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In cultured human articular chondrocytes, addition of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF alpha) stimulated caseinase activity over the range of 10(-11) M to 10(-7) M and stimulated prostaglandin E (PGE) production over the range of 10(-10) M to 10(-7) M. Maximal stimulation was observed at 10(-8)M TNF alpha for both activities. Gamma-interferon (gamma-IFN) had a variable effect on PGE production and no significant effect on caseinase activity in articular chondrocyte cultures over a concentration range of 0.1-1,000 units/ml. Co-incubation of TNF alpha with gamma-IFN enhanced PGE production and decreased caseinase activity. Concentrations as low as 1 unit/ml of gamma-IFN had significant effects on TNF-stimulated production of PGE and on caseinase activity. Resorption of human articular cartilage was stimulated by TNF alpha (10(-7) M) and was inhibited by gamma-IFN (1,000 units/ml). It is possible that cartilage breakdown in vivo may be modulated by such interactions between cytokines.

Original publication

DOI

10.1002/anr.1780320618

Type

Journal article

Journal

Arthritis rheum

Publication Date

06/1989

Volume

32

Pages

780 - 784

Keywords

Cartilage, Articular, Cells, Cultured, Dermatan Sulfate, Humans, Interferon-gamma, Matrix Metalloproteinase 3, Metalloendopeptidases, Peptide Hydrolases, Prostaglandins E, Recombinant Proteins, Time Factors, Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha