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[Modulation of postsurgical macrophage function by postsurgical polymorphonuclear leukocytes]
S Kuraoka1, M Washio, G S DiZerega
1Second Department of Surgery, Yamagata University School of Medicine, Japan.
Abstract:
Rapid and transient influx of polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMN) is observed prior to accumulation of macrophages after surgical trauma. Rabbits underwent intestinal reanastomosis and at various times peritoneal exudate cells were collected and separated using a Percoll gradient. Postsurgical macrophages were incubated with PMN spent media obtained from various postsurgical periods. Macrophage release of O2- had already increased at 2 hr after surgery, reached peak levels at 6 hr and decreased by 24 hr. PMN spent media from 6 hr postsurgical cells functioned as a suppressor, whereas 12 or 24 hr PMN spent media increased the O2- release from the macrophages harvested at 6 and 12 hr after surgery. Plasminogen activator (PA) activity in the macrophage spent medium was elevated at 24 hr after surgery by exposure to PMN spent media, however no effects were observed on macrophages harvested within 12 hr after surgery. PA inhibitory activity was reduced at 2 hr after surgery, and gradually increased, but no effects of PMN spent media on the PA inhibitory activity was observed. Thus, soluble factors secreted into the medium by PMN may modulate macrophage metabolism in stages as the macrophages differentiate and promote wound repair.
Insights
Polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMN) soluble factors influence macrophage function after surgery. These factors modulate macrophage oxygen radical release and plasminogen activator activity, potentially promoting wound repair.
Area of Science:
- Surgical trauma and inflammation
- Cellular immunology
- Wound healing mechanisms
Context:
- Surgical trauma triggers an inflammatory response involving polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMN) and macrophages.
- The temporal dynamics of these cellular interactions are crucial for understanding tissue repair.
- Investigating the role of PMN-derived factors in modulating macrophage activity post-surgery is essential.
Purpose:
- To investigate the impact of soluble factors secreted by PMN on macrophage metabolism at different stages following surgical trauma.
- To determine how PMN spent media influences macrophage release of superoxide (O2-) and plasminogen activator (PA) activity.
- To elucidate the role of PMN-secreted factors in the sequential differentiation of macrophages and wound repair.
Summary:
- Following intestinal reanastomosis in rabbits, peritoneal exudate cells were collected and macrophages were incubated with PMN spent media from various postsurgical times.
- Macrophage O2- release increased early post-surgery, with PMN spent media showing suppressive effects at 6 hours and stimulatory effects at 12-24 hours.
- PMN spent media elevated macrophage PA activity at 24 hours post-surgery, suggesting soluble PMN factors modulate macrophage differentiation and promote wound repair.
Impact:
- Soluble factors secreted by PMN can sequentially modulate macrophage metabolism during differentiation after surgical trauma.
- This study provides insights into the complex interplay between PMN and macrophages in the inflammatory response to surgery.
- Understanding these cellular interactions may lead to novel therapeutic strategies for enhancing wound healing.