Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: RESULTS: In NS, the serum levels of IL-8 and TNF-alpha, but not MCP-1, were significantly higher than in healthy controls. After LDL-A, IL-8 and TNF-alpha tended to decrease. IL-8 production by lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated PBMC, mainly adherent cells, was significantly reduced in both the steroid-resistant FGS group and nontreated NS group compared with controls, but TNF-alpha production was reduced in the only FGS group. After LDL-A, only IL-8 production recovered to the control group level. CONCLUSION: Significant amelioration of IL-8 production independent of any effect of steroids on LPS-stimulated PBMCs may reflect a beneficial effect of LDL-A in normalizing the function of circulating monocytes in steroid-resistant FGS.
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Authors | M Sakurai, E Muso, H Matushima, T Ono, S Sasayama |
Journal | Kidney international. Supplement
(Kidney Int Suppl)
Vol. 71
Pg. S210-2
(Jul 1999)
ISSN: 0098-6577 [Print] United States |
PMID | 10412778
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Controlled Clinical Trial, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Chemokine CCL2
- Interleukin-8
- Lipoproteins, LDL
- Steroids
- Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
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Topics |
- Blood Component Removal
- Chemokine CCL2
(blood)
- Drug Resistance
- Female
- Glomerulonephritis, Membranous
(blood, therapy)
- Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental
(blood, therapy)
- Humans
- Interleukin-8
(blood)
- Leukocytes, Mononuclear
(cytology, drug effects, metabolism)
- Lipoproteins, LDL
(blood)
- Male
- Nephrotic Syndrome
(blood, pathology, therapy)
- Steroids
(therapeutic use)
- Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
(metabolism)
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