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Interleukin-12 production by human polymorphonuclear leukocytes

M A Cassatella1, L Meda, S Gasperini

  • 1Institute of General Pathology, University of Verona.

European Journal of Immunology
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
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Human neutrophils stimulated by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) produce interleukin-12 (IL-12). Interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) significantly enhances IL-12 production, suggesting neutrophils play a key role in immunity.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • Human polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMN), also known as neutrophils, are crucial immune cells.
  • Interleukin-12 (IL-12) is a key cytokine involved in immune regulation and T helper cell differentiation.
  • Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is a potent immune stimulant.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the production of IL-12 by human PMN stimulated with LPS.
  • To determine the effect of Interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) on IL-12 production in PMN.
  • To elucidate the role of PMN in the interplay between innate and adaptive immunity.

Main Methods:

  • Stimulation of human PMN with LPS and IFN-gamma.
  • Measurement of IL-12 p40 and p70 heterodimer secretion.
  • Analysis of IL-12 p40 and p35 mRNA accumulation using quantitative methods.

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Main Results:

  • LPS stimulation induced significant production of IL-12 p40 and minute amounts of active IL-12 p70 by PMN.
  • IFN-gamma markedly enhanced LPS-induced secretion of both IL-12 p40 and p70.
  • LPS primarily increased IL-12 p40 mRNA, while IFN-gamma boosted both p40 and p35 mRNA, enabling p70 production.
  • IL-10 suppressed IL-12 production in PMN.

Conclusions:

  • Human PMN are capable of producing biologically relevant concentrations of IL-12, particularly when co-stimulated with LPS and IFN-gamma.
  • The ratio of secreted IL-12 p40 to p70 is consistent with mRNA levels, explaining the predominance of free p40.
  • Neutrophil-derived IL-12 suggests a significant role for these cells in bridging innate and adaptive immune responses.