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Doctoral Thesis
DOI
https://doi.org/10.11606/T.41.2023.tde-17112023-154754
Document
Author
Full name
Débora dos Santos Silva
E-mail
Institute/School/College
Knowledge Area
Date of Defense
Published
São Paulo, 2023
Supervisor
Committee
Fernandes, Pedro Augusto Carlos Magno (President)
Machado Neto, João Agostinho
Oda, Gisele Akemi
Tamura, Eduardo Koji
Title in Portuguese
A dupla face dos corticoides sobre o sistema melatonérgico de células imunocompetentes
Keywords in Portuguese
Corticosterona
Dexametasona
Melatonina
Receptores de glicocorticoides e de mineralocorticoides
Zimosan
Abstract in Portuguese
A melatonina (MEL) é um hormônio produzido e secretado pela glândula pineal. Além da produção noturna por essa glândula, as células do sistema imunológico também produzem MEL. Vários estudos demonstram que a produção de MEL pela pineal e células imunes são controladas por agentes endógenos (TNF, catecolaminas) e exógenos (LPS, zymosan) que ativam/controlam o desenvolvimento de processos de defesa. Em macrófagos, a produção de MEL induzida por zimosan, por exemplo, aumenta a fagocitose dessas células. Na glândula pineal, os glicocorticoides podem aumentar ou reduzir a síntese de MEL, dependendo do padrão de estimulação adrenérgica imposta à glândula. Em macrófagos RAW 264.7, observamos um duplo efeito da corticosterona (CORT) dependendo do padrão de estimulação, que pode potencializar ou inibir a produção de melatonina. Nossos resultados com células peritoneais e de medula óssea também mostraram um efeito contexto-específico, onde observamos diferentes efeitos na expressão da enzima dependendo das concentrações de CORT e dexametasona (DEXA) e do tipo de estímulo que está atuando nas células. Nossos dados mostram o sinergismo entre receptores de glicocorticoides (GR) e de mineralocorticoides (MR) tanto na ativação do sistema melatonérgico quanto na inibição do sistema quando ativado pela via do NFB. Esses achados ampliam nossos entendimentos da relação CORT/MEL e podem servir de base para estudos e terapias futuras.
Title in English
The double face of corticoids upon the melatonergic system of immunocompetent cells
Keywords in English
Corticosterone
Dexamethasone
Glucocorticoid/mineralocorticoid receptors
Melatonin
Zimosan
Abstract in English
Melatonin (MEL) is a hormone produced and secreted by the pineal gland. In addition to nocturnal production by this gland, immune system cells also produce MEL. Several studies demonstrate that MEL production by the pineal and immune cells are controlled by endogenous (TNF, catecholamines) and exogenous (LPS, zymosan) agents that activate/control the development of defense processes. In macrophages, zymosan -induced MEL production, for example, enhances the phagocytosis of these cells. In the pineal gland, glucocorticoids can either enhance or reduce MEL synthesis depending on the pattern of adrenergic stimulation imposed on the gland. In RAW 264.7 macrophages, we observed a dual effect of corticosterone (CORT) depending on the stimulatory pattern, which can either potentiate or inhibit melatonin production. Our results with peritoneal and bone marrow cells also showed a context-specific effect, where we observed different effects on enzyme expression depending on the concentrations of CORT and dexamethasone (DEXA) and the type of stimulus that is acting on the cells. Our data show the synergism between glucocorticoid (GR) and mineralocorticoid (MR) receptors both in activating the melatonergic system and inhibiting the system when activated by the NFB pathway. These findings broaden our understanding of the CORT/MEL relationship and may serve as a basis for future studies and therapies.
 
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2023-11-21
 
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