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ArticleJournal of vascular research2020

Altered IL-32 Signaling in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.

Sophy Bengts, Levar Shamoun, Anne Kunath, Daniel Appelgren, Martin Welander, Martin Björck, Anders Wanhainen, Dick Wågsäter

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Article in Journal of vascular research, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Sophy BengtsDivision of Drug Research, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
Levar ShamounDivision of Medical Diagnostics, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Jönköping County, Jönköping, Sweden.
Anne KunathDepartment of Medical Cell Biology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
Daniel AppelgrenDivision of Drug Research, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
Martin WelanderDivision of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
Martin BjörckDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Section of Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
Anders WanhainenDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Section of Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
Dick WågsäterDivision of Drug Research, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden, Dick.wagsater@mcb.uu.se.
Uppsala University · SELinköping University · SE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

INTRODUCTION AND

objectiveInterleukin (IL)-32 is a pro-inflammatory cytokine not previously studied in relation to abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). The aim of this study was to elucidate the expression and localization of IL-32 in AAA.

methodsExpression and localization of IL-32 in human aortic tissue was studied with immunohistochemical analysis and Western blot (AAA: n = 5; controls: n = 4). ELISA was used to measure IL-32 in human plasma samples (AAA: n = 140; controls: n = 37) and in media from cultured peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from 3 healthy donors. IL-32 mRNA in PBMCs, endothelial cells, aortic smooth muscle cells (SMCs), and aortic tissue samples of AAA (n = 16) and control aortas (n = 9) was measured with qPCR.

resultsIL-32 was predominantly expressed in SMCs and T-cell-rich areas. Highest mRNA expression was observed in the intima/media layer of the AAA. A weaker protein expression was detected in non-aneurysmal aortas. Expression of IL-32 was confirmed in isolated T cells, macrophages, endothelial cells, and SMCs, where expression was also inducible by cytokines such as interferon-γ. There was no difference in IL-32 expression in plasma between patients and controls.

conclusionIL-32 signaling is altered locally in AAA and could potentially play an important role in aneurysm development. Further studies using animal models would be helpful to study its potential role in AAA disease.

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AdultAgedAorta, AbdominalAortic Aneurysm, AbdominalCase-Control StudiesCells, CulturedEndothelial CellsFemaleHumansInterleukinsMacrophagesMaleMiddle AgedMuscle, Smooth, VascularMyocytes, Smooth MuscleSignal TransductionIL32 protein, humanInterleukinsAbdominal aortic aneurysmCytokinesInflammationLeukocytesT cells

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PMID32434199
PMCPMC7446302
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