Superoxide anion production and phagocytosis of crystals by cultured endothelial cells
Open Access
- 1 January 1993
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Arthritis & Rheumatism
- Vol. 36 (1), 105-116
- https://doi.org/10.1002/art.1780360118
Abstract
Objective. To show that cultured human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) are capable of phagocytizing inflammation-causing crystals and of generating superoxide anion (SOA) during phagocytosis. Methods. The superoxide dismutase-inhibitable reduction of nitroblue tetrazolium (NBT) dye was used as a measure of SOA production. Phagocytosis was quantified by light microscopy and confirmed by transmission electron microscopy. Cytochrome C was also studied but was found to undergo spontaneous reduction by monosodium urate (MSU) without cells. Results. Crystals of MSU, calcium oxalate, hydroxyapatite, and calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) were phagocytized and, except for the CPPD crystals, induced NBT reduction. Cholesterol and cholesterol monohydrate were neither phagocytized nor did they induce NBT reduction. Conclusions. Endothelial cells may be a significant source of oxygen radicals in crystal-associated and other arthritides.Keywords
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