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Interleukin-35 Play Tumor Promoting Roles in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
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  • na zhao,
  • Xin Liu,
  • Hao Guo,
  • He Ren,
  • Wei Wang
na zhao
Tianjin Medical University General Hospital

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Xin Liu
Tianjin Medical University General Hospital
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Hao Guo
Tianjin Medical University General Hospital
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He Ren
Tianjin Medical University General Hospital
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Wei Wang
Tianjin Medical University General Hospital
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Abstract

Backgroud: A long-term hepatic inflammatory response is a risk factor for liver cancer initiation and progression. Interleukin (IL)-35 is the newest member of the IL-12 cytokine family, and has been reported to play an essential role in the immunosuppressive liver microenvironment. Herein we focus on the expression profiles of IL-35 in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and the effect on local immune status. Methods: HCC transcriptome array data were downloaded from Gene Expression Omnibus. The bioinformatics analysis was performed by the BRB array tools and online Ingenuity Pathway Analysis software. The serum IL-35 level was detected by AimPlet bead-based immunoassay. In situ IL-35 expression detection was performed by immunohistochemical staining and western blot. Results: Our results showed that there were large amounts of IL-35 expressed in HCC serum and tumor tissues. IL-35 expression affects the transcript of thousands of genes, most of which correlated with T-cell immunity. This study proved that enhancement of regulatory T cells (Tregs) and impairment of cytolytic T cells are prominent effects of IL-35. Conclusions: Elevated IL-35 played critical roles in HCC patients through affecting the balance between Tregs and cytotoxic T cells. Dissection of the precise targets and the underlying molecular mechanisms will lead to alternative treatments for HCC patients.
21 Feb 2020Submitted to Clinical & Experimental Immunology
21 Feb 2020Submission Checks Completed
21 Feb 2020Assigned to Editor
27 Feb 2020Reviewer(s) Assigned
24 Mar 2020Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
24 Mar 2020Editorial Decision: Revise Major
04 Jul 20201st Revision Received
07 Jul 2020Reviewer(s) Assigned
30 Jul 2020Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
13 Aug 2020Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
20 Aug 20202nd Revision Received
21 Aug 2020Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
18 Sep 2020Editorial Decision: Accept