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Honorio Torres-Aguilar1, Alexia Almaraz-Arreortua1, Salma Luis-Ordóñez1

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Riboflavin (vitamin B2) impacts immune cell functions, affecting neutrophil phagocytosis and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. Further research is needed to explore its therapeutic potential in immune-related conditions.

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  • Immunology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is crucial for flavin coenzymes (FMN, FAD) in vital redox reactions.
  • Its direct impact on the human immune system, especially neutrophils, remains understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of physiological riboflavin concentrations on immune cell functions.
  • To analyze riboflavin's influence on complement activation, PBMC viability/activation, and neutrophil functions (phagocytosis, degranulation, ROS).

Main Methods:

  • Exposed human PBMCs and neutrophils to varying riboflavin concentrations (2.5, 25, 50 nmol/L).
  • Utilized pre-treatment and co-treatment protocols to simulate different exposure scenarios.
  • Assessed complement-mediated hemolysis, PBMC viability and CD40 expression, neutrophil phagocytosis, degranulation (extracellular enzyme activity), and ROS production.

Main Results:

  • Riboflavin showed variable effects on complement hemolysis.
  • It enhanced PBMC viability and modulated CD40 expression.
  • Neutrophil phagocytosis and degranulation were generally reduced by riboflavin, particularly with co-treatment.
  • Intracellular ROS production decreased with co-treatment, but pre-treatment yielded a biphasic response.

Conclusions:

  • Riboflavin significantly influences neutrophil functions and immune responses.
  • Findings suggest potential therapeutic applications for riboflavin in conditions involving neutrophil hyperactivation.