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Pérez-Torres I, Aisa-Álvarez A, Casarez-Alvarado S, Borrayo G, Márquez-Velasco R, Guarner-Lans V, Manzano-Pech L, Cruz-Soto R, Gonzalez-Marcos O, Fuentevilla-Álvarez G, Gamboa R, Saucedo-Orozco H, Franco-Granillo J, Soto ME. Impact of Treatment with Antioxidants as an Adjuvant to Standard Therapy in Patients with Septic Shock: Analysis of the Correlation between Cytokine Storm and Oxidative Stress and Therapeutic Effects. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16610. [PMID: 38068931 PMCID: PMC10706209 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242316610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Cellular homeostasis is lost or becomes dysfunctional during septic shock due to the activation of the inflammatory response and the deregulation of oxidative stress. Antioxidant therapy administered alongside standard treatment could restore this lost homeostasis. We included 131 patients with septic shock who were treated with standard treatment and vitamin C (Vit C), vitamin E (Vit E), N-acetylcysteine (NAC), or melatonin (MT), in a randomized trial. Organ damage quantified by Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score, and we determined levels of Interleukins (IL) IL1β, Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα), IL-6, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), Transforming growth factor B (TGFβ), IL-4, IL-10, IL-12, and Interferon-γ (IFNγ). The SOFA score decreased in patients treated with Vit C, NAC, and MT. Patients treated with MT had statistically significantly reduced of IL-6, IL-8, MCP-1, and IL-10 levels. Lipid peroxidation, Nitrates and nitrites (NO3- and NO2-), glutathione reductase, and superoxide dismutase decreased after treatment with Vit C, Vit E, NAC, and MT. The levels of thiols recovered with the use of Vit E, and all patients treated with antioxidants maintained their selenium levels, in contrast with controls (p = 0.04). The findings regarding oxidative stress markers and cytokines after treatment with antioxidants allow us to consider to future the combined use of antioxidants in a randomized clinical trial with a larger sample to demonstrate the reproducibility of these beneficial effects.
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Affiliation(s)
- Israel Pérez-Torres
- Cardiovascular Biomedicine Department, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Juan Badiano No. 1, Col. Sección XVI, Mexico City 14380, Mexico; (I.P.-T.); (L.M.-P.)
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- Critical Care Department, American British Cowdray (ABC) Medical Center, PAI ABC Sur 136 No. 116, Col. las Américas, Mexico City 01120, Mexico; (A.A.-Á.); (O.G.-M.); (J.F.-G.)
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- Immunology Department, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Juan Badiano No. 1, Col. Sección XVI, Mexico City 14380, Mexico; (S.C.-A.); (R.M.-V.); (R.C.-S.)
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- Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Dirección de Prestaciones Médicas Coordinación de Innovación en Salud, Ciudad de México 06700, Mexico;
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- Immunology Department, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Juan Badiano No. 1, Col. Sección XVI, Mexico City 14380, Mexico; (S.C.-A.); (R.M.-V.); (R.C.-S.)
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- Physiology Department, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Juan Badiano No. 1, Col. Sección XVI, Mexico City 14380, Mexico; (V.G.-L.); (G.F.-Á.); (R.G.)
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- Cardiovascular Biomedicine Department, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Juan Badiano No. 1, Col. Sección XVI, Mexico City 14380, Mexico; (I.P.-T.); (L.M.-P.)
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- Immunology Department, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Juan Badiano No. 1, Col. Sección XVI, Mexico City 14380, Mexico; (S.C.-A.); (R.M.-V.); (R.C.-S.)
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- Critical Care Department, American British Cowdray (ABC) Medical Center, PAI ABC Sur 136 No. 116, Col. las Américas, Mexico City 01120, Mexico; (A.A.-Á.); (O.G.-M.); (J.F.-G.)
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- Physiology Department, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Juan Badiano No. 1, Col. Sección XVI, Mexico City 14380, Mexico; (V.G.-L.); (G.F.-Á.); (R.G.)
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- Physiology Department, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Juan Badiano No. 1, Col. Sección XVI, Mexico City 14380, Mexico; (V.G.-L.); (G.F.-Á.); (R.G.)
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- Critical Care Department, American British Cowdray (ABC) Medical Center, PAI ABC Sur 136 No. 116, Col. las Américas, Mexico City 01120, Mexico; (A.A.-Á.); (O.G.-M.); (J.F.-G.)
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- Immunology Department, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Juan Badiano No. 1, Col. Sección XVI, Mexico City 14380, Mexico; (S.C.-A.); (R.M.-V.); (R.C.-S.)
- Research Direction Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Juan Badiano No. 1, Col. Sección XVI, Mexico City 14380, Mexico
- Cardiovascular Line in American British Cowdray (ABC) Medical Center, PAI ABC Sur 136 No. 116, Col. Las Américas, Mexico City 01120, Mexico
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Falco L, Tessitore V, Ciccarelli G, Malvezzi M, D'Andrea A, Imbalzano E, Golino P, Russo V. Antioxidant Properties of Oral Antithrombotic Therapies in Atherosclerotic Disease and Atrial Fibrillation. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1185. [PMID: 37371915 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12061185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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The thrombosis-related diseases are one of the leading causes of illness and death in the general population, and despite significant improvements in long-term survival due to remarkable advances in pharmacologic therapy, they continue to pose a tremendous burden on healthcare systems. The oxidative stress plays a role of pivotal importance in thrombosis pathophysiology. The anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs commonly used in the management of thrombosis-related diseases show several pleiotropic effects, beyond the antithrombotic effects. The present review aims to describe the current evidence about the antioxidant effects of the oral antithrombotic therapies in patients with atherosclerotic disease and atrial fibrillation.
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- Luigi Falco
- Cardiology Unit, Department of Medical Translational Science, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"-Monaldi Hospital, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Medical Translational Science, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"-Monaldi Hospital, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Medical Translational Science, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"-Monaldi Hospital, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Medical Translational Science, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"-Monaldi Hospital, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98122 Messina, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Medical Translational Science, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"-Monaldi Hospital, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Medical Translational Science, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"-Monaldi Hospital, 80126 Naples, Italy
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C-Reactive Protein and High-Sensitive Cardiac Troponins Correlate with Oxidative Stress in Valvular Heart Disease Patients. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:5029853. [PMID: 35535358 PMCID: PMC9078810 DOI: 10.1155/2022/5029853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Background. Valvular heart disease (VHD) is a major contributor to loss of physical function and longevity. Oxidative stress is one of the key causative factors involved in heart disease including VHD. Here, we aimed to illuminate the role and relation of oxidative stress to the VHD risk markers in the human population. Materials and Methods. 150 VHD patients and 103 healthy individuals as control were selected for the study and were divided into three groups: the aortic valve, mitral valve, and combined disease based on valvular calcification. Results. Our results demonstrated enhanced oxidative stress in the VHD condition, as we found elevated levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) at the serum, supported by an increased level of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARs) in the cardiac valvular tissues of the VHD patients. In contrast, we experienced declined antioxidants including Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and peroxidase (POD) activities. Concurrently, increasing levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hs-cTnI), and high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) were detected in the aortic, mitral, and combined disease condition, suggesting a key association of oxidative stress to VHD conditions. Furthermore, regression analysis validated a key association between the impairment of the redox system (ROS and antioxidant enzyme activities) and VHD condition. Conclusion. Taken together, dysregulated oxidative stress contributes to the progression of VHD via positively correlating with CRP, hs-TnI, and hs-TnT level.
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Gandhirajan A, Roychowdhury S, Vachharajani V. Sirtuins and Sepsis: Cross Talk between Redox and Epigenetic Pathways. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 11:antiox11010003. [PMID: 35052507 PMCID: PMC8772830 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11010003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Sepsis and septic shock are the leading causes of death among hospitalized patients in the US. The immune response in sepsis transitions from a pro-inflammatory and pro-oxidant hyper-inflammation to an anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective hypo-inflammatory phase. While 1/3rd sepsis-related deaths occur during hyper-, a vast majority of sepsis-mortality occurs during the hypo-inflammation. Hyper-inflammation is cytotoxic for the immune cells and cannot be sustained. As a compensatory mechanism, the immune cells transition from cytotoxic hyper-inflammation to a cytoprotective hypo-inflammation with anti-inflammatory/immunosuppressive phase. However, the hypo-inflammation is associated with an inability to clear invading pathogens, leaving the host susceptible to secondary infections. Thus, the maladaptive immune response leads to a marked departure from homeostasis during sepsis-phases. The transition from hyper- to hypo-inflammation occurs via epigenetic programming. Sirtuins, a highly conserved family of histone deacetylators and guardians of homeostasis, are integral to the epigenetic programming in sepsis. Through their anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties, the sirtuins modulate the immune response in sepsis. We review the role of sirtuins in orchestrating the interplay between the oxidative stress and epigenetic programming during sepsis.
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- Anugraha Gandhirajan
- Department of Inflammation and Immunity, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; (A.G.); (S.R.)
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- Department of Inflammation and Immunity, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; (A.G.); (S.R.)
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- Department of Inflammation and Immunity, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; (A.G.); (S.R.)
