白细胞介素-10抑制人肾系膜细胞环氧化酶-2表达及其催化的前列腺素E2释放的实验研究

目的:观察IL-10对IL-1β诱导的人系膜细胞(HMC)前列腺素E₂(PGE₂)释放及环氧化酶-2(cyclooxygenase-2,COX-2)基因和蛋白表达的影响。方法:应用放射免疫测定法检测HMC培养上清中PGE₂,应用RT-PCR和Westernblot分别检测COX-2mRNA和蛋白水平。结果:①IL-1β显著上调PGE₂释放及COX-2基因和蛋白的表达(P均＜0.01);②IL-10对基础状态下PGE₂释放及COX-2基因和蛋白表达无明显影响(P＞0.05);③IL-10可呈剂量依赖性地下调IL-1β诱导的PGE₂释放及COX-2mRNA和蛋白表达(P＜001)。结论:IL-10抑制IL-1β诱导的HMCPGE₂释放及COX-2表达,提示IL-10对HMC具有多方面抗炎作用。     

IL-10 inhibits prostaglandin E2 production by lipopolysaccharide-stimulated monocytes

Since IL-10 has recently been shown to exhibit plelotroplc effectson human monocytes, It was of interest to determine the effectof this cytoklne on prostaglandin E2 (PGEJ production by monocytes.Recomblnant IL-10 (rlL-10) did not significantly affect PGE₂production by lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-unstimulated monocytes,but efficiently inhibited PGE₂ production by LPS-stlmulatedmonocytes. The inhibition by rlL-10 was achieved in a dose-dependentmanner. Recombinant IL-4 also inhibited PGE₂ production at thesame degree as rlL-10. Viral IL-10 Inhibited PGE2 productionby monocytes in a similar fashion as did human rlL-10. Endogenouslyproduced IL-10 was also shown to inhibit PGE₂ production byLPS-stlmulated monocytes. Kinetic studies showed that the inhibitionby rlL-10 on PGE₂ production was observed at least 3 h afterLPS stimulation. Taken together, these results indicate thatIL-10 may play an important role in modulating immunologlcalresponses via down-regulation of PGE₂ production by monocytes.     

Differential effects of IL-4 and IL-10 on IL-2-induced IFN-gamma synthesis and lymphokine-activated killer activity.

Culture of human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) with IL-2 stimulates synthesis of cytokines and generation of lymphokine-activated killer (LAK) activity. Both IL-4 and IL-10 [cytokine synthesis inhibitory factor (CSIF)] inhibit IL-2-induced synthesis of IFN-gamma and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha by human PBMC. However, unlike IL-4, IL-10 inhibits neither IL-2-induced proliferation of PBMC and fresh natural killer (NK) cells, nor IL-2-induced LAK activity. Moreover, IL-4 inhibits IL-2-induced IFN-gamma synthesis by purified fresh NK cells, while in contrast the inhibitory effect of IL-10 is mediated by CD14+ cells (monocytes/macrophages). IL-10 inhibits TNF-alpha synthesis by monocytes or monocytes plus NK cells, but not by NK cells alone. These results suggest that IL-4 and IL-10 act on NK cells via distinct pathways, and that IL-2-induced cytokine synthesis and LAK activity are regulated via different mechanisms.     

Distinct phenotypes of plasma cells in spleen and bone marrow of autoimmune NOD.B10.H2b mice

Long-lived plasma cells (PCs) residing in the bone marrow (BM) are important producers of protective antibodies. However, when reacting against self-antigens, these PCs produce autoantibodies that contribute to progression of autoimmune diseases such as Sj?gren's syndrome (SS). By using a murine model of primary SS, the NOD.B10.H2b mice, we characterized phenotype and generation of PCs at different stages of the pSS disease progression. In general, the PC population found in the NOD.B10.H2b mice expressed high amounts of MHCII, IgG, and BrdU. We further demonstrate the presence of both short- and long-lived PCs in autoimmune spleen and in autoimmune BM. A long-lived PC subset was also found in the spleen and BM of non-autoimmune BALB/c mice, which have not been treated with any immunological agent. Quantitative investigation of splenic and BM PCs revealed that in the NOD.B10.H2 mice, splenic PCs migrate not only to the BM but possibly also to the sites of inflammation. Finally, BM in the aged NOD.B10.H2b mice (40-week-old) presented significantly higher quantities of long-lived PCs than BM of BALB/c mice.     

