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Deletion of IFN-y Reduces Fumonisin-Induced Hepatoxicity in Mice via Alterations in Inflammatory Cytokines and Apoptic Factors

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    Fumonisin B1 (FBI) produces species-specific and organ-specific toxicity, including equine leukoencephalomalacia, porcine pulmonary edema, and hepatic or renal damage in other animals. FB1 causes inhibition of ceramide synthase, leading to accumulation of free sphingoid bases. We previously reported that such cytokines as tumor necrosis factor-a (TNF-a) modify FB1-induced hepatic apoptosis in male mice. FB1 also caused induction of interferon-y (IFN-y) in mouse liver, and, therefore, it was worthwhile to determine the role IFN-y plays in FB1 toxicity. In the current study, male IFN-y-knockout (GKO) mice and their wild-type (WT) counterparts, C57BL/6j, were treated subcutaneously (s.c.) with 2.25 mg/kg/day of FB. for 5 days and sampled 1 day after the last injection. The levels of circulating liver enzymes were increased in WT animals but considerably less in GKO mice. Reduced hepatotoxicity in GKO mice was evident by histologic evaluation and enumeration of apoptotic cells. The induction of TNF-a and interleukin-12 (IL-12) p40 by FB1 in liver was less in GKO mice compared with WT animals. The GKO mice also had a reduced accumulation of liver sphinganine than did WT mice after FB1 treatment. Results suggested the implication of IFN-y in FB1 -induced hepatotoxicity, which can be explained by a lack of TNF -a and IL-U amplification in the liver of the GKO mice. In addition, the GKO mice had altered expression of various apoptotic and antiapoptotic factors in liver. These changes were accompanied by a greater number of proliferating cells in the liver of GKO mice after FB1 treatment, which may also contribute to the reduced hepatotoxicity of FB1 in GKO mice. Whereas the GKO mice show reduced sensitivity to FB1 and FB1 treatment elevates IFN-y expression, decreased hepatotoxicity to FB1 could result from alterations in sphingolipid metabolism in the GKO strain. [Description provided by NIOSH]
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  • ISSN:
    1079-9907
  • Document Type:
    Text
  • Genre:
    Journal Article
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  • CIO:
    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
  • Division:
    HELD - Health Effects Laboratory Division
  • Topic:
    Workplace Safety & Health
  • Location:
    North America
  • Pages in Document:
    13-23
  • Volume:
    23
  • Issue:
    1
  • NIOSHTIC Number:
    nn:20025274
  • Citation:
    J Interferon Cytokine Res 2003 Jan; 23(1):13-23
  • Federal Fiscal Year:
    2003
  • Peer Reviewed:
    True
  • Source Full Name:
    Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research
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    urn:sha-512:755151853b5110dc486a0d09a47790816830777b697638e37797fd050b02e16ca9f4f80426421b38b1351fd432611775b19d422c7f9b784e9b6cc3642c02e7d4
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