Activation of PPAR-[gamma] by Carbon Monoxide from CORM-2 Leads to the Inhibition of iNOS but not COX-2 Expression in LPS-Stimulated Macrophages

The effect of CO on the expression of iNOS and COX-2 was investigated by using a CO-releasing molecule (CORM)-2 in LPS-activated RAW 264.7 cells in vitro. Interestingly, CORM-2 significantly inhibited iNOS (NO) but not COX-2 (PGE2) expression. PPAR-γ activators such as troglitazone, GW1929, and 15-d...

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Published in:Inflammation 2009-12, Vol.32 (6), p.364
Main Authors: Tsoyi, Konstantin, Ha, Yu Mi, Kim, Young Min, Lee, Young Soo, Kim, Hyo Jung, Kim, Hye Jung, Seo, Han Geuk, Lee, Jae Heun, Chang, Ki Churl
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Language:English
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Summary:The effect of CO on the expression of iNOS and COX-2 was investigated by using a CO-releasing molecule (CORM)-2 in LPS-activated RAW 264.7 cells in vitro. Interestingly, CORM-2 significantly inhibited iNOS (NO) but not COX-2 (PGE2) expression. PPAR-γ activators such as troglitazone, GW1929, and 15-deoxy-Δ12, 14- prostaglandin J2 showed preferential inhibitory effect on iNOS over COX-2 expression in LPS-activated macrophages. The same effect was shown in lung tissues (iNOS, COX-2) and serum (NO, PGE2) when administered of CORM-2 in LPS-induced septic mice, indicating that CO derived from CORM-2 differentially regulates iNOS and COX-2 through PPAR-γ activation under inflammation state.
ISSN:0360-3997
1573-2576
DOI:10.1007/s10753-009-9144-0