Distinct phenotypes of plasma cells in spleen and bone marrow of autoimmune NOD.B10.H2b mice

Long-lived plasma cells (PCs) residing in the bone marrow (BM) are important producers of protective antibodies. However, when reacting against self-antigens, these PCs produce autoantibodies that contribute to progression of autoimmune diseases such as Sjögren's syndrome (SS). By using a murine model of primary SS, the NOD.B10.H2b mice, we characterized phenotype and generation of PCs at different stages of the pSS disease progression. In general, the PC population found in the NOD.B10.H2b mice expressed high amounts of MHCII, IgG, and BrdU. We further demonstrate the presence of both short- and long-lived PCs in autoimmune spleen and in autoimmune BM. A long-lived PC subset was also found in the spleen and BM of non-autoimmune BALB/c mice, which have not been treated with any immunological agent. Quantitative investigation of splenic and BM PCs revealed that in the NOD.B10.H2 mice, splenic PCs migrate not only to the BM but possibly also to the sites of inflammation. Finally, BM in the aged NOD.B10.H2b mice (40-week-old) presented significantly higher quantities of long-lived PCs than BM of BALB/c mice.     

Respiratory syncytial virus induces prostaglandin E2, IL-10 and IL-11 generation in antigen presenting cells

Bronchiolitis caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is a major cause of hospitalization in children under 1 years of age. The disease characteristically does not induce protective immunity. However, a mononuclear peribronchiolar and perivascular infiltrate during RSV infection is suggestive of an immune-mediated pathogenesis. Macrophages and dendritic cells (DCs) play an essential role in the initiation and maintenance of immune response to pathogens. To analyse interactions of RSV and immune cells, human cord blood derived macrophages and dendritic cells were infected with RSV. Both cells were found to be infected with RSV resulting in the activation of macrophages and maturation of dendritic cells as reflected by enhanced expression of several surface antigens. In the next set of experiments, generation of mediators was compared between cells infected with RSV, parainfluenza (PIV3) and influenza virus as well as ultracentrifuged virus free supernatant. Whereas the supernatant did not induce release of mediators, all three live virus infections induced IL-6 production from macrophages and DC. Influenza virus infection induced predominantly IL-12 p75 generation in DC. In contrast, RSV induced strong IL-11 and prostaglandin E2 release from both macrophages and DCs. In addition, RSV but not influenza and parainfluenza virus induced a strong IL-10 generation particularly from macrophages. Since IL-10, IL-11 and PGE2 are known to act immunosuppressive rather than proinflammatory, these mediators might be responsible for the delayed protective RSV specific immune response.     

Production of tumor necrosis factor,interleukin-6 and prostaglandin E2 by LPS-stimulated rat bone marrow macrophages after thermal injury: Effect of indomethacin

The effect of thermal injury on the in vitro production of TNF, IL-6, and PGE₂ by bone marrow-derived, LPS-stimulated rat macrophages was studied. Thermal injury caused a general hyperactivity in the production of the mediators by the cells. Indomethacin, a cyclooxygenase inhibitor of PGE₂ synthesis, inhibited the production of IL-6 and PGE₂ but had no effect on the production of TNF. These results suggest that the observed low concentration of PGE₂ produced by the cells was insufficient to cause inhibition of TNF synthesis; thus, the effect of indomethacin would be undetectable. The results also suggest that indomethacin may act directly in inhibiting the production of IL-6 by the macrophages. The hyperactive effect of thermal injury on the production of inflammatory mediators by newly differentiated bone marrow derived macrophages can be important in the overall systemic response to the insult.     

