Published February 2008 | Version v1
Journal article

Mechanism of INF-γ antagonizing pulmonary fibroblast proliferation stimulated by 60Co γ-rays

  • 1. Beijing Inst. of Radiation Medicine, Beijing (China)

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Objective: To explore the mechanism of IFN-γ antagonizing human pulmonary fibroblasts (HLF) proliferation stimulated by 60Co γ-rays. Methods: The time- and dose-effect of HLF proliferation promoted by TGF-β1 and rat serum after radiation as well as effect of IFN-γ on proliferation were observed by MTT colorimetric methods. Content of TGF-β1 in rat serum and pulmonary tissues after irradiation as well as the effect of IFN-γ on rat serum after radiation promoting HLF to synthesize TGF-β1 were determined by ELISA. Results: TGF-β1 played a role in promoting HLF proliferation. The sera of irradiated rats could promote HLF proliferation and TGF-β1 synthesis, but the effect was inhibited by IFN-γ significantly (P<0.05). The level of TGF-β1 in rat serum and lung tissues gradually increased from 1 to 4 weeks after irradiation. Conclusions: TGF-β1 is involved in the process of γ-rays stimulating HLF proliferation, while IFN-γ can inhibit HLF from synthesizing TGF-β1 and antagonize its role of promoting HLF proliferation. (authors)

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Journal Title
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection
Journal Volume
28
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 13-16
ISSN
0254-5098

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Notes
4 figs., 14 refs.