Human monocyte/macrophages activate by exposure to LPS overexpress NGF and NGF receptors
Monocyte/macrophages (M/M) represent the main cellular component of the immune system involved in the inflammatory response. In the present study we investigate whether NGF is produced by M/M and is involved in this event. The results show that unstimulated human M/M produce NGF and its synthesis is...
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Published in | Journal of neuroimmunology Vol. 113; no. 2; pp. 193 - 201 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Netherlands
Elsevier B.V
15.02.2001
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Summary: | Monocyte/macrophages (M/M) represent the main cellular component of the immune system involved in the inflammatory response. In the present study we investigate whether NGF is produced by M/M and is involved in this event. The results show that unstimulated human M/M produce NGF and its synthesis is stimulated by LPS. The increase of NGF is associated with enhanced expression of high affinity NGF receptor on M/M and with no changes of low affinity NGF receptors (p75). The neutralization of endogenous NGF by NGF antibody in LPS-activated M/M, leads to overexpression of p75 receptor causing apoptosis. These findings provide new insight in the mechanisms governing monocyte survival in the inflamed tissue, representing a crucial aspect of host defence and maintenance of homeostasis. |
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ISSN: | 0165-5728 1872-8421 |
DOI: | 10.1016/S0165-5728(00)00441-0 |