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- Title
Different Mitogen-Mediated Beta-Adrenergic Receptor Modulation in Murine T Lymphocytes Depending on the Thyroid Status.
- Authors
Klecha, Alicia Juana; Barreiro Arcos, María Laura; Genaro, Ana María; Gorelik, Gabriela; Magalí Silberman, Dafne; Caro, Ricardo; Cremaschi, Graciela Alicia
- Abstract
Objective: The aim of this work was to analyze β-adrenergic receptor (βAR) regulation of T-lymphocyte proliferation in mice according to different thyroid hormone statuses. Methods: T cells from eu-, hypo- (by propylthiouracil treatment) and hyperthyroid (by thyroxine, T4 administration) mice were purified and specific radioligand binding assays were performed. The effects of the β-agonist isoproterenol (ISO) on intracellular levels of cyclic AMP (cAMP) were determined. Mitogen-induced T-cell proliferation was measured by [3H]-thymidine incorporation. Finally, protein kinase C (PKC) activity in cytosol and membrane fractions were determined using radiolabelled enzymatic substrates. Results: Adecrease or a non-significant increase in βAR number was found on T lymphocytes from hypo- and hyperthyroid mice compared to euthyroid controls. ISO stimulation of cAMP levels was lower in hypothyroid and higher in hyperthyroid T lymphocytes compared to controls. T-selective mitogen-induced proliferation was increased in T4-treated animals, but decreased in hypothyroid mice. During the peak of proliferation, downregulation of βAR was observed in all animals. However, a higher or a lower decrease was observed in hyper- and hypothyroid T cells, respectively. In parallel, a higher translocation of PKC activity was observed in hyperthyroid cells, and a lower one was found in hypothyroid lymphocytes with respect to controls. Conclusions: These results indicate that intracellular signals triggered by mitogen activation, namely PKC, would be related to differential βAR downregulation in T lymphocytes depending on the thyroid hormone status, contributing to the distinct proliferative responses found in hypo- or hyperthyroidism compared to the euthyroid state. Copyright © 2005 S. Karger AG, Basel
- Subjects
T cells; LYMPHOCYTES; MICE; MITOGENS; THYROID gland; CARDIOVASCULAR agents; HYPOTHYROIDISM
- Publication
Neuroimmunomodulation, 2005, Vol 12, Issue 2, p92
- ISSN
1021-7401
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.1159/000083581