Journal of Clinical and Cellular Immunology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9899
+44 1223 790975
ISSN: 2155-9899
+44 1223 790975
Andrew C. Bulmer
Heart Foundation Research Centre, Griffith Health Institute,
Parklands Drive, 4222, Southport, Queensland
Australia
Research Article
Endogenous Tetrapyrroles Influence Leukocyte Responses to Lipopolysaccharide in Human Blood: Pre-Clinical Evidence Demonstrating the Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Biliverdin
Author(s): Kavita Bisht, Jens Tampe, Cecilia Shing, Bhavisha Bakrania, James Winearls, John Fraser, Karl-Heinz and Andrew C. BulmerKavita Bisht, Jens Tampe, Cecilia Shing, Bhavisha Bakrania, James Winearls, John Fraser, Karl-Heinz and Andrew C. Bulmer
Sepsis is associated with abnormal host immune function in response to pathogen exposure, including endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide; LPS). Cytokines play crucial roles in the induction and resolution of inflammation in sepsis. Therefore, the primary aim of this study was to investigate the effects of endogenous tetrapyrroles, including biliverdin (BV) and unconjugated bilirubin (UCB) on LPS-induced cytokines in human blood. Biliverdin and UCB are by products of haem catabolism and have strong cytoprotective, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. In the present study, whole human blood supplemented with BV and without was incubated in the presence or absence of LPS for 4 and 8 hours. Thereafter, whole blood was analysed for gene and protein expression of cytokines, including IL-1β, IL-6, TNF, IFN-γ, IL-1Ra and IL-8. Biliverdin (50 μM) significantly decreased the LPS-m.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9899.1000218