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
- Correspondence:
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Ranadive SM, Dillon GA, Mascone SE, Alexander LM. Vascular Health Triad in Humans With Hypertension-Not the Usual Suspects. Front Physiol 2021; 12:746278. [PMID: 34658930 PMCID: PMC8517241 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.746278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Hypertension (HTN) affects more than one-third of the US population and remains the top risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Identifying the underlying mechanisms for developing HTN are of critical importance because the risk of developing CVD doubles with ∼20 mmHg increase in systolic blood pressure (BP). Endothelial dysfunction, especially in the resistance arteries, is the primary site for initiation of sub-clinical HTN. Furthermore, inflammation and reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (ROS/RNS) not only influence the endothelium independently, but also have a synergistic influence on each other. Together, the interplay between inflammation, ROS and vascular dysfunction is referred to as the vascular health triad, and affects BP regulation in humans. While the interplay of the vascular health triad is well established, new underlying mechanistic targets are under investigation, including: Inducible nitric oxide synthase, hydrogen peroxide, hydrogen sulfide, nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB) and nuclear factor activated T cells. This review outlines the role of these unusual suspects in vascular health and function in humans. This review connects the dots using these unusual suspects underlying inflammation, ROS and vascular dysfunction especially in individuals at risk of or with diagnosed HTN based on novel studies performed in humans.
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- Sushant M Ranadive
- Department of Kinesiology, University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, MD, United States
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- Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, United States.,Center for Healthy Aging, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, United States
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, MD, United States
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- Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, United States.,Center for Healthy Aging, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, United States
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Ngo ATP, Parra-Izquierdo I, Aslan JE, McCarty OJT. Rho GTPase regulation of reactive oxygen species generation and signalling in platelet function and disease. Small GTPases 2021; 12:440-457. [PMID: 33459160 DOI: 10.1080/21541248.2021.1878001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Platelets are master regulators and effectors of haemostasis with increasingly recognized functions as mediators of inflammation and immune responses. The Rho family of GTPase members Rac1, Cdc42 and RhoA are known to be major components of the intracellular signalling network critical to platelet shape change and morphological dynamics, thus playing a major role in platelet spreading, secretion and thrombus formation. Initially linked to the regulation of actomyosin contraction and lamellipodia formation, recent reports have uncovered non-canonical functions of platelet RhoGTPases in the regulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), where intrinsically generated ROS modulate platelet function and contribute to thrombus formation. Platelet RhoGTPases orchestrate oxidative processes and cytoskeletal rearrangement in an interconnected manner to regulate intracellular signalling networks underlying platelet activity and thrombus formation. Herein we review our current knowledge of the regulation of platelet ROS generation by RhoGTPases and their relationship with platelet cytoskeletal reorganization, activation and function.
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- Anh T P Ngo
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.,Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.,Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.,Department of Chemical Physiology and Biochemistry, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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Oxidative Stress and Preeclampsia-Associated Prothrombotic State. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:antiox9111139. [PMID: 33212799 PMCID: PMC7696949 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9111139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Preeclampsia (PE) is a common obstetric disease characterized by hypertension, proteinuria, and multi-system dysfunction. It endangers both maternal and fetal health. Although hemostasis is critical for preventing bleeding complications during pregnancy, delivery, and post-partum, PE patients often develop a severe prothrombotic state, potentially resulting in life-threatening thrombosis and thromboembolism. The cause of this thrombotic complication is multi-factorial, involving endothelial cells, platelets, adhesive ligands, coagulation, and fibrinolysis. Increasing evidence has shown that hemostatic cells and factors undergo oxidative modifications during the systemic inflammation found in PE patients. However, it is largely unknown how these oxidative modifications of hemostasis contribute to development of the PE-associated prothrombotic state. This knowledge gap has significantly hindered the development of predictive markers, preventive measures, and therapeutic agents to protect women during pregnancy. Here we summarize reports in the literature regarding the effects of oxidative stress and antioxidants on systemic hemostasis, with emphasis on the condition of PE.
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Huang HC, Hsiao TS, Liao MH, Tsao CM, Shih CC, Wu CC. Low-dose hydralazine improves endotoxin-induced coagulopathy and multiple organ dysfunction via its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative/nitrosative properties. Eur J Pharmacol 2020; 882:173279. [PMID: 32561290 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2020.173279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Revised: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Coagulopathy is the major cause of organ injury as well as a strong predictor of mortality in septic patients. Systemic inflammatory response and redox imbalance are regarded as the major causes of sepsis-induced coagulopathy. There is growing evidence that a vasodilator hydralazine has beneficial effects on heart failure, hypertension, and ischemia/reperfusion injury via its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the effects of hydralazine on sepsis have not been examined. Therefore, we evaluated the effects of low-dose hydralazine on coagulopathy and multiple organ dysfunction in septic rats induced by endotoxin. Sepsis-induced coagulopathy was established by intravenous injection of rats with lipopolysaccharide (LPS). The changes of blood pressure, heart rate, blood glucose, hemostatic variables, prothrombin time, organ function indices, interleukin-6 (IL-6) concentration, and nitric oxide (NO) level were assessed during the experimental period. In addition, the aortas, lungs, livers, and kidneys were dissected to analyze superoxide levels and protein expressions. LPS induced (i) coagulopathy, multiple organ dysfunction, and circulatory failure successfully, and (ii) excessive superoxide, NO, and IL-6 production, accompanied by the overexpression of iNOS and Wnt5a in animals. Treatment of LPS-induced septic rats with low-dose hydralazine not only improved coagulopathy but also ameliorated multiple organ dysfunction. These could be due to attenuation of the overproduction of superoxide, NO, and IL-6, which were attributed to reduction of the overexpression of iNOS and Wnt5a. Thus, these findings indicate that low-dose hydralazine could be a potential therapy for sepsis-induced coagulopathy and multiple organ dysfunction via its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative/nitrosative properties.
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- Hsieh-Chou Huang
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Cheng-Hsin General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacology, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Pharmacy, Taichung Armed Forces General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacology, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital and National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacology, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Pharmacy Practice, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Pharmacology, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Pharmacy Practice, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Gutmann C, Siow R, Gwozdz AM, Saha P, Smith A. Reactive Oxygen Species in Venous Thrombosis. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E1918. [PMID: 32168908 PMCID: PMC7139897 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21061918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2020] [Revised: 03/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) have physiological roles as second messengers, but can also exert detrimental modifications on DNA, proteins and lipids if resulting from enhanced generation or reduced antioxidant defense (oxidative stress). Venous thrombus (DVT) formation and resolution are influenced by ROS through modulation of the coagulation, fibrinolysis, proteolysis and the complement system, as well as the regulation of effector cells such as platelets, endothelial cells, erythrocytes, neutrophils, mast cells, monocytes and fibroblasts. Many conditions that carry an elevated risk of venous thrombosis, such as the Antiphospholipid Syndrome, have alterations in their redox homeostasis. Dietary and pharmacological antioxidants can modulate several important processes involved in DVT formation, but their overall effect is unknown and there are no recommendations regarding their use. The development of novel antioxidant treatments that aim to abrogate the formation of DVT or promote its resolution will depend on the identification of targets that enable ROS modulation confined to their site of interest in order to prevent off-target effects on physiological redox mechanisms. Subgroups of patients with increased systemic oxidative stress might benefit from unspecific antioxidant treatment, but more clinical studies are needed to bring clarity to this issue.
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- Clemens Gutmann
- King’s British Heart Foundation Centre, King’s College London, 125 Coldharbour Lane, London SE5 9NU, UK;
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- Vascular Biology & Inflammation Section, School of Cardiovascular Medicine & Sciences, British Heart Foundation of Research Excellence, King’s College London, SE1 9NH, UK;
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- Academic Department of Surgery, School of Cardiovascular Medicine & Sciences, British Heart Foundation of Research Excellence, King’s College London, London SE1 7EH, UK; (A.M.G.); (P.S.)
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- Academic Department of Surgery, School of Cardiovascular Medicine & Sciences, British Heart Foundation of Research Excellence, King’s College London, London SE1 7EH, UK; (A.M.G.); (P.S.)
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- Academic Department of Surgery, School of Cardiovascular Medicine & Sciences, British Heart Foundation of Research Excellence, King’s College London, London SE1 7EH, UK; (A.M.G.); (P.S.)
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Korkmaz HI, Hahn NE, Jansen KM, Musters R, van Bezu J, van Wieringen WN, van Zuijlen P, Ulrich M, Niessen H, Krijnen P. Homocysteine-induced inverse expression of tissue factor and DPP4 in endothelial cells is related to NADPH oxidase activity. Physiol Int 2019; 106:29-38. [PMID: 30888218 DOI: 10.1556/2060.106.2019.05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE We previously found that homocysteine (Hcy)-induced apoptosis in endothelial cells coincided with increased NADPH oxidase (NOX) activity. In addition, in ischemic endothelial cells present in the heart, we showed that loss of serine protease dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP4) expression was correlated with induction of tissue factor (TF) expression. Since Hcy can initiate thrombosis through the induction of TF expression, in this study, we evaluated whether the inverse relation of TF and DPP4 is also Hcy-dependent and whether NOX-mediated reactive oxygen species (ROS) is playing a role herein. METHODS Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were incubated with 2.5 mM Hcy for 3 and 6 h. The effects of Hcy on DPP4 and TF expression and NOX2/p47phox-mediated nitrotyrosine (ROS) production were studied using digital-imaging microscopy. RESULTS In HUVECs, high levels of Hcy showed a significant increase of TF expression and a concomitant loss of DPP4 expression after 6 h. In addition, NOX subunits NOX2 and p47phox were also significantly increased after 6 h of Hcy incubation and coincided with nitrotyrosine (ROS) expression. Interestingly, inhibition of NOX-mediated nitrotyrosine (ROS) with the use of apocynin not only reduced these effects, but also counteracted the effects of Hcy on TF and DPP4 expression. CONCLUSION These results indicate that the inverse relation of TF and DPP4 in endothelial cells is also Hcy-dependent and related to NOX activity.
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- H I Korkmaz
- 1 Department of Pathology, Amsterdam UMC, VUmc , Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,2 Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences (ACS), Amsterdam UMC, VUmc , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Pathology, Amsterdam UMC, VUmc , Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,2 Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences (ACS), Amsterdam UMC, VUmc , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Pathology, Amsterdam UMC, VUmc , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 3 Department of Physiology, Amsterdam UMC, VUmc , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 3 Department of Physiology, Amsterdam UMC, VUmc , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 4 Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Amsterdam UMC, VUmc , Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,5 Department of Mathematics, Amsterdam UMC, VUmc , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 6 Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, MOVE Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, VUmc , Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,7 Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Burn Center, Red Cross Hospital , Beverwijk, The Netherlands.,8 Preclinical Research, Association of Dutch Burn Centres (ADBC) , Beverwijk, The Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Pathology, Amsterdam UMC, VUmc , Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,8 Preclinical Research, Association of Dutch Burn Centres (ADBC) , Beverwijk, The Netherlands.,9 Department of Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology, Amsterdam UMC, VUmc , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Pathology, Amsterdam UMC, VUmc , Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,2 Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences (ACS), Amsterdam UMC, VUmc , Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,10 Department of Cardiac Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, VUmc , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Pathology, Amsterdam UMC, VUmc , Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,2 Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences (ACS), Amsterdam UMC, VUmc , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Kliger E, Kristal B, Shapiro G, Chezar J, Sela S. Primed polymorphonuclear leukocytes from hemodialysis patients enhance monocyte transendothelial migration. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2017; 313:H974-H987. [DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00122.2017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2017] [Revised: 06/30/2017] [Accepted: 07/20/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Increased counts and priming of peripheral polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNLs) are associated with future or ongoing atherosclerosis; however, the role of PMNLs in enhancing monocyte transendothelial migration is still unclear. Our aims were to examine endothelial and monocyte activation, transmigration, and posttransmigration activation induced ex vivo by in vivo primed PMNLs and the effect of antioxidants on the activation. A unique ex vivo coculture system of three cell types was developed in this study, enabling interactions among the following: primary human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs), monocytes (THP-1 cell line), and in vivo primed PMNLs from hemodialysis (HD) patients and healthy control (HC) subjects. The interactions among these cells were examined, and an intervention with superoxide dismutase and catalase was performed. Preexposed HUVECs to HD/HC PMNLs showed a significant monocyte transmigration yield, 120–170% above HCs. Monocyte exposure to HD PMNLs induced pre- and posttransmigration activation. When the three cell types were cocultivated at the same time, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 protein levels released from HUVECs, and activation markers on HUVECs [CD54 and chemokine (C-X3-C motif) ligand 1] and monocytes [chemokine (C-X3-C) receptor 1 and chemokine (C-C motif) receptor 2] were increased. Monocyte transmigration yield decreased to 70% (compared with HC subjects) due to adherence and accumulation of monocytes to HUVECs. When superoxide dismutase and catalase were used, reduced HUVEC and monocyte activation markers brought the transmigration yields to control levels and abolished accumulation of monocytes, emphasizing the role of superoxide in this process. We conclude that peripheral primed PMNLs play a pivotal role in enhancing monocyte transendotelial migration, the hallmark of the atherosclerotic process. Primed PMNLs can be used as a mediator and a biomarker of atherosclerosis even before plaque formation.NEW & NOTEWORTHY Primed polymorphonuclear leukocytes are key mediators in monocyte transendothelial migration, a new understanding of the initiation of endothelial dysfunction and monocyte activation, transmigration, and accumulation in the subendothelial layer.
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- Eynav Kliger
- Eliachar Research Laboratory, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya, and Bar-Ilan University Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee, Safed, Israel
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- Eliachar Research Laboratory, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya, and Bar-Ilan University Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee, Safed, Israel
- Nephrology Department, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya, Israel; and
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- Eliachar Research Laboratory, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya, and Bar-Ilan University Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee, Safed, Israel
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- Hematology Laboratory, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya, Israel
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- Eliachar Research Laboratory, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya, and Bar-Ilan University Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee, Safed, Israel
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Role of Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Sepsis and Potential Therapies. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2017; 2017:5985209. [PMID: 28904739 PMCID: PMC5585571 DOI: 10.1155/2017/5985209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 179] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2017] [Revised: 07/07/2017] [Accepted: 07/26/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Sepsis is one of the most important causes of death in intensive care units. Despite the fact that sepsis pathogenesis remains obscure, there is increasing evidence that oxidants and antioxidants play a key role. The imbalance of the abovementioned substances in favor of oxidants is called oxidative stress, and it contributes to sepsis process. The most important consequences are vascular permeability impairment, decreased cardiac performance, and mitochondrial malfunction leading to impaired respiration. Nitric oxide is perhaps the most important and well-studied oxidant. Selenium, vitamin C, and 3N-acetylcysteine among others are potential therapies for the restoration of redox balance in sepsis. Results from recent studies are promising, but there is a need for more human studies in a clinical setting for safety and efficiency evaluation.
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Coyle CH, Mendralla S, Lanasa S, Kader KN. Endothelial Cell Seeding onto Various Biomaterials Causes Superoxide-induced Cell Death. J Biomater Appl 2016; 22:55-69. [PMID: 16920759 DOI: 10.1177/0885328206069152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The seeding and/or in-growth of endothelial cells on a number of blood-contacting implants are a concern for both biomaterials and tissue engineering. While endothelialization has been viewed positively, owing to their ability to regulate both smooth muscle and blood, there is evidence which suggests that endothelial cells on a nonoptimized surface may be counterproductive. The present study describes the experimentation designed to elucidate the effect of culture substrate on intracellular superoxide (SO) levels, a marker for endothelial cell dysfunction. The adaptation of the use of dihydroethidium under physiologically relevant shearing conditions is also reported. The present study describes a standardized method for the use of dihydroethidium as a marker for intracellular oxidative stress under physiologic shear. Levels of hydrogen peroxide (oxidative stress producing agent) are optimized to a minimum of 60 μM (under static conditions) to allow for the detection of SO within the free radical scavenging environment. A flow rate of 24.4 mL/min is applied and found to produce physiologically relevant shear stress (8.2 dynes/cm2) within the system under study. Dihydroethidium is a useful marker for assessing intracellular oxidative stress in studies that require shear.
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- Christian H Coyle
- Cell and Synthetic Interface Engineering Laboratory Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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Schneider D, Hernández C, Farías M, Uauy R, Krause BJ, Casanello P. Oxidative stress as common trait of endothelial dysfunction in chorionic arteries from fetuses with IUGR and LGA. Placenta 2015; 36:552-8. [PMID: 25747728 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2015.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2014] [Revised: 02/03/2015] [Accepted: 02/06/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Fetal macrosomia and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) associate with increased morbidity in the neonate. Placental vascular relaxation is impaired in fetal macrosomia, as well as in IUGR, and this could result from increased oxidative stress present in both conditions. We determined the role of pro- and anti-oxidants on NOS dependent relaxation in placental chorionic arteries from pregnancies with LGA babies from overweight and/or obese mothers (LOOM) and IUGR fetuses from normal BMI women. METHODS Chorionic arteries were mounted in a wire-myograph, where responses to the NOS-dependent agent CGRP in presence or absence of the antioxidant N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), the pro-oxidant SIN-1, the SOD inhibitor DDC, and the GPx inhibitor MS were determined. Additionally the presence of pro- and antioxidant enzymes (NOX-4, SOD-1, SOD-2 and GPx-1) and eNOS in chorionic and umbilical vessels were addressed by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS Maximal CGRP-induced relaxation was comparable to controls but presented a reduced potency in chorionic arteries from LOOM placentae, whilst in IUGR vessels both maximal response and potency were reduced. NAC increased maximal relaxation in controls, IUGR and LOOM arteries, whilst SIN-1 completely abolished the CGRP-induced relaxation only in IUGR and LOOM samples, the later effect was paralleled by SOD or GPx inhibition. These responses associated with the presence of NOX-4, SOD-1 and GPx-1 in the endothelium and vascular wall of chorionic and umbilical arteries in the different groups studied. DISCUSSION These data suggest that NOS dependent relaxation in placental vessels from IUGR and LOOM pregnancies present a higher sensitivity to oxidative stress.
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- D Schneider
- Division of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile; Division of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile; Division of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
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Ekaidem IS, Usoh IF, Akpanabiatu MI, Uboh FE, Akpan HD. Urate synthesis and oxidative stress in phenytoin hepatotoxicity: the role of antioxidant vitamins. Pak J Biol Sci 2014; 17:1179-1184. [PMID: 26027163 DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2014.1179.1184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Phenytoin is known to induce microsomal enzymes including xanthine oxidase which catalyzes uric acid synthesis with superoxides as byproducts, thus contributing to the oxidative stress of phenytoin hepatotoxicity. To investigate the role of antioxidant vitamins in ameliorating phenytoin induced hepatic changes through possible actions on xanthine oxidase activities as measured by urate concentration. Growing albino rats of Wistar strain were randomly divided into 8 groups of 7 rats each. Group 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 were treated with phenytoin alone, phenytoin + folic acid, phenytoin + vitamin E, phenytoin + vitamin E + vitamin C, phenytoin + vitamin C, phenytoin + folic acid + vitamin E and phenytoin + vitamin E + vitamin C + folic acid respectively while animals in group 1 were given normal saline to serve as control. Serum concentrations of uric acid, albumin, total protein and the activities of aspartate and alanine aminotransferases (AST and ALT) and catalase were measured spectrophotometrically using appropriate commercial reagent kits. Result showed that administration of phenytoin alone caused significant (p < 0.05) increase in serum levels of globulin, uric acid, AST and ALT activities while the levels of albumin and catalase were reduced significantly (p < 0.05). Supplementation of phenytoin treatment with vitamins resulted in various degrees of protection. However, the elevated level of uric acid in serum was not significantly (p < 0.05) affected by any of the vitamins used and there was no significant correlation between the activities of aminotransferases and uric acid concentration in the vitamin treated animals as was observed between aminotransferases and catalase. The findings in this study suggest that antioxidant vitamins were able to ameliorate phenytoin hepatotoxic effects by improving oxidant radicals removal in the animals but would not inhibit further generation of the superoxides by xanthine oxidase activity and that xanthine oxidase may contribute significantly to the oxidative stress of phenytoin therapy.
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Sipkens JA, Hahn N, van den Brand CS, Meischl C, Cillessen SAGM, Smith DEC, Juffermans LJM, Musters RJP, Roos D, Jakobs C, Blom HJ, Smulders YM, Krijnen PAJ, Stehouwer CDA, Rauwerda JA, van Hinsbergh VWM, Niessen HWM. Homocysteine-induced apoptosis in endothelial cells coincides with nuclear NOX2 and peri-nuclear NOX4 activity. Cell Biochem Biophys 2014; 67:341-52. [PMID: 22038300 PMCID: PMC3825580 DOI: 10.1007/s12013-011-9297-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Apoptosis of endothelial cells related to homocysteine (Hcy) has been reported in several studies. In this study, we evaluated whether reactive oxygen species (ROS)-producing signaling pathways contribute to Hcy-induced apoptosis induction, with specific emphasis on NADPH oxidases. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells were incubated with 0.01–2.5 mM Hcy. We determined the effect of Hcy on caspase-3 activity, annexin V positivity, intracellular NOX1, NOX2, NOX4, and p47phox expression and localization, nuclear nitrotyrosine accumulation, and mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm). Hcy induced caspase-3 activity and apoptosis; this effect was concentration dependent and maximal after 6-h exposure to 2.5 mM Hcy. It was accompanied by a significant increase in ΔΨm. Cysteine was inactive on these parameters excluding a reactive thiol group effect. Hcy induced an increase in cellular NOX2, p47phox, and NOX4, but not that of NOX1. 3D digital imaging microscopy followed by image deconvolution analysis showed nuclear accumulation of NOX2 and p47phox in endothelial cells exposed to Hcy, but not in control cells, which coincided with accumulation of nuclear nitrotyrosine residues. Furthermore, Hcy enhanced peri-nuclear localization of NOX4 coinciding with accumulation of peri-nuclear nitrotyrosine residues, a reflection of local ROS production. p47phox was also increased in the peri-nuclear region. The Hcy-induced increase in caspase-3 activity was prevented by DPI and apocynin, suggesting involvement of NOX activity. The data presented in this article reveal accumulation of nuclear NOX2 and peri-nuclear NOX4 accumulation as potential source of ROS production in Hcy-induced apoptosis in endothelial cells.
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- Jessica A Sipkens
- Department of Pathology, VU University Medical Centre, Room 0E46, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Eun SY, Park SW, Lee JH, Chang KC, Kim HJ. P2Y(2)R activation by nucleotides released from oxLDL-treated endothelial cells (ECs) mediates the interaction between ECs and immune cells through RAGE expression and reactive oxygen species production. Free Radic Biol Med 2014; 69:157-66. [PMID: 24486339 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2014.01.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2013] [Revised: 01/14/2014] [Accepted: 01/20/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Lipoprotein oxidation, inflammation, and immune responses involving the vascular endothelium and immune cells contribute to the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. In an atherosclerotic animal model, P2Y2 receptor (P2Y2R) upregulation and stimulation were previously shown to induce intimal hyperplasia and increased intimal monocyte infiltration. Thus, we investigated the role of P2Y2R in oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL)-mediated oxidative stress and the subsequent interaction between endothelial cells (ECs) and immune cells. The treatment of human ECs with oxLDL caused the rapid release of ATP (maximum after 5 min). ECs treated with oxLDL or the P2Y2R agonists ATP/UTP for 1h exhibited significant reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, but this effect was not observed in P2Y2R siRNA-transfected ECs. In addition, oxLDL and ATP/UTP both induced RAGE expression, which was P2Y2R dependent. Oxidized LDL- and ATP/UTP-mediated ROS production was diminished in RAGE siRNA-transfected ECs, suggesting that RAGE is an important mediator in P2Y2R-mediated ROS production. Treatment with oxLDL for 24h induced P2Y2R expression in the human monocyte cell line THP-1 and increased THP-1 cell migration toward ECs. The addition of apyrase, an enzyme that hydrolyzes nucleotides, or diphenyleneiodonium (DPI), a well-known inhibitor of NADPH oxidase, significantly inhibited the increase in cell migration caused by oxLDL. P2Y2R siRNA-transfected THP-1 cells did not migrate in response to oxLDL or ATP/UTP treatment, indicating a critical role for P2Y2R and nucleotide release in oxLDL-induced monocyte migration. Last, oxLDL and ATP/UTP effectively increased ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 expression and the subsequent binding of THP-1 cells to ECs, which was inhibited by pretreatment with DPI or by siRNA against P2Y2R or RAGE, suggesting that P2Y2R is an important mediator in oxLDL-mediated monocyte adhesion to ECs through the regulation of ROS-dependent adhesion molecule expression in ECs. Taken together, our findings suggest that P2Y2R could be a therapeutic target for the prevention of vascular disorders, including atherosclerosis.
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- So Young Eun
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 660-701, Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 660-701, Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 660-701, Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 660-701, Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 660-701, Korea.
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Majumder K, Chakrabarti S, Davidge S, Wu J. Structure and activity study of egg protein ovotransferrin derived peptides (IRW and IQW) on endothelial inflammatory response and oxidative stress. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2013; 61:2120-9. [PMID: 23317476 PMCID: PMC3592331 DOI: 10.1021/jf3046076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Egg protein ovotransferrin derived peptides (IRW and IQW) can attenuate tumor necrosis factor (TNF) induced inflammatory responses and oxidative stress in endothelial cells. The present study investigates the structural requirements and molecular mechanisms underlying these events. Whereas IRW significantly inhibited TNF-induced up-regulation of intercellular cell adhesion molecule-I (ICAM-1) and vascular cell adhesion molecule-I (VCAM-1), IQW could inhibit only the up-regulation of ICAM-1. The anti-inflammatory effects of these peptides appeared to be mediated by the nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) pathway, which was differentially regulated by IRW and IQW. Both IRW and IQW exhibited antioxidant effects as shown by reduction of TNF-induced superoxide generation. The structural integrity of these peptides was essential for their activities, because dipeptides or the combination of constituent amino acids did not exhibit the same effect. This study demonstrated the significance of the structural integrity of these two tripeptides in attenuating endothelial inflammation and oxidative stress, indicating their potential as nutraceuticals.
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- Kaustav Majumder
- Department of Agricultural
Food and Nutritional Science, Faculty of Agricultural
Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Departments of Obstetrics
and Gynecology and Physiology, Women and Children’s
Health Research Institute, Cardiovascular Research Centre and the
Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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T. Davidge
- Departments of Obstetrics
and Gynecology and Physiology, Women and Children’s
Health Research Institute, Cardiovascular Research Centre and the
Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural
Food and Nutritional Science, Faculty of Agricultural
Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Postal address: 4-10 Ag/For Centre,
Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2P5. Phone: (780) 492-6885. Fax (780) 492-4265. E-mail:
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Fu R, Yan T, Wang Q, Guo Q, Yao H, Wu X, Li Y. Suppression of endothelial cell adhesion by XJP-1, a new phenolic compound derived from banana peel. Vascul Pharmacol 2012; 57:105-12. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vph.2012.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2011] [Revised: 02/21/2012] [Accepted: 05/09/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Emerging roles for multipotent, bone marrow-derived stromal cells in host defense. Blood 2012; 119:1801-9. [PMID: 22228625 DOI: 10.1182/blood-2011-10-384354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Multipotent, bone marrow-derived stromal cells (BMSCs, also known as mesenchymal stem cells [MSCs]), are culture-expanded, nonhematopoietic cells with immunomodulatory effects currently being investigated as novel cellular therapy to prevent and to treat clinical disease associated with aberrant immune response. Emerging preclinical studies suggest that BMSCs may protect against infectious challenge either by direct effects on the pathogen or through indirect effects on the host. BMSCs may reduce pathogen burden by inhibiting growth through soluble factors or by enhancing immune cell antimicrobial function. In the host, BMSCs may attenuate pro-inflammatory cytokine and chemokine induction, reduce pro-inflammatory cell migration into sites of injury and infection, and induce immunoregulatory soluble and cellular factors to preserve organ function. These preclinical studies provide provocative hints into the direction MSC therapeutics may take in the future. Notably, BMSCs appear to function as a critical fulcrum, providing balance by promoting pathogen clearance during the initial inflammatory response while suppressing inflammation to preserve host integrity and facilitate tissue repair. Such exquisite balance in BMSC function appears intrinsically linked to Toll-like receptor signaling and immune crosstalk.
