Phenotypic analysis of hepatic T lymphocytes in a dog with chronic hepatitis

  • Manabu Sakai
  • , Isao Otani
  • , Kumiko Ishigaki
  • , Kazuya Edamura
  • , Tomoko Takahashi
  • , Hiroshi Koie
  • , Yoshiki Yamaya
  • , Toshihiro Watari
  • , Hisashi Shibuya
  • , Tsuneo Sato
  • , Biichi Kanayama
  • , Mikihiko Tokuriki
  • , Atsuhiko Hasegawa

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Abstract

We evaluated hepatic T lymphocyte phenotypes in a dog with chronic hepatitis. Before treatment, numerous CD3+ lymphocytes were demonstrated in the liver, and the ratio of CD4+/CD8+ was remarkably high (2.96; reference range, 0.33 ± 0.12). After treatment, CD3+ lymphocyte infiltration in the liver was reduced, and the ratio of CD4+/CD8+ decreased to 0.31. Therefore, hepatic T lymphocytes, especially CD4+ lymphocytes, might play a central role in the pathogenesis of this dog with chronic hepatitis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1219-1221
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Veterinary Medical Science
Volume68
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2006

Keywords

  • Canine chronic hepatitis
  • Lymphocyte
  • Phenotype

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