期刊
FASEB JOURNAL
卷 20, 期 13, 页码 2234-2241出版社
WILEY
DOI: 10.1096/fj.06-6339com
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neutrophil trafficking; macrophage activation; anti-inflammation; drug discovery
In this study we have characterized the anti-inflammatory profile of a selective melanocortin type 3 receptor (MC3-R) ligand [D-Trp(8)]-gamma-MSH, validating in vitro results with analyses in mice deficient for this receptor subtype. In wild-type (WT) macrophages, [D-Trp(8)]-gamma-MSH activated MC3-R (as tested by accumulation of cyclic AMP) and inhibited (similar to 50%) the release of interleukin (IL)-1 and the chemokine KC (CXCL1), but was ineffective in cells taken from MC3-R null mice. In vivo, administration of 3-30 mu g [D-Trp(8)]-gamma-MSH significantly inhibited leukocyte influx and cytokine production in a model of crystal-induced peritonitis, and these effects were absent in MC3-R null mice or blocked by coadministration of an MC3-R antagonist. Finally, in a model of gouty arthritis, direct injection of urate crystals into the rat joint provoked a marked inflammatory reaction that was significantly inhibited (similar to 70%) by systemic or local administration of [D-Trp(8)]-gamma-MSH. In conclusion, using an integrated transgenic and pharmacological approach, we provide strong proof of concept for the development of selective MC3-R agonists as novel anti-inflammatory therapeutics. - Getting, S. J., Lam, C. W., Chen, A. S., Grieco, P., Perretti, M. Melanocortin 3 receptors control crystal-induced inflammation.
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