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Bacterial bloodstream infection causes septic syndromes that range from systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and encephalopathy to severe sepsis and septic shock. Microvascular dysfunction, comprising impaired capillary blood flow and arteriolar responsiveness, precedes multiple organ failure. Vitamin C (ascorbate) levels are low in critically ill patients. The impact of ascorbate administered orally is moderate because of its limited bioavailability. However, intravenous injection of ascorbate raises plasma and tissue concentrations of the vitamin and may decrease morbidity. In animal models of polymicrobial sepsis, intravenous ascorbate injection restores microvascular function and increases survival. The protection of capillary blood flow and arteriolar responsiveness by ascorbate may be mediated by inhibition of oxidative stress, modulation of intracellular signaling pathways, and maintenance of homeostatic levels of nitric oxide. Ascorbate scavenges reactive oxygen species (ROS) and also inhibits the NADPH oxidase that synthesizes superoxide in microvascular endothelial cells. The resulting changes in redox-sensitive signaling pathways may diminish endothelial expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), tissue factor and adhesion molecules. Ascorbate also regulates nitric oxide concentration by releasing nitric oxide from adducts and by acting through tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) to stimulate endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS). Therefore, it may be possible to improve microvascular function in sepsis by using intravenous vitamin C as an adjunct therapy.
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- John X Wilson
- Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14214-8028, USA,
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Krause B, Hanson M, Casanello P. Role of nitric oxide in placental vascular development and function. Placenta 2011; 32:797-805. [PMID: 21798594 PMCID: PMC3218217 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2011.06.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 152] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2011] [Revised: 06/28/2011] [Accepted: 06/29/2011] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Nitric oxide (NO) is one of the most pleiotropic signaling molecules at systemic and cellular levels, participating in vascular tone regulation, cellular respiration, proliferation, apoptosis and gene expression. Indeed NO actively participates in trophoblast invasion, placental development and represents the main vasodilator in this tissue. Despite the large number of studies addressing the role of NO in the placenta, its participation in placental vascular development and the effect of altered levels of NO on placental function remains to be clarified. This review draws a time-line of the participation of NO throughout placental vascular development, from the differentiation of vascular precursors to the consolidation of vascular function are considered. The influence of NO on cell types involved in the origin of the placental vasculature and the expression and function of the nitric oxide synthases (NOS) throughout pregnancy are described. The developmental processes involved in the placental vascular bed are considered, such as the participation of NO in placental vasculogenesis and angiogenesis through VEGF and Angiopoietin signaling molecules. The role of NO in vascular function once the placental vascular tree has developed, in normal pregnancy as well as in pregnancy-related diseases, is then discussed.
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- B.J. Krause
- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Marcoleta 391, Santiago, Chile
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- Institute of Developmental Sciences, Academic Unit of Human Development & Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, SO16 6YD, UK
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Marcoleta 391, Santiago, Chile
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Andrades MÉ, Morina A, Spasić S, Spasojević I. Bench-to-bedside review: sepsis - from the redox point of view. Crit Care 2011; 15:230. [PMID: 21996422 PMCID: PMC3334726 DOI: 10.1186/cc10334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The pathogenesis of sepsis and its progression to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome and septic shock have been the subject of investigations for nearly half a century. Controversies still exist with regard to understanding the molecular pathophysiology of sepsis in relation to the complex roles played by reactive oxygen species, nitric oxide, complements and cytokines. In the present review we categorise the key turning points in sepsis development and outline the most probable sequence of events leading to cellular dysfunction and organ failure under septic conditions. We have applied an integrative approach in order to fuse current state-of-the-art knowledge about redox processes involving hydrogen peroxide, nitric oxide, superoxide, peroxynitrite and hydroxyl radical, which lead to mitochondrial respiratory dysfunction. Finally, from this point of view, the potential of redox therapy targeting sepsis is discussed.
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- Michael Éverton Andrades
- Cardiovascular Research Laboratory, Research Centre, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Rua Ramiro Barcelos 2350, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, University of Belgrade, Kneza Višeslava 1, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- IChTM, University of Belgrade, Njegoševa 12, PO Box 473, 11001 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, University of Belgrade, Kneza Višeslava 1, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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Anraku M, Takeuchi K, Watanabe H, Kadowaki D, Kitamura K, Tomita K, Kuniyasu A, Suenaga A, Maruyama T, Otagiri M. Quantitative Analysis of Cysteine-34 On the Anitioxidative Properties of Human Serum Albumin in Hemodialysis Patients. J Pharm Sci 2011; 100:3968-76. [DOI: 10.1002/jps.22571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2010] [Revised: 02/01/2011] [Accepted: 03/16/2011] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Cepinskas G, Wilson JX. Inflammatory response in microvascular endothelium in sepsis: role of oxidants. J Clin Biochem Nutr 2011; 42:175-84. [PMID: 18545638 PMCID: PMC2386519 DOI: 10.3164/jcbn.2008026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2007] [Accepted: 01/08/2008] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Sepsis, as a severe systemic inflammatory response to bacterial infection, represents a major clinical problem. It is characterized by the excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) both in the circulation and in the affected organs. The excessive generation of ROS inevitably leads to oxidative stress in the microvasculature and has been implicated as a causative event in a number of pathologies including sepsis. In this review, we focus on the role of oxidative and nitrosative stress during the early onset of sepsis. Changes in microvascular endothelial cells, the cell type that occurs in all organs, are discussed. The mechanisms underlying septic induction of oxidative and nitrosative stresses, the functional consequences of these stresses, and potential adjunct therapies for microvascular dysfunction in sepsis are identified.
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- Gediminas Cepinskas
- Centre for Critical Illness Research, Lawson Health Research Institute, 800 Commissioners Rd. E., London, Ontario, N6A 4G4, Canada
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Allegra M, D’Acquisto F, Tesoriere L, Livrea M, Perretti M. Cross-talk between minimally primed HL-60 cells and resting HUVEC reveals a crucial role for adhesion over extracellularly released oxidants. Biochem Pharmacol 2011; 81:396-401. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2010.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2010] [Revised: 10/27/2010] [Accepted: 10/27/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Vladimirov YA, Proskurnina EV. Free radicals and cell chemiluminescence. BIOCHEMISTRY (MOSCOW) 2010; 74:1545-66. [DOI: 10.1134/s0006297909130082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Inhibitory effect of reinioside C on monocyte–endothelial cell adhesion induced by oxidized low-density lipoprotein via inhibiting NADPH oxidase/ROS/NF-κB pathway. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2009; 380:399-406. [DOI: 10.1007/s00210-009-0450-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2009] [Accepted: 08/22/2009] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Early lipopolysaccharide-induced reactive oxygen species production evokes necrotic cell death in human umbilical vein endothelial cells. J Hypertens 2009; 27:1202-16. [PMID: 19307985 DOI: 10.1097/hjh.0b013e328329e31c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endothelial dysfunction is a crucial step in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated in response to lipopolysaccharide (LPS) during sepsis promotes progressive endothelial failure. Typically, LPS-stimulated leukocytes produce pro-inflammatory cytokines, which trigger endothelial ROS production through NAD(P)H oxidase (Nox) activation, in a process that takes hours. Noteworthy, endothelial cells exposed to LPS may also generate ROS in just a few minutes. However, the mechanisms underlying this early event and its deleterious effect in endothelial function are unknown. Here, we investigated the mechanisms of early LPS-induced ROS generation and its effect in endothelial cell viability. METHODS Human umbilical vein endothelial cells were exposed to LPS for 1-40 min to study ROS generation, cytokines expression, and signaling transduction by confocal microscopy, real-time PCR (RT-PCR), western blot, and immunoprecipation. Fourty-eight hour treatments were used to determine cell death by MTT assay, cell counting, and flow cytometry. Contribution of specific Nox isoform was evaluated using a siRNAs approach. RESULTS LPS rapidly evoked a cytokine-independent ROS production, eliciting a rapid increase in p47phox phosphorylation by a phospholipase C/conventional protein kinase C and PI3-K signaling. It is noteworthy that the early LPS-induced ROS production triggered significant endothelial necrosis, which was prevented by a previous, but not a posterior, antioxidant treatment. The early LPS-induced ROS production as well as endothelial necrosis was totally dependent of Nox2 and Nox4 activity. CONCLUSION Endothelial cells exposure to LPS triggers an early ROS production. Remarkably, this single early ROS production is enough to generate extensive endothelial cell death by necrosis dependent on the activity of Nox2 and Nox4. Because, in sepsis, ROS production can cause endothelial dysfunction, results here provided may be relevant when considering the development of strategies for sepsis therapy.
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Yun J, Rocic P, Pung YF, Belmadani S, Carrao ACR, Ohanyan V, Chilian WM. Redox-dependent mechanisms in coronary collateral growth: the "redox window" hypothesis. Antioxid Redox Signal 2009; 11:1961-74. [PMID: 19416057 PMCID: PMC2848513 DOI: 10.1089/ars.2009.2476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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This review addresses the complexity of coronary collateral growth from the aspect of redox signaling and introduces the concept of a "redox window" in the context of collateral growth. In essence, the redox window constitutes a range in the redox state of cells, which not only is permissive for the actions of growth factors but also amplifies their actions. The interactions of redox-dependent signaling with growth factors are well established through the actions of many redox-dependent kinases (e.g., Akt and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase). The initial changes in cellular redox can be induced by a variety of events, from the oxidative burst during reperfusion after ischemia, to recruitment of various types of inflammatory cells capable of producing reactive oxygen species. Any event that "upsets" the normal redox equilibrium is capable of amplifying growth. However, extremes of the redox window, oxidative and reductive stresses, are associated with diminished growth-factor signaling and reduced activation of redox-dependent kinases. This concept of a redox window helps to explain why the clinical trials aimed at stimulating coronary collateral growth, the "therapeutic angiogenesis trials," failed. However, understanding of redox signaling in the context of coronary collateral growth could provide new paradigms for stimulating collateral growth in patients.
