Modulation of human microglia and THP-1 cell toxicity by cytokines endogenous to the nervous system
Modulation of human microglia and THP-1 cell toxicity by cytokines endogenous to the nervous system
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DOI:
10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2004.06.012
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发表时间:
2005-05-01
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4.2
通讯作者:
McGeer, PL
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作者:
Klegeris, A;Bissonnette, CJ;McGeer, PL
Neuroinflammatory processes are thought to be a significant factor in the pathology of a number of degenerative neurological diseases. A variety of cytokines influence inflammatory levels. Here we show that a cooperative action of two or more cytokines is required to induce significantly human microglial and monocytic THP-1 cell toxicity towards SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells. Such toxicity was induced by the following combinations: interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) with tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha); IFN-gamma with interleukin (IL)1alpha or IL-1beta in the presence of TNF-alpha; and IL-6 with TNF-alpha. Toxicity induced by the various stimulatory combinations was not accompanied by an increased nitrite production. Of the potential inhibitors tested, IL-4 downregulated the toxic action of microglia when applied to THP-1 cells either before stimulation or 24 h after stimulation. Toxicity was not inhibited by IL-10, and was even enhanced by transforming growth factor-beta(1) (TGF-beta(1)) and basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF). These data suggest that antagonists of cytokine receptors, as well as inhibitors of their intracellular pathways may be effective anti-inflammatory agents. (C) 2004 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.