Endocytic receptors on macrophages have been well characterized as a clearance mechanism for mannose-terminated glycoproteins. Expression of these receptors is exquisitely regulated by the functional state of the macrophage. Mannose receptors are absent on fresh monocytes, and activity is depressed following macrophage activation. Maturation in culture is accompanied by appearance of receptor activity, and treatment with glucocorticoids greatly enhances receptor function. A physiological role for the mannose receptor has been suggested to involve the regulation of extracellular levels of lysosomal hydrolases. This is supported by the observation that in every instance where receptor expression is low, extracellular hydrolase levels are high, and when receptor activity is depressed, enzymes are increased. A mannose receptor has been recently described on both retinal pigmented epithelium and alveolar type II epithelium in culture. Although a function for the epithelial receptor is not known, it is possible that the mannose receptor may serve a generalized function of clearance of extracellular lysosomal hydrolases. The primary goals of this proposal are to define the mechanisms of regulation of expression of the mannose receptor in macrophages, and to compare the biosynthetic and kinetic properties of the macrophage receptor to the recently discovered epithelial mannose receptor. Specifically, the effects of differentiation, steroids, activation agents, and glycosylation inhibitors on the regulation of mannose receptor expression in macrophages in vitro will be studied, and the properties of the epithelial cell mannose receptor will be compared to the known properties of the macrophage receptor. These studies will lead to a better understanding of the role of the mannose receptor in recognition, clearance, and trafficking of lysosomal enzymes.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01AI022697-06
Application #
3134180
Study Section
Pathobiochemistry Study Section (PBC)
Project Start
1988-12-01
Project End
1993-11-30
Budget Start
1989-12-01
Budget End
1990-11-30
Support Year
6
Fiscal Year
1990
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Department
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
004413456
City
Nashville
State
TN
Country
United States
Zip Code
37212
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