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- June Yun
- Department of Integrative Medical Sciences, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Rootstown, Ohio 44272, USA
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Bogdanov VY, Osterud B. Cardiovascular complications of diabetes mellitus: The Tissue Factor perspective. Thromb Res 2009; 125:112-8. [PMID: 19647294 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2009.06.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2009] [Revised: 06/25/2009] [Accepted: 06/28/2009] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Heightened activity of circulating Tissue Factor (TF) has been linked to a variety of macro- and microvascular cardiovascular complications commonly observed in diabetes mellitus. Systemic and localized vascular abnormalities comprise the most debilitating feature of diabetic pathophysiology. Blood monocytes are chronically activated in diabetes, and serve as the major source of bioactive intravascular TF. This review examines recent literature on this subject, with a special emphasis on the abnormal monocyte physiology in diabetes and the structural and functional diversity of circulating TF.
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- Vladimir Y Bogdanov
- Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
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The endothelial cell layer plays a major role in the development and progression of atherosclerosis. Endothelial NO synthase (eNOS) produces nitric oxide (NO) from L-arginine. NO can rapidly react with reactive oxygen species to form peroxynitrite. This reduces NO availability, impairs vasodilatation, and mediates proinflammatory and prothrombotic processes such as leukocyte adhesion and platelet aggregation. In the vessel wall, specific NAD(P)H oxidase complexes are major sources of reactive oxygen species. These NAD(P)H oxidases can transfer electrons across membranes to oxygen and generate superoxide anions. The short-lived superoxide anion rapidly dismutates to hydrogen peroxide, which can further increase the production of reactive oxygen species. This can lead to uncoupling of eNOS switching enzymatic activity from NO to superoxide production. This review describes the structure and regulation of different NAD(P)H oxidase complexes. We will also focus on NO/superoxide anion balance as modulated by hemodynamic forces, vasoconstrictors, and oxidized low-density lipoprotein. We will then summarize the recent advances defining the role of nitric oxide and NAD(P)H oxidase-derived reactive oxygen species in the development and progression of atherosclerosis. In conclusion, novel mechanisms affecting the vascular NO/superoxide anion balance will allow the development of therapeutic strategies in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
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- Gregor Muller
- Department of Vascular Endothelium and Microcirculation, University of Technology Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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Banfi C, Brioschi M, Barbieri SS, Eligini S, Barcella S, Tremoli E, Colli S, Mussoni L. Mitochondrial reactive oxygen species: a common pathway for PAR1- and PAR2-mediated tissue factor induction in human endothelial cells. J Thromb Haemost 2009; 7:206-16. [PMID: 18983479 DOI: 10.1111/j.1538-7836.2008.03204.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Protease-activated receptors (PARs) comprise a family of G-protein-coupled receptors with a unique proteolytic activation mechanism. PARs regulate a broad range of cellular functions and are involved in the pathogenesis of inflammatory disorders. Moreover, PAR1 and PAR2 activation in the endothelium shifts it toward a prothrombotic condition. OBJECTIVES To assess the relevance of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the signaling events underlying tissue factor (TF) expression elicited by PAR1 and PAR2 occupancy in endothelial cells, and to investigate their source. METHODS Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) were exposed to specific PAR1 and PAR2 agonist peptides. TF expression was determined by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction analysis and measurement of procoagulant activity. ROS generation was determined by a fluorometric assay after cell loading with 2'-7'-dichlorofluorescein diacetate. RESULTS ROS generated by the mitochondrial chain, mostly from complex III, provide a pathway through which PAR1 and PAR2 occupancy induces TF. Other sources of ROS do not participate in TF induction. Activation of both ERK1/2 and p38 MAPK is critical for mitochondrial ROS generation. In addition to these pathways shared by the two PARs, mechanisms downstream from PAR1 and PAR2 activation, different for the two receptors, also induced TF. A module that sensitively regulates PAR1 signaling and ultimately involves NF-kappaB activation has been identified. CONCLUSIONS Our data identify ROS originating in mitochondria as key mediators of the signaling pathways triggered by PAR1 and PAR2 engagement in endothelial cells and show that downstream from receptor activation occur cascades that are mechanistically coupled to procoagulant activity.
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- C Banfi
- Monzino Cardiologic Center IRCCS, Milan, Italy.
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Miller JD, Chu Y, Brooks RM, Richenbacher WE, Peña-Silva R, Heistad DD. Dysregulation of antioxidant mechanisms contributes to increased oxidative stress in calcific aortic valvular stenosis in humans. J Am Coll Cardiol 2008; 52:843-50. [PMID: 18755348 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2008.05.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 243] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2007] [Revised: 05/01/2008] [Accepted: 05/27/2008] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to determine whether oxidative stress is increased in calcified, stenotic aortic valves and to examine mechanisms that might contribute to increased oxidative stress. BACKGROUND Oxidative stress is increased in atherosclerotic lesions and might play an important role in plaque progression and calcification. The role of oxidative stress in valve disease is not clear. METHODS Superoxide (dihydroethidium fluorescence and lucigenin-enhanced chemiluminescence), hydrogen peroxide H2O2 (dichlorofluorescein fluorescence), and expression and activity of pro- and anti-oxidant enzymes were measured in normal valves from hearts not suitable for transplantation and stenotic aortic valves that were removed during surgical replacement of the valve. RESULTS In normal valves, superoxide levels were relatively low and distributed homogeneously throughout the valve. In stenotic valves, superoxide levels were increased 2-fold near the calcified regions of the valve (p < 0.05); noncalcified regions did not differ significantly from normal valves. Hydrogen peroxide levels were also markedly elevated in calcified regions of stenotic valves. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate oxidase activity was not increased in calcified regions of stenotic valves. Superoxide levels in stenotic valves were significantly reduced by inhibition of nitric oxide synthases (NOS), which suggests uncoupling of the enzyme. Antioxidant mechanisms were reduced in calcified regions of the aortic valve, because total superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and expression of all 3 SOD isoforms was significantly decreased. Catalase expression also was reduced in pericalcific regions. CONCLUSIONS This study provides the first evidence that oxidative stress is increased in calcified regions of stenotic aortic valves from humans. Increased oxidative stress is due at least in part to reduction in expression and activity of antioxidant enzymes and perhaps to uncoupled NOS activity. Thus, mechanisms of oxidative stress differ greatly between stenotic aortic valves and atherosclerotic arteries.
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- Jordan D Miller
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA.
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Asymmetric dimethylarginine induces TNF-alpha production via ROS/NF-kappaB dependent pathway in human monocytic cells and the inhibitory effect of reinioside C. Vascul Pharmacol 2008; 48:115-21. [PMID: 18295546 DOI: 10.1016/j.vph.2008.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2007] [Revised: 01/09/2008] [Accepted: 01/17/2008] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA), an endogenous nitric oxide synthase (NOS) inhibitor, has been implicated in vascular inflammation through induction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and proinflammatory genes in endothelial cells. However, relatively few attentions have been paid to the effect of ADMA on monocytes, one of the important cells throughout all stages of atherosclerosis. In the present study, we found that reinioside C, the main component extracted from Polygala fallax Hemsl., dose-dependently inhibited tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) production induced by ADMA in monocytes, Furthermore, reinioside C attenuated ADMA-induced generation of reactive oxygen species and activation of nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappaB) activity in monocytes in a dose-dependent manner, this effect was inhibited by l-arginine (NOS substrate) and PDTC (inhibitor of NF-kappaB). These data suggest that reinioside C could attenuate the increase of TNF-alpha induced by exogenous ADMA through inhibition ROS/NF-kappaB pathway in monocytes.
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Gozal D, Kheirandish-Gozal L. Cardiovascular morbidity in obstructive sleep apnea: oxidative stress, inflammation, and much more. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2007; 177:369-75. [PMID: 17975198 DOI: 10.1164/rccm.200608-1190pp] [Citation(s) in RCA: 270] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are highly prevalent disorders throughout the lifespan, which may affect up to 2-10% of the population, and have now been firmly associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular and neurobehavioral complications. Nevertheless, the overall pathophysiologic mechanisms mediating end-organ injury in OSA remain undefined, particularly due to the very frequent coexistence of other disease states, such as obesity, that clearly complicate the potential cause-effect relationships. Two major, and to some extent overlapping, mechanisms have been proposed to explain the morbid consequences of OSA, namely increased generation and propagation of reactive oxygen species and initiation and amplification of inflammatory processes. The evidence supporting the validity of these concepts as well as that detracting from such mechanisms will be critically reviewed in the context of clinical and laboratory-based approaches. In addition, some of the contradictory issues raised by such evaluation of the literature will be interpreted in the context of putative modifications of the individual responses to OSA, as determined by genetic variants among susceptibility-related genes, and also by potential environmental modulators of the phenotypic expression of any particular end-organ morbidity associated with OSA.
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- David Gozal
- Kosair Children's Hospital Research Institute, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 570 South Preston Street, Suite 204, Louisville, KY 40202, USA.
