scholarly journals Mechanisms of the Proinflammatory Response of Endothelial Cells to Candida albicans Infection

2000 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
pp. 1134-1141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alison S. Orozco ◽  
Xiang Zhou ◽  
Scott G. Filler
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Endothelial Cell ◽  
Adhesion Molecule ◽  
Cell Response ◽  
Microbial Pathogens ◽  
Intercellular Adhesion Molecule ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Endothelial Cell Response

ABSTRACT Endothelial cells can influence significantly the host inflammatory response against blood-borne microbial pathogens. Previously, we found that endothelial cells respond to in vitro infection with Candida albicans by secreting interleukin 8 (IL-8) and expressing E-selectin, intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1), and vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM-1). We have now examined the mechanisms mediating this endothelial cell response. We determined that C. albicans stimulated endothelial cells to synthesize tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), which in turn induced these infected cells to secrete IL-8 and express E-selectin by an autocrine mechanism. Expression of VCAM-1 was mediated not only by TNF-α but also by IL-1α and IL-1β, all of which were synthesized by endothelial cells in response to C. albicans. These three cytokines remained primarily cell associated rather than being secreted. Candidal induction of ICAM-1 expression was independent of TNF-α, IL-1α, and IL-1β. These observations demonstrate that different proinflammatory endothelial cell responses to C. albicans are induced by distinct mechanisms. A clear understanding of these mechanisms is important for therapeutically modulating the endothelial cell response to C. albicans and perhaps other opportunistic pathogens that disseminate hematogenously.

scholarly journals Direct Activation of Human Endothelial Cells by Plasmodium falciparum-Infected Erythrocytes

2005 ◽  
Vol 73 (6) ◽  
pp. 3271-3277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola K. Viebig ◽  
Ulrich Wulbrand ◽  
Reinhold Förster ◽  
Katherine T. Andrews ◽  
Michael Lanzer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Plasmodium Falciparum ◽  
Endothelial Cell ◽  
Adhesion Molecule ◽  
Cell Activation ◽  
Physical Contact ◽  
Intercellular Adhesion Molecule ◽  
Immune Reactivity ◽  
Human Endothelial Cells ◽  
Tnf Α

ABSTRACT Cytoadherence of Plasmodium falciparum-infected erythrocytes (PRBC) to endothelial cells causes severe clinical disease, presumably as a of result perfusion failure and tissue hypoxia. Cytoadherence to endothelial cells is increased by endothelial cell activation, which is believed to occur in a paracrine fashion by mediators such as tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) released from macrophages that initially recognize PRBC. Here we provide evidence that PRBC directly stimulate human endothelial cells in the absence of macrophages, leading to increased expression of adhesion-promoting molecules, such as intercellular adhesion molecule 1. Endothelial cell stimulation by PRBC required direct physical contact for a short time (30 to 60 min) and was correlated with parasitemia. Gene expression profiling of endothelial cells stimulated by PRBC revealed increased expression levels of chemokine and adhesion molecule genes. PRBC-stimulated endothelial cells especially showed increased expression of molecules involved in parasite adhesion but failed to express molecules promoting leukocyte adhesion, such as E-selectin and vascular cell adhesion molecule 1, even after challenge with TNF-α. Collectively, our data suggest that stimulation of endothelial cells by PRBC may have two effects: prevention of parasite clearance through increased cytoadherence and attenuation of leukocyte binding to endothelial cells, thereby preventing deleterious immune reactivity.

scholarly journals Suppressive Effects of the Gynura bicolor Ether Extract on Endothelial Permeability and Leukocyte Transmigration in Human Endothelial Cells Induced by TNF-α

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Shu-Ling Hsieh ◽  
Jyh-Jye Wang ◽  
Kuan-Hua Su ◽  
Ying-Lan Kuo ◽  
Shuchen Hsieh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Adhesion Molecule ◽  
Far East ◽  
Endothelial Permeability ◽  
Intercellular Adhesion Molecule ◽  
Ether Extract ◽  
Human Endothelial Cells ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Ea.Hy926 Cells ◽  
Gynura Bicolor

