Characterization of TLR-induced inflammatory responses in COPD and control lung tissue explants.
Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis
; 11: 2409-2417, 2016.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Viruses are a common cause of exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). They activate toll-like receptors (TLRs) 3, 7, and 8, leading to a pro-inflammatory response. We have characterized the responses of TLR3 and TLR7/8 in lung tissue explants from COPD patients and control smokers.METHODS:
We prepared lung whole tissue explants (WTEs) from patients undergoing surgery for confirmed or suspected lung cancer. In order to mimic the conditions of viral infection, we used poly(IC) for TLR3 stimulation and R848 for TLR7/8 stimulation. These TLR ligands were used alone and in combination. The effects of tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα) neutralization and dexamethasone on TLR responses were examined. Inflammatory cytokine release was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and gene expression by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction.RESULTS:
WTEs from COPD patients released higher levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines compared with WTEs from smokers. Activation of multiple TLRs led to a greater than additive release of TNFα and CCL5. TNFα neutralization and dexamethasone treatment decreased cytokine release.CONCLUSION:
This WTE model shows an enhanced response of COPD compared with controls, suggesting an increased response to viral infection. There was amplification of innate immune responses with multiple TLR stimulation.Palavras-chave
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Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa
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Mediadores da Inflamação
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Quimiocina CCL5
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Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica
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Receptores Toll-Like
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Pulmão
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2016
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