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Pasteurella multocida toxin: potent mitogen for cultured fibroblasts.
E Rozengurt1, T Higgins, N Chanter
1Imperial Cancer Research Fund, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, United Kingdom.
Summary
Pasteurella multocida toxin (PMT) is a potent mitogen, stimulating DNA synthesis and cell proliferation in various fibroblasts. Its activity requires cell entry and processing, impacting inositol phosphate production.
Area of Science:
- Cell Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Toxicology
Background:
- Pasteurella multocida toxin (PMT) is a virulence factor known to affect host cells.
- Understanding the molecular mechanisms of PMT's action is crucial for its study.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the mitogenic potential of PMT on various cell types.
- To elucidate the cellular mechanisms underlying PMT-induced cell proliferation.
Main Methods:
- Assessing DNA synthesis and cell proliferation in response to PMT and recombinant PMT (rPMT).
- Utilizing polyclonal antiserum and varying temperature conditions to study toxin activity.
- Measuring inositol phosphate and cyclic AMP levels in treated cells.
Main Results:
- PMT and rPMT demonstrated potent mitogenic activity on Swiss 3T3 fibroblasts and other cell types, comparable to fetal bovine serum.
- Mitogenic activity was heat-labile and required early cellular interaction, suggesting cell entry and processing.
- PMT significantly increased inositol phosphate production but not cyclic AMP levels.
Conclusions:
- PMT is a powerful mitogen that stimulates cell proliferation through specific signaling pathways.
- The toxin's action likely involves cell entry and processing in acidic compartments.
- PMT's effect on inositol phosphate production offers insights into cell proliferation signaling.