Macrophage fusion caused by particle instillation
Background: Multinucleated giant cells (MGC) are formed by fusion of macrophages in pathological conditions. These are often studied in the context of the foreign body response to biomaterial implants, but MGC formation is rarely assessed in response to inorganic particles in the lungs. Therefore, a...
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| description | Background: Multinucleated giant cells (MGC) are formed by fusion of macrophages in pathological conditions. These are often studied in the context of the foreign body response to biomaterial implants, but MGC formation is rarely assessed in response to inorganic particles in the lungs. Therefore, a major objective of this study was to quantitatively compare in vivo macrophage fusion resulting from exposure to a spectrum of micron- and nano-sized particles from both environmental and engineered origin, including crystalline silica, multiwalled carbon nanotubes, titanium nanobelts, and crocidolite asbestos. Methods: Groups of C57Bl/6 mice were instilled with inorganic particles or PBS control. Lung cells were collected by lavage after one week for cell differentials, quantification of macrophage fusion, and microscopic observation of particle uptake. Results: MGC were present in lungs of all mice exposed to particles; no MGC were found in control mice. Asbestos exposure resulted in significant macrophage fusion, which coincided with significantly increased total lavage cells and percent neutrophils. Microscopic observations show particle internalization in MGC and a unique case of potential heterotypic fusion of macrophages with neutrophils. Conclusion: MGC can form in the lungs of mice within a relatively short one-week time period after particle exposure. The number of MGC was sufficient for quantification and statistical analysis, indicating that MGC formation was more than simply a rare chance occurrence. Observations of particles within MGC warrants further investigation of MGC involvement in inflammation and particle clearance. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4da887b13ad343e6b4f161d1532ad63c2022-12-21T21:24:34ZengElsevierCurrent Research in Toxicology2666-027X2020-06-0114247Macrophage fusion caused by particle instillationKevin L. Trout0Andrij Holian1Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Montana, 32 Campus Dr, Missoula, MT 59812, United StatesCorresponding author.; Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Montana, 32 Campus Dr, Missoula, MT 59812, United StatesBackground: Multinucleated giant cells (MGC) are formed by fusion of macrophages in pathological conditions. These are often studied in the context of the foreign body response to biomaterial implants, but MGC formation is rarely assessed in response to inorganic particles in the lungs. Therefore, a major objective of this study was to quantitatively compare in vivo macrophage fusion resulting from exposure to a spectrum of micron- and nano-sized particles from both environmental and engineered origin, including crystalline silica, multiwalled carbon nanotubes, titanium nanobelts, and crocidolite asbestos. Methods: Groups of C57Bl/6 mice were instilled with inorganic particles or PBS control. Lung cells were collected by lavage after one week for cell differentials, quantification of macrophage fusion, and microscopic observation of particle uptake. Results: MGC were present in lungs of all mice exposed to particles; no MGC were found in control mice. Asbestos exposure resulted in significant macrophage fusion, which coincided with significantly increased total lavage cells and percent neutrophils. Microscopic observations show particle internalization in MGC and a unique case of potential heterotypic fusion of macrophages with neutrophils. Conclusion: MGC can form in the lungs of mice within a relatively short one-week time period after particle exposure. The number of MGC was sufficient for quantification and statistical analysis, indicating that MGC formation was more than simply a rare chance occurrence. Observations of particles within MGC warrants further investigation of MGC involvement in inflammation and particle clearance.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666027X20300062Multinucleated giant cellMacrophageCell fusionMouseLungParticles |
| spellingShingle | Kevin L. Trout Andrij Holian Macrophage fusion caused by particle instillation Current Research in Toxicology Multinucleated giant cell Macrophage Cell fusion Mouse Lung Particles |
| title | Macrophage fusion caused by particle instillation |
| title_full | Macrophage fusion caused by particle instillation |
| title_fullStr | Macrophage fusion caused by particle instillation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Macrophage fusion caused by particle instillation |
| title_short | Macrophage fusion caused by particle instillation |
| title_sort | macrophage fusion caused by particle instillation |
| topic | Multinucleated giant cell Macrophage Cell fusion Mouse Lung Particles |
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