Changes in phenotype of monocyte-like THP-1 cells associated with transendothelial migration

Bull Exp Biol Med. 2008 Nov;146(5):596-8. doi: 10.1007/s10517-009-0350-4.

Abstract

The level of expression of CD11b and HLA-DR surface molecules on monocyte-like THP-1 cells increased significantly as a result of transmigration of these cells through a monolayer of endothelial cells. The expression of all studied markers (CD11b, HLA-DR, and CD-14) increased significantly after transendothelial migration in the presence of TNF-alpha and IFN-gamma. The changes in surface phenotype of THP-1 cells after transendothelial migration in the presence of TNF-alpha were more pronounced than in the presence of IFN-gamma. Transendothelial migration of THP-1 cells in the presence of IL-4 caused less pronounced changes in the surface phenotype, which did not differ from changes in transmigration without cytokines.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • CD11b Antigen / metabolism
  • Cell Line
  • Cell Movement / drug effects
  • Endothelial Cells / cytology*
  • Endothelial Cells / drug effects
  • Endothelial Cells / metabolism
  • HLA-DR Antigens / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Interferon-gamma / pharmacology
  • Interleukin-4 / pharmacology
  • Lipopolysaccharide Receptors / metabolism
  • Macrophages / cytology*
  • Macrophages / drug effects
  • Macrophages / metabolism*
  • Phenotype*
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha / pharmacology

Substances

  • CD11b Antigen
  • HLA-DR Antigens
  • Lipopolysaccharide Receptors
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
  • Interleukin-4
  • Interferon-gamma