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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
2010-4-5
pubmed:abstractText
Oncostatin M (OSM) is a pleiotropic cytokine and a member of the gp130/IL-6 cytokine family that has been found to be involved in both pro- and anti-inflammatory responses in cell-mediated immunity. Maturation of dendritic cells (DCs) is crucial for initiation of primary immune responses and is regulated by several stimuli. In this study, the role of OSM in the phenotypic and functional maturation of DCs was evaluated in vitro. Stimulation with OSM upregulated the expression of CD80, CD86, MHC class I and MHC class II and reduced the endocytic capacity of immature DCs. Moreover, OSM induced the allogeneic immunostimulatory capacity of DCs by stimulating the production of the Th1-promoting cytokine IL-12. OSM also increased the production of IFN-gamma by T cells in mixed-lymphocyte reactions, which would be expected to contribute to the Th1 polarization of the immune response. The expression of surface markers and cytokine production in DCs was mediated by both the MAPK and NF-kappaB pathways. Taken together, these results indicate that OSM may play a role in innate immunity and in acquired immunity by enhancing DCs maturation and promoting Th1 immune responses.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Apr
pubmed:issn
1090-2104
pubmed:author
pubmed:copyrightInfo
2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:day
2
pubmed:volume
394
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
272-8
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2010
pubmed:articleTitle
Oncostatin M induces dendritic cell maturation and Th1 polarization.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Microbiology and Immunology and National Research Laboratory of Dendritic Cell Differentiation and Regulation, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Beom-eo Ri, Mulgum Eop, Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do 626-770, South Korea.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't