Abstract
Neuropeptide Y (NPY) increases survival in experimental septic shock, which might be mediated by cardiovascular and/or immunological effects. To study the latter hypothesis, we monitored blood leukocyte subsets over 96 h after intravenous (i.v.) application of LPS in chronically i.v.-cannulated rats. LPS induced a dramatic leukopenia at 4 h after challenge, which was blunted in NPY-treated animals by stabilizing granulocyte and T-lymphocyte numbers. In addition, NPY treatment prevented tissue immigration of monocytes at early time points and consecutively mobilized activated monocytes from the third day after challenge. RT-PCR and in vitro adhesion studies provided evidence for a NPY Y2 receptor-mediated effect on monocytes. Thus, NPY treatment has profound receptor-specific effects on the migration and adhesion of leukocytes under endotoxemic conditions.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Journal of Neuroimmunology |
| Volume | 155 |
| Issue number | 1-2 |
| Pages (from-to) | 1-12 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| ISSN | 0165-5728 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 01.10.2004 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Funding
The excellent technical assistance of S. Kuhlmann and I. Dressendörfer is very much appreciated. The correction of the English by S. Fryk is gratefully acknowledged. This work was supported by a grant from the Volkswagen Foundation (/I/75169).
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
Research Areas and Centers
- Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)
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