Hodges, RobinLi, DayuShatos, Marie A.Serhan, CharlesDartt, Darlene2016-12-022016Hodges, Robin R., Dayu Li, Marie A. Shatos, Charles N. Serhan, and Darlene A. Dartt. 2016. “Lipoxin A4 Counter-regulates Histamine-stimulated Glycoconjugate Secretion in Conjunctival Goblet Cells.” Scientific Reports 6 (1): 36124. doi:10.1038/srep36124. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep36124.2045-2322http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:29625965Conjunctival goblet cells synthesize and secrete mucins which play an important role in protecting the ocular surface. Pro-resolution mediators, such as lipoxin A4 (LXA4), are produced during inflammation returning the tissue to homeostasis and are also produced in non-inflamed tissues. The purpose of this study was to determine the actions of LXA4 on cultured human conjunctival goblet cell mucin secretion and increase in intracellular [Ca2+] ([Ca2+]i) and on histamine-stimulated responses. LXA4 increased mucin secretion and [Ca2+]i, and activated ERK1/2 in human goblet cells. Addition of LXA4 before resolvin D1 (RvD1) decreased RvD1 responses though RvD1 did not block LXA4 responses. LXA4 inhibited histamine-stimulated increases in mucin secretion, [Ca2+]i, and ERK1/2 activation through activation of β-adrenergic receptor kinase 1. We conclude that conjunctival goblet cells respond to LXA4 through the ALX/FPR2 receptor to maintain homeostasis of the ocular surface and regulate histamine responses and could provide a new therapeutic approach for allergic conjunctivitis and dry eye diseases.en-USJournal Article2016-12-0210.1038/srep36124