Inhibition of mitogen-induced changes in intracellular fluorescein fluorescence polarization of human peripheral blood lymphocytes by colchicine, vinblastine and cytochalasin B. 1996

A Eisenthal, and O Marder, and B Lifschitz-Mercer, and Y Skornick, and R Tirosh, and A Weinreb, and M Deutsch
Pathology Institute, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel.

We have previously reported that the exposure of human peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBL) to a variety of stimulants caused rapid changes in intracellular fluorescein fluorescence polarization (IFFP) in the activated cells. In the present study we further analyzed possible mechanisms responsible for the changes in IFFP in PBL exposed to phytohaemagglutinin (PHA) and anti-CD3 antibody. By employing several agents which are known to affect the polymerization of the cytoskeleton we showed that both cytochalasin B, which regulates the microfilaments structure, and vinblastine and colchicine, which affect the microtubules, completely abolished the changes induced in IFFP of human PBL by both PHA and anti-CD3. This effect was dose dependent and was noted at concentrations ranging from 10 to 100 microM of cytochalasin B and 10 microM of vinblastine and colchicine. The effect of these cytoskeleton modulators occurred within 20 minutes after the initiation of activation with PHA. Our results indicate that activation with PHA and anti-CD3 causes early changes in the microtubules and microfilaments components of the cytoskeleton. The possible application of IFFP measurement in analyzing early changes in the cytoskeleton following cell activation is discussed.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008214 Lymphocytes White blood cells formed in the body's lymphoid tissue. The nucleus is round or ovoid with coarse, irregularly clumped chromatin while the cytoplasm is typically pale blue with azurophilic (if any) granules. Most lymphocytes can be classified as either T or B (with subpopulations of each), or NATURAL KILLER CELLS. Lymphoid Cells,Cell, Lymphoid,Cells, Lymphoid,Lymphocyte,Lymphoid Cell
D003078 Colchicine A major alkaloid from Colchicum autumnale L. and found also in other Colchicum species. Its primary therapeutic use is in the treatment of gout, but it has been used also in the therapy of familial Mediterranean fever (PERIODIC DISEASE). Colchicine, (+-)-Isomer,Colchicine, (R)-Isomer
D003571 Cytochalasin B A cytotoxic member of the CYTOCHALASINS. Phomin
D003599 Cytoskeleton The network of filaments, tubules, and interconnecting filamentous bridges which give shape, structure, and organization to the cytoplasm. Cytoplasmic Filaments,Cytoskeletal Filaments,Microtrabecular Lattice,Cytoplasmic Filament,Cytoskeletal Filament,Cytoskeletons,Filament, Cytoplasmic,Filament, Cytoskeletal,Filaments, Cytoplasmic,Filaments, Cytoskeletal,Lattice, Microtrabecular,Lattices, Microtrabecular,Microtrabecular Lattices
D005452 Fluoresceins A family of spiro(isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-(9H)xanthen)-3-one derivatives. These are used as dyes, as indicators for various metals, and as fluorescent labels in immunoassays. Tetraiodofluorescein
D005453 Fluorescence The property of emitting radiation while being irradiated. The radiation emitted is usually of longer wavelength than that incident or absorbed, e.g., a substance can be irradiated with invisible radiation and emit visible light. X-ray fluorescence is used in diagnosis.
D005456 Fluorescent Dyes Chemicals that emit light after excitation by light. The wave length of the emitted light is usually longer than that of the incident light. Fluorochromes are substances that cause fluorescence in other substances, i.e., dyes used to mark or label other compounds with fluorescent tags. Flourescent Agent,Fluorescent Dye,Fluorescent Probe,Fluorescent Probes,Fluorochrome,Fluorochromes,Fluorogenic Substrates,Fluorescence Agents,Fluorescent Agents,Fluorogenic Substrate,Agents, Fluorescence,Agents, Fluorescent,Dyes, Fluorescent,Probes, Fluorescent,Substrates, Fluorogenic
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D014747 Vinblastine Antitumor alkaloid isolated from Vinca rosea. (Merck, 11th ed.) Vincaleukoblastine,Cellblastin,Lemblastine,Velban,Velbe,Vinblastin Hexal,Vinblastina Lilly,Vinblastine Sulfate,Vinblastinsulfat-Gry,Sulfate, Vinblastine
D019793 Fluorescein A phthalic indicator dye that appears yellow-green in normal tear film and bright green in a more alkaline medium such as the aqueous humor. Fluorescein Sodium,Sodium Fluorescein,C.I. 45350,Colircusi Fluoresceina,D & C Yellow No. 7,D & C Yellow No. 8,D and C Yellow No. 7,D and C Yellow No. 8,D&C Yellow No. 7,D&C Yellow No. 8,Diofluor,Disodium Fluorescein,Fluor-I-Strip A.T.,Fluorescein Dipotassium Salt,Fluorescein Disodium Salt,Fluorescein Monosodium Salt,Fluorescite,Fluorescéine sodique Faure,Fluorets,Ful-Glo,Funduscein,Minims Fluorescein Sodium,Minims Fluoresceine,Minims Stains,Optifluor Diba,Uranine,Dipotassium Salt, Fluorescein,Disodium Salt, Fluorescein,Fluor I Strip A.T.,Fluorescein Sodium, Minims,Fluorescein, Disodium,Fluorescein, Sodium,Fluoresceina, Colircusi,Fluoresceine, Minims,Ful Glo,Monosodium Salt, Fluorescein,Sodium, Fluorescein

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