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Cytotoxicity and effects on inflammatory response of modified types of cellulose in macrophage-like THP-1 cells

. 2011 Aug ; 11 (8) : 997-1001. [epub] 20110226

Language English Country Netherlands Media print-electronic

Document type Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

The cytotoxicity and in vitro effects of six variously modified types of cellulose (OC--oxidized cellulose, NaOC--oxidized cellulose sodium salt, DAC--dialdehyde cellulose, CMC--carboxymethyl cellulose, MFC--microfibrilated cellulose, and MCC--microcrystalline cellulose) on the inflammatory response in macrophage-like THP-1 cells were examined, with special focus on their ability to influence gene expression and the production of TNF-α. The study provides evidence that DAC exerts a marked effect on the induction of TNF-α gene expression and its subsequent production in human macrophages. Thus, the use of DAC for anti-hemorrhagic or wound-healing therapy should be considered carefully with regard to its pro-inflammatory activity. On the contrary, MCC showed significant anti-inflammatory effects in the LPS-induced conditions, which might be beneficial for the treatment of non-healing chronic wounds, e.g., diabetic or venous ulcers.

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