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Polarization and Characterization of M1 and M2 Human Monocyte-Derived Macrophages on Implant Surfaces
Published on: December 6, 2024
HMGB1 decreases CCR-2 expression and migration of M2 macrophages under hypoxia
Paulina Araya1, Jacqueline Romero1, Fernando Delgado-López1
1Biomedical Research Laboratories, Medicine Faculty, Catholic University of Maule, Talca, Chile.
Objective:
The hypoxic milieu at tumor microenvironment is able to drive the behavior of infiltrating tumor cells. Considering that hypoxia-mediated HMGB1 release is known to promote tumor growth, as well to enhance the pro-tumoral profile of M2 macrophages by a RAGE-dependent mechanism, it is tempting to evaluate the potential contribution of HMGB1 under hypoxia to restrain M2 macrophages mobility.
Methods:
CCR-2 expression was evaluated in M2 polarized macrophages by western blotting and immunocytochemistry. The secreted levels of CCL-2 and the migration capability were evaluated using an ELISA and a chemotaxis assay, respectively.
Results:
HMGB1, under hypoxic conditions, markedly reduce both the production of CCL-2 and the expression of its receptor CCR-2; and reduced the migration capacity of M2 macrophages.
Conclusions:
These results provided new insights into the mechanisms that regulate M2 macrophages mobility at the tumor microenvironment.
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