Papel do hormônio insulina na modulação dos fenômenos inflamatórios / Role of insulin hormone in modulation of inflammatory phenomena

Evidence demonstrates the involvement of hormones in the development of inflammatory response. Inflammation evokes marked structural alterations of microvasculature, besides migration of leukocytes from microcirculation to the site of lesion. These alterations are caused primarily by release or activation of endogenous mediators, in which hormones play an integral role in this regulatory system. Binding sites for many hormones may be characterized by vascular structures and hematogenous cells involved with the inflammatory response. Quantitative alterations of inflammatory events involving the decrease in microvascular response to inflammatory mediators, deficiency in the leukocyte-endothelium interaction, reduction of cell concentration in the inflammatory exudate, and failure of the phagocyte function of mononuclear cells were observed in insulin-deficient states. Therefore, inflammation is not merely a local response, but rather a process controlled by hormones in which insulin plays an essential role in modulation of these phenomena, and assures tissue repair and emodeling within the limits of normality.

Evidências demonstram o envolvimento dos hormônios no desenvolvimento da resposta inflamatória. A inflamação evoca alterações estruturais marcantes da microvasculatura, além da migração dos leucócitos da microcirculação para o foco da lesão. Essas alterações são ocasionadas principalmente pela liberação ou ativação de mediadores endógenos, na qual os hormônios participam integralmente desse sistema regulador. Sítios de ligação para muitos hormônios podem ser caracterizados em estruturas vasculares e células hematógenas envolvidas com a resposta inflamatória. Alterações quantitativas dos eventos inflamatórios envolvendo a diminuição da resposta microvascular aos mediadores inflamatórios, deficiência entre a interação leucócito-endotélio, redução da concentração celular no exudato inflamatório e falha na função fagocitária dos mononucleares foram observadas em estados insulino-deficientes. Portanto, a inflamação não é meramente uma resposta local, mas um processo controlado por hormônios, no qual a insulina desempenha um papel essencial modulando esses fenômenos, e assegurando uma reparação e um remodelamento tecidual dentro dos limites da normalidade.

Lysophosphatidylglycerol inhibits formyl peptide receptor like-1-stimulated chemotactic migration and IL-1beta production from human phagocytes

In this study, we observed that lysophosphatidylglycerol (LPG) completely inhibited a formyl peptide receptor like-1 (FPRL1) agonist (MMK-1)-stimulated chemotactic migration in human phagocytes, such as neutrophils and monocytes. LPG also dramatically inhibited IL-1beta production by another FPRL1 agonist serum amyloid A (SAA) in human phagocytes. However, LPG itself induced intracellular calcium increase and superoxide anion production in human phagocytes. Keeping in mind that phagocytes migration and IL-1beta production by FPRL1 are important for the induction of inflammatory response, our data suggest that LPG can be regarded as a useful material for the modulation of inflammatory response induced by FPRL1 activation.

Enhanced Serum Neutrophil Chemotactic Activity was Noted in Both Early and Late Asthmatic Responses During Lysine-Aspirin Bronchoprovocation Test in ASA-Sensitive Asthmatic Patients

To investigate the pathogenic mechanism of late asthmatic response in comparison to early asthmatic response, changes of serum neutrophil chemotactic activity (NCA) using the Boyden chamber method and histamine level using the automated fluorometric analyzer were observed in 13 aspirin (ASA)-sensitive asthma subjects (group I: 7 early responders and group II: 6 dual responders) during lysine aspirin bronch-oprovocation test (L-ASA BPT). Sera were collected before, and 30 min and 240 min after L-ASA BPT. Serum NCA increased significantly after 30 min (p=0.02) and decreased significantly at 240 min (p=0.02) in group I, while serum NCA of group II increased significantly at 30 min (p=0.04), tending to increase further up to 240 min with no statistical significance. NCA at 240 min in group II subjects was significantly higher than baseline NCA (p=0.02). The serum NCAs collected before and 240 min were significantly higher in group II than in group I (p<0.05, respectively). There were no significant changes in serum histamine levels during L-ASA BPT in both groups. NCA derived from mast cell may contribute to the development of early asthmatic response induced by L-ASA inhalation. There may be a possible involvement of NCA derived from mononuclear cells during late asthmatic response.

Fractalkine and CX3CR1 have intimate relationships with chemotaxis and adhesion of leukocyte / 中国病理生理杂志

Fractalkine has been recognized as the first member of the fourth chemokine family recently and its receptor, CX3CR1, was identified afterwards. This pair of ligand/receptor play important roles in the migration and adhesion of peripheral leukocyte through different ways. They are also likely to be related to the embryogenesis and regeneration of several organs and may possess some functions in the central nervous system.

Mechanism of Danggui Buxue Decoction for Atherosclerosis:Influence of Serum Containing Drug on Chemotaxis of OxidizedLow-Density Lipoproteins for Monocytes / 广州中医药大学学报

[Objective] To investigate the influence of serum containing Danggui Buxue Decoction (DBD) on chemotaxis of oxidized low-density lipoproteins ( OxLDLs) for monocytes ( MC). [ Methods ] Six New Zealand rabbits were randomized to DBD group, Radix Angelicae Sinensis (RAS) group and Radix Astragali seu Hedysari (RASH) group. The rabbits were treated by gastric infusion of the above drugs respectively, bid for three days. On the third day, the serum containing drugs was obtained by heart blood sampling one hour after administration. Free chemotaxis group (normal control group) and OxLDLs group ( model group) were established for control. The number and figure of OxLDLs - chemotactic MC were observed by micropore filter method with chemotactic chamber. [Results] OxLDLs -chemotactic MC number in DBD group were lower than those in model group (P

Fractalkine and CX3CR1 have intimate relationships with chemotaxis and adhesion of leukocyte / 中国病理生理杂志

Fractalkine has been recognized as the first member of the fourth chemokine family recently and its receptor, CX3CR1, was identified afterwards. This pair of ligand/receptor play important roles in the migration and adhesion of peripheral leukocyte through different ways. They are also likely to be related to the embryogenesis and regeneration of several organs and may possess some functions in the central nervous system.

T-lymphocyte Chemotaxis to IL-8 in vitro in Patients with Psoriasis / 中华皮肤科杂志

Objective To study the chemotactic activity of T lymphocytes from patients with psoriasis to proinflammatory cytokines in vitro and its role in the pathogenesis in psoriasis. Methods A 48 microchemotaxis chamber was employed to determine T cell chemotactic activity. In addition, the expression of T cell activation markers such as HLA DR and interleukin 2 receptor was analysed with fluorescence activated cell sorting technique and serum IL 8 level was measured with ELISA. 45 patients with psoriasis (23 patients with severe psoriasis and 22 patients with mild psoriasis) and 21 patients with atopic dermatitis were investigated, and 20 healthy controls were tested equally. Results ①T cell chemotactic responses were significantly decreased in patients with severe psoriasis and atopic dermatitis as compared to healthy controls. ②Increased expression of activation markers such as HLA DR and interleukin 2 receptor was demonstrated in circulating T cells from severe psoriatic patients and atopic dermatitis patients in comparison to healthy controls. ③Serum IL 8 level was significantly increased in patients with psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Conclusion The in vitro chemotactic response of circulating T cells in patients with severe psoriasis to IL 8 is significantly impaired, furthermore, the in vivo activation state of T lymphocytes in these patients and increased level of serum IL 8 seem to be associated to the decreased in vitro T cell chemotactic response.