Expression and regulation of complement C1q by human THP-1-derived macrophages - PubMed (original) (raw)

. 1998 Jun-Aug;34(2-3):197-218.

doi: 10.1007/BF02815080.

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Expression and regulation of complement C1q by human THP-1-derived macrophages

D G Walker. Mol Chem Neuropathol. 1998 Jun-Aug.

Abstract

The regulation of C1q expression was examined in the human monocytic cell line THP-1. Since these cells can be differentiated into cells with macrophage properties and induced to express C1q, they were used as models for mature human monocyte/macrophages and indirectly microglia. Interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) and the anti-inflammatory steroid agents dexamethasone and prednisone were powerful stimulators of C1q production, alone or in combination. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) also had significant stimulatory activity. Phorbol myristate acetate, a protein kinase C activator, reduced C1q expression. Four additional classes of pharmacological agents were tested for their effect on C1q secretion. Tacrine, but not indomethacin, cimetidine, or propentofylline, showed activity in inhibiting C1q secretion by IFN-gamma treated THP-1-derived macrophages.

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