The role of IL-8/CXCR2 signaling in microcystin-LR triggered endothelial cell activation and increased vascular permeability. Article

Chen, Limei, Liu, Xiaoying, Pan, Zhifang et al. (2018). The role of IL-8/CXCR2 signaling in microcystin-LR triggered endothelial cell activation and increased vascular permeability. . CHEMOSPHERE, 194 43-48. 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.11.120

cited authors

  • Chen, Limei; Liu, Xiaoying; Pan, Zhifang; Liu, Shunmei; Han, Huirong; Zhao, Chunling; Tang, Xuexi

authors

abstract

  • Microcystins are a family of cyclic heptapeptide toxins naturally produced by freshwater cyanobacteria. Microcystin-LR (MCLR) is believed to be the most toxic and common one with various pathological effects on human and mammals. However, the effects of MCLR on endothelial cells and vascular homeostasis have been largely unknown. We explored the mRNA and protein expression changes of several pro-inflammatory mediators in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and C57BC/6 mice exposed to MCLR. Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), especially interleukin-8 (IL-8) were remarkably upregulated both in endothelial cells and in serum. Increased endothelial permeability in vitro and chronic microvascular permeability in animals were also observed. Silencing the IL-8 gene with siRNA or blocking its cognate receptor, CXC-chemokine receptor type 2 (CXCR2), by a specific inhibitor efficiently prevented the MCLR induced leakage. These observations indicate a novel insight of inflammation triggered property of MCLR via IL-8/CXCR2 signaling, suggesting CXCR2 as a target molecule in protective strategy against the wide range pollution of microcystin.

publication date

  • March 1, 2018

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keywords

  • Animals
  • Capillary Permeability
  • Cyanobacteria
  • Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells
  • Humans
  • Inflammation
  • Interleukin-1beta
  • Interleukin-6
  • Interleukin-8
  • Marine Toxins
  • Mice
  • Microcystins
  • Receptors, Interleukin-8B
  • Signal Transduction
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha

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Medium

  • Print-Electronic

start page

  • 43

end page

  • 48

volume

  • 194