Abstract
The proliferation of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) cocultivated with live B. henselae was enhanced in a bacterial dose-dependent manner, and the stimulatory effect was specific to vascular endothelial cells. The inactivation of B. henselae by UV or heat treatment abolished its stimulatory activity, suggesting that live bacteria is necessary for the growth stimulation effect. To investigate the role of direct contact, live B. henselae were separated from HUVECs by a filter membrane (Millicell-CM insert). Even under this condition, an enhanced proliferation of HUVECs was observed. However, no morphological changes in the HUVECs were apparent compared to the B. henselae -infected cells. Furthermore, we isolated a nonpiliated strain of B. henselae that is unable to attach to and enter into endothelial cells. The nonpiliated strain possessed the ability to stimulate the proliferation of cocultivated HUVECs the same as the piliated strain. Moreover, the culture supernatants of B. henselae were also able to induce HUVEC proliferation. Our results indicate that the stimulation of HUVEC proliferation by B. henselae is mediated by soluble factor(s) secreted from the bacteria.
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