Apoptotic-cell-derived membrane microparticles and IFN-alpha induce an inflammatory immune response

作者：Niessen Anna^*; Heyder Petra; Krienke Stefan; Blank Norbert; Tykocinski Lars Oliver; Lorenz Hanns Martin; Schiller Martin

来源：Journal of Cell Science, 2015, 128(14): 2443-2453.

DOI：10.1242/jcs.162735

• Apoptosis
• Cell blebbing
• Clearance
• Interferon-alpha
• Membrane microparticle
• Systemic lupus erythematosus

A dysregulation in the clearance of apoptotic material is considered a major pathogenetic factor for the emergence of autoimmune diseases. Apoptotic-cell-derived membrane microparticles (AdMPs), which are released from the cell surface during apoptosis, have been implicated in the pathogenesis of autoimmunity. Also of importance are cytokines, such as interferon-alpha (IFN-alpha), which is known to be a major player in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This study investigates the combined effect of AdMPs and IFN-alpha on professional phagocytes. In the presence of IFN-alpha, phagocytosis of AdMPs by human monocytes was significantly increased in a dose-dependent manner. The combination of AdMPs and raised IFN-alpha concentrations resulted in an increase in the secretion of proinflammatory cytokines and an upregulation of surface molecule expression involved in antigen uptake. In addition, macrophage polarisation was shifted towards a more inflammatory type of cell. The synergism between IFN-a and AdMPs seemed to be mediated by an upregulation of phosphorylated STAT1. Our results indicate that IFN-alpha, together with AdMPs, amplify the initiation and maintenance of inflammation. This mechanism might especially play a crucial role in disorders with a defective clearance of apoptotic material.

• 出版日期2015-7-15