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Prolonged effects of recombinant human interleukin-1 alpha on mouse thyroid function.

T Enomoto1, H Sugawa, S Kosugi

  • 1Second Division of Internal Medicine, Clinical Molecular Biology, Kyoto University School of Medicine, Japan.

Endocrinology
|November 1, 1990
PubMed
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Recombinant human interleukin-1 alpha (IL-1 alpha) rapidly lowers mouse serum thyroxine (T4) by inhibiting T4 release. This cytokine also induces prolonged TSH unresponsiveness, leading to a hypothyroid state.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Immunology
  • Thyroid Research

Background:

  • Interleukin-1 alpha (IL-1 alpha) is a key inflammatory cytokine.
  • The effects of IL-1 alpha on thyroid function are not fully understood.
  • Thyroid hormones, like thyroxine (T4), are crucial for metabolism.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the rapid and prolonged effects of IL-1 alpha on mouse thyroid function.
  • To elucidate the mechanisms underlying IL-1 alpha-induced thyroid alterations.
  • To assess the impact of IL-1 alpha on thyroid hormone levels and TSH responsiveness.

Main Methods:

  • Daily administration of IL-1 alpha (15 or 1 microgram) to mice for 7 days.
  • Serial measurements of serum T4, pituitary TSH, and thyroidal T4 content.

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  • In vitro assessment of thyroidal responsiveness to TSH and cAMP levels.
  • Evaluation of thyroidal TSH binding.

    • Main Results:

    • IL-1 alpha administration caused a rapid and profound decrease in serum T4 levels.
    • A prolonged hypothyroid state and unresponsiveness to TSH were observed, even after IL-1 alpha cessation.
    • Increased basal thyroidal cAMP and decreased TSH response suggest a postreceptor defect.
    • Elevated pituitary TSH levels indicated a feedback mechanism.

    Conclusions:

    • IL-1 alpha significantly suppresses serum T4, primarily by inhibiting T4 release from the thyroid gland.
    • IL-1 alpha induces a prolonged state of TSH unresponsiveness, leading to hypothyroidism.
    • These findings highlight the potent impact of IL-1 alpha on thyroid function and hormone regulation.