Abstract
Histamine release caused by calcium ionophore A23187 and anti-IgE was examined in leukocyte suspensions from 8 healthy individuals. Staphylococcus aureus, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) from Salmonella typhimurium and influenza A virus were found to enhance the histamine release but did not release histamine per se. The potentiation of mediator release depends on a non-transient signal since the potentiating effect was also obtained by preincubation of the cells with LPS followed by wash-out and stimulation of the cells with anti-IgE. The potentiation was abolished or reduced by galactose, N-acetyl-glucosamine, α-methyl-d-glucoside, α-methyl-d-mannoside, N-acetylneuraminic acid and lactose, but not by glucose. These findings indicate that the enhancement of mediator release by bacteria, endotoxin, and virus depends on a sugar-mediated reaction.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Sider (fra-til) | 53-56 |
Antal sider | 4 |
Tidsskrift | Agents and Actions |
Vol/bind | 30 |
Udgave nummer | 1-2 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 1 apr. 1990 |