Abstract
Schwann cells are capable of producing many immunomodulatory molecules, which indicates
that they may play an active role in autoimmune diseases of the peripheral nervous
system. We have previously reported production of the prostanoids prostaglandin E2
and thromboxane A2, products of arachidonic acid metabolism, by Schwann cells. This
study reports that Schwann cells are capable of producing leukotriene C4, also a product
of arachidonic acid metabolism. Production of leukotriene C4 was in response to pre-incubation
of the Schwann cells with the cytokines interferon-γ and tumour necrosis factor-α
followed by incubation with dimethylsulfoxide. The cytokines alone did not elicit
a response nor did stimulation with calcium ionophore, phorbol ester or lipopolysaccharide.
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Publication history
Accepted:
December 3,
1998
Received in revised form:
November 18,
1998
Received:
April 14,
1998
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