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Abstract
Aim: The in vitro effects of commonly used first-line anti-arthritic drugs on early stages of T-cell activation were examined.
Methods: The 2B4.11 murine T cell hybridoma cell line recognizing pigeon cytochrome c (PCC) as the antigen was co-cultured with the histocompatible antigen presenting B cell hybridoma line LK35.2, PCC, and anti-arthritic drugs, including methotrexate, hydroxychloroquine, salazopyrine, cyclosporin, and leflunomide. After 16 hours of incubation, the supernatant was removed, and cytokines were assayed.
Results: Anti-arthritic drugs inhibited the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-2, IL-6, IFN-γ, GM-CSF, and TNF-α (Th1 cytokines) to a varying extent. Surprisingly, leflunomide, salazopyrine, prednisone and indomethacin as well as blocking Th1 cytokines, stimulated the production of the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10, a Th2 cytokine.
Conclusion: Anti-arthritic medications can inhibit the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and in some cases, incite a Th2 response that could potentially inhibit the progression of the immune response.
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Anti-Inflammatory & Anti-Allergy Agents in Medicinal Chemistry aims to cover all the latest and outstanding developments in medicinal chemistry and rational drug design for the discovery of new anti-inflammatory & anti-allergy agents. Publishing a series of timely in-depth reviews written by leaders in the field covering a range of current topics, Anti-Inflammatory & Anti-Allergy Agents in Medicinal Chemistry is an essential journal for every medicinal chemist who wishes to be kept informed and up-to-date with the latest and most important developments in the field.