Basolateral activation with TLR agonists induces polarized cytokine release and reduces barrier function in RPE in vitro
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Basolateral activation with TLR agonists induces polarized cytokine release and reduces barrier function in RPE in vitro Laura Terheyden 1 & Johann Roider 1 & Alexa Klettner 1 Received: 13 July 2020 / Revised: 24 August 2020 / Accepted: 10 September 2020 # The Author(s) 2020
Abstract Purpose Systemic inflammation may be of importance in the development of AMD. RPE cells can recognize danger signals with toll-like receptors (TLR) and may react in a pro-inflammatory manner. In this study, we evaluated the basal and apical secretions of TNFα, IL-6, and IL-1β in primary RPE cells and RPE/choroid explant cells under basolateral stimulation of TLR2, 3, and 4; the effects on barrier function; and their influence on neuronal cell viability. Methods RPE/choroid tissue explants were prepared from porcine eyes and cultivated in modified Ussing chambers; primary porcine RPE cells on transwell plates. Cells were basally stimulated with agonists Pam2CSK4 (Pam; TLR2), polyinosinic/ polycytidylic acid (Poly I:C; TLR3), and lipopolysaccharide (LPS; TLR4) for 24 h. Supernatants were evaluated with ELISA for cytokines TNFα, IL-6, and IL-1β. Apical supernatants were applied to SHSY-5Y cells, and cell viability was evaluated in MTT assay. Barrier function was tested by measuring transepithelial electrical resistance (TER) and occludin immunostaining. Results None of the tested TLR agonists was toxic on RPE cells after 24 h of exposure. Unstimulated RPE cells secreted hardly any cytokines. Pam induced IL-6, IL-1ß, and TNFα on the basal and apical sides at all concentrations tested. Poly I:C induced IL6 and TNFα primarily at the basal side at lower but on both sides at higher concentrations. LPS induced IL-6, IL-1ß, and TNFα apically and basally at all concentrations tested. In the RPE/choroid, a strong difference between apical and basal secretions could be found. IL-6 was constitutively secreted basally, but not apically, but was induced by all agonists on both sides. IL-1ß and TNFα alpha were strongly induced on the basal side by all agonists. TER was reduced by all agonists, with Pam and LPS being effective in all concentrations tested. Occludin expression was unaltered, but the distribution was influenced by the agonists, with a less distinct localization at the cell borders after treatment. None of the agonists or supernatants of treated RPE and RPE/choroid organ cultures exerted any effect on viability of SHSY-5Y cells. Conclusions Danger signals activating TLRs can induce polarized cytokine expression and contribute to the loss of barrier function in the RPE. Keywords Toll-like receptor . RPE . Barrier . IL-1ß . IL-6 . TNFα
Introduction Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause for vision loss in industrialized countries [1]. AMD is a multifactorial disease with inflammation considered to be an important factor in disease progression. The underlying mechanisms, however, are not elucidated so far and still under
* Alexa Klettner [email protected] 1
University Medical Center, Depa
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