Gynura bicolor (Roxb. and Willd.) DC (G. bicolor) is generally used as a dietary vegetable and traditional herb in Taiwan and the Far East. G. bicolor exerts antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and regulates blood lipids and cholesterol. However, the effects of G. bicolor on endothelial transmigration and atherosclerosis are not clear. The present study investigated the effects of G. bicolor on endothelial permeability and transmigration in human endothelial cells. We prepared G. bicolor ether extract (GBEE) for use as the experimental material. Under TNF-α stimulation, HL-60 cell adherence to EA.hy926 cells, the shape of EA.hy926 cells, and the expression of adhesion molecules and transmigration-related regulatory molecules were analysed after pretreatment with GBEE for 24 h. GBEE inhibited leukocyte adhesion to endothelial cells, reduced intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 (PECAM-1) expressions, and decreased endothelial monolayer permeability. GBEE also reduced paracellular transmigration by reducing the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), Src phosphorylation, and vascular endothelial-cadherin (VE-cadherin) phosphorylation. GBEE reduced transcellular migration via inhibition of Ras homolog family member A (RhoA) and Rho-associated protein kinase (ROCK) expression and phosphorylation of the ezrin-radixin-moesin (ERM) protein. Incubation of EA.hy926 cells with GBEE for 8 h and stimulation with TNF-α for 3 h reduced the phosphorylation of the inhibitor of kappa B (IĸB) and DNA-binding activity of nuclear factor-ĸB (NF-ĸB). These results suggest that GBEE has a protective effect against endothelial dysfunction via suppression of leukocyte-endothelium adhesion and transmigration.

scholarly journals Lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 (LFA-1) interaction with intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) is one of at least three mechanisms for lymphocyte adhesion to cultured endothelial cells.

1988 ◽  
Vol 107 (1) ◽  
pp. 321-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
M L Dustin ◽  
T A Springer
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Endothelial Cell ◽  
Adhesion Molecule ◽  
Umbilical Vein ◽  
Peripheral Blood Lymphocytes ◽  
Intercellular Adhesion ◽  
Intercellular Adhesion Molecule ◽  
Lymphocyte Function ◽  
Intercellular Adhesion Molecule 1 ◽  
Lymphocyte Adhesion

Intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) on the surface of cultured umbilical vein and saphenous vein endothelial cells was upregulated between 2.5- and 40-fold by rIL-1, rTNF, LPS and rIFN gamma corresponding to up to 5 X 10(6) sites/cell. Endothelial cell ICAM-1 was a single band of 90 kD in SDS-PAGE. Purified endothelial cell ICAM-1 reconstituted into liposomes and bound to plastic was an excellent substrate for both JY B lymphoblastoid cell and T lymphoblast adhesion. Adhesion to endothelial cell ICAM-1 in planar membranes was blocked completely by monoclonal antibodies to lymphocyte function associated antigen-1 (LFA-1) or ICAM-1. Adhesion to artificial membranes was most sensitive to ICAM-1 density within the physiological range found on resting and stimulated endothelial cells. Adhesion of JY B lymphoblastoid cells, normal and genetically LFA-1 deficient T lymphoblasts and resting peripheral blood lymphocytes to endothelial cell monolayers was also assayed. In summary, LFA-1 dependent (60-90% of total adhesion) and LFA-1-independent basal adhesion was observed and the use of both adhesion pathways by different interacting cell pairs was increased by monokine or lipopolysaccharide stimulation of endothelial cells. The LFA-1-dependent adhesion could be further subdivided into an LFA-1/ICAM-1-dependent component which was increased by cytokines and a basal LFA-1-dependent, ICAM-1-independent component which did not appear to be affected by cytokines. We conclude that ICAM-1 is a regulated ligand for lymphocyte-endothelial cell adhesion, but at least two other major adhesion pathways exist.

scholarly journals Ruscogenin alleviates palmitic acid-induced endothelial cell inflammation by suppressing TXNIP/NLRP3 pathway

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (8) ◽  
pp. 1605-1610
Author(s):  
Hongtao Liu ◽  
Simin Zheng ◽  
Hongfei Xiong ◽  
Xiaoli Niu
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Endothelial Cell ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Palmitic Acid ◽  
Umbilical Vein ◽  
Intercellular Adhesion Molecule ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Intercellular Adhesion Molecule 1 ◽  
Tnf Α

Purpose: To investigate the involvement of ruscogenin in palmitic acid (PA)-induced endothelial cell inflammation. Method: Cultured human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were divided into five groups: control (normal untreated cells), PA (cell treated with palmitic acid), and PA + ruscogenin (1, 10, or 30 μM). Cell viability and apoptosis rate were determined using MTT (3-(4,5)-dimethylthiahiazo(-z-y1)-3,5- di-phenytetrazolium bromide) and flow cytometry assays, respectively. The levels of cytokines, including interleukin-1β (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), and monocyte chemo-attractant protein-1 (MCP-1) were determined by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Western blotting and real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) were used to evaluate the underlying mechanisms of action. Results: PA treatment decreased the viability of HUVECs and induced apoptosis (p < 0.05). Ruscogenin attenuated PA-induced cell death in a dose-dependent manner (p < 0.05). On the other hand, PA induced an increase in IL-1β, TNF-α, ICAM-1, MCP-1, TXNIP (thioredoxin-interacting protein),as well as NLRP3 (nucleotide oligomerization domain-, leucine-rich repeat- and pyrin domain-containing protein 3), all of which were attenuated by ruscogenin (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Ruscogenin alleviates PA-induced endothelial cell inflammation via TXNIP/NLRP3 pathway, thereby providing an insight into new therapeutic strategies to treat cardiovascular diseases. Keywords: Ruscogenin, Palmitic acid, Endothelial cells, Inflammation, TXNIP, NLRP3, Cardiovascular diseases

scholarly journals PMN transendothelial migration decreases nuclear NFκB in IL-1β–activated endothelial cells

2003 ◽  
Vol 161 (3) ◽  
pp. 641-651 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gediminas Cepinskas ◽  
Jurate Savickiene ◽  
Carmen V. Ionescu ◽  
Peter R. Kvietys
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Endothelial Cell ◽  
Inflammatory Response ◽  
Adhesion Molecule ◽  
Negative Feedback ◽  
Umbilical Vein ◽  
Interleukin 1Β ◽  
Nuclear Accumulation ◽  
Intercellular Adhesion Molecule ◽  
Human Umbilical Vein

During the systemic inflammatory response, circulating cytokines interact with the vascular endothelium, resulting in activation and nuclear accumulation of the nuclear transcription factor, nuclear factor kappa B (NFκB). In turn, NFκB transactivates relevant proinflammatory genes, resulting in an amplification of the inflammatory response. Because this scenario is potentially detrimental to the host, mechanisms exist to limit this amplification. Using an in vitro system that mimics the vascular–interstitial interface during inflammation (cell culture inserts), we provide evidence for the existence of a novel negative feedback mechanism on NFκB activity. We show that the interleukin 1β–induced accumulation of nuclear NFκB in human umbilical vein endothelial cell monolayers is dramatically reduced when polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMN) are allowed to migrate across these monolayers. This effect does not appear to be due to PMN-derived elastase or nitric oxide. Fixed PMN (adhere but do not migrate) did not affect nuclear NFκB. Furthermore, cross-linking of platelet-endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 (PECAM-1), but not intercellular adhesion molecule-1, reduces human umbilical vein endothelial cell nuclear NFκB induced by interleukin 1β. Finally, interaction of PMN with PECAM-1–deficient endothelial cells does not reduce nuclear NFκB. These observations indicate that engagement of PECAM-1 by emigrating PMN is a pivotal event in this negative feedback on NFκB activity.

Inflammation-promoting activity of HMGB1 on human microvascular endothelial cells

Blood ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 101 (7) ◽  
pp. 2652-2660 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen Fiuza ◽  
Michael Bustin ◽  
Shefali Talwar ◽  
Margaret Tropea ◽  
Eric Gerstenberger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Endothelial Cell ◽  
Plasminogen Activator ◽  
Adhesion Molecule ◽  
Map Kinases ◽  
Cell Function ◽  
Nuclear Translocation ◽  
Intercellular Adhesion Molecule ◽  
Microvascular Endothelium ◽  
Endothelial Cell Function

Systemic inflammation because of sepsis results in endothelial cell activation and microvascular injury. High-mobility group protein-1 (HMGB1), a novel inflammatory molecule, is a late mediator of endotoxin shock and is present in the blood of septic patients. The receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) is expressed on endothelium and is a receptor for HMGB1. Here we examine the effects of HMGB1 on human endothelial cell function. Recombinant human HMGB1 (rhHMGB1) was cloned and expressed in Escherichia coli and incubated with human microvascular endothelium. rhHMGB1 caused a dose- and time-dependent increase in the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1), vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM-1), and RAGE. rhHMGB1 induced the secretion of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNFα), interleukin 8 (IL-8), monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1), plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 (PAI-1), and tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) (P < .01). rhHMGB1 stimulation resulted in transient phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinases, extracellular signal-related kinase (ERK), Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), and p38, and in nuclear translocation of transcription factors NF-κB and Sp1. These effects are partially mediated by TNFα autocrine stimulation, as anti-TNFα antibodies significantly decrease chemokine and adhesion molecule responses (P ≤ .002). Thus, rhHMGB1 elicits proinflammatory responses on endothelial cells and may contribute to alterations in endothelial cell function in human inflammation.

PECAM-1–dependent neutrophil transmigration is independent of monolayer PECAM-1 signaling or localization

Blood ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 101 (7) ◽  
pp. 2816-2825 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher D. O'Brien ◽  
Poay Lim ◽  
Jing Sun ◽  
Steven M. Albelda
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Endothelial Cell ◽  
Adhesion Molecule ◽  
Calcium Influx ◽  
Null Model ◽  
Leukotriene B4 ◽  
Intercellular Adhesion Molecule ◽  
Intercellular Adhesion Molecule 1 ◽  
Cell Border ◽  
Platelet Endothelial Cell Adhesion

Platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 (PECAM-1/CD31), a tyrosine phosphoprotein highly expressed on endothelial cells and leukocytes, is an important component in the regulation of neutrophil transendothelial migration. Engagement of endothelial PECAM-1 activates tyrosine phosphorylation events and evokes prolonged calcium transients, while homophilic engagement of neutrophil PECAM-1 activates leukocyte β-integrins. Although PECAM-1 modulates polymorphoneutrophil transmigration via homophilic PECAM-1–PECAM-1 interaction, the mechanisms underlying endothelial PECAM-1 function are unknown. Proposed mechanisms include (1) formation of a haptotactic gradient that “guides” neutrophils to the cell-cell border, (2) service as a “passive ligand” for neutrophil PECAM-1, ultimately mediating activation of neutrophil β integrins, (3) regulation of endothelial calcium influx, and (4) mediation of SH2 protein association, and/or (5) catenin and non-SH2 protein interaction. Utilizing PECAM-1–null “model” endothelial cells (REN cells), we developed a neutrophil transmigration system to study PECAM-1 mutations that specifically disrupt PECAM-1–dependent signaling and/or PECAM-1 cell localization. We report that interleukin-1β (IL-1β) elicits PECAM-1–dependent transmigration that requires homophilic PECAM–PECAM-1 engagement, but not heterophilic neutrophil PECAM-1 interactions, and is intercellular adhesion molecule-1 dependent. Conversely, whereas IL-8 and leukotriene-B4–mediated transmigration is PECAM-1–independent, PECAM-1 and IL-8–dependent transmigration represent separable and additive components of cytokine-induced transmigration. Surprisingly, neither monolayer PECAM-1–regulated calcium signaling, cell border localization, nor the PECAM-1 cytoplasmic domain was required for monolayer PECAM-1 regulation of neutrophil transmigration. We conclude that monolayer (endothelial cell) PECAM-1 functions as a passive homophilic ligand for neutrophil PECAM-1, which after engagement leads to neutrophil signal transduction, integrin activation, and ultimately transmigration in a stimulus-specific manner.

Regulation of Na-K-Cl cotransport in endothelial cells by atrial natriuretic factor

1989 ◽  
Vol 257 (1) ◽  
pp. C36-C44 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. E. O'Donnell
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Endothelial Cell ◽  
Cell Response ◽  
Atrial Natriuretic Factor ◽  
Second Messengers ◽  
Vasoactive Agents ◽  
Cyclic Monophosphate ◽  
Natriuretic Factor ◽  
Endothelial Cell Response ◽  
Atrial Natriuretic

Many vasoactive agents have been shown to bind to specific receptors on endothelial cells. Among these is atrial natriuretic factor (ANF). Binding of ANF to endothelial cells has been demonstrated to induce elevation of intracellular guanosine 3',5'-cyclic monophosphate (cGMP). Other vasoactive agents have been shown to cause elevation of intracellular adenosine 3',5'-cyclic monophosphate (cAMP), Ca, and diacylglycerol. However, the endothelial cell response that occurs subsequent to elevation of cGMP or other second messengers is not well understood. Recently, endothelial cells have been shown to possess a Na-K-Cl cotransport system that is stimulated by vasopressin and bradykinin and inhibited by isoproterenol. Thus it is possible that modulation of Na-K-Cl cotransport may play a role in the endothelial cell response to second messengers that are elevated by ANF and other vasoactive agents. This possibility was examined in the present study by evaluating the effects of a variety of vasoactive agents and their second messengers on endothelial cell Na-K-Cl cotransport. Cotransport was assessed as bumetanide-sensitive K influx in cultured bovine aortic endothelial cells. A number of agents were found to reduce Na-K-Cl cotransport, including ANF, acetylcholine, histamine, and norepinephrine. Cotransport was found to be stimulated by angiotensin II, as well as vasopressin and bradykinin. Na-K-Cl cotransport was also inhibited by elevation of intracellular cGMP or cAMP or by treatment of the cells with phorbol ester to activate protein kinase C. However, A23187-induced elevation of intracellular Ca caused stimulation of Na-K-Cl cotransport.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

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