Very low-density lipoprotein induces interleukin-1beta expression in macrophages

Stollenwerk, Maria M,1959-Lund University,Lunds universitet,Kardiovaskulär forskning - immunitet och ateroskleros,Forskargrupper vid Lunds universitet,Cardiovascular Research - Immunity and Atherosclerosis,Lund University Research Groups (author)

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.

Lindholm, MarieLund University,Lunds universitet,Kardiovaskulär forskning - immunitet och ateroskleros,Forskargrupper vid Lunds universitet,Cardiovascular Research - Immunity and Atherosclerosis,Lund University Research Groups(Swepub:lu)medf-mli (author)
Ares, IsabellaLund University,Lunds universitet,Experimentell patologi, Malmö,Forskargrupper vid Lunds universitet,Experimental Pathology, Malmö,Lund University Research Groups(Swepub:lu)expp-ipo (author)
Larsson, AnnaLund University,Lunds universitet,Kardiovaskulär forskning - immunitet och ateroskleros,Forskargrupper vid Lunds universitet,Cardiovascular Research - Immunity and Atherosclerosis,Lund University Research Groups(Swepub:lu)medf-ala (author)
Nilsson, JanLund University,Lunds universitet,Kardiovaskulär forskning - immunitet och ateroskleros,Forskargrupper vid Lunds universitet,Cardiovascular Research - Immunity and Atherosclerosis,Lund University Research Groups(Swepub:lu)medf-jni (author)
Ares, MikkoLund University,Lunds universitet,Kardiovaskulär forskning - immunitet och ateroskleros,Forskargrupper vid Lunds universitet,Cardiovascular Research - Immunity and Atherosclerosis,Lund University Research Groups(Swepub:lu)medf-mar (author)
Kardiovaskulär forskning - immunitet och aterosklerosForskargrupper vid Lunds universitet (creator_code:org_t)

In:Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications - BBRC: Elsevier335:2, s. 603-6080006-291X1090-2104

By the author/editor: Stollenwerk, Mar ...; Lindholm, Marie; Ares, Isabella; Larsson, Anna; Nilsson, Jan; Ares, Mikko

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