Influence of Neuroendocrine Mediators on Phagocyte Function

Abstract

The objective of this research program was to explore the effects of certain neuroendocrine mediators and macrophage function. Treatment with met- enkephalin led to a flattened cell morphology with many linear and punctate microfilaments in the cytoplasm. These physical changes in cell structure were accompanied by dose-dependent increases in phagocytosis, spreading and adherence whereas cytolysis was not affected. In contrast, epinephrine treatment led to a spherical cell morphology and a dense cortical band of F-actin. Macrophage phagocytosis and spreading were decreased in a dose-dependent fashion whereas adherence and cytolysis were unaffected. Propranolol reversed the effects of epinephrine. The effects of epinephrine were mimicked by cAMP analogs and forskolin. Combined experiments using optimal met-enkephalin doses and various doses of epinephrine gave results identical to that of epinephrine alone. These receptor signaling pathways may interact via protein kinases. Protein kinase C activators and inhibitors enhance and depress macrophage spreading, respectively. Cyclic AMP antagonizes the action of protein kinase C activators. Protein kinase systems may transduce multiple neuroendocrine signals into physiological responses via effects on granules and the cytoskeleton. Keywords: Stress physiology, Opioid, Adrenergic nerves, Neurochemistry, Immunology.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA203364

Entities

People

  • Howard R. Petty

Organizations

  • Wayne State University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesion
  • Biological Sciences
  • Blood Cells
  • Catecholamines
  • Cell Physiological Processes
  • Cell Structure
  • Cells
  • Cells (Biology)
  • Chemistry
  • Cytoskeleton
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Epinephrine
  • Inhibitors
  • Macrophages
  • Phagocytes
  • Physiological Effects
  • Proteins

Fields of Study

  • Biology

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