Inhibition of Human Monocyte Adhesion by Interleukin-4

The adhesion of monocytes to vascular surfaces is central to inflammation and atherogenesis; however, very little is known about regulatory factors that can prevent these processes. Here we report the inhibition of human monocyte adhesion to human endothelial layers and plastic by interleukin-4 (IL-...

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Published in:Blood 1991-06, Vol.77 (12), p.2739-2745
Main Authors: Elliott, Michael J, Gamble, Jennifer R., Fennie, Linda S., Park, Mark S., Vadas, Mathew A., Lopez, Angel F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antigens, CD - metabolism
Biological and medical sciences
CD11 Antigens
CD18 Antigens
Cell Adhesion
Chromium Radioisotopes
Endothelium, Vascular - cytology
Endothelium, Vascular - physiology
Hematologic and hematopoietic diseases
Hot Temperature
Humans
Interleukin-3 - pharmacology
Interleukin-4 - pharmacology
Medical sciences
Monocytes - cytology
Monocytes - immunology
Monocytes - physiology
Plastics
Receptors, Colony-Stimulating Factor - metabolism
Recombinant Proteins - pharmacology
Umbilical Veins
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Summary:The adhesion of monocytes to vascular surfaces is central to inflammation and atherogenesis; however, very little is known about regulatory factors that can prevent these processes. Here we report the inhibition of human monocyte adhesion to human endothelial layers and plastic by interleukin-4 (IL-4), a T-cell-derived glycoprotein with pleiotropic activities. The inhibitory effects of IL-4 were seen with basal and cytokine-stimulated monocyte adhesion, were apparent at low concentration, and were abolished by inactivating IL-4. No direct toxic effect of IL-4 on monocytes was detected. Inhibition of adhesion was accompanied by small increases in monocyte surface expression of the leukocytefunctional antigen group of adhesion structures, suggesting that absolute levels of expression may be less important than the functional status of such molecules in the regulation of monocyte adhesion. In addition, inhibition by IL-4 of cytokine- stimulated monocyte adhesion was not associated with changes in the surface expression of cytokine receptors. These results suggest a role for IL-4 in the regulation of monocyte adhesion, and may provide for a common mechanism for the inhibitory effects of IL-4 on monocyte function.
ISSN:0006-4971
1528-0020
DOI:10.1182/blood.V77.12.2739.2739