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P-selectin glycoprotein ligand-1 (PSGL-1, CD162), the counter-receptor for P-selectin and possibly E- and L-selectin, mediates rolling of leukocytes during inflammation and, thus, plays a pivotal role in hemostasis and inflammation. PSGL-1 is constitutively expressed on circulating leukocytes. Until recently, PSGL-1 has been considered not to be regulated upon cell activation. As modulation of PSGL-1 has only recently been reported for three proinflammatory substances, PSGL-1 regulation was examined during systemic inflammation in humans. Nine healthy human volunteers received a bolus of 2 ng/kg LPS i.v. Endotoxin infusion down-modulated PSGL-1 expression on neutrophils, with a maximum at 6–8 hr (−22%; P=0.001 vs. baseline and placebo), which correlated with peak neutrophilia. Similar PSGL-1 down-regulation was observed on monocytes. sPSGL-1 plasma levels increased trendwise after LPS infusion (+12% at 6 hr; P=0.10). In vitro LPS stimulation of whole blood significantly down-regulated PSGL-1 on neutrophils (−43%) and monocytes (−35%) as early as 2 hr (P<0.05; n=5) in both EDTA and lepirudin anticoagulated samples. In summary, PSGL-1 is down-modulated on neutrophils and monocytes during endotoxemia in humans. PSGL-1 down-regulation could potentially facilitate the development of neutrophilia.
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Marsik, C., Mayr, F., Cardona, F. et al. Endotoxin Down-Modulates P-Selectin Glycoprotein Ligand-1 (PSGL-1, CD162) on Neutrophils in Humans. J Clin Immunol 24, 62–65 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:JOCI.0000018064.13793.83
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