title: Rapid expression of IL-1beta by intestinal epithelial cells in vitro.
abstract: Intestinal epithelial cells have been shown to produce IL-1beta in vivo. This gene expression is rapid and precedes most determinants of inflammation, suggesting a pivotal role for IL-1beta in the early events leading to inflammation. To better understand the mechanisms leading to this IL-1beta production, we have developed an in vitro model system employing a nontransformed intestinal epithelial cell line that does not constitutively express IL-1beta. Following detachment, these cells rapidly expressed IL-1beta mRNA. This expression was enhanced, but not induced, by LPS. IL-1beta protein was detected by immunoprecipitation in the culture medium from passaged IEC-18 but not intracellularly, suggesting an efficient secretion of the molecule following induction. Interestingly, culture supernatants from passaged cells were without IL-1 bioactivity, suggesting the presence of an inhibitor as well. RT-PCR and Western blot analysis showed expression of IL-1RII by IEC-18 following detachment, possibly explaining the observed lack of bioactivity. These results indicate a novel pathway for IL-1beta production and suggest that proinflammatory effects of IEC-derived IL-1 may be modulated by the simultaneous production of IL-1 antagonists.
authors: Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3G9, Canada.
authors: C C
authors: CC
authors: Waterhouse
authors: A W
authors: AW
authors: Stadnyk
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002478:Cells, Cultured; D053590:Interleukin 1 Receptor Antagonist Protein; D007375:Interleukin-1 / Q000096:biosynthesis* / Q000235:genetics; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000166:cytology / Q000378:metabolism*; D008070:Lipopolysaccharides / Q000494:pharmacology; D014176:Protein Biosynthesis; D012333:RNA, Messenger / Q000032:analysis; D051381:Rats; D011917:Rats, Inbred Lew; D017472:Receptors, Interleukin-1 / Q000096:biosynthesis; D012795:Sialoglycoproteins / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D053590:Interleukin 1 Receptor Antagonist Protein; D007375:Interleukin-1; D008070:Lipopolysaccharides; D012333:RNA, Messenger; D017472:Receptors, Interleukin-1; D012795:Sialoglycoproteins