Type: Article / Project document Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: UNIFESP/BR