Functional Expression of the Human Receptor for Colony-Stimulating Factor 1 (CSF-1) in Hamster Fibroblasts: CSF-1 Stimulates Na+/H+ exchange and DNA-Synthesis in the Absence of Phosphoinositide Breakdown

Abstract

The human CSF-1 receptor (c-fms protooncogene product) was introduced into CSF-1 -unresponsive Chinese hamster lung fibroblasts (CCL39 cell line) in order to study its coupling to biochemical signal-transducing systems and to compare the growth-regulating properties of CSF-1 to those of other growth factors. Independent clones expressing different levels of CSF-1 receptors were isolated and characterized. CSF-1 increased pH|thymidine incorporation in serum-starved cells and potentiated the mitogenic effects of FGF and thrombin. As already observed for other growth factors activating receptor tyrosine kinases (EGF, FGF, 1GF-I), CSF-1 alone did not trigger inositol phosphate formation, but slightly enhanced the activity of phospholipase C agonists (thrombin, AIF₄- complex). Activation of the CSF-1 receptor by its ligand was evidenced by the rapid activation of the Na⁺/H⁺ exchanger resulting in amiloride-sensitive cytoplasmic alkalinization (0.1-0.2 pH units) within minutes after stimulation. Whereas pertussis toxin does not affect the action of EGF, FGF, or IGF-I in CCL39 cells, it partially inhibited both DNA synthesis reinitiation and activation of Na⁺/H⁺ exchange by CSF-1, indicating that the CSF-1 receptor can communicate with a signal-transducing GTP binding protein. A point-mutated form of the c-fms gene product, in which Tyr 969, a residue negatively modulating signal transduction, had been replaced with Phe [fms (F969)], did not generate responses significantly different from those obtained with the wild-type c-fms gene product. In the absence of CSF-1, cells expressing either wild-type or fms (F969) showed a considerably higher basal level of thymidine incorporation and decreased anchorage dependence compared with parental CCL39 cells. Monoclonal antibodies that interfere with signal transduction by the human CSF-1 receptor inhibited both basal [³H] thymidine incorporation and soft agar colony formation, indicating that relaxation of growth control was dependent on CSF-1 receptor expression.     

A study on a chitosan-gelatin-hyaluronic acid scaffold as artificial skin in vitro and its tissue engineering applications

Chitosan-gelatin-hyaluronic acid scaffolds for tissue regeneration were fabricated by freezing and lyophilizing methods. The scaffolds showed a higher water uptake and retention abilities than chitosan-gelatin scaffolds did. Fibroblasts cultured in chitosan-gelatin-hyaluronic acid scaffolds grew and proliferated well, and they exhibited a strong viability. Keratinocytes were co-cultured with fibroblasts in chitosan-gelatin-hyaluronic acid scaffolds to construct an artificial bilayer skin in vitro . The artificial skin obtained was flexible and had good mechanical properties. The data from this study suggested that chitosan-gelatin-hyaluronic acid scaffolds are suitable for preparing a bilayer skin substitute.     

S100A9 promotes human lung fibroblast cells activation through receptor for advanced glycation end‐product‐mediated extracellular‐regulated kinase 1/2, mitogen‐activated protein‐kinase and nuclear factor‐κB‐dependent pathways

S100A9 belongs to the S100 family of calcium‐binding proteins and plays a key role in many inflammatory conditions. Recent studies have found that S100A9 was elevated significantly in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients, and might be a biomarker for fibrotic interstitial lung diseases. However, the exact function of S100A9 in pulmonary fibrosis needs further studies. We performed this study to investigate the effect of S100A9 on human embryo lung fibroblast (HLF) proliferation and production of cytokines and collagen, providing new insights into the possible mechanism. S100A9 promoted proliferation of fibroblasts and up‐regulated expression of both proinflammatory cytokines interleukin (IL)‐6, IL‐8, IL‐1β and collagen type III. S100A9 also induced HLF cells to produce α‐smooth muscle actin (α‐SMA) and receptor for advanced glycation end‐product (RAGE). In addition, S100A9 caused a significant increase in extracellular‐regulated kinase (ERK)1/2 mitogen‐activated protein kinase (MAPK) phosphorylation, while the status of p38 and c‐Jun N‐terminal kinase (JNK) phosphorylation remained unchanged. Treatment of cells with S100A9 also enhanced nuclear factor kappa B (NF‐κB) activation. RAGE blocking antibody pretreatment inhibited the S100A9‐induced cell proliferation, cytokine production and pathway phosphorylation. S100A9‐mediated cell activation was suppressed significantly by ERK1/2 MAPK inhibitor and NF‐κB inhibitor. In conclusion, S100A9 promoted HLF cell growth and induced cells to secret proinflammatory cytokines and collagen through RAGE signalling and activation of ERK1/2 MAPK and NF‐κB pathways.     

Mechanism of mast cell adhesion to human tenocytes in vitro

Mast cells and fibroblasts are two key players involved in many fibrotic and degenerative disorders. In the present study we examined the nature of binding interactions between human mast cells and tendon fibroblasts (tenocytes). In the mast cell‐fibroblast co‐culture model, mast cells were shown to spontaneously bind to tenocytes, in a process that was partially mediated by α5β1 integrin receptors. The same receptors on mast cells significantly mediated binding of these cells to tissue culture plates in the presence of tenocyte‐conditioned media; the tenocyte‐derived fibronectin in the media was shown to also play a major role in these binding activities. Upon binding to tenocytes or tissue culture plates, mast cells acquired an elongated phenotype, which was dependent on α5β1 integrin and tenocyte fibronectin. Additionally, tenocyte‐derived fibronectin significantly enhanced mRNA expression of the adhesion molecule, THY1, by mast cells. Our data suggests that α5β1 integrin mediates binding of mast cells to human tenocyte and to tenocyte‐derived ECM proteins, in particular fibronectin. © 2014 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 33:9–16, 2015.

     

血管紧张素（1～7）对血管加压素诱导心脏成纤维细胞增殖的影响及其与钙调神经磷酸酶的关系

目的探讨血管紧张素(1～7)[Ang(1～7)]对血管加压素(AVP)诱导心脏成纤维细胞(CFs)增殖的影响及其与钙调神经磷酸酶(CaN)的关系。方法分离培养SD仔鼠CFs,四氮唑盐(MTT)比色法检测细胞增殖,采用流式细胞分析仪技术测定细胞周期,发色底物法测定细胞内CaN的活性。结果(1)10-7mol/LAVP干预24h后,CFs的MTT吸光度值(0.24±0.01)较对照组(0.14±0.01)明显增高(P<0.01);给予10-9～10-6mol/LAng(1～7)和AVP共同干预后,CFs的吸光度值呈递减趋势,分别为0.22±0.01、0.21±0.01、0.18±0.01和0.16±0.01,均较AVP组降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。(2)AVP刺激后,CFs的S期百分率(14.00±0.94)和增殖指数(23.4±1.8)较对照组(分别为5.4±0.7和10.8±2.4)明显增高(P<0.01);10-7mol/LAng(1～7)和AVP共同作用后S期百分率(8.5±0.7)和增殖指数(16.2±2.0)较AVP组降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。(3)AVP组CFs内CaN活性(0.27±0.02kU/mg)较对照组(0.12±0.01)kU/mg明显增加(P<0.01),给予10-9～10-6mol/LAng(1～7)和AVP共同干预后,CaN活性分别为0.25±0.01、0.20±0.02、0.17±0.01和0.15±0.02(kU/mg),均较AVP组降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论Ang(1～7)能抑制AVP诱导CFs增殖,CaN活性降低可能是其分子生物学机制之一。