Multi-walled carbon nanotubes induce stronger migration of inflammatory cells in vitro than asbestos or granular particles but a similar pattern of inflammatory mediators
TOXICOLOGY IN VITRO
Authors: Westphal, Goetz A.; Rosenkranz, Nina; Brik, Alexander; Weber, Daniel; Foehring, Isabell; Monse, Christian; Kaiser, Nina; Hellack, Bryan; Mattenklott, Markus; Bruening, Thomas; Johnen, Georg; Buenger, Juergen
Abstract
Biopersistent pro-inflammatory fibers are suspected human carcinogens. Cytotoxicity and transcription of pro and anti-inflammatory mediators of different fibers were investigated in functional relationship to chemotaxis in vitro as a model for fiber-induced inflammation of the lung. We challenged NR8383 rat macrophages with multi walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) and various asbestos fibers. The resulting cell supernatants were than studied using the Particle-induced Cell Migration Assay (PICMA) and cytotoxicity was determined using the LDH test. Expression of inflammatory mediators was analyzed with qPCR and verified by ELISA. Chrysotile A and the rigid, needle-shaped NM-401 caused the strongest cytotoxic effects and the largest number of migrated cells. In contrast, the MWCNT NM-400, NM-402, and NM403 were apparently non-cytotoxic but induced pronounced cell migration showing a very steep dose response. However, the strength of cell migration and cytotoxicity of the asbestos fibers were correlated. The expression profile of inflammatory mediators was comparable, although cytotoxicity of the MWCNT NM-401 and NM-403 differed strongly. Induction of the corresponding proteins was confirmed for CCL2, CCL3, CXCL1, CXCL3, IL1RA (IL1RN), CSF1, GDF15 and TNFa. Chrysotile A and NM-401 induced much stronger chemotaxis than the non-fibrous particles reported in our previous study. Cytotoxic and chemotactic effects correspond to the induction of inflammatory mediators.
Immune-related gene expression profiles of hypothermia adipocytes: Implications for Bell's palsy
ORAL DISEASES
Authors: Zhang, Wenjuan; Xu, Lei; Luo, Tingting; Zhao, Bin; Wu, Feng; Li, Xianqi
Abstract
Objective To identify immune-related gene expression profiles of adipocytes under low temperatures with RNA sequencing as a model for Bell's palsy implications. Methods Adipocytes were harvested from the white adipose tissue of male Sprague-Dawley rats and cultured under different acute-grade cold exposure conditions of 30, 20, and 10 degrees C, and their genomes were sequenced for RNA sequencing analysis. The differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were validated with reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. Results In total, 55 (35 upregulated and 20 downregulated), 121 (76 upregulated and 45 downregulated), and 92 (64 upregulated and 28 downregulated) DEGs were identified under 30, 20, and 10 degrees C compared with the control, respectively. KEGG and GO analysis revealed that the DEGs were considerably enriched in immune-related pathways (leukocyte transendothelial migration and platelet activation) and infection (bacterial invasion of epithelial cells and Salmonella infection). The levels of key inflammatory chemokines (CSF1, CXCL1, CCL2, and CCL7) were enhanced after cold exposure. Conclusion These findings broaden our understanding of the immune responses to cold exposure in adipocytes. The molecular profiles of adipocyte immune function will help clarify the potential mechanism impacting myelin, which might contribute to the development of strategies to control Bell's palsy.