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- Stollenwerk, Maria M, 1959-, et al.
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Very low-density lipoprotein induces interleukin-1beta expression in macrophages
- 2005
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Ingår i: Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications - BBRC. - : Elsevier. - 0006-291X .- 1090-2104. ; 335:2, s. 603-608
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Elevated plasma level of very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) is a risk factor for coronary heart disease. We investigated the effect of VLDL on expression of the pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-1beta (IL-1beta) in human peripheral blood monocyte-derived macrophages. IL-1beta mRNA and protein expression was analysed by PCR and ELISA, respectively. Caspase activation was assessed by immunoblotting. Apart from potentiating lipopolysaccharide-induced secretion of IL-1beta, VLDL alone induced secretion of IL-1beta from human monocyte-derived macrophages. This effect was suppressed by an inhibitor of caspase-1, the protease which cleaves pro-IL-1beta. VLDL treatment activated caspase-1, as indicated by increased levels of the caspase-1 p20 subunit. Furthermore, VLDL increased IL-1beta mRNA expression, which was associated with activation of transcription factor AP-1. Inhibition of caspase-1 did not influence IL-1beta mRNA expression. In conclusion, VLDL induces IL-1beta mRNA expression, caspase-1 activation, and IL-1beta release from macrophages, suggesting that VLDL can promote inflammation in atherosclerotic lesions.
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