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Abu Nabah YN, Losada M, Estellés R, Mateo T, Company C, Piqueras L, Lopez-Gines C, Sarau H, Cortijo J, Morcillo EJ, Jose PJ, Sanz MJ. CXCR2 Blockade Impairs Angiotensin II–Induced CC Chemokine Synthesis and Mononuclear Leukocyte Infiltration. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2007; 27:2370-6. [PMID: 17717298 DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.107.147009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Angiotensin II (Ang-II) and mononuclear leukocytes are involved in atherosclerosis. This study reports the inhibition of Ang-II–induced mononuclear cell recruitment by CXCR2 antagonism and the mechanisms involved.
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Ang-II (1 nmol/L, i.p. in rats) induced CXC and CC chemokines, followed by neutrophil and mononuclear cell recruitment. Administration of the CXCR2 antagonist, SB-517785-M, inhibited the infiltration of both neutrophils (98%) and mononuclear cells (60%). SB-517785-M had no effect on the increase in CXC chemokine levels but reduced MCP-1, RANTES, and MIP-1α release by 66%, 63%, and 80%, respectively. Intravital microscopy showed that pretreatment with SB-517785-M inhibited Ang-II–induced arteriolar mononuclear leukocyte adhesion. Stimulation of human umbilical arterial endothelial cells (HUAECs) or whole blood with 1 μmol/L Ang-II induced the synthesis of chemokines. Ang-II increased HUAEC CXCR2 expression, and its blockade caused a significant reduction of MCP-1, -3, and RANTES release, as well as mononuclear cell arrest. Ang-II–induced MIP-1α release from blood cells was also inhibited.
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Mononuclear leukocyte recruitment induced by Ang-II is, surprisingly, largely mediated by the CXC chemokines which appear to induce the release of CC chemokines. Therefore, CXC chemokine receptor antagonists may help to prevent mononuclear cell infiltration and the progression of the atherogenic process.
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- Yafa Naim Abu Nabah
- Departments of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University Clinic Hospital, University of Valencia, Spain
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Gurel A, Altinyazar HC, Unalacak M, Armutcu F, Koca R. Purine catabolic enzymes and nitric oxide in patients with recurrent aphthous ulceration. Oral Dis 2007; 13:570-4. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1601-0825.2006.01338.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Hasan RN, Schafer AI. Hemin upregulates Egr-1 expression in vascular smooth muscle cells via reactive oxygen species ERK-1/2-Elk-1 and NF-kappaB. Circ Res 2007; 102:42-50. [PMID: 17967787 DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.107.155143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and oxidant stress are important mediators of cardiovascular pathologies including atherosclerosis. One source of ROS in the vasculature is free heme released from hemoglobin. Because Egr-1, the regulator of cell proliferation and apoptosis, is also induced by oxidant stress and is likewise implicated in atherosclerosis, we examined the regulation of Egr-1 by heme in vascular smooth muscle cells (SMCs). Hemin increased Egr-1 expression (mRNA, protein) within 30 minutes and ERK-1/2 phosphorylation and nuclear translocation within 5 minutes. Inhibiting hemin-induced ERK-1/2 activation by U0126 (MAPK-inhibitor), the antioxidant N-acetyl cysteine, the NADPH oxidase inhibitors apocynin and diphenyleneiodonium chloride, the superoxide scavenger tiron, or tricarbonyldichlororuthenium(II)-dimer (carbon-monoxide donor; CORM-2) blocked hemin-induced Egr-1 expression. Hemin activated Elk-1, SRF, and NF-kappaB and promoted their interaction with the Egr-1 promoter. Downregulating Elk-1 (via siRNA) or blocking NF-kappaB activation (via BAY-11-7082) abolished hemin induction of Egr-1. Finally, hemin-induced Egr-1 bound the promoters of tissue factor (TF), Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor (PAI)-1, and NGF-1A Binding (NAB)-2, upregulating their expression, and increased the biochemical activity of TF and PAI-1. Upregulation of Egr-1 and its target genes by heme-induced oxidant stress may be an important event in the initiation and progression of inflammatory vascular diseases such as atherosclerosis.
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- Rukhsana N Hasan
- Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, USA
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Hansen-Hagge TE, Baumeister E, Bauer T, Schmiedeke D, Renné T, Wanner C, Galle J. Transmission of oxLDL-derived lipid peroxide radicals into membranes of vascular cells is the main inducer of oxLDL-mediated oxidative stress. Atherosclerosis 2007; 197:602-11. [PMID: 17950298 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2007.08.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2007] [Revised: 08/23/2007] [Accepted: 08/27/2007] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Oxidatively modified LDL is generally accepted to be an important elicitor of pro-mitotic, pro-inflammatory, and atherogenic effects in vascular cells. The uptake of oxLDL and concomitant activation of the O(2)*-producing NAD(P)H oxidase and/or oxLDL as a self-contained emitter of O(2)* are believed to trigger these malfunctions. The following observations allowed reinvestigating the mode of oxLDL-induced stress: (1) we observed that artery smooth muscle primary cells internalize fluorescently labelled oxidized or acetylated LDL considerably less efficient than endothelial cells. (2) Both types of cells, however, displayed an oxLDL concentration dependent level of oxidative stress as monitored by the oxidation of carboxy-H2DCFDA to fluorescent carboxy-DCF. A dose dependent decrease of dihydroethidine oxidation to oxyethidine implied an oxLDL-induced depletion of the cellular energy pool. The release of O(2)* by exogenous oxLDL, as postulated above, did not sufficiently explain intracellular stress because the fluorescence was only marginally blocked by antioxidative enzymes (SOD, catalase) or substances (L-NAME, DMSO, DMHP, DMTU). We were able to reveal a third mode of oxLDL-induced stress by showing with the help of a fluorescent, oxidizable lipid analogue (BODIPY 581/591 C(11)) that oxLDL-derived lipid peroxides and radicals migrate into cellular membranes giving rise to a chronic inoculation of the vascular cells with oxidative chain reactions. The novel data may help to design adequate therapeutic strategies against oxLDL-induced cardiovascular diseases.
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- Thomas E Hansen-Hagge
- Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of Würzburg, Josef-Schneider-Strasse 2, 97080 Würzburg, Germany.
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Shimoishi K, Anraku M, Kitamura K, Tasaki Y, Taguchi K, Hashimoto M, Fukunaga E, Maruyama T, Otagiri M. An oral adsorbent, AST-120 protects against the progression of oxidative stress by reducing the accumulation of indoxyl sulfate in the systemic circulation in renal failure. Pharm Res 2007; 24:1283-9. [PMID: 17387602 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-007-9248-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2006] [Accepted: 01/19/2007] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE The effect of AST-120, an oral adsorbent, on oxidative stress in the systemic circulation in chronic renal failure (CRF) was examined and the potential role of indoxyl sulfate (IS), an uremic toxin adsorbed by AST-120, in inducing the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the vascular system was studied, in vitro and in vivo. MATERIALS AND METHODS The level of oxidized albumin, a marker for oxidative stress in the systemic circulation was determined by HPLC, as previously reported. The mRNA levels of TGF-beta (1) and Oat1 were measured by quantitative RT-PCR. The IS induced ROS generation in cultured human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) was estimated using a fluorescence microplate reader. RESULTS An increase in the ratio of oxidized to unoxidized albumin was determined using 5/6 nephrectomized rats (CRF rats) compared to a control group. The ratio was significantly reduced in the group that received AST-120 of 4 weeks, suggesting that AST-120 inhibits oxidative stress in CRF. An anti-oxidative effect of AST-120 was also observed in CRF rats with a similar renal function. The ratio of oxidized albumin was correlated with serum IS levels in vivo. The same relationship was also observed in CRF rats with the continued administration of IS. In addition, IS dramatically increased the generation of ROS in both a dose- and time- dependent manner in HUVEC, suggesting that accumulated IS may play an important role in enhancing intravascular oxidative stress. CONCLUSION We propose that AST-120 reduces IS concentrations in the blood that induces ROS production in endothelial cells, thereby inhibiting the subsequent occurrence of oxidative stress in the systemic circulation in renal failure.
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- Kazuki Shimoishi
- Department of Biopharmaceutics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 5-1 Oe-honmachi, Kumamoto, Japan
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Zhou D, Yang PY, Zhou B, Rui YC. Fibrin D-dimer fragments enhance inflammatory responses in macrophages: role in advancing atherosclerosis. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol 2007; 34:185-90. [PMID: 17250637 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1681.2007.04570.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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1. Fibrin D-dimer is considered a consistent and independent marker of the risk of cardiovascular disease in population studies, as well as being related to atherosclerosis severity in patients. However, the role of fibrin D-dimer in macrophage-derived foam cell formation during atherogenesis remains unclear. 2. In the present study, using microarray techniques, we determined the effects of 100 ng/mL fibrin D-dimer fragments on macrophage cell function in atherosclerosis by investigating the expression levels of 128 genes related to the atherosclerotic pathophysiological processes. 3. The results showed that 27 genes were enhanced by D-dimer fragments to over twofold of control. These 27 genes belonged to six groups and included adhesion molecules, extracellular molecules, molecules related to lipid transport and metabolism, cell growth and proliferation molecules, transcription regulators and genes responsive to stress. We proceeded to determine the expression levels of five of these genes (intercellular adhesion molecule-1, matrix metalloproteinase-9, oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor 1, vascular endothelial growth factor A and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha) using SYBR real-time polymerase chain reaction. The results confirmed gene upregulation, similar to the results obtained with the microarray, following treatment with D-dimer. 4. Therefore, the present study provides direct evidence regarding the pro-atherosclerotic role of D-dimer in macrophage function, which is mainly to enhance the inflammatory response during macrophage-derived foam cell formation.
