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Contribution of IL-18 and its related cytokines on the development of hepatic dysfunction in non-biliary acute pancreatitis
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International Congress Series . Aug2003, Vol. 1255, p159. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- Background: Interleukin-18 (IL-18) production is the main mechanism of hepatic injury in several animal models via further gamma interferon (IFN-γ) release. IL-18 also functions as an inducer of proinflammatory cytokines as TNF-α, which are also shown to induce organ injuries in many severe inflammatory conditions. To clarify the mechanism of hepatic injury developed in acute pancreatitis, plasma concentrations of IL-18 and its related cytokines were analyzed. Patients and methods: Plasma levels of IL-18, IL-12, IFN-γ, TNF-α, soluble TNF receptor (sTNF-R) and soluble Fas ligand (sFas-L) were measured by ELISA. Results: Plasma concentrations of IL-18 in patients with hepatic injury increased during the first few days apparently and remained so to some extent thereafter. However, IFN-γ showed no apparent increase in plasma concentrations. Those of TNF-α and sTNF-R remained increased in the hepatic injury group. Conclusion: These results suggest that IL-18 may act as a pro-inflammatory cytokine, which provokes the cytokine storm and eventually hepatic injury. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
- Subjects :
- *INTERLEUKINS
*CYTOKINES
*PANCREATITIS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 05315131
- Volume :
- 1255
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Congress Series
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 10366147
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/S0531-5131(03)00567-3