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1-40 Beta-amyloid protein fragment modulates the expression of CD44 and CD71 on the astrocytoma cell line in the presence of IL1beta and TNFalpha.

1-40 Beta-amyloid protein fragment modulates the expression of CD44 and CD71 on the astrocytoma cell line in the presence of IL1beta and TNFalpha.

Authors :
Speciale L
Ruzzante S
Calabrese E
Saresella M
Taramelli D
Mariani C
Bava L
Longhi R
Ferrante P
Source :
Journal of cellular physiology [J Cell Physiol] 2003 Jul; Vol. 196 (1), pp. 190-5.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

The modulation of CD44, VCAM-1 and CD71 expression was analysed by flow cytometry in the 1321N1 astrocytoma cell line in the presence of interleukin-1beta (IL1beta), tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNFalpha) and 1-40 or 25-35 beta-amyloid (Abeta) fragments. The percentage of 1321N1 astrocytoma cell line expressing these markers increased significantly after treatment with TNFalpha or IL1beta. The presence of Abeta 1-40 fragment, alone or in combination with IL1beta, induced an increase in the percentage of cells expressing CD44, but not VCAM-1. However, the concomitant presence of Abeta 1-40 fragment and of IL1beta or TNFalpha caused an increase in the percentage of CD71 positive cells. In contrast, the shorter Abeta 25-35 fragment was always inactive. These results indicates that Abeta 1-40 fragment, in association with cytokines, can activate this astrocyte-derived cell line and add further elements in favour of the hypothesis that beta-amyloid can act as immunological mediator.<br /> (Copyright 2003 Wiley-Liss, Inc.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0021-9541
Volume :
196
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of cellular physiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
12767055
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/jcp.10295