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Inhibition of CD36-dependent phagocytosis by prostaglandin E2 contributes to the development of endometriosis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20035060     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Dysfunction in macrophage-mediated phagocytosis of aberrant cells that undergo retrograde transport to the peritoneal cavity is considered an important factor in the development of endometriosis. However, the mechanisms responsible for the loss of function of macrophages remain largely unknown. Herein, we report that prostaglandin (PG) E(2), via the EP2 receptor-dependent signaling pathway, inhibits the expression of CD36 in peritoneal macrophages, resulting in reduced phagocytic ability. PGE(2)-mediated inhibition of macrophage phagocytic capability was restored by ectopic expression of CD36. Treatment with PGE(2) inhibited CD36-dependent phagocytosis of peritoneal macrophages and increased the number and size of endometriotic lesions in mice. In contrast, blockade of PGE(2) production by cyclooxygenase inhibitors enhanced the phagocytic ability of peritoneal macrophages and reduced endometriotic lesion formation. Taken together, our findings reveal a potential mechanism of immune dysfunction during endometriosis development and may contribute to the design of an effective prevention/treatment regimen.
Authors:
Pei-Chin Chuang; Yiu-Juian Lin; Meng-Hsing Wu; Lih-Yuh C Wing; Yutaka Shoji; Shaw-Jenq Tsai
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2009-12-24
Journal Detail:
Title:  The American journal of pathology     Volume:  176     ISSN:  1525-2191     ISO Abbreviation:  Am. J. Pathol.     Publication Date:  2010 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-01-26     Completed Date:  2010-03-16     Revised Date:  2011-07-22    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0370502     Medline TA:  Am J Pathol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  850-60     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Physiology, National Cheng Kung University Medical College, Tainan 701, Taiwan, Republic of China.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Antigens, CD36 / genetics,  metabolism,  physiology*
Cells, Cultured
Dinoprostone / pharmacology,  physiology*
Down-Regulation / drug effects
Endometriosis / chemically induced,  etiology*,  genetics,  metabolism
Female
Gene Expression Regulation / drug effects
Humans
Macrophages, Peritoneal / drug effects,  metabolism,  pathology
Mice
Mice, Inbred C57BL
Peritoneal Diseases / chemically induced,  etiology*,  genetics,  metabolism
Phagocytosis* / drug effects,  genetics,  physiology
Receptors, Prostaglandin E / genetics,  metabolism,  physiology
Receptors, Prostaglandin E, EP2 Subtype
U937 Cells
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Antigens, CD36; 0/PTGER2 protein, human; 0/Ptger2 protein, mouse; 0/Receptors, Prostaglandin E; 0/Receptors, Prostaglandin E, EP2 Subtype; 363-24-6/Dinoprostone
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