December 2002
Volume 43, Issue 13
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ARVO Annual Meeting Abstract  |   December 2002
Th2 Cytokines Stimulate Collagen Production and Modify MMP-1 and TIMP-1 Balance in Conjunctival Fibroblasts
Author Affiliations & Notes
  • M Tavolato
    Ophthalmology
    Padova Italy
  • R Cortivo
    Padova Italy
  • AG Secchi
    Padova Italy
  • G Abatangelo
    Padova Italy
  • A Leonardi
    Padova Italy
  • Footnotes
    Commercial Relationships   M. Tavolato, None; R. Cortivo , None; A.G. Secchi , None; G. Abatangelo , None; A. Leonardi , None. Grant Identification: none
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science December 2002, Vol.43, 2256. doi:
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      M Tavolato, R Cortivo, AG Secchi, G Abatangelo, A Leonardi; Th2 Cytokines Stimulate Collagen Production and Modify MMP-1 and TIMP-1 Balance in Conjunctival Fibroblasts . Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2002;43(13):2256.

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Abstract

Abstract: : Purpose: To identify if cytokines involved in chronic allergic conjunctival disorders may affect collagen production and tissue remodeling. Methods: Conjunctival fibroblast cultures were challenged with different concentrations of human recombinant interleukin (IL)-4, IL-13, interferon gamma (INFγ) and tumor necrosis factor alfa (TNFα). Procollagen I (PIP) and III (PIIIP), metalloproteinase (MMP)-1, MMP-9 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase (TIMP)-1 were measured in supernatants and their respective messenger RNA (mRNA) was evaluated by RT-PCR. Collagenase and gelatinase activity were measured by the MMP-1 and-9 activity assay. Results: IL-4 and IL-13 (10ng/ml) significantly increased PIP production compared to non-stimulated cells while INFγ elicited the opposite effect both at protein and mRNA levels. Both IL-4 and IL-13 significantly decreased MMP-1 and increased TIMP-1 production, activity and expression, while TNFα increased MMP-1 and MMP-9. The TIMP-1/MMP-1 ratio was increased by both IL-4 and IL-13 treatment. Conclusion: IL-4 and IL-13 increased collagen production and modified the equilibrium between MMP-1 and its inhibitor, TIMP-1. These effects are partially opposed by those of INFγ. TNFα did not affect collagen production but did increased MMP expression and activity.

Keywords: 365 conjunctiva • 403 extracellular matrix • 380 cytokines/chemokines 
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