Due to the diverse functions of Fc eRII, such as its roles in cellular adhesion, growth and differentiation of B and T lymphocytes, rescue of B cells from apoptosis and release of cytotoxic mediators, it is clear why it is believed to be a central molecule in allergic response. Because of its important role in the regulation of IgE production, FceRII may be the primary cause of certain allergic conditions. This study attempted to express and purify a recombinant human soluble FceRII to test its effect on a B-lymphoblastoid (RPMI 8866) and a monocytic (U937) cell line. The protein was expressed in Escherichia coli inclusion bodies, before being refolded and purified in a single gel chromatography step. This pure protein was then tested for biological activity by testing its IgE binding func tion. Once proven functional, it was used to test its effect on the cell lines at three concentrations for its apoptotic rescue properties and its cytokine effects. The recombinant protein did not seem to have any significant effect on the apoptotic rescue of either cell line. While the recombinant sFceRII appeared to have a slight effect on the stimulation of IL-1ß and TNFa in the RPMI 8866 cells, there was no apparent effect on the production of NF?B. In U937 cells, the protein did not seem to have any effect on the stimulation of IL-1ß, TNFa or NF?B. However, the cytokine effects of the recombinant protein were tested on isolated PBMCs from a healthy individual and a hyper-IgE syndrome patient. The recombinant protein was able to stimulate the production of cytokines in both individuals’ PBMCs, proving that it has the same effect as the natural protein. The upregulation of these cytokines indicates that the recombinant protein is able to stimulate the immune system. Therefore, this recombinant soluble FceRII protein could possibly be used for immune therapy.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:nmmu/vital:11084 |
| Date | January 2003 |
| Creators | Daniels, Brodie Belinda |
| Publisher | University of Port Elizabeth, Faculty of Science |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis, Masters, MSc |
| Format | 136 pages, pdf |
| Rights | Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University |
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