The aim of this study was to elucidate the molecular mechanisms responsible for the therapeutic effects of leukocytapheresis (LCAP). We investigated the alterations in circulating T cell subsets after LCAP therapy in ulcerative colitis (UC) patients. Eighteen patients with UC were enrolled. Fourteen patients were responders, and four patients were non-responders. Peripheral venous blood was obtained within 5 min before and 5 min after LCAP therapy. Flow cytometric analysis for T cell markers and intracellular interferon (IFN)-gamma (Th1) and interleukin (IL)-4 (Th2) was then performed. The average numbers of lymphocytes, T and B cells were significantly decreased after LCAP therapy, respectively (P < 0.01). The numbers of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells were also significantly decreased, respectively (P < 0.01), but the CD4+/CD8+ ratio was not changed. The number of CD45RO+ CD4+ memory T cells was significantly decreased. The number of CD25+ CD4+ T cells tended to decrease after LCAP therapy (not significant). However, the ratio of CD25+ CD4+-cells/CD25- CD4+-cells was significantly increased (P < 0.05). The number of IFN-gamma-positive (Th1) cells was significantly decreased after LCAP therapy, but there was no significant change in the number of IL-4-positive (Th2) cells. The Th1/Th2 ratio was significantly decreased after LCAP therapy. Some of the immuno-suppressive effects of LCAP therapy may be associated with a modulation of circulating T cell subsets.
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