The impact of photodynamic therapy on cellular immune function in patients with cervical HPV infection.

Clinics (Sao Paulo)

Department of Gynecology, Hangzhou Geriatric Hospital, Hangzhou, 310022, Zhejiang, China. Electronic address:

Published: December 2024

Introduction: Cervical Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection, a common sexually transmitted infection, can lead to cervical cancer. This study investigates the impact of Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) on cellular immune function in cervical HPV-infected patients.

Methods: From October 2022 to February 2023, 60 patients with cervical HPV infection were randomly assigned to a control group (conventional treatment) or a PDT group (PDT treatment), each with 30 patients. Peripheral blood samples and cervical tissue were collected before treatment, at 3 months, and at 6 months post-treatment. Flow cytometry assessed T-cell subsets (CD4, CD8, CD3), and ELISA measured cytokine levels (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-8).

Results: Baseline characteristics were similar between the PDT and control groups. The PDT group showed significantly higher HPV clearance rates at 3-months (70.00 %) and 6 months (100.00 %) compared to the control group 43.33 % and 80.00 %, respectively (p < 0.05). PDT significantly increased CD3 and CD4 cell levels at 3- and 6-months post-treatment compared to controls (p < 0.05). CD8 levels and the CD4/CD8 ratio also significantly increased in the PDT group at 6 months. Additionally, PDT significantly reduced IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α levels at 3- and 6-months post-treatment (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: PDT enhances cellular immune function in cervical HPV-infected patients by increasing CD4 and CD8 T-cells and reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines. These findings highlight the potential of PDT in modulating immune responses and improving therapeutic strategies for cervical HPV infection.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinsp.2024.100537DOI Listing

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