Circulating IL-8 and IL-10 in euthyroid sick syndromes following bone marrow transplantation

It is generally agreed that euthyroid sick syndromes (ESS) are associated with an increased production of cytokines. However, there has been scarce data on the relationship thyroid hormone changes and cytokines among the patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation (BMT). Because interleukin-8 (IL-8) has been identified as a potent proinflammatory and interleukin-10 (IL-10) as an antiinflammatory cytokine, we studied the relation between thyroid hormone parameters and these cytokines following BMT. We studied 80 patients undergoing allogeneic BMT. Serum T3 decreased to nadir at post-BMT 3 weeks. Serum T4 was the lowest at the post-BMT 3 months. Serum TSH sharply decreased to nadir at 1 week and gradually recovered. Serum free T4 significantly increased during 3 weeks and then returned to basal level. Mean levels of serum IL-8 significantly increased at 1 week after BMT. Mean levels of serum IL-10 significantly increased until 4 weeks after BMT. No significant correlation was found between serum thyroid hormone parameters and cytokines (IL-8, IL-10) after adjusting steroid doses during the entire study period. In conclusion, ESS developed frequently following allogeneic BMT and cytokine levels were increased in post-BMT patients. However, no significant correlation was found between serum thyroid hormone parameters and these cytokines.     

Autocatalytic nitration of prostaglandin endoperoxide synthase-2 by nitrite inhibits prostanoid formation in rat alveolar macrophages

Abstract Aims: Prostaglandin endoperoxide H(2) synthase (PGHS) is a well-known target for peroxynitrite-mediated nitration. In several experimental macrophage models, however, the relatively late onset of nitration failed to coincide with the early peak of endogenous peroxynitrite formation. In the present work, we aimed to identify an alternative, peroxynitrite-independent mechanism, responsible for the observed nitration and inactivation of PGHS-2 in an inflammatory cell model. Results: In primary rat alveolar macrophages stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS), PGHS-2 activity was suppressed after 12?h, although the prostaglandin endoperoxide H(2) synthase (PGHS-2) protein was still present. This coincided with a nitration of the enzyme. Coincubation with a nitric oxide synthase-2 (NOS-2) inhibitor preserved PGHS-2 nitration and at the same time restored thromboxane A(2) (TxA(2)) synthesis in the cells. Formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) was maximal at 4?h and then returned to baseline levels. Nitrite (NO(2)(-)) production occurred later than ROS generation. This rendered generation of peroxynitrite and the nitration of PGHS-2 unlikely. We found that the nitrating agent was formed from NO(2)(-), independent from superoxide ((?)O(2)(-)). Purified PGHS-2 treated with NO(2)(-) was selectively nitrated on the active site Tyr(371), as identified by mass spectrometry (MS). Exposure to peroxynitrite resulted in the nitration not only of Tyr(371), but also of other tyrosines (Tyr). Innovation and Conclusion: The data presented here point to an autocatalytic nitration of PGHS-2 by NO(2)(-), catalyzed by the enzyme's endogenous peroxidase activity and indicate a potential involvement of this mechanism in the termination of prostanoid formation under inflammatory conditions. Antioxid. Redox Signal. 17, 1393-1406.     

Interactions between herpes simplex virus and murine bone marrow macrophages

Summary Macrophages from murine bone marrow (strain C3Hf Bu/Kam) were culturedin vitro in L-cell conditioned medium. After 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 days, they were infected with a clinical strain of herpes simplex virus type 1 and the outcome followed morphologically, by phagocytic index, infectious virus yields, immunofluorescence, expression of Fc receptors and major histocompatibility complex (MHC) Class II antigens. At a multiplicity of infection of 1–5, little morphological difference was apparent between infected and uninfected cultures at early stagesin vitro but marked changes occurred later with reduction in cell numbers in the infected cultures. Indirect immunofluorescence failed to detect cells expressing early viral antigens, and yields of infectious virus indicated that permissive infection was not taking place. While phagocytic index and Fc receptor expression did not change 24 hours post-infection, MHC Class II antigen expression was increased. Thus, although the bone marrow macrophages seem predominantly resistant to infection with HSV-1, they may be modified by the presence of the virus. Since macrophages may act as antigen presenting cells for the immune system, this type of mechanism may be important in the generation of local immune responses.With 5 Figures     

Regulation of macrophage interleukin-6 (IL-6) and IL-10 expression by prostaglandin E2: the role of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase.

Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) regulates production of a wide array of cytokines. We have found that PGE2 can upregulate the levels of both interleukin-10 (IL-10) and IL-6 produced by activated murine macrophages, but the molecular pathways leading to their augmentation differ. Synthesis of IL-10 in response to PGE2 is dependent on p38 MAP kinase activity, whereas synthesis of IL-6 is not. Evidence to support this derives from two experimental approaches. First, we established that PGE2 is effective in elevating IL-10 levels only when it is added to cells in which p38 kinase has been activated. In contrast, PGE2 can augment IL-6 levels regardless of whether or not p38 kinase is active. Second, we showed that inhibitors that are selective for p38 kinase prevent the IL-10 response to PGE2 but not the IL-6 response. We found that p38 kinase inhibitors are able to inhibit IL-6 production in activated macrophages, but this occurs primarily as a result of their concurrent inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 and endogenous PGE2 synthesis. These results indicate that macrophage IL-10 and IL-6 expression is differentially regulated by PGE2 and p38 MAP kinase in murine inflammatory macrophages.     

Release of prostaglandin E and thromboxane from macrophages by stimulation with factor H.

Recently novel actions of factor H of complement other than regulation of alternative pathway activation have been described. We examined the influence of H on the arachidonic acid (AA) metabolism of macrophages. Guinea-pig peritoneal macrophages cultured for up to 18 h under serum free conditions were supplied with homologous factor H. H, tested over a concentration range of 12.5-100 micrograms/ml, promoted an indomethacin sensitive release of prostaglandin E and thromboxane B2 in a dose-dependent manner. Stimulation of AA conversion to prostanoids in response to H was shown to be specific as evidenced by immunoabsorption experiments. This novel effect attests to the potential of H to act not only as regulatory protein of the complement pathway but also as an inducer of cellular release reactions. Moreover, these findings emphasize the close functional links that exist between the three main constituents of the inflammatory process: macrophages, the complement system and the AA cascade.     

IL-10+IL-4 能提高M2 巨噬细胞表型和嗜酸性粒细胞的迁移

目的:研究论证IL-10 是否能通过诱导IL-4 来提高M2。方法:用C57BL/6J 鼠中的骨髓细胞诱导M-CSF 诱导的骨髓源巨噬细胞,利用小鼠全基因组版本进行转录,进而嗜酸性粒细胞的迁移实验,体内巨噬细胞的转移实验。结果:研究发现在M-CSF 诱导的BMDMs 中通过IL-4、IL-10 及IL-4+IL-10 诱导来分析M2 巨噬细胞,IL-10 通过IL-4 来提高M2a 标志物的表达,此外,IL-4 和IL-10 诱导产生CCL24 时起协同作用。在GM-CSF 诱导的BMDMs 中CCL24 的表达提高。CCL24 是CCR3 的激动剂和嗜酸性粒细胞的趋化因子。在体外,IL-4+IL-10 激活的巨噬细胞产生大量的CCL24,并且能提高嗜酸性粒细胞的迁移。这个过程能被抗CCL24 抗体抑制。IL-4+IL-10 激活的巨噬细胞转移到C57BL/6J 小鼠的腹膜,这能增加嗜酸性粒细胞浸润腹膜腔。结论:IL-4+IL-10 激活的巨噬细胞能增强M2a 巨噬细胞相关基因的表达,提高CCL24 的产生和嗜酸性粒细胞的浸润,导致嗜酸性粒细胞相关疾病的发生。