Abstract
Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) has therapeutic value for transplantations due to its microvascular activity. Interleukin (IL)-18, which is elevated in plasma during the acute rejection after organ transplantation, elicits the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM)-1, B7.1, B7.2, CD40, and CD40 ligand (CD40L) on monocytes as well as the production of interferon (IFN)-γ and IL-12 and proliferation of T-cells during the human mixed lymphocyte reaction (MLR) in an in vitro model of acute rejection. In contrast, PGE1 inhibits all the adhesion molecule expression, cytokine production and T-cell proliferation in the presence of IL-18. The effects of PGE1 depend on stimulation of the IP/EP2/EP4-receptor, and thus, PGE1 might have therapeutic potential for treating acute rejection due to its immune regulatory effect.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 85-92 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Clinical Immunology |
Volume | 115 |
Issue number | 1 SPEC. ISS. |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2005 |
Keywords
- Adhesion molecule
- Human
- IL-18
- MLR
- Prostaglandin
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Immunology