مشخصات کلی Lymphocyte Kv1.3-channels in the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: novel therapeutic implications of targeting the channels by commonly used drugs

نویسنده کتاب (Author):

Kazama, Itsuro; Tamada, Tsutomu

انتشارات (Publisher):

BioMed Central Ltd. 2016-11-29

ویرایش و نوع فایل (Edition/Format):

 Downloadable article : English

منبع (Database):

WorldCat

عنوان ژورنال (Publication):

BioMed Central Ltd.

موضوع (Subject):

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Over-activated T-lymphocytes, Delayed rectifier K+-channels (Kv1.3), Therapeutic implications for COPD, Kv1.3-channel inhibitor      

توضیحات خلاصه (Summary):

Abstract In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), over-activated T-lymphocytes produce pro-inflammatory cytokines and proliferate in situ in the lower airways and pulmonary parenchyma, contributing substantially to the pathogenesis of the disease. Despite our understanding of the molecular mechanisms by which lymphocytes are activated, we know little about the physiological mechanisms. T-lymphocytes predominantly express delayed rectifier K + -channels (Kv1.3) in their plasma membranes and these channels play crucial roles in inducing the lymphocyte activation and proliferation. In the pathogenesis of chronic inflammatory diseases, such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), these channels, which are overexpressed in proliferating lymphocytes within the inflamed organs, are responsible for the progression of the diseases. Since the over-activation of cellular immunity is also mainly involved in the pathogenesis of COPD, this disease could share similar pathophysiological features as those of CKD or IBD. From a literature review including ours, it is highly likely that the Kv1.3-channels are overexpressed or over-activated in T-lymphocytes isolated from patients with COPD, and that the overexpression of the channels would contribute to the development or progression of COPD. The involvement of the channels leads to novel therapeutic implications of potentially useful Kv1.3-channel inhibitors, such as calcium channel blockers, macrolide antibiotics, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, in the treatment of COPD.  Read more…

ژانر / فرم:Review

موضوع:Internet resource

نوع منبع:Internet Resource, Article

تمام نویسندگان / همکاران: Kazama, Itsuro; Tamada, Tsutomu

شناسه OCLC:979265069

Language Note:English

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