Abstract
The TSP1/CD36/CD47-complex is involved in T cell expansion and inflammatory responses to β-amyloid, both relevant to IBM. We report on the mRNA and protein expression of TSP1/ CD36 /CD47-complex in IBM muscles and in human myoblasts after cytokine stimulation. The TSP1/CD36 /CD47 was upregulated in IBM. TSP1 immunolocalized to the connective tissue contiguous to inflammation and CD36/CD47 on the myofibers and CD8+ cells. Further, TNF-α upregulated the production of TSP1 and CD47 by myoblasts. The TSP-complex is another inflammatory mediator associated with chronic inflammation in IBM that may perpetuate the immune responses to local antigens in response to TNF-α.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 166-174 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Neuroimmunology |
Volume | 187 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Amyloid
- CD36
- CD47
- Dermatomyositis
- Inclusion body myositis
- Thrombospondin
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Immunology
- Neurology
- Clinical Neurology