Abstract
Objective To analyze the relationships between the ratios of helper T-cell 17/regulatory T-cell (Th17/Treg), serum Leukocyte Cell-Derived Chemotaxin 2 (LCDC-2), and Interferon γ-induced protein 10 kDa (IP-10) and liver function and posttreatment response in patients with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH).
Methods For the case group, 204 AIH patients who were admitted to our hospital between January 2022 and January 2024 were chosen. The control group consisted of an additional 200 healthy people who were examined throughout the same time period. The Th17/Treg ratios, serum LCDC-2 and IP-10 levels, Indicators of liver function were examined between the case and control groups. Pearson correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlations between the Th17/Treg ratios in peripheral blood, serum LCDC-2 levels, IP-10 levels and liver function indicators. Additionally, based on their responses following treatment, all patients were split into two groups: 50 patients had poor responses and 154 patients had good responses. Using multivariate logistic regression, the risk factors for a poor reaction were examined.
Results The Th17/Treg ratio and the serum LCDC-2, IP-10, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and the case group's alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels were greater than the control group's (P<0.05). Patients in the case group had reduced Th17/Treg ratios, LCDC-2, IP-10, AST, and ALT levels after 4 weeks of treatment compared to those who started treatment 1 day earlier (P<0.05). Pearson correlation analysis revealed that the levels of AST and ALT were positively correlated with the Th17/Treg, LCDC-2, and IP-10 ratios (P<0.05). Univariate analysis revealed that the Th17/Treg ratio and LCDC-2, IP-10, AST, ALT, and IgG levels were associated with the response of AIH patients after treatment (P<0.05). An increased Th17/Treg ratio was one of the risk variables for poor treatment response in AIH patients, according to multivariate logistic regression analysis, elevated LCDC-2, elevated IP-10, elevated AST, elevated ALT, and elevated IgG (P<0.05).
Conclusion The Th17/Treg ratio, serum LCDC-2, and IP-10 level are closely related to liver function and posttreatment response in patients with AIH. They can be used as biological indicators to assist in diagnosing AIH patients and evaluating the posttreatment response status.
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