The effects of retinoids and carotenoids on the in vitro function of human monocytes treated with ultraviolet light
| dc.contributor.advisor | Watson, Ronald R. | en_US |
| dc.contributor.author | Schoen, David Jay, 1962- | |
| dc.creator | Schoen, David Jay, 1962- | en_US |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2013-03-28T10:11:55Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2013-03-28T10:11:55Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 1987 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10150/276640 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Human peripheral blood monocytes provide a model for the in vivo exposure to, and immune functional damage caused by chronic UVB exposure at the skin surface. Retinoids and carotenoids are known immune function enhancers; they can also prevent cellular toxic product formation caused by UVB exposure. Application of these compounds in vitro may prevent functional damage to monocytes. Monocytes were exposed in vitro to UVB, then assayed for cytotoxic, phagocytic, and antigen presenting abilities. Phagocytic activity was protected from UVB damage by exposure to these compounds; cytotoxic activity was not altered by UVB exposure, but increased by retinoid or carotenoid exposure. Antigen presentation was not affected by either the UVB or these compounds. Protection of phagocytic function was not due to release of activating monokines or prostaglandins. Instead, the cell membrane antioxidant properties of these retinoids or carotenoids were the factors that protected the monocyte from phagocytic damage caused by UVB exposure. | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
| dc.publisher | The University of Arizona. | en_US |
| dc.rights | Copyright © is held by the author. Digital access to this material is made possible by the University Libraries, University of Arizona. Further transmission, reproduction or presentation (such as public display or performance) of protected items is prohibited except with permission of the author. | en_US |
| dc.subject | Ultraviolet radiation -- Physiological effect. | en_US |
| dc.subject | Retinoids. | en_US |
| dc.subject | Carotenoids. | en_US |
| dc.subject | Monocytes. | en_US |
| dc.subject | Immunity -- Nutritional aspects. | en_US |
| dc.title | The effects of retinoids and carotenoids on the in vitro function of human monocytes treated with ultraviolet light | en_US |
| dc.type | text | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis-Reproduction (electronic) | en_US |
| dc.identifier.oclc | 19764735 | en_US |
| thesis.degree.grantor | University of Arizona | en_US |
| thesis.degree.level | masters | en_US |
| dc.identifier.proquest | 1332582 | en_US |
| thesis.degree.discipline | Graduate College | en_US |
| thesis.degree.discipline | Microbiology and Immunology | en_US |
| thesis.degree.name | M.S. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.bibrecord | .b18385722 | en_US |
| refterms.dateFOA | 2018-08-27T08:35:33Z | |
| html.description.abstract | Human peripheral blood monocytes provide a model for the in vivo exposure to, and immune functional damage caused by chronic UVB exposure at the skin surface. Retinoids and carotenoids are known immune function enhancers; they can also prevent cellular toxic product formation caused by UVB exposure. Application of these compounds in vitro may prevent functional damage to monocytes. Monocytes were exposed in vitro to UVB, then assayed for cytotoxic, phagocytic, and antigen presenting abilities. Phagocytic activity was protected from UVB damage by exposure to these compounds; cytotoxic activity was not altered by UVB exposure, but increased by retinoid or carotenoid exposure. Antigen presentation was not affected by either the UVB or these compounds. Protection of phagocytic function was not due to release of activating monokines or prostaglandins. Instead, the cell membrane antioxidant properties of these retinoids or carotenoids were the factors that protected the monocyte from phagocytic damage caused by UVB exposure. |
