Abstract
Background: Fragmented hyaluronan (a major extracellular matrix component) and eicosanoids (potent lipid mediators) are associated with chronic inflammatory diseases and cancer. Results: Fragmented hyaluronan stimulates lipid mediator production in human monocytes and macrophages and influences macrophage differentiation toward a distinct activation pattern. Conclusion: These findings reveal a novel link between hyaluronan-mediated inflammation and lipid metabolism. Significance: This link may provide new targets for disease therapeutics.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 4470-4488 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
Volume | 289 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 14 2014 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology