In addition to its central role in blood coagulation and hemostasis, human alpha-thrombin is considered a pro-inflammatory molecule. We have previously demonstrated that differentiated monocytes express the proteolytically activated receptor for thrombin (PAR-1) and that thrombin enhances the release of interleukin (IL)-6 in human monocytes. In the present study we show that thrombin upregulates the production of both IL-1alpha and IL-1beta in phytohemagglutin (PHA)-activated human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC). Treating PHA-activated PBMC with the PAR-1 activation peptide, SFLLRN, mimics the effects of thrombin on IL-1alpha and IL-1beta production. Thus, it appears that these pro-inflammatory effects induced by thrombin may be mediated through activation of PAR-1. ELISA and RNase protection assays indicate that thrombin and SFLLRN peptide upregulates IL-1 expression at both protein and mRNA levels. Thrombin directly affects monocyte IL-1 expression, since treatment of differentiated U937 cells with thrombin and SFLLRN enhances IL-1 production. These results may help explain how thrombin can enhance IL-1 expression in normal tissue to initiate tissue repair and why thrombin and thrombin-like enzymes may contribute to inflammatory responses observed in several pathophysiological conditions.

Naldini, A., Pucci, A., Carney, D.H., Fanetti, G., Carraro, F. (2002). Thrombin enhancement of interleukin-1 expression in mononuclear cells: involvement of proteinase-activated receptor-1. CYTOKINE, 20(5), 191-199 [10.1006/cyto.2002.2001].

Thrombin enhancement of interleukin-1 expression in mononuclear cells: involvement of proteinase-activated receptor-1

NALDINI, A.;PUCCI, A.;CARRARO, F.
2002-01-01

Abstract

In addition to its central role in blood coagulation and hemostasis, human alpha-thrombin is considered a pro-inflammatory molecule. We have previously demonstrated that differentiated monocytes express the proteolytically activated receptor for thrombin (PAR-1) and that thrombin enhances the release of interleukin (IL)-6 in human monocytes. In the present study we show that thrombin upregulates the production of both IL-1alpha and IL-1beta in phytohemagglutin (PHA)-activated human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC). Treating PHA-activated PBMC with the PAR-1 activation peptide, SFLLRN, mimics the effects of thrombin on IL-1alpha and IL-1beta production. Thus, it appears that these pro-inflammatory effects induced by thrombin may be mediated through activation of PAR-1. ELISA and RNase protection assays indicate that thrombin and SFLLRN peptide upregulates IL-1 expression at both protein and mRNA levels. Thrombin directly affects monocyte IL-1 expression, since treatment of differentiated U937 cells with thrombin and SFLLRN enhances IL-1 production. These results may help explain how thrombin can enhance IL-1 expression in normal tissue to initiate tissue repair and why thrombin and thrombin-like enzymes may contribute to inflammatory responses observed in several pathophysiological conditions.
2002
Naldini, A., Pucci, A., Carney, D.H., Fanetti, G., Carraro, F. (2002). Thrombin enhancement of interleukin-1 expression in mononuclear cells: involvement of proteinase-activated receptor-1. CYTOKINE, 20(5), 191-199 [10.1006/cyto.2002.2001].
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