Abstract
The differentiation of PC12 cells to a neuron-like morphology was induced by ionizing radiation in the presence of serum. This effect was detectable at 5 grays (Gy) and reached a maximum at 10-20 Gy. Increases in the DNA binding activity of nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) and increased Interleukin 6 (IL-6) mRNA levels were observed at a dose of 15 Gy. Neutralization of supernatant IL-6 by the addition of anti-IL-6 antibody inhibited the neuronal differentiation and decreased cellular redox. Ionizing radiation and serum may act synergistically as neurotropic factors.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 298-300 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | FEBS Letters |
Volume | 364 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1995/05/15 |
Keywords
- Cell redox
- Differentiation
- Interleukin 6
- Ionizing radiation
- Nuclear factor κB
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biophysics
- Structural Biology
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
- Cell Biology