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Hepatocyte growth factor enhances B-cell activity

B Delaney1, W S Koh, K H Yang

  • 1Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Medical College of Virginia/VCU, Richmond.

Life Sciences
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) aids liver regeneration and also boosts the immune system. HGF enhances B-cell immunoglobulin secretion, improving humoral immune responses in mice.

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Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Hepatology
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) is known to mediate liver regeneration after injury.
  • HGF is secreted into the serum following partial hepatectomy or hepatotoxin treatment in mice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate potential immunologic activities of HGF beyond its known hepatotrophic effects.
  • To determine if HGF influences humoral immune responses.

Main Methods:

  • Cultures of B6C3F1 mouse spleen cells were treated with HGF.
  • Humoral immune responses, specifically immunoglobulin secretion by B-cells, were measured.

Main Results:

  • HGF addition to spleen cell cultures significantly enhanced humoral immune responses.

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  • HGF augmented the capacity of B-cells to secrete immunoglobulin.

    • Conclusions:

    • HGF possesses immunologic activity in addition to its role in liver regeneration.
    • HGF can enhance B-cell function and immunoglobulin production, suggesting a broader biological role.