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- Dong Zhou
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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Hattan N, Chilian WM, Park F, Rocic P. Restoration of coronary collateral growth in the Zucker obese rat: impact of VEGF and ecSOD. Basic Res Cardiol 2007; 102:217-23. [PMID: 17323199 DOI: 10.1007/s00395-007-0646-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2006] [Revised: 01/24/2007] [Accepted: 01/31/2007] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The metabolic syndrome (MS), a condition characterized by several risk factors for coronary artery disease, including obesity, is associated with endothelial dysfunction and oxidative stress. Because proper endothelial function is essential for signaling of certain growth factors (vascular endothelial growth factor, VEGF) we hypothesized that coronary collateral growth (CCG) is impaired in a model of the MS. To test this hypothesis, we stimulated coronary collateral growth in pre-diabetic Zucker obese fatty rats (OZR) and lean littermates (LZR) by using episodic, repetitive ischemia (RI: 40 s left anterior descending arterial occlusion, 24/d for 14 d). Myocardial blood flow (MBF, radioactive microspheres) was measured in the normal (NZ) and collateral-dependent (ischemic) zones (CZ); CCG was assessed as a ratio of CZ/NZ flow (unity represents complete restoration of CZ flow). In LZR, CZ/NZ ratio increased from 0.18 +/- 0.03 to 0.81 +/- 0.07 after RI (P < 0.05). In contrast, in OZR rats CZ/NZ did not increase after RI (0.15 +/- 0.04 vs 0.18 +/- 0.04). To rectify abrogated collateral growth in OZR, we employed VEGF gene therapy (VEGF-transduced, strained-matched, cultured vascular smooth muscle cells [cVSMCs], delivered intracoronary). VEGF therapy modestly but not significantly increased the CZ/NZ ratio after RI (0.16 +/- 0.05 vs 0.33 +/- 0.06). To facilitate VEGF signaling,we reduced oxidative stress by transducing cVSMCs with both ecSOD and VEGF. This increased the CZ/NZ flow ratio after RI to 0.52 +/- 0.04 (p < 0.05 vs. OZR [(0.19 +/- 0.04]) indicating partial restoration of collateral growth. Our results demonstrate that coronary collateral growth is impaired in a model of the metabolic syndrome and that growth factor gene therapy with VEGF is made far more effective when it is coupled to an intervention that reduces oxidative stress.
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- Naoichiro Hattan
- Dept. of Physiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, 1901 Perdido St., Medical Education Building, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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Zhao J, Wecht JM, Zhang Y, Wen X, Zeman R, Bauman WA, Cardozo C. iNOS expression in rat aorta is increased after spinal cord transection: a possible cause of orthostatic hypotension in man. Neurosci Lett 2007; 415:210-4. [PMID: 17287083 DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2007.01.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2006] [Revised: 01/09/2007] [Accepted: 01/11/2007] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Orthostatic hypotension commonly occurs in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI), limiting rehabilitation and independence. Findings of increased production of nitric oxide (NO) by inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) after exposure to simulated microgravity suggest that increased iNOS expression contributes to OH in persons with SCI. To test this possibility, male Wistar rats underwent surgical transection of the spinal cord (T10) or sham-SCI surgery followed by euthanasia 3, 7 or 14 days later. Expression in thoracic aortic of inducible (iNOS), endothelial (eNOS) and neuronal (nNOS) NOS was then determined. In SCI rats, expression of iNOS mRNA was decreased at 3 days, had returned to normal levels of expression at 7 days and was increased at 14 days post-SCI (1.8-fold). In contrast, levels of eNOS mRNA were increased at 3 days (1.4-fold), then declined over time reaching levels by day 14 that were reduced compared to sham-SCI (0.23-fold). There were no significant effects of SCI on nNOS expression. These findings suggest a possible role for increased iNOS expression in the pathogenesis of OH in persons with SCI.
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- Jingbo Zhao
- Center of Excellence for the Medical Consequences of Spinal Cord Injury and Medical Service, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA
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Xia X, Ling W, Ma J, Xia M, Hou M, Wang Q, Zhu H, Tang Z. An anthocyanin-rich extract from black rice enhances atherosclerotic plaque stabilization in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice. J Nutr 2006; 136:2220-5. [PMID: 16857844 DOI: 10.1093/jn/136.8.2220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 174] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Black rice and its pigment fraction may have antiatherogenic activity, but the exact component contributing to the beneficial effect remains unclear. The aim of the present study was to investigate the influence of the anthocyanin-rich extract from black rice on the vulnerability of advanced plaques in apolipoprotein (apo) E-deficient mice. Using LC-MS, the anthocyanin-rich extract from black rice was identified as containing cyanidin-3-glucoside and peonidin-3-glucoside. ApoE-deficient mice (n = 30; 30 wk old) were randomly divided into 3 groups: a control group (fed the AIN-93G diet), the simvastin group [simva; fed the AIN-93G diet containing simvastatin, 50 mg/(kg.d)], or the anthocyanin-rich extract group [antho; fed the AIN-93G diet supplemented with anthocyanin-rich extract from black rice, 300 mg/(kg.d)]. After 20 wk of intervention, the plaque area that developed in the brachiocephalic artery of mice in the antho group was smaller than that of the control mice. Both the antho and simva groups had lower frequencies of the large necrotic core and thin fibrous cap in plaques than the control group. Collagen I was increased and matrix metalloproteinase-1 contents were reduced in the brachiocephalic lesion of both the antho and simva groups compared with the control group. Furthermore, mRNA levels of tissue factor and inducible nitric oxide synthase in aortae were decreased in the antho and simva groups. Supplementation of anthocyanin-rich extract improved the lipid profile by decreasing serum triglyceride, total cholesterol, and non-HDL cholesterol. These results suggest that chronic diet intake of anthocyanin-rich extract from black rice may enhance plaque stabilization in old apoE-deficient mice. The underlying mechanism is related mainly to inhibiting proinflammatory factors and improving the serum lipid profile.
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- Xiaodong Xia
- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University (Northern Campus), Guangzhou 510080, P. R. China
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Jacobi J, Sela S, Cohen HI, Chezar J, Kristal B. Priming of polymorphonuclear leukocytes: a culprit in the initiation of endothelial cell injury. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2006; 290:H2051-8. [PMID: 16387791 DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.01040.2005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Peripheral polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNL) in hemodialysis (HD) patients are primed, continually releasing and exposing the vascular endothelium to soluble factors such as reactive oxygen species and inflammatory mediators. To mimic the close proximity between PMNL and the endothelial monolayer and to monitor and characterize the influence of soluble mediators released from PMNL, we developed a novel cocultivation system using primary human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVEC) cultures and PMNL, with a sieve separating the two cell types to prevent direct adhesive effects. PMNL (106) from HD patients or from healthy normal controls were cocultivated with HUVEC (105) for 15 min, and endothelial cell injury was assessed by HUVEC morphology, cell detachment, and apoptosis. Proinflammatory changes were estimated by expression of HUVEC adhesion molecule P-selectin and by endothelial IL-8 and endothelial nitric oxide synthase mRNA. The levels of intracellular tissue factor reflected the procoagulant state, whereas NADPH oxidase activity served as an indicator for prooxidative changes in HUVEC. Mediators released from the primed PMNL triggered activation/dysfunction of endothelial cells, causing 1) an increase in endothelial cell detachment and apoptosis, 2) a proinflammatory state manifested by increased IL-8 mRNA expression and P-selectin on the endothelial surface, 3) activation of endothelial NADPH oxidase, 4) an increase in endothelial cell tissue factor that directly correlated with PMNL priming index, and 5) a decrease in endothelial nitric oxide synthase mRNA. Our data support a pathogenic link between PMNL priming and endothelial dysfunction, suggesting that PMNL priming is a potential new nontraditional risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis.
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- Jeanna Jacobi
- Eliachar Research Laboratory, Western Galilee Hospital, Nahariya, Israel
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Sato T, Marbán E. The role of mitochondrial K(ATP) channels in cardioprotection. Basic Res Cardiol 2001; 107:233. [PMID: 22167343 PMCID: PMC3252036 DOI: 10.1007/s00395-011-0233-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2011] [Revised: 11/15/2011] [Accepted: 11/30/2011] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Pro-coagulant and pro-inflammatory intramyocardial (micro)vasculature plays an important role in acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Currently, inhibition of serine protease dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4) receives a lot of interest as an anti-hyperglycemic therapy in type 2 diabetes patients. However, DPP4 also possesses anti-thrombotic properties and may behave as an immobilized anti-coagulant on endothelial cells. Here, we studied the expression and activity of endothelial DPP4 in human myocardial infarction in relation to a prothrombogenic endothelial phenotype. Using (immuno)histochemistry, DPP4 expression and activity were found on the endothelium of intramyocardial blood vessels in autopsied control hearts (n = 9). Within the infarction area of AMI patients (n = 73), this DPP4 expression and activity were significantly decreased, coinciding with an increase in Tissue Factor expression. In primary human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs), Western blot analysis and digital imaging fluorescence microscopy revealed that DPP4 expression was strongly decreased after metabolic inhibition, also coinciding with Tissue Factor upregulation. Interestingly, inhibition of DPP4 activity with diprotin A also enhanced the amount of Tissue Factor encountered and induced the adherence of platelets under flow conditions. Ischemia induces loss of coronary microvascular endothelial DPP4 expression and increased Tissue Factor expression in AMI as well as in vitro in HUVECs. Our data suggest that the loss of DPP4 activity affects the anti-thrombogenic nature of the endothelium.
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- T Sato
- Department of Physiology, Oita Medical University, Japan.
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