par Eizirik, Decio L. ;Björklund, A;Welsh, Nils
Référence FEBS letters, 317, 1-2, page (62-66)
Publication Publié, 1993
Référence FEBS letters, 317, 1-2, page (62-66)
Publication Publié, 1993
Article révisé par les pairs
Résumé : | The cytokine interleukin 1 beta (IL-1 beta) induces the expression of an isoform of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) in insulin-producing cells which is similar to that expressed in activated macrophages. In the present study we show that IL-1 beta-induced expression of NOS mRNA in these cells is preceded by expression of c-fos mRNA. Moreover, the stimulatory effects of recombinant IL-1 beta on NOS mRNA expression are prevented by co-incubation with an inhibitor of gene transcription (actinomycin D) or an inhibitor of protein synthesis (cycloheximide). These data suggest that IL-1 beta-induced NOS mRNA expression may be mediated by transcription of immediate early response genes, and that c-fos may be one of these genes. |