In situTLR2 and TLR4 expression in a murine model of mycetoma caused byNocardia brasiliensis
pmid: 21205004
In situTLR2 and TLR4 expression in a murine model of mycetoma caused byNocardia brasiliensis
Actinomycetoma caused by Nocardia brasiliensis is a common disease in tropical regions. This ailment is characterized by a localized chronic inflammation that mainly affects the lower limbs. Toll-like receptors (TLRs) recognize pathogen-associated molecular patterns, inducing the production of proinflammatory mediators. The role of TLRs in the immune response against N. brasiliensis is unknown. The aim of this work was to locate and quantify in a murine model the expression of TLR2 and TLR4 in the infection site using reverse transcription-PCR and immunohistochemistry. The results showed that TLR2 expression increased in the infected tissue, whereas TLR4 expression decreased. The presence of TLR2 and TLR4 was demonstrated in different cell populations throughout the chronic infectious process. In the early stages of this process, TLR2 was expressed in neutrophils and macrophages in direct contact with the inoculum, whereas TLR4 was observed in mast cells. In the advanced stages of the infection, TLR2 was expressed in foam cells and fibroblasts and was likely associated with bacterial containment, while TLR4 was downregulated, probably resulting in an imbalance between the host immune response and the bacterial load that favoured chronic disease.
Male, Neutrophils, Gene Expression Profiling, Macrophages, Fibroblasts, Nocardia, Toll-Like Receptor 2, Toll-Like Receptor 4, Disease Models, Animal, Mice, Mycetoma, Animals, Mast Cells, Foam Cells
Male, Neutrophils, Gene Expression Profiling, Macrophages, Fibroblasts, Nocardia, Toll-Like Receptor 2, Toll-Like Receptor 4, Disease Models, Animal, Mice, Mycetoma, Animals, Mast Cells, Foam Cells
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