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Genetic resistance of mice to persistent infection with Mycobacterium lepraemurium in vitro: association with macrophage bactericidal responsiveness to lymphokines and dissociation from production of hydrogen peroxide by macrophages. 1984

K Sankaran, and J T Hoffeld, and S D Chaparas, and J J Oppenheim

Peritoneal and splenic adherent macrophages (SAC) from M. lepraemurium susceptible (C3H/HeJ) and resistant (C57B1/6J) mice were studied for their abilities to generate H2O2 in vitro. Unexpectedly, SAC from the susceptible C3H/HeJ strain produced more H2O2 than those of the resistant C57BL/6J. In vivo sensitization with M. bovis (BCG), or C. parvum increased production of H2O2 by SAC from both strains, whereas in vivo sensitization with M. lepraemurium enhanced H2O2 production only in the C3H/HeJ susceptible strains. In vitro addition of a crude lymphokine enhanced H2O2 production by C3H/HeJ SAC more than by C57BL/6J SAC. In vitro addition of M. lepraemurium caused an inhibition of H2O2 production by SAC from both strains but the inhibition was greater for the resistant C57BL/6J strain. M. lepraemurium phagocytosed in vitro by untreated peritoneal macrophages of both mouse strains were morphologically altered to the same extent. However, the addition of lymphokine dramatically increased the degree of bacterial lysis in only the C57BL/6J strain. These results, support the view that H2O2 plays a limited, if any, role in the protection of the host from M. lepraemurium and may even contribute to susceptibility by inhibiting the host's immune response.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007113 Immunity, Innate The capacity of a normal organism to remain unaffected by microorganisms and their toxins. It results from the presence of naturally occurring ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS, constitutional factors such as BODY TEMPERATURE and immediate acting immune cells such as NATURAL KILLER CELLS. Immunity, Native,Immunity, Natural,Immunity, Non-Specific,Resistance, Natural,Innate Immune Response,Innate Immunity,Immune Response, Innate,Immune Responses, Innate,Immunity, Non Specific,Innate Immune Responses,Native Immunity,Natural Immunity,Natural Resistance,Non-Specific Immunity
D008222 Lymphokines Soluble protein factors generated by activated lymphocytes that affect other cells, primarily those involved in cellular immunity. Lymphocyte Mediators,Mediators, Lymphocyte
D008264 Macrophages The relatively long-lived phagocytic cell of mammalian tissues that are derived from blood MONOCYTES. Main types are PERITONEAL MACROPHAGES; ALVEOLAR MACROPHAGES; HISTIOCYTES; KUPFFER CELLS of the liver; and OSTEOCLASTS. They may further differentiate within chronic inflammatory lesions to EPITHELIOID CELLS or may fuse to form FOREIGN BODY GIANT CELLS or LANGHANS GIANT CELLS. (from The Dictionary of Cell Biology, Lackie and Dow, 3rd ed.) Bone Marrow-Derived Macrophages,Monocyte-Derived Macrophages,Macrophage,Macrophages, Monocyte-Derived,Bone Marrow Derived Macrophages,Bone Marrow-Derived Macrophage,Macrophage, Bone Marrow-Derived,Macrophage, Monocyte-Derived,Macrophages, Bone Marrow-Derived,Macrophages, Monocyte Derived,Monocyte Derived Macrophages,Monocyte-Derived Macrophage
D008297 Male Males
D008807 Mice, Inbred BALB C An inbred strain of mouse that is widely used in IMMUNOLOGY studies and cancer research. BALB C Mice, Inbred,BALB C Mouse, Inbred,Inbred BALB C Mice,Inbred BALB C Mouse,Mice, BALB C,Mouse, BALB C,Mouse, Inbred BALB C,BALB C Mice,BALB C Mouse
D008809 Mice, Inbred C3H An inbred strain of mouse that is used as a general purpose strain in a wide variety of RESEARCH areas including CANCER; INFECTIOUS DISEASES; sensorineural, and cardiovascular biology research. Mice, C3H,Mouse, C3H,Mouse, Inbred C3H,C3H Mice,C3H Mice, Inbred,C3H Mouse,C3H Mouse, Inbred,Inbred C3H Mice,Inbred C3H Mouse
D008810 Mice, Inbred C57BL One of the first INBRED MOUSE STRAINS to be sequenced. This strain is commonly used as genetic background for transgenic mouse models. Refractory to many tumors, this strain is also preferred model for studying role of genetic variations in development of diseases. Mice, C57BL,Mouse, C57BL,Mouse, Inbred C57BL,C57BL Mice,C57BL Mice, Inbred,C57BL Mouse,C57BL Mouse, Inbred,Inbred C57BL Mice,Inbred C57BL Mouse
D009164 Mycobacterium Infections Infections with bacteria of the genus MYCOBACTERIUM. Infections, Mycobacterium,Infection, Mycobacterium,Mycobacterium Infection
D009167 Mycobacterium lepraemurium The etiologic agent of rat leprosy, also known as murine leprosy.
D010587 Phagocytosis The engulfing and degradation of microorganisms; other cells that are dead, dying, or pathogenic; and foreign particles by phagocytic cells (PHAGOCYTES). Phagocytoses

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