Expression of lipocortins in human bronchial epithelial cells: effects of IL-1ß, TNF-α, LPS and dexamethasone

M. M. Verheggen, H. I.M. De Bont, P. W.C. Adriaansen-Soeting, B. J.A. Goense, C. J.A.M. Tak, H. C. Hoogsteden, P. T.W. Van Hal, M. A. Versnel*

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Abstract

In this study, we investigated the expression of lipocortin I and II (annexin I and II) in the human bronchial epithelium, both in vivo and in vitro. A clear expression of lipocortin I and II protein was found in the epithelium in sections of bronchial tissue. In cultured human bronchial epithelial cells we demonstrated the expression of lipocortin I and II mRNA and protein using Northern blotting, FACScan analysis and ELISA. No induction of lipocortin I or II mRNA or protein was observed after incubation with dexamethasone. Stimulation of bronchial epithelial cells with IL-lß, TNF-α or LPS for 24h did not affect the lipocortin I or II mRNA or protein expression, although PGE2 and 6-keto-PGFla production was significantly increased. This DL-lß- and LPS-mediated increase in eicosanoids could be reduced by dexamethasone, but was not accompanied by an increase in lipocortin I or II expression. In human bronchial epithelial cells this particular glucocorticoid action is not mediated through lipocortin I or II induction.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)210-217
Number of pages8
JournalMediators of Inflammation
Volume5
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1996

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