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Murine Model of Epicutaneously-Induced Immunomodulation
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Nmur1-/- mice are not protected from cutaneous inflammation
Susan J Abbondanzo1, Denise J Manfra, Shu-Cheng Chen
1Department of Discovery Technology, Schering-Plough Research Institute, Kenilworth, NJ 07033, USA. susan.abbondanzo@spcorp.com
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
|December 17, 2008
Summary
Neuromedin U (Nmu) signaling through its receptor Nmur1 does not appear to be essential for cutaneous inflammation. Studies in Nmur1-deficient mice showed normal responses to inflammation, challenging previous assumptions about Nmu
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Neuroendocrinology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Neuromedin U (Nmu) is a neuropeptide found in the gut and brain.
- Nmu binds to G protein-coupled receptors, Nmur1 and Nmur2.
- Nmur1 is suggested to mediate immune responses, particularly involving mast cells.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the role of Nmur1 in mediating immune responses.
- To assess the function of Nmur1 in a model of cutaneous inflammation.
Main Methods:
- Generation of Nmur1-deficient mice.
- Evaluation of inflammatory responses using a complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA) model.
- Analysis of serum cytokine levels, including IL-6.
Main Results:
- Mice lacking Nmur1 exhibited normal cutaneous inflammation responses to CFA.
- Moderate changes in serum cytokines were observed in Nmur1-deficient mice.
- Mice lacking the Nmu peptide also showed normal responses to CFA.
Conclusions:
- Nmur1 does not play a major role in the inflammatory functions of Neuromedin U.
- The proposed involvement of Nmur1 in mast cell-mediated immune responses requires further investigation.
