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Norbert Meyer1, Janine Christoph, Heidi Makrinioti
1Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research, Davos, Switzerland. norbert.meyer@siaf.uzh.ch
Background:
IL-32 is a proinflammatory cytokine involved in various chronic inflammatory diseases. Chronic airway inflammation in asthmatic patients results in structural airway changes, including angiogenesis. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a key inducer of angiogenesis in the airways of asthmatic patients.
Objective:
The aim of the study was to investigate the expression and function of IL-32 in patients with angiogenesis and asthma.
Methods:
The expression and regulation of IL-32 in normal human bronchial epithelial (NHBE) cells was analyzed by using RT-PCR, ELISA, Western blotting, immunofluorescent staining, and flow cytometry. After knockdown of IL-32 in NHBE cells by small interfering RNA (siRNA) transfections, VEGF secretion was quantified by means of ELISA. New blood vessel formation was determined with human umbilical vein endothelial cells by culturing with supernatants from IL-32 siRNA-transfected NHBE cells. IL-32 was determined in serum and induced sputum samples of asthmatic patients and healthy control subjects by means of ELISA.
Results:
IL-32 is expressed in NHBE cells on stimulation with IFN-γ, TNF-α, T(H)1 cells, and rhinovirus. Inhibition of IL-32 expression resulted in significantly increased secretion of the proangiogenic factors VEGF and platelet-derived growth factor by NHBE cells. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells cultured in supernatants from IL-32 siRNA-transfected NHBE cells showed enhanced in vitro angiogenesis. IL-32 is detectable in induced sputum from asthmatic patients. IL-32 serum levels were significantly higher in asthmatic patients compared with those seen in healthy control subjects and correlated with response to asthma treatment.
Conclusion:
IL-32 is induced by IFN-γ, TNF-α, T(H)1 cells, and rhinovirus in bronchial epithelial cells. It inhibits angiogenesis, and its serum levels are associated with a good treatment response in asthmatic patients.
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