Abstract
Interstitial cystitis is characterized by an increased number of activated MCs in the detrusor muscle. However, to our knowledge the factors that influence the anatomical relationship between MCs and HDSMCs are unknown. MCP-1, IL-6 and SCF have a critical role in the regulation of MC development, signaling and function. We investigated whether HDSMCs are capable of expressing and releasing MCP-1, IL-6 and SCF in response to IL-4, IL-13, IL-1beta and tumor necrosis factor-alpha.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Urology |
Volume | 175 |
Issue number | 2 |
Pages (from-to) | 760-5 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISSN | 0022-5347 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Keywords
- Cells, Cultured
- Chemokine CCL2
- Humans
- Interleukin-1
- Interleukin-13
- Interleukin-4
- Interleukin-6
- Muscle, Smooth
- Stem Cell Factor
- Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha