Expression of Heat Shock Protein 72 in Peritoneal Leukocytes is Induced by Peritoneal Dialysis

2007 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 288-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lukasz Marzec ◽  
Tomasz Liberek ◽  
Michal Chmielewski ◽  
Ewa Bryl ◽  
Jacek M. Witkowski ◽  
...  

Background One of the main limitations of peritoneal dialysis (PD) is deterioration of functional and morphological characteristics of the peritoneum. This complication appears to be related to the low biocompatibility profile of PD fluids. Recently, induction of the heat shock protein (HSP) stress response was demonstrated in cultured human mesothelial cells exposed to PD fluid in vitro. We investigated whether expression of heat shock protein 72 (HSP-72) in peritoneal macrophages is induced upon exposure to PD fluid during continuous ambulatory PD. Methods Peritoneal leukocytes were isolated from 4-hour dwell dialysate; peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) and peripheral blood monocytes isolated from the same patients were used as a control. In separate experiments, PBMC from healthy individuals were exposed in vitro to different PD fluids or to culture media. Expression of HSP-72 was assessed by Western immunoblotting, flow cytometry, and reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction analysis. Results Macrophages and leukocytes isolated from dialysis effluent expressed significantly increased HSP-72 and mRNA levels compared to blood monocytes and PBMC of the same patients. In vitro exposure of PBMC to fresh PD fluids resulted in significantly higher expression of HSP-72 compared to those incubated in culture medium. PBMC exposed in vitro to standard lactate-buffered dialysis fluids also expressed significantly more HSP-72 compared to cells exposed to bicarbonate/lactate-buffered fluids. Conclusion Our results indicate that exposure to PD fluids during dialysis triggers a shock response in peritoneal cells, which is manifested by significantly increased HSP-72 expression at both protein and mRNA levels. Analysis of this protein expression in peritoneal macrophages could be a new, convenient, and relevant way to assess the biocompatibility of PD fluids ex vivo.

1993 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 3598-3610 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Z Domanico ◽  
D C DeNagel ◽  
J N Dahlseid ◽  
J M Green ◽  
S K Pierce

We have previously described peptide-binding proteins of 72 and 74 kDa (PBP72/74), which have been implicated as playing a role in antigen processing and are serologically related to the 70-kDa heat shock protein (hsp70) family. Here we report the cloning and sequencing of the cDNA encoding PBP74 in mice and in humans, accomplished by using amino acid sequence information obtained from the purified protein. We show that PBP74 is highly homologous to members of the hsp70 family but, significantly, is not identical to any known member of this family. Inspection of the cDNA nucleotide sequence indicates that it encodes a 46-residue N-terminal peptide which is not present in the mature protein. Transcription and translation in vitro of the PBP74 cDNA verified that it encodes a form of PBP74 which is larger than the mature protein. The presequence does not conform to known motifs for organelle-targeting sequences, and at present, its function is not known. By confocal microscopy, PBP74 was localized to cytoplasmic vesicles but not to the nucleus, mitochondria, or plasma membrane by using antibodies specific for the N-terminal 16 residues of PBP74. By RNA filter hybridization analysis, PBP74 mRNAs are detected in all cell types tested. Exposure of cells to heat shock does not result in an increase in the mRNA levels of PBP74, unlike the dramatic increase observed for the stress-inducible hsp70 mRNA. Thus, PBP74 appears to be a constitutive, new member of the hsp70 family.


2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Briassoulis ◽  
Efrossini Briassouli ◽  
Diana-Michaela Fitrolaki ◽  
Ioanna Plati ◽  
Kleovoulos Apostolou ◽  
...  

Heat shock protein 72 (Hsp72) exhibits a protective role during times of increased risk of pathogenic challenge and/or tissue damage. The aim of the study was to ascertain Hsp72 protective effect differences between animal and human studies in sepsis using a hypothetical “comparative study” model. Forty-one in vivo (56.1%), in vitro (17.1%), or combined (26.8%) animal and 14 in vivo (2) or in vitro (12) human Hsp72 studies (P<0.0001) were enrolled in the analysis. Of the 14 human studies, 50% showed a protective Hsp72 effect compared to 95.8% protection shown in septic animal studies (P<0.0001). Only human studies reported Hsp72-associated mortality (21.4%) or infection (7.1%) or reported results (14.3%) to be nonprotective (P<0.001). In animal models, any Hsp72 induction method tried increased intracellular Hsp72 (100%), compared to 57.1% of human studies (P<0.02), reduced proinflammatory cytokines (28/29), and enhanced survival (18/18). Animal studies show a clear Hsp72 protective effect in sepsis. Human studies are inconclusive, showing either protection or a possible relation to mortality and infections. This might be due to the fact that using evermore purified target cell populations in animal models, a lot of clinical information regarding the net response that occurs in sepsis is missing.


2009 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 177-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhipeng Wang ◽  
Haifeng Jin ◽  
Chen Li ◽  
Ying Hou ◽  
Qibing Mei ◽  
...  

Triptolide, which has been used to treat inflammatory diseases, has also been reported to inhibit proliferation of cancer cells. However, it can cause severe nephrotoxicity, limiting its clinical use. Here, nephrotoxicity of triptolide was observed in vivo and in vitro. Heat shock protein 72 (HSP72) was upregulated during kidney injury in rats. HSP72 partially protected human kidney proximal tubule cell lines HK-2 and HKC from triptolide-induced injury. Phospho-Raf, phospho-MEK and phospho-ERK were elevated in HK-2 cells that overexpressed HSP72 after either heat shock or triptolide treatment, and downregulated when HSP72 was repressed by siRNA. The participation of the MEK/ERK1/2 pathway was confirmed by exposure of the cells to the MEK inhibitor U0126. Collectively, our results suggested that HSP72 plays a protective role by means of the MEK/ERK pathway, against triptolide-induced kidney injury.


2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 143
Author(s):  
A. Kuzmany ◽  
V. Havlicek ◽  
C. Wrenzycki ◽  
S. Wilkening ◽  
G. Brem ◽  
...  

Blastocyst mRNA expression and cryopreservability are thought to be suitable indicators of embryo quality and developmental competence and have been shown to be affected by production methods and culture systems. The aim of the present study was to assess cryosurvival and levels of mRNA expression of selected genes [occludin, desmocollin 2, solute carrier family 2 member 3 (formerly glucose transporter 3), BAX, BCL xL, heat shock protein A1A (formerly heat shock protein 70.1), aquaporin 3, and DNA methyltransferase 1a] of bovine blastocysts derived by 4 different, established culture methods [in vitro production (IVP); multiple-ovulation embryo transfer (MOET); transfer into the heifer oviducts of gametes (GIFT); or in vitro derived cleaved stage embryos (Days 2–7)]. Linear models were used for the comparison of the relative abundances of the blastocyst mRNA transcripts. Separate 1-way ANOVA were used. The production methods were used as factors, except for the comparisons between pre- and post-cryopreservation, where 2-way ANOVA were used. The level of significance was set at P ≤ 0.05. A significant difference in re-expansion rates was found only at 24 h post-thawing, with significantly higher rates in blastocysts produced in vitro compared to embryos of the Days 2–7 group. Levels of mRNA expression were assessed using RT-qPCR. Before cryopreservation of embryos, no significant inter-group differences were seen. However, significantly more desmocollin 2 mRNA expression was detected in embryos of the MOET group compared with blastocysts derived by the other production methods. Post-cryopreservation, blastocysts of 3 embryo production groups (IVP, MOET, Days 2–7) were available for analysis. Compared with levels of mRNA expression before cryopreservation, re-expanded blastocysts after cryopreservation showed a significant up-regulation of heat shock protein A1A transcripts in all groups, and of solute carrier family 2 member 3 transcripts only in the IVP-derived group. The BAX, BCL-xL, occludin, and desmocollin 2 were significantly up-regulated in embryos of the MOET and IVP groups after cryopreservation, as compared with their counterparts before cryopreservation. None of the culture groups showed any pre- v. post-cryopreservation differences in the aquaporin 3 and the DNA methyltransferase 1 mRNA levels. Blastocysts derived by transfer of in vitro derived cleaved stage embryos into the oviduct of synchronised heifers (Days 2–7) did not show any pre- v. post-cryopreservation differences in the mRNA levels of any of the assessed genes. These results merit further investigation. After the process of cryopreservation and thawing, re-expanded embryos of the MOET and IVP groups do increase their mRNA levels to prepare for hatching and further development.


Blood ◽  
1979 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 485-500 ◽  
Author(s):  
R van Furth ◽  
JA Raeburn ◽  
TL van Zwet

Abstract In this study human mononuclear phagocytes from the bone marrow (promonocytes and monocytes), peripheral blood monocytes, and tissue macrophages from the skin and the peritoneal cavity were studied with respect to their morphological, cytochemical, and functional characteristics, cell surface receptors, and 3H-thymidine incorporation in vitro. The results show similarities between mononuclear phagocytes of the three body compartments with respect to esterase staining, the presence of peroxidase-positive granules, the presence of IgG and C receptors, and pinocytic and phagocytic activity. Promonocytes are the most immature mononuclear phagocytes identified in human bone marrow, and since about 80% of these cells incorporate 3H-thymidine, they are actively dividing cells. Monocytes, whether in bone marrow or the peripheral blood, and both skin and peritoneal macrophages label minimally with 3H-thymidine and thus are nondividing cells. Since the characteristics of mononuclear phagocytes in man and mouse do not diverge greatly, it is probable that the cell sequence based on in vitro and in vivo 3H-thymidine labeling studies in the mouse holds for man as well. The successive stages of development of the human mononuclear phagocyte cell line will then be as follows: monoblasts (not yet characterized in man) divide to form promonocytes, and these cells in turn divide and give rise to monocytes that do not divide further; they leave the bone marrow, circulate in the peripheral blood, and finally become macrophages in the various tissues.


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