2020
Herpesvirus-infected Hofbauer cells activate endothelial cells through an IL-1β-dependent mechanism
Hendrix P, Tang Z, Silasi M, Racicot KE, Mor G, Abrahams VM, Guller S. Herpesvirus-infected Hofbauer cells activate endothelial cells through an IL-1β-dependent mechanism. Placenta 2020, 91: 59-65. PMID: 32174308, PMCID: PMC7078070, DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2020.01.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman umbilical vein endothelial cellsHofbauer cellsIL-1βAdhesion molecule-1Placental viral infectionsIL-8Viral infectionFetal inflammationEndothelial cellsE-selectinMolecule-1IL-1 receptor antagonistVascular adhesion molecule-1Intercellular adhesion molecule-1Adverse pregnancy outcomesMHV-68 infectionIL-1β secretionICAM-1 mRNAUmbilical vein endothelial cellsUmbilical endothelial cellsPregnancy outcomesVein endothelial cellsIL-1raPlacental macrophagesHUVEC expression
2018
Excess glucose induce trophoblast inflammation and limit cell migration through HMGB1 activation of Toll‐Like receptor 4
Heim KR, Mulla MJ, Potter JA, Han CS, Guller S, Abrahams VM. Excess glucose induce trophoblast inflammation and limit cell migration through HMGB1 activation of Toll‐Like receptor 4. American Journal Of Reproductive Immunology 2018, 80: e13044. PMID: 30175447, DOI: 10.1111/aji.13044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsToll-like receptor 4High mobility group box 1Damage-associated molecular patternsHMGB1 activationIL-1βIL-8Trophoblast responsesReceptor 4Human first trimester trophoblast cell lineFirst trimester trophoblast cell lineInflammatory IL-8Risk of preeclampsiaGroup box 1Uric acidIL-1β responseExcess glucoseTrophoblast cell lineCell migrationTrophoblast inflammationPregnancy outcomesTLR4 antagonistLPS-RSIL-6SFlt-1HMGB1 inhibitor
2016
Inflammatory processes are specifically enhanced in endothelial cells by placental-derived TNF-α: Implications in preeclampsia (PE)
Shaw J, Tang Z, Schneider H, Saljé K, Hansson SR, Guller S. Inflammatory processes are specifically enhanced in endothelial cells by placental-derived TNF-α: Implications in preeclampsia (PE). Placenta 2016, 43: 1-8. PMID: 27324092, DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2016.04.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPro-inflammatory cytokine secretionMaternal perfusateCytokine secretionEndothelial dysfunctionActivation markersEndothelial cellsTNF-α blocking antibodyDual perfusion modelMaternal endothelial dysfunctionPro-inflammatory cytokinesMCP-1 secretionTNF-α actionEndothelial cell linePlacental pathophysiologyEndothelial activationIL-6IL-8Maternal endotheliumInflammatory processDual perfusionMaternal circulationBlocking antibodiesPreeclampsiaTNFPerfusion model
2012
Lipopolysaccharide Appears to Activate Human Endometrial Endothelial Cells Through TLR‐4‐Dependent and TLR‐4‐Independent Mechanisms
Krikun G, Trezza J, Shaw J, Rahman M, Guller S, Abrahams VM, Lockwood CJ. Lipopolysaccharide Appears to Activate Human Endometrial Endothelial Cells Through TLR‐4‐Dependent and TLR‐4‐Independent Mechanisms. American Journal Of Reproductive Immunology 2012, 68: 233-237. PMID: 22672000, PMCID: PMC3418410, DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0897.2012.01164.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndometrial endothelial cellsTissue factor expressionHuman endometrial endothelial cellsToll-like receptorsLPS-RSFactor expressionEndothelial cellsBacterial lipopolysaccharideTLR-4Innate immunityCytokine/chemokine responsesTLR-4 antagonistGram-negative bacterial lipopolysaccharideChemokine responsesIL-6IL-8Cytokine secretionG-CSFWestern blotLipopolysaccharideBacterial componentsCell-free supernatantMD-2ImmunitySecretion
2006
Tumor Necrosis Factor-α and Interleukin-1β Regulate Interleukin-8 Expression in Third Trimester Decidual Cells Implications for the Genesis of Chorioamnionitis
Lockwood CJ, Arcuri F, Toti P, De Felice C, Krikun G, Guller S, Buchwalder LF, Schatz F. Tumor Necrosis Factor-α and Interleukin-1β Regulate Interleukin-8 Expression in Third Trimester Decidual Cells Implications for the Genesis of Chorioamnionitis. American Journal Of Pathology 2006, 169: 1294-1302. PMID: 17003486, PMCID: PMC1698845, DOI: 10.2353/ajpath.2006.060185.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTerm decidual cellsIL-8 expressionInterleukin-8 expressionTranscriptase-polymerase chain reactionDecidual cellsNeutrophil infiltrationIL-8TNF-alphaIL-8 secretion levelsIL-8 levelsIntense neutrophil infiltrationReverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reactionChain reactionInterleukin-1 betaTumor necrosis factorIL-8 mRNAEnzyme-linked immunosorbentIL-8 outputConcentration-response studiesNeutrophil infiltrateSteroidal milieuTerm deciduaTumor necrosisNecrosis factorImmunohistochemical staining
2004
Differential Effects of Lipopolysaccharide and Thrombin on Interleukin‐8 Expression in Syncytiotrophoblasts and Endothelial Cells: Implications for Fetal Survival
MA Y, KADNER SS, GULLER S. Differential Effects of Lipopolysaccharide and Thrombin on Interleukin‐8 Expression in Syncytiotrophoblasts and Endothelial Cells: Implications for Fetal Survival. Annals Of The New York Academy Of Sciences 2004, 1034: 236-244. PMID: 15731315, DOI: 10.1196/annals.1335.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCytokine expressionEndothelial cellsFetal survivalInfection-associated changesPlacental cytokine expressionTissue factor-initiated blood coagulationIL-8 levelsInterleukin-8 levelsAnti-inflammatory steroidsMaintenance of pregnancyIL-8 expressionIL-8 mRNAInterleukin-8 expressionEffect of thrombinHuman umbilical vein endothelial cellsHuman term placentaUmbilical vein endothelial cellsVein endothelial cellsCytokine responsesCytokine productionProinflammatory processesIL-8Inflammatory responseLPS treatmentIntervillous space