Prostaglandins E1 and E2 inhibit lipopolysaccharide- induced interleukin-18 production in monocytes

Hideo K. Takahashi, Hiromi Iwagaki, Shuji Mori, Tadashi Yoshino, Noriaki Tanaka, Masahiro Nishibori

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Abstract

The purpose of this present study was to explore the therapeutic potential of prostaglandins E1 and E2 on the systemic inflammatory response evoked by endotoxin. Since interleukin-18, a monocyte-derived cytokine, is increased during sepsis, decreasing the production of interleukin-18 is important in treating this condition. Prostaglandin E1 and E 2 inhibited interleukin-18 production in human monocytes treated with lipopolysaccharide and prostanoid IP-, EP2- and EP 4-receptor agonists mimicked the effects of prostaglandins E 1 and E2. Therefore, prostanoid IP, EP2- and EP4-receptors might be involved in the decrease in interleukin-18 production during sepsis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)252-256
Number of pages5
JournalEuropean Journal of Pharmacology
Volume517
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 11 2005

Keywords

  • Adhesion molecule
  • Monocyte
  • Prostaglandin

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pharmacology

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