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Production of IL-10 and IL-12 by antigen-presenting cells in periapical lesions.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20819132     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Interferon-γ (IFN-γ) plays an important role in the pathogenesis of periapical lesions. Its expression is up-regulated by interleukin (IL)-12) and down-regulated by IL-10. The aim of this work was to study the cellular source of these cytokines and their mutual interactions in human periapical lesions.
METHODS: Mononuclear cells, macrophages and dendritic cells were isolated from periapical lesions using plastic adherence and osmotic gradients. Cytokines were measured in culture supernatants by a microbeads fluorescence assay. Phenotypic characteristics of cells were studied by immunocytochemistry, whereas allostimulatory activity of antigen-presenting cells was tested using a mixed leukocyte reaction.
RESULTS: We observed the positive correlations between the levels of IL-12 and IFN-γ as well as IL-12 and IL-10 in cultures of mononuclear cells. As IL-10 and IL-12 are produced by dendritic cells and activated macrophages, we examined their contribution to the production of these cytokines. Macrophages, CD14(+) adherent cells, produced high levels of IL-10 and very low levels of IL-12. In contrast, non-adherent, strongly HLA-DR(+) dendritic cells, potent stimulators of the alloreactive T-cell response, produced low levels of IL-10 and moderate levels of IL-12. Dendritic cells stimulated the production of IFN-γ by allogeneic CD4(+) T cells. In contrast, the level of IFN-γ was significantly decreased and the production of IL-10 was enhanced by addition of macrophages to the culture system.
CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that a fine balance between the production of IL-10 and IL-12 by different antigen-presenting cells, through IFN-γ, may control the course of chronic inflammation in periapical lesions.
Authors:
Miodrag Colic; Dragan Gazivoda; Sasa Vasilijic; Dragana Vucevic; Aleksandra Lukic
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-08-31
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology     Volume:  39     ISSN:  1600-0714     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Oral Pathol. Med.     Publication Date:  2010 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-10-04     Completed Date:  2011-01-24     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8911934     Medline TA:  J Oral Pathol Med     Country:  Denmark    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  690-6     Citation Subset:  D; IM    
Copyright Information:
© 2010 The Authors. Journal compilation © 2010 John Wiley & Sons A/S.
Affiliation:
Institute for Medical Research, Military Medical Academy, Belgrade, Serbia. vmaimi@eunet.rs
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Antigen-Presenting Cells / metabolism*
CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes / metabolism
Cells, Cultured
Coculture Techniques
Culture Media, Conditioned
Dendritic Cells / metabolism
Flow Cytometry
Fluorescent Antibody Technique
Humans
Immunophenotyping
Interferon-gamma / biosynthesis*
Interleukin-10 / biosynthesis*
Interleukin-12 / biosynthesis*
Macrophages / metabolism
Middle Aged
Periapical Periodontitis / immunology*,  metabolism
Young Adult
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Culture Media, Conditioned; 130068-27-8/Interleukin-10; 187348-17-0/Interleukin-12; 82115-62-6/Interferon-gamma

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