The effect of weak bases on lysosomal enzyme secretion by mononuclear phagocytes

Wendy Jessup, Patricia Leoni, Judith L. Bodmer, Roger T. Dean

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Abstract

NH4Cl induces a dose-dependent secretion of lysosomal enzymes by mouse peritoneal macrophages and human peripheral blood monocytes. The mechanism of NH4Cl-stimulated hexosaminidase release is distinct from that initiated by the inflammatory stimulus, zymosan. The spontaneous lysosomal secretion of the continuous murine macrophage-like cell line, P388D1, is inhibited by up to 50% in the presence of NH4Cl and other weak bases.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2657-2662
Number of pages6
JournalBiochemical Pharmacology
Volume31
Issue number16
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Aug 1982
Externally publishedYes

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