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Effect of Neuropeptides on Production of Inflammatory Cytokines by Human Monocytes

Lotz, Martin, Vaughan, John H., Carson, Dennis A.·1988·Science

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Two groups of mediators, the neuropeptides substance P and K and the monocyte-derived cytokines, interact in the neural regulation of immunological and inflammatory responses. Substance P, substance K, and the carboxyl-terminal peptide SP(4-11) induce the release of interleukin-1, tumor necrosis factor-α, and interleukin-6 from human blood monocytes. The neuropeptide effects occur at low doses, are specific as shown by inhibition studies with a substance P antagonist, and require de novo protein synthesis. Since monocyte-derived cytokines regulate multiple cellular functions in inflammation and immunity and since neuropeptides can be released from peripheral nerve endings into surrounding tissues, these findings identify a potent mechanism for nervous system regulation of host defense responses.

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Authors
Lotz, M., Vaughan, J. H., & Carson, D. A.
Venue
Science
Published
1988-09-02
Volume
241
Issue
4870
Pages
1218-1221
ISSN
  • 0036-8075 (ISSN-L)
  • 1095-9203
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journal article
Language
en
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