December 8, 2025BloodOpen Access

The enrichment of T-regulatory cells as a potential therapeutic approach for cerebral vasculopathy in sickle cell disease

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SLShane C LenhartUniversity of Pittsburgh SGSamit GhoshUniversity of Pittsburgh ENEnrico M. NovelliUniversity of Pittsburgh

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Observational analysis shows that increased T-regulatory cells enhance cerebral blood flow in sickle cell disease, suggesting a therapeutic approach for vasculopathy.

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Increased T-regulatory cells augmented cerebral blood flow, reducing thrombin accumulation and vasoconstriction.
After an acute heme challenge, T-regulatory cell levels were significantly reduced, causing vessels to constrict and blood flow to drop.
Magnetic resonance angiography indicated structural changes, including vasoconstriction and anomalies in blood vessels after heme infusion.
Therapeutic IL-2 treatment improved T-regulatory cell accumulation, highlighting its potential in correcting vascular dysfunction.

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Lenhart et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69362f714fa91c937236e182 https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2025-10

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Observational analysis shows that increased T-regulatory cells enhance cerebral blood flow in sickle cell disease, suggesting a therapeutic approach for vasculopathy.

The enrichment of T-regulatory cells as a potential therapeutic approach for cerebral vasculopathy in sickle cell disease

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