Cytokine Profiles in Aqueous Humor and Plasma of HIV-infected Individuals with Ocular Syphilis or Cytomegalovirus Retinitis. (2nd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ruiz-Cruz, Matilde; Ávila-Rios, Santiago; Ormsby, Christopher E.; Ablanedo-Terrazas, Yuria; Alvarado-de la Barrera, Claudia; Kuri-Cervantes, Leticia; Reyes-Terán, Gustavo
• Is Part Of: Ocular immunology and inflammation. Volume 26:Number 1(2018)
• Page Start: 74
• Page End: 81
• Publication Date: 2018-01-02
• Subjects: AIDS -- cytokines -- cytomegalovirus retinitis -- HIV -- ocular syphilis; Eye -- Diseases -- Immunological aspects -- Periodicals; Eye -- Inflammation -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2016.1268170
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0927-3948

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Purpose : To characterize the immunologic profile in aqueous humor (AqH) of HIV-infected individuals with cytomegalovirus retinitis (CMVr) or ocular syphilis and to assess if AqH and plasma represent independent cytokine compartments. Methods : Concentrations of 27 cytokines in AqH and plasma of HIV-infected individuals with CMVr ( n = 23) or ocular syphilis ( n = 16) were measured by multiplex assay. Cytokine profiles of both groups were compared. Results : Individuals with CMVr had higher plasma concentrations of interleukin (IL)-7, IL-8, IL-10, interferon (IFN)-γ, IFN-α2, G-CSF, IP-10 and IL-1α; as well as higher AqH concentrations of IL-1α, IP-10 and GM-CSF than those with ocular syphilis. AqH and plasma levels correlated only for IP-10 in both ocular infections. Conclusions : Individuals with CMVr had higher plasma cytokine levels than those with ocular syphilis. The immunologic profiles in AqH and plasma are independent. Therefore, AqH cytokine concentrations cannot be inferred from plasma cytokine concentrations in the population studied.